Dirt Modifieds

Dirt Mods to do double duty; Xcel 600 Mods join regular line-up of stock cars

Dirt Mods to do double duty; Xcel 600 Mods join regular line-up of stock cars (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 6-2-15) After rain put a postponement to three of the scheduled six features during last week’s card at Mahoning Valley Speedway, fans will be treated to plenty of short track racing action this coming Saturday evening, June 6. Along with a regular six division show of Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods, Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks, the speedway will also host the return of the Xcel 600 Mods plus the rained-out May 30 Dirt Mod feature will be run as well.…

DIRTcar Sportsman Series rolls into Can-Am Motorsports Park

WEEDSPORT, N.Y. - June 2, 2015 - DIRTcar Sportsman Modified drivers from New York, Ontario and Quebec will strap in Wednesday, June 3, at Can-Am Motorsports Park in LaFargeville, N.Y., in pursuit of the $1,000 top prize on Bear World Discount Beverage/Blinky's Liquors Night. The 35-lap main event is the second series race of the season. The DIRTcar Sportsman Series moves to Autodrome Drummond in Drummondville, Quebec, Monday, July 20. St. Catherines, Ontario rivals Brad Rouse and James Michael Friesen were 1-2 in a photo finish in the series opener at Fulton Speedway. The Merrittville Speedway stars will go up…

Stewart Friesen Has 13,000 Reasons To Travel From NY State To New Egypt Speedway Thursday, June 11 For Lentini Auto Salvage ‘Dirty Jersey 3’ Event, Looks To Contend For $10,000 Modified & $3,000 360 Sprint Car Payouts In One Busy Night!

NEW EGYPT, NJ – For Stewart Friesen, there are 13,000 reasons to make the trek from his New York State home to compete at New Egypt Speedway on Thursday, June 11. The Sprakers, N.Y., 31-year-old has the opportunity to earn $13,000 by entering both the Modified and 360 Sprint Car events as part of the Lentini Auto Salvage ‘Dirty Jersey 3’ special at the Garden State facility. Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek (STSS) big-block/small-block Modifieds race 40 laps for a $10,000 winner’s share, while the 360 Sprint Cars, in a United Racing Club (URC) points-paying race, do battle for…

New Egypt Speedway By The Numbers By: Pete MacDonald

New Egypt Speedway By The Numbers By: Pete MacDonald 41 Drivers have attempted to qualify for a 358 Modified Feature at NES so far in 2015, the most diverse out of the seven divisions at the speedway. Seven different drivers have won the eight Sportsman races through June 1st, the only repeat winner is Clay Butler. The NERS 305 Sprint Cars have four different winners in as many races through June 1st. The Crate Modifieds also have five winners through six events with Brian Papiez being the only repeat winner. 172 drivers have attempted to qualify for an event at…

Danny Johnson Looking For “Throwback Thursday” On June 11 At New Egypt Speedway When Lentini Auto Salvage Presents ‘Dirty Jersey 3’ $10,000-to-win Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Event

NEW EGYPT, NJ – Danny Johnson may not be one for social media, but he is hoping for his own “throwback Thursday” on June 11 at New Egypt Speedway. When Lentini Auto Salvage presents ‘Dirty Jersey 3’ at the Garden State facility, the Rochester, N.Y., driver will look to recreate history from the cockpit of Chris Gennarelli’s No. 27J Bicknell mount. The ‘Dirty Jersey 3’ is headlined by a $10,000-plus to win big-block/small-block Modified special with a total purse of more than $30,000. The NES appearance is Round No. 3 of the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek (STSS) Pioneer Pole…

Rain Claims Thunder Mountain’s Saturday Racing; Action Continues June 6 With Full Program Plus Fan Appreciation Night & Lawn Mower Racing; HUGE ‘Lightning on the Mountain’ Special Sunday, June 28

CENTER LISLE, NY – For the second time this season, rain forced the cancelation of a Saturday event at Thunder Mountain Speedway. A first wave of heavy rain arrived at the speedway at 4 p.m., soaking the grounds. With a second band of storms moving across the state, management opted to pull the plug on the program. Ultimately, significant precipitation arrived at 8 p.m. as forecasted, so the correct call was made. Racing resumes at the Center Lisle facility next Saturday, June 6 with Fan Appreciation Night. Fans will be invited to the frontstretch during intermission to meet the drivers…

FULL SATURDAY RESULTS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY WITH POINTS AND SCHEDULE

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. May 31, 2015 . . . Kevin Hirthler, Kory Fleming and Kenny Gilmore were all repeat winners in their respective features on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway in the activities sponsored by T.P. Trailers, Limerick. Kevin Hirthler and Todd Smith put on quite a battle on numerous occasions in the T.P. Trailers NASCAR Whelen Modified 30-lap feature. During the closing stages of the event Doug Manmiller forced Hirthler to step his program up. “I heard someone close behind me and I didn’t know who it was, but found out when he put his nose upfront.” Hirthler credited fellow…

