Track owners and promoters. Adam and Rebecca Stewart have confirmed the next race weekend on July 8th and 9th at Mountain Creek Speedway will be the Whelen Doubleheader Weekend of wing and non-wing micro sprints. Two 30 lap features are on tap for 600 micro sprints who wish to compete in both races on Sunday July, 9th. The micro sprints have been the newest and most exciting added division to the track this season which have provided edge of your seat racing each time the cars compete.
“People have been asking for a while about doing a winged race.” Said, track owner and promoter, Adam Stewart, ‘This event is our closest event to Fourth of July so we figured to have a special event that also represents our new sponsor Whelen Manufacturing.” Along with two features for the micro sprints, Saturday, July 8th, flat kart racing will have a special 50 lap predator 375 race for $300 to win as well as the regular points classes. Gates open at 3pm Saturday with practice beginning at 5pm. Sunday gates will open at 11:30 for the the junior wing kart classes with practice beginning at 2pm. Load in for the 600 Micro’s and senior wing kart classes will be 4pm with practice beginning at 6pm. Pit passes are just $10 with kids 6-12 just $5 and ever ticket is a pit pass!
The Whelen Engineering Company is an American corporation that designs and manufactures audio and visual warning equipment for automotive, aviation, and mass notification industries worldwide. Founded in a Deep River, Connecticut garage in 1952, Whelen has become a provider of warning lights, white illumination lighting, sirens, and controllers. Whelen products are designed, manufactured, and assembled in the United States.
All weekend events can be watched streamed live on www.mountaincreekspeedway.tv When the track isn’t racing, it’s busy Monday through Friday with testing and practice sessions for everything from flat karts to national midgets. The track will also be available for testing and practice days throughout the year. Those wishing to reserve rental or testing days can contact Jason Queen at (828)413-6890 for details and availability.
Contact information: Mountain Creek Speedway 5237 Little Mountain Rd. Catawba, NC 28609 Phone: 828-244-7249 Website: www.mountaincreekspeedway.com
email: info@mountaincreekspeedway.com
- Derek Pernesiglio on Jun 14, 2023
- Article Date: 6/14/2023 by Mountain Creek Speedway Staff