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Ultimate Wingless Shootout to Pay $5,000 to Win this Sunday at Weedsport Speedway

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ESS/URC Ultimate Wingless Sprint Car Shootout to Pay $5,000 to Win this Sunday at Weedsport Speedway Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish and Alex & Helen Bruce/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (June 21, 2017) – Central New York race fans will be served a treat on Sunday at Weedsport Speedway as the ESS and URC will combine for the $5,000 to win Ultimate Wingless Shootout presented by Big Dog Country 103.5 FM, bringing the best 360 Sprint Car racers in the area together for a special non-wing event on the unique 3/8 mile. A non-wing test session was held…

Decker Dashes To Ultimate Outlaw 100 Win at Outlaw Speedway

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Decker Dashes To Ultimate Outlaw 100 Win at Outlaw Speedway Second Win of the Season for Unadilla, NY Driver Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Jay Fish & Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com DUNDEE, NY - June 20, 2017 - Billy Decker used the outside lane to take the lead from Larry Wight on a lap 68 restart and then fended off numerous challenges from reigning Super DIRTcar Series champion Matt Sheppard over the final 20 laps to win the Ultimate Outlaw 100 at Outlaw Speedway on Tuesday night. Decker was strong in lapped traffic and had to utilize both the…

Brewerton Speedway

Unique eCigs Joins the Brewerton Speedway and Fulton Speedway as a Marketing Partner

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Unique eCigs Joins the Brewerton Speedway and Fulton Speedway as a Marketing Partner Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton & Fulton Speedways Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – June 20, 2017 – The Brewerton Speedway and Fulton Speedway would like to welcome Unique eCigs as a marketing partner in 2017! Unique eCigs will be the presenting sponsor of one of the must-see events on the 2017 Fulton Speedway calendar – the Saturday, September, 2nd Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints/Big Block Modified doubleheader. In addition to event sponsorship and weekly advertising at the tracks, Unique eCigs is a sponsor of Bret Belden’s…

Malcolm Is The Mountain Man

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Brian Malcolm Picks Up First Mountain Win For 2017 Story By: CRAIG DECKER / THUNDER MOUNTAIN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DARYL CANFIELD / MOJO PHOTOS Center Lisle, NY.-June 19, 2017- Saturday night at the fast track was all about the fans! The competitors and race teams certainly put forth an outstanding effort to honor the fans from bicycle giveaways to free cash drawings, ice cream, candy, chips, and over 20 boxes of Little Caesars Pizza. It was what you would call a grand gesture to honor the ones that make it happen, the fans in the grandstands. With the power…

Weaver Adds To His Win Total With FMP Checkers

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BRIAN WEAVER BECOMES SEVENTH DIFFERENT MODIFIED FEATURE WINNER IN SEVEN RACES AT FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY IN AWESOME MODIFIED MAIN. Story By: ANDREW HARPELL / FMP SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: D&J PHOTO / FMP KIRKWOOD, NY.- June 19, 2017- Over the three decades that Brian Weaver has raced he has recorded victories all over the northeast on Saturday he added to that win total by capturing the 30 lap Modified main event at Five Mile Point Speedway. With the victory, Weaver became the seventh different feature winner in seven events this season at the speedway. The 30 lap Modified feature…

Fuller Wins Career First at Fonda

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Watertown, New York Native Knocks Another Win Off His Bucket List Story By: RON SZCZERBA / FONDA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- June 19, 2017- At the beginning of the 2017 racing season many people were surprised that Tim Fuller had decided to make Fonda Speedway his home track on Saturday nights. It was a win, win for Fuller who would gain DIRTcar points for racing there and for the Fonda fans as well to have a driver of his caliber racing there every Saturday evening in addition to all of the other great drivers…

Rocky Rules KOD Sportsman At Utica Rome

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ROCKY WARNER DOMINATES TO SCORE BIG KING OF DIRT WIN WHILE JEFF TROMBLEY TAKES CRSA SPRINT WIN Story By: JOHN TIFF / UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RANDY MALLETT / HAMMERDOWN PHOTO VERNON, NY-June 19, 2017- Mother Nature forced Utica-Rome Speedway officials run a fast-paced show to attempt to get the full show in on Community Car Wash and Bill Herrig Auto Parts night. The CSRA Sprint event saw Jeff Trombley score the win while Rocky Warner dominated the King of Dirt Sportsman Series event. The Gates-Cole Auto Insurance Modifieds and the King of Dirt Pro Stock Series event…

