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Grandview Speedway Hosts Thrilling Firecracker 40 with $2500 Grand Prize

Long-Awaited Championship Race The T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman will participate in their longest race of the season this Saturday night at Grandview Speedway, where drivers will compete for various bonuses in the annual Championship race. 55th Annual Firecracker 40 This week’s event is the highli

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Grandview Speedway Hosts Thrilling Firecracker 40 with $2500 Grand Prize
Grandview Speedway Hosts Thrilling Firecracker 40 with $2500 Grand Prize

Long-Awaited Championship Race

The T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman will participate in their longest race of the season this Saturday night at Grandview Speedway, where drivers will compete for various bonuses in the annual Championship race.

55th Annual Firecracker 40

This week’s event is the highlight of the summer for the T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman, as they gear up for the 55th annual Firecracker 40 championship race, a significant highlight in their calendar.

Race Details

On Saturday, July 12, the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series will feature both the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds and T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman with qualifying rounds leading to a championship feature offering $2000 for the 40-lap race, plus a 30-lap modified feature.

Sponsor Spotlight: Macmillan Oil Company

The event is sponsored by Macmillan Oil Company of Allentown (MOCA), which has been serving the Lehigh Valley for nearly a century. They provide various lubrication supplies essential for maximizing business performance. More information can be found at MOCAoils.com or by calling 1-800-395-4oil.

Bonuses for Winners

Thanks to several sponsors, bonus prizes have been added to the championship race, elevating the winner’s total payout. Grandview Speedway’s official photographer, Steve Sabo, has added a $400 bonus, increasing the total to $2400 for the race winner. Other bonuses include $100 from Mike and Jill Horn and additional amounts from the Gagliardo Family in memory of Vince Gagliardo Sr. and Glenn Strunk.

Meet and Greet with Drivers

Before the races commence, fans can enjoy a meet and greet hosted by Brittany Huber, featuring drivers Colin Cox, Jesse Landis, and Joey Vaccaro in the main gate area from 5-6 pm for autographs and photos.

Ticket and Schedule Information

Adults can enter the grandstand for $25, while students (ages 10-15 with ID) pay $12, and children 9 and under get in free. Pit admission is $35 for NASCAR members and $45 for non-members. Gates open at 4 pm for pits, and 5:30 pm for grandstands, with the first race starting at 7:30 pm. The event will also be recorded for a later broadcast on ATVN-TV.