Oaks, PA – The 2025 Pioneer Pole Building Motorsports Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA promises to be a thrilling weekend for racing fans. NASCAR Hall of Famers Bill Elliott and Ray Evernham will be joined by a host of racing stars from various disciplines, gathering to sign autographs, share stories, and celebrate the sport’s rich history.
Held on Friday and Saturday, January 24-25, the two-day event will showcase an impressive lineup of racing talent, special book signings, on-stage discussions, and displays of rare and historic race cars.
At the heart of the event is a special celebration of Ray Evernham’s 50th year in racing. Known for his legendary career in NASCAR, Evernham will be joined on stage on Friday by Bill Elliott, the 1988 NASCAR Cup Series champion, and Erin Crocker-Evernham, the first woman to win a World of Outlaws Sprint Car race. Together with show host Steve Post, they will offer fans a unique look behind the scenes of NASCAR’s golden years and Evernham’s long-running influence on the sport.
Elliott, Evernham Make Fri., Sat. Appearances
On Friday, January 24, the excitement kicks off with a special book signing from 4:45 to 5:45 PM at Showcase Booth No. 111. Ray Evernham will be signing copies of his new book Trophies and SCARS, while greeting fans, posing for photos, and sharing memories from his illustrious career. He’ll be joined by Bill Elliott and Erin Crocker-Evernham, who will also be available for autographs and photos.
The action continues that evening at 6:30 PM with a special stage discussion in the D Hall Stage titled Ray Evernham’s 50th Year in Racing Celebration. This on-stage conversation will delve into Evernham’s impact on NASCAR, including his work as Jeff Gordon’s crew chief, his time as a car owner with Elliott in the No. 9 Dodge, and his recent involvement with the SRX Series and IROC.
The panel will feature not only Ray, but Bill Elliott, Erin Crocker-Evernham, and Jay Signore his old boss at IROC, providing a rare opportunity to hear personal stories from the men and women who helped shape modern motorsports.
Throughout the weekend, Evernham’s personal collection of race cars will be on display, adding another layer of excitement for fans eager to see the machines that defined his career. Trophies and SCARS will also be available for sale at the event.
A Saturday Packed Full Of Auto Racing Greats
On Saturday, January 25, the autograph sessions continue with even more opportunities to meet racing legends. From 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, Bill Elliott will be signing autographs at Showcase Booth No. 111, giving fans a chance to meet the man who made history in 1985 by winning the Winston Million. That year, Elliott captured three of NASCAR’s crown jewel races, including the Daytona 500 and the Winston 500 at Talladega.
From 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Ray Evernham will return to Showcase Booth No. 111 for another book signing session, continuing his engagement with fans throughout the day. His book, Trophies and SCARS, provides an in-depth look at his life and career, offering insights into the triumphs and challenges that shaped him as a driver, crew chief, and car owner.
At 1:00 PM, a special tribute to Evernham’s early career in asphalt Modified racing will take place on the D Hall Stage. Hosted by Steve Post, this discussion will feature legendary competitors from Evernham’s early racing days, including Gil Hearne, Charlie Kremer, Lenny Boyd, Jerry Cranmer, and Billy Pauch, who will share their memories from racing alongside Evernham at New Jersey tracks like Wall Stadium, New Egypt, and Flemington Fair.
Women in Racing
Later, Erin Crocker-Evernham will take the stage at 2:00 PM for a one-on-one interview with Steve Post to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her historic victory as the first woman to win a World of Outlaws Sprint Car race. Crocker-Evernham will reflect on her journey through racing, from her early days in Quarter-Midgets to her time in NASCAR and her ultimate decision to retire.
As the day progresses, the autograph sessions continue with more icons of racing. At 3:00 PM, Erin Crocker-Evernham will be joined by other female racers, including Mares Stellfox (Sprints), Mallory Kutz (Street Stock), and Adie DelliPonti (Modified/600 Sprints), in a special Women in Racing autograph session. These women have broken barriers and made their mark in the male-dominated world of motorsports, and fans will have the chance to meet them in person.
