8/9/2025
Race of Champions
SCHEDULE SET FOR ASPHALT RACING’S GREAT CELEBRATION AT LAKE ERIE SPEEDWAY
The final countdown is on for “The Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing” at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pennsylvania. Fans and teams alike are gearing up for one of the biggest weekends in the history of short track racing, Friday through Sunday, September 12–14, 2025.
The centerpiece of the weekend will be the Race of Champions Modified Series 250, taking place on Saturday, September 13, a 250-lap battle paying $15,000-to-win.
This year’s edition is more than just a race—it’s a true celebration of the sport. All seven Race of Champions “Family of Series” will compete during the weekend, with several divisions racing twice due to earlier rainouts this spring. The WNY Mighty TQ Midgets will also join the program, adding even more excitement to the region’s premier asphalt racing weekend.
“This is the biggest weekend we’ve ever had for the Race of Champions at Lake Erie Speedway,” stated Race of Champions management. “It’s the kind of event that brings everyone together—drivers, teams, and fans—for a celebration of racing history and tradition.”
?? Event Schedule Highlights:
Friday, September 12 – Practice for all divisions plus the FOAR SCORE Dash Series Opener.
Saturday, September 13 – Qualifying begins at 2:30 PM; Race of Champions 250 green flag scheduled no later than 6:30 PM.
Sunday, September 14 – Qualifying begins at 1:15 PM; features begin no later than 3:00 PM.
As always, the Race of Champions Flex Schedule Policy will be in effect.
?? Event Information:
Where: Lake Erie Speedway, 10700 Delmas Drive, North East, Pa. 16428
Directions: Located just 20 minutes east of Erie, Pa., minutes from Interstate 90, and directly off Interstate 86.
What: 74th Annual Race of Champions 250 Weekend
More Info:
· Track Website: www.lakeeriespeedway.com | Phone: (814) 725-3303
· Series Website: www.rocmodifiedseries.com
?? Tickets are available at the Lake Erie Speedway ticket office or online at www.lakeeriespeedway.com/schedule.
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Watch Live
Fans unable to attend can watch the entire night of racing live on RoCModifiedSeries.TV, powered by Racing America. A subscription includes the full 2025 Race of Champions season, 200+ short track events, exclusive NASCAR content, and more.
About the Race of Champions:
The Race of Champions is a premier sanctioning body for Modified and Stock Car racing on both asphalt and dirt across the Northeast, with events in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Key partners include Sunoco Race Fuels, Hoosier Racing Tire, Racing America, Airport Collision, Rocket Performance, Waddell Communications, Image X Design, Sherwood Racing Wheels, DirtTrackDigest.com, and Speed Sport. The 75th Annual Race of Champions Weekend, one of the longest-running motorsport traditions in North America, will take place later this season.
For more information, contact Race of Champions Media at media@rocmodifiedseries.com
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?? Race of Champions Weekend
September 12–14, 2025
74th Annual Race of Champions 250
?? Lake Erie Speedway – North East, Pennsylvania
All times and events subject to change
Friday, September 12 – Practice & Four Cylinder Night
11:00 AM – Pre-Paid Pit Parking for numbered spot holders
12:00 PM (Noon) – Gates open for campers & hauler parking
1:00 PM – Pit gates open for all divisions (Practice)
2:00 PM – Practice by division (continues during Four Cylinder races)
5:15 PM – RoC FOAR SCORE Four Cylinder Dash Series Draw
6:15 PM – Four Cylinder Qualifying Races (6 laps)
TBD – Four Cylinder B-Main (8 laps)
Final Session – Four Cylinder Feature (20 laps)
Saturday, September 13 – Race of Champions 250
9:00 AM – Gates open for campers & hauler parking
10:00 AM – Pit gates open
10:15 AM – Inspection & draw for all divisions (tire sales open)
11:15 AM – Tire selection begins for RoC Modified Series
11:30 AM – Driver’s meetings by division (posted schedule)
12:00 PM (Noon) – Grandstands open
12:00 PM – Two rounds of practice by division:
Street Stock • Four Cylinder • 602 Sportsman Modified • Super Stock • Modified
2:30 PM – Qualifying Races Begin:
RoC Modified GWC Qualifying
Street Stock (8 laps)
602 Sportsman Modified (6 laps)
Four Cylinder B-Main (8 laps)
Super Stock (8 laps)
RoC Modified Qualifying Races (10 laps)
4:00–5:00 PM – Kids RoC Activity (TBA)
Street Stock Feature – 30 laps
Four Cylinder Feature #2 – 25 laps
602 Sportsman Modified Feature – 15 laps
Super Stock National Parts Peddler 40 – 40 laps
TQ Midget Feature – 20 laps
· Evening Racing (following qualifying, invocation & anthem):
Race of Champions 250 (250 laps – Race of Champions Modified Series)
Sunday, September 14 – Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series ESC 75
9:00 AM – Pit gates open
9:15 AM – Inspection & group draw (tire sales open)
10:00 AM – Sportsman Modified tire selection begins
10:45 AM – Driver’s meetings by division
11:00 AM – Two rounds of practice by division:
Sportsman Modified • Four Cylinder • Street Stock • Late Model • TQ Midget
1:15 PM – Qualifying Races Begin:
Four Cylinder B-Main (8 laps)
TQ Midget (8 laps)
Late Model (8 laps)
Street Stock (8 laps)
Sportsman Modified (8 laps)
Modified B-Main (if needed) – 12 laps
Features (all followed by Victory Lane):
TQ Midget – “Harry Macy Classic” – 29 laps
Four Cylinder – 30 laps
Street Stock – 30 laps
Four Cylinder – 30 laps
Late Model – 40 laps
Sportsman Modified – 75 laps
Pit Area Closes: 6:30 PM
