Aug 20, 2015 08:07 PM EST
Race Schedules, Formats Announced For Onyx Summit Weekend/Dutch Hoag National Open Weekend
DUNDEE, NY – For Immediate Release – August 20th, 2015 – Curtis Berleue photo –
Prestigious, high-paying events are tradition in the Fall at Black Rock Speedway. 2015 will be no different as Onyx Summit Weekend September 18th & 19th as well as Dutch Hoag National Open Weekend October 23rd & 24th will find intense racing on the track and generous purse money at the pay window.
Onyx Summit Weekend September 18th and 19th
(Sunday 9/20 is Rain Date For Either Day)
A first-time co-promotion between Mike Jackson, Dick Stark and Nick Stark will be held on the weekend of September 18th and 19th, 2015. The weekend will have a heavy focus on the 602 Crate Sportsman Modifieds as they will have the opportunity to compete in big shows Friday night and Saturday night.
The weekend events also include IMCA Modifieds, 4 Cylinders, Street Stocks, 600 Micro Sprints, a 4 Cylinder Enduro and a huge party in the pits after the races on Friday night. It will be a can’t miss show for all of these divisions!
Friday September 18th
Gates Open 4PM, Stands 5PM, Racing 7PM
*$750-to-win, $100-to-start ‘Top 5 Invitational’ eligible for all 602 Crate drivers finishing Top 5 in points at all tracks that hosted a Grit Racing Series event in 2015. Draw/Redraw Format, 24 cars start feature event.
The Top 5 Invitational will carry a purse structure of:
1) $750
2) $500
3) $400
4) $350
5) $300
6) $250
7) $225
8) $200
9) $175
10) $150
11) $125
12-last) $100
*IMCA Empire State Series 30-lap event sponsored by M&M Auto Sales & Service
*4 Cylinders $250-to-win, $50-to-start 25-lap special
The 25-Lap 4 Cylinder Shootout will race for a purse of:
1) $250
2) $175
3) $150
4) $125
5) $100
6) $90
7) $80
8) $70
9) $60
10-24) $50
*Open practice sessions for Crate Sportsman/Street Stocks
*Cookout and Music ‘Party in the Pits’ after the races
Opening night festivities will also feature a Pit Crew Competition on the front stretch of the ‘Fast Four-Tenths-Mile’. Pit crew teams will compete in a tire change competition that will see them change the right rear tire of a 602 Crate Sportsman in the fastest time possible. A prize package for the winning team is being ironed out and will be announced in a future Onyx Summit Weekend press release.
Night #1 of Onyx Summit Weekend will also see the return of the pit party at Black Rock with a bon fire and chicken barbecue. Partygoers will be entertained by the music of Nick Stark on guitar and vocals. Camping is always free at Black Rock Speedway and is always operated on a first come, first served basis.
Saturday September 19th
Gates Open 3PM, Stands 4PM, Racing 6PM
*$2,500-to-win, $200 to start 602 Crate Sportsman 50 Laps
The main event on Saturday will be the 50-lap Crate Sportsman feature that will pay a whopping $2,500 to the winner and a guaranteed $200 to start the feature event. The draw/redraw format show will see heat race winners take home $150 each, while the Consolation winners will take home $75 each. The Hard Charger Award will pay $250 and the Hard Luck Award will pay out $150.
The Crate Sportsman division will have a $100 entry fee, which will cover the entry fee and a driver’s pit pass for the entire weekend ($30 Entry Fee, $35 Pit Pass x2).
The 50-lap Crate Sportsman Main Event will carry a $10,000 purse:
1) $2,500
2) $1,250
3) $800
4) $500
5) $450
6) $375
7) $350
8) $325
9) $300
10) $275
11) $250
12) $225
13th-24th) $200
*$600-to-win, $50-to-start Street Stocks 30 Laps
The always-competitive Street Stock division will also be in competition during Saturday’s festivities, as they will race a 30-lap feature paying $600 to win and $75 to start. This draw/redraw format race will follow Black Rock Speedway rules unless later specified otherwise.
