BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 23,
2018 . . . There is no doubt that winter has been tough and most are
looking forward to warm weather, no more snow, and the return of auto
racing action at the local speedways.
With
that in mind fans are reminded that the Free-to-the-Public practice
session, an annual tradition, is set to take place on Saturday, March 31
starting at noon. So get out your auto racing paraphernalia, maybe even
throw in suntan lotion, and head out to Grandview Speedway to see what
the racers will be using for the new season.
All divisions of racing are invited to take part in the practice session that usually runs from noon until about 4 p.m.
Practice
day is also a great time for people who have heard about auto racing
but have not been out to a track to head over to the Bechtelsville
racing facility. The one-third-mile, banked clay track, considered one
of the most successful weekly short tracks in the nation, produces some
very exciting competition featuring many of top area dirt track racers.
The practice day is a great way for those wanting to get a feel for what
the sport is all about to enjoy some fun outdoors and get a feel for
the popular sport.
There
will be concession and rest room facilities in operation for the
practice day. And it is a great time to purchase a season ticket, giving
you a reserved seat for all Saturday night events, for just $350.
And then one of the most anticipated events of the season will get the green flag on Saturday, April 7th at
7 p.m. when the First annual VP Racing Fuels Bruce Rogers Memorial
Money Maker Classic takes place. The race, offering more than $40,000 in
prize money with $7,500 to win and at least $1,000 to each starter, is
expected to attract many of the top talents in area Modified stock car
racing.
The
50-lap main event will feature many of the best talents in Small Block
Modified and Big Block Modified racing battling for the top prize and
the opportunity to win the first race being run in memory of the late
track owner who passed away in March of last year. Bruce Rogers was one
of the most respected promoters in the industry.
Sportsman stock cars will be featured in the second division of competition.
There
is no NASCAR license required for the event and there is no entry fee.
Racers are asked to contact Tina Rogers, by phone or text, at
484.256.4375 to enter the race.
Adult
admission for the Rogers Memorial is $28 while youngsters 6 thru 11 pay
just $5 and kids under 6 are admitted FREE. Rain date is April 14
following the same schedule.
The 2018 NASCAR stock car racing season will officially kickoff on Saturday, April 14th,
provided the date is not needed as a rain date for the Rogers Memorial,
with racing for the TP Trailers Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman.
These races will be the first that earn points for the lucrative track
and NASCAR titles. The tripleheader shows will make up just about all of
the Saturday night events through the season, the 56th consecutive season of stock car racing presented by the Rogers Family.
Admission
for the regular Saturday night events will again be $15 for adults with
youngsters under the age of 12 admitted FREE. There is always free
parking on the grounds of the speedway.
When
the racing ends each night fans are invited to head back to the pit
area to see the race cars up close, take pictures and collect
autographs.
Grandview
Speedway is known for their excellent well-stock concession areas and
there is a great novelty stand that offers souvenirs, t-shirts, hats and
more along with copies of the latest edition of the track magazine, The
Inside Groove.
The
one-third-mile, banked clay track, offering clear views of all the
action from each seat, is located at 43 Passmore Road, Bechtelsville,
PA, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For up-to-date
information check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com or Facebook. The track office telephone number is 610.754.7688.
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