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Most Tracks On for Racing Despite Cold

While weather has cancelled racing at a handful of tracks, many others plan to push through the cold and run races.

While there is plenty of great racing still on schedule tonight, the highlight is probably Toledo Speedway in Toledo, OH.  The ARCA / CRA Super Series and Midwest Tour will both hit the track for the 7-UP 150 tonight at 5 PM.  Sharon Speedway features its first Super Late Model Showdown night of the year, while Hilltop Speedway hosts EDGE Modifieds.  Also, a pair of FAST series compete at Fremont and Columbus.  Drivers battling for the Fremont Attica Sprint Title hit up Fremont Speedway for the first time of 2013, while FAST Series Legend Cars take to Columbus Speedway.

Weather was cold and damp enough to cancel racing at Attica Raceway Park last night, and also led to the cancellations of four other races.  Midvale Speedway and Lorain County Speedway were both scheduled to start their seasons tonight, but have pushed things back to the 27th now.  Eldora and Deerfield also cancelled events due to weather conditions.

For a full look at racing across the area, plus known start times and ticket costs, please visit our calendar.

“Springduro” Cancelled by Weather

Sharon Speedway has cancelled its “Springduro 150” scheduled for March 30th due to weather.

For a second week, the track has had to scrap plans for the event because of Mother Nature intervening with cold temperatures, rain, and snow melt.  Officials were concerned with both the 3/8-mile dirt track surface and surrounding parking areas.

“Nothing has changed since last Wednesday when we had to postpone the event, in fact with the additional rounds of wet snow and cold conditions things are worse,” explained General Manager Dave Willoughby in a statement from the track. Continue reading “Springduro” Cancelled by Weather

Sharon Speedway: “Springduro” Delayed to March 30th

Sharon Speedway has been forced to postpone Saturday’s (March 23) scheduled open practice and “Springduro 150” Enduro until next Saturday, March 30. An unseasonably cold and wet March hasn’t enabled track crews to be able to get on the 3/8-mile surface to date in addition to the parking areas being unusable left track officials with no choice but to postpone. March 30 will utilize the same event times with the open practice from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. followed by the Enduro at 2:30 p.m.

“Between the continual rain, snow and cold conditions this month, it just hasn’t allowed us to get the track ready,” explained General Manager Dave Willoughby. “This week’s weather was really the nail in the coffin and with more snow on the way there’s just no way to get the track and grounds ready even though Saturday’s weather doesn’t look too bad. We obviously need to provide safe conditions for both the racers and fans. Hopefully we’ll get some dry, warmer weather next week.” Continue reading Sharon Speedway: “Springduro” Delayed to March 30th

Attica Raceway Park has Big Plans for Silver Anniversary

Attica Raceway Park is planning to celebrate its “Silver Anniversary” in style this year, with plans to bring six touring series in 2013.

The 25 year old track will feature three late model tours, two sprint tours, and one modified tour.  UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will be the first major touring series to stop by, featuring two days of racing on March 29th and 30th.  The All Star Sprints will end up visiting Attica a total of five times this year.  Continue reading Attica Raceway Park has Big Plans for Silver Anniversary

Fremont Features Full Schedule For 2013

Fremont Speedway has announced a busy schedule for the 2013 season, highlighted by four national touring series visits.

Leading the pack will be the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions, which is visiting the one-third mile clay track six times throughout the summer, including two stops during Ohio Sprint Week.  Fremont will also host the World of Outlaw Sprint Cars on September 27th.  Two non-wing Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series races are on the schedule for May and October.  Rounding out the touring schedule is a visit from the National Tractor Pullers Association during the Sandusky County Fair. Continue reading Fremont Features Full Schedule For 2013

Wayne County Speedway Hosts Outlaws, All Stars

The 2013 racing season kicks off with a bang at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH.

April 12th and 13th will see World of Outlaws Late Models and Renegade Modified Series descend on the three-eighths clay track for the Buckeye 100.  The track will host several other touring series this summer.  UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Sprints will visit Wayne County twice, including their annual visit during Ohio Sprint Week on June 24th.  Non Wing Sprint Cars will also visit the track twice, as the Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series comes to town on June 24th and August 24th.  Making one appearance, the BRP Big Block Modified Show visits on July 19th. Continue reading Wayne County Speedway Hosts Outlaws, All Stars

Busy 2013 Ahead for Lake Erie Speedway

LakeErieSpeedwayLake Erie Speedway will be featuring 14 weeks of racing in 2013 starting Memorial Day weekend.

The track will be hosting five weekly divisions of racing and three regional touring series throughout the summer.  The track previously announced that there would be no weekly Late Model division, so the the Modified drivers will take the spotlight.  Other classes of racing include Street Stocks, Compacts, US Legend Cars, and INEX Bandoleros. Continue reading Busy 2013 Ahead for Lake Erie Speedway

Sandusky Speedway Schedule Posted

Sandusky Speedway got a jump on the field this week, announcing their 2013 schedule for fans and drivers alike.

The track’s season is kicking off on May 4th with the Buckeye Super Sprints and features 17 weeks of racing among 10 divisions.  Other touring series making a visit include the International Supermodified Association (ISMA), Main Event Racing Series Late Models, MSA Supermodifieds, AVSS 410 Sprints, VROA Modifieds, and Top Speed Modifieds.  This is in addition to weekly modified, street stock, and hobby stock divisions based at Sandusky. Continue reading Sandusky Speedway Schedule Posted