This event will be the perfect tune up for late October’s running of the annual Street Stock Empire 100 at Black Rock Speedway. A $50 entry fee will cover the Street Stock driver’s entry fee as well as their Pit Pass for the Saturday September 19th event.
The 30-lap Street Stock Main Event will carry a purse of:
1) $600
2) $400
3) $300
4) $250
5) $225
6) $200
7) $175
8) $150
9) $125
10) $100
11th-24th) $75
*$1,000-to-win NY6A Tour 600 Micro Sprint Championship
*$1,000-to-win 4 Cylinder Enduro (minimum 40 cars, rules to be posted on website)
A 4 Cylinder Enduro will also fill out the Saturday September 19th racing card. Entry into the 4 Cylinder Enduro will be $75 which covers the entry fee for the car and the pit pass for the driver.
The 4 Cylinder Enduro will carry a purse of:
(Based on 40 entries)
(60 entries increases payout by 50%)
(80 entries increases payout by 100%)
1) $1,000
2) $500
3) $250
Ticket Information/Pit Pass Information for 9/18-9/19
Grandstands:
Adults- $15, Seniors & Ages 12-17 $13, children under 12 FREE
***Early Bird Grandstand Tickets paid by Championship Night Friday September 4th, 2015 will be $3 off!
Pits: Black Rock Member- $30, Non-Member- $35
More information about this inaugural co-promotion between Mike Jackson and the Stark family will be forthcoming including sponsor and contingency announcements. Anyone interested in being a part of this special event may contact the speedway by email at pr@blackrockspeedway.com
Dutch Hoag National Open Weekend October 23rd- 24th
(Sunday 10/25 is rain date for either day)
The annual Fall weekend at Black Rock will see several divisions take their turn in the spot light as each weekly adult division at “The Rock” will be featured. In addition, the 360 Late Models will make their lone appearance at Black Rock on Friday night
Friday Night October 23rd:
Gates Open 4PM, Stands 5PM, Racing 7PM
*50-Lap 602 Crate Sportsman Modifieds
-Draw/Redraw, 24 cars start Feature
*20-Lap 360 Late Models
-Draw/Redraw, 24 cars start Feature
*20-Lap IMCA Modifieds
-Draw/Redraw, 24 cars start Feature
*20-Lap 4 Cylinders
-Draw/Redraw, 24 cars start Feature
*Street Stock Open Practice
Saturday Night October 24th:
Gates Open 1PM, Stands 3PM, Racing 5PM
*50-Lap Big Block/Small Block Modified Shootout
-Draw/Redraw, 24 cars start Feature
*Go Nuclear! Late Model Series
*Empire 100 Street Stocks, $2,000-to-win, $200-to-start PLUS Lap $$$
-Black Rock Speedway/Empire 100 Rules
-Draw/Redraw, 24 cars start Feature
-Qualifying based on heat races and Consis, there will NOT BE time trials
-$300 Non-Qualifiers Race, winner can take $300 or Last Spot in Empire 100
Race Format:
-100 laps, Red Flag at Lap 50. Cars stop on backstretch to refuel. Only fuel, screw driver and tire gauge allowed on track.
-Caution Laps count laps 25-75
-You can ONLY lose a lap under the green flag
-Top 5 in Black Rock Speedway points are guaranteed starters
*4 Cylinder Enduro
Ticket Information/Pit Pass Information for 10/23-10/24
Grandstands:
Adults- $15, Seniors & Ages 12-17 $13, children under 12 FREE
***Early Bird Grandstand Tickets paid by Onyx Summit Weekend Saturday September 19th, 2015 will be $3 off!
Pits: Black Rock Member- $30, Non-Member- $35
For more information race over to www.blackrockspeedway.com, follow Black Rock Speedway on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BlackRockSpeedway or follow us on Twitter @BlackRockSpeed
Black Rock Speedway is located at 82 Main St in Dundee, NY and holds dirt track racing weekly on Friday nights from late April through Labor Day Weekend in September. The speedway also hosts special events on the grounds with special races run during the fall months of September and October.
