FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Contact: Rex LeJeune

[email protected]

 

ATTICA, Ohio – Attica Raceway Park will increase the weekly purses for the Propane.com/Dirt Nerds Podcast UMP Late Models and the Fremont Fence 305 Sprints for the 2021 season.

“Both divisions will see increases in the middle and especially in the start money for the A-mains,” said Attica Raceway Park Director of Operations Rex LeJeune. “We are able to do this thanks to the support of our great fans and marketing partners. It’s our way of showing our appreciation for the support these race teams give us every week.”

The UMP Late Models will pay $1,200 to win and $200 to start the feature. The UMP Late Models will race for $2,000 to win on June 11, Sept. 3, and Sept. 10. The late models will also race for $3,000 to win on May 7.

The Fremont Fence 305 Sprints will pay $750 to win and $200 to start the feature. The 305 Sprints will race for $1,000 to win on May 14, May 21, July 30, Sept. 4, and Sept. 10.

Also for the first time in several years weekly admission prices will have a slight increase. Adults will be $18 and seniors $15. Teens will remain at $10 and kids 10 and under will remain free. Pit passes will remain at $30.

“We feel with the increase in purse money and our great point fund of $47,000 featuring three headline divisions will continue to give our great fans some of the best weekly racing in the country,” said Promoter John Bores.

For complete purses and point fund go to www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Opening night is set for Friday March 19 with a rain date for Saturday March 20 featuring the Callies Performance Products 410 Sprints, the Propane.com/ Dirt Nerds UMP Late Models, and the Fremont Fence 305 Sprints.

Due to the on-going pandemic, fans and race teams should visit www.atticaracewaypark.com or follow the track on Twitter @atticaracewyprk or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/atticaracewaypark and Instagram at attica_raceway_park.

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (February 25, 2021) – Opening the 2021 All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 points championship season one week earlier than scheduled, Attica Raceway Park’s annual Core & Main Spring Nationals will now be conducted on Friday and Saturday, April 2-3, replacing the previously set dates of April 9-10. The Core & Main Spring Nationals will feature back-to-back programs awarding $5,000 and $6,000, respectively.

If weather should become a factor forcing the cancellation of both events on April 2-3, April 9-10 will be utilized as rain dates.

In addition, the recently revamped I-70 Motorsports Park in Odessa, Missouri, has been added to the 2021 All Star schedule and will host “America’s Series” on Tuesday, July 27, padding what is now a seven-race, nine-day swing through Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa.

Led by Track Manager, Tommy Estes, Jr., I-70 will award a $7,000 payday during their weekday showcase, joining an already established slate of Midwest stops including Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Mo., on July 23-24, Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on July 25, Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Mo., on July 29, and an Iowa doubleheader at 34 Raceway in West Burlington and Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville on July 30-31, respectively.

Those seeking additional information pertaining to Attica Raceway Park’s Core & Main Spring Nationals on April 2-3, such as gate times, ticket prices, and reserved seat information, should visit Attica Raceway Park online at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Additional news and notes pertaining to the All Star event at I-70 Motorsports Park can be found online at www.i70motorsportspark.com.

For those who can not make the journey to Attica for the annual Spring Nationals, or I-70 Motorsports Park for the midweek visit in July, FloRacing, the official media partner and live broadcast provider of the All Star Circuit of Champions, has you covered. Each and every event on the 2021 All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule will be broadcast live exclusively at www.floracing.com.

2021 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
1. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 29, 2021): Donny Schatz
2. Screven Motor Speedway, Georgia (January 30, 2021): Aaron Reutzel
3. East Bay Raceway Park, Florida (February 2, 2021): Donny Schatz (2)
4. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 3, 2021): Logan Schuchart
5. Volusia Speedway Park, Florida (February 4, 2021): Carson Macedo

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, Feb. 2, 2021

Contact: Rex LeJeune

[email protected]

By Brian Liskai

ATTICA, Ohio – Attica Raceway Park’s 33^rdanniversary season kicks off Friday, March 19 with 25 events scheduled carrying over $700,000 in feature money on the line. The track recently announced the addition of seats to extend the top rows for fans.

“We are so excited for 2021 which looks to be one of the biggest seasons in the history of Attica Raceway Park. We are so thankful for the support we received from the fans, race teams, employees, marketing partners…all the cooperation we got to be able to hold races during the pandemic was unbelievable,” said Rex LeJeune, Director of Operations at Attica Raceway Park.

