SELINSGROVE, Pa. – In an effort to provide a forum for local auto racing during the COVID-19 pandemic environment, Selinsgrove Speedway will stage a first-of-its-kind event at the track on Saturday, May 9.
The track will host “Posse Unleashed,” a non-spectator, pay-per-view only 410 sprint car race at 7 p.m.
Presented by Slivinski Law Offices of Selinsgrove and Middleburg, the non-spectator event for the Modern Heritage 410 sprint cars will be live-streamed. More information on the pay-per-view broadcast is available here.
The price to view the event is $24.95. The race carries a rain date of May 10.
There will be no general admission for the competitor-only, non-social, “Posse Unleashed” event at Selinsgrove Speedway.
The Modern Heritage 410 sprint cars will race for $4,000 to win and $400 to start in the sprints-only program, run under the current Pennsylvania Speedweek format, including time trials.
“As a key facility in the region, we’re happy to take the lead in this effort,” said promoter Alan Kreitzer. “We see this as a viable option to get racing underway during this trying time for the sport, the teams and really for everyone being effected by the current pandemic situation.”
The event will require pre-entry for all teams at a price of $225 each that will include a total of six pit admissions, including five for team members and one for the driver. This price includes admission cost, entry fee and credit card surcharge.
There will be no race day pit admission sales. Teams must be pre-entered to compete.
Teams are encouraged to pre-enter immediately, as the field will be limited by social distancing requirements.
To reserve a spot in the field, teams must email [email protected] with the team and driver name, car number and a contact phone number before 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 7.
A return call will be made to all entrants in order to finalize all purchases and complete the pre-entry process. Admission tickets will be distributed upon arrival at the race.
“Selinsgrove Speedway maintains its commitment to our fans, race teams and sponsors and we hope to return to the planned 2020 schedule as soon as possible,” confirmed Selinsgrove Speedway General Manager Steve Inch.
“The situation is rapidly changing for all of us all the time and we will evaluate our ongoing schedule as the situation warrants and make announcements about our plans as quickly as possible as we progress,” added promoter Mike Heffner.
“Posse Unleashed” pit gates will open at 5 p.m. on May 9, with time trials getting underway at 7 p.m. Pit concessions will be in operation.
Snyder County, in which the speedway is located, saw its “Stay At Home” measures lifted by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolfe on Friday in favor of aggressive mitigation that will allow the oval to stage a non-social event.
Teams will be required to adhere to all social distancing guidelines and current pandemic rules and regulations, including the wearing of face masks.
All attendees are asked to supply their own face coverings.