By Joe Chandler
Director, Public Relations
South Boston Speedway
SOUTH BOSTON, VA (September 16, 2024) – Hitachi Energy has expanded its engagement with South Boston Speedway by sponsoring the track’s SMART Modified Tour event scheduled for Saturday afternoon, October 12.
The Hitachi Energy Power Up Race Day will be the final event of the 2024 season at South Boston Speedway. A 99-lap race for the stars and cars of the SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic will headline the afternoon’s racing action.
"Hitachi Energy is honored to be the presenting sponsor for the Modified race day at South Boston Speedway,” said Ryland Clark, Hitachi Energy Community Relations & Engagement Manager. “This event is a wonderful opportunity for us to engage with the local South Boston community by way of a sport that brings people together. We are passionate about fostering connections and empowering our local communities, and this association with South Boston Speedway is a perfect way to celebrate that commitment. We look forward to an exciting day of racing and to building lasting relationships."
South Boston Speedway General Manager Brandon Brown is excited about the speedway’s expanded engagement with Hitachi Energy.
“We are thrilled to have Hitachi Energy collaborate with us for this event,” Brown said. “Hitachi Energy has been a great sponsor of South Boston Speedway through its presence with the Hitachi Energy Ice Cream Sundae at our concession stand and participation in other facets of our program. Having Hitachi Energy on board as our event sponsor brings another level of energy to this exciting event.”
The Saturday afternoon, October 12 event will mark the second visit of the SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic to South Boston Speedway this season. It will serve as the series’ penultimate event of the 2024 season.
In addition to the 99-lap race for the stars and cars of the SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic, the Southern Ground Pounders Vintage Racing Club will be on hand as a support division. An additional support series will be named later.
This is the second season in a row for South Boston Speedway hosting an October event for the SMART Modified Tour. Last October’s event saw Andy Jankowiak earning the win. In March, rising young star Luke Baldwin won the King of the Modified race held at South Boston Speedway.
The Saturday, October 12 Hitachi Energy Power Up Race Day event will be an afternoon event. The full event schedule will be announced at a later date.
Advance tickets for the Hitachi Energy Power Up Race Day on Saturday afternoon, October 12 are on sale and are priced at $17 each. Advance tickets may be purchased online on South Boston Speedway’s website, www.southbostonspeedway.com or by calling the speedway office at 434-572-4947 or toll free at 1-877-440-1540 during regular business hours.
Tickets at the gate on race day will be $20 each. Seniors aged 65 and older, military, healthcare workers, and students (with ID) can purchase tickets for $17 each at the gate on race day.
Information about the October 12 SMART Modified Tour event at South Boston Speedway and all of the speedway’s events can be found on the speedway’s website, www.southbostonspeedway.com, or by calling the speedway office at 434-572-4947 or toll free at 1-877-440-1540 during regular business hours, and through the track’s social media channels.
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