TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE DECIDED AT SSP SATUURDY NIGHT SPETEMBER, 15

-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Track Championships to be Decided This Saturday, September 15 at SSP (6:00 p.m. Starting Time)

Next Wednesday Night Test & Tune on September 19

Newberrytown, PA (September 11, 2012) – Racing action returns to the Big Track at SSP on Saturday, September 15 with return of Stock Car Saturday Night featuring the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors and the PA Sprint Series. There will also be a special awards presentation for the SSP Outback Track Summer season.

It will also be the Hometown Heroes Night recognizing all SSP drivers from the towns of York Haven, Hanover, Thomasville and Littlestown. Before the racing action begins, the drivers from these towns will have the opportunity to display their cars and meet the fans on the frontstretch of the speedway just before the National Anthem is played. 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.

In the Late Model division, York’s Carl Billet only needs to take the green flag of his qualifying heat race to claim his seventh career SSP Late Model track championship. His other championships were in 1986, 1989, 1990, 2000, 2007 and 2008. He is also currently the all-time feature winner at SSP with fifty-seven (57). Should Billet fail to start the heat or feature, the battle for the championship will then be between rookie driver J.R. Rodriguez and last year’s champion Justin Ehrhart who are separated by five points.

In the Street Stock class, Randy Zechman of Littlestown can claim his second career track championship at SSP (the other coming in 2010) by qualifying for and taking the green flag in the feature event. If Zechman fails to qualify for the feature, Scott Thunberg could win the track championship only by winning the 20-lap feature event.

The Xtreme Stock division will literally be decided on the final lap of the race as Patrick McClane of York and Lewisberry’s Adam Smith are only separated by one point. The championship will be decided by the driver who finishes ahead of the other in 20-lap feature event. This would be the first track championship for either driver. If certain unfortunate circumstances fall upon McClane and Smith, there is an outside chance that either Donnie Broderick or Chad Stine could claim the track title for themselves.

The Road Warrior division title will be claimed by Carlisle’s Curt McDade upon starting either the heat race or feature. Should McDade fail to start either race, Dennis Dorosz could claim the track championship from McDade.

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 Saturday, the pit gates will now open at 3:30 p.m. Grandstand gates will open at 4:00 p.m. with qualifying races at 6:00 p.m. followed by consolation races and feature events.

The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune for any type of racecar will be on Wednesday, September 19. 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 4-6 laps per session depending on car count. The grandstands are open free to the public. Each class will receive 4 to 5 rounds of 4/6 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 3; October 17 and October 25 (Thursday). All Wednesday night practices will run from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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.”

Hometown Hero Drivers for Saturday, September 15, 2012 (List may not include all drivers; only includes annually

licensed drivers)

Billy Wampler York Haven, PA (Late Models #1w)

Dan Zechman Hanover, PA (Late Models #2z)

Brandin Ort York Haven, PA (Street Stocks #69)

Jaynee Zeigler Thomasville, PA (Street Stocks #34z)

Mike Zeigler Jr. Thomasville, PA (Street Stocks #21z)

Randy Zechman Littlestown, PA (Street Stocks #2)

Dan Snyder York Haven, PA (Xtreme Stock Car #95)

Daryl Sipe York Haven, PA (Road Warriors #20s)

Zach Kitner York Haven, PA (Mini Vans #20s)

Saturday, September 15, 2012 – “SSP Big Track”

Stock Car Saturday Night Time Schedule

(Subject to Change)

3:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: Members - $22.00; Non members - $25.

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

5:30 p.m. Track Prep Laps Begin (all divisions in the following order)

Rotation: Street Stocks

Late Models

PA Sprint Series

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

Late Models Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)

PA Sprint Series Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)

Street Stocks Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)

Xtreme Stock Cars Qualifying Heat Races (6 laps)

Road Warriors Qualifying Heat Races Qualifying Heat Races (4 laps)

Consolation Races (10/12 laps) – if necessary

Outback Track Awards Presentation – frontstretch

Late Models Feature (25 laps)

PA Sprint Series Feature (20 laps)

Street Stocks Feature (20 laps)

Xtreme Stock Cars Feature (20 laps)

Road Warriors Feature (15 laps)

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

(Schedule as of September 11, 2012 - Subject to Change)

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.) Hometown Heroes – York Haven, Hanover, Thomasville & Littlestown (All residents from these towns admitted free to grandstands)

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 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: 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.)

- 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.

- Madison House XSC Hard Charger Award - For every regular season Xtreme Stock Car feature event, Madison House will present a Hard Charger Award to the driver that improves the most positions from their starting spot in the feature event. The winner will receive $25.00 compliments of Madison House (York) and be eligible for post-season awards for accumulating the most Hard Charger Awards during the season. If two drivers improve the same amount of positions, the tiebreaker will be the driver starting closer to the pole position being awarded the Hard Charger of the race.

April 14 - Cameron Benyou (+8 positions: 11^th start / 3^rd finish)

May 5 - Tom Hartman (+3 positions: 11^th start / 8^th finish)

May 12 - Dave Kamp (+9 positions: 16^th start / 7^th finish)

May 19 - Donnie Broderick (+6 positions: 10^th start / 4^th finish)

June 2 - Chad Stine (+16 positions: 17^th start / 1^st finish)

June 9 - Chad Stine (+5 positions: 12^th start / 7^th finish)

June 23 - Donnie Broderick (+8 positions: 12^th start / 4^th finish)

June 30 - Donnie Broderick (+5 positions: 10^th start / 5^th finish)

August 11 - Josh Bloom (+8 positions: 15^th start / 7^th finish)

August 18 - Adam Smith (+5 positions: 6^th start / 1^st finish)

August 25 - Patrick McClane (+8 positions: 10^th start / 2^nd finish)

September 1 – Cameron Benyou (+7 positions: 11^th start / 4^th finish)

- JR's Paving Late Model Hard Charger Award - For every regular season Late Model feature event, JR's Paving will present a Hard Charger Award to the driver that improves the most positions from their starting spot in the feature event. The winner will receive either $100.00, $50.00 or $25.00 (based on a draw in victory lane) compliments of JR's Paving (Dover) and be eligible for post-season awards for accumulating the most Hard Charger Awards during the season. If two drivers improve the same amount of positions, the tiebreaker will be the driver starting closer to the pole position being awarded the Hard Charger of the race.

May 5 - Chris Knopp (+15 positions: 24^th start / 9^th finish): $50.00

May 12 - Randy Stoudt (+11 positions: 15^th start / 4^th finish): $25.00

May 19 - Tommy Slanker (+15 positions: 19^th start / 6^th finish): $100.00

June 2 - Billy Wampler (+8 positions: 12^th start / 4^th finish): $25.00

June 9 - Steve Billet (+12 positions: 19^th start / 7^th finish): $50.00

June 23 - Justin Ehrhart (+9 positions: 12^th start / 3^rd finish): $25.00

June 30 - John Moser Jr. (+10 positions: 15^h start / 5^th finish): $50.00

July 21 - John Moser Jr. (+10 positions: 21^st start / 11^th finish): $50.00

August 11 - John Moser Jr. (+11 positions: 15^th start / 4^th finish): $50.00

August 18 - Justin Ehrhart (+7 positions: 10^th start / 3^rd finish): $25.00

August 25 - J.R. Rodriguez (+7 positions: 10^th start / 3^rd finish): $25.00

September 1 – Andy Fries (+21 positions: 24^th start / 3^rd finish): $25.00

- 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.