Seven of the 2021 events will bring in the nation’s top touring sprint car organizations.

 Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions will visit five times including the Core & Main Spring Nationals, Friday, April 9 ($5,000 to win) and Saturday, April 10 ($6,000 to win); Opening night of Ohio Sprint Speedweek, Friday, June 11; and the traditional Attica Ambush on Friday, Sept. 3 ($5,000 to win) and Saturday, Sept. 4, $10,000 to win. The series has visited “Ohio’s Finest Racing” speed plant 128 times; second only to Eldora in total appearances.

The World of Outlaw NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series has added a second trip to Attica in 2021. The Kistler Engines Classic will be held Friday, May 21and pay $10,000 to win. The 33^rd Annual Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by Racing Optics will be held Tuesday, July 13 and pay $10,000. Reserved seats for both events are available by going to www.atticaracewaypark.comand clicking on the banners at the top of the home page.

The weekly Callie’s Performance Products 410 sprints are scheduled to compete in a total of 17 events in 2021 at Attica with nine of those shows being part of the All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads/Kistler Racing Products Attica Fremont Championship Series Presented by the Baumann Auto Group (AFCS). Four of the AFCS shows will pay $4,000 to win (Friday, May 14 for the 33^rd Annual Eric Phillips Anniversary Classic; Friday, June 25 and Friday July 23 presented by Spanky’s Pizza; and the Mark Keegan Classic Season Championship Night, Friday, Sept. 10 (rain date of Sept. 17).

The Propane.com/Dirt Nerds Podcast UMP Late Models will entertain on 21 nights including a $3,000 to win show on Stillwater Metal/Bazell Race Fuels Night, Friday, May 7; $2000-to-win affairs on Friday, June 11, Friday, Sept. 3 and season championship night, Friday, Sept. 10. The annual Attica/Oakshade Raceway Late Model Series Challenge will visit Attica June 25, July 23 and Aug. 27.

The Fremont Fence 305 Sprints will also compete in 21 events in 2021 with nine of those being part of the NAPA of Bryan AFCS Presented by Jason Dietsch Trailer Sales. Two shows – Friday, May 14 presented by Gressman Powersports and the Mark Keegan Season Championship Night, Friday, Sept. 10 – will pay $1,000 to win. The 305 sprints will also battle for $1,000 to win on Friday, May 21 during the World of Outlaws visit, on Friday, July 30 presented by Griff’s Engines and Saturday, Sept. 4.

The traditional Fan Appreciation Night will be held Friday, July 2 ($10 general admission, $1 hot dogs and 40 cent popcorn along with an open pit area after hot laps to meet the drivers.

Due to the on-going pandemic, fans and race teams should visit www.atticaracewaypark.com or follow the track on Twitter @atticaracewyprk or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/atticaracewaypark and Instagram at attica_raceway_park.

Attica Raceway Park 2021 Schedule

Friday, March 19 – Construction Equipment & Supply Night – 410s, LM, 305s (rain date March 20)

Friday, March 26 – Venture Visionary Partners Night – 410s, LM, 305s (rain date March 27)

Friday, April 2 – Underground Utilities Night – 410s, LM, 305s (rain date April 3)

Friday, April 9 – Core & Main Spring Nationals – All Star Circuit of Champions ($5,000 to win), LM

Saturday, April 10 – Core and Main Spring Nationals – All Star Circuit of Champions ($6,000 to win), 305 sprints

Friday, April 16 – Advanced Drainage Systems/Erie Blacktop Night – 410s, LM, 305s (rain date, April 17)

Friday, April 23 – Craig Miller Trucking/Bucyrus Road Materials Night – 410s, LM, 305s

Friday, April 30 – The Adkins Group/Smith Paving Night – AFCS 410s, LM, AFCS 305s

Friday, May 7 – Stillwater Metal/Bazell Race Fuels Night – LM ($3,000 to win), 305s, dirt trucks, vintage cars

Friday, May 14 – Eric Phillips 33^rd Anniversary Classic – American Powersports Night – AFCS 410 sprints ($4,000 to win), LM, AFCS 305s ($1,000 to win presented by Gressman Powersports)

Friday, May 21 – Kistler Engines Classic – World of Outlaws ($10,000 to win), 305 sprints ($1,000 to win)

