Georgetown Speedway Fires Back to Life with Mid-Atlantic Championship Weekend November 1 & 2

Georgetown Speedway Fires Back to Life with Mid-Atlantic Championship Weekend November 1 & 2

Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS

Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com

GEORGETOWN, DE – After nearly a month-and-a-half of inactivity, Georgetown Speedway fires back to life with a huge weekend of racing on November 1-2.

The Mid-Atlantic Championship Weekend features two full days of action: something to please any race fan. The event brings down the curtain on the 2019 season at the Sussex County half-mile oval.

Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2 both include plenty of on-track activity.

On Friday night, Small-Block Modifieds (max. 370 cubic inches) headline the program with a 30-lap main offering a minimum of $3,000 to win. Should a driver post a $50 “Gambler’s Fee” that number will increase to $4,000. A $100 “Gambler’s Fee” will result in a $5,000 top prize.

RUSH Late Models will compete in a 20-lap race offering $1,000 to the winner.

Also on the Nov, 1 docket are the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Modified and Sunoco Super Late Model heat races plus 12-lap features for the Delaware Super Trucks and Delmarva Chargers.

Saturday’s program features last-chance qualifiers and 40-lap main events for the STSS Velocita-USA Modifieds and Sunoco Super Late Models. Each race pays $5,000 to win and increases to $6,000 with a $50 “Gambler’s Fee” and $7,000 with a $100 “Gambler’s Fee” posted.

The STSS Crate 602 Sportsman will race 20 laps for a $1,500 winner’s share, while the Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series 305 Sprints make their first voyage to Georgetown for the season in their championship event.

Saturday’s program will conclude with 12-lap mains for the Southern Delaware Vintage Stock Cars, Little Lincolns and Delmarva Chargers.

Sunday, November 3 will be utilized in the event of inclement weather.

A complete weekend schedule and breakdown can be found below.

Georgetown Speedway, originally constructed by Melvin L. Joseph in 1949, is located at the intersection of Route 113 and Speedway Road in Georgetown, Del., just miles from the Delaware beaches and less than a 40-minute drive from Ocean City, Md.

A website is live for the speedway at www.thegeorgetownspeedway.com. Like Georgetown Speedway on Facebook, follow @thegtownspdwy on Twitter, e-mail georgetownspeedway@gmail.com or contact the speedway hotline at 302.563.GTWN (4896).

Mid-Atlantic Championship Weekend Breakdown

Georgetown Speedway/Georgetown, Del.

Friday, November 1 & Saturday, November 2

Friday Night, November 1

Small-Block Modifieds – 30 Laps, $3,000 to win, $250 to start
$4,000 to win with $50 Gambler’s Fee – $5,000 to win with $100 Gambler’s Fee

RUSH Late Models – 20 Laps, $1,000 to win, $100 to start

Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Modified Heat Races

Sunoco Super Late Model Heat Races

Delaware Super Trucks (12 Laps)

Delmarva Chargers (12 Laps)

Pit Gates: 3 p.m. – Grandstand Gates: 5 p.m. – Hot Laps: 6:20 p.m. – Racing: 7:15 p.m.

Friday Adult Admission: $25 – Seniors (ages 65-plus) & Students (ages 13-17): $20 – Kids 9-12: $10 – Children eight and under FREE

Friday Pit Admission: $35 – Kids (ages 6-12): $10 – Children five and under: $2

Saturday Night, November 2

Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Velocita-USA South Region Championship Round – 40 Laps, $5,000 to win, $400 to start
$6,000 to win with $50 Gambler’s Fee – $7,000 to win with $100 Gambler’s Fee

Sunoco Super Late Model Championship – 40 Laps, $5,000 to win, $400 to start
$6,000 to win with $50 Gambler’s Fee – $7,000 to win with $100 Gambler’s Fee

STSS Crate 602 Sportsman South Region Finale – 20 Laps, $1,500 to win, $100 to start

Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series – 20 Lap Championship

Southern Delaware Vintage Stock Cars (12 Laps)

Little Lincolns (12 Laps)

Delmarva Chargers (12 Laps)

Pit & Grandstand Gates: 3 p.m. – Hot Laps: 5 p.m. – Racing: 6 p.m.

Friday Adult Admission: $25 – Seniors (ages 65-plus) & Students (ages 13-17): $20 – Kids 9-12: $10 – Children eight and under FREE

Saturday Pit Admission: $40 – Kids (ages 6-12): $10 – Children five and under: $2

WEEKEND PASSES AVAILABLE:

Grandstand Adult Admission: $45 – Grandstand Senior/Student Admission: $35 – Grandstand Kid Admission: $15 – Weekend Pit Admission: $70