Erie, Pa: The Presque Isle Downs & Casino Race of Champions Weekend will mark its 71st annual event this weekend at Lake Erie Speedway, with racing action set to get underway beginning Friday.
The event is said to be the second longest consecutive-running auto racing event in North America, second only to the Indianapolis 500. Six champions will be crowned during the three-day event. The schedule is as follows:
Friday, Sept. 24
1 p.m. – Gates open
4 p.m. to dusk – Practice by division, highlighted by the Race of Champions FOAR Score Four Cylinder Dash Series (20 laps)
Saturday, Sept. 25
12 p.m. – Grandstands Open, Practice by Division (Two Rounds)
2:30 p.m. – Qualifying Races Begin
Immediately following the conclusion of qualifying: Late Model Feature “Rick Wylie” 48, Four Cylinder Dash Series Feature 2, Super Stock Series National Parts Peddler 40, TQ Midget Feature (20 laps)
Sunday, Sept. 26
11 a.m. – Grandstands Open, Practice by Division
1:15 p.m. – Qualifying Races Begin
Immediately following the conclusion of qualifying: TQ Midget Series Feature (Harry Macy Classic – 29 laps), Four Cylinder Dash Series Feature (Butch Palmer Classic – 32 laps), Street Stock Series Feature (30 laps)
3:30 p.m. (approximate) – Pre-race, cars begin to stage for Lucas Oil Race of Champions 250
4 p.m. – Driver’s Introductions
4:20 p.m. – Command to Start Engines – 71st Annual Lucas Oil Race of Champions 250 (250 laps)
Tickets are on sale now at www.lakeeriespeedway.com/purchase-tickets and will be available at the gate beginning Friday.
