MACKEYVILLE, PA (April 18, 2008) – It’s been a long cold winter
at the Pennsylvania speed plant but things are warming up in a hurry. For the
last few weeks the steady sounds of diesel engines, pounding hammers, and the
smell of fresh paint have become familiar as Jersey Shore businessman Vern Wasson
prepares to take the reins of the 3/8-mile full time in 2008. As soon as the
weather broke an army of crews have been at the track replacing bleachers, repainting
fixtures, and, most importantly, resurfacing the track. A parade of excavating
equipment has made lap after lap mending in new Pennsylvania clay along with
grading the infield and pit area in anticipation of a breakout season.
Racing will kick off Friday, April 25 when practice for all divisions will be held to allow teams to come in and shake down their rides. Then, one week later the green flag will officially wave, as the 2008 season will get underway with a full card of racing taking place. Included on the card will be the Shore Auto Parts 410 Sprint Cars, A&A Auto Parts Pro-Stocks, Ron Enders & Sons Insurance Agency 270 Micro Sprints, along with Randy’s Auto Repair Front Wheel Drive 4-Cylinder division. The Unlimited Late Models are included on the schedule, as they will make their 2008 debut May 16th.
Some dates of emphasis on the schedule include the Tobias SpeedSTRS on June 6th and the Empire Super Sprints on July 11th. The ESS show is anticipated to be one of the biggest for the touring series, as they will battle some of the best 358 pilots PA has to offer. Also, the track will once again hold the Chuck Colegrove Memorial August 15th, with everything culminating at the running of the two day Fall Fun Fest October 11th and 12th.
Gates for practice will open at 5pm with free admission to the grandstands. For more information and updates be sure to check out the new designed website at www.clintoncountyraceway.com.