Myers Tops Strong Contingent of WISSOTA Super Stocks

An Overnight rain left the speedway damp on a very cool May day. The crew worked hard throughout the day and had a nice racetrack come feature time.   The first feature of the night was the Dirt Doctor Trucking WISSOTA Midwest Modified. Garitt Wytaske jumped out to the early lead. Don Schaefer took a stab at the lead early on but Wytaske kept fighting back. Tony Schill, Ryan Goergen and Robbie Franklin battled hard for the fifth spot early on. A couple cautions slowed up the field in the middle of the race. On the lap eleven restart Dustin…

Tyler Bare Passes Jared Powell on Last Lap to Score Third Aaron’s Pro Late Model Win of Season at Virginia Motor Speedway; David Williams, Brian Maxey and Timmy Brann First time winners; James Givens Gets Second Victory

Jamaica, VA – The Aaron’s Pro Late Model division at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway has consistently produced some of the best racing each week and they did not disappoint once again on S.T.A.R. Kids Night as Tyler Bare of Rockbridge Baths, VA and Jared Powell of Charlottesville, VA put on a show for the fans in attendance. The two battled over the entire 25 lap distance with Bare taking the lead coming to the white flag and holding off Powell on the final lap for his third win of the season.   “That is the most fun I have…

Possible $4900 Payday Up for Grabs for One Driver this Saturday at New Egypt Speedway in the May Modified Madness Finale

    POSSIBLE $4900 PAYDAY UP FOR GRABS FOR ONE DRIVER THIS SATURDAY AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY IN THE MAY MODIFIED MADNESS FINALE New Egypt, NJ – One driver can walk away from this Saturday’s May Modified Madness Finale presented by Liberty Toyota Scion with $4900 plus contingency bonuses at New Egypt Speedway. With Saturday’s 358 Modified Feature paying $3,000 to win plus $1,000 to win the May Modified Madness Series Crown along with the lap leader bonus of $500 and $400 if the driver were to win the Dash for Cash brought to you by Brinckman Coins brings the…

Danny Johnson Swipes Brockville 100 from Billy Dunn

Danny Johnson Swipes Brockville 100 from Billy Dunn ‘The Doctor’ earns his 78th Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified win BROCKVILLE, ONT. - May 27, 2015 - Danny Johnson stalked Billy Dunn for 91 laps through heavy lapped traffic and seven restarts on Wednesday night at Brockville Ontario Speedway then closed quickly two laps before Dunn rode a little high in turn three. Johnson put the Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange No. 27j underneath and past Dunn exiting turn four and drove off with the win in BOB FM/Coca-Cola 100 - race number three in the 2015 Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series. The…

FOUR DIVISIONS OF NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING ON SATURDAY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

FOUR DIVISIONS OF NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING ON SATURDAY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY FIRST 300 PAYING FANS THROUGH THE MAIN GATE RECEIVE A FREE POCONO 200 TICKET BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 27, 2015 . . . There has been plenty of competitive NASCAR stock car racing at Grandview Speedway so far this season. Six different winners have gone to victory lane in the T.P. Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, five different winners in the BRC Late Models and four winners in the Sportsman division. Last Saturday night there were three new winners. And it is expected that the tough competition will continue. Coming…

Brett Hearn Makes Rare Appearance As ‘Hired Gun’ June 11 For Lentini Auto Salvage ‘Dirty Jersey 3’ At New Egypt Speedway;

Brett Hearn Makes Rare Appearance As ‘Hired Gun’ Thursday, June 11 For Lentini Auto Salvage ‘Dirty Jersey 3’ At New Egypt Speedway; Sussex, N.J., Star To Pilot Petruska Family No. 66 For $10,000-To-Win Short Track Super Series Event NEW EGYPT, NJ – In a rare appearance outside the seat of his familiar Madsen Motorsports No. 20, superstar driver Brett Hearn will serve as a ‘hired gun’ at New Egypt Speedway Thursday, June 11. When Lentini Auto Salvage presents ‘Dirty Jersey 3’ at the Garden State showplace, the Sussex, N.J., resident will be at the wheel of the Petruska family’s potent…

A $10,000 PAYDAY AWAITS THE WINNER OF THE ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP ON SEPTEMBER 26 AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY

A $10,000 PAYDAY AWAITS THE WINNER OF THE ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP ON SEPTEMBER 26 AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY Sicklerville, NJ (May 25, 2015) – On Saturday, September 26, a $10,000 payday awaits the winner of the Romp of the Swamp Call Before You Dig Championship on Bridgeport Speedway’s quarter mile. This special event will feature a unique format culminating in a 40-lap feature. Time trials will take place for all entrants with the top five qualifiers automatically advancing into the main event. All other racers will attempt to qualify for the 40-lap feature with the…

