Knaub Victorious at SSP’s Opening Night on Saturday

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Newberrytown, PA (April 4, 2015) – The Susquehanna Speedway Park opened up on Saturday night for the 61st season with four exciting divisions on a cool and windy night.  Dover’s Gene Knaub took the victory in the Bernheisel Race Components Late Model 25 lapper on opening night.  Loysville’s Jim Plam Jr. took the win by leading the final ten laps of the Street Stock 20 lapper.  Frankie Herr of Carlisle took the win in the 25-lap Super Sportsman tour race.  Chad Earnst from East Berlin won the Legends Cars 20-lap feature event.

 

Justin Ehrhart started on the pole position with Gene Knaub starting beside him at the green of the 25-lap BRC Late Model feature event.  Knaub grabbed the early lead and set the pace with Ehrhart in tow.  A few caution flag periods bunched up the field early on in the race.  At the finish, Knaub took the victory over Ehrhart.  A battle for the third place podium finish found Chase Billet holding off Billy Wampler at the end. J.R. Rodriguez rounded out the top five.  Justin Ehrhart and Gene Knaub were the heat race winners.

 

From the front row, Matt Wampler grabbed the early lead of the 20-lap Street Stock feature over Eric McClane.  Richard Bossinger took the top spot from Wampler on lap 4. Scott Thunberg scooted by Wampler to take the runner-up spot on the eighth circuit.  A flat tire on the Bossinger car on a lap 8 restart put him from the lead to the rear, putting Scott Thunberg into the lead.   Thunberg led lap 9 with Jim Palm Jr. taking the top spot on lap 10 and he never looked back.  Palm went on to take the victory with Jimmy Coombs following across the line in second, besting Jasen Geesaman by about a foot.  Chris Derr finished in fourth with Thunberg rounding out the top five.  Coombs and Bossinger were heat race victors.

 

Frankie Herr took the early lead of the 25-lap Super Sportsman feature from the pole position.  Kevin Nouse quickly grabbed the runner-up spot on lap 2 after starting in the 10th position at the start.  Gregg Foster raced close behind in third.  Cautions on lap 7 & 8 allowed Nouse to restart on the rear bumper of Herr, however he could not make the winning pass.  The remainder of the race went caution free with Herr taking the checkers over Nouse.  Foster settled for third with Rich Eichelberger finishing in fourth after starting 14th at the beginning of the race.  Mike Enders rounded out the top five.  Heat race wins went to Chad Criswell, Herr and Foster.

 

In the 20-lap Legends Car feature, Chad Earnst held off a late race challenge from Bob Stough to take the victory.   Early race leader Jacob Feltch finished in third with Mason Chaney and Scott Houdeshell finished fourth and fifth places respectively.  Rick Hartwig and Bill Diehl were heat race winners.

 

The next Wednesday night Test & Tune will be on Wednesday, April 8.  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 $14.00 per person for pit passes and a $20.00 fee for each racecar entering the pit area ($34.00 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 and free to the public.  Each class will receive 4 to 5 rounds of 6/8 laps each or more if time permits.   The main concession stand will also be open throughout the night.   The raindate will be Wednesday, April 15.

 

Racing action returns to the Big Track at SSP on Saturday night, April 11 on York County Racing Club Night with the BRC Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors/Mini Vans and PA Sprint Series.  Then the 410 Super Sprint Cars return to SSP on Sunday April 12 along with the 358 Sprint Cars in the 6th Annual Sprint Car Spring Classic.

 

On track action returns to the SSP Outback Track on Friday night, April 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a nighttime Test & Tune session featuring quarter midgets, karts and Adult Speedcars.    The gates will open at 5:30 p.m.  The cost will be $20.00 per driver with no charge for anyone else entering the grandstand and “cold pit” areas.  All Outback Track participants should enter the pits from the Kise Mill Road entrance behind turn 2 of the “Big Track.”

 

There will be a Rookie Training course before the practice on Friday, April 10 for anyone that wants to participate.  The training will be done by SSP official Jeff Richardson and John Gose, from Mafia Performance.  The training will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  There is no charge for the training, but we just ask that you contact us at sspracing@hotmail.com to let us know you are going to participate in the training.  The training will cover the racing flags, rules, orientation of the speedway and what to expect on a race night.  The training will also be offered before Wednesday night Test & Tunes is there is interest.

