An old friend is gone.
Wally Dallenbach, a respected INDYCAR SERIES race winner as a driver and longtime series official dedicated to racing safety, died April 29. He was 87.
Dallenbach, a native of East Brunswick, New Jersey, made 13 Indianapolis 500 starts between 1967-79. His best finish was fourth, in 1976 and 1977, in the No. 40 Wildcat/DGS owned by Patrick Racing. He qualified in the middle of the front row in 1974 for Patrick, his best “500” start.
Perhaps Dallenbach’s most memorable performance as a driver at Indianapolis came in 1975, again for car owner U.E. “Pat” Patrick. He led four times for a race-high 96 laps, losing the top spot only at pit stops. But Dallenbach was eliminated from the race by a burnt piston while leading on Lap 162, just 12 laps before the race was called due to rain, with Bobby Unser earning his second “500” victory. Dallenbach was credited with ninth place.
Dallenbach recorded five victories, 27 podium finishes and one pole in 180 INDYCAR SERIES starts. His best championship finish was second, behind Roger McCluskey, in 1973 despite not qualifying for the first two races of the season.
The most memorable of Dallenbach’s victories came in the 1973 California 500 at Ontario Motor Speedway, the last of his three straight wins that season for Patrick Racing.
Dallenbach started his driving career in drag racing on the East Coast before switching to oval racing in midgets and sprint cars. He made his INDYCAR SERIES debut in 1965 at Langhorne Speedway, with his final start coming in 1979 at Phoenix. He then retired as a driver, but it wasn’t his last appearance in an INDYCAR SERIES car.
In 1981, rain severely curtailed the first weekend of Indianapolis 500 qualifying, and Mario Andretti didn’t get a chance to make an attempt. Andretti had a clashing commitment to race in the Belgian Grand Prix Formula One race during the second qualifying weekend, so Dallenbach briefly exited retirement to put Andretti’s No. 40 STP Oil Treatment Wildcat/Cosworth safely in the field before turning the car back to Andretti for the race.
After his initial retirement, Dallenbach became the first competition director and chief steward of Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) in 1980. He served as chief steward until 2004, easily recognized by his trademark cowboy hat and earning respect from all corners of the paddock for his even-handed officiating and humble, personable demeanor.
Dallenbach also made significant contributions to racing safety. He worked with doctors Steve Olvey and Terry Trammell and safety directors Steve Edwards and Lon Bromley to develop a trailblazing safety team including doctors, nurses and emergency medical technicians that traveled to all CART races. He also worked with teams and car builders to create improvements in chassis construction, including more energy-absorbing materials.
“Wally Dallenbach made a huge contribution to our sport for five decades as a driver and official,” a joint statement from INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway said. “He was a talented competitor behind the wheel, who always raced hard but clean. That sense of fairness and decency extended to his legendary tenure as chief steward of CART, where he was respected and liked by all for his steady, sensible officiating. Wally’s many contributions to racing safety, especially a traveling medical team, will resonate long into the future. He was one of the true good guys of open-wheel racing, and our thoughts and sympathies are with his family.”
Said two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Gordon Johncock, Dallenbach’s teammate for six seasons at Patrick Racing: “Wally was as good a teammate as you could ever ask for. He took racing seriously. I’ve never met anyone at the track as helpful as Wally. He loved the sport and after he retired spent years helping as chief steward of Championship Auto Racing Teams. He helped the veterans and rookies – everyone. I’ll miss him. He did a lot for the sport over the years. A very good man.”
Motorcycles also were an object of passion for Dallenbach. He moved to a ranch in Basalt, Colorado, after his successful 1973 season – fulfilling a dream spawned during his honeymoon in 1960 in Aspen – and organized the Colorado 500 dirt-bike ride with friend Sherm Cooper in 1976.
By 1981, the invitation-only event grew so big that the Colorado 500 Charity Fund was established, with a road ride added in 1987. The ride has raised more than $1.2 million for scholarship funds, medical centers, teen services, scouting and other charities, including groups that preserve trail-riding areas.
His vast and varied accomplishments were rewarded with enshrinement in multiple Halls of Fame, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame, Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Hall of Fame and state sports halls of fame in his native New Jersey and Colorado.
