By Katie Libecco
HARTFORD, Ohio (April 20, 2010) – An exciting new season of racing begins April 24 at Sharon Speedway with the start of points in the Saturday 6 Pack series on the 3/8-mile dirt oval.
“We’re excited to start a new season at Sharon Speedway that focuses on families and drivers,” general manager Dave Willoughby says. “Sharon Speedway is an exciting event that’s family-friendly.”
On Saturday, Sharon Speedway will host 410 Sprints, Big Block Modifieds, Pro Stocks, Limited Sprints and Hobby Stocks.
Tickets for the Saturday 6 Pack series are $13 for adults ages 14 and older, $5 for teens from ages 9 to 13 and kids 8 and under are free. This season, Sharon Speedway is offering a Family Pass for $32, which includes admission for two adults and up to four children under 13. Pit admission is $25.
Season passes are available for $325 for general admission or reserved seating.
New this season, Sharon Speedway will offer Friday Night Thunder with Mod Lites, Sportsman, Micros, 2 bbl Economy Mods and Hobby Stocks. Friday Night Thunder begins May 7 and will continue every other Friday night.
Tickets for Friday Night Thunder are just $10 for adults, $5 for teens and free for children younger than 9. Pit passes are available for $20. Fans can also receive $3 off the price of admission and $5 off the price of a pit pass on Saturdays with a ticket from Friday.
Tickets and passes are available at the speedway ticket windows, by calling (330) 772-5481 or by visiting sharonspeedway.com. Gates open at 4 p.m. with racing at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Racing begins at 7 p.m. on Friday. Parking and camping is free.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Season points start, April 24. Saturday Night 6 Pack May 8, 15 and 22. Friday Night Thunder begins May 7. Memorial Day Special with Fastrak Touring and ASCS Sprints May 29.