2012 SSP Double header Season Opener Up This Weekend; Final Test & Tune on Wednesday

SSP’s Saturday Night Season Opener on This Saturday, April 14 with an Open Wheel Doubleheader on Sunday, April 15

Final Pre-Season Test & Tune on Wednesday, April 11

Newberrytown, PA (April 9, 2012) – The 2012 season opener of Stock Car Saturday Night will be on Saturday, April 14, with the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Mini Vans, Road Warriors and PENNMAR Vintage Cars. All point championships for each class starts on April 14. 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.

General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for the Season Opener special event on 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 $22.00 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.

On Sunday night, April 15, the Super Sprint Cars will return to SSP for the Sprint Car Spring Classic. They 410 cubic inch powered cars will be joined by the 358 Sprint Cars. 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. General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for the Sunday night are Adults (ages 18-59) $18.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $15.00; 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.

The Super Sprint Car feature will pay $3,500-to-win for the 25-lap feature event. Non-qualifiers for the A-Main feature will receive a complimentary non-transferrable entry fee ($50.00 value) for the Final Showdown to be held at SSP in November. For the Super Sprint Cars, mufflers WILL NOT be required and an open tire rule on all four corners will be in place. All other rules will follow the generally accepted rules for Sprint Cars at local weekly Central PA Sprint Car tracks (1400 pounds weight rule). Raceivers will be mandatory for all Sprint Cars.

The 358 Sprint Car feature will pay $1,500-to-win for the 20-lap feature event. Non-qualifiers for the A-Main feature will receive a complimentary non-transferrable entry fee ($50.00 value) for the Final Showdown to be held at SSP in November. For the 358 Sprint Cars, mufflers WILL NOT be required and an open tire rule on all four corners will be in place. The tire rule will be the same used at the regular local 358 Sprint Car tracks – (All right rear tires used must be a HOOSIER National Sprint Spec tire, size 105/18-15. Any SC compound tire is permitted). All other rules of the Central PA 358 Sprint Cars will prevail for this event. Raceivers will be mandatory for all Sprint Cars.

The final pre-season Test & Tune for any type of racecar will be on Wednesday, April 11. 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 6-8 laps per session depending on car count. 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 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.

During the season, SSP will also host Wednesday Night Test & Tune Sessions on April 25; May 9; May 23; May 30; June 13; June 27; July 25; August 8; August 22; September 5; September 19; October 3; October 17 and October 25 (Thursday). All Wednesday night practices will run from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Also on Wednesday night, there will an open practice session for quarter midgets and karts at the Outback Track from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. under the lights. The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. with open practice from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 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.”

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 the “Outback Track.”

Previous Winners of SSP Season Openers:

1954 (May 23): Buzzy Wilson (Stock Cars*).

1955 (April 10): Junie Taylor (Stock Cars*).

1956 (April 22): Charlie Boone (Stock Cars*).

1957 (March 31): Bobby Hersh (Stock Cars*).

1958 (April 13): Troy Funck (Stock Cars*).

1959 (April 5): Bobby Hersh (Stock Cars*).

1960 (April 10): Gary Wolford (Stock Cars*).
1961 (April 9): Johnny Mackison Sr. (Stock Cars*).

1962 (April 8): Bobby Hersh (Stock Cars*); Fred Putney (Limited Stock Car).

1963 (March 31): Leroy Felty (Stock Cars*).

1964 (March 29): Johnny Crawford Sr. (Stock Cars*).

1965 (April 4): Mitch Smith (Stock Cars*); Charlie Weirman (Late Models).

1966 (March 27): Bobby Abel (Stock Cars*); Ed Spencer (Late Models).

1967 (April 14): Kenny Weld (Stock Cars*); Ray Fanning (Late Models).

1968 (March 29): Kenny Weld (Super Sprint Cars); Ray Fanning (Late Models).

1969 (March 16): Mitch Smith (Super Sprint Cars); Marvin Isanogle (Late Models).

1970 (March 15): Tommie Spriggle (Super Sprint Cars).

1971 (March 21): Mitch Smith (Super Sprint Cars); Skip Emlet (Sportsman).

1972 (March 12): Ed Zirkle (Super Sprint Cars); Gary Wolford (Sportsman).

1973 (March 25): Smokey Snelbaker (Super Sprint Cars).

1974 : No races held.

1975 (??????): Rich Eichelberger (Super Sportsman); ????? (Late Models).

1976 (May 15): Bill Clouser (Late Models); Ken Saunder (Mini Mod).

1977 (April 30): Ed Hake (Late Models); ??? (Midgets).

1978 (April 8): Kenny Weaver (Late Models).

