RGeeProductions
09-03-2012, 11:31 PM
Mountain Speedway’s Super Bowl of motorsports is approaching and the 13th annual event is expected to be like none other, as track Promoter, Joe Callavini will once again pay $5000 to the winner of the season ending 150-lap Modified extravaganza to celebrate the running of one of the greatest asphalt shows in Pennsylvania. For years, the two-day event has showcased talent, and with extended lap races and larger purses for the divisions on the card, Callavini looks for the season closer to be huge for both racers and fans alike.
Similar to the last few seasons, each division will qualify and run their respective feature events on the same day, and all divisions throughout the weekend will be awarded double points to decide the divisional championships.
The weekend will kick off at the 1/3-mile asphalt oval near Hazleton, PA on Friday, October 5 with open practice for all divisions from 6-9 PM. There is a $20 for the Friday’s pit pass.
In an effort to keep the cost down for both Sport Modified and Modified competitors, a six tire rule will be in effect, which basically means that the driver must start the feature on the same tires that he or she qualified on. A maximum of two tires will be allowed to be changed during the race, unless a driver would get a flat for some reason during the event.
The Sport Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Four Cylinders and TQ midgets will run extended lap main events on Saturday, October 6. Heat Races for the Factory Stocks, Four Cylinders and TQ Midgets will kick off the action at 1 PM, followed by Time Trials for the Sport Modifieds. The afternoon will be capped off with a $2,000 to win, 100-lap Sport Modified main event.
Three big features will show case the racing on Sunday, October 7. Following practice for all divisions, the mighty Modifieds will take center stage for qualifying. Time trials will be held for the Modifieds and Late Models and heat races will decide the starting line-ups for the Street Stocks. Consi events will fill the fields. After completion of the Late Model and Street Stock main events, the evening will be capped off with a $5000 to win, 150-lap main event for the Modifieds.
All entrants will draw for heat race or time trial starting positions on race day. Twenty cars will start feature events, and if needed, consi races will be run.
The top ten in driver points for all Mountain Speedway divisions after the September 30 racing program will be added to the feature as a provisional, provided they do not qualify through heat races, time trials or consi events. The drivers must attempt to qualify in both, heat (time trials for Modifieds) and consi in order to be eligible for a provisional spot.
Along with the regular stars of the track, several big names are expected to make the trip to St. Johns, PA for the 150-lap contest.
Many of the finest open wheel competitors have shown a great amount of interest in the annual event, as it always gains steam and popularity year after year.
Pit admission for Saturday and Sunday is $50 per day and grandstand admission is $25 per day (10 and under is free). Grandstand admission for Friday’s practice session is free.
In case of inadequate weather, the speedway has set the following weekend (Oct. 13/14) to use as a make-up date.
For up to date King of the Mountain information, including KoTM purses and schedule of events, please visit www.mountainspeedway.com
Gene Ostrowski
Similar to the last few seasons, each division will qualify and run their respective feature events on the same day, and all divisions throughout the weekend will be awarded double points to decide the divisional championships.
The weekend will kick off at the 1/3-mile asphalt oval near Hazleton, PA on Friday, October 5 with open practice for all divisions from 6-9 PM. There is a $20 for the Friday’s pit pass.
In an effort to keep the cost down for both Sport Modified and Modified competitors, a six tire rule will be in effect, which basically means that the driver must start the feature on the same tires that he or she qualified on. A maximum of two tires will be allowed to be changed during the race, unless a driver would get a flat for some reason during the event.
The Sport Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Four Cylinders and TQ midgets will run extended lap main events on Saturday, October 6. Heat Races for the Factory Stocks, Four Cylinders and TQ Midgets will kick off the action at 1 PM, followed by Time Trials for the Sport Modifieds. The afternoon will be capped off with a $2,000 to win, 100-lap Sport Modified main event.
Three big features will show case the racing on Sunday, October 7. Following practice for all divisions, the mighty Modifieds will take center stage for qualifying. Time trials will be held for the Modifieds and Late Models and heat races will decide the starting line-ups for the Street Stocks. Consi events will fill the fields. After completion of the Late Model and Street Stock main events, the evening will be capped off with a $5000 to win, 150-lap main event for the Modifieds.
All entrants will draw for heat race or time trial starting positions on race day. Twenty cars will start feature events, and if needed, consi races will be run.
The top ten in driver points for all Mountain Speedway divisions after the September 30 racing program will be added to the feature as a provisional, provided they do not qualify through heat races, time trials or consi events. The drivers must attempt to qualify in both, heat (time trials for Modifieds) and consi in order to be eligible for a provisional spot.
Along with the regular stars of the track, several big names are expected to make the trip to St. Johns, PA for the 150-lap contest.
Many of the finest open wheel competitors have shown a great amount of interest in the annual event, as it always gains steam and popularity year after year.
Pit admission for Saturday and Sunday is $50 per day and grandstand admission is $25 per day (10 and under is free). Grandstand admission for Friday’s practice session is free.
In case of inadequate weather, the speedway has set the following weekend (Oct. 13/14) to use as a make-up date.
For up to date King of the Mountain information, including KoTM purses and schedule of events, please visit www.mountainspeedway.com
Gene Ostrowski