-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mother’s Appreciation Night Highlighted at SSP on Saturday, May 7
Free Gift for All Mothers in Attendance from Fisher Farm Market
Newberrytown, PA (May 5, 2011) – This Saturday night, May 7, the on and off track racing excitement at the Susquehanna Speedway Park will continue. Racing action will include the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors, Legends Cars and Women on Wheels Mini Vans. This will be Mother’s Appreciation night in which all mothers in attendance will receive a special gift, compliments of Fisher Farm Market in Strinestown.
On Saturday night, racing action begins at 6:00 p.m. Pit gates will open at 3:30 p.m. and the grandstand gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Hot laps for the Late Models and Street Stocks 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) $12.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $10.00; Children (10 & under) are free.
Pit pass prices are $25.00 with a reduced price of $20.00 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 popular "Repeat Fan Discount" program will continue at SSP in 2011 for the eighth straight season. This 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.
The SSP Outback Track will be back in action on Friday night, May 6. Racing on the 1/9 mile track includes Quarter Midgets, Karts, Adult Speedcars and lawnmowers. Gates open at 5:45 p.m. with racing action beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Last Saturday night, Dover’s Justin Ehrhart won the 25-lap Late Model feature at the Susquehanna Speedway Park. Dan Zechman of Hanover Thomasville
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, May 7, 2011
Mother’s Appreciation Night 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) – $12.00; Seniors (60 &
older) & Young Adults (11–17) - $10.00; Children (10 & under) – Free
5:15 p.m. Driver’s Meeting (Turn 1 Pit Grandstands)
5:40 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. Track Prep Laps Begin
Rotation: Late Models
Street Stocks
6:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
Late Models Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
Street Stocks Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
Legends Cars Qualifying Heat Races (6 laps)
Xtreme Stock Cars Qualifying Heat Races (6 laps)
Road Warriors Qualifying Heat Races (4 laps)
Late Models Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if necessary
Street Stocks Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if necessary
Legends Cars Consolation Race (6/8 laps) – if necessary
Xtreme Stock Cars Consolation Race (6/8 laps) – if necessary
Women on Wheels Mini Van Feature (10 laps)
Late Models Feature (25 laps)
Street Stocks Feature (20 laps)
Legends Cars Feature (15 laps)
Xtreme Stock Cars Feature (20 laps)
Road Warriors Feature (15 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 May 5, 2011 - Subject to Change)
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 ()
The Next Wednesday Night Test & Tune is on May 18
The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune session will be held on Wednesday, May 18 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 with open track time from to by class. Each session will be 6 – 8 laps per session. The grandstands are open free to the public. Each class will receive 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 session for quarter midgets and karts at the Outback Track from to under the lights. The gates will open at with open practice from to 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 Roadentrance behind turn 2 of the “Big Track.”
Kise Mill Roadentrance behind turn 2 of the “Big Track.”
2011 Wednesday Night Open Test & Tune Sessions
(Any divisions of racing welcome)
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.)
“The Outback Track at SSP” 2011 Schedule of Events
Spring Shoot-Out Season Championship:
May 6 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #4 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)
May 13 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #5 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)
May 18 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
May 20 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #6 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)
May 27 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #7 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)
June 1 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
June 3 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #8 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)
June 10 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #9 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)
June 15 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
June 17 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Championship Night (Gates open 6:00 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)
- SSP Outback Track Spring Shoot-Out Season Awards Presentation at the Big track on Saturday night, July 16, 2011
Summer Shoot-Out Season Championship:
June 24 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #1 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)
June 29 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
July 1 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #2 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)
July 3 - July 14: Track Closed (Summer Pit Stop / Vacation Break)
July 15 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #3 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)
July 20 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
July 22 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #4 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)
July 29 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #5 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)
Aug. 3 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
Aug. 5 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #6 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)
Aug. 12 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #7 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)
Aug. 17 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
Aug. 19 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #8 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)
Aug. 26 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #9 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)
Aug. 30 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
Sept. 2 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Championship Night (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)
Sept. 14 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
Sept. 21 (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 17, 2011
Friday Night – Outback Track Time Schedule
(Subject to Change)
5:45 p.m. Pit Gates Open (no general admission)
6:45 p.m. – 7:10 p.m. Practice Begins
7:00 p.m. Driver’s Draw for Position Ends (all entries after 7 p.m. will start at rear
of qualifying event).
7:15 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
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