Dirt Modifieds

Rouse Edges Friesen to Win DIRTcar Sportsman Modified Opener

FULTON, N.Y. - April 25, 2015 - Brad Rouse passed fellow St. Catharines, Ontario, rival James Friesen twice on the final lap to win the DIRTcar Northeast Sportsman Series 30-lap opener Saturday night at Fulton Speedway. Rouse put his Rick's Delivery/St. Amant Auto No. 18R up at the top of the track and roared off the fourth turn to edge Friesen by a half car-length after Friesen had retaken the lead entering the third turn. "It was checkers or wreckers," Rouse said. "I wasn't going to lift at that point. He's a good racer and he battled me, but I…

Decker Kicks Off Title Defense with Highbank Holdup Win

FULTON, N.Y. - April 25, 2015 - Billy Decker hauled off with the winner's loot from the Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series Highbank Holdup 100 Saturday at Fulton Speedway to begin defense of his 2014 Series crown. Decker, of Unadilla, N.Y., started 11th in a 30-car field in the Gypsum Express No. 91. He took the lead from 2014 Fulton champion Larry Wight for the first time on lap 50, yielded to Wight a lap later and then retook the point for keeps on lap 61 as the leaders began working through lapped traffic. Wight, who was the Pole Position…

One To Remember: Nick Rochinski Earns First Thunder Mountain Victory In Spectacular Season Opener; Kevin Jordan (Open Sportsman), Chad Cook (Crate 602 Sportsman), Rudy Roth (Rookie), Steven Deinhardt (Street Stock), John Ayre (XCel 600 Modified) & Dylan Robinson (Four Cylinder) Also Triumph As 118 Cars Fill Pit Area

CENTER LISLE, NY – Nick Rochinski will never forget his breakthrough victory at Thunder Mountain Speedway. Rochinski, of Dickson City, Pa., registered his first-career big-block/small-block Modified checkered at the Center Lisle, N.Y., three-eighths-mile oval in spectacular fashion, outdueling Mike Mahaney in a spirited, back-and-forth battle to win Saturday night’s Waymart Building Center/Sharkey’s Fuels Season Opener. Rochinski earned $1,992 from the speedway and an additional $100 cash bonus in Victory Lane from race sponsors Chuck Grimm (Waymart Building Center of Waymart, Pa.) and Rocky Rosetti (Sharkey’s Fuels of South Canaan, Pa.) following the 30-lap main event. Despite brisk temperatures, Thunder Mountain…

Grandview Speedway : Results

COMING EVENTS: SATURDAY, May 2, 7:30 p.m. (Please note starting time change which will be in place until the September 12 Freedom 76) Ingersoll Rand Night featuring NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman. Each division feature winner will earn a $600 Ingersoll Rand tool prize pack. Spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m. Adult admission is $15 while youngsters 11 and under are admitted FREE. Saturday, May 9, 7:30 p.m. Whelen Engineering Night featuring NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman plus Blast From the Past Vintage Racers. Effective May 2nd each Saturday night has spectator gates opening…

DRAYTON DRIVES TO A WIN IN THE OPENING EVENT OF THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY

DRAYTON DRIVES TO A WIN IN THE OPENING EVENT OF THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY Sicklerville, NJ (April 25, 2015) – Bob Drayton drove his Small Block Modified to a win in the opening event of the Modified 811 Dig Safe Series on the quarter mile track at Bridgeport Speedway. Drayton, who drew the pole in the 25-lap feature, led every step of the way. The main event was slowed by only two caution periods. When the green flag waved to start the feature race, a ten car tangle forced the retirement of competitors Corey Andersen…

Accord Speedway 4/24/15 Results

Friday, April 24th - Dig Safely New York Night MODIFIED: Mike Ricci, Jerry Higbie, Corey Lowitt, Jeff Heotzler Sr., Jackie Brown Jr., Danny Tyler, Scott Ferrier, Tommy Johnson, Brad Rothaupt, Richard Smith, Joe Judge, Rich Eurich, Clinton Mills, Rich Ricci Jr., Mark Pullen, Lem Atkins (DNS) SPORTSMAN: Jimmy Wells, Dave Werber, Kevin Ward, Phil Goetschius, Jeff Hulseapple, Randy Green, Rich Ricci III, Scott Quick, Frank Smith III, Jesse Marks, Joe Giachinta, Greg McCloskey, Joe Bonetti, Ken Ferrier (DQ), Steve Williams (DNS) SPEC SPORTSMAN: Robbie Knipe, Kenny Hinsch, Nick Plumstead, Kyle Vanduser, Jimmy Johnson, Roger Hummer, Dan Speedling, Emerson Cargain Jr.,…

