The numbers have been crunched and the $10,000 to win at this years Micro Mania finale on July 1, 2012 is a guarantee regardless of the total car count. More details coming soon.

The PA 600 Speedweek site is done getting its annual overhaul and we hope you like what you see. Every page within the site has been updated and renovated. There are plenty more updates to come in the next few weeks such as pay-outs, entry fees, pre-register forms and more. These details will be posted once finalized.

It's never too early to start planning for the 2012 PA 600 Speedweek. TDF Promotions are pleased to announce the the dates for the 2012. The week will commence on Saturday June 30th at Lanco and end on Saturday July 7th at Trail-way. In the coming weeks, we will be releasing a more detailed account of the revamped version. As you all know, we will be going to US6A rules in 2012, a major deviation of the past 5 years. Also, a new week long format of tracks, races, awards, and more will be revealed to everyone. Hope everyone is having a safe end to the season. Look for us soon. - Trip & Dan

JULY 8, 2011
NEW FOR 2012 - PA ENGINE RULES

While PA 600 Speedweek organizers Dan Little and Trip Kone assured all of the competitors that there will definitely be a 2012 edition of the tour, they also made it clear there will be changes as the series enters its sixth year of existence.

Next season, for the first time since it began, 600 Speedweek will adhere to Pennsylvania's U6SA engine rules. Rev boxes will not be permitted, and post race tech will be administered after each race. The so-called "open motor rule" will go away and the U6SA engine package will be enforced.

For the past few years, proponents of the U6SA engine rules argued that Speedweek's "open motor rules" actually kept many local racers at home during the eight-day run, while the "open rules" only attracted three or four teams from other parts of the country. Now, in 2012, those supporters will get what they asked for (regarding engine rules), so it will be interesting to see if all those local drivers really do come out and support the series.

If PA 600 Speedweek is to thrive and survive, those who have stayed home better turn out to compete.

Little and Kone spent the two "off days" of Speedweek traveling to the shops of car builders, engine builders, and race teams to discuss various ideas and the pros and cons of the current series. Then, at Micromania on Saturday, they held a closed door meeting with their drivers and car owners.

Kone said the purpose of the meeting was to "get people thinking; we want their ideas and opinions on ways we can make Speedweek better and get more participation. I think we accomplished that at our meeting."

One of the questions thrown out to the group: is there a need for a big race during Speedweek, such as Micromania, or should we just show up and race each night, keeping the payouts pretty standard for each of the series' events?

The drivers and owners were also asked to think about the distance they are willing to travel in order to participate in Speedweek events. Little and Kone are seriously considering a major switch in some of the tracks that make up their eight-day jaunt, with the possibility of getting away from the bigger tracks like Lincoln and Susquehanna.

The organizers are committed, though, to keeping all of the Speedweek events in the Keystone State.

While there are more questions than answers right now, it's good that Little and Kone got the ball rolling a full year in advance of the next 600 Speedweek.   

The change in engine rules is definite, giving teams plenty of notice and time to prepare. And Saturday's meeting should produce plenty of feedback and information from which the tour's organizers can implement the changes needed to grow their already successful series.

Story by: BARRY ANGSTADT