Hearn Jets To The Century Mark On Valley High Banks

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Brett Hearn Wins 100th Career Valley Modified Feature Story By: PHIL ALLAWAY / LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM West Lebanon NY.- June 18, 2017- Saturday night brought the action back to Lebanon Valley Speedway. Brett Hearn appeared to be a festive mood. However, the fiesta did not come without adversity. On the first lap of the Modified feature, Andy Bachetti and J.R. Heffner came together in turn 2, spinning out Heffner. Hearn, Brian Berger and Kyle Sheldon were also collected. The incident broke a shock on Hearn’s car. Given limited time the Madsen Motorsports crew…

Mother Nature Wins at ‘The Port’

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Showers Force Cancellation of Weedsport’s Big Block/Small Block Challenge Story By: DAN KAPUSCINSKI / WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEEDSPORT, NY- June 18, 2017- For the second time, Weedsport Speedway’s Big Block/Small Block Challenge has been defeated by mother nature, as passing showers just after 5 p.m. forced the cancellation of the event to be held on Sunday, June 18. Thunder and lightning in the area with the threat of heavier rain later in the evening forced officials to make the cancellation just after 5:30 p.m. The Big Block/Small Block Challenge will not be rescheduled for…

Drellos Grabs First Career Win at Albany-Saratoga

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Lehner, Bornt Also First-Time Winners Story By: MATT KEITTH / ALBANY-SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO and MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM MALTA, NY- June 18, 2017- Demetrios Drellos held off the charges of the all-time winner at Albany-Saratoga, Brett Hearn, to score his first career win at the “Great Race Place.” The win was not without controversy though. On lap six, Drellos and thirteen time champion Kenny Tremont, who is in the midst of an already tough season, made contact several times that resulted in Tremont spinning over the backstretch. Tremont would continue, finishing 13th. A handful of laps…

Larry Wight Cruises To Second Straight Fulton Speedway Modified Win

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Lighting Larry Wight Tames the Highbanks of Fulton Again Story By: DAVE MEDLER / FULTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY - June 17, 2017 - You always hear in racing the term, “He was on rails,” when describing a fast race car. Saturday night at the Fulton Speedway you could have put Larry Wight’s picture next to that description. In the 35 lap Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modified feature Wight started 18th and quickly made his way forward into the top five by lap 10. Once in the top five it would take Wight…

Fuller Finally Reaches Victory Lane at Fonda Speedway

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Tim Fuller Crossed another Speedway off His Bucket List with His First-Career Win at ‘The Track of Champions’ Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- June 18, 2017- The list of drivers that have never won at the Fonda Speedway in Fonda, New York is fairly extensive to say the least. After Saturday night’s DIRTcar modified feature at the historic oval, that list became one name shorter as Tim Fuller marched to the front with rapid precision and won his first-ever feature in devastating and convincing fashion. From the onset of the evening, the driver of the…

“Mr. Small Block” Pete Bicknell Rumbles To Ransomville Victory

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“Mr. Small Block” Pete Bicknell Takes Home Modified Win; Jonathan Reid Scores 1st Career Sportsman Triumph Story By: RANSOMVILLE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: ALEX & HELEN BRUCE / RACERSGUIDE.COM RANSOMVILLE, NY- June 17, 2017- Twelve-time Ransomville Speedway Modified track champion Pete Bicknell from St. Catharines, Ontario took home his first victory of the season on WGR550 and Wraptile Graphics Night at the Ransomville Speedway. Jonathan Reid from Lockport, NY won his first career Investors Service Sportsman feature event. “Showtime” Jaren Israel from Ransomville, NY won the make-up feature from May 12th for the KiPo Chevrolet Street Stocks. Cameron Tuttle from…

Brewerton Speedway

Bartlett Cruises To Second Career Brewerton Speedway Modified Win

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Ryan Bartlett Cruises To Second Career Brewerton Speedway Modified Win Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – June 16, 2017 – On Friday night at the Brewerton Speedway Ryan Bartlett out of Watertown, NY was able to shake off early season disappointment as he picked up his second career Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modified feature win. Bartlett grabbed the lead at the drop of the green and led every lap in the caution free 35 lap feature in dominating fashion, winning by over two-seconds at the finish against a star studded field. Other winners…