Breakthrough: Ryan Jordan Wins First Modified Feature At Thunder Mountain Speedway Saturday Night; Kevin Jordan (Open Sportsman), Brian Mady (Crate Sportsman), Kinser Hill (Rookie Sportsman), Jonathan Carpenter (Street Stock), Mike Mahaney (XCel 600 Modified) & Dylan Robinson (Four Cylinder) Reach Victory Lane

Breakthrough: Ryan Jordan Wins First Modified Feature At Thunder Mountain Speedway Saturday Night; Kevin Jordan (Open Sportsman), Brian Mady (Crate Sportsman), Kinser Hill (Rookie Sportsman), Jonathan Carpenter (Street Stock), Mike Mahaney (XCel 600 Modified) & Dylan Robinson (Four Cylinder) Reach Victory Lane CENTER LISLE, NY – Ryan Jordan finally broke through. The sophomore Modified driver, who had come close but never won at Thunder Mountain Speedway, earned his first career Modified triumph at the Center Lisle, N.Y., facility Saturday night, emerging from a spirited battle for the lead in the 30-lap main event. The Speedsville, N.Y., driver realized a lifelong…

“Kid Kochenash” Withstands “The Hurricane” In Thrilling Mahoning Modified Feature

“Kid Kochenash” Withstands “The Hurricane” In Thrilling Mahoning Modified Feature By DINO OBERTO   (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 5-23-15) What a very exciting and scintillating Modified feature fans were treated to Saturday night at Mahoning Valley Speedway as they watched Austin Kochenash of Danielsville hold off Earl Paules and score his first win of 2015. After Kochenash made a gripping pass over then leader Lou Strohl on lap 29, Paules was able to do the same and for the final six laps the top two raced in a side-by-side shootout to the finish. Kochenash did all he could to protect his line…

STRUNK, STOUDT AND LISOWSKI ARE NEW 2015 NASCAR FEATURE WINNERS AT GRANDVIEW

STRUNK, STOUDT AND LISOWSKI ARE NEW 2015 NASCAR FEATURE WINNERS AT GRANDVIEW BECHTELSVILLE, PA. May 24, 2015 . . . The names are familiar, but none of them had been in victory lane at Grandview Speedway in 2015 until Saturday night. Through the aid of lapped traffic, defending NASCAR Modified point champion Jeff Strunk erased Tim Buckwalter’s comfortable lead and closed in on him. The ten time champion used traffic to his advantage and put the Zubi’s Racing No. 88 in front on the 20th lap. Strunk later went on to claim his first win of the season in the…

Albany Saratoga Speedway Results 5/22/15

Malta, NY – The Albany-Saratoga Speedway kicked off Memorial Day Weekend in style Friday evening as the fast, four tenths of a mile oval produced a thrilling night of action in all divisions. Taking top honors in the Upstate GMC Dealers DIRTcar Modified division was Kenny Tremont, Jr. The win for the Sand Lake Slingshot was his second in a row and 64th of his career and earned him a guaranteed starting spot in the Mr. DIRT Track USA event at the Lebanon Valley Speedway. In other action Jeremy Pitts (Sportsman), Kenny Martin, Jr. (DIRTcar Pro Stock), Chris Ronca (Limited…

I-88 Speedway Results 5/22/15

I-88 Speedway Results from Purdy Racing Night May 22, 2015 Greg Page Construction Modifieds (30 Laps) Mitch Gibbs, Mike Mahaney, Shaun Walker, Mike Clapperton, Paul Jensen, Andy Bachetti, Nick Nye, Rusty Smith, Brett Tonkin, J.R. Hurlburt, Steve Babicek, Jim Mahaney, Darwin Greene CRSA Sprints (25 Laps) Scott Goodrich, Mike Kiser, Joe Kata, Brian Krummel, Brett Jaycox, Christian Rumsey, Kyle Smith, Josh Pieniazek, Chad Miller, Dalton Herrick, Billy Van Inwegen, John Matrafailo, Dustin Purdy, J.R. Hurlburt, Thomas Radivoy, Emily Van Inwegen, David French, Dana Wagner, Tyler Jashembowski, Josh Flint, Warren Alexson, Cory Sparks Chambers and O’Hara Sportsmen (20 Laps) Pat O’Hanlon,…

