Smashfest '05 & Newberry Community Fair at SSP on Saturday
Monster Truck, Xtreme Motorcycle Jumper, Demolition Derbies and More at SSP’ s Smashfest ’05 on Saturday, September 24 NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (September 20, 2005) – On Saturday, September 24, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will host the Newberry Community Fair and Smashfest ’ 05. The Newberry Community Fair Day begins with opening ceremonies at 9:00 a.m. and will end at 5:00 p.m. with an auto auction presented by the York Auto Auction. Bruce Smith, representing the 92nd District House of Representatives will begin the fair with a Welcome following the National Anthem at 9:00 a.m. There will be plenty of fun for the entire family with lots of rides (Tilt-a-Whirl, Giant Slide, Swings, Fun House and more), food vendors, helicopter rides, horse drawn hay rides, tractor hay rides, Monster Truck rides, fire company displays, exotic petting zoo, presentations, crafts and more. A wide variety of food will be available from the local fire companies and businesses will include breakfast, chicken bar-b-que, hamburgers, hot dogs, ham & cheese sandwiches, hot sauages, chicken corn soup, seafood, pizza, baked goods and more. Kid’s will be entertained with a variety of games all day long that include a candy scramble and relay races. There are even some adult games as well including a dunk tank with a chance to “dunk�?? a local celebrity. There will be music all day long by the DTG Express with their songs from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Plus the Inaugural York County Radio Control Car Nationals presented by Bumps and Jumps will take place on the speedway’s frontstretch from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. More than 100 entries for the radio control car Nationals are expected. Donations are currently being accepted for the raffle drawing that will take place every hour beginning at 9:00 a.m. Prizes already include a 27 inch television set, bicycle and many gift certificiates and products from local Newberry Township businesses. Prizes may be donated by contacting Nadine Freet at 717-938-2098. Admission and parking for the fair is free, but there will be fees for the rides. For more information about vendor display space or questions about the fair, contact 717-938-6992. A portion of the proceeds from the fair will benefit the Newberry Fire Company, Lewisberry Fire Company, York Haven Fire Company, Goldsboro Fire Company, the Red Land Library and the Red Land Senior Citizens Center. Then on Saturday night, Smashfest ‘05 will begin at 7:00 p.m. featuring the “ Black Jack�?? Monster Truck Car Crunch, Big Car and Small Car Smashmasters Demolition Derbies, Four Cylinder Roll Over Contest, XTREME Motorcycle Jumper and “Go Til Ya Blow�?? Race and GIGANTIC FIREWORKS DISPLAY ending the show. The Big Car Demolition Derby will pay $1,000 to win. There will be “free�?? bus rides around the track from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. for kids and adults of all ages. The “Go Till Ya Blow�?? Race is open to any stock vehicle and will be an endurance race on the frontstretch. All oil plugs will be removed and all cooling fluids will be removed from the block and radiator. This will be a follow the leader race untill one vehicle remains running. That vehicle will be declared the winner of the race. On Friday Night, there will be a special Ride Preview from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in which all rides will be available to the public. Tickets will go on sale beginning at 5:00 p.m. Gates open for Smashfest ‘05 in the pit area at 4:00 p.m. and grandstands at 5:00 p.m. with the show beginning promptly at 7:00 p.m. Grandstand ticket prices are Adults (18 & older) $12.00; Teens (13-17) $8.00; Children (6-12) $4.00; and Children (5 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $20.00. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 25 for both the fair and Smashfest ‘05. For more information, visit ww.sspracing.net or call the SSP home office at (717) 292-1696. The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170. Schedule of Events Subject to Change Friday, September 23, 2005 (Preview Day) 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Press Preview 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Amusement Rides & Monster Truck Rides Open Saturday, September 24, 2005 (Fair Day) 9:00 a.m. – Welcome – National Anthem & Bruce Smith (92nd District House of Representatives) - First Prize Raffle (10 prizes) 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Rides Open 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Inaugural York County RC Nationals (Bumps & Jumps) – frontstretch 9:15 p.m. – Kid’s Game 10:00 a.m. – Prize Raffle (10 prizes) 10:15 p.m. – Kid’s Game 11:00 a.m. – Prize Raffle (10 prizes) 11:15 a.m. – Kid’s Game 12:00 p.m. – Prize Raffle (10 prizes) 12:15 p.m. – Kid’s Game 1:00 p.m. – Prize Raffle (10 prizes) 1:15 p.m. – Members 1st Federal Credit Union Candy Scramble 2:00 p.m. – Prize Raffle (10 prizes) 2:15 p.m. – Kid’s Game 2:30 p.m. – Bob’s Critters Exotic Animal Lecture 3:00 p.m. – Prize Raffle (10 prizes) 3:15 p.m. – Kid’s Game 3:30 p.m. – Bob’s Critters Exotic Animal Lecture 4:00 p.m. – Prize Raffle (10 prizes) 4:15 p.m. – Kid’s Game 4:30 p.m. – Bob’s Critters Exotic Animal Lecture 4:45 p.m. -- Auto Auction (Stage) 5:00 p.m. – Prize Raffle (TV) - (20 prizes) 5:00 p.m. – Gates open for Smashfest’05 (Admission Ticket Required) General Admission Tickets: Adults $12.00, Teens (13-17) $8.00, Children (6-12) $4.00, Children (5 & under) Free Pit Passes: $20.00 (Entry fee includes pit pass for the driver) * There is a $15 entry fee discount for every event entered after the first event is paid in full. 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Free School Bus Rides Around the track 7:00 p.m. – SMASHFEST ’05 (National Anthem) – Schedule and order of events subject to change. 1. Small Car Demolition Derby ($500 to win) - $40 entry fee 2. Monster Truck Freestyle 3. “Go Til Ya Blow�?? Race ($200 to win) - $25 entry fee (last car running wins) 4. Xtreme Motorcycle Jumper 5. Monster Truck Car Smash 6. Rollover Contest ($200 to win) - $25 entry fee (most rolls wins) 7. Xtreme Motorcycle Jumper 8. Big Car Demolition Derby ($1000 to win, $300 for 2nd, $150 for 3rd, $100 for Hardest Hitter) - $60 entry fee 9. Monster Truck Super Smash Finale ***GIGANTIC FIREWORKS DISPLAY following the show SSP News and Notes: - On Saturday afternoon, October 1, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will host the Pumpkin 200 Enduro race. As a bonus attraction, the Great American School Buses and Mini Vans will take to the track before the 200 lap Enduro event. Fans will also be given complimentary school bus rides around the track at 12:30 p.m. The Enduro event will follow the specifications for the Xtreme Stock Car division that ran weekly at SSP during the 2005 season. The Pumpkin 200 event will be 200 laps regardless of the number of entries. The purse payout will be based on entry numbers and a payout can be found at the end of this release. Pre-entry for the event is encouraged but not mandatory. A Pre-entry fee is $50.00 and must be postmarked by Tuesday, September 27, 2005. All entries postmarked on or after September 28, 2005 will be $75.00. Entries will be taken on the day of the event. The starting positions for the Turkey 200 will be aligned through a blind draw at the pit gate on the day of the event. As a special bonus, all pre-entrants will be able to draw a second time for a starting position if he or she does not like their first draw for position. However, the entrant must take the second drawn spot regardless of whether or not it is a better starting position. Entry forms may be found at _www.sspracing.net_ (http://www.sspracing.net/) or contact (717) 292-1696 and leave an address or fax number for an entry. - The SSP Haunted Hayrides originally scheduled for October 14/15, October 21/22 and October 28/29 have been cancelled. - The 2nd Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Fest will be Saturday, October 22 featuring 50 lap features for the Street Stocks, Four Cylinder Stocks and Xtreme Stock Cars. There will also be a Mini Van Oval Race. The Street Stock event will pay $3000 to the winner and is sponsored by Morgan’s Place Restaurant and Norm’s Tire & Auto. This event was originally scheduled for Silver Spring Speedway and was moved due to a scheduling conflict. Entry fees are available by contacting SSP at (717) 292-1696 or Miller’s Racing Products at (717) 761-7247 or by visiting online at sspracing.net. Gates open at 12:30 p.m. with racing beginning at 3:00 p.m. - “The Candy Bowl�?? has been scheduled for Saturday, October 29 at 4:00 p.m. This event will feature the wingless ARDC Midgets, Silver Springs Street Stocks, Legends Cars, Lincoln Thundercars, Mini Vans, W.O.W. (Women on Wheels) in both Xtreme Stocks and School Buses, XSC Rookie Rumble. All divisions will be features only with extended laps with the exception of the midgets. The ARDC Midgets will have qualifying races as well. One more division may be added and will be announced in the near future. After the event, all teams are encouraged to stay for trick or treating in the pits with all kids in costumes. All kids in costumes will be admitted free to the races. Gates open at 2:00 p.m. with racing beginning at 4:00 p.m.
