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ROAD RACING COMES TO SALEM SPEEDWAY FUELED
BY THE HOOSIER LOTTERY ON SUNDAY, JUNE 2nd

SALEM, IN, May 23 – A new type of racing is set to unfold at Salem Speedway Fueled by the Hoosier Lottery on Sunday afternoon, June 2nd, as the inaugural “Salem Roval Grand Prix” takes center stage.  

The road racing type event for the Portland Recycling Front Wheel Drive Stocks and the FAST Series Legends Cars will utilize both the infield short-track and a portion of the half-mile high banks.  Drivers will navigate the road course, which measures nearly a half-mile in distance, from the high banked track to the short-track and back.

“It’s a challenging layout with tight turns, both left- and right-hand, combined with high speed areas,” said track general manager Richard Deaton.  “The Legends Cars have raced on road courses in the past, but this is something completely new for the Front Wheel Drive guys.  It should be interesting.”

The FAST Series Legends Cars will kick-off the roval action with a 25-lap feature, followed by a one-hour timed event for the Portland Recycling Front Wheel Drive Stocks.

“Twenty-five lap main events, that take about 10-minutes to complete, are the norm for the Front Wheel Drive division,” said Deaton.  “A one-hour race is more of an endurance event for both the car and driver.  The correct race strategy may very well determine the outcome of the event.  The driver with the fastest car may not necessarily win the race.”

A number of drivers that don’t regularly race at Salem have inquired about the upcoming race and indicated their intentions of competing in the inaugural event.

The Sunday racing action also includes the O’Reilly Auto Parts Pure Stocks on the quarter-mile oval.

Travis Rogers of Charlestown, Ind., Mike Kestler of Louisville and Greg Smith of Louisville remained locked in a tight battle for the top spot in the Pure Stock standings.  Rogers leads the standings with Kestler three points back in second place and Smith just seven points behind Kestler in third.

Salem Speedway Fueled by the Hoosier Lottery will once again be giving away free Hoosier Lottery scratch-off tickets to several lucky fans, age 18 and older, during the event.

Spectator gates open at 11:30 a.m. on June 2nd, with practice at noon, followed by the first race at 1 p.m. (EDT).

Advance general admission tickets are priced at just $10 for adults and $3 for children, age 7-12.  Kids, age 6 and under, are admitted free with an adult.

JERRY NORRIS

SALEM, IN, May 21 - It’s certainly a sad time for the Kentuckiana racing community, as one of our own, Jerry Norris, passed away at approximately 1:30 p.m. today. Jerry, who raced for over 55 years, finished 19th in the season opening Great American Stock race at Salem Speedway Fueled by the Hoosier Lottery on April 28th.  He was planning on the 2013 season being his final year of competition. Jerry was a veteran of many forms of racing, including ARCA, ASA, USAC and Super Late Models. He teamed with Roy Wathen to win a 500-lap ARCA race at Salem during the 1968 season. Among other highlights of his long racing career were five starts at Daytona in ARCA competition. Jerry, who was known for taking great pride in the appearance of his racecar, finished seventh in the 2012 Great American Stock season standings at Salem. Our sincere condolences go out to his wife, Melody, and daughter during this time of sorrow. Funeral arrangements will be passed along when available.

CASEY’S GENERAL STORE SPRING SPEED
FEST SET FOR SATURDAY NIGHT, MAY 18th

SALEM, IN, May 10 – One exciting night of racing and family entertainment is set to take place on Saturday evening, May 18th at Salem Speedway Fueled by the Hoosier Lottery.  The Casey’s General Store Spring Speed Fest presented by Salem True Value Hardware features racing on both the half-mile high banks and the quarter-mile infield oval.  The night of racing action will be topped off with a gigantic post-race fireworks show presented in part by Washington County lodging.

“This event has something for everyone,” said Salem Speedway general manager Richard Deaton.  “It’s a night of family-fun topped off with a huge fireworks show.”

The Hoosier Lottery will also be a part of the fun and festivities with lottery ticket giveaways throughout the evening.

The Lucas Oil Great American Stocks and open wheel Thunder Roadsters are set to headline the racing action on the half-mile high banks, while the O’Reilly Auto Parts Pure Stocks and Portland Recycling Front Wheel Drive Stocks will provide the short-track action.

The night of racing action will be topped off with the Casey’s General Store 75 for the Lucas Oil Great American Stocks.

Defending Casey’s General Store 75 winner, Brian Bayer, kicked-off the 2013 season by establishing a new one-lap Lucas Oil Great American Stock track record of 19.760-sec. during qualifications for the Crosley Radio 50 on April 27.

The Birdseye, Ind., driver, who started on the inside of the second row due to the invert, finished second to two-time defending series champion, David Bayens of Memphis, Ind., in the season opening race.

With the victory, Bayens passed John Collins as the all-time leader in career Great Amercian Stock wins at Salem with 19 to his credit.

Bayens enters the second race of the season with a one-point lead (103-102) over Bayer in the season standings.

Todd Kempf of Huntingburg, Ind., Kyle Hadley of Louisville and Mike Sharp of Cox’s Creek, Ky., rounded out the top five in the 21 car field on April 28th.

Travis Rogers of Charlestown, Ind., and Austin Baum of Shepherdsville, Ky., lead the point standings in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Pure Stock and Portland Recycling Front Wheel Drive Stock divisions heading into Saturday night action.

