Three Big Events Wrap Up 2014 SSP Racing Season
- 2014 “Big Track” Schedule of Events at SSP –
(Schedule as of October 17, 2014 - Subject to Change)
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.) – Raindate – Thursday, October 23.
October 25 (Sat.) Candy Bowl X presented by J&K Salvage – PA Sprint Series, Wingless Midgets, Sportsman Modifieds,
ACMS Stock 600cc Micro Sprints, Sidewinder Sprints and Legends Cars (2:00 p.m.) - Raindate: Sunday, October 26.
October 29 (Wed.) Wednesday Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.); –
Raindate – Thursday, October 23.
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 date: Sunday, November 16.
The Next Wednesday Night Test & Tune is on October 22
The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune for any type of racecar will be on Wednesday, October 22. 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. The raindate will be Thursday, October 23 if needed.
J&K Salvage Candy Bowl X Set for Saturday, October 25
No Entry Fees for Any Classes at the Candy Bowl
PA Sprint Series added to the Candy Bowl Lineup
Wingless Midget Winner’s Share Raised to $1,000-to-Win
Newberrytown, PA (September 30, 2014) – The 10th Annual Candy Bowl presented by J&K Salvage of York will be held on Saturday, October 25. This event will feature the PA Sprint Series, Wingless Midgets, ACMS Stock 600cc Micro Sprints, Sportsman Modifieds, Legends Cars, and Sidewinder Sprints. There is no entry fee for any division racing at the Candy Bowl. The raindate will be Sunday, October 26 with the same time schedule.
Before the PA Sprint Car feature begins, the cars and drivers in all divisions will be brought to the frontstretch for the children in costumes to trick or treat. This will also be a great opportunity for everyone to visit their favorite drivers to get pictures and autographs.
The open comp Sportsman Modified race will follow the generally accepted Sportsman Modified rules throughout local tracks in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York (no 4 bbl carbs permitted). Sail panels are permitted and the minimum weight rule will be 2,450 lbs for cars with aluminum wheels and 2,375 lbs for cars with steel wheels. The 20-lap feature will pay $1,000 to the winner and $100 to start.
The wingless Midgets will compete under the National recognized Midget Rules and the 20-lap feature will pay $1,000-to-win ($100 to-start), thanks to an anonymous sponsor adding monies to the winner’s share. There is no entry fee for the event as normally charged for sanctioned races.
The open competition 600cc Micro Sprints has been replaced with the ACMS Stock 600cc Micro Sprints as to not conflict with the Linda’s Speedway National Open on the same day. Past Candy Bowl winners that include Cody Darrah and Brent Marks have gone on to current successful 410 Super Sprint Car careers. Others who have added a Candy Bowl victory to their resumes include Ben Murphy, Jimmy Brookens, Heath Henley, Shane Lewis. Last year, Tyler Walton became the first driver to capture the 600cc Micro Sprint portion of the Candy Bowl twice.
Gates will open for the pit area at 11:30 a.m. and grandstand area at 12:00 p.m. Track Prep Laps begin at 1:15 p.m. with racing action beginning at 2:00 p.m.
General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Saturday night are Adults (ages 18-59) $15.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $13.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $25.00. 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.
At the 9th Annual Candy Bowl presented by J&K Salvage of York last season, more than 100 racers competed at the Newberrytown oval. Brenden Bright of Collegeville won the exciting 20-lap wingless ARDC Midgets hol ding off second and third place finishers Jim Rodney and Steve Drevicki over the waning stages of the race. Trevor Kobylarz claimed his first ARDC Midget Championship as well. Luke Thomas of Camden Wyoming, Delaware was the 600cc Micro Sprints Candy Bowl winner by claiming the 20-lap feature event over Alex Bright and Mike Dicely. Richland’s Jared Umbenhauer 20n the 20-lap Sportsman Modified feature overBrad Brightbill and Ray Woodall. Umbenhauer claimed his third straight Candy Bowl win. Hanover’s Will Walls led from the 13th lap until the finish to claim the 20-lap Thundercars main event. Harlon Leppo of Seven Valleys picked up the Legends Cars 20-lap feature victory followed by a wild battle for second. Lucas Montgomery came across the line in second with Jacob Feltch in third. In the Sidewinder Sprints double features, Mike Dicely of Lewisberry claimed both 15-lap feature races.
