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Friesen Romps To ‘Hard Clay Open’ Victory

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Stewart Friesen Romps To ‘Hard Clay Open’ Victory At Orange County Fair Speedway; 48 STSS Modified Take Part Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY – He just keeps on winning. For the 11th time in his career with the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco, Stewart Friesen romped to victory in Tuesday night’s ‘Hard Clay Open’ at Orange County Fair Speedway. The Sprakers, N.Y., driver earned a $5,200 payday in the opener for the STSS Halmar International North Region at the five-eighths-mile oval in dominant fashion after starting seventh in the…

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Fulton Speedway Speeding Ahead To Saturday, May 12 Race Night

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Fulton Speedway Speeding Ahead To Saturday, May 12 Race Night Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – After a fun and successful opening race night for fans and racers this past Saturday, the Fulton Speedway is ready for another night of fast, affordable, family entertainment this Saturday, May 12. Hitting the ‘Highbanks’ to do battle will be the Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, SUNY Canton DIRTcar Sportsman, Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux RUSH Late Models and E&V Energy Novice Sportsman on Ehrlich Pest Control night. The Jr. fans in attendance will be able to…

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Big Block Modified Stars Ready to Break the Ice at Weedsport Speedway on May 20

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Big Block Modified Stars Ready to Break the Ice at Weedsport Speedway on May 20 Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson & Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (May 8, 2018) – Weedsport Speedway’s 2018 season will open in star studded fashion on Sunday, May 20 as some of the best drivers in the world of Big Block Modified racing are set to converge on The Port for the Ice Breaker 50 presented by WACK 1420AM. The May 20 Ice Breaker will open consecutive weeks of Big Block racing at Weedsport with the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds…

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HBR Racing Recap 5/8/18

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HBR Racing Recap 5/8/18 Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com The Heinke-Baldwin race team kicked off the season opener at their Saturday night home track, Land of Legends Raceway, this past weekend with two solid top-ten finishes. Max McLaughlin and his No.6h team have been itching to go racing and decided to make the trip to Albany-Saratoga Speedway Friday night to do a little experimenting on the No.6h Big Block Modified. “We were really good Friday night,” he said. “We started last in the heat and drove up to finish second. We were right on them coming to…

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Tim Sears Jr. Uses Late Caution To Win Fulton Speedway 358 Modified Feature

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Tim Sears Jr. Uses Late Caution To Win Fulton Speedway 358 Modified Feature Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – There is an old saying of what’s old is new again. That played out Saturday night at the Fulton Speedway as the track returned to its roots with the 358 Modifieds as the headline division. A fantastic field of 124 cars filled the pits for the opening points night to kick-off the 2018 points season with great racing in all divisions on Ferris Mowers night. Feature winners were, Tim Sears Jr. (DIRTcar 358 Modifieds) Brandon…

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Brewerton Speedway & Fulton Speedway Form Partnership With My Race Parts. Com

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Brewerton Speedway & Fulton Speedway Form Partnership With My Race Parts. Com & Joey Gase For Organ, Eye And Tissue Donation Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton & Fulton Speedways Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Syracuse, NY – The Brewerton & Fulton Speedways are proud to announce a life-saving partnership with My Race Parts.Com and NASCAR racer Joey Gase for organ, eye and tissue donations to help raise awareness and save lives. Racing parts auction and classified Website My Race Parts.com announced today that they have formed a partnership with Joey Gase Racing to raise awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation. “We…

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Senior Services Inc. Joins Hall of Fame Weekend at Weedsport

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Senior Services Inc. Joins Hall of Fame Weekend at Weedsport Speedway Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (May 4, 2018) – Fan, racers and partners from around the region have marked Weedsport Speedway’s Hall of Fame Weekend on their calendars, with Senior Services Inc. the latest to join the partner lineup on July 28-29. Two full nights of racing on Hall of Fame Weekend will include the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified Hall of Fame 100 presented by Beam Mack Sales & Service and Page Trucking on Saturday, July 28 with the return of…

