Final SSP Test & Tune on Wednesday, April 1 Before Season Opener on Saturday, April 4

Final SSP Test & Tune on Wednesday, April 1 Before Season Opener on Saturday, April 4

Newberrytown, PA (March 31, 2015) – The Susquehanna Speedway Park will hold its final Test & Tune before its season opener on Wednesday, April 1. 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 first Test & Tune for the “Outback Track” will be Friday Night, April 10.

During the season, SSP will also host Wednesday Night Test & Tune Sessions on April 8; April 22; May 6; May 20; June 3; June 10; June 24; July 22; August 5; August 19; September 2; September 16; September 30; October 14; October 21 and October 28. All Wednesday night practices will run from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Entering the 12th year of ownership under Todd and Rhonda Fisher, the 2015 season opener at the Susquehanna Speedway Park will be on Saturday, April 4, with the Late Models, Street Stocks, Legends Cars and the first of three appearances by the Super Sportsman. This will be the 61st year of operation for the Susquehanna Speedway Park (opened May, 1954). All point championships for each class starts on April 5. At the end of the season, SSP will crown sixteen-(16) track champions in their respective classes (Late Models; Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors, Mini Vans, PA Sprint Series, Figure 8 Racing, Sportsman Modifieds, PENNMAR Vintage Cars, Classic Cars, All American Outlaws, Legends Cars, 410 Sprint Cars, 358 Sprint Cars, 360/358 Sprint Cars and Super Sportsman). Track championships are based on classes with a minimum of three races per season.

The SSP track championship point season schedule features 16 point races for the Late Models and the Street Stocks as well as 15 point races for the Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors and Mini Vans not including their respective season ending special events. The PA Sprint Series will compete at the York County oval 12 times.

The 410 Sprint Cars will make eight appearances at York County’s stock car oval in Newberrytown. The Super 410 Sprint Cars and 358 Sprint Cars are double billed for four separate visits on Sunday, April 12 for the 6th annual Sprint Car Spring Classic; Sunday, June 14 for the 8th annual Sprint Car Summer Classic; Sunday, august 23 and Saturday, November 14 for the popular 6th annual Final Showdown paying $10,000 to the 410 Sprint Car winner bringing a close to SSP’s 61st year in existence. The 410 Sprints will also join the URC 360/358 Sprint Car Challenge Races for four more races on Sunday, May 3; Sunday, July 19; Sunday, September 20 and Sunday, October 18.

Two special events for the ACMS 600cc Micro Sprints and Sidewinder Sprints include events on Thursday, July 2 for the Eichelberger’s U-Pull-It Super Show X and the Candy Bowl XI presented by J&K Salvage on Saturday, October 31.

The final leg of the USAC Eastern Storm championship featuring the National USAC Non-Wing Sprint Cars will be on Sunday, June 7. The USAC Midgets Eastern Storm will make its first visit on Thursday, August 20.

At the season opener on Saturday, April 5, the pit gates will open at 3:30 p.m. Grandstand gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Warm-ups begin at 5:30 p.m. with qualifying races at 6:00 p.m. followed by consolation races and feature events. General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for the Season Opener special event on Saturday night are Adults (ages 18-59) $15.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $13.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $25.00 with a reduced price of $22.00 for all pit competitor license holders. The minimum age requirement to purchase a pit pass is 12 years of age with a copy of a birth certificate is required for all ages 12 to 14.

The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located midway between Harrisburg and York 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 race day, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information at the “Big Track” and the “Outback Track.”

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): To be determined on Saturday, April 4, 2015