Post by Wheel 2 Wheel Show on Jul 16, 2007 12:20:26 GMT -5
Georgetown Speedway Reopens after Honoring a Great Friend
Georgetown Speedway will reopen July 20th after leaving the facility silent on July 13th in honor of long-time race supporter, car owner and former driver, Bert Ritter of Harbeson. Mr. Ritter passed away July 11th after a lengthy illness. The Management of Georgetown Speedway felt it was only fitting to close the Speedway so the racing family could attend Ritter’s services on July 13th.
Georgetown Speedway will reopen Friday, July 20th with the P.O.D.S. sponsored event featuring Big Block Modifieds, Crate Late Models, Crate Modifieds, and Little Lincolns. The Eastern Motorsports Museum will also be on hand with restored racing cars from the 1930-1940 eras on display. Children will be included in the event with draws for free tee-shirts and pace car rides to the lucky winners.
Georgetown Speedway is finalizing details for a Bert Ritter Memorial Race scheduled for August 3rd. The event will serve double duty to remember Mr. Ritter and will be a benefit for the American Cancer Society Walk for a Cure. Many of Ritter’s former racing associates including Freddy Brightbill have been invited to share in the night’s event.
Georgetown Speedway is a half mile dirt Speedway located one mile South of Georgetown on Rt 113, built in the late 1940’s by the late Melvin L. Joseph. The Speedway features Big Block Modifieds, Super Late Models, Crate Modifieds, and Crate Late Models regularly. The Little Lincolns and Georgetown Vintage cars race a limited schedule at the Speedway.
The new speedway office address and phone number is 142 Broadkill Rd., Milton, Del. 19968 or by calling 684-3197. Contact person Pat Lawson
Georgetown Speedway will reopen July 20th after leaving the facility silent on July 13th in honor of long-time race supporter, car owner and former driver, Bert Ritter of Harbeson. Mr. Ritter passed away July 11th after a lengthy illness. The Management of Georgetown Speedway felt it was only fitting to close the Speedway so the racing family could attend Ritter’s services on July 13th.
Georgetown Speedway will reopen Friday, July 20th with the P.O.D.S. sponsored event featuring Big Block Modifieds, Crate Late Models, Crate Modifieds, and Little Lincolns. The Eastern Motorsports Museum will also be on hand with restored racing cars from the 1930-1940 eras on display. Children will be included in the event with draws for free tee-shirts and pace car rides to the lucky winners.
Georgetown Speedway is finalizing details for a Bert Ritter Memorial Race scheduled for August 3rd. The event will serve double duty to remember Mr. Ritter and will be a benefit for the American Cancer Society Walk for a Cure. Many of Ritter’s former racing associates including Freddy Brightbill have been invited to share in the night’s event.
Georgetown Speedway is a half mile dirt Speedway located one mile South of Georgetown on Rt 113, built in the late 1940’s by the late Melvin L. Joseph. The Speedway features Big Block Modifieds, Super Late Models, Crate Modifieds, and Crate Late Models regularly. The Little Lincolns and Georgetown Vintage cars race a limited schedule at the Speedway.
The new speedway office address and phone number is 142 Broadkill Rd., Milton, Del. 19968 or by calling 684-3197. Contact person Pat Lawson