Sheppard Caulks Up Another Outlaw Score

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SHEPPARD ADDS TO HIS WIN TOTAL AT OUTLAW SPEEDWAY Story By; PAUL SZMAL / OUTLAW SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MARK RANALLETTA / RACERSGUIDE.COM DUNDEE, NY.- June 17, 2017-Friday night was a clear and muggy night at Outlaw Speedway as the A Verdi Patriot Sprint Tour joined the regular Super 6 Show for the Jeff Searles Memorial Night, presented by Scorpion Security Products. Scott Kruetter took the lead at the start of the A-Verdi Patriot Sprint Tour 'A' Main over Coleman Gulick. After two quick cautions, action resumed on lap 5 with Kruetter pulling away and getting into traffic at the…

DIRTcar Sportsman Series Central Region Heats Up

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Three Races In Two Weeks Starts Tues. June 20 Story By: CLAYTON JOHNS / DIRTcar MEDIA Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- June 16, 2017- The DIRTcar Sportsman Series Central Region is about to get busy with three races scheduled in two weeks beginning on Tuesday, June 20 at Outlaw Speedway. The Series will then travel to Can-Am Motorsports Park on Wednesday, June 28 and Weedsport Speedway on Monday, July 3 for the Sportsman Classic. The Central Region has completed two races so far this season at the end of April where Todd Root picked up a victory…

Lehner Grabs First Career Sportsman Victory at Albany-Saratoga

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18-Year-Old Jack Lehner Drives the Race of His Young Life to Reach Victory Lane at ‘The Great Race Place’ Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM MALTA, NY- June 17, 2017- Nobody ever forgets their first win. The hours of hard work in the shop followed by the blood, sweat and tears shed at the speedway more often than not etch their way into one’s memory like an epitaph on a slab of granite. Though time may wear it away and the edges may not be nearly as crisp as they once were, the memory never completely fades from…

Evans Mills Speedway

Road Trip For Oswego Small Supers On Tap

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Oswego Speedway Small Block Supers Hit the Road this Sunday, June 18 Press Release By: CANDEM PROUD / OSWEGO SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: CHRIS BURGESS /RACERSGUIDE.COM OSWEGO, NY -June 17, 2016 - The stars and cars of Oswego Speedway’s Pathfinder Bank Small Block Supermodifieds will hit the road for Father’s Day this Sunday, June 18 for a 50-lap, $1,000 to win special as part of the brand new Lighthouse Lanes SBS Series at the Evans Mills Speedway. The traveling series, sponsored by longtime speedway supporter and owner of Lighthouse Lanes in Oswego, Bob Hoefer, is under the leadership of series…

Weightless

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For Fonda Speedway Promoter Pete Demitraszek, You’re Damned if you Do, Damned if you Don’t Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRAKERS, NY- June 16, 2017- I would hate to be the promoter of Fonda Speedway. After being around the historic facility for the entirety of my existence – that would be 35-years for those of you counting – I’ve seen my share of management teams come and go. Though the names have indelibly changed over the years, the one common denominator that has remained the same is the fans; unyielding, temperamental and down-right miserable at times. Unless…

$10,000-to-Win On The Line at Big Show 9

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Brett Hearn Brings New Elements to 2017 Edition Story By: CLAYTON JOHNS / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- June 16, 2017- On the 2017 Super DIRTcar Series schedule, Brett Hearn's Big Show 9 at Albany-Saratoga Speedway appears the same as every other race. But make no mistake; the 100-lap, $10,000-to-win event on Tuesday, June 27 is one of the biggest on the schedule this season and a race that drivers make sure they can attend. "It's kind of a fun diversion for me personally to put that show together and make some big…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

ALBANY-SARATOGA GEARING UP FOR “THE BIG SHOW 9”

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Star Studded Field Expected For The Annual Extravaganza Press Release By: MATT KEITH / ALBANY SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Malta, New York -June 15, 2017- In less than two weeks the biggest event of the 2017 year will take place at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway. Brett Hearn's “Big Show 9,” part of the Super DIRTcar NE Big Block Modified Series, will take to the historic Malta oval on Tuesday, June 27, presented by Recovery Sports Grill, Halmar International, VP Fuels, Fox Shox, JMMB, and Cedar Peaks Enterprises In addition to the already star studded Modified field…