1979 (April 15): Lynn Paxton (Super Sprint Cars); Kenny Weaver (Late Models); Bob Clouser (Mod.

Stock).

1980 (April 6): Dale Kerstetter (Late Models); Mike Zeigler Sr. (Mod. Stock).

1981 (April 19): Brad Doty (Super Sprint Cars); Don Commerer (Late Models); Butch Richcreek Sr.

(Mod. Stock).

1982 (April 24): Jay Jones (Late Models).

1983 (April 30): Bobby Gerhart Jr. (Modified); Smokey Frye (Late Models).

1984 (April 20): Rich Eichelberger (Super Sportsman); Ed Jones (Late Models); Pat Beard (Semi-

Lates).

1985 (April 14): Richard Lupo Sr. (Super Sprint Cars); Ed Ellis (Semi-Lates); Raymond Ulrich (Mini

Mods).

1986 (April 20): Keith Kauffman (Super Sprint Cars); Pat Beard (Semi-Lates).

1987 (April 26): Stevie Smith (Super Sprint Cars); Craig Wagaman (Semi Lates).

1988 (April 10): Jim Nace (Super Sprint Cars); Jeff Leiphart (Late Models); Jeremy Miller (Semi-

Lates); Gary Guise (Thundercars).

1989 (April 2): Stevie Smith (Super Sprint Cars); Bernie Beard (Semi-Lates); Larry Baer

(Thundercars).

1990 (April 22): Dave Kelly (Super Sprint Cars); Carl Billet (Late Models); Rick Reinhoehl

(Thundercars).

1991 (April 28): Joey Kuhn (All Star Super Sprint Cars).

1992 (April 5): Julie Daum (Super Late Models); Pat Beard (Thundercars).

1993 (April 17): Richie Tobias (Small Block Modifieds); Jack Zeigler (Street Stocks); Larry Hughes

Jr. (Thundercars).

1994 (April 9): Randy Fortna (Small Block Modifieds); Tom Umbenour (Street Stocks); Criag

Donmoyer (Daredevils).

1995 (April 15): Kenny Brightbill (Small Block Modifieds); Jack Zeiner (Street Stocks); Gene Dively

(Daredevils).

1996 (March 23): Kenny Brightbill (Small Block Modifieds); Tom Brennan (Street Stocks); Franny

Pursell (Sportsman Modifieds); Greg Updegraff (Daredevils).

1997 (April 20): Kenny Brightbill (Small Block Modifieds); Scott Thunberg (Street Stocks); Randy

Strickler (Sportsman Modifieds); Mike Lehman (KARS 358 Sprint Cars).

1998 (March 29): Craig Von Dohran (Small Block Modifieds); Scott Thunberg (Street Stocks).

1999 (March 27): Kenny Brightbill (Small Block Modifieds); Scott Flammer (Sportsman Modifieds).

2000 (April 2): Jim Bernheisel (Super Late Models).

2001 ?????

2002 (July 7): Jamie Mills (Small Block Modifieds); Les Hare (Late Models).

2003 (April 27): Craig Von Dohran (Small Block Modifieds).

2004 (April 18): Lance Dewease (Super Sprint Cars); Butch Brough (Legends Cars); Michael

Goodwin (Xtreme Stock Cars). Original Opener of Thursday, April 15 was postponed by rain.

2005 (April 14): Jason Johnson (Super Sprint Cars); Butch Brough (Legends Cars); Jerry Blauch

(Xtreme Stock Cars).

2006 (April 13): Fred Rahmer (Super Sprint Cars); Ronnie Dunstan (Legends Cars); Gene Knaub

(Xtreme Stock Cars).

2007 (April 14): Steve Fannasy (Super Sportsman); Scott Richwine (Late Models); Eric Walker

(Street Stocks).

2008 (April 12): Bud Witmer (Late Models); Eric Walker (Street Stocks); Ray Broderick (Xtreme

Stock Cars); Randy Monroe (ARDC Midgets).

2009: (April 11): Jake Jones (Late Models); Eric Walker (Street Stocks); Mike Zeigler Jr. (Xtreme

Stocks); Steve Buckwalter (ARDC Midgets).

2010: (April 10): Chris Knopp (Late Models); Doug Bennett (Street Stocks); Donnie Broderick

(Xtreme Stocks); Travis Horan (XSC Elite); Mark Watkins (PASS Sprints).

2011: (April 9): Coleby Frye (Late Models); Doug Bennett (Street Stocks); Dave Kamp (Xtreme

Stocks); Logan Wagner (PASS Sprints).

