Stop out this weekend to see several winged warriors of the 410 & 305 Sprint Car Divisions and UMP Late Models that plan to tear up the clay at Attica Raceway Park and other tracks around ‘The Buckeye State’ in 2009. Over 30 beautiful race cars & karts are on display this weekend at this free event inside the Tiffin Mall in Tiffin, Ohio. Steve “Scoop” Hartzel enters his 7th year of promoting the Northern Ohio Sprint Car Show and hasn’t disappointed the loyal racing community with this year’s edition.

Fans can stop by the Attica Raceway Park display and talked with Rex LeJeune about the upcoming season and pick up a copy of the action packed 2009 schedule.

Several big events are on tap for Saturday, March 28th including a Bean Bag Tournament presented by Hoserville Ohio at 10 am. The afternoon is capped off with the 6th Annual Hoserville Ohio Benefit Auction at 2 pm. All the proceeds from these events go towards the Hoserville Ohio Injuried Drivers Benevolent Fund. Also get behind the wheel of one of Tim’s Dirt Track Simulators and compete against others in a weekend tournament with a championship showdown slated for Sunday. The awards ceremony honoring the best in show for the race cars will take place on Sunday, March 29th at 4:30 pm.

Drivers please stop by the Attica Raceway Park display and fill out your 1099 Tax Forms and Driver Regristration Forms to cross one more thing off your off-season to do list. Don’t forget to purchase a 1-way radio for the upcoming season as well in order to compete at Attica.

By Brian Liskai:(Attica, OH) Attica Raceway Park has announced adjustments to the 2009 purse structure for the weekly divisions.

The 410 sprint A-main purse will be $10,930 for the 20-car field with $2,200 to win and $225 to start. The Fultz Fabrications & Speedshop UMP Late Models will vie for $1,000 to win the A-main and $160 to start the 20-car A-main. The A-main purses for the Fremont Fence 305 Sprints and dirt trucks will not change from 2008 levels.

“Entering our fourth season at Attica Raceway Park we felt the adjustments are necessary to continue to build our strong weekly program,” said John Bores, ARP Promoter, and Rex LeJeune, ARP Operations Manager.

“We know things are tough for everyone, but this will enable Attica to provide the fans with great racing in all four divisions in 2009,” added Bores.

The biggest adjustment in purse structure came in the 14 weekly feature events for the 410 winged sprints. LeJeune said the good news is the 410 sprints will compete in five big shows in 2009, including the World of Outlaws and four O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champion events for a total A-main purses of over $300,000 for the season.

“Add in the 11 races toward the Kistler Race Products FAST (Fremont/Attica Sprint Title) Cup and the 410 sprint racing remains very strong in 2009,” said LeJeune.

The complete purse structures can be found at www.atticaracewaypark.com

The smell of methanol will have to wait for nearly another month to kick off Ohio’s 2009 dirt track racing season, but that won’t stop the local racing community from getting together on Saturday, February 21st for the Inaugural Racer’s Chili Challenge presented by BK Sears Motorsports, Hoserville Ohio , & the Fremont/Attica Sprint Title (F.A.S.T.). Melt away your cabin fever with a hearty bowl of chili and get ready for the 2009 racing season in Northern Ohio with some bench racing with friends and drivers. Proceeds from this event will be divided between the Hoserville Ohio Injured Driver’s Benevolent Fund, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Racer’s Racing for A Cure, & the 2009 F.A.S.T. Points Fund.

“Without the help of many individuals from the local racing community in and around the Fremont area this event would not have been possible,” said FAST on Dirt, Inc. President Bryan Autullo, “Without Darin Dukeshire, Crissy Carrothers, Scott Porter, Jenny Leimann, Tera and Kellie Sears, Kurt Humbert, Craig Mintz, Lindsay Bowe, Ross Paulson, and Duane Hancock this event would not have been possible. We’re looking forward to a successful event to promote local racing and we hope to see a lot of chili consumed.”

