Congratulations 2016 Track Champion Roy Dunlap

Congratulations to the winners of Friendship Raceway's 2016 Championship Points Program!

 

1st Place:  Roy Dunlap (130pts)
2nd Place:  Bob Tharp (115pts)
3rd Place:  Curt Baronio (90pts)
4th Place:  Artie Miller (82pts)

 

View and Download the Points Results as of
October 1, 2016

Join us for our 4th Annual Benny 'Boo' Beebout Jr. Memorial Race

October 8, 2016

FRIENDSHIP RACEWAY'S 4TH ANNUAL BENNY "BOO" BEEBOUT JR MEMORIAL RACE

$5 Adult Entry - KIDS UNDER 12 ALWAYS GET IN FREE!!

Dial-In Race

$10 to enter.  60% Payout to top car.

$Pro (no-box) Class: $50 Entry

$10 of every entry gets donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
$1000 payout for 40 or more cars!
Plus: Trophies to Winner & Runner up!

Trophy Class: $35 Entry

$10 of every entry gets donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Trophies to Winner & Runner Up

Second Chance Gambler's Race

$20 to enter.  50% Payout to top car.



RACE PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

11am-2pm:  Open Time Trials
2:30pm:  Dial-In Race
3:00pm:  Pro Class Eliminations Begin
3:30pm:  Trophy Class Eliminations Begin
4:00pm:  Second Chance Gambler's Race Eliminations Begin

Roy Dunlap has a 31 point lead

Roy Dunlap secured his top position in Friendship Raceway's 2016 Championship Points Program with a Pro Class win in last weekends double point race!  

Roy started the afternoon with a 15 point lead on Bob Tharp and a 24 point lead on Curt Baronio.  With two double point races and a possible 44 points to go, the pressure was on. Roy stayed focused, stuck to his routine, and powerhoused through the race, winning every round, including the final when he ran a 7.80 on a 7.78 dial with a 525 RT!  He racked up an additional 22 points giving him a total 126 points and a 31 point lead in the program!  With only one race left, Roy Dunlap is untouchable and will be this season's Track Champion!  Awesome Job Roy!! 

Dates for the final points races

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Okay guys, so I told you a few weeks ago that we would have 2 more Double Points Races and the final points race is scheduled for October 1st, so.........

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! The final 2 points races will both be DOUBLE POINTS!!!! That's right racers! September 24, 2016 AND October 1, 2016 will both be DBL POINTS!! These will also be the last 2 points races of the season, so don't miss it!!

Right now, Roy Dunlap is in first place position with 104 points. He is ahead by 15 points and has been holding that top spot for 4 consecutive weeks!! Bob Tharp is in second place with 89 points and Curt Baronio is in third place with 80 points! Artie Miller has 74 pts, George Cassidy has 68! Anything can happen! Good Luck to all of you guys competing in this year's points program!!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: About the Classes at Friendship Raceway

Okay, so as some of you may have noticed, we had a little drama at the track this weekend. So, I would like to clarify what happened. And, what will be done for the rest of this year and for next year....

 

We started this season running all the cars in one class... In about July, our car count started to grow and racers were requesting a Trophy Class. We put out an announcement that we were trying to put together a 7.99 or slower Trophy class. And that is just what we have been trying to do. The problem is that we have yet to fill that class with at least 8 cars running 7.99 or slower. 

This weekend, I had 5 cars signed in to run the Trophy class that ran 7.99 or slower. Then I had 3 other cars that wanted in that actually ran faster: a 7.72, a 7.93, and a 7.96. To fill the class, I went ahead and allowed the three cars into the race. But, unfortunately I upset a few racers by doing so. I should have called a drivers meeting and explained what I was doing. This is my mistake.

In fear that this problem will arise again, I would like to let everyone know what we will be doing for the rest of the year and for next year.

UNTIL THE END OF THE 2016 RACE SEASON: I want everyone to know that I am only permitting slower cars into the pro race because of the points program. We began the points in the beginning of the year when we were running everyone in all one class. The slower cars that have been participating would be at a disadvantage if I force them into the trophy class because that race usually runs 5 rounds, while the pro class usually runs 7 rounds.

