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Brewerton Set For Full Race Program Plus Sportsman Holdover Feature And Truck & SUV Spectator Races Friday

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Brewerton Speedway Set For Full Race Program Plus Sportsman Holdover Feature And Truck & SUV Spectator Races Friday, August 11 Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – August 8, 2017 – This Friday, August 11 the Brewerton Speedway will greet race fans of all ages with a full night of exciting dirt track racing plus One-on-One Truck & SUV Spectator Races. On the race schedule presented by Scott Jeffery's Performance Plus will be the 800 horsepower Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modifieds, SUNY Canton Sportsman, Firehouse Subs Mod Lites and JB Logging & Firewood 4-Cylinders.…

SHEPPARD RACES TO HIS FIFTH UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY WIN OF THE YEAR

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MATT SHEPPARD RACES TO HIS FIFTH UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY WIN OF THE YEAR THIS PAST SUNDAY Story By: John Tiff/Utica-Rome Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com VERNON, NY- This past Sunday, August 6, Matt Sheppard inherited the lead on lap 19 of the Gates-Cole Auto Insurance Modified main event when leader Danny Varin’s night went up in smoke to collect his 37th Utica-Rome Speedway of his career. A daring last lap pass gave Matt Janczuk his first Broedel Energy Sportsman win of the year while Mike Welch took his fourth Pro Stock checkered flag this season. Jimmy Moyer also found victory lane as…

Dachenhausen Pockets $6,900 ‘Summer of 69’ STSS Sportsman Victory

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Ed Dachenhausen Pockets $6,900 ‘Summer of 69’ STSS Sportsman Victory During Historic Bethel Motor Speedway Sunday; Kevin Skelly (Street Stock) & Mike Travis (Four Cylinder) Also Triumph Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photo Provided By: Short Track Super Series WHITE LAKE, NY – On a day that will stand out in the history of Bethel Motor Speedway, Ed Dachenhausen’s name will forever be etched the in the record books. Dachenhausen, of Danbury, Conn., raced to victory in the unprecedented ‘Summer of 69’ spectacular paying $6,900 to the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP Sportsman winner. The…

Brett Hearn Adds to his Win Tally at Lebanon Valley

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Brett Hearn Adds to his Win Tally at Lebanon Valley Story By: Phil Allaway/Lebanon Valley Speedway Photos By: Mark Brown/RacersGuide.com On Friday night, Brett Hearn claimed his 900th career victory of his career. Saturday night saw him waste no time in adding to that number. After delays due to a wet track, the Modifieds took to the high banks for 30 laps of action. Mike King started from the pole and led early over Elmo Reckner. Further back, Hearn had to charge from the 11th starting spot. It didn’t take long for the multiple-time champion to start making some passes.…

Joe Gosek Electrifies ‘Retro Night’ Crowd with 43rd Career Oswego Victory

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Joe Gosek Electrifies 'Retro Night' Crowd with 43rd Career Oswego Victory Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Chris Burgess/RacersGuide.com OSWEGO, NY (August 6, 2017) - He’s still got it. 61 year-old Joe Gosek did it again last night at Oswego Speedway, earning his 43rd career victory on ‘Retro Night’ at the Big O, bringing the crowd to it’s feet as Gosek became the oldest non-wing Supermodified winner in track history. The driver of the Burke’s Do It Best Home Centers No. 00 didn’t waste any time getting to where he wanted to be, the lead, in the 45-lap special, which…

Mike Bruce Runs Away with Fifth Pathfinder Bank SBS Victory

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Mike Bruce Runs Away with Fifth Pathfinder Bank SBS Victory Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Chris Burgess/RacersGuide.com OSWEGO, NY (August 6, 2017) - Pathfinder Bank SBS veteran Mike Bruce has found himself caught in the middle of more bad luck this year than perhaps any other driver at the Oswego Speedway. Last night all of that changed when the driver of the Bruce Racing double deuce picked up his fifth career SBS triumph at the 'Steel Palace' after starting in the pole position and holding off good friend Cameron Rowe for victory. Bruce and Rowe led the 18…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