Glen Ridge Motorsports Park Results 5/22/15

COUSINS CONSTRUCTION LLC-modified-35 lap-BOBBY VARIN, Craig Hanson, Bobby Vedder, Justin Boehler, Danny Varin, Jim Becker, Jeff Rockefeller, Al McCoy, Shaun Pangman, Jeff Sheely, Willy Decker, Rich Price, Cass Bennett, (d.q) Jeremy Wilder. A-VERDI 602 SPORTSMAN-25 lap-HARRY SHAFFER, Shea Montgomery, Chad Edwards, Tony Farone, Dave Constantino, Brian Pessolano, Jim Introne Jr., Ivan Joslin, Brian Nelson. 4 CYLINDER CRUISERS-PETE VILA, Shawn Morrison, Ben Righi, Pat McSpirit, Lance Robertson, Keith Tesiero Sr., Robert Handy, Billy Fancher, Rich Nichols, T.J. Marlitt, John Cook, Daniel Haslun. POWRi MIDGETS-20 lap-ANTHONY NOCELLA, Dean Christensen, Tyler Brehm, Jamie Spaulding, Lauryn Burd, Barry Kittredge, Vince Lucca, Tim Gallant, Frank…

Black Rock Speedway Results 5/22/15

Creekside Entertainment Bandits 3 cars (12 Laps): JEFF DAUGHERTY (4), Billy Bowers, Pixie Kinner   Lap Leaders: Bowers 1-8, Daugherty 9-12   Morseman Racing Chassis Street Stocks 20 cars (20 Laps): JARED HILL (1), Tracy Dunn, Kurt Stebbins, CJ Guererri, Dylan Cecce, Roger Kerrick, Jake Karlnoski, Nate Daggett, Chuck Winslow, Kane Stebbins, Bruce Kinner, Bill Miller, John Burritt, Dennis Cummings, Bob Buono, Ralph Champion Jr, LaVerne Knickerbocker, Brad Rathburn Jr  TECH DQ: Frank Chapman Jr  DNS: Rich Rider   Lap Leaders: Guererri 1-5, Hill 5-20 Heats:  Chuck Winslow, LaVerne Knickerbocker, Tracy Dunn   Empire State Series/M&M Auto Sales & Service…

Brewerton Speedway Results 5/23/15

911 Restoration of CNY/TK99 Night Results (Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Modifieds 35 Laps) - TOM SEARS JR., Chad Phelps, Jimmy Phelps, Matt Fink, Tim Sears Jr., Vinnie Vitale, Pat Ward, Mike Bowman, Matt Sheppard, Ryan Phelps, Matt Billings, Vic Coffey, Rob Bellinger, Billy Decker, Jim Witko Jr., Matt Hulsizer, Chris Hile, Chris Mackey, Chuck Bower, Tim Kerr, Andrew Ferguson, Larry Wight, Joe August Jr., Ryan Bartlett. (Omni Services Heat Winners) - Joe August Jr., Chad Phelps, Larry Wight. ($50 Bonus For Each Heat Winner From Barnzy's Towing) - Joe August Jr., Chad Phelps, Larry Wight. (SUNY Canton Sportsman 25 Laps)…

Rick Laubach, Elvin Brennan and Mike Lisowski Win at Big Diamond Speedway

Rick Laubach, Elvin Brennan and Mike Lisowski Win at Big Diamond Speedway Minersville, PA May 22, 2015 John Willman and Justin Grim would bring the the Lias Tire 358 small block Modifieds to the green flag. Willman would lead the first lap, but then Meme DeSantis quickly made his way past Willman to take over the top spot on the second lap. DeSantis would have his hands full with the hard charging Billy Pauch Jr. who wanted to take away first place from him. Pauch would soon find himself in a battle with Rick Laubach who had Duane Howard hot…

Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek ‘Run With Us Or Race For Less’ Tour Continued At Accord SpeedwayTuesday; Huge Purse Structure & Cash Bonuses Rewarded STSS Modified Drivers At Bob Hilbert Sportswear North Region Event

Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek ‘Run With Us Or Race For Less’ Tour Continued At Accord SpeedwayTuesday; Huge Purse Structure & Cash Bonuses Rewarded STSS Modified Drivers At Bob Hilbert Sportswear North Region Event ACCORD, NY – The Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek “run with us, or race for less” tour of 2015 continued Tuesdaynight at Accord Speedway. Under threatening skies, the New York Truck Parts Inc. ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ rolled off in just over two hours, getting racers and fans on their way home by 9:30 p.m. Again, in Race No. 3 of…

Sheppard Dominates Canandaigua Motorsports Park

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. - May 20, 2015 - There was no catching Matt Sheppard after he took the lead from pole sitter Steve Paine on lap nine of the 64-lap Jan Corcoran Memorial Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series event Wednesday at Canandaigua Motorsports Park. Sheppard had sizeable leads trimmed by four cautions, but he was able to maintain control each time, including a final restart on lap 48. Larry Wight, Sheppard's closest pursuer, drew within four car-lengths of Sheppard's FX Caprara No. 9h on the final lap, but had to settle for the runner-up spot. Paine was third, followed by Brett…