You can count on the heat of chili peppers to fill the air inside the Flower Building located in the Sandusky Country Fairgrounds in Fremont , Ohio (Fremont Speedway) as 23 chili teams will be serving up their favorite chili recipes to the hungry masses. 3J Motorsports, Robenalt Racing 98, Top Gun Enterprises 09, BK Sear Motorsports 20X, & Hammer Motorsports 24H will be competing in the 410 Sprint Car Division. Wilson Motorsports, Double J Racing 23, Britt Racing/ Fremont Water Blasting, Colvin Racing #9 will be competing for the 305 Sprint Car crown. Chuck Roelle Racing, KCD Motorsports, & Schwochow/Awesome Racing will be competing in the Dirt Truck/ Late Model division. The Fans & Media Division collected the most entries with 11 teams getting their chili on with Fairwinds Fans, Humbert Trucking, Fan of Cricket (Craig Keel), HotrodHon, Fremont Shell/ Hy-Miler, Schiets Motors, 4th Turn Freaks, Joanie’s Trash to Treasures, Cricket’s Race Fans, Black Swamp Chili Group, and Racing World all joining in on the fun. Seven unique chili pot trophies will be up for grabs with one being rewarded to best chili of each division (410 Sprints, 305 Sprints, Trucks/Late Models & Fans/Media Division). Also trophies will be awarded to the “Best Appearing Team” and the grand prize trophy to the “Chili Chief Champion” with the general public crowning “The People’s Choice” winner as well. The taste buds of sprint car racing legends and special guest judges Brad Doty, Kenny Jacobs, Jim Linder and Darl Harrison will have the difficult task of deciding many of the winning teams. Judging starts at 2 pm and the winners will be announced at 4 pm to conclude the chili portion of the afternoon.

The Racer’s Chili Challenge will be hosted by Fremont Speedway & Attica Raceway Park track announcer Brian Liskai. Interviews with local racing drivers will be held throughout the afternoon to help fans learn about the upcoming plans of the stars and cars that compete weekly at Fremont and Attica.

The Sprint for Wishes 2009 Pedal Car presented by BK Sears Motorsports /Team 20x for the Make-A-Wish Foundation will be on display. This special promotion runs during the entire race season and the drawing date will be September 12th on Kistler Engine & Season Championship Night at the Fremont Speedway. This will be the first time for this years event tickets will go on sale to the public. Bobby & Kellie Sears, along with the help of the entire Make-A-Wish Foundation of NWO, hope to make another special dream come true for an area child. Raffle tickets for the pedal car will go on sale for only $1 each or six tickets for $5 making it affordable for everyone.

Several other events will be taking place to keep fans entertained throughout the afternoon, like several driver autograph sessions featuring the special guest judges along with the tentative scheduled appearances of Byron Reed, Craig Mintz, Craig ‘Cricket’ Keel, Mark Keegan, Phil Gressman, Mike Linder, David Harrison, Chris Andrews, Cory Ward, Jake Trevino, Stuart Brubaker, DJ Foos, Zach Kramer, Cory Ward, Chuck Roelle, Curtis Deisenroth and more.

Also, a Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament hosted by Ross Paulson of Computer Man, Inc will feature a kids bracket (17 & under) and adult bracket with the bracket winners meeting to determine the overall champion and trophy winner. Contestants can sign up and find out more information at the Computer Man Inc’s display table once the doors open. Hoserville Ohio will host its first-ever Charity Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament as well. You’ll want to bring your A-game so brush up on your gambling strategies here – https://www.gloucestercitynews.net/clearysnotebook/2021/01/is-there-any-strategy-when-playing-slots-tips-for-your-first-time-playing.html. Contestants must be 21 years of age or older with identification on hand. Poker registration is set to begin at 2 pm and will close after the first 100 players sign up. Any who don’t make it can at least keep their skills sharp for next time with www.paybyphonebillcasino.uk or similar sites. We will be shuffling up the cards and dealing at 3 pm sharp.

Tim?s Racing Simulators will be on hand to give fans the opportunity to get behind the wheel inside a real sprint car chassis and virtually tear up the dirt around Fremont Speedway and Attica Raceway Park . A 50/50 raffle will also take place to benefit the Make-A-Wish foundation. In addition to the cash prize, several door prizes will also be handed out including hats, t-shirts, tote bags, and much more!

