By Brian Liskai
Will Brock Mayes be able to defend his 2009 Fremont Speedway championship in the 410 sprints? Who will step up to claim the 305 sprint title? Can Steve Endicott hold off the hard chargers for a second championship in the dirt trucks? Who will win the 2010 FAST Championship?
Those questions and more will play out at "The Track That Action Built" as it gets set to fire motors for the 59th season of racing in 2010.
The 20-race schedule kicks off on Saturday, April 17 on Pepsi Night with the Fort Ball Pizza Palace 410 sprints, Fremont Federal Credit Union 305 Sprints and Fremont Fence Dirt Trucks.
"When we sat down to begin planning the 2010 schedule, we listened to many of the suggestions from the fans and race teams and we think we've got a very diversified, entertaining program set up," said Fremont Speedway Co-Promoter Rich Farmer.
"The teams indicated they would appreciate a week off here and there and we have done that. There's a night off in June, another in July and our break in August for the fair," added Farmer.
Besides the always exciting 410 and 305 sprints and dirt trucks, for the first time, the Emods will compete at Fremont Speedway, on Kear's Speed Shop Night, May 29, and Fisher Performance Night, July 10.
"The fans said they wanted to see something a little different and we worked with Eldora and Limaland to come up with a couple of dates to bring the Emods in. I believe they will put on a great show," said Fremont Speedway Co-Promoter Andy James. "With the cooperation of Limaland, we're putting together a $1,000 bonus if the same driver can win there on Friday, May 28, and at Fremont the next night."
Also, the Eldora and Limaland stocks will battle the dirt trucks on two nights, Fort Ball Pizza Palace Night, April 24, and Burger King Night, Aug. 7.
The O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champion Sprint Cars will make four appearances at "The Track That Action Built" in 2010.
The first visit is on Kear's Speed Shop Night (rain date of Sunday, May 30) as the 305 sprints and Emods also compete.
Fremont Speedway will host the finale of the Ohio Sprint Speedweek with a huge $10,000 to win affair on Budweiser Night, June 26, with the 305 drivers getting to show off their talents without the top wings!
The All Stars will help Fremont Speedway put a wrap on the 2010 season with a double-header on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 17-18 (rain date for Saturday of Sunday, Sept. 19). All Pro Cylinder Heads Night and Ludwig Propane Night feature the third annual Jim Ford Classic.
"We're working with the Sandusky County Fair Board to once again allow free camping that weekend. This weekend has the potential to become a 'must-see' race in the nation," said Farmer.
Other highlights of the 2010 schedule include:
• The super late models of the American Late Model Series make a wheel-hiking appearance on Underground Utilities Night, May 8;
• The sprint car spectacular on JLH Construction Night, Aug. 14, featuring 410 sprints and the 305/360 sprint challenge;
• The 11th Annual 305 Sprint Invitational paying one of the biggest purses in the nation for that division on Burns Iron and Metal Night, Sunday, Sept. 5, with the 410 sprints also joining the card for the first time in the event's history;
• Jon Wright Custom Chrome Hall of Fame Induction Night, June 5. Ten individuals will be inducted into the Fremont Speedway Hall of Fame prior to the night's racing in the second annual event;
• Fan Appreciation Night Presented by Helms Excavating on May 22. Fans will pay only $10 admission to watch the 410 and 305 sprints and dirt trucks; and
•The 11 events of the Kistler Racing Products Fremont Attica Sprint Title (FAST) Championship series. There will be 11 events at Attica Raceway Park as well with a separate point system and fund to crown a 410 sprint champion..
Gates open every Saturday at 4 p.m. with racing slated to begin at 7 p.m. (times may vary on special events).
"Our loyal fans, teams and business partners continue to support us and allow Fremont Speedway to present the biggest weekly purse in Ohio dirt track racing...we are very humbled and thankful," concluded Farmer.
For more information and a complete schedule, log onto www.fremontohspeedway.com
2010 Fremont Speedway Schedule:
?April 17 - Pepsi Night, 410 sprints, 305 sprints, dirt trucks.
?April 24 - Fort Ball Pizza Palace Night, 410 sprints, 305 sprints, dirt ?trucks and stocks ?
May 1 - Baumann Auto Group Night, 410 sprints, 305 sprints, dirt trucks ?
May 8 - Underground Utilities Inc. Night, ALMS late models, 305 sprints, dirt trucks ?
May 15 - Roots Poultry Night, 410 sprints, 305 sprints, dirt trucks ?
May 22 - Helms Excavating Fan Appreciation Night ($10 admission), 410 ?sprints, 305 sprints, dirt trucks ?
May 29 - Kear's Speed Shop Night (rain date May 30), O'Reilly All Star ?Circuit of Champion Sprint Cars, 305 sprints, Emods ?
June 5 - John Wright Custom Chrome Night, Hall of Fame Inductions, 410 ?sprints, 305 sprints, dirt trucks
?June 12 - Crown Battery Night, 410 sprints, 305 sprints, dirt trucks ?June 19 - No Racing ?
June 26 - Budweiser Presents the Ohio Sprint Speedweek Finale, O'Reilly All ?Star Circuit of Champion Sprint Cars, non-wing 305 sprints
?July 3 - McDonald's Night, 410 sprints, 305 sprints, dirt trucks
?July 10 - Fisher Performance Night, 410 sprints, 305 sprints, Emods ?
July 17 - No Racing ?July 24 - Beck Oil Night, 410 sprints, 305 sprints, dirt trucks ?
July 31 - Kistler Engines Night, 410 sprints, 305 sprints, dirt trucks
?Aug. 7 - Burger King Night, 40 sprints, 305 sprints, dirt trucks and stocks ?
Aug. 14 - JLH Construction Night, 410 sprints, 305/360 sprint challenge ?
Aug. 21 - No Racing - Fair week ?Aug. 28 - No Racing - Fair week ?
Sept. 5 (Sunday) - Burns Iron and Metal Night, 11th Annual 305 Sprint ?Invitational, 410 sprints, dirt trucks ?
Sept. 11 - Kistler Racing Products Season Championship Night, 410 sprints, ?305 sprints, dirt trucks
?Sept. 17 (Friday) - All Pro Cylinder Heads Presents The Jim Ford Classic O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champion Sprint Cars plus 305 sprints, dirt trucks
?Sept. 18 - Ludwig Propane Presents The Jim Ford Classic, O'Reilly All Star ?Circuit of Champion Sprint Cars plus 305 sprints
Oct. 9 - TBA
