“The Black Bandit” Rides Again in Preparation for Legends of Central Pennsylvania Event

Abbottstown, PA (July 20, 2015) — Heads will turn when the legendary machine steered by Broken Arrow, Oklahoma’s Stevie Smith rolls out of the race hauler this coming Friday Night during Williams Grove Speedway’s World of Outlaws Summer Nationals.  The Fred Rahmer-owned ride will adorn a retro-styled “Black Bandit” No. 19 paint scheme in the events leading up to Wednesday, August 26 (raindate: August 27) and the Apple Chevrolet “Legends of Central Pennsylvania” event at the Lincoln Speedway.

“We are bringing back the ‘Black Bandit;’ seeing it in the garage makes me feel like I’m in a time warp.” said Rahmer.  “It’s a great way for us to honor Stevie and his dad and it gets us excited for the ‘Legends’ race.”

While Stevie Smith will pilot the car this weekend, it will be Steve Smith Sr. behind the wheel at the “Legends” event.  The patriarch of the Smith racing family, Steve Sr. holds more than 200 victories at Central Pennsylvania racetracks, including 150 at the Lincoln Speedway – but winning won’t be an easy task, as drivers like Doug Wolfgang, Steve Stambaugh, Lynn Paxton, Keith Kauffman, Cris Eash, Kenny Adams, Billy Pauch, Todd Shaffer, Steve Siegel and Bobby Weaver have their sights set on victory.

Fred Rahmer Promotions and Apple Chevrolet of York, PA are presenting the “Legends of Central Pennsylvania” event, on Wednesday, August 26 (Raindate: August 27) as a tribute to this region’s colorful Sprint Car history.  Driving greats from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s will compete in 410 Sprint Cars one more time, with heat races and a special 20 lap feature.  Also on the card is an invitation only $10,000 winner-takes-all Shootout— featuring six of the nation’s top Sprint Car stars—as well as full program of 358 Sprint Cars.

Much like Smith and “The Black Bandit,” all of the legends will compete in modern day cars with graphics similar to the machines they made famous.

“The Black Bandit” No. 19 sees action this coming weekend for the World of Outlaws Summer Nationals at the Williams Grove Speedway, and will head west for the Knoxville Nationals before Steve Smith Sr. takes the wheel on August 26.

Race team sponsors include: Miller Brothers Chevrolet, Wege Pretzels of Hanover, Aran Trading, Pioneer Pole Buildings, Ken’s Tire, Specialty Rigging, Spectra Oil

Fans are encouraged to participate by writing-in their nominations of Shootout participants through a special section on FredRahmerPromotions.com.  Write-in voting will start on Sunday, July 26.

Rounding out the event will be a complete show for the popular 358 Sprint Cars.

The action takes place on Wednesday, August 26 (raindate: August 27).  General Admission Adult tickets are $20, Students 12-17 are $15, and Children 11 years old and under are FREE!

Tickets are currently available for purchase at Lincoln Speedway events.  Pre-purchased ticket holders will be granted early access to the Legends pit area.

Fans are encouraged to get involved with all of the Fred Rahmer Promotions events on Twitter @RahmerRacing, like us on Facebook at facebook.com/FredRahmerPromotions and by using the hashtag #LegendsatLincoln

The Legends of Central Pennsylvania event is brought to the fans by many important partners including: Apple Chevrolet Cadillac of York, Pennsylvania and Aran Trading

Lincoln Speedway
Speedway Address: 800 Racetrack Road, Abbottstown, PA 17301
Just minutes off of Route 30 just west of York, PA
Speedway Phone: 717-624-2755
Fred Rahmer Promotions Address: 2131 North Ridge Road, Perkasie, PA 18944
Series E-Mail: info@fredrahmerpromotions.com
Series Website: www.fredrahmerpromotions.com
Speedway Website: www.lincolnspeedway.com
Twitter: @RahmerRacing
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fredrahmerpromotions

2015 Fred Rahmer Promotions Race Dates:
Wednesday, August 26 (raindate: August 27) – Legends of Central Pennsylvania at Lincoln Speedway: 410 Sprint Car Legends Race, $10,000 Winner-Takes-All Today’s Star Shootout, & 358 Sprint Cars!

Saturday, October 17 – 6:00 PM: 410 Sprint Cars & 600cc Micro Sprints PLUS! 410 Sprint Car “Fans Choice Feature” for an additional $6,000 winner’s share.

Lincoln Speedway
LINCOLN SPEEDWAY is a high-banked 3/8-mile clay oval known for its tight wheel-to-wheel racing action and some of the toughest weekly sprint car racing in the country.  Located in Central Pennsylvania’s “Pigeon Hills”, Lincoln Speedway offers great sight lines from every seat, free parking, and quality food at a reasonable price.

Fred Rahmer Promotions
After an inaugural 2014 event at the Path Valley Speedway that boasted a standing-room-only crowd and the largest car count of the nine events during Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speed Week, Fred Rahmer Promotions returns for an expanded three event series featuring 410 Sprint Cars and 600cc Winged Micro Sprints, on Sunday April 26, Sunday June 28, and Saturday October 17.  Also added to the Fred Rahmer Promotions card the Legends of Central Pennsylvania event at the Lincoln Speedway on Wednesday, August 26 (raindate: August 27).