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10-27-2011, 05:01 PM
(LEHIGHTON, PA 10-26-11) The 2011 racing season at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway will come to a close this Saturday, October 29 with a five division program highlighted by a 100-lap, $3000-to-win Modified feature.
Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods and Pro4 Late Models are also on the card.
Pits gates will open at noon with early practice held from 1:00 - 3:00. Regular practice will take place between 3:00 and 4:00. Time trial will be held for the Modifieds followed by heat racing for all other classes.
The Modified race will be Hand 5 of the Modified 100 Poker Series which carries a $5000 purse divided three ways among the top three card holders at the conclusion of the specially run five race series.
$2500 goes to the winner, $1500 for runner-up and $1000 for third best hand. This year there has been a $1000 bonus added for the eligible driver with the worst poker hand.
With no other area asphalt tracks in action that day a full pit area of race cars is expected, the Modifieds especially.
Recently crowned Modified champion Tyler Haydt will be looking to add the Poker Series title to his impressive resume but he will have his hands full with Matt Hirschman and Earl Paules in close pursuit. Add in the core group of track regulars and the numerous outsiders expected it should no doubt be a great curtain closer for the popular paved quarter mile oval.
The Street Stock crown is also up for grabs with TJ Gursky holding the top spot over five others.
A Kids Pumpkin decorating contest will also be held. Kids should bring their decorated pumpkin to the track for judging.
The 2011 Awards Celebration will take place the following day, Sunday, October 31. And, rather than the more tradition fancy dress banquet affair, it is instead going to be a casual gathering.
The Awards Celebration will be held at the Schnecksville Fire Company, 4550 Old Packhouse Road, Schnecksville, Pa., 18078. Doors open at noon with the Awards Presentation getting underway at 1:00. Food and Entertainment starts at 2:00. The band, A.D.D., will be performing. There will be a Chinese Auction with proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
The Mahoning Valley Speedway Awards Celebration is a very casual event and as stated will be in a picnic style atmosphere. Tickets are $35 a person.
Mahoning Valley Speedway, run under the direction of the husband and wife team of Doug and Gena Hoffman, is located on PA route 443, two miles west of Lehighton.
For additional updates and information log onto www.mahoningspeedway.com or call the track office at 570-386-4900. You can also follow news on Facebook.
Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods and Pro4 Late Models are also on the card.
Pits gates will open at noon with early practice held from 1:00 - 3:00. Regular practice will take place between 3:00 and 4:00. Time trial will be held for the Modifieds followed by heat racing for all other classes.
The Modified race will be Hand 5 of the Modified 100 Poker Series which carries a $5000 purse divided three ways among the top three card holders at the conclusion of the specially run five race series.
$2500 goes to the winner, $1500 for runner-up and $1000 for third best hand. This year there has been a $1000 bonus added for the eligible driver with the worst poker hand.
With no other area asphalt tracks in action that day a full pit area of race cars is expected, the Modifieds especially.
Recently crowned Modified champion Tyler Haydt will be looking to add the Poker Series title to his impressive resume but he will have his hands full with Matt Hirschman and Earl Paules in close pursuit. Add in the core group of track regulars and the numerous outsiders expected it should no doubt be a great curtain closer for the popular paved quarter mile oval.
The Street Stock crown is also up for grabs with TJ Gursky holding the top spot over five others.
A Kids Pumpkin decorating contest will also be held. Kids should bring their decorated pumpkin to the track for judging.
The 2011 Awards Celebration will take place the following day, Sunday, October 31. And, rather than the more tradition fancy dress banquet affair, it is instead going to be a casual gathering.
The Awards Celebration will be held at the Schnecksville Fire Company, 4550 Old Packhouse Road, Schnecksville, Pa., 18078. Doors open at noon with the Awards Presentation getting underway at 1:00. Food and Entertainment starts at 2:00. The band, A.D.D., will be performing. There will be a Chinese Auction with proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
The Mahoning Valley Speedway Awards Celebration is a very casual event and as stated will be in a picnic style atmosphere. Tickets are $35 a person.
Mahoning Valley Speedway, run under the direction of the husband and wife team of Doug and Gena Hoffman, is located on PA route 443, two miles west of Lehighton.
For additional updates and information log onto www.mahoningspeedway.com or call the track office at 570-386-4900. You can also follow news on Facebook.