Kids, 16 & Under, Active Military Remain FREE At Oswego In 2018
Story By: CAMDEN PROUD / OSWEGO SPEEDWAY – OSWEGO, NY – Following the release of Oswego Speedway’s 2018 schedule earlier this week, track management is pleased to announce that all active service members plus kids 16 and under attending speedway racing events in 2018 will be admitted FREE of charge with a paid adult. This excludes Budweiser International Classic Weekend.
This idea, in a continued effort to remain a family friendly facility while also honoring those who serve our country, has been in effect at Oswego Speedway since the 2011 season and is an important part of piecing together the schedule each year.
“When officials work out the details for our weekly events, this is one of the first things that everyone makes note of,” said speedway public relations director Camden Proud. “It is very important to the Torrese family to continue to involve and develop our younger race fans while also making events as family friendly as possible. On top of that, honoring our servicemen and women who allow us the freedom to bring the great sport of Supermodified racing to everyone on Saturday nights is the least we can do.”
To work in conjunction with the ‘Kids 16 and Under Free’ campaign, several fan-friendly events are planned as part of each of the speedway’s ten regular race nights in 2018 including two driver autograph sessions, countless giveaways, the return of the Eagles Fan Club, $5 Admission Track Championship Night, and much more to be announced in the near future.
Oswego Speedway’s 2018 schedule is posted below. On-track activity begins on Saturday, May 19 with a free to the public Open Practice session to include all 2018 divisions. One week later, the steel gates will swing open for ‘Opening Day,’ which will mark the 68th consecutive season of action at the ‘Big O.’ The track’s flagship Novelis Supermodified and Pathfinder Bank SBS divisions have already been tabbed a part of the Memorial Day Weekend spectacular with additional divisions expected to be announced.
Eagles Fan Club to Return to Oswego Speedway in 2018
The Oswego Speedway Eagles Fan Club, a volunteer non-profit organization formed several years ago with the sole purpose and intent of supporting drivers and owners that compete at Oswego Speedway, will return in 2018 with a new cast of officers and assistants.
Longtime Oswego Speedway supporter and Supermodified car owner, Eric Syrell, will join the Eagles this coming season as President with another Supermodified car owner, Marion Naramore, as Vice President.
A fan of many years, Samantha Todd, will join as Secretary with Syrell Racing co-owner, Brenda Syrell, serving as treasurer.
Former Eagles members Trina Helmke and Jason Kingsley will assist the organization as well as Oswego Speedway’s Assistant Race Director, Craig Tyrell, who will serve as a liaison between the Eagles Fan Club and the Speedway.
“The Eagles Fan Club has a long-term history that needs to be carried on,” said President, Eric Syrell. “It is a crucial connection between the fans, competitors, and the Speedway. Our goal is to bring a positivity back to supermodified racing at the Speedway and in the community. We look forward to working with any fan who is willing to help boost the relationship between the Speedway and its fans.”
More information on the resurrected Eagles Fan Club will be available in the coming weeks.