As for the trophy class: We would like the ET cutoff to be 7.99 or slower, HOWEVER, THE ET CUTOFF MAY BE LOWERED IN ORDER TO FILL THE CLASS (Just like we do for the Quick 8 race.) I want to get this class going guys! Or I would just cut it out of the program all together and avoid all this confusion. But, I think it is a nice thing to offer, especially to some of our new racers, so I want to continue trying! SO, THAT CUTOFF WILL BE 7.99, BUT I MAY LOWER THE ET GRADUALLY TO FILL THE CLASS! I want everyone to be aware of this! I will fill this class with 8 cars every week if possible!

AS FOR NEXT YEAR (THE 2017 RACE SEASON): Next year, we will start the year off running two classes. Pro and Trophy. We will set the rules and go over them during our Annual Pre-season Banquet, at which time we will be happy to hear racer input. We want to create the perfect 'Racers Track'. I want the program to be WHAT THE RACERS WANT!! So before we even run the first race, we will all come together and go over the rules, print them out for everyone to have a copy, and stick to them.

SOUND GOOD EVERYONE?????

April Galloway
Track Manager
Friendship Raceway

SEPTEMBER 3, 2016 LABOR DAY RACE - SPECIAL RACE PROGRAM

$5 Adult Entry - KIDS UNDER 12 ALWAYS GET IN FREE!!
SPECIAL  RACE PROGRAM:

Quick 8: $50 Entry

$50 to enter
Fastest 8 cars Qualify
$250 to the winner/$50 to the Runner-up

Pro (no-box) Class: $40 Entry

$1000 payout for 40 or more cars!
Plus: Trophies to Winner & Runner up!

Trophy Class: $25 Entry

Trophies to Winner & Runner Up
Plus: a $125 payout for 10 or more cars

SPECIAL RACE PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

11am-1pm:  Open Time Trials
1:30pm:  Dial-In Race
2:00:  Quick 8 Race
3:00pm:  Pro Class Eliminations Begin
3:30pm:  Trophy Class Eliminations Begin

3-Day Race Weekend! August 16-28

Let's Get Racing!

After loosing a weekend to the Jefferson County Fair, we are ready to get back to the track!  The 3-day race weekend we have coming should do the trick!

Test and Tune  |  Friday, Aug 26, 2016

Regular Race Program  |  Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016

CRUZIN' FEW'S  DAY AT THE DRAGS  |  Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016

Submit your Racer Bio!

ATTN RACERS: Submit your bio for our 2016 Year Book!
With little over 3 months left of the racing season, I wanted to put together something special for you racers! This year, on our website (www.friendshipraceway.org) I want to create a 2016 Year Book Page full of racer photos, bios, and other memories!
So, if you visited Friendship Raceway this year and would like to be a part of our Year Book Page, please submit your photo, name, city and car year, make and model and the ET & MPH of your best pass at Friendship Raceway
TO: info@friendshipraceway.org with the SUBJECT: 2016 Year Book Entry!

This will be fun! So, please, send in your bio's today!

The entries will be simple, like a year book and look similar to this:

 #5777 

Steve Pelc

1979 Pontiac T/A

McDonald, Pennsylvania

Shelby Glover, Mia Parez & Shelby Miller singing the National Anthem

This was fun! We had a special performance this weekend :)
Shelby Glover, Mia Parez, and Shelby Miller did a great job singing the National Anthem!!
Thanks for the video Wendy!

Racing Cancelled Today - Sign up to get instant closing alerts

Unfortunately, rain forced us to cancel our racing events for the afternoon.  If you didn't receive our closing alert this morning, you can text GETALERTS to 84483 or sign up using the link below.  

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#WinnerStickerWednesday

WINNER STICKER WEDNESDAY!!

Share your Friendship Raceway Class Winner Stickers with us!

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Fun with the Fat N' Furious

Huge thanks to Tom Christmas & Chuck Kountz from the Fat N' Furious!

 Tom Christmas and Chuck Kountz from the Discovery Channel's Fat N' Furious reality tv show came out to Friendship Raceway to shake hands with their fans and sign autographs!  They drew out a nice crowd for our little track and hopefully felt the love after autographing steering wheels, race car dash boards and more!  We hope they felt a big Friendship Raceway welcome and will come back and see us again soon!

