Celebrate Our Nation Grand Opening Celebration

George Swansbrough and the American Speed Association (ASA) are pleased to announce that the gates at the brand new ShangriLa II Motor Speedway will open on July 4th weekend. A test day, two days of racing, a pit party and fireworks by Majestic Fireworks are all scheduled for the track's gala grand opening. Action kicks off Friday, July 3, with a test and tune practice at the half mile concrete oval. Gates will open at 5 p.m. On Saturday, July 4, a special five division show will be scheduled, headlined by the ASA Late Models and the mighty Modifieds. Both main attraction divisions will do battle in 50 lap feature events. The Sportsman Modifieds will feature a 40 lap main event, while the Street Stocks will do battle for 30 laps. Joining the action on grand opening night will be the Cup Lites Racing Series, with a 50 lap main event scheduled. The speedway, conveniently located just off New York Rte. 17 Expressway (Nichols or Owego exitssee directions on ShangriLa II website) will give away FREE TShirts and prizes throughout the opening event weekend. On Saturday evening, food and live music will fill the pit area as a pit party will take place allowing fans a "walk through" for a closer look at the new facility. Fireworks by Majestic Fireworks will also be featured to highlight the Independence Day inaugural celebration. On Sunday, July 5, the action at ShangriLa II continues with Twin 50's for the ASA Late Models and a 100 lap event for the Modifieds. The always entertaining Sportsman Modified division will do battle in a 75 lap Feature and the Street Stock class will face off in a 50 lap main event. Special awards for will be given for Best Appearing Car, Hard Charger, Front Runner and Hard Luck. Anyone interested in sponsoring an award should contact the Speedway for more information. Starting times for the opening races will be forthcoming. Weekend Pass Adult $25.00 Weekend Pass Child $10.00 Friday Night Test and Tune $5.00 Saturday Adult General Admission $12.00 Saturday Child General Admission $6.00 Sunday Adult General Admission $12.00 Sunday Child General Admission $6.00