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Novelis Supermodified, Pathfinder Bank SBS Regulars Chasing Dave Shullick Jr. and Dave Cliff in Oswego’s Summer Championship

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Novelis Supermodified, Pathfinder Bank SBS Regulars Chasing Dave Shullick Jr. and Dave Cliff in Oswego's Summer Championship Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Chris Burgess/RacersGuide.com OSWEGO, NY (July 13, 2017) - The third consecutive event in as many weeks will commence this Saturday at Oswego Speedway in the ‘Summer Championship’ for the Novelis Supermodifieds and Pathfinder Bank SBS. All of the action will begin with the start of hot laps at 4:30pm before group time trials will take place at 6:15pm. Racing will begin at 6:45pm. Dave Shullick Jr. and Dave Cliff continue to expand their large points leads…

URC SPRINT CARS HIGHLIGHT THE RACING ACTION AT FONDA ON SATURDAY JULY, 15

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URC SPRINT CARS HIGHLIGHT THE RACING ACTION AT FONDA ON SATURDAY JULY, 15 Story By: Ron Szczerba/Fonda Speedway Photos By: Jane Cella & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Fonda, NY – On Saturday, July 15 the Fonda Speedway will be back in action with the lightning fast United Racing Club (URC) 360-Sprints on the racing card for a $2,000 to win feature event. All other regular divisions will also be competing with a 7:00 p.m. starting time. School House Pools will sponsor the evenings racing program with the School House Pools sponsored #35 car and driver Kenny Gates at the Fonda Speedway Museum…

DOUBLE MODIFIED FEATURES PLUS $1,000 TO WIN MIKE MARTIN MEMORIAL FOR SPORTSMAN HIGHLIGHT @ UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY SUNDAY

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DOUBLE MODIFIED FEATURES PLUS $1,000 TO WIN MIKE MARTIN MEMORIAL FOR SPORTSMAN HIGHLIGHT ACTION AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY THIS SUNDAY Story By: John Tiff/Utica-Rome Speedway Photos By: Otto Graham/RacersGuide.com VERNON, NY- This Sunday, July 16, Lalonde Electric and VP Racing Fuels will present a huge show of DIRTcar racing that will feature two 30-lap Gates-Cole Auto Insurance Modified features plus the Mike Martin Memorial $1,000 to win event for the Broedel Energy Sportsman. The Pro Stocks and Novice Sportsman will also be in competition on this exciting night of racing. The best part for the fans is that they will get…

‘Summer of 69’ Approaching At Bethel Motor Speedway Sunday, August 6

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‘Summer of 69’ Approaching At Bethel Motor Speedway Sunday, August 6; Sportsman Rules Package Outlined Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com WHITE LAKE, NY – It may be 2017, but the ‘Summer of 69’ is set to provide lasting memories on Sunday, August 6. For the first time ever, the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP ventures to pavement, visiting the quarter-mile Bethel Motor Speedway for a unique STSS Sportsman program. This 69-lap event will offer $6,900 – yes, $6,900 – to the winner from a massive posted purse. Not only will this…

BRETT HEARN READY FOR SUNDAY SUMMER SLAM AT FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY

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BRETT HEARN READY FOR SUNDAY SUMMER SLAM AT FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY. MODIFIED 30 LAPPER TO PAY $4,000 TO WIN THIS SUNDAY. Story By: Andrew Harpell/Five Mile Point Speedway Photos By: Pete MacDonald & Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com KIRKWOOD, NY…Brett Hearn has had an incredible dirt Modified career and along the way he certainly made his mark at Five Mile Point Speedway being named one of the original “50 Greatest Drivers of All-Time” back in 2000. This Sunday Hearn will return with his site set on the $4,000 top prize in the 30 lap Modified Summer Slam. Racing begins at 6 p.m.…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