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, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information at the “Big Track” and the “Outback Track.”

 

Susquehanna Speedway Park Race Results from Saturday, April 4, 2015

BRC Late Models Feature (25 laps): 1. Gene Knaub; 2. Justin Ehrhart; 3. Chase Billet; 4. Billy Wampler; 5. J.R. Rodriguez; 6. Matt Murphy; 7. Cameron Benyou; 8. Drew Weiser; 9. Tim Murphy; 10. Steve Ramsey; 11. Jim O’Hara; 12. Matt Adams; 13. Sonny Norris; 14. Kyle Moser; 15. Jake Moser; 16. Randy Christine Jr.; 17. Charles Potts; DNS – Jimmy Jesmer; Sam Rial.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Knaub (1-25).

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Ehrhart and Knaub.

 

Street Stocks Feature (20 laps): 1. Jim Palm Jr.; 2. Jimmy Coombs; 3. Jasen Geesaman; 4. Chris Derr; 5. Scott Thunberg; 6. Brian Rehbein; 7. Jim Jacobs; 8. Eric McClane; 9. Richard Bossinger; 10. Troy Myers; 11. Curt McDade; 12. Matt Wampler; 13. Joey Racine; 14. Mark Hutchison; 15. Bobby Kupp.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Wampler (1-3); Bossinger (4-8); Thunberg (9); Palm Jr. (10-20).

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Bossinger and Coombs.

 

Super Sportsman Feature (25 laps): 1. Frankie Herr; 2. Kevin Nouse; 3. Gregg Foster; 4. Rich Eichelberger; 5. Mike Enders; 6. Scott Dellinger; 7. Paul Miller; 8. Bobby Hockenberry; 9. Jay Fannasy; 10. Todd Leonard; 11. Chad Smith; 12. Kenny Edkin; 13. Timmie Barrick; 14. Tony Jackson; 15. Chad Trout; 16. Nate Young; 17. Lanny Hake; 18. Steve Fannasy; 19. Devin Beidel; 20. Davey Walsh; 21. Chad Criswell; DNS – Steve Wilbur; Doug Dodson; Russ Mitten; Scott Geesey.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Herr (1-25).

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Herr; Foster and Criswell.

 

Legends Cars Feature (20 laps):  1. Chad Earnst; 2.Bob Stough; 3. Jacob Feltch; 4. Mason Chaney; 5. Scott Houdeshell; 6. Bill Diehl; 7. Travis Perry; 8. Chris Transeau; 9. Rick Hartwig; 10. Ed Trump; 11. Scott Deaner; 12. Robert Shaw; 13. Justin Mitchell; 14. Chris Ward.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Feltch (1-5); Earnst (6-20).

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Hartwig and Diehl.

 

Previous Winners of SSP Season Openers:

1954 (May 23): Buzzy Wilson (Stock Cars*).

1955 (April 10): Junie Taylor (Stock Cars*).

1956 (April 22): Charlie Boone (Stock Cars*).

1957 (March 31): Bobby Hersh (Stock Cars*).

1958 (April 13): Troy Funck (Stock Cars*).

1959 (April 5): Bobby Hersh (Stock Cars*).

1960 (April 10): Gary Wolford (Stock Cars*).
1961 (April 9): Johnny Mackison Sr. (Stock Cars*).

1962 (April 8): Bobby Hersh (Stock Cars*); Fred Putney (Limited Stock Car).

1963 (March 31): Leroy Felty (Stock Cars*).

1964 (March 29): Johnny Crawford Sr. (Stock Cars*).

1965 (April 4): Mitch Smith (Stock Cars*); Charlie Weirman (Late Models).

1966 (March 27): Bobby Abel (Stock Cars*); Ed Spencer (Late Models).

1967 (April 14): Kenny Weld (Stock Cars*); Ray Fanning (Late Models).

1968 (March 29): Kenny Weld (Super Sprint Cars); Ray Fanning (Late Models).

1969 (March 16): Mitch Smith (Super Sprint Cars); Marvin Isanogle (Late Models).

1970 (March 15): Tommie Spriggle (Super Sprint Cars).

1971 (March 21): Mitch Smith (Super Sprint Cars); Skip Emlet (Sportsman).

1972 (March 12): Ed Zirkle (Super Sprint Cars); Gary Wolford (Sportsman).