Honoring a Legend: Lynn Paxton Tribute
On Saturday, January 25, from 2:45 to 3:15 PM, the PPB Motorsports Show will pay tribute to one of racing’s greats, Lynn Paxton, with a special segment on the D Hall Stage. Paxton, who passed away in September at the age of 80, was a legendary driver known for his mastery in Sprint Cars, Late Models, and Midgets. With over 245 feature race wins in his career, Paxton was not only an incredible competitor but also a revered storyteller and historian.
This tribute will feature several key figures from Paxton’s life and career, including driver Van May, race promoter Alan Kreizler, and Don Robinson, who authored the book Lynn Paxton: My Way. The discussion will delve into Paxton’s remarkable career, his transition from driver to racing historian, and his significant role in the creation of the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing in York Springs, PA. Fans will hear stories of Paxton’s racing days and his lasting impact on the sport, as well as his work preserving the history of motorsports for future generations.
Northeast Racing Stars In The Show Spotlight
The PPB Motorsports Show also features several regional stars on Saturday, with top drivers in the spotlight starting at 12:00 PM and changing every half hour until 3:00 PM. Drivers include different generations of drivers from the Rahmer, Pauch, Bernheisel, and Hirthler families, plus Craig Von Dohren, Logan Watt, Christian Bruno, and Jared Umbenhauer signing special PPB-provided autograph cards.
Another exciting autograph session will feature appearances from Matt Hirschman (16-time Asphalt Modified winner in 2024), Jeff Strunk (Grandview Speedway Modified champion), Lavar Scott (second in the 2024 ARCA Menards Series points), and Sprint car legend Van May at the Showcase area from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.
Fans will also have the chance to meet former drivers from the legendary Reading Fairgrounds Speedway, with an exclusive reunion event featuring Bobby Braxton, Bobby Eppihimer, and other drivers who raced at the famed track. This reunion will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Booth No. 1216, offering a rare opportunity to relive the history of one of the Northeast’s most iconic racing venues.
A Big Celebration Of Racing History
The 2025 PPB Motorsports Show will be a celebration of motorsports, bringing together fans, drivers, and legends from various racing disciplines for a weekend of memories, autograph sessions, and special events. Whether you’re a die-hard NASCAR fan or a supporter of local short-track racing, this show offers something for everyone.
With so many legendary names from NASCAR, sprint car racing, modified racing, and beyond in attendance, this year’s PPB Motorsports Show is a must-attend event for any racing enthusiast.
Digital Pull Down Rig | Take the mystery out of suspension set up
Collins Limited, a UK-based race car development agency, are attending the Pioneer Pole Building Motorsports 2025 Show, to deliver a seminar at 4:30pm Saturday, titled “Digital Pull Down Rig”. They will present their first-principles approach to vehicle dynamics and showcase their in-house developed pull down rig suspension setup software.
Australian brothers Jilbruke and Jenner Collins co-founded Collins Limited in 2014 on the back of two decades in motorsport spanning grass roots motorsport in Australia to Formula 1, Indycar and Le Mans prototype sports cars in the UK. After spending five years at Cooper Tire in Ohio leading the tire simulation group, Jilbruke headed to the UK in 2011, where the brothers worked at Wirth Research, developing the Honda Performance Developments driver-in-the-loop simulator together.
Collins Limited was formed with the aim of bring the often-secretive technologies and experience in F1 and automotive companies to a wider audience.
The company lead the R&D for the VUHL05 RR track day car, developing the aero, charge air cooler and dry sump packages. Supporting the Manor F1 team they designed the team’s first quick drop pit stop jack and the steering wheel for the stillborn 2017 F1 challenger. Collins Limited The team have developed a low-cost combustion pressure measurement hardware and software to support clients to find performance or problem solve issues, such as ensuring the engine has matched flow across the cylinders.
In 2018 the company began its first foray in to track side race engineering and in 2019 race engineered for West Surrey Racing, run by the legendary Dick Bennetts, who ran Ayrton Senna in Formula 3 in 1983. Very quickly it became clear that software solutions could be used to educate decision making and save time at the track…leading us to the Digital Pull Down Rig.
