SAN BERNARDINO -- National Orange Show officials formally announced on Monday (June 18) that the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show and stock car races have been cancelled.
NOS Events Center General Manager Dan Jimenez said the decision was made with the best interest of the community in mind.
“The city is presenting a big, free Fireworks Show at Arrowhead Credit Union Park just three-quarters of a mile away from the National Orange Show Events Center, and we decided the community would be served best by our being good neighbors and canceling our event.
“We know that people who have made our races and Fireworks Show the focus of the holiday celebration for many years will be disappointed, and we apologize for any inconvenience that may result from the decision. But it would be foolish, and unfair to the public, to have two shows going on in the same area at the same time.”
Orange Show Speedway’s Hype Manufacturing Super Late Models, ASA Pro 4s, Aflac Factory Fours and Stock Cars USA had been scheduled to be in action July 4. There has been no decision on whether or not those races will be rescheduled.
Speedway officials have taken disciplinary action against the two Aflac Factory Fours drivers who were involved in a heated verbal exchange with each other and with race officials in the infield of the quarter-mile oval following a collision during a heat race Saturday night, June 16.
Tony Dumont, driver of the No. 55 car, and Danny Williams, the driver of the No. 27 car, both have been fined $50 and placed on probation for the remainder of the season under rule 6-1.2, which addresses “fighting, rough driving and other acts of violence.”
Williams also has been suspended for one race under rule 1.20.1. That rule, addressing Driver/Crew Behavior, states that “any driver or team member causing any disturbance on the grounds of the Orange Show Speedway with any official or OSS employee may be suspended for a minimum of one (1) event.”
In addition, along with the cancellation of the July 4 program, the Firestone Big Foot Show tentatively scheduled for June 23 has been cancelled by Clear Channel Motorsports, the event’s promoter.
Racing at Orange Show Speedway is sponsored by Lucas Oil, Blackhawk Protection, Hype Manufacturing, Del Taco, Aflac Insurance, KTTD radio (AM 1350), Leno’s Rico Taco, Soboba Casino, Budweiser, Hoosier Racing Tires, Frank’s Radio Service, Torco Racing Fuels, Parker Pumper/BSR West, Eibach Springs, JP Striping, Center Chevrolet, Pepsi, Matich Coporation, L. Curti Truck and Equipment, One Stop Landscape Supply, Extreme Exhibits & Logistics, Little Green Onions and the San Bernardino County Sun.
For further information, contact Jim Short at 951-203-2649 or jimshort65@sbcglobal.net, call Orange Show Speedway at 909-888-6788, X438, or visit the web site at www.nosevents.com.
