Monday, March 13, 2023

ATTICA, Ohio – Recent weeks of heavy rains mixed with snow and little opportunity for drying with a forecast of more wet weather has forced Attica Raceway Park officials to cancel the season-opener planned for Friday, March 17. The Saturday, March 18 rain date is also cancelled.

“Ohio’s Finest Racing” speedplant will try again Friday, March 24 (rain date of Saturday, March 25). Racing on Underground Utilities/Construction Equipment and Supply Night will be the Callie’s Performance Products 410 Sprints; Propane.com/Dirt Nerds Podcast UMP Late Models and the Fremont Fence 305 Sprints.

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ATTICA, Ohio – Attica Raceway Park, Fremont Speedway and the Attica Fremont Championship Series have agreed on updates to the rules and tire packages for the 410 and 305 sprint teams in 2023.

Former Fremont promoter Rich Farmer, who owns a 410 sprint team and has owned 305 sprint teams, has been retained to conduct technical inspections of sprint cars in 2023.

“I look forward to working with all the sprint car teams to insure that everyone is competing on an equal playing field within the rule book,” said Farmer.

Farmer indicated on opening night at Attica all safety items will be checked including seatbelts, helmets, and proper mounting of seats and belts along with a general inspection of the cars over all build

“Following opening night I will be checking wings on all sprints for proper locations and for proper wicker bills and wing adjustments.  This will be done mixed and periodically for both classes,” said Farmer.  

“305 engines will be checked for every rule that we have in the book that can be checked with the engine not being torn down any further than the removal of the air box, one spark plug, and on some nights a valve cover,” he added.   

 Farmer said he would police the tires as best as possible by visual inspections. He indicated in the past he has used evidence bags and took a groove sample from the tires to test for doping. 

 Both Attica and Fremont are in the process of updating the rule book on the tracks’ websites.

As for tires, at Attica Raceway Park, all racing divisions must have Hoosier Tires on all four corners of the car. For both Attica and Fremont, for the 305 and 410 sprints, they will be permitted to use the 2022 season permitted Hoosier rear tires H12, H15, and medium tires as well as this year’s Hoosier rear tires D12A, D15A, and medium tires for the entire season for weekly events.

Andrew Morfier, Attica Director of Operations, said 410 Sprints will need to follow sanctioning body rules on applicable dates.

The UMP Late Models at Attica will be permitted to use the 2022 season permitted Hoosier tires LM 20, 30, 40 as well as this year’s National Late Model Tire LM 2, 3 and 4.

Both Morfier and Fremont Speedway’s Ryan Schiets noted a fire suppression system will be highly recommended but not required for all sprint cars in competition at Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway, though the 410 sprints will need to follow sanctioning body rules on applicable dates.

Morfier also noted the combined point fund for the Callie’s Performance Products 410 Sprints, Dirt Nerds Podcast/Propane.com UMP Late Models and the Fremont Fence 305 Sprints will remain at $47,000 in 2023. He said the “mulligan rule” will remain the same – the driver will receive 75 points, twice during the season for a night they do not race, providing they do not race at another track on the same night. He said the 410 Sprints may only use one mulligan for an All Star Circuit of Champions/ World of Outlaws Sprint Series event.

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By Brian Liskai

ATTICA, Ohio – The 2023 race season at Attica Raceway Park will feature not only some of the best touring series in the country but the weekly competition will see an increase in pay-out money. The 24 scheduled events at “Ohio’s Finest Racing” speedplant will pay out over $720,000 in feature money in 2023. It all kicks off Friday, March 17 (rain date of March 18).

“Our crew has been very busy in the off-season making improvements to the track and facility and planning an aggressive 2023 season. None of this could be possible without the tremendous support of our fans, race teams and marketing partners,” said John Bores, Attica Raceway Park Promoter.

“Thanks to John and all the sponsors we are able to increase purses in 2023. Just like our operational costs have gone up, we know race teams have seen a big increase in the cost of racing and hopefully this will help,” added Andrew Morfier, Director of Operations.

The highlights for the Callies Performance Products 410 Sprints in 2023 include two appearances of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series – the Kistler Engines Classic on Friday, May 19 and the 35th Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by Racing Optics on Tuesday, July 11. The May 19 event will pay $10,000 to win while the BDC will shell out $15,000 to win.

Reserved seats for both World of Outlaw events are available by clicking links below:

May 19th Kistler Engines Classic

July 11th Brad Doty Classic

The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions Sprints presented by Mobil 1 will make five stops at Attica in 2023. The Core and Main Spring Nationals will take place Friday, April 7 ($6,000 to win) and Saturday, April 8 ($6,000 to win). There is a rain date of April 14 and April 15 if BOTH April 7 and 8 are rained out.

