Attica Raceway Park

June 5th 2020 Results

Brubaker, Arntz, Schneider score wins to open up racing at Attica
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Contact: Brian Liskai
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By Brian Liskai

ATTICA, Ohio (Friday, June 5, 2020) – Fremont, Ohio’s Stuart Brubaker ventured west a few weeks ago to race his 410 sprint car because Ohio’s rules would not let tracks open. While he didn’t bring home a victory, he did bring back knowledge to help him go faster. It paid off in a big way Friday, June 5 as Attica Raceway Park opened for the 2020 season to a packed pits but no fans. Brubaker, the track’s 2018 champion, held off several challenges early from Caleb Griffith late in the race from Trey Jacobs to score his eighth career victory on Integrity Auto and Truck Sales Night.

“Lapped traffic was difficult. We had this thing full of fuel and it would get into the corner and dirty air and it wanted to shove across. I saw Caleb coming and I had to sit back up in the seat and work. I have to thank Chad and Ron and my girlfriend Teresa and Benji and all these guys and all my sponsors. We went out west and didn’t have a bad showing but we definitely learned a lot on the car and came back here and applied that and here we are,” said Brubaker beside his Dave Story Equipment, SRM Construction, KS Sales and Service, Pit Stop Convenience Stores, Gary Holland Trucking, Phillips Electric, Gressman Powersports, Speedways Bar and Grill backed #35.

It was “checkers or wreckers” for Logan Arntz in the late model feature. The Vestaburg, Mich. driver battled with former Attica champion Matt Irey the last half of the feature and the two were door to door coming to the checkers with Arntz claiming his first career track feature win by .049 seconds.

“I saw the number 36 behind me on the scoreboard on that second restart (with five laps to go) and I knew I would have my hands full. We don’t get to race here much but I always enjoy the competition here. This is just awesome to get my first win at Attica,” said Artnz beside his Nickerson Trucking, Jimmy Shock, Vic Hill Racing Engines, No Limit Karts and Parts, Accu Force Dynos and Testers, Fisk Trucking, Mid States Hydrolics and Equipment backed 21N.

Fremont Ohio’s Seth Schneider avoided near disaster to score his first ever 305 sprint feature win at Attica, leading all 25 laps.

“We finally got the monkey off our backs. The track was difficult…you had to pick your line carefully. It about bit me in turn two and I had to adjust. Scott Gressman builds a hell of a motor and we switched to Mach 1 Chassis and it has made a world of difference,” said Schneider beside his Commercial Glazing Systems, Professional Grooming, Patriot Pet Supply, Steam Solutions Carpet Cleaning, CA Kustoms, Slade Shocks backed #36.

Dylan Kingan and Brubaker brought the field to green for the 30 lap Callies Performance Center 410 Sprint A-main with Brubaker gaining the advantage over Griffith, Kingan, Ryan Ruhl and Buddy Kofoid. Brubaker quickly found the tail of the field by lap eight and Griffith pounced, sliding into the lead on lap nine with Brubaker returning the favor a lap later as the duo sliced through lapped cars. A caution on lap 11 gave Brubaker a clear track and he was able to pull away slightly as Griffith now had his hands full with eighth starter Trey Jacobs. Jacobs took the runner up spot on lap 15 just as lapped traffic would come into play again.

Another caution on lap 23 allowed Brubaker to maintain his slight advantage as he executed perfect restarts. With four laps to go Brubaker pulled away as Jacobs tried to hold off Griffith. The battle for second was swapped several times over the last four laps. Brubaker pulled away for the win over Jacobs, Griffith, Kofoid and Brandon Spithaler.

In the 25 lap Propane.com/Dirt Nerds Podcast Late Model feature, pole-sitter Mike Bores jumped into the early lead over Brett Bee, fifth starter Arntz and Eric Spangler. Bee went to the pits with issues on lap three, handing second to Arntz who immediately closed on Bores, grabbing the lead on lap five. By lap 11 the leaders were in heavy lapped traffic and Irey, who started ninth, quickly closed while Travis Stemler moved into fourth.

A rash of cautions with five laps to go bunched up the field. Irey was able to lead at the white flag by a nose only to see Arntz fight back and take the narrow win. Stemler, Doug Drown and Devin Shiels would round out the top five.

Schneider and defending track champion Jamie Miller brought the field to green for the 25 lap Fremont Fence 305 Sprint feature. Schneider pulled away in the early laps as Miller had to battle Paul Weaver and Kyle Peters to maintain second. However, Weaver would soon retire to the pits as Schneider raced into lapped traffic by lap eight. Disaster nearly struck for Miller on lap 13 as he made heavy contact with infield tires but he was able to keep rolling.

A rash of race stoppages came at the half way mark, keeping Schneider in clean air. MIller’s night came to a halt on lap 15 as he caught a rut and took a tumble. That moved Jimmy McGrath Jr. into second with a charging Steve Rando in third. Schneider was able to avoid issues and drove to an easy win over McGrath, Steve Rando, Peters and Luke Griffith.

It is not sure if Attica Raceway Park will abe in action on June 12 but fans are encouraged to keep an eye on the track’s social media pages and at www.atticaracewaypark.com for developing news and information.
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Attica Raceway Park sets Saturday rain date if needed

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

ATTICA, Ohio – Attica Raceway Park will open for the 2020 season Friday, June 5 with the Callie’s Performance Products 410 Sprints, Propane.com/Dirt Nerds Podcast Late Models and Fremont Fence 305 sprints. There is a rain date of Saturday, June 6. Gates will open Friday at 5 p.m. with racing under way at 7:45 p.m.; should the Saturday rain date be needed, gates will open at 4 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m.