Rogers won the season opening Pure Stock race and Jake McFelea of Pekin, Ind., won the Front Wheel Drive feature on the same afternoon.

Mike Kestler, Greg Smith, Ethan Dunn and Joseph Hillebrand round out the top five in the Pure Stock Standings, while McFelea, Chris Maynard, James Blanchard and Jason Adams fill positions two through five in the Front Wheel Drive Standings.

Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 18th, with practice scheduled for 4 p.m., qualifications at 5:45 p.m. and the first race at 7 p.m. (EDT).

Advance general admission tickets, priced at just $12 for adults and $3 for children age 7-12, are currently selling and may be purchased on-line (click on Event Tickets on front page) or call 812-883-6504 or toll free 1-888-246-7223.  Advance reserved seat tickets are priced at $17 each.

LAST LAP PASS PROPELS HESSERT TO ARCA WIN AT
SALEM SPEEDWAY FUELED BY THE HOOSIER LOTTERY
Bayens Holds Off Bayer For Lucas Oil Great American Stock Win

(SALEM, Ind.) - Tom Hessert won his second straight ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards race at Salem Speedway Fueled by the Hoosier Lottery Sunday, passing Spencer Gallagher on the last lap to take the checkered flag.

Will Kimmel placed third, Kyle Weatherman fourth and Travis Swaim fifth.

"It got wild out there," Hessert said after the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 200 presented by Crosley Radio. "It was exciting. My car is a little banged up, but not as bad as some of the others."

Hessert passed Spencer Gallagher after Gallagher took the white flag.

"I was trying to come up with a plan, but I wasn't sure what I was going to do," Hessert said. "I was thinking maybe to get a good run on him in turn two and race hard down to turn three. Fortunately, it didn't come down to that."

Frank Kimmel was in the lead with 10 laps to go but Gallagher passed the hometown favorite on lap 193 when both cars were trying to fight through lapped traffic. Hessert and Kimmel then tangled a couple laps later, bringing out a caution with fewer than five laps to go. Gallagher led from laps 193 to 202.

After taking the white flag, however, Gallagher got loose going into turn two of the high-banked Salem Speedway track and Hessert dove under him to grab the lead. He then beat him and Will Kimmel to the finish line. It was the only lap he led in the race.

"I love this track," Gallagher said after his career-best finish. "It's a great place to race. What you saw there at the end was the difference between four tires and two. What I was afraid was going to happen, happened."

Gallagher said his team did a great job Sunday.

"This Allegiant Air team did a heck of a job today," he said. "I am going home with a nearly destroyed race car and we still finished second."

Weatherman was making his ARCA debut and won the Scott Rookie Challenge for the race with his top-five finish.

"Everyone told me that if I kept my four fenders clean, I would finish strong," the 15-year-old said. "The care might be a little beat up, but that's racing."

Few cars left the .555-mile track unscathed, although the first caution didn't fly until lap 33. Polesitter Justin Boston led the first 59 laps of the race until Daytona winner John Wes Townley made his move to the front. A flurry of pit stops and different tire strategies kept changing the look at the front of the field. Townley led until lap 98 when Frank Kimmel moved to the front and stayed there until lap 143 when Townley - this time after pit stops - regained the lead.

Kimmel took control of the race around the 150-lap mark when several of the eight caution flags fell in a row.

Hessert at one point was a lap down but fought his way back to the front.

"For a while, I don't think we had anything figured out," he said. "But, we came together at the end."

Hessert is the first repeat winner at Salem since Justin Allgaier won the fall race in 2007 and spring race in 2008.

"It's special being part of the few people who have come here and won back to back on this track," Hessert said.

Boston ended up ninth after he was involved in a couple of late-race finishes that left him with a banged up race car.

Frank Kimmel, Grant Enfinger, Milka Duno, Boston and Mason Mingus rounded out the top 10.

Mingus had a great run despite going a couple of laps down early. At times he had the fastest car on the track, even passing all of the leaders to gain some of his laps back. He finished three laps down.

Kyle Benjamin placed 11thafter having to accept a five-lap penalty for re-entering the track in the wrong location after a pit stop. At the end, he was four laps down. Georgia driver Anderson Bowen, 15, was transported to a local hospital for observation after a hard crash with Josh Williams on lap 107.

In the Lucas Oil Great American Stock Crosley Radio 50, defending series champion David Bayens of Memphis, Ind., passed Shawn Smith of Louisville for the lead on lap 29 and then held off Brian Bayer of Birdseye, Ind. to claim his 19th career victory in the popular Salem division.

Bayens entered the raced tied with John Collins as the all-time win leaders in the division.

Bayer, who established a new one-lap track record (19.760) for the Lucas Oil Great American Stocks during Saturday qualifications, finished second, with Todd Kempf of Huntingburg, Ind., third, Kyle Hadley of Louisville fourth and Mike Sharp of Cox’s Creek, Ky. fifth.

Smith faded to eighth in the final standings.

Racing returns to Salem Speedway Fueled by the Hoosier Lottery on Saturday night, May 18th for the Casey’s General Store Spring Speed Fest presented  by Salem True Value Hardware.

SALEM SPEEDWAY FUELED BY THE HOOSIER LOTTERY
IS THE NEW NAME OF THE HISTORIC SALEM TRACK

SALEM, IN, April 16 – In a joint press conference held today at Salem Speedway, the Hoosier Lottery and Salem Speedway announced a naming rights partnership for the historic southern Indiana speedway that will extend through the 2015 season.

