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PPMS TRI STAR PITTSBURGHER MODIFIED TOUR ENTRIES STREAMING IN

"Trucker Don," Don Brown, filed the first entry for the BRP/Hoosier Tire Modified Tour event that will kick off the Tri Star Pittsburgher on Friday, September 17. The rookie on the highly competitive Modified Tour will be making his second appearance at Dirt's Monster Half Mile. Brown hails from Butler and drives a Bicknell chassied car owned by JoDee Kugel.

Joining Brown in the initial flurry of entries were thirteen other Modified Tour regulars; Mark Frankhouser, who pilots his own Troyer; ageless Carl Murdick, also aboard a Troyer; Dean Pearson, driver of his own Teo; Del Rougeux, Jr. (Bicknell); former champion Dave Murdick (Troyer); current points leader and three-time champion Rex King, Sr. (King Brothers' Bicknell); Kevin Green (Speed Palace); Shawn Fleeger (Olsen); Mike Turner (Troyer); Rex King, Jr. (King Brothers' Bicknell); Small Block driver Gary Smoker (D & D Racing's Bicknell); and Revin' Kevin Bolland (Bol-Tech Motorsports' Bicknell). Another three-time champion, Brian Swartzlander, has also submitted an entry for the brand new Bicknell owned by his wife, Mary Ann, but he has previously won a Modified Tour race at Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway aboard his trusty Teo, so who can be sure which mount he will ride on September 17.

Many other top drivers are expected to file pre-entries to take advantage of the discounted pit pass being offered by PPMS management.

"There are plenty of additional incentives for drivers to enter this first Modified Tour event held during the Tri Star Pittsburgher weekend," said track spokesman Matt Miley. If 40 or more ground pounding Big Blocks enter the race, PPMS will start 32 cars and increase the tow money. Moreover, special measures will be taken to open up at least one track provisional for the quickest driver in a heat or B Main who does not transfer to the A Main. To be eligible for that provisional, the driver must be making his first PPMS appearance of 2010.

The Modified Tour has also agreed to reduce Membership and Temporary Permit fees for any dirver who has not raced with the BRP/Hosier Tire Modifieds in 2010.

For more information about The BRP/Hoosier Tire Modified Tour, check the website at www.modifiedtourinc.com.

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DIRTCAR CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND JUST DAYS AWAY; SUPER DIRTcar SERIES STARS BATTLE IN LABOR DAY 100

WEEDSPORT, NY- Fans will be treated to some of the most exciting racing of the season this weekend as the 2010 racing season gears up for Super DIRT Week in October. Labor Day Weekend will feature a double points Championship night at Canandaigua Speedway Saturday, the Super DIRTcar Series Labor Day 100 at Cayuga County Fair Speedway Sunday night, and the Robert N. Petrocci Memorial race completes DIRTcar Championship Weekend on Monday at Rolling Wheels Raceway.

The weekend of excitement will kick off at Canandaigua Speedway as race fans watch in anticipation to see what long time rivals, "The Doctor" Danny Johnson and "The Hurricane" Steve Paine will do for an encore after a spirited battle last Saturday night at the "Land of Legends." Johnson is coming off his first win at Canandaigua in three years and will try to hold off Paine, the current point's leader, as he races toward his 300th career win. The 30-lap Parts Plus DIRTcar Stock Car Tri-Track Series by Wix Filters feature will be another race watched in anticipation as drivers Chris Fisher and Frank Burnell Jr. go to the green tied for the track championship point's lead. For many drivers Saturday night will be a battle to the checkered flag.

Racing will continue Sunday night as the stars and cars of the Super DIRTcar Series battle in the Labor Day 100 at Cayuga County Fair Speedway which will include action from the Sportsman, Stock Cars and Battlekarz divisions as they partake in double point's championship night. This will be a huge opportunity to see the series best in Brett Hearn, Billy Decker and Ryan Phelps while you wait to see if Jimmy Phelps can take over Matt Sheppard for the track championship.

Unlike any other sport DIRTcar Racing believes in fan interaction, that's why fans will have the opportunity to join in the on track excitement both Saturday and Sunday night. Saturday night at Canandaigua Speedway track officials will line up the competitors and their cars on the front stretch during intermission. Fans are welcome to come down on the track to take an up close look at the stars and their cars. Sunday night it will be a fandimonium on the front stretch. Prior to the start of the feature all qualified Modifieds will be parked on the front stretch allowing fans a chance to meet and greet the cars and stars just before they take the green flag. This opportunity to join in the front stretch will be the last chance to get an autograph or picture taken with your favorite driver before the Big-Blocks strap in for 100 laps of ground-pounding action.

The final night of DIRTcar Championship Weekend action takes place Monday at Rolling Wheels Raceway. Fans will be given the opportunity to save $2 off their general admission ticket when they bring a ticket stub from any local track. Racing action will feature the 60-lap $4,000-to-win Big Block Modifieds plus the DIRTcar Sportsman and Stock Cars in the Robert N. Petrocci Memorial race.

For more information, please call our DIRTcar Northeast office at 315-834-6606 or go online at CanandiaguaSpeedway.com, CayugaCountyFairSpeedway.com or RollingWheelsRaceway.com. Don't forget to join all the tracks on Facebook and follow DIRTcar Racing on Twitter (@DIRTcarNE).

Time is running out to get your Super DIRT Week tickets. Fans will enjoy Super DIRTcar Series action, driver autographs, fireworks and non-stop entertainment. Super DIRT Week gets underway October 6-10 at the New York State Fair Grounds. For tickets, log into www.dirtcar.com/tickets or call 315-834-6606.

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DIRTcar Racing Northeast Weekly Points Update: Labor Day Weekend Closes Regional Point Races While Series Shows Shine In September

Weedsport, NY – September 1, 2010 – DIRTcar Racing Northeast point chases conclude on Labor Day Weekend with circuit-wide races for Big-Block, 358-Modified, Sportsman Modified and Pro Stock teams coming to a head Sept. 6 at Rolling Wheels Raceway in Elbridge (NY). Track bonus points toward the overall Hoosier Tire-VP Racing Fuels Mr. DIRTcar Championship will be issued at that time, with 2010 Regional champs declared in the open-wheel classes.

On the verge of capturing his first Cayuga County Fair Speedway Big-Block title, Matt Sheppard and Brewerton and Fulton front-runner Jimmy Phelps have solidified their places atop the Central Region Modified points chart heading into the final weekend. Two big wins at Lebanon Valley have vaulted J.R. Heffner into 2nd just two points behind Craig Hanson in the Eastern standings, with only 2 more markers separating 3rd-place JaMike Sowle, the current Glen Ridge leader.

Tri-City champ Jeremiah Shingledecker is the first Big-Blocker to clinch out West.

Only eight points stand between leader Stephane LaFrance from Ontario and Frenchman Kayle Robidoux, with Tim O’Brien sandwich between in the DIRTcar 358-Modified Northern Region standings. With the help of eight feature wins this season, ‘Mr. Small-Block’ Pete Bicknell has already locked up the Regional title on the Western front over Chad Brachmann and Mat Williamson.

Teenager Chris Raabe has wrapped up the Northern Region Sportsman crown with a perfect score of 720 points during a record-setting campaign that already boasts 27 checkered flags. Bodie Bellinger is on the brink of claiming his first Regional title in the East while rising star Ryan Susice leads open-wheel veteran Greg Panunte by a half-dozen markers in the Western Region points race. Steve Gray is on track to garner Central Region high point honors ahead of Jeremy Pitcher and Justin Wright, with all titles determined in one more week.

In tour activity, Mohawk Int’l Raceway hosts the rescheduled Mr. DIRTcar Pro Stock Championship event today (9/1), while the Big-Block Super DIRTcar Series and Mr. DIRTcar 358-Modified champ trail return to action on Sunday.

Series point leaders Sheppard and Phelps will go at it again in the Labor Day 100 at Cayuga County on Sept. 5 while an international legion of Small-Block stars will headline the Cornwall card in their own 100-lapper that same evening in Ontario, Canada. Sportsman are back on tour for three straight shows, Sept. 10-12, at Ransomville, Merrittville and Humberstone speedways.

To follow the success of your favorite DIRTcar driver during the final weeks, log into www.dirtcar.com and select ‘Points’ at the top then choose division on the left to view all track, region and series leaders. Complete Championship Series points are also available by clicking ‘Super DIRTcar Series’ on the right, then choosing a specific touring division and opening up using the MS Excel format.

DIRTcar Racing Northeast Point Standings (as of August 30, 2010):
BIG-BLOCK SUPER DIRTcar SERIES POINTS
Pos.    Driver                          Points
1          Matt Sheppard          1325
2          Jimmy Phelps            1283
3          Billy Decker               1222
4          Brett Hearn                1157
5          Danny Johnson          1081
6          Dale Planck               976
7          Billy Dunn                   925
8          Ryan Phelps              899
9          Michael Storms         872
10        Tom Sears Jr.            839
11        Steve Paine              825
12        Stewart Friesen         764
13        Rich Scagliotta          753
14        Larry Wight                659
15        Pat Ward                    589

358-MODIFIED SERIES POINTS
Pos.    Driver                          Points
1          Danny Johnson          190
2          Pete Bicknell             175
3          Mario Clair                 149
4          Danny O'Brien           137
5          David Hebert             135
6          Stewart Friesen         128
7          Eric Gauvreau           120
7          Mat Williamson          120
9          Pat O'Brien                116
10        Chad Brachmann      114
11        Dale Planck               102
11        Larry Wight                102
11        Rick Richner              102
14        Brett Hearn                100
15        Tommy Flannigan     98

SPORTSMAN MODIFIED SERIES POINTS
Pos.    Driver                          Points
1          Ryan Susice              270
2          Steve Gray                 246
3          Tim Sears Jr.             245
4          Justin Wright              220
5          Dan Wiesner             208
6          Jesse Cotriss            202
7          Chris Raabe              195
8          Mark Dixon                178
8          Shane Pecore           169
10        Loren Lincoln             167
11        Mark Chiddy              154
12        Donnie Lawson         150
13        Eric Giguere              142
14        Christine Martin         138
15        Daryl Hilkert               110

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Northeast Mr. DIRTcar Championships Ready For Autumn Arrival In September

Weedsport, NY – August 31, 2010 – DIRTcar Racing’s 35th consecutive year of sanctioning motorsports events in the Northeast is ready to make its stretch run beginning in September with a full slate of extra-distance Hoosier Tire-VP Racing Fuels Mr. DIRTcar Championship Series races in all classes.

More than a dozen point races highlight the biggest month of the season on the DIRTcar NE circuit, including the Super DIRTcar Series fourth stop of the year at Cayuga County Fair Speedway and a return to Mohawk Int’l Raceway later in the month. The 358-Modified Series stops in both Canada and the United States, with Sportsman and Pro Stockers contending in a pair of make-up events at Mohawk.

Originally scheduled for June 23 with the Big-Block Series at MIR, rain delayed the headline 50-lap Sportsman feature until Sept. 17. Same results two months later, although on this occasion early evening showers at Mohawk on Aug. 21 forced officials to postpone the entire Pro Stock show until Sept. 1 alongside the World of Outlaws Late Model Series special.

With Big-Block Modifieds and Pro Stocks already running back-to-back series shows at autodromes Granby and Drummond this summer, its time for the 358-Modifieds to take center stage in Quebec the second weekend in September. Cornwall kicks off the traditional fall tour for Small-Blocks on Sept. 5.

Sportsman go even further as Ransomville, Merrittville and Humberstone host the annual tour tripleheader in the Niagara Frontier on Sept. 10-12 before closing out the month at Rolling Wheels Raceway. Pro Stocks accompany Sportsman to the ‘Fast Track’ the final weekend in September after a mid-month romp around Lebanon Valley.

Overall Hoosier-VP Racing Fuels Mr. DIRTcar champions will be determined in 2010 by tabulating points earned in the Super DIRTcar Series for Big-Block Modifieds and the Mr. DIRTcar Championship Series for 358-Modified, Sportsman and Pro Stock teams, along with bonuses collected at a driver’s respective home track in divisional DIRTcar Regional Racing Series. Those valuable track bonus points will be issued after Labor Day with each licensed track champion receiving 1,000 points down to the 25th-place driver who earns 900 at his best track during the year.

Current Championship Series leaders in the respective point chases heading into the extended Labor Day Weekend are Matt Sheppard (BB Mod), Danny Johnson (358-Mod), Ryan Susice (Spt) and Louie Jackson (Pro).

To stay on top of all the DIRTcar NE Series headline stories during the season, log into http://www.dirtcar.com and highlight ‘Series’ at the top then choose Mr. DIRTcar Series. Also click on ‘Schedules’ at the top and scroll down to find complete race reports for the series and division of your choice. Complete Championship Series points can be viewed by selecting ‘Points’ at the top, clicking ‘Super DIRTcar Series’ on the right, then choosing a specific touring division and opening up using the MS Excel format.

In addition, specific information about the Super DIRTcar Series for Big-Blocks can be found at www.superdirtcarseries.com. Bookmark each selection for quick review at a later time.

Mr. DIRTcar Championship Series Schedule of Events: SEPTEMBER

DAY-DATE    TRACK/LOCATION                                                  CLASS
Wed-Sep 1    Mohawk Int’l Raceway/Akwesasne,NY                   PRO
Sun-Sep 5      Cayuga County Fair Speedway/Weedsport,NY    MOD
Sun-Sep 5      Cornwall Motor Speedway/Cornwall,ONT              358
Fri-Sep 10     Autodrome Granby/Granby,QUE                            358
Fri-Sep 10     Ransomville Speedway/Ransomville,NY                SPT
Sat-Sep 11    Autodrome Drummond/Drummondville,QUE        358
Sat-Sep 11    Merrittville Speedway/Thorold,ONT                        SPT
Sat-Sep 11    Lebanon Valley Speedway /West Lebanon,NY     PRO
Sun-Sep 12   Humberstone Speedway/Pt.Colborne,ONT           SPT
Fri-Sep 17     Mohawk Int’l Raceway/Akwesasne,NY                   358, SPT
Sat-Sep 18    Mohawk Int’l Raceway/Akwesasne,NY                   MOD
Sat-Sep 25    Rolling Wheels Raceway/Elbridge,NY                    SPT, PRO

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New Egypt Speedway Points
thru Sat. 8/28/10
Big Block Modifieds
1. Rick Laubach**** 852
2. Billy Pauch**** 851
3. Bob Drayton* 799
4. Keith Hoffman 791
5. Jimmy Horton * 790
6. David Van Horn** 778
7. Willie Osmun* 759
8. Frank Cozze 723
9. Ron John Koczon* 707
10. Sam Martz 698

Sportsman
1. Rocco Infante*** 519
2. Mike Lyons 477
3. George Quinlan* 438
4. Kevin Vaclavicek** 437
5. Mike Howardson 435
6. Clay Butler 429
7. Ryan Beltz 404
7. Mike Butler 404
9. Marc Herman 380
9.Will Dupree 380
(* denotes wins)

Willy Decker Gives Car Owner Kenny Saya His First Big Block Modified Win Saturday At Fulton Speedway

FULTON, NY August 28, 2010 (By Dave Medler) – In one of the best Big Block Modified features of the year at Fulton Speedway, Willy Decker and Alan Johnson thrilled the fans with a battle that went right down to the checkers with Decker picking up the first ever win for car owner Ken Seya. A yellow with one lap to go was key for Decker as he was able to open a car length on Johnson to be the first under the checkers in his Commercial Roofing & Sheet Metal No.10 for the 0.444 second win.

