Smoky Mountain Speedway
Tips Off 2022 Season on March 5
(February
21, 2022) Smoky Mountain Speedway will begin the 2022
season on Saturday, March 5 with the 9th annual Tennessee Tipoff.
This year’s edition is a co-sanctioned event between the
Ultimate Super Late Model Series and the Valvoline Iron Man Late
Model Series. The race winner will collect $12,000.
The Tennessee Tipoff will see a full racing program of time trials,
heat races, consolations, and a feature race for the super late
models. National drivers such as Jimmy Owens, Mike Marlar, Dale
McDowell, Hudson O’Neal, and Ricky Weiss are expected with
other national drivers and top regional drivers.
Also racing on will be the Kajun Mini Stock Association for $1,500
to win and the 604 late models also for $1,500 to win.
Pit gates will open at 2:00. Tier parking and grandstand gates
will open at 3:00. The drivers meeting is set for 5:30. Hot laps,
time trials, and racing action will begin at 6:00.
Grandstand ticket prices on Saturday, March 5 are $30 for adults,
kids 11 and under are free. Tier parking tickets are $40 for adults,
kids 11 and under are free. Pit passes are $40 for adults, kids
11 and under are $20. Pre-race tickets are available at MyRacePass.com.
Chairs will only be allowed on the concrete areas of the grandstands.
Small seatbacks and cushions are permitted elsewhere. We ask that
fans that are using large chairs use the top rows to prevent blocking
others view. Anyone wanting a seat on the concrete bleachers are
asked to get to the track early.
There will also be an open practice session on Friday, March
4. Pit and tier parking gates will open at 5:00, The practice
will take place from 6:00 until 9:00. Pit admission is $20 per
person. Tier parking is free. The main grandstands will not be
open.
Media credentials application can be found at www.SmokyMountainSpeedway.com.
The deadline to submit a request is Wednesday, March 2.
Smoky Mountain Speedway is located 12 miles south of Maryville,
Tennessee. From Maryville, take Highway 411 south for 10 miles
and turn left onto Brick Mill Road. Follow Brick Mill Road for
approximately 2 miles, the racetrack is on the right. The first
entrance is for grandstand parking. The second entrance is tier
parking and campground access. The pit entrance is the third right
on Crye Road.
For fans unable to attend the Tennessee Tipoff, the race will
be streamed via Victory Lane Digital Productions. Visit www.SmokyMountainSpeedway.net
to order and view the event.
For additional information, contact the speedway at 865-856-8989
or visit the track web site at www.SmokyMountainSpeedway.com.
Smoky Mountain Speedway is sponsored by Lazy Days RV, East Tennessee
Auto Outlet, Food City, Phoenix Conversions, Anderson Lumber Company,
Dwight Price Group/Realty Executives, Anderson Truss Company,
Tate’s Hardware in Vonore, Stanley Best Heating and Air,
GW Towing & Recovery, Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson, Matco
Tools by Ronnie Dunlap, Quinn Appliance, East Tennessee Fence,
95.7 FM The Duke, American Medical Response, All Vol Lawn Care,
FK Rod Ends, InsideDirtRacing.com, MRM Racing Photos, and DBE
Excavating.
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