The three-year agreement, that begins immediately, calls for the track to be referred to as The Salem Speedway Fueled by the Hoosier Lottery.

“This is certainly a great day for Salem Speedway,” said track general manager Richard Deaton.  “We are extremely honored to join forces with the Hoosier Lottery in this marketing partnership.

“The Hoosier Lottery benefits Indiana residents from all across the state,” said Deaton, “and we’re looking forward to featuring their brand of fun and excitement right here at Salem Speedway.”

The partnership marks the first track naming rights in the 67-year history of the speedway, which first opened for business in June of 1947.

Salem Speedway Fueled by the Hoosier Lottery is a track steeped in history with many of the giants in auto racing having competed on the famed high banks at some point in their careers.  Names such as Ruttman, Sweikert, O’Connor, Jones, Foyt, Unser, Andretti, Vogler, Parsons and Waltrip, just to name a few, grace the list of past Salem winners.

In recent years drivers such as Jeff Gordon, Mark Martin, Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, Ryan Newman, Kyle Busch, Kasey Kahne, Ken Schrader and Joey Logano tested their skills on the Salem oval with varying degrees of success.

The Hoosier Lottery involvement at the track goes beyond just naming rights and will include giveaways and other promotions at select events throughout the season, beginning with the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA 200 presented by Crosley Radio on Sunday, April 28th.  Race fans will also be able to purchase Hoosier Lottery tickets at the track on race days.

“Salem Speedway has been a landmark within the Salem community and southern Indiana for so many years, and the Hoosier Lottery is proud to now be affiliated with it,” said the Hoosier Lottery’s Connie Laverty O’Connor. “Salem Speedway and the Hoosier Lottery share a passion for delivering fun and entertainment to our customers, and are both deeply committed to being part of the fabric of our respective Hoosier communities.”

The mission of the Hoosier Lottery is to maximize net income for the state in a socially-responsible manner.  In fiscal year 2012, the Hoosier Lottery generated $211 million in surplus revenue which was used to significantly reduce the motor vehicle excise tax for all Hoosier drivers and also supported the pension funds for retired Indiana teachers, police and firefighters.  Player prizes for the fiscal year totaled $533 million and $60 million was earned by Indiana retailers on the sale of Hoosifer Lottery products.

Since its inception in 1989, the Hoosier Lottery has produced more than $4.2 billion for the citizens of Indiana, $1 billion in commissions and bonuses for participating Indiana retailers, and has paid out more than $8.9 billion in player prizes.

The Hoosier Lottery reminds all players to play responsibly.  Must be 18 or older to play.  Gambling Addiction Referral Line: 800-994-8448.

SALEM SPEEDWAY KICKS-OFF 67th SEASON ON
SUNDAY, APRIL 7th WITH SHORT-TRACK FESTIVAL

SALEM, IN, April 1 – Salem Speedway kicks-off its 67th year on Sunday afternoon, April 7th with four different divisions visiting the quarter-mile infield oval for the season opening Taco Bell/Pizza Hut Express Short-Track Festival.

The O’Reilly Auto Parts Pure Stocks, Portland Recycling Front Wheel Drive Stocks and the FAST Series Legends Cars and Bandoleros are set to share the track for a full slate of racing action.

“We’re anticipating a great afternoon of racing,” said Salem Speedway general manager Richard Deaton.  “The infield short-track produced some very close and spirited racing in 2012 and we are expecting more of the same this season.”

The Taco Bell/Pizza Hut Express Short-Track Festival marks the season opening event for both the O’Reilly Auto Parts Pure Stocks and Portland Recycling Front Wheel Drive Stocks.

Mike Kestler of Louisville and Travis Rogers top the list of drivers expected for the O’Reilly Auto Parts Pure Stock portion of the Short-Track Festival.  Those two drivers have finished first and second in the season standing the past two years.

Winning back-to-back championships has not been easy for Kestler, as he finished just 12 points in front of Rogers in 2011 and 15 ahead of the Charlestown, Ind., driver last season.

Rogers is hoping to reverse the finishing order in 2013.

Louisville Manual High School student, Austin Baum of Shepherdsville, Ky., is set to return to Salem in defense of his Portland Recycling Front Wheel Drive divisional title.

Baum won three races on the way to the 2012 championship, as he finished 84 points in front of Bill Growe of Jeffersonville, Ind.  Growe is expected to battle Baum and a host of other contenders for the 2013 track championship.

The Webb brothers of Jeffersonville, Taylor and Alec, along with members of a famed central Indiana racing family, Jack Dossey Jr. and Jack Dossey III, are expected to headline a solid group of drivers for the FAST Series Legends Cars on Sunday.

Taylor Webb passed Dossey Jr. with six laps remaining to post his third win at Salem last July.

Dossey Jr. is a former Legends Series National Masters Champion and Dossey III is the series Youg-Lions Champion.

Spectator gates open and practice begins at 11 a.m. on April 7th, with qualifications at 12:30 p.m. and the first race at 1:30 p.m. (EDT).

There will be heat races and feature events for all divisions.

Advance tickets, priced at just $8 for adults and $3 for children (age 7-12), may be purchased by visiting the Salem Speedway office or by calling 812-883-6504 or toll free 1-888-246-7223.

Tickets are also available on-line, click on Event Tickets above at right.

FIRST HARRISON BANK TO AGAIN SPONSOR
ARCA ON-TRACK AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS

First Harrison Bank, with 11 southern Indiana locations, will once again serve as title sponsor of the popular on-track autograph sessions at both 2013 ARCA Racing Series events at Salem Speedway.

