Speedway 660\u2019s season number 19 takes flight Saturday night at 7PM with the Riverview Ford Lincoln Season Opener. Race fans will see action in five divisions \u2013Pro Stocks; Martin\u2019s Home Heating Sportsman; Street Stocks; Four Cylinders and; Hanwell Village Mart Bandoleros.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe expect between 80 and 100 race teams to invade the Geary Woods on Saturday to get the short-track stock car racing season off to a roaring start\u201d said Chris Johnston, one of Speedway 660\u2019s owners. \u201cThe Riverview Ford Lincoln Season Opener is always exciting and after a long off-season our fans, sponsors, race teams and staff are all ready to get going.\u201d<\/p>\n
It\u2019s been over eight months since Shawn Tucker became the third two time AutoValue 250 winner at the 2011 SpeedWeekend. Between now and SpeedWeekend 2012, Speedway 660 will be busy providing fans with the best racing in Atlantic Canada.
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\u201cWe are proud of the brand of racing that has developed at our track over the last two decades\u201d said Steve Burns, another Speedway 660 owner. \u201cOur race teams and sponsors deserve a lot of credit for helping us grow stock car racing in the Fredericton area and our dedicated employees and volunteers make it possible for us to deliver great entertainment to our fans.\u201d<\/p>\n
On Saturday night at 7PM Speedway 660 comes to life and the 2012 season will more exciting than ever. Awesome competition in five divisions means there will be continuous action during the weekly 3 hour show.<\/p>\n
\u201cFans have asked to see more of the Hanwell Village Mart Bandoleros and 4 cylinder division racers and we are happy to accommodate that request\u201d said Johnston. \u201cThis year the BandoKids and the 4 cylinder teams will race at every event except the Pro-All Star Series tour, the Parts for Trucks tour and Enduros.\u201d<\/p>\n
After the Riverview Ford Lincoln Season Opener, this Saturday night at 7PM, Speedway 660 will continue to heat things up in the Geary Woods. Next weekend (June 2nd) the popular Kids Day is scheduled and the following week (June 9th) the PASS Tour comes to town!<\/p>\n
For more information about the Riverview Ford Lincoln Season Opener or to inquire about Speedway 660 sponsorship opportunities please call the raceline at 454-7223.
\nSaturday, May 26th @ 7:00 pm
\nPit gates open at 1p.m.
\nGrandstands open at 5 pm
\nRacing starts at 7pm
\nBandolero and 4cyl Heats at 6:20pm<\/p>\n
Divisions Racing: Pro Stocks, Martins Home Heating Sportsman, Street Stocks, Hanwell Village Mart Bandoleros and 4 Cylinders.<\/p>\n
Ticket Prices:
\nAdults (16 and over) $12
\nYouth (ages 9-15) $9
\nChildren (ages 8 and under) FREE<\/p>\n
Family Pass: Two Adults, Two Youth plus 4 Coca Cola and 4 Cavendish fries for $35.
\nThere is No Rain Date for this Event.<\/p>\n
Speedway 660 is the place for \u201cWic KID Family Fun\u201d. The 1\/3 of a mile high-banked paved oval features three classes of racing on a weekly basis: Pro Stocks, Martin\u2019s Home Heating Sportsman, and Street Stocks, Hanwell Village Mart Bandoleros and 4 Cylinders. Over 70,000 people are expected to attend events during the 2012 season. Speedway 660 is located off highway 7 on Route 660 in Geary, NB, and is within minutes of Saint John and Fredericton.<\/p>\n