By Brian Liskai: (Attica, OH) More money will be up for grabs at Attica Raceway Park in 2014 – over $600,000 to be exact!

“We couldn’t do any of this if it weren’t for the great support we get from the race teams and fans and our exceptional business partners who sponsor billboards, race nights and our weekly divisions,” said John Bores, Attica Raceway Park Promoter. “We are all excited about the big events at Attica in 2014 and we will work hard to make sure everyone has a fun night at the track each week.”

Attica Raceway Park – Ohio ’s Finest Racing speedplant – will kick off its 26th anniversary season on Friday, March 28th with the O’Reilly Auto Parts 410 winged sprints, Summit Racing Equipment UMP Late Models, and Foster’s Auto Body 305 Sprints.

The 2014 schedule includes 22 events from March through August and will bring in some of the biggest names in sprint car and late model racing. Highlighting the schedule will be the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series on Friday, May 30th with the Kistler Engines Classic paying $10,000 to win. Back for its second season will be the season-finale – a two-day affair featuring the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions and the Lucas Oil Late Model Series on Friday and Saturday, August 29th and 30th. The Lucas Oil Late Models will battle for $10,000 to win on Friday with the UNOH All Stars vying for $5,000 to win on Saturday for the Attica Ambush weekend.

The UNOH All Stars will make five appearances at Attica in 2014 including the traditional HD Supply Spring Nationals, Friday and Saturday April 4th and 5th. Saturday’s finale will pay the feature winner $10,000. Besides the Attica Ambush at the end of the season, the All Stars will kick off the 32nd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek at Attica on Friday, June 20th.

The Kistler Racing Products FAST (Fremont Attica Sprint Title) Championship Series presented by KS Sales and Service will battle at Attica in 9 events in 2014 including the May 16th Eric Phillips Anniversary Classic and the July 18th event – each paying $3,000 to win.
Not taking a backseat to the sprints, the UMP late models will have several must-see events at Attica in 2014. Attica Raceway Park and the NAPA Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway are teaming up for an 8-race challenge series – 4 events at each track. Attica will play host to the Super Late Model Challenge Series on May 2nd, June 20th, July 11th and Aug. 30th. Each event will pay $1,500 to win and $200 to start the feature event.

The popular Sunoco American Late Model Series will battle at Attica on Friday, April 18th.

The popular DIRTcar Summer Nationals Hell Tour will pay a visit to Attica on Central Ohio Farmers/Summit Racing Equipment Night, Friday, July 18th. The UMP Modifieds will also be part of the Hell Tour. And some of the best late model drivers in the world will help wrap up Attica’s season when the Lucas Oil Late Model Series comes to town on Detroit Chocolat Night, Friday, Aug. 29th for $10,000 to win.

Attica’s 2014 schedule also includes several key events for the 305 sprints including 5 JLH General Contractor FAST races. The 305 Engine Builders’ Challenge presented by Gressman Powersports and Level Performance will pay the feature winner $1,200 on Friday, July 11th.

The Fremont Fence Dirt Trucks will also compete in 11 events at Attica in 2014.

Attica has also scheduled special events for the younger race fans. Each week a bicycle will be given away to one lucky child. Also, the Junior Fan Club member of the week will give the “command” to start the races each week and will receive a t-shirt, picture and ride in the Baumann Auto Group Pace Truck. Attica will also pay tribute to all area scouts on Friday, May 9th – every scout and scout leader who wears their uniform to the races will get in FREE!

And, for one of the best “bang for your buck” events of the season, Fan Appreciation Night on Friday, July 4th will include $10 general admission, $1 hot dogs, 50-cent popcorn, a free souvenir race program and open pits before the races for autographs and pictures.

“Our staff is committed to putting on an entertaining and efficient show and we are pumped up for what 2014 has to offer the fantastic race teams and fans that come to Attica from all over the Midwest,” said Rex LeJeune, Attica Raceway Park Operations Director.

Race fans are encouraged to follow Attica Raceway Park on Twitter and like Attica Raceway Park on Facebook. All the exciting information can be found at www.atticaracewaypark.com

2014 Attica Raceway Park Schedule

Friday, March 28 – Construction Equipment & Supply Night
410 Sprints, UMP Late Models, 305 Sprints
(Rain Date Saturday, March 29)

Friday, April 4 – HD Supply Spring Nationals
All Star Circuit of Champions ($3,000 to Win), UMP Late Models, 305 Sprints

Saturday, April 5 – HD Supply Spring Nationals
All Star Circuit of Champions ($10,000 to Win), UMP Late Models, 305 Sprints

