Mechanic Races & Summer Shootout DIRTcar Sportsman Series On Tap Sunday At Utica-Rome
Story By: JOHN TIFF / UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY – VERNON, NY – Mechanic’s races are back at Utica-Rome Speedway on Sunday, May 5 as Federated Auto Parts, Fisher Auto Parts and VP Racing Fuels presents the racing action.
Also on the night’s racing card is the DirtTrackDigest.com DIRTcar 358-Modifieds, the rained out VP Racing Fuels Summer Shootout Series for the Broedel Fuel Group DIRTcar Sportsman, Ted Body Shop DIRTcar Pro Stocks and the Rookie Sportsman.
The mechanic racing will cap off the night’s program. Each division will be offered the chance to hit to the speedway to see who can come out on top as the fastest mechanic. There will be a prize for each division winner.
As part of the fun, the speedway is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with beer specials throughout the evening.
Race fans are encouraged to visit any one of the local Federated Auto Parts or Fisher Auto Parts stories to purchase their auto parts while also taking advantage of a special $10 admission ticket for entrance into the grandstands at the Utica-Rome Speedway.
Locations to purchase your discount tickets:
Fisher Auto Parts, 4958 Commercial Dr Yorkville (736-0191)
Fisher Auto Parts, 9593 River Rd. Marcy 13403 (732-4115)
Fisher Auto Parts, 3420 Oneida St. Chadwicks NY 13319 (737-7391)
Fisher Auto Parts, 12 E. Park Row, Clinton NY 13323 (853-5551)
Fisher Auto Parts, 726 Erie Blvd W. Rome NY 13440 (339-5850)
Fisher Auto Parts, 36 Wurz Ave, Utica NY 13502 (797-2255)
Pit gates open at 3:30pm while spectator gates swinging open at 4pm with the heat races beginning promptly at 6pm for opening night. Adult general admission for the opener is set at $13 with seniors/military members/students 17-18 just $10 while kids 16 and under are free. Pit admission for the night is $27 for DIRTcar members and $30 for non-members.