Until then, view more information about Christmas Automotive Repair.

Fat N' Furious coming to Friendship Raceway July 16th!

FAT & FURIOUS COMING JULY 16, 2016

Don't miss your chance to meet Tommy Christmas and his boys from the Discovery Channel's Fat N' Furious!  Bring the entire family out to Friendship Raceway on Saturday, July 16, 2016 to get your Fat N' Furious autographs & merchandise!!

View more details on our website:
http://www.friendshipraceway.org/fat-n--furious-coming-to-friendship-raceway-.html

WE HAVE A NEW CONTEST COMING THIS SATURDAY!

Recipients of our weekly e-newsletter were the first to know! Now, it's time to let everyone in on the fun!

This weekend, we are going to try out a : RACER DRAW

Once I have all my pro class racers signed in, I will put all of their names in a hat. For $10 spectators and fans can draw a racer's name out of the hat! If the racer you draw wins the race, you will get 50% of the contest's pot!! If we get our normal 30 car count for the pro class, anyone who participates in the RACERS DRAW will have a chance to win $150 or more!!

It sounds like fun, so, we will see how it goes! Join us, Saturday, July 2 for our Independence Day Weekend Racing Event where we will unroll the contest for the first time!!

Independence Day Weekend Racing at Friendship Raceway on July 2nd, 2016

Independence Day Weekend Racing Event at Friendship Raceway!
July 2nd, 2016

Trophy Class: $25 Entry
Trophies to Winner & Runner Up
Plus: a $125 payout for 10 or more cars

Pro (no-box) Class: $40
$1000 payout for 40 or more cars!
Plus: Trophies to Winner & Runner up!

$5 to watch! and KIDS UNDER 12 ALWAYS GET IN FREE!!





View the website for more information about our track!
WWW.FRIENDSHIPRACEWAY.ORG

Joe Lish & Randy Hanes (Photography by Natures Gifts)

[PHOTOGRAPHY BY NATURES GIFTS]

 Joe Lish made a couple practice passes in Randy Hanes' S&W Bantam this weekend!

Artie Miller won the 50/50!

Congratulations Artie! 

Here's a quick pic I took of Artie and his beautiful daughter Shelby!

Here's a poster to share with your friends!

Ideas for a Kid's Class at Friendship Raceway

Braxton Sukosd at Friendship Raceway

Morning everyone!

For a few years now, we have been bouncing around the idea of having a Kid's Class at Friendship Raceway.   Not so much a JR Dragster class, because we have a few kids that like to run quads, and go-carts, but a Kid's Class for kids to run whatever they have!! I would love to be able to put on a full kid's race at least once or twice a month.... 

If your child, or someone you know may be interested, please, email April at info@friendshipraceway.org

I would like to put enough kids together to be able to get them some trophies!  Thanks!  -April

www.friendshipraceway.org

**********UPDATE:  I talked to a few interested parents this afternoon and one of them showed concern about the different speeds and performance levels of kids involved. And I just want to let everyone know, that if kids show up with go-carts, dragsters, quads or other vehicles that run varying speeds, we can run a Dial-In race for them.  (FYI:  Dial-In Races are about running closest to your Dial.  In this kind of a competition, cars can run one at a time.)

Happy Father's Day From Everyone at Friendship Raceway!

NEW Trophy/Street Class being implemented into our race program - starting this week!

 ATTENTION ALL STREET CARS:  You will be happy to learn that Friendship Raceway is now offering a Trophy Street Class!  NO CAR COUNT MINIMUMS!  $25 to enter.  Winner & Runner-up receive trophies!!!  Plus, we will throw in an extra $125 payout to the top winner if we get 10 or more cars enrolled in that class!!!

Our New Trophy/Street Class will be perminatly added to our Regular Race Program!  The first Trophy/Street Class Race will be held this Saturday, June 18, 2016, during our 4th Annual Father's Day Race!

View our website for more information: www.friendshipraceway.org

RACER REMINDER: Double Points Race this weekend!!