White Knight White Hot at Albany-Saratoga

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Johnson, Warner, Miller Become Repeat Winners Story By: MATT KEITTH / ALBANY-SARATOGA SPEEDWAY Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM MALTA, NY- June 15, 2017- The weather in the capital district has finally been hot and so is defending Modified track champion Marc Johnson. Johnson made it two in a row at the “Great Race Place” using his trademark low line. “Unbelievable!” said Johnson. “Stewie is one of the best. The track was awesome.” Johnson also became the first repeat winner in the Modified division taking home the $3,000 pay day sponsored by Bart Contracting Company of Copake, New York. After…

BIG FATHERS DAY SHOW PLANNED FOR UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY

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THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 18, WITH KING OF DIRT SPORTSMAN AND PRO STOCK SERIES, CRSA SPRINTS, AND GATES-COLE AUTO INSURANCE MODIFIEDS ALL IN ACTION Press Release By: JOHN TIFF / UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY- June 15, 2017- After a two-week hiatus due to a rainout and the speedway’s first ever motocross event, action is set to return to the spacious half-mile oval at the Utica-Rome Speedway this Sunday, June 18, in a big way. Community Car Wash and Bill Herrig Auto Parts will present the King of Dirt Series for both the Sportsman…

AJ Slideways Leads Super DIRTcar Series to Outlaw Speedway

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Alan Johnson Leads Super DIRTcar Series to Outlaw Speedway Series Invades Dundee, NY Track on June 20 Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, N.C. - June 15, 2017 - When the Super DIRTcar Series takes on Outlaw Speedway on Tuesday, June 20 for the Ultimate Outlaw 100, it will be a home game for full-time Series Driver Alan Johnson. The Middlesex, NY native races weekly on Friday nights at Outlaw, which could offer him a slight advantage entering the event. The one-third mile track isn't the trickiest track the Series will visit…

Driver Meet and Greet Highlights This Week at Fonda Speedway

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Driver Meet and Greet This Saturday, June 17th; Pete Demitraszek Addresses Scale Issues from Saturday Night Story By: RON SZCZERBA / FONDA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- June 15, 2017- On Saturday, June 17 at the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway, another action packed racing card is on the schedule on Parillo Services Night. All divisions will be in action including the cruisers, which were added to the racing program that is set to begin at 7:00 p.m. Also added to the racing program will be the ever popular Drivers Meet N’ Greet which will…

Five Star Racing Program set for This Saturday at Fulton

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Fulton Speedway Set For Five Star Racing Program Plus One-On-One Spectator Races Saturday, June 17; Bernard’s Beagle Rescue To Be On Hand Story By: DAVE MEDLER / FULTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MIKE JOHNSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY- June 13, 2017- Just like the weather outside is really heating up so is the racing on the “Highbanks” of the Fulton Speedway this Saturday, June 17 on RFH’s Hide-A-Way and Benard’s Beagle Rescue night. Racing action will include Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modifieds, SUNY Canton Sportsman, Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux Late Models, E&V Energy Novice Sportsman and JB Logging…

‘Batman’ Charges Through Field Friday Night at ‘The Great Race Place’

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Britten Charges from 20th to Fifth at Albany-Saratoga Speedway Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / MPR MEDIA Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM MALTA, NY- June 13, 2017- The ‘Batman’ Peter Britten started his weekend off strong on Friday night by picking up his third top-five finish at Albany-Saratoga Speedway in Malta, N.Y. “We were decent early on, it was just one of those races where it didn’t work out for you,” Britten said. Britten started seventh in his heat race and finished where he started – in seventh. Britten missed the handicapping in his heat race, which placed him on…

The Racing Action Heats Up this Friday at ‘The Demon’

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Racing As Hot As The Weather At The Brewerton Speedway This Friday, June 16 Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM BREWERTON, NY- June 13, 2017- As the temperatures start to rise outside so does the racing action this Friday, June 16 at the Brewerton Speedway on Collectibles Galore night at the speedway. The racing on the “D-Shaped Dirt Demon" will feature the Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modifieds, SUNY Canton Sportsman, Firehouse Subs Mod Lites and JB Logging & Firewood 4-Cylinders. The Home Depot will be on hand for the fun Kids…

HBR Racing Recap

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Another Weekend in the Books for HBR Racing Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / MPR MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEEDSPORT, NY- June 13, 2017- The HBR team tackled three straight nights of racing this past weekend and took home five top-ten finishes. Friday night at Brewerton Speedway was the start to the three-day race weekend for the team. “It was one of them nights,” Jimmy Phelps noted. “We probably had a better car than where we finished.” Phelps qualified fifth from his sixth-place starting spot in his heat race; placing him 16th for the main event. “It was…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

