-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Free Admission for All Residents of Dover and East Berlin at SSP on Saturday, May 14
Friday Night Racing at SSP Outback Track on May 13
Newberrytown, PA (May 11, 2011) – This Saturday night, May 14 will be the next "Hometown Heroes" Night at the Susquehanna Speedway Park. Racing action next Saturday night will include the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors and Legends Cars.
The Hometown Heroes program on Saturday, May 14 will recognize all SSP drivers from Dover and East Berlin. Before the racing action begins, the drivers from these towns will 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 and filling out an information card at the ticket booth.
Bob Bolles, the Senior Tech Editor of Circle Track Magazine, will be visiting the speedway as a part of the 2011 AMSOIL Great American Circle Track Tour. . Last year Circle Track embarked on a 25 racetrack tour of the southeastern United States. This year’s tour focuses on tracks in the northeast. Bolles will bring the Circle Track Magazine motorhome to tracks to talk with racers and fans and learn about the track's history.
Also, Street Stock driver Scott Thunberg, will attempt to start his 100th consecutive Street Stock feature at the Susquehanna Speedway Park under the current ownership of Todd and Rhonda Fisher. From July 20, 1996 through May 7, 2011 Scott Thunberg has competed in 160 consecutive regular season Street Stock races at Susquehanna Speedway under various promoters. Throughout his racing career, Thunberg has competed in 216 out of 222 regular season Street Stock events at Susky since 1993. Since 1993 when Thunberg began racing at Susquehanna Speedway there have been 14 years with seven or more regular season races. During those years, he has won 2 track championships (1998 & 2009), finished runner-up 3 times (1997, 1999, and 2010), had 8 top five seasons, and 14 top ten seasons. Among Thunberg's 24 career feature wins, 12 of them have been at SSP.
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. Warmups begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by qualifying heat races, 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 13. 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, Fawn Grove’s Chris Knopp won the 25-lap Late Model feature at the Susquehanna Speedway Park. Doug Bennett of Chambersburg claimed his second Street Stock feature event of the season. Thomasville East Berlin ’s Bob Stough picked up the victory. Sherry Kitner of York Haven won the special Women on Wheel Mini Van Feature.
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."
Hometown Hero Drivers for Saturday, April 30, 2011 (List may not include all drivers)
Justin Ehrhart Dover, PA (Late Models #69)
John Moser Jr. East Berlin, PA (Late Models #2m)
Jake Lettich Dover, PA (Late Models #17)
Coleby Frye Dover, PA (Late Models #U-10)
Gene Knaub Dover, PA (Late Models #1)
Mark Billet Dover, PA (Late Models #22)
Chase Billet Dover, PA (Late Models #22)
Mark Grey Dover, PA (Late Models #78G)
Zac Beck Dover, PA (Street Stocks #31)
J.R. Rodriguez Dover, PA (Xtreme Stock Car #17)
Matt Wampler Dover, PA (Street Stock and Xtreme Stock Cars #100)
David Goode Sr. Dover, PA (Xtreme Stock Cars #101)
Tom Hartman Dover, PA (Xtreme Stock Cars #32)
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Hometown Heroes Night (Dover and East Berlin) 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
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 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 Road entrance 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 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
- RainedOut.com Provides SSP Fans and Competitors with Timely Information - By providing a cell phone number, or e-mail address if just as active on-line, messages will be transmitted immediately to wherever you are. No more calling the cancellation line or guessing on track conditions from miles away, you will be automatically alerted with the status of weather whenever the forecast is questionable.
For first time users, just log into www.rainedout.com. Once on the homepage type "Susquehanna Speedway Park
A registration form will appear, fill out the appropriate information and hit enter to submit. A cell phone text message will be received momentarily, offering a validation code that needs to be typed in to complete the registration.
- 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.
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