BIG MONEY FOR EXTRA DISTANCE FEATURES AT A/S SUMMER SHOWDOWN

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BIG MONEY FOR EXTRA DISTANCE FEATURES AT SUMMER SHOWDOWN A Huge Night of Racing on Tap at Albany-Saratoga Story By: Matt Keith/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Malta, New York (July 11, 2017)- As “The Great Race Place” moves into the mid stages of July a huge night of racing will take place on Friday night, July 14. The “Summer Showdown” will feature 50-lap races for the Modified, Sportsman and Pro Stock divisions. Sowle Trailer Repair will put extra money on the line with $4,000 going to the Modified feature winner, $3,000 for the Sportsman feature winner and $2,000 for…

‘Kids In The Hall’ Friesen And Warner On Top At Weedsport

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Stewart Friesen, Rocky Warner Top Hall of Fame 100 Spectacular at Weedsport Speedway Story By: Dan Kapuscinski / Weedsport Speedway Media Photos By: Jay Fish / Racersguide.com WEEDSPORT, NY -July 12, 2017 – Weedsport Speedway’s Hall of Fame 100 played out on a perfect Tuesday evening with Stewart Friesen claiming the 100-lap, $10,000 to win, Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified special in a nail biter over Tim McCreadie, as Rocky Warner dominated the 25-lap Beyea Custom Headers Sportsman Shootout Series main. Friesen topped a field of 34 Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds after taking the lead from McCreadie…

Brewerton Speedway

Brewerton Speedway Ready For Another Night Of Exciting Dirt Track Racing Friday, July 14

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Brewerton Speedway Ready For Another Night Of Exciting Dirt Track Racing Friday, July 14 Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – July 12, 2017 - This Friday, July 14 the Brewerton Speedway is primed for another night of high speed racing excitement presented by major marketing partner Syracuse Haulers. On the race card will be the 800 horsepower Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modifieds, SUNY Canton Sportsman, Firehouse Subs Mod Lites and JB Logging & Firewood Four Cylinders. The Syracuse Microd and Quarter Midget clubs will have their cars on display. Adult grandstand admission is…

Outlaws Head to Ransomville for The Big “R” Outlaw Shootout

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Northeast Confrontation: Outlaws Head to Ransomville for The Big "R" Outlaw Shootout Followed by Only Canadian Stop at Ohsweken Story By: Clayton Johns/WoO Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - July 10, 2017 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series is in the midst of the busiest stretch on the 2017 schedule, and the task at hand doesn't get easier anytime soon. The Series heads north at the end of July for its first race of the season in New York,The Big "R" Outlaws Shootout presented by Budweiser at Ransomville Speedway on July 23. Following the stop at…

Mike Bowman Modified Top Gun At The Fulton Speedway

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Mike Bowman Modified Top Gun At The Fulton Speedway Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – July 8, 2017 – Race teams and fans showed up Saturday night at the Fulton Speedway in large numbers with 110 plus race cars in the pits. The majority of those cars came down trackside for McDonald’s® Restaurants Family Autograph night. Victories on the speedway were taken by Mike Bowman (Modifieds) Todd Root & Nate Higgins (Sportsman) Jason Parkhurst (Late Models) Jake Davis & Matthew Becker (Novice Sportsman) Dakota Bechler (4-Cylinders). In the 35 lap Tracey Road Equipment Big…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

TREMONT TAKES ALBANY-SARATOGA

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TREMONT TAKES ALBANY-SARATOGA Poirier, Speed, Lawrence Among Winners Story By: Matt Keith/Albany Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Malta, New York (July, 7, 2017)- It has not been a season to write home about for 13-time Modified track champion Kenny Tremont. On Friday night Tremont finally put it all together, taking the lead on lap10 of the 35-lap feature and capturing his first win on the season and his 72nd career win at Albany-Saratoga. “It was nice to finally get a win. It has been a rough year,” said Tremont. Ronnie Johnson finished in second with Elmo Reckner, the early…

Airborne Speedway

Lightning Strikes For Larry Wight at Airborne

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Lightning Strikes For Larry Wight at Airborne Wight Gets First Super DIRTcar Series Win of 2017 Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com PLATTSBURGH, NY - July 6, 2017 - Larry Wight displayed a dominating performance in the Super DIRTcar Series first-ever visit to Airborne Park Speedway on Thursday night. Wight became the race's fourth leader when he took the lead from Keith Flach on a lap 31 restart and then dominated the final 69 circuits to earn his first Super DIRTcar Series win of the season. Wight lapped all but the top-five finishers, which included runner-up…

