Lebanon Valley Locked and Loaded For June and July Big Events

Friday, June 9, 2006 - By Rodney Rescott

New Lebanon, NY:  Lebanon Valley Speedway is ready for "summer" to start, with a packed schedule full of huge events for drivers and for the fans.  With warm, sunny weather just around the corner, the months of June and July are jam packed with special events, spectaculars, first time events, and some big paydays.

Even though we've already begun the month of June, there is still a huge amount of events yet to come.  Starting off with this Saturday's regular program, presented by Anderson Equipment and Taconic DSL/Pit Stop Automotive will feature the annual Modified Family Feud.  This event will pit teams of Modifieds against each other for an additional payoff.  Also on tap this Saturday, June 10th the Boomer's Performance PureStock Clash carried over from last week’s rainout.

June 17th has Dougherty Bros. Construction presenting the night's program.  There is a special DMC Racing Products "Bubba Tanner Classic" for the Prostocks, with a $500.00 to win 23 lap feature event.  Accompanying that will be another return of the Benjamin Moore Paints 358 Super Series.

The "Eve of Destruction" returns to the Valley of Speed on Tuesday June 20th, 2006 for another night of destructive fun and excitement for the whole family.  This year's events, sponsored by Waste Management and Heavy Haulers, will include a Record Jump Attempt, Mini Van Demo Derby, Jet Car Meltdown, the crowd favorite School Bus Race, Trailer Race, and much more, including a 4 Cylinder Race.  Gates open at 5:00 pm; events begin at 6:00pm.

Saturday June 24th is all about Fireworks!  A huge, full Fireworks display will be on tap presented by Berkshire Bank and Capital Tractor.  CARQUEST has also added another $3,000.00 to win Modified Special to cap off the night.

The moth of July is also geared up with plenty of action at the High Banks with the first Saturday, July 1st being Freihofer Baking Company presenting a night of features.  The Benjamin Moore Paints 358 Super Series will also be on tap for a full night of action.  But clear your calendars for 3 HUGE Events that cannot be missed!

The first HUGE July event is scheduled for Saturday July 8th, with the first ever Saturday Night Budweiser $6000.00 to win 100 lap Modified Bud Classic!  This special event is the first for the Valley to have a 100 lap spectacular on a regular Saturday Night schedule!  This event is also a Victoria 200 All Star Qualifier.  Tickets are going to be just $14.00 general admission, $15.00 for reserved seating.

The next HUGE event is the annual return of the USHRA Monster Truck Summer Nationals!  This three (3) day event starting Monday July 10th, through Wednesday July 12th is presented by the great folks from Joe Tornabene's GMC and CARQUEST Auto Parts.  Tickets are going fast; so get your tickets now!  An adult admission is $14.00, with kids JUST $6.00!

The last of the Triple Huge July is the return of the Outlaws!  The famed World of Outlaw Sprint Car Series will make its annual return to the high banks for more ground pounding, high horsepower dirt slinging!  CARQUEST presents the night of Outlaws for this huge event, along with the Benjamin Moore Paints 358 Super Series featuring a Syracuse 358 Qualifier!  Gates will open at 4pm, while warm-ups begin at 5pm.  All seating will be reserved for just $24.00.

For ticket information, or to check out the rest of the schedule for June and July, visit our website at www.LebanonValley.com.  For more information and to order tickets, call the Speedway Offices at (518) 794-9606 or (518) 794-9965 Monday - Friday during normal business hours.