Friday, May 28 – Steinle Chevrolet Buick of Clyde Night – AFCS Sprints, LM, AFCS 305 sprints

Friday, June 4 – Edward Jones of Clyde/Mike Neill Financial Advisor Nigh – Mid Season championship Night – AFCS Sprints, LM, AFCS 305s (double points)

Friday, June 11 – Ohio Laborers/Ohio Cat/Ferguson Waterworks Night – All Star Circuit of Champions Ohio Sprint Speedweek ($6,000 to win), LM ($2,000 to win)

Friday, June 25 – Burns Electric/Baumann Auto Group Night – AFCS Sprints ($4,000 to win; ARP/Oakshade LMs, AFCS 305s

Friday, July 2 – Smith Family Foods/Sutton Bank Fan Appreciation Night – 410s, LM, 305s ($10 general admission)

Friday, July 9 – Croghan Colonial Bank Night – AFCS 410s, LM, AFCS 305s

Tuesday, July 13 – Ohio Logistics 33^rd Annual Brad Doty Classic presented by Racing Optics – World of Outlaws ($10,000 to win)

Friday, July 23 – NAPA Auto Parts Night – AFCS 410s ($4,000 to win), ARP/Oakshade LMs, AFCS 305s

Friday, July 30 – Kear’s Speed Shop Night – 410s, LM, 305s ($1,000 to win presented by Griff’s Engines)

Aug. 6 and 13 – no racing – Attica Fair

Friday, Aug. 20 – Morgan Stanley Night – AFCS 410s, LM, AFCS 305s

Friday, Aug. 27 – Columbus Equipment/Central Ohio Farmers Night – 410s, ARP/Oakshade LMs, 305s

Friday, Sept. 3 – Murphy Tractor presents All Star Circuit of Champions ($5,000 to win), LM ($2,000 to win)

Saturday, Sept. 4 – All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads presents All Star Circuit of Champions ($10,000 to win), 305s ($1,000 to win)

Friday, Sept, 10 – Kistler Racing Products/Jon Wright’s Custom Chrome Plating presents the Mark Keegan Classic Season Championship Night – AFCS 410s ($4,000 to win), LM ($2,000 to win), AFCS 305s ($1,000 to win) RAIN DATE – Friday, Sept. 17

*Regular Friday events gates open at 5 p.m. racing at 7:45 p.m.

*Saturday rain date events gates open at 3 p.m.racing at 6 p.m.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020

Contact: Brian Liskai

[email protected]

ATTICA, Ohio – Despite getting a late start on the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 virus, Attica Raceway Park was able to host 15 racing events. Thanks to the generosity of the the track’s marketing partners, over $47,000 in point fund money was paid out to the top 10 in points for the Callie’s Performance Products 410 Sprints, Propane.com/Dirt Nerds Podcast Late Models and Fremont Fence 305 Sprints.

“We can’t thank our loyal race teams, great fans and fantastic marketing partners for all their support and understanding during a very interesting and challenging race season. Congratulations to our champions Cap Henry, Devin Shiels and Paul Weaver and we look forward to an entertaining and exciting 2021,” said Rex LeJeune, Director of Operations at Attica Raceway Park.

Following is a look at the top 10 in points for each division for 2020:

Callie’s Performance Products 410 Sprints

Champion – Cap Henry, Republic, Ohio. Henry’s first ever Attica Raceway Park track championship saw him post an incredible seven wins in 15 events at the track. Henry  made 13 of the 15 A-mains, missing only the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series event in July and a weekly event in August. Henry, the 2020 champion of the All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads-Kistler Racing Products Attica Fremont Championship Series Presented by the Baumann Auto Group, had 12 total wins in 2020 including three Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions Presented by Mobil 1 victories. He posted 11 top 10 finishes and his average A-main finishing position was 4th.

2^nd – Chad Kemenah, Alvada, Ohio. The six time All Star champion who sits fourth on Attica’s all-time 410 win list, competed in 11 of the 15 A-mains in 2020. He recorded five top five finishes including a season-best runner-up on Aug. 7, to go with 10 top 10 finishes. Kemenah finished out of the top 10 only once in the A-mains he competed in. His average A-main finishing position was 6th.