SATURDAY NIGHT RACING RETURNS TO THE BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY

SATURDAY NIGHT RACING RETURNS TO THE BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY After three weeks of special Sunday shows, Saturday night racing returns to the Bridgeport 5/8 mile speedway as the championship point season gets underway on Dollar Dog night as the  Spirit Dodge Big Block Modifieds, Crate/Sportsman, Stewart Stainless Outlaw Stocks and D.A.'s Auto Body & Repair Rookies take to the track for a full night of racing. The new clay surface has provided a lot of close, exciting racing during the early weeks of the racing season and conditions only promise to get even better with the later race starts of the…

Money Man: “The Doctor” Danny Johnson Sets Sights On $15,000 As Short Track Super Series North Region Title Contender Driving For Chris Gennarelli; Next Series Stop: Big Diamond Speedway Tuesday, May 5 For ‘Anthracite Assault’

Money Man: “The Doctor” Danny Johnson Sets Sights On $15,000 As Short Track Super Series North Region Title Contender Driving For Chris Gennarelli; Next Series Stop: Big Diamond Speedway Tuesday, May 5 For ‘Anthracite Assault’ MINERSVILLE, PA – Danny Johnson built the reputation as a true “money racer” in the Northeast dirt Modified community. Johnson, of Rochester, N.Y., as a result, has taken a liking to the Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Hi-Tek and its lucrative pay structures and massive point fund. After falling just shy of the inaugural STSS championship to Andy Bachetti last year, Johnson is…

BILLY PAUCH JR. TO BE PART OF RACING EXCITEMENT AT GRANDVIEW SATURDAY

BILLY PAUCH JR. TO BE PART OF RACING EXCITEMENT AT GRANDVIEW SATURDAY BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 23, 2015 . . . One of the rising young stars of area auto racing is Billy Pauch Jr. and he is planning to join the star studded field of racing talent that is seen in the NASCAR 358 Modified stock cars this Saturday, April 25, at Grandview Speedway. Pauch, son of legendary dirt track racer Billy Pauch Sr., will be wheeling the Breitenstein #14 Modified. In addition to this Saturday Pauch will be seen at Grandview on May 16, June 13, July 18 and…

PENN CAN SPEEDWAY POSTPONES “CAN OPENER” TO NEXT FRIDAY, MAY 1ST

PENN CAN SPEEDWAY POSTPONES “CAN OPENER” TO NEXT FRIDAY, MAY 1ST Susquehanna, PA…A combination of week-long rain and a forecast calling for wind and record low temperatures has forced Penn Can Speedway management to postpone the “Can Opener”. The 2015 season opener is now rescheduled for next Friday, May 1st.   After two practice sessions that saw perfect track conditions, the anticipation was really building leading up to the “Can Opener”. Now everyone will have to wait one more week to lift the lid on the 2015 racing season.   “In spite of how rough this spring has been, the…

Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Off To Strong 2015 Start; Top-10 Earnings Reports For Orange County Fair Speedway & Bridgeport Speedway North & South Region Openers; Drivers Cash In With STSS!

BOYERTOWN, PA – The Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Hi-Tek launched its 2015 season with successful spring programs at Orange County (N.Y.) Fair Speedway April 11 and Bridgeport (N.J.) Speedway April 19. As has become the norm at STSS events, massive payouts were distributed to the big-block/small-block Modified competitors in attendance. Orange County’s ‘Hard Clay Open’ opened the Bob Hilbert Sportswear North Region $15,000 championship battle, while Bridgeport hosted the Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region presented by Scotty’s Speed & Diesel ‘South Jersey Shootout’ lid-lifter. The STSS South Region champion earns $7,500. Both events attracted large and…

Scott Triumphs In Opener, Youngsters Shining Bright at Deer Creek Speedway

By Bill Nelson April 18, 2015 Spring Valley MN   With the winds coming out of the east and blowing into the grandstands we were all thankful for a warmer day of racing as the 20th anniversary of Deer Creek Speedway kicked off in spectacular fashion.   The first feature event of the night was the WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds. Bradley Seavers jumped out from at the start with Tammy Soma Clark in second. Justin Froemming showed his speed early on and moved into second on lap two with Dustin Scott following into third. Scott worked past Froemming on lap five…