“We’re happy to have First Harrison Bank involved with the ARCA pre-race festivities on April 28th and September 14th,” said track general manager Richard Deaton.  “The autograph sessions are a huge part of the tradition of these great events.”

First Harrison Bank is “Your Hometown Bank”, where banking is made easy.  For information on the complete line of banking services offered by First Harrison Bank visit www.firstharrison.com.

FIVE-STAR RACE CAR BODIES LONGTIME SALEM
SPEEDWAY INVOLVEMENT CONTINUES IN 2013

Five-Star Race Car Bodies and Salem Speedway announced that the Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, company will continue its support of the Lucas Oil Great American Stock division for the upcoming 2013 season.

Five-Star Race Car Bodies will award a $900 product certificate to a driver in the Lucas Oil Great American Stock division who participates in at least 80 percent of the 2013 scheduled races.  A random drawing will be held at the 2013 Awards Banquet to determine the winner.

“We certainly appreciate the outstanding support Five-Star Race Car Bodied has shown Salem Speedway and short-track racing through the years,” said track general manager Richard Deaton.  “We look forward to continuing our relationship with all the fine folks at Five-Star during the 2013 season and beyond.” 

Five-Star RaceCar Bodies is the leading provider of Racecar & Race Truck Bodies as well as body installation tools, molded Lexan windows and graphic kits. For more information about Five-Star Race Car Bodies, check out their web site at www.fivestarbodies.com.

WILL KIMMEL TEAMS WITH CUNNINGHAM
MOTORSPORTS FOR THREE 2013 ARCA RACES

(MOORESVILLE, N.C. - March 14, 2013) - Cunningham Motorsports and Will Kimmel are pleased to announce that they will join forces for three ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards races during the 2013 season.

Kimmel, a third generation driver from Sellersburg, Ind., will pilot the No. 22 in both the June and August ARCA Racing Series events at Pocono Raceway.  The third combined effort will take place at Kimmel's home track of Kentucky Speedway, when the ARCA Series returns to the 1.5 mile Sparta, Kentucky track in September.

The third-generation driver is scheduled to make his third ARCA Racing Series start of the 2013 season in the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA 200 at Salem Speedway on April 28th in this family owned Will Kimmel Racing Ford.

Kimmel has over 90 feature wins, earning 13 track championships in his 14 years of racing.  In 43 career starts, his career-best finish is second at Salem Speedway in 2011.   

Kimmel also became the first rookie driver at Salem to win a feature event in his first Super Late Model start. Kimmel went on to win Rookie of the Year in the Super Late Model Division, and was the youngest driver to ever win the Salem Super Late Model Championship at 19 years old.

Tom Hessert will join Kimmel as his teammate in the other Cunningham car - the No. 77 Dodge.

17 OF 43 STARTERS IN SUNDAY’S DAYTONA
500 HAVE RACED AT SALEM SPEEDWAY

 Seventeen of the 43 starters in Sunday’s Daytona 500, including seven of the top 14, have raced at Salem Speedway during some point in their career. Visit Salem Speedway on facebook for a complete listing of the drivers with Salem connections that are scheduled to compete in the “Great American Race”.  

2013 SALEM SPEEDWAY
SEASON TICKETS NOW SELLING

SALEM, IN, Jan. 21 – Salem Speedway season tickets are currently selling for the 2013 racing season.  They are priced at just $170 for reserved seats and $135 for non-reserved seating.

Season tickets are good for admission to all 2013 motorsports events at Salem Speedway, including the spring and fall ARCA races, the Joe James/Pat O’Connor Memorial sprint classic, the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Midwest 150, the Firecracker 200, the Halloween 200 and much, much more.  

Now is the time to take advantage of substantial savings, while ensuring that you don’t miss a lap of breathtaking action during the 2013 season at Salem Speedway.

To order your season tickets or for more information call 812-883-6504 or toll free 1-888-246-7223.  Most major credit cards are accepted.

ARCA RACING SERIES, MSR SPRINTS AND JEGS/CRA ALL STARS
HEADLINE ACTION-PACKED 2013 SALEM SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE
Local and Regional Divisions Also Well Represented…

SALEM, IN, January 14 – The 2013 Salem Speedway racing schedule features 11 events and 13 days of on-track action at the historic southern Indiana venue.

The diverse schedule of national and regional programs includes a mix of traditional and new events, featuring both the .555-mile high banked oval and the quarter-mile infield track.

“We’ve put together a schedule with emphasis on special events while also continuing our strong commitment to local and regional divisions,” said Salem Speedway general manager Richard Deaton.

Among traditional events returning to the high banks in 2013 are spring and fall visits by the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards.  The Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA 200 is set for Sunday afternoon, April 28th and the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers Fall Classic 200 presented by Federated Car Care will take place under the lights on Saturday, September 14th.

The Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA 200 will mark the 93rd appearance of the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards at Salem since 1955.  No track has appeared more on the series schedule through the years than Salem.

Arizona’s Alex Bowman and New Jersey’s Tom Hessert continued the trend of first-time Salem winners in ARCA competition in 2012.  The 19-year-old Bowman won the spring race and Hessert was victorious in the fall.  The past eight ARCA races on the high banks have been captured by drivers posting their first ever win on the Salem oval.

