Post by RockyRacoon77 on Mar 22, 2005 8:13:26 GMT -5
Subject: Skyline Speedway prepared to open 2005 season
Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005
official press release:
Skyline Speedway
Bethany Ridge Rd.
Stewart, Ohio
Promoter's Lou & Roxanne Hubbard's Skyline Speedway will open the
Mid Ohio Valley's 2005 racing season, as the gates will swing open
Friday March 25th.
Under the Hubbard's ownership and operation since 1996, many
improvements have been made to the popular Stewart, Ohio 3/8 mile
clay oval in the last decade.
"In just the last 5 years we have upgraded the track's electrical
system, lighting, added a frontstretch concrete retaining wall, and
greatly improved both our men & women's restroom facilities. Our
female fans, especially those with small children, really appreciate
this" stated promoter Lou Hubbard.
The children can look forward to opening night, as the Easter Bunny
will be in attendance to help the young race fans enjoy a Good
Friday Easter Egg hunt on opening night.
The older race fans can look forward to racing action that will once
again feature the Late Models and AMRA modified divisions, along
with Street Stock, Pure Stock, 4 cylinders.
In addition, the MWRA mini-wedges will be a part of Skylines 2005
season program.
2005 track champions John Brown (LM) Robert Garnes (AMRA) Bub Crum
(SS) Eric Francis (PS) and Andy Parks (4cyl) are all expected to
defend their titles.
2005 season highlights will include the LM "Topless 50" (April
15th), the "Milky Way 50" (May 13th), the AMRA modified Road
Warrior Tour "Triple Crown Challenge" (July 1st) and the season
ending "Harvest 50" (Sept. 23rd.) Special events for all classes,
vintage race car exhibitions and activities and give aways for the
younger race fans fill up the ambitious 2005 season schedule.
"We've worked hard to make this a place for the entire family to
enjoy a night out." Hubbard went on to say: "We averaged over 100
cars in competition a night last season, and I think this year will
exceed that count."
Skyline Speedway is located on Bethany Ridge Road (County Rd 53),
4.3 miles from U.S. Rt. 50 & 32 between Coolville & Guysville, Ohio.
Gates open on race nights at 5 p.m. Track phone is (740) 662-4111,
and more information about the track, its schedule and class rules
are available on the official Skyline Speedway website @
"http://www.skylinespeedway.com".
end of press release
Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005
official press release:
Skyline Speedway
Bethany Ridge Rd.
Stewart, Ohio
Promoter's Lou & Roxanne Hubbard's Skyline Speedway will open the
Mid Ohio Valley's 2005 racing season, as the gates will swing open
Friday March 25th.
Under the Hubbard's ownership and operation since 1996, many
improvements have been made to the popular Stewart, Ohio 3/8 mile
clay oval in the last decade.
"In just the last 5 years we have upgraded the track's electrical
system, lighting, added a frontstretch concrete retaining wall, and
greatly improved both our men & women's restroom facilities. Our
female fans, especially those with small children, really appreciate
this" stated promoter Lou Hubbard.
The children can look forward to opening night, as the Easter Bunny
will be in attendance to help the young race fans enjoy a Good
Friday Easter Egg hunt on opening night.
The older race fans can look forward to racing action that will once
again feature the Late Models and AMRA modified divisions, along
with Street Stock, Pure Stock, 4 cylinders.
In addition, the MWRA mini-wedges will be a part of Skylines 2005
season program.
2005 track champions John Brown (LM) Robert Garnes (AMRA) Bub Crum
(SS) Eric Francis (PS) and Andy Parks (4cyl) are all expected to
defend their titles.
2005 season highlights will include the LM "Topless 50" (April
15th), the "Milky Way 50" (May 13th), the AMRA modified Road
Warrior Tour "Triple Crown Challenge" (July 1st) and the season
ending "Harvest 50" (Sept. 23rd.) Special events for all classes,
vintage race car exhibitions and activities and give aways for the
younger race fans fill up the ambitious 2005 season schedule.
"We've worked hard to make this a place for the entire family to
enjoy a night out." Hubbard went on to say: "We averaged over 100
cars in competition a night last season, and I think this year will
exceed that count."
Skyline Speedway is located on Bethany Ridge Road (County Rd 53),
4.3 miles from U.S. Rt. 50 & 32 between Coolville & Guysville, Ohio.
Gates open on race nights at 5 p.m. Track phone is (740) 662-4111,
and more information about the track, its schedule and class rules
are available on the official Skyline Speedway website @
"http://www.skylinespeedway.com".
end of press release