Ingeroll Rand Announces Price Program for Fans and Racers at Grandview

Saturday, April 25, 7 p.m. NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman. Full series of qualifying races leading up to feature races in each division. Adult admission $15, Youngsters 11 and under are admitted free. SATURDAY, May 2, 7:30 p.m. (Please note starting time change which will be in place until the September 12Freedom 76) Ingersoll Rand Night featuring NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman. Each division feature winner will earn a $600 Ingersoll Rand tool prize pack. Spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m.Adult admission is $15 while youngsters 11 and under are admitted FREE. Saturday, May…

North Meets South Tuesday, May 5 When The Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Invades Big Diamond Speedway; Return Of The ‘Anthracite Assault’ Offers Points For Both STSS North & South Regions; Modifieds To Use Sail Panels

MINERSVILLE, PA – Pennsylvania’s Coal Region will be the meeting point between North and South on Tuesday, May 5. For the only time this season, the North and South Regions of the Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Hi-Tek will meet at Big Diamond Speedway with the ‘Anthracite Assault’ special event. This 50-lap big-block/small-block Modified clash will feature one of the most diverse and talented fields seen at any venue all season, drawing from the north, south, east and west. A purse of more than $25,000 has been posted, with the winner taking home $5,000-plus, 10th-place paying $1,000 and…

PERENNIAL FAVORITES – JAMIE MILLS & RICKY ELLIOTT TAKE OPENING NIGHT WINS AT DELAWARE

PERENNIAL FAVORITES – JAMIE MILLS & RICKY ELLIOTT TAKE OPENING NIGHT WINS AT DELAWARE By CHARLIE BROWN, Delmar, DE –“Town of Delmar Night” kicked off the 2015 season on Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway and by the end of the night, the seasoned veterans had prevailed. Jamie Mills of Milford, Del. captured the 25-lap NAPA Big Block Modified feature and Seaford, Del.’s Ricky Elliott came out on top in the 20-lap S.R. Pete and Son Super Late Model main. Other winners on the night included: Matt Hill of Georgetown, Del. in the Crate Models; Scott Hitchens of Gumboro,…

South Jersey Shootout Notebook 4/19/15

  By: Pete MacDonald 42 Modifieds, 32 Sportsman, 25 600cc Xcel Modifieds, and 8 Street Stocks entered Sunday night's program. It was the debut of the Short Track Super Series South Region fueled by Hi-Tek Race Fuels. A decent sized crowd came out for it. A lot better than the previous weeks by far. Brett Kressley continued his domination of the Sportsman class by winning at Bridgeport. It was his third win in three days after previously winning at Big Diamond on Friday and Grandview on Saturday. Ryan Watt was the show in the Modified feature rim riding around the…

After Successful Practice Session, Thunder Mountain Speedway Will Go Racing This Saturday, April 25; $1,992-To-Win Modifieds Headline Program As Point Season Gets Underway

CENTER LISLE, NY – Following a successful practice on Saturday, Thunder Mountain Speedway roars into action this weekend. On Saturday (April 25), the three-eighths-mile clay oval in Center Lisle, N.Y., officially kick-starts its 2015 campaign with the annual Season Opener headlined by the big-block/small-block Modifieds racing 30 laps for $1,992 to win. The “1992” number signifies the year the speedway opened. The night’s activities are sponsored by Waymart Building Center of Waymart, Pa., and Sharkey’s Fuels of South Canaan, Pa. The ’15 campaign is expected to be the strongest yet for Thunder Mountain, back for the second season under the…

HOWARD, KRESSLEY AND EGRIE SR. EARN VICTORY LANE VISITS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY NIGHT

HOWARD, KRESSLEY AND EGRIE SR. EARN VICTORY LANE VISITS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY NIGHT BECHTELSVILLE, PA. April 19, 2015. . . . Past champion Duane Howard drove the Atlas Paving #66 to his second win of the young season in the NASCAR 358 Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. Brett Kressley was able to earn his second Sportsman feature win and Lou Egrie Sr. earned his first BRC Late Model feature victory since 2012.The entire three division show of stock car racing was completed before 10 p.m. NASCAR stock car racing returns to Grandview Speedway on Saturday,…

