3/24/2025
BAPS Motor Speedway
POINT FUND GROWS TO $20,000 FULLY GUARANTEED FOR 10 RACE 410 SPRINT CAR SERIES.
POINT FUND GROWS TO $20,000 FULLY GUARANTEED FOR 10 RACE 410 SPRINT CAR SERIES.
YORK HAVEN, Pa.: BAPS Motor Speedway General Manager Kolten Gouse had a list of things he wanted to focus on during the offseason.
Improvements to the facility were obvious near the top. But Gouse also wanted to bolster the point fund for an expanding 410 Sprint Car schedule after a successful 2024 campaign for the division.
Mission accomplished.
A year ago, the RV 4-Wheel Drive and Performance Automotive 410 Sprint Car point fund paid out $17,000. The total has ballooned to $20,000 this year, a 17% percent increase over last season thanks to all the sponsors stepping up in 2025 including RV-4 Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive, Denk Electric, Emory Transmission and Specialty Rigging Company.
“The 410 Sprint Car shows did really well last year,” Gouse said. “The car counts were the best they’ve been since we had the speedway, and we appreciate the support of the teams.
“Thanks to our sponsors, we were able to put together a good point fund for the races last year. Seeing the support we got; we wanted to up that going into this year and make it bigger and better for our teams.”
Danny Dietrich earned $5,000 last year for securing the championship. It will pay the same to win the title in 2025, but Gouse and the management team have spread more money down through the order.
In fact, the $3,000 is being distributed from fourth to 10th in the order. Fourth increased by $300 over last year, with fifth and sixth bumping up $350 and $400, respectively. Seventh through 10th were increased by $500.
“Putting together the point fund for this year, we thought it was important to take care of the teams down through the order,” Gouse said. “The top guys are winning more money on a race-by-race basis, but for the sport to thrive, you need to give back to the smaller teams, as well.
“I think we have put together a solid point fund, especially when you consider it’s only 10 races. This is the second year we’ve had this in place, and we hope to keep growing it in the future.”
The first race in the series takes place this Sunday on Providence Motorsports and Partners Night, which also features the 358 Sprints. Hot-lap time trials begin at 3:15, with heats going off at 4 p.m.
There will be a pair of 410 Sprint Car programs on April 13 and April 27. The latter show will also feature the 358 Modifieds and a 410 Non-Winner’s Race.
The 410 Sprints and PASS 305 Sprints will highlight the May 18 show before the 410 Sprints and Super Sportsman take center stage on June 8.
Pennsylvania Speedweek visits BAPS Motor Speedway on June 29 before the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series roll into town on July 23. The Outlaws show is a non-point event for the locals.
Things pick up again on August 24 with 410 Sprints and PASS 305 Sprints. September is highlighted by the Kevin Gobrecht Classic paying $10,000 to win on September 20. The Britton Finkenbinder Memorial takes place October 25, and the prestigious Sprint Showdown caps the season on November 15.
“We’ve worked hard on building these 410 Sprint Car programs, and the teams and fans have responded with a lot of support,” Gouse said. “None of this would be possible without the drivers and teams showing up to race and the fans purchasing tickets to see our events.
“Last year’s success led us to the decision to add a couple of more races in 2025. We want to continue to build on that success for years to come, and adding to the point fund is a good way to start.”
RV-4 Wheel Drive and Performance-Denk Electric-Emory Transmission- Specialty Rigging Company top 10 Fully Guaranteed 410 Sprint Series Point Fund:
- $5000
- $2500
- $2000
- $1800
5.$ 1700 - $1600
- $1500
- $1350
- $1300
- $1250
410 Sprint Series 2025 Schedule:
• Sunday March 30 (Racing at 4pm)
• Providence Motorsports & Partners Night
• 410 Sprint Cars & 358 Sprint Cars
• Sunday April 13 (Racing at 5pm)
• FK Rod Ends Night presented by Engler Machine & Tool
• 410 Sprint Cars, Wingless Sportsman, Late Models (feature only)
• Sunday April 27 (Racing at 6pm)
• Spring Valley Mulch Night
• 410 Sprint Cars & Modifieds plus 410 Non-Winners Feature
• Sunday May 18 (Racing at 7pm)
• Ch Recovery Night presented by UPMC.
• 410 Sprint cars & PASS Sprints
• Sunday June 8 (Racing at 7pm)
• York Excavating Night
• 410 Sprint Cars & Super Sportsman
• Sunday June 29 (Racing at 7pm)
• J&S Classics Present PA Speedweek
• 410 Sprint Cars & Super Sportsman
• Wednesday July 23 (Racing at 7:30pm) (Non-Point Race)
• Bricker's French Fries Bash
• World Of Outlaws 410 Sprint Cars
• Sunday August 24 (Racing at 7pm)
• Hoseheads.com Night Presented by Denk Electric
• 410 Sprint Cars & PASS Sprint Cars
• Saturday September 20 (Racing at 6pm)
• York Excavating Kevin Gobrecht Classic
• 410 Sprint Cars ($10,000 to win) & Super Sportsman
• Saturday October 25 (Racing at 3pm)
• Ek Services Britton Finkenbinder Memorial
• 410 Sprint Cars, Wingless Sportsman
• Saturday November 15 (Racing at 3pm)
• Heavy Equipment Loaders & Parts Sprint Showdown
• 410 Sprint Cars, Modifieds, Enduro 50
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Submitted By: Kolten Gouse