The Digital Pull Down Rig software tool is run alongside the physical car and is used for development work back at the factory, and for fast and accurate set up changes at the track. An oval car is asymmetric and has a great number of set up variables: the software takes the mystery away from set up changes educating drivers and teams to learn what works for them.
The duo has developed a number of other motorsport software tools for drivers, including video and statistical, performance analysis, all in name of finding them and their clients, an unfair advantage.
NASCAR Legend Bill Elliott to Attend the 38th Annual Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2025 Show for Special Appearances and Autograph Sessions
Oaks, PA – The 38th Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports Show is set to feature a true icon of American motorsports, Bill Elliott, who will attend the show for special appearances, autograph sessions, and stage events celebrating his incredible career.
Known as “Awesome Bill from Dawsonville,” Elliott is one of the most accomplished and beloved drivers in NASCAR history, and fans will have the opportunity to meet him in person on Friday, January 24, and Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA.
Elliott’s storied career includes 44 NASCAR Cup Series victories, two Daytona 500 wins (1985, 1987), three Southern 500 victories, and one Brickyard 400 victory. He made history in 1985 by winning the Winston Million and recording a NASCAR modern-era single-season record of 11 superspeedway victories. His accolades also include setting the fastest qualifying speeds at both Daytona International Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway, records that still stand today.
As one of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers and a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame (Class of 2015), Elliott’s impact on the sport is undeniable. He won NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Award a record 16 times and is regarded as one of the best and most influential drivers in the history of stock car racing.
Bill Elliott’s Special Appearances at the Motorsports 2025 Show:
– Autograph Session on Saturday, January 25, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM: Bill Elliott will meet fans, sign autographs, and share stories from his legendary career. Fans will have the chance to interact with one of the most respected drivers in motorsports history.
– Stage Show Celebrating Ray Evernham’s 50th Year in Racing on Friday, January 24 at 2:00 PM: As part of the special 50th anniversary celebration of Ray Evernham’s career, Elliott will join the 2018 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee and Jay Signore (his former boss of the International Race of Champions) for an exclusive stage show. The session will dive into their experiences working together, recalling their unforgettable moments on and off the track.
– Autograph Session with Ray Evernham on Friday, January 24: Prior to the stage show, Elliott will join Ray Evernham for a joint autograph session. Fans can meet both NASCAR legends and take home memorabilia from these two motorsports icons.
A Weekend of Celebrating Racing Legends and Future Stars
The Motorsports 2025 Show will also feature Erin Crocker-Evernham, the first woman to win a World of Outlaws Sprint Car race, who will be honored for the 20th anniversary of her historic win. Erin will headline a special Women in Racing seminar on Saturday, January 25, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, where she will share insights into her groundbreaking career.
This year’s show will celebrate the legacies of racing icons like Bill Elliott, Ray Evernham, and Erin Crocker-Evernham, while also providing opportunities for fans to meet up-and-coming stars and discover new innovations in motorsports.
Additional Event Highlights:
– On-Stage Interviews with Bill Elliott, Ray Evernham, and Erin Crocker-Evernham, where they will reflect on their careers and discuss their impact on the world of motorsports.
– Autograph Sessions: Bill Elliott, Erin Crocker-Evernham, and other prominent drivers will be available for autographs at various times during the show.
– Women in Racing Seminar with Erin Crocker-Evernham, focusing on her achievements and the role of women in the sport.
Competitions and Fun Activities:
The event will also feature exciting competitions and activities for fans of all ages, including:
– Aqua Duck Water Transport-sponsored Ms. Motorsports Competition, capping off Friday’s activities at 8:00 PM.
– Little Miss Motorsports Competition on Saturday afternoon, where young racing enthusiasts can show off their spirit.
– RAACE Foundation-sponsored Big Wheel Races and a thrilling Two-Man Tire Change Competition for fans to enjoy.
Tickets and Event Information:
Tickets for the 38th Annual Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2025 Show are available online and at the door. The event is open to motorsports fans of all ages, with something for everyone—from autograph sessions and stage shows to exhibits and displays. For full event details, ticket information, and to learn more about the weekend’s special programming, visit motorsportstradeshow.com or follow us Facebook.
