Big Diamond Speedway Race Track in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, USA

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Big Diamond Speedway races Enduro, Vintage, Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners, Street Stocks, and Demolition Derby.

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• Phone: 570-617-6737
• Surface: 3/8 mile dirt track

• 392 Forest Lane
  Pottsville, Pennsylvania, 17901 USA
• lat: 40.684590, lng: -76.312841
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Big Diamond Speedway Dirt Track Racing Schedule

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Big Diamond Speedway Dirt Track News

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  After record payout last year, the "Double B" Bob Bowers Memorial for Roadrunners looks to be just as good in '26

  (Minersville, Pa. 3-5-26) What started out as tribute race to the late Bob Bowers for the Red White and Blue Autos Inc. Roadrunners at Big Diamond Speedway has since grown into a marquee event on the yearly calendar. Within two short years the "Double B" Bob Bowers Memorial has become established as not only a tribute to a devoted family man with a passion for local racing and all things motorsport, but also a significant addition to an already action-packed schedule. When Jeff Bowers approached track owner Jake Smulley about doing a memorial race for his father, who passed away in June 2021 and was a regular in the Late Model division for many years as well as a long-time supporter of the speedway, there was no hesitation. "Double B" was Bob's CB handle during his days as a truck driver which fit nicely into the name for the event and likewise by having the format of double features. It was decided that a distance of 12-laps would make up the twin-race length, which clearly heightened the thrill given the fact that the Roadrunners rarely disappoint in a regular 20-lapper. When the first race was held in 2024, $500 was the awarded amount to winners Mike Reichert and Jarod Bassininsky, however thanks to J. Bowers and many supporters of Bob, there was a nice increase for both winners. But for the 2025 edition that disbursement was far-exceeded with an unprecedented $1450 to win each main, a track record Roadrunner payout that went to Alex Schofstall and Andrew Fayash III respectively. "I think it's amazing and I'm just so glad that people have taken interest in it. My dad was a great guy and had a lot of friends and a lot of people really thought highly of him over the years," said J. Bowers. "It's showing too because we didn't even solicit for the extra donations we just kind of advertised the race and people were calling me saying, 'Hey I want to throw in X amount of dollars,' and I thought wow this seems to just keep growing and people keep calling say hey we want to add in money for your dad you know he was a friend of mine or whatever so we were just totally blown away by the amount of support we've gotten." The "Double B" Bob Bowers Memorial is slated for Friday evening, July 17. Along with the Roadrunners will be regular features for the BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds and the USS Achey Inc., 602 Crate Sportsman. For J. Bowers, he feels having his dad's race for the Roadrunners just make sense, having been a full-fender racer with the Late Models. "My dad, he ran Late Models there in the '70s and he always liked all the classes but really liked the Roadrunners. And I think week in and week out they're the most competitive and most action-packed class, I feel they are kind of underrated, and he felt the same way," related J. Bowers. "So, I think that's why we chose to give the race to that class because we just all enjoy the racing they put on." As for the drivers, they too appreciate the extra endeavor by Bowers and everyone else who help make it a lucrative night. "Yeah, they're really appreciative and last year pre-race I was talking to some of the drivers, and they were saying about how nervous some of them where and how they were putting on new tires just for that race and how they were really going to go out there and give it their all to try and win," shared J. Bowers. 2025 may be a hard act to follow but Bowers is up to the task and aims at making this year's event even bigger. "I'd like to increase the funds so I'm going to soon start reaching out to some of the people that have given in the past and say, hey, are you interested in doing it again this year? And I can't imagine they wouldn't be," he said. The "Double B" Bob Bowers Memorial is now a key feature of another strong season at Big Diamond Speedway which is honored to be hosting this very special event. The 2026 season starts on Friday, April 3, with the 54th Season Opener "Thaw Brawl." The line-up will consist of BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds going for a winner's stake of $4054-to-win, the USS Achey Inc., 602 Crate Sportsman battling for $1054 in top place winnings, the Red White and Blue Autos Inc., Roadrunners racing in a $454-to-win feature plus the Big Creek Concrete Rooke 602 Crate Sportsman. Prior to that an open practice session takes place on Sunday, March 29 from noon to 4:00 pm. Big Diamond Speedway is located at 392 Forest Lane, Pottsville, Pa. For up-to-date news and information logon to the official track website at https://bigdspeedway.net/ and follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=big%20diamond%20speedway You can also call the speedway office at 570-617-6737.

