Mother nature was the only winner last Saturday night at Senoia Raceway. For the second time this season, rain stopped the action at the 3/8-mile clay track. The show was never able to get under way despite the efforts of race officials.
Race fans and racers who were in attendance at Saturday’s cancelled event can exchange their admission passes for entry into either of the events the next two weekends.
This week, Senoia Raceway will introduce the newly created Jewel Series. A three-night series will begin with this weekend’s “Emerald” race and will include double features for the Jodeco Auto Sales Late Models, Newnan Bonding B Cadets, Summit Racing Equipment Hobby Stocks, Mini Stocks and Bombers.
Drivers will accumulate points for each feature race during the Jewel Series events with the top finishers in each division receiving additional awards at the end of the season. The points awarded each night will also be included in the overall season tally for track titles. Other Jewel Series events are slated for July (”Ruby”) and September (”Diamond”).
For the “Emerald” event, Jodeco Auto Sales Late Models will run Twin 20s with each feature paying $500 to win. The Newnan Bonding B Cadets and Summit Racing Equipment Hobby Stocks will run a pair of 12-lap main events while the Mini Stocks and Bombers will each run a pair of ten lap features. Both features pay a separate purse and award points.
Next week, Senoia Raceway honors our nation’s heroes with a special Memorial Day weekend event. All five weekly divisions will be competing along with the Modified Minis. Fireworks are scheduled to follow.
“We hope the fans get to see a few sparks on the track,” said promoter Tim Moses. “Because we will light the sky with sparks afterwards. It will be a special night for the fans and drivers of Senoia Raceway.”
Gate times and ticket prices will remain the same over the next two Saturdays. Pit gates will open at 5 p.m., and grandstands at 6. Hot laps are at 7 p.m. with the first green flag set to fly around 8. Ticket prices are $12 for adult grandstand admission, $5 for children ages 6-12 and free to those 5-and-under..
For more information, visit www.senoiaraceway.com , join the track’s Facebook page or call the speedway at 770-599-6161.
