| 6/19/18 |
URC Sprint Cars return to action this Friday, June 22nd at The Big Diamond Speedway
The Winged Warriors of the United Racing Club return to Big Diamond Speedway for their second and last appearance in 2018. The first time the storied sprint car club visited the speedway it was part-time club driver Mark Smith parking it in victory lane. Curt Michael is the current points leader with Josh Weller only seven markers behind in the quest for the series title...Read More.... |
| 6/15/18 |
Ryan Godown rockets his way to his first win of the season at Big Diamond Speedway on USS Achey night. Michael Burrows wins first ever sportsman feature.
You would think that leading the points and having your worst finish of the season being third, that Ryan Godown would be happy with the way things have been going on Friday nights at the Big Diamond Speedway. But even with those stats in which most drivers would be ecstatic with, Godown has been frustrated at the Minersville dirt oval. There was no frustration on Godown’s part last night as he went out and drove his Searock Fabrications #26 Troyer TD4 car to victory in the 25-lap Mattera’s Electrical and General Contracting 358 Modified main event. It was Godown’s eleventh career 358 modified win at the track and it couldn’t have come at a better time for the Ringoes, NJ driver...Read More.... |
| 6/11/18 |
U.S.S. Achey night this Friday June 15th at Big Diamond Speedway
U.S.S. Achey is the sponsor of this Friday night’s program at the Big Diamond Speedway. U.S.S. Achey is also the proud sponsor of the always competitive Sportsman division that completes weekly at the speedway....Read More.... |
| 6/8/18 |
Duane Howard back in victory lane at Big Diamond Speedway on Savage 61 Night. Doug Hendricks, Andrew Fayash III and Elvin Brennan III also victorious on the night.
Duane Howard is used to winning races at Big Diamond Speedway, after all Howard is the track’s second most winningest driver of all-time. But in recent years the wins have not come so easily for the Oley, PA driver at the Schuylkill County dirt oval. As a matter of fact, you would have to go all the way back to May 29th, 2015 to find the last time Howard won in a points paying event at the speedway. Howard did manage to win the track’s biggest race of the year last season when he won the “Coalcracker 72” race in September and Howard was also victorious in this year’s “Money on the Mountain” race back in April but those were not points paying events. ...Read More.... |
| 6/6/18 |
It will be Savage 61 night this Friday, June 8th at Big Diamond Speedway as the 358 Modifieds return to action.
It will be Savage 61 night this Friday, June 8th at the speedway. Savage 61 is the proud sponsor of the Road Runner division and this week the 20-lap Road Runner Feature event will pay $661 to win. As an added bonus for the Road Runners they will compete in cash dash during the night. There will also be a meet and greet with the Road Runners prior to their feature event for the fans to come out and meet the drivers. Multi-time winner Mike Reichert leads the way in the points battle with Kris Ney in second place....Read More.... |
| 6/3/18 |
Alex Yankowski wins 2nd Sportsman Feature of the season, Mason Chaney tops the Central PA Legends. Chris Ney, Kody Sites and Scott Riggleman also victorious.
Racing phenom Alex Yankowski continues to dazzle the field in the USS Achey Sportsman division at Big Diamond Speedway by winning his second feature of the young season. The 13 y/o Yankowski battled last weeks winner Shawn Light in a one lap shootout to win the 20-lap feature event. ...Read More.... |
| 5/29/18 |
The Central PA Legend Car Series set to make their initial appearance at Big Diamond Speedway on Friday, June 1st.
