Pit Stop Convenience Stores Presents Weedsport Kartway’s ‘Kart Cup’ on August 30th 

WEEDSPORT, NY (August 11, 2020) – Weedsport Kartway’s Super Kart Series continues on Sunday, August 30, featuring eight point classes as well as the PRO Clone 360 Kart Cup Twin 20’s, guaranteeing $1,500 in winner’s money presented by Pit Stop Convenience Stores.

The PRO Clone 360 Kart Cup Twin 20’s will award $500 to the winner of each Twin main event, as well as a $500 bonus to the driver with the day’s overall best finish.  With 25 entries, the event will also guarantee a Top 10 payout based on the overall finish.

Drivers in junior point divisions will also compete for a little extra on August 30, thanks to several supporting partners including Slack Karts, Performance Manufacturing, Marsden Supply Co., Precision Racing Products and John Meloling Photography.  A full listing of junior prizes is listed below.

Pre-Registration is now open through the Tickets tab at www.weedsportspeedway.com.  Pre-Entry fees for point classes are $40 with Pre-Entry for PRO Clone 360 set at $65.

Pre-Registration closes on Saturday, August 29 at 11:45 a.m.  Those that Pre-Register will save $10 on entry fees.  Junior drivers that have not already done so in 2020, must submit proof of age to info@weedsportspeedway.com.

Weedsport Kartway will follow CDC guidelines and recommendations, including social distancing.  Face coverings are required when unable to maintain six feet of social distance.

Upon arrival, temperatures will be taken prior to pit passes being purchased.

Concession stands will be open with a limited menu.  New in 2020, orders can be made online for pick-up.

Member driver pit admission is just $10, with Non-Member driver pit admission priced at $15.  Non-Driver pit prices are $20.  No spectators will be permitted for this event.

Point classes include Jr. Red Clone, Jr. Green Clone, Jr. Purple Clone, Jr. Blue Clone, Jr. Unrestricted, Clone Light, Clone Heavy and Clone Super Heavy.

All classes follow AKRA clone engine guidelines.  Burris 33a tires are mandatory.

Fuel must be purchased from the Pit Stop Convenience Store located at 2737 Erie Dr. in Weedsport.

AMB transponders are mandatory to be scored with Raceceiver one-way radios also mandatory.

Pit gates are scheduled to open at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 30 with practice slated for 11 a.m. and time trials to follow.

In order to receive points, drivers must be a Weedsport Kartway Member.  Membership can be purchased online through the Tickets tab at www.weedsportspeedway.com.

Hiring fun, outgoing, and knowledgeable team members to serve their customers, Pit Stop Convenience Stores first opened in Weedsport in 1984. Since then more than 15 stores have opened throughout Central New York, with each striving to be the hometown convenience store in the communities they serve.

Be sure to visit the Weedsport location at 2737 Erie Dr., just down the road from Weedsport Speedway, before and after the big day of racing on August 30th.

To learn more visit online at www.pitstop-stores.com.

For Weedsport Speedway news and schedule information visit www.weedsportspeedway.com.

About Weedsport Speedway: Officially opened for the first time on July 24, 1955 – the Weedsport Speedway 3/8 mile dirt oval has produced a legendary list of drivers and champions including Will Cagle, Danny Johnson, Bob McCreadie, Alan Johnson, Jack Johnson, and Dave Lape to name a few.  In 2018, Weedsport introduced the all-new Weedsport Kartway, just outside of the Speedway’s main pit area, to begin to foster the next generation of racers, crew members and race fans.  Couple the racing with state-of-the-art camping and track amenities, unmatched on-site television production capabilities, plus the ability for large scale concert productions and Weedsport is one of the marquee entertainment venues in the country.

Event Details:

Sunday, August 30
Pits Open – 8:30 a.m.
Driver’s Meeting – 10:30 a.m.
Practice – 11 a.m. (1-round controlled practice)
Time Trials – 15 mins. after practice

Controlled Practice Order (1-Round):
- Jr. Blue Clone
- Clone Heavy
- Jr. Purple Clone
- Jr. Red Clone
- Clone Light
- Clone Super Heavy
- Jr. Green Clone
- Jr. Unrestricted
- PRO Clone 360

Time Trial Order (2-laps):
- Jr. Blue Clone
- Clone Heavy (16-Lock In)
- Jr. Purple Clone
- Jr. Red Clone
- Clone Light (16-Lock In)
- Clone Super Heavy (16-Lock In)
- Jr. Green Clone
- Jr. Unrestricted
- PRO Clone 360 (16-Lock In)

B-Mains – 12-laps, 12-minutes – 2-Qualify (If Necessary)
Lined up based on Time Trials
Same Running Order as Time Trials

Kart Cup A-Mains
- Jr. Blue Clone A-Main (20-laps, 20-minutes | 13 karts, or Split Field)
- Clone Heavy A-Main (25-laps, 20-minutes | 20 karts)
- Jr. Purple Clone A-Main (20-laps, 20-minutes | 11 karts, or Split Field)
- Jr. Red Clone A-Main (20-laps, 20-minutes | 9 karts, or Split Field)
- Clone Light A-Main (25-laps, 20-minutes | 20 karts)
- Clone Super Heavy A-Main (25-laps, 20 minutes | 20 karts)
- Jr. Green Clone A-Main (20-laps, 20-minutes | 9 karts, or Split Field)
- PRO Clone 360 Twin #1 (20-laps | 20 karts | $500 to win)
- Jr. Unrestricted A-Main (20-laps, 20-minutes | 15 karts, or Split Field)
- PRO Clone 360 Twin #2 (20-laps | 20 karts | $500 to win)

Racing Concludes by 5 p.m.