Dallenbach’s wife, Peppy, passed away in 2023. He is survived by three children – two sons, former NASCAR Cup Series driver Wally Jr. and multiple Pikes Peak International Hill Climb winner Paul, and daughter, Colleen.
The first appearance of the season at Williams Grove Speedway by the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Series is just two weeks away, slated for Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11.
The outlaws series drivers will hit town to compete in the HVAC Distributors Morgan Cup weekend, doing battle with the weekly Williams Grove Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint car drivers.
Both the Friday and Saturday main events will be 25 laps in distance with the big prize up for grabs on Saturday night.
With $12,000 on the line for the winner on Friday, Saturday’s finale will pay $15,000 to win plus another $5,000 for Morgan Cup bragging rights.
And at a total of 20K for Saturday’s feature, that’s a cool $800 per lap!
Already this season outlaws stars David Gravel and Donny Schatz are again at the top of the series point standings, again dueling for championship bragging rights, sharing five wins between them.
NASCAR says charter deal is “close”, but doubts remain
Teams have been asking NASCAR to address four “pillars” that are important to them: Increased revenue to help the teams support their operations, making the charters permanent, having a voice in NASCAR decisions to avoid unexpected cost increases, and a share of revenue from new business opportunities.
With NASCAR already committing to increase revenue significantly from a new TV rights agreement signed last November, a major sticking point for now is the length of the charter extension. France has told teams he can only commit to them for as long as someone commits to him — which is seven years, reflecting the new TV deal. But teams want the charters — which have sold for as much as $40 million — to be permanent so there’s no risk of being left with a worthless investment (which currently would be the case if a new agreement is not reached by the end of this year).
Sunoco Race Fuels, the largest manufacturer of racing gasolines in the world, will fuel Kubota High Limit Racing for the 2024 season and beyond as the “Official Racing Fuel of High Limit Racing”. Sunoco Race Fuels has 60 years of on-track victories and will now add Kubota High Limit Racing wins to their storied history.
“Sunoco Race Fuels is thrilled to be a part of the High Limit Racing family and proud to be the official fuel of one of the most exciting forms of motorsports on the planet,” said Ritchie Lewis, Partnership Sales Manager of Sunoco Race Fuels. “We offer only the highest quality racing fuel available through our extensive distributor network to keep the cars and stars of High Limit slinging dirt across the country. For more information on Sunoco Race Fuels or to find a dealer in your area please visit SunocoRaceFuels.com."
Sunoco Race Fuels sells fuel through a network of Regional Distributors. These distributors will work directly with Kubota High Limit Racing to provide pure methanol for the sprint car teams racing on the tour.
“From NASCAR to NHRA to Lucas Oil Late Model Series, Sunoco has shown a commitment to partnering with elite motorsports series, and we are honored to have High Limit Racing added to that list” said Kendra Jacobs, Kubota High Limit Racing Chief Marketing & Events Officer. “Sunoco Race Fuels is synonymous with motorsports around the world and we look forward to showcasing their brand and famous logo to dirt racing fans from coast-to-coast.”
Back to the bullring.
The Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco prepares for another trip to Accord Speedway on Tuesday, May 14 for the ‘Battle of the Bullring.’
The ‘Ulster County Bullring’ hosts the opening round of the River Valley Builders North Region and Round No. 4 of the Ollie’s Overall Championship.
Gary Palmer’s pristine venue will host the STSS for the 10th time next month with extra cash on the line as the series, and track, honor former speedway regular Barry Davis.
The 50-lap affair will pay $9,090.90 paying tribute to Barry Davis’s No. 9D from his successful racing days at Accord Speedway and beyond. Numerous cash awards and bonuses will be in place for further reward competitors.
Walden, N.Y.’s Anthony Perrego remains the only multi-time winner of the ‘Battle of the Bullring,’ having won on three occasions. Perrego won the inaugural event in 2014 and again in 2017.
In ’21, the event paid tribute to Perrego’ late father, Tom Perrego, and it was Anthony taking home the victory for his third STSS win at Accord Speedway.
In 2015, Jackie Brown Jr. got his first, and still only, STSS victory, avenging his runner-up finish in 2013. Wurtsboro, N.Y.’s Danny Creeden was the ’13 winner, in a non-sanctioned ‘Battle of the Bullring’ promoted by BD Motorsports Media LLC.
