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Raceway 7
Raceway 7 is a 7/16 mile semi banked dirt oval stock car track that races every Friday night
Practice 4/19 has been canceled due to the saturated grounds. Next week practice is still on the schedule.
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In 2023, four local speedways saw a need for a collective effort to reward the racers of the ultra competitive UMP modified division with more than just the regional and national UMP points chases. From this need, the Localโs Cup was born. A group of area businesses and motorsports industry manufacturers came together to provide area modified teams with the opportunity to sign up for a ten position points fund totaling $8,300. Race teams kept their best fourteen finishes from Raceway 7, Sharon Speedway, Eriez Speedway, and Mercer Raceway Park.![]()
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The inaugural champion was regional standout Dave Hess Jr, who tallied nine wins and five second place finishes to secure the title. Runner up Nate Young led the way for a large portion of the summer, carrying eight wins, four seconds, and two third place finishes on his Localโs Cup scorecard to challenge Hess. Rounding out the podium on the strength of two wins, five seconds, and five third place finishes would be the 225 machine piloted by Bud Watson. Local modified ace Joel Watson would rank fourth in the final standings on the back of four wins, five seconds, and a pair of third place finishes. Completing the top five was the popular Eric Reinwald, stacking up nine top five finishes including a pair of seconds and a trio of thirds in Localโs Cup competition.![]()
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In 2024, currently the purse stands to rise to $11,125 and pay an additional five positions, adding extra money to fifteen local race teams for competing at their home tracks! 2024 also sees an increased number of participating speedways with the jump to six tracks - Raceway 7, Sharon Speedway, Eriez Speedway, Stateline Speedway, McKean County (one event) and Freedom Motorsports Park (two events). Racers who sign up for the Localโs Cup before June 1st will again count their best 14 finishes at these tracks towards their tally. ![]()
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Last seasonโs top five finishers are all sure to be in contention for the second edition of the Localโs Cup Championship. Other racers from the 2023 standings will be looking to improve their placement in 2024 as well, including the likes of Troy Johnson, Casey Bowers, Dan McDonald, Brandon Grossman, and more. With the eastward expansion to include Stateline, McKean, and Freedom, the expectation of some new faces and top talent from those speedways will mix up the standings even further this season!![]()
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The first official event for the Localโs Cup is April 27 at Stateline Speedway. Each track has at least one major event that highlight the Localโs Cup, including a $2,300 to win event at Stateline on May 18, the lone stop at McKean County on June 13 for $1,500 in conjunction with Whoa Nellie Productions, a $2,000 stop at Eriez on August 18, the 2nd edition of the Bill Gabrielson Memorial at Sharon Speedway on August 24, Raceway 7โs September Shootout on Labor Day Weekend, Eriezโs September Sweep weekend in late September, and at least $1,500 to win at each of the Freedom shows.![]()
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The Localโs Cup would not be possible without the support of some incredible area businesses and people. We will take the time to spotlight each of these sponsors throughout the 2024 season, including B&A Signs, Jayโs Auto Wrecking, HSE Sewer & Excavating, Hessโ Garage & Salvage, Fairview Service Center & Mobility, Wedge Motorsports, Close Racing Supply, Great Lakes Speed Shop, McDonald Sand & Gravel, 21st Century Energy Group, McDonald Meats, Woah Nellie Productions, Gary & Bonnie Neubauer, Lake View Ford, VanEvery Insulation, and Jeffโs Custom Car Care.![]()
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Any area businesses that would like to support the Localโs Cup can send us a message directly on Facebook, or email josh@raceway7.com for more information. For more information regarding rules and procedures, please visit the Localโs Cup page at
www.raceway7.com
Points will reflect the top 14 finishes of the 2024 season between Raceway 7, Sharon Speedway, Stateline, Eriez, Freedom for two events and one at McKean County. Rules will follow the UMP Sanctioning.