SAN BERNARDINO – Just like out of the movie classic West Side Story, OSS has opened its doors to communities all over the region to showcase it’s fun, excitement and family entertainment, ‘this side of the tracks.’ As part of the 2008 ‘Celebrate Community’ Program, the historic oval welcomes residents from the Inland Empire’s East Side as the communities of Yucaipa, Calimesa, Banning and Beaumont. Those who attend the August 2, 2008 race night and show Picture ID proving residency in one of the four cities will admitted free.
Additionally, instead of Bernardo of the Sharks welcoming the Jets, OSS extends its hospitality to include one its Family Nights as kids age 12 and under get in free with paid adult admission.
The Speedway also announced schedule changes due to conflicting events as the NOS Events Center. The rescheduling will add an additional race night on October 4th with the loss of race dates on August 23 and September 13th, 2008. October 4th will be the rescheduling of the Loma Linda Children’s Hospital Celebration and Race Night Festivities with all Children’s Hospital Staff and Loma Linda Residents admitted Free as part of the ‘Celebrate Community’ Program.
ASA and OSS have spent the last week reviewing the initial rulings, fines, suspensions and subsequent appeals to the cases involving incidents reported last week concerning the extra curricular activities on the July 12, 2008 OSS Race Night. In reference to the Appeal filed with ASA, ASA has overturned the ruling against Barry Karr. It is the findings of ASA that Barry Karr be fined five hundred dollars that must be paid prior to competing and placed on probation for the period of one year with the warning that any further actions by the competitor warranting disciplinary action shall be reason for an immediate suspension.
Also, upon a complete review of the appeal made by After Hours Racing to Orange Show Speedway, OSS Management has ruled that Paula Murphy be put on probation for the period of one year and that After Hours Racing’s Driver Austin Murphy not be fined in accordance with the rulings made by the speedway. In similar circumstances to Austin, Jimmy Rouse Junior’s fine was also rescinded. It was also noted that the rulings would remain, as previously reported, in reference to rulings made last week concerning Jeff Murphy and Jimmy Rouse Sr.
Along those same lines, Orange Show Speedway announced a renewed partnership with Auto Club Speedway in the form of a special ticket promotion. As OSS celebrates 61 consecutive years a racing, fans will have the opportunity to purchase a special OSS/Auto Club Ticket package that includes one Pepsi 500 Ticket to Auto Club Speedway on Labor Day Weekend, two tickets to Orange Show Speedway good for the balance of the 2008 racing season, an OSS collectable T-Shirt and OSS Souvenir Program all for just $61. The offer will expire August 22, 2008. The package is available immediately. For details fans can contact Patrick Wuertz at 909-429-5134 or email him at pwuertz@autoclubspeedway.com. For more information on the Auto Club Speedway or Labor Day’s biggest party, the Pepsi 500 weekend at the Auto Club Speedway of Southern California, please call 800-944-RACE log on to www.racetickets.com or www.autoclubspeedway.com.
Orange Show Speedway is a proud member of the ASA Member Track program, which is comprised of a network of short tracks around the United States.. Drivers, Racers and Fans are encouraged to keep abreast will all the updates and exciting news during the off season by checking the OSS website and keep an eye on the speedway page for more information.
Racing at Orange Show Speedway is sponsored by
Lucas Oil, Pick A Part Auto Recyclers, Blackhawk Protection, Del Taco, KTTD radio (AM 1350), Leno’s Rico Taco, JAM Sportswear, Budweiser, Hoosier Racing Tires, Frank’s Radio Service, 1st Valley Credit Union, Parker Pumper/BSR West, Star Auto Parts, Matich Corporation, Industrial Metal Supply, L. Curti Truck and Equipment, One Stop Landscape Supply, Extreme Exhibits & Logistics, Race Radio, CEC Embroidery,
