Area motorsports: Lorain County Speedway keeps on truckin’ with tonight’s ‘Tough Truck Test’
The Chronicle-Telegram Staff
Bob Stascak
The Chronicle-Telegram
Chevrolet and Ford like to advertise their trucks as being built “like a rock” or “Ford tough.” Lorain County Speedway will put those claims to the test tonight with the “Tough Truck Pull.”
Two trucks will be chained together at the bumpers, then stage a tug-of-war. When one truck drags the other across a line in the infield, the stronger truck will be declared the winner of the $250 first prize.
Registration is free. Call Jeff Fade, (440) 487-6345.
Truck action will continue on the track as the dirt-track truck divisions from Lakeview Speedway and the recently closed Hilltop Speedway will race.
E-Mods, Limited Late Models, Street Stocks, Chargers and The Road Course Warriors will also compete. Gates open at 3 p.m., qualifying at 5 and racing 7. Admission is $10, $5 age 6-12 and free to age 5 and younger.
Monday’s Labor Day show has been canceled.
ON DECK: The Legend Cars will return to LCS on Sept. 6. They’ll be joined by E-Mods, Limited Late Models, Street Stocks, Chargers and the Road Course Warriors. Call (440) 986-7223.
Remembering a veteran
Veteran Lorain County Speedway fans may recall the name of Paul Baumhauer, whose racing career spanned three decades at area ovals.
Baumhauer passed away Aug. 21, at the age of 78. Services were held Wednesday at Mansfield Memorial Park.
Originally from Mansfield, Baumhauer resided in St. Petersburg, Fla., for the last 30 years. His 28-year racing career began with stock cars in the 1950s, then Grand National racing in the ’60s. He raced Supermodifieds in the ’70s prior to his retirement.
No racing at Sandusky
Sandusky Speedway is closed tonight in recognition of the 52nd Annual Budweiser International Classic Weekend at Oswego Speedway in Oswego, N.Y. The Buckeye Super Sprints will be making their first-ever appearance at that renowned “Home of the Supermodifieds” tonight.
ON DECK: Sandusky Speedway will crown the 2008 season champions in the Buckeye Super Sprint and Modified divisions only next Saturday. The Sportsmen, Pure Stocks and Spectator Stocks will run regular programs.
Grand payout at Summit
The 16th Annual “Ten Grand Nationals” at Summit Motorsports Park started Friday and wraps up Sunday. The show boasts a payout of more than $56,000, with a guaranteed $10,000 to win each night. The $100 entry fee is good for entry to all three races, with payback to 32 finalists.
Admission is $40 for the weekend, with $10 weekend admission for ages 6-12. Gates open at 8 a.m. daily with time trials at 9 a.m. today and Sunday. Today’s eliminations begin at 3 p.m. and at noon Sunday. Call (419) 668-5555.
ON DECK: Coming up Sept. 5-7 will be the 7th Annual “Blue Suede Cruise” presented by the Good Guys Rod & Custom Association. This year’s show is expect to draw more than 2,500 rods, customs, classics and race cars circa 1972 and older.
There will be more than 300 vintage dragsters, funny cars, gassers and super stocks competing in 12 different classes. “Ohio George” Montgomery of Dayton, recognized as the event’s official “Hot Rod Hero,” will sign autographs at his booth all three days.
Also featured will be a swap meet, car corral, vendors exhibitions and more. Admission is $20, $6 for ages 7-12. Show time Friday and Saturday is 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Call (925) 838-9876.
Around Ohio
Mansfield Motorsports Park will present the “Sears Auto Center 250” tonight, featuring the Hooters Pro Cup Championship Series. The front gates open at 3:30 p.m., qualifying at 4:30, autograph session at 5:45, prerace ceremonies at 6:30 and racing at 7. Tickets are $30. Call (419) 525-7223.
• Fremont Speedway will present the 9th Annual All Pro Cylinder Head 305 Invitational on Sunday. The 305 Sprints will run for a $2,500 first prize. Supporting the 305s will be the Attica Late Models, Dirt Trucks and school bus races. Gates open at 4 p.m. and racing starts at 7. Admission is $12, $10 seniors, $6 ages 11-16, free to ages 10 and younger. A pit pass will be $25. Call (419) 333-0478.
• Attica Raceway Park will wrap up the season tonight with the All-Star Sprints running a $5,000-to-win feature. Attica Late Models and the Dirt Trucks will be the support divisions. Admission is $20, $18 seniors, $10 age 11-15, free to age 10 and younger. A pit pass is $30. Gates open at 4 p.m., with racing at 7. Call (419) 426-8911.
Contact Bob Stascak at 329-7135 or ctsports@chroniclet.com.
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Filed by The Chronicle-Telegram Staff August 30th, 2008 in Sports. Popularity: 5% |
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