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Ferris Mowers Returns as a Pivotal Partner at Weedsport Speedway

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Ferris Mowers Returns as a Pivotal Partner at Weedsport Speedway Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (May 2, 2018) – With Weedsport Speedway’s season opening Ice Breaker 50 just weeks away for the DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds on Sunday, May 20, Weedsport officials are proud to welcome back Ferris Mowers as a key partner for the 2018 racing season. Ferris Mowers has been providing its customers with high quality products and solutions for more than 100 years. The first and only commercial mowing brand to offer suspension on its mower via a patented suspension system,…

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High Speed Family Entertainment This Saturday, May 5 At The Fulton Speedway

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High Speed Family Entertainment This Saturday, May 5 At The Fulton Speedway Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – The 2018 racing season kicks into high gear this Saturday, May 5th when Ferris Mowers presents the fastest, family entertainment value in Central New York at the Fulton Speedway. On the race schedule is the Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, SUNY Canton DIRTcar Sportsman, Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux RUSH Late Models and the E&V Energy Novice Sportsman. Adult grandstand admission is $12 with everyone 18 years old and younger free. Pit admission is $27-member,…

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It’s a New Era for Historic Orange County Fair Speedway in 2018; ‘Hard Clay Open’ Takes Place Tuesday, May 8

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It’s a New Era for Historic Orange County Fair Speedway in 2018; 'Hard Clay Open' Takes Place Tuesday, May 8 Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Harry Cella/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY – It’s a new era for one of the country’s most historic dirt tracks. Orange County Fair Speedway – closing in on its 100th anniversary season in 2019 – is a rejuvenated venue this season, thanks to an influx of capital improvements courtesy of Orange Motorsport and Entertaining (OME) a Nanuet, N.Y.-based Developer and promoter of entertainment venues. OME, just prior to the start of the 2018 season, signed a…

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Anticipation High for Orange County Fair Speedway ‘Hard Clay Open’

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Anticipation High for Orange County Fair Speedway ‘Hard Clay Open’ Tuesday, May 8; Bonuses Add Up for Racers! Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY – A one-month delay has only built more anticipation for the ‘Hard Clay Open’ at Orange County Fair Speedway Tuesday, May 8. A full 30 days after its originally scheduled date was nixed by a late winter, the 2018 Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Halmar International North Region gets underway at the ‘Legendary House of Power’ five-eighths-mile track. STSS big-block/small-block Modifieds bring their brand of “sail…

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CRSA Sprint Cars to make first 2018 OCFS appearance

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COMPETITORS AND FANS BOTH HOPING FOR CLEAR SKIES AT ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY, SATURDAY, MAY 5 CRSA Sprint Cars to make first 2018 appearance Story By: John Snyder/OCFS Photo By: Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY (April 30)……..With the score Mother Nature 1 – Racers 1, everyone is hoping for clear skies when weekly racing resumes Saturday, May 5 at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York. In addition to the headline Big-Block Modifieds, the compelling Sportsman, the youngsters in the Rookie Sportsman division, and the action-packed Street Stocks, the open-wheel Capital Region Sprint Agency (CRSA) Sprint Cars will make its…

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Van Pelt Starts Quest For 20th Title With Woodhull Victory

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Van Pelt Starts Quest For 20th Title With Woodhull Victory Story By: Steve Ovens/Woodhull Raceway Photo By: Joe Kamiski/Woodhull Raceway (WOODHULL, NY) – Mother Nature stepped aside and let Woodhull Raceway take center stage as the only Modified track in New York State get their event in Saturday night. It was a season opener that saw a passing shower roll through Steuben County at 3:30, but provided enough clearing to get their complete program in before rains came back just after 11:00. Billy Van Pelt started the defense of his 2017 track championship and began his quest for a record…

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Utica-Rome Speedway Moves 57th Season Opener to Sunday May 6