RESERVED SEATS FOR THE BIG SHOW 9 ON SALE

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Entire Top Row Of The Stands And VIP Seating Available For Pre-Race Purchase Press Release By: JOHN SNYDER / BIG SHOW 9 MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SUSSEX, NJ - June 13, 2017- Race fans wanting to insure preferred seating for the Tuesday, June 27 The Big Show 9 Super DIRTcar Modified Series 100 at Malta, New York’s Albany-Saratoga Speedway can now purchase reserved seat tickets as well as VIP seating. “We’ve had a great many requests from fans wanting to enjoy the pre-race Midway activities, but were afraid of losing the seats of their choice. So we’ve…

Sheppard Out-Duels Hearn For Five Mile Point Victory

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Reigning Series Champion Earns First Win of 2017 Story By: CLAYTON JOHNS / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM KIRKWOOD, NY - June 12, 2017 - Matt Sheppard took the lead from Tyler Siri on lap 16 and then held off polesitter Brett Hearn throughout a flurry of late-race restarts to win the Modified 67 at Five Mile Point Speedway on Sunday night. The Waterloo, NY native had to be strong in all aspects of the race as he raced from the sixth starting position to overtake Siri and never looked back despite Hearn's numerous attempts…

Larry Wight Bolts To Fulton Speedway Modified Victory Lane

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Larry Wight Bolts To Fulton Speedway Modified Victory Lane Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – June 10, 2017 – “Lightning” Larry Wight lived up to his nickname Saturday night at the Fulton Speedway parking his FX Caprara Chevy/Tracey Road Equipment/NAPA Auto Parts/Penske Racing Shocks/No.99L in victory lane. Wight started the 35 lap Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modified feature in 17th place. Wight was able to put his car anywhere on the speedway on his march to the front making the winning outside pass on lap 19 and then drove away for his second…

Lombardo Wire Valley Field For First Career Victory

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L.J. Lombardo Claims First Career Valley Win Story By: PHIL ALAWAY / LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MARK BROWN / RACERSGUIDE.COM West Lebanon NY.- June 12, 2017- Saturday night brought warm weather and no precipitation to Lebanon Valley. The time was nigh for some good racing and the fans got it on Saturday night, along with a first-time winner. Mike Keeler, who has dealt with a number of mechanical issues this season, started from the pole. On this night, Keeler did not have mechanical woes and led early. A series of incidents kept the field close early on. First,…

Creeden Finds His Way Back To The Top Of The Mountain

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Creeden Finds His Way Back To Victory Lane At Thunder Mountain Story By: SARA SPOONHOWER / THUNDER MOUNTAIN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: EVAN CANFIELD / RACERSGUIDE.COM Center Lisle, NY – June 12, 2017- Saturday night brought with it beautiful weather, exciting two and three wide racing and some new winners. Dana Davis, #138 600cc Modified, led an exciting race holding off Chris Jordan and Byron Worthing for his first win at Thunder Mountain. Modified driver Danny Creeden clawed his way back to the top after a disappointing finish last weekend. Brian White put his #56 machine in victory lane after…

Josh Hohenforst gets Second Victory of 2017 at Fonda Speedway

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After a Solid and Well-Fought Run to Second Place, Hohenforst Declared the Winner of the Modified Feature after Stewart Friesen Fails to Make Weight Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- June 11, 2017- As Yogi Berra once stated, it ain’t over ‘til it’s over. When Stewart Friesen crossed the line ahead of all others at the conclusion of the DIRTcar modified feature at the famed Fonda Speedway in Fonda, New York on Saturday night, the race was seemingly – and convincingly – over. Then again, not all outcomes are permanent. After failing to make weight post-race,…

Harry Shaffer Breaks Through for First-Career Sportsman Triumph at ‘The Track of Champions’

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After 29-years of Trying and 29-Years of Close Calls, ‘Happy’ Harry Shaffer Finally Finds Victory Lane at Fonda Speedway Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- June 11, 2017- Sometimes it’s the most important accomplishment, the most important triumph that can elude racecar drivers the most. For Brett Hearn, it was a victory in the Outlaw 200 at the Fulton Speedway [in Fulton, New York], for Dale Earnhardt it was the Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway, for Harry Shaffer, it was a victory at his most coveted piece of hallowed ground; the Fonda Speedway in…

