By Todd Fisher
Newberrytown, PA (September 12, 2013) – For the first time in eight years, the Susquehanna Showdown will be a one day show. The 8th Annual Susquehanna Showdown is highlighted with a 50-lap feature for the 358ci Late Models and a PA Sprint Series Interregional Race on Saturday night, September 21 at the Susquehanna Speedway Park. The race is presented by Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic. The winner will earn $2,000 for the victory.
The Late Models will follow the general SSP spec rules with the exception that the weight after the race shall be 2300 pounds or more and any 11” Hoosier tire is permitted. There will be a $75.00 entry fee for only the Late Model drivers which will include their pit pass for entry that night.
The Late Models will qualify in time trials with the top eight automatically qualifying for the 50-lap feature. The top eight will be inverted for the feature and will not attempt to qualify through the heat races. The remaining cars will qualify for the 50 lapper through heat races and last chance races.
The fast timer of the night in time trials will receive $200 for JR’s Paving. If they fast timer should break the 22-year old record of 19.60 seconds set by Ron Little on May 5, 1991, they will receive an additional $100 bonus. Each driver will receive two laps in qualifying. JR’s Paving will also sponsor a hard charger award for the 50 lapper.
The PA Sprint Series Interregional race will be conducted under the Racesaver Sprint Series rules.
On Saturday, gates will open for both the pit area at 3:30 p.m. and the grandstands at 4:00 p.m. with qualifying action beginning at 6:00 p.m. General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Saturday night are Adults (ages 18-59) $15.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $13.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $25.00. The minimum age requirement to purchase a pit pass is 12 years of age with a copy of a birth certificate is required for all ages 12 to 14.
The raindate will be Sunday, September 22, if necessary.
The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune for any type of racecar will be on Wednesday, September 18. The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with practice sessions rotating for each class from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The cost is $12.00 per person for pit passes and a $20.00 fee for each racecar entering the pit area ($32.00 per car & driver combination). Each session will be 4-6 laps per session depending on car count. The grandstands are open free to the public. Each class will receive 4 to 5 rounds of 4/6 laps each or more if time permits. The fuel pumps from Miller’s Racing Parts will not be open. Anyone needing fuel should contact Miller’s Racing Parts directly at 717-766-0181. The main concession stand will be open throughout the night.
Also on Wednesday night, there will an open practice session for quarter midgets, karts and Adult Speedcars at the Outback Track. The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. with open practice from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The cost will be $20.00 per driver with no charge for anyone else entering the grandstand and “cold pit” areas. All Outback Track participants should enter the pits from the Kise Mill Road entrance behind turn 2 of the “Big Track.”
Last year, Dover’s Gene Knaub won the 50-lap Late Model feature event presented by Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic. Paul Miller claimed the Super Sportsman victory when Steve Fannasy came up light at the scales and was penalized. Bill Brown Sr. won the Classic Car feature as well on Saturday night. On Friday night, Logan Wagner of Harrisonville won the 20-lap PA Sprint Series feature. Also, Maryland’s Dennis Dorosz won the Figure 8 Racing 20 lapper.
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located midway between Harrisburg and York off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information at the “Big Track.”
Previous Winners of the Susquehanna Showdown:
2006: Scott Richwine (Late Models); Paul Kline (ARDC Midgets); Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans).
2007: Tyler Hershey (Late Models); Carl Graves (Open Wheel Modifieds); Butch Richcreek (Mini
Vans).
2008: Ashley Barrett (Late Models); Frank Polimeda (Legends Cars Pro/Masters); Buddy Sload Jr.
(Legends Cars Semi Pro); Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans).
2009: Jason Miller (Late Models); Jason Rochelle (Legends Cars); Chad Weaver (Road Warriors);
Jason Anderson (Mini Vans).
2010: Gene Knaub (Late Models); Carmen Perigo Jr. (Super Sportsman); Dave Brouse (Pro Stocks);
Brian Lefebvre (Road Warriors); Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans).
2011: Gene Knaub (Late Models); Carmen Perigo Jr. (Super Sportsman); Mike Potts (Four Cylinder
Stock Cars; Daryl Sipe (Road Warriors).
2012: Gene Knaub (Late Models); Paul Miller (Super Sportsman); Bill Brown Sr. (Classic Cars);
Logan Wagner (PA Sprint Series); Dennis Dorosz (Figure 8).