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 raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information.
Previous Winners of the Candy Bows presented by J&K Salvage:
2005: Mike Miller (ARDC Midgets); Cody Darrah (600cc Micro Sprints); Duane Watson
(Thundercars); Kory Sites (Street Stocks); Jason Rochelle (Legends Cars); Greg Updegraff
(Xtreme Stock Cars); Kendra Knaub (Women o n Wheels Stock Cars); Butch Richcreek (Mini Vans); Penney Repp (Women on Wheels School Buses).
2006: Ray Bull (ARDC Midgets); Ben Murphy (600cc Micro Sprints); Craig Wagaman (Thundercars);
Jason Rochelle (Legends Cars); Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans); Kendra Knaub (Women on Wheels Stock Cars).
2007: Eric Heydenreich (ARDC Midgets); Brent Marks (600cc Micro Sprints); Craig Wagaman
(Thundercars); Jason Rochelle (Legends Cars); Mike Taft (Mini Vans); Kendra Knaub (Women
on Wheels Stock Cars).
2008: Randy Monroe Jr. (ARDC Midgets); Jimmy Brookens (600cc Micro Sprints); Sam Gallagher
(Thundercars); Stephen Nederostek (Legends Cars); Richard Day (Mini Vans); Kendra Knaub
(Women on Wheels Stock Cars).
2009: Steve Buckwalter (ARDC Midgets); Shane Lewis (600cc Micro Sprints); Sam Gallagher Jr.
(Thundercars); Blaine Leppo (Legends Cars); Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans).
2010: Bruce Buckwalter Jr. (ARDC Midgets); Heath Henley (600cc Micro Sprints); Sam Gallagher Jr.
(Thundercars); Craig Whitmoyer (Sportsman Modifieds); Scott Gobrecht (Legends Cars);
Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans).
2011: Alex Bright (ARDC Midgets); Tyler Walton (600cc Micro Sprints); Roy Wareheim Jr.
(Thundercars); Jared Umbenhauer (Sportsman Modifieds); Harlon Leppo (Legends Cars); Joe
Robertson (Sidewinder Sprints), Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans).
2012: Drew Hestand (ARDC Midgets); Tyler Walton (600cc Micro Sprints); Mike Walls
(Thundercars); Jared Umbenhauer (Sportsman Modifieds); Chris Transeua (Legends Cars); Jason Stahl (Sidewinder Sprints), Zakari Kitner (Mini Vans).
2013: Brenden Bright (ARDC Midgets);Luke Thomas (600cc Micro Sprints); Will Walls
(Thundercars); Jared Umbenhauer (Sportsman Modifieds); Jared Umbenhauer (Legends
Cars); Mike Dicely (Sidewinder Sprints).
2014: To be determined on Saturday, October 25, 2014.
Saturday, October 25, 2014 – Candy Bowl X Time Schedule
(Subject to Change)
(Raindate: Sunday, October 26, 2014 – Same time schedule)
11:30 a.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: $25.00.
12:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) – $15.00; Seniors (60 &
older) & Young Adults (11–17) - $13.00; Children (10 & under) – Free
1:00 p.m. Driver’s Meeting – All Divisions (Turn One Pit Grandstands)
1:15 p.m. Sprint Cars Heat in the Engines
1:15 p.m. Track Prep Laps Begin
Rotation: Sportsman Modifieds
PA Sprint Series
Wingless Midgets
Legends Cars
ACMS Stock 600cc Micro Sprints
Sidewinder Sprints
2:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
Sportsman Modified Heat Races (8 laps)
PA Sprint Series Heat Races (8 laps)
Wingless Midgets Heat Races (6 laps)
Legends Cars Heat Races (6 laps)
ACMS Stock 600cc Micro Sprint Heat Races (6 laps)
Consolation Races – if necessary
Sidewinder Sprint Feature #1 (12 laps)
Trick or Treating – All Cars to Frontstretch
PA Sprint Series Feature (20 laps)
Sportsman Modified Feature (20 laps)
Wingless Midgets Feature (20 laps)
Legends Cars Feature (20 laps)
ACMS Stock 600cc Micro Sprint Feature (20 laps)
Sidewinder Sprint Feature #2 (12 laps)
· Top Three Finishers Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature - $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report.
