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.
 
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.
 
“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.
 
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.
 
“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.
 
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.

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.

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.

Attica Raceway Park cancels April events

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Saturday, April 4, 2020
 
ATTICA, Ohio – In accordance with the state and federal governments extension of the “state at home” orders through the month of April to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, Attica Raceway Park has cancelled all events this month. That includes the cancellation of the Core & Main Spring Nationals originally set for Friday and Saturday, April 10 and 11, the opener of the All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads/Kistler Racing Products Attica Fremont Championship Series Presented by the Baumann Auto Group on April 17 and racing on April 24.
 
“The Governor’s order is in effect until May 1. We encourage ALL our fans and race teams to practice the social distancing guidelines. The more people do this the faster we can get back to doing what we enjoy and the more lives we save,” said Rex LeJeune, Director of Operations at ARP. “We will continue to keep an eye on the ever-changing situation and provide updates about our schedule on all our social media platforms.”
 
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.