11/1/2024
Short Track Super Series
STSS 2024 Finale at Georgetown: Mid-Atlantic Championship Storylines, Stars & Sleepers
GEORGETOWN, DE – The final go-round.
This weekend at Georgetown Speedway, the 2024 Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco season – which began back in February at All-Tech Raceway – concludes with Mid-Atlantic Championship Weekend.
Both the STSS Modifieds (40 laps, $7,000 to win) and STSS Crate 602 Sportsman (25 laps, $2,000 to win) take part in the Friday-Saturday program at the historic Sussex County oval.
STSS Modifieds compete in timed hot laps and heat races Friday (Nov. 1) with consolations and the main event on Saturday (Nov. 2). For STSS Crate 602 Sportsman, hot laps take place Friday with two redraw positions available. Their complete program takes place on Saturday.
STORYLINES
Three series championships will be decided during Mid-Atlantic Championship Weekend.
The NJ Quality Drywall South Region title for STSS Modifieds is hotly contested. Five drivers are currently within 48 points of the lead. Alex Yankowski leads Anthony Perrego by 30 points, Matt Sheppard by 38, Mat Williamson by 41 and Danny Bouc by 48.
Sheppard has a commanding lead in the Ollie’s Overall title chase, 154 points over Stewart Friesen.
Just four points is the edge Logan Watt holds over Ethan Bill in the Belmont’s Garage Crate 602 Sportsman South Region.
Drivers can gain or lose as much as 90 points with the championship point breakdown offering 150 to win and 60 to take the green.
STARS
Coming off a $12,000 payday at Georgetown on Oct. 18 with Vinnie Salerno’s No. 4*, Anthony Perrego of Walden, N.Y., is a favorite for Mid-Atlantic Championship Weekend as he chases a $15,000 South Region championship.
Matt Sheppard of Savannah, N.Y., sits in an unfamiliar position – third – in the standings entering Georgetown. The 12-time STSS winner in ’24 aims to utilize a victory for a come-from-behind South Region title run.
Ryan Godown is always a factor at Georgetown. The speedway’s current Millman’s NAPA Auto Parts Modified point leader looks toward a $7,000 payday during Mid-Atlantic Championship Weekend. He is a three-time winner at Georgetown in ‘24
SLEEPERS
Jordan Watson can’t be counted out when the Short Track Super Series invades Georgetown. The Milford, Del., resident owns two series wins on First State soil and looks for No. 3 this weekend. Watson is a winner at Georgetown this season.
New Jersey driver Ryan Krachun rolls into Georgetown with momentum this weekend. Krachun pulled off a breakthrough victory driving the Dan Sommeling-owned No. 51 last weekend at Delaware International Speedway in Delmar. Can he go for two in a row?
A driver who has enjoyed series success in the past – Ryan Watt – has picked up speed with the Ron Roberts-owned No. 14w during the season’s second half. The Boyertown, Pa., driver eyes his first series win since ’21 this weekend.
ALSO IN ACTION
A jam-packed weekend program at Georgetown also includes Stockley Speed & Supply Super Late Models, Small-Block Modifieds, First State Chevrolet Crate Late Models, Southern Delaware and East Coast Vintage Cars, Little Lincolns, Delaware Super Trucks and Feebs Distilling Delmarva Chargers.
ON THE HORIZON
The series pauses for three months before heading to the Sunshine State Feb. 4-8, 2025 at All-Tech Raceway in Lake City, Fla., for the ‘Sunshine Swing’ mini-series. Practice takes place Tuesday (Feb. 4) with racing Wednesday through Saturday.
DIRT DRAFT
Don’t forget to set your Dirt Draft lineups before the night’s first heat race begins.
Visit www.dirtdraft.com or download the app to join Dirt Draft and compete against thousands of others for the entire 2024 STSS season. A subscription is just $5.99 a month with plenty of prizes up for grabs in the Dirt Draft Speed Shop.
Following along with the STSS on Dirt Draft throughout the ‘24 season will pay one lucky fan dividends at year-end.
The STSS Dirt Draft Champion receives two tickets to the STSS year-end banquet and will be honored with a custom trophy presented by Dirt Draft.
GATES AND PRICES
On Friday, pit gates open at 3 p.m., with grandstands at 5 p.m., hot laps at 6:20 p.m. and racing at 7:15 p.m.
Friday grandstand admission is $25 (Adults); $20 Seniors (ages 65 and above) & Students (ages 13-17); $10 Kids (ages 9-12); Children 8 and under FREE.
Friday pit admission is $40 (ages 13 and above); $10 Kids (ages 6-12); $2 Children (ages 5 and under).
Grandstand weekend pass cost: $45 (Adults); $35 Seniors (ages 65 and above) & Students (ages 13-17); $15 Kids (ages 6-12); Children 8 and under FREE.
Pit Area weekend pass cost: $80 (ages 13 and above); $20 Kids (ages 6-12); $4 Children (ages 5 and under).
For Saturday, pit gates open at 2 p.m., with grandstand gates unlocked at 3 p.m., hot laps at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday grandstand admission is $25 (Adults); $20 Seniors (ages 65 and above) & Students (ages 13-17); $10 Kids (ages 9-12); Children 8 and under FREE.
Saturday pit admission is $45 (ages 13 and above); $10 Kids (ages 6-12); $2 Children (ages 5 and under.
HOW TO WATCH SHORT TRACK SUPER SERIES
The entire weekend of racing will be broadcast live on FloRacing (www.floracing.tv) via the annual subscription.
Georgetown Speedway, originally constructed by Melvin L. Joseph in 1949, is located at the intersection of Route 113 and Speedway Road in Georgetown, Del., just miles from the Delaware beaches and less than a 40-minute drive from Ocean City, Md.
A website is live for the speedway at www.thegeorgetownspeedway.com. Like Georgetown Speedway on Facebook, follow @thegtownspdwy on Twitter, e-mail georgetownspeedway@gmail.com or contact the speedway hotline at 302.563.GTWN (4896).
To learn more about the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco, visit www.shorttracksuperseries.com, e-mail bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com, check out ‘Short Track Super Series’ on Facebook, @ShortTrack_SS on Twitter or @ShortTrackSS on Instagram.
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Submitted By: Brett Deyo