Everyone involved in making the Inaugural Racer’s Chili Challenge would like to thanks our gracious sponsors: Alliance of Construction Professionals – www.ACP1.com, Gressman Powersports, Fremont Speedway, Schiets Motorsports, Hy-Miler/Shell of Fremont, Ohio, Golden Graphics, Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips, Wendy’s of Tiffin, Linder’s Speed Equipments, Dale’s Towing, Aaron’s Sales & Lease, DPM Automotive, Tireman, North Coast Security, Hasselbach Meats, Level Performance, Computer Man Inc., Fremont Fence Company and Real-Geese.

Come out and support one of the most affordable forms of family entrainment in 2009 – dirt track racing! Doors to the first ever Racer?s Chili Challenge are set to open to the public at 1 pm and only costs $5 for adult general admission. Children 12 years of age and under will get in free with a paid adult. Everyone will get a sample cup to take around to the various chili teams to sample their chili for FREE and larger portions will be available from any team for only a dollar. Also hot dogs and refreshments such as pop and water will be available at the concession stand.

More information can be found online at www.fastondirt.com.

By Brian Liskai: (Attica, OH) While some race tracks boast of one or two “special events” on their schedule, Attica Raceway Park’s 2009 schedule has “special events” every week!

“Attica is one of the few tracks across the country that features 410 sprint cars and late models every week. Along with the Fremont Fence 305 sprints and dirt trucks on special nights, our great fans are in for a treat every Friday,” said Attica Operations Director Rex LeJeune.

The return of the World Of Outlaw Sprints and World of Outlaw Late Models highlights the 2009 season at “Ohio’s Finest Racing” speedplant – the sprints on Friday, May 29 on Kistler Engines Classic Night and the late models on Friday, July 24. It’s a classic double-header for each WoO visit as the Fultz Fabrications and Speed Shop UMP Late Models are on the card with the sprints and the 410 sprints will run for $3,000 to win along side the WoO Late Models.

The return of the two-day HD Supply Spring Nationals featuring the O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champion Sprint Cars will take place Friday and Saturday, April 10 and 11. The late models join the card on Friday while the 305 sprints make it an open-wheel affair on Saturday. Also on April 11, the pit area will be opened up for fans to meet the drivers.
For the first time ever, the traditional Ohio Sprint Speedweek will kick off at Attica Raceway Park on Friday, June 19 as Aaron’s Sales and Lease Night brings the return of the All Stars.

The All Stars make their final appearance to wrap up ARP’s season for the traditional Attica Ambush on Baumann Auto Group Night, Saturday, Sept. 5.

One of the greatest races in Ohio took place at Attica Raceway Park several years ago when Mark Keegan hunted down and passed “The King of the Outlaws” Steve Kinser late in the race in front of a standing room only crowd. However, Keegan’s importance to Attica Raceway Park goes beyond his 12 track championships in 21 years and 55 career feature wins – he was one of the partners who helped build and promote the race track when it reopened in 1988.

To honor his role in racing at Attica, Custom Chrome Plating will sponsor Mark Keegan Night on Friday, May 15.

Attica Raceway Park recognizes many of the great race fans are struggling through the tough economy. In response, there are several “fan appreciation nights” planned in 2009 with $10 general admission prices.

“Dirt track racing in Northwest Ohio is one of the most affordable family entertainment values in the country. Thanks to our great sponsors and the support of the racers and the hard work of our staff we will continue to provide our fans with the most bang for their buck,” said ARP Promoter John Bores.

Besides the addition of super late models every week at ARP, another exciting new event in 2009 is the Kistler Racing Products FAST (Fremont/ Attica Sprint Title) Cup. The fan-driven concept establishes a separate point fund and system for 410 drivers that support Attica and Fremont. There are 11 FAST nights on Attica’s 2009 season and 11 at Fremont.

Attica Raceway Park’s 2009 season kicks off Friday, March 27 (rain date of Saturday, March 28) with the 410 sprints, the Fultz Fabrications and Speed Shop UMP Late Models and Fremont Fence 305 Sprints.

Gates open every Friday a 5 p.m. with racing underway at 7:30 p.m. (Saturday races gates open at 4:30 p.m.).

