Sharon Nationals preview
HARTFORD, OH - The running of the 21st annual Sharon Nationals is
coming soon for a two day engagement on Saturday September 1st and
Sunday Sept 2nd. Headlining the event will be the ALL STAR SPRINT
series for both dates with a 30 lap $5,000 to win feature on
Saturday and a 40 lap $10,000 to win feature on Sunday.
Appearing with the sprinters on Saturday is the Russ King/BRP
tour for the V-8 Modifieds paying $2000 for the 20 event. Along with
the sprints and modifieds will be a special appearance by the
Vintage Auto Racing Club.
Coming back on Sunday finds the ALL STAR SPRINTS and the crowd
pleasing Stock Cars putting on a 20 lap show for $500 to win. The
Vintage cars also return for an encore performance.
During the 20 year history of the SHARON NATIONALS the win list
reads like the who's who of sprint car racing with Steve Kinser, Lee
Osborne, Kelly Kinser, Doug Wolfgang, Dave Blaney, Kenny Jacobs,
Mark Kinser, Todd Shaffer, Joey Kuhn, Fred Rahmer, Dale Blaney,
Tyler Walker, Greg Hodnett, Joey Saldana and Phil Gressman walking
away with the top prize.
Campers are always welcome at this historical event with a
limited behind the grandstand sites going for $25 per site with free
camping available in the north field and across the street from the
track.
Ticket prices the Saturday event are $20 for adults, children
ages 13-16, $5.00, 6-12, $3.00, 6 and under free, with pit passes
going for $25. Sunday Admissions being $25 for adults, and children
prices staying the same as Saturday, pit passes being $30. Gates
will be opening at 4:00 on both days.