Win Weedsport Speedway Hall of Fame 100 Tickets & Swag at Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux this Saturday

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Win Weedsport Speedway Hall of Fame 100 Tickets & Swag at Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux this Saturday Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff WEEDSPORT, NY (July 6, 2017) – Weedsport Speedway is proud to partner with Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux, located at 309 US Route 11 in Central Square, this Saturday, July 8 to offer fans an opportunity to win free swag and Hall of Fame 100 race tickets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Officials from Weedsport Speedway will be on hand at the Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux location in Central Square with…

Family Autograph Night and Racing This Saturday, July 8 At the Fulton Speedway

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Family Autograph Night and Racing This Saturday, July 8 At the Fulton Speedway Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – July 5, 2017 – This Saturday, July 8 Fulton Speedway major marketing partner McDonald’s® Restaurants will present a night of fun and racing on Family Autograph night, one of the most popular nights on the speedway schedule. Not only is it McDonald’s® night at the speedway, their famous Hamburglar ® will also be making an appearance to meet fans. Race fans of all ages, during intermission, will be able to come down to the front…

Super DIRTcar Series Big Blocks Return to Weedsport for $10,000 to Win Hall of Fame 100

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Super DIRTcar Series Big Blocks Return to Weedsport for $10,000 to Win Hall of Fame 100 on July 11 Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (July 5, 2017) – Weedsport Speedway is the flagship station of northeast DIRTcar Modified racing and on Tuesday, July 11 Weedsport will pay tribute to the history of DIRTcar racing with the annual $10,000 to win Hall of Fame 100 for the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds. A fantastic night of racing will follow the 26th annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies at the Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of…

Brewerton Speedway

Family, Affordable, Fun Racing Returns to The Brewerton Speedway Friday, July 7

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Family, Affordable, Fun Racing Returns to The Brewerton Speedway Friday, July 7 Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY - July 5, 2017 - This Friday, July 7 Brewerton Speedway major marketing partner McDonald’s® Restaurants will present a night of racing excitement at the Route 11 speed plant. Along with a Four-Star racing program The World’s Most Famous Clown Ronald McDonald® and the Hamburglar ® will be on hand to greet fans of all ages. Racing on the “D-Shaped Dirt Demon” will be the 800 Horsepower Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modifieds, SUNY Canton Sportsman, Firehouse…

Marcuccilli Marches to Second Career Sportsman Classic Triumph at Weedsport

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Dave Marcuccilli Marches to Second Career Sportsman Classic Triumph at Weedsport; Joe Isabell, Tyler Walker Visit Victory Hill Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (July 4, 2017) – Dave Marcuccilli dominated the Sportsman Classic 75 presented by Industrial Tire of CNY at Weedsport Speedway on Monday evening, becoming the first driver to win the $2,500 Sportsman crown jewel twice. Starting from third position, Marcuccilli took the lead from Glenn Forward on lap 14 and never looked back, out running Rocky Warner and Corey Barker in the late stages for the score in the Super DIRTcar…

Alan Johnson to be Honored With Hall of Fame Induction

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Alan Johnson to be Honored With Hall of Fame Induction Veteran Driver To Battle Next Day in Hall of Fame 100 at Weedsport Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff CONCORD, N.C. - July 4, 2017 - Next week, Alan Johnson will get well-deserved recognition when he is inducted into the Dirt Modified Hall of Fame in Weedsport, NY on Monday, July 10. However, it isn't the only time fans will see Johnson at Weedsport. He'll be in in action the next night on July 11, behind the wheel of his Friendly's Ford No.14J for the…

IMSA WeatherTech Series

Derani Give Nissan DPi its First IMSA WeatherTech Championship Pole at Watkins Glen

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It’s been an eventful week for Tequila Patrón ESM and driver Pipo Derani. Story By: IMSA Weather Tech Series Media Photos By: Jay Fish / Racersguide.com Watkins Glen NY.- July 2, 2017- On Monday morning, the team announced that Derani would replace Patrón Spirits International President and CEO Ed Brown as driver of its No. 22 Nissan DPi race car for the remainder of the 2017 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. The plans called for Brown to race in the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen on Sunday and then retire from Prototype competition. Plans changed Thursday morning, when the…