2013: To be determined on Saturday, September 21, 2013.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Susquehanna Showdown Time Schedule
(Subject to Change; Raindate – Sunday, September 22, 2013)
3:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: $25.00 ($75.00 entry fee for Late Models)
4:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) – $15.00; Seniors (60 &
older) & Young Adults (11–17) – $13.00; Children (10 & under) – Free
5:00 p.m. Driver’s Meeting – All Divisions (Turn One Pit Grandstands)
5:15 p.m. Sprint Cars Heat in Engines
5:30 p.m. – 5:55 p.m. Track Preparation Laps Begin
Rotation: Late Models
PA Sprint Series
6:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
Late Model Two Lap Qualifying
PA Sprint Series Heat Races (8 laps)
Late Models Heat Races (8 laps)
PA Sprint Series Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if necessary
Late Models Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if necessary
PA Sprint Series Feature (20/25 laps)
Late Model Championship (50 laps)
– 2013 “Big Track” Schedule of Events at SSP –
(Schedule as of August 24, 2013 – Subject to Change)
September 14 (Sat.) SSP Track Championship Night – Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road
Warriors/Mini Vans & PA Sprint Series plus SSP Outback Track Summer Season Awards
Presentation (6:00 p.m.)
September 18 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. – 9:00
p.m.) and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
September 21 (Sat.) 8th Annual Susquehanna Showdown – Late Models (50 laps) and PA Sprint Series Interregional
Race (6:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Sunday, September 22.
September 28 (Sat.) No Saturday Night Racing
October 2 (Wed.) Wed. Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
October 5 (Sat.) East Coast Flat Track Series (AMA Amateur Motorcycle Racing) – Racing begins at approx. 3:00
October 12 (Sat.) No Saturday Racing
October 16 (Wed.) Wed. Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
October 18 (Fri.) 10th Annual Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic Qualifying Night – Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars &
Classic Cars (7:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Saturday, October 19 (Championship Night will move to Sun., October 20)
October 19 (Sat.) 10th Annual Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic Championship Night – Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars
& Four Cylinder Stock Cars (6:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Sunday, October 20.
October 23 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. – 9:00
p.m.)
October 26 (Sat.) Candy Bowl IX presented by J&K Salvage – ARDC Wingless Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Sidewinder
Sprints, Sportsman Modifieds, Legends Cars & Lincoln Thundercars (2:00 p.m.) – Raindate: Sunday, October 27.
November 2 (Sat.) 10th Annual Turkey 200 – Big Car Enduro (100 laps) & 4/6 Cylinder Small Car Enduro (100 laps) plus
Classic Cars and Mini Vans (1:00 p.m.); Rain date: Sunday, November 3.
November 9 (Sat.) No Saturday Racing
November 16 (Sat.) The Final Showdown (4th Annual) – Super (410) Sprint Car Finale & 358 Sprint Cars (2:00 p.m.) – Rain
date: Sunday, November 17.
2013 Wednesday Night Open Test & Tune Sessions
(Any divisions of racing welcome)
Big & Outback Tracks (Wednesdays): September 18
Big Track Only: October 2 (Wed.); October 16 (Wed.); October 23 (Wed.)
Big Track – Gates open 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Outback Track on Wednesdays (Gates open 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
The Next Wednesday Night Test & Tune is on September 18
The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune for any type of racecar will be on Wednesday, September 18. The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with practice sessions rotating for each class from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The cost is $12.00 per person for pit passes and a $20.00 fee for each racecar entering the pit area ($32.00 per car & driver combination). Each session will be 4-6 laps per session depending on car count. The grandstands are open free to the public. Each class will receive 4 to 5 rounds of 4/6 laps each or more if time permits. The fuel pumps from Miller’s Racing Parts will not be open. Anyone needing fuel should contact Miller’s Racing Parts directly at 717-766-0181. The main concession stand will be open throughout the night.
Also on Wednesday night, there will an open practice session for quarter midgets, karts and Adult Speedcars at the Outback Track from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. under the lights. The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. with open practice from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The cost will be $20.00 per driver with no charge for anyone else entering the grandstand and “cold pit” areas. All Outback Track participants should enter the pits from the Kise Mill Road entrance behind turn 2 of the “Big Track.”