Friday, April 11 – Bazell Race Fuels Night
UMP Late Models, 305 Sprints, Dirt Trucks

Friday, April 18 – Columbus Equipment / True Value of Woodville Night
FAST 410 Sprints, Sunoco American Late Model Series, FAST 305 Sprints

Friday, April 25 – Tiffin Paper Company (TPC) / Merrill Lynch Night
FAST 410 Sprints, UMP Late Models, 305 Sprints – Open Pits

Friday, May 2@ – Underground Utilities Night
UMP Late Models ($1,500 to Win), 305 Sprints, Dirt Trucks

Friday, May 9 – Sutton Bank / Fisher Performance / Scouts Night
410 Sprints, UMP Late Models, 305 Sprints

Friday, May 16 – Eric Phillips 26th Anniversary Classic
American Powersports of Findlay & Sandusky Night
FAST 410 Sprints ($3,000 to Win), UMP Late Models, FAST 305 Sprints

Friday, May 30 – Kistler Engines Classic
World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars – ($10,000 to Win), UMP Late Models ($1,200 to Win)

Friday, June 6 – Croghan Colonial Bank / All Pro Aluminum Heads Night
FAST 410 Sprints, 305 Sprints, Dirt Trucks

Friday, June 13 – Burns Electric / Smith Family Foods Mid Season Championship Night
FAST 410 Sprints, UMP Late Models, FAST 305 Sprints, Dirt Trucks
(DOUBLE POINTS)

Friday, June 20@ – Ohio Sprint Speedweek – Ohio Caterpillar Night
All Star Circuit of Champions ($5,000 to Win), UMP Late Models ($1,500 to Win)

Friday, July 4 – Kears Speed Shop Fan Appreciation Night
FAST 410 Sprints, UMP Late Models, 305 Sprints, Dirt Trucks
($10 General Admission – Open Pit Area / Meet the Drivers – $1 Hot Dogs, 50 cent Popcorn)

Friday, July 11@ – 305 Engine Builders Challenge
305 Sprints ($1,200 to Win), UMP Late Models ($1,500 to Win), Dirt Trucks + Vintage Race Cars

Friday, July 18 – Central Ohio Farmers/ Summit Racing Equipment Night
UMP Late Model Summer Nationals “Hell Tour” ($5,000 to Win), FAST 410 Sprints ($3,000 to Win), UMP Modifieds

Friday, July 25 – Ohio Logistics Night
FAST 410 Sprints, UMP Late Models, FAST 305 Sprints, Dirt Trucks

Friday, August 1 – Edward Jones of Clyde Night / Mike Neill Financial Advisor
FAST 410 Sprints, UMP Late Models, FAST 305 Sprints, Trucks

Friday, August 8 – NO RACING – ATTICA FAIR

Saturday, August 16 – WNWO NBC Toledo Ch 24 Night
410 Sprints ($3,000 to Win), UMP Late Models, 305 Sprints, Dirt Trucks

Saturday, August 23 – Kistler Racing Products Presents Mark Keegan Classic Season Championship Night
410 Sprints ($3,000 to Win), UMP Late Models, 305 Sprints, Dirt Trucks
(DOUBLE POINTS)

ATTICA AMBUSH – NIGHT #1
Friday, Aug 29 – Detroit Chocolat Presents Lucas Oil Late Models ($10,000 to Win) + All Star Circuit of Champions ($3,000 to Win)

ATTICA AMBUSH – NIGHT #2
Saturday, Aug 30@ – Baumann Auto Group Night – All Star Circuit of Champions ($5,000 To Win), UMP Late Models ($1,500 To Win), 305 Sprints, Dirt Trucks

@ = Attica/Wayne County Late Model Challenge Point Races

By Brian Liskai: (Attica, OH) The 2014 racing season is being dubbed “The Salute to the King.” Steve Kinser, a 20-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Champion, has announced this will be his last year on the tour. Race fans in the region can pay tribute to “The King” at Attica Raceway Park when the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series comes to do battle on Friday, May 30th.

Fans can reserve their seats for the World of Outlaws event at Attica now. Reserve seats are $32 (cash or check) or $34 with credit card. When “The Greatest Show on Dirt” comes to “Ohio’s Finest Racing” speedplant the top six rows in the middle grandstands – sections D, E. F and G – are for reserved seating. Call ARP Director of Operations Rex LeJeune at 419-680-5606 to reserve your seats now. Click here to view the reserved seating chart.