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Kart Cup Purse Breakdowns

Kart Cup PRO Clone 360 A-Main #1
$500 to win guaranteed

Kart Cup PRO Clone 360 A-Main #2
$500 to win guaranteed

Kart Cup PRO Clone 360 Twin Payout (Best Overall Finish, Time Trials Break Ties) 25 kart minimum payout**
1st - $500*, 2nd - $350, 3rd - $250, 4th - $150, 5th - $100, 6th through 9th - $75, 10th - $50
* - Winner’s share guaranteed | **25-kart minimum for Top 10 purse, otherwise 70%

Junior Points Division Prizes:
- Fast Time (All Classes): $50 Gift Cert. from Slack Karts
- 1st Place (All Classes): FREE Entry admission for September 20
- 1st Place (All Classes): $30 Gift Cert. from Slack Karts
- 2nd Place (Red, Green, Purple, Blue): $25 Gift Cert. from PRP
- 3rd Place (All Classes): FREE photo print from John Meloling
- 3rd Place (All Classes): $20 Gift Cert. from Slack Karts
- Random Position (Red, Green, Purple, Blue): PRP Hoodie/Shirt

Kart Cup Entry Info:
Points Classes
$40 Pre-Entry Fee
$50 Day Of

PRO Clone 360 (Must also run 1-Points Class)
$65 Pre-Entry Fee
$75 Day Of

Non-Driver Pit Pass
$20

Non-Member Driver Pit Pass
$15

Member Driver Pit Pass
$10

Getting the potent no. 7 Skyline RV Sales & Service-Houseman Refrigeration-Impressions Concrete Ford Mustang ride in working condition every week has been a minor issue in Pangrazio's first full season chasing points at LOLR. The biggest concern has been getting to the front and staying there.

Still, Pangrazio has parked his car in victory lane four times to lead all stock car drivers in 2020.

“We took on a lot of damage (last week) when we went airborne off turn three,” revealed Pangrazio, 37, who fell to Jimmy Grant in last Saturday's thriller. A leader in nearly every feature event this season, he has now already doubled his career win total in Canandaigua to eight. “Put a new left-rear frame rail in it, freshened two shocks, added all new trailing arms and had a bent center link fixed. Can only crunch a car so long before something gives up on it.”

Everything held together on Saturday and the high-riding racer from Oakfield was able to hold off upset-minded Marc Minutolo to pocket another first-place check. “I ran conservative once I got out front then I seen (Minutolo) on the inside of me going into turn one and I moved up a little bit,” Pangrazio said. “I found a little bit up there and then I moved up and just kept her rollin.'”

Jason Quigley held the early advantage while high-flying Pangrazio took over fourth on lap three after starting 10th in the 20-lap feature. Carl Johnson spun between turns one and two and the lap five restart was all Pangrazio needed as he rocketed from fourth to first to forge a seemingly safe lead.

Minutolo had different ideas, passing Mike Welch for a second time on lap 10 then sliding under runner-up Quigley with eight to go. Minutolo tracked down the leader and actually led by a bumper on lap 15, yet Pangrazio quickly regrouped and regained the lead the next time around.

Minutolo had a second bid lost when he pulled alongside the leader yet the last yellow flag on lap 19 for a slowing Chris Beyea thwarted the effort and afforded Pangrazio a two car-length victory at the line. Welch hung on for third ahead of Grant and Jared Hill.

“My buddy Josh and I are in the (shop) every night working pretty hard on this thing to get her to be fast,” Pangrazio added. “Gotta thank a lot of people that get me here … my girlfriend Rebecca, my mother and Josh, his family is home watching, and all my sponsors. They keep me coming back.”

For the third time in five Hobby Stock races, Burnell took the checkered flag after his no. 57jr. Castle Harvester-Touhey Insurance Chevrolet Camaro left the field in the dust from the outset. Low running Justin Eldredge edged Burnell and Brian Lloyd in a three-wide dash to kick off the 15-lap finale but once Burnell broke free on the second circuit only a rash of yellow flags could delay the inevitable.

“It was dry and slick out there which made it a lot of fun to race on,” said the second-generation 18 year-old from Waterloo. “There were a lot of lanes to try out with such a wide track, and that gave a lot of chances to choose different ways to get around.”

Casey Wagner fell a dozen car-lengths behind under the checkers while WNY traveler Jaren Israel from Ransomville in his first appearance, Jim Claypool and pole-sitter Lloyd settled among the front-five in the caution-infested affair.

LEGEND LEDGER
Saturday's 50/50 beneficiary was CCIA (Canandaigua Churches In Action), more specifically its food pantry. CCIA is a not for profit 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization that relies on the generous giving from partners in order to accomplish the important work we do in our community.

With the 2nd Annual Gerald Haers Memorial Big-Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series event rescheduled to Sept. 19, Honeoye Auto Parts has stepped in to support a big tripleheader on Aug. 13. The 'Thursday Spectacular' boasts a healthy payday as the mighty Pepsi Big-Block Modifieds chase a $4,000 top prize in the headline 40-lapper. A $1,000 winner's share awaits the Sportsman while Street Stockers chase a $500 first-place pot.

The return of the lucrative Haers Memorial in September features a unique 'Triple 20' heat race format leading up to the 74-Lap Modified main for top tour travelers. Northeast DIRTcar Sportsman Series title contenders will also be in town for a pivotal points show to close out 2020 trackside activity at the Land of Legends.

