The Ohio Valley Management Group is extremely excited to welcome the fine folks at West Virginia University of Parkersburg to our growing list of speedway supporters for the 2022 season.
Starting with the 64th Annual Season Opener on Friday Night, April 15th the regions best racers in each class will by vying for the West Virginia University of Parkersburg ‘Fast Time of the Night Award’ during qualifications. That’s not all, as the multi-faceted partnership with West Virginia University of Parkersburg will also see the Ohio Valley Speedway host a West Virginia University of Parkersburg ‘Student Night’ date TBA. A big night is planned as all Students of WVU of Parkersburg and area high school senior students will receive a FREE ticket to a night of exciting short track racing courtesy of West Virginia University of Parkersburg.
The Ohio Valley Speedway looks forward to promoting the benefits of attending WVU of Parkersburg and with the WVU of Parkersburg brand so well thought of throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley and beyond they will be excellent partners going forward at the ‘Valley’.
About West Virginia University of Parkersburg
West Virginia University at Parkersburg provides accessible, life changing educational opportunities in a safe and supportive environment. WVU Parkersburg is the region’s premier college recognized for quality education, commitment to student empowerment, workforce collaboration and community involvement.
Founded in 1961, WVU Parkersburg is an independently-accredited community and technical college that maintains an affiliation with West Virginia University. Students may complete their initial one or two years at WVU Parkersburg before moving on to complete select four-year programs at WVU. The institution is also the only public community and technical college in West Virginia accredited to offer baccalaureate degrees. The college’s primary service area consists of seven counties in West Virginia: Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt and Wood.
For more information or to schedule a visit WVU at Parkersburg is located at 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg, WV 26104-8647 and can be reached at 304-424-8000.
About Ohio Valley Speedway
Ohio Valley Speedway is a fast 3/8 mile dirt track located just south of Lubeck, WV on Rt. 68 south and Wadesville Road and races every Friday Night April thru October. Opened in 1958, and known by most as the ‘Valley’, the Mountain State gem has played host to some of the biggest names in open wheel and short track racing history over the years and parlays it quintessential paperclip configuration into terrific racing action nightly. For more information give us a call at 304-771-5661 or 304-771-5051 and be sure to visit our website at www.raceovs.com and give us a like on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ohiovalleyspeedway for all the latest news and events.
- Dan Patterson on Feb 21, 2022
- Article Date: 2/21/2022