Roush Scores Continental Tire 120 Victory At The Glen

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Ford Mustang Wins Thrilling Continental Tire 120 at Watkins Glen with Martin, Roush Story By: Continental Tire Series Media Photos By: Jay Fish / Racersguide.com Watkins Glen NY.- July 2, 2017- In a race that was at one point red flagged for rain, the two-hour Continental Tire 120 at Watkins Glen International came down to a 12-minute shootout under sunshine and dry track conditions. Restarting in the third position, Dean Martin moved to second behind Al Carter after race-leader Matt Plumb made a rare mistake in the Inner Loop. With two laps remaining, Martin got alongside Carter exiting Turn 1,…

IMSA Racing Series

Tequila Patron ESM Squad Paces Glen Practice

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Teams Gearing Up For Sunday Sahlen's Six Hours Of The Glen Story By: IMSA Weather Tech Series Media Photos By: Racersguide.com / Photo Staff WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. – July 1, 2017- On a day when weather conditions were expected to create havoc at Watkins Glen Int’l, the stormy weather stayed away and only a few sprinkles were felt at times throughout the day on Friday. As a result, all IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship teams got in two productive practice sessions, and a few early favorites for the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen have emerged. In the Prototype class, those favorites are…

Canandaigua Motorsports Park

Wight Hustles To CNY Speedweeks Victory

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Highside Hustle: Larry Wight Rides the Top Side to Donath Motor Worx CNY Speedweek Win with Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints at Canandaigua Motorsports Park Story By Mike Mallett / Empire Super Sprints Media Photos By: Randy Mallett / Hammerdown Photo CANANDAIGUA, NY –June 30, 2017- There was no shortage of action in the second round of Donath Motor Worx Central New York Speedweek for the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints at the Canandaigua Motorsports Park. Larry Wight and Mike Mahaney thrilled the crowd with a five lap dash to the finish that saw Wight ride the fringes…

FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY READY FOR ANOTHER HUGE NIGHT OF RACING

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CONKLIN COMMUNITY NIGHT THIS SATURDAY. ALL KIDS 17 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER WILL BE ADMITTED FREE! Press Release By: Andrew Harpell / FMP Speedway Media Photos By: Dave Dalesandro / Racersguide.com KIRKWOOD, NY.- June 30, 2017-Five Mile Point Speedway is ready for another big night of racing action on the historic quarter mile oval this Saturday night. This Saturday is Conklin Community Night – all town residents showing photo I.D. will be admitted in to the grandstand FRE. Racing gets underway at 6 p.m. This Saturday is also another popular Youth Night - Kids 17 years old and younger will…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

MASSIVE FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT ALBANY-SARATOGA

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Featherfoot Warrior Pro Stocks And Military Night Press Release By: Matt Keith /Albany Saratoga Speedway Media Photos By: Dave Dalesandro / Racersguide.com Malta, New York -June, 29.2017 - The month of June will close out at Albany-Saratoga Speedway on Friday, June 30 with a Massive Fireworks Display filling the skies over “The Great Race Place” celebrating Independence Day. The fireworks will presented by Santore's World Famous Fireworks. The evening will be sponsored by TrustCo Bank. TrustCo Bank began in 1902 in Schenectady, New York, and has been in business for 115 years. They are your hometown bank with 145 locations…

Super DIRT Week Returning To MAVTV

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SPEED SPORT is partnering with DIRTcar Racing to bring NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week XLVI from Oswego Speedway to MAVTV for the second consecutive year. Press Release By: NSSN Media Photos By: Dave Dalesandro / Racersguide.com MOORESVILLE, N.C. - June 29, 2017-SPEED SPORT will produce five hours of coverage from the 46th annual NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week from New York’s historic Oswego Speedway as part of Suzuki presents SPEED SPORT. Included in that coverage will be a two-hour prime-time special to air on Thanksgiving night featuring the Bud Light 300 for the Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds.…

