Although the regular weekly point racing is still almost two weeks away, Mahoning Valley Speedway will hold its first racing event of the new season on Saturday, April 1.

Beginning at 2 p.m., a complete program of Enduros, Demo Derby and Micro Stocks will be held. Grandstand admission is $10. Kids 10-years old and under are free.There will be three classes of Enduros. Big Car, Small Car and Jr.'s.For the Demo Derby's there are two classes, Big Car and Small Car. A Demo Derby champion will be crowned at the end of the season following the upcoming demo dates on July 2 and again on October 15.This Saturday's race card is also highlighted by the Micro Stocks. They will be featured a number of times throughout the season and for the first time since 1999 there will be a track champion crowned.Pit gates will open at 11:00 am. Registration will be held from 11:30 to 1:00.On Sunday, April 2 from noon to 4:00 pm, the final Test and Tune day will be held.Opening Day 2017 will get the green flag on Saturday, April 8 at 6:00 pm featuring all six regular track classes of Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods, Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks.For additional information log onto www.mahoningvalley-speedway.com or on Facebook at Mahoning Valley Speedway.