HAGERSTOWN, MD – With a nice turnout of 62 race teams at the Test & Tune Practice Day on March 25 completed, the attention now turns to Opening Day at Hagerstown Speedway, officially kicking off the milestone 70^th anniversary season for the 2017 campaign.

The Hagerstown Speedway staff extends its thanks and appreciation to everyone who participated in the practice day.

The 2017 race season begins on April 1 with the Thomas All Things Automotive Super Late Models racing to win an automatic qualifier for Bedford Speedway’s 81^st Anniversary race held on July 14.

Defending Super Late Model track champion Scott Palmer, along with former track champions Marvin Winters and Roy Deese, Jr. are just a few drivers expected to be on hand looking to etch their name in history as an Opening Day winner.

2016 Late Model Sportsman champion Kyle Lee has moved up to the Super Late Model division, and look for him to be in the hunt for victory as well.

The Late Model Sportsman, Pure Stocks, Hobby Stocks, and Crate Late Models will also be featured on the card of events.

Also, track promoter Doug Timmons has announced that trophy sponsorships are available for regular shows only at the cost of $100 per night. Trophy sponsors will be able to present the awards to the winning drivers at the conclusion of each feature, and participate in the Victory Lane ceremonies. Please contact the speedway for more details.

Pit gates open at 3:30, grandstand gates will open at 4:00, and hot laps are scheduled to begin at 6:00. General admission is $15, while kids 12 and under are free. Pit admission is $30.

For more information, visit www.hagerstownspeedway.com or call the speedway office at 301-582-0640.

We look forward to have you joining us at Hagerstown Speedway this season.

Race fans at Hagerstown Speedway may be familiar with the name Michelle Walls as a competitor in the Pure Stock division over the last few seasons. Now, the 18 year old resident of Hanover, Pennsylvania can add the title of 2017 Miss Hagerstown Speedway to her racing resume.

Walls was presented with the honors at the conclusion of Race-A-Rama at the Valley Mall in Hagerstown on March 10. She is daughter of Mike and Chrissy Walls.

Her favorite racetrack is Hagerstown Speedway, and her favorite driver is her father. Besides racing, Walls enjoys four-wheeling and meeting new people.

When asked on why she wanted to compete in the pageant, Walls said: “I decided to run for Miss Hagerstown Speedway because I thought it would be a fun experience. I absolutely love to meet new people and love to interact with all the drivers among various divisions. I also thought since I have been in the racing community for my whole life it would be worth a chance to compete.”

We all at Hagerstown Speedway would like to congratulate Michelle Walls on her new endeavor as an ambassador and representative of “The Capitol of Dirt Racing” during our 70^th anniversary season.