410 Sprint Cars Add Excitement To Speed Showcase Weekend
410 Sprint Cars Add Excitement To Speed Showcase Weekend
Many of the top Sprint Car drivers in Pennsylvania will be in action Friday night during the Speed Showcase weekend at Port Royal Speedway.
PORT ROYAL, PA – All eyes will be on Port Royal Speedway when the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco enters the Juniata County Fairgrounds for ‘Speed Showcase’ weekend Thursday-Saturday Oct. 13-15.
On Friday (Oct. 14), the lightning-fast Weikert’s Livestock 410 Sprint Cars race 25 laps around the half-mile for a $5,000 winner’s share. Many of the top Sprint Car drivers in Pennsylvania will be in action, injecting more energy than ever into the must-see weekend.
The third annual ‘Speed Showcase’ begins on Thursday (Oct. 13), as Behrent’s Performance Warehouse presents the Preliminary Night of the ‘Speed Showcase’ weekend.
The STSS Modifieds battle for 40 laps around the ‘Speed Palace’ in pursuit of a $5,500 top prize, $1,000 for 10th and $500 to start with Hurlock Auto & Speed Supply South Region points offered.
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Behrent’s has posted an additional $5,000 in bonus cash to the Thursday STSS Modified pay structure. Drivers finishing first through 10th respectively will each receive an extra $500 in their pay envelopes at the end of the night.
The STSS Crate 602 Sportsman of the Belmont’s Garage South Region will also be on hand for Thursday practice rounds, with the two fastest drivers transferring to the Saturday redraw.
For the Oct. 13 event, Grandstand Admission is $20 for Adults and $10 for Students (ages 13-18). Kids 12 and under are admitted FREE.
Thursday Pit Admission is $40.
On Friday (Oct. 14), the Weikert’s Livestock 410 Sprint Cars join the program as part of Bob Hilbert Sportswear Qualifying Night.
The STSS Modifieds begin their quest to earn a starting spot for Saturday’s main event with 20-lap Qualifying Races.
The STSS Crate 602 Sportsman will get their turn to play in the clay on Friday, taking part in 15-lap Qualifying Races presented by Belmont’s Garage.
The full-fender Pro Stocks – based in New York State – will also be on hand for practice rounds as part of Bob Hilbert Sportswear Qualifying Night.
For the Oct. 14 event, Grandstand Admission is $25 for Adults and $10 for Students (ages 13-18). Kids 12 and under are admitted FREE.
Friday Pit Admission is $35.
All roads lead to the main event on Saturday (Oct. 15). The STSS Modifieds and STSS Crate 602 Sportsman will run last chance races to set the field for their respective main events.
The ‘Speed Showcase’ championship for the Modifieds battle for 75 laps around the ‘Speed Palace’ with $50,000-plus reserved for the winner and $1,000 to take the green flag.
The 75-lap event offers points toward both the STSS Halmar ‘Elite Series’ and Hurlock Auto & Speed Supply South Region for the Modifieds.
STSS Crate 602 Sportsman race in their most prestigious event of the season, as Ice Less LLC presents the ‘Speed Showcase 50,’ paying $4,000 to win and $200 just to take the green.
STSS Crate 602 Sportsman Belmont’s Garage South Region points are on the line in the 50-lap main.
The always entertaining Pro Stocks run a full program on Saturday as well, going 30 laps in their main event for $1,200 to win minimum and $125 to start.
For the Oct. 15 event, reserved Grandstand Admission is $40 (all seats).
Saturday reserved seats (sections A-G) are on sale now through the Port Royal Speedway office at 717.527.2303.
General Grandstand Admission is $35 for Adults and $20 for Students (ages 13-18). Kids ages 12 and under are admitted FREE.
Saturday Pit Admission is $50.
Weekend (three-day) pit passes will be available for $125.
Sunday (Oct. 16) is reserved as a rain date of the weekend.
Camper and Hauler parking begins Wednesday (Oct. 12).
A complete ‘Speed Showcase’ Event Information Center has been posted on the Short Track Super Series website at: https://shorttracksuperseries.com/event-info/
The entire weekend will be broadcast live on FloRacing (www.floracing.tv) as part of the annual subscription.
To learn more about the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco, visit www.shorttracksuperseries.com, e-mail bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com, check out ‘Short Track Super Series’ on Facebook or @ShortTrackSS on Twitter or Instagram.