Ohio Valley Set To Kick Off 2014 Campaign Saturday

RACINE, OHIO-Ohio Valley Speedway Lubeck, WV-One of the most revelled tracks in the American Motor Racing Association family is the Ohio Valley Speedway near Lubeck, West Virginia on the outskirts of auto racing hotbed Parkersburg, West Virginia. OVS will open its gates on April 5, 2014. Ohio Valley Speedway has been in operaton for over 60 years, ten of which have come most recently under the reign of Everett Vincent and Wayne McPeek and families. The track will hold a 10th anniversary special sometime in August, marking the recent involvement of these dedicated racing families.

OVS has cancelled its test and tune for this coming Saturday.

The Valley will use transponders in 2014 and will have permanent scales installed in the infield; According to race announcer Gerry Loudin OVS will have a Hillbilly 100 qualifier June 7, and several two-day shows connected with I77. Weekly OVS races: AMRA Late Models – AMRA Modifieds – Pure Stocks – 4 Cylinder FWDs – Mini-Wedges.

“We also are hoping to do something special for our 150th show under the current management (we’re at 137 right now), as well as some sort of 10th anniversary celebration,” said Loudin. “This staff held its first race in late August, 2004. It is hard to believe it’s been that long. A lot of great racing has taken place in that time.”

The Ohio Valley Speedway has seen some of the greatest names in racing from its early beginnings and the success of Lightning Larry Dickson to the early beginnings of the World of Outlaw sprints and the original All-Star Circuit of Champion Late Models. OVS under the management of the Everett Vincent family and Wayne McPeek have given new life to this history rich, high-speed, paper-clip style 3/8 mile red clay oval.

High speeds and close racing are the trademark for Ohio Valley, located off Rt. 68 near Parkersburg, just South of Lubeck, WV.

“A lot of work has gone into making this a place racers and race fans can be proud of,” said Scott Wolfe, AMRA President. “Once again, the AMRA is proud to be associated with Ohio Valley Speedway.”

OVS has expanded its pit area and improved the parking area, while adding new sections of modern seating and a state of the art lighting system. Safety improvements over the years include a new catch fence and guardrail among the many, many improvements this aggressive management team has implemented.

Admission is as follows:
Saturday, April 5
General Admission: $15 (Children 10 & under FREE)
Pit Pass: $30
Gates Open at: 4:00pm

Special Events Shows
General Admission: $15.00
Children 10 & Under:
(General Admission ONLY!) FREE
ALL Pit Passes: $30.00

Raceceivers and transponders are Mandatory at the track and track reps have indicated that there may be some available for purchase at the track pending adequate supplies.

Directions are as follows:

From I-77

………. take exit 176 and follow 50 West which will become 68 South at the downtown exit ramp. (DO NOT take the 50 W downtown/Athens OH exit) Continue on the 4 lane for a total of 6.5 miles to the stoplight. At the stoplight, turn left and continue to follow the 68 South (Ravenswood) sign from that light for another 4.5 miles. Turn left onto Wadesville Road. Track entrance is immediately on the right.

From Belpre, Ohio

………. take US 50 onto the US 50 / Parkersburg-Belpre Bridge and continue to follow the 68 South signs to the stoplight. At the stoplight, turn left and continue to follow the 68 South (Ravenswood) sign from that light for another 4.5 miles. Turn left onto Wadesville Road. Track entrance is immediately on the right.

For more information call: (304)489-1871, (740)989-0019, (304) 861-0299(track) or visit the track website at http://www.ohiovalleyspeedway.com/raceinfo.htm or on facebook.

Upcoming events : Ohio Valley Speedway

4/5
Racing ALL Classes:
AMRA Late Model – AMRA Modified – Pure Stock – 4 Cylinder FWD – Mini-Wedges

4/12
Racing ALL Classes:
AMRA Late Model – AMRA Modified – Pure Stock – 4 Cylinder FWD – Mini-Wedges

4/19
Racing ALL Classes:
AMRA Late Model – AMRA Modified – Pure Stock – 4 Cylinder FWD – Mini-Wedges

4/26
Racing ALL Classes:
AMRA Late Model – AMRA Modified – Pure Stock – 4 Cylinder FWD – Mini-Wedges

DRIVER REGISTRATION
Click Here to complete your Ohio Valley Driver Registration form for the 2014 Season. Complete both the registration form and W9, print them and bring
them to the track to speed up your registration on opening night.

*Although the first official AMRA race will not take place until the first week of April, drivers can purchase an AMRA License at the track Saturday for $75. Drivers do not have to have the AMRA license until the weekend of April 5. Late Model and Modified drivers can save $10 and purchase a license online at the AMRA Website

www.amramodified.com or http://www.amramodified.com/team-info/online-registration/

for $65 through March 31.

ATTENTION DRIVERS!!
Transponders AND Raceceivers are Mandatory at the track for ALL classes at Ohio Valley.
There may be some available for purchase/rent at the track.
To purchase a transponder, contact Poske’s Performance Parts at: (304) 428-5000