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September 26, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hesston Welcomes Campers with Free Camping for “The Ultimate!”

(Hesston, PA) Anticipation continue to build for the region’s most exciting fall tradition, “The Ultimate” & “Challenger Super Championships” at Hesston Speedway on October 11-12-13. Speedway management has retained as many elements as possible of the event when it was held at Challenger, including welcoming campers with free camping on the speedway grounds.

Hesston has developed a plan for “The Ultimate” to maximize space and accommodate a large number of race fans and race teams. The Challenger Raceway always welcomed campers with free camping, and Hesston Speedway has designated 2 level areas to continue this hospitality. Campers may choose from the back hillside area of the back straight viewing ramp or in the field at the intersection of Race Track and Redstone Ridge Roads. With the addition of the new turn 4 main grandstand gate, both camping areas are just a short 5 to 7 minute walk from the main grandstand area. Additionally, a new small set of bleachers has been installed on the back straight viewing ramp for campers that wish to remain on that side to view the races.


Just a few reserved camping spaces are available for those that wish to guarantee a certain spot. These spaces are located on the front side of the back straight viewing ramp and overlook the Super Late Model pit area and ¾ of the track. These spaces are available for $30 for the entire weekend.

In order to allow campers to park for free, Hesston Speedway requests that the following guidelines be followed:

2012 Camping Policy
• No campfires or fireworks, please.

• Due to the configuration of the grounds, camping is only permitted in the areas designated on the track map.

• No camping the main parking area or turn 3/4 parking area.

• Primary free camping will be available in the back area of the drive-in viewing ramp on the back straight of the track until all spots are taken. All campers parking in the back straight viewing ramp must purchase tickets for both race days upon arrival. If a night is rained out and not rescheduled, admission tickets for that night will be refunded.

• Secondary free camping will be available at Eriksen Well Drilling at the intersection of Race Track Road and Redstone Ridge Road.

• For the Ultimate, camping is permitted beginning Sunday, October 7 at 12:00 noon. For other events, camping is permitted beginning Thursday at noon.

• All campers must register with track management upon arrival and will be assigned parking spaces. Campers must park in parallel rows to maximize space. No-self parking!

• Free camping spaces available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No marking off or reserving camping areas for others.

• Non-aggressive pets are permitted at campers, but must remain at campsite and on leash at all times when not in camper. No pets are permitted in the race viewing areas at any time.

• No dumping waste water.

2012 Transportation Policy
• No ATV's permitted anywhere on speedway grounds except race teams may use ATV's IN THE PIT AREAS ONLY up to 20 minutes after race completion. ANYONE OPERATING AN ATV ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE PIT AREA OR ANYTIME 20 MINUTES AFTER RACE COMPLETION WILL BE EJECTED FROM THE EVENT WITH NO REFUNDS!

• Low-power, electric golf carts permitted.

• Electric scooters are permitted.

• Golf carts may not be used to pull trailers.

Full event information including a map of the track facility can be found at http://www.hesstonspeedway.com. This map shows the locations of the free and reserved camping areas, as well as all parking areas, pit areas and gates.
“The Ultimate” & “Challenger Super Championships” will offer over $91,000 to race teams over the scheduled days of competition on October 11-12-13. Speedmonster & ULMS Super Late Models will race for a total of $14,044 to win, $900 to start and $330 for non-qualifiers plus a $75 Frankland Racing Supply card for the top 50 overall non-qualifiers. Semi-Late Model Sportsman (limited/steel block/crate late models) will pay $2,200 to win, $275 to start and $175 for non-qualifiers plus a $75 Frankland Racing Supply card for the top 50 overall cars. A-Cadets (street/pro-stock) will pay $1,400 to win, $175 to start and $115 for non-qualifiers. Hobby-Modifieds will race for $800 to win, $60 to start and $45 for non-qualifiers with Roadrunners (fwd stock 4-cylinders) paying $500 to win, $50 to start and $35 for non-qualifiers. Alternative racing programs, pricing and payoffs have been set if the event utilizes the Sunday, October 14 rain date or is condensed into 1-day due to weather.