Just Added: Final Wednesday Night Test & Tune is on October 29
The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune for any type of racecar will be on Wednesday, October 29. 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. The raindate will be Thursday, October 30 if needed.
11th Annual SSP Turkey 200 Enduro on Saturday, November 1
Newberrytown, PA (September 30, 2014) – On Saturday afternoon, November 1, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will host the 11th Annual Turkey 200. Also the Classic Cars and Mini Vans will take to the track before the Enduro events.
As with last this year, the Big Cars (8-cylinder) Enduro Event will utilize small common set of rules along with the driver’s hometrack rules. Any car similar to the SSP Xtreme Stocks rules will be accepted from 17 speedways from Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia and one sanctioning body.
The Big Car rules enforced will be in accordance with the rules below along with your own local 2014 track rules (as designated on the entry form). The rules below supercede your declared track rules.
1. Chassis – Must have a minimum of a 4-point roll cage and all cars must have a properly mounted fuel cell.
2. Engine – 365 cubic inch limit with factory stock stroke. No Vacuum Rule in effect (hydraulic cams still required).
3. Carb & Fuel - All cars may use a stock Holley 2bbl 500 cfm carburetor #4412 or the carb according to your local track rules. The choke plate may be removed but no other modifications are permitted. Gasoline (racing fuel) only. No alcohol, nitro, oxygenators, or any other additives permitted.
4. Tires & Wheels – Steel wheels permitted up to 8” wide. Beadlocks permitted. Only D.O.T. street legal tires are permitted (up to 60 series) on all cars. No racing tires.
5. Brakes – No cockpit adjustable brake systems permitted.
All entrants must declare the local track rules (2014 only) to which they will compete under (no mixing of track rules). Entrants must be able to produce a copy of their current 2014 track rules. Current rules accepted:
1. Susquehanna Speedway Park Xtreme Stocks
- Winchester Speedway (VA) Enduros
- Port Royal Speedway Enduros
- Hagerstown (MD) Hobby Cruisers
- Hesston Speedway Hobby Modifieds
- Bedford Speedway Semi-Lates (change tires to 8”) or Pure Stocks
- Path Valley Speedway V8 Super Stocks
- Hill Valley Speedway Hobby/Pure Stock
- Thunder Valley Raceway Pure Stocks (change tires to 8”)
- Potomac Speedway (MD) Hobby Stocks (no racing tires) or Strictly Stocks
- Allegheny Co unty (The Rock - MD) Speedway Factory Stock 6/8 Cylinders or Hobby Stocks
- Dog Hollow Speedway Pure Stocks
- Big Diamond Speedway Roadrunners
- Selinsgrove Speedway Roadrunners
- Trailways Speedway Street Stocks
- Bridgeport Speedway (NJ) – Outlaw Stocks (no racing tires – street tires only)
- Penn Can Speedway Factory Stocks
- Outlaw Enduro Series
19. If your speedway is not listed, you must call SSP management at (717) 292-1696 or email sspracing@hotmail.com for pre-approval.
Similar to the Big Car Enduro, the Small Car (4/6-Cylinder) Enduro will also use a small set of similar rules along with the driver’s hometrack rules. Any car similar to the SSP Road Warrior rules will be accepted from 16 speedways from Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia and one sanctioning body.
The Small Car rules enforced will be in accordance with the rules below along with your own local 2014 track rules (as designated on the entry form). The rules below supercede your declared track rules.
1. Chassis – Every Vehicle must be equipped with a roll cage that will provide the driver with sufficient protection from impact with the wall, from other vehicles and in roll over situations subject to the approval of the technical inspectors. All cars must have a properly mounted fuel cell.
2. Engine – Four or Six Cylinders.
3. Fuel - Gasoline (racing fuel) only. No alcohol, nitro, oxygenators, or any other additives permitted.
4. Tires & Wheels – Steel wheels permitted up to 8” wide. Beadlocks permitted. Only D.O.T. street legal tires are permitted (up to 60 series) on all cars. No racing tires.