2012: To be determined on Saturday, April 14, 2012

* - Stock Cars were the main division in the area at the time and eventually evolved into Sprint Cars. They were referred to as Super Sprint Cars beginning in 1968.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Stock Car Saturday Night Season Opener Time Schedule

(Subject to Change)

3:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: Members - $22.00; 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

5:10 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

PENNMAR Vintage Cars

Xtreme Stock Cars

Road Warriors

Mini Vans

6:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem

Late Models Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)

Street Stocks Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)

Mini Vans Qualifying Heat Races (4 laps)

PENNMAR Vintage Cars Qualifying Heat Races (6 laps)

Road Warriors Qualifying Heat Races (4 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

Xtreme Stock Cars Consolation Race (6/8 laps) – if necessary

Mini Vans Feature (10/15 laps)

Late Models Feature (25 laps)

Street Stocks Feature (20 laps)

PENNMAR Vintage Cars Feature (12 laps)

Road Warriors Feature (15 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 15, 2012

Sprint Car 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

Rotation: 358 Sprint Cars

Super Sprint Cars

6:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem

358 Sprint Car Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)

Super Sprint Car Qualifying Heat Races (10 laps)

358 Sprint Cars Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if needed

Super Sprint Car Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if needed

Super Sprint Car Feature (25 laps)

358 Sprint Car Feature (20 laps)

· Top Three Finishers are Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature - $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report.

- 2012 Schedule of Events at SSP –

(Schedule as of March 1, 2012 - Subject to Change)

March 31 (Sat.) Open Test & Tune Day for Any Division at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

April 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.)

April 7 (Sat.) Open Test & Tune Day for Any Division at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

April 11 (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 14 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night Season Opener - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors

Mini Vans & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (6:00 p.m.).

April 15 (Sun.) Sprint Car Spring Classic - Super (410) Sprint Cars and 358 Sprint Cars (6:00 p.m.) – Rain date: T.B.A.

April 21 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors & PA Sprint

Series (6:00 p.m.)

April 25 (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 28 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Mini Vans & Road Warriors (6:00

p.m.)

May 5 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Mini Vans, Road Warriors &

Legends Cars (6:00 p.m.)

May 9 (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 12 (Sat.) Steel Block Bandits Late Model Series - Late Models ($1,500-to-win), Street Stocks, Xtremes Stocks,

Sidewinder Sprints & Women on Wheels Mini Vans (6:00 p.m.)

May 19 (Sat.) 58^th Anniversary Night / Oldtimer’s Reunion (York County Racing Club Night) - Late Models, Street

Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Mini Vans, Road Warriors & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m. - note new start time)

May 23 (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 26 (Sat.) 21a Memorial Day Championships – Late Models (21 laps: $1,000-to-win), Street Stocks (21 laps: $700-to-

win), Xtreme Stock Cars (21 laps: $500-to-win), Mini Vans, Road Warriors & Classic Cars (7:00 p.m.)

May 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.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

June 2 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Mini Vans, Road Warriors &

PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m.)

June 9 (Sat.) Members 1^st FCU Kid’s Money Scramble – Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars (Madison House

East Shootout), Mini Vans & Road Warriors (7:00 p.m.)

June 13 (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 16 (Sat.) No Racing

June 17 (Sun.) Sprint Car Summer Classic - Super (410) Sprint Cars and 358 Sprint Cars (6:00 p.m.) – Rain date: T.B.A.

June 23 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night – Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars (Madison House East Shootout),

Mini Vans & Road Warriors (7:00 p.m.)

June 27 (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 (Sat.) 7^th Annual Summer Fun Championships – Late Models (30 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stocks &

Road Warriors plus SSP Outback Track Spring Season Awards Presentation (7:00 p.m.)

July 3 (Tue.) Eichelberger’s U-Pull-It Super Show VII - 600cc Micro Sprint/Sidewinder Sprint Challenge Race, PA Sprint

Series, Classic Cars, Legends Cars & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

July 4 (Wed.) - July 19 (Thurs.): Track Closed (Summer Pit Stop / Vacation Break) – NO RACING

July 21 (Sat.) Silver Spring Speedway Racer Reunion - Late Models, Street Stocks, Super Sportsman Tour & EMMR

Vintage Car Exhibition (7:00 p.m.)

July 25 (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 28 (Sat.) Christmas in July with Santa Claus Visit & Summertime Snowball Fight - Late Models, Street Stocks,

Xtreme Stocks, Mini Vans, Road Warriors & Sidewinder Sprints (7:00 p.m.)

August 4 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Mini Vans, Road Warriors & Xcel

600 Modifieds Heritage Cup Race (7:00 p.m.)

August 8 (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 11 (Sat.) Kid’s Box Car Races - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Mini Vans & Road Warriors (7:00 p.m.)