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Utica-Rome Speedway Moves 57th Season Opener to Sunday May 6; Practice to be Held on Wednesday May 2 Story By: John Tiff/Utica Rome Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com VERNON, NY – More rains this week along with rain, snow, wind, and cold temperatures forecast for Sunday April 29 have left Utica-Rome Speedway officials no choice but to push back the 57th season opener once more to Sunday May 6. The seemingly endless rains this week have left the spectator parking area saturated. As a result, the scheduled racing program has been canceled for Sunday April 29. Instead, the speedway is…

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FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY OFF ON SATURDAY – RACE NOW SCHEDULED FOR THIS TUESDAY

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FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY OFF ON SATURDAY – RACE NOW SCHEDULED FOR THIS TUESDAY. BEAUTIFUL DAY FORECAST PER WEATHER OUTLETS. RACING ON TUESDAY BEGINS AT 7:15 P.M. Story By: Andy Harpell/FMP Photos By: Jim Brown/RacersGuide.com KIRKWOOD, NY…On Friday officials at Five Mile Point Speedway did yet another “weather dance” postponing racing for Saturday, April 28th. This is the fourth event lost to the miserable spring weather this season. Track officials did announce that a special three division racing show will be held this Tuesday, May 1st at 7:15 p.m. The weather looks fantastic for the makeup event now on the…

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‘Hard Clay Open’ Set For Tuesday, May 8 at Orange County Fair Speedway

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Rescheduled Short Track Super Series ‘Hard Clay Open’ Set For Tuesday, May 8 at Orange County Fair Speedway Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY – Southeastern New York’s first major dirt Modified event of the season was postponed by one month in April. But it will be worth the wait. On Tuesday, May 8, N.Y.’s Orange County Fair Speedway is set to kick off the 10-race Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Halmar International North Region with the fifth ‘Hard Clay Open’ at the five-eighths-mile oval. The STSS Halmar International North…

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BRETT HEARN’S BIG SHOW EVENT RAMPING UP

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BRETT HEARN’S BIG SHOW EVENT RAMPING UP Special Attractions Part Of 10th Anniversary Celebration Story By: Rob Hazer/Big Show X Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com April 26, 2018 (Malta, NY) – Brett Hearn’s Big Show will be turning 10 this year when the biggest summer event in the Capital District comes to life on June 26th along with the stars and cars of the Super DIRTcar Big Block Series at Albany Saratoga Speedway. Making it to 10 years these days shows incredible perseverance and staying power. During the previous nine Big Shows there have been seven different winners proving Brett Hearn’s…

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Nearbin Tabbed as Full-Time Driver of Shark Motorsports No. 71

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Nearbin Tabbed as Full-Time Driver of Shark Motorsports No. 71 Story By: Canden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photo Provided By: Oswego Speedway OSWEGO, NY (April 26, 2018) - Last September, Oswego's Guard Nearbin lived out a lifelong dream in starting the Budweiser International Classic 200 behind the wheel of his self-funded No. 78 Supermodified. After six years off from racing, the speedway veteran brought his 1994 Lavery built car back to Oswego Speedway several times last year and also to the Sandusky Speedway for the Hy-Miler, allowing Nearbin to make starts in two of the largest Supermodified events in the world during…

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Fulton Speedway Successful Test & Tune In The Books; Next The Highbank Holdup Weekend This Friday & Saturday, April 27-28

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Fulton Speedway Successful Test & Tune In The Books; Next The Highbank Holdup Weekend This Friday & Saturday, April 27-28 Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – What seemed like the never-ending off-season finally came to an end Tuesday night at the Fulton Speedway with Saturday's postponed Test & Tune. Eighty cars were signed in the pits as racers got to see their long winter hours in the race shop pay off as they hit the speedway to shake their cars down before the start the 2018 racing season. One thing was apparent walking the…

