Hagerstown Speedway Season Opener set for this Saturday

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HAGERSTOWN, MD –  It’s been a longtime waiting for racing in the Hub City due to the Covid-19 pandemic that has caused interruptions across the world to daily living, and brought sporting events along with social gatherings to a halt.

It’s been a two month long wait. The wait is finally over.

Coming up this Saturday, May 30, Hagerstown Speedway will finally open the doors to the 73rd season opener with Super Late Models, Pure Stocks, and Hobby Stocks.

The 25 lap Super Late Model feature pays $2,000 to win, while the Pure Stock and Hobby Stock winners will earn a guaranteed start in the Hub City 100 on June 6.  Both stock classes will run under the small car national rules opening day.  Visit the website for details www.hagerstownspeedway.com 

Due to social distancing and gathering guidelines, for this event and the time being until further announcements are made, EVERYONE attending will be considered an event participant.

Racers and crew members participating will be permitted to enter the track restricted area on the inside pit, while all other supporters will be permitted outside the pit area. Insurance admission for the outside area is $15, and competitors/crew for the inside pit is $30.

All persons attending will be required to sign a release waiver.

Track concession stands will be open with social distancing guidelines of maintaining a distance of at least six feet apart. Wearing masks is encouraged, but only required when communicating outside of your family group.

Gates open at 4:30pm with racing starting at 7:00pm.

For the latest updates and information, please follow the Hagerstown Speedway page on Facebook and Twitter, or call the speedway office at 301-582-0640.

We thank everyone for their patience and understanding throughout this time of challenge, and welcome you to join us at Hagerstown Speedway this season and beyond.

Tune and Test May 23rd approved but NO SPECTATORS

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Good news.. Hagerstown Speedway will reopen this Saturday! However due to Maryland state mandates, the event for Saturday, May 23rd has been changed to an open practice event.

Pit gates open at 4:30
Practice 6PM-??
Pits $25

We recommend that everyone reads and understands the following guidelines:

NO SPECTATORS WILL BE ALLOWED AT THIS EVENT.  NO CONGREGATING OUTSIDE YOUR PIT AREA NO EXCEPTIONS

Strict social distancing policies are in place and no groups larger than 10 family/crew members per race team.  All members must be together in/on the car hauler at time of entrance and stay in/on haulers at time of registration.  NO WALK THRU PERMITTED. Please plan accordingly.   Thank you for co operating with these changes.

Face masks and social distancing requirements are to be followed.

No food or drink will be sold at the track. Please plan accordingly.

If you are ill or at risk, we ask that you stay home.

You must stay in your designated pit area. You are not permitted to leave your designated pit area for social gathering.

Portable Restrooms are available with Hand Sanitizer.  Wear Mask outside your pit area when using the units and keep 6 feet away from others.

Announcements will be made via FM transmitter 89.9FM

These requirements must be followed in order for us to reopen. We want to get back to racing just as much as you do.

MONSTER JAM 2020 CANCELED

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Due to the increasing spread of COVID-19 and expanding restrictions on domestic and international travel, and in accordance with national, state and local governments prohibiting large group gatherings, the Monster Jam event scheduled July 24-26 at Hagerstown Speedway, has been cancelled.

15th Annual Bonanza Extravaganza CANCELLED

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Dear Friends and Supporters,
It is with deep sadness that we must confirm the postponement of the 15th Annual Bonanza Extravaganza, which benefits first responders and local charitable organizations.
We are first responders and our primary concern will always be the health, safety and well-being of our community. We strongly believe that this is the right decision following the recommendations and mandates from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and Governor Hogan regarding large gatherings. This will help prevent the spread of the virus to our staff, volunteers and our loyal supporters.
The Bonanza Extravaganza will now take place May 7th & 8th, 2021. All current drawing ticket and guest pass holders for the 2020 Bonanza Extravaganza will be honored for 2021. This event is SOLD OUT. If you have any questions regarding tickets please contact ticketing at info@bonanzaextravaganza.com or 301-991-4646.
While this decision comes at a time of universal uncertainty, we take the safety and health of our guests, staff and community very seriously. We urge everyone to follow the guidelines and protocols put forth by public health officials.
As we navigate this journey, we are grateful for the commitment, compassion and friendship of our volunteers, supporters and sponsors. We look forward to seeing you at the speedway next year. Thank you very much!
 

