10/19/2019
Georgetown Speedway
$80,440 Payout: Richest Weekend Ever at Georgetown Speedway November 1-2
GEORGETOWN,
DE – The richest event in the storied history of Georgetown Speedway is
approaching.
When the historic Sussex County facility hosts the Mid-Atlantic
Championship Weekend on Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2, racers
will have the opportunity to compete for $80,440
in posted purses, plus another $6,000
in available “Gamblers Feesâ and other special awards and bonuses.
Ten divisions of race cars will hit the progressively banked Georgetown
oval for the event, with racing planned for both Friday and Saturday and a
weather date of Sunday (November 3) if needed.
On Friday night, Small-Block Modifieds (max. 370 cubic inches) headline
the program with a 30-lap main offering a minimum of $3,000 to win. Should a
driver post a $50 “Gamblers Feeâ that number will increase to $4,000. A $100
“Gamblers Feeâ will result in a $5,000 top prize. Fridays “Gamblers Feeâ
program is presented by Stockley Tavern.
RUSH Late Models will compete in a 20-lap race offering $1,000 to the
winner.
Also on the Nov, 1 docket are the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track
Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Modified and Sunoco Super Late Model heat
races plus 12-lap features for the Delaware Super Trucks and Delmarva Chargers.
Saturdays program features last-chance qualifiers and 40-lap main
events for the STSS Velocita-USA Modifieds and Sunoco Super Late Models. Each
race pays $5,000 to win and increases to $6,000 with a $50 “Gamblers Feeâ and
$7,000 with a $100 “Gamblers Feeâ posted. JD Shuckers of Georgetown sponsors
the Sunoco Super Late Model “Gamblers Feeâ and Stockley Materials is the STSS
Modified presenting partner.
The STSS Crate 602 Sportsman will race 20 laps for a $1,500 winners
share, while the Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series 305 Sprints make their first voyage
to Georgetown for the season in their championship event.
Saturdays program will conclude with 12-lap mains for the Southern
Delaware Vintage Stock Cars, Little Lincolns and Delmarva Chargers.
A complete weekend schedule and breakdown can be found below.
Georgetown
Speedway, originally constructed by Melvin L. Joseph in 1949, is located at the
intersection of Route 113 and Speedway Road in Georgetown, Del., just miles
from the Delaware beaches and less than a 40-minute drive from Ocean City, Md.
A website is
live for the speedway at www.thegeorgetownspeedway.com. Like Georgetown Speedway on
Facebook, follow @thegtownspdwy on Twitter, e-mail georgetownspeedway@gmail.com or contact the speedway hotline at
302.563.GTWN (4896).
Mid-Atlantic
Championship Weekend Breakdown
Georgetown
Speedway/Georgetown, Del.
Friday,
November 1 & Saturday, November 2
Friday Night, November 1
Small-Block Modifieds – 30 Laps, $3,000 to win, $250 to start
$4,000 to win with $50 Gamblers Fee -
$5,000 to win with $100 Gamblers Fee – presented by Stockley Tavern
RUSH Late Models – 20 Laps, $1,000 to win, $100 to start
Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco
Modified Heat Races
Sunoco Super Late Model Heat Races
Delaware Super Trucks (12 Laps)
Delmarva Chargers (12 Laps)
Pit Gates: 3 p.m. – Grandstand Gates: 5 p.m. – Hot Laps: 6:20 p.m. – Racing: 7:15 p.m.
Friday
Adult Admission: $25 – Seniors (ages 65-plus) & Students (ages
13-17): $20 – Kids 9-12: $10 – Children eight and under FREE
Friday Pit
Admission: $35 –
Kids (ages 6-12): $10 – Children five and under: $2
Saturday Night, November 2
Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco
Velocita-USA South Region Championship Round – 40 Laps, $5,000 to win, $400 to
start
$6,000 to win with $50 Gamblers Fee -
$7,000 to win with $100 Gamblers Fee – presented by Stockley Materials
Sunoco Super Late Model Championship – 40 Laps, $5,000 to win, $400 to
start
$6,000 to win with $50 Gamblers Fee -
$7,000 to win with $100 Gamblers Fee – presented by JD Shuckers of Georgetown
STSS Crate 602 Sportsman South Region Finale – 20 Laps, $1,500 to win,
$100 to start
Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series – 20 Lap Championship
Southern Delaware Vintage Stock Cars (12 Laps)
Little Lincolns (12 Laps)
Delmarva Chargers (12 Laps)
Pit &
Grandstand Gates: 3 p.m. – Hot
Laps: 5 p.m. – Racing: 6 p.m.
Saturday
Adult Admission: $25 – Seniors (ages 65-plus) & Students (ages
13-17): $20 – Kids 9-12: $10 – Children eight and under FREE
Saturday Pit
Admission: $40 –
Kids (ages 6-12): $10 – Children five and under: $2
WEEKEND PASSES AVAILABLE:
Grandstand Adult Admission: $45 – Grandstand
Senior/Student Admission: $35 – Grandstand Kid Admission: $15 – Weekend Pit
Admission: $70