1973 (March 25): Smokey Snelbaker (Super Sprint Cars).

1974 : No races held?

1975 (??????): Rich Eichelberger (Super Sportsman); ????? (Late Models).

1976 (May 15): Bill Clouser (Late Models); Ken Saunder (Mini Mod).

1977 (April 30): Ed Hake (Late Models); ??? (Midgets).

1978 (April 8): Kenny Weaver (Late Models).

1979 (April 15): Lynn Paxton (Super Sprint Cars); Kenny Weaver (Late Models); Bob Clouser (Mod.

Stock).

1980 (April 6): Dale Kerstetter (Late Models); Mike Zeigler Sr. (Mod. Stock).

1981 (April 19): Brad Doty (Super Sprint Cars); Don Commerer (Late Models); Butch Richcreek Sr.

(Mod. Stock).

1982 (April 24): Jay Jones (Late Models).

1983 (April 30): Bobby Gerhart Jr. (Modified); Smokey Frye (Late Models).

1984 (April 20): Rich Eichelberger (Super Sportsman); Ed Jones (Late Models); Pat Beard (Semi-

Lates).

1985 (April 14): Richard Lupo Sr. (Super Sprint Cars); Ed Ellis (Semi-Lates); Raymond Ulrich (Mini

Mods).

1986 (April 20): Keith Kauffman (Super Sprint Cars); Pat Beard (Semi-Lates).

1987 (April 26): Stevie Smith (Super Sprint Cars); Craig Wagaman (Semi Lates).

1988 (April 10): Jim Nace (Super Sprint Cars); Jeff Leiphart (Late Models); Jeremy Miller (Semi-

Lates); Gary Guise (Thundercars).

1989 (April 2): Stevie Smith (Super Sprint Cars); Bernie Beard (Semi-Lates); Larry Baer

(Thundercars).

1990 (April 22): Dave Kelly (Super Sprint Cars); Carl Billet (Late Models); Rick Reinhoehl

(Thundercars).

1991 (April 28): Joey Kuhn (All Star Super Sprint Cars).

1992 (April 5): Julie Daum (Super Late Models); Pat Beard (Thundercars).

1993 (April 17): Richie Tobias (Small Block Modifieds); Jack Zeigler (Street Stocks); Larry Hughes

Jr. (Thundercars).

1994 (April 9): Randy Fortna (Small Block Modifieds); Tom Umbenour (Street Stocks); Criag

Donmoyer (Daredevils).

1995 (April 15): Kenny Brightbill (Small Block Modifieds); Jack Zeiner (Street Stocks); Gene Dively

(Daredevils).

1996 (March 23): Kenny Brightbill (Small Block Modifieds); Tom Brennan (Street Stocks); Franny

Pursell (Sportsman Modifieds); Greg Updegraff (Daredevils).

1997 (April 20): Kenny Brightbill (Small Block Modifieds); Scott Thunberg (Street Stocks); Randy

Strickler (Sportsman Modifieds); Mike Lehman (KARS 358 Sprint Cars).

1998 (March 29): Craig Von Dohran (Small Block Modifieds); Scott Thunberg (Street Stocks).

1999 (March 27): Kenny Brightbill (Small Block Modifieds); Scott Flammer (Sportsman Modifieds).

2000 (April 2): Jim Bernheisel (Super Late Models).

2001 ?????

2002 (July 7): Jamie Mills (Small Block Modifieds); Les Hare (Late Models).

2003 (April 27): Craig Von Dohran (Small Block Modifieds).

2004 (April 18): Lance Dewease (Super Sprint Cars); Butch Brough (Legends Cars); Michael

Goodwin (Xtreme Stock Cars).  Original Opener of Thursday, April 15 was postponed by rain.

2005 (April 14): Jason Johnson (Super Sprint Cars); Butch Brough (Legends Cars); Jerry Blauch

(Xtreme Stock Cars).

2006 (April 13): Fred Rahmer (Super Sprint Cars); Ronnie Dunstan (Legends Cars); Gene Knaub

(Xtreme Stock Cars).

2007 (April 14): Steve Fannasy (Super Sportsman); Scott Richwine (Late Models); Eric Walker

(Street Stocks).

2008 (April 12): Bud Witmer (Late Models); Eric Walker (Street Stocks); Ray Broderick (Xtreme

Stock Cars); Randy Monroe (ARDC Midgets).

