Makes First Visit of the Season to Fonda Speedway
Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA
Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF
WEEDSPORT, N.Y. – September 20,, 2016 – The Super DIRTcar Series makes their first trip of the season to Fonda Speedway for the Mohawk Valley 100 this Saturday, Sept. 24th for their 22nd series event of the season.
It was the “Franklin Flyer” Billy Decker who took the lead from Brett Hearn on lap 78 to capture the Mohawk Valley 100 back in 2015. Decker set fast time in qualifying and started fifth in the feature and was able to take home the victory. “The guys made great adjustments on the car. I’d go where they weren’t in traffic. I love to race here and I want to thank all the Fonda fans for their support.”
The top five finishers in the 2015 Mohawk Valley 100 respectively were Decker, Stewart Friesen, Larry Wight, Gary Tomkins and Tim Fuller.
Breaking Records
Super Matt Sheppard is on the verge of setting a new record with the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds. Billy Decker currently holds the record for the most wins in one season with 10 wins back in 2008. Sheppard clinched his tenth victory of the season this past Friday night at Brewerton Speedway, tying himself with Decker. Sheppard only has to win one more race before the end of the season to break the record.
LAST WEEK IN REVIEW:
Sheppard Exorcises The Demon
BREWERTON, N.Y. – September. 16, 2016 – Super Matt Sheppard… is there anymore I need to say? He is the man to beat this year as he captured his fourth Super DIRTcar Series victory in a row and his tenth of the season Friday night at Brewerton Speedway for the Duel at the Demon Modified 100 lap main event… Read more, www.superdirtcarseries.com.
Billy Dunn Dominates DIRTcar 358-Modified Series Race at Mohawk
HOGANSBURG, N.Y. – September. 16, 2016 – Billy Dunn current and five time Mohawk track champion showed everyone why he is the man to beat at MIR as he dominated the St.Lawrence Radiology 75 event. ‘’The car was great and has been solid all year long.’’ Read more, www.dirtcarump.com.
Ron Davis III Remains Red Hot On DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Tour With Third Straight Triumph After Brewerton Speedway Win
BREWERTON- NY – September 16, 2016 – Forty-one Sportsman signed into the Brewerton Speedway pits Friday for round eight of the DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Series. It would take four heats and two consolations to set the 30 car-starting field that would battle for 50 laps. Read more, www.dirtcarump.com.
Danny Johnson is King of the Hill
WEEDSPORT, N.Y. – September 17, 2016, 2016 – Danny Johnson picked up his first Super DIRTcar Series victory of the season in the Shakelton Auto and Truck Parts No. 27J and collected his 80th series win Saturday night at Weedsport Speedway. Johnson battled Tim Fuller early for the lead but sailed away to take the King of the Hill 100 and take home the $10,000 payday over Matt Sheppard and Fuller… Read more, www.superdirtcarseries.com.
COMING UP NEXT
The Super DIRTcar Series will be off for the week after Fonda Speedway for teams to get ready for the 45th running of NAPA Super DIRT Week at Oswego Speedway October 5th-9th. For more information on Super DIRT Week, visit www.superdirtweekonline.com.
For more information on the Super DIRTcar Series, visit www.superdirtcarseries.com.
ABOUT THE TRACK:
Fonda Speedway is a ½-mile, flat, clay oval. For more information and to learn how to purchase tickets, visit www.fondaspeedway.com.
DRIVER INFO
The following Super DIRTcar Series drivers maintain websites:
Frank Cozze: frankcozze.com
Keith Flach: keithflachracing.com
Brett Hearn: bretthearn.com
Mike Mahaney: mikemahaneyracing.com
Max McLaughlin: maxmclaughlinracing.com
Jimmy Phelps: jimmyphelps.com
Erick Rudolph: erickrudolph.com
Matt Sheppard: matt-sheppard.com
For more driver information, visit: www.superdirtcarseries.com
