BIG WEEKEND OF RACING AT SSP INCLUDES USAC WINGLESS SPRINTS ON SUNDAY, JUNE 9

Contact: Lillian Bell

(717) 292-1696

-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Big Weekend of Racing at SSP Includes USAC Wingless Sprints on Sunday, June 9

Newberrytown, PA (June 4, 2013) – A huge weekend of racing is set to take place at the Susquehanna Speedway Park this upcoming weekend. Racing action returns to the Big Track on Saturday night, June 8 with the annual Kid’s Money Scramble for children ages 10 and under. Racing action will feature Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors/Mini Vans and the PA Sprint Series. The pit gates will open at 4:30 p.m. Grandstand gates will open at 5:00 p.m. Warm-ups begin at 6:40 p.m. with qualifying races at 7:00 p.m. followed by consolation races and feature events.

General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Saturday night are Adults (ages 18-59) $14.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $12.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $25.00 with a reduced price of $22.00 for all pit competitor license holders. The minimum age requirement to purchase a pit pass is 12 years of age with a copy of a birth certificate is required for all ages 12 to 14.

Then on Sunday, June 9, the USAC wingless Sprint Cars will invade the SSP oval for the first time in history as the final race of the USAC Eastern Storm Tour. Joining the wingless Sprints will be the ARDC wingless midgets. The pit gates will open at 3:30 p.m. Grandstand gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Warm-ups begin at 5:30 p.m. with qualifying following. Racing action begins at 7:00 p.m. followed by consolation races and feature events.

General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Sunday night are Adults (ages 18-59) $25.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $20.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $35.00 with a reduced price of $30.00 for all USAC license holders.

On Friday night, June 7, the third race of the Spring Shoot-Out Series will be held at the SSP Outback Track for quarter midgets, karts and Adult Speedcars. The pit gates will open 5:45 p.m. with a driver’s meeting at 7:20 p.m. Open practice begins at 7:00 p.m. and racing action begins at 7:30 p.m. The entry fees for each class will be $20.00 per entry for drivers with the seasonal (Spring/Summer) license. Pit pass fees for the driver are included in the entry fee. Non-license driver’s entry fees will be $25.00. Participants may enter more than one class on a raceday ($12.00 for each additional class). Trophies will be awarded to the top three in each class regardless of class entry count. No participants will be denied racing as SSP will make every effort to define a class for all drivers who wish to compete.

Pit pass prices for non-drivers at the Outback Track will be $8.00 for everyone ages 18 & older; Teens & Children ages 11 – 17 are $5.00; Children 10 years of age and under are $3.00. Ages 2 & under are admitted free.

The 9-race Summer Shoot-Out Series will begin on Friday, June 28. There will be separate point champions crowned from both the Spring and Summer Shoot-Out Series.

The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune for any type of racecar will be on Wednesday, June 12. The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with practice sessions rotating for each class from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The cost is $12.00 per person for pit passes and a $20.00 fee for each racecar entering the pit area ($32.00 per car & driver combination). Each session will be 4-6 laps per session depending on car count. The grandstands are open free to the public. Each class will receive 4 to 5 rounds of 4/6 laps each or more if time permits. The fuel pumps from Miller’s Racing Parts will not be open. Anyone needing fuel should contact Miller’s Racing Parts directly at 717-766-0181. The main concession stand will be open throughout the night.

Due to the completion of only half the Wednesday Night Test & Tune on April 24, all pit passes and car entries from the April 24 Test & Tune may be used for half credit ($6.00 towards pit passes and $10 towards car entry) for any Test & Tune session through October 23, 2013. Pit passes from April 24 must be presented for credit.

Also on Wednesday night, there will an open practice session for quarter midgets, karts and Adult Speedcars at the Outback Track from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. under the lights. The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. with open practice from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The cost will be $20.00 per driver with no charge for anyone else entering the grandstand and “cold pit” areas. All Outback Track participants should enter the pits from the Kise Mill Road entrance behind turn 2 of the “Big Track.”

Last Saturday night, Manchester’s Randy Christine Jr. claimed his second Late Model win of the season at the Susquehanna Speedway Park on Saturday Night. Lebanon’s Jasen Geesaman made a last lap pass to win his first Street Stock feature victory. Elliottsburg’s Johnny Palm won the 20-lap Xtreme Stock Car feature. The 15-lap Road Warrior feature was won by York Haven’s Daryl Sipe for his fifth consecutive. Mountville’s Donny Groff claimed the Mini Van feature. Aaron Brommer of Auburn won the 12-lap PENNMAR Vintage Car feature event. Dennis Dorosz of Glen Burnie, Maryland won the 20-lap Figure 8 feature.

The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located midway between Harrisburg and York off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On race day, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information at the “Big Track” and the “Outback Track.”

