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Racing Around NEO: “Ahoy Matey, Sunshine Ahead” Edition

FRIDAY, JULY 12

250 Speedway

  • Cancelled due to wet track conditions

Attica Raceway Park

  • UMP Late Models, 305 Sprints, Dirt Trucks
  • All Gates Open 5 PM, Hot Laps 6 PM, Racing 7:45 PM
  • ADMISSION: General Admission – $14, Seniors – $12, Kids (11-15) – $10, Kids 10 & Under – Free, Pit Pass – $25

Lake County Speedway

  • Youth Explosion Night
  • Legends, Bandoleros, Under 21 4 & 6 Cylinders
  • Open Pits
  • Pits open for practice at 3 PM, Racing starts at 7 PM
  • ADMISSION: Drivers – $20, Crew and Spectators – $5

Sandusky Speedway

  • Sandusky Speedway Karting Series
  • Pits Open @ 4 PM, Hotlaps @ 5:30 PM, Racing @ 7 PM
  • ADMISSION: Regular admission – $10, Kids (6-12) – $5, Under 6 – Free

Toledo Speedway

  • Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series
  • Sportsman, Figure 8
  • Christmas in July Giveaways!
  • Pits open 2 PM, Gates Open 4 PM, Practice 4 PM, Time Trials 6 PM, Racing 7:30 PM
  • ADMISSION: Adults – $20, Children (6-12) – $3, Pits (ARCA Member) – $20, Pits (Non-Member) – $30

Wayne County Speedway

  • 410 Sprints, Late Models, Super Stocks, Edge Modifieds, Mini Stocks, Mini Wedges
  • CDL Night (Half off admission with ID)
  • Pits Open @ 4 PM, Front Gates Open @ 4 PM, Hot Laps & Qualifying @ 6:30 PM, Racing Starts @ 7:45 PM
  • ADMISSION: General Admission – $12, Senior & Military with ID – $10, Children 12 & Under – Free, Pit Pass – $30, Kids (6-15) Pit Pass – $15

SATURDAY, JULY 13

Columbus Motor Speedway

  • NAPA 150 – NASCAR K&N Pro Series East (150 Laps)
  • Late Models, Columbus Modifieds, Crazy Compacts
  • Gates Open 5 PM, Time Trials 6 PM, Racing Starts 7 PM
  • ADMISSION: Adults – $22, Child (11-4) – $6

Deerfield Raceway

  • Mid Season Championships
  • Eight divisions of racing
  • Racing at 7 PM
  • ADMISSION: Grandstands – $10, Seniors – $8, Kids (10-15) – $5, Kids (9 & Under) – Free

Dragway 42

  • Heads-Up Eliminations
  • Gates Open at 5:30 PM, Racing from 6 to 10 PM
  • ADMISSION: Drivers – $20, Adult Admission – $5

Fremont Speedway

  • 410 Sprints, 305 Sprints, Dirt Trucks, Compacts
  • Gates Open 4 PM, Racing 7 PM
  • ADMISSION: Adults – $14, Seniors – $12, Kids (11-16) – $8, Kids (10 & Under) – Free, Pits – $30

Hilltop Speedway

  • Late Models, Tri-State Modifieds, Street Stocks, Mini Stocks, Trucks, Mini Wedges
  • Pit Gates Open @ 3 PM, Stands Open @ 4 PM, Hotlaps @ 5 PM, Racing @ 6:30 PM
  • ADMISSION: General Admission – $10, Kids 12 & Under – Free

Lake County Speedway

  • Pro Street Stock, Late Models, Figure 8, Factory 4, Renegade, Skid Plate Race
  • American Pride Night, Fireworks After Races
  • Pits open for practice at 1 PM, Grandstands open at 4 PM, Racing starts at 6 PM
  • ADMISSION: Adults are $10, Children 6-12 are $5, Adults 65 and older are $5, Kids five and under are free

Lake Erie Speedway

Lorain County Speedway

  • North Coast Modified Challenge Series Qualifier #2
  • Sportsman, Grand Nationals, Chargers, Spectator Stock
  • Pits Open 3 PM, Practice Starts 4 PM, Gate Opens 4 PM, Qualifying 5:15 PM, Racing 7 PM
  • ADMISSION: Adults – $15, Kids (12 & Under) -Free, Pit Pass – $25

Midvale Speedway

  • Mid Season Championship Night
  • Late Models, Econo Mods, Pure Stocks, Mini Trucks, Compacts, FunPacts
  • Christmas in July Giveaways
  • Pits open 2:30 PM, Qualifying 4:45 PM, Racing Starts 6:30 PM
  • ADMISSION: Adults (16-61) – $12, Seniors (62 and over) – $10, Children (6-15) – $6, Children (5 & Under) – Free, Member Pit Admission – $25, Non-Member Pit Admission – $30

Sandusky Speedway

  • Mid Season Championship Night
  • Modifieds, Super Sprints, Hobby Stocks, Street Stocks, Ohio Stocks
  • Pits Open @ 3 PM, Hotlaps @ 4 PM, Front Gate Opens @ 4 PM, Time Trials @ 5:30 PM, Racing @ 7 PM
  • ADMISSION: General Admission – $12, Seniors – $10, Kids (6-12) – $5, Under 6 – Free, Pits (Non Members) – $30, Pits (Members) – $25

Sharon Speedway

  • Off week
  • Trumball County Fair

Summit Motorsports Park

Thompson Raceway Park

SUNDAY, JULY 7

Dragway 42

  • Summit SuperSeries Event #5
  • Seven Classes of Bracket Racing
  • Gates Open at 9 AM, Big Car & Motorcycle Eliminations at 2:30 PM
  • ADMISSION: Check at Gate

Racing Around NEO: July Fourth Weekend

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Racing Around NEO: Monsoon Edition

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This weekend is complicated by threats of rain, but don’t let that hold you back from heading out to the track!  All Friday night racing was cancelled due to rain and wet conditions.  The weather has also adjusted Sandusky Speedway’s schedule, with the Auto Value Super Sprints cancelling their feature.  Sandusky will continue their show with Mods, Street Stocks, and Hobby Stocks.

