Power at the Palace: Modifieds Return to Port Royal Speedway for March ‘Speed Showcase’
PORT ROYAL, PA – Modifieds are back at one of the nation’s most beloved dirt tracks.
Port Royal Speedway – the Central Pennsylvania mecca known as the Speed Palace – hosts the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco to kick off the series’ Northeast season Friday-Saturday March 14-15.
Competing during the spring ‘Speed Showcase’ are the STSS Modifieds, STSS Sportsman and Pro Stocks.
“Port Royal is an annual highlight on our schedule for drivers and fans,” STSS founder Brett Deyo said. “We’re fortunate to have the opportunity to compete at the Speed Palace in the spring after a well-attended event last year.”
The weekend format is as follows:
- Early hauler and camper parking 4-9 p.m. on Thursday, March 13. Pit area weekend wristbands will also be sold during this period.
- Open Practice (all divisions welcome) from 10 a.m.-Noon on Friday (March 14). Pit gates open at 8 a.m.
- Qualifying for Modifieds, Sportsman and Pro Stocks takes place on Friday night (March 14) with hot laps at 6 p.m. and qualifying races at 7 p.m.
- Live music and a party will take place after the completion of Friday’s racing in the Commercial Building (approximately 10 p.m.)
- Consolations, followed by feature events on Saturday take place with hot laps at 2 p.m. and racing at 3 p.m. (times may be adjusted due to weather and temperatures)
- Sunday (March 16) will be utilized as a weather date.
STSS Modifieds will compete in a 60-lap main event offering $12,000 to the winner from a balanced payout of more than $73,000. The pay structure reflects the 2025 series initiative to ‘spread the wealth’ through the field offering $4,500 for fifth, $2,000 for 10th and $1,500 for 15th.
The complete payout is as follows: 1 – $12,000; 2 – $7,000; 3 – $6,000; 4 – $5,000; 5 – $4,500; 6 – $4,000; 7 – $3,500; 8 – $3,000; 9 – $2,500; 10 – $2,000; 11 – $1,900; 12 – $1,800; 13 – $1,700; 14 – $1,600; 15 – $1,500; 16 – $1,400; 17 – $1,300; 18 – $1,200; 19 – $1,100; 20-Last – $1,000. Total: $73,000
Again in ’25, STSS Sportsman will compete in their most lucrative event of the season at Port Royal. The winner of a 40-lap event receives $4,000 from a total purse of nearly $14,000.
Pro Stocks run 25 laps around the Speed Palace with a minimum winner’s share of $1,250.
Registration for competitors is now open for the ‘Speed Showcase’ weekend via My Race Pass: https://www.myracepass.com/series/1996/registrations/10753
Due to the nature of springtime facility conditions, the Juniata County Agricultural Society and speedway management will provide updates on the availability and scope of camping.
Details on the condition of the campground will be provided as the event draws closer in addition to further updates.
The ‘Speed Showcase’ event will be streamed live on FloRacing (www.floracing.tv).
Port Royal Speedway is located at 308 West 8th Street Port Royal, PA 17082. To learn more, contact the office at 717.527.2303, visit www.portroyalspeedway.com, or e-mail info@portroyalspeedway.com. To follow Port Royal Speedway on social media, like ‘Port Royal Speedway Trackside Media’ on Facebook or PortRoyalSpdway on (X).
To learn more about the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco, visit www.shorttracksuperseries.com, e-mail bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com, check out ‘Short Track Super Series’ on Facebook or @ShortTrackSS on (X) or Instagram.
The Short Track Super Series is presented by Bob Hilbert Sportswear, FloRacing, American Racer, Lias Tire, Sunoco Race Fuels, BDR Speed, NJ Quality Drywall, River Valley Builders, Ollie’s, Penske Racing Shocks, Saint Lawrence Radiology, Capitol Custom Trailers & Coaches, Bicknell Racing Products, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, Madsen Overhead Doors, Belmont’s Garage, Wegner Automotive, DIG Race Products, ATL, Dirt Draft, Swagger Factory Apparel, F.X. Caprara Car Companies, Algonkin Motel LLC, Beyea Custom Headers, Design for Vision, Sunglass Central, Dirt Track Digest TV, DKM Fabrication, EIBACH, Fastline Performance, Flach Performance Products, Henry’s Headers & Exhaust Systems, JK Signworks, JLR Technologies, Dave Prime Jr. MAC Tools, PEM Engineering, Schultz Racing Fuel Cells, Superior Remodeling, TV 12 Racing Products, VAHLCO Wheels & Wilwood Disc Brakes.
STSS ‘Speed Showcase’ Schedule & Pricing Breakdown
Thursday, March 13
4 p.m. – Early Hauler & Camper Parking (weekend pit wristbands go on sale)
9 p.m. – Early Hauler & Camper Parking closes
Friday, March 14
Friday Morning Open Practice
Friday Morning Grandstand Admission: FREE
Friday Morning Practice Pit Admission: $30
8 a.m. – Pit Gate Opens & Camper Parking Begins
10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Open Practice
Friday Qualifying Night
Grandstand Admission: $15 – Kids 12 and under FREE
Friday Evening Pit Admission: $40
3 p.m. – Sweep Pit Area for Evening Program
4 p.m. – Pit & Grandstand Gate Open for Evening Program
6 p.m. – Hot Laps
7 p.m. – Qualifying for Short Track Super Series Modifieds, Crate 602 Sportsman & Pro Stocks
10 p.m. – Live Music (Commercial Building)
Saturday, March 15
Saturday Grandstand Admission: $35 – Kids 12 and under FREE
Saturday Pit Admission: $45
Noon – All Gates Open
2 p.m. – Hot Laps
3 p.m. – STSS Crate 602 Sportsman & Modified Consolations, followed by Feature Events
Pro Stock (25 laps, $1,250 to win)
STSS Crate Sportsman (40 laps, $4,000 to win)
STSS Modified (60 laps, $12,000 to win)
Sunday, March 16 – Weather Date
Pit Area Weekend Pass (Friday AM & PM plus Saturday): $115
Pit Area Two-Day Pass: $85
Grandstand Weekend Pass (Two-Day): $50
Dry Camping Pass: $100 (First-Come, First-Served)
Camping with Electricity Hook-Ups: $200 (Dependent on availability)
Sources: Brett Deyo/BD Motorsports Media LLC