To request a full-color show brochure or more information, email motorsports@aarn.com with your name, address, and phone number, or call Danny Sammons at 609-888-3618.
Ray Evernham To Celebrate 50 Years in Racing At PPB Motorsports 2025 Show
Oaks, PA— Racing icon Ray Evernham will be celebrated for his remarkable 50-year career in auto racing at the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2025 Show, set for Friday and Saturday, January 24th and 25th at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA.
A native of Hazlet, NJ , Evernham’s racing journey began in the Modern Stock class in his home state before progressing into the Modified division at Wall Stadium and New Egypt Speedway. His transition to the national stage brought him to NASCAR, where he cemented his legacy with three NASCAR Winston Cup Series championships with driver Jeff Gordon and his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2018.
As part of the PPB Motorsports 2025 Show, Evernham will participate in a Friday roundtable discussion with special guest Bill Elliott focused on his national efforts in the sport, where they will share stories and insights from his storied career in NASCAR.
On Saturday afternoon, Evernham will return to the stage to relive the early days of his career in racing with several of his fellow Modified competitors, including Gil Hearne, Jerry Cranmer and Charlie Kremer. The panel will provide fans with a unique opportunity to hear firsthand accounts from those who raced alongside Evernham in his early years.
Throughout the weekend, Evernham and Elliott will be available for autographs while allowing fans to meet the racing legends up close. Additionally, several special race cars from Evernham’s personal collection will be on display, showcasing the vehicles that helped shape his career including Jeff Gordon’s NASCAR Cup series No. 24 car he drove in his rookie season with Ray as crew chief. A dedicated photo wall will also be featured, celebrating his five decades in the sport.
For fans eager to learn more about Evernham’s journey, a newly published book titled “Trophies and Scars” will be available for purchase at the show. The book offers an in-depth look at his career, capturing both the triumphs and challenges that have defined his legendary time in racing.
Evernham’s influence on motorsports is unparalleled. His leadership and innovations helped Gordon win 47 Cup races and remain a dominant force in NASCAR throughout the 1990s.
Evernham later founded Evernham Motorsports , leading the team from 2000 to 2010 with several top drivers that included Elliott. Under Evernham’s leadership, the team played a pivotal role in bringing Dodge back to NASCAR.
Evernham’s expertise extended across multiple series. He co-founded the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) with Tony Stewart and last year brought back to the life vintage IROC racecars, a series he worked for early in his career in New Jersey. He’s also been a network broadcaster and host of his own televsion series.
The show will also include over 200 race cars of all kinds on display, speedway and series exhibits and a large Hard Core Racer section and collectible displays, along with a full schedule of free racer seminars.
The Aqua Duck Water Transport-sponsored Ms. Motorsports competition will cap off Friday’s activities at 8 PM. Additionally, the Little Miss competition is planned for Saturday afternoon, along with the annual RAACE Foundation-sponsored Big Wheel races and a two-man tire change competition.
For information on exhibit space for the Motorsports show, visit www.motorsportstradeshow.com
To request a full-color show brochure or more information, email motorsports@aarn.com with your name, address, and phone number, or call Danny Sammons at 609-888-3618.
Pioneer Pole Buildings’ Motorsports Influence To Be On Display At Front Of This Weekend’s Show At Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
OAKS, PA – When the doors open at the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2024 show this Friday and Saturday, January 19th and 20th at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, the involvement of the title sponsor for the last ten events will be showcased at the front entrance.
Pioneer Pole Buildings (PPB) has been the title sponsor of the Motorsports show since 2014. Their support and sponsorship of local short-track racing on many different levels will become obvious when walking around their spacious display at the show when it opens at 2 PM on Friday and 10 AM on Saturday.
PPB, headquarter in Schuylkill Haven, PA, will be promoting their product line while showcasing a Modified, Sprint Car, Late Model, Micro Sprint and Slingshot they will sponsor this season.