Other winners on Syracuse.Com/ Carson’s Car Mart of Oswego were, Tim Sears Jr. SUNY Canton Sportsman, Tim Devendorf NAPA Late Models, Matt Emmons E&V Energy Novice Sportsman and Skip DeGroff Gladiators.

Willy Decker got the jump on Tony Steiner to lead the opening lap of the 35 lap Big Block Modified feature on the second to last points paying night.

With 5 laps showing on the lap counter Decker had already built up a half a straightaway lead on the field. Behind Decker, Johnny Hill and Alan Johnson raced side by side for 2nd with Michael Storms and Tom Sears running a few lengths back in fourth and fifth.

By lap 10, Decker pulled out to a full straightaway lead running the bottom of the speedway. Johnson ran in 2nd as he tried to close the gap on Decker, Storms, Billy Decker and Larry Wight showed on the scoring tower.

On lap 11 the caution would fly for a spinning Tony Steiner erasing the big lead Decker had built up. Johnson would take advantage of the yellow as he was able to drive around Decker using the cushion to be shown as the new leader on lap-twelve.

With 15 laps completed you could have thrown a blanket over the top three of Johnson, Willy Decker and Billy Decker as they used every inch of the Fulton high banks. Just a car length back of the top-three was Storms and points leader Jimmy Phelps.

Decker still running the bottom was able to retake take the lead by inches over Johnson just before a yellow came out for Tim Fuller on lap seventeen.

After the final double file restart Johnson running the middle and the top reassumed the lead on lap 19 by feet over Decker. Phelps, Matt Sheppard and Billy Decker were within striking distance making it a five-way fight for the win.

When the starter gave the field the ten to go sign, Johnson and Decker still ran side by side for the lead with Sheppard and Phelps hounding the top-two for the victory.

Decker refused to give up on running the bottom of the speedway as he and Johnson ran side by side with Decker inching ahead using a back marker before the final caution on lap thirty-four. That final caution is just what Decker needed for the restart as he was able to outdistance Johnson at the checkers by a slim margin. Matt Sheppard, Jimmy Phelps and Billy Decker finished third through fifth.

“It’s been a very tough year for us, what a heck of a run. Alan Johnson, I seen Jimmy (Phelps ) in there for awhile looking at the board, Billy Decker , I can’t say enough this is great,” said a happy and relieved Willy Decker after his second Fulton Speedway Big Block Modified win.

“We came out strong in the hundred lapper here,” talking about the Series race back in April. “Seems like ever since then things have kind of gone downhill. Kenny (Seya) really pulled it together, got the new car we just put together, all these guys helped out, it’s great.”

“Alan (Johnson) is tough, you usually don’t see him up top, he’s usually at the bottom. It was great to run along side of him and never run into each other. It was just good close racing.”

In the 20 lap SUNY Canton Sportsman feature Sean McCarthy would lead from lap 2 to lap 8 before Billy Clark Jr. would take over the top spot just before halfway. While Clark was running out front Tim Sears Jr. was working his way to the front from his 14th starting spot.

From lap 12 to lap 15 Sears hounded Clark before finally making his way into the lead on lap sixteen. Once in the lead, Sears survived a late yellow and late race charge from Billy Whittaker who was subbing for Sam Reakes IV to pick up the win. Sears also picked up the $100 SUNY Canton Hard Charger Award. Matt Hulsizer, Billy Clark Jr. and Ben Wheeler chased the top-two across the line.

This coming Saturday night September 4th 2010 Track Champions will be crowned. On the race card will be the Big Block Modifieds, SUNY Canton Sportsman, NAPA Late Models, E&V Energy Novice Sportsman, Gladiators and the Mod Lites will be running the Doug Cooper Memorial. Adult grandstand admission is $12 with everyone 18 years old and younger admitted free to the grandstands. Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with racing at 7:00p.m.

Fulton Speedway is located just south of the speedway on route 57. For more information please visit www.fultonspeedway.com . The track office number is 315-668-6906 with the race line reached at 668-RACE.

(DIRTcar Modified 35 laps)-WILLY DECKER, Alan Johnson, Matt Sheppard, Jimmy Phelps, Billy Decker, Pat Ward, Dale Planck, Tom Sears, Larry Wight, Ryan Phelps, Jim Witko, Chuck Bower, Johnny Hill, Michael Storms, Alan Barker, Mike Mahaney, Rich Scagliotta, Matt Fink, Mike Bowman, Dan Vauter, Tony Steiner, Tim Fuller, Roy Bresnahan,Tim Harris.

(SUNY Canton DIRTcar Sportsman 20 laps)-TIM SEARS JR., Billy Whittaker, Matt Hulsizer, Bill Clark, Ben Wheeler, Jeremy Pitcher, Matthew Parkhurst, Jason Occhino, Katelyn Kane, Gregg Kimball, Christine Martin, John Juhl, Sean McCarthy, Dave Emmons, Henry Desormeau, Joe Harrington, Joe Harrington, Joe Kline, Jordan Bennett, Gregg Carner, Beth Schneider, Bob Bennett, Tim Schneider, Brandon Hagan,Stewart Garrison. DQ Rich Townsend.

(NAPA Crate Late Models 20 laps)-TIM DEVENDORF, Gus Schmidt, Jordan Keruskie, Dale Caswell, AJ Kingsley, Gordy Button, Shane Tenace, Rob Pratt, Harry Halliday, Dave Talbot, Joe August Jr., Jim Southard, Mike Vaughn.

(E&V Energy Novice Sportsman 15 Laps) – MATT EMMONS, Justin Thomson, Scott Kline, Doug Cook, Bill Thomas, Jim Graham, Brian Freese, Ed McCarthy
Jr., Josh Blackwell.

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PRATT RIDES BACK TO VICTORY LANE AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY

BRIDGEPORT, NJ (August 29, 2010) - On Bike Night at Bridgeport Speedway, Richie Pratt, Jr. was victorious in the Big Block Modified feature and was awarded $2600 for his efforts. In the Crate Modified event, Travis Hill was the winner. John Wyers snared the checkered flag in the Tri-State RaceSaver Sprint main.

In the 25-lap Big Block Modified feature, Jack Hartnett jumped out to the lead with Brian Kressley, Brett Ballard, Ron Roberts and Mike Franz in pursuit. Quickly, Kressley began to apply heavy pressure on Hartnett for the lead. Kressley took over the lead on lap 5 after contact sent Hartnett back to third place with Roberts gaining second.

One lap later, Roberts became the new man on top and he began to stretch out his lead. By lap 10, Roberts had nearly a full straightaway lead with excellent positional battles ensuing behind him. Richie Pratt, Jr., continued his march towards the front as he reached second place on lap 11 with Mike Iles clawing his way up to third on lap 13. Also on lap 13, Robertscomfortable advantage was lost as Bob Sarkisian spun and Steve Durand collided with him. On the restart, Roberts chose the outside pole as he and Pratt, Jr. raced side by sided for an entire lap until Pratt, Jr. edged his way to the front. Just after Pratt, Jr. took the lead, the yellow lights
illuminated on lap 14 for a flat tire on Butch Tittles ride. Pratt, Jr. used the outside pole to keep the lead when action resumed and Iles and Wade Hendrickson motored by Roberts to gain second and third respectively. With Pratt, Jr. distancing himself, Iles and Hendrickson were duking it out for second place.

With five laps remaining, Pratt, Jr. had a half straightaway lead. On lap 22, Hendrickson claimed the runner-up spot and began to narrow the gap. On the final lap, Pratt, Jr. successfully navigated his way through lap traffic to cross the finish line six-tenths of a second ahead of Hendrickson. The victory for Pratt, Jr. was his second of the season and was worth $2600. Iles came home in third place. Brett Ballard had an impressive run to finish fourth and Chic Cossaboone wound up in fifth place. Roberts, Chad James and Iles were winners of the Big Block Modified heat races. The consolation race was taken by Durand.

Travis Hill started on the pole and led all twenty laps to snag the victory in the Crate Modified feature. After having a healthy lead over his rivals for a majority of the race, Hill survived a lap 17 restart to win his seventh race of 2010. Brett Kressley was second with third place going to Larry Lippincott. Ron Roberts and Matt Budd completed the top five. Hill and Lippincott were victors in the Crate Modified heat races.

Using a lap 18 restart, John Wyers passed Bill Case, Jr. on the backstretch and collected his third checkered flag of the season in the 20-lap Tri-State RaceSaver (TSRS) Sprint Car main. Case, Jr. had led the opening eighteen laps until Wyers became the leader. Jeff Geiges gained second place over Case, Jr. after a last lap pass. Cameron Merriman finished in fourth and Stef Palmai held on for fifth place. Bill Coursa and Wyers won the heat races for the TSRS Sprints.

Bridgeport Speedway Results Saturday, August 28, 2010

BIG BLOCK MODIFIED FEATURE  25 LAPS RICHIE PRATT, JR., Wade Hendrickson, Mike Iles, Brett Ballard, Chic Cossaboone, Ron Roberts, Ryan Watt, Jack Hartnett, Chad James, GR Smith, Jimmy Chester, Brian Kressley, Butch Tittle, Mike Franz, Scott Irwin, Rusty Smith, Stan Frankenfield, Jr., Bob Sarkisian, Steve Durand, John Scarpati, Jr., Dave Howard, Ed Firth, Sean Gunther, Tim Peck. DNQ: Jason Duppel, Brett Hoffman

CRATE MODIFIED FEATURE  20 LAPS TRAVIS HILL, Brett Kressley, Larry Lippincott, Ron Roberts, Matt Budd, Mike Cogdill, Frank Dorry, Jr., Neal Williams, Eric Kormann, Tom Miller, John Cavallaro, Jimmy Anderson, Bob Bracall, Jason Kosch, Troy Burger, Keith Earhart, Dave Witte, John Bilofsky, Dan Cogdill. DNS: Chuck Buchman

TSRS SPRINTS FEATURE  20 LAPS JOHN WYERS, Jeff Geiges, Bill Case, Jr., Cameron Merriman, Stef Palmai, Jim Campbell, Chris Allen, Bill Coursa, Ian Borden, Darren Bolac, Ken Buckley, David Swanson, Jeff Mueller, Sean Campbell. DNS: Matt Beasley, Dean Schaeffer, Tory Rose

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Heffner Paints His Way Back to Victory Lane

Saturday August 28, 2010

By: Rodney Rescott

West Lebanon, NY: Benjamin Moore Paints and Pepsi fueled another hot August night of racing at the famed ½ high banked oval nestled along side State Route 20 in Upstate New York. The Valley of Speed came to life with another full night of racing action.

The first up on the schedule, the 30 lap Big Block Modified feature event took to the mighty high banks with the #39 of Ryan Larkin and the #43 of Keith Flach at the head of the class. The caution flew on lap 3 for the #87 of Neil Stratton as he slowed with mechanical issues.

On the green, Larkin took off again out front with Lorne Browe on his heels. As they headed down the front stretch the two cars made contact as the #14 drifted up the speedway into Larkin. That would later come into play as just 2 laps later, Browe’s car slowed with mechanical issues resulting from the contact.

Larkin was still at the point, but the heat was coming as deep in the field, Mr. DIRT Track U.S.A. was on the charge. J.R. Heffner made his way into the top 3 on lap 11 with 2nd place finisher Andy Bachetti hot his heels again.

As the handle went away on the #39, the #74 was getting stronger and stronger. By lap 18 on the Kokosa Oil Lap Counter, Heffner was out front and pulling away. And just like a case of De Ja Vu, Brett Hearn’s #20H had got past Bachetti, and started to hound Heffner for the top spot.

But the last 8 circuits was not enough for Hearn to rally past Heffner. As J.R. Heffner gets his 3rd win of 2010. Hearn settled for 2nd with Larkin crossing the line 3rd, followed by Keith Flach and Donnie Corellis to round out the top 5.

The LV Sportsman took to the speedway for their 20 lap feature event. Out front early was the #21 of Ryan Darcy with the #83 of Chad Pierce right on his rear deck looking for a good lane to pass. Pierce finally made his move on lap 8 as Darcy’s car began to fade.

Pierce took charge of the front of the field and began to pull away. Kyle Armstrong made a hard charge through the field to get to 2nd by lap 12, but seems to have used all his stuff to get there. By the time the #11A got to Pierce, there was nothing left to make a hard charge on the #83.

Even after a small snafu on the scales, Chad Pierce finally breaks through and scores his first career Sportsman feature win. Armstrong crossed the line 2nd, followed by Kolby Schroder, Kim Herrick, and Steve Meilleur.

Next Saturday brings the end to the 2010 Points Season for the Big Block Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, and Pro Stocks with J.H. Financial presenting the show program. Then on September 11th, it’s Remember Our Heroes Night! All Armed Forces Personnel, Firefighters, Police, EMT and Emergency Services personnel get in for FREE as a Thank You from LVS!

The Pro Stock Echo Series Liberty 30 Tour Race will be on tap along with the 7th Annual Boomer’s Performance 20 Lap Pure Stock Classic. Sportsman, Budget Sportsman and 4 cylinders will be on tap as well.

For more information, schedule, directions and more, check out our website at www.LebanonValley.com and click on “Speedway”.

Saturday August 28, 2010 - Modified Results (30 Laps) - 1) J.R. Heffner, 2) Brett Hearn, 3) Ryan Larkin, 4) Keith Flach, 5) Donnie Corellis, 6) Kenny Tremont Jr, 7) Steve Hough, 8) Andy Bachetti, 9) Mike King, 10) Eddie Marshall, 11) J. C. Flach, 12) Matt Quinn, 13) Mark Flach Jr, 14) Guy Sheldon, 15) Ray Hoard, 16) Brian Berger, 17) Jeff Trombley, 18) Matt Pupello, 19) Paul Gilardi, 20) John Ruchel, 21) Kyle Sheldon, 22) Dan Humes, 23) Kenny Aanonsen, 24) Lorne Browe, 25) Neil Stratton, 26) Ben Fox, DNS) Dave McFeeters, DNS) Hector Stratton

Sportsman Results (20 Laps) - 1) Chad Pierce, 2) Kyle Armstrong, 3) Kolby Schroder, 4) Kim Herrick, 5) Steve Meilleur, 6) Ryan Darcy, 7) Brett Haas, 8) Jeff Watson, 9) Frank Harper, 10) Kyle Hoffman, 11) Cullen Howe, 12) Alan Houghtaling,13) Olden Dwyer,14) Brian Sandstedt, 15) Jim Bemis (B-15th) DNS) Danny Sanchez.

