Story By: BRAD STRAWSER / PORT ROYAL SPEEDWAY – PORT ROYAL, PA – Port Royal Speedway is gearing up to host an electrifying two-day event this coming Friday and Saturday.
The action will feature the roar of the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series as they vie for victory and a staggering $50,000 grand prize.
With an impressive car count of 60+ competitors already pre-registered, fans can expect nothing short of adrenaline-fueled excitement as drivers from all over meet at Port Royal Speedway to show off their skills.
The event will kick off on Friday morning with practice from 10am-12pm followed by the Bob Hilbert’s Sportswear Qualifying Night with 15-lap qualifying races for the STSS modifieds, 12-lap qualifying races for the STSS crate 602 sportsman, and 8-lap heat races for the pro stocks setting the stage for Saturday’s main event.
Fans can look forward to a full day of action on Saturday that will include consolation races to make the main event which is $50,000-to-win for the STSS modifieds.
Camper parking begins on Thursday, March 14 at 2 p.m. Hauler parking in the pit area takes place from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday.
On Friday, March 15, pit gates open for practice at 8 a.m. Practice will go from 10 a.m. to noon in rounds.
Pit admission is $30 for Friday morning’s practice.
For Friday night, all gates will open at 4 p.m. with Penske Racing Shocks Hot Laps slated for 6:15 p.m. and racing to follow at 7 p.m. Grandstand admission is $20 for Adults and $10 for Students (ages 13-18). Kids ages 12 get in FREE. Pit Admission is $40.
For Saturday, March 16, all gates open at 11 a.m. with Penske Racing Shocks Hot Laps beginning at 2 p.m. and racing starts at 3 p.m.
Grandstand admission is $40 for Adults and $20 for Students (ages 13-18). Kids 12 and under get in FREE. Pit Admission is $50.
Weekend pit passes are available for $120 and $90 following Friday morning’s practice.
Sunday, March 17 is reserved as a rain date for the event.