That will include the unveiling of a brand-new No. 1 dirt Modified owned and to be driven by Billy Pauch Jr. this season. Pauch’s famous father, now retired from Modified competition, has anchored the front of the display annually for many years, now it’s his son’s car.
The winningest open cockpit driver in the northeast in 2023, Freddie Rahmer will have his No. 51 410 Sprint Car, a number made famous by his father as well, on display.
Craig Von Dohren’s new No. 30 and Kevin Hirthler’s No. 117 Modifieds will also be a part of the display as well as Jonathan Swanson’s USAC East non-wing Sprint Car,
Showing the range of PPB’s support in racing, Jim Bernheisel’s No. 31 Super Late Model will be on display as well as Brett Bieber’s Slingshot and Micro Sprints to be driven by Matthew and Trent Warner. Davey Sammons’ PPB sponsored No. 79 Modified and Logan Watt’s No. 4w will be located just across the aisle way in the Bob Hilbert Sportswear booth.
Team PPB drivers will also be signing special autograph cards as part of three different groups on Saturday afternoon. Stop by and get an autograph and photo with your favorite driver!
Sprint Car drivers will kick off the autographs on Saturday from 12 noon to 1 AM with the Rahmers: Fred, Freddie and Brandon joined by brothers Jonathan and David Swanson along with Trevor Kobylarz.
The legend Billy “The Kid” Pauch Sr, his son Billy Jr. and grandson Billy III will anchor the 1 to 2 PM group along with Mason Peters, Steve Sterner, Christian Bruno, Jared Umbenhauer, Matthew Warner, Trent Warner, Christian Donati and Logan Watt.
Von Dohren, the winningest driver in the history of the Grandview Speedway and Super Late Model veteran Jim Bernheisel and son Bryan headline the 2:00-3:00 PM group along with Davey Sammons.
The Hirthler family will also be a part of this group. That includes Modified and Sportsman racers Kevin Hirthler and brother Brian. Kevin’s son Jesse (Sportsman) and daughter Kayla (Quarter Midgets) will join them as well.
Pioneer Pole Buildings, Inc. takes great pride in constructing the highest quality, most structurally sound buildings in the industry. All buildings are designed for a 90 MPH minimum wind load. Every Pioneer building is individually designed by their expert engineering department and is built on site. Company representatives will be on hand during the two-day show to answer any questions regarding their services.
The Pioneer sponsored cars will be part of nearly 200 race cars of all kinds on display. Many speedways and organizations will use the show to announce their plans for the new season.
A continuous offering of informative racer seminars will make Motorsports extra important day for racers. Check out the recently released schedule on the show web-site.
Former NASCAR Cup series driver Ken Schrader and Jimmy Spencer will be talk racing on stage during the show and signing autographs. A special tribute to long-time successful Sprint Car owner Bob Weikert will be held during the entire show.
On Friday at 8 PM the Aqua-Duck Water Transport sponsored Ms. Motorsports pageant will be held. Thanks to Aqua-Duck, this year’s winner will again receive $2,500 and the swim suit winner $500.
After the show closes on Friday at 9 PM a post-show party, hosted by Old Milwaukee Beer, will follow to 12 midnight in D-Hall. Bucket of beer specials, a full bar and a range of different food items will be available. A live band and a DJ will offer non-stop music.
The RAACE Foundation sponsored Big Wheel races will be held on Saturday at 3 PM in three ages groups from 3 to 9. No pre-entry is needed, children with their parents must check in at the stage area prior to 1 PM. Big Wheels are supplied.
The show is open on Friday from 2 to 9PM. Saturday hours are 10 to 7 PM. The show box office opens daily one hour prior before the show. A special show area that includes the Bob Weikert Tribute is open for pre-show viewing. A complete schedule is available on-line at motorsportstradeshow.com.
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks continues to be a great location in the center of the northeast motorsports world right in the suburbs of Philadelphia. It’s easy in and easy out with plenty of Free parking surrounding the Expo Center.
