DIAMOND NATIONALS OFFERS SOMETHING FOR ALL FANS OF DIRT TRACK RACING...By Gary Lileck

Forestville, PA - September 20, 2009 Each and every fan of dirt track racing will find interest in this upcoming weekend's Diamond Nationals at Big Diamond Raceway. During the two-day show, Modifieds, Midget-cars, and Stock cars are included on the docket.

Landis C. Deck & Sons Site Contractors (Bernville) and Yuengling - America's Oldest Brewery (Pottsville) present this year's version of the annual Fall season event known as the Diamond Nationals.. Five different classes of machinery will be showcased (Sept. 26, Sept. 27). The event offers a total purse of over $50,000.

Saturday's card consists of Big Block Modifieds (50-laps/$5000 to win), ARDC Midgets (20-laps), and Extreme Roadrunners (20-laps/$500 to win). Gates open at 3:30PM, warm-ups commence at 5:30PM, and qualifying begins at 6:00PM. Pit admission is $35, a grandstand ticket costs $25, and kids 12 & under are free.

The Big Block Modified rules include: Hagerstown Style, any 13- by 92-inch tire that is readily available from the manufacturer, and weight limit is 2500 pounds. The Extreme Roadrunner division is open to four barrel carbs, headers, and eight inch tires, also(No Alcohol permitted).

On Sunday, an exciting double header is slated to conclude the weekend. The Open Competition Small Block Modifieds (50-laps/$5000 to win) and Sportsman (25-laps/$1200 to win) are sharing the glory. Gates open at 2:30PM, warm-ups start at 4:30PM, and qualifying begins at 5:00PM. Pit admission is $30, the grandstands cost $15, and children 12 and under are free.

The Open Competition Small Block Modified rules are: Hagerstown style, any 13- by 92- inch tire that is readily available from the manufacturer, and a weight limit of 2350 pounds. The Sportsman competitors must meet home track specs for motors, steel wheels are required, and the weight limit is 2450 pounds.

Competitors at Big Diamond Raceway are reminded that transponders (which can be rented at the track) and radios are mandatory on race day. Rule questions may be directed to the track office phone number of 570-385-0744.

Big Diamond is a 3/8 mile clay oval located just outside of Minersville PA in Forestville PA. For travel information and other important speedway facts, visit the official website - www.bigdiamondraceway.com