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McCREADIE WINS “BRING IT!” SEASON OPENER IN FRONT OF SRO CROWD

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McCREADIE WINS “BRING IT!” SEASON OPENER IN FRONT OF SRO CROWD Victory Worth $7,500 Story By: JoAnn Davies/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Malta, NY (April 25, 2018) - The season opener for the Albany-Saratoga Speedway kicked off Tuesday Night with a huge $7,500 to win “BRING IT!” modified feature. A stellar field of cars in all four divisions led to some fantastic racing at “The Great Race Place” in front of a standing room only crowd, The Modified feature, undoubtedly one of the best feature finishes that will be seen all year, started off with Brian Gleason in his…

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Utica-Rome Schedules Practice for Thursday, April 26; Opener a Go for Sunday, April 29

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Utica-Rome Schedules Practice for Thursday, April 26; Opener a Go for Sunday, April 29 Story By: John Tiff/Utica Rome Speedway Photos By: Jeff & Matt Clemons/RacersGuide.com VERNON, NY – It may be hard to believe but it seems like spring has finally sprung in Central New York which is some good news for the management at the Utica-Rome Speedway. With the sunshine over the weekend track crews were finally able to get out on the racing surface in preparation for the season opener. After working tirelessly on the surface over the course of this past weekend the speedway is finally…

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THE BIG SHOW 10 RETURNS TO ALBANY-SARATOGA SPEEDWAY ON TUESDAY, JUNE 26

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THE BIG SHOW 10 RETURNS TO ALBANY-SARATOGA SPEEDWAY ON TUESDAY, JUNE 26 Reserved and VIP seating goes on sale May 15 Story By: John Snyder/Brett Hearn's Big Show X Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com SUSSEX, NJ (April 22)……..For the past nine years, “The Big Show” midweek Super DIRTcar Series races have been an annual highlight of Northeast dirt track Modified racing. Presented by champion driver Brett Hearn and his Driven Marketing promotional team, The Big Show 10 returns to Albany-Saratoga Speedway on Tuesday, June 26. And as in past seasons, a sellout crowd is expected at the Malta, New York track.…

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PERREGO WINS MODIFIED SHAKELTON NAPA AUTO & TRUCK PARTS SUMMER SLAM RACE 1 AT FMP

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ANTHONY PERREGO WINS MODIFIED SHAKELTON NAPA AUTO & TRUCK PARTS SUMMER SLAM RACE 1 AT FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY. Story By: Andy Harpell/Five Mile Point Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com KIRKWOOD, NY…Anthony Perrego picked up where he left off at Five Mile Point Speedway in 2017 as he recorded the victory in the Modified opening event with a last lap pass for the win. Perrego collected $2,000 for the victory in the 30 lap Shakelton NAPA Auto & Truck Parts Sunday Summer Slam. Perrego ended the 2017 at Five Mile Point Speedway with the Modified victory on the National Quarter…

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SMALL BLOCK MODIFIEDS AND URC SPRINT CARS SHARE THE PROGRAM APRIL 28 AT OCFS

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SMALL BLOCK MODIFIEDS AND URC SPRINT CARS SHARE THE PROGRAM APRIL 28 AT ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY Story By: John Snyder/OCFS Photos By: Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY (April 22)……..With Opening Night jitters out of the way, the more than 100 Orange County Fair Speedway race car drivers are primed for the second night of exciting stock car racing Saturday night, April 28 at the historic Middletown, New York track. Sharing top billing will be the Small-Block Modifieds and the United Racing Club (URC) 360 Sprint Cars. The Sportsman and Street Stocks will also be in competition. All divisions will run…

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Hearn Starts Lebanon Valley Title Defense With Victory

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Brett Hearn Starts Lebanon Valley Title Defense With Victory Story By: Phil Allaway/Lebanon Valley Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Saturday night saw Lebanon Valley Speedway open up the year with some exciting on-track action in chilly temperatures. For Brett Hearn, the task was simply to pick up from where he left off in 2017. By virtue of winning his heat race, Andy Bachetti started from the pole while Hearn was fourth. In a matter of a couple of laps, Hearn was already up to second and pressing for the lead. Further back, Kenny Tremont Jr. was moving forward from the…