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  602 Crate Sportsman division at Big Diamond Speedway can anticipate multiple lucrative races this season

  (Minersville, Pa. 3-2-26) 2026 will mark the seventh season of action for the USS Achey Inc. 602 Crate Sportsman class at Big Diamond Speedway and over those first half dozen years it has proved to be a highly competitive division as evident by the 36 different drivers to date who have scored at least one feature win. This impressive statistic means that nearly half of all races held so far have produced winners. The 2025 season, in particular, set an exceptionally high standard, as there were no repeat victors throughout the year—eleven different drivers having claimed a victory. There is no doubt that achieving a comparable milestone in the upcoming season will be a considerable challenge. However, given the outstanding caliber of drivers, it can certainly be another similar type year. For 2026 Big Diamond Speedway fans will see the Sportsman cars running essentially every week and for the teams that compete they will be pleased to know that throughout the schedule several races will be paying $1000 or more to win. One such night that many drivers have circled on their calendar is Friday, May 15, which is Red White and Blue Autos Inc. Night and the return of the 602 Crate Classic. The winner will earn a cool $2000 and with $225 to take the green. This will be the third edition of the 602 Crate Classic. In 2024 Xavier Sprague took the checkers in the inaugural event while last season saw Andrianna Delliponti score the big win. As has been the case over the past two events heat starting spots will be by random draw. Right out of the gates the Sportsman cars will be looking at a high-paying race as the season opening "Thaw Brawl" on Friday, April 3 will be worth $1054-to-win. One week later as part of the Fritz Roehrig Memorial/Money in the Mountains on DBR Industrial Services LLC Night the feature winner will pick up $1000. The always popular "Topless Night" is yet another on the list of extra paydays for the 602 Crate Sportsman. The $1000-to-win race will be on Dukmen's Enterprises Night, which concludes the month of June on Friday the 26th. When the annual Georgie Stevenson Memorial takes place the next week, on Friday July 3, which is part of B & H Landscaping Night, it will be another $1000-to-win feature. The Jack Rich Inc. Coalcracker closes out the season on Sunday September 6, and you can expect a stellar field of Sportsman cars on hand as they will by vying for the top prize of $1500. It remains the focus of promoters Jake and Jasmine Smulley to continually award all divisions with respectable payouts, showing their appreciation for the dedicated drivers who continue to support Big Diamond Speedway and provide their steadfast fans with some of the best dirt track racing the region has to offer. In just under a month Opening Day takes place. All regular track classes will be on the card headed by the BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds going for a winner's share of $4054. The Red White and Blue Autos Inc. Roadrunners will be racing for $454-to-win plus the Big Creek Concrete Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman will fill out the night's line-up. A test and tune session is scheduled for Sunday, March 29 from noon until 4:00 pm. Big Diamond Speedway is located at 392 Forest Lane, Pottsville, Pa. For up-to-date news and information logon to the official track website at https://bigdspeedway.net/ and follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=big%20diamond%20speedway You can also call the speedway office at 570-617-6737.

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  Big Diamond Speedway Opening Day Winners: A Tradition of Excellence

  (Minersville, Pa. 2-27-26) When Mike Gular held off a charging Ryan Krachun and captured the 2025 Open Day checkers at Big Diamond Speedway in the BQ Concrete 358 Modified feature, he went on to etch his name amongst an impressive list of previous Opening Day winners. Securing a victory on Opening Day holds considerable importance, as many of the region's top dirt Modified stock car drivers will be on hand and it gives fans a great look into what lies ahead for the weekly action. For the driver who can pull off the win it distinguishes themselves as a superior force among what will surely be an outstanding cast of entries. When Gular crossed the line for the win the 2020 track champion became the 36th different driver to claim an Opening Day Modified victory. Throughout the history of Big Diamond Speedway, Opening Day has featured a distinguished roster of winners. Among these are several who have claimed first place on multiple occasions and establish themselves as some of the track's most successful competitors. Leading the group of multi-time Opening Day winners is Duane Howard, who sits atop the list with an impressive seven victories. Not far behind is Jeff Strunk, with six triumphs. Of his track all-time record of 106 feature wins, Craig VonDohren has captured the checkered flag five times during the opener. Charlie Eckert's four Opening Day wins further demonstrates the level of top-quality Modified standouts who have raced at Big Diamond Speedway. Kenny Brightbill, Doug Hoffman, and Rick Laubach each have achieved the mark on three separate occasions. Rounding out the list of multiple Opening Day winners are Keith Hoffman and Ryan Watt, both of whom have earned the honor twice. Furthermore, only fourteen times has the Opening Day winner gone on to subsequently secure the track championship within the same season and only eight different drivers have been able to attain that accolade. Paul Lotier set the precedent in 1979 as the first to win both the Opening Day race and the championship in the same year. VonDohren leads this group, having earned three such titles in 2012, 2013 and 2019. D. Hoffman (1988 & 2004), Howard (1992 & 1998), and Strunk (1997 & 2007) twice achieved the accomplishment. Brightbill and K. Hoffman followed with their respective successes in 1991 and 2000 and the most recent was Timmy Buckwalter in 2021. Dating back to 1972 when Earl "Drick" Hendricks made history by becoming the very first Modified feature winner at the then newly opened Big Diamond Speedway and heading into the upcoming April 3, "Thaw Brawl" for the 54th Season Opener, the excitement level continues to mount in anticipation for the start of another year of "Racing in God's Country" at the popular Schuylkill County 3/8-mile dirt oval. Focusing ahead to the lid-lifter the question is will there be another repeat winner or can a new name emerge as the driver who lands the big score. The Opening Day Modified feature will have a payout of $4,054. This notable prize serves not only as an added incentive for drivers to compete for the top spot but also ignites the excitement surrounding the season's inaugural race with many more high-paying events to follow throughout the season. Joining the Modifieds will be the USS Achey Inc., 602 Crate Sportsman racing in a 20-lap main with $1054-to-win, the Red White and Blue Autos Inc., Roadrunners racing for a top prize if $454 plus the Big Creek Concrete Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman. A test and tune session is scheduled for Sunday, March 29 from noon until 4:00 pm. Big Diamond Speedway is located at 392 Forest Lane, Pottsville, Pa. For up-to-date news and information logon to the official track website at https://bigdspeedway.net/ and follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=big%20diamond%20speedway You can also call the speedway office at 570-617-6737.

