RGeeProductions
05-27-2012, 12:55 AM
The sounds of racing engines that echo from out of the Mahoning Valley Speedway fell silent this past Saturday night when a midafternoon rain storm swept across the Lehighton area. The heavy rainfall caused flash flooding around the grounds including the race track and left track officials no other choice but to cancel the evening’s card.
The $1000-to-win Gene Bowers, Sr., Memorial 100 for Street Stocks was to be the highlight of the night.
The race will now take place this upcoming Saturday, June 2. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. with racing starting at 6:00 p.m.
Promoter Floyd Santee has decided to up the winner’s take by another $200. There is also lap money being collected to help boost the night’s take. 22 cars will start the feature with $100 to take the green. Time trials will be used to set the grid.
In last year’s Bowers Memorial, Kevin Smith led all 100 laps and collected over $2200, making it the highest paid race for a winner of a Mahoning Street Stock feature.
Modifieds, Late Models, Dirt Mods, 4-Cylinder Stocks and the 4c Super Mods will also be on the docket.
In two weeks it will be Baltimore Life Insurance Fan Appreciation Night at the speedway. Adult general admission is $8. There will be plenty of giveaways throughout the night courtesy of Baltimore Life Insurance plus during intermission all drivers and their cars will be brought onto the front stretch for a meet and greet with the fans.
Additional news can be found on the track’s website at 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. Race day call 570-386-4900 for latest info on events, starting times and weather.
Dino Oberto
The $1000-to-win Gene Bowers, Sr., Memorial 100 for Street Stocks was to be the highlight of the night.
The race will now take place this upcoming Saturday, June 2. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. with racing starting at 6:00 p.m.
Promoter Floyd Santee has decided to up the winner’s take by another $200. There is also lap money being collected to help boost the night’s take. 22 cars will start the feature with $100 to take the green. Time trials will be used to set the grid.
In last year’s Bowers Memorial, Kevin Smith led all 100 laps and collected over $2200, making it the highest paid race for a winner of a Mahoning Street Stock feature.
Modifieds, Late Models, Dirt Mods, 4-Cylinder Stocks and the 4c Super Mods will also be on the docket.
In two weeks it will be Baltimore Life Insurance Fan Appreciation Night at the speedway. Adult general admission is $8. There will be plenty of giveaways throughout the night courtesy of Baltimore Life Insurance plus during intermission all drivers and their cars will be brought onto the front stretch for a meet and greet with the fans.
Additional news can be found on the track’s website at 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. Race day call 570-386-4900 for latest info on events, starting times and weather.
Dino Oberto