HEARN REACHES 900; Duell and Martin Share Pro Stock Wins

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HEARN REACHES 900; Duell and Martin Share Pro Stock Wins Story By: Matt Keith/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Matt Noles/RacersGuide.com Malta, New York- (August 4, 2017) - Brett Hearn reached a career milestone Friday night at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway. Taking the lead on lap 26 of the 35-lap Modified feature when leaders Marc Johnson and Jessey Mueller came together in turns three and four allowed Hearn to drive to his third win of the season, second in a row and 131st of his storied career at “The Great Race Place.” In victory lane a jubilant Hearn said, " A…

Max McLaughlin Dominates For First Big Block Modified Win At Fulton

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Max McLaughlin Dominates For First Big Block Modified Win At The Fulton Speedway Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY - August 5, 2017 – “Mad Max” McLaughlin is now a big block modified feature winner. Teenager Max McLaughlin out of Mooresville, NC has knocked on the door of victory lane racking up many top-five finishes in his short-modified career. Saturday night at the Fulton Speedway he not only knocked on the door, he kicked it wide open, picking up his first ever victory in the big block modifieds, not only at Fulton Speedway but at…

Wilder Victorious in Fonda Speedway Modified Action

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Jeremy Wilder Wheels his No. 22J to Victory Lane for his Second Victory in 2017 at the ‘Track of Champions’ Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- August 6, 2017- Racing is all about timing. Being able to differentiate between knowing when – or in some cases when not to – push the issue is often the deciding factor between finding success behind the wheel or simply bringing nothing but the steering wheel home at the end of the night. In the same respect, knowing when to make a change can either define ones season or -…

No. 900

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Brett Hearn Notches another Career Milestone Friday Night at ‘The Great Race Place’ Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM MALTA, NY- August 5, 2017- Greatness can’t be anticipated and in all actuality, it’s even more difficult to place a definition on the term. Either you have it, or you don’t. Some say it’s earned; others are convinced beyond reason of a doubt that it’s a gift from a higher power. Whichever the case may be, greatness can’t be ignored and – for the most part – it’s seldom defeated and the best athletes; the most proficient at their…

Williamson and Friesen at Home as Super DIRTcar Series Heads to Niagara

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Williamson and Friesen at Home as Super DIRTcar Series Heads to Niagara Region Stops at Merrittville and Ransomville to Kick Start August Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - August 3, 2017 - After two weeks off, the Super DIRTcar Series is set to roar back to life with a pair of stops in the Niagara Region. The Series will visit Merrittville Speedway on Monday, August 7 for the 8th annual Bob St. Amand Memorial 100 and Ransomville Speedway on Tuesday, August 8 for the 33rd Summer Nationals. The Super DIRTcar Series' annual stop…

Mahaney Victorious in 50-Lap Jack Johnson Tribute at Fonda Speedway

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Mike Mahaney Holds Off Tim Fuller for First Fonda Victory since 2012 Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- August 3, 2017- Time, as it so often does, has a terrible and innate ability to make memories fade into obscurity. With his driving career coming to a sudden halt nearly a decade ago, the aforementioned statement may hold true in most aspects of life, but not where the legendary Jack Johnson is concerned. For the third consecutive season, the faithful patrons of the historic Fonda Speedway in Fonda, N.Y., broke out their orange attire and paid tribute…

ANOTHER EXCITING WEEKLY SHOW PLUS AUTOGRAPH NIGHT PLANNED THIS SUNDAY AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY

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ANOTHER EXCITING WEEKLY SHOW PLUS AUTOGRAPH NIGHT PLANNED THIS SUNDAY AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY Story By: John Tiff/Utica-Rome Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com VERNON, NY- The final full month of weekly racing starts this Sunday, August 6, when Federated Auto Parts and Gates-Cole Auto Insurance present another exciting show. On tap is the powerful Gates-Cole Auto Insurance Modifieds plus the Broedel Energy Sportsman, Pro Stocks, and Novice Sportsman. Also, the fan favorite on track Autograph Night is also planned. Matt Sheppard has continued his mastery of the Gates-Cole Auto Insurance Modified field this season as he is again leading the point…