This weekend may be your last chance to jump into the points program if you haven't already done so!  With our first DOUBLE POINT RACE coming this Saturday anything could happen!! 
 
The 2016 Friendship Raceway Track Championship Points Program is open to all no-box racers and cost is $25 to enroll!  Each racer in the program will be awarded 1 point for showing up and 1 point for each round of eliminations they win!  The further you make it in the race, the more points you acquire!  The winner of the race will receive 4 points, the runner-up gets 3 and the semi-finalist(s) gets 2 points!  A racer can accumulate anywhere from 1 to 11 points each race (depending on how many rounds there are in eliminations).  This means that a DOUBLE POINTS RACE can render anywhere from 2 to 22 points!!!

As of right now, two racers are tied for the top position of our points program with 20 points: Joe Ochkie and Roy Dunlap, Bob Tharp Sr. is in second place with 19 points, and Curt Baronio is in 3rd place with 18 points!*
(*Corrections have been made)

If you are interested in enrolling in the Championship Points Program, see April at the track!!

***** DOUBLE POINTS RACE SATURDAY JUNE, 18, 2016 DURING OUR 4TH ANNUAL FATHER'S DAY RACE. ***** (Points awarded for no-box class entries only!)
(*Corrections have been made)

Join us this Saturday, June 18th for our 4th Annual Father's Day Racing Event - SPECIAL RACE PROGRAM

SPECIAL RACE PROGRAM SCHEDULE

• UNLIMITED OPEN TIME TRIALS from 11am - 1pm 
• DIAL-IN RACE AT 1:30PM $10 Entry (Winner takes 60%)
• QUICK 8 RACE AT 2:00 $50 Entry ($250 Winner/$50 RU)
• ELIMINATIONS SHOULD BEGIN BY 3:00PM $40 Entry ($1000 for 40 or more cars!
  Two $10 Buyback Rounds 
• 2ND CHANCE GAMBLER'S RACE
  USUALLY BEGINS BY 5:00
  $10 Entry (Winner takes 50%)

$5 to watch, KIDS UNDER 12 GET IN FREE!!

Friendship Raceway
2107 Friendship Park Road, Rayland, Ohio, 43943
Track Phone: (740) 733-7100
Email: info@friendshipraceway.org
www.FRIENDSHIPRACEWAY.org

HUGE EVENT: Allen's Muffler & Cornwell Tools Event June 11, 2016

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Allen's Muffler & Cornwell Tools

presents:

1/8 Mile Drag Racing at Friendship Raceway!

 

Saturday June 11, 2016  

 

With Special Guest Appearance by 

Michael Phillips 
& his 300 MPH NHRA Nitro Funny Car

 PLUS: Door Prizes from Cornwell Tools, Federation Auto, Advanced Auto, Napa Auto Parts & Auto Zone. 

50/50 Tickets Sold All Day

 

True Street Class - $25 Entry Fee

$250 & Trophy to 1st Place

No Box - $40 Entry Fee

2 Rounds of Buybacks

70% Payout & Trophy to 1st

Spectators $5 Entry Fee - KIDS UNDER 12 GET IN FREE!!

Gates open at 9:00 am.  Open Time Trials from 11am - 1pm

Concession Stand will be open all day!!

THIS WILL BE A FRIENDSHIP RACEWAY POINTS RACE!

***If you run a Test & Tune Friday June 10th, YOU GET $5 OFF YOUR ENTREE FEE!***

View more details on our website:

 http://www.friendshipraceway.org/allen-s-muffler-and-cornwell-tool-racing-event.html 

Friendship Raceway 

2107 Friendship Park Road, Rayland, Ohio, 43943 

Track Phone: (740) 733-7100 

Email: info@friendshipraceway.org 

www.FRIENDSHIPRACEWAY.org

One happy 50/50 winner: John Warmen

Congratulations John Warmen!

50/50 Raffles go on during all racing events at Friendship Raceway!  Tickets can be purchased in our concession stand. (Or by volunteer Wendy Turner - THANKS WENDY!)

Tickets are $1 per ticket or $5 for 10 tickets.  One winner gets 50% of the pot!  Winner is picked after the 3rd round of eliminations!!

