2008 Seekonk Speedway Information Updates
To Our Fans and Competitors-
The speedway continues to work on various aspects of the program that we hope will reflect positive change in 2008. Several new sponsorship partners have joined our team for the upcoming season, and we’re lookign forward to working with each of them and putting our best foot forward. Some of the changes that we’ve bene working on are identified in this week’s blog.
PIT CREW LICENSES FOR MINORS:
In response to requests from our competitors, we have re-evaluated the minimum age allowed to work on race cars in the pit area. We agree that many high school age (15-17) boys and girls would like to participate in our race teams and gain experience before turning 18. Therefore, the minimum age has been lowered to 15. However, all minors between the ages of 15 and 17 must hold a pit crew license. BOTH parents and or legal guardians MUST sign consent forms which will need to be notarized. A parent or legal guardian must also be present at the track with the minor at all times to be able to give consent for treatment in the case of a medical emergency. Fee to purchase and process a minor’s license is $25. For more information, please contact the track office directly.
FAST TRACK MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEMS
In 2008, Seekonk Speedway will implement the medical history bracelets for drivers, crew members, and track officials that are currently in use at various facilities including Thompson and Stafford. More information will be provided on this process at Saturday’s awards banquet
RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING
Seekonk Speedway will reinstitute random drug and alcohol testing for competitors and officials in 2008. An independent firm will be utilized to administer tests and evaluate the results.
GATE TIMES
In 2008, the FRONT GATE admission time will be moved back from 4 PM to 3 PM. Management is aware of the fact that fans often begin lining up early to gain admission to the speedway and that they are often not able to watch the early rounds of practice. This is an easy fix. By admitting patrons through the front gates at 3 PM, the speedway hopes to remedy these issues. Pit gates will continue to open at 2:30 PM on Saturdays. ALL CONCESSION ITEMS will be available for purchase when the gates open. When fans and or competitors walk through the gates, it is our desire to make food and beverages available immediately. NO MORE WAITING for the grill to open or food to be prepared. OUR GOAL is to be ready to go when the gates swing open. Concession stands will be open at our pre-season practice sessions. The front grandstands will be open to the general public for free on April 5, April 19, and May 3. It makes no sense to have people trying to peer in through the locked gates and fence. Come in and check things out.
On Saturdays, competitors may also be asked to participate in pre-race entertainment including interviews and autograph sessions with fans as time permits. If the tours can do it, we can, too! Let’s work to build our fan base.
KEY DATES:
February 1-Registrations for 2008 begin
April 5-First Saturday Pre-Season Practice
May 4-Sunday Opening Day for four weekly divisions with NEMA, NEMA Lites (no extra distance races)
May 10-First Saturday night show
May 24-First Pro Stock 75 lap feature
June 6-Fast Friday Series begins
POINTS
Based on the requests of competitors who attended the winter meetings, the speedway is re-evaluating the distribution of championship points. The distribution of points for heats and features WILL BE CHANGING. Expect to see five points between first and second place for winning a heat race or a feature race and a three-point gap between descending positions.
PRICE LIST FOR INDEPENDENT WHEELS FROM 2B RACING AND FABRICATION
STREET STOCK WHEELS 15X7 17.5lbs $55.00
TRUCK WHEELS 14X7 19lbs $51.00
PRO STOCK WHEELS DOUBLE ROLLED EDGE 15X10 17lbs $94.00
LATEMODEL WHEELS
DOUBLE ROLLED EDGE
WIDE FIVE 15X8 15lbs $82.00
5×5 15X8 19lbs $75.00
single rolled edge
5×5 15×8 19lbs $57.00
FOR MORE INFO CALL (401)-255-2707.
Sources: Todd Baptista/Seekonk Speedway PR