ESS Sprint Car Legends Reunion Next at Weedsport Speedway on August 13

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ESS Sprint Car Legends Reunion Next at Weedsport Speedway on August 13 Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish & Jeff Clemons/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (August 2, 2017) – The legends of the ESS Sprint Car tour will join together at Weedsport Speedway on Sunday, August 13 for the WACK 1420am ESS Legends Reunion fueled by Pit Stop Convenience Stores. A great night of racing will follow the ESS Sprint Car Hall of Fame induction ceremony as the ESS Sprint Cars and Beyea Custom Headers Sportsman Shootout Series will take on The Port, with racing action set to begin…

Brewerton Speedway

Point Races Head Down The Home Stretch At Brewerton

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Late Models Join Brewerton Speedway Friday, August 4 Race Night; Point Races Head Down The Home Stretch Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson & Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – August 2, 2017 – This Friday, August 4 the Brewerton Speedway welcomes the cars and stars of the Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux RUSH Late Models. If you haven’t seen the Late Models at the Fulton Speedway and the great fender-to-fender action, you owe it yourself to see them race on the “D-Shaped Dirt Demon.” Not being a weekly division at the speedway it’s anyone’s guess who will…

Kick-Off Your August Racing This Saturday, August 5 At The Fulton Speedway

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Kick-Off Your August Racing This Saturday, August 5 At The Fulton Speedway; Championship Intensity Turned Up Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – August 2, 2017 – If you like race cars and lots of them, plus close door-to-door racing, then Fulton Speedway is the place to be this Saturday, August 5 when Regional Truck and Trailer presents a night of fast, family affordable fun dirt track racing. Adult grandstand admission is $12 with everyone 18 years old and younger FREE. Pit is $27 participant, $30 nonparticipant. Grandstands open at 5:00 with racing at 7:00.…

12th Old Timer’s Reunion Opens Retro Racing Program at Oswego on August 5

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12th Old Timer's Reunion Opens Retro Racing Program at Oswego on August 5 OSWEGO, NY (August 1, 2017) – Supermodified fans will be busy this week as the 12th Oswego Speedway Old-Timers Reunion will commence on Saturday, August 5, just a matter of hours before the speedway’s ‘Retro Night’ featuring a 45-lap Novelis Supermodified main event. The reunion, once again coordinated by Jim Laccardi and Jim Ferlito in 2017, will run from 10am to 3pm at Lighthouse Lanes, located directly across from the Speedway on Jim Shampine Drive. Drivers, owners, officials and media will all be on hand throughout the…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

“Stampede” Coming To Albany-Saratoga Speedway Tuesday, August 15

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“Stampede” Coming To Albany-Saratoga Speedway Tuesday, August 15; Short Track Super Series Debuts At Malta Oval With $25,000-Plus Payout Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff MALTA, NY – A “stampede” is coming to Albany-Saratoga Speedway on Tuesday, August 15. This stampede comes in the form of big- and small-block Modified horsepower. In the inaugural visit by the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP to Albany-Saratoga, Modifieds will battle 50 laps around the ‘Great Race Place’ for a posted purse of more than $25,000 - $5,000 to win, $1,000 for 10th and $400…

JR HEFFNER IS 358 KING ON THE HIGH BANKS

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JR HEFFNER IS 358 KING ON THE HIGH BANKS Drellos Climbs To 6th In KOD Tour Point Standings Story By: Rob Hazer/KOD Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com July 31, 2017 (West Lebanon, NY) – There were so many story lines going on Sunday night at Lebanon Valley Speedway even George R.R. Martin himself couldn’t keep up, but at the end of the night the famed Game Of Thrones author would have been pleased with the dramatic outcome of the King Of Dirt Racing Small Block Modified 35-lap feature event. JR Heffner inherited the lead on lap 15 and never looked back…

