Port Royal Speedway

[NY DIRT]

As of 59 minutes ago, I just got this off of the port royal twitter page QUOTE ATTN: LM teams. Because the Lucas Rules differ than PR, and after a unanimous vote with the top 10 in points, this is now a NON POINTS RACE. END QUOTE... I can not believe this sh$t...

[Shiny Side Up 18]

That is horse crap. When did WoO change their name to Lucas?

[Pennsboro23]

That's crazy.

[mccreadiefan39]

Non-points for Port Royal track points not Lucas points per track facebook page

[Shiny Side Up 18]

Non-points for Port Royal track points not Lucas points per track facebook pageThanks for the clarification.

[dirtcrazy4u]

Do they do this in order to draw more local cars ? I understand they changed there rules concerning fire systems and seats. Or did some teams say we are heading home Sunday ?

[FutureLegend]

It's because port royals rules don't require the fire suppression equipment, approved fuel cell, containment seat, etc that Lucas requires all car to run. I can understand why the local don't want to have to be there for a points race when they'd have to spend thousands to get there car legal for a Lucas race.

[3 wide]

Like I said you better call ahead and see if it is a points race or not it looks like the problem is the drivers are running the show and not Lucas.

[joshroth14]

Lucas Oil is still awarding points. Port Royal wont be awarding points towards their track championship.

[93Nelson]

Why would a track run a track points race with a series race? That makes no sense.

[m_stagev]

Why would a track run a track points race with a series race? That makes no sense.

Its called back gate money.

[Senroc-Systems]

Heat 1

Saterlee
Eckert
Lanigan
Hubbard

[Senroc-Systems]

Heat 2

McCreadie
Owens
Bloomquist
Richards

[MI Dirt Fan]

Why would a track run a track points race with a series race? That makes no sense.

I believe Merritt Speedway in N. MI did that. They would run Outlaw LM (with the Lexan side boards) the final night of the season which would be Championship night for regular LM but not everyone would run those so if you didn't race you would lose points positions. I'm pretty sure on atleast one occasion a guy lost the Championship because of it.

[Senroc-Systems]

Heat 3

Sheppard
Zeigler
O'Neal 71
Cosner

[MI Dirt Fan]

#LOLMDS Heat 1 Finish:
Satterlee
Eckert
Lanigan
Hubbard
Frye
Erb
Rine
Lawler
Mattern
Bryner
Yoder27

[MI Dirt Fan]

#LOLMDS Heat 2 Finish:
McCreadie
Owens
Bloomquist
Richards
D!ckson
Flinner
Yoder24
Wilson
Brouse
Stone

[MI Dirt Fan]

#LOLMDS Heat 3 Finish:
Sheppard
Zeigler
ONeal71
Cosner
Francis
Lee
Baer
Myers
Moreland
Covert

[rickybrown1952]

42 LMS there

[Senroc-Systems]

Heat 4

O'Neal
Hollenbeck
Briggs
Stuhler

[MI Dirt Fan]

#LOLMDS Heat 4 Finish:
ONeal5
Hollenbeck
Briggs
Stuhler
Haus
Brenneman
Smith
Lupfer
Campbell
Pearson

[MEE]

looks like a train race so far

[bullittwrench]

What the hell do you expect in the heats when the fast guys start up front. 🙄

[dalemcfan]

What the hell do you expect in the heats when the fast guys start up front. 

And add that tire rule that has them all on soft tires. Everyone was ripping on Golden Isles at beginning of year for the train races there but most Lucas races this year have been the same way.

[mccreadiefan39]

For those who have not been to Port Royal I will tell you that it's shape and size makes it a very aero-sensitive track for late models so being out front is a big advantage at this this track

[zyoung25]

Satterlee
Eckert
Zeigler
Richards
Mcreadie

10 to go

[zyoung25]

Eckert
Satterlee
Zeigler
Richards
Mcreadie

4 to go

[zyoung25]

A main finish

Eckert
Satterlee
Zeigler
Richards
Mcreadie
D.O'Neal
Erb
Owen's
Pearson
Lanigan
Bloomquist
Bshep
H.oneal
Cosner
Hubbard
Shuler
Frye
Francis
Briggs
Hollenbeck
Brenneman
Lupfer
Lee
Flinner
D!ckson

[93Nelson]

Its called back gate money.

I get that. They try and guarantee cars too.


I believe Merritt Speedway in N. MI did that. They would run Outlaw LM (with the Lexan side boards) the final night of the season which would be Championship night for regular LM but not everyone would run those so if you didn't race you would lose points positions. I'm pretty sure on atleast one occasion a guy lost the Championship because of it.

That's what I don't like about. You can cost someone a chance at a points title with something like this.