2009: (April 11): Jake Jones (Late Models); Eric Walker (Street Stocks); Mike Zeigler Jr. (Xtreme

Stocks); Steve Buckwalter (ARDC Midgets).

2010: (April 10): Chris Knopp (Late Models); Doug Bennett (Street Stocks); Donnie Broderick

(Xtreme Stocks); Travis Horan (XSC Elite); Mark Watkins (PASS Sprints).

2011: (April 9): Coleby Frye (Late Models); Doug Bennett (Street Stocks); Dave Kamp (Xtreme

Stocks); Logan Wagner (PASS Sprints).

2012: (April 14): Roy Miller (Late Models); Mike Zeigler Jr. (Street Stocks); Donnie Broderick

(Xtreme Stock Cars); Dennis Dorosz (Road Warriors); Butch Richcreek (Mini Vans); Aaron

Brommer (PENNMAR Vintage Cars).

2013: (April 6): Gene Knaub (Late Models); Mike Walls (Street Stocks); Frankie Herr (Super

Sportsman); Joe Snodgrass (Classic Cars).

2014: (April 5): J.R. Rodriguez (Late Models); Gary Potts (Street Stocks); Scott Geesey (Super

Sportsman); Harlon Leppo (Legends Cars).

2015: (April 4): Gene Knaub (Late Models); Jim Palm Jr. (Street Stocks); Frankie Herr (Super

Sportsman); Chad Earnst (Legends Cars).

 

* – Stock Cars were the main division in the area at the time and eventually evolved into Sprint Cars.  They were referred to as Super Sprint Cars beginning in 1968.

 

– 2015 “Big Track” Schedule of Events at SSP –

 (Schedule as of March 21, 2015 – Subject to Change)

April 8 (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.)

April 11 (Sat.)      York County Racing Club (Y.C.R.C.) Night – BRC Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road

Warriors, Mini Vans & PA Sprint Series (6:00 p.m.).

April 12 (Sun.)    Sprint Car Spring Classic VI  – 410 Sprint Cars & 358 Sprint Cars (6:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Sunday, April 19,

2015.

April 18 (Sat.)      Figure 8 Racing – Brc Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors, Mini Vans, Classic

Cars &PENNMAR Vintage Cars (6:00 p.m.)

April 22 (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.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30  p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

April 25 (Sat.)      Auto Racing Club of Hagerstown (A.R.C.H.) Night – BRC Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks,

Road Warriors, Mini Vans & PA Sprint Series (6:00 p.m.)

May 2 (Sat.)         No Saturday Night Racing

May 3 (Sun.)        Sunday Night Sprint Car Special  – Super (410) Sprint Cars & 360/358 URC Sprint Car Challenge Race

(7:00 p.m.) – Rain date: To Be Announced

May 6 (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.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30  p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

May 9 (Sat.)         Mother’s Appreciation Night  – BRC Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors, Mini Vans

& PA Sprint Series (7:00 p.m. – note new start time)

May 16 (Sat.)       Silver Springs Speedway Racer Reunion Night BRCLate Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road

Warriors, Mini Vans & Super Sportsman Tour (7:00 p.m.)

May 20 (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.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30  p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

May 23 (Sat.)       21a Memorial Day Championships – BRC Late Models (21 laps), Street Stocks (21 laps), Xtreme Stock

Cars (21 laps), Road Warriors, Mini Vans, PENNMAR Vintage Cars & BFTP Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m.)

May 30 (Sat.)       Figure 8 Racing – BRC Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors, Mini Vans & PA Sprint

Series (7:00 p.m.)

June 3 (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.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30  p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

June 6 (Sat.)       No Saturday Night Racing

June 7 (Sun.)      USAC Eastern Storm Tour Finale USAC Wingless Sprint Cars &  TO BE ANNOUNCED (6:00 p.m.)

June 10 (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.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30  p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

June 13 (Sat.)     No Saturday Night Racing

June 14 (Sun.)    Sprint Car Summer Classic VIII – Super (410) Sprint Cars & 358 Sprint Cars (7:00 p.m.) – Rain date:

Sunday, June 21, 2015

June 20 (Sat.)     Kid’s Money Scramble – BRC Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors, Mini Vans &

PA Sprint Series (7:00 p.m.)

