JENNERSTOWN FORCED TO CANCEL SEPT. 2 RACE PROGRAM

JENNERSTOWN, PA (Sept. 2) … Heavy rain showers delivered by tropical storm Ernesto forced Jennerstown Speedway to cancel Saturday evenings ‘Labor Night’ fan appreciation presentation of the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series racing action at the half-mile paved Somerset County oval.

“A heavier than expected all night storm, and the expectation of rain showers throughout the day will make our parking lots pretty much unusable,” said speedway General Manager Larry Mattingly.

Three events remain on the 2006 Jennerstown schedule. Next Saturday, Sept. 9 will feature a Steelers Salute, honoring the 2005 National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl champions. Steelers running back Verron Haynes and linebacker James Harrison will be on hand to participate in a free autograph session. Along with a full NASCAR race program, the Coca-Cola Traveling Great Hall, a scaled down replica of the building located within Heinz Field, will also be appearing. The great Hall exhibit will feature Steelers highlight films, NFL displays, interactive activities and a prize wheel awarding free merchandise. Capping off the evening will be the final fireworks display of the season.

The following Saturday, Sept. 16, will feature ‘Championship Night’, which will be highlighted by the crowning of the 2006 NASCAR divisional champions, Additionally, the super mini-cups have also been added to the race card.

The traditional Hooters ProCup National Championship North versus South race, the Charlie Campbell Memorial Miller Lite 250 presented by Predator Performance, will ring down the season curtain on Sat., Sept. 30. Advance $15.00 discount tickets are now on sale through midnight Sept. 28 on-line at www.jennerstown.com, or by calling 1-888 695-0888. Gate price for tickets on race day will be $25.00. Kids, age 12 and under, will be admitted free of charge.

Speedway officials also announced that prize tickets contained in the August 12 ‘Race of Champions’ souvenir program may be used for $4.00 discount admission prices for the Sept. 9 and 16 events. The Aug. 12 program tickets, which were originally good for free admission for the races on Sept. 2, will now carry a $4.00 cash value for the Sept. 9 and 16 contests. Only one discount ticket per customer will be honored at each event.