[rickybrown1952]

A main finish EckertSatterlee Zeigler Richards Mcreadie D.O'Neal ErbOwen'sPearson Lanigan Bloomquist BshepH.oneal CosnerHubbardShulerFryeFrancisBriggsHollenbeckBren nemanLupferLee Flinner D!cksonWhoa EPJ went from 24th to 9th dude

[rickybrown1952]

LOLMDS points after port Royal 1.Bloomquist 2260. 2.tim mccreadie 2140. 3.Josh Richards 2110

[MI Dirt Fan]

What car was Sheppard in? The house car or family car?

[Senroc-Systems]

What car was Sheppard in? The house car or family car?

House car.

[06Tireman]

Dodgecity.. To answer your question.. Port Royal is always tacky for hotlaps and usually the 1st few heat races.. Then by feature time its dry slick from top to bottom and smooth..The track will blow off during the heats and dry out.. If you watch the feature video you will see its far from 1 laned.. When its to wet the track stays narrow and you don't see much passing.. But for a typical Port Royal race night, like I said ,its dry slick top to bottom and guys can run all over the track.. Hope that answers your question.. Tire rule was 01 or 04 for RR.. 1300 or 1325 ribs on other 3 corners

[Pitboard]

I was at Port tonight, the track was great all night, you could run pretty much anywhere. The top may have been slightly better in the heats, but they were all over the track in the B-Mains and feature. Great racing, too bad Satterlee didn't get the win, he was the car to beat most of the night.

[zach51]

After watching the video, that is a pretty neat looking race track. Kind of reminds me of Knoxville but not as wide, old big fairground track style. You don't see too many tracks still in operation that are in the middle of a bunch of homes. Down in the South it seems like people buy homes around a racetrack then complain enough about the noise to get it shut down.

[Racermb]

The race track is Port Royal. The town rallies around the track like no other place I have seen.

[zach51]

Knoxville is pretty dang committed to their track, not sure if it is more from economic reasons than pure love for the sport, but either way. Their police cars even have racing flags on them lol

[06Tireman]

The town of Port Royal lives for the races every Saturday night.. So, So many inprovements have happened there over the last 6 years its amazing and I am very happy to see them being made.. The track is located on the Juniata Co fairgrounds and had the old style covered grandstands til a few years ago when the fairboard went to the state of PA and received a grant for the money to buy the new main grandstands.. They moved the scoring tower to the top of the new grand stands making every seat clear for viewing the track.. Added clay a few times over the last few seasons.. Last spring they bought some sections of the grandstands from Daytona International Speedway and had them installed adding over more seats.. This season there is Musco lighting being added and I heard this week the new scoreboard is being installed for this coming weekends All Star Sprint car race.. They wanted it done for last nights race but the weather and they waited for an engineer to come in and inspect things before putting it up.. Cant say enough about the promotion team there.. Hearing rumors of the fairboard buying the school across the street from the grounds to add even more parking and camping..

[Mudweiser]

Last night was my first trip to Port Royal, and I will definitely be making the 3 1/2 trip again! Loved the racing, the fans, and the hot dogs.. Was a pretty neat drive through the town, something I've never experienced on my way to any race... So anyone that's never been, it really is worth the trip..

[06Tireman]

Try the sausage with onions and green peppers the next time.. Oh with fries..

[NY DIRT]

The zero went from 21 to 11th in 13 laps. Tires were gold tonight. Anybody ever figure out what tires Lucas made them run tonight?

That,s what happens when you put new tires on during a caution period...

[Mudweiser]

Try the sausage with onions and green peppers the next time.. Oh with fries..

Will do my friend.. Thinking about coming up for the AMS race, but I'll be bringing the camper... It was a long ride home... But heck, had a good race to chat about..

[bleedblue55]

I'll repeat the sentiments of a few others as this was my first trip to Port Royal. Great experience all around. Definitely putting Port Royal on my list of tracks to attend again. Some of the best racing I've seen in years from start to finish across all classes. IMPRESSED. Hurry up Aug. 19 for the WOO late models.

[06Tireman]

If your coming up for the AMS show and camping you may as well stop at Path Valley for the Sunday night AMS race.. Path Valley is on Rt 75 about 45 miles south of Port Royal..

[MI Dirt Fan]

Small towns rely on that race track for the economic boost during racing season. There is a few here in MI that 110% rely on the track being open on Friday/Saturday nights.

[Mudweiser]

We're trying to put together Bedford, PR, and Path Valley.. If we can all get the following Monday off, count us in Tireguy!

[ClampedUp]

How was the fan count?
The Central Pa 410 Winged Whiner fans said on various sites that the Lucas race wouldn't draw fans in "410 sprint" country.

[06Tireman]

I heard several people say the crowd was bigger last night then its been for the last 2 Sprint car Outlaw shows.. Some said more than the Tusky 50..

[Birdsboro]

It was a very large crowd.

[Mudweiser]

It was the largest crowd, aside from crown jewels and the World Finals, that I've ever been a part of.. Pretty impressive for a Sunday night..