Tony Stewart to Bring His Tour to Lebanon Valley in August
WEST LEBANON, N.Y. - For more than 30 years, fans have seen some of the best 410 Sprint Car drivers race around the high banks of Lebanon Valley Speedway with blistering speeds. In 2016, fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early to witness the first ever appearance of Tony Stewart’s All-Star Circuit Of Champions on Aug. 21.
Lebanon Valley Speedway has offered race fans a major 410 sprint car race each year going back many years. Typically, those events ran under the (World Of Outlaws) Sprint banner. In the summer of 2016, sanction names may change for the event, but action will remain red hot with a breath of fresh air courtesy of the Arctic Cat All-Star Circuit Of Champions.
“When I was in Alabama visiting a race last spring, Tony Stewart asked me if I’d consider it at Lebanon. I thought it’s time for something new, a change one could say, and we agreed to give it a shot,” Lebanon Valley owner Howard Commander said.
Stewart acquired the ASCoC Sprint Series in January of 2015 when he struck a deal with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour. It was a concept forged during meetings to build a super speedway back in the late ‘60s, but in 1970 became one of the first and oldest traveling winged sprint tours in the United States. Stewart is the fourth owner of the ASCoC Sprint Tour, following Bud Miller (1970-79), Bert Emick (1980-2002), and Webb (2003-15).
Fans can expect to see familiar faces, surprise drivers, super fast speeds, talents they may not have witnessed before, and a diverse field of skills battling it out for the $7,000 to win top prize. There’s also a healthy $1,000 to start so making the 24-car starting field will be challenging to all drivers, with qualifying spots at a premium.
While a comprehensive list of drivers making an appearance is being formed some skilled winged warriors who competed in the ASCoC Sprint Tour last season include Dale Blaney, Cody Darrah, Chad Kemenah, Tim Shaffer, Sheldon Haudenschild, and popular PA sprint driver Ryan Smith to name a few.
One name that will be on hand for sure is Stewart, who will make his first visit back to Lebanon Valley Speedway since mid summer in 2014. Stewart has made frequent visits to the Valley in the past to compete; however this trip he will be in an official’s capacity for his highly successful grass roots sprint series.
Don’t miss out on the final race of the Northeast swing for the ASCoC Sprint Tour at Lebanon Valley Speedway Aug. 21. Tickets are available now for this historic event, which will give fans time trials, heat races, B-Main, dash, and an eye candy A-Main that’ll make your mouth water.
Also included on the card that evening will be the stars and cars of the 358 Small Block Modified division. Bragging rights will be on the line in a 24-lap showdown that should include some high bank heavy hitters, such as Kenny Tremont, JR Heffner, Wayne Jelley, Brett Haas, and Jason Herrington to name a few.
Prices are $25 general admission, $27 reserved seating, $44 VIP climate controlled tower, $7 for children, $30 for the pits with a license, and $35 for the pits without a license.
To obtain tickets in advance of August 21, 2016, please contact speedway offices at 518-794-9606, 518-794-9965, or visit the website at lebanonvalley.com. Lebanon Valley can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.
All-Star Circuit Of Champions Sprint Tour can be found at allstarsprint.com or through social media on Facebook and Twitter.
Please note the annual infield pit party will again take place in turns 3 and 4 with parking for pick-ups, Sprints will pit on the drag strip as normal, and no mufflers will be on the race cars, so be prepared and bring ear protection if needed.