5. Brakes – No cockpit adjustable brake systems permitted.
All entrants must declare the local track rules (2014 only) to which they will compete under (no mixing of track rules). Entrants must be able to produce a copy of their current 2013 track rules. Current rules accepted:
1. Susquehanna Speedway Park Road Warriors
- Winchester Speedway (VA) U-Cars
- Hesston Speedway Roadrunners
- Bedford Speedway FWD Four Cylinders
- Path Valley Speedway 4-Cylinder Thundercars;4 or 6 Cylinder Strictly Stocks
- Hill Valley Speedway 4-Cylinder Front Drive Cars
- Linda’s Speedway - Chargers
- Thunder Valley Raceway 4 Cylinders
- Potomac Speedway (MD) U-Cars
- Allegheny County (The Rock - MD) Speedway Factory Stock 4 Cylinders
- Dog Hollow Speedway 4-Cylinder Sidewinders
- Shippensburg Speedway Strictly Stocks
- Trailways Speedway Limited Stocks
- Clinton County Raceway 4 Cylinder FWD
- Penn Can Speedway 4 Cylinder FWD
16. Outlaw Enduro Series
17. If your speedway is not listed, you must call SSP management at (717) 292-1696 or email sspracing@hotmail.com for pre-approval.
In both Enduro races, each competitor must supply their own scorer. There will be a separate meeting for scorers during the Mini Van feature.
The Big Car (8 Cylinder/XSC) Enduro event will be 100 laps regardless of the number of entries. The purse payout will be based on entry numbers: 75 or more entries: 1. $1,500.00; 2. $600.00; 3. $500.00; 4. $300.00; 5. $250.00 / 61 – 74 entries: 1. $1,250.00; 2. $550.00; 3. $400.00; 4. $250.00; 5. $200.00 / 51 – 60 entries: 1. $1,000.00; 2. $500.00; 3. $325.00; 4. $200.00; 5. $150.00 / 41 – 50 entries: 1. $1,000.00; 2. $400.00; 3. $250.00; 4. $15 0.00; 5. $125.00 / 31 - 40 entries: 1. $1,000.00; 2. $300.00; 3. $175.00; 4. $125.00; 5. $100.00 / 30 or less entries: 1. $750.00; 2. $250.00; 3. $125.00; 4. $100.00; 5. $75.00.
The Small Car (4/6-Cylinder) Enduro event will be 100 laps regardless of the number of entries. The purse payout (higher this year as 4 and 6 cylinder cars will not be separated) will be based on entry numbers: 75 or more entries: 1. $1000.00; 2. $500.00; 3. $400.00; 4. $300.00; 5. $250.00 / 61 – 74 entries: 1. $750.00; 2. $400.00; 3. $300.00; 4. $200.00; 5. $175.00 / 51 – 60 entries: 1. $600.00; 2. $300.00; 3. $250.00; 4. $150.00; 5. $125.00 / 41 – 50 entries: 1. $500.00; 2. $250.00; 3. $200.00; 4. $125.00; 5. $100.00 / 31 - 40 entries: 1. $500.00; 2. $200.00; 3. $150.00; 4. $100.00; 5. $ 75.00 / 30 or less entries: 1. $500.00; 2. $150.00; 3. $100.00; 4. $ 75.00; 5. $ 50.00.
Pre-entry for the event is encouraged but not mandatory. A Pre-entry with the fee must be postmarked by Monday, October 27, 2014. All entries postmarked on or after Tuesday, October 28, 2013 will be higher fee. Entries will be taken on the day of the event. The starting positions for the Turkey 200 Enduros will be aligned through a blind draw at the pit gate on the day of the event. As an extra bonus, all pre-entrants will be able to draw a second time for a starting position if he or she does not like their first draw for position. However, the entrant must take the second drawn spot regardless of whether or not it is a better starting position. Entry forms may be found at www.sspracing.net or contact (717) 292-1696 and leave an address or fax number for an entry.
Gates will open for both the pit area and grandstand area at 11:0 0 a.m. with racing action beginning at 1:00 p.m.
General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Saturday are Adults (ages 18-59) $12.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $10.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $25.00 for everyone. 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 Entry Fee for the Driver includes the pit pass with the entry.
The Track Point Championship for the Classic Cars will conclude with the Turkey 200 event. The raindate for the event will be Sunday, November 2 with the same time schedule.
At last season’s annual edition of the Turkey 200, York’s Patrick McClane claimed the victory in the 100-lap Big Car Enduro. The Small Car 100-lap Enduro found Carlisle’s Curt McDade taking the checkers over Tom Senseney. Tom Hartman of Dover took the victory in the 15-lap Mini Van feature over John Kitner. Matt Wallace won the 20-lap Classic Car feature and Randy Doty won the 25-lap All-American Outlaw feature race.