SHEPPARD PASSES VARIN TO TAKE ANOTHER UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY WIN

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MATT SHEPPARD PASSES BOBBY VARIN TO TAKE ANOTHER UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY WIN, ROCKY WARNER, SHANE HENDERSON, AND TOM JUNO ALSO SCORE VICTORIES Story By: John Tiff/Utica-Rome Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish & Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com VERNON, NY- A picture perfect day greeted fans this past Sunday July 30, and they were treated to some great racing action on Gates-Cole Auto Insurance and the Gene Kotary Memorial night. Matt Sheppard took his fourth win of the season the Gates-Cole Auto Insurance Modifieds, while Rocky Warner also collected his fourth Broedel Energy Sportsman win of 2017. Shane Henderson nipped Mike Welch for his first…

Dietrich leads all 25 for $7,000 top prize at The Valley of Speed

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Danny Dietrich leads all 25 for $7,000 top prize at The Valley of Speed Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com WEST LEBANON, NY (July 30, 2017) - Wrapping up a weekend that included double round trips from Pennsylvania to New York, “Double-D” Danny Dietrich is now a two-time main event winner with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions in the state of New York, leading all 25 laps around the Lebanon Valley Speedway half-mile to score $7,000 for his part-time car owner, Tom Buch. Dietrich’s dominating performance, crossing under the final checkers two seconds ahead of…

Wight Dominates Fulton Speedway Modified Field For Fourth Win Of 2017

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Larry Wight Dominates Fulton Speedway Modified Field For Fourth Win Of 2017 Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY - July 29, 2017 - Larry Wight was a man on a mission Saturday night at the Fulton Speedway as he totally dominated the 35-lap Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modified feature. Wight, started 10th and would only need 4-laps to take the lead. Once out front there was no slowing down Wight as he won by over four-seconds at the checkers for his fourth win in 2017. Other winners on Sunoco Fulton Ethanol Facility & Ehrlich…

AMY WINS; FINOCCHARIO REMAINS UNDEFEATED IN SUPERSTOCKS AT SPENCER

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AMY WINS; FINOCCHARIO REMAINS UNDEFEATED IN SUPERSTOCKS AT SPENCER! Story By Gary Spaid/Spencer Speedway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com WILLIAMSON, NY…Amy Catalano, from Ontario, NY, returned to victory lane after nearly a year’s absence from winning at Spencer Speedway. “With the luck I have been having, I’ve been wishing for 2017 to just go away,” commented Amy. “The older I am getting the harder these wins are coming.” In the Super Sixes, Brandon Allen repeated in that division’s 20-lap feature. Chris Finocchario did the same in the New York SuperStock division. Finally, Travis Montgomery picked up his very first feature win…

Brewerton Speedway

Hulsizer Outruns Decker For Brewerton Speedway Modified Win

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Matt Hulsizer Outruns Billy Decker For Brewerton Speedway Modified Win; Late Models On Friday, August 4 Race Schedule Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY - July 28, 2017 - Friday night at the Brewerton Speedway Matt Hulsizer picked up one of the more popular wins of the season in the Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modifieds. Hulsizer took the lead on a lap 4 restart from Jeremy Smith and looked to run away and hide. The win was not an easy one as in the late going Hulsizer had to get through two-wide traffic at…

RYAN SMITH FINDS VICTORY LANE IN FIRST EVER 410 SPRINT CAR EVENT AT OUTLAW

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RYAN SMITH FINDS VICTORY LANE IN FIRST EVER 410 SPRINT CAR EVENT AT OUTLAW SPEEDWAY Story By: Paul Szmal/Outlaw Speedway Photos By: Duane & Daryl Canfield/Mojo Photos DUNDEE, NY.....An overflow crowd packed Outlaw Speedway Friday ncght for the first ever appearance of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions 410 Sprint Cars, presented by Lane's Yamaha. The 30-lap ASCoC 'A' Main began with Sammy Swindell grabbing the early lead over Ryan Smith as Danny Dietrich and Caleb Helms battled for third. The leaders hit traffic on lap 4 and a wild battle for the lead ensued. Smith was able…

Pecore Perfect at Mohawk

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Pecore Perfect at Mohawk Story By: Tim Baltz/Mohawk Intl Raceway Photos By: Rick Young/RacersGuide.com The 358 Modified 30 lap event saw 18 year old Madison Mulder take the lead at the drop of the green but the lead would be short lived as the yellow flew for Carey Terrance who spun in turn 3. Terrance would rejoin at the tail of the field. On the restart Mulder would take control of the race with Brian McDonald Joel Doiron Corey Wheeler and Mike Maresca completing the top 5. Mulder had a stout car in the opening laps as behind him Brian…

Oswego Speedway Kickstarts August with Old Timer’s Reunion

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Oswego Speedway Kickstarts August with Old Timer's Reunion, 'Retro Night' Special Next Saturday Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Chris Burgess/RacersGuide.com OSWEGO, NY (July 28, 2017) - Following a four week long stretch of racing in the month of July which saw Novelis Supermodified and Pathfinder Bank SBS points leaders Dave Shullick Jr. and Dave Cliff extend their advantage approaching the championship homestretch in the month of August, Oswego Speedway is off this Saturday night, July 29 and will return to action a week later on August 5. All of the action on Saturday, August 5 will be presented by…

THIRD ANNUAL JACK JOHNSON TRIBUTE RACE TO BE HELD AT FONDA ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2

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THIRD ANNUAL JACK JOHNSON TRIBUTE RACE TO BE HELD AT FONDA ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 Story By: Ron Szczerba/Fonda Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com Fonda, NY – At the beginning of every racing season, fans, and drivers may look at their calendars and the racing schedules at local tracks and circle dates of events that are extra special to them, ones that they wouldn’t miss for anything in the world One such event is coming up at the Fonda Speedway on Wednesday, August 2 when the third annual tribute race to the legendary Jack Johnson takes place…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

STAN DA MAN FRIDAY NIGHT AT MALTA

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STAN DA MAN FRIDAY NIGHT AT MALTA Special Night to Honor Stan DeVore Story By: Matt Keith/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Malta, New York (July 24, 2017)- When the racing program gets underway at Albany-Saratoga Speedway on Friday, July 28 there will most certainly be someone watching over from above. Stan DeVore, the father of track promoter Lyle DeVore and his sister, head of concessions Glenda DeVore will be smiling down upon “The Great Race Place.” Stan who passed away just after the conclusion of the 2016 race season was a big part of the Albany-Saratoga Speedway. Stan was…

Arctic Cat All Star weekend in New York caps off July schedule

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Arctic Cat All Star weekend in New York caps off July schedule Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 26, 2017) - For the first and only time in 2017, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will spend a weekend in The Empire State, ready to compete at three different dirt ovals over the course of three straight days, all kicking off on Friday evening, July 28, at the Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, New York. Chasing a total winner’s share exceeding $20,000 during the weekend triple-header, Series regulars will battle a stout contingent of…

Brewerton Speedway

Point Races Heating Up At The Brewerton Speedway This Friday, July 28

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Point Races Heating Up At The Brewerton Speedway This Friday, July 28 Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – July 26, 2017 – This Friday, July 28 Brewerton Speedway marketing partner Ferris Mowers will present a four-star racing program as the point races to decide the 2017 track champions is coming down the home stretch. The Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modifieds, SUNY Canton Sportsman, Firehouse Subs Mod Lites and JB Logging & Firewood 4-Cylinders will be putting on racing thrills on the “D-Shaped Dirt Demon.” Adult grandstand admission is $12 with everyone 18 years…

Fulton Speedway Ready For Topless Late Models July 29

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Fulton Speedway Ready For Topless Late Models And Yellow-Out Action Packed Race Night July 29 Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – July 26, 2017 – Major marketing partner Sunoco Fulton Ethanol Facility and Ehrlich Pest Control will be the presenting sponsors this Saturday, July 29 for a night of fast, family, affordable dirt track racing at the Fulton Speedway plus a yellow-out. Help us make the Saturday night racing program a Yellow-Out by wearing yellow for Rhabdomyosarcoma Month. Rhabdomyosarcoma is a fast-growing soft tissue cancer. There will also be an auction, door prizes and other activities during the…

