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Independence Day Weekend….

June 20th, 2016

Bedford Speedway will be quiet this Friday, June 24th for summer break. Racing will return next Friday July 1st, kicking off a big doubleheader weekend of racing action.

Friday nights racing program will be highlighted by the annual Milt Miller Tribute for the Late Models, who will be joined by the Modifieds, Semi Lates and Four Cylinders. The Late Models will be racing 35 laps for a $3000 to win- $300 to start purse. The Late Models will be lined up utilizing the group time trial format on Friday. In addition the Modifeds will be racing as part of a shootout weekend with Path Valley the next day with extra money and contingencies on the line that night.

Racing will resume on Sunday July 3rd with the second annual 42 lap Charlie Walter Tribute race for the Pure Stocks. The speedway will be honoring the multi time track champion who tragically passed away last year. The Pure Stocks, with an average car count this year of 28 will be racing for a greatly increased purse in appreciation of their support. Sunday night will also feature the Late Model Sportsman running topless in their 20 lap feature. In an effort to let the Late Model Sportsman do something most have never done before, their starting lineup will also be determined by utilizing the group time trial format. Also in racing action Sunday night will be the Racesaver Sprints, Four Cylinders and Penn Mar Vintage Cars.

Friday night July 1st the gates will open at 5:00 with warmups at 7:00 and racing at 7:30. General Admission will be $18, with kids 12 and under free and pit admission $30.

Sunday night July 3rd the gates will open at 4:00 with warmups at 6:00 and racing at 6:30. General Admission will be $10, with kids 12 and under free and pit admission $25.