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 raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information.
Previous Winners of the SSP Turkey 200:
2004: Charlie Pensinger (200 lap Enduro); Harold Ebaugh (School Bus).
2005: Dave Yingst (200 lap Enduro); Butch Richcreek (Mini Vans); Jeff Ebersole (School Bus).
2006: Michael Goodwin (200 lap Enduro); Glenn Elliott (Classic Cars); George Danner (Mini Vans);
Van Baker (School Bus).
2007: Michael Goodwin (150 lap Enduro); Glenn Elliott (Classic Cars); Paul Bacchus (PENNMAR
Vintage); Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans); Brandt Fink (School Bus).
2008: Don Murphy (125 lap Big Car Enduro); Buddie Jeffers (75 lap Small Car Enduro); Brian Diehl
(Classic Cars); Kenny Latz (Mini Vans).
2009: Patrick McClane (125 lap Big Car Enduro); Jason Stoner (75 lap 6 cyl. Small Car Enduro);
Sam Gallagher Jr. (75 lap 4 cyl. Small Car Enduro); Bill Brown Jr. (Classic Cars); Butch Richcreek (Mini Vans).
2010: Chris Heller (Big Car Enduro); Steve Hollingsworth (Small Car Enduro / 6 cyl.); Cory Weishaar
(Small Car Enduro/ 4 cyl.); Randy Doty (Classic Cars); Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans).
2011: Adam Smith (Big Car Enduro); Justin Mitchell (Small Car Enduro / 6 cyl.); Kyle Rohrbaugh
(Small Car Enduro/ 4 cyl.); Jim Crocker (Classic Cars); Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans).
2012: Patrick McClane (Big Car Enduro); Daryl Sipe (Small Car Enduro / 6 cyl.); Dave Shank
(Small Car Enduro/ 4 cyl.); Steve Cantwell (Classic Cars); Al Kessock (Mini Vans).
2013: Patrick McClane (Big Car Enduro); Curt McDade (Small Car Enduro; Matt Wallace (Classic
Cars); Randy Doty (All American Outlaws); Tom Hartman (Mini Vans).
2014: To be determined on Saturday, November 1, 2014.
Saturday, November 1, 2014 - Time Schedule
(Subject to Change; Raindate – Sunday, November 2, 2014)
11:00 a.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes (Ages 12 & up): $25.00;
11:00 a.m. & nbsp; Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18-59): $12.00; Seniors (60 & older) &
Young Adults (11 – 17) $10.00; Children (10 & under) Free.
12:20 p.m. Driver’s Meeting (Turn 1 Pit Grandstands)
12:45 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. Practice Begins (all divisions in the following order)
Rotation: Classic Cars
Mini Vans
1:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
Classic Cars Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
Mini Van Feature (15 laps)
- During the Mini Van feature there will be a Scorer’s Meeting (Behind the Main Grandstand a near the ticket booth)
Classic Cars Feature (20 laps)
Enduro for Small Cars (4/6 Cylinders Stock Cars) (100 laps)
Enduro for Big Cars (8 Cylinder Stock Cars) (100 laps)
The Final Showdown at SSP to Now Pay $10,060-To-Win on Saturday, November 15 Bringing a Close to SSP’s 60th season
Newberrytown, PA (September 30, 2014) – On Saturday afternoon, November 15, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will host The Final Showdown for the Super (410) Sprint Cars in the Central PA area as well as the entire United States for 2014. Also included in this special program will be the popular 358 Sprint Cars. The raindate will be Sunday, November 16. At the last 410 Sprint Car race in August, the Fishers announced that the winner of The Final Showdown” 410 Sprint Car winner will receive $10,060 to commemorate the tracks 60 years of racing, making it the highest paying race ever held at SSP in its 60 year history.
The 410 Sprint Car feature event will be 30-laps and pay the winner $10,060 if the driver is pre-entered on or before Monday, November 10. Anyone entering the event on Tuesday, November 11 or after will receive $5,000-to-win. The race will also pay $300 to start the feature. Tow money ($50.00) for non-qualifying drivers will only be paid to those who pre-entered before November 10. For the 410 Sprint Cars, mufflers WILL NOT be required. All other rules of the Central PA 410 Sprint Cars will prevail for this event including the current Central PA Hoosier tire rule. 360 Sprint Cars will be permitted to compete with the 410 Sprint Cars (not the 358 Sprint Cars). Raceivers will be mandatory.
