Summer gets some speed with the Little Valley Raceway

Written for The Villager

   Vrooom. Vrooom. The engines have begun to roar at the Little Valley Speedway. Opening this Sunday, May 29 the Little Valley Speedway is set to have its first race at 6:30 p.m.

   To jumpstart its 15 season off right, the speedway will be hosting a Memorial Day Late Model Special, waving the green flag for entry, the gates open at 3:00 p.m.

   However, that won’t be the only fun festivity in store for this summer. Including having five races this year, the Little Valley Speedway will also be having its annual Freedom Daze festivities where thousands are expected to attend.

   Starting on Saturday, July 2, the raceway will host a double header of UMLS (United Late Models Series) and Patriot Sprints. The races start at 7 p.m. and will be followed by fireworks.

   Then on Sunday, July 3, the annual Freedom Daze large and small car Demolition Derby will rev the crowd up starting at 7:30 p.m. and ending with yet another firework spectacular that should wow the crowd and get everyone in the Fourth of July spirit. Kids 8 and under can enjoy this event for free when accompanied by an adult.

   Leaving no one hungry, at every race and event, you and your family can enjoy the raceway to its fullest by eating at its convenient food stands. Offering many different fair-type foods, everyone will leave not only satisfied by the races but by the food as well.

   Because of the bridge being out on North 9^th Street, you may be nervous about how to get to the speedway, but don’t worry, they’ve got you covered.

   Simply follow the bright orange detour signs and you will find your way to the raceway in no time!

   The entire race schedule is posted online at www.littlevalleyspeedway.com, including payouts, race results and ticket prices.

   But hurry because just as fast as the cars, this summer will fly by. This fun-summer racing only goes until Little Valley’s last race on September 17.

   At the rest of the races all children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. So this summer bring your family and friends to the Little Valley Speedway for a good time with great cars!