Can-Am Motorsports Park

Dave Marcuccilli Steals DIRTcar Sportsman Series Central Region Win

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Second Straight Series Victory For Marcuccilli Story By: Clayton Johns / DIRTcar Series Media Photos By: Matt Noles / Racersguide.com LAFARGEVILLE, NY - June 29, 2017 - Taylor Caprara had all but sewn up his first DIRTcar Sportsman Series win of the season on Wednesday night at Can-Am Motorsports Park, but a caution after the white flag waved gave Dave Marcuccilli the opportunity he needed to pounce. Caprara's lead of nearly a full straightaway at the massive half-mile track was erased for a green-white-checkered finish and Marcuccilli used the restart to steal the lead from Caprara and march off with…

IMSA WeatherTech Series

Westbrook Going for Fourth Straight IMSA Win at Watkins Glen

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Watkins Glen International Occupies A Special Place In Richard Westbrook’s Heart. Story By: IMSA Weather Tech Series Media Photos By: Jay Fish / Racersguide.com Watkins Glen NY.- June 29, 2017- “When I first came to America, that was one of the first tracks I went to,” said the driver of the No. 67 Ford GT for Ford Chip Ganassi Racing. “It immediately stood out to me as one of the best tracks in the world. I always felt good there.” And for each of the last three years, Westbrook has felt really good at the end of the Sahlen’s Six Hours…

Airborne Speedway

All-Square: Super DIRTcar Series Heads to Airborne For First Time

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Plattsburgh, NY Track Hosts Series For First Time Since Surface Change Story By: Clayton Johns / Super DIRTcar Series Media Photos By: Dave Dalesandro / Racersguide.com CONCORD, N.C. - June 29, 2017 - When the Super DIRTcar Series rolls into Airborne Park Speedway on Thursday, July 6 it will be the first time every full-time driver sees the track's new dirt configuration. The Plattsburgh, NY track converted its surface from asphalt to dirt following the 2016 racing season and is now set to host the Super DIRTcar Series for the first time in its history. Super DIRTcar Series director Mike…

Pro Socks Night To Shine At Fonda’s Hondo Classic

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12TH ANNUAL HONDO CLASSIC TAKES CENTER STAGE AT FONDA ON SATURDAY, JULY 1 Story By: Ron Szczerba / Fonda Speedway Media Photos By: Harry Cella / Racersguide.com Fonda, NY - June 29, 2017- On Saturday, July 1 the pro stocks will take center stage at the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway as they pay tribute to one of their own. The Hondo Classic is named for Hondo Carpenter, a popular competitor in the division who lost his life in an ATV accident on July 4, 2005. Each year dozens of supporters of this event contribute to the bonus money that…

Super Sunday At Utica Rome Speedway Up Next

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SUPER DIRTCAR SERIES FOR MODIFIEDS, EMPIRE SUPER SPRINT SPEEDWEEK FINALE, SPORTSMAN, AND FIREWORKS ALL PART OF HUGE SHOW THIS SUNDAY AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY Press Release By: John Tiff / Utica Rome Speedway Media Photos By: Jeff Clemons / Racersguide.com VERNON, NY- June 29, 2017- This Sunday, July 2, a huge holiday triple header is scheduled at Utica-Rome Speedway when two of the premier series in the northeast visits the Vernon oval when the Super DIRTcar Series for the Big Block Modifieds and the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints join a weekly program of Broedel Energy Sportsman. The ESS event is…

Sprint Cars, Big Block Modifieds, Fireworks Headline Fulton Speedway Saturday

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Sprint Cars, Big Block Modifieds, Fireworks Headline Fulton Speedway Saturday, July 1 Racing Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY - June 28, 2017 - Fireworks on the track and in the sky will kick off the month of July this Saturday, July 1 on NAPA Auto Parts night. The winged beasts of the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints will be at the speedway for night #4 of Donath Motor Worx Speedweek. Annually Speedweek attracts some of the best 360 Sprint Car drivers in the Northeast as they do battle for A-Main wins and the overall…

