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Title: R.O.C Race at spencer
Post by: sam on May 30, 2017, 10:03:43 PM
It's a couple days before the ROC Mods go to Spencer Speedway. Who or what Mods will be there?
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Post by: oneill71mod on May 30, 2017, 10:13:38 PM
I'm thinking two heats of six....
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Post by: Tigerpaw333 on May 31, 2017, 12:45:35 PM
IM assuming these drivers

amy and Tommy Catalano
Andy Jay
Darell Lewis jr
Mike Leaty
Patrick Emerling
George Skora
Title: Re: R.O.C Race at spencer
Post by: sam on May 31, 2017, 01:30:29 PM
Whats going on here? 7 or 8 mods? Lancaster had 18, Oswego 16 , Whats the problem? We were averaging 20 something last year. Whats happened ? Whats happened to the field?
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Post by: HoosierDaddy1 on May 31, 2017, 05:05:11 PM
You ask "what's going on here?". You haven't been paying attention here, that's what is going on.

IT'S "RINKY-DINK"

Or if you are a fan of the "HUGE" car dealer on television. He calls things like this, "DINKY-DONKEY".

P.S. - Ask Laminate or Pud, they know what it is, they've seen it enough.
Title: Re: R.O.C Race at spencer
Post by: sam on May 31, 2017, 08:50:43 PM
OHHHH, I'm Sorry. I don't spend a lot of time on computer, I must have missed something.SO!!!! If I may ask what is the status of the ROC MOD TOUR? Are there drivers/teams Boycotting the series? If so, why? I'm not trying to stir things up, but I usually travel and follow the series all over NYS. My plans this year was to follow the series down to Jennerstown PA. I'd kinda like to know, so if someone can fill me in on what I missed, i'd appreciate it.   
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Post by: Chargincharlie on May 31, 2017, 09:18:50 PM
I asked a couple of weeks ago when only 16 mods showed at Oswego and hossfeld stayed home to run a SPORTSMAN got no answers. I'm done
Title: Re: R.O.C Race at spencer
Post by: GeorgeSkora on May 31, 2017, 10:21:20 PM
I believe we will have between 17-19 cars come Friday night.
ROC  had a low point at oswego, the spring race is a tough race to run with the track losing grip and no rubber down. The rain that was forecast that day I assume scared the east coast teams.
   I hear the 60, 22, 66, and 17 will be back in the field for Friday night.  With the Erie and jennerstown race coming up i believe things will be picking up come summer time!
Title: Re: R.O.C Race at spencer
Post by: sam on May 31, 2017, 10:39:17 PM
As I stated before ,I'm not on the computer a lot, but I do watch Raceny as much as I can. I don't remember seeing any thing about whats going on with the ROC. I am a devoted fan of the Mods and have traveled as far south to Florida to watch these Mods run. I've been watching races at lancaster before it was paved in the early 60s. Last year, I figured there maybe some trouble after the debacle in Oswego last Sept.But Again no one seems to be talking. I've asked several people why only 18 showed up at lancaster for the first show, I got nothing. Then when 16 were there at Oswego, I asked again, got the same answer again.What surprised me was Chuck passing up Oswego for a Sportsman race at Lancaster.As FANS, we  deserve to know whats going on. We contribute our money in support of this series in many ways , front gate, fund raisers or even sponsor money in some cases. So if anyone can seriously explain, please do so 
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Post by: sam on May 31, 2017, 10:46:01 PM
Thank you George, and I hope to GOD you are right.I'm planning a trip to Jennerstown for the entire weekend. sort of a mini vacation you might say, and I will be truly disappointed if I get there and see 12 Mods. Oh and good luck George this Friday night.
Title: Re: R.O.C Race at spencer
Post by: GeorgeSkora on May 31, 2017, 10:51:23 PM
Jtown is going to be a unique weekend. I been hearing some good teams that don't race the tour full time interested in running that race! Hope to see everyone there. We need to build this series up and build some momentum up for that Race of Champions 250 race in september!
Title: Re: R.O.C Race at spencer
Post by: kt on June 01, 2017, 07:12:36 AM
Thanks George, I was going to write something positive myself this morning.

...Everything George said, plus I'd like to add that the ROC race at Spencer last year was among the best races I saw all season. Mike "The baby-faced Assassin"Leaty drove around all the heroes on the outside to win a thrilling race.

...Add to that the NYSS Super stocks are on the menu too, always fun to watch.

...You never know who might show up for this race, I'll be there.......................kt
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Post by: uticamike on June 01, 2017, 09:12:53 AM
60 will be there,( and Erie, and J Town,and......)  hopefully the 22 as well.  ;D
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Post by: rg23 on June 01, 2017, 09:36:32 AM
When is J-town?
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Post by: Crushem on June 01, 2017, 11:49:43 AM
When is J-town?

June 17th
Title: Re: R.O.C Race at spencer
Post by: sam on June 01, 2017, 07:45:51 PM
Thanks to everyone for the responses/comments and I hope to God that everything turns out right. One thing though, I heard people say #22 probably will show. How bout it Chuck, I know you look at raceny. Should I wear your t-shirt there to Spencer,or will I have to buy one of Andys.lol
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Post by: Chargincharlie on June 01, 2017, 09:41:25 PM
I had his shirt on at perry last week.
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Post by: DaveTheDude on June 02, 2017, 05:44:43 PM
20 cars are here!
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Post by: papa-bear-72 on June 02, 2017, 06:50:41 PM
Arrived at Spencer Speedway to find out that Maynard Troyer is in attendance to watch tonight's ROC race. Looks to be 20 mods on hand for an exciting night of racing.
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Post by: Simple Man on June 03, 2017, 12:31:10 AM
any results?
Title: Re: R.O.C Race at spencer
Post by: kt on June 03, 2017, 12:37:07 AM
07
60
22
54
65
12x

