With Thanksgiving now in the rear view mirror, and Christmas
fast approaching, Mountain Speedway management is continuing to
put the pieces together for the 2008 racing season. Rules for
all divisions competing at Mountain Speedway for the upcoming
season are already available to give race teams the maximum time
to prepare their cars for the annual Laurel Mall race car show,
which is set to take place February 27-March 2. This is always a
great opportunity for the race fans to preview the sleek racing
machines that they can expect to see in action at the lightning
fast, 1/3 mile asphalt oval located just minutes from the
Hazleton area shopping venue.
As we ring in the New Year, enduro drivers will be preparing
their race cars for the ABC auto parts and car crushing
sponsored Mountain Madness Enduro Series “Frostbite II” enduro
event, on Saturday, January 5th. The first event of the season
will see the return of the 4/6 cylinder enduro Trophy Truck
division, which will compete for points in 2008, along with 100
lap events for both the 4 cylinder and 6/8 cylinder enduro cars.
This will be race #1 of the 7-race series, which concludes with
the “Halloween Screamer” double points, extra distance
championship event on Saturday, November 1st. Spectator
one-on-one drag racing will also be back by popular demand, as
part of the enduro program.
The regular season schedule is also beginning to come
together, with many exciting shows planned, and a few surprises
along the way. The American Three Quarter Midget Racing
Association (ATQMRA) winged racers will be back for a dozen
shows in 2008, and will join the mighty Mountain Modifieds, Late
Models, Street Stocks, Thrillers, and the newly revamped
4-cylinder FWDs or “First Win Division”, for the regular
Saturday racing card. The FWDs are front wheel drive only
compact entry level race cars popular amongst today’s youth and
are designed to provide rookie drivers and those new to the
sport with the basic knowledge of rules and race procedures that
they can expect at all levels.
The annual spring swap meet is scheduled to take place on
Sunday, March 16th, and many teams will be looking for a deal on
last minute items needed to start the season. If you would like
to get involved with racing at Mountain Speedway, certainly plan
on attending the swap meet and perhaps find yourself getting
behind the wheel to experience the riches of victory, for a
small investment.
For all the latest happenings and info at Mountain Speedway,
continue to check the website at
www.mountainspeedway.com or by calling the speedway office
at (570)384-3215. The management of Mountain Speedway would like
to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season, and a
checkered new year.
ABC Auto Parts and Car Crushing “Mountain Madness Enduro
Series” 2008 schedule (Tentative)
1. Saturday- January 5
2. Saturday- March 15
3. Sunday- May 18
4. Sunday- June 29
5. Sunday- August 24
6. Sunday- October 5
7. Saturday- November 1 (double points/extra distance)
Source: Mike Odwazny/Mountain
Speedway PR
Posted:
November 30, 2007
