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FONDA, NY – Take two.
After sustained precipitation on Saturday, Fonda Speedway management has announced the postponement of the 12A Opening Day honoring Jumpin’ Jack Johnson until this Wednesday, April 23.
“We were very disappointed that weather made it impossible to honor Jack Johnson and get our 2025 season underway as scheduled,” Fonda Speedway promoter Brett Deyo said. “We didn’t want to wait a week to try again, so Wednesday it is!”
There have been some changes to the program to fit the midweek time frame.
Three divisions will now take part in the 74th Season Opener.
· Amsterdam Truck Center Modifieds – 32 laps, $4,012 to win
· Swagger Factory Apparel Sportsman – 25 laps, $1,212 to win
· Leatherstocking Credit Union Pro Stocks – 20 laps, $812 to win
Track points will not be paid for this event. American Racer Cup points will be awarded for registered Modified and Sportsman teams.
All divisions will draw for heat-race starting positions with a redraw of top qualifiers for the features.
Event notes:
· Montgomery County Office for Aging Inc. Limited Sportsman teams may compete with Sportsman at this event without penalty
· Modified and Sportsman teams will compete under Fonda Speedway rules including the American Racer tire rule as follows: Right-Rear – American Racer 56 compound; Left-Rear – American Racer 48 compound; Right-Front – American Racer 48 compound; Any American Racer left front
· Pro Stock competitors may utilize American Racer or Hoosier tires (no mixing and matching – must run the same brand on all four corners)
Gates open at 4 p.m. Hot laps begin at 6:30 p.m., with racing at 7:15 p.m.
Advance ticket sales and reserved infield parking for April 19 will be refunded through MyRacePass.
Fans can make new reservations for Wednesday night through the following link: https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1549/tickets/1461381
Grandstand admission is $22 (Adults), $20 (Seniors ages 65 and over) and Kids 11 and under FREE.
A $2 discount toward grandstand admission will be granted to those wearing orange in honor of Jumpin’ Jack Johnson.
Pit admission is $40 (Non-Members), $35 (Members) and $10 (Kids 11 and under FREE).
Fonda Speedway 2025 Season Passes will be honored.
The event will be broadcast live on FloRacing (www.floracing.tv).
Points racing begins on Saturday, April 26 honoring race fan Wayne Winsman with all divisions in action: Amsterdam Truck Center Modifieds, Swagger Factory Apparel Sportsman, Leatherstocking Credit Union Pro Stocks, Montgomery County Office for Aging Inc. Limited Sportsman and Fonda Fair Four Cylinders. The Mohawk Valley Vintage Dirt Modified Racing Series join the program.
Complete April 26 information can be found at the following link: https://www.thefondaspeedway.com/schedules/event/553308
Since 1953, the Track of Champions Fonda Speedway has hosted the best in stock car racing. The speedway operates weekly on Saturday nights from April through August plus several special events. Fonda Speedway is located on the Montgomery County Fairgrounds off New York State Thruway Exit No. 28 at 21 S. Bridge Street Fonda, NY 12068.
Fonda Speedway is on the web at www.thefondaspeedway.com. To learn more, call the office at 518.915.4395, like Fonda Speedway on Facebook or follow the speedway on Twitter: @thefondaspdwy or Instagram: @fondaspeedway.
