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‘The Great Race Place’ Set For Banner Season

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Albany-Saratoga Sets Action Packed 2017 Schedule Story By: TOBY LAGRANGE / ALBANY- SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Malta, NY – February 28, 2017-As the warm weather slowly starts to enter New York’s Capital Region, all eyes are on the month of April and the start of the 2017 racing season at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway. The Great Race Place has an action packed schedule in place for the new season. The doors open on Sunday April 9th for track tech and safety inspection. The following Friday (April 14th) the track will open for an open practice session…

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NYSSCA Honors Van Pelt; Readies For A New Chapter In Racing

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New York State Stock Car Association Honors Van Pelt With Lifetime Achievement Award Story By: STEVE OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Woodhull, N.Y. – February 28, 2017- Westfield, Pennsylvania’s Billy Van Pelt has accomplished everything a driver can in a Modified on the High Banks of the Woodhull Raceway. The younger brother of another Small Block Modified legend in Curt Van Pelt, Billy was the star that wasn’t necessarily destined for greatness on dirt early in his career. But a shot to drive a Modified owned by his father was all ‘The Deuce’ needed to…

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Woodhull Raceway Welcome Sprint Car Invaders

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Sprint Cars Of All Types Fill Four Woodhull Dates For 2017 Story By: STEVE OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Woodhull, N.Y.- February 28, 2017– In the first of what will be several schedule announcements made this week, Woodhull Raceway is proud to announce that the Patriot Sprint Tour, CRSA 305 Sprint Tour and the popular 270 Micro Sprint Reunion will return for the 2017 race season on the High Banks. The Patriot Sprint Tour, at the controls of Mike Emhof, will make two traditional stops to ‘New York’s Toughest Bullring’ with one date in May…

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Weedsport Speedway Heading To Motorsports Expo

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WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY AND WEEDSPORT PRODUCTIONS TO KICK OFF 2017 AT THE MOTORSPORTS EXPO Press Release By: WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: ALEX & HELEN BRUCE / RACERSGUIDE.COM Weedsport NY.- February 27, 2017- Please be sure to stop by Weedsport Speedway’s booth at this year’s 31st annual Motorsports Exposition and Trade Show at the New York State Fairgrounds on Saturday March 11th and Sunday March 12th. In conjunction with the Weedsport Productions team, Weedsport Speedway associates will be ready to bring you a taste of the motorsports fan experience LIVE! Guests are invited to take a tour of the multi-media powerhouse…

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Firehouse Subs Fuel ‘Mod Lite Divisions

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Firehouse Subs Returns As Title Sponsor Of The Brewerton And Fulton Speedways’ Mod Lite Division Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON-FULTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM BALDWINSVILLE, NY –February 27, 2017- Firehouse Subs, one of the most popular and fastest growing restaurant chains in the United States, has signed on as a marketing partner and title sponsor of the popular TUSA Mod Lite division at both the Brewerton and Fulton Speedways. The Camillus, NY Firehouse Subs franchise owners Jim and Kimberly Bogett are no strangers to local racing. Jim is a winning Mod Lite racer at both…

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Simpson Race Products Continues Support For ESS Series

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Simpson Race Products Part of the Lucky Giveaway Program for Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints in 2016 Press Release By: DEAN REYNOLDS / ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: SYRACUSE, NY – February 22, 2017- One of the leaders in motorsports safety is Simpson Race Products. The company based in New Braunfels, Texas has been part of the Lucky Giveaway Program since its inception. Each year Simpson provides a top of the line helmet as part of the program as well as many door prizes for the annual awards banquet which includes their popular first aid kits. Simpson Performance…

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Motorsports Expo Signs 2017 Event Sponsor

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Insinger Performance Sunoco Race Fuels to Sponsor Motorsports Expo 2017 Story By: MOTORSPORTS EXPO MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM Syracuse NY.- February 17, 2017- Principals of Motorsports Expo 2017 and Insinger Performance Sunoco Race Fuels have announced an agreement that finds the Dushore, Pa. based distributor of Sunoco Race Fuels a major sponsor of the 2017 edition of Motorsports Expo. The much anticipated event takes place over the weekend of March 11th and 12th, 2017 at the Center of Progress Building on the New York State Fairgrounds. “We have always tried to be involved in this show” said…

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Utica Rome Speedway Ready To Start A New Chapter