2017 HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS HIGHLIGHT THE RACING PROGRAM THIS SATURDAY AT FONDA

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2017 HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS HIGHLIGHT THE RACING PROGRAM THIS SATURDAY AT FONDA Story By: Ron Szczerba/Fonda Speedway Photos By: Harry & Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com Fonda, NY – This Saturday, July 29 the Hall of Fame class of 2017 will be inducted into the Fonda Speedway Hall of Fame at a ceremony to be held at the Fonda Speedway Museum at 4:30 p.m. The museum is an appropriate place to have the ceremony for sure, as Dave, Jackie, and Jessica Lape along with Randy and Travis Colegrove have done a great job in keeping the history of the “Track of Champions”…

MODIFIEDS RETURN TO ACTION THIS SUNDAY AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY,

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MODIFIEDS RETURN TO ACTION THIS SUNDAY AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY, GENE KOTARY MEMORIAL RAISE THE ANTE FOR PRO STOCKS Story By: John Tiff/Utica-Rome Speedway Photos By: Otto Graham/RacersGuide.com VERNON, NY- After a scheduled week off, the night DIRTcar Gates-Cole Auto Insurance Modifieds are back this Sunday July 30 at Utica-Rome Speedway for an exciting weekly show along with the Broedel Energy Sportsman, Pro Stocks and Novice Sportsman. The action-packed night, presented by Gates-Cole Auto Insurance and the Gene Kotary Memorial, will begin at 7 p.m. with gates opening at 4:30 p.m. In memory of Gene Kotary, the Gene Kotary Memorial is…

Keith Flach Blitzes the Field for 1st Valley Win of 2017

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Keith Flach Blitzes the Field for 1st Valley Win of 2017 Story By: Phil Allaway/Lebanon Valley Speedway Photos By: Mark Brown & Rick Young/RacersGuide.com Saturday night brought some sketchy weather to Lebanon Valley Speedway. Rains came and stopped the program during the third Pro Stock heat. After the track was packed back in, the full card was completed. The rain resulted in a very quick racing surface that usually makes it quite difficult to pass. No one bothered to inform Keith Flach of that. Likely the biggest moment of the feature occurred on the very first lap. Paul Gilardi had…

EMERLING DOUBLES DOWN AT SPENCER IN RoC.

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EMERLING DOUBLES DOWN AT SPENCER IN RoC. Story By: Gary Spaid/Spencer Speedway Photos By: Ken & Bev Dippel WILLIAMSON, NY…Last Friday, Orchard Park’s Patrick Emerling won his second Race of Champions modified feature at Spencer in 2017. “Yeah, we had quite a workout tonight,” stated Emerling. “I was hoping for no cautions and I lucked out.” He added,” I kind of like this track, you can try all different lines. They put down enough stuff to make both the inside and outside lines work similar.” Other feature winners on the evening included Brandon Allen in the Super Sixes and Jacob…

WILDER HOLDS OFF BATMAN; Tremont Captures Makeup Feature

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WILDER HOLDS OFF BATMAN; Tremont Captures Makeup Feature Story By: Matt Kieith/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Malta, New York (July 21, 2017)- Jeremy Wilder held off the charges of a red hot Peter Britten, the point leader, to capture his second win of the season and career at “ The Great Race Place Friday night. Wilder took the lead from early race leader Ray Hoard on lap 4 of the 35-lap main event From there he was not seriously challenged until the closing laps when Britten who started in the 15th spot made his way into the second spot with…

IT’S LUCKY NUMBER 7 FOR SHEPPARD AT OUTLAW

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IT'S LUCKY NUMBER 7 FOR MATT SHEPPARD AT OUTLAW SPEEDWAY Story By: Paul Szmal/Outlaw Speedway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com DUNDEE, NY.....Pepsi presented Friday night's racing action at Outlaw Speedway, and while there was a repeat winner in the Friendly Dodge Outlaw Modifieds, some new winners found their way to Victory Lane in other classes. Joe Dgien was the early lead in the 30-lap Friendly Dodge Outlaw Modified feature as Eldon Payne moved to second and began to challenge for the lead on lap 4. As the lead battle continued, there was furious action just outside the top five as Tyler…

