Post by wvmp1 on Jan 2, 2009 18:36:50 GMT -5
NEW CLAY SURFACE, WEEKLY 600cc MICROS TOP 2009 CHANGES AT WYALUSING VALLEY MOTORSPORTS PARK
The holiday season has come and gone, and full focus at Wyalusing Valley is now being placed on the upcoming season. Among the various changes being made at the facility, none are as significant as the new surface being installed.
The track crews have removed the old surface, and the base has been groomed and is prepared for the new surface to be laid down. The banking has been modified, with more “progressive” banking being utilized. The bottom groove is now very slightly banked, with the banking increasing as one moves out toward the retaining wall. The infield will have a small berm to deter cars from using it to make a pass. If this proves to be ineffective, the buried tires will once again be installed. The infield has once again been moved slightly toward turns 1 and 2, as well as the backstretch, to allow a little more room in turn 4. The new surface is some very nice blue clay, with virtually no stones. “This is some of the nicest clay I've seen, and I think it will make one of the best surfaces I've laid eyes on,” stated track director Billy Maynard. “Wet weather moved in before we could get it hauled and spread, but it will definitely be worth the wait.” The track plans to have the surface in place for the scheduled practices in mid-April.
The line-up of divisions has been altered for 2009, offering new opportunities for some new racers, while several of the more popular divisions will remain. The karts have seen the adult caged and flathead light divisions dropped, with an animal heavy class being added. The track will still have the purple, blue, and gold classes (all caged), as well as the flathead medium and extra heavy divisions. Last year's Sportskid, Sportswomen, and Sportsman divisions appear to be the fastest growing, as there has been a great deal of interest in them shown over the winter.
The Sr. Slingshots will once again return, with the Jr. Slingshots being added weekly. In the event that there are fewer than 3 in either division, they will run together on the track while being scored separately. It is hope that an increased purse for 2009 will help car counts in the Slingshots, as when car counts are respectable, they put on one of the best shows at the track.
Microsprint racing should be fast and furious in 2009, with the 270cc micros returning. The 600cc micros, which have run bi-weekly in the past 2 seasons, have been added to the schedule weekly in 2009. They will run under the U6SA rules, with the exception of the mandatory fuel cell bladder. The track is located between the hotbed of 600cc micro racing in southeastern PA and the popular NYMM series in NY state. While we certainly would highly recommend that racers invest in the fuel bladder, or at the very minimum a sprint type fuel cell, we are caught in the middle between two groups of racers, one which has made the bladder mandatory, and the other which recommends it. In has been announced that in 2010, the sprint type fuel cell will be a minimum requirement.
Adding to the microsprint card will be the Champion Outlaw Sprints. These cars utilize a maximum 600cc snowmobile engine on a 270cc micro chassis. A handful of these racers were on hand for an exhibition during last season's Nightmare Weekend, sparking the interest of the crowd. Originator Bob Champion contacted WVMP shortly after the season ended, expressing interest on behalf of his racers to compete weekly at WVMP. An agreement was reached, and we look forward to hosting this unique and growing group of racers.
Several special events and promotions are in the planning stages, with details to be announced as they become finalized. The tentative schedule, along with other information, has been posted on the track's website at www.wvmpracing.com. We look forward to seeing old friends, as well as making some new ones, this season at “The Nightmare of the Northern Tier”!
The holiday season has come and gone, and full focus at Wyalusing Valley is now being placed on the upcoming season. Among the various changes being made at the facility, none are as significant as the new surface being installed.
The track crews have removed the old surface, and the base has been groomed and is prepared for the new surface to be laid down. The banking has been modified, with more “progressive” banking being utilized. The bottom groove is now very slightly banked, with the banking increasing as one moves out toward the retaining wall. The infield will have a small berm to deter cars from using it to make a pass. If this proves to be ineffective, the buried tires will once again be installed. The infield has once again been moved slightly toward turns 1 and 2, as well as the backstretch, to allow a little more room in turn 4. The new surface is some very nice blue clay, with virtually no stones. “This is some of the nicest clay I've seen, and I think it will make one of the best surfaces I've laid eyes on,” stated track director Billy Maynard. “Wet weather moved in before we could get it hauled and spread, but it will definitely be worth the wait.” The track plans to have the surface in place for the scheduled practices in mid-April.
The line-up of divisions has been altered for 2009, offering new opportunities for some new racers, while several of the more popular divisions will remain. The karts have seen the adult caged and flathead light divisions dropped, with an animal heavy class being added. The track will still have the purple, blue, and gold classes (all caged), as well as the flathead medium and extra heavy divisions. Last year's Sportskid, Sportswomen, and Sportsman divisions appear to be the fastest growing, as there has been a great deal of interest in them shown over the winter.
The Sr. Slingshots will once again return, with the Jr. Slingshots being added weekly. In the event that there are fewer than 3 in either division, they will run together on the track while being scored separately. It is hope that an increased purse for 2009 will help car counts in the Slingshots, as when car counts are respectable, they put on one of the best shows at the track.
Microsprint racing should be fast and furious in 2009, with the 270cc micros returning. The 600cc micros, which have run bi-weekly in the past 2 seasons, have been added to the schedule weekly in 2009. They will run under the U6SA rules, with the exception of the mandatory fuel cell bladder. The track is located between the hotbed of 600cc micro racing in southeastern PA and the popular NYMM series in NY state. While we certainly would highly recommend that racers invest in the fuel bladder, or at the very minimum a sprint type fuel cell, we are caught in the middle between two groups of racers, one which has made the bladder mandatory, and the other which recommends it. In has been announced that in 2010, the sprint type fuel cell will be a minimum requirement.
Adding to the microsprint card will be the Champion Outlaw Sprints. These cars utilize a maximum 600cc snowmobile engine on a 270cc micro chassis. A handful of these racers were on hand for an exhibition during last season's Nightmare Weekend, sparking the interest of the crowd. Originator Bob Champion contacted WVMP shortly after the season ended, expressing interest on behalf of his racers to compete weekly at WVMP. An agreement was reached, and we look forward to hosting this unique and growing group of racers.
Several special events and promotions are in the planning stages, with details to be announced as they become finalized. The tentative schedule, along with other information, has been posted on the track's website at www.wvmpracing.com. We look forward to seeing old friends, as well as making some new ones, this season at “The Nightmare of the Northern Tier”!