-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SSP Opens with a Few Open Practice Sessions Before Its April 9 & 10 Season Opener Weekend
Newberrytown, PA (March 22, 2011) – The Susquehanna Speedway Park will begin its pre-season with four open practice sessions for any type of racecar on Saturday, March 26; Wednesday, March 30; Saturday, April 2 and Wednesday, April 6. 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. During the season, SSP will also host Wednesday Night Test & Tune Sessions on April 20; May 4; May 18; June 1; June 15; June 29; July 20; August 3; August 17; August 31; September 14; September 21; October 19 and October 26. All Wednesday night practices will run 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). 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 be open along with their parts trailer. The main concession stand will also be open throughout the night.
The 2011 season opener of Stock Car Saturday Night will be on Saturday, April 9, with the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and the PA Sprint Series. All point championships for each class starts on April 9. On Saturday, April 9, 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 races at 6:00 p.m. followed by consolation races and feature events.
On Sunday night, April 10, the Super Sprint Cars will return to SSP for the Sprint Car “King of the Hill” Spring Classic. They 410 cubic inch powered cars will be joined by the wingless ARDC midgets. The pit gates will open 3:30 p.m. Grandstand gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Warm-ups begin at 5:30 p.m. with qualifying races at 6:00 p.m. followed by consolation races and feature events. Last year, Don Kreitz won the thrilling 25-lap Sprint Car feature event over Tyler Walker.
The King of the Hill series will be unique in that the headline division’s starting lineups will be determined by a set of one-on-one two lap match races in which the “King of the Hill” will earn the pole position of the event. The match races will be single elimination. Depending on car count, there will be either 8 or 12 participants that will qualify for the match races through their heat races. The “King of the Hill” will also earn $500.00.
For the Super Sprint Cars, mufflers WILL NOT be required and an open tire rule on all four corners will be in place. The pit gates will open 3:30 p.m. Grandstand gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Warmups begin at 5:30 p.m. and racing action at 6:00 p.m.
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 (717) 932-1608 for the “Outback Track.”
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Stock Car Saturday Night Season Opener Time Schedule
(Subject to Change)
3:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: Members - $20.00; Non members - $25.00
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. Driver’s Meeting (Turn 1 Pit Grandstands)
5:30 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. Track Prep Laps Begin (all divisions in the following order)
Rotation: Late Models
Street Stocks
PA Sprint Series
Xtreme Stock Cars
6:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
Late Models Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
Street Stocks Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
PA Sprint Series Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
Xtreme Stock Cars Qualifying Heat Races (6 laps)
Late Models Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if necessary
Street Stocks Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if necessary
PA Sprint Series Consolation Race (8/10 laps)
Xtreme Stock Cars Consolation Race (6/8 laps) – if necessary
Late Models Feature (25 laps)
Street Stocks Feature (20 laps)
PA Sprint Series Feature (20 laps)
Xtreme Stock Cars Feature (20 laps)
· Top Three Finishers are Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature - $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Sprint Car “King of the Hill” Spring Classic Time Schedule
(Subject to Change)
3:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: $25.00
4:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) - $18.00; Seniors (60 &
older) & Young Adults (11-17) - $15.00; Children (10 & under) - Free
5:00 p.m. Driver's Meeting (Turn 1 Pit Grandstands)
5:30 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. Track Prep Laps Begin (all divisions in the following order)
Rotation: Super Sprint Cars
ARDC Midgets
6:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
Super Sprint Car Qualifying Heat Races (10 laps)
ARDC Midgets Qualifying Heat Races (6 laps)
Super Sprint Car Consolation Race (8/10 laps) - if necessary
ARDC Midgets Consolation Race (8/10 laps) - if necessary
King of the Hill Match Races - Super Sprint Cars (2 laps) - to determine feature lineup
ARDC Midget Feature (20 laps)
- Super Sprint Car Introductions
Super Sprint Car Feature (25 laps)
· Top Three Finishers are Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature - $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report.
