SSP Outback Track Schedule for 2013

Contact: Lillian Bell

(717) 292-1696

-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2013 SSP Outback Track Spring Season Set to Begin on Friday, April 19

Pre-season Open Practice Sessions Scheduled for Friday, April 12

Newberrytown, PA (January 16, 2013) After another successful year in 2013, a full season of racing is ready to kick off at the SSP Outback Track on Friday night, April 19. There will be an open practice session on Friday night, April 12.

The open practice session is open to all classes of karts, quarter midgets, lawnmowers and Adult Speedcars. On the Friday, April 12, the gates will open at 5:30 p.m., with practice from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The cost is $20.00 per driver (anyone who practices on the track) and no charge for anyone else entering the pit area for the open practice sessions.

The first race of the 9-race Spring Shoot-Out Series will be Friday night, April 19. 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/USAC). 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 (the same since 2008) 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 28 and conclude on Saturday, September 6. There will be separate point champions crowned from both the Spring and Summer Shoot-Out Series.

Everyone with a pit pass from the Outback Track will receive the $2.00 Repeat Fan Discount towards grandstand tickets for the next night’s racing events at the “Big Track.” 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 at the “Big Track.”.

The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located 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, the raceday hotline is (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information.

Friday Night – Outback Track Time Schedule

(Subject to Change)

5:45 p.m. Pit Gates Open (no general admission)

7:00 p.m. – 7:20 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).

7:20 p.m. Driver’s Meeting (Parents welcome to attend as well).

7:30.m. Racing Begins (Heats & Features)

Class Rotation: To Be Announced

“The Outback Track at SSP” 2013 Schedule of Events

Spring Shoot-Out Season Championship:

April 12 (Fri.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

April 19 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #1 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

April 24 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

April 26 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #2 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

May 3 (Fri.) No racing (PEDKS Event on Big Track May 4 & 5)

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

May 10 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #3 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

May 17 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #4 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

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

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

May 29 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

May 31 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #6 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

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

June 12 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

June 14 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #8 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

June 21 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race Championship Night (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

June 26 (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 Spring Shoot-Out Season Awards Presentation at the Big track on Saturday night, July 27, 2013

Summer Shoot-Out Season Championship:

June 28 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #1 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

July 4 - July 18: Track Closed (Summer Pit Stop / Vacation Break)

July 19 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #2 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

July 24 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

July 26 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #3 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Aug. 2 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #4 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Aug. 7 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

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

Aug. 16 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #6 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Aug. 21 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

Aug. 23 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #7 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

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

Sept. 4 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

Sept. 6 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Championship Night (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Sept. 18 (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 14, 2013

Driver Classifications / Divisions at the “Outback Track”

Similar classes may be combined depending on entry count (Finishes between classes will be designated separately). Weights – a minimum combination of the car and the driver seated in the car.

Quarter Midgets:

Junior Classes (Ages 5-8) – restrictor plates not required unless designated

1. 3 h.p. Briggs Junior Novice Red (min. 235 lbs.) - 3 hp Briggs & Stratton engine w/ 5/16” restrictor plate (red).

2. 3 h.p. Briggs Junior Novice Blue (min. 235 lbs.) - 3 hp Briggs & Stratton engine w/7/16” restrictor plate (blue).

3. 3 h.p. Briggs Junior Unrestricted (min. 235 lbs.) - 3 hp Briggs & Stratton engine w/ no plate.

4. 120 Honda Junior Novice Red (min. 250 lbs.) - 4 hp Honda GX120 engine w/ 5/16” restrictor plate (red).

5. 120 Honda Junior Novice Blue (min. 250 lbs.) - 4 hp Honda GX120 engine w/ 7/16” restrictor plate (blue).

6. 120 Honda Junior Unrestricted (min. 250 lbs.) - 4 hp Honda GX120 engine w/ no plate.

Senior Classes (Ages 9-16) – no restrictor plates required

1. 3 h.p. Briggs Senior Stock (min. 260 lbs.) - 3 hp Briggs & Stratton engine.

2. 120 Honda Senior Light (min. 275 lbs.) - 4 hp Honda GX120 engine.

3. 120 Honda Senior Heavy (min. 325 lbs. w/ driver min. 90 lbs.) - 4 hp Honda GX120 engine.

4. 5 h.p. Briggs Senior Stock (min. 300 lbs.) - 5 hp Briggs & Stratton engine.

5. 160 Honda Senior Light (min. 290 lbs.) - 5.5 hp Honda GX160 engine.

6. 160 Honda Senior Heavy (min. 325 lbs. w/ driver min. 90 lbs.) - 5.5 hp Honda GX160 engine.

