Raceway 7 Holds Successful Test ‘n’ Tune

Conneaut, OH, April 18, 2014: Clear skies, but chilly temperatures greeted teams as they filed into Raceway 7 for the first of two scheduled practice nights for all classes.

The Campbell’s Mini-Storage Street Stocks were first on the track with six cars taking advantage of the opportunity to test setups and track conditions. After an extremely harsh winter the track was in good shape. John Phelps Jr, Ed Bolyard, Jimmy Kennerknecht, and Ken Lamp were all running as well as an un identified #22.

The Zimmer Service Center Economods had eight cars appear in their first session including a couple new entries. Steve Burns, a two time winner in the class, experienced problems with smoke erupting from the engine area of his mount. New entries for the year include Devon Henry, son of crate driver Billy Henry, Pat Adams, and Eric Reinwald, now driving a Jim Clinger entry, up from Street Stocks. For Devon Henry and Pat Adams, the session was the first time for them ever to be in a race car.

Six Evergreen Lake Park Campground Crate Late Models took to the track with reigning track champion Chad Wright leading the way. Former track champion Dennis Lunger will also be returning. Matt Latta, Breyton Santee, and Mike Lozowski also took advantage of the opportunity to test.

The Bonnell Collision Center E-Mods were represented by four entrants including fave Hess Jr, Howard Fraley, 2009 track champion Percy McDonald, and Josh McDonald.

The Specialty Products Mini Stocks had the most cars appearing. Defending track champion Brad Cole returns with the same mount while 2012 champion Bud Sergeff was in a new mount, a Chevy Monte Carlo, a change from the Grand Prix he campaigned in 2013. Dale Fraschetti , a rookie in 2013, wound up in the turn one fence.  Alex and Chris Forbes, Cale Sousa, Alex Siekennan, and Jason Easler were among the thirteen cars that took to the track for practice.

Next week, April 25, weather permitting, practice again will be held for all classes beginning at 7:30 PM.

Conneaut, OH April 14, 2014: Raceway 7, northeast Ohio’s premier speedplant has a test ‘n’ tune session tentatively planned for this coming Friday evening, April 18 at 7:30. The event, the first scheduled of 2014, is the first of two such practice sessions before the grand opening set for May 2.

The harsh winter has left the speedway grounds saturated with water. The possibility of a cancellation is dependent on the weather in the area this week. Please check the website at www.raceway7.com for up-to-the-minute news of any cancellations.

Track sessions for the Evergreen Lake Park Campground Crate Late Models, Bonnell Collision Center E-Mods, Campbell’s Mini-Storage Street Stocks, Zimmer Service Center Economods, and Specialty Products Mini Stocks classes will be held with other sessions possible if other classes attend. Any cars with transponders will be timed by the electronic scoring system.

Teams are reminded that all classes must use raceceivers this season. Call the raceway for information.

Gates will open at 5:30 PM with admission to the grandstand free. Pit admission is set at $15 per person.

By Jay Pees

Conneaut, OH (April 2, 2014): Raceway 7 announces that the Evergreen Lake Park Campground Crate Late Models, the premier class since 2007, will run the 2014 season without a sanction. With competing sanctions in the northeast running slightly different rules it was decided a class where cars running tires from either series will be eligible to race. American Racer tires will be available in medium and hard compounds to run at the track along with the tires mandated by either of the sanctioning bodies. A The point fund will be raised for the class as well. The new points payout will be posted atwww.raceway7.com as soon as all the details have been determined.

Full rules for the Evergreen Lake Park Campground Crate Late Models will be posted at www.raceway7.com within the next few days but briefly if a car meets the rules for either RUSH or FASTRAK they will be within Raceway 7 rules. Tires will be any medium or hard compound approved by RUSH or FASTRAK or one of the American Racer tires.

The Zimmer Service Center Economods will also see a rule change for their tires with the American Racer compounds also being available. Full rules will be posted at the website as soon as possible.

The schedule is mostly complete with only minor changes being anticipated at this time. Highlights of the 2014 include two appearances by the new RUSH Modified series on June 6 and August 22. The BRP Big Block Modifieds will make an appearance on July 18. Both wingless and winged sprints will appear this summer with the Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series making their first run at Raceway 7 on May 23 followed the rolling week, May 30, by the Patriot Sprint Tour, who made their first-ever visit last September.

After two practice nights on April 18 and 25 the season will begin on May 2 when the premier speed plant in Northeast Ohio will swing open it’s gate for the fifth season with the McDonald family promoting the facility.

Each regular division will have extra purse specials with the first being for the Specialty Products Challenger Mini Stocks on May 16. The little guys will run for $300 to win and will be sponsored by Downes Racing.

On June 13 the Penn Ohio Street Stock Series will visit with $500 being up for grabs for the Campbell mini-Storage Street Stocks.

The Zimmer Service Center Economods will battle for $500 to win on June 27.

The Bonnell Collision Center E-Mods will have an $800 to win special courtesy of State Farm Insurance on July 11. The annual Clinger Memorial, the season highlight for the Bonnell Collision Center E-Mods, will be run this season on August 8. Details will be posted when available for this very special racing night.

The Evergreen Lake Park Crate Late Models will race for $1000 to win on July 25.

Several special nights will also be on the calendar including Fireworks on May 23, July 4, and August 22. Raceway 7’s display are put on my “Fireworks by Gibson” and are noted as being the best in the area.

June 20 will see the annual Autograph night, a fan favorite when the cars and stars line up on the front straight and fans are invited onto the racing surface for a time of getting to know the drivers and cars, getting autographs and often goodies in the bargain.

Kids in uniform will be admitted free on “Uniform Night” on June 6 with activities directed to the young men and women in the community. The Twin State Auto Racing Club night will be August 1 this season with all card-carrying members of Twin-State having free admission.

The last night for points will be August 29 to end the season.

Weather permitting, gates open every Friday at 5:30 PM with pill draw cut off at 7 PM and racing at 7:30 PM. VIP suites are available for rental for $250 a night which includes eight general admissions passes. Admission is set for $10 for adults for this regular racing events, kids 7-14 are $5. Children 6 and under are free.  Pit passes are $25. Pricing may be higher for special events.

MCR and AMSOIL will be teaming up with the help of Gary Neubauer to provide an extra $500.00 to the driver with the highest points of any class at the end of the season. There will be a 2nd place and 3rd place prize to be announced as well. You must purchase a minimum of 3 gallons of oil through MCR to qualify. It can be a mix of any oils you prefer, whether it be engine oil, gear oil, transmission oil, etc.You can place an order with us by calling us at 814-774-3550, or see us at the track.

Raceway 7 will be requiring race receivers for all classes for the 2014 season.

Get your racing shocks repaired with us. Starting at $25.00. We offer shock dyno services as well. Visit our website at www.mcrshocks.com or call us at (814) 774-3550

Raceway 7 is currently working on a schedule and will post information as soon as it becomes available. We are looking forward to the 2014 season!