SSP Track Championships to be Decided on Saturday Night, September 13
Kid’s Night and Figure 8 Racing Final Rescheduled for Saturday Night;
Next Wednesday Night Test & Tune on September 17
Newberrytown, PA (September 9, 2014) – On Saturday night, September 13, racing action returns to the Big Track at SSP with Track Championship Night. Racing action will include the Late Models Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks Cars, Road Warriors, Mini Vans and PA Sprint Series. Track champions will be crowned in the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors, Mini Vans and PA Sprint Series divisions. There will also be a special championship awards presentation for the drivers of the Summer Shoot-Out Series at the Outback Track. The final race for the Figure 8 division has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 13 to decide the track champion.
The wives, girlfriends and mothers of the SSP drivers will also host a Kid’s Night at SSP on Saturday night. There will be games, face painting, driver “Meet & Greets,” School Bus rides and more before the racing activities start in the front parking lot area. There will also be lots of prizes (including at least 17 bicycles) and giveaways for the kids. Festivities will begin at 4:00 p.m. until the racing begins.
The Late Model Track Championship will be decided on Saturday night. There are two drivers in contention to with the coveted Billet Cup, in honor of the late seven-time track champion Carl Billet. The J.R. Rodriguez leads Randy Christine Jr. by 84 points. Rodriguez simply needs to take the green flag for the qualifying heat race to clinch the championship and add his name to the Billet Cup.
The Street Stock Track Championship is much closer as Jasen Geesaman leads Scott Thunberg by 7 points in the season-long battle. Geesaman is vying for his first SSP Track Championship as Thunberg is looking for his third career SSP title after winning them in 1998 and 2009. Jimmy Combs and Chris Derr have a long shot for the title and are only able to have a chance if either Geesaman and Thunberg do not take the green flag in the heat and feature event.
The SSP Xtreme Stock Car Track Championship will also come down to the final lap of the feature event as only two points separate Davey Nester and Patrick McClane. Like Geesaman, Nester is looking for his career first SSP track title as McClane is seeking his third title in the past five seasons (2010 & 2012). Johnny Palm has an outside chance at the title, should Nester and McClane drastically falter on Saturday night.
Three-time Road Warrior Track Champion (2010, 2011 & 2013) Daryl Sipe, seeks his fourth championship in five season and holds a 60 point lead over 2012 Road Warrior Champion Curt McDade with one race remaining on Saturday. If Sipe takes the green flag in either the heat or feature race, he will clinch the championship.
The battle for the Mini Van Track Championship is nonexistent if Zakari Kitner takes the green flag in the feature event. Last season, Kitner and Donny Groff were declared co-champions as they were tied even after all tiebreaker scenarios were exhausted. Richard Wolfe would be champion if Kitner fails to make the call for the feature.
In the PA Sprint Series, Mike Wagner II holds a 44 point lead over Colby Dice. Last season, Wagner’s brother, Logan was the 2013 PA Sprint Series SSP Track Champion.
Two points separate Darryl Kump II and Dennis Dorosz for the SSP title in the Figure 8 division.
Brian Gagliardo is the 2014 SSP PENNMAR Vintage Car Track Champion as there are no races for the division remaining this season.
Track Championships will also be determined at a later date for the following: 410 Sprints (November 16); 358 Sprint Cars (November 16); Sidewinder Sprints (October 25); Sportsman Modifieds (October 25); Legends Cars (October 25) and Classic Cars (November 1).
On Saturday the times will change for the fall racing hours. The pit gates will open at 3:30 p.m. Grandstand gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Track Prep laps begin at 5:40 p.m. with qualifying races at 6:00 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.
The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune for any type of racecar will be on Wednesday, September 17. 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.
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.”
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located 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 raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information at the “Big Track” and the “Outback Track.”