The Scott County Visitors Commission Joe James/Pat O’Connor Memorial, one of the most historic and longest running memorial races in the nation, headlines August action at Salem.  The 54th annual sprint classic, featuring the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series, unfolds on Saturday night, August 10th. 

Past winners of the James/O’Connor Memorial include such legendary drivers as Bob Sweikert, A.J. Foyt, Parnelli Jones, Mario Andretti, Bobby Unser, Pancho Carter, Rich Vogler, Kenny Irwin Jr. and Tony Stewart.

Indiana’s Brian Olson, driving for Davey Hamilton Racing, pulled off a surprising win in the 2012 James/O’Connor Memorial after fellow Hoosier Brian Gerster established a new one-lap track record (13.957-sec.) during qualifications.

The annual visit by the Midwest Oldtimers Vintage Race Car Club is also scheduled to take place in conjunction with the Scott County Visitors Commission Joe James/Pat O’Connor Memorial.

Late model racing takes center stage at Salem Speedway on Saturday night, June 22nd, as the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour makes its inaugural visit to the high banks for the Midwest 150 presented by Focus Eyewear.

The JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour is one of the fastest growing stockcar series in the nation, featuring teams and drivers from throughout the U.S. and Canada.

“We’re certainly excited about hosting the JEGS/CRA All-Stars at Salem Speedway,” said Deaton.  “Over the past few years we’ve watched this series grow in stature while showcasing some of the top young drivers in the nation.”

2012 Snowball Derby winner Erik Jones, who outraced Kyle Busch in the final laps to secure the prestigious win, is a former JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour champion.

The Lucas Oil Great American Stocks, one of the Midwest’s fastest growing divisions, is in the spotlight as the support division for four major Salem Speedway events in 2013 – both the spring and fall ARCA races, the James/O’Connor Memorial and the Midwest 150.

Salem Speedway will once again pay tribute to our nation’s military personnel on Armed Forces Day with the Spring Speed Fest on Saturday night, May 18th.  A great night of racing action, featuring the Lucas Oil Great American Stocks, O’Reilly Auto Parts Pure Stocks and Portland Recycling Front Wheel Drive Stocks, will be capped off with a gigantic fireworks show.

The inaugural Salem Roval Grand Prix is set for Sunday afternoon, June 2nd.  The one-hour road racing type event for the Portland Recycling Front Wheel Drive cars will utilize both the infield short-track and a portion of the half-mile high banks.  The track layout will feature both left and right hand turns.

The O’Reilly Auto Parts Pure Stocks and possibly other divisions will be a part of the June 2nd event.        

Other traditional events planned for 2013 include the 24th annual Firecracker 200 presented by the Scott County Visitors Commission on Thursday, July 4th and the 25th annual Smoker Friendly Discount Tobacco Halloween 200 on Sunday, October 27th.

The 2013 Salem Speedway season kicks-off on Sunday afternoon, April 7th with the third annual Taco Bell/Pizza Hut Express Short-Track Festival.  The O’Reilly Auto Parts Pure Stocks and Portland Recycling Front Wheel Drive Stocks will be sharing the quarter-mile oval with the FAST Series Legends Cars and Bandoleros.

Additional information concerning 2013 activities at Salem Speedway, including ticket information, may be obtained by calling (812) 883-6504 or toll free 1-888-246-7223 or by accessing the Speedway web site at www.salemspeedway.com.  Salem Speedway is also on facebook.

 2013 Salem Speedway Schedule

APRIL 7 Sun.        TACO BELL/PIZZA HUT EXPRESS SHORT-TRACK FESTIVAL
                           O’Reilly Auto Parts Pure Stocks, Portland Recycling Front Wheel Drive Stocks,
                           FAST Series Legends Cars and Bandoleros

            
MAY 18 Sat.          CASEY'S GENERAL STORE SPRING SPEED FEST
                      Presented by Salem True Value Hardware
                      100-Lap Great American Stock Feature
                            Lucas Oil Great American Stocks, O’Reilly Auto Parts Pure Stocks and
                            Portland Recycling Front Wheel Drive Stocks.  Plus, gigantic Fireworks Show.

JUNE 2 Sun.          SALEM ROVAL GRAND PRIX
                      1-Hour FWD Road Course Race
                            Portland Recycling Front Wheel Drive Stocks and FAST Series Legends
                            Cars on the Roval. Plus the O’Reilly Auto Parts Pure Stocks on the oval.

JUNE 22 Sat.        TOUCHSTONE ENERGY MIDWEST 150
                       Presented by Focus Eyewear
                            100-Lap Late Model Feature - 50-Lap Great American Stock Feature                             JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour, Lucas Oil Great American Stocks, O’Reilly Auto Parts
                            Pure Stocks and Portland Recycling Front Wheel Drive Stocks

 JULY 4 Thur.        FIRECRACKER 200
                            Presented by Scott Co. Visitors Commission
                            $5,000 to win Lucas Oil Great American Stock race on the high banks (non-points),
                            plus O’Reilly Auto Parts Pure Stock 50 and Portland Recycling Front Wheel Drive
                            Stock 50 on the short-track.

