Big Diamond Speedway Racing News

Red White and Blue Autos Returns to Sponsor Big Diamond Speedway

MINERSVILLE, PA (1/12/15)–The avid support of Red White and Blue Autos has been a driving force behind the success of Big Diamond Speedway. That support continues to propagate into 2015 and beyond.

The hallowed Red White and Blue Autos Victory Lane is a place all competitors at Big Diamond will be striving to reach in 2015, the dealership located in Ashland, PA will be the title sponsor of the track’s most coveted parking spot for the next three years.

Red White and Blue Autos are also big supporters of the Roadrunner division, and have put together a unique sponsorship for the full fendered warriors. The Red White and Blue Autos Hard Luck Award will be a weekly award distributed to one driver every week in the Roadrunner class. The hard luck winner will have their entry into the pits paid for by Red White and Blue Auto Sales the following week.

The 2015 Big Diamond Speedway pace truck will once again been provided by Red White and Blue Autos, as it was for the 2014 season.

Red White and Blue Autos will be sponsoring a few drivers in the 2015 season including Glenn “Buckshot” Rowan in the 00 car; he will be moving up from the Roadrunner division into the Sportsman division.
Armed with a friendly and personable staff, quick and easy in-house financing, unbeatable deals, and a huge inventory of cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs, it comes as no surprise that Red White and Blue Auto Sales is Schuylkill County’s largest and premier Buy Here Pay Here dealership.

Just as the competitors at Big Diamond Speedway will strive to reach Red White and Blue Autos Victory Lane, anyone searching for a vehicle should contact Red White and Blue Autos by phone at 570-875-2225 or visit their website at www.rwbautos.com.

The Big Diamond Speedway pre-season kicks off in less than 2 months with the Fairlane Village Mall Big Diamond Speedway Car Show taking place March 2-6 in Pottsville, PA.

Fans will get their first new glimpse at the new Red White and Blue Autos Victory Lane Sunday, March 15 with a free-to-the-public practice session for any cars with a roll cage, following by a 60-lap event for the 4/8 cylinder enduros.

The season officially kicks off on Sunday, March 22nd (4:00 p.m. start) as the modifieds, sportsman, roadrunners, and street stocks all take to the track with extra cash on the line.

Official website BigDSpeedway.com will be relaunched shortly. Stay up-to-date with Big Diamond Speedway at https://www.facebook.com/bigdiamondspeedway. Sponsorship opportunities ranging from billboards, event sponsorships, and title sponsorships are still available for the 2015 season. Contact Jamie Weaknecht at 610-349-5413 for more information.

Searock Fabrication and Speed Supplies Named Official Part and Tire Supplier for Big Diamond Speedway

MINERSVILLE, PA (1/9/15)–Steve Searock is no stranger in the world of dirt racing, but he’s got a new endeavor planned for 2015.

After years of experience behind the wheel of a sportsman and 358 modified, Searock has decided to jump into the speed shop business himself.

Searock Fabrication and Speed Supplies officially opened the doors to their beautiful new shop located in Bath, Pennsylvania on January 5th, and have already been announced as the new part and tire supplier to Big Diamond Speedway.

The highly anticipated new parts supplier will sponsor the Modified Challenge Races on Friday, May 1st.

Located in Bath, PA, Searock Fabrication and Speed Supplies is a one-stop-shop for any racer, providing fabrication work for any race car, along with a plethora of parts, wheels, and everything in between. For more information, contact Searock Fabrication and Speed Supplies at 610-746-5477 or stop in at their shop at 2172 Community Drive in Bath, PA during their business hours (9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturdays).

Not one to sit one the sidelines, Steve Searock will be running his #26 small block modified in weekly competition at Big Diamond Speedway along with his good friend Rusty Smith.

The Big Diamond Speedway pre-season kicks off in less than 2 months with the Fairlane Village Mall Big Diamond Speedway Car Show taking place March 2-6 in Pottsville, PA.

The rumble returns to Schuylkill County on Sunday, March 15 with a free-to-the-public practice session for any cars with a roll cage, following by a 60-lap event for the 4/8 cylinder enduros.

The season officially kicks off on Sunday, March 22nd (4:00 p.m. start) as the modifieds, sportsman, roadrunners, and street stocks all take to the track with extra cash on the line.

