Selinsgrove Speedway Raceway Park
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Juvenile Diabetes Race for a Cure Night at Selinsgrove Speedway this Saturday
by Steve Inch
SELINSGROVE, Pa. — Selinsgrove Speedway will return to racing action at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, July 28, with a four division show of 358 sprint cars, late models, pro stocks, and roadrunners on Race-For-A-Cure / Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Night.
The 358 sprint cars will compete in two 25-lap features, with one of them being the make-up event from last Saturday’s postponement. The late models will also be showcased in a 25-lap feature, while the pro stocks and roadrunners will race in 15- and 12-lap main events, respectively.
17-year-old rookie pro stock driver Nathan Long of Selinsgrove, who was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes at the age of five, is coordinating the fundraising night along with 16-year-old Krista Paige of Middleburg as part of their high school senior projects.
A number of activities will take place Saturday night for fans, with all of the proceeds going to JDRF, including a Chinese auction that will feature prize giveaways from local and national race teams and businesses. A number of drivers have also indicated they will participate in a pre-race autograph session and a helmet collection later in the evening to raise funds for the JDRF.
In addition, Selinsgrove Ford, Salem RV Center, NRG Controls North, and Keller’s Auto Body have contributed a total of $2,750 toward purse increases for Saturday night’s race divisions. HH Racing Equipment and Custom Metal Coatings have also contributed gift certificates that will be awarded to race teams.
The Middleburg IGA will provide a cake for the feature winners as part of the check presentation to the JDRF.
Founded in 1970, JDRF’s mission is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through research. JDRF has funded more than $1.6 billion for diabetes research.
Selinsgrove Raceway Park will be in action at 7 p.m. Friday, July 27, with go karts and micro sprints. The Pennsylvania Dirt Karters Series (PDKS) will make its second stop of the season at 8 a.m. Sunday, July 29.
For the latest news, results, and race status, visit selinsgrovespeedway.com or follow us on Twitter and Facebook. The speedway office can also be reached at 570.374.2999.