 JULY 27 Sat.        SUMMER SHOWDOWN
                            Lucas Oil Great American Stocks, O’Reilly Auto Parts Pure Stocks, Portland
                            Recycling Front Wheel Drive Stocks, and possible other divisions TBA

AUG. 10 Sat.         SCOTT CO. VISITORS COMMISSION
                      JOE JAMES/PAT O’CONNOR MEMORIAL
                            Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series and Lucas Oil Great American Stocks.
                            Also featuring the Midwest Oldtimers Vintage Race Car Club

AUG. 18 Sun.        SHORT-TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP
                            O’Reilly Auto Parts Pure Stocks, Portland Recycling Front Wheel Drive Stocks,
                            FAST Series Legends Cars and Bandoleros

SEPT. 14 Sat.        KENTUCKIANA FORD DEALERS ARCA FALL CLASSIC
                            Presented by Federated Car Care
                            ARCA Racing Series 200, plus Lucas Oil Great American Stocks 50

OCT. 26 Sat.        HALLOWEEN 200 PRELUDE
                           Halloween 200 Practice, plus the O’Reilly Auto Parts Pure Stock TRICK-OR-TREAT
                           50 and the Portland Recycling Front Wheel Drive SPOOKTACULAR 50 on the short-
                           track.

OCT. 27 Sun.        SMOKER FRIENDLY DISCOUNT TOBACCO HALLOWEEN 200
                           25th annual $5,000 To Win Lucas Oil Great American Stock Classic
                           (non-points)                             

 LEARNING CURVE CONTINUES FOR COREY DEUSER AND TEAM IN FIRST TRIP TO FLORIDA’S SNOWFLAKE 100

     Corey Deuser and his Deuser Motorsports team from Georgetown, Ind. were pretty happy with the results of their eighth Late Model start of the 2012 season. The start came in the Snowflake 100, an event which is part of the “Snowball Derby” weekend at the half-mile Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Fla.
     They didn’t win, but the experience provided lots of chances for the 14-year-old driver to learn, and he adapted to the task well.
     “We knew it was a race he would probably not win,” explained crew chief Jim Robinson of Pekin, Ind. “It was only his eighth race in a Late Model. If you want to become the best, you have to race the best. I knew we were throwing him in the deep end to learn to swim, but he is a lot better now because of the experience.”
     The Deuser team moved up to Late Model competition from Baby Grands in the 2012 season, competing in eight events and even posting a win at I-44 Speedway in Lebanon, Mo.
     For the Snowflake 100, the entry list was fitting for the event – full of what people in the sport call “heavy hitters” and teams with tons of experience. NASCAR veterans included Mike Garvey and Johanna Long, as well as a couple of promising second-generation drivers, Chase Elliott and Brandon McReynolds.
     “We worked on our qualifying set up all week, so we could make the show, and boy did he get the job done,” Robinson said. “He qualified 13^th against the best pro drivers in the country. The whole field was within 3-4 tenths of a second.”
     The Deuser team’s plan was to try to run nose to tail with the top 15 at the start, letting the race come to them.
     That didn’t work out, as the rest of the field was wide open and racing rough from the drop of the green flag.
     “Our laid-back game plan wasn’t the way to go about it,” Robinson said. “Neither of us had seen this race before.”
     Not having had any time to work on a race setup, Corey simply dealt with the situation as best he could, even staying on the lead lap when slightly involved in an incident and restarting on the tail.
     He stayed on the lead lap until 78 trips around, and finished 21^st, the first car only one lap down.
     Chase Elliott was the winner, with Mike Garvey placing second.
     Several of the more experienced drivers took the time to tell Corey what a great job he had done for not having been in this type of competition before.
     “He learned a lot very quick,” the crew chief related. “Corey was disappointed that he wasn’t able to maintain his starting position, but he learned so much about how to race with the best in the business. I can’t tell you how proud of him I am for not being totally intimidated and freezing up. I’ve seen grown men choke under this kind of pressure, and Corey didn’t.”
     For 2013, the team plans to be taking part in the entire CRA JEGS All-Stars Tour schedule, quite a leap up for a team with only eight races under their belt.
     However, having learned that their driver isn’t easily intimidated and has the talent for it, they’re ready for the challenge.

SMOKER FRIENDLY DISCOUNT TOBACCO
RENEWS HALLOWEEN 200 SPONSORSHIP

Smoker Friendly Discount Tobacco has renewed its agreement with Salem Speedway and will again serve as title sponsor of the 2013 Halloween 200 reports track management.  The popular season ending race, that celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2013, is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, Oct. 27th. Smoker Friendly Discount Tobacco, with 25 Kentuckiana locations, is known throughout the region for large selection and “Everyday Low Prices” on all of your favorite tobacco products.

RACING ELECTRONIS SET TO CONTINUE AS SALEM
SPEEDWAY OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS PROVIDER

Racing Electronics has agreed to continue as the “Official Communications Provider” of Salem Speedway for the 2013 season.  This marks the 18^th consecutive year for the Concord, NC, company to serve in that capacity.  “We’re certainly pleased to continue our longstanding relationship with Racing Electronics,” said Salem Speedway general manager Richard Deaton.  “Bruce Silver and all the fine folks at Racing Electronics have served us well for many years.”

LUCAS OIL CONTINUES AS TITLE SPONSOR
OF GREAT AMERICAN STOCK DIVISION

SALEM, IN, Nov. 30 – Salem Speedway track management announced today that Lucas Oil will continue as title sponsor of the Salem Speedway Great American Stock division for the 2013 season.

“We’re certainly pleased to have the continued support of Lucas Oil at Salem Speedway,” said track general manager Richard Deaton.  “This is a company recognized throughout the motorsports industry for top quality products and a commitment to customer satisfaction.”

Lucas Oil Products are among the fastest growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry.  A premium line of oils, greases and problem solving additives has helped establish Lucas as a prominent figure in this marketplace.