Official website BigDSpeedway.com will be relaunched shortly. Stay up-to-date with Big Diamond Speedway at https://www.facebook.com/bigdiamondspeedway. Sponsorship opportunities ranging from billboards, event sponsorships, and title sponsorships are still available for the 2015 season. Contact Jamie Weaknecht at 610-349-5413 for more information.

Big Diamond Speedway Announces 2015 Schedule

MINERSVILLE, PA January 3, 2015–In just a few short months the sounds of summer will echo throughout Minersville as Big Diamond Speedway returns to life for an ambitious 2015 racing schedule.

The action-packed schedule will see 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Road Runners, and Street Stocks as the main divisions in 2015 with 410 Sprint Cars, Modifieds, ARDC Midgets, TSRS 305 Sprint Cars, Super Sportsman, 600cc Modifieds, and Enduros also making appearances throughout the year.

Highlights of the action-packed schedule include the inaugural appearance of two of the most anticipated touring series in modified racing. The Renegade 410 Sprint Series invades the 2/5 mile on Sunday, June 14 and the Short Track Super Series Modified Tour comes to town on Tuesday, May 5.

The prestigious Jack Rich Inc. Coalcracker Memorial ’72 returns for the 358 modifieds with a $10,000 check awaiting the winner on Sunday, September 6 (rain date of September 7.)

Other big events for the modifieds include Money in the Mountains, Georgie Stevenson Memorial, Modified Triple Diamonds, and the Prelude to the Coalcracker.

The biggest race of the year for the sportsman will be the Andy Fayash Memorial on Friday, August 28 which will pay $1,570 to the winner of the 30 lap feature. The Coalcracker 40 follows the very next week for the Sportsman with $1,200 going to the winner.

The Roadrunners popular Crazy-8s night returns June 26 and the Street Stocks will race for $500 on March 22.

Fans can get an appetizer for the season at the Fairlane Village Mall in Pottsville, PA with the annual Big Diamond Speedway car show which will run from March 2-March 6. Cars officially hit the track for a free-to-the-public practice session on March 15 to get competitors ready for the March 22 season opener which will see extended purses for the open motor modifieds, sportsman, road runners, and street stocks.

Official website BigDSpeedway.com will be relaunched shortly. Stay up-to-date with Big Diamond Speedway at https://www.facebook.com/bigdiamondspeedway. Sponsorship opportunities ranging from billboards, event sponsorships, and title sponsorships are still available for the 2015 season. Contact Jamie Weaknecht at 610-349-5413 for more information.

START TIME IS 8:15 P.M., WARM UPS @ 7:45 P.M. unless otherwise noted.

Monday, March 2 – Friday March 6
Big Diamond Speedway Car Show @ The Fairlane Village Mall in Pottsville PA.

Sunday, MARCH 15 1:00 p.m.
Test-n-Tune for any car with a roll cage. 8/4 cylinder Enduro 60 to follow.

Sunday, MARCH 22 4:00 p.m.
44TH ANNUAL SEASON OPENER. Open Competition Modifieds. 30 laps, $3,500 to win, $300 to take the green. Sportsman 20 laps, $1,000 to win, Roadrunner 20 laps, $300 to win. Street Stocks 20 laps, $500 to win.

Sunday, MARCH 29 4:00 p.m.
Open Competition Modifieds. Sportsman.
600cc Modifieds. Roadrunners.

Friday, APRIL 3
3rd annual MONEY IN THE MOUNTAINS. Modified 40, $7,500 to win, $500 to take the green. Sportsman. Roadrunners.

Friday, APRIL 10
Modifieds. Sportsman. Roadrunners.
Street Stocks. MONEY IN THE MNTS RAIN DATE.

Friday, APRIL 17
Modifieds. Sportsman. Roadrunners. Enduro 60.

Friday, APRIL 24
Leindecker Race Engines Night. Modifieds. Sportsman. Roadrunners. Street Stocks. Kids Big Wheel Races.

Friday, MAY 1
Modifieds. ARDC MIDGETS. Roadrunners. Searock Fabrication & Speed Supplies Modified Challenge Races.

Tuesday, MAY 5 7:00 p.m.
Short Track Super Series ANTHRACITE ASSAULT Modified 50, $5,000 to win. Sportsman. 600cc Modifieds.

Wednesday, MAY 6
ANTHRACITE ASSAULT RAIN DATE.