7. Briggs Animal Light (min. 295 lbs.) - Briggs & Stratton Animal engine.

7. Briggs Animal Heavy (min. 325 lbs.) - Briggs & Stratton Animal engine.

8. World Formula Light (min. 270 lbs.) - Briggs & Stratton World Formula engine.

8. World Formula Heavy (min. 340 lbs.) - Briggs & Stratton World Formula engine.

Karts (Flat Style)

Junior Classes (Ages 5-14) - restrictor plates not required unless designated

1. Kid Kart / Pee Wee (Ages 5-8: min. 150 lbs.) – Open beginner’s learning class.

2. Junior Sportsman Purple (Ages 8-10: min. 250 lbs.) – 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/ 0.425” restrictor plate (purple)

3. Junior Sportsman Blue (Ages 11-14 min. 265 lbs.) – 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/ 0.500” restrictor plate (blue)

4. Junior Clone Blue (Ages 11-14 min. 280 lbs.) – Clone w/ 0.500” restrictor plate (blue)

5. Junior Animal (Ages 11-14: min. 280 lbs.) – 6.5 h.p. Briggs Animal w/ 0.500” restrictor plate (blue)

6. Junior Restricted Gold (Ages 11-14: min. 310 lbs. for flathead/ min. 320 lbs. Animal) – 5 h.p. Briggs flathead

w/ 0.575” restrictor plate (gold) or 6.5 h.p. Briggs Animal w/0.505” restrictor plate.

7. Junior Unrestricted (Ages 11-14: min. 310 lbs. for flathead) – 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/ no restrictor plate.

8. Junior Clone Unrestricted (Ages 11-14: min. 310 lbs.) – Clone w/ no restrictor plate.

Senior Classes (Ages 15 & older) – no restrictor plates required

1. Senior Stock Light (Ages 15 & older: min. 330 lbs) – 5 h.p. Brigg flathead

2. Senior Stock Medium (Ages 15 & older: min. 350 lbs) – 5 h.p. Brigg flathead

3. Senior Stock Heavy (Ages 15 & older: min. 375 lbs) – 5 h.p. Brigg flathead

4. Senior Stock Super Heavy (Ages 15 & older: min. 400 lbs) – 5 h.p. Brigg flathead

5. Senior Animal / Clone Light (Ages 15 & older: min. 330 lbs) – 6.5 h.p. Brigg Animal or Clone

6. Senior Animal / Clone Medium (Ages 15 & older: min. 350 lbs) – 6.5 h.p. Brigg Animal or Clone

7. Senior Animal / Clone Heavy (Ages 15 & older: min. 375 lbs) – 6.5 h.p. Brigg Animal or Clone

8. Senior Animal / Clone Super Heavy (Ages 15 & older: min. 400 lbs) – 6.5 h.p. Brigg Animal or Clone

9. Senior Stock (Masters) (Ages 33 & older: min. 375 lbs)

Karts (Cage / Champ Style)

1. Junior Cage Sportsman Purple (Ages 8-10: min. 265 lbs.) – 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/ 0.425” restrictor plate

(purple)

2. Junior Cage Sportsman Blue (Ages 11-14 min. 280 lbs.) – 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/ 0.500” restrictor plate

(blue)

3. Junior Cage Animal Blue (Ages 11-14: min. 290 lbs.) – 6.5 h.p. Briggs Animal w/0.500” restrictor plate (blue).

3. Junior Cage Clone Blue (Ages 11-14: min. 290 lbs.) – Clone w/0.500” restrictor plate (blue).

4. Junior Cage Gold (Ages 11-14: min. 350 lbs. for flathead/ min. 360 lbs. Animal) – 5 h.p. Briggs

flathead w/ 0.575” restrictor plate (gold) or 6.5 h.p. Briggs Animal w/0.505” restrictor plate.

5. Junior Cage Unrestricted (Ages 11-14: min. 350 lbs. for flathead) – 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/ no restrictor

plate.

6. Senior Cage Stock (Ages 15 & older: min. 410 lbs) – 5 h.p. Brigg flathead

7. Senior Cage Animal (Ages 15 & older: min. 420 lbs) – 6.5 h.p. Brigg Animal

8. Senior Cage Clone (Ages 15 & older: min. 420 lbs.) – Clone

8. Wing Karts (Ages 15 & older: min. 410 lbs. for flathead/ min. 420 lbs. Animal) – 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/

0.575” restrictor plate (gold) or 6.5 h.p. Briggs Animal w/0.505” restrictor plate.

Adult Speedcars

1. Adult Speedcars

2. Super Adult Speedcars

Lawnmowers

1. Flat Head (FH)

2. Live Axke (LA)

3. Overhead Valve (OHV)

Rules available at www.sspracing.net