25
17
66
64

see how good my memory is in the morning....lol

Title: Re: R.O.C Race at spencer
Post by: Mark on June 03, 2017, 04:04:36 AM
Spencer Race of Champions Troyer Race Cars 75 Unofficial Finishing Order:

1. #07 Patrick Emerling
2. #60 Matt Hirschman
3. #22 Chuck Hossfeld
4. #54 Tommy Catalano
5. #65 George Skora, III
6. #10 Daryl Lewis, Jr.
7. #17 Roger Coss
8. #64 Amy Catalano
9. #25 Mike Leaty
10. #12x Andy Jankowiak
11. #3 Daren Scherer
12. #66 Austin Kochenash
13. #32 Tyler Rypkema
14. #11 Kirk Totten
15. #1 Chris Ridsdale
16. #51 T.J. Potrzebowski
17. #40 Tommy Rought
18. #59 Karl Hehr
19. #95 Bryan Sherwood
Title: Re: R.O.C Race at spencer
Post by: Shamrock 3x on June 03, 2017, 10:22:35 AM
Were there penalties?  I thought 12x was 6th and 25 was 7th, Mark.
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Post by: uticamike on June 03, 2017, 10:40:33 AM
Good question. I was talking to Mike Leaty after the races and he told me he finished 6th.
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Post by: Hoosierfan22 on June 03, 2017, 02:08:12 PM
1.   Patrick Emerling
2.   Matt Hirschman
3.   Chuck Hossfeld
4.   Tommy Catalano
5.   George Skora
6.   Andy Jancowaik
7.   Mike Leaty
8.   Roger Cross
9.   Austin Kochenash
10.  Amy Catalano
11.  Tyler Rypkema
12.  Daryle Lewis
13.  Daren Scherer
14.  Kirk Totten
15.  Chris Risdale
16.  Tommy Rought
17.  Potrebowski
18.  Karl Hehr
19.  Bryan Sherwood
Title: Re: R.O.C Race at spencer
Post by: herm on June 03, 2017, 03:01:16 PM
I dont know who was running the show last night , ROC or the track, but it was a long night with a lot of dead time. 4hrs and 15min for a two class show of 42 cars total. People were leaving before it all ended. Someone needs to go to Fulton or Canandaigua  and see how a show should be run.
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Post by: 84sstock on June 03, 2017, 03:03:28 PM
I could not agree more Herm. So much down time..............only 6 total heat races were needed. WAAAAY too long for 2 divisions.
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Post by: phredo on June 03, 2017, 04:29:52 PM
Let me also add my complaints about the way the show was run.  Way, way too many periods with no action such as between the modified time trails and their heats that followed.  If the modified feature started around 9:00 pm, that means it took 1 hour and 45 minutes for time trials (in three groups) and 6 heats. 

Can someone explain why the top 12 modified driver redraw was done before the super stock heats were completed?  I don't think I've ever seen anything like this in all my years of race chasing.  Two heats of super stocks, modified redraw, and then the third super stock heat.  Mystifying!
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Post by: uticamike on June 03, 2017, 05:07:04 PM
Sad thing is it doesn't have to be this way. I went to Thunder Road in Barre Vt last weekend and it was just the opposite.

Well run show with a touring series on the card. 25 to get in to watch PASS Super Lates, the homegrown crate lates (great show btw), tiger (street) stocks and a buzz box division (also very entertaining). Lots of people and KIDS OMG with things to do for them. Like a carnival it was opposed to Spencer's "show".

(never mind the back gate greed).
Title: Re: R.O.C Race at spencer
Post by: Ernie on June 03, 2017, 08:40:29 PM
Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah......

Another season and he's once again proving he's an ID10T.
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Post by: oneill71mod on June 04, 2017, 02:36:03 PM
We can't blame the ROC for this... spencer has alway been a long drawn out show.. those old men (spencer bros) were the best at selling cheap quality food in stale buns...lol.. looks like John white is doing the same,imagine if they sold beer...it was nice to see the mods have a decent field,I think with some tweaks to the rules, this class has a chance to grow again..
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Post by: 112SMW on June 04, 2017, 02:46:14 PM
Sorry I missed this race this past Friday night.I was at Chemung last night and 5 classes of cars with heats and features,they were done in under 4 hours.John White has people in places to run the races so lets look at them first before we all get in an uproar.
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Post by: Sodus Mike on June 04, 2017, 04:03:11 PM
I thought the racing in both classes was very good . way too much down time between races . I thought the food was very good , like it always has been here. ,although it is too expensive . I miss the Spencer brothers bigLy.  Thanks to all racers and promoters of both series ,and John White for keeping the place open . Without you all there is no show . Hoping for the weekly show to grow also .
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Post by: leadfoot4 on June 05, 2017, 07:07:19 AM
We can't blame the ROC for this... Spencer has always been a long drawn out show.. those old men (Spencer bros.) were the best at selling cheap quality food in stale buns...lol.. looks like John white is doing the same, imagine if they sold beer...it was nice to see the mods have a decent field, I think with some tweaks to the rules, this class has a chance to grow again..


You got THAT right!! I can remember, SEVERAL TIMES, over the years, being at the track until well after midnight, to watch all of the races..............and consume a hot dog, or two, on stale buns!! In fact, I used to work the "graveyard shift" a lot, back then, and on Friday nights during the summer, I'd take my work clothes with me, when I went to the races. Frequently, the races ran so late, I didn't have time to go home and change, I had to go to work directly from the track.