[D.O.]

USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: April 10, 2009 - Rossburg, Ohio - Eldora Speedway - "Coca Cola Spring Classic"

CANCELED DUE TO RAIN AND WET GROUNDS

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NEXT USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RACE: April 11 - Rossburg, OH - Eldora Speedway - "Coca Cola Spring Classic" - "Don Branson/Jud Larson Classic"

[dkdorkboy]

Attica still on as of 10;45 Friday morning.

[D.O.]

ROSSBURG, OH (April 10) - As predicted, persistent rains and cooler temperatures moved into southwestern Ohio early Friday morning, dumping more than ¼ inch of rain. With more showers forecasted for later in the day, Eldora Speedway officials, in conjunction with USAC (United States Auto Club) opted to cancel day number one of the weekend's Coca-Cola Spring Classic doubleheader. Saturday's portion is still on schedule, with a much better weather forecast.

Saturday's action will feature the non-winged USAC National Sprint Cars in the Branson/Larson Classic, along with the UMP (United Midwestern Promoters) Modifieds, and a race time of 7:30 PM.

With an off-weekend from his rigorous NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule, Eldora owner and two-time NASCAR champion, Tony Stewart viewed the facility Friday morning and agreed, "we want to give USAC drivers and fans the best track possible. The overnight rains may have put a damper on things for Friday, but all systems are go and our staff is up the challenge of running off a swift show Saturday night. USAC Sprints are always exciting at Eldora and we are anxious to showcase them."

Aware of the disappointment that accompanies any rain cancellation, Stewart was quick to point out that the advertised racing fan club discounts for Friday will be carried over until Saturday, and as an added bonus, anyone purchasing a general admission ticket will be admitted to a pre-race pit tour from 3:30 - 4:30. This will serve as an excellent opportunity for the fans to get a close up look of the new paint schemes and become familiar with driver/owner changes for 2009.

Stewart has held firm on his general admission pricing for 2009 and the Saturday contest will remain at $18 for adults, with special pricing for children. The gates will open at 3:30, with the hot laps at 6:00. The Eldora Speedway staff and USAC officials have pledged their concern for a quick show on Saturday night and will work diligently to get the fans in and out as quick as possible.

Complete event information may be obtained by viewing the track website www.eldoraspeedway.com

[Charles Nungester]

See U tomorrow, still pondering Attica

[Obie]

I Just got this email. Attica is a no-go.

As the saying goes “April showers bring May flowers,” and while that may be good for our yards, it is definitely not good for race action. Right now some of these showers are falling on Attica Raceway Park the site of the 17th running of the HD Supply Spring Nationals forcing officials to cancel tonight’s racing action. The fast and furious 410 sprint cars will be back in action tomorrow night with gates opening at 3:30 p.m., and racing action beginning at 7:30 p.m.

[duel]

we will have fan club cards in hand and lots of fire wood for the post race stories. thanks Tony! :greenflag:

[Onlydirt]

Sounds like it shouldnt be dusty then...:eek: :doh: Just firing people up, I cant go so I wanted to throw a tantrum.

[Wallsracing]

Originally Posted by onlydirt sounds like it shouldnt be dusty then...:eek: :doh: Just firing people up, i cant go so i wanted to throw a tantrum.

till they grade it clear down to who knows whatever:o:

[Tim Watson]

Here's the dilema with spring races. You would think after a winter with some snow the track should have plenty of moisture in it that a race in the spring should be great track conditions. But if you have some rain during the week before the race the track prep wants to seal over the track and pack it hard so any rain runs off and that in turn could leave you with a bit of dust even this time of year. It's a no win situiation. :help: