By: Ron Burt
If you are a 410 Winged-Sprint Car fan last week I started talking about Attica Raceway Parks impressive 2024 schedule and the visits this class will make to the famed NW Ohio track. If you missed it, the issue is online in the West Bend News archives. My column also covered the WoO events and the Brad Doty Classic.
One 410 event I didn’t have space to mention was the traditional Attica Ambush. It will take place Friday, Aug. 30 and Saturday, Aug. 31. The FAST on Dirt 410 Sprints will contend for $6,000 to win ($500 to start the A-main) and the UMP Late Models will battle for $2,000 to win on Friday. On Saturday the 410 Sprints will race for $6,000 to win ($500 to start the A-main). There will be free camping for the weekend.
In total Callie’s Performance Products sponsored 410 Sprints will compete in 21 events in 2024 including 10 of the All-Pro Aluminum Heads/Kistler Racing Products Attica Fremont Championship Series with each of those shows paying $4,000 to win. I don’t think any other Midwest short track runs this many weekly 410 Sprint shows.
The UMP Late Models will battle in 20 events at Attica in 2024 with several special events. The new American Iron Man Late Model Series will make its first ever Attica appearance on Friday, May 24 paying the feature winner $5,000 ($500 to start) with a total A-main purse of $22,800.
The UMP late model series mid-season championship night (double points) will be held Friday, May 31 paying $2,000 to win as will the late model A-main during Ohio Sprint Speedweek night, Friday, June 7, the Attica Ambush on Friday, Aug. 30 and season championship night, Friday, Sept. 6. There will be four Attica/Oakshade Raceway Late Model Series events at Attica, Friday, May 10, Friday, June 21, Friday, July 28 and Friday, Aug. 23.
The Fremont Fence 305 Sprints will see action at Attica in 20 events in 2024 including 10 races with the NAPA of Bryan AFCS. The 305 sprints will compete in six events paying $1,200 to win; Friday, April 19, Friday, May 17, Mid-Season Championship Night (double points) on Friday, May 31, Attica Ambush Night #2 on Saturday, August 31, and Season Championship Night on Friday, September 6.
The traditional Attica Raceway Park Fan Appreciation Night is scheduled for Friday, July 5 with general admission for adults,hot dogs, popcorn, and an open pits session for fans to meet the race teams. The track will open the racing season March 15th, featuring 24 events awarding over $800,000 in total feature money and point fund payouts. Every event at Attica Raceway Park will be streamed on DIRTVision.
Last year this column mentioned Zack Wigal often. He was one of the USAC Midwest D2 Midget drivers. Many of you race fans saw him compete on area tracks like Limaland, Fremont, Waynesfield, Eldora, and Montpelier. He won the 2023 Championship and was caught the eyes of National Midget Race Teams. Zach is moving into a National Midget this season with CB Industries. He will compete full-time as a Rookie of the Year contender in 2024 with the USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship Series and will drive the CB Industries #89. We wish him well in the big move to the next level. Until next week, keep your wheels down. Ron Out! ohiosportsblitz@yahoo.com/
