Big Diamond Speedway's rich history began on August 25, 1972, when Earl "Drick" Hendricks won the first-ever Modified feature race. Since then, 35 different drivers have claimed opening day victories at this prestigious Schuylkill County dirt oval.

Notable Multi-Time Opening Day Winners:

• Duane Howard: 7 victories
• Jeff Strunk: 6 victories
• Craig VonDohren: 5 victories
• Charlie Eckert: 4 victories
• Kenny Brightbill, Doug Hoffman, Rick Laubach: 3 victories each
• Keith Hoffman, Ryan Watt: 2 victories each

Championship Success: Thirteen times has the Opening Day winner gone on to win the track championship in the same season. VonDohren leads with three such accomplishments (2012, 2013, 2019), followed by Doug Hoffman (1988, 2004), Howard (1992, 1998), and Strunk (1997, 2007). Single-season accomplishments include Paul Lotier (1979), Kenny Brightbill (1991), Keith Hoffman (2000), and Timmy Buckwalter (2021).

53rd Season Opener - April 4:

• Main Event: Quandel Concrete 358 Modifieds ($4053 prize)
• Supporting Events:
  • USS Achey 602 Crate Sportsman ($1053 prize)
  • Red White and Blue Autos Inc. Roadrunners ($453 prize)
  • Big Creek Concrete 602 Crate Sportsman

Location: 392 Forest Lane, Pottsville, PA

Upcoming Events:

• March 30: Open practice (Noon-4:00 pm) for any car with roll cage
• April 4: Season Opener Thaw Brawl
• April 11: Money in the Mountains/Fritz Roehrig Memorial ($10,000 prize for 50-lap Modified race)

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