Big names back at Action Park East Speedway
GREENE – The well-known Action Park East Speedway in Greene is set to open its doors on May 24 with a special Saturday evening race on the holiday weekend. The event will be billed as the Southern Tier Spring Classic. Over 40 Speedway riders have already signed up to compete, not including competitors for ATV and dirt bike classes which will run prior to the scheduled 7 p.m. start time.
Included in the 40-rider professional speedway field are some huge names that will be making full-time comebacks this year, and will catch the attention of some of the older local fans. Among those big names are six-time New York State and U.S. Open Champion, Warren Diem of Conklin, and multi-time champions and brother act, Tuff and Lenny McBride of Windsor.
The one-eighth mile dirt motorcycle speedway venue opened in 1982, and for nearly ten years attracted crowds of up to 2,500 for its Saturday evening speedway shows. The track became so popular at one time officials had to turn people away
This year promises racers and fans lots of excitement. The track has commitments from the largest group of competitors it has had since 2004, and has secured a large amount of advertising dollars from a private sponsor, All Balls Racing from Pennsylvania, a motorcycle bearing manufacturer.
Along with Diem and the McBrides, other notable racers such as Tom Burge of Port Crane, Craig Estelle of Windsor and Jeremy Parsons of Johnson City have all signed on for selected events after long layoffs. The track will continue to host the U.S. Open Championships, one of the premier events in North America, in July. It is also looking to host its own self-sanctioned U.S. National Championships over Labor Day weekend, an event that will feature 10 International stars.
The track has added a more timely and organized program for fans and has restocked its souvenir store. A “TT” style course has been added for ATV and dirt bike racers, and the motocross practice track is expected to be cleaned and opened for practice soon. Live bands and special promotions are being brought back for the first time in several years.
The 2008 season kicks off this Saturday, but the track will move its regular shows to Friday night events after week one. Action Park's sister track, Champion Speedway in Owego, opens the following day on May 25 at 6 p.m. More information can be found by going to www.speedwaybikes.com, www.jbrspeedway.com or by calling 585-723-9746.
Included in the 40-rider professional speedway field are some huge names that will be making full-time comebacks this year, and will catch the attention of some of the older local fans. Among those big names are six-time New York State and U.S. Open Champion, Warren Diem of Conklin, and multi-time champions and brother act, Tuff and Lenny McBride of Windsor.
The one-eighth mile dirt motorcycle speedway venue opened in 1982, and for nearly ten years attracted crowds of up to 2,500 for its Saturday evening speedway shows. The track became so popular at one time officials had to turn people away
This year promises racers and fans lots of excitement. The track has commitments from the largest group of competitors it has had since 2004, and has secured a large amount of advertising dollars from a private sponsor, All Balls Racing from Pennsylvania, a motorcycle bearing manufacturer.
Along with Diem and the McBrides, other notable racers such as Tom Burge of Port Crane, Craig Estelle of Windsor and Jeremy Parsons of Johnson City have all signed on for selected events after long layoffs. The track will continue to host the U.S. Open Championships, one of the premier events in North America, in July. It is also looking to host its own self-sanctioned U.S. National Championships over Labor Day weekend, an event that will feature 10 International stars.
The track has added a more timely and organized program for fans and has restocked its souvenir store. A “TT” style course has been added for ATV and dirt bike racers, and the motocross practice track is expected to be cleaned and opened for practice soon. Live bands and special promotions are being brought back for the first time in several years.
The 2008 season kicks off this Saturday, but the track will move its regular shows to Friday night events after week one. Action Park's sister track, Champion Speedway in Owego, opens the following day on May 25 at 6 p.m. More information can be found by going to www.speedwaybikes.com, www.jbrspeedway.com or by calling 585-723-9746.
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