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10/07/2013 |
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THOMPSON
READIES FOR WORLD SERIES |
Thompson
Speedway is abuzz with activity as the Sunoco World
Series of Speedway Racing presented by Xtra Mart
nears. With less than two weeks before fifteen
racing divisions converge upon the Thompson complex
for this three-day racing extravaganza, both staff
and construction crews are working at full speed to
have everything ready for race teams, fans and
campers.
A new layer of asphalt now sits on the paddock area
and on much of the renovated 1.7 mile road course
that is scheduled to open next year. Construction
continues on the huge garage area that will be part
of the 2014 track opening and heavy equipment
continues to prepare the landscaping work necessary
to allow the speedway to host an event like the
World Series. Fans will be amazed at the
transformation that has taken place since the
regular season-ending event held on August 29th.
Camping areas that fans and race teams are
accustomed to will, for the most part, be unchanged
and personnel will be available to assist campers
beginning this Saturday, October 12th. As in the
past, only self-contained campers will be allowed.
Any tent campers must have a direct affiliation with
a friends or family members who have a
self-contained unit and must be set up next to those
units. Hookups and dump station facilities are not
available. Camp fires will be very tightly
controlled for everyone’s safety and must be held in
an above ground container.
This amazing three-day race event is like no other
in the country. It is not only a huge race weekend
but is also one of the best social and party
weekends to be found anywhere. It is the traditional
end of the New England racing season and everyone
wants to be part of the action and fun that has
become a hallmark of Thompson’s World Series
weekend.
Race cars are scheduled to practice and qualify on
Friday for their Saturday evening feature races.
Racers participating in Sunday feature races will
practice and qualify on Saturday Afternoon. In all,
some ten feature events will be held on Saturday
night headlined by the 75-lap Valenti Modified
Racing Series main.
Sunday’s schedule includes five major divisions
including the Super Modifieds of ISMA, NEMA Midgets,
Sunoco Modifieds, Granite State Pro Stocks and the
final race of the season that will determine the
2013 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion.
Thompson’s beautiful golf course is expected to be a
major attraction once again as will be the Raceway
Restaurant and Lounge. Better known as The Club
House, the Raceway Restaurant and Lounge will be the
center of social activity featuring great food and
drink. Everyone looks forward to the famous
all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet on Saturday and
Sunday mornings along with the dinner and dance
Saturday night.
The complete schedule of events for the Sunoco World
Series presented by Xtra Mart is listed on the
track’s web site.
www.thompsonspeedwayoval.com. Advance
tickets sales are also available by calling the
track office at 860-923-2280. All major credit cards
are accepted. |
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Source: Russ Dowd / Thompson Speedway
Posted: October
7, 2013 |
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