When Mahoning Valley Speedway began the Hobby Stock class in 2013 a total of three cars ran the very first race. However, since that time the class has grown in leaps and bounds and 20-plus car fields are more times than not the norm. Three of the four races held so far have had consolations needed to fill the starting grid.
This coming Saturday night, May 11 the Hobby Stocks will get the spotlight with a special 40-lap/$400-to-win feature race, which will also be a “Cone Race.”
It is also Pocono Raceway Night. Track representatives from the “Tricky Triangle” will be on hand to assist with fans who are planning to take in the events this season at the 2.5-mile triangular oval in nearby Long Pond. There will be ticket giveaways and on display will be the Official Pocono Raceway Pace Car. The NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series will be at Pocono the weekend of May 31/June 2.
The Sportsman Modifieds return this weekend too for their second appearance of the 2019 season. In the first race held on April 20, Kyle Strohl held off a very determined Roger Coss for the win.
Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks and Pro 4s are also in action.
Some of the Hobby Stock cars, combined with Pro 4s, will also be seeing double the action as a Ladies Powder Puff will be held at the conclusion of the evening. The Powder Puff is open to all ladies (no former racers are allowed).
At intermission a Kids Power Wheels Enduro sponsored by Kutz Racing will take place on the home stretch.
Race time is 6:00 pm. Front gates open at 4:00 pm. Adult grandstand admission is $14, $2 off for students, seniors 65+ and active military. Children under 10 are free. Pits will open at 11:30 am. Early paid practice ($25 per car) will be from 12:30 to 3:30. Regular warm-ups begin at 4:15. Pit admission $25 members, $35 non-members. Driver sign-ins will be from 3:00 to 4:15.
The rain-postponed Street Stock feature from May 4 will be made up on Saturday, May 18.
Please log onto the official Mahoning Valley Speedway website at www.mahoningvalley-speedway.com or on Facebook at Mahoning Valley Speedway for updated info. Mahoning Valley Speedway is located on PA route 443 just a few miles west of Lehighton.
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