Brewerton Speedway

Decker, Root, Meyers And Bechler Grab Brewerton Speedway Victories

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Decker, Root, Meyers And Bechler Grab Brewerton Speedway Victories Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Jeff Clemons/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – July 21,2017 – Fresh off his Eldora Speedway Super DIRTcar Series win on Tuesday, Billy Decker kept that momentum going as he grabbed the win Friday night at the Brewerton Speedway in the Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modifieds. Decker started the 35-lap feature in 10th and methodically moved his way to the front, taking the lead on lap 29 after a torrid battle inside the top-five. Once out-front Decker cruised to his third win of the season and…

IRV TAYLOR TRIBUTE HIGHLIGHTS SATURDAY JULY 22 RACING PROGRAM AT FONDA

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IRV TAYLOR TRIBUTE HIGHLIGHTS SATURDAY JULY 22 RACING PROGRAM AT FONDA Story By: Ron Szczerba/Fonda Speedway Photos By: Harry & Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com Fonda, NY – Saturday, July 22 will be a very busy evening at the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway as West End Towing and Benjamin Moore Paints will present a regular racing program in all divisions with a 7:00 p.m. starting time. It will also be Irv Taylor Tribute Night at the Speedway, as he will be honored by both the speedway and the Fonda Speedway Museum on Saturday. But that’s not all folks! At the museum there…

Supermodified Racing’s Biggest Stars Ready for $10,000 Battle Royale at Oswego

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Up to Speed: Supermodified Racing’s Biggest Stars Ready for $10,000 Battle Royale at Oswego Speedway this Saturday, July 22 Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Chris Burgess/RacersGuide.com OSWEGO, NY (July 20, 2017) - In one of Oswego Speedway’s premiere events this season, a full field of Novelis Supermodifieds and Pathfinder Bank SBS are expected to compete for over $20,000 in prize money in this Saturday night’s ‘Mr. Supermodified’ and “Mr. Small Block Supermodified’ championships. While Dave Shullick Jr. has been virtually dominant this season behind the wheel of the Nicotra Racing No. 2 in the Supermodified division, he will…

Brewerton Speedway

Hammer Down Racing and Demolition Derbies This Friday, July 21 At Brewerton

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Hammer Down Racing and Demolition Derbies This Friday, July 21 At The Brewerton Speedway Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish & Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – July 19, 2017 – What do you get when you combine side-by-side racing thrills and the sights and sounds of crunching metal demolition derbies? A night of family, affordable fun at the Brewerton Speedway. This Friday, July 21 Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux a major marketing partner and provider of the Brewerton Speedway and Fulton Speedway pace car presents a full night of racing thrills and demolition derbies. Racing on the…

Topless Late Models, Yellow-Out Just Part of the excitement At The Fulton Speedway Saturday

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Topless Late Models, Yellow-Out Just Part of the excitement At The Fulton Speedway Saturday, July 22 Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – July 19, 2017 – Major marketing partner Sunoco Fulton Ethanol Facility is set to present a night of fast, family affordable fun this Saturday, July 22 at the “Highbanks” of the Fulton Speedway. Adult grandstand admission is $12 with everyone 18 years old and younger FREE. Pit is $27 participant, $30 non-participant. Grandstands open at 5:00 with racing at 7:00. Help us make Saturday night racing program a Yellow-Out by wearing yellow…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

HUGE NIGHT OF RACING ON TAP AT MALTA

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HUGE NIGHT OF RACING ON TAP AT MALTA DIRT Pro Stocks, Modifieds Headline Card Story By: Matt Keith/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Malta, New York (July,19, 2017)- A huge night of racing will take place on Friday night July 19, 2017 at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway when the headline division of the night is the DIRTcar Pro Stock Series event. Also slated for action is the $1,000 to win Sowle Trailer Repair Sportsman Series and for the Modified division it will be two 35-lap features. One is a makeup feature from the June 23 rain out that came just after…

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Short Track Super Series Stampede at ‘toga Sponsored By Recovery