Kinser, piloting the Tony Stewart Racing #11, will battle with 2013 WoO champion Daryn Pittman (aboard the Kasey Kahne #9), Joey Saldana, five-time World of Outlaws Champion Donny Schatz who recorded 23 victories last year, Paul McMahan, Craig Dollansky, Sammy Swindell and more. Attica’s tough weekly competitors like Byron Reed, Craig Mintz, Chris Andrews, Caleb Griffith, Travis Philo, Brian Lay, D.J. Foos and a host of regional stars like Dale Blaney, Tim Shaffer, Chad Kemenah and more will sure to challenge the touring stars.

Again, race fans can reserve their seats now for the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series event at Attica Raceway Park set for Friday, May 30th by calling Rex LeJeune at 419-680-5606. Reserved seats – the top 6 rows in the middle grandstands, sections D,E,F and G – are $32 (cash or check) or $34 if using a credit card.

For more information go to www.attticaracewaypark.com.

By Mike Swanger: (Orrville, OH) With both tracks having highly competitive fields of Super Late Models with many of the regions best drivers competing at both tracks in the past and now with NAPA Wayne County Speedway switching to Saturday night racing in 2014, Promoters John Bores of Attica Raceway Park along with Jason and Kristin Flory of NAPA Wayne County Speedway announce the formation of an eight race Super Late Model Challenge Series this season.

Each track will hold four races during the season with each race paying $1,500 to win and $200 to start the feature with $60 for all non transfer cars. The Late Model Challenge Series will have it’s own point fund as a title sponsor is still being sought and a $10 entry fee for each race will be charged and added to the point fund.

The first night for the Late Model Challenge Series will be on Friday, May 2nd at Attica Raceway Park with the series in action the next night, Saturday, May 3rd at NAPA Wayne County Speedway. Attica Raceway Park will host the next two night for the series on Friday, June 20th and again on Friday, July 11th as NAPA Wayne County Speedway will resume the series on Saturday, July 12th and then on Saturday, August 9th. The final weekend for the series will be double points at both tracks as Attica Raceway Park will run on Saturday, August 30th and the final race will be on Sunday, August 31st at Napa Wayne County Speedway.

A tire rule will be in effect for both tracks with American Racers 44 or harder and Hoosier 1300, LM 20 or harder that will be allowed as each track will run their regular rules and race procedures.

Watch for further information about the Late Model Challenge Series and for more information on both tracks, go to their websites at www.atticaracewaypark.com and www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

By Brian Liskai: (Attica, OH) Attica Raceway Park fans and race teams helped put an explanation point on the 25th anniversary season of “ Ohio ’s Finest Racing” speedplant at a gala banquet that crowned the track’s four champions and celebrated the rest of the top 10 in points.

Gibsonburg , Ohio ’s Craig Mintz wrapped up his second straight Attica championship in the O’Reilly Auto Parts 410 sprints. The 2013 Kistler Racing Products FAST champion competed in 14 events in 2013, missing only the Aug. 30 All Star show. Craig scored his 9th career Attica win on July 5. He recorded an incredible 11 top 10 finishes and 8 top five runs. Besides his win, he recorded four runner-up finishes! His average feature finishing position was seventh.

In the Summit Racing Equipment UMP Late Models, Bellevue , Ohio ’s Ryan Missler scored an unprecedented fifth consecutive Attica championship. Ryan competed in all 15 features in 2013. Ryan recorded 10 top 10 finishes and six top five runs. He scored his 10th career late model win on the season’s final night. Ryan also scored three runner-up finishes. His average feature finishing position was ninth.

Bradner , Ohio ’s Nate Dussel scored his third straight track championship in the Foster’s Auto Body 305 Sprints. Nate, who was among the nation’s top sprint car drivers in terms of feature wins in 2013, competed in all 13 feature events in 2013. Take out his 20th place finish in the 360-305 challenge race and he never finished worse than seventh! Nate recorded 10 top five finishes including six wins – that’s nearly half of the features he competed in! Nate now has 11 career wins at Attica to move him into a tie for 11th on the track’s all-time win list. His average feature finishing position was fourth.

In the Bob’s Machine Shop-BMS Engines Dirt Trucks, Fremont, Ohio’s Dustin Keegan claimed his first ever track championship – by just a point. Dustin competed in all 9 events in 2013 and NEVER finished out of the top six! He recorded four runner-up finishes. Dustin’s average feature finishing position was fourth.

Attica Promoter John Bores announced all the major sanctioning bodies that competed at the track in 2013 will be back in 2014. He added the track crew is looking at addressing lighting issues around the track’s back stretch and more clay has been brought in.

Here’s a look at the rest of the top 10 in points in the 410 sprints:

10. Brian Smith, Fremont , Ohio – The 2004 Attica 305 sprint champion competed in 9 events in 2013. He recorded six top 10 finishes and earned his 2nd 410 feature win at Attica on April 26th. Brian’s average feature finishing position was 10th.