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DANNY JOHNSON FINDS VICTORY LANE IN THRILLER; TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS DECIDED NEXT SATURDAY

CANANDAIGUA, NY- It was a fight to the bitter end before "The Doctor" Danny Johnson completed the operation and won the action-packed 35 lap DIRTcar big block Modified feature besting Steve Paine by just 0.536 seconds last night at Canandaigua Speedway. This was Johnson's first win in three years at the "Land of Legends" and by no means did it come easy. The four-time track champion took the lead on lap 13 with Steve Paine in tow, but during Paine's multiple failed attempts to get by Johnson he would move back to a three car lead. After a lap 32 caution stacking up the field for a three lap shootout to decide the winner, Paine moved up beside Johnson on the inside lane as the banged nerf bars in turn 2 and all the way down the backstretch. Johnson was able to make some room as the pair hit again at the start finish line on lap 33 to keep a safe distance and take the checkered flag. Following the race, Paine showed his displeasure with Johnson's driving style and hit the Rochester Americans/Honeoye Auto Parts sponsored car from the rear as they moved down the backstretch, causing a stir in the packed grandstands. Victory Lane was "electric" as fans made their way to the fence only to witness "The Doctor" thanking his sponsors and stating, "I guess someone had to teach him (Paine) a lesson" setting up a "sequel" next Saturday for Championship night. Charlie Donk, Justin Haers and Chad Homan rounded out the top 5.

The DIRTcar Sportsman put on another great show for the fans as Kevin Ridley took the victory over second place Dan Wiesner. Rob Bussey was third while Greg Cool and Loren Lincoln rounded of the top five.

The final showdown of the season will take place next Saturday as Canandaigua Speedway will play host to the first night of the tri-track Labor Day weekend race fest deemed Championship Weekend. The DIRTcar Modifieds, Sportsman, Stock Cars and Pure Stocks will all be featured during the double points Championship night. Fans will be treated to a 50-lap, $3,000-to-win Modified feature, the sequel to the battle between "The Doctor" Danny Johnson and "The Hurricane" Steve Paine, as well as the ever popular 30-lap Parts Plus DIRTcar Stock Car Tri-Track Series by Wix Filters feature. "The DIRTcar Stock cars continue to put the best racing week in and week out" says General Manger Cory Reed. Coming off a season high 16 competitors two weeks ago, the track will offer "Home Track" rules. Stock cars are encouraged to bring their home track rule book to Canandaigua next Saturday where they will be legal. Drivers will draw for their starting positions in the heats with the top finishers in each heat drawing for their 30-lap, $300-to-win starting position. "I expect this event to be one of our biggest of the 2010 season for the class", continues Reed.

Racing will continue into Sunday night for the Super DIRTcar Series drivers in the Labor Day 100 at Cayuga County Fair Speedway including the Sportsman, Stock Cars and Battlekarz as they partake in double point championship night. This will be a huge opportunity to see the series best in Brett Hearn, Billy Decker and Ryan Phelps while you wait to see if Jimmy Phelps can take over Matt Sheppard for the track championship.

The final night of Labor Day weekend action takes place Monday at Rolling Wheels Raceway. Fans will be given the opportunity to save $2 off their general admission ticket when they bring a ticket stub from any local track. Racing action will feature the 60-lap $4,000-to-win Big Block Modifieds plus the DIRTcar Sportsman and Stock Cars in the Robert N. Petrocci Memorial event.

It's never too early to get your annual Super DIRT Week tickets. Fans will enjoy Super DIRTcar Series action, driver autographs, fireworks and non-stop entertainment. Super DIRT Week gets underway October 6-10 at the New York State Fair Grounds. For tickets, log into www.dirtcar.com/tickets or call 315-834-6606.

DIRTCAR MODIFIEDS (35 Laps) 1. DANNY JOHNSON 2. Steve Paine 3. Charlie Donk 4. Justin Haers 5. Chad Homan 6. Randy Chrysler 7. Derrick Podsiadlo 8. Eldon Payne 9. Shannon Whaley 10. Tim Currier 11. Mike O'Brien 12. Phil Vigneri 13. Dave Rauscher 14. Ron Cartwright Jr. 15. Henry Maier 16. Dave Allen 17. Rob Bellinger 18. Paul Habeck 19. Vince Vitale 20. Don Slover

DIRTCAR SPORTSMAN (25 Laps) 1. KEVIN RIDLEY 2. Dan Wiesner 3. Rob Bussey 4. Greg Cool 5. Loren Lincoln 6. Daryl Hilkert 7. Steve Gray 8. Eric Giguiere 9. Justin Henderson 10. Tom Keyes 11. Paul Guerierri 12. Kane Bristol 13. Gary Donnelly 14. Dave Marcucilli 15. Chris Mangarelli 16. Tim Downs 17. Nick Guerierri 18. Randy McCulloch 19. Tyler Siri 20. Jimmy Maier 21. Karl Comfort

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Van Horn Holds Off Guarino to Win Second at New Egypt

New Egypt, NJ (August 28, 2010) - David Van Horn of Harmony, NJ picked up his second win of the season and his career in the 30-lap Modified feature on Saturday night, sponsored by Perone's Auto Service & Salvage. Van Horn passed leader Gary Butler with 12 laps remaining and then held off a hard charging Johnny Guarino in a spirited battle over the final 10 laps to post the victory.

"I knew he was going to be tough when I watched him in the Consi and then saw he was up to second," Van Horn said referring to Guarino, "When I passed him to get the lead back, I took his lane away and decided he was going to have to beat me on the bottom. I am glad it worked out."

John Miloszar grabbed the lead at the start of the event over the 28 car field followed by Mike Barone, Gary Butler, Darren McCaughey and Dominick Buffalino. Several yellows slowed the action but Miloszar held sway each time as Butler moved into second and began to challenge. Eight laps into the event, a tangle in turn four found two-time champ Jimmy Horton stopped against the inside guardrail as four-time champ & point leader Billy Pauch headed pitside with front end damage. Horton was able to restart, however, Pauch never returned to the race as the damage sidelined him for the evening. On the restart Butler found a way by the fast Miloszar and was now the pacesetter as he then survived several more restarts including a hard front stretch crash with Frank Cozze Jr. and Sam Martz, and then a lap 17 pileup in turn two that started when Miloszar spun in front of the field. Once we were back to green, Van Horn wasted no time getting the lead as Guarino followed him by Butler. The two pulled away and began to battle with Guarino constantly challenging Van Horn to the inside when the final caution of the event came out with just 7 laps remaining. Guarino made the most of this as he switched it up and charged around the outside to sweep into the lead with six to go,
but two laps later, Van Horn went under Guarino in turn three very hard to get the lead. As the car slid high up the track, many thought Guarino would just drive back by on the inside. But Van Horn's car stuck on the outside and he easily grabbed the lead. With this knowledge Van Horn then drove the car in that groove over the
remaining 4 laps and won the race going away by 6 car lengths. Guarino raced home with his third second place finish, while Frank Cozze finished a good night for him in third. Butler held on for fourth while defending champ Rick Laubach, who had struggled all night long finished a surprising fifth. With Pauch finished in last
(28th), Laubach takes over the point lead by just one point as we enter the final month of the season.

Asphalt Modified standout Jimmy Blewett of Howell, NJ started the night off by shattering the one-lap Sportsman track record by over three tenths of a second (17.177) during his heat race victory, and then finished the night off with his first ever dirt track feature win in the 20-lap nightcap. Blewett passed leader JT Trestensky before halfway and went on to record an impressive win over defending Sportsman champion and current point leader Rocco Infante. Mike Howardson finished third over Trestensky, who settled for fourth. Rookie champ Bill Lester rounded out the top five.

This Tuesday evening, August 31, New Egypt Speedway presents the Modified Tri-Track Series "Summer Sizzler 40" along with the always exciting ARDC Midgets. Racing gets underway at 7:30pm.

Next Saturday night, September 4, New Egypt Speedway presents Back to School Night. Big-Block Modifieds, Crate1 Sportsman, Outlaw Stocks and the 305 Sprint Cars will be on the card. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. with the first race starting at 6:00 pm.

Then on Labor Day Monday, it will be the John Romano Memorial 84-lap Sportsman event. FasTRAK Late Models will also be on the racing card the evening with racing starting at 5pm. For more information, call the speedway office at (609) 758-1900 or log on to www.newegyptspeedway.net.

MODIFIED Feature (30 Laps): 1. David Van Horn 2. Johnny Guarino 3. Frank Cozze 4. Gary Butler 5. Rick Laubach 6. Tad Cox 7. Bob Drayton 8. Mike
Barone 9. Darren McCaughey 10. Ron John Koczon 11. Dominick Buffalino 12. Tim Tanner Jr. 13. Jimmy Horton 14. Matt Harrell 15. Mike Hendershot 16. Jim Robertson 17. Corey Andersen 18. Brad Freeman 19. Tommy Carberry Jr. 20. Tom Carberry 21. Willie Osmun 22. John Miloszar 23. Brian Truppi 24. John Salvatore 25. Keith Hoffman 26. Frank Cozze Jr. 27. Sam Martz 28. Billy Pauch

SPORTSMAN Feature (20 Laps): 1. Jimmy Blewett 2. Rocco Infante 3. Mike Howardson 4. J.T. Trsensky 5. Bill Lester 6. Kevin Vaclavicek 7. Mike Lyons 8. Randy Yaple 9. John Cornell III 10. Mike Butler 11. Chad Barney 12. George Quinlan 13. Will Dupree 14. Ryan Beltz 15. Gene Stravinksy 16. Clay Butler 17. Bob Lineman Jr. 18. Ryan Simmons 19. Richie Cass Sr. 20. Alan Bleacher 21. Kyle Borror 22. Marc Herman 23. Dave Hunt 24. Mike Krachun

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Decker gives car owner fist big block modified win

FULTON, NY August 28, 2010 (By Dave Medler) – In one of the best Big Block Modified features of the year at Fulton Speedway, Willy Decker and Alan Johnson thrilled the fans with a battle that went right down to the checkers with Decker picking up the first ever win for car owner Ken Seya. A yellow with one lap to go was key for Decker as he was able to open a car length on Johnson to be the first under the checkers in his Commercial Roofing & Sheet Metal No.10 for the 0.444 second win.

Willy Decker got the jump on Tony Steiner to lead the opening lap of the 35 lap Big Block Modified feature on the second to last points paying night.

Decker still running the bottom was able to retake take the lead by inches over Johnson just before a yellow came out for Tim Fuller on lap seventeen.

When the starter gave the field the ten to go sign, Johnson and Decker still ran side by side for the lead with Sheppard and Phelps hounding the top-two for the victory.

“Alan (Johnson) is tough, you usually don’t see him up top, he’s usually at the bottom. It was great to run along side of him and never run into each other. It was just good close racing.”

(E&V Energy Novice Sportsman 15 Laps) – MATT EMMONS, Justin Thomson, Scott Kline, Doug Cook, Bill Thomas, Jim Graham, Brian Freese, Ed McCarthy Jr., Josh Blackwell.

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H.J. BUNTING BACK IN STRIDE IN DELAWARE MODIFIEDS

By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE (8/28/10) – H.J. Bunting had the Jake Marine No. 85 NAPA Big Block Modified working to perfection on Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway. Bunting drove from fifth to take the lead on lap seven and would go unchallenged the rest of the distance in the 25-lap main.

Joseph Watson looked strong as he set the pace for the first six circuits. Bunting worked on the lead from second with Scott VanGorder in third. Robert Dutton held the fourth spot and Beau Wilkins ran in fifth.

Bunting moved on top on lap seven as Joseph Watson held on to second. The top five would remain unchanged through the halfway sign. Bunting and Michael White made contact and Bunting was working through the rear of the field with White spinning to bring out the first yellow.

Bunting pulled away on the restart as Howard O’Neal began to work into the top five. O’Neal got by Wilkins for fifth on lap 17. Dutton got by VanGorder for third with O’Neal following into fourth with six to go.

The final yellow was out with five to go when VanGorder slowed. Once again Bunting was able to pull away from Watson who had been running with a flat left front tire for several laps. Bunting would drive to his third win of the season with Watson limping home in second. Third went to Dutton and Matt Jester coming on in the closing laps to finish in fourth and O’Neal rounded out the top five. Heats were won by Brad Trice and Joseph Watson.

“It feels good to be back here,” said Bunting. “It’s been a rough year and I would just like to thank crew and Jake (Marine) and everybody for sticking with it and eventually you will get it turned around.”

The King of Kings for the Big Blocks matched feature winners in a 10 lap, $500 to win dash. Jester drew the pole with Chad Clark in the middle and Kenny Bright in the three-wide front row start. Jordan Watson would start in fourth with Bunting in fifth.

Jester won the drag race to the first turn with Brightbill in second. Bunting got by Clark to take third on lap two. One lap later he moved by Brightbill for second. Jester had already built a half second lead but Bunting was cutting into it at the rate of a tenth per lap.

With one lap to go he was only two tenth of a second behind Jester. Jester never faltered and going into the final turn Bunting made a bid for the win but got sideways and Jester drove to the victory. Brightbill got by Bunting for second and Bunting recovered to finish in third. Fourth went to Clark and Watson rounded out the field.

Shawn Ward would once again take advantage of his pole starting position and drive a smooth race in the 15-lap AC Delco TSS Modified main. Ward was chased by Westley Smith until Joseph Tracy took second on lap five. Scott Baker followed Tracy into third and on lap six moved into second.

Baker challenged Ward for the lead just past halfway but slid high and both Tracy and Smith got by. Justin Griffith dropped Baker to fifth with four to go. Ward would make no mistakes as he posted his fifth win of the season. Tracy increased his point lead by finishing in second with Smith taking third. Fourth went to Griffith and Baker rounded out the top five. Fast time was set in qualifying by Tracy.

The Saturday night the United Racing Company Sprint Cars will join the five weekly divisions in the fifth event of the Taylor & Messick Delaware State Sprint Series. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

Big Block Modified Feature Finish: 1. HJ Bunting; 2. Joseph Watson; 3. Robert Dutton; 4. Matt Jester; 5. Howard ONeal; 6. Brad Trice; 7. Beau Wilkins; 8. Kenny Brightbill; 9. Dana Walker; 10. Dale Hawkins; 11. Chad Clark; 12. Jim Horton IV; 13. Michael White; 14. Ted Reynolds; 15. Scott Van Gorder; 16. Jordan Watson; 17. CJ Faison; 18. George Richardson; DNS: Tim Trimble.

AC Delco TSS Feature Finish: 1. Shawn Ward; 2. Joseph Tracy; 3. Westley Smith; 4. Justin Griffith; 5. Scott Baker; 6. Tom Moore; 7. Taylor McCracken; 8. Scott Hitchens; 9. Ryan Anderson; 10. Scott Calhoun; 11. Brandon Perdue; 12. Billy Carr; 13. Matt Hawkins; 14. Kyle Fuller; 15. Rodney Cordrey; 16. Greg Taylor; 17. Danny Smack; 18. Garrie Bostwick; 19. John Curtis; 20. Brandon Sturgis; 21. David Scarano; 22. Mark Williams; 23. Dan Reidy; 24. Herbie Hempel; 25. Herman Powell.

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Alan Johnson returns to Brewerton Speedway victgory lane

BREWERTON, NY August 27, 2010 (By Dave Medler) – A few weeks ago Alan Johnson was involved in a vicious wreck that sidelined his Original Pizza Logs/Jake Spraker Used Cars No.1j Bicknell for repairs. Friday night at the Brewerton Speedway Johnson returned with the car and promptly put in victory lane. Johnson got by race long leader Willy Decker on lap 22 and from there cruised to the 35 lap Big Block Modified win. For Johnson it was his second win of the year at the D-Shaped Dirt Demon.

