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04-02-2012, 12:03 AM
Mahoning Valley Speedway wrapped up its second weekend of Test and Tune as drivers continued shaking down their cars in preparation for the April 14 season opener at the paved quarter mile Lehighton oval.
All five regular track classes have been well represented as well as several of the traveling divisions that will see action at Mahoning this season.
The Modified class of 2012 may be one for the best yet as indicated by those who have come to practice. All-time track winner and three time Modified champion John Bennett, defending champ Tyler Haydt, 2005 titlist Don Wagner and his son DJ, multi time Mahoning champ John Markovic and equally talented brother Terry, 2003 champion Troy Bollinger, Earl Paules, Kevin Rex, Jr., Nevin George, Scott Meckes, James Pritchard, Shawn Sitarchyk have given an inkling of what is yet to come.
Likewise with the Late Models. Thanks to new promoter Floyd Santee who boosted their purse, the drivers have responded and one of the best fields in years is anticipated each week.
Mahoning’s Street Stock class is arguably one of the most excellent of its kind anywhere and 2012 is geared to be another healthy campaign as indicated by the pre-season testing and the number of licenses sold thus far.
Purse increases have also been added to the Dirt Mods and 4-Cylinder stocks and the feedback has been very responsive. The 4-Cylinder Stocks have shown a significant surge in the number of cars that have already signed up to race this year.
The INEX Legends and MSRS Micro Stocks also had a strong presence throughout the practices.
Overall the all-around grounds improvements and upgrades have been met with affirmative approval by fans and race teams.
There will be one more Test and Tune day which will take place on Saturday, April 7 from noon to 4:00 p.m. Grandstand admission is free. Anyone wishing to enter into the pits will be charged a fee of $15.00, that price includes those wanting to practice.
The start of the regular season begins on Saturday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. with a regular five division program of Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods and 4-Cylinder Stocks.
Pit Gates open at 2:00 p.m. Grandstand 4:00 p.m. Practice 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Qualifying starts at 6:00 p.m. General adult admission is $12. $2.00 off admission price for students, seniors 65 + and active Military. Children 10 and under are free.
More news about the 2012 season can be found on the track’s website at http://www.mahoningvalley-speedway.com/ You can also follow along on FACEBOOK. Mahoning Valley Speedway is located on PA route 443, two miles west of Lehighton.
Dino Oberto
All five regular track classes have been well represented as well as several of the traveling divisions that will see action at Mahoning this season.
The Modified class of 2012 may be one for the best yet as indicated by those who have come to practice. All-time track winner and three time Modified champion John Bennett, defending champ Tyler Haydt, 2005 titlist Don Wagner and his son DJ, multi time Mahoning champ John Markovic and equally talented brother Terry, 2003 champion Troy Bollinger, Earl Paules, Kevin Rex, Jr., Nevin George, Scott Meckes, James Pritchard, Shawn Sitarchyk have given an inkling of what is yet to come.
Likewise with the Late Models. Thanks to new promoter Floyd Santee who boosted their purse, the drivers have responded and one of the best fields in years is anticipated each week.
Mahoning’s Street Stock class is arguably one of the most excellent of its kind anywhere and 2012 is geared to be another healthy campaign as indicated by the pre-season testing and the number of licenses sold thus far.
Purse increases have also been added to the Dirt Mods and 4-Cylinder stocks and the feedback has been very responsive. The 4-Cylinder Stocks have shown a significant surge in the number of cars that have already signed up to race this year.
The INEX Legends and MSRS Micro Stocks also had a strong presence throughout the practices.
Overall the all-around grounds improvements and upgrades have been met with affirmative approval by fans and race teams.
There will be one more Test and Tune day which will take place on Saturday, April 7 from noon to 4:00 p.m. Grandstand admission is free. Anyone wishing to enter into the pits will be charged a fee of $15.00, that price includes those wanting to practice.
The start of the regular season begins on Saturday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. with a regular five division program of Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods and 4-Cylinder Stocks.
Pit Gates open at 2:00 p.m. Grandstand 4:00 p.m. Practice 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Qualifying starts at 6:00 p.m. General adult admission is $12. $2.00 off admission price for students, seniors 65 + and active Military. Children 10 and under are free.
More news about the 2012 season can be found on the track’s website at http://www.mahoningvalley-speedway.com/ You can also follow along on FACEBOOK. Mahoning Valley Speedway is located on PA route 443, two miles west of Lehighton.
Dino Oberto