Big Diamond Speedway, the last remaining dirt track in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, announces its 53rd season of racing with a packed 24-race calendar for 2025. The historic 3/8-mile oval track will host events from April through August.

The season kicks off April 4th with the Thaw Brawl, featuring a $4,053 prize for 358 Modified winners. Weekly racing includes the Quandel Concrete 358 Modifieds, USS Achey 602 Crate Sportsman Modifieds, Red White and Blue Autos Inc. Roadrunners, and Big Creek Concrete 602 Crate Sportsman.

Key 2025 Events:

• Fritz Roehrig Memorial: $10,000-to-win 50-lap race for 358 Modifieds
• May Events: $6,000-to-win 358 Modified features
• June 19: USAC Amsoil National Sprint Cars Eastern Storm
• July: Georgie Stevens Memorial ($6,000-to-win) and Topless Night ($7,000-to-win)
• August 15: Prelude to the Coalcracker ($10,000-to-win)
• August 31: Season Finale - Jack Rich Inc. Coalcracker 72 ($15,000-to-win)

Special appearances include:

• Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds
• URC Sprint Cars
• East Coast Legend Series
• Mid Atlantic Modifieds
• Wingless Sportsman
• PASS 305 Sprints

The track, founded in 1972 by Fritz Roehrig, continues its tradition of high-stakes racing under owners Jake and Jasmine Smulley. Located at 392 Forest Lane, Pottsville, PA, Big Diamond Speedway maintains its position as a premier dirt track racing venue in "Racing in God's Country."

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