American Flat Track and Port Royal collaborating to deliver dirt track race

On September 9, race fans in Pennsylvania will get the rare opportunity to catch the world’s best dirt track racers – on two wheels and four – thanks to a collaborative effort between American Flat Track and Port Royal Speedway. With both events on the same day, the HarleyDavidson Williams Grove Half-Mile has changed to a day program to allow fans to experience American Flat Track before making the drive to the 50th Annual Arctic Cat All Star Tuscarora 50 at Port Royal Speedway.

To sweeten the deal, AFT Events, promoter of the American Flat Track round, will be offering a $5 off coupon for the HarleyDavidson Williams Grove Half-Mile to fans that have purchased tickets for the event at Port Royal Speedway.

“I’m excited to be working with Port Royal so that fans can enjoy American Flat Track and the 50th Annual Tuscarora 50,” said Cameron Gray, COO of AFT Events. “To have two major dirt track events within an hour drive that complement each other gives fans a great opportunity to enjoy a full day of incredible racing.”

Similarly, Port Royal Speedway was happy to be able to work with American Flat Track to come up with the best solution for the fans. “It’s really great to work together with AFT to come up with a solution for the fans so that they can enjoy two great events,” said Steve O’Neal, Port Royal Speedway Promoter/ Race Director.

Both events mark special significance for their respective sport. American Flat Track returns to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania for the first time since 1994. It will be the first home race for many of AFT’s top riders, as the Keystone State has been one of the sport’s hotbeds of talent. On the four-wheel side, the Arctic Cat All Star Tuscarora 50 will mark the 50th running of the event and include the highest-paying purse to date at Port Royal Speedway – around $100,000 up for grabs with $50,000 to win on Saturday.

Opening Ceremonies start at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT) with the Heat races following at 2:30 p.m. ET (11:30 a.m. PT). The AFT Singles Main is scheduled for 5:05 p.m. ET (2:05 p.m. PT) and AFT Twins at 5:40 p.m. ET (2:40 p.m. PT), allowing plenty of time for fans to make the trek from Mechanicsburg to Port Royal for one of the biggest Sprint Car events in the region. Time trials for the Tuscarora 50 begin at 7:00 p.m.ET (4:00 p.m. PT).

Tickets for the HarleyDavidson Williams Grove Half-Mile are now on sale and can be purchased at https://www.showclix.com/ event/williams-grove-halfmile.

How to Watch:

NBCSN and FansChoice. tv are the official homes for coverage of American Flat Track events. All 18 rounds, from the season-opening DAYTONA TT to the American Flat Track Finals in Southern California, will air in one-hour, tape-delayed telecasts on Thursday nights throughout the summer and fall on NBCSN, while FansChoice.tv provides live streaming coverage of American Flat Track events. ******* Super Late Models will be in the spotlight at Bridgeport, NJ Speedway on Tuesday, July 11th. In addition Big Block Modifieds and URC Sprint cars will be part of the tripleheader show. Something for everyone that night. Start time is 7:15 p.m. ********* On Friday at Big Diamond Raceway it will be Insinger Performance Night with the 358 modifieds, sportsman and roadrunners along with an Enduro Dash 50 making up the card. Also that night will be the Leindecker Race Engines Sportsman Challenge and the Pro Shine Roadrunner Challenge.

Then, two days later, the Short Track Super Series for modifieds rolls into town on Sunday, July 16. The 50-lap feature pays $5,000 to win for the modifieds. Also in action that day will be the sportsman and roadrunners.

The Dave Kamp Memorial will highlight the July 21 racing card as the ARDC midgets return to the track for their final race of the season. The sportsman and street stocks will race for $900 to win that night while the roadrunners will race for $383 to win. The Blast From The Past Vintage Cars will also be in action that night

The month of July will close out on the 29th with the No Sweat Service Group night featuring the Fayash Memorial for the sportsman and the Jasen’s Automotive Street Stock Summer Shootout and the Cash Dash sponsored by The Kitchen at 2nd Mountain gun club (Russ & April Killian). ******* Kenny Brightbill, considered by many to be one of the best dirt track racers ever, will be honored at USA Action Track in Kutztown, PA. With an illustrious 50+ years of giving race fans an enjoyable night at the races, Action Track USA @ Kutztown Fairgrounds is honoring one of the best drivers to ever strap into a race car, as on Weds. July 19th will be known as Kenny Brightbill Night.

Brightbill, who has graced speedways all over the nation in modifieds, late models SpeedSTR’s and sprints, will be available for photos, autographs and to simply talk racing to fans of all ages. The Kenny Brightbill 50th Anniversary shirts will be sold and would make a great item for an autograph.

There is to be a Brightbill Family Feud as Kenny will take on sons, Brad and Keith in a 3 lap showdown.

Get out your Kenny Brightbill merchandise and wear it proudly as he continues putting on some exciting wheel to wheel action on the high banked 1/4 mile in Kutztown as Kenny currently resides in the top 10 in the SpeedSTR point standings.

Action Track USA will be presenting a 3 division card that night with the SpeedSTR’s, Wingless 600 Micros and Slingshots. Racing action will begin at 6:15, but get there early to share some time with Kenny Brightbill.

More info can be found on the Action Track USA Facebook Group Page and also at www.actiontrackusa.com. ******* Two big 30-lap features for the TP Trailers 358 Modifieds tops the show at Grandview Speedway with BRC Late Models and Sportsman included in the A.D. Moyer Lumber Co. sponsored night of racing. Action gets started at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night. To reach Saxton, email esaxton144@aol.com.