Sunday, December 30, 2007

Seekonk Speedway's 2008 Pro Stock Rules are now available online at:
http://www.seekonkspeedway.com/rules.php

Late Model, Sport Truck, Street Stock, and Pure Stock rules are complete and will be posted online within the next 48 hours and will be available via the same link.

Please Note:
Pro Stocks: *Ford crate engine may be available for 2008. Call Nat’s racing engines for information.
Late Models: Two way radios permitted for 2008. See general rules for details.

Trucks: REV-CONTROL: Mandatory on all V8 engines. MSD P/N 8728 Soft Touch Rev Control, this RPM limiter must use 5500-RPM chip. Mandatory wiring connections will be listed in the rules.
TRUCK WHEELS: Steel 14” X 7”
Older R&R/Diamond double center wheels previously used are still eligible for use. 2008 will have a new wheel supplier Independent Racing Wheels. Only Independent Racing wheels are eligible for use. These are single center plate wheels. No wheel spacers or pressure relief valves allowed. Oversized steel lugs and extended 1/2" studs are mandatory.
Independent Racing Wheels 14 Railroad Ave. Webster, MA 01570 @ 508-671-0036
2B Race Parts @ 401-255-2707
Tires 2008: Hoosier 14” race tires will be used. Tires MUST be purchased at Speedway. They are now available for purchase.

Street Stocks:
*WHEELS: Steel 15” x 7” There is a mandatory wheel rule in effect. Older R & R/Diamond racing wheels with double centers are still permitted.

2008 will have a new wheel supplier: Independent Racing Wheels.
Only Indendendent Racing Wheels are eligible for use.
These are single plate center wheels. No pressure relief valves.
Full chassis cars may use 1" offset wheels. This is to help in tread width gain and chassis clearance. No mixing of offset wheels.
Wheels may be ordered from IRW or 2B Race Parts.
Independent Racing Wheels 14 Railroad Ave. Webster, MA 01570 @ 508-671-0036
2B Race Parts @ 401-255-2707

New Parts Truck for 2008: Joe Lillie
2/B Racing Fabrication and Race Parts
401-255-2707

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

To our fans and competitors:
Seekonk Speedway sends its best wishes to all for a happy and healthy Holiday speason and a prosperous New Year. The 2008 racing season schedule is beginning to take shape. Some of the highlights include:

Saturday April 5, April 19, and May 3:
Three open-practice sessions before the season begins to gave competitors the opportunity to prepare and fine-tune their machines. Mandatory rookie meetings will take place at 11 AM and be followed by a full afternoon of hot laps. Concession stands will be open at each practice and free grandstand admission will be offered to our fans. Pit admission is $20.

Sunday, May 4:
OPENING DAY for Pro Stocks, Late Models, Sport Trucks, and Street Stocks with the Northeastern Midget Association in attendance. Start time is 1 PM so, like last year, there will be VERY LIMITED PRACTICE on Sunday before racing. All competitors are encouraged to take advantage of the Saturday sessions.

May 10-SATURDAY NIGHT RACING BEGINS
May 25, July 6, August 3, August 31-Demo Derby Sunday shows with Pure Stocks

FAST FRIDAY SERIES-June 6, 13,20,27 July 11,25 August 8, 15, 22 September 5, 12, 19
(12 dates in all for SYRA with Pure Stocks totaling 16 events)

PRO STOCK 75 LAP FEATURES- May 24, June 28, August 23
TRUE VALUE MODIFIEDS (PRO STOCKS ARE OFF)-June 14, August 30
OPEN WHEEL WEDNESDAY-July 16 (rain date July 23)- featuring MODIFIED MADNESS
LATE MODEL EXTRA DISTANCE RACES-June 21, August 2
FRANCIS FARM MID-SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT-July 19
DAV WEEKEND-October 10-12, 2008

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Seekonk Speedway is currently interviewing for several Saturday and Friday positions. To learn more, visit http://www.seekonkspeedway.com/employment.php

BANQUET TICKETS:
Our Annual Awards Banquet will be held Saturday - January 19, 2008 @ Venus de Milo
Rt 6 Swansea, Ma. Tickets are available now online or by calling Katie at 508-336-9959. Tickets are $30 per person, Limit 10 per table. Space is limited.

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Truck Tires

Truck Tires are available at the speedway office Mon - Fri from 9am - 5pm. Also, Banquet Tickets are available during the same hours.