Home Turf Defended: Jackie Brown Jr. Wins Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ At Accord Speedway & Earns $5,760; STSS Again Defeats The Weather With Rapid Program

Home Turf Defended: Jackie Brown Jr. Wins Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ At Accord Speedway & Earns $5,760; STSS Again Defeats The Weather With Rapid Program ACCORD, NY - Jackie Brown Jr. tamed the invaders and protected home turf on his way to the New York Truck Parts Inc. ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ victory at Accord Speedway. Fighting for redraw positions have become vital in Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek (STSS) events, and Brown’s front-row starting spot enabled him to jump out front early and lead all 53 laps. The…

Welcoming Rules Package Announced For Lentini Auto Salvage ‘Dirty Jersey 3’ Thursday, June 11 At New Egypt Speedway; Spec Head Small-Blocks Utilize Sail Panels, All Others Run Windows; $10,000 To Win For 40 Feature Laps!

NEW EGYPT, NJ – A welcoming rules package and massive purse structure are in place for the ‘Dirty Jersey 3’ at New Egypt Speedway on Thursday, June 11. Lentini Auto Salvage of Ringoes, N.J., presents the third edition of the ‘Dirty Jersey’ special at the pristine Garden State venue, this season running as a big-block/small-block Modified 40-lap event paying a massive $10,000-plus to win! Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region presented by Scotty’s Speed & Diesel points will be offered for the BD Motorsports Media LLC promoted event. A rules package favorable to…

New Name for NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Charities to Benefit from Racing at Grandview

BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 13, 2015 . . . Local business T.P.Trailers of Limerick, PA has been a huge supporter of NASCAR stock car racing at Grandview Speedway for a few years. That support has been appreciated by racers who have reaped the benefits of the bonus bucks offered by T.P. Trailers.                 Effective immediately the NASCAR 358 Modified stock cars that are a Saturday night fixture at Grandview, the primary division of weekly racing, will become the T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds.                 “It is our way of saying thank you for the outstanding support the company has given stock car…

Ballard and Roberts Are Planning to Compete at the Second Event of the Modified 811 Dig Safe Series at Bridgeport Speedway

Sicklerville, NJ (May 12, 2015) – Brett Ballard and Brad Roberts from the B&M Motorsports team are planning to compete at the second event of the Modified 811 Dig Safe Series on Friday, May 15 at Bridgeport Speedway. Ballard, who resides in Pennsville, NJ, competed in the first event of the five race Modified 811 Dig Safe Series on Friday, April 24. He completed the 25-lap feature in sixth place. Most recently, Ballard and his team invaded Big Diamond Speedway for the first time in his career. In the special $1000 to win race held on Tuesday, May 5 at…

ALL MODIFIEDS, ALL NIGHT! . . .. TUESDAY, JUNE 16 AS THE SUPER DIRTcar & 358 MODIFIEDS GEAR UP FOR THUNDER ON THE HILL DOUBLEHEADER

ALL MODIFIEDS, ALL NIGHT! . . .. TUESDAY, JUNE 16 AS THE SUPER DIRTcar & 358 MODIFIEDS GEAR UP FOR THUNDER ON THE HILL DOUBLEHEADER It's been five years since the Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series has taken to the famed 1/3 mile Grandview Speedway, but all of that changes on Tuesday, June 16 with a double-header of Big-Block Modified and 358 Modified action for the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series 18th Annual Traffic Jam. The real question is, who will Double Down and run both modified divisions? This first time ever presentation at Grandview marks…

FIRST BIKE NIGHT OF 2015 SEASON AT BRIDGEPORT

FIRST BIKE NIGHT OF 2015 SEASON AT BRIDGEPORT The first of four Bike Nights will take place at the Bridgeport Speedway on Saturday, May 16th. All motorcycle riders will be admitted free and prizes will be awarded to the top bikes. There will also be Bike Giveaways for the kids! All this on top of a full slate of stock car racing with the Spirit Dodge Big Block Modifieds, Stewart Stainless Crate/Sportsman, PennCo Tech Outlaw Stocks and D.A.'s Auto Body & Repair Rookies. The Bridgeport Speedway is the only dirt track in New Jersey where racing fans can still see…

Accord Speedway Offers Something For Everyone Next Tuesday, May 19 With New York Truck Parts Inc. ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ Presented By Shakelton Auto & Truck Center; Large Payout, Fan Giveaway, Bonuses & Awards Add Up For Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Stop