Friday, June 7, 2013

SSP Outback Track Time Schedule – Spring Series

(Subject to Change)

5:45 p.m. Pit Gates Open (no general admission)

7:00 p.m. Driver’s Draw for Position Ends (all entries after 7 p.m. will start at rear

of qualifying event).

7:00 p.m. – 7:20 p.m. Practice Begins

7:20 p.m. Driver’s Meeting (Parents welcome to attend as well).

7:30.m. Racing Begins (Heats & Features)

Class Rotation: To Be Announced at the Driver’s Meeting

Saturday, June 8, 2013

SSP Big Track Time Schedule (Subject to Change)

4:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: Non members - $25.00; Members - $22.00.

5:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) - $14.00; Seniors (60 &

older) & Young Adults (11-17) - $12.00; Children (10 & under) - Free

6:25 p.m. Sprint Cars Heat in Engines

6:30 p.m. Track Preparation Laps Begin

Rotation: Street Stocks

Late Models

PA Sprint Series

6:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem

Street Stocks Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)

Late Models Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)

PA Sprint Series Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)

Road Warriors / Mini Vans Qualifying Heat Races (4 laps)

Xtreme Stock Cars Qualifying Heat Races (6 laps)

Consolation Races (same order as Heats) – if necessary

Kid’s Money Scramble - frontstretch

Late Models Feature (25 laps)

PA Sprint Series Feature (20 laps)

Street Stocks Feature (20 laps)

Road Warriors / Mini Vans Feature (15 laps)

Xtreme Stock Cars Feature (20 laps)

· Top 3 finishers from each heat and top 5 finishers from the feature to the scales/tech in the infield.

· Top Three Finishers are Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature - $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report.

* Any competitor parking in a reserved parking spot that is not theirs will have $50.00 taken from their purse monies earned at the end of the night and it will be given to the person whose spot they parked in.

Sunday, June 9, 2013

SSP Big Track Time Schedule (Subject to Change)

3:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: USAC Members - $30.00; Non members - $35.00

4:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) – $25.00; Seniors (60 &

older) & Young Adults (11–17) - $20.00; Children (10 & under) – Free

5:20 p.m. Sprint Cars Heat in Motors

5:30 p.m. Track Preparation Laps Begin

Qualifying for USAC Sprint Cars

7:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem

Order of Events to be Determined by USAC

- 2013 “Big Track” Schedule of Events at SSP –

(Schedule as of May 8, 2013 - Subject to Change)

June 8 (Sat.) Kid’s Money Scramble – Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors/Mini Vans & PA

Sprint Series (7:00 p.m.)

June 9 (Sun.) USAC Eastern Storm Tour - USAC Wingless Sprint Cars and ARDC Midgets (Pit gates open 3:30 p.m.;

Grandstands at 4:00 p.m.; Time Trials 6:30 p.m.; Racing 7:00 p.m.)

June 12 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

June 15 (Sat.) No Saturday Night Racing

June 16 (Sun.) Sprint Car Summer Classic VI - Super (410) Sprint Cars and 358 Sprint Cars (7:00 p.m. - note new start

time) – Rain date: T.B.A.

June 22 (Sat.) Figure 8 Racing - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors/Mini Vans & Sidewinder

Spritns (7:00 p.m.)

June 26 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

June 29 (Sat.) Steel Block Bandits Late Model Series - Late Models ($1,500-to-win), Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks &

Road Warriors/Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

July 3 (Wed.) Eichelberger’s U-Pull-It Super Show VIII - 600cc Micro Sprints, PA Sprint Series, Sportsman Modifieds,

Sidewinder Sprints, Legends Cars, & Classic Cars (7:00 p.m.)

July 4 (Thur.) - July 18 (Thurs.): Track Closed (Summer Pit Stop / Vacation Break) – NO RACING

July 20 (Sat.) Silver Springs Speedway Racer Reunion - Late Models, Street Stocks, Super Sportsman Tour, PENNMAR

Vintage Cars & EMMR Vintage Cars Exhibition (7:00 p.m.)

July 24 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

July 27 (Sat.) Christmas in July with Santa Claus Visit - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors/Mini

Vans & Sidewinder Sprints plus Spring Series Awards Presentation for Outback Track (7:00 p.m.)

August 3 (Sat.) Figure 8 Racing - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors/Mini Vans & PENNMAR

Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m.)

August 7 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

August 10 (Sat.) Kid’s Box Car Racing - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors, Mini Vans & PENNMAR

Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m.)

August 17 (Sat.) Camera & Autograph Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors/Mini Vans & PA

Sprint Series (7:00 p.m.) Also Central PA Blood Bank “Blood Drive” (5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

August 21 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

August 24 (Sat.) No Saturday Night Racing

August 25 (Sun.) Return of the Great American School Bus Racing - Super (410) Sprint Cars and Late Models (6:00 p.m.) –

Rain date: T.B.A.

