In an effort to make coming to the races more affordable for families, Speedway 660 has raised the age of kids who get free admission. Beginning with this Saturday’s Weekly Championship Point racing event, all youngsters 12 and under will be admitted free. And that goes for every Speedway 660 event. Previously, kids seven and younger were admitted free.

“Our racing events provide incredible family entertainment and we wanted to do something to make it a little easier on the pocket book and encourage more families to come out to the races” said Speedway 660’s Max Roy. “With school out and the summer vacation period just beginning, we thought it would be a great time to begin providing free tickets to more of our younger fans.Kids love meeting drivers. Last year at SpeedWeekend John Flemming and the other pro stock drivers were surrounded by youngsters during an autograph session before the 250. 

This Saturday night fans of all ages will see exciting racing in the Fredericton Gun Shop Sharp Shooter, DMR Auto Sales Street Stock, Martins Home Heating Sportsman and Re/Max Group Four Realty Pro Stock Divisions. With points on the line, drivers in every division will race hard to keep their championship or rookie of the year hopes alive.

“The standings are tight in every division and the rivalries are really starting to heat up so this will be a great night of racing” said Roy. “With warmer weather in the air, the arrival of the summer vacation season and free tickets for kids 12 and under we encourage everyone to come out for a great night of racing.”The racing has been great  in 2016. Championship point standings are tight right across the board and drivers in all division, including the Martins Home Heating Sportsman, will be going all out this Saturday in an effort to rack up the points.

Adult ticket prices for Saturday’s event are $14, Youth tickets (13 to 15 years of age) are $10 and pit passes are $2. The Family Pass, which includes tickets for two adults and two youths, is $38. Children 12 and under are now admitted free to every Speedway 660 event.

There is no rain date for this weekend’s event. If the weather is unsettled on Saturday morning fans and race teams are encouraged to call the Speedway 660 race line at 506-454-7223 or visit www.speedway660.com for race day status updates.

The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour rolls into Speedway 660 on July 2nd. The Canada Day Weekend event is one of the biggest races of the year. Then on July 9^th, the DMR Auto Sales Street Stock 75 takes center stage. The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour put on a great show last July 4th at Speedway 660. They’ll be back on July 2nd for the Cummins 100.

Speedway 660 is one of Canada’s premier stock car racing facilities. Located in New Brunswick’s Fredericton region, it attracts race teams and fans from the Maritimes, New England and Quebec. The Speedway 660 racing season runs from mid May until Labour Day Weekend. SpeedWeekend 2016, one of the most prestigious short track events in eastern North America, wraps up Speedway 660’s racing season.