Weedsport’s Big Block Modified, 410 Sprint Car Double-Header Provides Unique Opportunity for Larry Wight

Weedsport’s Big Block Modified, 410 Sprint Car Double-Header Provides Unique Opportunity for Larry Wight

Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway

Photos By: Jeff Clemons & Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com

WEEDSPORT, NY (May 31, 2019) – It’s not often fans can witness a Big Block Modified and 410 Sprint Car double-header. It’s even less common to see one driver compete in both events. However, this Sunday, June 9 at Weedsport Speedway, fans will be treated to “Lightning” Larry Wight’s effort in both legs of the All-Star Showcase presented by A-Verdi Storage Containers.

Wight, who currently rides fifth in the Stirling Lubricants/Champion Racing Oil Modified Series at Weedsport, will compete in his No. 99L Big Block Modified on Sunday as well as his No. 99L 410 Sprinter in the All-Star Circuit of Champions main event.

Last year, Wight turned the same trick, finishing 10th in the All-Star main event and second in the night’s Big Block Modified feature.

The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car tour has been plagued with rain for much of the season, completing only four events as of June 3.

Currently, Aaron Reutzel leads the series point standings over Paul McMahan, Dale Blaney, Spencer Bayston and Tim Shaffer.

Those All-Stars hot shoes will join the likes of Cale Conley, Corey Eliason, Tyler Esh, Greg Wilson, Brock Zearfoss and even series owner, Tony Stewart, on June 9 at Weedsport Speedway for the All-Star Showcase.

Stewart, who has competed in nearly 30 Sprint Car events this season, already has seven total wins including back-to-back USCS triumphs over the Memorial Day Weekend.

A field of more than 24 Sprint Cars is expected on Sunday between the All-Star regulars, Pennsylvania invaders and 360 Sprint racers from the northeast.

Danny Dietrich and Lucas Wolfe are among those expected on Sunday from the state of Pennsylvania.

To learn more about the All-Star Circuit of Champions visit online at www.allstarsprint.com.

The second round of the Stirling Lubricants/Champion Racing Oil Modified Series will feature a $3,000 to win, 35-lap special for the Big Blocks with a $500 358-Modified Challenge Bonus on the line.

Erick Rudolph currently leads the series standings over Billy Decker, Stewart Friesen, Max McLaughlin and Wight.

Pit gates will open at 4 p.m. on June 9 with grandstand gates opening at 5 p.m. and racing getting underway at 7 p.m.

Reserved seating is priced at $32, with FREE Fan Pit Pass Upgrades available through June 5.

General admission seating is $28, kids aged 11-17 are $12 with kids 10 and under, FREE.

Member pit admission is $32, non-member pit admission is $36.

Reserved camping is available for $30, general camping is $24.

All tickets and camping are available online at www.weedsportspeedway.com.

A-Verdi provides a variety of on-site storage & office products for residential, construction, special event, and commercial & industrial customers. Secure extra space is made convenient because A-Verdi stocks an array of units for rent, lease or purchase and provide prompt on site delivery.

As a local family owned business, born and raised in the state of New York, A-Verdi understands the needs of the community and have the local knowledge and expertise to provide superior service.

For more information on all that A-Verdi Storage Containers have to offer, visit online at www.averdi.com or call 1-800-248-3734.

For a full 2019 schedule and Weedsport Speedway information be sure to visit online at www.weedsportspeedway.com. Fans can also FOLLOW on Twitter @WeedsportSpdwy and LIKE on Facebook at www.facebook.com/weedsportspeedway.

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About Weedsport Speedway: Officially opened for the first time on July 24, 1955 – the Weedsport Speedway 3/8 mile dirt oval has produced a legendary list of drivers and champions including Will Cagle, Danny Johnson, Bob McCreadie, Alan Johnson, Jack Johnson, and Dave Lape to name a few. In 2018, Weedsport introduced the all-new Weedsport Kartway, just outside of the Speedway’s main pit area, to begin to foster the next generation of racers, crew members and race fans. Together, Weedsport Speedway and Kartway are excited to bring fans and followers a schedule of 15 racing events in 2019, hosting everything from Karts and Sprint Cars, to Late Models and Modifieds, Pro Stocks and Micro Sprints, even Flat Track Motorcycles. Couple the racing with state-of-the-art camping and track amenities, unmatched on-site television production capabilities, plus the ability for large scale concert productions and Weedsport is one of the marquee entertainment venues in the country.