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ORLAND SPRINT CARS 9 CARS TROPHY DASH WINNER: HEAT RACE WINNERS:
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POINTS STANDINGS - 4/16 Fans & Drives Eagerly Greet Orland Raceway's Season Opener After a long five month "off-season" fans were anxious to return to the 1/5 mile banked oval track in Orland for some long awaited racing action and the drivers were equally ready to take their machines out on the track. Both groups came away happy with what turned out to be a great night, accented by beautiful weather. In the Sprint division, defending champion Tony Richards made a clean sweep with a heat win, a trophy dash victory and a Main Event win. After last week's rain-out of the Spring Classic in Orland, Tony traveled to Marysville to win the Sprint race there, and is headed toward what appears to be a great season. Adam Schroer was Richards' closest competitor, putting pressure on him for the lead as both drivers lapped cars to finish in the one-two positions. Rookie for the division is Orland's Greg Higginbotham, who won his heat race; he can be expected to do well in his rookie year, following in his Dad Pat's footsteps. Orland Raceway's newest rule makes the weekly events more challenging. Line-ups for all races are done by point standings, so non-members will be required to start at the back of each event. Those with points will be inverted, with the highest point holder starting at the back, directly in front of non-members. Next Saturday's schedule includes a Kid's Candy Drop. Youngsters can enjoy a small scale version of Halloween or an Easter Egg Hunt, without the need for a costume OR an Easter basket. Grandstands will open at 5:00 PM and racing will begin at 7:00. General admission is $8.00; kids and seniors are $4.00. Under six or over seventy are admitted free of charge. For more information about upcoming events at Orland Raceway, call the track office at 530/865-2409. |
