{"id":16766,"date":"2023-05-23T07:31:57","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T11:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.latrobemotorsports.com\/dirttrack\/?p=16766"},"modified":"2026-02-09T07:09:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T12:09:40","slug":"anticipation-builds-for-the-jesse-sterbutzel-memorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.latrobemotorsports.com\/dirttrack\/anticipation-builds-for-the-jesse-sterbutzel-memorial\/","title":{"rendered":"Anticipation Builds for the Jesse Sterbutzel Memorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-16766-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.latrobemotorsports.com\/dirttrack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LMS_June3.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobemotorsports.com\/dirttrack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LMS_June3.mp3\">https:\/\/www.latrobemotorsports.com\/dirttrack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LMS_June3.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***<\/p>\n<p><b>Anticipation Builds for the Jesse Sterbutzel Memorial<\/b><\/p>\n<p>LATROBE, PA (May 22, 2023) The highest-paying event for the Crate Late Models ever held at the Latrobe Speedway is approaching fast!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Jesse Sterbutzel Memorial, a 40-lap feature paying $10,000 to win, is on Saturday, June 3.<\/p>\n<p>Jess Sterbutzel was a racer, from Karting to Late Models to Snow Mobiles to Motocross. From dirt tracks like I-79 to Motordrome on the pavement and at many other area tracks, Jess supported his Nephew, Zack Herring&#8217;s racing effort by doing everything to get and keep Zack on the track. Jesse passed away on May 31, 2022, following his courageous battle with cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Race 1 will be the Official Tech Inspector for the Inaugural Jesse Sterbutzel Memorial Race at Latrobe Speedway. Approved Crate tires from the three major sanctioning bodies (Crate Racin&#8217; USA, FASTRAK, and RUSH).<\/p>\n<p>We will follow the Crate Late Model rules on the website&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.latrobemotorsports.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.latrobemotorsports.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1684927364131000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2wh3Cn2PyJC57ZXW3hS_pj\">www.<wbr>latrobemotorsports.com<\/a>, except for the Tire Rules. We will follow Crate Racin&#8217; USA, FASTRAK, and RUSH tire rules. Whichever tire a team selects to run in this event, they must follow those tire rules. If you run FASTRAK, follow what FASTRAK allows for tire prep, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Also on the card will be a $2,500 to-win Super Late Model Special and the Joe&#8217;s Auto Body &amp; Towing Pure Stocks.<\/p>\n<p>See the entire purse listed on our website;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.latrobemotorsports.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.latrobemotorsports.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1684927364131000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Nyr9q44A2g7K95hOhaXoQ\">www.latrobemotorsports.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>along with entry fee information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** Anticipation Builds for the Jesse Sterbutzel Memorial LATROBE, PA (May 22, 2023) The highest-paying event for the Crate Late Models ever held at the Latrobe Speedway is approaching fast!&nbsp;&nbsp; The Jesse Sterbutzel Memorial, a 40-lap feature paying $10,000 to win, is on Saturday, June 3. 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