Race of the Week
What : Lifesteps Summer Festival
Where : BeaveRun MotorSports ComPlex
When : Friday-Sunday
Tickets : Tickets are $10 per day or $15 for the three days.
Directions : Pennsylvania Turnpike to Beaver Valley exit 13 (old exit 2), bear right on the ramp and take Route 18 North for two miles. Entrance to the facility is on the left.
Scouting the Race: This is an entire weekend of events, partially for fun and partially for charity. ... Race fans can bring their own sports car to take part in skills demonstrations. ... There will be three days of World Karting Association racing, two days of Classic Formula Racing Association competition, administered by the SCCA, and a Porsche Club Autocross. ... The charity involved is Lifesteps, formerly part of Easter Seals. ... Fans can buy a ticket to take a hot-lap ride around the 1.6-mile course or even take their own sports cars around the track. ... For a complete schedule, check out www.BeaveRun.com.
Other Races on Tap :
- Lernerville Speedway, Friday, regular show
- Motordrome Speedway, Friday, regular show
- Pittsburgh Raceway Park, Sat. & Sun. Pittsburgh Thunder in Pittsburgh
- Jennerstown Speedway, Saturday, regular show
- Mercer Raceway Park, Saturday, regular show
- Sharon Speedway, Saturday, regular show
- Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, Saturday, regular show
- Latrobe Speedway, Saturday, double points for all divisions
- Challenger Raceway, Sunday, Late Models $5,000 to win
- Tri-City Speedway, Sunday, regular show