3^rd – Cale Conley, Vienna, West Virginia. Conley competed in 13 of the 15 A-mains in 2020, missing only the June 12 and World of Outlaw events. He posted nine top five finishes including a pair of runner-up results. His average A-main finishing position was 7^th.

4^th – Travis Philo, Waterville, Ohio. Philo competed in 11 of the 15 A-mains and posted his sixth career Attica win on Aug. 29. He recorded  four top five and eight top 10 finishes. Philo’s average A-main finishing position was 8^th.

5^th – Trey Jacobs, Shreve, Ohio. Attica’s 2016 rookie of the year competed in 11 of the 15 A-mains in 2020, recording three top fives including a season-best pair of runner-up finishes. He posted nine top 10 finishes on route to an average A-main finishing position of 9th.

6^th – Byron Reed, Monclova, Ohio. An eight time Attica champion and three time FAST champion, Reed, who sits second on the track’s all-time 410 win list, competed in nine of the 15 A-mains in 2020. He posted three top five finishes including a season-best pair of runner-up finishes to go with six top 10 runs. His average A-main finishing position was 9^th.

7^th – Stuart Brubaker, Fremont, Ohio.  Attica’s 2018 410champion and 2008 305 champion and Attica’s 2012 410 rookie of the year, competed in 13 of the 15 A-mains in 2020, missing only the June 26 and World of Outlaw events. Brubaker opened the year with his eighth career 410 victory at Attica on route to posting three top five finishes and six top 10 runs. His average A-main finishing position was 11^th.

8^th – Nate Dussel, Bradner, Ohio. A three time Attica 305 champion and the 2020 Fremont Speedway 410 champion, Dussel competed in 10 of the 15 A-mains in 2020. He posted three top five runs including a season-best pair of runner-up finishes to go with six top 10 runs. Dussel’s average A-main finishing position was 12^th.

9^th – TJ Michael, Plano, Texas. Michael competed in 12 of the 15 A-mains in 2020, posting a pair of top five finishes and seven top 10 runs. His average A-main finishing position was 11^th.

10^th – DJ Foos, Fremont, Ohio. Attica’s 2019 champion and 2019 AFCS champion and Attica’s 2010 305champion and 2013 410 rookie of the year competed in 13 of the 15 A-mains in 2020, missing only the June 12and World of Outlaw events. He posted a pair of top five finishes and three top 10  runs. His average A-main finishing position was 13^th.

Rookie of the year – Cole Macedo, Lemoore, California. Macedo finished 13^th in Attica’s points and posted three top 10 finishes. His average A-main finishing position was 14^th.

Propane.com/Dirt Nerds Podcast Late Models

Champion – Devin Shiels, Britton, Mich. Attica’s 2017 champion competed in all 11 A-mains in 2020, finishing out of the top five only once – a 14^th place showing on Sept. 4. Shiels recorded three wins in 2020 (July 3, July 24 and Aug. 7) to run his career total to nine at the track. The 2020 Attica-Oakshade Raceway Challenge Series winner had an average A-main finishing position of 4^th.

2^nd – Matt Irey, Ashland, Ohio. The 2016 Attica champion competed in all 11 A-mains in 2020, finishing out of the top five only once – a 17^th place showing on Sept. 4. He recorded two wins (June 26 and Sept. 11 to run his career mark to five. His average A-main finishing position was a remarkable 4^th. He finished just two points out of the championship.

3^rd –  Mike Bores, Bellevue, Ohio. Bores competed in all 11 A-mains in 2020 and posted his sixth career feature win on Sept. 4. He posted five top five finishes and nine top 10 runs. His average A-main finishing position was 6^th.

4^th – Ryan Markham, Ashland, Ohio. The 2018 Attica champion competed in all 11 A-mains in 2020 and scored his 16^th career Attica win on June 12. The four time Attica-Wayne County Speedway challenge series winner posted four top five finishes and eight top 10 runs. His average A-main finishing position was 7^th.

5^th – Nate Potts, Republic, Ohio. Potts competed in all 11 A-mains in 2020, posting eight top 10 finishes including a pair of season-best 7^th place runs. His average A-main finishing position was 9^th.

6^th – Larry Bellman, Wooster, Ohio. Bellman competed in 10 of the 11 A-mains, missing only the opening night event. He posted three top five performances including a season-best pair of fourth place finishes. He scored eight top 10 runs and his average A-main finishing position was 8^th.

