Waynesfield schedule set; All Star Sprint Speedweek, 2nd Annual Jack Hewitt Classic, Big Dawg 100 highlight 2010 campaign

by Gerry Keysor

Waynesfield OH

January 24, 2010

     Waynesfield Raceway Park's 2010 schedule has been released and if you like variety, you'll love WRP in 2010. No less than 9 different classes will take to the 1/3 mile clay oval this year. Included are the Non Wing Sprints, UMP Late Models, All Star Circuit of Champions 410 Winged Sprints, 360 Sprints, UMP Modifieds, 1000cc Mini-Sprints, Compacts, 4 Cylinder Tuff Trucks, and for the first time ever, Mini Modifieds.

    While some were getting antsy, wondering when WRP would get its schedule out, track promoter Dean Miracle had his reasons for waiting. “We wanted to wait until we had everything set in stone so we could assure our fans and race teams that there would be no changes later on, especially the teams who plan to try and qualify for one of the free chassis at the end of the season” said Miracle of the chassis giveaway for the teams in the Non-Wing Sprints, UMP Modifieds, and 4 Cylinder Tuff Trucks, which will see a new Maxim Chassis, Laser Chassis, and Intimidator built roll cage and hoops, awarded by random draw to one team in each of those classes who has perfect attendance at WRP in 2010.

    Test and tune for all dirt cars will take place on Sunday April 4^th and Sunday April 11^th, allowing teams to shake down their rides before the Season Opening Shootout on Saturday April 17^th with Non Wing Sprints, 1000cc Mini-Sprints, Compacts, and 4 Cylinder Tuff Trucks; and Sunday April 18^th featuring UMP Late Models, UMP Modifieds, Compacts, and the Tuff Trucks.

    The month of May sees the 360 Sprints hit WRP 3 times including May 1^st, May 15^th, and the return of the NRA 360 Sprint Invaders on Saturday May 29^th. One on one, tug-of-war style truck pulls return to Waynesfield on Friday, May 14^th, as the 4^th Annual Tug of War Truck Pull takes place in the infield. Come watch some of the areas toughest trucks battle for supremacy, or sign up to see how your truck measures up.

    The All Star Circuit of Champions will take to the high banks of Waynesfield on Wednesday June 23^rd as part of the 28^th Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek. Stevie Smith conquered all during last year's Speedweek stop at WRP. Greg “Wildman” Wilson, “The Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer, and all of the cars and stars of the All Stars will be at the top of their game as they look to dominate the Buckeye State in 2010.

    July will see the Mini-Modifieds invade WRP for the first time ever in a 2 day show on Friday July 9^th and Saturday July 10^th. Both nights will see 5 classes of racing action as the MMSA Mini Sprints, 4 cylinder Tuff Trucks, and Compacts will compete both nights, with UMP Modifieds rounding out Friday night, and the Non Wing Sprints rounding out the racing action on Saturday.

    August 7^th will see the 2^nd Annual Jack Hewitt Classic featuring the Non Wing Sprint Cars. This was one of the most exciting races in 2009 with Matt Westfall of Pleasant Hill, Ohio holding off a daring Jon Stanbrough slide job on the last lap to pick up the trophy for the race honoring Troy, Ohio racing legend Jack Hewitt.

    UMP Modified teams and fans will want to be at Waynesfield Raceway Park on Friday September 17^th and Saturday September 18^th as track promoter Dean Miracle and race promoter Tom Wieck bring the 10^th Annual Big Dawg 100 to WRP. Friday's show will feature the Bear Wieck Memorial for the UMP Modifieds while Saturday will see the UMP Mods battle it out in the Big Dawg 100, which has become one of the biggest UMP Modified shows in the country.

    October offers a full month of Autumn racing action with the 360s, UMP Modifieds, Compacts and Tuff Trucks on Sunday October 3^rd, and Non Wing Sprints, 1000cc Mini Sprints, Compacts, and Tuff Trucks on Sunday October 10^th. The 2^ndAnnual “Screaming in the Dirt” for go-karts takes place on both the 1/3 mile oval and 1/5 mile oval on Friday October 22 - Saturday October 23. Friday October 22^nd will be open practice for this event for both tracks, and the rain date will be Sunday October 24^th. Waynesfield Raceway Park will wind down the 2010 season the same way it opens, with a 2 day show. “Halloween Havoc” Will take place on Saturday October 30^th featuring Non Wing Sprints, 1000cc Mini-Sprints, Compacts, and 4cyl Tuff Trucks; and Sunday October 31^st featuring UMP Late Models, UMP Modifieds, Compacts and 4 Cylinder Tuff Trucks. Additional shows may be added in November, weather permitting.

     In addition to the scheduled Test and Tune dates in April, Waynesfield Raceway Park plans to allow open practice for all dirt cars on Tuesdays throughout the 2010 season. Contact the track office at (419)425-3929, or (419)306-1499 for more details.

    A printable version of the full schedule is available on the 1/3 mile sched. tab Details for events will be added as they become available. You can also keep up on all of the latest news at WRP by visiting our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/Waynesfield.Raceway.Park

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 3, 2009
Waynesfield, OH

    Following a vote during the meeting with Mini-Sprint teams on November 1st, promoter Dean Miracle has announced that Mini-Sprints will return to Waynesfield Raceway Park in 2010, but with more power.  
    Starting in 2010, Mini-Sprints competing at Waynesfield Raceway Park will be permitted to run engines UP TO 1000cc.  Some adjustments to our rules will be made to allow the teams with 600cc engines to continue to compete.  Full rules and details will be released in the next 2-3 weeks.
    By allowing the 1000cc cars, WRP opens the gates to many teams who are looking for another venue to race, while also not shutting the door on the 600cc teams.  The Mini-Sprints put on great shows all season long at the 1/3 mile clay oval, and this should enhance the already exciting competition.
    For the latest happenings at Waynesfield Raceway Park, visit our website: www.waynesfieldmotorsportspark.com, or become a fan of our facebook page: www.facebook.com/Waynesfield.Raceway.Park

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