Second Annual Elijah Hawkins Memorial Race Slated for Saturday
Abbottstown, PA (June 7, 2023) – This Saturday Lincoln Speedway will hold the 2nd Annual Elijah Hawkins Memorial with the 410 sprints competing for $7,000 to win using the PA Speedweek format. The 358 sprints will also be on the card with two features as they are making up the rained-out feature from June 3 as well as running a full program. In addition to competing for the $7,000 prize, there is also bonus money on the line for quick time, heat race winners and hard charger.
The race is being held in memory of a very special young race fan that lost his life too soon. On July 4, 2021, Elijah succumbed to his injuries from a tragic house fire. Elijah was a very active young boy who was an inspiration to others. He always made sure that everyone he met had a smile on their face. Elijah was an avid baseball player, a talented bowler, a basketball player and he also had a love for sprint car racing. Being in the pits, helping to work on a few of his favorite driver’s cars were his favorite moments. He had a few favorite drivers he always looked up to and rooted for, Landon Myers, Dan Shetler, Chase Dietz, Brent Marks and Kyle Larson.
This special race would not be possible without the following sponsors, C & D Rigging, Racer Roo Fitness, Devon Ellis – State Farm Agent, MFG Empire, 717 Posse Group, Chucks Auto Parts Solutions, Bosley Towing, Elite Construction, Livingston Lawn Care, and Bret & Chad Zirkle.
In addition to the race there will be a silent auction on the stage featuring sheet metal and racing memorabilia from some of sprint car racing’s top drivers. There is also a raffle that will also be located on the stage. Again, these events would not be possible without generous donations from the following, Macri Motorsports, Eichelberger/Rahmer Racing, Moody Karting, WZR Racing, Allman Racing, Tim Glatfelter, Bosley Towing, Aaron Bollinger, Popcorn Loft, Chad Trout, Chase Dietz, Creations by Sweet Pea, J.J. Loss, Danny Dietrich, Gio Scelzi, Sharon Knaub, Matt Campbell, Glenndon Forsythe, Zane Rudisill, Lucas Wolfe, Renee Zirkle, Ashley Cappetta, Joann Smith, Kyle Moody, RBR Racing, Jordan Givler, Hooligan Car Club and Annika Koser Painting.
The contingency prizes up for grabs are as followed, Quick Time- $250 (Racer Roo), Heat Race Winners – $100/each (Panagraphics, Inc.), Hard Charger – $250 (Livingston Lawn Care), Feature Lap 6 Leader – $100 (Turn 4 Schaszberger Crew), Feature Lap 9 Leader – $100 (Blueberry Hill Farms), Feature Lap 12 Leader – $100 (Old Republic Distillery).
Ticket prices for Saturday, June 10 are $25 for adult general admission, $15 for students (12-17 with photo ID) and pit passes are available for all ages at $35. Pit gates open at 4:30PM, the grandstands open at 5PM and racing is scheduled for 7PM.
Located in Abbottstown, PA, the 3/8th-mile high-banked clay oval has been a staple in professional auto racing for 70 years. The Pigeon Hills oval is one of several famed Central Pennsylvania race tracks which represent the toughest, most competitive weekly sprint car racing in the nation. A family fun night to be had by all who visit the famed Lincoln Speedway! To get all the latest news, results, schedule changes and rule changes and to stay up-to-date on all the action or pending weather conditions at Central Pennsylvania’s “Premier” Saturday night racetrack – The Fabulous Lincoln Speedway – visit Lincoln Speedway’s website at https://www.lincolnspeedway.com
