When the Mahoning Valley Speedway Hall of Fame Series (MVSHoFS) was introduced this season it was perceived to be an exciting series of races yet no one could have imagined just how popular it has truly blossomed into.

The Series, which pays tribute to past drivers and owners, continues Saturday with the Marvin Bartholomew 85-lap Tribute. Race time is 6 p.m.

Marvin E. “Dutch” Bartholomew of Towamensing Township passed away Aug. 5, 2019 at age 91.

For over a quarter century he successfully owned race cars at both Dorney Park and Mahoning Valley Speedways.

His cars featured a who’s, who of venerable drivers including 1972 Dorney Park champ Jim Kemmerer, Phil Laybourn, Jack Heffelfinger, Tim Parry, Dennis Frey, Ken Dotter, Kevin Kromer, Rickie Dorshimer, Marvin Boger, Jack Jones, Chip Santee and his grandson, Lou Strohl to name but a few.

Although it had been over a decade since he last fielded a car, Bartholomew was still a fixture at Mahoning Valley and regularly attended many off season events too.

This weekend marks race No. 4 of the five race MVSHoFS with the Modifieds battling in an 85-lap feature and paying $2750 to win. The 85 is symbolic of Bartholomew’s most popular car number he campaigned.

The Street Stocks will be engaging in a 30-lap main while the Hobby Stocks will contest in a 25-lapper.

Also on Saturday’s slate will be the Pro 4s and the E. Schneider & Sons Inc., Scrap Metal of Allentown Rookie Hobby Stocks.

Grandstand gates open at 3 p.m.

Adult admission is $20. There is a $2 discount for active military, students and seniors 65+. Must have valid ID. Children 10 & under are free.