GODOWN SCORES THE HAT TRICK; NOW THREE FOR THREE AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

  Cream Ridge, NJ's PJ Oliver lead the field to the green but it was DJ Ruppert taking the lead before the first lap was completed. Ruppert would lead through lap three, when there was a huge pile up entering turn one involving Billy Pauch, Jimmy Blewett, Mike Butler, Neal Williams and more. On the ensuing restart entering turn three, Chris Grbac and leader DJ Ruppert would tangle causing another multicar incident involving Jimmy Horton, John McClelland and more, giving Ryan Godown the lead. David VanHorn would start to stalk Godown once racing was resumed until Billy Pauch, Jr. stopped…

Big Block? You Mean Big Price?

Big Block? You Mean Big Price? By: Dominick Peck The price of a decent Big Block Modified is close to a Mercedes. A topic that has been discussed among car owners is the soaring cost of a Big Block. They speculate high cost will be death of Big Block racing. Pat Morrison, an engine builder from New York, breaks down the cost of a Modified engine. "A completive Big Block engine today costs around $50-60,000 compared to $20,000 twenty years ago," Morrison said. "Drivers increase horsepower by using a process called ‘angling,’ by rotating the angel of the intake valve…

Billy Decker Begins Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series Championship Defense April 25 at Fulton Speedway

Billy Decker Begins Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series Championship Defense April 25 at Fulton Speedway   Dig Safely NY 811 and Pole Position Raceway key partners on 24-race tour By Tom Herzig WEEDSPORT, N.Y. - April 17, 2015 - Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series champion Billy Decker will begin his title defense at the Highbank Holdup on Saturday, April 25, at Fulton Speedway. "We've been gaining races back in the series," said Decker, of Unadilla, N.Y. "I think more races at a lot of tracks is a good thing. It's nice to see DIRTcar take them on. In recent years,…

AMERICAN RACER CUP BEGINS THIS WEEKEND AT PARTICIPATING SPEEDWAYS

AMERICAN RACER CUP BEGINS THIS WEEKEND AT PARTICIPATING SPEEDWAYS Binghamton, NY… This weekend marks the start of the American Racer Cup at speedways throughout the northeast. As the American Racer Cup by Sunoco Race Fuels enters its sixth year in existence, it looks to once again rewards teams for their weekly performance at their home track(s) throughout the 2015 racing season, by giving away product awards throughout the season. The American Racer Cup program will once again be putting up approximately $150,000 in cash and product awards, with regional and overall cash awards in excess of over $50,000 for the…

Practice Night Kicks Off Douglas Dodge Ram Trucks Illini 100 Weekend At Farmer City Raceway

Practice Night Kicks Off Douglas Dodge Ram Trucks Illini 100 Weekend At Farmer City Raceway   Illini 100 Contenders Lanigan, Owens & Sheppard Among Drivers Tuning Up For Two-Race World of Outlaws Late Model Series Weekend FARMER CITY, Ill. - April 16, 2015 - A blockbuster race weekend kicked off Thursdaynight at Farmer City Raceway with practice night launching festivities at the seventh annual Douglas Dodge Ram Trucks Illini 100. More than 30 Dirt Late Model drivers took part in Thursday's open practice session, gearing up for the weekend's two complete race programs for the World of Outlaws Late Model…

FIVE WINNERS IN BIG EVENT AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY; Howard, Michael, Jones, Doerr & Tanner Come Up with Bridgeport Wins

FIVE WINNERS IN BIG EVENT AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY; Howard, Michael, Jones, Doerr & Tanner Come Up with Bridgeport Wins      The new track surface on the Bridgeport Speedway is getting rave reviews as fans sat on the edge of their seats for all twenty-five laps of the Spirit Dodge Big Block Modifed feature event on Sunday that saw three abreast racing before eventual winner, Duane Howard was able to claim the win.  The United Racing Club made its return to the Bridgeport Speedway with eight time URC Champion, Curt Michael capturing the win.  CJ Jones earned his first win of the season in…

THERE HAS BEEN A VARIETY OF FEATURE WINNERS AT GRANDVIEW THIS SEASON. WHO WILL VISIT VICTORY LANE IN THE NASCAR STOCK CAR RACES THIS SATURDAY?

