{"id":18073,"date":"2026-07-18T08:41:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T12:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.latrobemotorsports.com\/dirttrack\/?p=18073"},"modified":"2026-07-18T08:41:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T12:41:52","slug":"weather-alert-july-18th-rained-out-fan-appreciation-rescheduled-full-august-schedule-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.latrobemotorsports.com\/dirttrack\/weather-alert-july-18th-rained-out-fan-appreciation-rescheduled-full-august-schedule-update\/","title":{"rendered":"WEATHER ALERT: July 18th Rained Out\u2014Fan Appreciation Rescheduled + Full August Schedule Update!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">Mother Nature took the checkered flag today. Due to a heavy storm that completely soaked the facility, paired with high winds and more storms forecasted throughout the day, <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"173\">we have canceled tonight&#8217;s racing program (Saturday, July 18th).<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">While it\u2019s a bummer to miss out on the action tonight, we have some massive news about how we are shifting things around for a huge month of August!<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Fan Appreciation Night Has a New Date: August 8th!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Don&#8217;t worry\u2014you aren&#8217;t missing out on the biggest fan night of the summer. We are officially moving <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"100\">Fan Appreciation Night to Saturday, August 8th!<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Everything we had planned is moving with it:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"9\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\">The front stretch meet-and-greet to meet your favorite drivers up close!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\">Race team giveaways, treats, and hero cards for the kids!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\">Random door prizes drawn from our local business partners all night long!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\">The <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/djsswag\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\">DJS Swag<\/b><\/a> photo banner contest to win free track gear!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\udd25 Looking Ahead: Your Ultimate August Schedule<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">We are reloading and getting ready for an unforgettable stretch of racing. Mark your calendars for these upcoming August events:<\/p>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"13\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83c\udfc1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobemotorsports.com\/dirttrack\/events\/kids-bike-race-fast-five-racing-powerwheels\/\">August 1st: Fireworks, Bike Races &amp; Live Music!<\/a><\/b><\/h4>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\">We return to action with a massive family night! Come out for an action-packed racing card featuring:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"15\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\">\ud83c\udf86 <b data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\">Giant Fireworks Display!<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\">\ud83d\udeb2 <b data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\">The Annual Kids Bike Races!<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\">\ud83c\udfa4 <b data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\">Live Performance:<\/b> Local musician Laura Rullo will be performing the National Anthem and a live set during the fireworks display!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"16\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83c\udfc6 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobemotorsports.com\/dirttrack\/events\/the-memorial-race-fast-five-racing\/\">August 8th: Rescheduled Fan Appreciation Night!<\/a><\/b><\/h4>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\">The ultimate fan-interactive night of the summer. Meet the drivers trackside, score team giveaways, and win random door prizes!<\/p>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"18\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u26bd <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobemotorsports.com\/dirttrack\/events\/wear-your-team-night-fast-five-racing\/\">August 15th: Youth Sports &#8220;Wear Your Team&#8221; Night!<\/a><\/b><\/h4>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19\">Calling all local youth sports players! Wear your team jersey or uniform to the track tonight to show your team pride. To celebrate our local youth leagues, <b data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"157\">any youth player wearing their team jersey gets FREE youth admission at the gate!<\/b> Let&#8217;s see which sport represents the loudest in the grandstands!<\/p>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"22\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobemotorsports.com\/dirttrack\/events\/double-points-night-fast-five-racing-powerwheels\/\"><b data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83c\udfc1 August 29th: Season Finale \u2013 DOUBLE POINTS NIGHT!<\/b><\/a><\/h4>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"23\">This is it\u2014the final scheduled race of the season, and everything is on the line. Points will be worth <b data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"103\">double<\/b>, meaning championships will be won and lost on the final lap. The &#8220;Fast Five&#8221; drivers will be letting it all hang out!<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"25\">Thank you all for your incredible support and understanding today. Stay dry, stay safe, and we will see you on <b data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"111\">August 1st<\/b> for fireworks, live music, and racing! \ud83c\udfc1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mother Nature took the checkered flag today. Due to a heavy storm that completely soaked the facility, paired with high winds and more storms forecasted throughout the day, we have canceled tonight&#8217;s racing program (Saturday, July 18th). 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