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Utica-Rome Speedway Ready for Ambitious 2017 Schedule Story By: JOHN TIFF / UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: OTTO GRAHAM / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY –February 16, 2017- After a 2016 season that saw Mother Nature take her toll on the Utica-Rome Speedway, owners Bill and Kim Shea are ready for a fresh start in 2017. The schedule for the speedway is jam packed with some new events as well as old as the track looks to diversify its offerings to reach a wider variety of race fans. New for 2017 is the Chill Factor 40 for the Gates-Cole Auto Insurance DIRTcar…

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McDonald’s ® Restaurants Returns To Brewerton & Fulton Speedways’ In 2017

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Fast Food Chain Signs On Again With Both Speedway As Major Marketing Partner Press Release By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERON/FULTON SPEEDWAYS MEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM BALDWINSVILLE, NY – February 16, 2017 - The Brewerton and Fulton Speedways are proud to announce that McDonald’s® Restaurants has renewed its major partnership at both Speedways for the exciting 2017 racing season. After being a big hit in 2016 with fans of all ages, the real Ronald McDonald® and Hamburglar ®will be making a visit to both speedways on McDonald’s® Restaurants Family Weekend. Circle your calendars for Friday, July 7th at…

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Ransomville Speedway Builds Track Sponsorship For 2017 Season

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PJ NFB Auto and Trailer Sales, Randy’s Smoke Shop, Sign Sponsorship Deals with Ransomville Speedway Press Release By: STEVE PETTY / RANSOMVILLE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: ALEX & HELEN BRUCE / RACERSGUIDE.COM RANSOMVILLE, NY –February 14, 2017- As the 2017 season continues to get closer, Ransomville Speedway management is continuing to sign new and returning sponsors as Randy’s Smoke Shop and PJ NFB Auto and Trailer Sales have just signed on to the growing list of marketing partners. PJ NFB Auto and Trailer Sales have signed on as the Official Trailer and Auto Sales of the Ransomville Speedway. PJ NFB…

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KING OF DIRT PRO STOCK PARTNERS RETURNING

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Series Inks Returning Marketing Partners For 2017 Season Press Release By: ROB HAZER / KING OF DIRT SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda NY.- February 14, 2017 - With much excitement the King Of Dirt Racing Series official Facebook page announced through an info blast all presenting sponsor and/or title sponsor marketing partners that have helped make the Pro Stock division a success are returning in 2017. These marketing partners include Lazzaro’s Auto Body, Stone Motorsports, Speed’s Garage, and A-1 Installers. Since 1976 Lazzaro’s Auto Body located in Green Island New York has been specializing in complete collision…

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JE Pistons Continues ESS Lucky Giveaway Program

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JE Pistons Part of the Lucky Giveaway Program for Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints in 2016 Press Release By: DEAN REYNOLDS / EMPIRE SUPER SPRINTS MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SYRACUSE, NY –February 13, 2017- Located in Cypress, California, JE Pistons has been part of the Lucky Giveaway Program since its inception. A leading manufacturer of pistons for over 60 years which include 360 sprint cars and used by top engine builders all over the US and the world. With over 60 years of experience, JE Pistons is the leader in high performance forged pistons. We've built…

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Tracy Road Equipment Returns As Brewerton/Fulton Division Sponsor

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Tracey Road Equipment Returns As Title Sponsor Of The Brewerton & Fulton Speedways’ DIRTcar Big Block Modified Division Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON & FULTON SPEEDWAT MEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM BALDWINSVILLE, NY – February 11, 2017- The Brewerton and Fulton Speedways are proud to welcome back major marketing partner Tracey Road Equipment as the title sponsor of the high-powered DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds at both speedways for the 2017 racing season. With both tracks right in the heart of DIRTcar country and less than a half-hour apart, it’s an ideal Friday and Saturday night stop for…

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Canandaigua Motorsports Park Get Ready For Action

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Signs on Hoosier Tire and VP Race Fuels Press Release By: JEREMIE CORCORAN / CMP MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CANANDAIGUA, NY –February 9, 2017- As the winter months draw to a close, Canandaigua Motorsport Park is getting ready for what is anticipated to be a very exciting 2017 racing season. With that comes the announcement of Hoosier Tire and VP Racing Fuels signing on to be the official tire and fuel of the famed 4/10ths mile oval. For 2017, Canandaigua will run as an independent, however, the changes will be very minimal from years past. “We just felt…