A reminder that due to the originally scheduled Ontario County Fair this week, no racing is on the LOLR schedule Sat., Aug. 15. All five classes will be in action on Aug. 22 before the Pepsi Big-Block Modified Champion is crowned on Aug. 29. LIVE video coverage will be offered for the remaining race dates and can be viewed on Land of Legends TV for $15.

Download the LOLR mobile app found at Google Play
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodbarber.landoflegends or
App Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/land-of-legends/id1508128970?uo=4 to secure your raceday pass today.

As the 57th race season carries on in Canandaigua, be sure to follow the point standings and breaking news online by visiting www.LandOfLegendsRaceway.com. To discuss remaining marketing opportunities available at the track, please contact LOLR GM Greg Emerson via e-mail gemerson@landoflegendsraceway.com.

Land of Legends Raceway is located at the Ontario County Fairgrounds, east of the city on Town Line Road (County Road 10), with easy access off either Exit 43 (Manchester, Route 21 South) or Exit 44 (Farmington, Route 332 South) of the New York State Thruway, just ½-hour southeast of Rochester.

Land of Legends Raceway Event Summary – August 8, 2020
Lee Depew & Son Trucking presents Saturday Spectacular
Pepsi Big-Block Modified
*Feature (35 laps): 1. 22g-Gil Tegg Jr. ($2,000), 2. 14j-Alan Johnson, 3. 99L-Larry Wight, 4. 25-Erick Rudolph, 5. 49-Billy Dunn, 6. 7f-Matt Farnham, 7. 42p-Pat Ward, 8. 9s-Matt Sheppard, 9. 3-Justin Haers, 10. 23-Kyle Coffey, 11. 98h-Jimmy Phelps, 12. 82-Ryan Susice, 13. 19-Tim Fuller, 14. 55-Matt Hulsizer, 15. 77-Lance Dusett, 16. 19w-Justin Wright, 17. 33j-Robbie Johnston III, 18. m1-Dave Marcuccilli, 19. 12x-Dillon Groover, 20. 21x-Eric Williams, 21. 14ny-Daniel Johnson Jr., 22. 28p-Eldon Payne,Jr., 23. 11j-James Sweeting, 24. 44-Russell Morseman, 25. 21-Derrick Podsiadlo, 26. m1x-Tim Murphy, 31m-Jimmy Maier(DNS).
*Feature (35 laps / *rain-delayed from 8/1): 1. 98h-Jimmy Phelps ($2,000), 2. 9s-Matt Sheppard, 3. 19-Tim Fuller, 4. 7f-Matt Farnham, 5. 12x-Dillon Groover, 6. 42p-Pat Ward, 7. 25-Erick Rudolph, 8. 11j-James Sweeting, 9. 3-Justin Haers, 10. 14j-Alan Johnson, 11. 99L-Larry Wight, 12. 77-Lance Dusett, 13. 82-Ryan Susice, 14. m1-Dave Marcuccilli, 15. 22g-Gil Tegg Jr., 16. 19w-Justin Wright, 17. 33j-Robbie Johnston III, 18. 23-Kyle Coffey, 19. 31m-Jimmy Maier, 20. 55-Matt Hulsizer, 21. 21-Derrick Podsiadlo, 22. 21x-Eric Williams, 23. 44-Russell Morseman, 24. 49-Billy Dunn, 25. 14ny-Daniel Johnson Jr., 26. m1x-Tim Murphy, 27. 28p-Eldon Payne,Jr., 44v-Phil Vigneri III(DNS), 83x-Tim Sears Jr.(DNS), 63-Adam Roberts(DNS), 88-Mat Williamson(DNS).
Heats (8 laps)
#1: Groover, Payne, Rudolph, Sweeting, Podsiadlo, Johnston, Wight, Susice, Marcuccilli.
#2: Dusett, Sheppard, Farnham, A.Johnson, Ward, Fuller, Wright, Williams, Morseman.
#3: Tegg, Haers, Coffey, Phelps, Dunn, Hulsizer, D.Johnson, Murphy, Maier(DNS).

Speed Connection Sportsman Modified
*Feature (25 laps): 1. 12g-Matt Guererri ($750), 2. 1f-A.J. Lloyd, 3. 25g-Nick Guererri, 4. 11n-Ricky Newton, 5. 27-Brian Fish, 6. 20x-Kevin Ridley, 7. 38-Zach Sobotka, 8. 70a-Alex Payne, 9. 56-Garrison Krentz, 10. 7-Paul Guererri, 11. 132-Dalton Martin, 12. 7z-Zach Payne, 13. 3r-Chris Mackey, 14. 9-Tim Baker, 15. 99m-Mike Phelps, 16. 35-Nick Cooper, 17. 6-Cody Manitta, 18. 113jr.-Frank Guererri Jr., 19. 00-Sam Hoxie, 20. 117jr.-C.J. Castelletti, 21. 32-Ryan Shanahan, 22. 31-Kane Bristol, 23. 1x-Andrew Smith, 24. 61-Andrew Jacobson, 25. 90-Nathan Peckham, 26. 93-Tyler Vinson.
B-Feature (12 laps): 1. 14t-Payton Talbot, 2. 7s-Torrey Stoughtenger, 3. 17e-Mark Effner, 4. 23b-Timmy Borden Jr., 5. z1-Chaz Thompson, 6. 4-Emmett Waldron, 7. 92-Rick Martin, 8. 21x-Ryan Barrett, 9. 04-Eric Years.
Heats (8 laps)
#1: F.Guererri, Krentz, Castelletti, Phelps, Fish, Sobotka, Borden, R.Martin, Effner.
#2: P.Guererri, Jacobson, Ridley, Newton, Z.Payne, Smith, Hoxie, Talbot, Stoughtenger, Years.
#3: N.Guererri, D.Martin, A.Payne, Mackey, Bristol, Vinson, Thompson, Waldron.
#4: M.Guererri, Peckham, Lloyd, Cooper, Baker, Shanahan, Manitta, Barrett.
Consolations (8 laps)
#1: Sobotka, Smith, Hoxie, Talbot, Stoughtenger, Borden,Effner, R.Martin.
#2: Shanahan, Vinson, Manitta, Thompson, Waldron, Barrett, Years.