THERE HAS BEEN A VARIETY OF FEATURE WINNERS AT GRANDVIEW THIS SEASON. WHO WILL VISIT VICTORY LANE IN THE NASCAR STOCK CAR RACES THIS SATURDAY? BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 15, 2015 . . . It is anyone’s guess as to who will make it to victory lane in the NASCAR Whelen All American Series stock car racing events this Saturday (April 18) at Grandview Speedway. So far this season there have been six feature races presented and there have been six different winners. It will be interesting to see if there will again be new winners when the NASCAR 358 Modifieds,…

CPM SERVICES BECOMES THE LATEST MARKETING PARTNER FOR THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES AND ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY

CPM SERVICES BECOMES THE LATEST MARKETING PARTNER FOR THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES AND ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY Sicklerville, NJ (April 13, 2015) – CPM Services has become the latest marketing partner for the Modified 811 Dig Safe Series and Romp in the Swamp Call Before You Dig Championship at Bridgeport Speedway. “CPM Services is very proud to be supportive of this fine series of racing events designed to bring awareness to the 811 system,” stated CPM Services owner Phil Finocchiaro, Jr. CPM Services, headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ, provides complete property…

Picture Perfect: Stewart Friesen’s Ideal Outing Results In ‘Hard Clay Open’ Victory In Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Opener; Sprakers, NY Driver Takes Home $5,783; Star-Studded 52-Car Field Signs In At Orange County Fair Speedway

MIDDLETOWN, NY – In a picture-perfect performance, Stewart Friesen dominated Saturday night’s ‘Hard Clay Open’ at Orange County Fair Speedway. Friesen, 31, of Sprakers, N.Y., capitalized on a pole starting berth and a potent Jeff Daley-owned No. 44 small-block to kick off the Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Hi-Tek with a victory at the legendary five-eighths-mile oval. Friesen led all but two laps in the 50-lap big-block/small-block Modified event. The Halmar International ‘Hard Clay Open’ presented by United Pump & Tank and East Coast Speed/ECS Auto Inc. was postponed by wet weather from its original date of April…

Johnny Herrera Wins ASCS Red River at Creek County Speedway

SAPULPA, Okla. (April 10, 2015) Working top-to-bottom on the Creek County Speedway, New Mexico’s Johnny Herrera raced to his first victory of the season with the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Red River Region presented by Smiley’s Racing Products. Riding runner-up to Seth Bergman early, Herrera utilized a Lap 4 restart to bolt past the No. 23. Challenged briefly in slower traffic, the MVT / Semi-Crazy Truck Wash No. 45x was able to stay on point. Seth Bergman settled for second after the brakes began to give in the final rounds. After destroying a car one week ago, Tennessee’s Brandon…

CANANDAIGUA FORCED TO POSTPONE “JAN CORCORAN MEMORIAL” DUE TO WET GROUNDS

CANANDAIGUA FORCED TO POSTPONE “JAN CORCORAN MEMORIAL” DUE TO WET GROUNDS Canandaigua,NY – We have had to make a decision today that is very hard for us. Due to the current conditions of the pits and fan parking areas at the track we are postponing next weekends 5th Annual “Jan Corcoran Memorial” and the GRIT Series “Cabin Fever 64” April 17th and 18th at Canandaigua Motorsports Park. Promoter Jeremie Corcoran has been monitoring conditions and had this to say; “I have been at the track working on facilities to get ready for this big weekend coming up and I can’t…

PENN CAN POSTPONES FRIDAY’S PRACTICE TO TUESDAY NIGHT, APRIL 14TH; SECOND PRACTICE SLATED FOR APRIL 17TH

PENN CAN POSTPONES FRIDAY’S PRACTICE TO TUESDAY NIGHT, APRIL 14TH; SECOND PRACTICE SLATED FOR APRIL 17TH SUSQUEHANNA, PA…Penn Can Speedway has postponed this Friday’s practice due to the wet conditions. Practice has been rescheduled for next Tuesday, April 14th at 6:00 p.m., with a second practice scheduled for Friday, April 17th. The 2015 “Can Opener” will take place on Friday, April 24th. The week long rain proved to be too much and has not allowed the track crew to get the facility prepped on time for the practice. “We had hoped to be able to get on the track this…

Accord Speedway Has Rained Out For Tonight

UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY MAKES SLIGHT RULE CHANGES TO MODIFIED AND OPEN SPORTSMAN DIVISION

UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY MAKES SLIGHT RULE CHANGES TO MODIFIED AND OPEN SPORTSMAN DIVISION VERNON, NY- With the start of the 2015 season rapidly closing in, Utica-Rome Speedway officials have made slight rule modifications to the Stampede Steakhouse Modified and Open Sportsman divisions which will be effective immediately. For 2015, in the Stampede Steakhouse Modifieds all small block powered Modifieds must weigh 2,450 pounds while Big Block Modifieds must weigh 2,500 lbs. All measurements are post-race and the track scales are official. In the Open Sportsman, the open motors will now be allowed to use four barreled carburetors in weekly competition. The…

UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY CANCELS PRACTICE SESSION, PREPARES FOR APRIL 19 OPENER

UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY CANCELS PRACTICE SESSION, PREPARES FOR APRIL 19 OPENER VERNON, NY- With the wet weather that moved into the region today and the forecast calling for more rain the next couple of days, officials decided to cancel the practice session that was scheduled for this Saturday April 11.  After some consideration, it was decided to not reschedule it to another day. “The recent warm weather has worked wonders with the grounds,” stated new track owner Bill Shea.  “But with our season opener just over a week away, we decided to take full advantage of the good forecast to start…

35-LAP NASCAR 358 MODIFIED FEATURE TOPS THE ACTION AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY THIS SATURDAY

35-LAP NASCAR 358 MODIFIED FEATURE TOPS THE ACTION AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY THIS SATURDAY BECHTELSVILLE, PA APRIL 8, 2015 . . . When there is extra money up for grabs the racers will be on top of their game to make sure they have an opportunity to take home the big bucks at Grandview Speedway. This Saturday, April 11th, the NASCAR 358 Modifieds will be battling for in excess of $3,000 to win the 35-lap main event. Actual racing starts at 7 p.m. Duane Howard, coming off an impressive opening night victory, will be looking to pad his wallet with a…

Dont Let This Happen To Your Local Short Track

Dont Let This Happen To Your Local Short Track By: Pete MacDonald Last Friday during lunch I decided to take a ride past where East Windsor Speedway once was. I haven't been there since the race track was on the property, and was wondered what it was like now that its fully developed. Now I really wish I didn't; it’s now a full blown development. You can’t imagine that a race track where Pauch, Horton, Hoffman, Brightbill, Hendrickson, Johnson, Reutimann and Dmuchowski once battled their outlaw machines around a half mile of black "gumbo" clay. As soon as we made…

SCHEDULING CONFLICT FORCES CANCELLATION OF HIGFAB CHASSIS SEMINAR, SATURDAY’S OPEN PRACTICE STILL ON AS SCHEDULED

SCHEDULING CONFLICT FORCES CANCELLATION OF HIGFAB CHASSIS SEMINAR, SATURDAY'S OPEN PRACTICE STILL ON AS SCHEDULED VERNON, NY- With the rescheduling of Brett Deyo’s Hard Clay Open at the Orange County Fair Speedway, the HigFab Chassis Seminar that was planned for this Saturday, April 11, has been cancelled. Jerry Higbie and Vinny Salerno were set to host the informational session but both are committed to compete in the early season special and are regretfully unable to participate in the seminar. Anyone who purchased tickets for the seminar can call Kim Shea at (315)794-7805. The Test and Tune session that was scheduled…

205 Career Wins, But None At Accord Speedway; Stewart Friesen Looks To Break Into Ulster County Bullring Win Column At ‘Gobbler’ Special Next Tuesday, April 14; Star-Studded Field At The Ready For Postponed Event With Huge Payout On The Line

205 Career Wins, But None At Accord Speedway; Stewart Friesen Looks To Break Into Ulster County Bullring Win Column At ‘Gobbler’ Special Next Tuesday, April 14; Star-Studded Field At The Ready For Postponed Event With Huge Payout On The Line ACCORD, NY – Northeast dirt Modified superstar Stewart Friesen has posted 205 victories during his astronomical career. But there is one track noticeably absent from the Spraker, N.Y., driver’s win list: Accord Speedway. Friesen hopes to change that next Tuesday (April 14) when the Ulster County quarter-mile hosts the ‘Gobbler’ special postponed by weather and wet conditions last November. Friesen…

CICCONI AND HORTON ARE PLANNING TO BE AT THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES OPENER AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY ON FRIDAY, APRIL 24