Sprakers, N.Y.’s Stewart Friesen claimed his lone ‘Battle of the Bullring’ victory in ’16, outlasting two all-timers, Danny Johnson and Jimmy Horton, for the thrilling victory.
Newburgh, N.Y.’s Jerry Higbie, like Jackie Brown Jr., got his only STSS victory in ’18 at the ‘Battle of the Bullring.’ Jerry now looks to guide his son, Cody Higbie, to STSS victory lane in the ‘Battle of the Bullring.’
Sheffield, Mass. native Andy Bachetti won arguably the most dramatic of the ‘Battle of the Bullring’ affairs in 2019. Bachetti took the lead on a wild restart and held off a hard charging Mike Gular, who was coming from the consolation in a borrowed ride for the event.
After a year off due in ’20, St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada’s Mat Williamson showed off his bullring prowess, winning at Accord in ’21 in dominant fashion.
The most recent of the ‘Battle of the Bullring’ affairs went to Savannah, N.Y.’s Matt Sheppard who had finally nabbed his first career Accord win after years of trying.
Now the STSS Modifieds head to Accord for their 10th anniversary and a top prize of over $9,090.90 on the line.
The STSS Crate 602 Sportsman join the affair for the opening round of the Madsen Overhead Doors North Region. The 25-lap affair pays $1,500-to-win in the North Region opener.
The Pure Stocks, under Accord Speedway rules, will round out the program.
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, @ShortTrack_SS on Twitter or @ShortTrackSS on Instagram.
With a presidential election approaching in November, the IndyCar Series has made the decision to distance itself from the contest and disallow political branding on the cars that compete under its sanction at the upcoming Indianapolis 500.
RACER has learned one entry was filed for the May 26race with the intent of promoting both Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former president Donald Trump on the car’s bodywork. According to the series, the request was denied.
“IndyCar does not approve sponsorships associated with elected officials, candidates for political office or political action committees,” an IndyCar spokesperson told RACER.
Could NASCAR add an additional stage to superspeedway races?
When it comes to the fuel saving debate generated from the Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, the league’s senior vice president of competition, Elton Sawyer has two minds about it.
There is a personal opinion and a professional opinion representing NASCAR and he shared both on Wednesday morning during his weekly appearance on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Once drivers started racing for the stage and race wins, it became incredibly hard to pass, so those are the factors Sawyer said NASCAR needs to consider when pondering any potential rule changes for future superspeedway races.
“With all that being said, we are looking at it, and if we feel like there needs to be a change, and I don’t know that there is a fix, we can look at things in collaboration with our TV partners and our teams to make a change if we all feel like we need to,” Sawyer said.
But again, Sawyer urged, that any changes would result in a new unintended consequence and that the history of the sport is full of those examples.
The most common change suggested by the garage, if a change has to be made, is that a fourth stages would eliminate the need to save fuel. It would also eliminate green flag pit stops — a key competitive variable.
Is that on the table?
“I don’t think there’s anything that’s off the table,” Sawyer said. “We look at it as do we want to take fuel mileage completely out of the event? And sure, we could do that, with where we put stage breaks.
“But does that add to the entertainment value of superspeedways? Does that take away from it? I’m sure there are fans that for the most part enjoyed what they saw on Sunday and there are those who have a different view.
NASCAR today announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 and the five nominees for the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.
Greg Biffle, the first driver to win both the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series championship joins the Modern Era ballot alongside legendary engine builder Randy Dorton and three-time NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champion Jack Sprague. “Mr. Modified” Ray Hendrick and three-time Convertible Division champion Bob Welborn join the Pioneer ballot for the first time. In addition, Larry Phillips was nominated to the Pioneer ballot after appearing on the Modern Era ballot the maximum 10 times.
Two Modern Era candidates and one Pioneer candidate will be elected as the Class of 2025. The Pioneer ballot honors those whose careers began more than 60 years ago.
Dr. Dean Sickling, who invented the SAFER (Steel and Foam Energy Reduction) barrier which has saved countless lives, joins the Landmark Award ballot for the first time. The Landmark Award honors those who made significant contributions to the growth and esteem of NASCAR.
The NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel will meet in person to discuss and vote for the Class of 2025 and Landmark Award on Tuesday, May 21. The winners of a NASCAR.com Fan Vote (www.nascar.com/halloffame) will comprise the final ballot tallied. The Fan Vote is currently open and will close on May 19 at 12 p.m. ET.
The Modern Era Ballot and Landmark Award nominees were selected by the Nomination Committee, which consists of representatives from NASCAR and the NASCAR Hall of Fame, track owners from major facilities and historic short tracks. The Honors Committee, largely comprised of all living Hall of Famers, Landmark Award winners and Squier-Hall Award winners, selected the Pioneer Ballot.
Following are the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2025 nominees and Landmark Award nominees:
Modern Era Ballot
Greg Biffle, 2000 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champion and 2002 Xfinity Series champion
Neil Bonnett, won 18 times in the NASCAR Cup Series including consecutive Coca-Cola 600 victories
Tim Brewer, two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion crew chief
Jeff Burton, won 21 times in the NASCAR Cup Series including the Southern 500 and two Coca-Cola 600s
Randy Dorton, built engines that won nine championships across NASCAR’s national series
Carl Edwards, winner of 28 NASCAR Cup Series races and 2007 Xfinity Series champion
Harry Gant, winner of 18 NASCAR Cup Series races, including two Southern 500 victories
Harry Hyde, 1970 NASCAR Cup Series championship crew chief
Ricky Rudd, won 23 times in NASCAR Cup Series, including the 1997 Brickyard 400
Jack Sprague, three-time NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champion
Pioneer Ballot
Ray Hendrick, won over 700 times in NASCAR Modified and Late Model Sportsman
Banjo Matthews, built cars that won more than 250 NASCAR Cup Series races and three championships
Ralph Moody, two-time NASCAR Cup Series owner champion as mechanical genius of Holman-Moody
Larry Phillips, first five-time NASCAR weekly series national champion
Bob Welborn, three-time Convertible Division champion
Landmark Award
Alvin Hawkins, NASCAR’s first flagman; established NASCAR racing at Bowman Gray Stadium with Bill France Sr.
Lesa France Kennedy, NASCAR Executive Vice Chair and one of the most influential women in sports
Dr. Joseph Mattioli, founder of Pocono Raceway
Dr. Dean Sicking, inventor of the SAFER (Steel and Foam Energy Reduction) barrier
Les Richter, long-time NASCAR executive oversaw competition, helped grow the sport on the West Coast
NASCAR, North Wilkesboro Speedway announce 2024 NASCAR All-Star Race format
The 37th annual edition of USAC NOS Energy Drink Indiana Sprint Week’s schedule has been rearranged for late summer of 2024 due to the closure of Gas City I-69 Speedway.
The USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship ISW date on July 26 will not be held at Gas City as originally scheduled. The Lincoln Park Speedway ISW event, originally slated for July 25, has been moved to Friday, July 26, to replace the Gas City date. Lincoln Park will now serve as the opener for the seven-race series.
Lincoln Park Speedway will host the ISW opener for the first time since 2001 on July 26. From there, the tour travels to Kokomo Speedway on July 27, followed by dates at Lawrenceburg Speedway on July 28, Circle City Raceway on July 31, the Terre Haute Action Track on August 1, Bloomington Speedway on August 2 and Tri-State Speedway on August 3.
All USAC ISW feature events will pay $8,000-to-win. Plus, a $24,000 total point fund is up for grabs for the top-eight drivers in the 2024 USAC Indiana Sprint Week point standings. The breakdown of pay for the top-eight in the end-of-week standings is as follows: 1) $10,000, 2) $4,000, 3) $2,500, 4) $2,000, 5) $1,750, 6) $1,500, 7) $1,250, 8) $1,000.
Throughout ISW, the Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying Challenge will reward each fast qualifier with $200, plus an extra $200 for each additional fast time. For example, a driver would collect $200 for the first fast time, $400 for the second fast qualifying award, $600 for their third quick time of the week and so on.