Mike Emhof Motorsports 305 Sprint
*Feature (20 laps): 1. 53-Bobby Parrow, 2. 48jr.-Darryl Ruggles, 3. 17e-Ethan Gray, 4. 410-Jerry Sehn Jr., 5. 13t-Trevor Years, 6. 38-Jason Whipple, 7. 18c-Dan Craun, 8. X-Dan Bennett, 9. 9k-Kyle Pierce, 10. j27-John Cunningham, 11. 77-Matt Rotz, 12. 8g-Bobby Gardner, 13. a48jr.-Alysha Bay, 14. 3-Bri Donath.
*Feature (20 laps / *rain-delayed from 8/1): 1. 53-Bobby Parrow, 2. 13t-Trevor Years, 3. 48jr.-Darryl Ruggles, 4. 410-Jerry Sehn Jr., 5. 18c-Dan Craun, 6. 9k-Kyle Pierce, 7. 38-Jason Whipple, 8. X-Dan Bennett, 9. 17e-Ethan Gray, 10. 8g-Bobby Gardner, 11. 77-Matt Rotz, 12. 48a-Alysha Bay, 13. 3-Bri Donath, 121-Steve Glover(DNS), 56-Josh Pieniazek(DNS), 75-Brandyn Griffin(DNS), 2-Aaron Jacobus , 7-Andy Jacobus(DNS).
Heats (8 laps)
#1: Bay, Sehn, Gray, Craun, Bennett, Cunningham, Gardner.
#2: Parrow, Ruggles, Years, Pierce, Whipple, Rotz, Donath.

Street Stock
*Feature (20 laps): 1. 7-Josh Pangrazio, 2. 25b-Marc Minutolo, 3. 00-Mike Welch, 4. 36-Jimmy Grant, 5. 93-Jared Hill, 6. 5c-Rick Crego, 7. 34q-Jason Quigley, 8. 64-Bob Buono, 9. 57j-Quinn Sutherland, 10. 74-Ronald “Bundy” Metcalf, 11. 37x-Carl Johnson, 12. 122-Chris Beyea, 13. 55p-Parker Smith, 14. 44m-Branden Morseman.
Heats (6 laps)
#1: Quigley, Pangrazio, Smith, Crego, Buono, Johnson, Metcalf.
#2: Hill, Minutolo, Welch, Sutherland, Grant, Beyea, Morseman.

Hobby Stock
*Feature (15 laps): 1. 57jr.-Tyler Burnell, 2. 42-Casey Wagner, 3. 10-Jaren Israel, 4. 18x-Jim Claypool, 5. 13b-Brian Lloyd, 6. 17jr.-Jamie Eldredge Jr., 7. 17j-Justin Eldredge.

NEXT EVENT: Thursday Spectacular, Aug. 13 @ 7pm; Honeoye Auto Parts presents Big-Block Modified-40L $4,000-to-win/Sportsman-25L $1,000-to-win/Street Stock-20L $500-to-win. *No Racing Sat., Aug. 15.