Stacy Ryder

Bonanza Extravaganza 
Marketing – Sponsorship
Thank you for your continued support of the Bonanza Extravaganza!

ULTIMATE Northeast opener at Hagerstown postponed

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Officials with the ULTIMATE Northeast Super Late Model Series and Hagerstown Speedway have announced that the season opener, slated for March 28th has been postponed with no rescheduled date immediately available. Maryland Governor, Larry Hogan, by executive order closed all non-essential business in the state effective at 5:00 pm on Monday. The executive order is indefinite. ULTIMATE Northeast Super Late Model Series and Hagerstown Speedway officials will continue to monitor the situation and work toward the rescheduled date once a more definitive timeline is available.

“Our number one concern is always the safety of our fans and teams,” said ULTIMATE Northeast Director, Rose Compton, “We are continuously monitoring the situation and will announce any updates as they become available.”

FASTRAK Companies International, parent company of the ULTIMATE Northeast Super Late Model Series, previously issued a statement amid the COVID-19 outbreak and is taking a race by race approach in response to the outbreak.

“We remain committed to taking a race by race approach in response to current events,” said FASTRAK Companies International Vice President DJ Irvine, “We want to get back to racing, and some sense of normalcy, as quickly as possible. However, we must remain dedicated to the safety of our fans, teams, and officials. The situation remains fluid all across the country, and we will follow all orders from federal, state, and local officials.”

The ULTIMATE Northeast is set to open its 3rd season of competition, all of which have opened at the Hagerstown, MD oval. Trevor Feathers won the season opener in 2018, with Justin Weaver taking the checkered flag in 2019. Jared Miley is the defending back to back champion of the ULTIMATE Northeast Super Late Series.

Check out the official website for the ULTIMATE Northeast Super Late Model Series at www.ultimatesupers.com/NEHome.html and continue to follow our social media networks for the ULTIMATE Northeast Super Late Model Series. Follow @UltimateNorth on Twitter to get up to the minute news and details as they become available. ULTIMATE Northeast can be found on Instagram @Ultimate_Northeast_slms.

The 2020 marketing partners for the ULTIMATE Notheast Super Late Model Series are VP Racing Fuel “The official fuel of Ultimate Northeast”, Hoosier, American Race Tires, Keyser Manufacturing, Ultra Shield Race Products, ARBodies, Beyea Headers, G.O.A.T. Beef Jerky, VP Racing Lubricants, Hi-Line Motorsports, TRUFORM Race Products, Penske Racing Shocks, Jays Auto Wrecking, MS Shock Therapy “Rookie of the Year” sponsor, Roys Auto Body “fast qualifier award”, Rugged Radios, Speed51.com “The official video home of ULTIMATE Northeast”, Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic, Capitol Custom Trailers and Coaches “The official trailer of Ultimate Northeast” and Thomas Clarke Performance.

Hagerstown Speedway Readies for 73rd Season In 2020

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Hagerstown Speedway is set, prepared and ready for its 73rd-season of racing at the Hub City oval in 2020. Kicking off the season this week is the annual Race-A- Rama Motorsports Expo at the Valley Mall on March 5-7.

Then this weekend on Saturday, March 7 will be the first of three scheduled Tune & Test weekends. The test sessions are open to all divisions of race cars. Testing will begin at 2pm. Grandstand general admission is free, and pit admission is $25.

Tune & Tests are also scheduled for March 14 and 21, respectively, with rain dates of March 15 and 22 if needed.

The 73rd season opener is scheduled for March 28 with the Ultimate Northeast Super Late Model Series competing for $3,000 to-win, and an automatic qualifier for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event scheduled for April 18.

Joining the card for the season opener will be the debut of the Fastrak Crate Late Models and Hobby Stocks. More news will be available as the opening date approaches.

For more information and the latest speedway news, make sure to follow Hagerstown Speedway on Facebook and Twitter, or call the speedway office at 301-582-0640.