August 31 (Sat.) 13th Annual York County Nationals/Steel Block Bandits Late Model Series – Late Models (32 laps –

$1,500-to-win), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars & Classic Cars (7:00 p.m.)

September 4 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00

p.m.) and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

September 7 (Sat.) Figure 8 Racing - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors/Mini Vans,

PENNMAR Vintage Cars & EMMR Vintage Cars Exhibition - (6:00 p.m. - note new start time)

September 14 (Sat.) SSP Track Championship Night - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road

Warriors/Mini Vans & PA Sprint Series plus SSP Outback Track Summer Season Awards

Presentation (6:00 p.m.)

September 18 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00

p.m.) and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

September 21 (Sat.) 8^th Annual Susquehanna Showdown - Late Models (50 laps) and PA Sprint Series Interregional

Race (6:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Sunday, September 22.

September 28 (Sat.) No Saturday Night Racing

October 2 (Wed.) Wed. Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

October 5 (Sat.) No Saturday Racing

October 12 (Sat.) No Saturday Racing

October 16 (Wed.) Wed. Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

October 18 (Fri.) 10^th Annual Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic Qualifying Night - Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars &

Classic Cars (7:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Saturday, October 19 (Championship Night will move to Sun., October 20)

October 19 (Sat.) 10^th Annual Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic Championship Night - Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars

& Four Cylinder Stock Cars (6:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Sunday, October 20.

October 23 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00

p.m.)

October 26 (Sat.) Candy Bowl IX presented by J&K Salvage - ARDC Wingless Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Sidewinder

Sprints, Sportsman Modifieds, Legends Cars & Lincoln Thundercars (2:00 p.m.) - Raindate: Sunday, October 27.

November 2 (Sat.) 10^th Annual Turkey 200 – Big Car Enduro (100 laps) & 4/6 Cylinder Small Car Enduro (100 laps) plus

Classic Cars and Mini Vans (1:00 p.m.); Rain date: Sunday, November 3.

November 9 (Sat.) No Saturday Racing

November 16 (Sat.) The Final Showdown (4^th Annual) – Super (410) Sprint Car Finale & 358 Sprint Cars (2:00 p.m.) – Rain

date: Sunday, November 17.

2013 Wednesday Night Open Test & Tune Sessions

(Any divisions of racing welcome)

Big & Outback Tracks (Wednesdays): June 12; June 26;

July 24; August 7; August 21; September 4; September 18

Big Track Only: October 2 (Wed.); October 16 (Wed.); October 23 (Wed.)

Big Track - Gates open 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Outback Track on Wednesdays (Gates open 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

- Track Rental for the “Big Track” and the “Outback Track” – The “Big track” and the “Outback track” are available for rent. The “Big Track” rental fee is $1,400.00 for 4 hours and may be split between a maximum of five-(5) drivers/teams. Only one car is permitted on the track at a time. If an ambulance is requested, it is an additional $75.00 per hour. For nighttime rentals at the “Big Track”, an additional $100.00 per hour will be charged for lights.

The rental price for the “Outback Track” is $400.00 for 4 hours during the day /$500.00 at night and may be split between a maximum of five-(5) drivers/teams. To reserve either track, please call 717-292-1696.

- Free Pit Passes for all Non-Qualifiers in 2013 – Any non-qualifier who starts the a qualifying heat race and fails to qualify for the feature in the Late Model, Street Stock, Xtreme Stock Cars, Legends Cars, Mini Vans and Road Warriors divisions during the regular season point events will receive a complimentary pit pass for the driver for the following week during the regular season from April 6 though September 14. The driver must possess a full annual SSP license in order to be eligible for the complimentary pit pass and pass is not transferable to another driver or to another week beyond the following week.

- Repeat Fan Discount Continues for 2013 – The popular “Repeat Fan Discount” program will continue at SSP in 2013. There is a $2.00 repeat fan discount for each person with a ticket stub from races during the previous week’s events completed only. The Repeat Fan Discount is not valid for pit pass purchases.

“The Outback Track at SSP” 2013 Schedule of Events

Spring Shoot-Out Season Championship:

June 7 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

June 12 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

June 14 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

June 21 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race Championship Night (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

June 26 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

• SSP Outback Track Spring Shoot-Out Season Awards Presentation at the Big track on Saturday night, July 27, 2013

Summer Shoot-Out Season Championship:

June 28 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #1 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

July 4 - July 18: Track Closed (Summer Pit Stop / Vacation Break)

July 19 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #2 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

July 24 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

July 26 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #3 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Aug. 2 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #4 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Aug. 7 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

Aug. 9 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #5 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Aug. 16 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #6 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Aug. 21 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

Aug. 23 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #7 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Aug. 30 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #8 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Sept. 4 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

Sept. 6 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Championship Night (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Sept. 18 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

• SSP Outback Track Summer Shoot-Out Season Awards Presentation at the Big track on Saturday night, September 14, 2013