The Central PA Legend Cars will make their first of two appearances this Friday, June 1st at the Big Diamond Speedway. The fast-growing division will make a return appearance on Friday July 20th. This series like all others have been plagued with rainouts all season long but still have managed to get seven feature events in the books with Austin Bellemare leading the way with three wins. Bellemare is also the current points leader by 10 points over Travis Berry. ...Read More.... |
| 5/26/18 |
It’s Two-In-A-Row for Craig Von Dohren at Big Diamond Speedway. Mark Smith wins URC Feature
It was all Craig Von Dohren last night in the 25-lap 358 Modified feature event as he powered his way around a strong running John Willman on lap 10 and went on to win his second feature in a row. It was also Von Dohren’s second win of the season at Big Diamond.....Read More.... |
| 5/22/18 |
Big show on tap for Big Diamond Speedway this Friday May 25 as the URC Sprint Cars make their 2018 debut along the Modifieds, Sportsman, Street Stocks & Road Runners
It will be a huge night of racing and competition this Friday night May 25 at the Big Diamond Speedway.It will be Mattera’s Electrical Night as the United Racing Club Sprint cars make their first of two appearances at the speedway.....Read More.... |
| 5/19/18 |
Ryan Godown rockets his way to first ever USAC Wingless Sprint Victory, Alex Bright wins the Midget Feature at Big Diamond
When Ryan Godown decided to race this season in the USAC East Coast Wingless Sprint series in 2018, the team definitely had two dates circled on their busy schedule in red. Those two dates being the events scheduled at his Friday night home track of Big Diamond Speedway. Godown knew that even with his inexperience in the division, that running on a track he runs on regular basis would help even the playing field against drivers who have had much more seat time in the wingless beasts... Read More.... |
| 5/15/18 |
USAC “Wingless” East Coast Sprints and the All-Star Monster Truck Tour highlight exciting weekend ahead at Big Diamond Speedway
Making their first of two appearances of 2018 at Big Diamond Speedway, the USAC “Wingless” East Coast Sprints will invade the Schuylkill County dirt oval on Friday May 18th. Read More.... |
| 5/12/18 |
Craig Von Dohren outduels Ryan Godown to win the “Topless” 35 Feature at Big Diamond Speedway
It all came down to a one lap shootout to determine the winner of the Mattera’s Electrical and General Contracting Modified “Topless” 35 feature last night at Big Diamond and when it was over it was the track’s all-time winner Craig Von Dohren standing in victory lane to collect the $5000 first place prize. Read More.... |
| 5/7/18 |
Big Diamond Speedway reschedules Modfiied “Topless” 35 race for this Friday, May11th. Winner to receive $5000.
Unsettled weather forced Big Diamond Speedway to postpone last Friday night’s “Topless” Modified show until this Friday May 11th. The dirt oval nestled up in “God’s Country” will once again try to get this first-time event done and in the books.....Read More....
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| 5/4/18 |
Due to thunderstorms and rain forecasted for this evening we have decided to postpone tonight’s race to next Friday, May 11.
Friday, May 11:
Modified topless 35, Sportsman, Roadrunners, Street Stocks. Vintage will be moved to a later date. |
| 4/30/18 |
Modifieds going “Topless” for $5000 this Friday at Big Diamond Speedway
For the first time ever, this Friday night at Big Diamond Speedway the mighty Mattera’s Electric and General Contracting 358 Modifieds will be going “Topless” as they compete in a 35-lap feature event with a $5000 first place prize awaiting the winner.Read More.... |
| 4/27/18 |
“Money in the Mountains” race at Big Diamond goes to the “Diamond Cutter” Duane Howard
Despite of all the adversaries that were presented to Big Diamond Speedway yesterday, promoter Jake Smulley was able to provide a very raceable track to the teams and drivers to compete on throughout the night. With rain all morning and cloudy damp conditions the rest of the day the track crew was able to get the dirt oval in racing shape for the night’s events. Read More.... |
| 4/23/18 |
6th Annual “Money in the Mountains” Race scheduled to take place this Friday April 27th at Big Diamond Speedway.
