By: Ron Burt
Local racetracks are starting to open. Attica Raceway Park is getting ready for Friday night, March 14th. This will depend on the weather. The first night of racing will feature 410 wing sprints, UMPdirt Car Late Models and 305 wing sprints to start the 2025 season. Don’t let early spring cool temperatures keep you from enjoying racing because the races will be broadcast on DIRTVision.
Drivers, car owners, crew members and fans wanting in the pits, Attica Raceway Park has all the necessary forms you’ll need to fill out and help save you and the tracks time. Go to their Facebook page and scroll down.
Attica Raceway Park will pay out a substantial point fund across three divisions in 2025. Additionally, the Dirt Nerds Podcast Powered by Propane UMP Late Models, will compete for more purse money. “The cost of racing has increased, and the track recognize this and have been working hard to try and help weekly race teams. Thanks to generous support from marketing partners and fans they will be able to continue to reward the teams that support Attica Raceway Park all season. The total point fund for the 410 and 305 sprints and late models will be $50,000,” announced by Justin Liskai, Attica Raceway Park Director of Operations.
The total fund for Callie’s Performance Products 410 Sprints will be $25,000. The total point fund for the Dirt Nerds Podcast Powered by Propane UMP Late Models will total $15,000 and the total point fund for the Fremont Fence 305 Sprints will be $10,000.
“We looked at the late model purse in the off season and we felt that we needed to do something. The late models really put on some great shows in 2024, and we wanted to reward them accordingly with a raise in purse money.” stated Liskai
For 2025, all non-sanctioned late model events will pay $2,000 to win. Each spot in the top ten will be increased from last year as well. Almost $2,000 has been added to the weekly late model purse to put the total over $8,800.
In 2025 Attica plans a 24 event schedule. Highlights during the season include the All Star Circuit of Champions 410 Sprints making several stops. NOS Energy Drinks World of Outlaw Sprints Friday, May 23rd, $12000.00 to win. The Outlaws will return Tuesday, July 15th. for the annual Brad Doty Classic with $15,000.00 to win as a tune up for the Kings Royal at Eldora. If you like UMPdirt Car Late Models mark your calendar for May 2nd and August 29th when the American Iron Man Late Model Series makes their debut at Attica Raceway Park. The track offers camping. Call early to reserve your space.
Until next week, keep your wheels down. Ron Out! www.facebook.com/ohiosportsblitz/
