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Port Royal Speedway to Host Racing Program, Beach Night Activities Saturday

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Port Royal Speedway is scheduled to return to action Saturday, June 13, with a racing program featuring the Weikert’s Livestock 410 Sprint Cars, River Rock Campground & RV Park Limited Late Models, and Penns Valley Meat Market PASS 305 Sprint Cars.

The event will also include Camera & Autograph Night, York County Racing Club Night, and the rescheduled Beach Night presented by Port Royal Speedway Ministries and Harshbarger’s Sub N’ Malt.

Beach Night was rescheduled after last Saturday’s racing program was canceled due to weather. Activities will include summer-themed giveaways and activities for fans of all ages.

Port Royal Speedway Ministries and Harshbarger’s Sub N’ Malt will distribute 160 beach towels, 200 beach toys, and other summer-themed prizes. A beach-themed raffle will also be held.

The Kids’ Zone will include hula hoops, jump ropes, and hopscotch. One child will receive a 20-inch girls’ Tempest bicycle through a special kids’ raffle, courtesy of Barney and Cole Baker of B&B Sealcoating.

During Camera & Autograph Night, fans will be able to enter the pits to meet drivers, take photos and collect autographs.

York County Racing Club members can receive $5 off general admission by presenting a current membership card at the ticket window.

General admission is $20. Student admission for ages 13 to 17 is $10. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free. Pit admission is $35.

Pit gates open at 4 p.m., general admission gates open at 5 p.m., hot laps begin at 6 p.m., and racing starts at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit Port Royal Speedway on social media or online at PortRoyalSpeedway.com.

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