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FRIESEN SCORES HIS THIRD CAREER “ICE JAM” WIN AT FONDA WORTH $5,500

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FRIESEN SCORES HIS THIRD CAREER “ICE JAM” WIN AT FONDA WORTH $5,500 Story By: Ron Szczerba/Fonda Speedway Photos By: Jeff Karabin/Fonda Speedway Fonda, NY – Stewart Friesen has been successful in winning big money dirt track racing events in recent weeks starting with the Bruce Rogers Memorial event at Grandview worth $7,500 followed by the Battle of the Bay at Georgetown worth $6,111. Now he can add to that list the “Ice Jam” at the Fonda Speedway which he won on Saturday evening worth $5,500 for the win. Friesen started on the pole after winning heat race number one and…

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Super DIRTcar Series And Empire Super Sprints Highlight Fulton Speedway Highbank Holdup Weekend

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Modified Super DIRTcar Series And Empire Super Sprints Highlight Fulton Speedway Highbank Holdup Weekend April 27-28 Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Mike Johnson/RacersGuide FULTON, NY – In less than a week the Fulton Speedway will roar back to life with one of the “Must See” events of 2018 with the “Highbank Holdup” weekend on Friday & Saturday, April 27-28. Friday, April 27 the winged warriors of the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints will unleash their methanol breathing beasts on the ‘Highbanks’ when some of the best 360 Sprint Car racers in the Northeast will be…

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32 Supermodifieds and 29 Small Blocks Pre-Registered ahead of Oswego’s 68th Season

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32 Supermodifieds and 29 Small Blocks Pre-Registered ahead of Oswego’s 68th Season Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Chris Burgess/RacersGuide.com OSWEGO, NY (April 19, 2018) - It seems the excitement level heading into Oswego Speedway’s 68th season of racing is much higher than in recent years and rightfully so as now 32 Novelis Supermodifieds and 29 Pathfinder Bank Small Block Supers have pre-registered for action ahead of the track’s season opener on Saturday, May 26. Bitten by the car count bug in recent years and last season in particular as several of the track’s Supermodified frequent fliers such as…

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ALBANY-SARATOGA POSTPONES OPENER TO APRIL 24

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ALBANY-SARATOGA POSTPONES OPENER TO APRIL 24 Weather Forecast & Wet Grounds Causes Delay Story By: JoAnn Davies/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Malta, NY (April 19, 2018) – Albany-Saratoga Speedway’s opening night has fallen victim to the cold, snow and rain that has plagued the area in recent days. The opening night of racing will now be Tuesday, April 24 with grandstand gates opening at 5 p.m. and the pit area opening at 3 p.m. “I hate having to make this call but with a forecast of daytime temperatures in the low 40’s and nighttime in the low 30’s it…

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Page Trucking Joins All-Star Partner Lineup for Weedsport Speedway’s Hall of Fame Weekend in July

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Page Trucking Joins All-Star Partner Lineup for Weedsport Speedway’s Hall of Fame Weekend in July Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta & Jeff Clemons/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (April 19, 2018) – The all-new Hall of Fame Weekend at Weedsport Speedway on July 28-29 is quickly making headlines as the blockbuster event of the summer in Central New York motorsports circles and now the weekend has a new partner in Page Trucking. Two full nights of racing will include the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified Hall of Fame 100 presented by Beam Mack Sales & Service and Page…

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Fulton Speedway Test & Tune Moved To Tuesday, April 24

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Fulton Speedway Test & Tune Moved To Tuesday, April 24; Highbank Holdup Weekend April 27-28 Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Matthew Clemons/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – Between all the winter melting snow, and unusually wet start to spring, Fulton Speedway officials have decided to move Saturday, April 21 Test & Tune until Tuesday, April 24. Gates will open at 4:30 pm with cars hitting the speedway at 5:30 pm. Practice is open to any car that runs on dirt. Pit is $20 with the main grandstand free for the fans. Just three days after the Test & Tune the…

