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04-12-2013, 01:24 AM
For fans of Mahoning Valley Speedway, the much anticipated wait for the start of the 2013 season will soon be over. In less than 48 hours race cars will be zipping around the tight confines of the paved quarter mile oval as drivers in six different classes will be battling for the Opening Night laurels.
Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods, 4-Cylinder Stocks and 4-Cylinder FWD Hobby Stocks will be in action for a compete show of heats and features.
The Saturday, April 13 lid-lifter will see grandstand gates open at 4:00 p.m. with racing beginning at 6:00 p.m.
A $2000-to-win, 50-lap Modified feature will headline the evening and promises to be filled with a star-studded field. Last year’s Opening Night winner Zane Zeiner will be there to try and make it two in a row. Defending track champ Earl Paules is all set. 2012 leading feature winner and point’s runner-up Don Wagner has his car tuned and ready.
Nevin George, Matt Wentz and Kevin Rex, Jr., all title runners from last year will be there. Former track champ Eric Beers is coming back. Other notables include the Markovic brothers John and Terry, John Bennett, Bobby Jones, Roger Coss, Chip Santee, Rick Kirkendall, Brian DeFebo, Matt Higgins and Rick Reichenbach. And, Nick Pecko has said that he will be part of the action as he indicated his plans to run the opener. These drivers plus many more will be on hand.
Likewise for the supporting divisions there is an expectant high quality field of cars guaranteed. It’s what makes this season opener a must see event.
Fans are encouraged to pick up the new limited first edition of “Thunder in the Valley” the official in-house program book of Mahoning Valley Speedway.
There will be early paid practice from 12:30 to 3:00 at $25.00 per car. Regular warm-ups will be held from 4:00 – 5:00 with a mandatory drivers meeting shortly thereafter. There will be a random draw for heat starting spots. Feature line-ups will be heads up from the heat finishes.
Adult general admission is $15. $2.00 off admission price for students, seniors 65 + and active military, must have ID. Children 10 and under are free.
Mahoning Valley Speedway is located on PA route 443, two miles west of Lehighton. Additional info can be found on the track’s website at www.mahoningvalley-speedway.com Also on Facebook at Mahoning Valley Speedway.
Dino Oberto
Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods, 4-Cylinder Stocks and 4-Cylinder FWD Hobby Stocks will be in action for a compete show of heats and features.
The Saturday, April 13 lid-lifter will see grandstand gates open at 4:00 p.m. with racing beginning at 6:00 p.m.
A $2000-to-win, 50-lap Modified feature will headline the evening and promises to be filled with a star-studded field. Last year’s Opening Night winner Zane Zeiner will be there to try and make it two in a row. Defending track champ Earl Paules is all set. 2012 leading feature winner and point’s runner-up Don Wagner has his car tuned and ready.
Nevin George, Matt Wentz and Kevin Rex, Jr., all title runners from last year will be there. Former track champ Eric Beers is coming back. Other notables include the Markovic brothers John and Terry, John Bennett, Bobby Jones, Roger Coss, Chip Santee, Rick Kirkendall, Brian DeFebo, Matt Higgins and Rick Reichenbach. And, Nick Pecko has said that he will be part of the action as he indicated his plans to run the opener. These drivers plus many more will be on hand.
Likewise for the supporting divisions there is an expectant high quality field of cars guaranteed. It’s what makes this season opener a must see event.
Fans are encouraged to pick up the new limited first edition of “Thunder in the Valley” the official in-house program book of Mahoning Valley Speedway.
There will be early paid practice from 12:30 to 3:00 at $25.00 per car. Regular warm-ups will be held from 4:00 – 5:00 with a mandatory drivers meeting shortly thereafter. There will be a random draw for heat starting spots. Feature line-ups will be heads up from the heat finishes.
Adult general admission is $15. $2.00 off admission price for students, seniors 65 + and active military, must have ID. Children 10 and under are free.
Mahoning Valley Speedway is located on PA route 443, two miles west of Lehighton. Additional info can be found on the track’s website at www.mahoningvalley-speedway.com Also on Facebook at Mahoning Valley Speedway.
Dino Oberto