7TH ANNUAL SUSQUEHANNA SHOWDOWN SET FOR THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY SEP, 21 - 22

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7^th Annual Susquehanna Showdown Set for Friday and Saturday September 21 & 22

Newberrytown, PA (September 20, 2012) – The 7^th Annual Susquehanna Showdown is highlighted with a 50-lap feature for the 358ci Late Models on Saturday night, September 22 at the Susquehanna Speedway Park. The race is presented by Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic. The winner will earn $2,500 for the victory. With the “Big 3 Challenge” presented by JR’s Paving of Dover, a driver who wins the their heat race, the $250-to-win Cash Dash (presented by Hammaker’s Racing Engines) and the 50-lap feature will earn an additional $500 bonus which would bring their total weekend earnings to $3,250. Other bonus prizes for the Late Models are available from Bernheisel Racecars; AFCO Racing Products and Miller’s Racing Parts. The 2-day Susquehanna Showdown will also include the Super Sportsman Tour and Classic Cars on Saturday night as well as the PA Sprint Series and Figure 8 Racing on Friday night.

On Friday night, September 21, all qualifying for the Late Models will be done through heats races. A blind draw will determine the heat race lineups for the Late Models. The Cash Dash presented by Hammaker’s Racing Engines in Grantville will consist of the 1^st and 2^nd place finishers from each Late Model heat with the finishing order determining the stating spots for the 50-lap Susquehanna Showdown. On Friday night, there will be a complete program for the PA Sprint Series and a Figure 8 race on the frontstretch to conclude the evening’s events.

On Friday night, gates will open for both the pit area at 4:30 p.m. and the grandstands at 5:00 p.m. with racing action beginning at 7:00 p.m. General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Friday 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. 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.

Saturday night’s activities will be highlighted by the $2,500-to-win 50-lap Late Model feature event. There will also be qualifying races and features for the Super Sportsman and Classic Cars. Last chance qualifying races (B-Main and C-Mains) for the Late Models will be on the schedule.

On Saturday, gates will open for both the pit area at 3:30 p.m. and the grandstands at 4:00 p.m. with racing action beginning at 6:00 p.m. General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Saturday night are Adults (ages 18-59) $15.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $13.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $25.00 ($20.00 with the exchange of Friday’s Pit Pass). 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 raindate will be Sunday, September 25, if necessary.

Last year’s Susquehanna Showdown had Dover’s Gene Knaub winning the 50-lap Late Model feature event for the second straight year. York Haven’s Daryl Sipe won the 30-lap Road Warrior World Championship. Carmen Perigo Jr. claimed the Super Sportsman victory for the second year in a row as well. Mike Potts picked up the Four Cylinder Stock Car feature win on Saturday night. Former Late Model winners of the Susquehanna Showdown also include Scott Richwine (2006), Tyler Hershey (2007), Ashley Barrett (2008) and Jason Miller (2009).

An entry fee is required only for the Late Models competing at the Showdown. Entry forms may be downloaded from ww.sspracing.net. or picked up at Miller’s Racing Parts in Mechanicsburg, PA. Rules and specifications may also be found online at www.sspracing.net or by contacting Larry Miller at 717-574-7107.

The Wednesday Night Test & Tune session will be held on Wednesday, October 3. 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 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 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. There will be no more test & tunes for the Outback Track for the remainder of the 2012 season.

During the season, SSP will also host Wednesday Night Test & Tune Sessions on October 17 and October 25 (Thursday). All Wednesday night practices will run from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All pit passes from the postponed September 19 Test & Tune may be exchanged for half price ($6.00) pit admission for the remainder of the 2012 season at any Test & Tune. Pit passes from September 19 must be presented for exchange. Car entry fees will be half price for each car ($10.00) from September 19 and may be used once for the remainder of the season.

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 raceday, 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.”

Previous Winners of the Susquehanna Showdown:

2006: Scott Richwine (Late Models); Paul Kline (ARDC Midgets); Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans).

2007: Tyler Hershey (Late Models); Carl Graves (Open Wheel Modifieds); Butch Richcreek (Mini

Vans).

2008: Ashley Barrett (Late Models); Frank Polimeda (Legends Cars Pro/Masters); Buddy Sload Jr.

(Legends Cars Semi Pro); Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans).

2009: Jason Miller (Late Models); Jason Rochelle (Legends Cars); Chad Weaver (Road Warriors);

Jason Anderson (Mini Vans).

2010: Gene Knaub (Late Models); Carmen Perigo Jr. (Super Sportsman); Dave Brouse (Pro Stocks);

Brian Lefebvre (Road Warriors); Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans).

2011: Gene Knaub (Late Models); Carmen Perigo Jr. (Super Sportsman); Mike Potts (Four Cylinder

Stock Cars; Daryl Sipe (Road Warriors).

2012: To be determined on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Friday, September 21, 2012 – Susquehanna Showdown Qualifying Night Time Schedule

(Subject to Change; Raindate – Saturday, September 22, 2012)

4:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: $20.00.

5:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) – $10.00; Seniors (60 &

older) & Young Adults (11–17) - $8.00; Children (10 & under) – Free

6:10 p.m. Driver’s Meeting – All Divisions (Turn One Pit Grandstands)

Sprint Cars Heat on Motors Immediately following Driver’s Meeting.

6:30 p.m. - 6:55 p.m. Track Preparation Laps Begin

Rotation: PA Sprint Series

Late Models

7:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem

PA Sprint Series Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)

Late Model Qualifying Heat Races (12 laps) – max 10 cars per heat

PA Sprint Series Consolation Race (8 laps)

Cash Dash for Late Models (10 laps)

PA Sprint Series Feature (20 laps)

Figure 8 Racing Feature (20 laps)

Saturday, September 22, 2012 – Susquehanna Showdown Championship Night Time Schedule

(Subject to Change; Raindate – Sunday, September 23, 2012)

3:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: $25.00 ($20.00 with exchange of Friday’s Pit Pass)

4:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) – $15.00; Seniors (60 &

older) & Young Adults (11–17) - $13.00; Children (10 & under) – Free

5:15 p.m. Driver’s Meeting – All Divisions (Turn One Pit Grandstands)

5:30 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. Track Preparation Laps Begin

Rotation: Late Models

Super Sportsman

Classic Cars

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

Late Model C-Main (12 laps) – if necessary

Super Sportsman Heat Races (8 laps)

Classic Cars Heat Races (6 laps)

Late Models - Hot Laps for Friday A-Main Qualified Cars

Late Models B-Main (15 laps)

Super Sportsman Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if necessary

Classic Cars Feature (20 laps)

Late Model Championship (50 laps)

Super Sportsman Feature (25 laps)

- 2012 Schedule of Upcoming Events at “SSP Big Track”

(Schedule as of September 20, 2012 - Subject to Change)

September 21 (Fri.) 7^th Annual Susquehanna Showdown Qualifying Night for Late Models and PA Sprint Series and Figure

8 Racing(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., Oct. 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, 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 and Figure 8 Racing (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.

2012 Wednesday Night Open Test & Tune Sessions

(Any divisions of racing welcome)

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

Big Track - Gates open 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

- Track Rental for the “Big Track” – The “Big track” is 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. To reserve either track, please call 717-292-1696.