SEASON WINNERS: Matt Sheppard – 10 (Williams Grove Speedway on June 22, Utica-Rome Speedway on Jul 3, Five Mile Point Speedway on July 12, Grandview Speedway on July 14, Autodrome Granby on July 27, Merrittville Speedway on August 1, Lebanon Valley on September 2, Weedsport Speedway on September 5, Le RPM Speedway on September 9, Brewerton Speedway on September 16); Stewart Friesen – 4 (Cornwall Motorsports Park on June 26, Albany-Saratoga on July 6, Mohawk International raceway on July 7, Ransomville Speedway on August 2); Tim Fuller – 2 (Canandaigua Speedway on June 30, Eldora Speedway on July 19); Billy Decker – 1 (Fulton Speedway on April 30); Jimmy Phelps – 1 (Sharon Speedway on July 21); Frank Cozze – 1 (Autodrome Drummond on July 26); Gary Tomkins – 1 (Weedsport Speedway August 9); Danny Johnson – 1 (Weedsport Speedway on September 17)
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2016 Super DIRTcar Championship Standings
No. Driver Total Series Bonus Diff Home Track Money
1 9s Matt Sheppard 3,169 2,169 1000 0 Canandaigua $96,775
2 44 Stewart Friesen 2,902 1,927 975 -267 Albany-Saratoga $59,000
3 19 Tim Fuller 2,784 1,819 965 -385 Canandaigua $41,650
4 91 Billy Decker 2,695 1,710 985 -474 Canandaigua $33,925
5 99L Larry Wight 2,597 1,597 1000 -572 Fulton $20,700
6 98h Jimmy Phelps 2,576 1,576 1000 -593 Brewerton $25,675
7 20 Brett Hearn 2,540 1,540 1000 -629 Lebanon Valley $18,950
8 27J Danny Johnson 2,394 1,454 940 -775 Fonda $32,350
9 42P Pat Ward 2,388 1,413 975 -781 Brew/Fulton $12,875
10 18H Pete Britten 2,360 1,415 945 -809 Canandaigua $18,350
11 88 Mike Mahaney 2,225 1,290 935 -944 Canandaigua $13,850
12 6h Max McLaughlin 2,157 1,229 928 -1,012 Brewerton $9,900
13 43 Keith Flach 2,153 1,178 975 -1,016 Lebanon Valley $9,400
14 6m Mat Williamson 2,019 1,019 1000 -1,150 Lernerville $8,825
15 8 Rich Scagliotta 1,847 931 916 -1,322 Brewerton $6,675
16 32c Vic Coffey 1,623 701 922 -1,546 Brewerton $6,325
17 8R Rob Bellinger 1,549 609 940 -1,620 Brewerton $6,800
18 X Chad Phelps 1,425 493 932 -1,744 Brewerton $3,925
19 3 Justin Haers 1,371 396 975 -1,798 Canandaigua $3,000
20 93 Gary Tomkins 1,367 437 930 -1,802 Canandaigua $13,500
2016 STAT ATTACK
There have been 21 Super DIRTcar Series features this season.
Winners (8 Drivers)
Rank Driver, Hometown – Wins
1. – MATT SHEPPARD, Waterloo, N.Y. – 10
2. – STEWART FRIESEN, Sprakers, N.Y.– 4
3. – TIM FULLER, Watertown, N.Y. – 2
4. – BILLY DECKER, Watertown, N.Y. – 1
– JIMMY PHELPS, Baldwinsville, N.Y.- 1
– FRANK COZZE, Wind Gap, P.A. – 1
– GARY TOMKINS, Clifton Springs, N.Y. – 1
– DANNY JOHNSON, Phelps, N.Y.
2016 Super DIRTcar Series Schedule & Winners
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Number of Wins in 2016)
1. Saturday, April 30 / Fulton Speedway / Fulton, N.Y. / Billy Decker (1)
2. Wednesday, June 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, Pa. / Matt Sheppard (1)
3. Sunday, June 26 / Cornwall Speedway / Ontario, Canada / Stewart Friesen (1)
4. Thursday, Jun 30 / Canandaigua Speedway / Canandaigua, NY / Tim Fuller (1)
5. Sunday, July 3 / Utica-Rome Speedway / Vernon, N.Y. / Matt Sheppard (2)
6. Wednesday, July 6 / Albany-Saratoga Speedway / Malta, N.Y. / Stewart Friesen (2)
7. Thursday, July 7 / Mohawk International Speedway / Akwesasne, N.Y. / Stewart Friesen (3)
8. Tuesday, July 12 / Five Mile Point Speedway / Kirkwood, N.Y. / Matt Sheppard (3)
9. Thursday, July 14 / Grandview Speedway / Bechtelsville, P.A. / Matt Sheppard (4)
10. Tuesday, July 19 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, O.H. / Tim Fuller (2)
11. Thursday, July 21 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, O.H. / Jimmy Phelps (1)
12. Tuesday, July 26 / Autodrome Drummond / Drummondville, Q.C. / Frank Cozze (1)
13. Wednesday, July 27 / Autodrome Granby / Granby, Q.C. / Matt Sheppard (5)
14. Monday, August 1 / Merrittville Speedway / Thorold, Ont./ Matt Sheppard (6)
15. Tuesday, August 2 / Ransomville Speedway / Ransomville, N.Y. / Stewart Friesen (4)
16. Tuesday, August 9 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, N.Y. / Gary Tomkins (1)
17. Thursday, September 1 / Lebanon Valley / West Lebanon, N.Y. / Matt Sheppard (7)
18. Monday, September 5 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, N.Y. / Matt Sheppard (8)
19. Friday, September 9 / Le RPM Speedway / Quebec / Matt Shepprd (9)
20. Friday, September 16 / Brewerton Speedway / Brewerton, N.Y. / Matt Sheppard (10)
21. Saturday, September 17 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, N.Y. / Danny Johnson (1)
