Big Diamond Speedway Releases 2025 Calendar Of Events; Season Opener April 4th
Story By: DINO OBERTO / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY – MINERSVILLE, PA – Dirt track racing in Schuylkill County has a rich history that dates back to 1918.
There was as many as 15 races tracks that sprang up throughout the coal region area, however, of them all only Big Diamond Speedway in Minersville remains and the popular 3/8-mile oval is beginning preparations for the 53rd consecutive season of “Racing in God’s Country!”
On Friday evening, April 4, the gates will swing open for another thrilling and exciting season of dirt track racing that begins a very aggressive 24 race calendar of events at Big Diamond Speedway.
And much like racers have come to expect from track owners Jake and Jasmine Smulley, all classes competing this year, from the regular weekly divisions to the touring groups, will see a variety of lucrative shows spread out from April to August.
Heading up the weekly card will be the Quandel Concrete 358 Modifieds along with the
outstanding support divisions including the USS Achey 602 Crate Sportsman Modifieds, Red White and Blue Autos Inc., Roadrunners and the Big Creek Concrete 602 Crate Sportsman.
Right off the bat the big money shows will begin as the Thaw Brawl will pay the 358 Modified winner $4053 while the 602 Crate Sportsman first place finisher will net $1053 and the Roadrunner victor collecting $453.
The late Fritz Roehrig founded Big Diamond Speedway in 1972. The track will follow the season opener in his honor with the Fritz Roehrig Memorial-Money in the Mountains event which will be a $10,000-to win/50-lapper for the 358 Modifieds.
More hefty disbursements will continue during the month of May for the 358 Modifieds as each of their features will pay $6000-to-win. Likewise, the 602 Crate Modifieds can look forward to a $3000-to-win night on May 9 with the 602 Crate Classic.
Last year the track hosted the very first Full Fender Frenzy for the Roadrunners which was an overwhelming success that saw cars from BAPS Motors Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway go head-to-head with the stars of Big Diamond. That race is set for May 2 and $1000 awaits the winner.
June will start off in a big way with the return of the Anthracite Assault for the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds racing in a special Tuesday show that pays $7500-to-win.
Another must-see midweek race will take place on June 19 when the stars of the USAC Amsoil National Sprint Cars invade Big Diamond as part of the Eastern Storm swing.
June also has the “Double B” Bob Bowers Memorial for the Roadrunners with a pair of 12-lap/$500-to-win each feature.
Moving into the month of July things will start off with a longtime tradition as the annual Georgie Stevens Memorial takes place headlined by a 40-lap/$6000-to-win main event for the 358 Modifieds while the 602 Crate Modifieds will be battling for a $1000 top prize.
Lasting Legends Night returns July 11. On that night select Big Diamond Speedway greats are honored in a special meet and greet and autograph session.
The always popular Topless Night is inked during July and is another set of high paying features for the regulars. $7000 and $1000 to win respectively for the 358 Modifieds, 602 Crate Modifieds and Roadrunners. Plus, it will be Getz Motorsports Bike Night. July closes out with another $1000 payday for the Roadrunners on the 25th.
More money is earmarked in August when the Prelude to the Coalcracker takes place on the evening of the 15th with a 50-lapper for the 358 Modifieds and not to mention an impressive $10,000 winner’s share.
One lucky 358 Modified driver can add to his or her earnings when the season finale takes place on August 31 and the running of the prestigious Jack Rich Inc., Coalcracker 72. It will be 72 laps or racing and $15,000-to-win plus lap money making for a great way to close the year.
Along with those highlights the speedway will also play host to the URC Sprint Cars, East Coast Legend Series, Mid Atlantic Modifieds, Wingless Sportsman, and the PASS 305 Sprints.
2025 Schedule
- Sunday, March 30: Practice Day
Practice is open to any call with a roll cage. - Friday, April 4: 53rd Season Opener – The Thaw Brawl!