August 18 (Sat.) Camera & Autograph Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Mini Vans & Road Warriors (7:00

p.m.)

August 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.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

August 25 (Sat.) Auto Racing Club of Hagerstown Night (ARCH) - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Mini Van,

Road Warriors and PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m.)

September 1 (Sat.) 12th Annual York County Nationals/Steel Block Bandits Late Model Series – Late Models (32 laps –

$1,500-to-win), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (7:00 p.m.)

September 5 (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 8 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Mini Vans, Road Warriors &

EMMR Vintage Car Exhibition - (6:00 p.m. - note new start time)

September 15 (Sat.) SSP Track Championship Night - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road

Warriors & PA Sprint Series plus SSP Outback Track Summer Season Awards Presentation (6:00

p.m.)

September 19 (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.)

September 21 (Fri.) 7^th Annual Susquehanna Showdown Qualifying Night for Late Models and 305 Sprint Cars

(7:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Saturday, September 22 (Championship Night will move to Sunday,

September 23).

September 22 (Sat.) 7^th Annual Susquehanna Showdown - Late Models (50 laps), Super Sportsman Tour & Classic Cars

(6:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Sunday, September 23.

October 3 (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 17 (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 19 (Fri.) 9^th Annual Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic Qualifying Night - Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars &

Classic Cars (7:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Saturday, October 20 (Championship Night will move to Sun., October 21)

October 20 (Sat.) 9^th 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 21.

October 25 (Thurs.) Thursday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00

p.m.)

October 27 (Sat.) Candy Bowl VIII presented by J&K Salvage - ARDC Wingless Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints/Sidewinder

Sprints Challenge Race, Sportsman Modifieds, Legends Cars, Thundercars & Mini Vans (2:00 p.m.) - Raindate: Sunday, October 28.

November 3 (Sat.) 9^th Annual Turkey 200 Enduro – Big Car Enduro (100 laps) & 4/6 Cylinder Small Car Enduro (100

laps) plus Classic Cars & Mini Vans (1:00 p.m.); Rain date: Sunday, November 4.

November 10 (Sat.) The Final Showdown – Super (410) Sprint Car Finale & 358 Sprint Cars (2:00 p.m.) – Rain date:

Sunday, November 11.

2011 Wednesday Night Open Test & Tune Sessions

(Any divisions of racing welcome)

April 7(Sat.), April 11 & April 25

May 9, May 23 & May 30

June 13 & June 27

July 25

August 8 & August 22

September 5

Big Track Only: September 19, October 3, October 17 & October 25 (Thur.)

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.)

- Special Pricing for 2012 Regular Season Pit Pass Cards – For the fifth straight year, in order to help weekly supporters, SSP has announced that season pit pass cards for all automobile race events at the “Big Track” from April 14 through September 15 (23 events) are on sale for just $325.00 (a retail value of more than $575). Persons interested in purchasing this special offer are encouraged to contact the speedway at (717) 292-1696 or email sspracing@hotmail.com as soon as possible to be added to the list of those who want the special pricing that is offered on a limited basis. Payment is required within 30 days of placing your name on the list of notifying the speedway for the annual pit passes. The pass is not valid for events at the “Outback Track” or for the Test & Tune Sessions held throughout the season. This offer will end on March 1, 2012 and all passes must be paid in full by March 1 regardless of the order date.

- 2012 Grandstand Season Passes - Are available for only $200.00 (adults ages 18-59); $175.00 (young adults ages 11-17 & seniors 60 and older) for all events (30 event nights) at the “Big Track” for the entire 2012 season (expires 12/31/12).

- Track Rental for the “Big Track” and the “Outback Track” – The “Big track” and the “Outback track” are available for rent beginning March 1, 2012. 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. There will be a $200.00 discount if the Big Track is reserved before February 15, 2012 for any date after March 1. A $200.00 deposit is also required to receive the discount.

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 2012 – Any non-qualifier who starts 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 14 though September 15. 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.

- 2012 SSP Rules Now Posted on Website – The 2012 SSP Rules for the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Mini Vans and Road Warriors divisions will be posted at www.sspracing.net by Wednesday, January 4, 2012.

- Repeat Fan Discount Continues for 2012 – The popular “Repeat Fan Discount” program will continue at SSP in 2012. 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 12, 2011 Final Showdown race may be use for the first racing weekend on April 14 or April 15.

- SSP Continues Hometown Heroes Program for 2012 - For the upcoming season, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will also continue its popular fan program called “Hometown Heroes.” On selected nights throughout the 2012 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 soon.