CICCONI AND HORTON ARE PLANNING TO BE AT THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES OPENER AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY ON FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Sicklerville, NJ (April 8, 2015) – A powerful two-car team is planning to be at the opening event of the Modified 811 Dig Safe Series at Bridgeport Speedway on Friday, April 24. Lou Cicconi has confirmed that he has been medically cleared to race and is planning to participate in the first of five Friday night contests on the inner dirt oval. In addition, Cicconi will be providing a second car with Jimmy Horton behind the wheel. Cicconi,…

$33,957 Cash Plus Certificates & Product Up For Grabs At Orange County Fair Speedway ‘Hard Clay Open’ This Saturday, April 11; Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Opener To Kick Off 2015 New York State Modified Season!

$33,957 Cash, Plus Certificates & Product, Up For Grabs At Orange County Fair Speedway ‘Hard Clay Open’ ThisSaturday, April 11; Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Opener To Kick Off 2015 New York State Modified Season! MIDDLETOWN, NY - The New York state dirt Modified season will open Saturday (April 11) in spectacular fashion at Orange County Fair Speedway. Halmar International, United Pump & Tank and East Coast Speed/ECS Auto Inc. present the second annual ‘Hard Clay Open’ at the legendary five-eighths-mile track. The BD Motorsports Media LLC promotion kicks off the 2015 Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled…

Early Season Bonuses Awarded for the 2015 American Racer Cup; “The Weekly Home Track Series”

Clarks Summit, PA Bridgeport Speedway in Sweedsboro, New Jersey kicked off the 2015 American Racer Cup season with the annual “60 Over” Race of Champions modified tour event. With perfect weather on Easter afternoon Ryan Godown held off Rick Laubach to claim the victory. This event starts the 2015 American Racer Cup program for both modified and sportsman teams. Early entrants into the lucrative modified program had their names entered into a drawing for American Race Tires and the sportsman drawing was held for American Race Tire certificates. Ryan Godown drew the winning names for both the modifieds and sportsman…

Ryan Godown Starts His NES Title Defense with Opening Night Victory

New Egypt, NJ (April 4, 2015) – Defending champion Ryan Godown of Ringoes, NJ started his title defense off on the right foot Saturday by winning the 30 lap opening night Modified feature at New Egypt Speedway. Godown worked his way up from his 7th starting position to take the lead from early leader Johnny Guarino 1 lap before the halfway mark and was never headed. For Godown it was his 34th career win at New Egypt. Guarino and Brad Trice brought the field to the first green flag of the season, with Guarino taking command in his return. Guarino paced the…

Ryan Godown on Slingin’ Dirt Radio Show

This Tuesday on Slingin' Dirt with David & Ashley Stremme, "The Ringoes Rocket" Ryan Godown talks about his wins this past weekend at New Egypt Speedway and Bridgeport Speedway. Also, on the show are 2014 UMP Dirtcar National Champion Bobby Pierce and Dave Seay from Virginia Motor Speedway talking about their upcoming King of the Commonwealth event. You can listen live at MRN.com or on the MRN app on Tuesdays at 11 AM or catch the replay at 6PM or listen on-demand at your convenience. Join the conversation on Twitter @SlinginDirt http://www.mrn.com/Media-Center/MRN-Show-Archives/Slingin-Dirt.aspx

Barone Starts Off His 2015 Season with a Solid Seventh Place Finish

Sicklerville, NJ (April 7, 2015) – With a strong field of Big Block Modifieds in attendance at Bridgeport Speedway’s 60 Over Special on EasterSunday, Mike Barone started his 2015 season in solid fashion by completing the feature race in seventh place. When qualifying action got underway, Barone was fast from the start. In the first heat race, he recorded the best lap time while finishing second to Duane Howard. The runner-up finish was astounding considering two issues occurred during the contest. “My power steering breather malfunctioned and spat fluid into my cockpit and on my brake pedal. At one point,…

Bridgeport Speedway Doug Hoffman Memorial Notebook

Bridgeport Speedway Doug Hoffman Memorial Notebook - By: Pete MacDonald   I made a last second decision to attend Bridgeport Speedway's Doug Hoffman Memorial on Easter Sunday, I figured while both dirt tracks in New Jersey are running on Saturday and Sunday might as well support them. 26 Modifieds, 17 Sportsman, and 10 Street Stocks were in the pit area on a gorgeous Easter Sunday afternoon. I really thought with it being a Race of Champions event more modifieds would have showed up but after all it was Easter. Jimmy Horton was seen walking around the pit area without a…