Other winners on SUNY Canton ID Night were, Gordy Button NAPA Late Models, Rich Keller IMCA Modifieds, Gary Jeffries Beaver River Distribution Mod Lites and Chuck Powelczyk Four Cylinder Super Stocks.

Willy Decker and Tony Steiner led the 27 car starting field down to the green with Decker grabbing the early advantage in the 35 lap DIRTcar Big Block Modified feature.

The first yellow of the race would come out on lap 4 involving Jason Rood and Dale Planck in turn 4 with Planck sustaining heavy damage ending his night early.

By lap 10 Decker built up a full straightaway lead as Chad Phelps gave chase running alone in second. Behind the top-two, Mike Bowman, Alan Johnson, Pat Ward and Danny Johnson were locked in a tight battle for third through sixth.

On lap 11 Roy Bresnahan appeared to have something break on his front end sending him hard into the turn four wall. Bresnahan was okay but his car went pit side for the night.

With 15 laps showing on the lap counter, Decker and Johnson broke away from the field, Danny Johnson, Bowman and Pat Ward showed in the top-five.

With Decker running the top and Johnson on the bottom, Decker appeared to slip up in turn four allowing Johnson to drive by and be scored the new leader on lap 22 just before a quick yellow for debris.

Once in the lead Johnson survived a late yellow and then was able to drive away for the easy win. Pat Ward came on late to finish 2nd, Matt Sheppard, Willy Decker and Larry Wight who won the consi finished fifth.

“With all those yellows we didn’t know how it was going to be with the fuel we had in it,” said a smiling and relieved Alan Johnson in victory lane. “This is going to help pay off the $3,500 repair bill.”

“He (Willy Decker) took off pretty good early, I didn’t know if he could hold that pace or not. He just seemed to slow there a little bit; we were able to take advantage of it. I was nervous; I was trying to get all I could out of it. Between the tires and the track I didn’t know if we had enough or if anyone was there.”

Coming up this Friday September 3rd, start out your Labor Day weekend holiday at the Brewerton Speedway as it will be Championship Night with 2010 track titles to be decided. Action on the track will be the Big Block Modifieds in a 50 lap feature plus NAPA Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Beaver River Distribution Mod Lites and Four Cylinder Super Stocks. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with racing at 7:30 p.m.

DIRTcar Modifieds 35 Laps - ALAN JOHNSON, Pat Ward, Matt Sheppard, Willy Decker, Larry Wight, Danny Johnson, Billy Decker, Michael Storms, Jimmy Phelps, Rich Scagliotta, Matt Fink, Chuck Bower, Jim Witko, Mike Mahaney, Chad Phelps, Jason Rood, Kevin Bates, Mike Bowman, Shawn Donath, Dan Vauter, Johnny Hill, Roy Shields, Tony Steiner, Ryan Phelps, Chris Hile, Roy Bresnahan, Dale Planck.

Late Models 15 Laps - GORDY BUTTON, AJ Kingsley, Tim Sears Jr., Dale Caswell, Harry Halliday, Joe August Jr., Dave Talbot, Jim Southard, and Stan Clark.

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First Ever American Racer East Coast Modified Cup Champion's Challenge To Be Part of Oct. 8-9 Short Track SuperNationals presented by Dart Machinery At Five Mile Point Speedway

KIRKWOOD, NY - They've competed against each other all season on paper. This October, they will have the opportunity to battle on the track one-on-one.

Short Track SuperNationals presented by Dart Machinery promoter Brett Deyo has forged an agreement with Trackside Products, the Endicott, N.Y.-based regional distributor of American Racer tires, to organize the first American Racer East Coast Modified Cup Champion's Challenge as part of the Oct. 8-9 third edition of the "Working Man's Race" at Five Mile Point Speedway in Kirkwood, N.Y.

The Trackside Products-sponsored Champion's Challenge will feature one-on-one match races open to 2010 American Racer East Coast Modified Cup track champions. Champions representing each of the 12 tracks participating in the inaugural season of the East Coast Modified Cup will be invited, in addition to the overall American Racer Cup champion.

Facilities to be included are Accord (N.Y.) Speedway, Big Diamond (Pa.) Raceway, Bridgeport (N.J.) Speedway, Delaware International Speedway, Five Mile Point Speedway, Fonda (N.Y.) Speedway, Grandview (Pa.) Speedway, New Egypt (N.J.) Speedway, Orange County (N.Y.) Fair Speedway, Penn Can (Pa.) Speedway, Utica-Rome (N.Y.) Speedway and Woodhull (N.Y.) Raceway.

One of the champions on hand will be selected via a random draw to start the one-on-one match races. The winner of the first round will choose the driver they will challenge and that process continues until an overall winner is decided. The match races will be approximately a lap-and-a-half each with starts taking place at the mid-point of the backstretch. Round winners will be paid individually with the overall winner collecting the most lucrative share of the $1,500 posted purse.

Businesses or individuals looking to increase the per-round take of the Champion's Challenge may participate as a round sponsor with extra cash or product. Contact Brett Deyo for further information.

The American Racer East Coast Modified Cup overall champion will be decided on Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 5). To follow the Cup online or for further details, visit the official website: www.dirtmodcup.com.

"We feel this is a perfect avenue to showcase what has been a successful first-year program for American Racer and the East Coast Modified Cup," said Al Wilcox of Trackside Products. "Fans and drivers have followed the performances of drivers across these 12 tracks all summer through our points ranking system.

"It will be a unique opportunity for fans to see many of the top drivers facing off in one-on-one match races."

Deyo said the partnership with the American Racer Cup was an ideal fit.

"We had drivers representing all 12 American Racer Cup tracks in the 70-car field at the SuperNationals last year," he said. "Many of the drivers in position to challenge for the track titles and overall championship are expected to race in this year's event, so it should be a fan-favorite."

Invited participants will be announced once the final American Racer Cup track points are tallied.

Momentum continues to build for the 2010 running of the Short Track SuperNationals presented by Dart Machinery.

A 50-lap big-block/small-block Modified feature will headline the program, with a possible $5,000-plus up for the winner. The Trackside Products Race of Champions Dart Street Stocks, Four Cylinders and Vintage Modifieds (open to all groups and clubs) will fill out the SuperNationals card.

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Heffner Pockets $17,500 Payday In Super DIRTcar Series Homestand

Leads Lebanon Valley sweep in 2nd ‘Mr. DIRT Track, USA 100’ title race victory

West Lebanon, NY – August 26, 2010 – Home track advantage paid big dividends ---$17,500 to be exact--- as J.R. Heffner led a sweep of the top-three finishing positions Thursday night in capturing his second career Super DIRTcar Series Mr. DIRT Track, USA victory at Lebanon Valley Speedway.

Heffner already knows where some of the earnings may go as the Pittsfield, Mass. pilot posed in victory lane beside a disabled A. Colarusso & Son no. 74 Goodermote Excavation/Bicknell ride after losing both the rear-end and engine in his final dash to the checkers.

“The good part was that the track was slowing down the last 20 laps,” remarked Heffner, 38, after he billowed smoke over the final two circuits yet still had enough power to outlast weekly rivals Andy Bachetti and Wayne Jelley, while Series point-chasers Michael Storms and Jimmy Phelps filled out the front-five. “I just said ‘Please, not now.’”

“The water temperature (gauge) was going all the way around as it was just getting hotter and hotter. Must have got some mud clogging up the radiator. It was definitely better to be lucky than good tonight but this Bicknell car was just fantastic,” beamed Heffner, following his third Super DIRTcar Series win --- all at Lebanon Valley.

Track regulars Mark Flach Jr., Ray Hoard and Keith Flach were scored next while tour stars Danny Johnson and Billy Dunn rounded out the top-10 as the last to complete the entire 100-lap distance.

The door opened at the drop of the first green flag for eighth-place starter Heffner as last year’s Lebanon Valley Series race winners Billy Decker and Matt Sheppard made contact on the front straightaway leaving Decker’s Gypsum teammate Larry Wight with no room to maneuver. Decker was reported to have a broken battery cable which set off the chain-reaction that also sidelined Wight, who had locked bumpers with Sheppard, although ‘Super Matt’ picked up at the rear of the 31-car field after a short pit stop.

Decker’s front row partner Jelley inherited the point and outran second-generation chauffeur Kyle Sheldon on the complete restart, followed closely by Hoard, a two-time Valley winner in 2010, Heffner and Brett Hearn. Heffner needed only a handful of circuits to charge into the runner-up slot and just four more times around the smooth 5/8-miler to track down Jelley and forge the final lead change lap nine.

Yet Heffner was far from putting his Dan Bedell-prepared powerplant on cruise control as track points leader Hearn was on the move from his ninth-place start. The ‘Corporate Jet’ had cracked the top-five by lap 10 and with 15 scored the potent Madsen Motorsports no. 20 Wentworth Custom Homes-Benjamin Moore Paints/TEO mount was lurking in the third slot.

The race was on as Hearn rolled into second with 25 laps in the books as Jelley and Bachetti tried to keep pace. Holding down a solid fifth-place position, Sheldon’s machine suddenly went up in smoke at the same time to force a third yellow flag a quarter way through the century grind.

Looking to find a way into the Top-10, Canadian invader Stewart Friesen slipped sideways exiting the first turn, soonafter getting tapped by Billy Dunn before being rammed by Sheppard and Kevin Bates in the borrowed Wallace Stacey ride. Sheppard shrugged off the second wave of wounds on lap 31 and returned trackside while Bates began loading up for his weekend haul further west.

Heffner maintained his shrinking advantage over Hearn at the midway mark, with Bachetti, Jelley and Storms running in order. Fast time trialer Jimmy Phelps was slowly making his way toward the front after starting 13th while Series points leader Sheppard rallied the JB Motorsports no. 9s Xtreme Lubricants/Bicknell car back into the Top-15 with 50 laps still to go.

Hearn continued to pester Heffner, mirroring his every move as the leaders navigated through traffic with three-quarters of the race scored. Suddenly, coming around to complete lap 80, Hearn dropped off the pace as his engine “began to tighten up” yet the fifth and final caution did not come for two more laps when Sheppard shredded a right-rear tire to pull behind pit wall for good.

No Hearn, no problem for Heffner as only 15 cars remained trackside and he was able to build up a sizable advantage when the green flag once again unfurled. But just as unexpected as Hearn’s untimely departure, the smoke that began to spew from Heffner’s BRP entry was even more surprising after 97 laps of flawless competition.

Despite an overheated engine and a blown rear-end, Heffner would still not be denied the lucrative payday as he coasted across the line by nearly a half straightaway with Bachetti a distant second in the 44-minute main.

“The lapped traffic gave the fans a lot to watch,” remarked Heffner, with his voiced lined with a trace of sarcasm as he attempted to describe the late race maneuvers necessary to keep the lead with Hearn shadowing every move. “Some guys were running around 20th and just kept racing so I just split the gap.”

“This is just a great night but now we’ve got to figure out something else … what we’re going to do on Saturday,” lamented Heffner, who trails only Hearn in his bid for the coveted season points championship in West Lebanon with just two weekends left.

Fresh off his second win of the 2010 campaign last Saturday at the ‘house of speed,’ Bachetti was just as content with a runner-up tally in Lebanon Valley’s biggest race of the season.

“J.R. and Brett were just the class of the field tonight,” stated Bachetti, 34, after settling for second-place and a healthy $4,000 payday steering the Steve Hough Motors no. 34 Garrity Asphalt Reclamating/PMC machine. Bachetti also owns three Super DIRTcar Series wins at Lebanon, including his lone Mr. DIRT Track, USA trophy taken in 2004. “Unfortunately, we were just a little bit off today.”

“The car still held up awesome the whole race. My hat goes off to this whole team that prepared the car to go 100 laps. I’m really ecstatic to finish second. I can’t thank my sponsors enough, they’re the ones that chose to support me and help keep things going. If we didn’t run for the next two months, this would be a great ending for us,” noted Bachetti, already a 23-time feature winner at Lebanon Valley since 2002.

On the heels of his Syracuse Super DIRT Week 358-Modified qualifying race victory at Lebanon in the middle of August, Jelley led the initial eight circuits before registering his best Big-Block outing of the season on the high banks.

“I’m happy with the car tonight. It ran good and the engine was good, just a little bit tight through the turns,” figured Jelley, who turned 50 in April and is the younger brother of Northeast Modified Hall of Famer Butch Jelley. “We just had a little trouble on entry.”

“I have to thank my family for helping out, would’ve liked to get out a little more this season. But I’m real happy with tonight, and glad to be up here (podium) again. You always want to win yet with this kind of field in this big a race, I can’t complain,” said Jelley, a six-time DIRTcar Big-Block winner at Lebanon Valley with four more triumphs in the Small-Block ranks.

Point chasers in the 2010 Super DIRTcar Series take a 10-day break from tour action before returning to the hub of DIRTcar Racing Northeast for the festive Labor Day Weekend show at Cayuga County Fair Speedway on Sunday, Sept. 5. The holiday celebration includes a special twilight tripleheader at DIRTcar charter member ovals as Canandaigua Speedway hosts a $3,000-to-win 50-lapper for Modifieds on Saturday, Sept. 4 while Rolling Wheels Raceway’s traditional Labor Day card is highlighted by the 60-lap Petrocci Memorial paying $4,000 to the winner on Sept. 6. The winner of Cayuga County’s 100-lap tour stop will collect a $6,000 top prize.

Super DIRTcar Series Race #15 – Lebanon Valley Speedway, August 26, 2010 ‘32nd Mr. DIRT Track, USA 100’ presented by Carquest Auto Parts, General Tire & Budweiser Big-Block Modified Event Summary

FIN   STR    CAR#     DRIVER
1          8          74        J.R. Heffner/Pittsfield,MA ($17,500)
2          11        34        Andy Bachetti/Sheffield,MA
3          2          45        Wayne Jelley/Pittsfield,MA
4          10        4*        Michael Storms/Wantage,NJ
5          13        98h      Jimmy Phelps/Baldwinsville,NY
6          19        77f       Mark Flach Jr./Selkirk,NY
7          6          94        Ray Hoard/Granville,NY
8          7          43        Keith Flach/Ravena,NY
9          12        10        Danny Johnson/Rochester,NY
10        16        49        Billy Dunn/Watertown,NY
11        27        2          Jeff Trombley/Altamont,NY
12        20        3d        Matt DeLorenzo/Cropseyville,NY
13        31        8          Rich Scagliotta/Bound Brook,NJ
14        28        42p     Matt Pupello/East Greenbush,NY
15        18        77j       J.C. Flach/Ravena,NY
16        9          20h      Brett Hearn/Sussex,NJ
17        3          9s        Matt Sheppard/Waterloo,NY
18        26        62s      Tom Sears Jr./Clay,NY
19        14        60        Brian Berger/Castleton,NY
20        25        57        Donnie Corellis/Averill Park,NY
21        15        115     Kenny Tremont/West Sand Lake,NY
22        17        1f         Stewart Friesen/Niagara-o-t-Lake,ONT
23        24        66w     Kevin Bates/Lake Ariel,PA
24        4          518     Kyle Sheldon/Schodack,NY
25        23        87x      Paul Gilardi/Pittsfield,MA
26        21        98        Eddie Marshall/Ridgefield,CT
27        29        99        Ryan Phelps/Fulton,NY
28        22        7x        Steve Paine/Waterloo,NY
29        30        77x      Dale Planck/Cortland,NY
30        1          91        Billy Decker/Unadilla,NY
31        5          99L     Larry Wight/Phoenix,NY

LAP LEADERS: Jelley (1-8), Heffner (9-100).

