ALBANY-SARATOGA “BRING IT!” OPENER JUST DAYS AWAY

ALBANY-SARATOGA “BRING IT!” OPENER JUST DAYS AWAY
Invaders Expected Include Decker, Friesen, Fuller, McLaughlin and Phelps

Story By: JoAnn Davies/Albany-Saratoga Speedway

Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com

Malta, NY (April 14, 2018) – The 2018 season will begin on Friday, April 20, for “The
Great Race Place” and while there are many who are anxious none are more so than promoter
Lyle DeVore. It is also a highly anticipated day for Albany-Saratoga Speedway fans.
The opening night 44-lap main event, paying $7,500 to win, is being sponsored by
long-time supporters Bart Contracting (Copake, NY) and Schaghticoke Wine & Spirits
(Schaghticoke, NY) and has drawn great interest by fans and teams. Opening night heats for
the Modified class only will be determined by a draw for position and feature race show up
points will be awarded.

Track promoter Lyle DeVore stated “This is the largest payout on opening night that we
have ever had and I really appreciate our two race sponsors for making this happen. I’ve had a
lot of calls about the show and I’m telling everyone it’s a great opportunity to come and race
with the best of the best.”

There are several teams who are expected to be in attendance who typically attempt to
win at the four-tenths mile oval only at special events. Among them are top DIRTcar runners
Billy Decker, Stewart Friesen, Tim Fuller, Max McLaughlin and Jimmy Phelps.

No stranger to the track and what it takes to win at the Malta oval, Decker, Friesen and
Phelps have garnered wins in the past. Phelps was the winner of the 2015 Super DIRTcar
Series event and Decker has nine career track wins from when he competed weekly at the
speedway. Friesen now competes in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and can no
longer compete weekly at Albany-Saratoga. His appearance on the 13th is sure to up the ante
on the level on competition as he has earned 12 career speedway wins including the 2017
season opener.

DeVore continued, “There isn’t another Friday night track running in our area and this
would be a good chance to get some notes ready for the DIRTcar Series race “Big Show 10”
(June 26) and our “The Tribute” race (June 12) honoring CD Coville and Jack Johnson. Each
of these visiting drivers have great fan bases in the Capital District area and I’m sure their fans
will be excited to see them compete in a regular weekly show. I know I am.”

Grandstand gates will open at 5 p.m. with the pit gate opening at 4 p.m. on Friday, April
20. Admission is $11 for adults, $2 for children 11 years old and under. Pit admission is $20
for DIRTcar NE or Albany-Saratoga Speedway or Lebanon Valley Sppeedway members and
$25 for non-members. You must be 13 years of age to enter the pit area; ages 13 through 17
require a minor’s release be completed for 2018 and on file with the speedway.

For the 2018 schedule and up-to-date Albany-Saratoga Speedway information be sure to
visit: Online at www.albany-saratogaspeedway.com
Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Albany-SaratogaSpeedway
Instagram at albany_saratoga
About Albany-Saratoga Speedway: Conveniently located at 2671 U.S. Route 9, Malta, NY
12020 the 4/10 mile dirt track is approximately one mile North of Exit 12 off I-87. Racing
takes place every Friday night at 7 p.m. from mid-April to mid-September and features
DIRTcar Modifieds (Big Block / Small Block combined), DIRTcar Sportsman, Limited
Sportsman, DIRTcar Pro Stocks, Street Stocks and 4-Cylinders. “The Great Race Place”
grandstand gate opens at 5 p.m.; pit gate opens at 4 p.m. The facility provides the ultimate
fan-friendly location for motorsports entertainment including free parking and camping.