The All Stars return to open Ohio Sprint Speedweek Friday, June 9 for the Bert and Brigitte Emick Classic. The Attica Ambush returns with the All Stars for Great Lakes Truck Centers weekend, Friday, Sept. 1 ($6,000) to win and Saturday, Sept. 2 ($12,000 to win). There will be free camping for the weekend.

There will be nine events for the 410 All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads/Kistler Racing Products Attica Fremont Championship Series presented by the Baumann Auto Group with each paying $4,000 to win.

The Propane.Com/Dirt Nerds Podcast UMP Late Models will see an increased weekly purse totaling $6,870 in 2023 with feature events paying $1,500 to win weekly.

Highlights of the 20 race season for the late models will be:

– Stillwater Metal/Bazell Race Fuels Night, Friday, May 5, paying $3,000 to win/$300 to start with a total A-main purse of $13,125.

– Mid-Season Championship Night (double points) Friday, June 2; Ohio Sprint Speedweek Night, June 9; Attica Ambush Night #1, Sept. 1; and Season Championship Night, Sept. 8, all paying $2,000 to win

– Four Attica/Oakshade Late Model Series events
The Fremont Fence and Guardrail 305 Sprints will compete in 20 events at Attica in 2023 and will see an increased weekly purse totaling $5,510 and paying $1,000 to win.

There will be nine 305 NAPA of Bryan Attica Fremont Championship Series presented by Jason Dietsch Trailer Sales events.

Also, on Baumann Auto Group/Venture Visionary Partners Night, April 21 presented by Gressman Powersports; Kistler Engines Classic Night, May 19, Mid-Season championship Night presented by Griff’s Engines, July 28; Attica Ambush Night #2, Sept. 2 and Season Championship Night, Sept. 8, will all pay $1,200 to win

For the fans, the traditional Fan Appreciation Night will take place Friday, June 30 with general admission at $15 along with $1 hot dogs, 50-cent popcorn and an open pits session to meet the drivers.

Attica Raceway Park 2023 Schedule
Friday, March 17 – Construction Equipment & Supply Night – 410 Sprints, UMP Late Models, 305 Sprints (Rain date Saturday March 18)

Friday, March 24 – Underground Utilities Night – 410 Sprints, UMP Late Models, 305 Sprints (Rain date Saturday March 25)

Friday, March 31 – Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) Night – 410 Sprints, UMP Late Models, 305 Sprints

Friday, April 7 – Core & Main Spring Nationals – All Star Circuit of Champions Sprints ($6,000 to Win), UMP Late Models

Saturday, April 8 – Core & Main Spring Nationals – All Star Circuit of Champions Sprints ($6,000 to Win), 305 Sprints

Friday, April 14 – Erie Blacktop / Smith Paving Night – 410 Sprints, UMP Late Models, 305 Sprints (Rain date Saturday April 15) ***(Rain date All Star Circuit of Champions 410 Sprints 4/14 & 4/15 if lose both 4/7 & 4/8)***

Friday, April 21 – Baumann Auto Group / Venture Visionary Partners Night – AFCS 410 Sprints ($4,000 to Win) UMP Late Models, AFCS 305 Sprints ($1,200 to win) presented by Gressman Powersports

Friday, April 28 – Craig Miller Trucking / Bucyrus Road Materials Night – AFCS 410 Sprints ($4,000 to Win), UMP LM’s, AFCS 305 Sprints

Friday, May 5 – Stillwater Metal / Bazell Race Fuels Night – UMP Late Models ($3,000 to Win), 305 Sprints, Dirt Trucks + Vintage Cars

Friday, May 12- Eric Phillips 35th Anniversary Classic – Edward Jones of Clyde / Mike Neill Financial Advisor/ American Powersports of Findlay & Sandusky Night – AFCS 410’s ($4,000 to Win), Attica / Oakshade LM’s, AFCS 305’s

Friday, May 19 – World of Outlaws Sprints – Kistler Engines Classic ($10,000 to Win), 305 Sprints ($1,200 to Win)

Friday, May 26- Steinle Chevrolet – Buick in Clyde / Norwalk Concrete / True Alpha Wealth Management Night 410 Sprints, UMP Late Models, 305 Sprints