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Ransomville Speedway Gears Up For 2017 Season

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Ransomville Speedway Inks Returning Sponsors Story By: ERICA BICKNELL / RANSOMVILLE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: ALEX & HELEN BRUCE / RACERSGUIDE.COM RANSOMVILLE, NY –February 9, 2017- Ransomville Speedway management is continuing their busy off-season by inking returning sponsors. The sponsorship portion of a speedway’s business remains a vital source of income and of great importance. Ransomville Speedway is pleased to announce the returning sponsorships from Krown Undercoating of Ransomville, Investors Services and Stevenson’s Hardware. Krown Undercoating of Ransomville has resigned as the divisional sponsor of the 358 Modifieds. Former Ransomville Speedway second generation racer, champion and track starter “The Ransomville…

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McLaughlin and Hearn Team Up for 2017

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Matt Hearn Set to Crew Chief for 'Mad Max' McLaughlins Super DIRTcar Series Campaign Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO /RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C.- January 8, 2017 - The young gun from Mooresville, N.C., Max McLaughlin, has his site set on big things for this upcoming season as he will have a new crew chief by his side for his run with the Super DIRTcar Series. Heinke-Baldwin Racing has added Matt Hearn to the team as crew chief of the No. 6H machine. McLaughlin's father, 'Magic Shoes' Mike McLaughlin, was his son's crew chief…

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Albany-Saratoga Crowns 2016 Champions At Annual Banquet

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Albany- Saratoga Speedway Honors Track Champions Readies For 2017 Season Story By: TOBY LAGRANGE / ALBANY -SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Saratoga Springs, NY – February 5, 2017- The Albany-Saratoga Speedway officially concluded the 2016 racing season Saturday night just a few miles up the road from the fast, four tenths of a mile oval. The annual awards banquet was held at the Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs, which is located in the heart of historic Saratoga Springs. The evening started with a message from track promoter Lyle DeVore. First DeVore gave thanks for the great evening.…

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Brodix Cylinder Heads Lucky For ESS Racers

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Brodix Cylinder Heads Part of the Lucky Giveaway Program for Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints in 2016 Press Release By: DEAN REYNOLDS / ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SYRACUSE, NY –February 4, 2017- Brodix Cylinder Heads has been part of the Lucky Giveaway Program since its inception. Based from Mena, AR, they have been the leading manufacturer for cylinder heads on 360 sprint cars from coast to coast for decades. It remains the foremost goal of Brodix, Inc. to develop the highest quality, most innovative and dependable products for our customers. By working together to…

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Triple Crown Championship Series to Award Nearly $30,000 in Cash and Prizes

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Triple Crown Championship Series Top Driver and Supermodified of '17 Story By: CAROL HANES / OSWEGO SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF OSWEGO, NY - February 4, 2017 – Dan Kapuscinski Motorsports Promotions in conjunction with Oswego Speedway and the International Supermodified Association announced today the formation of the Shea Concrete Triple Crown Championship Series of Supermodified Racing presented by ASI Racewear. The 10 race championship series, comprised of five non-wing Novelis Supermodified events at Oswego Speedway and five winged ISMA Supermodified events, is centered around the Supermodified Triple Crown, formed in 1966, featuring the Sandusky Speedway Hy-Miler Nationals,…

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Lucas Oil Returns as Presenting Sponsor for the Empire Super Sprints

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Slogan 35/10! 35th year for ESS and 10th year with Lucas Oil! Story By: DEAN REYNOLDS / ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM / PHOTO STAFF SYRACUSE, NY –February 1, 2017- As the 2017 racing season rapidly approaches, the Empire Super Sprints (ESS) is proud to once again announce Lucas Oil as the presenting sponsor for the entire tour. The Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints is getting ready to put on another exciting year of 360 winged sprint car action in the northeastern United States and Canada. It will be slogan 35/10! This year marks the 35th season of…

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NYSSCA Honors Racers At Annual Awards Banquet

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NEW YORK STATE STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES ITS 48TH ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET Story By: Ron Szczerba / New York State Stock Car Association Photos By: Mark Brown/ Racersguide.com Albany, NY – January 30, 2017-On Saturday evening January 28, the New York State Stock Car Association (NYSSCA) celebrated its 48th annual awards banquet at the Polish Community Center in Albany, NY. A total of over 350 people filled the banquet room as drivers, owners, fans, and sponsors celebrated the accomplishments of their race teams for the 2016-racing season. Master of Ceremonies for the event were John Stanley and Dan Martin. Earlier…

