From Oswego Speedway
Oswego, NY — (April 24, 2015) — After a long cold winter, race fans and racers alike will finally get the chance to warmup at Oswego Speedway on Saturday, May 2 with the annual ‘Steel Palace’ open practice session to be conducted from 1-5 p.m.
All divisions competing at Oswego Speedway in 2015 including the Race of Champions Asphalt Modifies Series, the International Supermodified Association, the NEMA Midgets, ATQMRA TQ Midgets and of course the Novelis Supermodifieds and Pathfinder Bank Small Block Supers are welcome to participate in the four hour long open test session.
Grandstand admission for the open practice will be free with pit admission set at $25. Season pit passes will be honored at the open practice session.
The pit concession stand will be open on May 2 as well as the Tiki Bar under the main grandstand with hot dogs, chips, and cold drinks.
Several race cars will likely be on hand, including the potential of defending Mr. Supermodified David Danzer, piloting his back-up Supermodified with a wing in preparation for the Port City 160 ‘Super Spectacle’ on May 23.
Returning SBS pilot Ray Sand Jr., the son of Supermodified veteran Ray Sand Sr., has also posted via social media that he is ready to make his return to the Speedway on May 2 behind the wheel of the former Brian Sobus SBS.
Last year a total of 22 cars took part in the practice session including seven Novelis Supermodifieds, 13 Pathfinder Bank SBS, and two ISMA Supermodifieds.
Seven-time Speedway track champion Otto Sitterly and defending Bud Light SBS Classic champion JJ Andrews led the way in testing speeds one year ago.
Pit gates will open on May 2 at 11:30 a.m.
Oswego Speedway’s 2015 racing season will kick off in just two weeks on Saturday, May 9 with the 65th annual opening night celebration featuring the lid lifters for the Novelis Supermodifieds and Pathfinder Bank SBS, as well as the 75-lap Richie Evans Memorial for the Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series presented by Planet Fitness and Mitchell’s Speedway Press.
Pit gates will open on May 9 at 11:30 a.m. with practice getting underway at 1:30 p.m. Time trials for Supermodifieds and SBS will be held at 4 p.m., with the first heat race of the season going green at 5 p.m.
General admission for the 65th annual opening night celebration will be $25, reserved seating $35, and pit admission $40.
Kids 16 and under with paid adult and active military with I.D. are free.
For more information on Oswego Speedway visit online at www.oswegospeedway.com or call (315) 342-0646. Visit the Speedway on social media @OswegoSpeedway or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OswegoSpeedway.