Postponed twice due to our extended northeast winter, this Friday Big Diamond Speedway will once again present the 6th Annual “Money in the Mountains” race for the Modifieds. This Friday will also be “No Sweat Service Group” night as the mighty Modifieds will take part in the 40-Lap Big Block / Small Block challenge race paying a nice sum of $6000 to the winner with $400 to take the green. The winner of the MITM race will also receive a guaranteed spot in the STSS “Anthracite Assault” set to take place on Tuesday June 5th. Read More.... |
| 4/20/18 |
6th Annual “Money in the Mountains” Race Postponed until Friday April 27th at Big Diamond Speedway
Due to the cold temperatures, the snow and the rain that has plagued us all week along with today’s windy conditions. Big Diamond Speedway has been forced to postpone tonight’s scheduled “Money in the Mountains” race until next Friday April 27th. Read More.... |
| 4/17/18 |
6th Annual “Money in the Mountains” Race set for this Friday April 20th at Big Diamond Speedway.
The Big Diamond Speedway kicked off their 47th year of competition last week with a thrilling 358 Modified feature event won by former track champion Billy Pauch Jr after a hard-fought duel with arch-rival Ryan Godown. Read More.... |
| 4/13/18 |
Billy Pauch Jr wins the battle and takes opening night honors at Big Diamond Speedway. Alex Yankowski, Kris Ney and Elvis Brennan III also victorious.
It was unbelievably warm spring night up in God’s Country as Big Diamond presented their 47th season opener. Standing tall in victory lane on “Schaeffers Motorsports Night” and taking top honors were Billy Pauch Jr after a terrific battle with rival Ryan Godown in the Mattera’s Electrical and General Contracting 358 Modfieds feature race. Youngster Alex Yankowski was the USS Achey Sportsman winner with Kris Ney taking the Savage 61 Roadrunners main event and Elvis Brennan III winning the No Sweat Service Group Street Stock feature.Read More.... |
| 4/10/18 |
With a long awaited favorable forecast predicted for this Friday, all systems are go for Big Diamond Speedway to open their 47th season of competition on Friday, April 13th. It will be Schaeffer Motorsports night at the track nestled up in “God’s Country” when the roar of the engines finally come to life in 2018.Read More.... |
| 4/4/18 |
Once again Mother Nature has reared her ugly head forcing Big Diamond Speedway to postpone their 47th annual season opener originally scheduled for this Friday 4/6/18 to Friday 4/13/18. Read More.... |
| 3/31/18 |
Today's practice, vintage and Enduro is on for today. |
| 3/29/18 |
Big Diamond cancels Friday’s practice; Practice, Vintage cars and Enduro’s now set for Saturday 3/31
Due to wet grounds and an unfavorable forecast for today and tomorrow, Big Diamond promoter Jake Smulley has been forced to pull the plug on Friday’s scheduled practice. The track will now proceed with Saturday’s rain date. Practice is open to any car with a roll cage and proper safety equipment. Also, on tap for Saturday will be the “Blast from the Past” Vintage cars along with a 75 lap Enduro Race paying $3000 to the winner take all event. There must be a minimum of 30 cars for the Enduro race and if the minimum of 30 cars is not met the race will revert to a normal 50 lap race.Read More.... |
| 3/26/18 |
Practice, Vintage cars and Enduro’s set for Friday 3/30 at Big Diamond Speedway; Rain date is Saturday 3/31
Despite Mother Nature’s repeated challenges, the past few weeks. Practice scheduled for this Friday 3/30/18 at Big Diamond Speedway is a go. Promoter Jake Smulley has been hard at work to ensure the track will be in shape for this Friday’s scheduled practice. Practice is open to any car with a roll cage and proper safety equipment. Also, on tap for Friday night will be the “Blast from the Past” Vintage cars along with a 75 lap Enduro Race paying $3000 to the winner take all event. There must be a minimum of 30 cars for the Enduro race and if the minimum of 30 cars is not met the race will revert to a normal 50 lap race.Read More.... |
| 3/25/18 |
ATTENTION DRIVERS: Please take the time and go to the Rules & Forms page and fill out the 2018 Driver Profile Sheet for the track. Thank You!! 2018 Driver Profile Sheet |
| 3/7/18 |
Check out the new 2018 Merchandise by clicking the link.... 2018 Merchandise |
| 2/8/18 |
Insigner Performance and Sunoco Race Fuels, the leading provider of racing fuel in the Northeast have once again stepped up to the plate in their support of our local dirt modified racing. Insigner Performance has teamed up with Big Diamond Speedway and New Egypt Speedway to announce a $5,000 bonus to any driver who can win both the Big Diamond and New Egypt Speedway track titles in 2018. Read More.... |
| 1/26/18 |
The Kenny Wallace Dirt Racing Experience will invade Big Diamond on Saturday, June 2 & Saturday, October 13! Visit their website for more information. (Click the link for more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/147430482635098/) |
| 1/8/18 |
The 2018 season at the Big Diamond Speedway is shaping up to be its biggest season ever with a plethora of special events planned for the Minersville, PA oval. Track promoter Jake Smulley has been working hard over the winter months to bring the fans a schedule that they can get excited about for the upcoming year. Read More.... |
| 1/8/18 |
2018 Schedule is now posted on the website. |
12/24/17
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THE ALL STAR MONSTER TRUCK TOUR INVADES BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN MAY 2018!
