2025 C&D Rigging $35,000 Point Fund
- $6,000 2. $3,250 3. $3,000 4. $2,750 5. $2,500
Bonus for the next 10 highest point finishers who compete in all events.
- $2,300 2. $2,100 3. $2,000 4. $1,900 5. $1,800
6. $1,700 7. $1,600 8. $1,500 9. $1,400 10. $1,200
Point Fund total dependent on minimum of 7 races being completed. |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Inaugural PA Speedweek Kick-Off Event Slated for June 22
Mechanicsburg, PA (Thursday, June 5) – For the first time in PA Sprint Car Speedweek history, a kick-off event will be held at the Latimore Valley Fairgrounds on Sunday, June 22 in conjunction with the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing’s Latimore Valley Fair.
The historic event will feature driver interviews, race cars on display and driver merchandise. It will also include the unveiling of the 2025 Speedweek shirt and an auction of sprint car and racing memorabilia.
The tentative schedule of events for the day are:
10AM – Open for drivers to park trailers and set up merchandise
12:30PM – Driver Interviews begin with Lyndsay Barna
1-2PM – Driver autographs at their trailers
2PM – Auction
Race teams interested in participating in this event should see Sandy Kline at the racetracks or contact EMMR at 717-528-8279 or admin@emmr.org for additional details.
Addition activities taking place at the Latimore Valley Fair on June 22 include:
10AM - Cars & Coffee and Corn Hole Tournament
11AM – Tractor Parade
12PM – Chili Cook-off
The 2025 PA Sprint Car Speedweek is pleased to announce the return of presenting sponsor Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews. Red Robin will be in attendance at the June 22 event with coupons and giveaways for race fans.
The ten-race series is set to start on Friday, June 27 at Williams Grove Speedway and will once again feature a minimum winner’s prize of $10,000. This year’s lineup features six $10,000-to-win events, the prestigious Mitch Smith Memorial at Williams Grove on July 4 offering $20,000 to the victor, and the 26th annual Kevin Gobrecht Memorial at Lincoln Speedway on June 28 and the 7th annual Greg Hodnett Classic at Port Royal Speedway on July 5, each with an impressive $15,000 winner’s share.
In addition to the outstanding race day payoffs, C&D Rigging has returned as a sponsor to boost the point series payoff to $35,000 to be paid to fifteen drivers. First through fifth in the final point standings will collect $6,000, $3,250, $3,000, $2,750, and $2,500 respectively. This year features another big increase in the bonus for the next ten drivers in the point standings who compete in every Speedweek event. Those bonus payoffs will range from $2,300 to $1,200. All events must be completed for the total of $35,000 to be paid.
The Long Hollow Cattle Company will once again sponsor the B-Main for the third consecutive year. Owner Matt Balliet will post a minimum payoff of $300-$200-$150-$100-$100 to the first non-qualifiers.
Lelands Collectibles will offer bonus money for heat race action with the “Knockout Bonus”. There will be a $500 Bonus each night if the heat race starter with the fastest time (usually the fourth-place starter) can win the heat race thereby “knocking out” all other drivers in that heat race from the feature redraw. If more than one driver accomplishes the knockout, the $500 will be divided equally.
New this year, the York County Racing Club is offering a $100 bonus for the first non-qualifier that is a dues paying member to the Club.
2025 PA SPEEDWEEK SCHEDULE
Friday, June 27- Williams Grove $10,000 to Win
Saturday, June 28 – Lincoln $15,000 to Win
Sunday, June 29 – BAPS $12,000 to Win
Monday, June 30 – Lincoln $10,000 to Win
Tuesday, July 1 – Grandview $10,000 to Win
Wednesday, July 2 – Port Royal $10,000 to Win
Thursday, July 3 – Hagerstown $10,000 to Win
Friday, July 4 – Williams Grove $20,000 to Win
Saturday, July 5 – Port Royal $15,000 to Win
Sunday, July 6 – Path Valley $10,000 to Win
In the heart of the PA Posse’s home, Central PA’s marquee event, Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek, has a storied history of being the most anticipated week of racing for 34 years. The coveted title has been won by some of the biggest names in sprint car racing including, Fred Rahmer, Greg Hodnett, Danny Dietrich and Lance Dewease. 2021 NASCAR Champion Kyle Larson has also inked his name in the record books as a PA Speedweek Champion. In addition to his championship Larson and fellow NASCAR star, Christopher Bell, have Speedweek wins on their resume. It truly is one of the greatest spectacles in dirt track racing and a must attend event for any race fan. For more information go to paspeedweeks.com. |
Past Speedweek Champions
Fred Rahmer - 13 (1992-1995, 1998, 2000, 2003-2006, 2008, 2011, 2012)
Greg Hodnett – 5 (2002, 2009-2010, 2013, 2018)
Lucas Wolfe – 4 (2007, 2014, 2017, 2019)
Lance Dewease – 3 (1997, 1999, 2001)
Danny Dietrich - 2 (2016, 2021)
Anthony Macri - 2 (2023, 2024)
Keith Kauffman – 1 (1996)
Steve Smith – 1(1991)
Stevie Smith – 1 (2015)
Kyle Larson - 1 (2020)
Brent Marks - 1 (2022)
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