Treasure Valley motor sports calendar: Friday, June 3
MERIDIAN SPEEDWAY (OVAL RACING) FRIDAY
What: Bob FM Diamond Cup featuring Royal Purple NSRA Winged Sprintcars, plus Pro Trucks, Non-Winged Sprints and Mini Stocks
When: Spectator gates open at 4 p.m., qualifying begins at 5 p.m. and racing starts at 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $15.50 adults, $13 seniors/military, $6.50 children ages 7-11 and free for children 6 and younger. Family passes (two adults and up to four children ages 7-11) are $46
SATURDAY
What: Bob FM Diamond Cup featuring Royal Purple NSRA Winged Sprintcars, plus Pro Trucks, Super Stocks, Street Stocks, Jr. Stingers and Hornets
When: Spectator gates open at 4 p.m., qualifying begins at 5 p.m. and racing starts at 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $18.50 adults, $16 seniors/military, $6.50 children ages 7-11 and free for children 6 and younger. Family passes (two adults and up to four children ages 7-11) are $46
Location: 335 S. Main St., Meridian
Web: meridianspeedway.com
FIREBIRD RACEWAY (DRAG RACING) SATURDAY & SUNDAY
What: The 36th annual Snap On Oldies But Goodies Drags featuring the 200 mph AA/Supercharged championships and racing open to all competitors in addition to a show and shine
When: Gates open at 9 a.m. each day. Professional qualifying is at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, and eliminations start at noon Sunday
Admission (each day): $12 adults, $5 children ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and younger
Location: Five miles north of Highway 44 on Highway 16, about 10 minutes northwest of Eagle
Web: firebirdonline.com
SNAKE RIVER KARTERS SUNDAY
What: SRK sprint race No. 3
When: Spectator gates open at 8 a.m., practice begins at 10 a.m. and racing starts at noon
Admission: $10 for a pit pass and bleacher seating is free
Location: Glen Morgan Track, Can-Ada Road, Star
Web: srkarters.com
Past Diamond Cup Champions
- 1989: Davey Hamilton
- 1990: Kenny Hamilton
- 1991: Rick Veenstra
- 1992: Rick Veenstra
- 1993: Rained out
- 1994: Rick Veenstra
- 1995: Kelly Newman
- 1996: Randy Bauer
- 1997: Rebel Jackson Jr.
- 1998: Kelly Newman
- 1999: Pat Quinn
- 2000: Jeff Russell
- 2001: Troy Regier
- 2002: Kenny Hamilton
- 2003: Bob Bigiogni
- 2004: Kenny Hamilton
- 2005: Jeff Russell
- 2006: Troy Regier
- 2007: Dale Lamborn
- 2008: Brandon Johnson
- 2009: Matt Hein
- 2010: Justin Mack
- 2011: Matt Hein/Sierra Jackson
- 2012: Johnny Giesler
- 2013: Bryan Warf
- 2014: Sierra Jackson
- 2015: Andy Alberding
This story was originally published June 2, 2016 at 11:16 PM with the headline "Treasure Valley motor sports calendar: Friday, June 3."