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OPENING DAY HISTORY AT THE “TRACK OF CHAMPIONS” FONDA SPEEDWAY

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OPENING DAY HISTORY AT THE “TRACK OF CHAMPIONS” FONDA SPEEDWAY Story By: Ron Szczerba/Fonda Speedway Photos By: Matt Noles/RacersGuide.com Fonda, NY – When the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway opens its gates for the 2018 season opener on Saturday, April 21 another chapter will be started in the history books of the Montgomery County Fairgrounds facility. The 65th consecutive season of racing at the historic facility begins at 4:00 p.m. with the annual 50-lap Ice Jam event for the modifieds paying $5,500 to win. All other regular divisions will also be in action as points will also begin in all…

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

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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…

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Brewerton And Fulton Speedways’ Welcomes Back Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux For The 2018 Racing Season

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Brewerton And Fulton Speedways’ Welcomes Back Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux For The 2018 Racing Season Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton & Fulton Speedways Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com BALDWINSVILLE, NY – The management of the Brewerton and Fulton Speedways is pleased to announce Big Block Modified racer Billy Whittaker and his Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux, located just minutes north of the Brewerton Speedway on Rt. 11, will continue their major support of both tracks during the 2018 racing season. From the official pace car, to the title sponsor of the Fulton Speedway RUSH Late Models, plus some of the most…

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Ace Village Hardware Partners with Weedsport Speedway in 2018

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Ace Village Hardware Partners with Weedsport Speedway in 2018 Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (April 10, 2018) – Ace Village Hardware has partnered with Weedsport Speedway for the upcoming 2018 racing season. Ace Village Hardware has long been a proud member of the thriving Baldwinsville, Fayetteville and Weedsport business communities. Thanks to their loyal customers, convenient and accessible downtown locations and their commitment to providing friendly and professional customer service, Ace Village Hardware has been able to create a store as unique as the community which supports it. Along with your every hardware need,…

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McDonald’s ® Restaurants Returns To Brewerton & Fulton Speedways’ In 2018

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McDonald’s ® Restaurants Returns To Brewerton & Fulton Speedways’ In 2018 Fast Food Chain Signs On Again With Both Speedways’ As Major Marketing Partner Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton & Fulton Speedways BALDWINSVILLE, NY – – The Brewerton and Fulton Speedways are proud to announce that McDonald’s® Restaurants has renewed its major partnership at both Speedways for the exciting 2018 racing season. McDonald’s® Restaurants will be the presenting sponsor at the Brewerton Speedway on Friday, July 13 for a Four-Star racing program plus the popular Fan Fest. The following night, July 14, McDonald’s® will be one of the presenting sponsors on…

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EXCITEMENT BUILDS FOR OPENING DAY 2018 AT THE “TRACK OF CHAMPIONS” FONDA SPEEDWAY

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EXCITEMENT BUILDS FOR OPENING DAY 2018 AT THE “TRACK OF CHAMPIONS” FONDA SPEEDWAY Story By: Ron Szczerba/Fonda Speedway Photos By: Harry & Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com Fonda, NY – So what does opening day at the local race track mean to you? To me as a child it meant sitting on the top row of the turn four bleachers watching the race cars come into the fairgrounds on their open trailers, new paint schemes making it hard at times to figure out just who the drivers were. Now with the use of enclosed trailers it makes it even harder to identify cars…

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ALBANY-SARATOGA FORCED TO CANCEL OPEN INSPECTION

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ALBANY-SARATOGA FORCED TO CANCEL OPEN INSPECTION Inspection and Practice Now Scheduled for Friday, April 13 Story Bu: JoAnn Davies/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Malta, New York (April 6, 2018) -   It may be Spring according to the calendar but with rain, snow, and night time freezing temperatures throughout the past week and predicted for the weekend, promoter Lyle DeVore has been forced to cancel the “Open Inspection Day” at Albany-Saratoga that was on the schedule for Sunday, April 8. “We are very disappointed to make this call,” said DeVore. “With the bad weather throughout the week and the forecast…