Kenny Gates Notches Career Win No. 70 at Fonda Speedway

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Defending Fonda Speedway Pro Stock Champion Kenny Gates Claims Fifth Victory of 2017 at ‘The Track of Champions’ Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- June 11, 2017- Some victories are more difficult than others. One week removed from being proven fallible – a fact that many of his fellow competitors were beginning to think improbable – West Winfield, New York native Kenny Gates resumed his place atop the podium after winning his 70th career pro stock victory at the famed Fonda Speedway in Fonda, New York on Saturday night. Gates, who is the defending track champion…

Susice And Rudolph Roar To Victory At The Big R’

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Ryan Susice, and Erick Rudolph Take Home Modified Wins on Labor Night at the Races at The Big R Story By: RANSOMVILLE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: ALEX & HELEN BRUCE / RACERSGUIDE.COM RANSOMVILLE, NY… June 10, 2017- “The Ransomville Renegade” Ryan Susice and third generation driver Erick Rudolph from Ransomville, NY took home the twin features for the Krown Undercoating 358 Modifieds at the Ransomville Speedway on Friday night as BlueCross BlueShield of WNY presented the 9th Annual Labor Night at the Races benefiting the United Way of Greater Niagara. Niagara Hardwood Center and A-1 Land Care also sponsored the night’s…

Asphalt Modifieds

Catalano Wires Spencer Modified Field

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TOMMY CATALANO BRINGS HOME A WIN AT SPENCER Story By: GARY SPAID / SPENCER SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: KEN DIPPEL / RACERSGUIDE.COM WILLIAMSON, NY - June 10, 2017- Tommy Catalano picked up his tenth NASCAR Sunoco Modified feature win at Spencer Speedway last Friday. He was able to lead the entire 35-laps, besting Mike Leaty at the finish line. “That was a long race for sure,” stated Catalano. “The car started off really good, but got a bit off near the end. I was not looking for a caution then.” The Super Six feature saw eventual feature winner Tim Faro…

Brewerton Speedway

Decker Does The Demon In At Brewerton

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Billy Decker Flies To Second Straight Brewerton Speedway Win Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MIKE JOHNSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM BREWERTON, NY – June 10, 2017- For the second straight week the “Franklin Flyer” Billy Decker put on a driving clinic as he put his Page Trucking No.91 in victory lane at the Brewerton Speedway. Starting 17th in the 35 lap Tracey Road Equipment Modified feature Decker’s car was on rails using every inch of the speedway as he worked his way through the field. The winning pass would come on lap 31 when Decker used the…

Sheppard Rumbles To Outlaw Victory

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‘SUPERMAN’ LANDS IN VICTORY LANE AGAIN AT OUTLAW SPEEDWAY Story By: PAUL SZMAL / OUTLAW SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MARK RANALLETTA / RACERSGUIDE.COM DUNDEE, NY.- June 10, 2017- A full moon and a slick track made for an exciting night of action on Yates County Food Pantry night at Outlaw Speedway. The 30-lap Friendly Dodge BB/SB Modified feature saw Eldon Payne jump out to a half straightaway lead over Brady Fultz in the first few laps. Payne’s lead was erased by a lap 10 caution that brought the field to his back bumper, including Tyler Siri and Matt Sheppard, who…

Poirer & Poirer Showdown At Mohawk

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Steve Poirier beats Jordan Poirier in Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprint Feature at Mohawk International Raceway Story By: MIKE MALLETT / ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RANDY MALLETT/ HAMMERDOWN PHOTO AKWESASNE, NY - June 10, 2017- Steve Poirier was still chasing his first series win coming into Friday night’s Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprint event at the Mohawk International Raceway. That was all the 2016 and seven-time series champion needed. The St. Mathieu de Beloeil, Que., driver had won seven of the last 11 events at the fast half-mile. After Friday night, you can make that eight out…

Johnson Soars to Victory at Malta

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Defending Albany-Saratoga Speedway Modified Track Champion Marc Johnson Notches Win No. 1 of 2017 Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM MALTA, NY- June 10, 2017- Sometimes the speed in which one gets to where they are going isn’t nearly as important as the timing. From the onset of the evening, Matt DeLorenzo looked to be the man the beat in the modifieds at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway in Malta, New York as the driver of the BBL sponsored No. 3 rocketed to victory in his qualifier and shot to the lead in short order during the 35-lap feature. He…