- 2011 SSP Schedule of Events –
(Schedule as of January 5, 2011 - Subject to Change)
March 26 (Sat.) Open Test & Tune Day for Any Division (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
March 30 (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.)
April 2 (Sat.) Open Test & Tune Day for Any Division (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
April 6 (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.)
April 9 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night Season Opener - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars & PA Sprint
Series (6:00 p.m.)
April 10 (Sun.) Sprint Car “King of the Hill” Spring Classic - Super (410) Sprint Cars and ARDC Wingless Midgets (6:00
p.m.)
April 16 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors and PENNMAR
Vintage Cars (6:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – Manchester, Mt. Wolf & York Haven (All residents
from these towns admitted free to grandstands)
April 20 (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.)
April 23 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors and Legends Cars
(6:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – Carlisle, Newville & Elizabethtown (All residents from these towns
admitted free to grandstands)
April 30 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Mini Vans and Classic Cars (6:00
p.m.); Hometown Heroes – Etters, Lewisberry & New Cumberland (All residents from these towns
admitted free to grandstands)
May 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.)
May 7 (Sat.) Mother’s Annual Appreciation Night (Flower Giveaway for Mothers)- Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme
Stocks, Road Warriors, Legends Cars plus Women on Wheels Mini Vans (6:00 p.m.)
May 14 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors and Legends Cars
(6:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – Dover & East Berlin (All residents from these towns admitted free to
grandstands)
May 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.)
May 21 (Sat.) 57th Anniversary Night / Oldtimer’s Reunion - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors
and PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m. - note new start time)
May 28 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night – Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Mini Vans and Classic Cars
(7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – Lancaster, Lebanon & Ephrata (All residents from these towns
admitted free to grandstands)
June 1 (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 4 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors and Legends Cars
(7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – York, Windsor, Spring Grove, Thomasville, Felton & Red Lion (All
residents from these towns admitted free to grandstands)
June 11 (Sat.) Silver Springs Speedway Racer Reunion - Late Models, Street Stocks, Road Warriors, PENNMAR Vintage
Cars plus Super Sportsman Tour (7:00 p.m.)
June 12 (Sun.) Sprint Car “King of the Hill” Summer Classic plus York County Racing Club Night – 358 Sprint Cars,
ARDC Wingless Midgets & EMMR Vintage Car Exhibition (6:00 p.m.)
June 15 (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 18 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night plus Auto Racing Club of Hagerstown Night - Late Models, Street Stocks,
Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors and Legends Cars (7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – All
Maryland Drivers (All Maryland residents admitted free to grandstands)
June 25 (Sat.) Kid’s Box Car Races - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Mini Vans and Classic Cars (7:00 p.m.);
Hometown Heroes – Duncannon, Enola, Marysville & Shermandale (All residents from these towns
admitted free to grandstands)
June 29 (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 30 (Thur.) Eichelberger’s U-Pull-It Super Show VI - 5th Annual PA 600cc Micro Sprint Speedweek, PA Sprint Series,
Classic Cars (7:00 p.m.)
July 2 (Sat.) 6th Annual Summer Fun Championships – Late Models (30 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stocks
(Twin 15’s), Road Warriors and PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m.)
July 3 (Sun.) - July 14 (Thurs.): Track Closed (Summer Pit Stop / Vacation Break) – NO RACING
July 16 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors and Legends Cars
plus SSP Outback Track Spring Season Awards Presentation (7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes –
Hanover, Littlestown, McSherrystown, New Oxford & Orrtanna (All residents from these towns admitted free to grandstands)
July 20 (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 23 (Sat.) Christmas in July with Santa Claus Visit - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors and
Classic Cars (7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – Halifax, Jonestown, Mt. Penn (All residents from these towns admitted free to grandstands)
July 30 (Sat.) Members 1st FCU Kid’s Money Scramble - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Mini Vans and
PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – Reinholds & Middletown, Myerstown (All
town residents admitted free to grandstands)
August 3 (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 6 (Sat.) Annual Picnic in the Pits & Bike/Toy Giveaway - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road
Warriors and Women on Wheels Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)
August 13 (Sat.) Camera & Autograph Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors and Legends Cars
(7:00 p.m.)
