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04-13-2014, 07:44 PM
The managers of Evergreen Raceway Park met with all of the recently hired track employees on Sunday and with at least forty people on hand, Track Managers, Harry Buchman and Ron Babula addressed the crowd. They introduced the employees to their department heads and Babula briefly spoke about the bond that both he and Buchman share with the track, from being fans there as children to being racers there as adults. He also stressed the importance of bringing back the family atmosphere and an overall great product and moral to the facility before noting amount of time and effort by many, plus the expense that went into making the speedway grounds and buildings operable in six weeks. With that said, they’re ready for the first of two practices, which is slated for Sunday, April 26.
The employees were given the opportunity to walk the facility grounds and speak to the managers regarding any questions. All seemed excited about dropping the clutch in two weeks when opening day kicks off the official season.
Recently, the brand new scoring system was installed and tested. Including the recently remodeled kitchen and concession area, many other enhancements were made, including removal of old buildings, Along with some green and white paint, Evergreen Raceway Park should definitely put a smile on anyone’s face that has visited it last during the Evergreen raceway era.
Although work will continue on a regular basis up to and including during the season, Buchman and his staff know that they have a solid foundation to build from and the team is determined to make the inaugural 2014 season one to remember.
It was announced that the speedway will be hosting a Friday Night Concert Series. The majority of the band schedule has been filled and it will be available in the short term.
Two practice days are set for April 19 & 26. Tires and fuel will be available on practice days. Cars from every division are invited to take to the track for testing and the pit admission for those days is $10. Fans are also invited to come out for free admission to the grandstands. Engines cannot be fired until 12:30 PM during either of the practice days.
Media Day is scheduled for the day of the second practice session on Saturday, April 26. Web, print, television and photographers of the media are invited to attend. Those who plan to attend are required to fill out a form, which is available by emailing gjtost@verizon.net. Forms will also be available at the pit gate during Media Day. The track PR Person will meet with the media at 1:00 PM.
Opening day, which is slated for Sunday, April 27th will feature the Modifieds, Street Stocks, Late Models, Pure Stocks, FWDS, Dirt Modifieds and INEX Legends. All of the action will kick off at 2 PM and grandstand admission is only $10, with children 12 and under admitted for free.
Evergreen Raceway Park is just minutes from Hazleton, Pa, located on St. John’s Road, between Routes 93 and 309. For more information, including upcoming shows, rules, payouts and news, please visit www.evergreenracewaypark.com.
Gene Ostrowski
The employees were given the opportunity to walk the facility grounds and speak to the managers regarding any questions. All seemed excited about dropping the clutch in two weeks when opening day kicks off the official season.
Recently, the brand new scoring system was installed and tested. Including the recently remodeled kitchen and concession area, many other enhancements were made, including removal of old buildings, Along with some green and white paint, Evergreen Raceway Park should definitely put a smile on anyone’s face that has visited it last during the Evergreen raceway era.
Although work will continue on a regular basis up to and including during the season, Buchman and his staff know that they have a solid foundation to build from and the team is determined to make the inaugural 2014 season one to remember.
It was announced that the speedway will be hosting a Friday Night Concert Series. The majority of the band schedule has been filled and it will be available in the short term.
Two practice days are set for April 19 & 26. Tires and fuel will be available on practice days. Cars from every division are invited to take to the track for testing and the pit admission for those days is $10. Fans are also invited to come out for free admission to the grandstands. Engines cannot be fired until 12:30 PM during either of the practice days.
Media Day is scheduled for the day of the second practice session on Saturday, April 26. Web, print, television and photographers of the media are invited to attend. Those who plan to attend are required to fill out a form, which is available by emailing gjtost@verizon.net. Forms will also be available at the pit gate during Media Day. The track PR Person will meet with the media at 1:00 PM.
Opening day, which is slated for Sunday, April 27th will feature the Modifieds, Street Stocks, Late Models, Pure Stocks, FWDS, Dirt Modifieds and INEX Legends. All of the action will kick off at 2 PM and grandstand admission is only $10, with children 12 and under admitted for free.
Evergreen Raceway Park is just minutes from Hazleton, Pa, located on St. John’s Road, between Routes 93 and 309. For more information, including upcoming shows, rules, payouts and news, please visit www.evergreenracewaypark.com.
Gene Ostrowski