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Speedway Showcase Returns to Weedsport Speedway for Two Exciting Events

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Speedway Showcase Returns to Weedsport Speedway for Two Exciting Events Story By: Dan Kapuscinksi/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (April 6, 2018) – In another exciting announcement for Weedsport Speedway, two of the most highly-anticipated events of the season have been added to the television lineup for 2018. Speedway Showcase, which debuted in 2017 with three Sportsman Series events from Weedsport Speedway, has moved to broadcast television for 2018 and will kick off the year at “The Port”. The season-opening “Icebreaker 50” Big Block Modified event presented by WACK 1420 AM on May 20 will be the first…

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THUNDER MOUNTAIN SPEEDWAY ISSUES 600 MODIFIED STATEMENT

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THUNDER MOUNTAIN SPEEDWAY ISSUES 600 MODIFIED STATEMENT Story By: Sara Spoonhower/Thunder Mountain Speedway Photos By: Mojo Photos CENTER LISLE, NY - Thunder Mountain Speedway will continue to run the 600 Modified division weekly in 2018. During the past two seasons, the Spoonhower family has elected to pay a point fund directly to its drivers, rather than send the money to Doug Borger. This has been the speedway’s policy to reward the loyal competitors who support the speedway on a weekly basis rather than filtering the money through a third-party. During past tour events, speedway management paid the XCel organization up…

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E&V Energy Returns As The Title Sponsor Of The Fulton Speedway Novice Sportsman Division

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E&V Energy Returns As The Title Sponsor Of The Fulton Speedway Novice Sportsman Division Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BALDWINSVILLE, NY – E&V Energy will once again be the title sponsor of the Novice Sportsman division at the Fulton speedway in 2018. In 2017 the E&V Energy Novice Sportsman not only provided tight and close racing, the class grew to the point in car counts where the majority of the season two features were run to give the racers experience and laps on the speedway. Some of the fast SUNY Canton DIRTcar Sportsman racers saw their…

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Days Inn Brewerton And Comfort Suites Cicero Return As Official Hotels Of The Brewerton Speedway

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Days Inn Brewerton And Comfort Suites Cicero Return As Official Hotels Of The Brewerton Speedway Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Jeff Clemons & Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – The Brewerton Speedway is proud to announce that the Days Inn Brewerton and Comfort Suites Cicero return as the official hotels of the Brewerton Speedway for the fourth straight year. When looking for a place to stay for racing in central New York, look no further. The newly renovated Days Inn is located right off Route 81 (Exit 31) at 5552 Bartel Road just minutes from the speedway. Find everything…

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‘Hard Clay Open’ At Orange County Fair Speedway Postponed To Tuesday, May 8

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‘Hard Clay Open’ At Orange County Fair Speedway Postponed To Tuesday, May 8 Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY – A wintry weather forecast lasting into April has forced the postponement of the fifth annual ‘Hard Clay Open’ at Orange County Fair Speedway scheduled for Sunday, April 8. The speedway and Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco jointly announced a new date of Tuesday, May 8. Cold temperatures, saturated grounds and a prediction of more snow, sleet and rain prompted the move. The ‘Hard Clay Open’ moves in its entirety to the…

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fairgrounds Named the Official Hotel of Weedsport Speedway

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fairgrounds Named the Official Hotel of Weedsport Speedway Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (April 5, 2018) – Weedsport Speedway officials are proud to announce the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fairgrounds as the official hotel of The Port in 2018. Located at 6946 Winchell Road in Warners, New York on the Westside of Syracuse, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fairgrounds is known for its great customer service and quiet location. Conveniently located only five minutes from I-90, with an even quicker access to I-690, makes commuting in and…

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Burdick’s RV Center Is The Official RV Dealer Of The Brewerton And Fulton Speedways

