Archive for August, 2010

Aug 31 2010

SBS CLASSIC 100: BY THE NUMBERS

By – Danny Kapuscinski

The year 2010 will mark the 19th running of the Bud Light SBS Classic 100.  What started as a 50-lap affair in 1992 with harsh reviews has blossomed into a 100 circuit Championship pitting the underdogs of the Speedway against each other.  Some SBS drivers in the field this weekend will be destined to move on to a Supermodified career, one day contending in the International Classic 200.  Others will move on to different forms of auto racing, but the majority will continue to . . . (cont.)

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Aug 29 2010

7 Crowned at Quarter Midget Classic

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By – Chris Porter

The Oswego County Quarter Midget Club held its annual Classic event Saturday afternoon at “Claytona’s” 1/20-mile track, located at the corners of Howard and Silk Roads in Volney. Beautiful weather greeted all in attendance as seven race winners were crowned in their respective classes.

The first race on the schedule was the largest – the 40-lap, 10-car Sr. Honda event. Camden Proud nabbed the early lead from the pole position, bringing Zach Sobotka, Kyle Perry and Amylynn Holland across the stripe with him to complete the maiden lap.

Proud and  Sobotka broke away early, but . . . (cont.)

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Aug 29 2010

SEGE FIDANZA VICTORIOUS IN HOLLAND BUDWEISER 100

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* HOLLAND NASCAR MOTORSPORTS COMPLEX *

Holland, NY – In his long and successful racing career, Sege Fidanza of Middleport, NY has earned a number of wins in high profile racing events. On Saturday evening, he added another marquee race win to his resume with a victory in the Budweiser 100 at the Holland NASCAR Motorsports Complex. The 47th running of this annual . . . (cont.)

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Aug 29 2010

HIRSCHMAN TAKES CHECKERS IN DRUAR & JANKOWIAK MEMORIAL

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*** Dunn Tire Press ***

Buchanan & Hewson Continue Winning Streaks, Vernon Takes Legends Feature

Lancaster, New York – A packed house was on hand at Dunn Tire Raceway Park for the annual Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak Memorial Modified 100.  The best of the best Modified drivers were on hand and Matt Hirschman used the luck of the draw, pit strategy, and an incredible set up in his car to capture the prestigious . . . (cont.)

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Aug 28 2010

Timmerman Conquers Competition at Spencer

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By – Chris Porter
Photos – Bev&Ken Dippel Photos

Kevin Timmerman overtook front runners Ryan Beeman and Chris Finocchario on a mid-race restart en route to capturing his second Sunoco Modified checkered flag at Spencer Speedway on Friday night. The victory helped secure his hold on the speedway’s championship points chase as well as continue a season-long streak of consecutive top-five feature finishes. Timmerman has piloted his No. 17 machine to . . .(cont.)

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Aug 28 2010

2010 CLASSIC RACE ROLLS AT LEE ON SEPT. 11

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By – Russ Conway, with contributions by Carol D Haynes, ISMA PR

Lee, N.H. – New England’s longest running traditional oval-track racing event, the “Classic” for Supermodifieds, is now officially
sanctioned and scheduled for the green flag on Saturday night, Sept. 11th, here at Lee USA Speedway.

The 45th annual “Classic” already has drawn a long entry list as the  . . . (cont.)

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Aug 27 2010

SHANGRI-LA II SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE INCLUDES “LABOR DAY UNDER FIRE” SAT., SEPT. 4; POINT SEASON ENDS WITH “9/11 MEMORIAL NIGHT” SAT., SEPT. 11

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*** Shangri-La Press ***

TIOGA CENTER, N.Y. – Shangri-La II Motor Speedway will come back from an open weekend at the end of August with two important September racing events. On Saturday night, September 4, “Labor Day Under Fire” will provide fans their second opportunity of the summer to see a complete ASA . . . (cont.)

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Aug 25 2010

SuperStar of the Week

By – JJ  Andrews

Lost in the shuffle during last week’s rain delay and lights out situation at Oswego Speedway was a pretty important thing: proper recognition for the two track champions.

Yes, they were called up to the half-lit podium for some pictures and an interview with Danny Johnson. But frankly, people were so busy griping about the situation and the hour, I don’t think they got the proper respect. Let me give you some . . . (cont.)

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Aug 22 2010

DTRP Beats Mother Nature in 3 out of 4 Features

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* Dunn Tire Raceway Park Press *

Rudolph, Buchanan, and Hewson Grab Checkers

Lancaster, New York – Dunn Tire Raceway Park was in a hurry up offensive mode as officials, drivers, and crew members raced to beat Mother Nature on Saturday.  With all of the qualifying heats and three features in the books, it looked like DTRP would triumph over the weather as the Sportsman took to the track for the final feature event of the night.  Mother Nature would grab the last checkered flag of the evening however as . . . (CONT.)

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Aug 22 2010

In Light of the Darkness – Gosek & Barbeau Win Features, Sitterly & Cliff Crowned Champs at Oswego

By – Chris Porter
Photos – Jim Feeney

It may have not been in the most exciting fashion Saturday evening, but at night’s end, Otto Sitterly and David Cliff were crowned 2010 track champions at the Oswego Speedway.

Mother Nature attempted to wipe out the evening’s scheduled events – twin 30-lap supermodified features and twin 20-lap small block supermodified (SBS) mains. However, fans, crews and speedway officials waited out the initial rains in hopes of finding an open window to run the show. It was the final points event of the year and after a two-hour rain delay, the six qualifying heats were . . . (CONT.)

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