Brewerton Speedway

ESS Speedweek At The Brewerton Speedway Friday

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Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Speedweek At The Brewerton Speedway Friday, June 30 Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish & Jeff Clemons/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY - June 28, 2017 - One of the most anticipated events on the Brewerton Speedway calendar is this Friday June, 30 when A-Verdi Storage Containers presents the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints -Donath Motor Worx Speedweek night three comes to the speedway. ESS Speedweek annually brings some of the best 360 Sprint Car drivers in the Northeast to do battle on the “D-Shaped Dirt Demon.” Add the 800 horsepower, ground pounding Tracey Road…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

Tim McCreadie Steals the Spotlight at the Big Show

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Tim McCreadie Steals the Spotlight at the Big Show Watertown, NY Driver Takes the Lead From Larry Wight With 23 Laps to go Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com MALTA, NY - June 27, 2017 - Larry Wight took the lead from Stewart Friesen on a lap 74 restart, but Tim McCreadie pounded the cushion to go from fourth to the lead on lap 77. McCreadie then led the final 23 laps of Brett Hearn's Big Show 9 to claim the $10,000 winner's share at Albany-Saratoga on Tuesday night. It was McCreadie's first win since he…

Jeff Strunk (Modified) & Dale Welty (Sportsman) Lead American Racer Cup

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Jeff Strunk (Modified) & Dale Welty (Sportsman) Lead American Racer Cup Presented By Sunoco Race Fuels Into Summer Stretch Story By: Brett Deyo/American Racer Cup Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com INDIANA, PA – After a wet spring, the race for the 2017 American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Race Fuels heats up for its summer stretch. Jeff Strunk, representing his home track of Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pa., currently leads the Modified chase, while Dale Welty, a regular at the paper-clip-shaped Woodhull (N.Y.) Raceway, tops the Sportsman pursuit. The American Racer Cup got underway in mid-April. However, persistent rain has forced…

5th annual Industrial Tire of CNY Sportsman Classic Set for July 3

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5th annual Industrial Tire of CNY Sportsman Classic Set for July 3; Green Flag to Wave at 7 p.m. Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (June 26, 2017) – The 5th annual Sportsman Classic, presented by Industrial Tire of CNY, will continue Weedsport Speedway’s schedule of events this Monday, July 3 with green flag racing set for 7 p.m. Initially slated for a 6 p.m. start, officials have decided to bump the program back one hour to allow more time for fans to make their way to the speedway. Pit gates will now open at…

Accord Speedway Gets Ready For Battle 5

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On The Eve Of Its Grand Reopening 25th Anniversary, Accord Speedway Hosts Huge ‘Battle of the Bullring 5’ On Monday, July 3 Press Release By: Brett Deyo / STSS Media Photos By: Dave Dalesandro / Racersguide.com ACCORD, NY – June 26, 2017- Next Monday night’s (July 3) ‘Battle of the Bullring 5’ is scheduled on the eve of a key anniversary in the history of Accord Speedway. On July 4, 1992 and a mid-sized, but enthusiastic crowd gathered in the grandstand for the ‘grand-reopening’ of the Ulster County facility, previously dormant for five years. The speedway, which had fallen into…

Tremont Adds To Lebanon Valley Win Total

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The Sandlake Slingshot Caulks Up Another High Banks Score Story By: Phil Allaway / Lebanon Valley Speedway Media Photos By: Mark Brown / Lebanon Valley Speedway Photo West Lebanon NY.- June 26, 2017- On Saturday night, the night of racing started under sunny skies. But by the time the Modifieds came out, rain was imminent. The result was a clean feature with a difficult climb to the front for the main contenders. Mike King scored the pole and quickly opened up a decent advantage over Chad Jeseo. Further back in the back, Brett Hearn started 15th and slowly made his…

Friesen Rolls To Fonda Checker Board Square

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FRIESEN BRINGS “A CYCLONE” TO FONDA’S VICTORY LANE Story By: Ron Szczerba / Fonda Speedway Media Photos By: Jeff Karben / Fonda Speedway Photo Fonda, NY –June 26, 2017- Saturday evening at the “Track of Champions” was a special night as the 3rd Annual Elimination Race in Honor of Bill Ag of the Winners Circle” was held. When all was said and done in that event, defending modified track champion Ronnie Johnson was the winner of the final elimination race which was worth $1475. The prior four elimination races were won by Tim Fuller who took home a total of…

