Tuesday, January 21, 2014

BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY NEWS

BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE FILLED WITH BIG MONEY RACES

MINERSVILLE, PA - January 20th, 2014

Take one quick look at the 2014 Big Diamond Speedway schedule, and much like the race of the same name, you will see that there really is "Money in the Mountains".

Second year track owners Jake and Jasmine Smulley have put together what is sure to be the most aggressive and rewarding schedule in the 40 plus years of the historic speedway.  Highlights of the season include the following races:

Sunday 3-30-14 - SEASON OPENER! Just like every other season, opening day means extra money is on the line.  The 358 Modifieds go 30 laps for $3,000 to win and $300 to take the green. The Sportsman cars go 20 Laps for $1,000 to win and the Roadrunners go 20 Laps for $300 to win.

Friday 4-4-14 - 2nd Annual MONEY IN THE MOUNTAINS! A huge success last season, the 40 lap Big Block/Small Block challenge race returns to the schedule paying $7,500 to win and $500 to take the green. The Late Models and Roadrunners are also on the card. This race carries a rain date of Sunday 4-6-14.

Friday 6-13-14 - 2nd Annual ANDY FAYASH MEMORIAL for Sportsman! This race, run in memory of one of the most popular competitors in the history of the Speedway, goes 30 laps for the Sportsman cars paying $3000 to win and $157 to take the green. DIRTcar 358 Modifieds and the XCEL 600 Modifieds are also on tap, but this night is truly for the Sportsman racers to shine.

Tuesday 6-24-14 - THE DIAMOND SHINES 40 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES! The first appearance of the World of Outlaw Late Models since June 24th, 2009 pays $8,000 to win and $600 to take the green. Roadrunners are also a part of this awesome evening of racing.

Friday 7-4-14 - 34TH GEORGIE STEVENSON MEMORIAL! Always a "must attend" event, the 34th running of this race run in memory of young Georgie Stevenson sees the 358 Modifieds going 34 laps for $3400 to win and $340 to take the green. Sportsman, Roadrunners, and XCEL 600 Modifieds also are part of the evenings festivities. This race carries a rain date of Friday, July 11th.

Tuesday 7-15-14 - BIG BLOCK BRAWL! The DIRTcar Big Blocks Modifieds make their return for the first time since 2009!  The race will be 75 laps for $6,000 to win.  Roadrunners and FIREWORKS round out the evening!

Friday 8-15-14 - 2nd Annual PRELUDE TO THE COALCRACKER! Run for the first time ever last season, this event sees the 358 Modifieds go 30 laps for an insane $4,000 to win and $400 to take the green. Late Models and Roadrunners join the Modifieds. This event has a rain date of Friday, August 22nd.

Friday 8-29-14 - The LATE MODEL COALCRACKER 40 paying $1,600 to win and $150 to take green (If over 26 cars) along with the SPORTSMAN COALCRACKER 40 paying $1,600 to win and $150 to take green (If over 26 cars).  The Roadrunners also see action on this night, when our other divisions take center stage.  Sure to be a great night of racing.

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