Mother Nature wins again at Attica

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Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Contact: Rex LeJeune

419-680-5606

ATTICA, Ohio – Though it’s called the Core & Main SPRING Nationals at Attica Raceway Park, Mother Nature surely isn’t paying attention.

The forecast for Attica, Ohio for Friday, April 6 – opening night of the 29th annual spring nationals presented by Construction Equipment & Supply and Merrill Lynch – is calling for windy and cold conditions with snow flurries. The forecast forSaturday’s racing at “Ohio’s Finest Racing” venue shows a high temperature of only 38 degrees with a low of 23.

That has led to the cancellation of racing at Attica Raceway Park for the weekend.

The season-opening night for the All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads FAST 410 Championship Series presented by Ohio Logistics scheduled for Friday, April 6 will not be rescheduled.  However, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobile 1 race scheduled for April 7 will be rescheduled for Friday, April 20 for Core & Main Night presented by Fisher Performance with pit gates opening at 4 p.m. and racing under way at 7:45 p.m.

“The calendar says spring but weather isn’t showing that. We have had a lot of rain and cold and very little drying conditions. Then you throw in temperatures way below normal for this time of year and it’s just not conducive for the racing and environment our great fans and teams deserve,” said Rex LeJeune, Director of Operations at Attica Raceway Park.

 “We didn’t get a significant amount of drying time Friday and Saturday the forecast is for rain in the afternoon and rain turning to snow in the evening. I want to say thanks to all the fans and race teams for their patience and to our great track crew for all the hard work they have been putting in,” said Rex LeJeune, Director of Operations at Attica Raceway Park.

Attica Raceway Park opening night is planned for Friday, April 13. Whiteford Kenworth, Construction Equipment & Supply, Merrill Lynch Night will feature the Callie’s Performance Products 410 Sprints, Summit Racing Equipment UMP Late Models and Fremont Fence 305 Sprints. Gates will open at 5 p.m. with racing under way at 7:45 p.m.

For more information go to www.atticaracewaypark.com or follow the track on Twitter @atticaracewyprk or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/atticaracewaypark and Instagram at attica_raceway_park.

ABOUT WHITEFORD KENWORTH

Since 1929 Whiteford Kenworth has been helping customers find solutions to all their transportation needs. Whether it’s sales, service, body shop, parts or leasing the team at Whiteford Kenworth is committed to your satisfaction. Whiteford Kenworth has locations in South Bend, Indiana; Lafayette, Indiana; Elkhart, Indiana; LaPorte, Indiana; Perrysburg, Ohio, Lima, Ohio and Toledo, Ohio. Go to www.whitefordkenworth.com for locations and information.

ABOUT CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY

Construction Equipment and Supply is located on Old Railroad Road outside of Sandusky, Ohio. If you are a contractor, Construction Equipment and Supply has what you need for supplies and rental equipment. Our technical and sales staff is all experts with years of experience in the construction industry. We have four full time mechanics to keep our rental fleet in good repair and provide service work for customer equipment. We have daily deliveries to most of our service area. When you place an order you will have it today or tomorrow. Stop in to Construction Equipment and Supply or call (419) 625-7192 for help with your next construction supply or rental need.

 ABOUT MERRILL LYNCH FINANCIAL SERVICES

Merrill Lynch Financial Services is located on Timber Commons Drive in Sandusky, Ohio. Through our branch’s experience and leadership, we welcome working with individuals, families, business owners, executives and institutions—in rising, declining and turbulent markets—and we believe we are well-positioned to help you address your wealth management challenges and opportunities. Give Merrill Lynch a call at 419-624-1818

Wet weather washes out Attica; Spring Nationals on tap April 6-7

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Friday, March 30, 2018

Contact: Rex LeJeune

419-680-5606

ATTICA, Ohio – For the second straight week cold, wet conditions have forced Attica Raceway Park to cancel racing. The season opener for “Ohio’s Finest Racing” speed plant will now be the 29th Annual Core & Main Spring Nationals presented by Construction Equipment & Supply and Merrill Lynch Friday and Saturday April 6 and 7.

“We didn’t get a significant amount of drying time Friday and Saturday the forecast is for rain in the afternoon and rain turning to snow in the evening. I want to say thanks to all the fans and race teams for their patience and to our great track crew for all the hard work they have been putting in,” said Rex LeJeune, Director of Operations at Attica Raceway Park.

Friday, April 6 will feature the All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads FAST 410 Championship Series presented by Ohio Logistics paying $5,000 to win with the Summit Racing Equipment UMP Late Models and Fremont Fence 305 Sprints also in action. Gates will open at 5 p.m. with racing slated to begin at 7:45 p.m.

Saturday, April 7 will feature the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, the 116th appearance of “America’s Series” at Attica Raceway Park. The late models and 305 sprints will also be in action. Gates will open at 3 p.m. Saturday with racing scheduled to start at 7 p.m.

For more information go to www.atticaracewaypark.com or follow the track on Twitter @atticaracewyprk or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/atticaracewaypark and Instagram at attica_raceway_park.