SHEPPARD AND WHRITENOUR BOTH WIN AGAIN AT OUTLAW SPEEDWAY.  BOUNTY MONEY ROLLS ON!
Sperring gets first ever in American Racer Sportsman, Collins Jr., Morgan, Ellison, Doolittle and Decker continue to rack up feature victories.
Story by Kenny Shupp Jr.
(Dundee, NY) As they have on numerous occasions thus far in 2020, Super Matt Sheppard in the Friendly Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Modified Division along with Glen Whritenour in the Stan’s No Tubes Street Stocks continue to dominate their respective classes.  Several weeks ago, track owner, Tyler Siri placed Bounty Money on both competitors for any regular or invader that can upend either racer in their feature events while both are still running at the completion.  Again, on Friday, August 7 both men completely dominated their events thus the cash will roll over to the following race night. 
Boss Man, Tyler Siri along with Eldon Payne brought the twenty-two car Modified field to the opening green flag as Siri would lead the first seven laps and looked poised to win and collect the added $1,500 for taking down Super Matt.  However, Sheppard had other ideas and soared into the top spot on lap eight and from there opened up a as much as an eight second lead and had lapped cars up to the seventh position before the one and only caution flag of the  race waved with just a pair of laps remaining.  From there all Super Matt had to do was keep Erick Rudolph at bay for the remaining two laps and visit victory lane for the seventh time in 2020.  With another easy win for Sheppard, the action behind the high flying 9s machine was at a fever pitch as numerous drivers were working thru traffic in an attempt to make it to a top finishing spot.  Second place finisher, Rudolph led the charge having started just one spot behind Sheppard on the opening green flag. Fourth place finisher, AJ Slideways, Alan Johnson began the thirty-lap grind right behind both Sheppard and Rudolph.  Like Siri, who finished third the fifth-place machine of Eldon Payne started on the front row, ran with the lead pack all race long and came home with a solid top five finish.  With Matt Sheppard’s win the $1,500 Bounty now will go onto the August 15 event and with the regular season rapidly concluding the big question is can anyone dethrone Super Matt before the last point event on August 29, 2020. 
In the Stan’s No Tubes Street Stocks feature event, Glen Whritenour continues to use the Outlaw Speedway as his personal play pen as he lined up eleventh on the starting grid, moved to third by lap three, chased then leader CJ Guererri until he ran into problems on lap eight.  Once in front GW opened up what appeared to be an insurmountable advantage over a group of very good drivers and equipment including the likes of Jake Karlnoski who wound up second at the finish, John Carpenter who was third, Quinn Sutherland who wound up fourth along with Shawn Boyton who completed the top five.  Even a late race caution on lap sixteen which would bunch the field back up could not slow down the fast 15 machine as Whritenour cruised to his sixth feature win of 2020 which includes the last five in a row and with that the $250 Bounty will go on one more week. 
In the Sunrise Insulation American Racer Tire Sportsman Division another solid field of some seventeen cars took to the speedway for their twenty-five-lap feature event.  Troy Sperring has been a consistent runner week in and week out at the Outlaw Speedway during the 2020 season and he took full advantage of his pole position starting spot to lead throughout the event and come home with his first ever trip to victory lane at the Yates County Speed Plant.  Sperring can now add his name to a who’s who list of drivers that have picked up feature event wins at Outlaw thus far.  In a magnificent display of driving Sperring was able to hold off second place finisher and one-time feature winner, Billy Paine.  2018 class Track Champion, Chris Fisher once again produced a solid effort in coming home third at the finish as he was chased across the line by 2020 feature winner, Alex Payne. Travis Grover continues to impress by rounding the top five finishers.  The entire top five finishing group all started the feature event within the top seven positions and with equality among the competition, passing is at a premium and it will come as no surprise if the list of new feature winners grows prior to seasons end.  Thus far in the nine Sunrise Insulation American Racer Tire Crate Sportsman feature events that have been run this season, seven different faces have visited victory lane with Ajay Potrzebowski the only repeat winner. 
In the companion Hoosier Tire Crate Sportsman Division, Tommy Collins Jr. was to tough to handle on this night at he lined up ninth on the start, got to the point by lap nine and cruised to his third win in 2020.  Tim Guild and Travis Grover brought the sixteen car field to the opening green flag for the twenty-five lap affair as Guild along with his team mate, Stacy Jackson who started in the second row would control the top two positions thru lap four when Tommy Paine would take over the lead.  Paine, in his rookie season continues to impress as he would hold court at the top of the heap thru lap eight when Collins would assume the lead and go on from there.  Only a couple caution flags would slow the pace as Collins was able to once again display his mastery on the Hoosier tire brand and at the double checkered flags had a full second and a half lead over the second place machine of Zach Sobotka.  Grover would run with the lead pack all race long in holding down the third spot at the end as Tommy Paine held off three-time 2020 class feature winner and the defending Track Champion, Will Shields as they would finish fourth and fifth.   
The Hobby Stock Division continues to grow in numbers, but it is still the Wayne Ellison show as he was able to win both the make-up feature from July 10 in convincing style, and after a post-race disqualification by apparent regular night feature winner, Nick Stark, Ellison was declared the winner in that event as well bringing his 2020 win total to seven with many asking the question, “Will a Bounty on Wayne Ellison be coming next”?  In the make-up Ellison was clearly the class of the field as his immaculate looking 18 machine runs as good as it looks as he held off the only driver to beat him this year in the two time and defending Track Champion, Marc Minutolo.  Jeremy Trank continues his impressive year by finishing third in the make-up as he was chased across the line by Bruce Kinner and Justin Eldredge who completed the top five finishers.
In the nightcap, it did not come nearly as easy for Ellison as he lined up in his customary mid pack starting position and with a pair of good runners in Frank Bubba Burnell and Nick Stark starting on the front row both Minutolo and Ellison who began the twenty lap event in row six had their work cut out for them.  With Minutolo having problems early that left Wayne Ellison still having to negotiate thru a top notch running group of drivers and machinery and as the double checkered flags waved it appeared as though the Wayne Ellison dominance in the division had finally had come to an end at the hands of Nick Stark.  However, in a post-race inspection, Stark was found with an infraction and was relegated to last and with that handed the win to Ellison.  With everyone moving up at position Justin Eldredge claimed the runner-up spot followed by the third-place machine of Jack Ayers who had his best finish since a bone jarring, multiple side over side front straight a way flip several weeks ago.  Fourth place went to Jeremy Trank who capped off a great night while Casey Wagner rounded out the top five.
In IMCA Modified feature action, 2018 Track Champion, Rodney Morgan finally got back on track after being shut out of victory lane since June 26 as he cruised to the win.  Morgan, who completely dominated the class by winning the first four events to open the 2020 campaign was in a class all by himself as he went on to win number five holding off track regular and one time feature winner, Shawn Bruce who was second.  Bumps Scutt continues his consistent 2020 season as he was third at the finish followed across the line by Jeff Austin and Bad Brad Smith who completed the top five finishers. 
In the youth Winner’s Circle Deli Bandit Division Ethan Decker was once again victorious and with his victory extends his point lead in the class.
Last but certainly not least the Mighty 4 Cylinders have been basically dominated by a pair of competitors in Bob Doolittle and Jeremy Bunn.  Only Scott Lehman Jr. and Ray Hyer have upended the Doolittle/Bunn onslaught in the class and unfortunately for the rest of the field this night would be no different as the top two in the class were once again chasing each other to the feature win.  At the completion of the twenty-lap affair it was Bob Doolittle claiming his fourth win of 2020 as he was able to hold off four-time feature winner and current high point man, Jeremy Bunn who had to settle for second place.  Chasing the lead duo across the line was Scott Lehman, Ray Hyer and Jason Smart. 
Congratulations to all competitors!
Coming up next week at Outlaw Speedway the trend will continue with another Super 7 Show featuring all the tracks regular adult classes plus the youth Bandit Division.
With the facility still at the mercy of NYS Governor and NYS Health Department protocol calling for no spectators in the grandstand seating area it will be pit admission only.  For those that can not attend, online viewing is available by going to www.dirttrackdigest.tv. 
Pit Gates for the August 14 show open at 5:30 pm with hot laps at 6:30. The first green flag of the night is scheduled to wave at 7:30. 
With the weeks winding down in the regular season schedule the point battles in all classes now start to become much more visible and even though several drivers in most classes have racked up multiple feature wins there are still no run away point leaders.
For a closer look at the current point standings along with other valuable information relevant to the track simply log on at www.outlawspeedwayllc.com. 
As the Friday, August 14 event draws closer added information about the event will be posted on www.Facebook.com/OutlawSpeedwayLLC/. 

