ONA, WV-Ona Speedway officials have made the difficult decision to cancel Saturday’s October 10th racing program due to rain associated with Hurricane Isaias forecast to move into the area Saturday afternoon and evening.
Speedway officials have been closely monitoring the weather throughout the week and had developed contingency plans to move Saturday’s start time earlier in an effort to beat the rain. However, the latest forecasts have consistently shown rain setting in by 5:00 pm Saturday, with some forecasts calling for rain as early as 3:00 pm.
With six divisions of racing and Trick or Treat on the track scheduled, officials determined that even moving the start time to the earliest possible contingency plan of 3:00 pm would not provide a sufficient window to confidently complete the entire program before the rain arrives.
Both the 2nd Annual Marty Powers Memorial race for the Street Stocks and Trick or Treat on the track will be rescheduled. Speedway officials are currently evaluating available options and expect to announce the makeup plans by early next week.
The next scheduled event at Ona Speedway will be the 4th Annual West Virginia Roar & Soar Car & Plane Show on Saturday, October 17th, from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm.