CAUTIONS: 5 for 15 laps.

HEAT WINNERS: Hearn, K.Flach, Jelley, D.Johnson.

CONSI WINNERS: Marshall, Paine.

SYRACUSE 200 QUALIFIER: J.R. Heffner.

CARS ENTERED: 41

NEXT EVENT: Cayuga County Fair Speedway "Labor Day 100" - September 5, 2010.

DID NOT QUALIFY(10)

0-Dan Humes/Canaan,CT

07-Tim Kerr/Picton,ONT

10v-Bobby Varin/Sharon Springs,NY

14-Lorne Browe/East Greenbush,NY

16w-Lance Willix II/Theresa,NY

20-Matt Quinn/New Ashford,MA

39-Ryan Larkin/Alford,MA

42-Guy Sheldon/Nassau,NY

87-Hector Stratton/Bennington,VT

87n-Neil Stratton/Bennington,VT

Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified Point Standings (Thru Aug. 26, 2010)
1. Matt Sheppard          1,325
2. Jimmy Phelps            1,283
3. Billy Decker               1,222
4. Brett Hearn                1,157
5. Danny Johnson          1,081
6. Dale Planck               976
7. Billy Dunn                   925
8. Ryan Phelps              899
9. Michael Storms         872
10. Tom Sears Jr.            839

SKIDMARKS

Food For Thought: High-speed, high-banked excitement is what Lebanon Valley Speedway is all about. So is the track food which remains some of the most diverse on the entire DIRTcar Northeast circuit. Along with speedway staples like hots, hamburgers and french fries, The Valley is recognized for homemade meatball and Italian sausage grinders (subs), kielbasa and baked beans. If your favorite driver doesn’t win, you won’t go home with an empty feeling. Best of all, you’ll already be looking forward to a return to trip to the popular Route 20 oval and try to arrive even earlier as more often than not the freshly prepared food items sell out by feature time.

Valley Verbage: Fans were kept informed throughout the Super DIRTcar Series show at Lebanon Valley with their ‘Twitter’ connection providing Big-Block updates both on-line and through text messages on cell phones. Along with the brief bulletins offered Twitter ‘followers' of the SDS during each race night, fans can also expect to receive breaking news and interesting notes between tour stops. To sign up as a SDS Big-Block ‘follower' on Twitter and receive updates anywhere at anytime, visit http://www.twitter.com/SuperDIRTcar.

*Pot Holes: Jimmy Phelps’ earned his second straight Bilstein Shocks Fast Time Award and fourth of 2010 at the ‘House of Speed’ on Thursday. “I guess I’m more excited to come back here after last year. I like the place a lot better after finally getting the hang of it. It’s still tough to pass, but I know some spots where you have a better chance to make a move. If not, just hope the guys ahead of you break” … Young Pennsylvanian Kevin Bates was ready to make his debut in Wallace Stacey’s no. 66w Bicknell car, he just had to wait until after time trials to buckle in as Stacey was held up at Canadian Customs for four hours after leaving his home in Quebec … Steve Paine had better luck, at least getting to the track on time. The ‘Hurricane’ had to return to his Waterloo, N.Y shop and replace a flat tire on his trailer before getting back on the NYS Thruway and head toward the Capital District … Predicated on a rare flip two weekends earlier, Brett Hearn was back in black as his newest no. 20 TEO entry was adorned in black sheet metal in place of the more customary blue & white color combination that has been prevalent throughout in recent seasons.

UPCOMING EVENT: Cayuga County Fair Speedway hosts its fourth and final stop over the holiday as the traditional ‘fall’ season gets underway on the DIRTcar NE circuit. The Labor Day 100 on Sept. 5 rewards the winner with a $6,000 payoff and valuable points toward the overall Hoosier Tire-VP Racing Fuels Mr. DIRTcar Championship that is decided in November.

2010 Super DIRTcar Series Schedule
NP=Non-Point event; SP=Show-Up point event;
DAY-DATE    TRACK                                               WINNER/LOCATION
*** FLORIDA DIRTcar NATIONALS ***
Wed-Feb 10 Volusia Speedway Park-np              Stewart Friesen
Thr-Feb 11     Volusia Speedway Park-np              Matt Sheppard
Fri-Feb 12      Volusia Speedway Park-np              cancelled
Sat-Feb 13    Volusia Speedway Park-np              Matt Sheppard
Sat-Mar 27     Hagerstown Speedway                    Billy Decker
Sat-Apr 10     Fulton Speedway                              Dale Planck
Sun-May 30   Cayuga County Fair Speedway      Matt Sheppard
Tue-Jun 15     Grandview Speedway                      Craig VonDohren
Wed-Jun 16   Orange County Fair Speedway       Jimmy Phelps
Wed-Jun 23   Mohawk Int’l Raceway                      Jimmy Phelps
Sun-Jul 4        Rolling Wheels Raceway Park        Matt Sheppard
Sun-Jul 11      Cornwall Motor Speedway               Brett Hearn

*** ALL-STAR WEEKEND ***
Thr-Jul 15       Brewerton Speedway                       Matt Sheppard
Fri-Jul 16        Cayuga County Fair Speedway      Jimmy Phelps
Sat-Jul 17       Cayuga County Fair Speedway      Matt Sheppard

*** GREAT CANADIAN TOUR ***
Mon-Jul 19     Autodrome Granby                           Brett Hearn
Tue-Jul 20      Autodrome Drummond                     Danny Johnson
Mon-Aug 2     Merrittville Speedway                       Matt Sheppard
Thr-Aug 26     Lebanon Valley Speedway              J.R. Heffner
Sun-Sep 5      Cayuga County Fair Speedway      Weedsport,NY
Sat-Sep 18    Mohawk Int’l Raceway                      Akwesasne,NY
Sat-Oct 2        Fulton Speedway-sp                          Fulton,NY

*** SUPER DIRT WEEK ***
Sun-Oct 10 New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse,NY

*** DIRTcar FALL NATIONALS ***
Sun-Oct 17 Brockville Ontario Speedway Brockville,ONT

*** WORLD FINALS ***
Thr-Nov 4       The Dirt Track at Charlotte(qual.)    Concord,NC
Fri-Nov 5        The Dirt Track at Charlotte               Concord,NC
Sat-Nov 6       The Dirt Track at Charlotte               Concord,NC

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RONNIE JOHNSON FIRST OFFICIAL ENTRANT TO UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY’S $10,000 TO WIN NEW YORKER 100

VERNON, NY- With the newly reformatted New Yorker Weekend at Utica-Rome Speedway just weeks away, the first Modified entry has been received for the big Saturday September 11 100 lap $10,000 to win finale. Even though the winner gets the lion’s share of the prize money, just qualifying for the New Yorker 100 will get a driver a minimum of $1,000 for starting.

Ronnie Johnson, the popular second generation driver from Duanesburg, filed his entry this past week as he looks to score the big payday. Currently third in the 2010 Utica-Rome Speedway Modified point standings and with an outside chance to claim the championship, taking the big win would be a perfect way to cap off a successful season at the Vernon oval.

Last season, Waterloo’s Steve Paine a last minute decision to attend the New Yorker and when the checkered flag flew, he was happy he made the decision as he was holding the $10,000 winner’s check. Brett Hearn, Bobby Varin, Ronnie Johnson, and Pat Ward rounded out the top five in the very competitive event.

The New Yorker Weekend kicks off in a big way on Friday September 10 with the Modifieds getting an early test and tune session as they will compete in a 50 lap $5,000 to win “Thunder on the Thruway” event. New Yorker rules, including sail panels, will be in effect for the event with the winner also getting a guaranteed starting spot for Saturday’s big 100 lapper.

Also in action will be the Sportsman, Pro Stocks, and Pure Stocks who will also compete in extra distance and extra money affairs. The Sportsman will battle in a 30 lap $1,500 to win event while the Pro Stocks will compete for $1,000 to win for 25 laps. Both the Sportsman and Pro Stock main events will be part of the Best of Four Thunder Series in conjunction with Fonda Speedway. The Pure Stocks will take to the track for a 20 lap $500 to win payday. Gates for the Friday portion of the New Yorker Weekend will open at 4 p.m. with racing to begin at 7:30 p.m.

Then on Saturday September 11 it will be all Modifieds for the 21st running of the New Yorker 100. With $10,000 going the winner and $1,000 to start, many of the best Modified drivers in the region are expected in competition. Gates for the final racing action on 2010 at the Utica-Rome Speedway will open at Noon, with racing action beginning at 4 p.m.

Rules, directions, entry forms and much more are available by logging on to www.uticaromespeedway.com with the speedway office available at (315) 829-4557.

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FULTON SPEEDWAY BACK IN ACTION THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 28TH ON SYRACUSE.COM / CARSON’S CAR MART OF OSWEGO NIGHT

FULTON, NY…Only two point events remain on the regular season schedule at Fulton Speedway with the next show set for this Saturday, August 27. In action this Saturday on Syracuse.com / Carson’s Car Mart of Oswego Night will be the DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, SUNY Canton DIRTcar Sportsman, NAPA Late Models, E&V Energy Novice Sportsman and the Gladiators. Everyone ages 18 and under will be admitted for free.

Jeremy Pitcher is the current leader in the SUNY Canton DIRTcar Sportsman standings, but defending Track Champion Tim Sears Jr. is still in striking distance. Tim Devendorf appears headed to be the first ever NAPA Late Model Track Champion at Fulton Speedway. Matt Emmons owns a 12 point lead over Scott Kline in the E&V Energy Novice Sportsman ranks. Keith Zirbel is the current leader in the Gladiator ranks.

Fulton Speedway gates on Saturday, August 28 will open at 5 p.m. Race competition on Syracuse.com / Carson’s Car Mart of Oswego Night will start at 7 p.m. For more information please go on line to www.fultonspeedway.com. The track office number is 315-593-6531 with the race line reached at 668-RACE. The track is located at 1603 County Route 57 in Fulton.

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DIRTcar Racing Northeast Weekly Points Update: Weeks Winding Down In Regional Point Races With Series Action Ready To Cut Loose

Weedsport, NY – August 25, 2010 – Only two weeks remain in the regional and track point races on the DIRTcar Northeast open-wheel circuit, with Big-Block, 358-Modified, Sportsman Modified and Pro Stock teams also being issued Track Bonus Points after the Labor Day show at Rolling Wheels Raceway (Sept. 6). Overall Hoosier Tire-VP Racing Fuels Mr. DIRTcar Champions will be determined for 358, Sportsman and Pro Stock classes at Brockville Ontario Speedway in late October while the 35th Mr. DIRTcar Big-Block titlist will be crowned at the Dirt Track at Charlotte in November.

Current Cayuga County Fair Speedway leader Matt Sheppard ranks ahead of Brewerton and Fulton front-runner Jimmy Phelps on the Central Region Big-Block points chart as this prolific pair also tops the win column with 17 and 13 feature victories while pacing the summer-long Super DIRTcar Series. Second-generation hotshoe Craig Hanson heads runner-ups Brett Hearn and JaMike Sowle in the Eastern standings while just four markers separate season-long leader Jeremiah Shingledecker and Dave Murdick out West in the closest Big-Block battle.

Can-Am Motorsports Park high-point man Tim O’Brien trails Autodrome Edelweiss top dog Stephane LaFrance for the first time this season in the DIRTcar 358-Modified Northern Region standings. LaFrance leads O’Brien 10-1 in feature wins although a mere two markers are the only difference on the regional level. Merrittville (Ont.) Speedway mainstay Pete Bicknell retains a comfortable advantage over Western Region foes Chad Brachmann and Mat Williamson heading down the stretch.

New DIRTcar single-season Sportsman record-holder Chris Raabe is a cinch to capture another Northern Region title as the Cornwall and Mohawk Int’l points leader has already racked up 25 feature wins in 2010. In search of his first regional championship, Bodie Bellinger holds a narrow lead over open-wheel veteran Tony Farone on the Eastern front while Ryan Susice clings to a precarious four-point margin ahead of seasoned Sportsman pilot Greg Panunte out West. Steve Gray, Jeremy Pitcher and Justin Wright continue to stay strong in the Central Region with just two weekends left to earn bragging rights.

‘Super Matt’ leads the Mr. DIRTcar Championship Series Big-Block contenders back into action this week at Lebanon Valley Speedway, with a whopping $17,500 first-place prize on the line for the ‘Mr. DIRT Track USA’ winner Aug. 26. Led by tour points leader Louie Jackson, top Pro Stock travelers return to Mohawk Int’l Raceway on Sept. 1 after rain knocked out the initial effort on Aug. 21. Mr. DIRTcar 358-Modified Series activity picks up on Sept. 5 at Cornwall Motor Speedway, with Sportsman teams going at it for three consecutive nights, Sept. 10-12, at Ransomville, Merrittville and Humberstone speedways.

DIRTcar Racing Northeast Point Standings (as of August 23, 2010):

BIG-BLOCK SUPER DIRTcar SERIES POINTS
Pos.    Driver                          Points
1.          Matt Sheppard          1,274
2.          Jimmy Phelps            1,198
3.          Billy Decker               1,179
4.          Brett Hearn                1,102
5.          Danny Johnson          1,011
6.          Dale Planck               936
7.          Billy Dunn                   863
8.          Ryan Phelps              859
9.          Tom Sears Jr.            793
10.        Steve Paine              785

358-MODIFIED SERIES POINTS
Pos.    Driver                          Points
1.          Danny Johnson          190
2.          Pete Bicknell             175
3.          Mario Clair                 149
4.          Danny O'Brien           137
5.          David Hebert             135
6.          Stewart Friesen         128
7.          Eric Gauvreau           120
7.          Mat Williamson          120
9.          Pat O'Brien                116
10.        Chad Brachmann      114

SPORTSMAN MODIFIED SERIES POINTS
Pos.    Driver                          Points
1.          Ryan Susice              270
2.          Steve Gray                 246
3.          Tim Sears Jr.             245
4.          Justin Wright              220
5.          Dan Wiesner             208
6.          Jesse Cotriss            202
7.          Chris Raabe              195
8.          Mark Dixon                178
9.          Shane Pecore           169
10.        Loren Lincoln             167

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Constantino Takes Glen Ridge Checkers at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park

Fultonville- Dave Constantino picked up a Sportsman victory early in the season with his brother’s Sportsman before his modified ride and his brother’s success put him on the sidelines till a few weeks ago when he brought the John Kollar owned 10% back to the Ridge.

Constantino would jump out to the early lead with Eric Mack in tow. Hard on the charge from the back of the field Elmo Reckner and Bobby Varin were on the charge with Pat Ward in hot pursuit. Ward, towing in having the night off from the Brewerton Speedway would quickly take to the track as he moved into the Top 10. Reckner’s strong run would come to an end as a flat left rear tire sent his #17 over the bank and onto its roof in turn 3. On the restart Constantino would hold the lead as JaMike Sowle charged past Eric Mack into 2nd and set off after Constantino while Varin and Ward approached the top 5 as they battled with Mike Ronca and Jackie Brown.. At the checkers it would be Constantino as he drove away from Sowle for the victory. Sowle would be second followed by Mack, Ronca, and Brown.