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Keith Flach Aims High for 2017

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After a Satisfying 2016 Campaign, the ‘Ravena Rocket’ is looking for More Story By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRAKERS, NY- January 29, 2017- There’s something to be said for having a sense of satisfaction. Success and fulfillment seem to take on a direct correlation in the sense that can’t have one without the other. It’s a peace of mind that takes hold only when you realize you performed at your best level and, in turn, became the best you could become at that point in time. In racing, these moments don’t happen with relative…

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KING OF DIRT RACING SCHEDULE SET FOR 2017

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All Divisions Will Enjoy Expanded Summer Schedules Press Release BY ROB HAZER / KING OF DIRT SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda, NY - January 28, 2017 – After much anticipation, multiple inquires, and some painstakingly patient months the 2017 King Of Dirt Racing schedule is finally set for the Small Block Modifieds, Sportsman, and Pro Stock divisions. With King Of Dirt Racing pledging never to schedule more than eight races a season per division to keep travel costs to a minimum, the 2017 schedule is rather aggressive in volume of races. Where there is a possibility…

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Woodhull Raceway Sets Annual Car Show Dates

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2017 Woodhull Arnot Mall Car Show Sponsored by Swarthout Recycling Coming March 17th Through 19th Press Release By: STEVE OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: TURN 5 MEDIA Woodhull, N.Y. - January 28, 2017-' New York's Toughest Bullring' is gearing up for their 2017 season- their 53rd consecutive season of racing at the Woodhull, NY facility founded by the Williams family and now owned and promoted by Ted and Brandi White. But before any laps are turned on the Steuben County third-mile oval, racers and fans can look forward to the annual Arnot Mall Car Show, which will be…

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Jeff Rockefeller Headed To Albany Saratoga Speedway

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Feature Winning Driver Looking For Success In Malta, NY Story By: ROB HAZER / ALBANY SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Malta NY - January 27, 2017 – On Friday nights Albany-Saratoga Speedway is a hot spot for dirt modified racing action. There’s hall-of-fame drivers, white nights, young guns, and some would even argue the greatest of all time twisting metal for a moment of glory. Any given Friday fans can even see one or two NASCAR caliber drivers turning laps in Malta, NY and that’s exactly why Jeff Rockefeller wants to compete at the great race…

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New Tracks On Board For DIRTcar Sportsman Teams

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Airborne, Freedom and Utica-Rome Speedways Join DIRTcar Northeast as Sportsman Modified Home Tracks in 2017 Story By: CLAYTON JOHNS / DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF CONCORD, N.C. - January 27, 2017 - DIRTcar Northeast officials are proud to announce the additions of Airborne Speedway, Freedom Raceway Park and Utica-Rome Speedway as Sportsman Modified home tracks for the 2017 season. The addition of the trio of New York facilities increases the number of DIRTcar Sportsman Modified sanctioned tracks to 17 for the upcoming season. Airborne Speedway in Plattsburgh, NY returns to a dirt surface in 2017 with promoter…

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Eye-Opener: Brett Haas Looks Back on 2016 and Readies for the New Year

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Brett Haas Reflects and Readies for the New Year Story By: MATT NOLES Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Sprakers NY- January 25, 2017 - In the words of Calvin Coolidge, nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. There have been scores of drivers in racing that had an abundance of talent, yet were still unsuccessful. In the same rite, there have been numerous drivers of incredible intelligence but even they were lost to the derelicts of time. Only persistence and determination, and nothing else, seem to create the most success behind the wheel. In 2015, Lebanon…

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Woodhull Raceway Set For April Opener

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Woodhull 2017 Opening Night Dates Set For April Press Release By: STEVE OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WOODHULL, NY – January 23, 2017- The much anticipated 2017 season schedule is still being ironed out and will be released in the coming weeks, but to hold fans and teams over for now is the opening dates for practice and opening night. The annual Swarthout Recycling Arnot Mall Car Show in Horseheads, NY is planned for St. Patrick's Day weekend, March 17th, 18th and 19th. Move in night will be Friday night, with the show running…