SSP Hall of Track Champions
1954: Fred Hurley (Sprint Cars)
1955: Bobby Abel (Sprint Cars)
1956: Johnny Mackison Sr. (Sprint Cars)
1957: Dave Lepo (Sprint Cars)
1958: George Kessler (Sprint Cars)
1959: Bobby Hersh (Sprint Cars)
1960: Roger Sowers (Sprint Cars)
1961: Johnny Mackison Sr. (Sprint Cars), Fred Putney (Sportsman)
1962: ; Gene Goodling (Sprint Cars), Don Eisenhour (Sportsman)
1963: Gene Goodling (Sprint Cars)
1964: Gene Goodling (Sprint Cars), Charlie Weirman (Late Models)
1965: Ray Tilley (Sprint Cars), Charlie Weirman (Late Models)
1966: Bobby Abel (Sprint Cars), Charlie Weirman (Late Models)
1967: = 0 Bobby Gerhart Sr. (Sprint Cars), Charlie Weirman (Late Models)
1968: Ray Tilley (Sprint Cars), Bobby Goodling (Late Models)
1969: Bobby Allen (Sprint Cars), Ronnie Dunstan (Late Models)
1970: Lee Parthemore/Ron Heisey TIE (Sportsman), John Smith (Late Models)
1971: Mitch Smith (Sprint Cars)
1972: Ed Zirkle (Sprint Cars), Gary Wolford (Sportsman), Gary Snelbaker (Late Models)
1973: NO CHAMPIONS DECLARED (7 races held)
1974: NO CHAMPIONS DECLARED
1975: NO CHAMPIONS DECLARED
1976: Bill Clouser (Late Models)
1977: Kenny Weaver (Late Models)
1978: &n bsp; Steve Smith (Sprint Cars), Kenny Weaver (Late Models), Perry Hostetter (Street Stocks)
1979: Bobby Weaver (Sprint Cars), Smokey Frye (Late Models), Bob Clouser (Street Stocks)
1980: Bobby Weaver (Sprint Cars), Larry Hare (Late Models), John Baker (Street Stocks)
1981: Van May (Sprint Cars), Don Comerer (Late Models), Butch Richcreek (Street Stocks)
1982: Roy Kunkle (Modifieds), Jay Jones (Late Models), Butch Richcreek (Street Stocks)
1983: &nb sp; NO CHAMPIONS DECLARED (only one race held)
1984: &nb sp; Keith Kauffman (Sprint Cars), Dwight Leib (Sportsman), Ed Hake / Jim Shuttlesworth “TIE” (Late Models),
Ronnie Grinestaff (Street Stocks)
1985: Steve Siegel (Sprint Cars), Gary Wolford (Sportsman), Charlie Schaffer (Late Models), Ronnie Grinestaff
(Street Stocks)
1986: Steve Smith (Sprint Cars), Larry Jackson (Sportsman), Carl Billet (Late Models), Pat Beard (Street Stocks)
1987: Stevie Smith (Sprint Cars), Larry Jackson (Sportsman), Jeff Leiphart (Late Models), Craig Wagaman
(Street Stocks)
1988: &nb sp; Jim Nace (Sprint Cars), Jeff Leiphart (Late Models), Jeremy Miller (Street Stocks), Kent Drawbaugh \
(Thundercars)
1989: Fred Rahmer (Sprint Cars), Carl Billet (Late Models), Jeremy Miller (Street Stocks), Larry Baer
(Thundercars)
1990: Fred Rahmer (Sprint Cars), Carl Billet (Late Models), Jeff Rohrbaugh (Street Stocks), Scott Richwine
(Thundercars)
1991: Fred Rahmer (Sprint Cars), Mark Billet (Late Models), Pat Beard (Thundercars)
1992: &nbs p; Donnie Kreitz Jr. (Sprint Cars), Pat Beard (Thundercars)
1993: Billy Schinkel (Small Block Modifieds), Jeff Berk (Street Stocks), Larry Hughes Jr. (Thundercars)
1994: Jeff Strunk (Small Block Modifieds), Jack Zeiner Jr. (Street Stocks), Troy Fisher (Roadrunners)
1995: Jeff Strunk (Small Block Modifieds), Lee Miller (Street Stocks), Gene Dively (Roadrunners)
1996: Jeff Strunk (Small Block Modifieds), Tom Umbenhauer (Street Stocks), Craig Donmoyer (Roadrunners),
Randy Strickler (Sportsman Mod)
1997: Jeff Strunk (Small Block Modifieds), Tom Brennan (Street Stocks), Todd Bashore (Sportsman Mod)
1998: Craig Van Dohren (Small Block Modifieds), Scott Thunberg (Street Stocks), Todd Bashore (Sportsman
Mod)
1999: Meme Desantis (Small Block Modifieds), Ron Adams (Street Stocks), Tom Umbenhauer (Sportsman Mod)
2000: Carl Billet (Late Models); (14 races held - various divisions)
2001: &n bsp; NO CHAMPIONS DECLARED (only two races held)
2002: Jamie Mills (Small Block Modified), Darren Williams (Enduro)
2003: Doug Manmiller (Small Block Modified), Don Kreitz Jr. (Sprint Cars)
2004: Fred Rahmer (Sprint Cars), Charlie Pensinger (Xtreme Stock Cars), Ronnie Dunstan (Legends Cars), J.R.
Rodriquez (School Buses)
2005: Greg Hodnett (Sprint Cars), Michael Goodwin (Xtreme Stock Cars), Rich Eichelberger (Sportsman), Jim
Shuttlesworth (Late Models), Wes Alleman (Street Stocks), Deanna Frye (Women on Wheels Stock Cars),
Ronnie Dunstan (Legends Cars), Ed Hollenbach (Four Cylinders), Bill Brown Sr. (Classic Cars), J.R.