ABOUT CORE & MAIN

Core & Main is the Nation’s largest distributor of Waterworks products. Core & Main distributes a complete line of water, sewer, fire protection, and storm drain products to serve the needs of both contractors and municipalities in all aspects of public works and private construction industries.

These products are integral to building, repairing and maintaining water systems and serve as part of the basic municipal infrastructure required to support population and economic growth, and residential and commercial construction.

Core & Main’s name was created by a company associate. “Core” references infrastructure, things underground and fundamental structures that must be in place to build. “Main” is a reference to a water main, Main Street and to the primary sources of knowledge and materials.

The nearest Core & Main locations are in Ashland and Amherst!

Find out more at hdswaterworks.com

ABOUT CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY

Construction Equipment and Supply is located on Old Railroad Road outside of Sandusky, Ohio. If you are a contractor, Construction Equipment and Supply has what you need for supplies and rental equipment. Our technical and sales staff are all experts with years of experience in the construction industry. We have four full time mechanics to keep our rental fleet in good repair and provide service work for customer equipment. We have daily deliveries to most of our service area. When you place an order you will have it today or tomorrow. Stop in to Construction Equipment and Supply or call (419) 625-7192 for help with your next construction supply or rental need.

 ABOUT MERRILL LYNCH FINANCIAL SERVICES

Merrill Lynch Financial Services is located on Timber Commons Drive in Sandusky, Ohio. Through our branch’s experience and leadership, we welcome working with individuals, families, business owners, executives and institutions—in rising, declining and turbulent markets—and we believe we are well-positioned to help you address your wealth management challenges and opportunities. Give Merrill Lynch a call at 419-624-1818

Attica Spring Nationals History

Year Winner
1990 Steve Siegel
1991 Bobby Allen
1992 Frankie Kerr/Frankie Kerr
1993 Mark Keegan/rain
1994 Mark Keegan/Frankie Kerr
1995 Dale Blaney/Joey Saldana
1996 Bobby Teeple/Danny Smith
1997 Gary Wright/Butch Schroeder
1998 Jeff Shepard/Frankie Kerr
1999 Kenny Jacobs/rain
2000 Craig Dollansky/rain
2001 Byron Reed/rain
2002 Greg Wilson/Jeff Shepard
2003 Chad Kemenah/Greg Wilson
2004 Chad Kemenah/rain
2005 Stevie Smith/Danny Smith
2006 Terry McCarl/Greg Wilson
2007 Broak Mayes/Dale Blaney
2008 Lance Dewease
2009 Dale Blaney/rain
2010 rain/Byron Reed
2011 rain/Dale Blaney
2012 Dale Blaney/Craig Mintz
2013 Rain/Dale Blaney
2014 Rain/Dale Blaney
2015 Rain/Ryan Smith
2016 Rain/Dale Blaney
2017 DJ Foos/Spencer Bayston

Attica Raceway Park season-opener postponed until Saturday

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Thursday, March 29, 2018
Contact: Rex LeJeune
 
ATTICA, Ohio – Saturated grounds and cold weather has prompted Attica Raceway Park officials to postpone the season opener scheduled for Friday, March 30. The event is still on for Saturday, March 31 with gates opening at 3 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m. on Construction Equipment/Merrill Lynch Night.
 
“Our crew had everything ready but with the rains the past couple of days we have decided to utilize the rain date of Saturday to give us a day to get things dried out a little. We will re-evaluate things tomorrow (Friday) afternoon,” said Rex LeJeune, ARP Operations Manager.
 
On tap Saturday will be the Callie’s Performance Products 410 Sprints, Summit Racing Equipment UMP Late Models and Fremont Fence 305 Sprints.
 
For more information go to www.atticaracewaypark.com or follow the track on Twitter @atticaracewyprk or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/atticaracewaypark and Instagram at attica_raceway_park.

The Smart Move: Ohio Logistics and Brad Doty Classic Continue Partnership

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Friday, March 23, 2018
Contact: Rex LeJeune
419-680-5606

 

By Brian Liskai: ATTICA, Ohio – Ohio Logistics, based in Findlay, Ohio, uses the tag line “The Smart Move.” When the Brad Doty Classic teamed up with Ohio Logistics – one of the most successful privately held logistics firms in the Midwest – it was a very “smart move” as the combination has made the sprint car racing event one of the crown jewels of the sport.

The 30th Annual Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic Presented by Racing Optics hits the track at Attica Raceway Park on Tuesday, July 10 (rain date of Wednesday, July 11) featuring the best sprint car drivers in the world. The 2017 Brad Doty Classic had 58 drivers compete for the $10,000 top prize, which was the largest single day car count of the season for the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series.

The Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic returned to Attica Raceway Park in 2016 following a 10 year run at Limaland Motorsports Park in Lima, Ohio. The event originated at ARP in 1989.

Last year’s Brad Doty Classic was a thriller as Watertown, Connecticut’s David Gravel executed a perfect slider on Tim Shaffer coming to the white flag and drove to his first ever victory in the event.