Friday, MAY 8
Super Sportsman. Sportsman. Roadrunners. Street Stocks. Enduro 60.

Friday, MAY 15
Slifko Fabrication Night. Modifieds. 600cc Modifieds. Roadrunners. Street Stocks.

Friday, MAY 22
Mark’s Service Center Night. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN MEMORIAL. Modifieds. Sportsman. Roadrunners.

Friday, MAY 29
Red White & Blue Autos Night. Modifieds. Sportsman. Roadrunners. Street Stocks. Enduro 60.

Friday, JUNE 5
MODIFIED TRIPLE DIAMONDS. Sportsman. Roadrunners.

Friday, JUNE 12
Modifieds. Sportsman. Roadrunners.
Street Stocks. Kids Big Wheel Races.

Sunday, JUNE 14 7:00 p.m.
Renegade Sprint Series B&H Landscaping Renegade Rampage 30, 410 Sprint Cars, $5,000 to win. Roadrunners. 600cc Modifieds.

Friday, JUNE 19
Modifieds. Sportsman. Roadrunners.
Street Stocks.

Friday, JUNE 26
Blyth’s Cleaning Services Night. Modifieds. Sportsman. Roadrunner Crazy 8’s.

Friday, JULY 3
GEORGIE STEVENSON MEMORIAL Modified 35, $4,000 to win, $300 to take the green. Mark’s Service Center Modified Cash Dash. Sportsman, $1,000 to win. Roadrunners. 600cc Modifieds. Fireworks.

Friday, JULY 10
Modifieds. Sportsman. Roadrunners.
Street Stocks. Stevenson Memorial RAIN DATE.

FRIDAY, JULY 17
ARDC Midgets. Sportsman. Roadrunners.
600cc Modifieds. Street Stocks. Kids Big Wheel Races.

Friday, JULY 24
Modifieds. Sportsman. Roadrunners. Pennsylvania Mini Stock Series. Kim’s Kreations Mechanics Race (all classes).

Friday, JULY 31
Modifieds. TSRS 305 SPRINTS. Roadrunners. Street Stocks. Enduro 60.

Friday, AUGUST 7
FANdemonium. Modifieds. Roadrunners.
600 Modifieds.

Friday, AUGUST 14
PRELUDE TO THE COALCRACKER Modified 40. $4,000 to win, $400 to take the green. Sportsman. Roadrunners.
Street Stocks.

Friday, AUGUST 21
Savage 61 Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Night. Modifieds. Sportsman. Roadrunners.
Street Stocks. Pro Shine Auto Detailing Roadrunner Challenge Races. Prelude to the Coalcracker RAIN DATE.

Friday, AUGUST 28
Modifieds (Final points event). Sportsman Andy Fayash Memorial 30, $1,570 to win, $157 to take the green. Roadrunners. Street Stocks. Kim’s Kreations Powder Puff (all classes).

Friday, SEPTEMBER 4
SPORTSMAN COALCRACKER 40. $1,200 to win, $120 to take the green. Roadrunners. Street Stocks. Modified Non-Winners Race. Final points for Sportsman, Roadrunners, Street Stocks.

Sunday, SEPTEMBER 6
Jack Rich Inc. MODIFIED COALCRACKER MEMORIAL 72. $10,000 to win, $500 to take the green. Roadrunners.

Monday, SEPTEMBER 7
Jack Rich Inc. COALCRACKER 72 RAIN DATE @ 7:00 pm.

B&H Landscaping of Pottsville Now a Major Sponsor of Renegade Rampage 30, 410 Sprint Show at Big Diamond

One of the most anticipated events on the 2015 schedule will take place on Sunday, June 14 as the Renegade Sprint Series invades Big Diamond Speedway for the “Renegade Rampage 30” presented by B&H Landscaping.

Enthusiasm builds as the 410 sprints will be making their only appearance of ’15 at the 3/8 mile in Minersville. “Renegade Rampage” presented by B&H Landscaping will be highlighted by a 30-lap, $5,000 to-win feature for the sprint cars. Sam Hafertepe Jr thrilled the crowd with a dominating performance the last time 410 sprints graced Big Diamond back in the summer of 2013.

