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Snappy’s Convenience Stores & JJ Powell Announce
Free Fuel Give-a-Ways for Central PA Speedway Fans
May 11th, 2008
In an effort to make the trip to the Big Track a little easier on the region’s racing fans, JJ Powell, Snappy’s Convenience Stores, and Central PA Speedway have teamed up through a program that will give away 10 - $50 Fuel Cards during each event at CPS.
“We’re really excited about this program with Central PA Speedway,” said Jeff Powell owner of JJ Powell and Snappy’s. “We’ve worked with the Baineys alot in the past, they are good people, and I think they will do a lot of great things as new owners of the speedway.”
CPS owner Tim Bainey’s thoughts were along those same lines, “We’re proud to be associated with everyone at JJ Powell and Snappy’s. They’re very supportive of the local communities throughout our region, and this is just another great way they are going to be helping people out. Advertising is one thing, but when he came to us with the idea of actually giving something back to the fans – that just fit our plans perfectly.”
In order to be eligible to win – fans must bring actual receipts from ANY Snappy’s Convenience Store to the track. Fans will write their Full Name on the back and drop them in the Snappy’s Box at the ticket gate. Fans can bring as many receipts as they like, from any Snappy’s Store in the Region - So the more frequently you visit Snappy’s the better your chance to win.
Keep up with the latest news at www.thebigtrack.com
About JJ Powell
J. J. Powell, Inc. provides central Pennsylvania with superior heating and cooling products and services. Founded in 1952, the company has grown to include offices in Philipsburg, Bellefonte, Clearfield and Lewistown. For over 50 years we have been a business partner in our marketing areas and continue to develop new ways to improve our products and customer service.
You'll find our staff friendly, courteous, and professional. Since they live in your neighborhood, they have a vested interest in making sure our service is the best that it can be. We expect that, and so should you. Visit us online at www.jjpowell.com.
About Snappy’s
Snappy’s Convenience Stores have 9 Locations throughout Central PA including; Clearfield, Philipsburg, Bellefonte, Old Fort, Centre Hall, State College (2), Houtzdale, and Bald Eagle.
Central Pa Speedway Announces the
1st Ever STREET STOCK SHOOTOUT
May 5th, 2008
“This is something we felt the drivers needed, we increased the payouts and added the excitement of a track championship. We’re paying $1000 to win each event and $3100 to win the September race. The program also adds some well deserved bonus money for the teams through our Shootout Points Championship Series,” says track owner Tim Bainey Sr.
The exciting new points shootout will consist of four events, starting with the May 25th Memorial Day Event. The second event will be on June 11th in companion with the All Star Sprint Cars. The Yankee Doodle July 3rd race will be race #3 of the Shootout and it will all be decided September 12th -13th with a companion event to the Steel Block Nationals. Winners of the first three events will be guaranteed a starting position in the Steel Block Nationals weekend.
Points will be earned at each event with bonus points given for the top two in each heat race. Teams will receive 10 points for attempting an event and a special 30 point bonus for attempting all four of the events. A regular 50pts/win system will be used to calculate the standings.
Director of operations Dan Bainey added “Street Stocks are the foundation of all racing, some of the best racing I’ve ever seen has been in that division. These guys go all out all the time. It’s fun for the drivers and it’s great for the fans, I’m glad we could put together a program like this.”
The CPS 4-Race Shootout Champion will pocket an additional $1000 and points will be paid back through the top-20. The over $4000 point payout will boost the CPS Shootout program to a total payoff of over $20,000 for this amazing 4-Event Program!
This starts the question-Who will be Crowned the first ever Street Stock Shootout Champion??
Central PA Speedway Announces O’Reilly ALLSTAR Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Event as Part of 2008 Schedule
April 25, 2008
In what will be one of the Biggest Racing Events This Year in Pennsylvania – the Nationally Acclaimed O’Reilly ALLSTAR Sprint Car Series will visit the Central PA Speedway Wednesday Night, June 11th.
“This is something I think all the fans have wanted to see for a long time in our area – Big Time Sprint Cars,” said track owner Tim Bainey. “These guys are great to watch, they run all across the country, have a huge following, and I really think it will be one of the best shows the fans in our region have ever seen.”
The ALLSTAR Event will be the first ever for any major national sprint car series in the track’s storied history.
The O’Rielly Series is packed with some of the Biggest Names in Sprint Car Racing Today. Current Points Leader Lance Dewease is no stranger to anyone familiar with the Sprint Car World, others like Dale Blaney, Fred Rahmer, Randy Hannagan, Brian Paulus, Brock Mayes, Brian Ellenberger, Bob Felmlee, Greg Wilson, and Sam Hafertepe Jr. are sure to join in for a spectacular show.