Rodriguez (School Buses)
2006: Fred Rahmer (Sprint Cars), Larry Hughes Jr. (Xtreme Stock Cars), Donnie Trent (Wingless Midgets), Rich Eichelberger (Sportsman), Larry Baer (Late Models), Brian Hauenstein (Street Stocks), Kendra Knaub (Women on Wheels Stock Cars), Jason Rochelle (Legends Cars), John Stoll Jr. (Four Cylinders), Bill Brown Sr. (Classic Cars), Ben Engle (School Buses)
2007: Carl Billet (Late Models), Paul Morgan (Street Stocks), Michael Goodwin (Xtreme Stock Cars), Tracy
Readinger (Wingless Midgets), Ed Hollenbach (Four Cylinder Stock Cars), Kendra Knaub (Women on Wheels Stock Cars), Jeff Condran (Legends Cars), Bob Campbell (PENNMAR Vintage Cars), Bill Brown Sr. (Classic Cars), Van Baker (School Buses), Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans)
2008: Carl Billet (Late Models), Eric Walker (Street Stocks), Donnie Broderick (Xtreme Stock Cars), Randy
Monroe Jr. (Wingless Midgets), John Stoll Jr. (Four Cylinder Stock Cars), Stephen Nederostek (Legends Cars – Pro), Greg Burd (Legends Cars – Masters), Brent Marquis (Legends Cars – Semi Pro), Paul Bacchus (PENNMAR – Modified), Craig Coghill (PENNMAR – Sportsman), Bill Brown Sr. (Classic Cars), Kendra Knaub (Women on Wheels Stock Cars), Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans)
2009: Jake Jones (Late Models), Scott Thunberg (Street Stocks), Sam Rial (Xtreme Stock Cars), Jim Jacobs (Road Warriors), Bill Wise Jr. (Mini Vans), Matt Wallace (Classic Cars), Jason Rochelle (Legends Cars – Pro), Randy Kissinger (Legends Cars – Masters), Lucas Montgomery (Legends Cars – Semi Pro), Fred Krickbaum Jr. (PENNMAR – Modified), John McGarvey (PENNMAR – Sportsman), Vicky Anderson (Women on Wheels Mini Vans)
2010 Larry Baer (Late Models), Randy Zechman (Street Stocks), Donnie Broderick (Xtreme Stock Cars), Patrick McClane (XSC Elite), Christopher Holland (Road Warriors), Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans), Jim Crocker (Classic Cars), Tim Henry (Legends Cars – Pro), Greg Burd (Legends Cars – Masters), Brent Marquis (Legends Cars – Semi Pro), Paul Bacchus (PENNMAR Vintage Cars – Modified), Willie Brymesser (PENNMAR Vintage Cars – Sportsman), Mark Watkins (PASS Sprint Series), Sherry Kitner (Women on Wheels Mini Vans)
2011 Justin Ehrhart (Late Models), Dan Zechman (Street Stocks), Cameron Benyou (Xtreme Stock Cars), Daryl Sipe (Road Warriors), Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans), Tim Henry (Legends Cars – Pro), Scott Gobrecht (Legends Cars – Masters), Bob Stough (Legends Cars – Semi Pro), Matt Wallace (Classic Cars), Aaron Brommer (PENNMAR Vintage Cars – Modifieds), Matt Mountz (PASS Sprint Cars)
2012 Carl Billet (Late Models), Randy Zechman (Street Stocks), Patrick McClane (Xtreme Stock Cars), Curt McDade (Road Warriors), Anthony Roberts (Mini Vans), Jacob Feltch (Legends Cars), Pete Neal (Classic Cars), Aaron Brommer (PENNMAR Vintage Cars), Logan Wagner (PASS Sprint Cars), Greg Hodnett (410 Super Sprint Cars), Pat Cannon (358 Sprint Cars).
2013 Billy Wampler (Late Models), Randy Zechman (Street Stocks), Donnie Broderick (Xtreme Stock Cars), Daryl Sipe (Road Warriors), Donny Groff / Zakari Kitner (Mini Vans), Roy Denike (Figure 8 Racing), Matt Wallace (Classic Cars), Aaron Brommer (PENNMAR Vintage Cars), Logan Wagner (PASS Sprint Cars), Donnie Kreitz (410 Super Sprint Cars), Tyler Ross (358 Sprint Cars).
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Kid’s Night & Track Championship Night Time Schedule
(Subject to Change)
3:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: Non members - $25.00; Members - $22.00.