9. Stuart Brubaker, Fremont , Ohio – the 2008 Attica 305 sprint champion and last year’s 410 rookie of the year competed in 12 events in 2013. He recorded a pair of top 10 finishes including a season-best fourth on July 26th. His average feature finishing position was 15th.

8. Brian Lay, Genoa , Ohio – Brian competed in 14 features at Attica in 2013, missing only opening night. He racked up his first two ever Attica wins on July 19th and Aug. 17th. Brian recorded five top 10 finishes and besides his wins scored a pair of third place finishes. His average feature finishing position was 12th.

7. Duane Zablocki, Tiffin , Ohio – He competed in 12 events in 2013, recording a pair of top 10 finishes including a season-best 6th on July 5th. His average A-main finishing position was 13th.

6. Byron Reed, Monclova , Ohio – The 6 time Attica track champion competed in 12 events in 2013. He recorded 11 top 10 finishes and four top five runs. He picked up his 29th career 410 sprint win on June 14th and now has 29 for his career, good for second on the track’s all-time win list. Byron’s average feature finishing position was 7th.

5. D.J. Foos, Fremont , Ohio – The 2013 Attica rookie of the year and the 2010 305 sprint track champion competed in 13 features this season. DJ recorded 10 top 10 finishes and six top five runs. He scored a season-best runner-up finish on May 17th. DJ’s average finishing position was 9th.

4. Travis Philo, Waterville , Ohio – Travis competed in 12 events in 2013, recording five top 10 finishes. He scored his second career Attica win on July 26th. His average feature finishing position was 12th.

3. Chris Andrews, Sandusky , Ohio – The 2009 Attica 410 champion and 2006 305 track champion competed in 14 events at Attica in 2013, missing only opening night. Chris posted 8 top 10 finishes and four top five runs. He scored his fourth career Attica win on June 21st against the All Stars. He also had a runner-up finish and a pair of third place runs. Chris’ average feature finishing position was 10th.

2. Caleb Griffith, Sandusky , Ohio – The 2003 Attica 305 champion competed in all 15 A-mains in 2013. Caleb recorded an incredible 12 top 10 finishes and four top five runs. His best finish was back-to-back third place runs in June. He had a streak of 9 straight top 10 runs from April through July. Caleb’s average feature finishing position was 8th.

Here’s a look at the rest of the top 10 in points in the late models:

Rookie of the year – Josh Haynes, Fostoria, Ohio – Josh finished 12th in the final points and competed in four features in 2013, recording a season-best 9th on Aug. 17th.

10. Ken Hahn , Oregon , Ohio – The 2007 limited late model Attica champion competed in 9 events in 2013. Ken recorded three top 10 finishes including a season best 8th on Aug. 24th. His average feature finishing position was 13th.

Tie for 8th – John Bores, Bellevue , Ohio – John competed in 11 events in 2013, recording two top 10 finishes including a season-best 9th twice. His average feature finishing position was 13th.

8th – Larry Kingseed, Castalia, Ohio – A 5 time limited late model track champion, Larry competed in 11 events in 2013. He recorded a pair of top 10 finishes including a season-best 9th on June 14th. His average feature finishing position was 14th.

7. – Nate Potts, Clyde, Ohio – He competed in 11 events in 2013, recording 3 top 10 finishes including back-to-back season-best 7th place runs. His average feature finishing position was 13th.

6. Tim Sabo, Toledo , Ohio – He competed in 11 events in 2013, recording 4 top 10 finishes including a season-best 5th on Aug. 17th. His average feature finishing position was 13th.

5. John Mayes Jr., Clyde , Ohio – He competed in 12 events in 2013, recording 5 top 10 finishes including a season-best 3rd on July 5. His average feature finishing position was 12th.

4. Mike Bores, Bellevue , Ohio – He competed in 14 events in 2013, missing only the July 5th race. Mike recorded 10 top 10 finishes and four top 5 runs. He scored a season-best fourth place finish on Aug. 17th. His average feature finishing position was 9th.

3. Matt Irey, Mansfield , Ohio – He competed in all 15 events in 2013, recording 10 top 10 finishes and five top five runs. He scored a runner-up finish on Aug. 17 and three third place runs. Matt’s average feature finishing position was 9th.

2. Cody Scott , Ontario , Ohio – Cody competed in 13 events in 2013, missing only the final two events. He recorded 8 top 10 finishes and 6 top five runs. Cody picked up his first Attica win on June 14th and recorded three third place runs. His average feature finishing position was eighth.