9 year old Olivia Jones makes her first pass as a drag racer

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We had a good time last Saturday afternoon watching 9 year old, Olivia Jones make her first pass as a drag racer.

She ran a 21.03 at 23 (almost 24) MPH!!  Great Job Livy!  All of us at Friendship Raceway are proud of you!!


 Here are a couple of pictures you might enjoy:

PICTURED TO THE LEFT: A photograph captured of Trish Jones and her 9 year old daughter, Olivia (by Wendy Turner)

PICTURED TO THE RIGHT: Olivia's Grandfather, Bernie Miller proudly captured a picture of Olivia's very first ET slip and posted it to his personal Facebook Page!

Our New ET Slip Printer Arrived Today!

Hey Racers!  You will be glad to know that the new ET slip printer we ordered has arrived!! 

We know it can be annoying when our old printer would stop working on us.  It must have be build in the 90s!

This printer has a sharper look, but, more importantly, it's dependable!  It worked successfully throughout the entire day!

Join us for our Annual Memorial Day Race 5/28/2016

$1000 Guaranteed Purse for 40+ cars!!

$40 Racer Entry
$10 Test & Tune Only Entry
$5 Spectator or Crew Member Fee
KIDS UNDER 12 GET IN FREE!!

Starting at 11am on May 28th, 2016

Regular Race Program Schedule

Every Saturday, starting at 11am, racers from Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania meet up to compete in some friendly, competitive 1/8 mile ET drag racing!

11:00am - 2:00pm > Unlimited Open Time Trials
2:30pm > Dial - In Race (optional)
3:00pm > Elimination Begin

Friendship Raceway
2107 Friendship Park Road, Rayland, Ohio, 43943
Track Phone: (740) 733-7100
Email: info@friendshipraceway.org
www.FRIENDSHIPRACEWAY.org

Another weekend lost......

Unfortunately, we aren't able to run today either.  The grounds are too wet from yesterday's rain.

We hope to see you all next weekend for our Annual Memorial Day Race.  It will be a $1000 for 40 or more cars with a $40 buy-in!

Fred Marino is the Winner of Last Week's Facebook Giveaway

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     Out of the 63 contestants who participated in our FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY, Fast Fred Marino was chosen as the winner!! Fred won an exclusive 'I Race at Friendship Raceway' window decal!  Only 10 of these decals were made.  We still have 8 left, so, keep checking the Friendship Raceway Facebook Page for future contests!!

 

RainedOut: Racing Cancelled for 5/14/2016 (POTENTIAL SUNDAY RUN)

Racing is canceled for today, May 14, 2016 due to rain.

WE ARE CONSIDERING RUNNING ON TOMORROW, SUNDAY, MAY 15TH.  If you are interested, please, leave feedback on our Facebook Page!  If we have enough interest, we will open!


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Friendship Raceway 2016 Rules & Regulations

RULES DISCLAIMER

The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events.  These rules shall govern the condition of all events, and by participating in these events, all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules.  NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM PUBLICATIONS OF OR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES AND OR REGULATIONS.  They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to a participant, spectator or official.

The track officials shall be empowered to permit reasonable and appropriate deviation from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that in his/her opinion do not alter the minimum acceptable requirements.  NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY SHALL RESULT FROM SUCH ALTERATION OF SPECIFICATIONS.  Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials.  Their decision is final.

ALL RACERS MUST FOLLOW THE NHRA RULE BOOK.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW THE RULES AND FOLLOW THEM.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:  ALL RACERS MUST FOLLOW THE NHRA SAFETY RULES & REGULATIONS.  IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW THE RULES AND FOLLOW THEM.  Drivers running 8:00 or faster are required to wear a helmet, however, helmet wearing is encouraged for all drivers! Drivers running a 7.35 or faster are required to have a roll bar. Drivers must have all safety equipment.
  
 CLOTHING:      NHRA Rules Apply. NO shorts permitted. Shirt and shoes must be worn. Cars 0-6 seconds must have proper equipment: see Safety Regulations - NHRA. Cars 0-6.99 must wear approved fire jacket & shirt. Cars 7.0 - 9.99 must wear helmet. Motorcycles must have helmet, gloves, leather jacket and pants.