June 24 (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.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30  p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

June 27 (Sat.)     10th Annual Summer Fun ChampionshipsBRC Late Models (30 laps – $1,000-to-win), Street Stocks,

Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors, Mini Vans, PA Sprint Series & All American Outlaws (7:00 p.m.)

July 2 (Thur.)      Eichelberger’s U-Pull-It Super Show X – PA Sprint Series, Sportsman Modifieds, ACMS 600cc Micro

Sprints, Sidewinder Sprints, Legends Cars, BFTP Vintage Cars & Classic Cars (7:00 p.m.)

July 3 (Fri.) – July 16 (Thurs.):  Track Closed (Summer Pit Stop / Vacation Break) – NO RACING

July 18 (Sat.)       No Saturday Night Racing

July 19 (Sun.)     Sprint Car Sunday Special – 410 Sprint Cars and 360/358 URC Sprint Car Challenge Race & EMMR

Vintage Cars Exhibition(7:00 p.m.)

July 22 (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.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30  p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

July 25 (Sat.)       Christmas in July with Santa Claus Visit – BRCLate Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road

Warriors, Mini Vans & Super Sportsman Tour plus Spring Series Awards Presentation for Outback Track (7:00 p.m.)

August 1 (Sat.)  Figure 8 Racing – BRC Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors, Mini Vans, All American

Outlaws & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m.)

August 5 (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.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30  p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

August 8 (Sat.)   Kid’s Box Car Racing  – BRC Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors, Mini Vans & PA

Sprint Series (7:00 p.m.)

August 15 (Sat.)  Camera & Autograph NightBRC Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors, Mini Vans &

PA Sprint Series (7:00 p.m.)  Central PA Blood Bank “Blood Drive” (5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)

August 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.)

and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30  p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

August 20 (Thur.)  USAC Midget Eastern Storm – USAC Wingless Midgets &  TO BE ANNOUNCED (7:00 p.m.)

August 22 (Sat.)    No Saturday Night Racing

August 23 (Sun.)   Sunday Night Sprint Car Special  – Super (410) Sprint Cars & 358 Sprint Cars (7:00 p.m.) – Rain date:

To Be Announced

August 29 (Sat.)  Double Figure 8 Racing – BRC Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors, Mini Vans, PA

Sprint Series & EMMR Vintage Cars Exhibition – (7:00 p.m.)

September 2 (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.) and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30  p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

September 5 (Sat.)  15th Annual York County Nationals & Small Car Demolition Derby – BRC Late Models (32 laps –

$1,000-to-win), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors, Mini Vans & Classic Cars – (6:00 p.m. – note new start time)

September 5 (Sat.)  15th Annual York County Nationals & Small Car Demolition Derby – BRC Late Models (BRC Superior

Products Night: 32 laps – $1,000-to-win), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors,

Mini Vans & Classic Cars – (6:00 p.m. – note new start time)

September 16 (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.) and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30  p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

September 19 (Sat.)   No Saturday Night Racing

September 20 (Sun.) 2nd Annual Sprint Car Fall Classic – Super (410) Sprint Cars & 360/358 URC Sprint Car Challenge Race (6:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Sunday, October 19, 2015

September 26 (Sat.) 10th Annual Susquehanna Showdown – Late Models (50 laps), Sportsman Modifieds, All American

Outlaws (6:00 p.m.) –  Rain date: Sunday, September 27, 2015.

September 30 (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.)

October 3 (Sat.)    No Saturday Racing

October 10 (Sat.)  No Saturday Racing

October 14 (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 18 (Sun.)   Sunday Night Sprint Car Special  – Super (410) Sprint Cars & 360/358 URC Sprint Car Challenge Race

(4:00 p.m.) – Rain date: To Be Announced

October 21 (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.)

October 24 (Sat.)   12th Annual Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic – Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors & Mini

Vans (4:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Sunday, October 25, 2015.

October 28 (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.)

October 31 (Sat.)    Candy Bowl XI presented by J&K Salvage – PA Sprint Cars, Sportsman Modifieds, ACMS 600cc Micro

Sprints, Sidewinder Sprints, BFTP Vintage Cars & Legends Cars (2:00 p.m.) – Raindate: Sunday,

November 1, 2015.

November 7 (Sat.)  12th Annual Turkey 200 – 4/6 Cylinder Small Car Enduro (100 laps) plus Classic Cars & Mini Vans (1:00

p.m.); Rain date: Sunday, November 2, 2015.