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Short Track Super Series To Visit Albany-Saratoga Speedway Tuesday, August 15; Recovery Sports Grill To Sponsor ‘Stampede at ‘toga’ Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MALTA, NY – The ‘518’ region of New York is home to some of the state’s most successful dirt Modified venues – namely, Albany-Saratoga Speedway. On Tuesday, August 15, the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP makes its first-ever visit to the ‘Great Race Place’ for the highly anticipated ‘Stampede at ‘toga’ 50-lap main event. Albany-Saratoga’s racy four-tenths-mile layout will play host to Round No.…

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RONCA CAPTURES SUMMER SHOWDOWN $$$

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RONCA CAPTURES SUMMER SHOWDOWN $$$ Duell, Dumblewski Also Score Big Wins Story By: Matt Keith/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Malta, New York (July 14, 2017)- It has been over nine years since Don Ronca was in victory lane at Albany-Saratoga. That drought is over and he is $4,000 richer to boot. Using small block power Ronca took the lead on lap 9 of the 50-lap 'Sowle Trailer Repair/Advance Auto Parts Summer Showdown” Modified feature and never looked back. ` Ronca dedicated the win to his late brother Mike a former competitor at the track who passed away. “Everything we…

GODOWN DOUBLE DOWNS AT NES

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GODOWN RECORDS WINS IN THE EXCITING 358 MODIFIED FEATURE AND NORTHEAST WINGLESS SPRINT CAR MAIN EVENT AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (July 16, 2017) - On Hammer Company Night at New Egypt Speedway, Ryan Godown recorded two feature wins by taking the checkered flag in the exciting 358 Modified race and the Northeast Wingless Sprint Car main event. Cale Ross claimed the victory in the Hammer Sportsman. When the 30-lap 358 Modified feature got underway, Kevin Vaclavicek was the leader with Rich Rutski, Rocco Infante, Steve Davis and…

FINOCCHARIO TOPS NYSS, WHILE TOMMY CATALANO WINS NASCAR SUNOCO MODIFIED MAIN.

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FINOCCHARIO TOPS NYSS, WHILE TOMMY CATALANO WINS NASCAR SUNOCO MODIFIED MAIN. Story By: Gary Spaid/Spencer Speedway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com WILLIAMSON, NY…After four weeks off, mostly due to “Mother Nature”, she decided to cooperate. That is at least 90% of the time last Friday at Spencer Speedway. Following the modified main, sprinkles of rain began to fall. But the Grandpa Dog 4-cyclinder cars gutted it out through their 15-lap feature. The harder rain began to fall with 11 laps remaining in the Super Six feature. Beating out “Mother Nature” were Tommy Catalano in the NASCAR Sunoco Modifieds, Chris Finocchario in…

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Tomkins Tops Tough Brewerton Speedway Modified Field

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Gary Tomkins Tops Tough Brewerton Speedway Modified Field Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – July 14, 2017 – When it was announced during the offseason that Gary Tomkins and the Coar-Clark racing team would make Brewerton Speedway their Friday night home it was widely known they would be a contender. Coming into Friday night Tomkins and team fought racing gremlins in 2017 with results not up to their standards. Tomkins and his team kept their heads down and kept fighting and refusing to give up. Friday night all their effort paid off as Tomkins…

TWO WEEKLY FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY MODIFIED DRIVERS BRING DIFFERENT RACING RESUMES TO SUNDAY’S BATTLE FOR SUMMMER SLAM MODIFIED POINT LEAD.

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TWO WEEKLY FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY MODIFIED DRIVERS BRING DIFFERENT RACING RESUMES TO SUNDAY’S BATTLE FOR SUMMMER SLAM MODIFIED POINT LEAD. Story By: Andrew Harpell/FMP Photos By: Jim Brown & Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com KIRKWOOD, NY…The second race of the Modified Summer Slam is this Sunday, July 16th at Five Mile Point Speedway. The 30 lap Modified feature event will pay a whopping $4,000 to the race winner. Every team on hand will certainly be looking for the top pay day but currently two weekly competitors Mike Colsten and Brad Szulewski lead the way in the Summer Slam points. Racing on Sunday…

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