Due to the State of Ohio’s COVID-19 virus restrictions, there will be no fans allowed to be in attendance. There will be a limit of 10 members per race team including the race driver and pit passes must be purchased in advance at $32 per pass (3 years-old and up). No pit passes will be sold the day of the race and teams can redeem their 10 passes at the back pit gate. Teams may call in to 419-680-5606 to purchase their 10 passes which can be purchased up to noon on Thursday, June 4. Do not leave a message to call back – you must speak to Rex LeJeune, Director Operations.

Who ever calls in to purchase the passes with a credit card must have the names of all 10 on the team and everyone must have an ID. If members of each team don’t arrive at the pit window together, a list of those who will be arriving later must be provided. Should a team not be able to attend Saturday if the rain date is used, please contact LeJeune. Passes will be good for the following week.

Also, Friday’s event is full points for all three divisions. However, should Saturday’s rain date be used, points will only be awarded to the 410 and 305 sprints as the late model teams may have committed to compete at other tracks that day.

The races will be televised by DIRTVision with the broadcast including all three divisions. Fans may watch by either purchasing a single event pay-per-view option ($24.99 per night) or become a Fast Pass subscriber which gives them every World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series event, plus Australian races, the Xtreme DIRTcar Series, Knoxville Raceway weekly racing, Williams Grove Speedway weekly racing, and the DIRTcar Summer Nationals with a year-round Fast Pass for only $39 a month (The Knoxville Nationals, Kings Royal, and USA Nationals are not included in the Fast Pass). It’s all available at www.DIRTVision.com

Race teams are highly encouraged to download and fill out all necessary paperwork in advance including the 1099 tax forms, driver information form, COVID-19 waiver and minor release forms (17 and under). Forms should be printed off in color and filled out and brought to the track the day of the race.

There will be no media credentials issued for this event and push trucks will be by invitation only.

Teams are being asked to adhere to the state’s social distancing guidelines including not bringing those with underlying health issues, immunocompromised individuals and those the Center of Disease Control say are most at risk. If you have a fever or other symptoms please stay home and it is highly suggested race team members wear masks.

Keep tabs on the ongoing race schedule at www.atticaracewaypark.com or follow the track on Twitter @atticaracewyprk or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/atticaracewaypark and Instagram at attica_raceway_park.

FINALLY! Racing returns to Attica Raceway Park – without fans

ATTICA, Ohio – FINALLY! Racing will return to Attica Raceway Park on Friday, June 5 with restrictions due to the COVID-19 virus. All three divisions – the Callie’s Performance Products 410 Sprints; Propane.com/Dirt Nerds Podcast Late Models and Fremont Fence 305 Sprints – will be in action but there will be no spectators allowed due to the State of Ohio’s rules and regulations.

There will be a limit of 10 members per race team including the race driver and pit passes must be purchased in advance at $32 per pass (3 years-old and up). No pit passes will be sold the day of the race and teams can redeem their 10 passes at the back pit gate. Teams may call in to 419-680-5606 to purchase their 10 passes beginning Monday, June 1 and passes can be purchased up to noon on Thursday, June 4. Do not leave a message to call back – you must speak to Rex LeJeune, Director Operations.

“We are excited to finally get back to racing. Though we would prefer to have our great fans cheering on their favorite drivers, we have to follow the state’s rules and regulations. Hopefully things will change soon but this is an opportunity for our loyal teams to get to race,” said LeJeune.

There will be no media credentials issued for this event and push trucks will be by invitation only.

“I hope every team thanks John Bores (track promoter) for doing this and everyone follows the rules including social distancing. We highly recommend everyone wears a mask. And, there will be no concessions available,” he added.

Teams are being asked to adhere to the state’s social distancing guidelines including not bringing those with underlying health issues.

“Immunocompromised individuals and those the Center of Disease Control say are most at risk should not be included on the teams’ lists,” said LeJeune. “Also, if you have a fever or other symptoms stay home.”

The pit gates will open at 5 p.m.; pill draw ends at 6:15 p.m.; hot laps/qualifying will be at 6:30 p.m.; and racing gets underway at 7:45 p.m.

Attica Raceway Park puts racing on hold, adds dates in August

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020

ATTICA, Ohio – Due to the State of Ohio’s orders prohibiting gatherings of over 10 people because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Attica Raceway Park has cancelled racing planned for May. However, thanks to cooperation from the Attica Fair Association, the track is investigating adding races later this summer.

“Ohio’s Finest Racing” speed plant is planning to add racing on Friday, Aug. 7 featuring the Callie’s Performance Products 410 sprints, the Propane.com/Dirt Nerds Podcast Late Models and the Fremont Fence 305 Sprints. After being off Friday, Aug. 14 for the Attica Fair, the track will return to racing for three straight double-header weekends – Friday. Aug. 21 with the all three divisions and Saturday, Aug. 22 with the 410 and 305 sprints and dirt trucks (no points or late models in cooperation with Oakshade Raceway and Wayne County Speedway); Friday, Aug. 28 (410 and 305 sprints, late models for championship night) and Saturday, Aug. 29 (410 and 305 sprints and dirt trucks); and Friday, Sept. 11 (410 and 305 sprints and dirt trucks.

“The revised schedule is tentative depending on when the governor allows us to get the season started. We want to get as many races in as possible while juggling and working with other tracks’ schedules. We pray our race teams, fans and employees stay safe and healthy,” said Rex LeJeune, Director of Operations at Attica Raceway Park.