Accord Speedway Offers Something For Everyone Next Tuesday, May 19 With New York Truck Parts Inc. ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ Presented By Shakelton Auto & Truck Center; Large Payout, Fan Giveaway, Bonuses & Awards Add Up For Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Stop ACCORD, NY – Accord Speedway will have something for everyone next Tuesday, May 19. A talent-laden field of racers, a huge payout, bonuses, awards and even a race fan giveaway highlight the New York Truck Parts Inc. ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ presented by Shakelton Auto & Truck Center at the Ulster County quarter-mile…

SIXTEEN YEAR OLD RYAN KRACHUN PROVES HE’S THE REAL DEAL; WINS FIRST CAREER 358 MODIFIED RACE IN SECOND START AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

SIXTEEN YEAR OLD RYAN KRACHUN PROVES HE’S THE REAL DEAL; WINS FIRST CAREER 358 MODIFIED RACE IN SECOND START AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY New Egypt, NJ – Sixteen year old Ryan Krachun picked up his first career 358 Modified win in just his second career start at the Ocean County speed plant and would do so in dominating fashion by leading all 30 laps. "It's awesome to do this," said Krachun. "This is only my second race I made in one of these cars and it's great to win in front of my hometown crowd. I grew up watching my…

KEVIN HIRTHLER SCORES SEASON FIRST GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY NASCAR 358 MODIIED FEATURE WIN; PFEIL TOPS IN LATE MODELS WHILE KENNY GILMORE WINS SPORTSMAN MAIN AND DRAIN TAKES VINTAGE CAR FEATURE

KEVIN HIRTHLER SCORES SEASON FIRST GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY NASCAR 358 MODIIED FEATURE WIN; PFEIL TOPS IN LATE MODELS WHILE KENNY GILMORE WINS SPORTSMAN MAIN AND DRAIN TAKES VINTAGE CAR FEATURE BECHTELSVILLE, PA. May 10, 2015 . . . Kevin Hirthler gave his mother an early Mother’s Day present on Saturday night when he collected his first 30-lap NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Modified feature of the season at Grandview Speedway. Hirthler, who led from start to finish didn’t have an easy task since he had several different drivers alongside him on restarts and the last five laps he had constant pressure from…

New Starter Series Events Kick Off 2015 DIRTcar 358-Modified Season

New Starter Series Events Kick Off 2015 DIRTcar 358-Modified Season By Jo Ann & Don Davies WEEDSPORT, N.Y. - May 8, 2015 - New DIRTcar 358-Modified Starter Series events kick off the 2015 season for small block action on May 16 at Brockville (Ont.) Speedway before the championship stretch begins Sept. 6 with a 125-lap feature race on the highly competitive quarter-mile Cornwall (Ont.) Motor Speedway. Last year's winner of at Cornwall, David Hebert, will be trying for another Series tour win and the overall 358-Modified Series title. In seven starts in 2014, Hebert had four Top 10, three Top…

Super DIRT Week Gains Huge Support at Public Hearing

Super DIRT Week Gains Huge Support at Public Hearing Strong turnout of supporters speak out on the significance of motorsports to the New York State Fairgrounds and all of Central New York SYRACUSE, N.Y. - May 7, 2015 - A large group of supporters who want to see motorsports continue at the New York State Fairgrounds beyond this year's NAPA Super DIRT Week greeted state officials Wednesday night to share their opinions in the first public hearings about potential improvements at the fairgrounds. Led by Brian Pokorny and clad in "Save the Moody Mile" shirts, nearly half the room at…

Rick Laubach Continues ‘Assault’ Of Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek, Tops Big Diamond ‘Anthracite Assault’ Tuesday For $5,540 Payday In ‘Coal Country’ With Gary Spotts No. 91; Big D Beats The Weather Despite Widespread Rain, Poor Forecast

MINERSVILLE, PA - Rick Laubach continued his assault of the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek, conquering an extremely tough field at Big Diamond Speedway on Tuesday.   Laubach drew an all-important front row starting spot and glided to his second straight Short Track Super Series (STSS) victory. This, the ‘Anthracite Assault,’ was the only North/South Region combo race for the season, and points were earned for both the Pioneer Pole Buildings South Region presented by Scotty’s Speed & Diesel and the Bob Hilbert Sportswear North Region.   Laubach, 42, of Hellertown, Pa. captured the STSS South Region opener…

New Egypt Speedway Notebook – May 2, 2015

New Egypt Speedway Notebook - May 2, 2015 By: Pete MacDonald 30 358 Modifieds, 20 Sportsman, 14 Street Stocks, 7 Rookie Sportsman, and 2 North East Wingless Sprint Cars entered competition on Saturday. It was nice to see Lou Cicconi back behind the wheel of a race car in competition for the first time since his back injury suffered at The Battle of Trenton Indoor Race in December, he would be a DNQ for the feature suffering brake problems. John Pakenham also was a first time entrant for the season on Saturday, look for Pakenham to have his familiar 18…