OUTLAW SPEEDWAY RESULTS.  August 7, 2020
Friendly Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Modifieds.  (22 cars)
30 lap feature.  Matt Sheppard (7), Erick Rudolph, Alan Johnson, Tyler Siri, Eldon Payne, Danny Johnson,  Ron Cartwright Jr., Jordan Siri, Steve Paine, Jim LaRock, Kyle Coffey, Chris Ostrowsky, Brad Weaver, Lance Dusett, Brady Fultz, Greg Birosh, Matt Cole, Cory Costa, Kailee DiMorier, Justin Wright, Ed Lawrence, Brian Swarthout

Sunrise Insulation American Racer Tire Crate Sportsman.  (17 cars)
25 lap feature.  Troy Sperring, Billy Paine, Chris Fisher, Alex Payne, Travis Grover, Will Shields, Casey Wagner, Kaiden Dgien, Zach Sobotka, Karl Comfort, Dale Welty, Bryan Rhodes, March Schenck, Chris Hall, Ran Dann, Justice Mayo, Ajay Potrzebowski. 

Hoosier Tire Crate Sportsman (16 cars)
25 lap feature.  Tommy Collins Jr. (3), Zach Sobotka, Travis Grover, Tommy Paine, Will Shields, Zach George, Stacy Jackson, Tim Guild, Brett Buono, Casey Williams, Bryan Rhodes, Brandon Butler, JT Sperring, AJ Lloyd, Anthony Kimble, Alex Payne. 

Stan’s No Tubes Street Stocks.  (16 cars)
20 lap feature.  Glen Whritenour (6), Jake Karlnoski, John Carpenter, Quinn Sutherland, Shawn Boyton, Jared Hill, Carl Johnson, Lance Albanese, Kane Stebbins, Aksel Jensen, Gene Balmer, Aaron Miller, CJ Guererri, Zach Teed, John Burritt, Jeremy Potrzebowski. 

IMCA Modifieds.  (7 cars) 
20 lap feature.  Rodney Morgan (5), Shawn Bruce, Bumps Scutt, Jeff Austin, Brad Smith, Kevin Smith, Rich Karlnoski

IMCA Hobby Stocks.  (18 cars)
20 lap feature.  Wayne Ellison (7), Justin Eldredge, Jack Ayers, Jeremy Trank, Casey Wagner, Amber Pierce, Allison Pierce, Zach Kinner, Matt Sullivan, Jamie Eldredge Jr., Bruce Kinner, Kenny Hunt, Frank Burnell, John Oles, Marc Minutolo.  DNS, Jamie Eldredge, Jason Clugstone.  DQ, Nick Stark.

IMCA Hobby Stock Make-up Feature from July 10. 2020
20 laps.  Wayne Ellison (6), Marc Minutolo, Jeremy Trank, Bruce Kinner, Justin Eldredge, Jamie Eldredge Jr., Allison Pierce, Amber Pierce, Zach Kinner, Matt Sullivan, Jamie Eldredge, Jack Ayers, Nick Stark, Josh Oles, Kenny Hunt, Jason Clugstone.  DNS, Grayson Albanese, Josh Turner, Charlie Towner, Glen Aumick. 

4 Cylinders (18 cars)
20 lap feature.  Bob Doolittle (4), Jeremy Bunn, Scott Lehman, Ray Hyer, Jason Smart, Scott Lehman Jr., Robert Decker, Lee Fritz, Kenneth Evans, ShiAnn LaBarr, Steve Perkins, Desi Force, Mike Webster, Derrick Evans, Sammy Fuller, Dakota Spicer, Mike Stone, Matt Irwin.
Winner’s Circle Deli Bandits.   Feature.  Ethan Decker

CRSA Sprints Lose 2 August Shows, Turn Attention Back To Penn Can August 21


Press Release by: Steven Ovens – August 5th, 2020 – AJ Yabroudy photo –

 

(SODUS, NY) – The response to COVID-19 has been a tricky and delicate one as racers, tracks and traveling series have had to make tough choices to keep the gates open and cars on track. This week, CRSA officials learned that upcoming dates at Fonda Speedway 8/14 and Thunder Mountain Speedway 8/15 have been removed from the schedule and will not be made up. These cancellations due to New York State Executive Orders that were extended to not allow fans at these facilities.

 

“Our track partners on tour this year have been hit hard and impacted at unfortunate levels for their businesses,” said CRSA Sprints series director Peter Meskill.

 

“We look forward to getting back to Fonda and Thunder Mountain in the future when the threat of COVID and restrictive orders from the Governor aren’t impacting our partners like they have in 2020.”