The Renegade Sprint Series is the country’s fastest rising 410 sprint tour. Former Knoxville Nationals winner Tim Shaffer, two-time All-Star Circuit of Champions champion Greg Wilson, four-time All-Star Circuit of Champions champion Chad Kemenah, defending USAC Silver Crown champion Kody Swanson, and future Hall of Famers Danny Smith, Randy Hannagan, and Dean Jacobs are just a few of the impressive list of drivers the Renegade Sprint Series has already gathered as full-time competitors. They’ll have their hands full as the legendary Pennsylvania Posse will do everything possible to keep the money in the Keystone State.

Presenting sponsor B&H Landscaping is more than just a landscaping company; they’re your one-stop contact for everything pertaining to your yard. Going the extra mile to ensure their customer’s satisfaction, B&H Landscaping does everything from mulching, planting, trimming, and fertilization to fence installations, garage cleanouts, hauling junk, retaining walls, patios, and snow plowing. Visit them today abandhlandscaping.com or call 570-527-8953.

Finishing touches are currently being placed on an ambitious 2015 Big Diamond schedule. Look for all the race dates for the upcoming season to be released next week.

Big Diamond Speedway Season Passes Now Available

MINERSVILLE, PA: If you need that perfect gift for a special race fan this Christmas, a 2015 Big Diamond Speedway season pass is the ultimate gift that will literally keep on giving. Not only will the season pass holder receive free admission into every race of the 2015 season but we will also include a 2015 Big Diamond T-Shirt AND a reserved seat.

The 2015 season will kick off with the free-to-the-public practice session on Sunday, March 15th followed by the season opener for the 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, and Roadrunners on Sunday March 22nd.

A season pass is $340 and may be purchased by sending a check to PO BOX 671 Minersville, PA 17954. Please include a self addressed stamped envelope, along with name, address, and phone number of the season pass holder.

Fans purchasing a season pass will be able to select their reserved seat at the practice on March 15th. T-shirts will be available at the Fairlane Village Mall car show in Pottsville PA on Friday March 6th.

Big Diamond Rolls Into 2015 With “Drivers’ Favorite” American Racer Tires

MINERSVILLE, PA – Following the 2014 season, DIRTcar and Big Diamond management have parted ways.

The historic Minersville, PA facility will open its doors next spring as an unsanctioned race track.

“It is unfortunate the way things ended with DIRTcar,” stated track owner Jake Smulley. “We feel it is in the best interest of our fans and competitors to return to being independent. This is the first of many steps to correct and make the ’15 season monumental.”

Following the DIRTcar decision to part ways with Big Diamond, speedway management was quick to bring back two familiar names to the facility.

American Racer will be the tires used in 2015. Any track stamped tire will be accepted with only a compound rule in effect. Sunoco Race Fuel will be powering all race cars next season. Both American Racer and Sunoco had been fixtures at the track before 2014.

“The Hoosier DIRTcar-mandated tires just didn’t work on our surface,” Smulley stated. “Many racers have struggled in 2014 on the Hoosier tires. Our racers are excited that American Racers will make a return to the speedway. We’re excited to see the return of the side-by-side, edge-of-your-seat racing Big Diamond is known for.”

Replacing the previously scheduled Super DIRTcar Series event on Tuesday, May 5 (rain date: May 6) will be Brett Deyo’s ‘Anthracite Assault II’ which will be part of the thrilling Short Track Super Series 2015 schedule. This event will be unique in that it will offer both North and South Region points for the series and is expected to bring a diverse field of cars to Coal Country. The ‘Anthracite Assault’ was last run at Big Diamond in July 2011.

Officials are already counting down the days to an exciting 2015. The first on-track activity will be open practice – any car with a roll cage is welcome to attend – on Sunday March 15 at 1:00 p.m.

Opening Day is scheduled for Sunday, March 22 at 4 p.m., with the 358-Modifieds battling for $4,000 to win and $300 to take the green. Sportsman, Roadrunners, and Street Stocks will join the action full card of action.

With one of the Northeast’s highest purses for all of its weekly divisions (358-modifieds, sportsman, and road runners) fans can once again expect to see some of the strongest fields and car counts of any track.

Be there as Rick Laubach, Wayne Witmer, and Jeremy Becker hope to fight off all challengers and repeat their 2014 championships.

Stay tuned for more information regarding the upcoming season and look for the full schedule to be released in the near future. If any drivers, owners, and fans are encouraged to contact Jamie Weaknecht at (610) 349-5413 with any questions