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March 29, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hesston Opens on May 11 with Steel Block Bandits “Night of Power!â€
(Hesston, PA) The 2013 Hesston Speedway season will blastoff on Saturday, May 11. “Night of Power†will now feature the Steel Block Bandits Semi-Late Model Sportsman as the star attraction that night.
“Night of Power†will be the first of three appearances of the Steel Block Bandits on the high banks of Hesston during the season. The 35 lap championship event for the Semi-Late Model Sportsman (limited/steel block/crate late models) will pay $1,500 to win and $160 to start. All divisions will compete for increased payoffs and race championship feature distances. Steel Block Bandits will return on Sunday, September 1 as well as for their 2013 finale at “The Ultimate†on October 11-12-13.
A-Cadets (street/pro-stocks) will race for $700 to win in a 25 lap feature. Hobby-Modifieds (pure/strictly stocks) will run 20 laps for $400 to win and Roadrunners (stock fwd 4-cylinders) will race 15 laps for $250 to win. In addition, the Penn-Mar Vintage Coupes will compete in a full racing program featuring these classic race cars in all-out racing action.
Semi-Late Model Sportsman competitors are reminded that the following weight limits will apply for all Hesston 2013 events, including those sanctioned by the Steel Block Bandits. The 2013 weight rules for Hesston are a compromise between the 2012 track weight limits and current Steel Block Bandits rules. The weight limits are the correct variances to equalize the various motor categories on the 4/10 mile at “motor mountain.â€
Hesston/Williams Grove/Bedford/Hagerstown etc.-legal limited 358 motors will weight 2,350. Open 358 motors will weigh 2,400 with aluminum heads requiring a 50 lb. weight on or in front of the motor mid-plate. Open steel block motors up to 430 ci. will weigh 2,450 with no mid-plate requirement. The 2,450 weight is also an option for open 358 aluminum head motors without a mid-plate. GM 604 motors will have a 2,200 weight limit and GM 602 will weigh 2,100. GM crate motors will be permitted to run 12†spoilers. For Steel Block Bandits events, Ford crate motors will be permitted using SBB weight rules for 2,200 for D347SR and 2,100 for D347JR.
Steel Block Bandits tire rule will apply for all Hesston events with the exception of any compound permitted on the inside front tire. The other 3 tires must be AR 44 or harder, Hoosier 1300 or harder and durometer a minimum of 32 at any time.
The 2013 Hesston Speedway “all-championship†schedule features seven high-octane events from May until October The Speedmonster & 3 State Flyers Super Late Models will compete in 6 racing programs and Steel Block Bandits Semi-Late Model Sportsman will sanction 3 events with the track’s Semi-Late Model Sportsman on the racing program for all other events.
Speedmonster 3/State Flyers Super Late Models will race for $8,088 total to win in twin 35-lap features at “Mega-Blitz Mach 3†on Sunday May 26 with a June 16 rain date. “Revolution 2013†on Thursday, July 4 will pay $5,222 to win for 55 laps with a July 7 rain date. The “Eriksen Grand Prix†on Sunday, July 28 will pay $4,044 to win for 44 laps with a rain date of August 4. “Superthunder Road†on Sunday, September 1 will also pay $4,044 to win for 44 laps.
The season will conclude with a massive late model phenomenon at “The Ultimate†on October 11-12-13. This mega-event will showcase 5 late model-type features, 4 late model series and 3 late model divisions. Speedmonster/3 State Flyers Super Late Models will pay a total of $14,444 to win with Steel Block Bandits Semi-Late Model Sportsman paying $2,600 and RUSH Crate Late Models paying $2,500. A-Cadets, Hobby-Modifieds and Roadrunners will also compete in high-paying super championship events during the weekend.
In 2012, Hesston averaged 41 Super Late Models and 29 Semi-Lates for a total average of 70 late model cars at its Speedmonster events. Overall car count average was 144. Track management has spent endless hours formulating rules packages which allow virtually every car in the region to be legal and competitive using weight and spoiler breaks. Hesston continues to offer increased payoffs to reward the drivers for their strong support of the track.
“Motor Mountain†is located in the scenic Raystown Lake and mountain country of central PA and provides a wonderful opportunity for race fans and race teams to make a complete weekend getaway when attending the racing events at Hesston. Promoter DR Eriksen has transformed Hesston into a showplace in just two short seasons, with additional improvements on the drawing board. Major expansions have given the track more seating, parking and pit space to accommodate these major events. All fans are provided an excellent view of the action, with grandstand seating and drive-in viewing built high above the racing surface. Hesston welcomes campers and now offers in track-camping on the back straight viewing ramp. Full information about the Hesston Speedway may be found at http://www.hesstonspeedway.com or by calling 814-658-3639.
2013 “All Championship†Schedule of Events
Saturday, May 11 – Night of Power
Steel Block Bandits Semi-LM Sportsman $1,500, A-Cadets $700, Hobby-Modifieds $400, Roadrunners $250 plus Penn-Mar Vintage Coupes
Sunday May 26 (rain date June 16) - Mega-Blitz Mach 3
Speedmonster/3 State Flyers Super Late Models – 2/35 laps – $8,088 total to win
Semi-LM Sportsman $1,000, A-Cadets, $700, Hobby-Modifieds $400
Sunday, June 16 – Checker Flag Championships
Semi-LM Sportsman $1,000, A-Cadets $700, Hobby-Modifieds $400, Roadrunners $250 plus Penn-Mar Vintage Coupes
Plus Kidz Nite – Prizes for Kids
Thursday July 4 (rain date July 7) - Revolution 2013
Speedmonster/3 State Flyers Super Late Models – 52 laps - $5,222 to win
Semi-LM Sporstman, A-Cadets, features only for Hobby-Modifieds and Roadrunners
Sunday, July 28 (rain date August 4) - Eriksen Grand Prix
Speedmonster/3 State Flyers Super Late Models – 44 laps - $4,044 to win
Semi-LM Sporstman, A-Cadets, Hobby-Modifieds
Sunday, September 1 – Superthunder Road
Speedmonster/3 State Flyers Super Late Models – 44 laps - $4,044 to win
Semi-LM Sporstman, A-Cadets, features only for Hobby-Modifieds and Roadrunners
Thursday-Friday-Saturday, October 10-11-12 (rain date October 13) – The Ultimate
Thursday, October 10 – Track Test
Open Practice for all Divisions
Friday, October 11 – Moonsault Scramble
Speedmonster/3 State Flyers Super Late Models – 44 laps - $4,444 to win
Heats for Steel Block Bandit Semi-LM Sportsman, RUSH Crate Late Models, A-Cadets and Hobby-Modifieds
Saturday, October 12 – The Ultimate
Speedmonster/3 State Flyers Super Late Models – 81 laps - $10,000 to win
Steel Block Bandits Semi-LM Sportsman Super Championship – 40 laps - $2,600 to win
RUSH Crate Late Models Super Championship – 35 laps – $2,500 to win
A-Cadet Super Championship – 30 laps - $1,500 to win
Hobby-Modified Super Championship