 

CRSA Sprints and Patriot Sprint Tour owner and promoter Mike Emhof echoed those thoughts.

 

“What we have seen this season has been unprecedented. We will continue to work alongside the tracks that have been impacted as well as our teams to come back strong to support these venues in 2021.

 

That leaves the next event date for the 305 Sprint Cars of the CRSA Tour to be held on Friday August 21 at Gary Folk’s Penn Can Speedway in Susquehanna, PA. The last CRSA event was held at Penn Can and did not leave the nearly sold out crowd disappointed with Darryl Ruggles overcoming a cast on his hand to win his first tour victory at Penn Can over Thomas Radivoy.

 

Radivoy and Kyle Pierce will bring back their own knowledge and experience to “The Can” as both have many laps around the facility in wingless sprint action. Then add in 2020 Series winners Cory Sparks and Ruggles, defending series champion Jeff Trombley, the Land of Legends 305 contingent and you have the makings of a big night of excitement on Penn Can’s three-eighths mile clay surface.

 

The CRSA 305 Sprint Tour is powered by Super Gen Products with their Champion Power Equipment located in Newark, NY. Associate sponsors for the 2020 CRSA 305 Sprint Tour include Midstate Basement Authorities, CNY Farm Supply, the Maguire Family of Dealerships, Eagle Enterprises, LLC, Hoosier Racing Tires and is owned and operated by Mike Emhof Motorsports.

 1st Annual SOCK OUT CANCER® Parade Sets New Record

Records are made to be broken, and the 1st Annual Sock Out Cancer® parade set goals for future events to aim for.

“I am pleased to announce that the Sock Out Cancer Parade raised $4,000, which will be distributed equally to the Foundations of Lourdes Hospital and UHS for assisting their cancer patients who need help paying for non-medical needs such as food, housing and transportation,” said Security Mutual Life Chairman and CEO Bruce W. Boyea. “I had a wonderful time, and I am honored to have been the Grand Marshal of the event.” Each participant entering the parade received a pair of brightly colored Sock Out Cancer socks, symbolizing the fight against cancer in all its forms and helping raise public awareness of the financial challenges facing families fighting cancer. 234 vehicles participated in the parade, 10 of which were motorcycles.

“The Sock Out Cancer parade exceeded all expectations,” said CHOW Director Les Aylesworth, “and the non-perishable food donations from participants and spectators will provide around 900 meals for those in need in our community.” CHOW provides thousands of meals each year, and their resources have been strained to the limit as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Those who wish to help these worthy organizations can do so by contacting Sock Out Cancer at sockoutcancer.org, and CHOW at broomecouncil.net. CHOW is operated by the Broome County Council of Churches.

At 9.4 miles long, the 1st annual Sock Out Cancer parade became the longest parade on record in Broome County, eclipsing the 3-mile-long Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus parade held in 1920.

Two months ago the Sock Out Cancer parade was just an idea in the mind of event organizer Bob Connelly as a way for the hundreds of area car lovers to safely get out while benefiting the community. “With so many car shows cancelled,” said Connelly, “this was the best way I could think of to get rid of our cabin fever while still maintaining safe social distancing.” All participants wore masks when required and complied with local and state regulations.

“I believe that this should become an annual event here in Binghamton,” said Bruce W. Boyea, “and I believe that Sock Out Cancer parades can benefit communities across our country.” Discussions are underway to map the future of these ideas.

“I was honored that Bob Connelly invited me to help get the word out to the media and car enthusiasts through the area,” said Ron Hills, host and producer of The Race Report television program on WICZ-TV. “I can’t begin to thank everyone who lent their support to this event, but I need to give special recognition to Bobby Likis, host of the award-winning national radio show Bobby Likis Car Clinic, heard every Saturday morning on WNBF AM 1290. I would also like to thank WNBF radio’s Doug Mosher, subbing for the vacationing Bob Joseph on WNBF’s Binghamton Now. Doug had either Bob Connelly or me on Binghamton Now every day leading up to the parade. And my thanks to Gary’s U-Pull-It for providing two rollbacks which served as elevated platforms for the television crews.  A special thanks also to; WBNG-TV; Rosanne Sall Advertising, Inc.; and the many volunteers who made this event possible.

Photographs and video of the 1st annual Sock Out Cancer parade are available at https://www.facebook.com/TheRaceReportTV/videos/1547981432075132/

Sock Out Cancer®, LLC, is wholly owned by the Security Mutual Life Foundation, which is a New York 501(c)(3) public charity. Deductible charitable donations may be made directly to Sock Out Cancer, LLC, or to the Security Mutual Life Foundation.

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Weedsport Cancels ESS Legends Reunion Amid COVID-19 Restriction Extensions

WEEDSPORT, NY (August 3, 2020) – COVID-19 travel restrictions as well as the extension of New York State Executive Orders disallowing spectators at racing facilities, has forced Weedsport Speedway to cancel the ESS Legends Reunion, which was scheduled for Sunday, August 9.

The Empire Super Sprints Hall of Fame induction associated with the event will be postponed until 2021.

"The ESS Legends Reunion has been a staple for several seasons now, and it is unfortunate we will have to wait until 2021 to see the next edition,” said Weedsport Speedway promoter, Jimmy Phelps.  “With the extension of New York State’s Executive Orders, this is our only option."

Ticket and camping refunds will be issued for the ESS Legends Reunion.

Refunds will be automatically issued to the original form of payment for those who purchased within 90 days of the event.  Tickets or camping purchased more than 90 days prior to the event will be issued and mailed a refund check.

