By: Ron Burt
Attica To Increase Payouts
This week we have more news from Attica Raceway Park. Justin Liskai, the speedways Director of Operations sent out a statement this week. Attica Raceway Park will increase both its weekly purses and its point funds in 2024. “The cost of racing has increased, and we recognize that and have been working hard to try and help our loyal race teams. Thanks to generous support from our marketing partners and fans we will be able to add more money to our weekly purses. The total point fund for our 410 and 305 sprints and late models will be $50,000.00”.
He went on to say, “If one 410 sprint driver wins the Attica track championship and the titles at Fremont Speedway and the Attica Fremont Championship Series, he or she will earn a total of $30,000.00”. For 2024, all non-sanctioned 410 sprint car events will pay $4,000 to win ($400 to start). A total of $2,600 has been added to the weekly 410 purse. The purse for the weekly 305 sprints has also been increased. The track increased the B-main non-transfer to $150 for the 410 sprints and start money to $400.00”. The B-main non-transfer cars for the late models and 305 sprints has been increased as well to $75.00.
The total weekly, non-sanctioned purse for the Callie’s Performance Products 410 Sprints will be over $15,000.00 in 2024. The total weekly, non-sanctioned purse for the Dirt Nerds Podcast Powered by Propane UMP Late Models will total over $6,800.00 and the Fremont Fence 305 Sprints purse is $5,800.00.
Thunder Midgets Getting More Exposure
The USAC Midwest Thunder Midgets have been busy releasing schedule updates. The exposure to other speedways in the tri-state will be good for the series and the drivers. Many are just waiting for sponsors to put them in the National Touring USAC Midget Series. Last week it was announced they would be the support class for two USAC National Sprint races at Circle City Raceway in 2024. The USAC Midwest Thunder Midgets will return to Kokomo Speedway on Saturday July 27th as the support class to the USAC National Sprint Speedweek race. Due to a request from USAC this event will be limited to 24 entries, based on the points standings. This is great for these young drivers to compete in front of national sponsors and racing teams. When they return this spring to Fremont Speedway, May4th, that race will be televised nationally on DIRTVision. The USAC Thunder Midgets will return to Limaland and other area tracks. I was personally happy to see they will be a part of the Ohio Sprint Speedweek, supporting the 410 sprints at the historic Millstream Speedway in Findlay.
The series also announced Christian Dunn has joined their team as traveling announcer. Christian will complement the host track’s announcer, bringing additional knowledge the series, drivers, and sponsors to enhance the fan experience. He will also serve as a resource in the tower, assisting with lineups and scoring, and clarifying club race procedures.
Until next week, keep your wheels down. Ron Out! ohiosportsblitz@yahoo.com