Lucas has long been directly involved in racing through multiple vehicle sponsorships and racing event promotions, at all levels.

The 2013 season for the Lucas Oil Great American Stocks kicks-off on Sunday afternoon, April 28th at Salem Speedway, as a 50-lap race serves as the prelude to the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA 200.

For more information on Lucas Oil products visit the Lucas Oil web site at www.lucasoil.com.

NEW SALEM SPEEDWAY CAMPING
REGULATIONS FOR ATV’s, SCOOTERS, ETC.

Due to insurance regulations and our desire to keep the Salem Speedway camping area a safe family friendly atmosphere, ATV’s, go-karts, motorized scooters, mopeds, mini bikes or dirt bikes will no longer be allowed in the camping or parking lot area. Golf carts will be allowed if operated in a responsible manner by those with a valid drivers license. Race teams may still use ATV’s for work related purposes.

 

Dear Race Fans,

We welcome campers at Salem Speedway for all of our racing events.

We ask your cooperation in making this a great experience for everyone involved. To help keep camping free at Salem Speedway we ask that you please observe a few rules.

• Don’t abuse camping space. Please do not take more space than absolutely necessary for your campsite. No campers allowed on site or saving of spaces more than 10 days prior to event.
• Respect those camping around you. Keep music at a lower volume during the late evening hours. Keep pets leashed at all times. No pets allowed inside track.
• Do not camp outside the marked boundaries.
• Salem Speedway reserves the right to refuse camp ground entrance to individuals and campers.
• NO ATV’s, GO-KARTS, MOTORIZED SCOOTERS, MOPEDS, MINI BIKES OR DIRT BIKES ALLOWED ON PREMISES. Golf carts will be allowed if operated in a responsible manner by those with a valid drivers license. This will be strictly enforced. Race teams may still use ATV’s for work related purposes. Those not in compliance with this rule face eviction from grounds.
• Please be extra careful with campfires during dry and windy conditions.
• Illegal drugs, explosives, fireworks, firearms, potato launchers, sling shots, guns of any type are prohibited. Excessive drunkenness, lewd or obscene behavior is grounds for eviction from Speedway property.
• Salem Speedway assumes no responsibility for loss, theft or damage of individual’s private property.
• All trash and waste to be removed by camper.
• Please be aware of all carbon monoxide dangers that can be harmful to you or other guests. Vehicle and generator exhaust MUST be expelled safely away from adjacent campsites.
• Salem Speedway property must be vacated by Tuesday at 6 p.m. following weekend race. Exception for those with paid season long spots.
• Due to insurance regulations Salem Speedway is prohibited from towing motorhomes, campers, etc. For towing services call – Wilcox Towing 812-883-3888. All towing at campers expense.
• Obey the rules. Failure to observe rules may result in eviction and possible prosecution.
• For emergency services – fire, police, ambulance call 911
  
  We hope you have a great weekend at one of America’s most historic race tracks. Please accept our invitation to join us for some great racing action at Salem Speedway during the 2012 season..

Sincerely,
Salem Speedway Management

Indiana Alcohol Beverage Commission Regulations prohibit alcohol carry-in through spectator gates.

 

Unofficial Results
Casey’s General Store Spring Speed Fest
Presented by Salem True Value Hardware

Saturday, May 18, 2013

 Lucas Oil Great American Stocks

Fast Qualifier: David Bayens, 19.711 (New Track Record)

Casey’s General Store 75: 1. David Bayens, 2. Brian Bayer, 3. Todd Kempf, 4. Roger Williams, 5. 86 Shawn Smith, 6. 12 Kyle Hadley, 7. Gary Rogers, 8. Justin Pirtle, 9. David Frizzell, 10. Craig Rogers, 11. Bryan Moore, 12. Kevin Wilkerson, 13. Brett Hudson, 14. Eric Brooks, 15. Brent Gardner, 16. Mike Sharp, 17. Tony Conway, 18. Jay Baker, 19. Junior Payton

 Thunder Roadsters

Fast Qualifer: James Edsall, 20.191

First Heat Race (8-Laps): 1. Jenkins, 2. M. Griffin, 3. Lobbia, 4. Shrout, 5. McGinley, 6. D. Griffin.
Second Heat Race (8-Laps): 1. Weddle, 2. Dugger, 3. Brown, 4. Edsall, 5. Robbins

Salem True Value 25: 1. James Edsall, 2. Chris Weddle, 3. Doug Dugger, 4. Darrell Brown, 5. John Robbins, 6. Scott McGinley, 7. Phil Jenkins, 8. David Lobbia, 9. Nate Shrout, 10. David Griffin, 11. Marty Griffin

O’Reilly Auto Parts Pure Stocks

First Heat Race (8-Laps): 1. Davis, 2. Sumner, 3. Wilkerson, 4. Ferguson, 5. Whitfield
Second Heat Race (8-Laps): 1. Smith, 2. Shake, 3. Kestler, 4. Rogers, 5. Hillebrand, 6. Dunn

Casey’s General Store 30: 1. Mike Kestler, 2. Travis Rogers, 3. Greg Smith, 4. Ethan Dunn, 5. Ken Sumner, 6. Kenneth Shake, 7. Nick Wilkerson, 8. Brian Ferguson, 9. Justin Davis, 10. Joseph Hillebrand, 11. Todd Whitfield

 Portland Recycling Front Wheel Drive Stocks

First Heat Race (8-Laps): 1. Growe, 2. Napier, 3. King, 4. Pennington, 5. B. Meek, 6. C. Meek, 7. Wilkerson
Second Heat Race (8-Laps): 1. Baum, 2. Maynard, 3. Adams, 4. Blanchard, 5. Troxell, 6. Nicholson, 7. Krebs

Washington County Lodging 25: 1. Austin Baum, 2. Cliff Pennington, 3. Chris Maynard, 4. John King Jr., 5. Wesley Napier, 6. Jason Adams, 7. Bryan Meek, 8. Chuck Meek, 9. Tracey Nicholson, 10. David Wilkerson, 11. Bill Growe, 12. Brian Troxell, 13. James Blanchard, 14. Brian Krebs

 

"WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GENERAL ADMISSION AND RESERVED SEATING?"...