Ridley Leads Green to Checkered to Open Beyea Custom Headers Sportsman Shootout Series at Weedsport

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Kevin Ridley Leads Green to Checkered to Open Beyea Custom Headers Sportsman Shootout Series at Weedsport Story By: Dan Kapucinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (June 26, 2017) – The Beyea Custom Headers Sportsman Shootout Series has been waiting over a month to take the green flag at Weedsport Speedway, and they finally did Sunday night with Kevin Ridley leading the green to checkered 25-lap main worth $1,000 presented by Big Dog Country 103.5 FM. Driving the No. 20X, Ridley set quick time in his qualifying group, won his heat race, redrew the pole position and then dominated…

Mark Smith Pockets $5,000 Ultimate Wingless Shootout Victory at Weedsport Speedway

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Mark Smith Pockets $5,000 Ultimate Wingless Shootout Victory at Weedsport Speedway Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (June 26, 2017) – Despite a small passing rain shower early in the evening, Weedsport Speedway finally put together its first event of the season with Mark Smith beating Larry Wight for the $5,000 top prize in the ESS/URC Ultimate Wingless Shootout presented by Big Dog Country 103.5 FM. Smith snagged the lead from Wight on lap 5 of the 25-lap affair, after Wight hopped the cushion in the first turn. From there, Smith would not be stopped…

Accord Speedway

SSTS Invades Accord Speedway Monday, July 3 For ‘Battle of the Bullring 5’

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Hang On Tight: Short Track Super Series Invades Accord Speedway Monday, July 3 For ‘Battle of the Bullring 5’ Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com ACCORD, NY – You better hang on tight for this 12-second ride! On Monday, July 3, the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP makes its annual stop at Accord Speedway for a 50-lap, $5,000-to-win Modified clash at the Ulster County bullring. Gary and Donna Palmer’s pristine quarter-mile oval plays host to Round No. 4 of the STSS Halmar International North Region with the ‘Battle of the Bullring 5’…

Mahaney and Ward Hope to Use Home Track Advantage at Utica-Rome

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New Yorker 100 Set for July 2 at Vernon, NY Half-Mile Story By: Clayton Johns / Super DIRTcar Series Media Photos By: Dave Dalesandro / Racersguide.com CONCORD, N.C. - June 23, 2017 - When the Super DIRTcar Series rolls into Utica-Rome Speedway, a number of home track drivers will attempt to use their knowledge from weekly competition as an advantage in the New Yorker 100. Chief among that list are full-time Series regulars Mike Mahaney and Pat Ward. Mahaney, a King Ferry, NY native, is looking forward to racing at the big Vernon, NY half-mile. It's a change of pace…

UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY $1,000 TO WIN MIKE MARTIN MEMORIAL FOR SPORTSMAN ON TAP

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DOUBLE FEATURES FOR GATES-COLE AUTO INSURANCE MODIFIEDS HIGHLIGHT HUGE SHOW THIS SUNDAY AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY Press Release By: John Tiff / Utica Rome Speedway Media Photos By: Jeff & Matt Clemons / Racersguide.com VERNON, NY- June 23, 2017- Fans attending Utica-Rome Speedway this Sunday, June 25, were already going to be treated to some great DIRTcar sanctioned action that included the second annual Mike Martin Memorial for the Broedel Energy Sportsman, which will pay $1,000 to the winner, but also the Gates-Cole Auto Insurance Modifieds, Pro Stocks, and Novice Sportsman. And thanks to Mother Nature this past Sunday, fans will…

Albany NY To Host Indoor Auto Racing Event

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Indoor Auto Racing Coming To Albany, NY Feb. 9-10, 2018 Press Release By: Len Sammons / Promotions Photos By: Pete Macdonald / Racersguide.com TRENTON, NJ –June 23, 2017- The inevitable gloom of winter in central New York will be brightened considerably with the announcement by Len Sammons, promoter of the Indoor Auto Racing Championship Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels, that indoor racing will return to the Empire State on Friday and Saturday, February 9-10, 2018 at Time Union Center in Albany, NY. “Putting together a race in New York State has always been one of our Indoor Auto Racing Series…