November 14 (Sat.)   The Final Showdown (6th Annual) – Super (410) Sprint Car Finale ($10,000-to-win) & 358 Sprint Cars

(2:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Sunday, November 15, 2015.

 

 

2015 Wednesday Night Open Test & Tune Sessions            

(Any divisions of racing welcome)

Big Track Only:  April 8 (Wed.)

 

Outback Track Only: April 10 (Fri.)

 

Big & Outback Tracks (Wednesdays): April 22; May 6; May 20; June 3; June 10; June 24; July 22; August 5; August 19; September 2; September 16

 

Big Track Only: September 30 (Wed.); October 14 (Wed.); October 21 (Wed.); October 28 (Wed.)

 

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.)

 

 

The Next Wednesday Night Test & Tune is on April 8

 

 

The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune session will be held on Wednesday, April 8 at the Susquehanna Speedway Park.  It is open to any type of racecars capable of competing on the 4/10 mile oval.  The cost is $14.00 per person for pit passes and a $20.00 fee for each racecar entering the pit area ($34.00 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.

 

Also on Friday night, April 10, there will an open practice session for quarter midgets, karts and Adult Speedcars at the Outback Track from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. under the lights.  The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. with open practice from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  The cost will be $20.00 per driver with no charge for anyone else entering the grandstand and “cold pit” areas.  All Outback Track participants should enter the pits from the Kise Mill Road entrance behind turn 2 of the “Big Track.”

 

There will be a Rookie Training course before the practice on Friday, April 10 for anyone that wants to participate.  The training will be done by SSP official Jeff Richardson and John Gose, from Mafia Performance.  The training will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  There is no charge for the training, but we just ask that you contact us at sspracing@hotmail.com to let us know you are going to participate in the training.  The training will cover the racing flags, rules, orientation of the speedway and what to expect on a race night.  The training will also be offered before Wednesday night Test & Tunes is there is interest.

 

 

Saturday, April 11, 2015

York County Racing Club Night Time Schedule

(Subject to Change)

3:30 p.m.         Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: Members – $22.00; Non members – $25.00

4:00 p.m.         Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) – $14.00; Seniors (60 &

older) & Young Adults (11–17) – $10.00; Children (10 & under) – Free

5:10 p.m.         Driver’s Meeting (Turn 1 Pit Grandstands)

Sprint Cars Heat in Motors (Immediately following Driver’s Meeting)

5:30 p.m.         Track Preparation Laps Begin (Pit Area)

Rotation:        Late Models (Front Pit)

Street Stocks (Infield)

                                                            PA Sprint Series (Outside Turn 2)

Road Warriors (Infield)

                                                            Xtreme Stock Cars (Infield)

Mini Vans  / Jr. Road Warriors(Infield)

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)

Road Warriors Qualifying Heat Races (4 laps)

Xtreme Stock Cars Qualifying Heat Races (6 laps)

Mini Vans / Jr. Road Warriors Feature (12 laps)

Consolation Races (same order as Heats) – if necessary

Late Models Feature (25 laps)

PA Sprint Series Feature (20 laps)

Street Stocks Feature (20 laps)

Road Warriors Feature (15 laps)

Xtreme Stock Cars Feature (20 laps)

 

  • Top Three Finishers are Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature – $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report.

 

Sunday, April 12, 2015

6th Annual Sprint Car Spring Classic Time Schedule

(Subject to Change)

3:30 p.m.         Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: $25.00

4:00 p.m.         Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) – $18.00; Seniors (60 &

older) & Young Adults (11-17) – $15.00; Children (10 & under) – Free

5:00 p.m.         Driver’s Meeting (Turn 1 Pit Grandstands)

5:30 p.m.         Track Preparation Laps Begin (Pit area)

Rotation:        358 Sprint Cars (Outside Turn 2)

410 Sprint Cars (Front Pit)

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

358 Sprint Car Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)

410 Sprint Car Qualifying Heat Races (10 laps)

358 Sprint Cars Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if needed

410 Sprint Car Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if needed

410 Sprint Car Feature (25 laps)

358 Sprint Car Feature (20 laps)

 

  • Top Three Finishers are Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature – $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report.

