BUSTI — The winged warriors of the Allegheny Sprint Tour will make their long-awaited debut at Stateline Speedway tonight, bringing high-speed 305 Sprint Car racing to the 3/8-mile dirt oval for the first time ever.

The appearance marks a milestone for the regional sprint series and a dream realized for one of its top drivers: Nolan Groves, who grew up just down the road from the track.

“We have been wanting and waiting to race at our home track since we started running this class,” said Groves, a standout in the Allegheny Sprint Tour and a driving force behind bringing the series to Stateline. Groves will now get his chance to battle in front of family, friends, and fans on the very track where his family’s racing legacy began.

“We’re excited to bring the Allegheny Sprint Tour to Stateline Speedway,” said Stateline Speedway owner Bill Catania. “While 410s bring the big power, 305s will provide close competitive racing, which will show well on a 3/8 mile like Stateline. We’re equally excited to give hometown Allegheny Sprint Tour competitor Nolan Groves an opportunity to showcase his talents in front of his hometown crowd, the same track his grandmother Terri, grandfather Paul, and father Jay began their racing careers.”

In addition to the Allegheny Sprint Cars, a full card of racing will thrill fans throughout the night, including the Dave Warren Auto Group Super Late Models, AFAB Sales Outlaw Modifieds, RUSH Pro Modifieds, Pepsi Pro Stocks, RUSH Stock Cars, Challengers, and Mini Lates. The RUSH Late Models will be off, as many teams and officials head to Lernerville Speedway for the Bill Emig Memorial.

Please note: The $1,500-to-win RUSH Stock Car Spring Championship has been rescheduled for June 28 at the request of RUSH Series officials due to their involvement at Lernerville this weekend.