Anthony Cardamone took off to the early lead in the Sportsman feature that was plagued by a series of early cautions. Those cautions would prove to be Cardamone’s downfall as Derrick McGrew took over the top spot after a lap 3 restart. Chris Schaffer would jump up into the second position ahead of Cardamone but Cardamone would take it back a lap later as Schaffer slowed with driveline issues. McGrew would hold the lead with Cardamone second with Jimmy Eaton riding in third. Eaton would slip by Cardamone on lap 8 with Tony Farone following him through for second. Greg Pessalano would drive into the mix as made his way into the top 5. At the finish it would be all McGrew as he drove away for the victory. Eaton would be second followed by Farone, Pessalano and John Marsh Jr.
Jason Greco took advantage of Melony Coons misstep to take over the lead and cruise away to the Rookie Sportsman victory.

Join us next SATURDAY August 28th as Dixie Chopper presents a regular card of racing at the Glen Ridge Motorsports Park. Gates open at 4:30pm with Hot Laps hitting the speedway at 6:30pm. Racing action begins at 7:00pm. For more information visit the speedway’s website at www.thenewglenridgemotorsportspark.com

CONTRACTING DIRTcar MODIFIED FEATURE RESULTS: DAVE CONSTANTINO, JaMike Sowle, Erik Mack, Mike Ronca, Jackie Brown, Bobby Varin, Pat Ward, Craig Hanson, Erik Nelson, Jeff Sheely, Pep Corradi, Richie Price, Bobby Vedder, John Lutes Jr, Al McCoy, Aaron Jacobs, Elmo Reckner, John Marsh Sr.

DIRTcar SPORTSMAN FEATURE RESULTS: DERRECK MCGREW, Jimmy Eaton, Tony Farone, Greg Pessolano, John Marsh Jr, Bodie Bellinger, DJ Brundige, Chuck Allen, Brian Pessolano, Steve Constantino, Justin Boehler, Laudy Hoyenga, Anthony Cardamone, Dave Herrick, Bert Film, Bill Ryan, Jay Lais, Leo Sousie, Chris Schaffer, Mike Ketchum, Mike Tholin.

ROOKIE SPORTSMAN FEATURE RESULTS: JASON GRECO, Fred Muhlberger, Melony Coons, John Palmer, Bill Fox, Dave Grace, Mike Jackson, Duke McSpirit, Justin Forsthoffer, Joe Thorne.

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FULTON SPEEDWAY POINT RACES CLOSE WITH TWO REGULAR SEASON EVENTS REMAINING

FULTON, NY…After last Saturday nights rain-out at Fulton Speedway only two point events remain on the regular season schedule. This Saturday, August 27 at Fulton Speedway the DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, SUNY Canton DIRTcar Sportsman, NAPA Late Models, E&V Energy Novice Sportsman and the Gladiators will all be in race competition on Syracuse.com / Carson’s Car Mart of Oswego Night. The following Saturday the regular season ends with all regular classes in attendance plus the Mod Lites in the Doug Cooper Memorial event.

Jimmy Phelps owns a slim 20 point lead over Matt Sheppard in the DIRTcar Big Block Modified point standings at Fulton Speedway. Both drivers have won three main events so far this season. Phelps is a former Big Block Modified Track Champion at Fulton Speedway, while Sheppard has claimed a 358 Modified Track Championship. Jeremy Pitcher is the current leader in the SUNY Canton DIRTcar Sportsman standings, but defending Track Champion Tim Sears Jr. is still in striking distance. Tim Devendorf appears headed to be the first ever NAPA Late Model Track Champion at Fulton Speedway. Matt Emmons owns a 12 point lead over Scott Kline in the E&V Energy Novice Sportsman ranks. Keith Zirbel is the current leader in the Gladiator ranks.

For more information on Fulton Speedway please go on line to www.fultonspeedway.com. Everyone ages 18 and under will be admitted for all shows remaining on the season schedule which includes the events on September 11 and September 18, with the only exception of the 25th Annual Fulton 200 Weekend which is set for October 1-2. The track office number is 315-668-6906 with the race line reached at 668-RACE.

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MODIFIED SUPER DIRTcar SERIES: BIG-BLOCK BLAST

Weedsport, NY — August 23, 2010

WHAT
The Super DIRTcar Series returns to Lebanon Valley Speedway for its only trip of the year as the top touring Big-Block teams hit the high banks to contest in the ‘Mr. DIRT Track, USA’ title event presented by Carquest Auto Parts, General Tire & Budweiser, paying out a whopping $17,500 to the 100-lap winner on Thursday, Aug. 26. Along with valuable points toward the overall Hoosier Tire-VP Racing Fuels Mr. DIRTcar Championship, a guaranteed starting berth in the prestigious Syracuse 200 Modified Championship race on Oct. 10 of Super DIRT Week XXXIX at the New York State Fairgrounds is also up for grabs as DIRTcar Northeast’s premier traveling tour invades the Capital District for the final time.

WHERE
Lebanon Valley Speedway is located 18-miles southeast of Albany on US 20 in West Lebanon, about 10 miles from the Massachusetts state line.

WHEN
Lebanon Valley pit gates swing open Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. and main grandstand seating begins at 5 o’clock. Warm-ups are slated to start at 6 p.m. followed immediately by Bilstein Shocks Time Trials at approximately 6:30, with heat race qualifying in companion divisions set to hit the track at 7 o’clock. A special autograph session for Big-Block drivers will be held on the midway as part of the festivities planned during intermission later in the evening.

TICKETS
Adult General Admission grandstand tickets at Lebanon Valley are $20 each and $5 for kids 11 and under. Regardless of age, reserved seating is $21 while $30 secures a spot in the tower or on the roof. Pit passes are $25 for a DIRTcar member and $30 non-member. For more information, contact the Lebanon Valley Speedway office at 518/794-9606. All tickets and pit passes will be available at the gate on race day.

WEB SITES
Super DIRTcar Series at www.superdirtcarseries.com.
Lebanon Valley Speedway is at www.lebanonvalley.com.

Dirtvision at www.dirtvision.com.

DIRTcar Racing at www.dirtcar.com.

Super DIRT Week in Syracuse at www.superdirtweekonline.com.

Twitter at www.twitter.com/SuperDIRTcar.

All remain accessible 24-hours daily.

ABOUT THE TRACK
Lebanon Valley is listed as a 1/2-mile high-banked oval with the smooth surface one of the fastest on the entire DIRTcar Northeast circuit. Defending Valley high point man Andy Bachetti set the Big-Block Modified tour record (19.645 sec./91.626 mph) on Sept. 11, 2004. Still in search of his first win of the season at The Valley, Brett Hearn tops the current point standings ahead of J.R. Heffner (2 wins), Donnie Corellis (1), Bachetti (2) and Eddie Marshall (2). Kenny Tremont (3) remains the all-time track leader with 117 DIRTcar Big-Block triumphs scored since 1982. Competition continues to be keen in 2010 as nine drivers have taken checkered flags in 16 Modified main events, with Mike King and Ray Hoard joining Tremont, Marshall, Heffner and Bachetti as the only other repeat winners.

PREVIOUS WINNERS
Lebanon Valley Speedway has hosted 49 events in the Super DIRTcar Series, ranking behind only Northeast charter members Rolling Wheels Raceway Park (83) and Cayuga County Fair Speedway (50) ---and tied with the Syracuse Mile--- in total tour races run since 1980. Experience on the high banks has paid big dividends as all but four of the 15 past tour winners have returned to victory lane. Brett Hearn, who scored the first of his record 105 series wins at The Valley in 1981, tops that exclusive chart, doubling the output of all-time track winner Kenny Tremont with two-time Mr. DIRTcar Champion Billy Decker next in line.

Super DIRTcar Series @ Lebanon Valley Speedway
Wins   Driver                          First - Las
14        Brett Hearn                7/15/81-9/15/07
7          Kenny Tremont          7/9/92-7/7/05
5          Billy Decker               9/18/88-8/27/09
3          Jack Johnson            9/19/82-9/11/94
3          Danny Johnson          9/20/87-8/7/97
3          Andy Bachetti            8/5/04 -9/7/08
2          Jimmy Horton            7/8/80 -9/15/85
2          Tommy Corellis         9/14/80-9/14/86
2          Doug Hoffman           9/16/90-9/20/92
2          Rich Ricci Jr.             7/28/94-9/7/97
2          J.R. Heffner                8/10/00-9/9/06
1          Merv Treichler            8/9/84
1          Jeff Heotzler               8/3/95
1          Bob McCreadie        9/10/95
1          Matt Sheppard          6/6/09

PAST ‘MR. DIRT TRACK, USA’ TITLISTS
With last year’s revival following a four-year absence, the Mr. DIRT Track, USA Championship has always attracted the fastest cars and most experienced drivers to Lebanon Valley. Yet only a select few hold the distinction of being recognized among the true masters of the 'High Banks' in West Lebanon. The 32nd edition of this premier event will once again lure the best open-wheel pilots in the Northeast and showcase some of the most talented wheelman seen anywhere today. Among the cast in 2010 will be Lebanon Valley's all-time feature win leaders Kenny Tremont, Brett Hearn and Billy Decker, a four-time champion of the former L.V. National 200. New Jersey ace Hearn tops the list with eight extra extra-distance triumphs followed by Valley staple and ’05 winner Tremont with four victories. Owning two wins apiece, Decker, Jeff Heotzler and legendary drivers Tommy Corellis and Merv Treichler are the only other repeat race winners since Les Alberti captured the inaugural trophy in 1975, collecting $2,000 in the ‘open competition’ special.

Winners: 2009 – Billy Decker on Aug. 27; 2005 – Kenny Tremont on July 7; 2004 – Andy Bachetti on Aug. 5; 2003 – Brett Hearn on Aug. 7; 2002 – Brett Hearn on Aug. 8; 2001 – Brett Hearn on Aug. 2; 2000 – J.R. Heffner on Aug. 10; 1999 – Kenny Tremont on Aug. 5; 1998 – Kenny Tremont on Aug. 6; 1997 – Danny Johnson on Aug. 7; 1996 – Kenny Tremont on Aug. 8; 1995 – Jeff Heotzler on Aug. 3; 1994 – Rich Ricci Jr. on July 28; 1993 – Brett Hearn on Aug. 5; 1992 – Mark Fluery on Aug. 6; 1991 – Billy Decker on Aug. 8; 1990 – Brett Hearn on Aug. 9; 1989 – Brett Hearn on Aug. 10; 1988 – Kenny Brightbill on Aug. 4; 1987 – Jeff Heotzler on Aug. 6; 1986 – Brett Hearn on Aug. 25; 1985 – Tommy Corellis on Aug. 8; 1984 – Merv Treichler on Aug. 9; 1983 – Merv Treichler on Aug. 4; 1982 – Brett Hearn on Aug. 5; 1981 – Don Ackner on June 29; 1980 – Win Slavin on Aug. 4; 1979 – NO RACE; 1978 – Tommy Corellis on June 27; 1977 – Mert Hulbert on June 14; 1976 – Mert Hulbert on June 29; 1975 – Les Alberti on July 1.

TRACK HISTORY
Celebrating its 'Golden Anniversary' of automobile racing in 2003, Lebanon Valley Speedway has complemented the growth and development of the DIRTcar Racing organization under the promotion of long-time owner Howard Commander. The half-mile track that was originally laid out in 1953 was owned and operated by the Massachusetts trio of Edward Radke, Robert Scott and Harold Beitzel. The grand opening-day show was cancelled due to a Sunday rainstorm and the following week's scheduled 50-lapper was reduced to 26 circuits when competing drivers declared the track turns too dangerous. Hully Bunn from Cropseyville. N.Y. won the inaugural 13 mile main event on June 28, 1953 in front of an estimated crowd of 2,500. Lou Spanier gained ownership in 1954 and at the end of the '55 season Lebanon Valley gained its signature high banking ---a timely project as no record of racing in 1956 can be found--- that has become a track trademark ever since. Racing resumed in 1957 under the promotion of Spanier and the Lebanon Valley Auto Racing Association. Race day moved from Sunday afternoons to Friday evenings and midway through that same season the switch was made to Saturday nights where it has remained for 50 years. Before the 1950s came to a close, future Northeast Modified Hall of Famer Howie Westerveldt established a single-season record that stands intact today. In 1959 the Ravena, N.Y. racing pioneer won 17 features, was runner-up three times and placed third once in 21 events! The reigns of promoter were eventually passed from 'Uncle Lou' Spanier to Commander in 1970 and he remains at the helm as the new millennium presses on. Lebanon Valley joined the DIRTcar fold in 1980 and has boasted some of the top drivers on the entire circuit including past Syracuse 200 champions Kenny Tremont, Billy Decker and five-time Valley points king Brett Hearn. All three open-wheel veterans rank among the top-10 on DIRTcar Northeast's all-time Big-Block Modified winner's list since the organization was formed in 1976.

2009 RACE REVIEW
After a month and a half of misfortune, 2008 Mr. DIRTcar points king Billy Decker was finally on the receiving end as he cashed in on the $17,500 top prize following his second career win in the ‘Mr. DIRT Track, USA’ title event presented by Budweiser and Hoosier on Thursday night at Lebanon Valley Speedway. Fast time trialer on the day, Decker shadowed the leaders throughout the race before taking advantage of a blown rear-end on the car of front-runner Jimmy Phelps with just four laps to go and cruising on to a half-track victory on the high-banked half-miler. The third Super DIRTcar Series triumph of the season was his fifth all-time at the West Lebanon oval, with the Unadilla, N.Y. open-wheel veteran capturing his first Mr. DIRT Track race in 1991.

Brett Hearn entered the mid-week special with a commanding lead of more than 100 points over Matt Sheppard in the Super DIRTcar Series and after drawing the pole for the 100-lap finale seemed destined for his own third tour win of the ’09 campaign. The ‘Jersey Jet’ opened up 10 car-length lead after just one circuit and remained on course more than half the race before mechanical failure sidelined his best effort. The front-three of Hearn, Phelps and Decker remained intact with 50 laps in the books and with all eyes on the leaders, Hearn suddenly slowed off the pace on lap 56 due to a faulty wheel bearing that open the door for Phelps to inherit the top spot. Unfortunately for Phelps, the scene was repeated just four miles from the finish when he slowed for good, allowing Decker to move to the point and collect the lucrative payoff. Rounding out the top-five behind runner-up Marshall were June series winner at Lebanon, Sheppard, second-generation favorite Donnie Corellis and Sheppard’s teammate Jeff Brownell Jr., the final driver scored on the lead lap in the 40-minute main.

Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified Point Standings (Thru Aug. 2, 2010)
1.   Matt Sheppard         1,274
2 . Jimmy Phelps            1,198
3 . Billy Decker               1,179
4 . Brett Hearn                1,102
5 . Danny Johnson          1,011
6 . Dale Planck               936
7 . Billy Dunn                   863
8 . Ryan Phelps              859
9 . Tom Sears Jr.            793
10.   Steve Paine              785

NEWS & NOTES
150-Point Schedule Kicks Off At Cayuga County: The Mr. DIRT Track, USA Series shootout at Lebanon Valley marks the final tour stop that will use the 100-point schedule. The Labor Day 100 at Cayuga County Fair Speedway on Sept. 5 will be the first of six season-ending full point events ---Mohawk 9/18, Syracuse 10/10, Brockville 10/17, Charlotte 11/5-11/6--- in which a 150-point profile will be implemented, with show-up points awarded at Fulton Speedway on Oct. 2 (Complete track and series point guidelines are listed in the Official DIRTcar NE Rulebook). The traditional Labor Day Weekend Big-Block Modified ‘Night of Champions’ show at the Cayuga County the first Sunday in September is highlighted by a 100-lap feature paying $6,000 to the winner and offering both Big-Block and 358-Modified Super DIRT Week qualifying positions.

Super DIRT Week Closing In Fast: The 39th edition of Super DIRT Week at the New York State Fairgrounds is right around the corner with the headline Syracuse 200 slated to take the green flag at 2 p.m. on Oct. 10, 2010. The premier dirt racing spectacle on 10-10-10 will cap five consecutive days of action on and off the track at the famous Syracuse Mile and speedways throughout Central New York, with many of the same open-wheel stars kicking off the weekend on Saturday afternoon, contending in the companion 150-lap title event for 358-Modifieds that also will get under way at 2 p.m.

Satellite events continue to make Super DIRT Week a unique racing experience with four area tracks racing under the lights on consecutive nights, including the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars led by 20-time champion Steve Kinser on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Rolling Wheels Raceway in nearby Elbridge. Overall Hoosier Tire-VP Racing Fuels Mr. DIRTcar title contenders travel north to Can-Am Motorsports Park in LaFargeville on Wednesday for a 358-Modified/Sportsman doubleheader while the Small-Blocks go solo Thursday night at Brewerton Speedway. On Friday the ‘360 Sprint Car Challenge’ and ‘Parts Plus Tri-Track Series’ Stock Car finale grab the spotlight at Cayuga County Fair Speedway in Weedsport while another 358/Sportsman twin-bill headlines the twilight program at Rolling Wheels.

For more information about Super DIRT Week, including ticket order placement, lap sponsorship and vendor space availability, please contact DIRTcar Racing Northeast Region Headquarters during the week at 315-834-6606. More news can be found at www.superdirtcarseries.com and www.dirtcar.com while tickets can be ordered online at www.superdirtweekonline.com.

Series Stars Head DIRTcar NE Big-Block Win List: With just two weekends remaining in the regular season on the DIRTcar Northeast circuit, 130 Big-Block features have been run with 42 drivers reaching victory lane at 23 tracks. Super DIRTcar Series standouts Matt Sheppard (17) and Jimmy Phelps (13) remain atop the list of 25 drivers posting more than one victory, with veteran tour traveler Steve Paine and Pennsylvania rivals Jeremiah Shingledecker and Dave Murdick with eight each. Bobby Varin and Brian Swartzlander own five victories apiece while Big-Block Series stars Billy Decker and Billy Dunn, plus Rob Bellinger and Craig Hanson have captured four checkered flags. Brothers Alan and Danny Johnson, Kenny Tremont, Kevin Bolland and JaMike Sowle rank next with three each followed by Series stalwarts Brett Hearn and Dale Planck, Justin Haers, Jim Davis and Lebanon Valley regulars Andy Bachetti, Eddie Marshall, J.R. Heffner, Mike King and Ray Hoard, the only other repeat winners. Tour followers Ryan Phelps and Michael Storms have also reached victory lane during weekly action.

2010 Mr. DIRTcar Championship On The Line: The overall Hoosier Tire-VP Racing Fuels Mr. DIRTcar Modified Champion in 2010 will be determined by adding actual points earned in the Super DIRTcar Series along with bonus points collected at a designated hometrack throughout the racing season. Along with gaining valuable Series points during the year, each driver can now earn a maximum of 1000 additional points from a hometrack when Mr. DIRTcar Championship points are officially tallied after Labor.

Sussex, N.J. ace Brett Hearn was crowned Mr. DIRTcar Champion in 2009, with his initial title taken two decades earlier in 1990. En route to collecting a record 7th overall Mr. DIRTcar title, the ‘Corporate Jet’ grabbed three checkered flags and held off a late-season rally from Matt Sheppard to garner DIRTcar Racing Northeast's highest Big-Block Modified honor for owners Guy & Patricia Madsen and the Madsen Motorsports-Wentworth Custom Homes-Benjamin Moore Paints Team. Jimmy Phelps settled for third ahead of ’09 champion Billy Decker with Justin Haers completing the top-5 after enjoying the best year of his budding career. 2009 Big-Block Modified Rookie of the Year Rich Scagliotta from Bound Brook, N.J. finished 17th on the final points chart to lead a sweep for Garden State regulars.

JB Motorsports Goes To Xtreme With Race Award: Continuing to play a pivotal supporting role in the Big-Block Super DIRTcar Series, JB Motorsports team owner Jeff Brownell Sr. has returned with a unique award created last season that will be handed out at each tour stop in 2010. An ‘Xtreme Lubricants Slick Move of the Race’ award will be presented after every series show with the winner receiving $100 in product. A $500 cash bonus to the overall ‘Xtreme Lubricants Slick Move of the Year’ winner will be delivered during the DIRTcar Racing Northeast ‘Night of Champions’ Awards Banquet to be held at the Turning Stone Resort in November. The ‘Xtreme Lubricants Slick Move of the Race’ will be determined by those Series officials presiding over each event. The criteria does not limit the award winner to making a memorable move on the track, as any noteworthy action ---avoiding an accident en route to the track or helping out a fellow competitor in the pits--- on race day could sway voters when making their final decision. Veteran Central New York car owner Brownell boasts four decades of experience in the oil business with 25 years recognized nationally as a company owner.

Series Qualifying Opens Under The Clocks: Recognizing fast time trialers on tour since 1983, the fastest driver will again be found in qualifying for each Super DIRTcar Series held in 2010. Two-time Mr. DIRTcar Champion Billy Decker overtook Brett Hearn last season to emerge as the new all-time fast-timer, although it took Decker nine years to reach the top while Hearn earned his first best time in 1986. Drivers will continue to draw for their group time trial order at every Series stop but Syracuse, with the fast timer once again selecting a second pill to determine how many cars (2, 3 or 4) will be inverted to start each preliminary heat race. The ‘Bilstein Shocks Fast Time Award' winner will collect $100 and five (5) bonus points and the top-three heat race finishers will earn additional bonus points as follows: 1st-5 pts, 2nd-3 pts, 3rd-1 pt. With this inversion format in place, a driver can earn a maximum of 10 more points being the fast timer as well as a heat race winner.

Lucrative Series Stops Showcase ‘10 Big-Block Campaign: The customary pre-race re-draw among top heat race qualifiers will continue to be in effect throughout the summer, with the season-ending show at the New York State Fairgrounds the only Super DIRTcar Series stop awarding the fast timer with a pole-position start (heat points will not be awarded at this show). Continuing to rank among the most prestigious races in the country, the Syracuse 200 at the N.Y.S. Fairgrounds on Oct. 10 is the premier 200-lap points race on the annual tour with the winner taking home $50,000. However, the Super DIRT Week showdown is not the only prized jewel this season as the 2nd DIRTcar All-Star 100 at Cayuga County Fair Speedway on July 17 boasted $20,000 in winnings, another $17,500 sits on top for the winner of the Mr. DIRT Track, USA finale at Lebanon Valley Speedway on August 26, while the 25th Fulton 200 on Oct. 2 dishes out $20,000 to the first driver across the line. Syracuse remains the only series stops where the fast timer starts on the pole and the top-six are locked into front three row starting positions while heats will be aligned in heads-up fashion.

World Finals Drops Curtain At Charlotte: Big-Block Modified fans will have the opportunity to witness history as their series champion will be crowned during the World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Nov. 4-6. For a rare time in the past 34 years the Super DIRTcar Series will end its season outside of New York State, right alongside the World of Outlaws sprint cars and late models. All three series will come together for a gigantic three-day event at The Dirt Track at Charlotte to decide their respective champions. Race chasers making their first trip to the World of Outlaws World Finals can now purchase tickets and reserve a seat to this spectacular event by calling the Charlotte Motor Speedway ticket office at 1-800-455 FANS or online at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.

Syracuse SDW Starters Guaranteed From Series Success: Guaranteed starting berths in the Syracuse 200 are once again up for grabs and in 2010 drivers will also be able to earn preferred starter status throughout the season for the richest DIRTcar Big-Block Modified event in the world. Winners of the Super DIRTcar Series races and those among the top-12 in overall Hoosier Tire-VP Racing Fuels Mr. DIRTcar Modified Championship points heading into Super DIRT Week comprise the core group of drivers receiving guaranteed starting positions in the 200. Preferred starters are the next eligible drivers finishing behind an Series race winner that is already locked into the starting grid, as well as all three DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Regional point champions and every licensed Big-Block Modified track champion crowned this year.

In order to take advantage of their guaranteed starting positions in the Syracuse 200, all Series race winners and top-12 Mr. DIRTcar point-getters must run time trials. Any guaranteed driver that fails to qualify through time trials or a Triple 20 will be added to the field in order of heat race results. Those drivers holding preferred status are afforded up front starting positions in the last-chance qualifier on Sunday, Oct. 10 if unable to qualify while running under the clocks or in heat race competition. The balance of the Syracuse 200 line-up is filled in from Sunday’s shootout with the 45th starting spot going to the top finisher in Rolling Wheels Raceway Park’s ‘Win & You’re In’ 25-lapper on Sat., Oct. 9.

DIRT Radio Network Carries the High Banks Into Homes World-Wide : For fans unable to take the trip trackside, the DIRT Radio Network presented by BUTLERbuilt travels to Lebanon Valley on Aug. 26 for round 15 of the Super DIRTcar Series. Listeners will be able to tune in to LIVE audio coverage as program host and SPEED personality Shane Andrews brings you all the action generated by the ground-pounding 800-horsepower Big-Block Modifieds. From time trials to victory lane, LIVE audio starts at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET, with qualifying and heat races leading up to headline $17,500-to-win ‘Mr. DIRT Track, USA 100’ title race. Cheer for your favorite driver, along with the 20,000 registered members who enjoy LIVE Racing coverage on the DIRT Radio Network.

To tune in, visit www.dirtvision.com, log in, click on the race you want to hear, and you’re off to the races. Listeners will need Windows Media Player 9 or higher, and internet explorer 6 to listen to the DIRT Radio Network. Users with Mac computers need flip4Mac to listen. For help e-mail customerservice@dirtvision.com. The Dirt Radio Network is presented by BUTLERbuilt professional seat systems. BUTLERbuilt is the leader in custom seating. Call 704/784-1027 and let BUTLERbuilt build you an advantage today!!!

Valley Echoes With ‘Tweets’ During Midweek Series: Fans will once again be kept informed through their exclusive ‘Twitter’ connection when the Super DIRTcar Series heads east to hit the high banks of Lebanon Valley. Race enthusiasts can keep up-to-date Thursday at the West Lebanon oval with the Big-Block Series on-line and through text messages on cell phones via Twitter --- the internet's fast-growing social-networking and micro-blogging website. Now enjoying its second season of activity, brief bulletins continue to be provided to Twitter ‘followers' of the SDS during each race night. Fans can also expect to receive breaking news and interesting notes between tour stops as the season rolls on. To sign-up as a SDS Big-Block ‘follower' on Twitter and receive updates anywhere at anytime, visit http://www.twitter.com/SuperDIRTcar.

UPCOMING EVENT: On the heels of the lucrative Lebanon Valley shootout, a 10-day break allows ample time to prepare for the traditional Labor Day show at DIRTcar Northeast charter member track Cayuga Co. Fair Speedway in Weedsport as the Central New York oval hosts its fourth and final tour event of the season on Sept. 5.

2010 Super DIRTcar Series Schedule
NP=Non-Point event; SP=Show-Up point event.
*All events subject to change.
DAY-DATE    TRACK                                               WINNER/LOCATION
*** FLORIDA DIRTcar NATIONALS ***
Wed-Feb 10 Volusia Speedway Park-np             Stewart Friesen
Thr-Feb 11     Volusia Speedway Park-np             Matt Sheppard
Fri-Feb 12      Volusia Speedway Park-np             -cancelled-
Sat-Feb 13    Volusia Speedway Park-np             Matt Sheppard
Sat-Mar 27     Hagerstown Speedway                    Billy Decker
Sat-Apr 10     Fulton Speedway                              Dale Planck
Sun-May 30   Cayuga County Fair Speedway      Matt Sheppard
Tue-Jun 15     Grandview Speedway                      Craig VonDohren
Wed-Jun 16   Orange County Fair Speedway       Jimmy Phelps
Wed-Jun 23   Mohawk International Raceway       Jimmy Phelps
Sun-Jul 4        Rolling Wheels Raceway Park        Matt Sheppard
Sun-Jul 11      Cornwall Motor Speedway               Brett Hearn

*** ALL-STAR WEEKEND ***
Thr-Jul 15       Brewerton Speedway                       Matt Sheppard
Fri-Jul 16        Cayuga County Fair Speedway      Jimmy Phelps
Sat-Jul 17       Cayuga County Fair Speedway      Matt Sheppard($20,000-to-win)

*** GREAT CANADIAN TOUR ***
Mon-Jul 19     Autodrome Granby                           Brett Hearn
Tue-Jul 20      Autodrome Drummond                     Danny Johnson
Mon-Aug 2     Merrittville Speedway                       Matt Sheppard
Thr-Aug 26     Lebanon Valley Speedway              W. Lebanon,NY($17,500-to-win)
Sun-Sep 5      Cayuga County Fair Speedway      Weedsport,NY
Sat-Sep 18    Mohawk International Raceway       Akwesasne,NY
Sat-Oct 2        Fulton Speedway-sp                         Fulton,NY($20,000-to-win)

*** SUPER DIRT WEEK ***
Sun-Oct 10 New York State Fairgrounds Syracuse,NY($50,000-to-win)

*** DIRTcar FALL NATIONALS ***
Sun-Oct 17 Brockville Ontario Speedway Brockville,ONT

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OFCS
August 21st, 2010
Modified Feature Finish, 30 Laps: 1 33 John Lieto 2 1H Tim Hindley 3 7K Kirk Horton 4 93x Craig Mitchell 5 33 1/3 Tommy Meier 6 53 Ric Hill 7 66 Jerry Higbie 8 244 Chris Whitehead 9 88 Steve Dodd 10 19 Chuck McKee 11 7X1 Billy Wilson 12 79X Jeremy Markle 13 23 Billy VanInwegen Jr. 14 59 Jesse Kline 15 21M Bob McGannon 16 21 Clinton Mills 17 6X Jackie Brown 18 85 Greg Sleight 19 4b Donnie Wilson 20 24 Chris Shultz 21 4R Mike Ruggiero 22 53M Joe Morel 23 59J Bruce Kline 24 79 Rick Mill 25 32 Cliff Ehrman DQ 11 Danny Creeden DNQ 213 Steve Walsh

Sportsman Feature Finish, 20 Laps: 1 27V Frank Venezia 2 35 Shane Jablonka 3 J73 Joe Conklin 4 44 Brian Krummel 5 6L John Lodini 6 71D Frank Doty 7 17J Matt Janiak 8 33 Alan Cote 9 27H Matt Hitchcock 10 22 Doc Young 11 21 Gary Edwards Sr. 12 K3 Danny Cronk 13 117 Rich Eggers 14 12 Aaron Doolittle 15 88 Dion Naples 16 157 Billy Eggers 17 95 Joseph Wilgus 18 78 Zack Vavricka 19 29 Sammy Piazza 20 97X Keith Still 21 2X Eddie Burgess 22 19 Roger Henion 23 18W Bob Waters Jr. 24 151 Gary Napolitano DNQ 27R Andrew Reeves DNQ 76 John Alimurat DNQ 99 Bernie Singer

Pro Stock Feature Finish, 15 Laps: 1 26 Don Carlson 2 0 Tom Vigh 3 24X Russ Nuzzaro 4 73J Troy Arnold 5 442 Scott Kehr 6 3 Bill Pascaul 7 74 Steve Galgano 8 33H Edgar Hedges 9 52 Jim Smith 10 31X Ron Nuzzaro Jr. 11 17 John Velde 12 54 Wayne Taylor

Pure Stock Feature Finish, 15 Laps: 1 19 Emerson Cargain Sr. 2 21 Joel Murns 3 32 Charles Donald 4 12 Matt Burke 5 55 Stephen Kammer 6 33 Kyle Pepin 7 22T Tyler Thissen 8 77 Buck Barrett 9 16 Stan Vishinski Jr. 10 5 Les Laska 11 36 John Hechinger 12 61 Stan Vishinski Sr. 13 49 Ron Constable 14 27 Leon Rixford 15 22 Frank Thissen 16 28 Kenny Reed 17 20 Emerson Cargain Jr.