4:00 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
5:10 p.m. Sprint Cars Heat in the Engines
5:30 p.m. Track Preparation Laps Begin
Rotation: Stre et Stocks
Late Models
PA Sprint Series
6:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
Street Stocks Heat Races (8 laps)
Late Models Heat Races (8 laps)
PA Sprint Series Heat Race (8 laps)
Road Warriors Heat Races (4 laps)
Xtreme Stock Cars Heat Races (6 laps)
Consolation Races (same order as Heats) – if necessary
Mini Vans / Jr. Road Warriors Feature (12 laps)
Figure 8 Racing Feature (20 laps)
Outback Track Summer Shoot Out Awards Presentation - frontstretch
Late Models Feature (25 laps)
PA Sprint Series Feature (20 laps)
Street Stocks Feature (20 laps)
Road Warriors Feature (15 laps)
Xtreme Stock Cars Feature (20 laps)
· &n bsp; Top Three Finishers are Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature - $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report.
· Top 3 finishers from each heat and top 5 finishers from the feature to the scales/tech in the infield.
- Madison House XSC Hard Charger Award – For every regular season Xtreme Stock Car feature event, Madison House will present a Hard Charger Award to the driver that improves the most positions from their starting spot in the feature event. The winner will receive $25.00 compliments of Madison House (York) and be eligible for post-season awards for accumulating the most Hard Charger Awards during the season. To be eligible, the driver must be on the lead lap and finish the race. If two drivers improve the same amount of positions, the tiebreaker will be the driver starting closer to the pole position being awarded the Hard Charger of the race.
April 12 – Mike Smith (+5 positions: 10th start / 5th finish)
April 19 – Johnny Palm (+8 positions: 10th start / 2nd finish)
April 26 - Eric Flinchbaugh (+5 positions: 9th start / 4th finish)
May 17 – Jeff Waltz (+5 positions: 10th start / 5th finish)
May 24 – Johnny Palm (+7 positions: 11th start / 4th finish)
May 31 – Donnie Broderick (+12 positions: 18th start / 6th finish)
June 21 – Matt Wampler (+14 positions: 18th start / 4th finish)
June 28 – John Frye (+17 positions: 19th start / 2nd finish)
July 26 – Jim Jacobs (+8 positions: 13th start / 5th finish)
August 2 – John Frye (+6 positions: 10th start / 4th finish)
August 9 – Todd Knaub (+15 positions: 18th start / 3rd finish)
August 16 – Donnie Broderick (+5 positions: 12th start / 7th finish)
August 30 – Johnny Palm (+16 positions: 19th start / 3rd finish)
- 2014 “Big Track” Schedule of Events at SSP –
(Schedule as of August 26, 2014 - Subject to Change)
September 13 (Sat.) SSP Track Championship Night - Late Models, 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 17 (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 (Sun.) Inaugural Sprint Car Fall Classic - Super (410) Sprint Cars, 360/358 Sprint Car Challenge and
Sidewinder Sprints (6:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Sunday, October 19, 2014
September 27 (Sat.) 9th Annual Susquehanna Showdown - Late Models (50 laps) and Sportsman Modifieds (6:00 p.m.) -
Rain date: Sunday, September 28.
October 1 (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 15 (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 (Sat.) 11th Annual Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic - Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and Road Warriors/Mini
Vans (4:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Sunday, October 19.
October 22 (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 25 (Sat.) Candy Bowl X presented by J&K Salvage - Wingless Midgets, Sportsman Modifieds, 600cc Micro
Sprints, Sidewinder Sprints and Legends Cars (2:00 p.m.) - Raindate: Sunday, October 26.
November 1 (Sat.) 11th 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 2.
November 8 (Sat.) No Saturday Racing
November 15 (Sat.) The Final Showdown (5th Annual) – Super (410) Sprint Car Finale ($10,060-to-win) & 358 Sprint Cars
(2:00 p.m.) – Rain dat e: Sunday, November 16.
2014 Wednesday Night Open Test & Tune Sessions
(Any divisions of racing welcome)
Big & Outback Tracks (Wednesdays): September 17
Big Track Only: October 1 (Wed.); October 15 (Wed.); October 22 (Wed.)
Big Track - Gates ope n 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.)
The Next Wednesday Night Test & Tune is on September 17
The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune session will be held on Wednesday, September 17 at the Susquehanna Speedway Park. It is open to any type of racecars capable of competing on the 4/10 mile oval. 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). Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with open track time from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. by class. Each session will be 6 – 8 laps per session. The grandstands are open free to the public. Each class will receive 4 to 5 rounds of 6/8 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.
Also on Wednesday night, there will an open practice ses sion for quarter midgets and karts 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.”
- Track Rental for the “Big Track” and the “Outback Track” – The “Big track” and the “Outback track” are available for rent for testing and tuning purposes. The “Big Track” rental fee is $1,500.00 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.
- Repeat Fan Discount Continues for 2014 – The popular “Repeat Fan Discount” program will continue at SSP in 2014. 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. Returning fans are encouraged to write their name, address and phone number on the back of the stub to be entered into special drawings during and at the end of the season for great prizes. The Repeat Fan Discount is not valid for pit pass purchases.
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