Friday, June 2 – Burns Electric / Metal Master Fabrication – (Mid Season Championship Night) – DOUBLE POINTS AFCS 410 Sprints ($4,000 to Win), UMP Late Models ($2,000 to Win), AFCS 305 Sprints ($1,200 to Win)

Friday, June 9 – Bert & Brigitte Emick Classic – Ohio Sprint Speedweek – Ohio Laborers / Ohio Cat Night All Star Circuit of Champions Sprints ($6,000 to Win), UMP Late Models ($2,000 to Win)

Friday, June 23- Croghan Colonial Bank / Ferguson Waterworks Night – AFCS 410’s ($4,000 to Win), Attica / Oakshade LM Series, AFCS 305’s

Friday, June 30 – Smith Family Foods / Sutton Bank (Fan Appreciation Night) – 410 Sprints, UMP Late Models, 305 Sprints($15 General Admission – Open Pit / Meet the Drivers – $1 Hot Dogs & 50 cent Popcorn)

Tuesday, July 11 – World of Outlaws Sprints ($15,000 to Win) – Ohio Logistics BRAD DOTY CLASSIC presented by Racing Optics

Friday, July 21 – Etna Supply / Hanson Aggregates Night – AFCS 410 Sprints ($4,000 to Win), ARP / Oakshade LM Series, AFCS 305 Sprints

Friday, July 28 – Ohio Truck Sales / The Adkins Group Night – AFCS 410 Sprints ($4,000 to Win), UMP Late Models, AFCS 305 Sprints ($1,200 to Win) presented by Griff’s Engines

Friday, August 18 – Kear’s Speed Shop / Wilson Tire / Five Star Maintenance Night – AFCS 410’s ($4,000 to Win), UMP LM’s, AFCS 305’s

Friday, Aug 25 – Columbus Equipment / Central Ohio Farmers Night – 410 Sprints, Attica / Oakshade Late Model Series, 305 Sprints

ATTICA AMBUSH ***FREE CAMPING***
Friday, Sept. 1 – Great Lakes Truck Centers / Murphy Tractor / Morgan Stanley Night All Star Circuit of Champions Sprints ($6,000 to Win), UMP Late Models ($2,000 to Win)

Saturday, Sept. 2 – Great Lakes Truck Centers / All Pro Aluminum Heads Night All Star Circuit of Champions Sprints ($12,000 to Win), 305 Sprints ($1,200 to Win)

Friday, Sept 8 -Kistler Racing Products / Jon Wright’s Custom Chrome Plating presents Mark Keegan Classic (Rain date Fri. Sept 22) Season Championship Night – AFCS 410 Sprints ($4,000 to Win), UMP LM’s ($2,000 to Win) AFCS 305 Sprints ($1,200 to Win)

ATTICA, Ohio – Everyone has those people who are hard to shop for during the holidays. They already have sweaters, socks, ties, blue jean, watches, etc. Attica Raceway Park has the perfect gift for the racers in your family – a season pass to all the exciting events at “Ohio’s Finest Racing” speed plant for the 2023 season!

A season general admission grandstands seat is just $400 and a season pit pass is only $550. This includes every race at Attica including all five visits of the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions and both appearances of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.

The staff at Attica Raceway Park has been busy making improvements in anticipation of the March 17 opening night. New clay has been added to the track surface and new box seats are being constructed.

To purchase season passes contact Andrew Morfier, Director of Operations, at 419-217-5436 or email to [email protected]

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.

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Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022

By Brian Liskai

 

ATTICA, Ohio – After a slow start to the season which saw numerous rain-outs, Attica Raceway Park held 18 action-packed events in 2022. Following are the top 10 in the track points for the Callie’s Performance Products 410 Sprints, Dirt Nerds Podcast/Propane.com UMP Late Models and the Fremont Fence 305 Sprints.

 

Callie’s Performance Products 410 Sprints:

CHAMPION – Cole Macedo, Lemoore, Calif. In scoring his first ever Attica championship, Macedo competed in all 18 A-mains in 2022. He battled to 13 top 10 finishes and seven top five run, all of which were podium finishes. Macedo scored three wins in 2022 at Attica (April 22, July 29 and Aug. 26) to run his career total at the track to five. Macedo’s average A-main finishing position was eighth.