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Meier Doubles Down At OCFS

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Double Shot: Tommy Meier Looks Back at his 2016 OCFS Title Triumphs Story By: KIM FORCELLINA & MATT NOLES Photos By: JANE & HARRY CELLA / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRAKERS, NY – January 22, 2017- There were only three weeks left in the big-block modified point season at the Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York and for Tommy Meier, between his big-block and small-block modified efforts, the opportunity for two track titles in one season was very much in play. As he strapped in, a ritual which he has performed countless times over the course of his career, the number-crunching…

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Albany Saratoga Speedway and STR Team Up For 2017

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SOWLE TRAILER REPAIR SIGNS ON AS ALBANY-SARATOGA SPEEDWAY SPONSOR Press Release By: TOBY LAGRANGE / ALBANY SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Malta, NY -January 21, 2017 – Sowle Trailer Repair, a family owned and operated mobile repair, towing and recovery business located in Glen, NY, has signed on with Albany-Saratoga Speedway to support three divisions of racing throughout the 2017 season. Lyle DeVore, promoter of Albany-Saratoga Speedway (Malta, NY) and Mike Sowle, owner of S-T-R Trailer Repair are pleased to announce a unique S-T-R sponsorship package for the Modified, Sportsman and Pro Stock classes during the 2017…

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Woodhull Raceway Changes It Up For Racers

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Woodhull Raceway Changes Qualifying Format For 2017 Press Release By: STEVE OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO/RACERSGUIDE.COM WOODHULL, NY – January 20, 2017- During last Sunday's rules meetings held at the Woodhull Fire Department, Woodhull Raceway owners Ted and Brandi White and the technical rules staff were presented with the idea of changing up the draw format for the 2017 race season. An active discussion took place between racers and track management, as each side wanted to come to an agreement on a solution that will support the interests of the weekly racer but also potential growth…

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Unsung Heroes

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Christopher Fain Proves That Not All Heroes In Racing Wear Fire Suits Story By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: MARK BROWN / KUSTOMKEEPSAKES.COM SPRAKERS, NY- January 16, 2017- The character of an individual is best defined by the actions and deeds they perform when nobody is watching. Christopher Fain doesn’t fit the socially accepted norm of a hero where racing is concerned. He doesn’t wear Nomex at the speedway nor is his vision restricted by that of a visor adorned with tear-offs. He has never won at the Mile in Syracuse and he doesn’t have any track championships to…

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Race Of Champions Honors Series Champions

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Champions Honored at 2016 Race of Champions Banquet Story By: ROC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: ALEX & HELEN BRUCE / RACERSGUIDE.COM MOUNT MORRIS, NY – January 16, 2017- The Race of Champions Series gathered at the Genesee River Restaurant & Reception Center in Mount Morris, New York, this past Saturday evening to honor Series champions and present several other special awards as well as bring the 2016 season to a close. Patrick Emerling of Orchard Park, N.Y., scored the Asphalt Modified Series crown with seven race victories and amazing consistency throughout the entire season in which he was a contender…

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Motorsports Expo 2017 Returns To Syracuse

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The Tradition Continues, Motorsports Expo 2017 Returns to Syracuse March 11-12th Press Release By: MOTORSPORTS EXPO MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM SYRACUSE, NY – January 16, 2017- Each and every spring, before the start of the hew racing season in the Empire State, the first major event on the New York State racing calendar is the annual Motorsports Expo and Trade Show. Held in the Center of Progress Building on the New York State Fairgrounds, the Motorsports Expo and Trade Show brings the racing community together for a weekend get-together before heading off to the speedways for the…

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Albany Saratoga Speedway Ready To Honor Track Champions

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Albany-Saratoga Speedway Banquet Set For February 4th Press Release By: TOBY LAGRANGE / ALBANY SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Malta, NY –January 15, 2017- The Albany-Saratoga Speedway will pull the curtain down on the 2016 racing season with the annual awards banquet on Saturday evening February 4th. The event will be held at the Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs. Tickets for the banquet are now available, please log on to the track website and download the order form. If you have any questions or wish to order by phone, you can call the speedway office at 518-587-0220.…