Keep up with all the latest news and info by visiting the track website at www.thebigtrack.com.
About the ALLSTAR Sprint Car Series
The Cars
Sprint cars are alcohol-burning, open wheel race cars weighing about 1200 pounds, with engines putting out 850 horsepower. They are the fastest accelerating closed course race cars running today, due to their high power-to-weight ratio. The All Stars race on quarter to half-mile oval dirt tracks, where 130 mile per hour wheel-to-wheel and four-wheel-drift excitement keeps fans on the edge of their seats.
The 25-square foot aluminum "wing" above the roll cage improves aerodynamics and provides an additional safety factor, plus gives a high visibility surface for sponsor logos.
The Circuit
The All Star Circuit is one of the premier sprint car sanctioning bodies in the United States of America.
Now in their 29th year of operation, the All Stars take pride in their reputation of providing highly competitive, fair, exciting racing for outlaw sprint cars with many different winners in a season.
The "outlaw racer" designation goes back to the 1930's when any driver not belonging to a particular racing club was considered an "outlaw." Today, membership is not necessary to participate in All Star events and to receive prize money. However, a membership is available for those car owners and drivers that want to earn points, be eligible for the drivers' benevolent fund, receive travel money, special cash or products and numerous other benefits.
About 400 drivers participate in All Star races yearly in front of an average of 5,000 spectators per event. Races are typically scheduled in Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Kansas. The schedule is flexible to include other states and Canada as well.
The typical All Star race program consists of time trials, qualifying heat races, a Dash and C, B and A Main events, determined by the number of cars signed in for an event. Usually a $25,700 purse is posted, paying $5,000 to win, but over the season, several $6,000, $7,000 and $10,000-to-win special events are held.
Prize money adds up to $1.5 million in a season. Over $200,000 cash is paid out by point fund sponsors to those drivers and owners who finish highest in the point standings, with an additional $100,000 worth of contingency prizes provided by many supporting companies.
You can visit the Series Online at www.allstarsprint.com.
Central PA Speedway Resurfaces Track with New Clay
April 6th, 2008
By Terry Whetstone
First there was a new owner and now there is new clay that is changing the entire look of Central PA Speedway near Clearfield.
The speedway changed ownership in February with Dan Russell and Tim Bainey finalizing the deal for Mr. Bainey to assume ownership of the speedway, it became effective the week of Feb. 14.
When he purchased the track, six to eight inches’ of snow was covering the speedway grounds and new clay wasn’t being considered until next season, but then a local coal company found some clay, and now things are taking a different turn.
“I got a call that George Cowfer came across some clay,” Mr. Bainey said. “Kenny (McLaughlin, general manager/competition director) and I went to check it out, and it looks like pretty good clay.”
Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc. of State College is hauling the clay and Dwayne
Brooks of Brooks Services, L.L.C. is spreading it on the surface.
Mr. Brooks said the clay would be at least 8 to10 inches thick the whole way around the 3/8-mile oval.
Approximately 120 to 125 truck loads of clay is what Mr. Bainey said Mr. McLaughlin believes will be needed to cover the track.
“When we found the clay last week, it was raining so we couldn’t do anything,” Mr. Bainey said. “The weather’s great today.”
Mr. Bainey is hoping the work is done by the end of the week.
The first race is scheduled for the Memorial Day Weekend, as the UFO Late Models makes its initial visit to the mountain top oval, and Mr. Bainey anticipates the clay being ready way before then.
Since the take over, Mr. Bainey said he’s had
a lot of support as he prepares for his maiden voyage as a track owner.
He said many of the previous staff have did what was asked, they have
called either him or Mr. McLaughlin and many of them are returning to
their previous posts.
Keep checking the website for updates on the happenings at the track
that is home to the famed Yankee Doodle 50 at
www.thebigtrack.com.
Central PA Speedway Announces
2008 Miss Central PA Speedway Contest
April 1,2008
The Speedway has announced the New 2008 Miss Central PA Speedway Queen Contest through a partnership with the East Coast Marketing Group Modeling & Talent Department, details and information can be found on the Speedway’s website at www.thebigtrack.com.
The contest will be organized through the East Coast Marketing Group’s Modeling & Talent Department, with the winner receiving a Complete Modeling Portfolio Setup as well as representation by the marketing group for 1 year, along with a growing list of great prizes.
“We feel this is a great opportunity to work with the Speedway,” said Nikki Grace of ECMG. “We are going to take the traditional Speedway Queen idea to a new level with this program by providing our winner with a package that will give her the opportunity to experience things like photo shoots, promotional events, advertising work, speaking engagements and more.”
“We work with many national brands on a daily basis and plan to give the winning girl an experience that will tremendously benefit her, should she choose to pursue a career in the world of modeling or promotional work.”