358 Modifieds – $4,053 to win, 602 Crate Sportsman – $1,053 to win, Roadrunners – $453 to win, Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman. - Friday, April 11: The Fritz Roehrig Memorial – Money in the Mountains + Dukmen’s Enterprise Night
358 Modifieds – 50 laps – $10,000 to win, 602 Crate Sportsman – $1,000 to win, Roadrunners, Rookies 602 Crate Sportsman - Friday, April 18: Regular Show
358 Modifieds, 602 Crate Sportsman, Roadrunners, Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman - Friday, April 25: URC 360 Sprint Cars
358 Modifieds, Roadrunners, Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman, URC 360 Sprint Cars - Friday, May 2: Foran’s Transmission & Auto Repair Night
358 Modifieds – $6,000 to win, 602 Crate Sportsman, Roadrunner Full Fender Frenzy – $1,000 to win - Friday, May 9: 602 Crate Classic
602 Crate Classic – 30 laps – $3,000 to win, 358 Modifieds – $6,000 to win, Roadrunners - Friday, May 16: Modified Madness + Tony’s Meat Market Night
358 Modifieds – $6,000 to win, 602 Crate Sportsman, Roadrunners, Mid Atlantic Modifieds - Friday, May 23: Quandel Concrete Night
358 Modifieds – $6,000 to win, 602 Crate Sportsman, Roadrunners, Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman - Friday, May 30: Regular Show
358 Modifieds – $6,000 to win, 602 Crate Sportsman, Roadrunners, Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman - Tuesday, June 3: Anthracite Assault – Super DIRTcar Series
Big Block Modifieds -$7,500 to win, Roadrunners - Friday, June 6: Fayash Memorial
358 Modifieds, 602 Crate Sportsman, Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman, Roadrunner Crazy 8’s - Friday, June 13: Shop 61 Night
358 Modifieds, 602 Crate Sportsman, Roadrunners, Wingless Sportsman - Thursday, June 19: Eastern Storm
USAC Amsoil National Sprint Cars – $6,000 to win, 358 Modifieds - Friday, June 27: “Double B” Bob Bowers Memorial
358 Modifieds, 602 Crate Sportsman, Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman, Roadrunner Twin 12’s – $500 to win each - Friday, July 4: Georgie Stevenson Memorial + B&H Landscaping Night
358 Modifieds – 40 laps – $6,000 to win, 602 Crate Sportsman, Roadrunner Full Fender Frenzy $1,000 to win - Friday, July 11: Lasting Legends Night
358 Modifieds, 602 Crate Sportsman, Roadrunners – $1,000 to win, East Coast Legend Series - Friday, July 18: Topless Night + Getz Motorsports Bike Night
358 Modifieds – $7,000 to win, 602 Crate Sportsman – $1,000 to win, Roadrunners – $1,000 to win, Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman - Friday, July 25: Wingless Sportsman
358 Modifieds, Roadrunners – $1,000 to win, Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman, Wingless Sportsman - Friday, August 1: Kamp Memorial
358 Modifieds, 602 Crate Sportsman, Roadrunners, PASS 305 Sprint Cars - Friday, August 8: USAC East Coast Sprint Cars
358 Modifieds, Roadrunners, East Coast Legend Series, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars - Friday, August 15: Prelude to the Coalcracker
358 Modifieds – 50 laps – $10,000 to win, 602 Crate Sportsman, Roadrunners - Friday, August 22: Red, White and Blue Autos Night
358 Modifieds, Roadrunners, Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman, URC 360 Sprint Cars - Friday, August 29: Championship Night
358 Modifieds, 602 Crate Sportsman, Roadrunners - Sunday, August 31: Jack Rich Inc Coalcracker 72
358 Modifieds – 72 laps – $15,000 to win – $600 to take the green, 602 Crate Sportsman – 25 laps – $1,500 to win, Roadrunners