TECH INSPECTION:      All vehicles must pass a tech inspection before they can begin. Tech sheets must be filled out properly and must be legible. Driver must be with car for tech. NHRA rules will be enforced. Tech starts upon arrival.

CAR NUMBER & DIAL:  Must be on front & passenger side windows and MUST BE LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE TOWER TO READ. Dial-In numbers can be adjusted every round.BURN OUTS: Will be done behind the starting line, with the exception of Dragsters, Altereds, Supercharged Cars, Drag Bikes, or unless directed by track management.

STAGING:  Lead of staging will pull you onto the track, please wait for his signal.
We practice courtesy staging at Friendship Raceway.  Please, be courteous and let your opponent pre-stage before staging your own vehicle. (After both cars are pre-staged, once one car stages, the second car has 10 seconds to stage.)  During a race, please wait to bring your car to the staging lanes until you are called.  Buy-backs line up in lane 6, Winners take lanes 3 and 5.

TIME TRIALS:  Weather permitting, our Open Time Trials typically run from 11am to 2pm.  All drivers are welcome to make as many passes as they would like during this time. A minimum of two time trials is guaranteed to all drivers unless you arrive late or have a break. 
 
BYE RUNS: In the 1st Round, the Bye is pulled randomly by a track official from the first ten cars in the lineup.  For the rest of the race,  the driver with the best reaction time of each round will receive the bye run into the next round.  
Drivers may only have 1 Bye per race.  Bye runs can only be granted when there is an odd number of competitors.  If a racer earns a Bye but does not get to run it because of an even car count, the racer will be eligible for another Bye. 

2 ROUNDS OF BUY BACKS:  Buy-Back are available for $10 if you lose the 1st or 2nd round of eliminations. Buy-backs will be called to staging lane 6 first,  followed by winners.  A buy-back will not be eligible for a bye run in the buy back round.  If there is an uneven amount of cars then the last buyback car will run the first car in the second round winners.
 
BREAKING: Excessive Breaking on a run is prohibited. YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

Electronic boxes are Not permitted: If box can’t be removed, then box must be taped over, zeroed, and inspected by track management. Failure or refuse to do so, is just cause for disqualification.

Throttle Stops: All throttle stops must be disconnected or fixed wide open.

Passengers:  Passengers are Not permitted in any race vehicles while on the track.

Payouts: All payouts are determined by car count and will be done by track officials at the starting line after the race.  $1000 Guaranteed for 40 or more cars (with a $40 Racer Entry)

Re-runs: Will be decided upon a case by case issue. Track management will decide by NHRA rules.

SPEED LIMIT:    Friendship Park has posted a speed limit of 20 mph. However, we ask that you limit your speed to 15 mph on the return lane and all other roads within Friendship Raceway, as we encourage spectators to bring children. 

Stage Break Down:  Once you are pared for eliminations, you must "fire" within 30 seconds and move into your lane. Failure to do so will result in a disqualification and your opponent automatically wins the round.

Break Down: If your car breaks down during a pass, you must stop as soon as possible. PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE TO THE END OF THE TRACK.

Break Passes:  Break passes are only given to racers who experience a break-down BEFORE eliminations begin.  All Break Passes must be  redeemed within 30 days.

Participant Conduct: Any participant and or crew member caught fighting verbal or physically, and or using profanity, with any other participant, crew member, spectator, and or Track Official will be subject to immediate removal from track and disqualified from the race. Also if any participant or crew member who creates an unsafe condition and or violates rules or regulations of Friendship Raceway is subject to immediate removal from track and suspension of privileges upon the discussion of Track Officials.

No Alcohol - No Drugs: Any participant and or crew member caught with drugs or alcohol while on the premises is in violation of rules and regulation of Friendship Park and Friendship Raceway. Violators will be banned from the Park and Friendship Raceway, and the authorities will be notified.Tower: The tower is a working entity of the racetrack. Please do not come to the tower for questions and problems during a race. Please contact the Staging Lane Director. Only track officials and employees are permitted in tower during a race, unless otherwise directed by track officials.

This is an incomplete list of Friendship Raceway Rules & Regulations
Check Back For Updates
(Last Updated on May 13, 2016)

 

WIN a FREE "I Race at Friendship Raceway" Window Decal

There is a FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY going on!! 