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Racing Around NEO: Sprints Kick Off Speedweek

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There is quite a bit of everything and anything racing this weekend.  Friday night kicks off the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Ohio 410 Sprint Speedweek, which will probably be the focus of dirt track fans across the state.  Also kicking off Friday is the “No Box Bonanza” weekend at Summit Motorsports Park.  On asphalt, Youth Explosion Night returns for its second visit at Lake County.

Saturday…more!  On the entertainment side, Lake Erie hosts Monster Jam while Lake County hosts the “Knights of Destruction.”  MSA Supermodified teams will turn to Sandusky Speedway, hoping to get some track time before July’s Hy-Miler ISMA Nationals.  Dirt-wise, Sharon, Deerfield, and Hilltop all have regular shows on tap (in case All Star Sprints at Eldora are a bit too far to drive).  Plus, Dragway 42 & Thompson Raceway Park feature drag racing of different types.

You can find all the details for racing this weekend (and beyond) by continuing to read after the break!
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Racing Around NEO: Late-May Showers Bring June Racing Edition

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Alright, so the rain pretty much knocked the entire region’s racing schedule to the mat…but the good news is that the forecast is looking fantastic for this weekend!  That’s a good thing considering that every track is busy this weekend in some form or fashion.

Toledo Speedway highlights Friday night, as the track offers free admission, food, and drink to all kids under 14.  Saturday, the NYPAMA Midgets head to Lake Erie Speedway, while the MSA Supermodifieds set up camp at Lorain County Speedway.  Sunday at 2 PM, Lake County Speedway makes up its “Shootout by the Shore” invitational with three divisions of racing.

NEO Racing News will be bringing you racing action from Midvale Speedway and Lake County Speedway this weekend!  Follow us on Twitter for all the live updates, with pictures and videos posted to the site throughout the weekend.  To find what racing is happening close to you, keep reading after the break! Continue reading Racing Around NEO: Late-May Showers Bring June Racing Edition

Racing Around NEO: Outlaws Invade Attica

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Racing Around NEO: Memorial Day Weekend Edition

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Memorial Day Weekend is finally upon us, which means we as a nation should pause to remember those that we have lost as they have defended our freedoms and serve our country.  We should not ignore our retired and active military, who have and continue to be there for us as a country.

While we pause to reflect and honor, the flood gates in the Northeast Ohio region have opened.  Lake Erie Speedway in Erie, PA will open their 2013 season (sans late models) Saturday night, while Attica takes a week off to prep for the World of Outlaws.  Fremont Speedway spends the weekend with the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions, while Sharon Speedway doubles-up with the RUSH late Model Touring Series.  Modifieds are the main theme at three tracks this weekend, with special races planned at Lorain (Saturday), Sandusky (Sunday), and Lake County (Monday).

NEO Racing News will be at Midvale Speedway for its 60th Anniversary celebration, and Sandusky Speedway for the second leg of the Modified Challenge.

It’s a full weekend of racing…keep reading for the full schedule of events! Continue reading Racing Around NEO: Memorial Day Weekend Edition

Racing Around NEO: Almost Memorial Day Weekend Edition

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The weather is looking great for this weekend, which is full of racing!  Whether you are looking for weekly racing for touring action, it’s all in Northeast Ohio this weekend.

Highlights include ARCA at Toledo Speedway, the Cavalcade of Stars at Summit Motorsports Park, and Sandusky’s return of the MSA Supermodifieds and Main Event Racing Series.  NEO Racing News will be covering events LIVE from Lake County Speedway (Friday Night) and Sandusky Speedway (Saturday Night).  Also of note, I have started adding Karting races to the schedule.  Enjoy! Continue reading Racing Around NEO: Almost Memorial Day Weekend Edition

Racing Around NEO: May 10th – 11th Edition

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Maybe this weekend is the weekend to take Mom out to the race track?  Several tracks across the area have benefits for mom thrown into a trip to the racetrack. Continue reading Racing Around NEO: May 10th – 11th Edition

Racing Around NEO: “May the Fourth Be With You” Edition

May has finally arrived on the racing calendar, which means that nearly every racetrack in the Northeast Ohio area is up and running.  The sole operating track missing is Lake Erie Speedway, which will not be open until Memorial Day weekend.

From dirt to drag, there is something for everybody this weekend.  Highlighting your Friday is Attica, which is hosting a 305/360 Challenge race.  Weekly racing fills out the night at 250 Speedway, Toledo, and Wayne County.  Saturday gets a tad busier.

Eleven racing facilities are running Saturday, with options at drag strips, dirt, and asphalt tracks.  NEO Racing News will be at Sandusky Speedway to cover the pits for their opening night of the 2013 season, while BOSS Non Wing Sprints invade Fremont Speedway.  Columbus Motor Speedway will also feature the FAST Legend Car Series.  Regular weekly racing continues across the rest of the region on Saturday, as well.

Remember to use our Track Map page to find the locations of Northeast Ohio racetracks, and our Calendar page to see when races are happening throughout the year. Continue reading Racing Around NEO: “May the Fourth Be With You” Edition