It’s Coalcracker weekend starting this Friday at Big Diamond Speedway. The big weekend will consist of two big nights of racing starting with the Dave Kamp Memorial as part of Championship Night on Friday, August 30th and culminating on Sunday, September 1st with the running of the annual Jack Rich, Inc. Coalcracker 72. But before that we have some titles to decide and celebrate.
The Dave Kamp Memorial race is an annual event run in the honor of a man who was dedicated to the sport of racing who called Big Diamond Speedway his home. Dave was a gentle giant of a man who was best friends with Johnny Deatrich who raced at Big Diamond from 1993 to 2004 in many divisions. Dave was a crew member for Johnny and got the itch to race himself. Dave started racing in the Roadrunner and Street Stock division and had some success winning features at Big Diamond and other local speedways. Dave always joked with his good friend Johnny that once he caught and passed Johnny’s win total, he would never let him forget it. Unfortunately, Dave was never able to get to that point. Dave’s good friend Johnny Deatrich has gone over and above this year to provide all three divisions with many extra cash prizes on Friday night.
Championship night sponsored by Uss Achey, Inc will feature the Quandel Concrete Modifieds racing for $4,000 in the Dave Kamp Memorial feature event which was postponed on August 2nd due to rain. Brett Kressley by virtue of his three wins and consistent finishes throughout the season has clinched the Quandel Concrete Modified points championship but behind Kressley, positions are up for grabs. Positions two through four occupied by Louden Reimert, Duane Howard and Logan Watt are separated by only 131 points with each spot up for the taking.
After a week off, the Uss Achey, Inc. 602 Crate Sportsman will return this Friday racing for a winner’s share of $1000 with Jordan Henn looking to win his second Uss Achey, Inc 602 Crate Sportsman championship. Henn currently holds a 151-point advantage over Kevin Olenick to claim the crown. The 602 Crate Sportsman division has been very competitive all year long with multiple winners. Henn has been unrelenting in his consistency all season long. Henn boasts two wins in 2024 and has finished out of the top five only one time.
Uss Achey, Inc has been a proud sponsor of Big Diamond Speedway and it’s many classes for many years. Uss Achey Iron and Metal Processors is a buyer of ferrous and non-ferrous metals that has provided recycling services for Schuylkill and surrounding counties for over 40 years. We are a third-generation family business whose top priority is customer service. Our company invests in the most modern scrap metal processing equipment, including a car shredding plant, stationary shear and non-ferrous bailer. Using modern metal processing methods and equipment, we are able to pass the savings onto our customers through highly competitive pricing. You can locate USS Achey at 355 E. 2nd Mountain Road in Schuylkill Haven, PA or call them at 570-366-0781 or on the web at www.ussachey.com
The Red White and Blue Autos Roadrunners have the closest championship battle going at Big Diamond. There are four drivers that have a chance to win the title coming into Friday night. This Friday night as part of the Dave Kamp Memorial, the Roadrunner feature will pay $500 to the winner. Andrew Fayash III leads the championship standings by 83 points over Kris Ney followed closely by Alex Schoffstall and Chuck Fayash. Last Friday night, Mike Reichert held off a determined Andrew Fayash III for the win. This division produces some of the most exciting racing you can see anywhere and you can expect more of the same on Friday as they race for the title.
Completing the racing card on Friday night will be the last race of 2024 for the Big Creek Concrete Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman. Chase Gular and Christopher Buffalino lead the way with three wins each.
Warmups will get underway Friday at 7:15 PM with racing to follow.
Pit gates will open Friday night at 5:00 PM with the Grandstand gate opening at 5:30 PM
Pit admission is $35 for those with a Big Diamond License. Non-licensed Pit admission is $45.
General admission for this Friday is $20, Kids under 16 are free.