Ryan Godown Wins Hoffman Memorial At Bridgeport To Open RoC Dirt Season

Ryan Godown Wins Hoffman Memorial At Bridgeport To Open RoC Dirt Season BRIDGEPORT, NJ- April 6, 2015- The Ringoes Rocket Ryan Godown started off his 2015 racing with a bang as he won his second feature in as many days. On Easter Sunday at the Bridgeport Speedway Godown driving Bill Hewlett’s owned 901 Modified had some lady luck on his side during the 44 lap feature. During the entire feature the motor was popping but that didn’t hamper his effort in his run to the front and he inherited the lead with 12 laps to go when leader Stewart Friesen…

New Egypt Speedway Opening Night Notebook

New Egypt Speedway Opening Night Notebook By: Pete MacDonald 32- 358 Modifieds, 26 Crate Modifieds, 10 Street Stocks, and 6 Rookie Sportsman filled the pits on Saturday. Tommy Farrell took a wild spill going end over end in turn one, on lap one of the Modified feature. He would be able walk to the ambulance. Delaware invader Brad Trice didn't look too bad in only his second ever NES start. He redrew the outside pole and remained in the top five until a late race skirmish relegated him to a ninth place finish. Speaking of Trice, it was nice to…

Penn Can Speedway Gearing Up for First of Two Practices

SUSQUEHANNA, PA…Penn Can Speedway will open the 2015 racing season with two practice sessions leading up to the April 24th “Can Opener”.  Practice will be held this Friday, April 10th at 6:00 p.m., with the second session slated for Friday, April 17th. The extra harsh winter has been a challenge for all of the tracks in the northeast and Penn Can is no exception.  The track crew has been working to get the track ready for this Friday’s practice.  Just a couple of weeks ago there was as much as five feet of snow drifted against the walls on both…

Wet, Unsettled Forecast Forces Postponement Of ‘Hard Clay Open’ At Orange County Fair Speedway To Saturday, April 11; Entire Program Plus Street Stocks Moved; Season Pass Holders Compensated; Short Track Super Series Points Concession Announced

1 of 226   WET WEATHER FORCES THE POSTPONEMENT OF ORANGE COUNTY 'HARD CLAY OPEN' UNTIL APRIL 11 (4-5-15) Inbox x Brett Deyo <bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com> 10:15 AM (1 hour ago) Wet, Unsettled Forecast Forces Postponement Of ‘Hard Clay Open’ At Orange County Fair Speedway To Saturday, April 11; Entire Program Plus Street Stocks Moved; Season Pass Holders Compensated; Short Track Super Series Points Concession Announced MIDDLETOWN, NY – A wet, unsettled forecast has prompted the postponement of the ‘Hard Clay Open’ at Orange County Fair Speedway. The second annual event, sponsored by Halmar International, United Pump & Tank and East Coast…

HOWARD, PFEIL AND KRESSLEY OPENING NIGHT NASCAR FEATURE WINNERS AT GRANDVIEW

HOWARD, PFEIL AND KRESSLEY OPENING NIGHT NASCAR FEATURE WINNERS AT GRANDVIEW BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 5, 2015 . . . Former NASCAR 358 Modified track champion Duane Howard started from sixth-place in the 30-lap feature event, advanced to the number one position by lap 13 and went on to register his seventh career Opening Night feature triumph, most ever at the third-mile high-banked clay Grandview Speedway, and push Oley, PA racer’s career win total to 65 on a windy and very chilly night, as the raceway celebrated 53 consecutive years of racing. Wayne Pfeil of Mohnton, PA started outside the front…

Meet Mike Perrotte

By Dom Peck From turning Airborne Speedway into a booming success to becoming the Northeast DIRTcar Director of Series and Sanctioning, Mike Perrotte knows a thing or two when it comes to racing. This Plattsburg, N.Y. native's knowledge of racing will be capitalized on this year by DIRTcar. Perrotte began his promoting career at Airborne Speedway when Tom Curley proposed leasing the track. Curley, George Huttig (Perrotte's car owner since 1986), and Mike ran the track from 2005-2006. Racerguide.com talked with Perrotte via phone to learn a little bit more about the man leading the DIRTcar Modified tour this year.…