Frequently Asked Questions
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Version #1: 6.8.12 -meh FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: What is the “Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup”? A: In its 21st year of competition, the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup (scheduled for Tuesday, July 17) continues to be one of the biggest events in the “Month of Money” on the grueling World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series tour. The Twin 30s format debuted in 2009 to rave reviews! Featuring the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, the Silver Cup Twin 30s program is a complete show with time trials, heats, dash and B-Main, then a pair of $10,000-to-win, 30-lap Features. The overall champion will receive a $5,000 bonus! Previous Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup Champions include Sammy Swindell (1992, 2000 & 2004), Jeff Swindell (1993), Steve Kinser (1994 & 2008), Stevie Smith (1995), Mark Kinser (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 & 2001), Ed Lynch Jr. (2002), Tim Shaffer (2005, 2011), Danny Lasoski (2009) and Donny Schatz (2006, 2007 & 2010) Q: Is reserved seating available? A: Yes! The majority of the main grandstand seats are designated as reserved. Seats available for purchase may be reviewed in real time online by clicking the “Buy Tickets” icon on the front page of www.Lernerville.com. Q: How much are advance tickets? A: Advance Reserved seats are $39 for adults and $31 for students 17 & under. As always, kids 10 & under are admitted FREE into General Admission. Advance Reserved tickets include a FREE pit pass upgrade. This offer expires on Monday, July 16. ***Children (10 & under) are admitted FREE in the General Admission section*** Version #1: 6.8.12 -meh All Advance Ticket sales end at midnight July 16. Tickets will still be available at Lernerville.com or by calling (724) 353-1511 at “Day of Show” prices. Q: Will I still be able to purchase tickets on the day(s) of the event(s)? A: Yes, Lernerville is blessed with many great seats, but the best seats will be sold out if you wait until the day of the event to purchase your tickets! Plus, all advance ticket purchases include a FREE pit pass upgrade so you can rub elbows with all of your favorite drivers!! “Day of Show” – Reserved and General Admission Reserved Adults - $39 Students (17 & under) - $31 General Admission Adults - $35 Students (11-17) - $24 Kids 10 & under – FREE Q: Can I purchase pit passes in advance? A: Eligibility for the valuable insurance benefits and money-saving discounts offered to DIRTcar Members are verified in person therefore pit passes are sold day of show only. Pit passes must be purchased in person at the Pit Window located outside of the main entrance to the pit area. Once there, you will be required to sign a Waiver and Release of Liability and will be issued a wristband. Q: How much are pit passes? A: Please note that pit passes do not guarantee a seat in the frontstretch grandstand. DIRTcar Members - $40 Non-members - $45 Q: What is the age limit for the pit area? A: There is not an age limit for the pit area at this event. Minors aged 17 and younger must submit a fully-executed minor “Parental Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement/Minor's Assumption of Risk and Release and Waiver of Liability.” These will be available at the Pit Ticket Windows. Q: Will I be able to upgrade my “Day of Show” reserved seat ticket to include a pit pass? A: Yes. Pit pass upgrades will be $10 for adults. Q: How do I get tickets? A: Log on to www.Lernerville.com and click the “Buy Tickets” icon, call the Lernerville Speedway office during normal business hours at (724) 353-1511, or at Lernerville Speedway on race day. Tickets purchased prior to Wednesday, June 27, 2012 will be mailed via the United Version #1: 6.8.12 -meh States Postal Service. Tickets purchased after this date will be held at Lernerville Speedway’s Will Call window for pick up beginning Tuesday, July 17. Q: How does the “Twin 30s” format work? A: Right up until the checkered flag waves on the first 30-lap feature, the Silver Cup program is a normal World of Outlaws a event. But after the first feature is complete, the cars will return to the pits for a quick pit stop before returning to the track for the second 30-lap feature. All lead lap cars will be inverted for the start of the second 30-lap feature. All lapped cars will start behind the first feature winner. When the second 30-lap feature is complete, the results will be combined and the winner with the best average finish between the two 30-lap features will be crowned Silver Cup Champion! Q: What is the schedule of events? A: The tentative schedule of events is as follows: Pit Gates open at 4:00, Grandstands open at 5:00 World of Outlaws Driver Autograph Session at 6:00 Hot Laps at 6:30 followed by Time Trials at 7:15 Heat Races begin at 8:00 Q: Are coolers permitted? A: Small coolers are permitted at Lernerville Speedway, with no glass containers. Coolers must be “Personal” size only. No alcohol is permitted to be brought into the speedway grounds. Alcohol must be purchased on site or left at your camp site. Q: Is camping available? A: Of course! We have a variety of Camping packages to suit all types of parties. There will be reserved areas that are family friendly, party friendly, and new this year, a trackside camping area! Please call (724) 353-1511 for details and to reserve your spot today! Q: Will the pits be open after the races? A: Yes, the pits will open after the completion of all on-track activity so the fans in the stands can see the cars and stars up close and in person! Q: What is the Purse? A: Each of the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup Twin 30s features will pay $10,000-to-win and the overall Champion will receive a $5,000 bonus! Q: What is the procedure for requesting media credentials? A: Submit in writing at least 10 days prior to the event. Credential requests must be on the media outlet letterhead and signed by the assigning editor. Credential requests must be submitted to Eric Westendorf via email ([email protected]). Version #1: 6.8.12 -meh Q: Where is the track located? A: Lernerville Speedway is easy to find along Route 356 in Sarver, PA. The speedway is a short trip from any direction; the PA Turnpike and Route 28 North from Pittsburgh, Interstate 79 & PA Turnpike East from Cranberry Township, and Routes 8 & 422. Lernerville Speedway is located at 313 N.Pike Road, Sarver, PA 16055. .