Additionally, Lincoln Park Speedway will host an Indiana Sprint Week Eve party at Moose Lodge 212, located on West Franklin Street in Greencastle, Indiana on Thursday, July 25. Sales will stop once the capacity of the hosting venue is reached. The party will be held in an air-conditioned facility featuring a cash bar, a free dinner that includes a salad bar provided by Lincoln Park Speedway, a band, a dance floor and door prizes. Shuttles will also be provided for campers from the track to the venue.
A ticket to the party is complimentary with an advanced ISW ticket purchase. When you check in at the party, you will be provided with your ISW band for the following day’s racing event.
An additional perk of an advanced ticket is that you will be able to enter the facility 30 minutes prior to scheduled gate opening time on race day. Furthermore, everyone who purchases an advanced ticket will have their name put into a drawing for two passes. Lincoln Park Speedway will purchase two pit passes in the winner’s name for all the other ISW events.
Call Lincoln Park Speedway at (765) 653-3485 and press option 3 for advanced ticket purchases. Indiana Sprint Week tickets are $30 for general admission.
An additional announcement regarding the James Dean Classic event on September 19 will be announced as soon as possible.
NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports today announced details for the 2024 NASCAR All-Star Race to be held on Sunday, May 19, for the second consecutive year at the newly paved North Wilkesboro Speedway. While the simplified format will return this season – featuring two heat races to set the All-Star Race starting lineup, a 100-lap All-Star Open, and a 200-lap main event – several new features will debut including a tire strategy element, a new Qualifying / Pit Crew Challenge format and pitting requirements. The spotlight will be on the stars of the sport as they take on these new challenges at the historic .625-mile track in the annual exhibition event for the grand prize of $1 million.
The signature new element in this season’s format centers around tire type and allotment. Potentially, three different tires will be utilized throughout the event weekend— a “prime tire” (the baseline tire assessed in last month’s Goodyear Tire Test at North Wilkesboro Speedway), an “option tire” (slick tires, but made with the same rubber as the wet weather tire, making it a softer tire with more grip and faster wear) and “wet weather” (the wet weather tire only used if the track is wet). The ‘Goodyear Eagle’ lettering will be yellow on the prime tires, red on the option tires, and white on the wet weather tires.
The particulars on the tires:
Teams will be allotted nine sets of tires for the event weekend.
For practice, qualifying, the heat races, and the Open, teams will be allotted three sets of prime tires and two sets of option tires.
For the All-Star Race, teams will have two sets each of primes and options.
All four tires on the car must be of the same type at all times.
Only the prime tire will be used during both qualifying sessions.
For practice, the heat races, and the NASCAR All-Star Open, teams will have the option to start on any type of tire.
All teams will start on the option tire for the All-Star Race.
“After a successful return to North Wilkesboro Speedway last season, we are thrilled to bring the action back to one of NASCAR’s most iconic and storied tracks,” said John Probst, NASCAR Senior Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer. “The spotlight will certainly be on the crew chiefs and drivers as they plan their tire strategy for this special race. In testing, the softer tires were significantly faster — but wore much quicker. Goodyear has been an incredible partner in this All-Star element, and it will be fascinating to watch how crew chiefs and drivers manage this unique challenge.”
The NASCAR All-Star Race will be 200 laps with two All-Star cautions at lap 100, and lap 150. At the lap 100 break, teams must perform a four-tire pit stop, using any tire of their choosing. All laps (caution and green flag) will count, and NASCAR Overtime rules will be in effect.
Saturday’s All-Star Open will give drivers who are not guaranteed a spot in the main event a chance to race their way into the All-Star Race. The 100-lap Open will have an All-Star caution at Lap 50, at which time teams must perform a four-tire pit stop. At the end, three Open drivers will advance to the All-Star Race – the top two race finishers and the Fan Vote Winner. NASCAR All-Star Race Fan Voting is now open on NASCAR.com/fanvote.
“This format will challenge drivers, crew chiefs and pit crews from Friday through Sunday, and strategy will play a huge part in who takes home the $1 million prize,” said Speedway Motorsports President and CEO Marcus Smith. “The All-Star Race has always been a place for innovation, from its very creation in 1985 to racing under the lights, unique paint schemes and double-file restarts. Now we have an old-school, short track format developed by Dale Jr. plus a new twist on tires courtesy of NASCAR and Goodyear. Kevin Harvick gave great input on stepping up the impact of qualifying. Throw it all together at North Wilkesboro and we’ve got something special for the 40th running of the NASCAR All-Star Race.”