Afton Motorsports Park

Friesen Fast: Stewart Rides High Line To ‘Afton Action 50’ STSS $5,100 Score Wednesday

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Friesen Fast: Stewart Rides High Line To ‘Afton Action 50’ STSS $5,100 Score Wednesday Night Over Hard Charging 17th-To-Second Drive By Ryan Godown Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com AFTON, NY – Taking the high line to his liking, Stewart Friesen stormed to victory in Wednesday night’s ‘Afton Action 50’ at Afton Motorsports Park. Picking the worst number in the redraw – 12 – Friesen shot through the field in the outside lane and drove to the win in the 50-lap Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP big-block/small-block Modified event, Round No. 3…

Modified Eliminations Highlight Fonda Saturday Night Event

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MODIFIED ELIMINATION RACE TO HONOR BILL ANAGNOSTOPULOS THIS SATURDAY JUNE 24 AT FONDA Story By: Ron Szczerba / Fonda Speedway Media Photos By: Jane Cella / Racersguide.com Fonda, NY –June 22, 2017- On the Fonda Speedway website www.newfondaspeedway.com it states that the “Track of Champions” is where history is made on Saturday nights. That statement couldn’t have been more accurate as last Saturday Tim Fuller won the first modified feature of his illustrious career making him the 128th different driver in 1322 feature events held at Fonda to achieve that feat. Earlier this season on opening day, Justin Boehler was…

SHAKELTON NAPA AUTO & TRUCK PARTS AND TONARLO’S RESTAURANT “UP THE ANTE”

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FOR THE SUNDAY, JULYL 16TH MODIFIED SUMMER SLAM. RACE NOW PAYS MINIMUM $4,000 TO WIN FOR ONLY 30 LAPS AT FMP – COULD PAY AS MUCH AS $4,750. Press Release By: Andrew Harpell / Five Mile Poiny Speedway Media Photos By: Dave Dalesandro / Racersguide.com KIRKWOOD, NY.- June 22, 2017- Race number 2 of the 4 race Sunday Summer Slam for Modifieds is set to take place on Sunday, July 16th at Five Mile Point Speedway. Thanks to Shakelton NAPA Auto & Truck Parts and Tonarlo’s Restaurant the 30 lap Modified event will now pay a whopping $4,000 to the…

IMSA Racing Series

Watkins Glen Set To Roar Back In Action

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All Four IMSA Classes Prep For The Glen Story By: ISMA WEATHERTECH SERIES MEDIA Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — June 22, 2017- All four IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship classes return to action as the series makes its annual trek to Watkins Glen International for the July 2Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen. In addition to marking the halfway point of the 12-race WeatherTech Championship season, the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen also kicks off the second half of the four-race Tequila Patrón North American Endurance Cup. The entry list for the Sahlen’s Hours of The…

Marcuccilli Battles Past Davis For Win at Outlaw

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Marcuccilli Battles Past Davis For Win at Outlaw Third Different Sportsman Series Central Region Winner in Three Races Story By: Clayton Johns/DIRTcar Racng Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com DUNDEE, NY - June 20, 2017 - Dave Marcuccilli used the track position a lap 27 restart afforded him and won a side-by-side battle with Ronnie Davis III to claim a victory in the DIRTcar Sportsman Series Central Region Feature at Outlaw Speedway on Tuesday night. Marcucciili's victory completed a perfect night with a fast time in qualifying and a heat race win. He also became the third different winner in three Sportsman…

Brewerton Speedway

Late Models Part Of Brewerton Speedway Friday, June 23 Race Night

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Late Models Part Of Brewerton Speedway Friday, June 23 Race Night Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – June 21, 2017 – The exciting Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux RUSH Late Models that compete weekly at the Fulton Speedway will be racing at the Brewerton Speedway this Friday, June 23 on NAPA Auto Parts Night. The Late Models put on some of the most exciting racing you will see coupled with them not being a weekly division at the track, it’s anyone’s guess who will be holding the checkered flag in victory lane. With the…

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