By Mike Swanger: (Orrville, OH) As the racing season gets closer by the day and interest in the new Attica/WCS Late Model Challenge Series grows, so does the list of sponsors. Fultz Fabrication & Speed Shop will give the Series Champion a $200 gift card plus a $50 certificate for each feature winner with second place getting a $25 certificate with third place receiving a $20 certificate. Each car must have a Fultz Fabrication & Speed Shop decal on their car.

Hoosier Tire will give a free tire to the driver finishing the highest in each race that is running Hoosier tires while American Racer follows suit as they will do the same for the best finisher on their tires.

VP Fuels will sponsor the Hard Charger Award for each race as the driver gaining the most positions from his starting position will collect 5 gallons of fuel.

Making the heat races interesting, Innovative Graphics will give the driver posting the most heat wins in the series, $250 off a wrap for their car.

Summit Racing Equipment will honor the top ten finishers in the final points with a $100 gift certificate.

The Attica/WCS Late Model Series will start up on Friday, May 2nd at Attica Raceway Park and then the next night, Saturday, May 3rd, head down to NAPA Wayne County Speedway. The Series returns back to NAPA WCS on Saturday, May 24th with the next stop on the docket for Attica Raceway Park will be on Friday, June 20th. Another double weekend will be on Friday, July 11th and Saturday, July 12th with a $1,000 bonus up for grabs if the same driver can win both nights that week end. The last stop at NAPA WCS will be on Saturday, August 9th and the final race for the series will take place on Saturday, August 30th on the 1/3 mile oval of Attica Raceway Park. Each feature will pay $1,500 to win.

The points payoff will start with 50 points for the winner with second place getting 45 points as third will receive 43. Fourth place will get 41 and fifth will collect 39 markers and from their on down it will be one less point for each position down with 20th place getting 24 points and all cars not making the feature will get 15 points. Each heat winner will pick up a 5 point bonus.

Watch for more information on the Attica/WCS Late Model Challenge Series and check out the websites at www.atticaracewaypark.com and www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

By Brian Liskai: (Attica, OH) Attica Raceway Park will have a slight increase in some admission prices for weekly events in 2014. Adults will be $15, senior citizens (62 and over) will be $13. Pit Passes will be $30. Teens ages 11-15 year olds will remain at $10 and kids 10 and under are always FREE.

With the increase in admission prices Attica Raceway Park will also increase the weekly purses in the 410 Sprints, 305 Sprints, and Dirt Trucks mainly from tenth position on back and B-Main non transfer positions in the UMP Late Models.

In the O’Reilly Auto Parts 410 Sprints the A-Main purse will be $2,200 to win and $300 to start the A-Main for a total of $11,570. All non transfer cars in the B-Main will receive $100 and all cars that attempt to race but do not start any main will receive $50.

In the Foster Auto Body 305 Sprints the A-Main will pay $500 to win and $150 to start the A-Main for a total of $4,280. All non transfer cars in the B-Main will receive $60 and all cars that attempt to race but do not start any main will receive $30.

In the Fremont Fence Dirt Trucks the A-Main will pay $300 to win and $80 to start the A-Main for a total of $2,320. All non transfer trucks in the B-Main will receive $40 and all trucks that attempt to race but do not start any main will receive $30.

The Summit Racing Equipment UMP DIRTcar Late Model A-Main purse will remain the same in 2014 with the exception of the Attica/Wayne County Late Model Challenge Series that pays $1,500 to win and $200 to start. All non transfer cars in the weekly B Main will receive $60 and all cars that attempt to race but do not start any main will receive $40.

“With the costs of almost everything going up we feel that it was time for the slight increase in admission prices, but the good news is we are also increasing the purses for the race teams also,” said promoter John Bores.

The three weekly divisions consisting of 410 sprints, UMP DIRTcar Late Models, and 305 sprints A-Main purses totaling $21,505 makes Attica Raceway Park one of the highest weekly paying tracks in Ohio.

“We can only do this with the great fans, sponsors and the high quality of race teams we have,” added Director of Operations Rex LeJeune.

Go to www.atticaracewaypark.com for complete purses and all your other information. The 2014 season kicks off on Friday March 28 with a rain date for Saturday March 29.

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.