By Jay Dugan
ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. (July 13, 2015) – As a tribute to this region’s colorful history the event, driving greats from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s will strap into 410 Sprint Cars one more time when Fred Rahmer Promotions and Apple Chevrolet of York, PA present the “Legends of Central Pennsylvania” at the Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, PA. The event, which takes place on Wednesday, August 26 (raindate: August 27), will include the legends, an invitation only $10,000 winner-takes-all shoot out with a very unique format and the 358 sprint cars.
“We’ve been able to put together a great list of retired drivers, they’re legends in this sport and more importantly they are my heroes,” said event organizer Fred Rahmer. “I’ve raced with them and I’ve watched them do amazing things in race cars. It’s a privilege to see them behind the wheel again.”
With more than 1500 combined Pennsylvania feature event wins the current list of committed drivers includes: Doug Wolfgang, Steve Stambaugh, Lynn Paxton, Keith Kauffman, Cris Eash, Kenny Adams, Steve Smith Sr., Billy Pauch, Todd Shaffer, Steve Siegel and a host of others.
The evening of nostalgia will feature interviews and anecdotes with yesterday’s star drivers, led by Motor Racing Network radio personality Steve Post.
This is no exhibition race – the Legends will compete in a full program of events including heat races and a 20 lap feature in modern 410 Sprint Cars — complete with graphics similar to the machines they once made famous.
The action doesn’t stop there – six of the nation’s top sprint car stars will be invited to participate in a $10,000 winner-takes-all Shootout. The unique format will consist of six 5-lap events, each driver will be given the opportunity to start in each of the starting positions with points offered in each event. The accumulation of points will decide the Shootout champion.
Fans will be encouraged to participate by writing-in their nominations of Shootout participants through a special section on FredRahmerPromotions.com. Write-in voting will start on Sunday, July 26.
Rounding out the event will be a complete show for the popular 358 Sprint Cars.
The action takes place on Wednesday, August 26 (raindate: August 27). General Admission Adult tickets are $20, Students 12-17 are $15, Children 11 years old and under are FREE!
Fans are encouraged to get involved with all of the Fred Rahmer Promotions events on Twitter @RahmerRacing, like us on Facebook at facebook.com/FredRahmerPromotions and by using the hashtag #LegendsatLincoln
The Legends of Central Pennsylvania event is brought to the fans by many important partners including: Apple Chevrolet Cadillac of York, Pennsylvania and Aran Trading
Lincoln Speedway
Speedway Address: 800 Racetrack Road, Abbottstown, PA 17301
Just minutes off of Route 30 just west of York, PA
Speedway Phone: 717-624-2755
Fred Rahmer Promotions Address: 2131 North Ridge Road, Perkasie, PA 18944
Series E-Mail: info@fredrahmerpromotions.com
Series Website: www.fredrahmerpromotions.com
Speedway Website: www.lincolnspeedway.com
Twitter: @RahmerRacing
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fredrahmerpromotions
2015 Fred Rahmer Promotions Race Dates:
Wednesday, August 26 (raindate: August 27) – Legends of Central Pennsylvania at Lincoln Speedway: 410 Sprint Car Legends Race, $10,000 Winner-Takes-All Today’s Star Shootout, & 358 Sprint Cars!
Saturday, October 17 – 6:00 PM: 410 Sprint Cars & 600cc Micro Sprints PLUS! 410 Sprint Car “Fans Choice Feature” for an additional $6,000 winner’s share.
Lincoln Speedway
LINCOLN SPEEDWAY is a high-banked 3/8-mile clay oval known for its tight wheel-to-wheel racing action and some of the toughest weekly sprint car racing in the country. Located in Central Pennsylvania’s “Pigeon Hills”, Lincoln Speedway offers great sightlines from every seat, free parking, and quality food at a reasonable price.
Fred Rahmer Promotions
After an inaugural 2014 event at the Path Valley Speedway that boasted a standing-room-only crowd and the largest car count of the nine events during Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speed Week, Fred Rahmer Promotions returns for an expanded three event series featuring 410 Sprint Cars and 600cc Winged Micro Sprints, on Sunday April 26, Sunday June 28, and Saturday October 17. Also added to the Fred Rahmer Promotions card the Legends of Central Pennsylvania event at the Lincoln Speedway on Wednesday, August 26 (raindate: August 27).