2009 Potomac Speedway schedule

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Beaver-Cleaver

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Glad to see the payouts have improved and the facilities being upgraded(finally). Greg Gunter's doing some great things with the racetrack now - this is exactly what Potomac Speedway's been needing.



March
Sat March 14 Annual Car Show All American Harley Davidson 10-2
Sun March 15 Open Practice 1pm to 5pm Gates open 11am
Fri March 20 Opening Night: 40 Lap SLM Cody Endicott,LM,SS,HS,Mods
Fri March 27 LM,SS,HS,4 Cyl, Strictly Stocks

April
Fri April 3 30 Lap SLM, SS,HS,Mods, Hornets
Fri April 10 LM,SS,HS,4 Cyl, Strictly Stocks (Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt)
Fri April 17 ARCH Night: SLM,LM,SS,HS,Crates(Autograph Night SLM & LM)
Fri April 24 LM,HS,4 Cyl,Mods, 50 Lap Strictly Stock Special

May
Fri May 1 Closed
Fri May 8 36th Anniversary Special: 40 Lap SLM O'Reilly $5000
SS,HS, Mods,Hornets
Fri May 15 Three Mules Welding Supply Night:30 Lap SLM,LM,SS,HS
Mods ( Kids Bike Races)
Fri May 22 35 Lap LM Jay Rhode,SS,HS, 4 Cyl, Crates
Sun May 24 40 Lap SLM Mike Clore, SS,HS,4 Cyl, Strictly Stocks
MARF Night
Fri May 29 S.M.A.R.T.Series LM $1500,SS,Hornets, Mods, Crates
(Autograph nigth Mods, Crates, Hornets)

June
Fri June 5 51 Lap SLM Vernon Harris $5000, SS,HS,Mods, Strictly Stocks
Fri June 12 LM,SS,HS,4 Cyl,Crates ( Autograph night for Streets & Hobby
Sat June 13 Silver Hill Lions Club Demo Derby
Fri June 19 LM, 25 Lap SS Mike Wathen,HS,Mods, Hornets
Sat June 20 Silver Hill Lions Club Demo Derby
Fri June 26 Coors Light Night: 36 Lap SLM Ed Canupp,SS,HS,4Cyl, Crates

July
Fri July 3 Ken Dixon Automotive Night & Fireworks: 40 Lap SLM,SS,HS,Mod
Fri July 10 LM,SS,HS,4 Cyl, 50 Lap Strictly Stock Special
(Autograph Night Strictly Stocks & 4 Cylinders)
Fri July 17 Deane Guy Masonry Night: 40 Lap SLM Gene VanMeter,
SS,Mods,Crates, Hornets
Fri July 24 Closed
Sat July 25 30 Lap SLM $3000 Three Stae Flyer Shoot-Out,LM,SS,HS
Strictly Stocks
Fri July 31 LM,SS,HS,4 Cyl,35 Lap Mod Mania Special ( Kids Bike Race)

August
Fri Aug 7 Budweiser Night: 55 Lap SLM Bobby Allen,SS,HS,Crates, Hornets
Fri Aug 14 30 Lap LM Henry Burroughs,SS,HS,Mods, 4Cyl (MARF Night)
Fri Aug 21 Closed for motorcross
Fri Aug 28 30 Lap SLM Summer Siizler, SS,HS,Crates,Strictly Stocks

September
Fri Sept 4 30 Lap SLM,LM,SS,HS,4Cyl,Mods (Final Points 4 Cyl & Mods)
Sun Sept 6 44 Lap SLM Ronnie McBee, SS,HS,Crates, Hornets (Final
Points for SLM)
Fri Sept 11 Final Points Show: LM,SS,HS,Strictly Stocks, Hornets
Sat Sept 12 Silver Hill Lions Club Demo Derby
Sat Sept 19 Silver Hill Lions Club Demo Derby

October
Thur Oct 1 Open practice for Southern Maryland Nationals
Fri Oct 2 Qualifying: LM & SS Time Trails
Heat Races: LM,SS,HS,4 Cyl, Mods
Dashes: LM,SS,HS, 4 Cyl
Feature for Modifeds
Sat Oct 3 Consilation Races, Heat races for Strictly Stocks
Features: LM,SS,HS,4 Cyl, Strictly Stocks

November
Sat Nov 21 Annual Awards Banquet
 
cartman

cartman

New Member
Pete still has the lease and subleases it out first to Rick and Earnie Jones and now to Greg. Pete company is doing most of the work on the upgrades...
 
aps45819

aps45819

24/7 Single Dad
So if we want to bytch-slap you for being an annoying twerp we should head out to the track?
 
