by BJ Cavin
Ocala Speedway owner Michael Peters has always tried to schedule at least two practice sessions at the track during the month before the season opener, but so far in 2010 Mike is one for four against Mother Nature. One practice was held without a hitch as many racers saw ample track time, but two other attempts have resulted in chilly rain outs, meaning that anyone who could not make it to the one session that was held was simply out of luck.
With the season opener this Friday night, Peters is still concerned that some racers never got a chance to test and tune while others did, so he has added another open practice session this Saturday as a last chance to get some practice laps in. The pit gate will open at noon and the practice will feature track sessions by division from 1PM until 4PM. Admission will be $15 per person with kids 12 and under admitted free of charge. And yes, the weather forecast is favorable.
Fans are reminded that the Sunoco United Dirt Late Model Challenge Series will open the 2010 racing season on Friday night before the Saturday practice, with the top names in dirt late model racing in attendance. Ocala Speedway’s Amsoil V8 Thunder Stocks and Mini Stocks will also be in competition on Friday night. Gates open at 5PM with qualifying to follow, and heat racing is set to begin at 8PM.
For a complete schedule of events at Ocala Speedway, plus a complete listing of admission prices, please visit www.OcalaSpeedway.com, or call the track at 352-622-9400 for additional information.