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Accord, NY - ALL SYSTEMS READ GO FOR ACCORD PRACTICE SESSION
By Steve Pados
Despite the nagging bad weather the Northeast has been plagued with for much of the months of March and April, the weather radar screen looks promising for April 13th in what will be the only scheduled practice session Accord Speedway will have before the regular season kicks-in on April 20th.
The Palmer Family has been working non-stop on the track and are hoping for some cooperation from mother nature to allow all of the racers the opportunity to dial in their racecars for the new season set to begin next week.
With the weather picture expected to clear, Accord Speedway will open this coming Friday for practice. Just in case of an unpredictable storm, April 14th will be utilized as the raindate for the practice session. There will be no admission fee to the spectators hoping to get a first hand look at the new equipment set to do battle this year at the speedway. The Gates at the speedway will open at 4:30. On April 20th, the Palmer Family will kick-off their 7th year at the controls of Accord with racing for all divisions, sponsored by TerraNova Four Seasons Pizzeria, and highlighted by a 50-lap Modified feature that will pay $2,000.00 to the winner.
Much interest has centered around the Ulster County bullring during the off-season, as the Modified rules have been opened up to allow Big Blocks and other combination motors to compete as long as they meet the weight break for their specific motor combination. Big Block powered cars must weigh in at 2500 pounds, 2004 DIRT legal 358 cars must weigh 2400 pounds, and all other combinations must weigh 2600 pounds to fit within the new rules. Many new faces are expected to be in the opening night field with the big payout offered to the competition.
In addition to the new indoor seating area and the new VIP Tower, Promoter Gary Palmer has announced plans for a newly designed Winners Circle with higher density lighting and a TV type broadcasting booth for the Winners Circle. Driver interviews from all divisions will greet the fans arriving at the racetrack early. Race night sponsors and VIP guests will be included with the new interview area, as Promoter Gary Palmer seeks to give as much recognition as possible to the drivers, owners and sponsors who support this gem in the Catskills.
Gary Palmer and his family have made continuous improvements to Accord since they purchased the facility in 2000.
From 1962 and heading into 2007, Accord has opened their gates for 45 years. The new season will punctuate the hard work and effort the Palmers have put into the faciltiy, offering the best in dirt short track racing.
For more information regarding Accord Speedway, log onto their website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com
You can also call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478. The weekend starts at Accord. |
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