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MIDDLETOWN, NY (May 8)……..With Opening Night of Big Series 3 races at the historic Orange County Fair
Speedway in Middletown, New York in the record book, it’s time to look towards Sunday, June 7 and the second full three division program of DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds, Tri-State Dry Wall Sportsman, and Interstate Batteries of Southern New York Street Stocks on the big five-eighths-mile clay speedway. In addition it’s also the 20th Annual Doug Dulgarian’s Nostalgia Night, welcoming back former competitors for an afternoon and evening reminiscence, autograph signing, and remembering the older drivers and race cars. The entire programis presented by Escape Power Sports.
As in past years, upwards of 70 former Orange County competitors are expected to be joining the festivities. On Nostalgia Night, the speedway pits, stands, and unique Drive-In will open at 2:00 pm. Nostalgia Night driver autographs will take place between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Race cars will be on the speedway at 4:45 pm, with the evening’s first race taking the green flag at 6:00 pm. Following qualifying, the Modified feature will beheld first.
“We’re well aware that it’s Sunday evening, and also that schools are still in session, so we’ll strive to have a fast-paced program without any extended breaks,” says co-promoter Dulgarian. “Our qualifying races for the Modifieds and Sportsman are eight laps, six laps for the Street Stocks. The feature races are 30 laps Modifieds, 20 laps Sportsman, and 15 laps Street Stocks.”
“Based on opening night’s participation, we expect large fields in all three divisions,” adds co-promoter Brett Hearn. “Don’t be surprised to see ‘invaders’ pulling into the pits. That just adds to our excitement level.” On race day, Sunday, June 7, General admission Adults $20 stands or Drive-In, Seniors $15, Children 12 and under $5. Party Deck $30 each minimum of two. Parking on the grounds is free. Drive-In parking $5. Pit passes $35.
A Nostalgia Night poster will be available for fans to collect autographs from their favorite drivers.
Accredited writers and photographers as well as folks with guest passes are requested to sign in at the Speedway Office. Media credentials must be applied for by Friday, May 29. Text or email Doug Dulgarian
(dougocfs@gmail.com) with your request. NO LATE ADDITIONS!
