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Treasure Valley motor sports calendar: Friday, June 3

Andy Alberding of Roseburg, Ore., is the defending champion in the Bob FM Diamond Cup at Meridian Speedway. This year’s event is Friday and Saturday. Qualifying starts at 5 p.m. each night and racing at 6:30 p.m.
Andy Alberding of Roseburg, Ore., is the defending champion in the Bob FM Diamond Cup at Meridian Speedway. This year’s event is Friday and Saturday. Qualifying starts at 5 p.m. each night and racing at 6:30 p.m.

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."

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