2. – DJ Foos, Fremont, Ohio. Attica’s 2010 305 champion, 2013 410 rookie of the year, 2019 410 track champion and the 2019 and 2021 410 Attica Fremont Championship Series champion competed in 16 of the 18 A-mains in 2022, missing only opening night against the All Star Circuit of Champions and the Brad Doty Classic on July 12. He battled to 11 top 10 finishes and nine top five finishes. He racked up five podium finishes including his fifth career 410 win on championship night, Sept. 9. His average A-main finishing position was eighth.
3. – Travis Philo, Bowling Green, Ohio. Philo battled in 17 of the 18 A-mains in 2022, missing only the May 20 World of Outlaws feature. He racked up 11 top 10 finishes and six top fives. Philo posted five podium finishes including his eighth career 410 feature win on July 22. Philo’s average A-main finishing position was ninth.
4. – Trey Jacobs, Wooster, Ohio. – Attica’s 2021 track champion competed in 17 of the 18 A-mains in 2022, missing only the season-ending event on Sept. 9. Jacobs posted 11 top 10 finishes and seven top five finishes. He scored three podium finishes including his third career 410 win at Attica on May 13. His average A-main finishing position was ninth.
5. – Stuart Brubaker, Fremont, Ohio. Attica’s 2008 305champion, 2012 410 rookie of the year and 2018 410 track champion battled in 14 of the 18 A-mains in 2022. Brubaker posted eight top 10 finishes including a season best fifth on Aug. 26. His average A-main finishing position was 12^th.
6. – Chris Andrews, Huron, Ohio. Attica’s 2009 and 2017 division champion competed in 13 of the 18 A-mains in 2022, posting a season-best fifth place finish (Sept. 3) on route to an average A-main finishing position of 18^th.
7. – Kyle Capodice, Sandusky, Ohio. Attica’s 2021 division rookie of the year battled in eight of the 18 A-mains in 2022, compiling three top 10 finishes, all eighth place runs. Capodice’s average A-main finishing position was 14^th.
8. – Jordan Ryan, Castalia, Ohio. Attica’s 2014 and 2015 305 champion competed in 10 of the 18 A-mains in 2022. Ryan compiled three top five runs including a season best runner-up finish on April 22. He scored seven top 10 finishes and had an average A-main finishing position of 10^th.
9. –Byron Reed, Monclova, Ohio. Attica’s 8 time champion (2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2015, 2016) competed in 10 of the 18 A-mains in 2022, posting three top five finishes – including a season best pair of thirds – and seven top 10 finishes. His average A-main finishing position was 10^th.
10. – John Ivy, Fremont, Ohio. Attica’s 1993 305champion and 2000 410 champion competed in seven of the 18 A-mains in 2022, posting a pair of top 10 finishes. His average A-main finishing position was 13^th.

Rookie of the year – Darin Naida, Adrian, Mich. Naida finished 19^th in the 2022 410 points and competed in seven A-mains. He posted a season best finish of 13^th three times.

 

Dirt Nerds Podcast/Propane.com Late Models

CHAMPION – Devin Shiels, Britton, Mich. Shiels has no scored three straight division championships and his fourth overall (2017, 2020, 2021, 2022). Shiels competed in 12 of the 13 missing only the finish event of the season after experiencing engine problems. He never finished out of the top five in the 12 A-mains, scoring five wins (April 15, April 29, July 29, Aug. 19 and Aug. 26) to run his career total at Attica to 15, placing him fifth on the division’s all-time win list. He also battled to five runner-up finishes and had a remarkable average A-main finishing position of second.

2. – Ryan Markham, Ashland, Ohio. Markham, Attica’s 2018 track champion, competed in all 13 A-main events in 2022, posting 11 top 10 finishes and six top five runs, all podium finishes. Markham scored wins on July 8 and July 22 to run his career total at the track to 21, placing him third on the division’s all-time win list. Markham’s average A-main finishing position was sixth.
3. – Larry Bellman, Wooster, Ohio. Bellman competed in all 13 A-mains in 2022, battling to 10 top 10 finishes and a pair of top five runs including a season best pair of fifth place finishes. His average A-main finishing position was ninth.
4. – Ken Hahn, Oregon, Ohio. Attica’s 2007 limited late model champion competed in all 13 A-mains in 2022, scoring nine top 10 finishes and a pair of top five runs including a season best pair of fifth place finishes. His average A-main finishing position was ninth.
5. – Mike Bores, Bellevue, Ohio. Bores competed in 12 of the 13 A-mains in 2022, missing only the April 29 event. Bores scored eight top 10 finishes and a pair of top five runs including a season best pair of thirds. His average A-main finishing position was ninth.
6. – Justin Chance, Lexington, Ohio. Chance competed in 11 of the 13 A-mains missing only the June 10 and July 22features. He scored nine top 10 finishes and seven top five runs including a season best four fourth place finishes. His average A-main finishing position was seventh.
7. – Chester Fitch, Tiffin, Ohio. Fitch competed in all 13 A-mains in 2022, racking up a season best 10^th on Aug. 19. His average A-main finishing position was 15^th.
8. – Doug Baird, Alvada, Ohio. Baird competed in 12 of the 13 A-mains, missing only the Sept. 2 ALMS event. He scored a season best finish of 10^th. His average A-main finishing position was 14^th.
9. – Austin Gibson, Tiffin, Ohio. Coming out of the dirt truck ranks, Gibson earned the 2022 Attica rookie of the year for the late model division. He competed in 11 of the 13 A-mains, missing only the May 13 and Sept. 2 events. He posted a season best 14^th place finish on Aug. 19. His average A-main finishing position was 16^th.
10. – Collin Shipley, Bowling Green, Ohio. Shipley competed in 10 of the 13 A-mains in 2022, posting nine top 10 finishes and six top five runs including a season best runner-up on Aug. 19. His average A-main finishing position was sixth.