JAMIE MILLS TOPS BIG BLOCK MODIFIED FIELD AT BRIDGEPORT

JAMIE MILLS TOPS BIG BLOCK MODIFIED FIELD AT BRIDGEPORT Wins Go to Mills, Wall, Wills, Sr., Kemery & Wagner     Jamie Mills drove the Milford, DE Blue Hen #30 to victory in the Spirit Dodge Big Block Modified feature event for his first win on the 5/8 mile speedway in nearly three years - overcoming an early race incident to rebound for the win.  Pat Wall made it two in a row as he picked up the win in the Stewart Stainless Crate/Sportsman and Steve Kemery was the first repeat winner in the D.A.'s Auto Body & Repair Rookie Feature.  Tom Wills,…

THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES RESUMES ON FRIDAY, MAY 15 AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY

THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES RESUMES ON FRIDAY, MAY 15 AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY Sicklerville, NJ (May 4, 2015) – The Modified 811 Dig Safe Series resumes on Friday May 15 when the Modified Stock Cars will be back in action on Bridgeport Speedway’s quarter mile track. The first of the five races in the series was won by Bob Drayton on Friday, April 24. With the top five in points receiving point fund checks at the end of year banquet, Drayton is the current point leader and is leading the chase for the $1,000 championship check. Ron Roberts is…

130 Race Cars Pack Thunder Mountain Pit Area Saturday Night; Mike Mahaney Scores First Modified Victory Of The Season Before Large Crowd; Kenny Hammond (Sportsman), Pat Jordan (Crate), Dominic Fuller (Rookie), Steven Deinhardt (Street Stock), Tim Van Horn (XCel 600 Modified), Don Harvey (Lightning Sprint) & Dylan Robinson (Four Cylinder) Also Triumph

CENTER LISLE, NY – One week after falling shy of victory in the Season Opener, Mike Mahaney got the job done Saturday night at Thunder Mountain Speedway. Mahaney, of King Ferry, N.Y., drove Jim Shear’s Olum’s-sponsored No. 77x to his first big-block/small-block Modified triumph of 2015 at the Center Lisle, N.Y., three-eighths-mile clay oval, earning $1,200. Again this week, the Modified 30-lap event was a competitive affair with the leaders dicing through heavy lapped traffic during the second half of the feature slowed by just a single yellow flag. A new record of 130 race cars jammed the Thunder Mountain…

I-88 Speedway Results 5/1/15

Friday, May 1, 2015 Racing ~ Greg Page Construction Night ~ Results Greg Page Construction Modifieds (30 Laps): Anthony Perrego, Brett Tonkin, Andy Bachetti, Mitch Gibbs, Nick Nye, Paul Jensen, Jim Mahaney, Shaun Walker, J.R. Hurlburt, Rusty Smith, Mike Mahaney, Darwin Greene, Jeff Sheely, Steve Babicek Chambers and O’Hara Sportsmen (20 Laps): Alan Barker, Brandon Walters, Travis Smith, Charlie Hendrickson Jr., Nick Nye, Randy Green, Kevin Jordan, Harold Humphrey, Cory Pike, Butch Klinger, Skip Pickwick, Gary Card Jr., Pat O’Hanlon, Kevin Coons, Aaron Shelton, Dwayne Jackson, Mike Wilmot, Jim Gould, Matt Priscott Vernooy’s Automotive Excellence IMCA Modifieds (20 Laps): Kurt…

Accord Speedway Results 5/1/15

Friday, May 1st - WRWD 107.3 Night MODIFIED: Mike Ricci, Jackie Brown Jr., Rich Ricci Jr., Danny Tyler, Jeff Heotzler, Scott Ferrier, Jerry Higbie, Joe Judge, Corey Lowitt, Richard Smith, Tommy Johnson, Dan Humes, Mark Pullen, Lem Atkins, John Ferrier,Brad Rothaupt SPORTSMAN: Dave Werber, Joe Giachinta, Jesse Marks, Greg McCloskey, Ken Ferrier, Kevin Ward, Steve Williams, Rich Ricci III, Scott Quick, Mike Barrett, Jeff Hulseapple, Jimmy Wells, Phil Goetschius, Frank Smith III, Joe Bonetti (DQ) SPEC SPORTSMAN: Brandon McGill, Nick Plumstead, Robbie Knipe, Ed Dachenhausen, Pat Murphy, Kenny Hinsch, Dan Speedling, Jimmy Johnson, Phil Johnson, Nick Johnson, Allison Ricci, Jim Kraus,…

