ELMA, N.Y. — The calendar for the next Race of Champions Family of Series season continues to take shape.
Lancaster Motorplex has added June 27 and Aug. 17 to their slate. On June 27, the Race of Champions Modified Series will run the “Ol’ Boy Cup 60,” while on Aug. 17, the series will run the 35th Annual “Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak 110.”
For the first time in the history of the event, a lap sponsorship program will be established.
Race of Champions management is also able to announce the race dates for Spencer Speedway in Williamson, N.Y.
Opening night at Spencer will be May 31. A special event will take place on June 14 and July 12. In addition, Aug. 2 will be the traditional running of the “Whittaker Ford F-50” Race of Champions Modified Series race, which is 50 laps and $5,000-to-win. Meanwhile, the “Maynard Troyer Classic V” will be hosted on Aug. 30.
Race of Champions management is continuing to work on several traditional and potential new events.
Wyoming County International Speedway “The Bullring” is also posting four Race of Champions Family of Series dates, beginning with May 25. Additional dates include June 16, June 29 and the end-of-season Oct. 5 benchmark event for the Race of Champions and Wyoming County.
Full details of all events will be announced shortly.
“We are working diligently to get our entire schedule out to participants and fans,” stated Joe Skotnicki, Race of Champions management. “We know some things need to change so we are looking at everything and every option. We are in negotiation with several traditional venues as well as some venues new to the series.
“This past season was an exciting one and we are just looking at continuously improving our product as well as giving racers and fans an opportunity to compete at premier events throughout the region.”