RGeeProductions
08-17-2012, 09:51 PM
Event would be completed on amended Sunday schedule if necessary
Waterford Speedbowl officials have
announced a plan to use Sunday, August 19th as a rain date for its 5th
annual “Wings & Wheels” event, scheduled for this Saturday. The
announcement was confirmed late Thursday with series officials from the
International Supermodified Association (ISMA) and Northeastern Midget
Association (NEMA), the two visiting tours included in the event. The
Speedbowl’s NASCAR Whelen All-American Series divisions including SK
Modifieds®, Bob Valenti Auto Mall Late Models, Street Stocks and Mini
Stocks are also part of the event schedule. The event was originally
scheduled for Saturday, August 11th when weather concerns forced the
postponement until this Saturday.
The use of Sunday as a rain date comes from concern over future
availability for the visiting racing series’ competing at Wings & Wheels.
“We are anticipating completing our Wings & Wheels event on Saturday, as
planned. However, should weather interfere again we want to notify
everyone our intent to use Sunday as a rain date for the full racing card”
offered Speedbowl owner and promoter Terry Eames. “There’s a lack of
available dates as we get late into everyone’s season, and officials from
both tours felt this weekend is our best chance to complete the event.”
For Saturday’s event schedule, pit gates open at 12:00pm with rotating
practice sessions beginning at 1:00pm for all divisions except ISMA. ISMA
practice will begin at 3:00pm, with qualifying rounds starting at 5:00pm.
Main events are scheduled to commence at 6:30pm Saturday.
To accommodate the event on Sunday if needed, an amended event schedule
would be announced with the Saturday postponement notice. The exact Sunday
schedule would be dependent upon if any of Saturday’s scheduled activities
are held, however activities would begin at approximately 12:00 noon on
Sunday.
Adult grandstands admission has been reduced to $33.00 from its original
price, with youth admission of $10.00 for the Wings & Wheels racing card.
Last Saturday, the event was postponed which forced the Valenti Modified
Racing Series 100-lap race to be moved to Saturday, September 8th. They
will join the Speedbowl’s NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing program
on that night.
Truck Night, featuring the New England Truck Series and originally
scheduled for August 18, has been moved to Saturday, September 22nd.
Race fans are encouraged to visit Speedbowl.com or contact the track
office at 860.442.1585 for more on upcoming event schedules and details.
Brian Darling
Waterford Speedbowl officials have
announced a plan to use Sunday, August 19th as a rain date for its 5th
annual “Wings & Wheels” event, scheduled for this Saturday. The
announcement was confirmed late Thursday with series officials from the
International Supermodified Association (ISMA) and Northeastern Midget
Association (NEMA), the two visiting tours included in the event. The
Speedbowl’s NASCAR Whelen All-American Series divisions including SK
Modifieds®, Bob Valenti Auto Mall Late Models, Street Stocks and Mini
Stocks are also part of the event schedule. The event was originally
scheduled for Saturday, August 11th when weather concerns forced the
postponement until this Saturday.
The use of Sunday as a rain date comes from concern over future
availability for the visiting racing series’ competing at Wings & Wheels.
“We are anticipating completing our Wings & Wheels event on Saturday, as
planned. However, should weather interfere again we want to notify
everyone our intent to use Sunday as a rain date for the full racing card”
offered Speedbowl owner and promoter Terry Eames. “There’s a lack of
available dates as we get late into everyone’s season, and officials from
both tours felt this weekend is our best chance to complete the event.”
For Saturday’s event schedule, pit gates open at 12:00pm with rotating
practice sessions beginning at 1:00pm for all divisions except ISMA. ISMA
practice will begin at 3:00pm, with qualifying rounds starting at 5:00pm.
Main events are scheduled to commence at 6:30pm Saturday.
To accommodate the event on Sunday if needed, an amended event schedule
would be announced with the Saturday postponement notice. The exact Sunday
schedule would be dependent upon if any of Saturday’s scheduled activities
are held, however activities would begin at approximately 12:00 noon on
Sunday.
Adult grandstands admission has been reduced to $33.00 from its original
price, with youth admission of $10.00 for the Wings & Wheels racing card.
Last Saturday, the event was postponed which forced the Valenti Modified
Racing Series 100-lap race to be moved to Saturday, September 8th. They
will join the Speedbowl’s NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing program
on that night.
Truck Night, featuring the New England Truck Series and originally
scheduled for August 18, has been moved to Saturday, September 22nd.
Race fans are encouraged to visit Speedbowl.com or contact the track
office at 860.442.1585 for more on upcoming event schedules and details.
Brian Darling