Here’s a look at the rest of the top 10 in points for the 305 sprints:

10. Jeremy Duposki, Shiloh , Ohio – He competed in 12 events in 2013, missing only the 360-305 challenge race. Jeremy recorded two top 10 finishes including a season-best 7th on April 26th. His average feature finishing position was 14th.

9. Jess Stiger, Sycamore, Ohio – Jess competed in 12 events in 2013, missing only the 360-305 challenge race. His average feature finishing position was 14th.

8. Dan Hammond, Fort Seneca , Ohio – He competed 12 events in 2013, missing only the 360-305 challenge race. Dan recorded three top 10 finishes including a season-best 8th on April 26th. His average feature finishing position was 13th.

7. Ricky Peterson, Rawson , Ohio – Attica ’s 2013 rookie of the year competed in 11 events, racking up four top 10 runs. His season-best finish was a 6th on May 17th. His average feature finishing position was 12th.

6. Jason Keckler, Fremont , Ohio – He competed in 12 events in 2013, missing only the final race of the year. Jason scored 9 top 10 finishes, including the first 8 races of the season. He posted three top five runs including a season-best three third place finishes. His average feature finishing position was 10th.

Tie for 4th – Tyler Gunn, Napoleon, Ohio – The 2012 rookie of the year at Attica competed in 12 events in 2013, missing only the 360-305 challenge race. He recorded 8 top 10 finishes including a season-best pair of 6th place runs. His average feature finishing position was 11th.

4. Seth Schneider, Fremont , Ohio – A former Attica rookie of the year competed in 12 events in 2013, missing only the 360-305 sprint challenge. He recorded four top 10 finishes including a season-best 5th on May 17th. His average feature finishing position was 12th.

3. Jordan Ryan, Castalia , Ohio – He competed in 12 events in 2013, missing only the 360-305 sprint challenge. Jordan never finished worse than 8th! He recorded an incredible 10 top five finishes and scored back-to-back wins to close out the season. Jordan now has three career wins at Attica . Besides the wins he had a pair of runner-up finishes and two third place runs. His average feature finishing position was a remarkable 4th.

2. Dustin Dinan, Fremont , Ohio – He competed in 12 events in 2013, missing only the final race of the year. Dustin posted 11 top 10 finishes and a remarkable 10 top five finishes. He posted his first three Attica feature wins in 2013 – on May 17th, June 7th and July 26th. He also had three runner-up finishes and a pair of third place runs. Dustin’s average feature finishing position was 4th.

Here’s a look at the rest of the top 10 in points for the dirt trucks:

10. Keith Sorg, Fremont , Ohio – He competed in all 9 events in 2013, recording a season-best 12th on the final night. His average feature finishing position was 15th.

9. Curt Inks, Green Springs, Ohio – Curt competed in 7 events in 2013 and recorded a pair of top 10 finishes including a season-best 6th on Aug. 24th. Hi average feature finishing position was 11th.
Tie for 7th

7. Dana Fry, Fremont , Ohio – He competed in all 9 events in 2013, posting 4 top 10 finishes including a season-best 8th on July 5th. His average feature finishing position was 12th.

7. Tony Siferd, Findlay , Ohio – He competed in all 9 events in 2013, recording 5 top 10 finishes including a season-best third on July 26th. His average feature finishing position was 10th.

6. Eric Devanna, Kansas, Ohio – Eric competed in all 9 events in 2013, scoring 5 top 10 finishes including a season-best 7th on July 5th. His average feature finishing position was 11th.

5. Art Ball, Tiffin , Ohio – A two-time street-stock Attica champion and the 2006 and 2007 dirt truck track champion, Art competed in eight events in 2013, missing only opening night for the division. He posted 6 top 10 finishes and three top five runs including a season best third on the final night. Art’s average feature finishing position was 8th.

4. Brian Sorg, Fremont , Ohio – He competed in 8 events in 2013, missing only the final show of the season. Brian scored 7 top 10 finishes and 4 top five runs including a season-best third on May 17th. His average feature finishing position was 7th.

3. Kyle Cline, Ashland , Ohio – Kyle competed in 8 features in 2013, missing only the final event. He posted 7 top 10 finishes and 4 top five runs including a season-best third on Aug. 24th. His average feature finishing position was 6th.

2. Daniel Roepke, Woodville , Ohio – Daniel lost the track championship by one point. He competed in 7 events in 2013 and NEVER finished out of the top three. He posted four wins – May 3, May 17, Aug. 17 and Aug. 24 – to run his career total to 7, moving him into fifth on the track’s all-time win list for the division. He also had a pair of runner-up finishes. Daniel’s average feature finishing position was second!

For more information go to www.atticracewaypark.com