All-Star weekend festivities will begin Friday evening with the All-Star Open qualifying and All-Star qualifying / Pit Crew Challenge. While last season’s qualifying was based solely on the results of the Pit Crew Challenge, this season combines the traditional qualifying effort with the Pit Crew Challenge element. Drivers will take the green flag, run one full lap at speed, and on the second lap proceed to one of two NASCAR designated pit stalls for a four-tire stop with mock fuel delivery. When the pit stop is complete, the cars will exit pit road and race back to the checkered flag. The qualifying time will be the total elapsed time from green flag to checkered flag, and the pole sitter will start on the pole for Heat Race 1 and the All-Star.
The pit crew with the fastest stop during the All-Star qualifying attempt (no penalties) is the winner of the Pit Crew Challenge. Timing lines are established one box behind and one box ahead of the NASCAR designated pit stop boxes. Pit Crew Challenge results will determine pit picking order.
Saturday night will feature two 60-lap heat races that will determine the starting lineup for the All-Star Race among drivers already locked into the field. There will be an All-Star caution at lap 30 of each heat race; teams must perform a four-tire pit stop. The results of Heat 1 will establish the inside row, and the results of Heat 2 will establish the outside row. The action-packed weekend will conclude Sunday night with the All-Star Open and All-Star Race.
“The emphasis on tire strategy and returning to an old-school qualifying approach are both great moves to give the entire weekend more impact,” said Harvick, who will call his first NASCAR All-Star Race for FOX Sports. “Being able to walk away from qualifying with both a Pit Crew Challenge champion and a locked-in pole winner elevates the event for both the fans and the teams.”
Drivers eligible for the NASCAR All-Star Race include those who’ve won a point’s event in either 2023 or 2024, drivers who’ve won a NASCAR All-Star Race and compete fulltime, and drivers who’ve won a NASCAR Cup Series championship and compete fulltime.
Drivers who have already clinched an All-Star Race spot include: AJ Allmendinger, Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, Chris Buescher, Kyle Busch, William Byron, Ross Chastain, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Larson, Joey Logano, Michael McDowell, Tyler Reddick, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Daniel Suárez, Martin Truex Jr., and Shane van Gisbergen.
The NASCAR All-Star Race will air live on FS1, MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, with coverage beginning at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 19.
The first racing program of The Big Series is set for Sunday, June 9 at historic Orange County Fair Speedway marking the 105th year of auto racing in Middletown, New York. In addition to a full card of dirt track Modified, Sportsman, and Street Stock races, it’s also Doug Dulgarian’s 18th Annual Nostalgia Night, with race cars from the past on display as well as a large contingent of drivers returning to the track they helped make famous ready to greet fans, swap stories, and sign autographs.
Current era Big-Block and Small-Block Modified drivers will compete together---with the Small-Block entries receiving an equalizing weight break---in a series of qualifying races to set the 24-car field for the 30-lap feature race. DIRTcar rules will be in effect and drivers may apply DIRTcar home track status if appropriate.
Both Sportsman and Street Stock divisions will race under the auspices of 2023 OCFS rules. Qualifying races will determine the 24-car starting field for the 20-lap Sportsman feature. A 15-lap Street Stock feature race is planned, with qualifying heats added depending on the number of entries.
This is an open event; there are no required sanctioning groups. A series point system has been established with the top-three drivers in points at the conclusion of The Big Series races guaranteed starters in the 65th Eastern States Weekend races. Open practice sessions are scheduled prior to each The Big Series race with details to be announced.
Activities surrounding Doug Dulgarian’s 18th Annual Nostalgia Night will open the June 9 program. Spectator and pit gates will open at 2:00 pm. Nostalgia Night driver autographs will take place between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Race cars will be on the track beginning approximately 5:00 pm. Following qualifying, the Modified feature will be held first.
Adult General Admission for June 9 all Stands or Drive-In is $20, Seniors 62+ $15, Children 12 and under $2. Party Deck $30 per person. Enclosed Tower Seats $50 per person (make advance reservations). All Pit Passes $35.