Ohio Logistics has been a partner with the Brad Doty Classic for 11 years. The company provides innovative warehousing, distribution and transportation services to clients with local or global logistic requirements.

“I really can’t thank Chuck Bills (President and CEO of Ohio Logistics) and his family along with all the employees of Ohio Logistics enough for all the support. They are true partners in the Brad Doty Classic and have helped make this race one of the premiere events on the World of Outlaws schedule,” said Brad Doty, co-promoter of the race.

 “Ohio Logistics has been a business partner at Attica for several years and we’re excited they are back as the title sponsor of our track’s premiere event,” said Rex LeJeune, Director of Operations at Attica Raceway Park.

This year will mark the 14th consecutive season the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series have sanctioned the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic Presented by Racing Optics. There have been 22 different winners in the 27 contested Brad Doty Classic features (2 have been rained out).

Reserved seats for the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by Racing Optics are on sale at every event at Attica Raceway Park leading up to the event and are $35. You can also purchase advanced seating by going to www.atticaracewaypark.com and click on the Brad Doty Classic link at the top of the main page or at the World of Outlaws site  at www.woosprint.com/schedule/2018 and click on “buy tickets” to the right of the Brad Doty Classic date (July 10).

For more information go to www.atticaracewaypark.com or follow the track on Twitter @atticaracewyprk or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/atticaracewaypark and Instagram at attica_raceway_park.

About Ohio Logistics – www.ohiologistics.com
Headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, Ohio Logistics provides all the assets and operational support necessary to meet your most sophisticated logistical requirements. The company’s story is one of very impressive growth. Started in June of 1988, Findlay’s Tall Timbers Distribution Center, Inc. opened in the General Purpose Foreign Trade Zone #151 in the Tall Timbers Business Park. By 1996 the company had grown to 5 locations in 3 States and started doing business as Ohio Logistics. Currently Ohio Logistics is in 18 locations in 6 states operating over 6,000,000 square feet. Built on a sound financial base, Ohio Logistics will strive to exceed your expectations regarding your leasing and supply-chain management needs. Visit them online at www.OhioLogistics.com

Brad Doty Classic

1989 – Steve Kinser
1990 – Jack Hewitt
1991 – Bobby Allen
1992 – Rained Out
1993 – Mark Keegan
1994 – Danny Smith
1995 – Randy Kinser
1996 – Dale Blaney
1997 – Tyler Walker
1998 – Jeff Shepard
1999 – Butch Schroeder
2000 – Kelly Kinser
2001 – Danny Smith (2)
2002 – Alvin Roepke
2003 – Dean Jacobs
2004 – Greg Wilson
2005 – Stevie Smith

Moved to Limaland
2006 – Joey Saldana
2007 – Jac Haudenschild
2008 – Jason Meyers
2009 – Steve Kinser (2)
2010 – Dale Blaney (2)
2011 – Donny Schatz
2012 – Kerry Madsen
2013 – Donny Schatz (2)
2014 – Paul McMahan
2015 – Rained Out

Moved to Attica

2016 – Donny Schatz (3)
2017 – David Gravel

Attica Raceway Park & Wayne County Speedway Super Late Model Series Gears Up for 5th Season

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Thursday, March 22, 2018
Contact: Rex LeJeune
 
 
ATTICA/ORRVILLE, Ohio – The highly competitive super late model series between Attica Raceway Park and Wayne County Speedway will once again compete in a six race schedule with each track holding three races in 2018.
 
Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio will host on the Attica Raceway Park-Wayne County Speedway Super Late Model Challenge Series Friday nights, June 1, July 6 and July 27. Wayne County Speedway near Orrville, Ohio will have Saturday’s June 2, July 7 and July 28. The first five races will pay the feature winner $1,200 to win while the July 28 event at Wayne County Speedway will be $3,000 to win as part of the Late Model Dirt Week show.

The six race series champion – separate points will be awarded at each event – will get $500 while second will receive $300 and third in the points will collect $200. Each driver finishing in the top 10 will receive a $100 Summit Racing gift card and the driver winning the most heat races will get a set of wheel covers thanks to Innovative Graphics.

The feature winner gets 50 points while second totals 45 points, third gets 43 points, 41 points for fourth, 39 points for fifth and then minus one point for each position down the finishing order. A non–transfer into the feature or did not start the feature gets 15 points. Heat winners will get a bonus 5 points.

Ashland, Ohio’s Ryan Markham and Wooster, Ohio’s Doug Drown have split the Attica-Wayne County series in the four previous seasons.  Markham won in 2014 and 2016 while Drown took the crown in 2015 and 2017. Drown has grabbed seven checkered flags in the four years while Markham is right behind with six feature wins. JR Gentry is third with three feature wins.

For more information on Attica Raceway Park go to www.atticaracewaypark.com or follow the track on Twitter @atticaracewyprk or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/atticaracewaypark and Instagram at attica_raceway_park. For additional information on Wayne County Speedway go to www.waynecountyspeedway.com