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KING OF DIRT SPORTSMAN RECEIVE DIRTCAR SANCTION

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Alliance Helps Regionalize Mr. DIRTcar Sportsman Tour Chase Press Release By: ROB HAZER / KOD SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda, NY –January 14, 2017- King Of Dirt Racing promoter Rob Hazer has worked along with DIRTcar Racing Director of Series and Sanctioning Mike Perotte and DIRTcar Series event director Cory Reed to sanction the KOD tour as the DIRTcar East Region heading into 2017. The alliance between King Of Dirt Racing and DIRTcar Racing helps build a regionalized touring system for the Sportsman Modified division. King Of Dirt will serve as the DIRTcar East Region, which allows…

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Behrent’s Performance Warehouse Signs On As ‘Hard Clay Finale’ Title Sponsor At Orange County

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Behrent’s Performance Warehouse Signs On As ‘Hard Clay Finale’ Title Sponsor At Orange County; Pledges Year-Long Commitment To Short Track Super Series Racers Story By: Brett Deyo/Short Track Super Series - Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com FLORIDA, NY – Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, a recognized leader in distribution and sales of oval-track performance parts, has signed on to fully support the Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP in the upcoming season. In a highly-touted off-season move, STSS organizer Brett Deyo announced the 2017 North Region finale for Modifieds would take place during the tradition-laden Eastern States Weekend at Orange County…

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Sunoco Fulton Ethanol Facility Extends Major Partnership With Fulton Speedway

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Sunoco Fulton Ethanol Facility Extends Major Partnership With Fulton Speedway Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway - Photos By: Alex & Helen Bruce/RacersGuide.com Baldwinsville, NY - Sunoco Fulton Ethanol Facility will again be a major supporter of Fulton Speedway in 2017. For the 7th straight season, the Volney, NY based plant will provide major sponsorship of the 32nd annual Outlaw 200 Weekend to be held September 29 and 30. Located just a mile up Route 57 from the Speedway, Sunoco Fulton Ethanol Facility provides 75 full-time local jobs with its 24/7/365 operation. At full production, this advanced production facility is able…

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Race of Champions Set 2017 Series Event Schedule

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2017 RACE OF CHAMPIONS ASPHALT MODIFIED DATES RELEASED Press Release By: ROC ASPHALT SERIES MEDIA Photos By: ALEX & HELEN BRUCE / RACERSGUIDE.COM ELMA, NY –January 11, 2017- Race of Champions management is taking the first step in releasing its 2017 racing schedules with the publication of the current dates which are secured for the Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series. Currently 14 events are on this portion of the schedule that take fans to premier racing facilities throughout the Northeast. These dates and locations will bring together an interesting blend of familiar venues, along with new and interesting facilities, giving…

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Josh Flint Ready For ESS 2017 Campaign

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Winning Sprint Car Driver Josh Flint Set to Join the Lucas Oil ESS in 2017 Story By: MATT NOLES Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRAKERS NY.- January 11, 2017- Racing has always been about one conclusive commodity; improving your position. From being on the speedway racing to working on your program away from it, the goal of upmost importance is to always be moving forward in one aspect or another and nobody understands those ideals more than Cherry Valley, New York native, Josh Flint. For the better part of 14-years, the driver of the No. 41J tried to follow…

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Danny Varin Makes The Switch to PMC Chassis for 2017

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Ready to Return to Weekly Competition at the Utica-Rome Speedway Story By:MATT NOLES Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SPRAKERS, NY – January 9, 2017-Race car drivers like familiarity. There’s something comfortable about the same broken-in fire suit, the same worn-in gloves and the same chipped helmet that seems to produce a euphoric feeling of solitude for the men and women that climb behind the wheel. The same can certainly be said when it comes to their affection for the machines they pilot. Second-generation modified driver Danny Varin is no different. Over the past two seasons, the driver of the fan-favorite…

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Stewart Friesen and Halmar International Team Up Again for 2017

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The 2016 Eastern States 200 Winner and Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP South Region Champion Looks back on Last Season; Sets Sights on 2017 Story By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRAKERS, NY- January 8, 2017- When it comes to racing, the only thing that remains constant is change. In fact, it’s the only item that one can ever truly be assured of. When the 2015 season came to a close, so did one of the most remarkable owner and driver duos in recent memory as multi-time championship driver Stewart Friesen left the…

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‘SMOKESCREEN’

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After Over Two Years of Silence, Danny Varin Gives His First Interview about the Incident that Claimed the Life of Kevin Ward Jr. and Releases a Book Covering the Step-by-Step Account of the Terrible Tragedy Story By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: RACERS GUIDE PHOTO STAFF SPRAKERS, NY- January 7, 2017- There are few occurrences in life that leave as indelible of a mark in one’s memory quite like that of human tragedy. For reasons beyond our understanding, we remember where we were, what we were doing and how we felt the moment the dreadful news crossed our path;…