The 410 Super Sprint Cars will qualify in time trials with the top six automatically qualifying for the 30-lap feature. The top six will be inverted for the feature and will not attempt to qualify through the heat races. The remaining cars will qualify for the 30-lapper through heat races and last chance races.
The 358 Sprint Car feature event is not a 358/360 Challenge Race and will be 20-laps and pay the winner $2,000 if they are pre-entered on or before Monday, November 11. Anyone entering the event on Tuesday, November 12 or after will receive $1,500-to-win. The race will also now pay and increased amount of $200 to start the feature. Tow money ($50.00) for non-qualifying drivers will only be paid to those who pre-entered before November 11. The tire rule will be the same used at the regular PA 358 Sprint Car tracks. All other rules of the Central PA 358 Sprint Cars will prevail for this event. Mufflers are not required for the 358 Sprint Cars. Raceivers will be mandatory.
For the 358 Sprint Cars, the starting positions for the Qualifying Heat races will be aligned through a blind draw at the pit gate on the day of the event. The feature lineup will be determined by heat race number one winner drawing for an inversion (1,3,6,9) or (1,2,4,6,8) depending on the number of heat races.
As an extra bonus, all pre-entrants will be able to draw a second time for a starting position if he or she does not like their first draw for position. However, the entrant must take the second drawn spot regardless of whether or not it is a better starting position.
Pre-entry for the event was not mandatory, but highly encouraged to receive the benefits of pre-entering. A Pre-entry with the fee ($50.00) must be postmarked by Monday, November 10, 2014. All entries postmarked on or after Tuesday, November 11, 2014 will not receive the bonus winner’s pay, tow money if not qualified and the choice for second pill draw. Entries will be taken on the day of the event. The entry fee includes a complimentary pit pass for the driver.
Gates will open for both the pit area at 11:30 a.m. and grandstand area at 12:00 p. m. with racing action beginning at 2:00 p.m.
General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Saturday are Adults (ages 18-59) $20.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $15.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $30.00 for everyone. 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 Entry Fee for the Driver includes the pit pass with the entry.
At last year’s The Final Showdown for the 410 Sprint Cars the feature victory went to Derek Sell of Royersford. The victory was Sell’s first career 410 Sprint Car win and was worth $10,010 to commemorate Todd and Rhonda Fisher’s first ten years of owning the speedway. This was the highest paying race ever held at SSP in its 59 year history. Josh Beard of York took the 358 Sprint Car portion as well claiming the 20-lap feature event.
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 www.sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information.
Previous Winners of The Final Showdown:
2010: Chad Layton (410 Sprint Cars); Aaron Ott (358 Sprint Cars).
2011: Don Kreitz Jr. (410 Sprint Cars); Pat Cannon (358 Sprint Cars).
2012: Don Kreitz Jr. (410 Sprint Cars); Pat Cannon (358 Sprint Cars).
2013: Derek Sell (410 Sprint Cars); Josh Beard (358 Sprint Cars)
2014: To be determined on Saturday, November 15, 2014.
Saturday, November 15, 2014 – The Final Showdown Time Schedule
(Subject to Change – Raindate: Sunday, November 16, 2014)
11:30 a.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes (Ages 12 & up): $30.00;
12:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General Admission: Adults (18-59): $20.00; Seniors (60 & older) &
Young Adults (11 – 17); $15.00; Children (10 & under) Free.
1:10 p.m. Driver’s Meeting (Turn 1 Pit Grandstands)
1:20 p.m. Sprint Cars Heat in Engines
1:40 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Track Prep Laps Begin
Rotation: 358 Sprint Cars
410 Super Sprint Cars
2:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and Nat ional Anthem
Time Trials for 410 Super Sprint Cars (2 laps) – All cars pre-stage in infield
358 Sprint Car Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
410 Sprint Car Qualifying Heat Races (10 laps)
Hot Laps for Top 6 Qualifiers (4 laps)
358 Sprint Cars Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if needed
410 Sprint Car Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if needed
410 Sprint Car Feature (30 laps)
358 Sprint Car Feature (20 laps)
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* Top Three Finishers Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature - $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report.
- Track Rental for the “Big Track” and the “Outback Track” – The “Big Track” is 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.
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