Upcoming Accord Speedway Events

Highlight In The Making: Tuesday Night’s (May 5) Short Track Super Series ‘Anthracite Assault’ At Big Diamond Speedway To Boast Diverse Field, Big Payout & “True Special Event” Feel; Pre-Race Activities Planned

Highlight In The Making: Tuesday Night’s (May 5) Short Track Super Series ‘Anthracite Assault’ At Big Diamond Speedway To Boast Diverse Field, Big Payout & “True Special Event” Feel; Pre-Race Activities Planned MINERSVILLE, PA – Tuesday night’s (May 5) return of the ‘Anthracite Assault’ to Big Diamond Speedway is a 2015 dirt Modified season highlight in the making. An anchor facility of the Keystone State, Big Diamond Speedway, will play host to one of the year’s most diverse big-block/small-block Modified fields when the Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Hi-Tek invades for the 50-lap event. The ‘Anthracite Assault’ is…

DOUBLE POINTS UP FOR GRABS AS OLIVER COMMUNICATIONS GROUP AND OLIVER CONSTRUCTION ROUND OF 24 SET TO BLAST OFF 2015 EDITION OF MAY MODIFIED MADNESS AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

DOUBLE POINTS UP FOR GRABS AS OLIVER COMMUNICATIONS GROUP AND OLIVER CONSTRUCTION ROUND OF 24 SET TO BLAST OFF 2015 EDITION OF MAY MODIFIED MADNESS AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY New Egypt, NJ - The "Top Twenty-Four” round of the 2015 May Modified Madness campaign presented  by Oliver Construction & Oliver Communications Group will be the first on track action of the series at New Egypt Speedway on May 2nd and will also feature double points for the 358 Modifieds. Twelve drivers will advance to the "Dirty Dozen" presented by John Gasko & Son Farm and Greenhouses round of May Modified…

The Excitement Returns To Accord Speedway Tuesday, May 19 With New York Truck Parts Inc. ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ Special; Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Modifieds Battle 53 Laps For $25,000-Plus Purse; Sportsman & Slingshots Complete Busy Program

The Excitement Returns To Accord Speedway Tuesday, May 19 With New York Truck Parts Inc. ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ Special; Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Modifieds Battle 53 Laps For $25,000-Plus Purse; Sportsman & Slingshots Complete Busy Program ACCORD, NY – Race fans left Accord Speedway wanting more when the checkered flew on the make-up ‘Gobbler’ April 14. Now, they’re going to get it. On Tuesday, May 19 (rain date: May 20) New York Truck Parts Inc. presents the ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ at the Ulster County quarter-mile oval. The Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled…

Despite Hand Injury The Show Must Go On For Jimmy Blewett

Despite Hand Injury The Show Must Go On For Jimmy Blewett By: Pete MacDonald When New Egypt Speedway had the night off for 358 Modified's this past Saturday night "Showtime" Jimmy Blewett did what every other racer in this country would do, Find something to race. Blewett would team up with The Boardwick's to drive their potent #18 in which Jimmy cruised to a Turkey Derby win with last November at Wall Stadium for their season opener this past Saturday. Blewett would time trial ninth for the 40 lap affair but would be involved in a multi-car pileup on lap…

MAY MODIFIED MADNESS KICK OFF PARTY SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY MAY 1ST AT LIBERTY TOYOTA SCION IN BURLINGTON, NJ

MAY MODIFIED MADNESS KICK OFF PARTY SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY MAY 1ST AT LIBERTY TOYOTA SCION IN BURLINGTON, NJ New Egypt, NJ - The first ever May Modified Madness Kick-Off Party is schedule for Friday, May 1st at Liberty Toyota Scion on Route 130 in Burlington, NJ from 6-9PM. Cars of Patrick Gold, Jeff Geiges, Jason Dunn, Bob Lineman Jr. and more are scheduled to be on hand that evening, meeting fans and signing autographs. New Egypt Speedway will also have their pace truck on hand and giveaways for customers. Anyone who test drives a car during the May Modified Madness…

LAUBACH SAILS TO BACK TO BACK BRIDGEPORT VICTORIES

Upcoming Events Saturday, May 2, 2015 – CAMERA & AUTOGRAPH NIGHT – Big Block Modifieds, Crate/Sportsman, Outlaw Stocks & Rookies plus TSRS 305 Sprints, starting time 6:00pm Sunday, May 3, 2015 – POKER SERIES #1 – 270 & Wingless 600 Micros, Four Cylinders, Slingshots & Stage-1 Modifieds, starting time 5:30pm Friday, May 8, 2015 - 270 & 600 cc Micros, 8 Cylinder Enduros and the first appearance of the ARDC Midgets on the quarter mile in 2015, starting at 8pm Saturday, May 9, 2015 - Mother's Day Flower Give Away - Big Block Modifieds, Crate/Sportsman, Outlaw Stocks & Rookies plus…