Cleveland Claims Mark Hughes Memorial Victory at Albany-Saratoga

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Connor Cleveland Drives from Deep in the Field to Find Victory Lane at ‘The Great Race Place’ in Sportsman Action Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM MALTA, NY- June 10, 2017- Persistence, more often than not, always pays off. In the three previous editions of the Mark Hughes Memorial at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway in Malta, New York, Connor Cleveland has left the speedway at night’s end with a trophy in hand; it’s just never been for first place. With three consecutive top-three finishes since the event’s inception after the tragic passing of Mark Hughes, the driver of the…

‘The Ridge’ Welcomes In New Era of Racing

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Mike Parillo & Ray Sefrin Take The Reigns On The Hill Story By: ROB HAZER / GRMP MEDIA Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTONVILLE, NY- June 9, 2017- Nestled on top of the hill just outside of Fultonville New York in the town of Glen is a little race place known as ‘The Ridge.’ A place known for high action-tight quarter racing it has had its fair share of ups and downs. More recently the speedway has struggle with low car counts and minimal fan attendance forcing the track in a new direction, which saw successful car owners Mike…

Big Block/Small Block Challenge to Feature Father’s Day Promotional Blockbuster

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Big Block/Small Block Challenge to Feature Father’s Day Promotional Blockbuster; Half Price Tickets, VIP Suites Story By: DAN KAPUSCCINSKI / WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JAY FISH 7 ALEX BRUCE / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEEDSPORT, NY (June 7, 2017) – While mother nature has not been a fan of Weedsport Speedway so far in 2017, The Port is a fan of fathers and grandfathers as they will be greeted with half price admission tickets and VIP suites for Weedsport’s rescheduled Big Block/Small Block Challenge on Sunday, June 18. This Father’s Day promotion will feature two separate VIP packages as well as general…

SUPER DIRTCAR SERIES BIG BLOCK MODIFIED TOUR INVADE FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY

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RICH SUPER DIRT SERIES HISTORY AT FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY. Press Release By: ANDREW HARPELL / FMP SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM KIRKWOOD, NY - June 6, 2017-The huge month of June continues this Sunday, June 11th at Five Mile Point Speedway as Shakelton NAPA Auto & Truck Parts presents the DIRTcar Super Dirt Series Big Block Modified Tour invades for a 67 lap battle on the quarter mile oval. Matt Sheppard is the defending race winner of this event. Racing begins at 7 p.m. Five Mile Point Speedway has a rich history of hosting Super Dirt…

Earl Mewhorter Tribute this Saturday at Fonda Speedway

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Tribute to Earl Mewhorter This Saturday, June 10th at 'The Track of Champions' Story By: RON SZCZERBA / FONDA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JANE CELLA / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- June 6, 2017- On Saturday, June 10 it will be New York State Stock Car Association NYSSCA Night at Fonda with monetary awards given out to the top finishers who are NYSSCA members in each of the feature events. Fonda Speedway NYSSCA representative Bonnie Mortensen will be representing the organization and paying out the awards in victory lane. All divisions will be in action on June 10 along with the Mohawk…

NYSSCA Night This Saturday at ‘The Track of Champions’

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NYSSCA Night on Tap This Saturday, June 10th at the Fonda Speedway Story By: RON SZCZERBA / FONDA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- June 6, 2017- On Saturday, June 10 at the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway, the New York State Stock Car Association (NYSSCA) will hold their annual Safety Awards Night. Drivers in each of the feature events in all divisions who are members of NYSSCA are eligible for the awards which include $75, a NYSSCA Yearbook, and a NYSSCA hat to the first NYSSCA member across the finish line in each of the…

Junior Fan Club Takes Center Stage This Weekend at Fulton

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Junior Fan Club Takes Center Stage This Saturday, June 10 At The Fulton Speedway Story By: DAVE MEDLER / FULTON SPEEDWAY Photos By: MIKE JOHNSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY- June 6, 2017- This Saturday, June 10 at the Fulton Speedway the popular Jr. Fan Club will have all kinds of fun activities along with a full racing program on the “Highbanks” on Syracuse Haulers night. Friends from the Home Depot Kids Workshop will be on hand in the midway with fun building activities for kids. The fun doesn’t stop there as there will be a High School Racer Autograph session…

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