30 Special Publication by Kapp Advertising - 2020 Season 2020 NASCAR Schedule Shakeup Driver Profile: Jim Bernheisel As race fans prepare for a season of high-speed pursuits and side-by-side action, the Car/circuit: Super Late Model 2020 schedule is loaded with changes. For the first time since 2002, the premier series Modified finale will be hosted by a new track – the 1-mile ISM Raceway in Phoenix. It’s an exciting year for the raceway as it recently completed a $178 million renovation Number of races: Jim’s been racing to improve the fan experience. for four decades Cup Series contenders will face a 10-race postseason before running the track during the finale in Arizona. Check out the other notable changes for this year, as reported by Wins: 70+ NASCAR. • The regular-season finale will be held at the famous Daytona International Speedway. Sponsors: Donna Bernheisel Styling It will be interesting to see how the track, known for its dramatic finishes and close-quarter Salon, Dieffenbach’s Kettle Chips, racing, will impact driver statistics going into the playoffs. Russ Gibble • During a first for the modern era of NASCAR, June 27 and June 28 will hold back-to- Roofing, HTMA, and Pioneer Pole back Cup Series races at the Pocono Raceway. The doubleheader will allow the season to end one week earlier on November 8. Buildings. • Former host of the regular-season finale, Homestead-Miami Speedway will hold a race earlier in the season, on March 22. Racing Philosophy: “Culpam tollit • The four final races for the regular season were hand-selected to test the skills of NAS- gratiam.” CAR’S top talent. The last tracks for a playoff push will be held in Michigan, Watkins Glen and Dover before the finale at Daytona. • The west coast will invite NASCAR enthusiasts earlier for the 2020 season. The three- race tour will begin immediately after the opener at Daytona. The tour will consist of races at the Last Vegas Speedway and Auto Club Speedway, and wrap up at the ISM Raceway. • Father’s Day weekend, which is normally an off week, will host a Cup Series race at 2020 Schedule (subject to change) the Chicagoland Speedway. Mother’s Day weekend will feature the Round of Eight finale at Martinsville Speedway, where newly installed lights will be on display. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour • The opening round of the playoffs will end at the Bristol Motor Speedway on Sep- tember 19. Races held on this track are highly anticipated and have typically been held in Mar. 21 South Boston Speedway, South Boston, VA August. Apr. 5 Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, Thompson, Conn. Apr. 26 Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford, Conn. May 8 Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, Va. May 23 Jennerstown Speedway, Jennerstown, Pa. Jun. 6 Seekonk Speedway, Seekonk, Mass. Jun. 20 Riverhead Raceway, Riverhead, N.Y. Jul. 11 Wall Stadium Speedway, Wall, N.J. Jul. 18 New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, N.H. Jul. 31 Iowa Speedway, Newton, Iowa Aug. 7 Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford, Conn. Aug. 19 Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, Thompson, Conn. Sept. 5 Oswego Speedway, Oswego, N.Y. Spet. 12 New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, N.H. Sept. 19 Riverhead Raceway, Riverhead, N.Y. Sept. 27 Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford, Conn. Oct. 11 Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, Thompson, Conn. Sealcoating SPECIALIZING IN & Paving EUROPEAN by Mike Peterman AUTOMOBILES One Call Does It ALL Michael Peterman, OWNER Free Estimates • Fully Insured Senior & Military Discounts PA HIC #013649 7770 Allentown Blvd., Harrisburg, PA 17112 [email protected] • www.EuroMotorsLLC.com 717-821-5120 (717) 920-0375 717-226-2985 Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM ALL WORK GUARANTEED RAMBLER Automotive, Inc. 527 East Main Street, Palmyra, PA 17078 717-838-9887 Since May 1996 ✓ PA STATE INSPECTION ✓ EMISSION TESTING ✓ TRAILER INSPECTION ➭ Towing & Rollback Service ➭ Jasper Engine & Transmission Replacements ➭ Interstate Batteries ➭ New Tires.