For more information log onto www.atticaracewaypark.com
ATTICA RACEWAY PARK 2009 SCHEDULE

Friday, March 27 (rain date Saturday, March 28) – Columbus Equipment Night – 410 sprints, UMP late models, 305 sprints

Friday, April 3 (rain date Saturday, April 4) – Merrill Lynch Night – 410 sprints, UMP late models, 305 sprints

Friday, April 10 – HD Supply Spring Nationals – All Star Sprints ($3,000 to win), UMP late models

Saturday, April 11 – HD Supply Spring Nationals – All Star Sprints, 305 sprints (open pit area/meet the drivers after time trials)

Friday, April 17 – True Value of Woodville Night – American Late Model Series, 305 sprints, dirt trucks

Friday, April 24* – Quality Welding Night – 410 sprints, UMP late models, 305 sprints

Friday, May 1* – Fisher Performance Night – 410 sprints, UMP late models, 305 sprints

Friday, May 8 – R&R Auto Wrecking/Scouts Night – UMP late models, 305 sprints, dirt trucks ($10 general admission)

Friday, May 15* – Custom Chrome Plating/Mark Keegan Night – 410 sprints, UMP late models, 305 sprints

Friday, May 22 – Pepsi-305 Engine Builders Challenge ($1,200 to win), UMP late models, dirt trucks ($10 general admission)

Friday, May 29 – Kistler Engines Classic – World of Outlaw Sprints ($10,000 to win), UMP late models

Friday, June 5* – Burns Electric Mid-Season Championship Night (double points) – 410 sprints, 305 sprints, dirt trucks

Friday, June 12* – American Powersports of Findlay Night – 410 sprints, 305 sprints, UMP late models (double points for LMs)

Friday, June 19 – Aaron’s Sales & Lease Night – Ohio Sprint Speedweek – All Star Sprints, UMP late models

Friday, July 3* – Kears Speed Shop Fan Appreciation Night – 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 10* – Smith Family Frosted Foods Night/Christmas in July – 410 sprints, UMP late models, 305 sprints

Friday, July 17 – Underground Utilities/Bazell Race Fuels Night – UMP late models, 305 sprints, dirt trucks ($10 general admission)

Friday, July 24* – World of Outlaw Late Models ($10,000 to win), 410 sprints ($3,000 to win)

Friday, July 31* – All Pro Aluminum Heads Night – 410 sprints, UMP late models, 305 sprints

Friday, Aug. 7* – Edward Jones Night/Mike Neal Financial Advisor – 410 sprints, UMP late models, 305 sprints

Friday, Aug. 14 – No racing – Attica Fair

Saturday, Aug. 22 – WNWO NBC Toledo Ch. 24 Night – 410 sprints, UMP late models, 305 sprints, dirt trucks and vintage race cars

Saturday, Aug. 29* – Kistler Racing Products Season Championship Night (double points) – 410 sprints, UMP late models, 305 sprints, dirt trucks

Saturday, Sept. 5 – Baumann Auto Group Night – Attica Ambush – All Star Circuit of Champion Sprints, UMP late models, dirt trucks.

* = F.A.S.T. Point Races

By Brian Liskai: (Attica, OH) The news that Attica Raceway Park would be running UMP late models in 2009 has many fans excited about the weekly fun of super sprint cars and late models. And to add to the excitement, Fultz Fabrications & Speed Shop has once again joined “Ohio’s Finest Racing” speedplant as the official sponsor of the late model division.

The Fultz Fabrications & Speed Shop UMP Late Models will compete for $1,000 to win during weekly racing at ARP. And, as more incentive, Fultz Fabrications and Attica Raceway Park are teaming up to crown the 2009 track champion with not only point fund money, but a new Rocket Chassis.

Fultz Fabrications & Speed Shop, located at 659 N. McElroy Rd., Mansfield, is a full supplier of all your late model needs. For parts and service, call Steve Fultz at (419) 589-3288.

Attica Raceway Park’s exciting 2009 season – featuring winged 410 sprints, the Fremont Fence 305 Sprints, and Fultz Fabrications & Speed Shop UMP Late Models – kicks off Friday, March 27. A complete schedule will be released within the next week.

For more information log on to www.atticaracewaypark.com