• General Admission seating is located on the bottom twelve rows of wooden bleachers.  Guests may sit anywhere in that section that they would like. Reserved Seating is located on the top ten rows of metal bleachers.  There are backs on these seats, and seats are guaranteed for the ticket holders.
  

"CAN I BRING COOLERS INTO THE SALEM SPEEDWAY?"...

• While Salem Speedway offers a wide variety of concessions, guests are permitted to bring coolers into the track area.  Coolers should be no larger than 14" x 14".  Glass bottles and alcohol are prohibited.

"WHEN CAN I GET ADVANCED TICKETS?"...

• Salem Speedway offers Advanced Tickets prices for fans who order tickets prior to the race.  Fans may purchase Advanced Tickets any time until 5 pm on the Friday before the race.  Ticket prices increase $2.00 at the gate the day of the race.  Fans purchasing Advanced Tickets can have them maiedl directly to their home for a $2.00 fee, or place their tickets in Will-Call.  On the day of the race, tickets and credit card receipts can be picked up at the Will-Call window.  Please have a photo ID available.  Tickets will not be mailed the week of a race.

"HOW CAN I GET ADVANCED TICKETS?"...

• Fans may purchase tickets by calling Salem Speedway, purchase them using the "EVENT TICKETS" page of this website, or by stopping by the office located on the second floor of the tower.  A credit card number will be required for orders taken over the phone.  Salem Speedway strongly discourages fans from sending credit card information via email.  If you would like to place a ticket order via email, please include your phone number and someone from our office will gladly contact you to take the order.  We accept all major credit cards, cash and personal checks.

"IS THE INFIELD OPEN TO SPECTATORS?"...

• Spectators are welcome to enjoy the races from the infield of Salem Speedway for most of our events.  Fans can get into the infield with a general admission ticket, however, they will not be able to cross the track if practice, qualifications, or racing is underway.  There is a concession stand, and restroom facility in the infield, and spectators are permitted to have tents, portable grills, lawn chairs, and other equipment to make the races enjoyable.

"CAN I CAMP OUTSIDE OF THE TRACK?"...

• Camping is permitted in the grassy areas outside of the track free of charge.  Fans wishing to camp on the grounds should be aware that there are no hook-ups for RV's.  Portable restroom facilities are available near the track entrance.

 

 

 

"WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GENERAL ADMISSION AND RESERVED SEATING?"...

• General Admission seating is located on the bottom twelve rows of wooden bleachers.  Guests may sit anywhere in that section that they would like. Reserved Seating is located on the top ten rows of metal bleachers.  There are backs on these seats, and seats are guaranteed for the ticket holders.
  

"CAN I BRING COOLERS INTO THE SALEM SPEEDWAY?"...

• While Salem Speedway offers a wide variety of concessions, guests are permitted to bring coolers into the track area.  Coolers should be no larger than 14" x 14".  Glass bottles and alcohol are prohibited.

"WHEN CAN I GET ADVANCED TICKETS?"...

• Salem Speedway offers Advanced Tickets prices for fans who order tickets prior to the race.  Fans may purchase Advanced Tickets any time until 5 pm on the Friday before the race.  Ticket prices increase $2.00 at the gate the day of the race.  Fans purchasing Advanced Tickets can have them maiedl directly to their home for a $2.00 fee, or place their tickets in Will-Call.  On the day of the race, tickets and credit card receipts can be picked up at the Will-Call window.  Please have a photo ID available.  Tickets will not be mailed the week of a race.

"HOW CAN I GET ADVANCED TICKETS?"...

• Fans may purchase tickets by calling Salem Speedway, purchase them using the "EVENT TICKETS" page of this website, or by stopping by the office located on the second floor of the tower.  A credit card number will be required for orders taken over the phone.  Salem Speedway strongly discourages fans from sending credit card information via email.  If you would like to place a ticket order via email, please include your phone number and someone from our office will gladly contact you to take the order.  We accept all major credit cards, cash and personal checks.

"IS THE INFIELD OPEN TO SPECTATORS?"...

• Spectators are welcome to enjoy the races from the infield of Salem Speedway for most of our events.  Fans can get into the infield with a general admission ticket, however, they will not be able to cross the track if practice, qualifications, or racing is underway.  There is a concession stand, and restroom facility in the infield, and spectators are permitted to have tents, portable grills, lawn chairs, and other equipment to make the races enjoyable.

"CAN I CAMP OUTSIDE OF THE TRACK?"...

• Camping is permitted in the grassy areas outside of the track free of charge.  Fans wishing to camp on the grounds should be aware that there are no hook-ups for RV's.  Portable restroom facilities are available near the track entrance.