 

 

 

“The Outback Track at SSP” 2015 Schedule of Events

Spring Shoot-Out Season Championship:

April 10 (Fri.)       Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

April 17 (Fri.)       Spring Shoot-Out Race #1 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

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

April 24 (Fri.)       Spring Shoot-Out Race #2 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

May 1 (Fri.)          Spring Shoot-Out Race #3 – Special Double Features Night (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

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

May 8 (Fri.)          Spring Shoot-Out Race #4 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

May 15 (Fri.)        Spring Shoot-Out Race #5 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

May 20 (Wed.)     Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

May 22 (Fri.)        Spring Shoot-Out Race #6 – Special Track Records Night (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

May 29 (Fri.)        Spring Shoot-Out Race #7 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

June 3 (Wed.)     Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

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

June 10 (Wed.)   Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

June 12 (Fri.)      Spring Shoot-Out Race #9 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

June 19 (Fri.)      Spring Shoot-Out Race Championship Night (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

 

  • SSP Outback Track Spring Shoot-Out Season Awards Presentation at the Big track on Saturday night, July 25, 2015

 

Summer Shoot-Out Season Championship:

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

June 26 (Fri.)      Summer Shoot-Out Race #1 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

July 3 (Fri.)          Summer Shoot-Out Race #2 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

July 4 – July 16:  Track Closed (Summer Pit Stop / Vacation Break)

July 17 (Fri.)        Summer Shoot-Out Race #3 – Special Double Features Night (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

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

July 24 (Fri.)        Summer Shoot-Out Race #4 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

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

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

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

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

Aug. 19 (Wed.)    Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

Aug. 21 (Fri.)       Summer Shoot-Out Race #8 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Aug. 28 (Fri.)       Summer Shoot-Out Race #9 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Sept. 2 (Wed.)     Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

Sept. 4 (Fri.)        Summer Shoot-Out Championship Night (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Sept. 16 (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 12, 2015

 

 

Friday Night  – Outback Track Racing 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

 

 

 

– Special Pricing for 2015 Regular Season Pit Pass Cards – In order to help weekly supporters, SSP has announced that season pit pass cards for all automobile race events at the “Big Track” from April 4 through September 12 (22 events) are on sale for just $350.00 (a retail value of $550.00).   The pass is not valid for events at the “Outback Track” or for the Test & Tune Sessions held throughout the season. Does not include the USAC racing event on Sunday, June 7, 2015 or Sunday, August 20, 2015.

 

Saturday Only Season Pit Pass (April 4 –Sept. 12)$300.00

 

– 2015 Full Season Grandstand Passes – Are available for only $250.00 (adults ages 18-59); $200.00(young adults ages 11-17 & seniors 60 and older) for all events (29 event nights) at the “Big Track” for the entire season (expires 12/31/15). Does not include the USAC racing event on Sunday, June 7, 2015 or Sunday, August 20, 2015.

 

– Track Rental for the “Big Track” and the “Outback Track” – The “Big track” and the “Outback track” are available for rent beginning March 1, 2015.  The “Big Track” rental fee is $1,500.00 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.  There will be a $200.00 discount (price will be $1,300) if the Big Track is reserved before February 15, 2015 for any date after March 1.  A $200.00 deposit is also required to receive the discount (with $1,100 balance due on the date of the rental).

 

The rental price for the “Outback Track” is $400.00 for 4 hours during the day /$500.00 at night and may be split between a maximum of five-(5) drivers/teams.  To reserve either track, please call 717-292-1696.

Free Pit Passes for all Non-Qualifiers in 2015 – Any non-qualifier who starts the a qualifying heat race and fails to qualify for the feature in the Late Model, Street Stock, Xtreme Stock Cars, Mini Vans and Road Warriors divisions during the regular season point events will receive a complimentary pit pass for the driver for the following week during the regular season from April 4 though September 12.  The driver must possess a full annual SSP license in order to be eligible for the complimentary pit pass and pass is not transferable to another driver or to another week beyond the following week.

 

2015 SSP Rules Now Posted on Website – The 2015 SSP Rules for the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Mini Vans and Road Warriors divisions are posted.

 

Repeat Fan Discount Continues for 2015 – The popular “Repeat Fan Discount” program will continue at SSP in 2015 for the 12th season in a row.  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.  The Repeat Fan Discount is not valid for pit pass purchases.

 

Ticket Stubs from the Saturday, November 15, 2014 Final Showdown race may be used for the first three races on April 4, April 11 or April 12.

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