{"id":18061,"date":"2026-07-14T13:33:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T17:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.latrobemotorsports.com\/dirttrack\/?p=18061"},"modified":"2026-07-14T13:47:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T17:47:08","slug":"get-ready-for-the-biggest-fan-appreciation-night-of-the-summer-this-saturday-july-18th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.latrobemotorsports.com\/dirttrack\/get-ready-for-the-biggest-fan-appreciation-night-of-the-summer-this-saturday-july-18th\/","title":{"rendered":"GET READY FOR THE BIGGEST FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT OF THE SUMMER THIS SATURDAY, JULY 18TH!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">The engines are roaring, the points battles are intensifying, and this weekend is all about <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"92\">YOU<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">This <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"5\">Saturday, July 18th<\/b>, Latrobe Speedway is hosting our annual <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"65\">Fan Appreciation Night<\/b>. It is traditionally one of the biggest, highest-energy, and most action-packed nights of the entire season\u2014and we want you and your family right there in the middle of it!<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Whether you\u2019re a lifelong dirt racing die-hard or looking for an exciting, affordable weekend plan for the family, this is the one night you absolutely cannot miss.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\udc49 GO TRACKSIDE: THE FRONT STRETCH MEET &amp; GREET<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Have you ever wanted to stand on the clay, look up at the high banks, and see a real race car up close? Here is your chance!<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">During our trackside intermission, <b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"35\">we are opening up the fence and inviting EVERYONE down to the front stretch.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Meet the Drivers:<\/b> Get autographs, take photos, and meet the drivers of the Fast Five!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Team Giveaways:<\/b> Most of our race teams will have awesome, unique giveaway items, hero cards, and treats ready for the kids.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Door Prizes Galore:<\/b> We will be drawing random door prizes from our local partners to hand out to lucky fans in the grandstands throughout the entire night!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83c\udfc6 THE FAST FIVE &amp; KIDS POWER WHEELS<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\">Once the meet-and-greet wraps up, the track clears and the battles begin. We are past the halfway mark of the 2026 season, which means the &#8220;Fast Five&#8221; championship hunt is getting intense. Every single point matters, and nobody is playing nice anymore.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\">Watch five incredible divisions battle it out on the dirt:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"15\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Crate Late Models<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pure Stocks<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Modified 4 Cylinders<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Hobby Stocks<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Crown Vics<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">Plus, the crowd-favorite <b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"25\">Kids Power Wheels Champion<\/b> races will be taking over the track! Come cheer on the next generation of racers!<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\udd52 SATURDAY EVENT SCHEDULE<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"19\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">4:00 PM:<\/b> Pit Gates Open<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">5:00 PM:<\/b> Grandstand Gates Open<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">7:00 PM:<\/b> Green Flag Drops \/ Racing Starts!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"21\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f ADMISSION &amp; TICKETS<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22\">All tickets are sold directly at the gate when you arrive!<\/p>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"23\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ticket Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"23,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Adults<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"23,1,1,0\">$15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"23,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Seniors (65+)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"23,2,1,0\">$13<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"23,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Military<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"23,3,1,0\">$13<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"23,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Kids (Ages 7\u201311)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"23,4,1,0\">$10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"23,5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Kids 6 &amp; Under<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"23,5,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">FREE!<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"23,6,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pit Passes (Adult)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"23,6,1,0\">$40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"23,7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pit Passes (Youth)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"23,7,1,0\">$30<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"25\"><b data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83e\udd1d LOCAL BUSINESSES: WANT TO GET INVOLVED?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26\">Because we expect a massive crowd, we love partnering with local businesses to show love to our community. If you or your business would like to donate a door prize, gift card, or giveaway basket, we would love to feature you!<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"27\">Every donating business will get a <b data-path-to-node=\"27\" data-index-in-node=\"35\">live promotional shout-out over the track PA system<\/b> to the entire grandstand when your prize is given away.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"28\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"28,0\">\ud83d\udce9 <b data-path-to-node=\"28,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\">How to Donate:<\/b> Please send us a direct message on our official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0Bqm2PDQAQrz39gKnuiB339FA6R7eNym9JPYn1282Z9yHEbTQ84wk8y9iRcw5StmSl&amp;id=100057722317505\"><b data-path-to-node=\"28,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\">Latrobe Speedway Facebook Page<\/b><\/a> to coordinate!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"29\">Grab your stadium seats or a blanket, invite your neighbors, and let\u2019s make this the biggest Fan Appreciation Night yet! We\u2019ll see you on the dirt this Saturday night! \ud83c\udfc1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The engines are roaring, the points battles are intensifying, and this weekend is all about YOU. This Saturday, July 18th, Latrobe Speedway is hosting our annual Fan Appreciation Night. 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