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  BQ Concrete continues its backing of 358 Modified division at Big Diamond Speedway.

  (Minersville, Pa. 2-23-26) The 358 Modified division at Big Diamond Speedway has a slightly fresh look for the 2026 season. For years the headline class at the 3/8-mile dirt oval near Minersville had backing from Quandel Concrete. However, after a recent merger with Boger Concrete, the two facilities have combined forces and changed their name to BQ Concrete. With that starting this year the division will be known as the BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds. "There's was never any question after we merged, it was basically let's keep doing this," said Chris Rowlands, Operations Manager for BQ Concrete and a long-time fan of the speedway. "It's all about giving back to the community and the racers. They bring in all those fans to Big Diamond every Friday night and we're just happy to be a great part of all that." While under the Quandel Concrete banner, Rowlands related to the fact that the partnership between the company and race track proved to be a good association and how important it is to continue that solid relationship as BQ Concrete. "There's such a vast array of people who are there each week and some may not know who we are and some of course do. We've been able to make connections outside of the county and what it basically does is give us the opportunity to get our name out there and get our name heard all over," stated Rowlands. Friday, May 29, is BQ Concrete Night with BQ 358 Modifieds, USS Achey Inc. 602 Sportsman, Red White and Blue Autos Inc. Roadrunners, and the Keystone Sport Compact Series making up the evening's action-filled slate. BQ Concrete not only sponsors the 358 Modifieds but will also feature its branding on the Modified cars of Kevin Beach Jr. and Brennan Chapman, both of whom do a first-rate job of representing the company through racing, plus they are also faithful employees. "Kevin and Brennan are two of the hardest workers and loyal workers that have worked for our family's company and whatever we can do to give back to them is a great honor for us," said Rowlands. Located in Lebanon, BQ Concrete is a family-owned ready-mix concrete company formed from the merger of Boger Concrete and Quandel Concrete, two trusted names with deep roots in Central Pennsylvania's construction industry. Boger Concrete served the region for decades with a strong commitment to customer service, reliability, and doing the small things right, while Quandel Concrete traces history back to 1882, carrying forward four generations of craftmanship, integrity, and community responsibility. What began as a joint venture in 2019 became a unified company in 2026, bringing together shared values, experienced teams, and expanded operational strength. BQ Concrete delivers high-quality concrete solutions through five modern facilities, portable plants, and skilled crews, while maintaining the personal service, accountability, and local pride that have defined both companies for generations. With the merger BQ Concrete now extends its footprint from as far north as Hazleton and down to the Maryland state line. They are located at 118 Springwood Drive, Suite 300, Lebanon, PA 17042. Their office number is 717-438-4800. You can also find additional information on their website at https://www.bylermaterials.com/concrete or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BylerHoldings/ The excitement of the BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds begins in earnest starting with the 54th Season Opener "Thaw Brawl" on Friday evening, April 3. The feature winner will be presented with $4054 for the effort. Joining the Modifieds will be the USS Achey Inc., 602 Crate Sportsman racing in a 20-lap main with $1054-to-win. Also on the card will be the Red White and Blue Autos Inc., Roadrunners going head-to-head for a top prize if $454 plus the Big Creek Concrete Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman. Before the official start of the racing season, teams and drivers will have an opportunity to fine-tune their cars during an open practice session scheduled for Sunday, March 29 from noon until 4:00 pm. Big Diamond Speedway is located at 392 Forest Lane, Pottsville, Pa. For up-to-date news and information logon to the official track website at https://bigdspeedway.net/ and follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=big%20diamond%20speedway You can also call the speedway office at 570-617-6737.

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  Big Diamond Speedway releases 2026 schedule

  Big Diamond Speedway has announced an extensive 2026 schedule, featuring events across 24 consecutive weekends beginning in April and continuing through the Labor Day holiday. As fans and racers have ...

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Big Diamond Speedway Dirt Track Racing Organizations

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  ARC - American Racer Cup Dirt Track Racing Organization
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  DIRTcar - DIRTcar Racing Dirt Track Racing Organization
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  PASS - PA Sprint Series Dirt Track Racing Organization
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  USAC - United States Auto Club Dirt Track Racing Organization