Oaks, PA – Legendary car owner Bob Weikert will be remembered in a special tribute to be held at the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2023 Show. The two-day show will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, its home since 2010, on Friday, January 19th from 2-9 p.m. and Saturday, January 20 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
After a highly successful Billy Pauch Tribute during the entire January 2023 event, Weikert’s career as a car owner will be featured in a large D-Hall exhibit in 2024. Several of the famed Weikert’s Livestock No. 29 Sprint Cars will be on display and many drivers who drove them will be on hand to meet fans, take part in two stage events and sign autographs. Bob passed away in 2002, but his two sons, Todd and Ike are expected to be on hand for the tribute.
Weikert won over 500 feature events, over a 30-year period as a car owner. He purchased his first Sprint Car in 1971 for driver Richard Lupo who won for him the first two times out. Later that year he forged a long-time relationship with the late Kenny Weld and together, won the 1972 Knoxville Nationals together. During a three-year span, they won over 100 features together. Doug Wolfgang, with mechanics Davey Brown, Sr. and Jr., took Weikert back to the Knoxville Nationals victory lane in 1984 and 1985, just two of 150 victories they had together in less than four years.
List of drivers planning to attend include Keith Kauffman, Richard Lupo, Paul Pitzer, Len Kruatheim, Randy Wolfe, Lance Dewease, Don Kreitz Jr., Dave Ely and Port Royal Speedway promoter Steve O’Neal.
Nearly 200 race cars of all kinds will once again be on display including a Nico Hülkenberg No. Haas Formula One race car. Many speedways and organizations will use the show to announce their plans for the new season.
Legendary Drag Racer Bruce Larson is bringing to the show a new Shelby Cobra Dragronsnake. Shelby American, Inc. recently authorized the building of five new Shelby Cobras by Legendary G.T. Continuation Cars in Roaring Spring, PA, and each of these cars has a selling price of $750,000. The car that Larson will bring to the show is the first one in this new series.
The orginial Dragonsnake was a special edition of the Shelby Cobra and just eight cars in this line were outfitted with that performance package. The new car has a much-more powerful Ford V-8 engine than Larson’s original car he drag raced in 1963.
Larson will be on hand to meet fans and sign autographs both days of the show as will NASCAR legend Ken Schrader. Jimmy Spencer, will be making a guest appearance on Saturday at the show.
Pioneer Pole Buildings, Inc. takes great pride in constructing the highest quality, most structurally sound buildings in the industry. Company representatives will be on hand during the show to answer any questions regarding their services. A fleet of Pioneer sponsored cars will on display.
Legendary car owner Bob Weikert will be remembered in a special tribute located inside the main entrance in D-Hall. Weikert’s career as a car owner will be featured with several of the famed Weikert’s Livestock No. 29 Sprint Cars on display and many past drivers in attendance. The exhibit will also include a 400-foot wall of photos from his career as a car owner.
On Friday night at 8 PM the annual Aqua Duck Water Transport sponsored Ms. Motorsports competition will begin. Last year 24-year-old Lindsey Garl of Reading, PA was choosen the winner over 16 contestants.
The 2024 Ms. Motorsports will again receive $2,500, second $500 and third $250. A fan voted best in bathing suit winner will pick up $500 as well. Immediately following the competition, a special post-event party will be held at the stage area featuring music, food and beer specials.
The popular, free racers seminars will return in the newly enlarged for seminar room. The RAACE Foundation Big-Wheel races, which featured a record amount of entries in 2003, will be held in the stage area on Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m.
The popular, free racers seminars will return on Friday and Saturday in the newly enlarged for seminar room.
Show hours will run 2-9 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are available at the door beginning one hour before the show opens. Free parking surrounding the Expo Center.
