Port Royal holding tune up for All Stars

April 18, 2015

For the second atraight week, there's three nights of 410 sprint car action planned in the area.This evening it's a tune-up race at Port Royal. Tune up for what? The All Star Circuit of Champions invade next week for the Bob Weikert Memorial race.This evening's program will be run using the All Star race format, allowing drivers to time trial and prepare in the same manner that will be required for next week's show. That helps level the playing field between the locals and traveling stars. Joining the 410 cars are 305 sprint cars and super late models.Aaron Ott leads Greg Hodnett in ...

Parents as a problem in youth athletics

April 15, 2015

In Fairfax, Virginia, the Associated Press reports, a volleyball player's family is suing her non-scholastic team because she isn't getting enough playing time.In Billings, Montana, a student athlete shares tales of a coach being shouted at, threatened and cajoled by parents on behalf of their children.In Staunton, Virginia, a once-popular coach walks away from the sidelines because of the way the job has changed - again, because of the impact of parents who confuse bullying with involvement.None of this is new - in fact, aside from the volleyball, which was reported recently, the ...

Saturday night, and everybody’s racing

April 11, 2015

Racing is in high gear in Central Pa.Tonight, Port Royal Speedway features 410 sprint cars, late models, econo lates and American outlaw cars. The Juniata County oval opened successfully last week despite cool weather. Aaron Ott outran Nate Snyder to record opening night sprint car honors. It was Ott's first career win at Port Royal. Mike Lupfer won the late model feature and Lewistown's Nate Gramley claimed the 305 sprint victory. Brent Marks is expected to race at Port Royal tonight.Port Royal Speedway is gearing up for the April 25 Bob Weikert Memorial All Star Circuit of Champions ...

Racing season begins

April 4, 2015

Weather permitting, racing starts today in this part of the state.Port Royal Speedway presents the first race of 2015 at 5 pm. with 410 and 305 sprint cars joined by late models on a track that promises to be fast. The first 200 children receive a chocolate Easter rabbit. Adult general admission patrons get a season schedule magnet. Winning race drivers will find added purse in the 410 sprint car and late model class. Retired driver Steve Swarmer added to the sprint car purse in memory of his late father, Pete Swarmer, who was the opening day winner 50 years ago - $3,600 is up for ...

‘Spring’ weather more like winter

April 3, 2015

Mother Nature seemingly pulled off the biggest April Fools joke of the year, and she didn't both to wait until the calendar flipped into April to do it.Tuesday's weather - in some parts of the region, close to an inch of snow fell - proves that Jack Frost, not Punxsutawney Phil, is driving the bus toward the change of season this year.This isn't the first time spring - and the PIAA's spring sports season - has begun in what most would describe as the prior season, a wintry mix at best. Each of the past few years, the early part of the season has been frigid - far worse than the ...

Cold cancels weekend at Port Royal

March 28, 2015

The week end is here, the weather is cold and Port Royal Speedway canceled both its programs this week. Speedway management has scheduled a practice session Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. Racing begins Saturday at 5 p.m. with 410 and 305 sprint cars plus super late models.Lincoln Speedway had not canceled today's program as this was being prepared. On the card are 410 sprint cars, super sportsman and Central PA Legends. Gates open at 2 p.m. with racing at 4.Winchester Speedway called off racing for today. Hagerstown Speedway is still scheduled to run this evening.I can now talk about Doug ...