Speedbowl Hosts Open Practice Saturday March 30th
Waterford, CT — Waterford Speedbowl will host a pre-season open practice session this Saturday, March 30th. A large turnout of racecars is expected as teams test and tune in preparation for the 2013 season. Saturday’s practice session is presented by RH2 Way Radio Sales and Service. The Speedbowl kicks off New England’s racing season one week later with the running of Budweiser Blastoff Weekend April 5th-7th.
Racecars from all divisions participating in Budweiser Blastoff Weekend are invited to attend on Saturday including the Valenti Modified Racing Series, Northeastern Midget Association including NEMA Lites and New England Truck Series. Anyone else with a safe racecar wishing to participate in Saturday’s open practice is urged to email Tech@speedbowl.com or contact the track office at 860.442.1585.
Pit gates open at 10:00am on Saturday with rotating practice rounds beginning at 11:00am, continuing through 6:00pm. Pit area admission is $25 per person and grandstands will be closed. Pit concessions will offer breakfast sandwiches and omelets as a limited special in addition to the regular menu on Saturday.
RH2 Way Radio Sales and Service is the official radio supplier of the Waterford Speedbowl for the 2013 racing season for all track communications. They will be available during practice throughout the day Saturday to serve race teams’ communications needs.
Budweiser Blastoff Weekend marks the 63rd consecutive season of racing at the famed shoreline oval. The three-day blockbuster weekend of racing is highlighted by a 100-lap feature for the Valenti Modified Racing Series and a special 63-lap race for the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series SK Modifieds®. Thirteen divisions including the NEMA Midgets, NEMA Lites, New England Truck Series and full NASCAR Whelen All-American Series program begins with practice on Friday, April 5th. Qualifying and seven features mark Saturday, April 6th’s schedule and the popular Speedbowl Pit Party kicks off Sunday April 7th’s schedule, followed by six feature events.
Advance ticket sales for Budweiser Blastoff Weekend are currently available online at Speedbowl.com along with a full detailed event schedule for the weekend. Any questions may be directed to the track by emailing info@speedbowl.com or contacting the track office at 860.442.1585.
Sources: Brian Darling/Waterford Speedbowl PR