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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

PS Sprint Series Visits SSP on Saturday Night; Outback Track Racing Series Continues on Friday




SSP’s Stock Car Saturday Night Continues with Visit from PASS Sprint Series

Round 2 of SSP Outback Track Spring Series on Friday, April 20


Newberrytown, PA (April 18, 2012) – Stock Car Saturday Night returns to the Susquehanna Speedway Park on Saturday, April 21, with the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and Road Warriors. The PA Sprint Series will join the lineup in their first of three appearances this season at the Newberrytown oval. 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 special event on Saturday night are Adults (ages 18-59) $14.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $12.00; 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 Friday night, April 20, the second race of the 10-race Spring Shoot-Out Series will be held at the SSP Outback Track for quarter midgets, karts, Adult Speedcars and lawnmowers. The pit gates will open 5:45 p.m. with a driver’s meeting at 7:20 p.m. Open practice begins at 7:00 p.m. and racing action begins at 7:30 p.m. There will be no sanctioning body affiliation for either karts or quarter midgets, but the technical/specification rules will be very similar to the major sanctioning groups for these types of cars (W.K.A. and QMA). The entry fees for each class will be $20.00 per entry for drivers with the seasonal (Spring/Summer) license. Pit pass fees for the driver are included in the entry fee. Non-license driver’s entry fees will be $25.00. Participants may enter more than one class on a raceday ($12.00 for each additional class). Trophies will be awarded to the top three in each class regardless of class entry count. No participants will be denied racing as SSP will make every effort to define a class for all drivers who wish to compete.


Pit pass prices for non-drivers at the Outback Track will be $8.00 for everyone ages 18 & older; Teens & Children ages 11 – 17 are $5.00; Children 10 years of age and under are $3.00. Ages 2 & under are admitted free.


The 9-race Summer Shoot-Out Series will begin on Friday, June 22 and conclude on Saturday, September 1. There will be separate point champions crowned from both the Spring and Summer Shoot-Out Series.


The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune for any type of racecar will be on Wednesday, April 25. 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 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.”



Friday, April 13, 2012

SSP 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


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) – $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: Street Stocks

Late Models

PA Sprint Series

Xtreme Stock Cars

Road Warriors

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

Street Stocks Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)

Late Models Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)

PA Sprint Series Qualifying Heat Races (8 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

PA Sprint Series Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if necessary

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)

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.



- 2012 Schedule of Events at “SSP Big Track”

(Schedule as of April 16, 2012 - Subject to Change)


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.) 58th 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 1st 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 (7:00 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.) 7th 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.) 7th 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.) 7th 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.) 9th 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.) 9th 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.) 9th 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.)




“The Outback Track at SSP” 2012 Schedule of Events

Spring Shoot-Out Season Championship:

April 20 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #2 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

April 25 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

April 27 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #3 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

May 4 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #4 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

May 9 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

May 11 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #5 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

May 18 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #6 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

May 23 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

May 25 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #7 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

May 30 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

June 1 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #8 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

June 8 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #9 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

June 13 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

June 15 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Championship Night (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)


  • SSP Outback Track Spring Shoot-Out Season Awards Presentation at the Big track on Saturday night, June 30, 2012


Summer Shoot-Out Season Championship:

June 22 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #1 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

June 27 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

June 29 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #2 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

July 4 - July 19: Track Closed (Summer Pit Stop / Vacation Break)

July 20 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #3 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

July 25 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

July 27 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #4 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

August 3 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #5 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Aug. 8 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

Aug. 10 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #6 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Aug. 17 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #7 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Aug. 22 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

Aug. 24 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #8 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Aug. 31 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Championship Night (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Sept. 5 (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 15, 2012


- 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.

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