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SNOWMOBILE RACES NEAR; MORE INFO RELEASED

(Hartford, OH)…One of the region’s most anticipated winter motorsports event is now just days away! The inaugural “Circle Track Showdown� Snowmobile Races will be held this Saturday, January 22 at one of the nation’s finest short track facilities- Sharon Speedway. Race time is set for 11 a.m.

“The response continues to be overwhelming,� stated second year GM Dave Willoughby. “We’ve been getting calls and questions about the event on a daily basis from all over the region and beyond. I know I’m looking forward to it and so are so many others. And not just competitors, but fans that have never seen a circle track snowmobile race. It’s going to be a fun day and the best thing it’s very affordable as five bucks gets access to the entire facility.�

The competing classes will include the 400cc and under stock, 401-500cc stock, 501-600cc stock, 601-700cc stock, 701-800cc stock, 801+cc stock and mods, and the vintage class. The three competing age groups per class will include 12-14 year olds, 15-17 year olds, and 18 and older. Any sleds with engine modifications will be grouped with the 801+cc class. This class may be split further on race day depending on the participation level. The same holds with the vintage class.

Helmets are required, while suits, gloves, chest protectors & tethers are highly recommended. Each class will run heats, last chance races (if necessary) and a feature. Drivers will be permitted a few warm-up laps. There will be no cash prizes for this inaugural event as winners will receive trophies only. Hay bales will be setup around the 3/8-mile track.

There will be a $20 registration fee per class. Registration forms are available on the website at www.sharonspeedway.com. Pre-registration is highly recommended to save time on race day. Drivers will be assigned car numbers on a first come, first serve basis.

Gates will open at 9 a.m. with racing at 11 a.m. Adult all access facility admission will be just $5! Children 12 and under are free! All spectators and competitors will be required to sign a release, which will grant everyone access to the pit area. The no snow make-up date will be Saturday, January 29.

Stayed tuned for more information on Sharon Speedway in the coming weeks. Watch for an all-new website that will be released in 2011. Sharon Speedway is owned by the Blaney, Weller, and Kirila Families and is a 3/8-mile dirt track located on Custer-Orangeville Road in Hartford, Ohio near the intersection of Routes 7 & 305. For more information, check out the website at www.sharonspeedway.com or call 330-772-5481. Become a fan of Sharon Speedway on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sharonspeedway.

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