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Burdick’s RV Center Is The Official RV Dealer Of The Brewerton And Fulton Speedways Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton & Fulton Speedways Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BALDWINSVILLE, NY - Racing and camping go hand and hand. You have to look no further than the parking areas at Brewerton Speedway and Fulton Speedway on race weekends with families enjoying the fun of camping with other race fans and high-speed racing thrills. The Brewerton and Fulton Speedways are happy to announce a partnership with Burdick’s RV Center Located at 8560 Brewerton Rd. in Cicero, NY, as the official RV sales and service center…

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Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux Joins MAVTV Broadcast of Weedsport Speedway’s Hall of Fame 100

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Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux Joins MAVTV Broadcast of Weedsport Speedway’s Hall of Fame 100 Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By:Mark Ranalletta & Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (April 3, 2018) – Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux is set to be a part of the broadcast of the Super DIRTcar Series Hall of Fame 100 at Weedsport Speedway, which will be run as a part of Hall of Fame Weekend on Saturday, July 28. The Hall of Fame 100, presented by Beam Mack Sales & Service, will be one of six national television broadcasts from Weedsport Speedway in 2018 with…

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DEMITRASZEK ENTERPRISES HONORS 2017 CHAMPIONS AT THE FONDA SPEEDWAY AWARDS BANQUET

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DEMITRASZEK ENTERPRISES HONORS 2017 CHAMPIONS AT THE FONDA SPEEDWAY AWARDS BANQUET Story By: Ron Szczerba/Fonda Speedway Photos By: Harry & Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com Rotterdam, NY – The management of the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway put a period on the 2017 racing season at Mallozzi’s Restaurant in Rotterdam, NY on Saturday evening with the annual awards banquet honoring the track champions in their respective divisions and other members of the Fonda Speedway staff as well. “Thank you all for coming tonight as we celebrate with the champions and all of the people that raced with us all year in 2017,” Fonda…

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APRIL 21 OCFS OPENER MARKS 69 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF WEEKLY STOCK CAR RACING

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APRIL 21 ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY OPENER MARKS 69 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF WEEKLY STOCK CAR RACING Story By: John Snyder/Orange County Fair Speedway Photos By: Harry & Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY (April 2)……..The winning driver in the Modified feature on Opening Night of weekly racing at Orange County Fair Speedway will continue a tradition that first began in 1950. While automobile racing traces its Orange County roots back 100 years to 1919, weekly stock car racing---the precursors of today’s Modifieds---began on April 16, 1950 and has continued uninterrupted since that memorable date. The first weekly racing program was held on a…

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A-Verdi Storage Containers Continues Their Support Of The Brewerton & Fulton Speedways’ in 2018

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A-Verdi Storage Containers Continues Their Support Of The Brewerton & Fulton Speedways’ in 2018 Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton & Fulton Speedways Photos By: Jeff Clemons/RacersGuide.com BALDWINSVILLE, NY - A-Verdi Storage Containers & Offices will return as a major marketing partner at the Brewerton Speedway and Fulton Speedway for the rapidly approaching 2018 racing season. A-Verdi Storage Containers & Offices will be the presenting sponsors on one of the must-see events of the summer at the Brewerton Speedway on Friday, July 6th. On the race card will be the ‘winged warriors’ of the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints-Donath Motorworx Speedweek. The…

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Burdick Ford To Have Major Presence At The Brewerton And Fulton Speedways’ In 2018

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Burdick Ford To Have Major Presence At The Brewerton And Fulton Speedways’ In 2018 Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton & Fulton Speedways Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BALDWINSVILLE, NY – The management of the Brewerton and Fulton Speedways’ are proud to welcome Burdick Ford located at 3004 East Ave, Rt 49 in Central Square as a new major marketing partner for the 2018 racing season. Beyond having a presence at the tracks on race nights, Burdick Ford will also be very involved in the Fulton Speedway popular Jr. Fan Club. Each race night one lucky Jr. fan will have their name drawn…

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