Hours set for Attica Raceway Park opener

With a forecast of sunny skies and temperatures in the 50s, Attica Raceway Park will kick off the 2021 racing season Saturday, March 20 on Construction Equipment and Supply Night. Gates will open Saturday at 12:30 p.m. with pill draw closing at 2:15 p.m. followed by hot laps at 2:30 p.m. and racing at 4 p.m.
 
“By moving the times up we hope everyone can enjoy a fun afternoon of racing and be on their way home before it gets too cold,” said Rex LeJeune, Director of Operations at Attica Raceway Park.
 
LeJeune noted rains are called for Thursday with some snow showers and rain Friday. “Let’s hope we don’t get a lot of rain that would leave us with no time to get the grounds dried out,” he added.
 
Competing opening night will be the Callie’s Performance Products 410 Sprints; Propane.com/Dirt Nerds Podcast Late Models and the Fremont Fence 305 Sprints.
 
Due to a projected forecast of heavy rains Thursday and very cold temperatures Friday night, Attica Raceway Park will utilize the rain date of Saturday, March 20 for Construction Equipment and Supply Night.
“It is suppose to be in the 50s Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine,” said Rex LeJeune, Attica Raceway Park Director of Operations. “We know it’s been a rough year and a long winter and moving the opener to Saturday and the start times up gives the race teams and fans a chance to enjoy some great racing,” LeJeune added.
Competing opening night will be the Callie’s Performance Products 410 Sprints; Propane.com/Dirt Nerds Podcast Late Models and the Fremont Fence 305 Sprints.
Fans and race teams should visit www.atticaracewaypark.com or follow the track on Twitter @atticaracewyprk or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/atticaracewaypark and Instagram at attica_raceway_park.
Attica Raceway Park will increase the weekly purses for the Propane.com/Dirt Nerds Podcast UMP Late Models and the Fremont Fence 305 Sprints for the 2021 season.
 
“Both divisions will see increases in the middle and especially in the start money for the A-mains,” said Attica Raceway Park Director of Operations Rex LeJeune. “We are able to do this thanks to the support of our great fans and marketing partners. It’s our way of showing our appreciation for the support these race teams give us every week.”
 
The UMP Late Models will pay $1,200 to win and $200 to start the feature. The UMP Late Models will race for $2,000 to win on June 11, Sept. 3, and Sept. 10. The late models will also race for $3,000 to win on May 7.
 
The Fremont Fence 305 Sprints will pay $750 to win and $200 to start the feature. The 305 Sprints will race for $1,000 to win on May 14, May 21, July 30, Sept. 4, and Sept. 10.
 
Also for the first time in several years weekly admission prices will have a slight increase. Adults will be $18 and seniors $15. Teens will remain at $10 and kids 10 and under will remain free. Pit passes will remain at $30.
 
“We feel with the increase in purse money and our great point fund of $47,000 featuring three headline divisions will continue to give our great fans some of the best weekly racing in the country,” said Promoter John Bores.
 
For complete purses and point fund go to www.atticaracewaypark.com.
 
Opening night is set for Friday March 19 with a rain date for Saturday March 20 featuring the Callies Performance Products 410 Sprints, the Propane.com / Dirt Nerds UMP Late Models, and the Fremont Fence 305 Sprints.
 
Due to the on-going pandemic, fans and race teams should visit www.atticaracewaypark.com or follow the track on Twitter @atticaracewyprk or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/atticaracewaypark and Instagram at attica_raceway_park.