Winterport Dragway Opening Day

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WINTERPORT, MAINE—Winterport Dragway announced that it will be opening its gates and 1/8 mile track on April 25, 2010. A day many car enthusiasts have been looking forward to since the close of last season late October 2009. Now that the weather is warming up and those snowy days are long gone Winterport Dragway is ready for business.

On opening day Winterport will be hosting gamblers race which is also a non points day. A “gamblers race” is when competitors pay a fixed amount (usually ten dollars) to be added to the pot. First place receives 70 percent of the pot while the runner up receivers 30 percent.

Gates open at 8:00 am and then time trails will start at 8:30 am to noon. Elimination rounds will begin at 12:30 pm. Admissions are twelve dollars for racers and spectators, race entry fee ten dollars, junior (ages 13-15) five dollars and children twelve years old and under are free. Breakfast and Lunch will be served by Deb’s Variety Snack Bar.

Another event to look forward to is on Mother’s Day May 9, 2010. Winterport Dragway will host ladies day. In addition to racing in a regular bracket program, ladies can also enter a special race for ladies only. Start times and admission prices are the same as opening day.

Winterport Dragway is available for races in the following classes; super pro eliminator, pro eliminator, motorcycles & snowmobiles, pro street, import/sport compact, Jr. dragster, ATV/Quad, and lawn mower.

For rules and/or more information visit www.winterportdragway.com or contact Bob Reynolds, president at (207) 223-5592.