Published: September 2, 2017
With the ominous forecast for multiple systems of precipitation to move through the area in the afternoon, and again during the evening hours, Jennerstown Speedway Complex has cancelled the September 2nd racing program. Next Saturday, September 9th, all five divisions of stock cars will compete, in non-point races, and the event will carry a rain date of Sunday, September 10th.
Next week, September 9, will be the 2017 Season Finale, including the biggest race of the year for the Stoystown Auto Wreckers Modified division competitors. A special 35-lap race, the “Stoystown Auto Wreckers Modified Challenge” offers significantly higher prize money for the drivers, and will include a 5-minute “competition break” at lap 20. Also on the agenda, are events for the Farmers Union Co-op Charger drivers and Somerset Trust Fast ‘n Furious 4-Cylinder drivers who have never won a race. One driver in each division will celebrate in victory lane for the first time! Gates open at 4pm, with racing at 6pm next Saturday. Heat and feature races all five divisions are on tap, to close out the 2017 season.
Also rescheduled for September 9, is the final round of the Ron’s Collision Center Enduro Series. “The Shane Shaffer 75” will include on-track obstacles, forcing the drivers to maneuver left and right, during the 75-lap contest, which pays $1,000 to the winner.
With this cancellation, the point standings are now final, with division championship titles for 2017 earned by: Jeremiah Kuntz (Martella’s Pharmacies Late Models), Chris Brink (Stoystown Auto Wreckers Modifieds), Lauren Butler (J&J Truck Equipment Street Stocks), Jason Pritts (Farmers Union Co-Op Chargers), and Brent Bickerstaff (Somerset Trust Company Fast ‘n Furious 4-Cylinders).
Advance tickets dated September 2 will be honored for the season finale on September 9, or on the rain date of September 10, if needed.