You have a chance to win a FREE "I Race at Friendship Raceway" window decal.

 No Purchase Necessary!

To be entered: 

1.     VISIT OUR FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/FriendshipRaceway

2.     LIKE the Friendship Raceway Facebook Giveaway Poster

3.     SHARE the Friendship Raceway Facebook Giveaway Poster to your wall

GOOD LUCK!

Roy Dunlap Wins a Season of FREE Racing at Friendship Raceway

The winner of our Annual Season Pass Raffle has been announced!

Congratulations Roy Dunlap!! You won an entire year of racing FREE at Friendship Raceway!!!

Our 4th Annual Mother's Day Racing Event

May 6th & 7th, 2016
Friendship Raceway presents

OUR 4TH ANNUAL

Mother's Day Race

Test & Tune Friday, Racing Saturday

 

$1000 GUARANTEED PURSE
for 40 or more cars!

FIRST POINTS RACE  

[READ MORE ABOUT OUR POINTS PROGRAM]
SEASON PASS RAFFLE DRAWING  

[READ MORE ABOUT OUR SEASON PASS RAFFLE]

$40 Racer Entry/$10 T&T Entry/$5 Spectator Entry 
 KIDS UNDER 12 IN FREE

Open Time Trials from 11am-2pm
Dial-In Race at 2:30
Eliminations begin at 3 with 2-$10 buy-back rounds

Email us at info@friendshipraceway.org for more information

Points Program Sign-ups Start This Weekend!

Friendship Raceway's 2016 Track Championship Points Program

At Friendship Raceway, we keep track of points for every race!  Earn points to earn title as Friendship Raceway Track Champion for the year!
  
Points will be awarded for the following:
1 Participation Point for entering the race. 
1 Point for each round of eliminations you win.
The Winner of the race receives 4  Points, Runner-Up receives 3 ponts and Semi-finalists receive 2 points.

Sign up at the track!  Enrollment is $25.

1st points race will be
May 7th, 2016 - Our 4th Annual Mother's Day Race

2015 Points Program Winners:
#1  Curt Baronio
#2  Bob Tharp
#3  Roy Dunlap
#4  Jason Pasco
Email us at info@friendshipraceway.org for more information

Join us for our Spring Fling April 29th & 30th

April 29th & 30th 2016
Friendship Raceway presents
Test & Tune Friday, Racing Saturday

Spring Fling

$1000 GUARANTEED
for 40 or more cars
$40 Racer Entry

$10 T&T Entry
$5 Spectator Entry
KIDS UNDER 12 IN FREE


Open Time Trials from 11am-2pm
Dial-In Race at 2:30
Eliminations begin at 3 with 2-$10 buy-back rounds

LAST CHANCE: Get your Season Pass Raffle Tickets Today!

Win an entire season of FREE Racing at Friendship Raceway!
2015 Winner: Trish Jones
2014 Winner: John DelSignore
Only $100 to enter.

Purchase a Season Pass Raffle Ticket at the track or send check or money order to:

T. Galloway, 1890 Parkway, East Liverpool, Oh 43920 with the subject 'Season Pass Raffle'.  Entries must be received by May 7, 2016.  All sales final.  Multiple Entries Permitted. Winner will be chosen by random during the May 7, 2016 Racing Event. Winner need not to be present.  Thanks, and Good Luck!

T&T Cancelled for 4/22. We will be open 4/23!

Test and Tune is cancelled for today, April 22nd.  It's raining now, and there is an 80 percent chance of more thunderstorms this afternoon....  You can T&T tomorrow before the races from 11am-2pm.

WE WILL BE OPEN TOMORROW, APRIL 23, 2016 FOR OUR REGULAR RACE PROGRAM!


The forecast is calling a partly cloudy day with a zero percent chance of rain.

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T&T and a possible Gambler's Race Saturday April 16th, 2016

 Very nice turnout today. Several new faces and cars...a Great to see that. We are starting to get some rubber down on the track, it's starting to hook..  Tomorrow,  we will be open for T&T again Starting at 12 noon..The racers were talking about possibly having a race tomorrow.. We'll see who all wants to go for it..maybe a 25 buy in to race with a buy back?? We can discuss it tomorrow...let us know...hope to see you guys tomorrow.. Thanks Tim.