7^th – Tim Sabo, Toledo, Ohio. A member of the Fremont Speedway Hall of Fame, Sabo competed in 10 of the 11 A-mains, missing only the July 3 event. He recorded three top five finishes including a season-best 4^th to go with eight top 10 performances. His average A-main finishing position was 9^th.

8^th – Jeff Warnick, Republic, Ohio. Attica’s 2017 rookie of the year competed in 10 of the 11 A-mains, missing only the Sept. 4 event. He posted four top 10 runs including a season-best 6^th. His average A-main finishing position was 11^th.

9^th – Jeff Geis, Wauseon, Ohio. Geis competed in 9 of the 11 A-mains in 2020, recording a pair of top 10 finishes including a season-best sixth. His average A-main finishing position was 13^th.

10^th – Steve Sabo, Fremont, Ohio. Sabo competed in 8 of the 11 A-mains in 2020, posting a pair of season-best 11^th place runs. His average A-main finishing position was 14^th.

Fremont Fence 305 Sprints

Champion – Paul Weaver, Fremont, Ohio. Weaver picked up his fourth career Attica 305 track championship (2009, 2016, 2017 and 2020) to go with the 2020 Napa of Bryan Attica Fremont Championship Series presented by Jason Dietsch Trailer Sales title. Weaver posted seven wins at Attica and seven at Fremont Speedway in 2020. He now has 56 career 305 wins at Attica and coupled with his 3 410 feature wins is now the track’s all time winningest driver with 59 total A-main victories.  Other than an opening night 19^thplace finish, Weaver never finished out of the top three the rest of the season. Competing in all 12 A-mains in 2020, his average A-main finishing position was an incredible 3^rd.

2^nd – Jamie Miller, Fremont, Ohio. Attica’s 2005 and 2019 track champion and 2019 AFCS champion competed in all 12 A-mains and posted three wins (June 12, July 31 and Aug. 21) to run his career total in the division to 27. Miller recorded 9 top five finishes and 10 top 10 runs. His average A-main finishing position was 4^th.

3^rd – Seth Schneider, Fremont, Ohio. Schneider competed in 10 of the 12 A-mains in 2020, missing only the Aug. 29 and Sept. 5 events. He posted his first career Attica win on opening night to go with eight top five finishes and nine top 10 runs. His average A-main finishing position was 5^th.

4^th – Kyle Peters, Shelby, Ohio. Peters battled in 11 of the 12 A-mains in 2020, missing only the Aug. 29 event. He posted four top five finishes including a season-best runner-up, and eight top 10 runs. His average A-main finishing position was 7^th.

5^th – Kyle Capodice, Sandusky, Ohio. Capodice competed in 11 of the 12 A-mains in 2020, missing only opening night. He posted his fifth career 305 Attica win on July 24 to go with four top five finishes. He never finished out of the top 10 all season and had an average A-main finishing position of 6^th.

6^th – Steve Rando, Lindsey, Ohio. Rando competed in all 12 A-mains in 2020 and racked up four top five finishes including a season-best three third place showings. He recorded 10 top 10 finishes and had an average A-main finishing position of 9^th.

7^th – Mike Keegan, Fremont, Ohio. Keegan battled in all 12 A-mains in 2020, racking up three top five runs including a season-best three fourth place finishes. He recorded seven top 10 finishes on route to an average A-main finishing position of 9^th.

8^th – Zeth Sabo, Fremont, Ohio. Sabo competed in all 12 A-mains in 2020, compiling six top 10 finishes including a season-best fourth place run. His average A-main finishing position was 10^th.

9^th – Luke Griffith, Sandusky, Ohio. Attica’s 2014 rookie of the year competed in 10 of the 12 A-mains in 2020, missing only the June 19 and Sept. 5 events. He posted five top 10 finishes including a season-best three fifth place runs. His average A-main finishing position was 9^th.

10^th – Jimmy McGrath, Clyde, Ohio. McGrath battled in all 12 A-mains in 2020, posting five top 10 finishes including a season-best runner-up run. His average A-main finishing position was 12^th.

Rookie of the Year – Logan Riehl, Clyde, Ohio. Riehl competed in 11 of the 12 A-mains in 2020, missing only the June 26 event as he finished 13^th in the point standings. He posted a season-best 11^th racing to an average A-main finishing position of  14^th.

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