NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — The BG Products Southern Sprint Car Series presented by P1 Chassis and New Smyrna Speedway officials jointly announced The BG Products Southern Sprint Cars will return to New Smyrna Speedway on Aug. 30.
It will be the first time winged sprint cars have competed at the historic Florida venue since 2019.
A big night is being planned for the return of sprints cars. The night is being billed as Advance Auto Parts Family Fun Night. The Stars and cars of the BG Products Southern Sprint Cars series will be showcased as one of six classes with a $10 ticket.
Rick Day, series owner and director “said
“We are looking forward to returning to the famed New Smyrna Speedway for the first time in almost six years,” said series owner Rick Day. “New Smyrna is one of the premier tracks in Florida and our drivers, teams and fans have been asking for the return for years. We want to thank the Hart Family, Robert, Jane and Andrew along with Rusty Marcus and Holli Hanna for this opportunity to race again at New Smyrna Speedway.
“We look forward to the return and many more events in the future.”
The BG Products Southern Sprint Car Shootout Series last visited New Smyrna Speedway on Oct. 12, 2019. Sport Allen won that last event and is expected to be on hand for the return of sprint cars.
New Smyrna Speedway is the biggest and fastest short track in the state of Florida. The high-banked half-mile started life as a dirt track in 1965. It was paved the following season where it has remained as pavement since.
The August 30 event will pay $2,000 to win and $600 to start.
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