By Steve Hartzell: (Tiffin, OH) For the sixth consecutive year, the Northern Ohio Sprint Car Show will roll into the Tiffin Mall, March 14-16, 2008. Directed by local racing enthusiast Steve “Scoop” Hartzell, the NOSCS has gained a reputation as one of the finest mall-based sprint car shows in the midwest. The show is sponsored by Budweiser, Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway.
The popular fire-breathing sprint cars will be in abundance throughout the mall, as well as Attica late models, dirt trucks, vintage racecars, karts and vendors. Fans will be able to test their skills with Tim Nickles’ nationally famous Sprint Car Simulators throughout the weekend.
Saturday will feature the Hoserville Ohio Benefit Auction, with a good stock of memorabilia up for bids. All proceeds will go into the special injured driver fund to be used to help injured drivers and their families.
Two popular area radio stations will do live broadcasts from the NOSCS on Saturday. In the morning WFIN, 1330 AM, Findlay will present a two-hour version of Dwight Allen’s Racing World, featuring Dwight Allen, Lisa Hammer and Andrew Barman. In the afternoon WFRO, Eagle 99.1 FM, Fremont will present a two-hour version of the Buckeye Speed Zone, featuring DC Bash and Brian Liskai.
A fine list of awards will be handed out at 4:30 on Sunday. Awards will go to the “People’s Choice”, the “Merchant’s Choice”, the coveted “Racer’s Choice” as well as “Truck of the Year”, “Attica Late Model of the Year” and “Kart of the Year. These awards have been generously paid for by Attica Raceway Park, Fremont Speedway and Scoop & Becky Hartzell. Additionally, Fremont Speedway will give each award winner a $25 gift certificate.
The Northern Ohio Sprint Car Show will run during normal mall hours March 14, 15 & 16. Fans of all ages are encouraged to come and help to celebrate the beginning another exciting racing season at nationally famous Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway.
Register your Sprint Car, Attica Late Model, Dirt Truck or Kart now before it’s too late. Call (419) 934-9350 to register. Please leave a message if no answer and we will return your call.