HappyCats

HappyCats

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As a sponsor on one of the cars and fans, I can honestly say we are thrilled that Greg Gunter has stepped up. He and Denise are working very closely together and are really putting things right! Yeah it will take a while to undo what Rick Jones did, but you gotta start somewhere!

We can't wait for this season to start! :yahoo:
 
CRHS89

CRHS89

Well-Known Member
Things sound promising, but I remember when Rick took over and everyone was excited then too. He made some improvements that first year, but it was all down hill from there. I truly hope that we don't have a repeat.
 
ShyOne

ShyOne

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I have been around Potomac Speedway since it's opening. There was a time when you could not find a seat in the grandstands because they were full. I remember when there were 20 to 25 cars in each class. Then Pete Cameron took over. Believe me, as long as Pete has anything to do with PS it will only go downhill...no matter who the "Manager" is. Drivers and fans are fed up with all the crooked deals and politics that are associated with Potomac. Thats why there are only 5 or 6 full time cars in most of the classes and there are no fans. They will never get another dime from me.
 
Claff

Claff

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Are these "Mods" real dirt modifieds like they run in NY or something else?

Only been to Potomac once, a year and a half back. Should go more.
 
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bwheel8

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Claff said:
Are these "Mods" real dirt modifieds like they run in NY or something else?

Only been to Potomac once, a year and a half back. Should go more.
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yes they are IMCA style. Check out our site to see pics of one. we race at potomac at vms. Tony Quade Racing #28 and if anyone out there wants to promote their business we can put you on our car just let me know.
 
HappyCats

HappyCats

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bwheel8 said:
yes they are IMCA style. Check out our site to see pics of one. we race at potomac at vms. Tony Quade Racing #28 and if anyone out there wants to promote their business we can put you on our car just let me know.
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and you guys certainly put on a good show! You guys are almost as indestructible as the Classic Cars! Good luck this year! :buddies:
 
HappyCats

HappyCats

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ShyOne said:
I have been around Potomac Speedway since it's opening. There was a time when you could not find a seat in the grandstands because they were full. I remember when there were 20 to 25 cars in each class. Then Pete Cameron took over. Believe me, as long as Pete has anything to do with PS it will only go downhill...no matter who the "Manager" is. Drivers and fans are fed up with all the crooked deals and politics that are associated with Potomac. Thats why there are only 5 or 6 full time cars in most of the classes and there are no fans. They will never get another dime from me.
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I appreciate your comment, however I know for a fact that Greg Gunter has already put more time and money into this track than Rick Jones did in the last four years.

Many of the drivers like Greg and think he has the right idea and so far, Pete is letting him have at it. So, I for one am willing to see how it goes and will support him anyway I can.

I also disagree with your comment about only have 5 - 6 full time cars in most of the classes and if you had been there recently you would know that. I'm glad that you won't be going to Potomac Speedway, we don't need your close minded negative attitude there to ruin our good time!
 
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ShyOne

ShyOne

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HappyCats said:
I appreciate your comment, however I know for a fact Greg Gunter has already put more time and money into this track than Rick Jones did in the last four years.

Many of the drivers like Greg and think he has the right idea and so far, Pete is letting him have at it. So, I for one and willing to see how it goes and will support him anyway I can.

I also disagree with your comment about only have 5 - 6 full time cars in most of the classes and if you had been there recently you would know that. I'm glad that you won't be going to Potomac Speedway, we don't need your close minded negative attitude there to ruin our good time!
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The point that I was trying to make was that as long as Pete has ANYTHING to do with the track it will not make it.