“I think this will be a great experience for any young girl and really
look forward to working with our winner through this program.”
Potential candidates are encouraged to visit the site and apply through the online form. All applicants must be over the age of 18 by May 14th, 2008 to be eligible.
For details visit the Central PA Speedway Website at www.thebigtrack.com and click on the Speedway Queen Link.
Thanks for your interest!
Nikki Grace
East Coast Marketing Group Modeling & Talent
Central PA Speedway Announces UFO Events as Part of 2008 Schedule
March 20, 2008
The formation of the UFO Racing Series looks to be one of the most promising developments in recent history of Dirt Track Racing in this part of the country and today Central PA Speedway announced they will host 2 of the series’ events at the famed speedway in Clearfield, Pennsylvania.
“I really like what they are trying to do for the guys in our region,” said track owner Tim Bainey. “We considered a lot of options for these dates, and when it came down to it - I just really liked the vision they have and the way they are approaching things for the teams.”
The first event will take place Sunday May 25th, for the track’s annual Memorial Day Weekend Season Opening Event. The UFO Series will make a return to Central PA as part of the Famed “Yankee Doodle 50” Thursday Night - July 3rd.
“We want to see this series take off,” said Bainey. “The UFO management has put a lot of time and planning into putting things together. I really feel like they have the best interest of our regional racers in mind, and I figured the best way we could show our support – was to schedule them for 2 of our biggest events.”
Keep up with all the latest news and info by visiting the track website at www.thebigtrack.com.
About the UFO Series
West Pa/West Va area clay-surface speedways have aligned in 2008 to form the Unified Force Race Championship. The UFo Race Championship alliance will link major unsanctioned Super Late Model events throughout the season with standardized rules and payoffs as well as a common point system that will award top drivers bonus prize money at the end of the championship tour.
The UFo Race Championship will offer race teams of the region the opportunity to compete for $334,000 of prize money during the racing season with absolute minimum travel distances. It is the goal of the UFo Race Championship to present high-quality racing events to the fans and high-quality payoffs to the race teams to create a win/win situation for all that are involved in the sport!
More info on the UFO Series – including a complete schedule of events, drivers & teams (which are being added daily), and other great info - can be found online at www.uforacechampionship.com.
Central PA Speedway Major Announcements Just Around the Corner
March 17, 2008
There has been a lot going on behind the scenes at the Central PA Speedway the last few weeks and a few major announcements are on their way.
“We’ve been very busy the last few weeks,” said owner Tim Bainey. “We’ve been talking with a lot of great people about everything from racing series and events, all the way to what color the new signs will be… and everything in between.”
“We have finalized a few things that will be announced soon, and are still looking over others… but overall, it’s shaping up to look pretty nice.”
Keep up with all the latest news and info by visiting the track website at www.thebigtrack.com.
Tim Bainey Purchases Central PA Speedway
February 18th 2007
It was announced today that one of the most well known racing personalities in Central Pennsylvania - Tim Bainey - has purchased the Central PA Speedway.
“We are pleased to announce that we have finalized the deal,” said Bainey. “We have a lot of planning to do from here – but #1 - I want all the teams, drivers, and race fans to know that they will have a place to enjoy themselves year after year, long into the future.”
Bainey, a former dirt racer, businessman, and current team owner of a USAR Hooter's ProCup Series Team - said his plans for the track are "to build upon the already strong foundation the track has going and take it to a new level over the next few years."
“This is going back to what I’ve always loved - - dirt track racing. I grew up around it, was fortunate enough to do it myself, and over the last few years have really enjoyed just being a part of it any chance that I get.”
“We want our track to be the MOST Fan, Driver, Team, and Sponsor Friendly place in the country… Provide a venue where everyone can benefit from increasing the interactions between these groups.”
“Our goal is to bring bigger and better racing to the fans, higher payouts to the drivers and teams, and produce a highly attractive atmosphere for participating sponsors.”
"I've looked into buying the place several times over the last 10 years," said Bainey. "The timing was right, and we were finally able to put the right deal together. It's something that I've always wanted to do, and I plan to have a lot of fun running this place as what I think will be one of the premier tracks in the country."
As far as those plans for the famed track…
“We plan to have a schedule released soon, the dates will be very close to what was ran last season, Memorial Day weekend, the Annual July 3rd Yankee Doodle, and 2 or 3 others, all big shows – and all sure to be exciting for everyone.”
“Right now we are pretty much organizing things. There is a lot to look over, but we are getting a good gameplan together.”
There will be several announcements, press releases, and other information coming in the next few weeks. We are asking that everyone follow things through our NEW track website (www.thebigtrack.com) while we go through this process of getting things in place.
Phone #’s, email addresses, and contact info will also be coming soon.