Motorsportstradeshow.com or the show on our Facebook page are location for up to date event, autograph, show and seminar schedules
MOTORSPORTS 2024 SEMINARS
SEMINAR SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19
4:30 – 5:30 PM SHOCK SENSE – DALE and BRANDON PLANCK of DIG SHOCKS have quickly combined a proven product with race winning knowledge to a growing list of customers in Dirt Modified and Sportsman competition. During a one-hour seminar they will offer understanding advice on shock and suspension topics, what communication is needed to adjust to an ever changing dirt track and much more. After retiring as a winning driver and champion, Dale Planck has utilized his racing experience and skillset to guide many young drivers along with established teams to victory lane. His son Brandon Planck is a mechanical engineer with not only a great knowledge of racing, but knowledge of shocks few understand. Bring your notebook, have your questions ready.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20
11:30 – 12:30 PM (Room 1) DIRT MODIFIED 4 COIL, & LOADS – CHUCK SCHMICK Technical Sales Advisor Behrent’s Performance Warehouse: Suspension Expert Chuck Schmick of Mooresville, N.C., formerly with Eibach Springs, will present an informative seminar to get you updated with today’s ever changing Dirt Modified chassis set-ups. Hyperco and Behrents will be giving one person a set of four Hyperco coils that attend the seminar via a drawing.
12:45 – 1:45 PM (Room 1) SPRINT CAR HELP with JIM SHREINER: With over 25 years of experience working with some of the best Sprint Car drivers and teams in the country, veteran crew chief Jim Shreiner be hosting a one-hour seminar to offer advice to the Sprint Car beginner to racers competing at different levels up the ladder in the sport. A former Micro Sprint driving champion, Shreiner learned Sprint Car racing from some of the best crew chiefs in the business after his retirement behind the wheel. He then enjoyed success working with drivers such as Keith Kauffman, Doug Esh, Justin Henderson, Tyler Walker and most recently Dylan Cisney. Shreiner will discuss needed car and engine maintenance, chassis set-up, following a race track, needed discussion with the driver and much more. Bring your concerns and questions!
1:00- 2:00 PM: (Room 2) TAKING PHOTOS AT THE TRACK– Hosted by award winning racing photographer BOB YURKO of Area Auto Racing News: For the “amateur” or the person looking to enter the business, this seminar provides “the basics” of racing photography.
2:00 – 3:00 PM: (Room 1) WATT’S UP IN SPORTSMAN – Veteran Modified winning driving RYAN WATT quickly coached his teenage son LOGAN WATT to the Grandview Speedway crate Sportsman track championship, second in Big Diamond Raceway points and third in the Short Track Super Series this season! Both father and son have offered their time to cover what they feels is needed for a team to know or have to help a young driver making the move from small cars, or a current Sportsman competitor wanting to improve. From maintance to motor/set-up advice to driving coaching, both Watt’s will be available to answer your questions so prepare in advance.
3:00- 3:45 PM: (Press Room): Race Track/Tour & Series Media Workshop – Hosted by WAYNE HARPER, Lincoln (Pa.) Speedway press director. Open discussion between racing writers/photographers and track/series Promoters/Managers and Press Directors as to professionalism, credential usage and pre and post-event coverage. A featured topic will be “Today’s Racing Social Media”, with emphasis on how tracks/organizations are using Facebook, Twitter and related “social media” in publicizing their events; and “credential approval by tracks in the new era of social media.”
3:15 – 4:15 PM (Room 1) TIRE PREP – Jay Castimore, the long-time dirt Modified tire specialists for Brett Hearn and most recently Stewart Friesen, will address American Racer and Hoosier tire preparation and equipment to use for grooving, siping and needling. He’ll talk about where on the tire to do the work, which blocks, how deep and what direction. When to use it, when not… plus tire compound choice and watching an ever changing race track before making a decision. The discussion will also include tire maintenance and dicussions he has with his drivers. Bring your questions to the tire expert!
4:30- 5:30 PM: (Room 1) NEW ENTRY LEVEL CLASS FOR CHILDREN – HYPER RACING will be hosting an informative seminar regarding Junior Sprints, a new entry level division for children that is being introduced this season to the northeast. The Junior Sprint class originated in the Midwest around 2004 as a driver development class and is designed for drivers 5 (or 6 depending on track) to 12 years old. The class was born with the idea to create a class where the 600cc Sprint drivers would have a place for their children or younger siblings to race at the same track on the same nights.
5:45 – 7:00 PM (Room 1) ATQMRA RULES MEETING
