CLEARFIELD – The CNB Bank Raceway Park has officially been acquired by new ownership and will be releasing the current-year schedule within a few days.
A new management team will be led by owner Rob Hindt. The team has an extensive background in NASCAR Racing. For the last few years, Hindt has been operating a driving school at short tracks throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. His experience, background and connections in the industry led him to the famed 5/8-mile in Clearfield.
“The Bainey’s really brought the CNB Bank Raceway Park to everyone’s attention last year throughout the Mid-Atlantic region,” said Hindt. “This place is one of the biggest short tracks in the country. The geographic location is great, and the reputation they established with racers and fans is phenomenal.
“Overall it’s just the ideal situation for us to expand upon. Between our ‘On Track Racing Experience’ and our return to focus on Asphalt Late Model Racing, I think we are sure to bring some real excitement to central and western Pennsylvania.”
Former track co-owner Tim Bainey Jr. issued this statement:
“I’m really excited for what lies ahead with the CNB Bank Raceway Park. We had discussions with several interested parties, but Rob had by far the most well balanced and exciting plan for the speedway. I love asphalt racing and I think that he will be a great contributor to the long-term success of asphalt racing in our part of the country.
“I am going to continue to work with Rob and the CNB Bank Raceway Park on the marketing side of things. I am encouraging all of our friends and business partners to do the same. We have a great place here in central Pennsylvania, and it is really important for those of us who love asphalt racing that we support the CNB Bank Raceway Park in whatever way possible. There are going to be some exciting things going on this season at the CNB Bank Raceway Park, and I can’t wait to be a part of it.”
One of the biggest additions to the current-year CNB Bank Raceway Park schedule will be the dates for the “On Track Racing Experience,” where fans will be able to take rides or even get behind the wheel and drive an actual race car. Details, dates and packages will be unveiled soon on the Track’s Web site and also at the “On Track Racing Experience’s” Web site.
The track will also be offering special corporate packages, where local businesses will have the opportunity to reward their employees, clients and friends with a day at the track – racing, driving and more.
“Our focus is going to be on giving racers and fans throughout western Pennsylvania a chance to really experience and enjoy the CNB Bank Raceway Park in a number of ways,” said Hindt.
“The driving experience offers something for everyone, as we have programs focused on spending time with upcoming young racers, as well as programs that are designed for the NASCAR fan who just wants to have the experience of a lifetime and just about anything in between.”
Along with the driving experience will be the return of Late Model, Street Stock and 4-Cylinder Racing to the famed 5/8-mile Speedway. The return of an expanded schedule is also something to be under consideration for 2014.
“We are looking forward to our future with the CNB Bank Raceway Park,” said Hindt. “We will be hosting an open house at the Speedway on May 4, where I would like to invite fans, drivers, teams and anyone with an interest in our great sport to come out and meet us. We will be making a number of announcements in the next few days and weeks, so please keep an eye on the Web site for all of that information.”
Fans can stay informed of the events at the CNB Bank Raceway Park through its Web site at www.cnbbankracewaypark.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CnbBankRaceway.