The All Star Monster Truck Tour will be in action for two nights: Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May 20! See 2-Time Monster Jam Freestyle Champion Jim Koehler in Avenger, along with Brutus, a custom 3D dog bodied monster truck, Stinger, a beautiful designed "scorpion", and Master of Disaster! Also for the first time ever, the backflipping excitement of Freestyle Motocross & Tough Trucks! This is an event you don't want to miss out on! It's going to be wild!
Full event details to be released in January. |
11/24/17
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Big Diamond 2018 Season Pass Now Available!
If you need that perfect gift for a special race fan this Christmas, a 2018 Big Diamond Speedway season pass is the ultimate gift that will literally keep on giving! Not only will the season pass holder receive free admission into EVERY race of 2018, we will also include a reserved seat for every event on the 2018 schedule!
The 2018 season will kick off with the free-to-the-public practice session on Friday, March 30. Followed by the 47th annual season opener on Friday, April 6 featuring the Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners, and Street Stocks.
A season pass is $330 and may be purchased by contacting 570-527-3168 or smulleyracing@gmail.com. Checks made payable to Big Diamond Speedway can be sent to PO BOX 671 Minersville, PA 17954. Please include a self addressed stamped envelope.
Information on marketing through motorsports at Big Diamond Speedway (event sponsorships, billboards and more) are available by contacting Jake at 570-527-3168 or email smulleyracing@gmail.com.
Those wishing to reserve a seat without purchasing a season pass can do so for $30 per seat.
Fans purchasing a season pass & those who purchased reserved seats without a season pass will be able to select their reserved seat at the practice on March 30. |
11/14/17
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Big Diamond Speedway promoters Jake & Jasmine Smulley would like to pay their blessing forward once again this Thanksgiving season for their 5th annual turkey giveaway.
All you have to do is send an email to smulleyracing@gmail.com, and briefly describe how this gesture would help you or someone you know this holiday season.
Once again, Jake and Jasmine would like to acknowledge those who contributed to making Big Diamond a success. We look forward to a great 2018 season.
NOTE: if you have a family member or close friend who is in need this holiday, please write on their behalf. |
11/12/17
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UPDATE for 2018:
American Racer will remain the tire of choice for Big Diamond Speedway.
*Sunoco will remain the mandatory fuel.
*Handicapping will be a 3 week average.
*Warm ups at 7:30pm with racing to follow.
*Modified, Sportsman, Roadrunner, and Street Stock engine rules will remain the same as 2017.
*Nylon fans will be permitted in the Modified & Sportsman Class.
*Street Stocks will have the option to run a "non cambered" floater rear. Steel axle tubes only, no aluminum calipers.
*Street Stock transmission rule:
No 2 speeds, must be stock appearing, must have reverse.
Parking for the 2018 season is now open. To reserve your spot, please email smulleyracing@gmail.com
We are looking forward to a great 2018 season and hope to see you there! |
