GEORGETOWN, Del. – After closely reviewing the forecast for several days, Georgetown Speedway management has announced a schedule change for this weekend’s Melvin L. Joseph Memorial.

The Friday night program, to include Small-Block Modifieds, RUSH Late Models, Delaware Super Trucks and Delmarva Chargers, has been postponed to Sunday, March 8.

The change comes due to predicted rain and snow showers throughout the day and evening on Friday.

The remainder of the weekend calls for clear skies and sunshine to start the northeast dirt modified season.

Saturday’s event – headlined by the $10,049-to-win Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series fueled by Sunoco 49-lap modified event – will go on as scheduled with one minor change.

Pit gates on Saturday will now open at 1 p.m., an hour earlier.

Auto racing icon Ken Schrader will be on hand Saturday to serve as the grand marshal and will meet fans from 2:45-3:45 p.m. in the grandstand area.

“We have been monitoring the forecast all week,” Georgetown Speedway promoter Brett Deyo said. “There have been bright spots where Friday was looking better. Unfortunately during the last 24 hours the outlook has grown increasingly worse and all the forecasts are lining up.

“The Sunday forecast looks outstanding to make up the Friday show.”

On Sunday, gates will open at 12:30 p.m. Hot laps hit the track at 2:30 p.m., with racing following at 3:30 p.m.

This is the second consecutive year Sunday has been used for the small-block event. Last year, all racing was completed by 6:30 p.m., sending fans and racers home early.