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Monday, December 20, 2010

NEWS FROM BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY- 'RACING IN GODS COUNTRY'



Big Diamond Speedway Signs Division Sponsors: The Station House (358-Mod), U.S.S. Achey/Achey Used Auto Parts (Sportsman) and Wooden Keg Tavern (Roadrunner); Season Pass & Pricing Info Set



MINERSVILLE, PA - Big Diamond Speedway has secured marketing partners for each of its three weekly divisions - the 358-Modifieds, Sportsman and Roadrunners - set to compete at the Coal Region oval in 2011.



For the track's 39th season of operation, the headline 358-Modified division features sponsorship from The Station House, a restaurant featuring a full casual dining menu and complete bar located just miles from the speedway in Llewellyn, Pa. The division will be known as The Station House 358-Modifieds. For further information on The Station House, 101 Willing Street, phone 570.544.4456.



U.S.S Achey Inc. Iron and Metal Processors and Achey Used Auto Parts, both in Schuylkill Haven, Pa., have teamed up to sponsor the Sportsman division.



U.S.S. Achey Iron and Metal Processors, located at 388 East Second Mountain Road, buys and recycles various types metals serving Schuylkill and surrounding counties for over 40 years.



Achey Used Auto Parts Inc. (formerly Dierwechter's), found at 11 East Second Mountain Road, recently received a major facelift. With use of the latest technology Achey Used Auto Parts is able to find customers the parts they require quickly and accurately with great service. To contact Achey Used Auto Parts, phone 570.385.3775 or visit http://www.ussachey.com/.



The popular, full-fender Roadrunners continue a successful partnership with The Wooden Keg Tavern in St. Clair, Pa. The Wooden Keg Tavern is a newly renovated bar and restaurant in an historic 1860s building. Along with deep history it offers eight draft beer choices, 11 HDTVs, a full menu and much more.



The Wooden Keg Tavern is located at 1 W. Caroline Avenue. For more information, phone 570.429.1909 or visit http://www.woodenkegtavern.com/.



Coca-Cola has signed on to present the Coca-Cola Classic Challenge for the top-11 drivers in 358-Modified point standings entering the Aug. 19 program. The one-on-one challenge races have been a fan favorite since their inception at the speedway. The overall winner of the Coca-Cola Classic Challenge earns $1,000, plus cash accrued per round victory.



Additionally, all Aug. 19 feature winners will receive custom trophies, cases of Coca-Cola Classic and Dasani water.



Coca-Cola has also agreed to provide fan giveaway items for every event at Big Diamond during the '11 season.



The Big Diamond Speedway website for 2011 is operational at http://www.bigdiamondspeedway.net/. Check the site periodically in the coming weeks for information on the 2011 season as it is finalized. Big Diamond Speedway can also be found on Facebook.



The speedway mailing address is now 50 Big Diamond Road, P.O. Box 524, Minersville, PA 17954. The track office phone line is 570.544.5114.



Media inquiries and scheduling questions should be directed to BD Motorsports Media at bigdiamondpr@aol.com.



A grandstand season pass for Big Diamond Speedway in 2011 is $275. The grandstand season pass includes admission to ALL events - including specials such as the 410 Sprint Cars, Georgie Stevenson Memorial, Coalcracker 100, etc. - with the exception of Sunday Enduro races.



Checks should be made payable to Big Diamond Speedway and mailed to 50 Big Diamond Road, P.O. Box 524, Minersville, PA 17954. Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.



General admission for 2011 regular programs will be $13 (Adults), $5 (Kids 6-12) and FREE (5 and under).



A series of Community Nights are planned to reward fans with discounted general admission during the season. Details will be released later in the off-season.



Pit admission will be $25 (members) and $35 (non-members).



The cost of a pit license is $75. The application form will be posted on the Big Diamond website in the coming weeks.



Big Diamond Speedway's 39th annual Season Opener is set for Sunday, April 3 at 5 p.m. with a 35-lap event for the 358-Modifieds paying $3,000 to the winner plus Sportsman and Roadrunners. A practice session is planned for Sunday, March 27.



The Big Diamond Speedway Race Car Show is planned for March 7-12 at the Fairlane Village Mall in Pottsville, Pa. Race team registration begins Jan. 1 online at http://www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com/.



Teams from Big Diamond's weekly divisions, the 358-Modifieds, Sportsman and Roadrunners are invited to participate, in addition to Enduro racers and touring series divisions that visit Big D during the season. Other local race teams can take part in the show, as well.



Race team move-in will be Sunday, March 6 at 5 p.m., with move-out Sunday, March 13 at 9:30 a.m.



Contact Brett Deyo at bigdiamondpr@aol.com or 845.728.2781 with questions on the Fairlane Village Mall Show.

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