As far as the car count look at the points standings and look at the full time drivers that race each week for the points championship. In the Super Late class, the late model class and the four cylinder class there were maybe four or five cars in each class that race at PS each race, then look at the stats for VMS, Hagerstown or Winchester.

Again, things like the track inspectors building engines for the drivers....the sponsors, fans and drivers will not come to a track that have crookedness or politics involved.

I am not stating all these things from hearsay, I have personally seen it over the years....Potomac Speedway in action.

Look at the grandstands, that says it all.
 
HappyCats

HappyCats

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ShyOne said:
The point that I was trying to make was that as long as Pete has ANYTHING to do with the track it will not make it.

As far as the car count look at the points standings and look at the full time drivers that race each week for the points championship. In the Super Late class, the late model class and the four cylinder class there were maybe four or five cars in each class that race at PS each race, then look at the stats for VMS, Hagerstown or Winchester.

Again, things like the track inspectors building engines for the drivers....the sponsors, fans and drivers will not come to a track that have crookedness or politics involved.

I am not stating all these things from hearsay, I have personally seen it over the years....Potomac Speedway in action.

Look at the grandstands, that says it all.
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I agree that Potomac had seriously gone down hill. But I will say that since about July 4 on, something changed. It seemed that the powers that be discovered that if they put a little effort in, they would reap the benefits.

Since that time, the car counts started to go up and the fans started coming back. Not alot, but it was a start. It was almost as if everyone could feel that Rick and Pete were not going to be as involved. Greg Gunter seems like a well respected upstanding man who will do anything to not allow another track to close.

I understand that you have ill will towards Pete, I just would hope that your negative opinion, doesn't keep people from coming out to see how things are changing. Because if it does, then Potomac's failings are on you... not Pete.

All I ask is that you let the past be in the past and that you give the future a chance.
 
ShyOne

ShyOne

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HappyCats said:
I agree that Potomac had seriously gone down hill. But I will say that since about July 4 on, something changed. It seemed that the powers that be discovered that if they put a little effort in, they would reap the benefits.

Since that time, the car counts started to go up and the fans started coming back. Not alot, but it was a start. It was almost as if everyone could feel that Rick and Pete were not going to be as involved. Greg Gunter seems like a well respected upstanding man who will do anything to not allow another track to close.

I understand that you have ill will towards Pete, I just would hope that your negative opinion, doesn't keep people from coming out to see how things are changing. Because if it does, then Potomac's failings are on you... not Pete.

All I ask is that you let the past be in the past and that you give the future a chance.
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It has nothing about ill will toward Pete...it has to do with the way the track is run. I hope that Greg can make a difference. But with PETE in the picture AT ALL... it won't work. Pete has too many underhanded deals going on, no matter who the "Manager" is, Pete will have a say in what goes on. Don't be fooled. If Greg leased the track directly from John and Mrs. Beasley there may be a chance.
 
HappyCats

HappyCats

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ShyOne said:
It has nothing about ill will toward Pete...it has to do with the way the track is run. I hope that Greg can make a difference. But with PETE in the picture AT ALL... it won't work. Pete has too many underhanded deals going on, no matter who the "Manager" is, Pete will have a say in what goes on. Don't be fooled. If Greg leased the track directly from John and Mrs. Beasley there may be a chance.
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I am giving it a chance. And you can continue to :deadhorse about Pete.

Its better than driving to VMS every weekend... oh wait, I mean every OTHER weekend this year. They must not like racing anymore :whistle:
 
ShyOne

ShyOne

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HappyCats said:
I am giving it a chance. And you can continue to :deadhorse about Pete.

Its better than driving to VMS every weekend... oh wait, I mean every OTHER weekend this year. They must not like racing anymore :whistle:
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Time will tell. Just speaking from dealing with Potomac Speedway since the time it was taken over by Pete...nothing has changed.

Went when it was run by the Long Brothers and Pistol Bussler it was run by professionals.

Oh well, won't be on me if it fails...it's called tired of getting screwed.

If anyone can change that I wish them luck.
 
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