We will be open this weekend!! April 15th & 16th

Come test out the NEW starting line launch pads!  We need to lay down some rubber! 

Friendship Raceway will be open for T&T Friday, April 15, 2016 &
$25 Gambler's Race
Saturday April 16, 2016!  

See you at the track!

Congratulations Scott Riggs!

Out of the 87 contestants of our Facebook Giveaway,  Scott Riggs was chosen as the winner!!  Congratulations!

Big thanks to everyone for participating!!  And don't worry, there will be more chances to win one of these decals!  Keep and eye on the Friendship Raceway Facebook Page!

Have a great day!

Allen's Muffler & Cornwell Tool Racing Event Saturday, June 11, 2016

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Allen's Muffler & Cornwell Tool

presents:

1/8 Mile Drag Racing at Friendship Raceway!

Saturday June 11, 2016 

True Street Class - $25 Entry Fee

$250 & Trophy to 1st Place

No Box - $40 Entry Fee

2 Rounds of Buybacks

Payout depends on Participating Cars

Trophy to 1st

Spectators $5 Entry Fee - KIDS UNDER 12 GET IN FREE!!

Door Prizes from Cornwell Tools, Federation Auto, Advanced Auto, Napa Auto Parts & Auto Zone.

50/50 Tickets Sold All Day

*Guest Appearance by Michael Phillips & his 300 MPH NHRA Nitro Funny Car

Gates open at 9:00 am.  Open Time Trials from 11am - 1pm

Concession Stand will be open all day!!

***If you run a Test & Tune Friday June 10th, YOU GET $5 OFF YOUR ENTREE FEE!

View more details on our website:

 http://www.friendshipraceway.org/allen-s-muffler-and-cornwell-tool-racing-event.html

We are adding a Gambler's Race to our Regular Race Program!

NEW THIS SEASON

A Gamblers Race will be added to 

Friendship Raceway's Saturday Race Program!  

During our pre-season get-together, Todd Blake came up with the idea to run a Gambler's Race after the buyback rounds of eliminations.  So, this season, we've decided to give it a try! 

The NEW Gambler's Race will be open to any racer eliminated during the main event.  It will be $10 to enter and the winner will take 50% of the total buy-in!

 

FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY! Win a Friendship Raceway Window Decal!

Win an exclusive 'I Race at Friendship Raceway' window decal!!  Free to enter!  Visit our Facebook Page:  www.facebook.com/FriendshipRaceway  for more details!

Season Pass Raffle Tickets Still Available!

It's not too late! Enter Friendship Raceway's 2016 Season Pass Raffle Drawing!  Winner will receive FREE entry to ALL 2016 Regular Race Events at Friendship Raceway!

2015 Winner: Trish Jones
2014 Winner: John DelSignore

To enter raffle:  mail $100 check or money order to T.Galloway, 1890 Parkway, E.Liverpool, Oh 43920 with the subject 'Season Pass Raffle'.  Entries must be received by May 7, 2016.  All sales final.  Multiple Entries Permitted. Winner will be chosen by random during the May 7, 2016 Racing Event. Winner need not to be present.  Thanks, and Good Luck!

NEW IN 2016: Gamblers Race after Buybacks

NEW In 2016, Friendship Raceway will feature a Gambler's Race after the buyback rounds of eliminations. This will give racers that were eliminated, yet another chance to win a little money!
Entry fee will be $10.  (Racers must run Regular Race Program to be eligible to enter the Gambler's Race.)  Winner will take 50% of the race's total buy-in!!

New Starting Line Launch Pads at Friendship Raceway

Great News Racers!  The concrete is drying!  You heard that right!  The New Starting Line Launch Pads have been installed for both the left and right lanes! 
The New Starting Line Launch Pads were partially funded by Quick Start, the GoFundMe.com crowdfunding Capital Improvements Campaign for Friendship Raceway.    If you would like to learn more, please, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/hnn6atcs

The Starting Line - Before/After Photos

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