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Britten and Romano Team For 2017 Season

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Peter Britten Set for New Venture & Possibilities with Romano Story By: BILL FOLEY / DIRT TRACK DIGEST MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Johnstown NY.- January 7, 2017- A partnership that wasn’t even thought of in November has now formed very quickly as everyone prepares for the 2017 Modified racing season. Peter Britten suddenly became a free agent in December and at the eastern end of New York State there was a gentleman looking to get things going in the right direction for the upcoming year. Veteran racer Andy Romano had stepped back from the sport, but got…

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Spraker Racing Plans Double Barrel Action At ‘The Great Race Place’

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Spraker Brings Teams To Albany-Saratoga In 2017 Press Release By: TOBY LAGRANGE / ALBANY -SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Gloversville, NY –January 6, 2017- When the green flag waives on the 2017 racing season in April the Albany-Saratoga Speedway will see the return of popular car owner and his two teams. Gloversville’s Jake Spraker will be bringing both his DIRTcar Modified and Sportsman teams to the Great Race Place in 2017. “We are heading to Malta with both of our teams,” Spraker said. The veteran car owner will have fan favorites Ronnie Johnson (DIRTcar Modified) and Rocky…

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American Racer Cup Challenge Ready to Hustle Woodhull Highbanks

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Woodhull Raceway To Host American Racer Cup Challenge Event Tuesday August 22nd Press Release By: STEVE OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By- DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WOODHULL, NY –January 5, 2017- It had been previously announced that Woodhull Raceway would host the Short Track Super Series in 2017, for the third season in a row. What was recently learned is that Woodhull’s date on the STSS tour will be an American Racer Cup Challenge event. The annual stop for the richest paying traveling Modified series will see Big Block and Small Block powered modifieds race 53 laps, competing for…

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ESS Series Fly Into Airborne Speedway

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Empire Super Sprints Headed To Airborne Press Release By: DEAN REYNOLDS/EMPIRE SUPER SPRINTS MEDIA Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM PLATTSBURGH- January 5, 2017- The Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints will make an appearance at Airborne Park Speedway on June 10 of 2017. The series runs both in the United States and in Canada. Last season, events were run in Ontario, Quebec, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The group has a U.S. tour and a Canada tour that the drivers can participate and collect championship points. There is also an overall combined point standing for both tours. “We are…

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$51,450 Cash, Thousands More In Product, Set For Modified & Sportsman Racers 2017 American Racer Cup

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$51,450 Cash, Thousands More In Product, Set For Modified & Sportsman Racers As 2017 American Racer Cup Presented By Sunoco Takes Shape Story By: Brett Deyo/American Racer Cup - Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & George Steigerwalt Jr./RacersGuide.com INDIANA, PA – The American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Race Fuels is set for its eighth season of rewarding weekly racers in 2017. Thirteen facilities – spanning New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware – comprise the program, with $51,450 cash earmarked for Modified and Sportsman competitors in addition to thousands in tire giveaways and other product. The American Racer Cup program…

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The Ultimate Wingless Shootout at Weedsport Comes in 2017

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The Ultimate Wingless Shootout at Weedsport Comes in 2017! $5,000 to win event on Sunday, June 25th Story By: Weedsport Speedway Media - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY – As the calendar turns to 2017, the Weedsport Speedway announces the first ever Ultimate Wingless Shootout! A $5,000 to win wingless event for 360 sprint cars from the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) and the United Racing Club (URC). The stage will be set on Sunday, June 25th, as the best 360 Sprint racers in the Northeast will go outside the box vying for a chance to be the…

Super DIRTcar Series Returns to Bridgeport For The First Time Since 2005

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Super DIRTcar Series Returns to Bridgeport For The First Time Since 2005 Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Several marquee events have been penciled onto Bridgeport Speedway's 2017 racing schedule. Fresh off an exciting '16 campaign, speedway management has been hard at work putting together another dynamic schedule for next season. Along with action-packed racing on Saturday nights, there are plenty of 'special' shows that will appear throughout the course of 2017. Theme nights, special promotions, additional division information and much more will be announced in January at the annual Motorsports show. Highlighted below are some…

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