August 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.)
August 20 (Sat.) Xcel 600 Modified “Heritage Cup” - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Mini Vans, PENNMAR
Vintage Cars plus Xcel 600 Modifieds (7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill & Dillsburg (All town residents admitted free to grandstands)
August 27 (Sat.) York County Racing Club Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors and Classic
Cars (7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – Pottsville, Schnecksville, East Earl & Coatesville (All town
residents admitted free to grandstands)
August 31 (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 3 (Sat.) 11th Annual York County Nationals – Late Models (32 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars,
Road Warriors and Legends Cars - (6:00 p.m. - note new start time)
September 10 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Mini Vans and PA Sprint Series
(6:00 p.m.)
September 14 (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 17 (Sat.) SSP Track Championship Night - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road
Warriors, Classic Cars & EMMR Vintage Car Exhibition plus SSP Outback Track Summer Season
Awards Presentation (6:00 p.m.)
September 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.)
September 23 (Fri.) 6th Annual Susquehanna Showdown Qualifying Night for Late Models and Four Cylinder Stock Cars
(7:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Saturday, September 24 (Championship Night will move to Sunday,
September 25).
September 24 (Sat.) 6th Annual Susquehanna Showdown for Late Models (50 laps), Road Warrior World Championship &
Super Sportsman tour (6:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Sunday, September 25.
October 19 (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 21 (Fri.) 8th Annual Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic Qualifying Night - Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and
Four Cylinder Stock Cars (7:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Saturday, October 22 (Championship Night will move to Sun., October 23)
October 22 (Sat.) 8th Annual Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic Championship Night - Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars
and Four Cylinder Stock Cars (6:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Sunday, October 23.
October 26 (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 29 (Sat.) Candy Bowl VII presented by J&K Salvage - ARDC Wingless Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Sportsman
Modifieds, Legends Cars, Byers Tires Thundercars Championship & Mini Vans (3:00 p.m.) - Rain
date: Sunday, October 30.
November 5 (Sat.) 8th Annual Turkey 200 Enduro – Big Car Enduro (125 laps) & 4/6 Cylinder Small Car Enduro (75
laps) plus Classic Cars & Mini Vans (1:00 p.m.); Rain date: Sunday, November 6.
November 12 (Sat.) The Final Showdown – Super 410 Sprint Car Finale & 358 Sprint Cars (2:00 p.m.)
2011 Wednesday Night Open Test & Tune Sessions
(Any divisions of racing welcome)
Big Track Only: March 26 (Sat.); March 30 (Wed.)
Big Track & Outback Track Pre-Season: April 2 (Sat.); April 6 (Wed.);
April 20 (Wed.)
May 4 & May 18
June 1 & June 15 & June 29
July 20
August 3 & August 17 & August 31
September 14 & September 21
Big Track Only: October 19 & October 26
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 2011 – 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 9 though September 17. 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.
- 2011 SSP Rules Now Posted on Website – The 2011 SSP Rules for the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Mini Vans and Road Warriors divisions are now posted at http://www.sspracing.net/.
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Repeat Fan Discount Continues for 2011 – The popular “Repeat Fan Discount” program will continue at SSP in 2011. 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.
Ticket Stubs from the Saturday, November 13, 2010 Final Showdown race may be use for the first racing weekend on April 9 or April 10.
- SSP Continues Hometown Heroes Program for 2011 - For the upcoming season, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will also continue its popular fan program called “Hometown Heroes.” On selected nights throughout the 2011 season, the Hometown Heroes Program recognizes drivers from particular cities and towns throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland. Before the races begin, the drivers have the opportunity to display their cars and meet the fans at the front gate of the speedway. The drivers will also be interviewed during the night’s racing program. Also, all fans entering the speedway from that driver’s hometown being honored will be admitted FREE to the grandstands by showing proper photo identification at the ticket booth. More details with dates and towns will be released in the near future.
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