With this latest cancelation, Weedsport Speedway’s next scheduled event will be Cavalcade Cup Weekend on September 11-12, featuring two days of Modified action, including the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds on September 12.  The ESS Sprint Cars, CNY Mod Lites, DIRTcar Pro Stocks and RUSH Late Models are also scheduled during this blockbuster weekend.

Weedsport Kartway will return to racing on Sunday, August 30 with the second annual Kart Cup.  For more information visit www.weedsportspeedway.com/kartway.

For Weedsport Speedway news and schedule information visit www.weedsportspeedway.com.

TYLER JOHNSTON RECORDS FIRST EVER FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY INSINGER PERFORMANCE CRATE SPORTSMAN VICTORY ON SATURDAY AT FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY.

KIRKWOOD, NY…Another new face graced Five Mile Point Speedway victory lane on Saturday night as Tyler Johnston recorded his first ever FMP victory in the Insinger Performance Crate Sportsman 20 lap main event.  He became the sixth different feature winner in seven races in the class and the fifth first time winner at the speedway this season in the division.
Johnston has been fast throughout the month of July at the speedway and he took advantage of his outside front row starting slot next to Brandon Loucks for the start of the 20 lap Insinger Performance Crate Sportsman main.  At the drop of the green Johnston quickly took the point utilizing the racy outside line of the speedway.  The first caution of the race flew with one lap in the books as Leah Decker, Brian Durbin and Mike Grover tangled in turn one.  Decker and Durbin were able to continue but Grover saw his night end early.
When the green flew Johnston immediately picked up where he left off and Gary Smith hustled in to second place. This left Loucks to contend with ninth place starter Bobby Flood who was on the move early.  Although Smith grabbed second Loucks battled back while Flood remained within striking distance.  On lap 8 Loucks retook second place as a great battle ensued among the top five.  This allowed Johnston to open his lead as the battles were plenty behind him.
A caution on lap 10 regrouped the field again.  Johnston maintained his advantage with Smith recapturing second place from Loucks.  Loucks again had to battle with Flood for third place as Blaine Klinger and Lem Atkins waited on any error up front.  Out front Johnston went virtually unchallenged for the balance of the 20 lap main event.  Flood advanced to third place on lap 12 and took over second from Smith with only two laps remaining.  At the finish it was Johnston for his first win at the speedway over Flood, Smith, Klinger and Loucks.
Justin Slezak took the lead at the start of the 20 lap Factory Stock feature event and led wire to wire.  For Slezak the victory was his second of the 2020 season.  Buck Mills, Ray Lindquist, Josh Dumas and Josh Oles completed the top five finishers.
The 600 Modified 20 lap main event went caution free with Brett Gray leading the entire distance.  For Gray, it was his third win in a row and a bounty will go in effect at the next race Monday, August 10th at the speedway.  Bob Hamm, Dave Brown, Eli Askar and John Glover completed the top five.
Tim Vandemark has now won four FWD Four Cylinder Expert features in a row at the speedway.  In the process he collected a $150 bonus as the bounty on him continues on Monday, August 10th.  Kaleb Lacey had a strong run to finish second in the 15 lap main event.  Randy Lane, Walter Decker and Steve Lunn completed the top five.
The new Crate Sportsman Futures division 20 lap feature event was won by Josh Mondak.  It was his first ever victory in week number two of the new class.  Kyle Walsh and Eric Reese Jr. were the top three finishers.  Owen Clark was the FWD Four Cylinder Novice 12 lap feature winner.  He topped Greg Slater, Anthony Zecchino, Bethany Bertram and Austin Slater.  Joshua Landers was the Juniors winner.
COUNTER POINTS…No racing action takes place this Saturday…The next event is Monday, August 10th with the 56th running of the Heath Memorial.  The Modifieds will run in a 30 lap main event paying $2,000 to win.  The race will air live on pay per view through www.dirttrackdigest.tv.  The weekly classes will be in competition with the exception of the Futures class which will have the night off.  Racing on August 10th begins at 7 p.m.
OFFICIAL INSINGER FUELS CRATE SPORTSMAN FEATURE FINISH (20 LAPS):  TYLER JOHNSTON, Bobby Flood, Gary Smith, Blaine Klinger, Brandon Loucks, Lem Atkins, Russell Benke, Matt Brewer, Tom Hampton, Brandon Fritsch, Leah Decker, Mark Longstreet, Punkie Marsh, Seth Zacharias, Jason Feinberg, Matt Sobiech, Brian Durbin, Mike Grover.
FACTORY STOCK OFFICIAL FEATURE FINISH (20):  JUST SLEZAK, Buck Mills, Ray Lindquist, Josh Dumas, Josh Oles, Adam Gilbert, Kurtis Stickle.
6O0 MODIFIED OFFICIAL FEATURE FINISH (20):  BRETT GRAY, Bob Hamm, Dave Brown, Eli Askar, John Glover, Dominic Amato, Aydan Morgan.
FWD FOUR CYLINDER OFFICIAL FEATURE FINISH (15):  TIM VANDEMARK, Kaleb Lacey, Randy Lane, Walter Decker, Steve Lunn, Jeff Degroat, Rick Lunn, Dave Simms.
FWD FOUR CYLINDER NOVICE OFFICIAL FEATURE FINISH (12):  OWEN CLARK, Greg Slater, Anthony Zecchino, Bethany Bertram, Austin Slater, Ashley Wilson, Ashley Slater, Doug Newbigging.
JUNIOR 600 MODIFIED/SLINGSHOT:  JOSHUA LANDERS, Aver Decker.