 

Fremont Fence 305 Sprints

CHAMPION – Paul Weaver, Fremont, Ohio. Weaver scored his sixth division championship (2009, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022) while also wrapping up his third straight Attica Fremont Championship Series title. Weaver never finished out of the top 6 in all 15 of the A-mains in 2022 including an incredible 14 top five finishes. He recorded 12 podium finishes including four wins (June 3, July 8, July 29 and Sept. 2) to run his career total to 68. Coupled with his three 410 wins on his resume, Weaver’s 71 career feature wins at Attica is the most all time. Weaver’s average A-main finishing position was third.

2. – Jamie Miller, Fremont, Ohio. Attica’s 2005, 2019 and 2021 champion and 2019 Attica Fremont Championship Series titlist  scored 14 top 10 finishes out of the 15 A-mains in which he competed. He recorded 11 top five finishes including eight podium runs. Miller scored four wins (April 16, April 22, June 24 and Aug. 19 to run his career total at the track to 35 for second on the division’s all-time win list. Miller’s average A-main finishing position was fifth.
3. – Matt Foos, Fremont, Ohio. Attica’s 2015 dirt truck track champion competed in all 15 A-mains in 2022. He recorded 12 top 10 finishes and nine top five runs. Foos scored eight podium finishes including wins on May 13, July 22 and Sept. 3 to run his career total to seven in the division. Foos’ average A-main finishing position was seventh.
4. – Kasey Jedrzejek, LaGrange, Ohio. Jedrzejek, in his second year of dirt tracking, competed in all 15 A-mains in 2022, posting 12 top 10 finishes and eight top five runs. He scored four podium finishes including his first career Attica win on Aug. 26. His average A-main finishing position was seventh.
5. – Kody Brewer, Risingsun, Ohio. In his third year of racing, Brewer competed in all 15 A-mains in 2022 and scored 11 top 10 finishes and three top fives with a season best pair of runner-up finishes. His average A-main finishing position was ninth.
6. – Mike Keegan, Fremont, Ohio. Keegan competed in all 15 A-mains in 2022, compiling nine top 10 finishes and three top five runs including a season best third late in the year. Keegan’s average A-main finishing position was 10^th.
7. – Brandon Moore, Clyde, Ohio. Moore competed in all 15 A-mains in 2022, racking up eight top 10 finishes and four top five runs including a season best third place finish. His average A-main finishing position was 10^th.
8. – Logan Riehl, Clyde, Ohio. Riehl competed in 14 of the 15 A-mains in 2022, missing only the June 24 event. He scored seven top 10 finishes and four top five finishes including his first career win on April 29. His average A-main finishing position was 10^th.
9. – Jimmy McGrath Jr., Clyde, Ohio. McGrath competed in 15 A-mains in 2022, compiling nine top 10 finishes and three top fives including a season best runner-up on July 8.His average A-main finishing position was 10^th.
10. – Steve Rando, Lindsey, Ohio. Rando battled in 14 of the 15 A-mains in 2022, missing only opening night. He scored six top 10 finishes with a season best pair of sixth place runs. His average A-main finishing position was 12^th.

Rookie of the year – Creed Kemenah, Alvada, Ohio. Kemenah finished 12^th in points in 2022, competing in 12 of the 15 A-mains in 2022. He racked up four top 10 finishes including a season best seventh on championship night. Kemenah’s average A-main finishing position was 12^th.

Improvements have been undertaken for the 2023 season including new box seats and new clay on the speedway surface. A schedule will be released in the near future.

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