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PPMS THROWS DOWN THE CHALLENGE!

Officials of Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway have thrown down a challenge to the BRP/Hoosier Tire Modified Tour.

If at least 40 Big Block Modifieds enter the September 17 Tri Star Pittsburgher, 32 of them will get to start the A Main. Those who do not make the field will be eligible for increased tow money for attempting to defeat the Monster.

"We want this to be the biggest Modified event in the history of Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway," said track spokesman Matt Miley. "We have been impressed with the tremendous support that the Modified Tour, its racers and fans have given to us since we signed on with the Tour, and we wanted to raise the bar a little."

As an incentive, Miley Motorsports agreed to reduce the cost of a pit pass for each driver that pre-enters the race. Entry blanks are available through the Modified Tour website, www.modifiedtourinc.com.

What is more, track officials have decided that the speedway's provisional startng spot will be awarded to a new driver who turns the fastest lap in a heat race or B Main but who does not otherwise make the starting field. To be eligible for this proivisional, the driver must be making his first PPMS appearance of 2010 at the Tri Satr Pittsburgher. Additional provisionals may be added in a similar fashion at the discretion of track management.

To encourage new entries at PPMS, the Modified Tour will reduce the Membership and Temporary Permit fees that racers would be required to pay. Any racer who has not entered a Modified Tour event in 2010 will reap that benefit.

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DIRTcar NE winners
BROCKVILLE(Sat) Rain
CAN-AM(Fri) Matt Billings… 2nd win,Tim Sears Jr.… 4th win
CANANDAIGUA(Sat) Matt Sheppard… 3rd win, Justin Henderson … 4th win
CAYUGA COUNTY(Sun) Rain
CORNWALL(Sun) Rain
DRUMMOND(Sat) Rain
EDELWEISS(Fri) Eric Gauvreau… 2nd win
FULTON(Sat) Rain
GLEN RIDGE(Fri) Dave Constantino, Derrick McGrew… 2nd win
GRANBY(Fri) Martin Roy… 2nd win
HUMBERSTONE(Sun) Rain
LEBANON VALLEY(Sat) Andy Bachetti … 2nd win
LERNERVILLE(Fri) Brian Swartzlander (5th win, tie Lou Blaney for wins)
MERRITTVILLE(Sat) Rain
MOHAWK(Fri) Dale Planck, Chris Raabe(12th win / 7th straight, *RECORD 25th win of season
RANSOMVILLE(Fri) Robbie Krull, Jesse Cotriss
ROLLING WHEELS(Spl) Jipp Ortiz-25L Aug. 19 Special
THUNDER MOUNTAIN(Fri) No Race
TRI-CITY(Sun) Rain

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RAIN DETERMINES 2010 CHAMPIONS AT TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY AS JEREMIAH SHINGLEDECKER, MAX BLAIR, CARL McKINNEY AND

RUSS COYNE CROWNED
by Brian Spaid

August 22, 2010

FRANKLIN, PA ... Racing started under sunny skies, but heavy rains invaded during heat race competition resulting in the cancellation of the remainder of the show at Tri-City Speedway on Sunday night. The rain brought an end to Tri-City's regular season and the final six-star show of 2010 on Pittsburgh Circle Track Club/Twin State Auto Racing Fan Club Night at the Venango County half-mile oval.

As a result of the rainout, the 2010 track champions were decided, including Jeremiah Shingledecker (Big Block Modifieds), Max Blair (FASTRAK Late Models), Carl McKinney ( E Mods) and Russ Coyne ( Pro Stocks).

Those championship honors were not without some tense moments. In the DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, Shingledecker crashed on the opening lap of the second heat race after contact with rookie Don Brown. The incident allowed Rex King to close within 59 points of Shingledecker. However, even with the rain, King would not have caught Shingledecker, who repaired his car to be able to start the feature race. It was Shingledecker's second consecutive title at Tri-City. King and Brad Rapp won the DIRTcar Big Block Modified heat races. Travis Shingledecker flipped the team backup car hard in turn two during the second heat race. He was
uninjured.

Blair clinched the FASTRAK Late Model crown by just competing. He finished second in his heat race and nailed down his third consecutive divisional crown at Tri-City. Mike Pegher Jr. and Josh Holtgraver won the FASTRAK Late Model heats.

In addition to his DIRTcar Big Block Modified title, Shingledecker clinched the Joe Taylor Ford Hard Charger Award over Robbie Blair and Mike Potosky.

A total of 87race cars were in the pit area for the night's events, including competitors in the Thundercars and Mini Stocks.

Rain checks will be honored for the next three nights of racing at Tri-City as an upgrade on the grandstand or pit admission price. As an example, a fan can use his $10 rain check toward the purchase of a two-day $55 ticket for the upcoming Oil Region Labor Day Classic Weekend.

Tri-City Speedway will be closed on Sunday August 29th in preparation for the huge Oil Region Labor Day Classic Weekend Presented by Armstrong Cable
scheduled September 3-5. The World of Outlaws Late Models Series will return for the annual event competing in two 50-lap, $10,000-to-win shows on Saturday
and Sunday night. The DIRTcar Super Sprints, FASTRAK Late Models and E Mods will also race both nights. On Saturday, the DIRTcar Super Sprints and
FASTRAK Late Models will run complete shows in preparation for Sunday's DIRTcar Challenge Sprint Series and FASTRAK Northeast Late Model Touring
Series events. The E Mods will be sanctioned by the United E Mod Series on Saturday and Sunday nights in two events sponsored by William Southwell & Son.
The action starts with a Test and Tune on Friday night that also features the annual Engles Trucking Services/Ray's Racing Collectibles Labor Day Weekend Kick-
Off Party, which moves from Saturday to Friday night this year. Racing starts on Saturday and Sunday at 6 p.m. each day. Adult grandstand admission for one day is
$29, and a two-day admission ticket will cost $55.

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RAIN TAKES SECOND CONSECUTIVE EVENT AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY

VERNON, NY- For the second consecutive week, Mother Nature dominated the action at the Utica-Rome Speedway as rain forced track management to cancel
the program on Sunday August 22. Heavy rain moved into the area in the early morning hours and was expected to last into the afternoon, leaving no time for the
track crew to make the track race ready for the night’s activities. On the schedule was the Thunder on the Thruway Modified Series along with a regular show for
the Sportsman, Pro Stocks, and Pure Stocks.

The rainout will now move the final Thunder on the Thruway event to the eve before the $10,000 to win New Yorker 100 that is held on Saturday September 11.
Now the Friday September 10 30 lap $3,000 to win Modified event will carry valuable points towards the $8,000 Modified Thunder championship as well as award the winner a guaranteed spot towards the New Yorker 100.

The next event on the schedule for the “Action Track of the East” is on Sunday August 29 when Clinton Auto Service and Clinton Car Wash presents the always
exciting Twin 20’s for the Modifieds along with a regular show of Sportsman, Pro Stocks, and Pure Stocks. Gates will open at 3 p.m. with racing scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

More information can be found online at www.uticaromespeedway.com or by calling the speedway office at (315)829-4557.

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WARD MAKES TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO FONDA

By: Ron Szczerba

FONDA, NY – Years ago Pat Ward used to be a regular at the Fonda Speedway until getting the ride in the Gypsum Express car owned by John Wight and moving
his regular racing program to the tracks in Western, NY two of which are now owned by Wight himself.

Saturday evening Ward was back at Fonda and showed all of the Fonda regulars that he hasn’t forgotten how to get around the Montgomery County Fairgrounds
track as he led every lap of the 30-lap modified feature event in the Gypsum Express #42P Bicknell car.

The win for Ward was his first at Fonda since the Ice Jam event on April 11, 2009 and his 22nd career win at the Track of Champions.

“The car was so bad in the heat race and we made so many changes to it that I didn’t know what to expect from the car or what was going to happen going into the
first turn at the start,” Ward said in victory lane. “I was just hoping that I didn’t slip up in turn one on the first lap and get into A.J. (Romano who started on the
outside of the front row).”

A moment of silence was also observed before the modified feature event in memory of Fonda Speedway Hall of Fame member George Proctor’s wife Harriet who recently passed away.

Other winners on W.M. Larned & Sons Night at Fonda on Saturday were David Towns (sportsman), John Scarborough (602 limited sportsman), Roy Fifield (pro
stock), Dennis Joslin (street stock), and Dan Krajewski (4-cylinder).

Twenty-four cars started the feature event with Ward taking the lead at the drop of the green flag in the caution plagued main event. The first yellow flag was out on
lap three for Craig Hanson and Josh Flint who came together in turn four with another yellow on the restart for a “no start” situation.

Ward blasted into the lead again when the race restarted with 2010 track champion Bobby Varin making a move from fifth to second with Ryan Odasz now third. A
pileup in turn three on lap five brought out the red flag with almost 10 cars involved. The wreck started when something broke on the front end of Elmo Reckner’s car
in turn three forcing him to slow quickly. All of the other cars piled in including Jim Davis who lost a wheel and an axle out of the car but fortunately nobody was
injured.

Through each of the five restarts during the event Ward and Varin would make it a two car battle for the lead as they would pull away and make it their own race
with the rest of the field strung out behind them. The track was fast on Saturday evening with low 19 second laps still being turned as the race went on to the checkered flag and it was definitely a race of attrition with only seven cars completing the entire 30-lap distance.

Varin ended up second followed by Odasz, Matt DeLorenzo, and Alton Palmer.

“This hasn’t been the best of years for us and I have to thank my crew who changed bars, tire stagger, gears, and tires among other things between the heat race and feature because the car was so bad early on,” Ward said. “That was the best the car has been this year.”

Mark Mortensen led at the drop of the green flag in the sportsman feature but in turn two of the first lap 2010 track champion David Towns made a move underneath
Mortensen to take a lead that he wouldn’t relinquish again in the caution free green to checker event.

For Towns it was his 10th win of the season and the 44th of his career at Fonda. Mortensen, Justin Auspelmyer, Chuck Allen, and Scot Straight completed the top five in the event.

“There wasn’t a lot of cars tonight and the invert to determine starting spots which allowed me to start fourth definitely helped,” Towns said. “My wife wanted to stay
home and watch Bristol but here we are in victory lane again.”

Troy Palmer led the 602 limited sportsman feature at the drop of the green flag with three consecutive yellow flags out on the first three laps. On the restart after the
second caution Ray Zemken was the new race leader with John Scarborough second after starting fourth.

Zemken only led one lap before Scarborough took over the point on lap four and by lap seven he held a straightaway lead over Zemken. Scarborough led the race
through one more caution flag and went on to the easy win, his fifth of the season and the fifth of his career in the division at Fonda.

On the front straightaway after the win Scarborough climbed on top of his car and “took a bow” in front of the crowd just like Kyle Busch does after a win in the
NASCAR series.

"We are going up to Syracuse for Super DIRT Week to represent Fonda Speedway and the reason for us being here tonight was to shake down the new 602 crate
motor that we plan on racing up there,” Scarborough said. “Hopefully we can go up there and be successful.”

The Fonda Speedway is now dark as they take their annual break for the Fonda Fair. The next racing event at Fonda will be on Saturday September, 18 at 6:00 p.m. with all divisions in action for a regular show.

MODIFIED FEATURE – 30-LAPS – PAT WARD, Bobby Varin, Ryan Odasz, Matt DeLorenzo, Alton Palmer, Josh Hohenforst, Ken McGuire, A.J. Romano, Jeremy Wilder, Ronnie Johnson, Dave Constantino, Darwin Greene, Jim Davis, Elmo Reckner, Luke Munroe, Dave Lape, Erik Mack, C.G. Morey, Todd Ryan, Rob Langevin, Tony Pepicelli, Josh Flint, Craig Hanson, Robert Perry (DNS), Mark Kislowski (DNS)

SPORTSMAN FEATURE – 20-LAPS – DAVID TOWNS, Mark Mortensen, Justin Auspelmyer, Chuck Allen, Scot Straight, Frank Hoard Jr., Butch Wilcox,
John Constantino, Anthony Cardamone

602 LIMITED SPORTSMAN FEATURE – 20-LAPS – JOHN SCARBOROUGH, Ray Zemken, Jeff Leslie, Korey Wilder, Robert Bublak, Brian Gleason, Troy
Palmer, Dan Santabarbara, Carol Parker, Brittany Liggett, Dan Peckham, Adam McAuliffe, John Calcagn Jr., Harry Shaffer, Josh Palmer, Derrick McGrew, Cody
Bleau

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SUPER MATT EDGES OUT THE DOCTOR FOR A TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO CANADAIGUA SPEEDWAY

CANANDAIGUA, NY- As the 2010 racing season is winding down, the racing excitement was in full force at Canandaigua Speedway Saturday. The night began
when all Fire and Rescue personnel were honored Saturday night with free admission. "It's our way of thanking those who risk their lives every day," says DIRTcar Northeast General Manager Corry Reed.

Excitement took to the track as the BRP Late Models kicked off the night with their third and final appearance at the 'Land of Legends' during their BRP CanAm
Black Rock/Canandaigua Late Model Challenge. Jim Johnson took his first checkered flag of the season after a 20 lap battle. Johnson battled with rookie Adam DePuy for 15 of those laps until a flat rear tire caused DePuy to fall to the back. Jeff Cheseboro finished the battle with Johnson taking second. Brian Kotaoski took third with Wayne Robertson and John Rivers rounding out your top five.

Matt Sheppard made a triumphant return to Canandaigua Speedway with an exciting victory in the 35 lap DIRTcar big block Modified feature. Sheppard and Danny Johnson put on a great show in the last half of the event. On lap 32 and a high amount of lapped traffic, Sheppard got by Johnson, who had led since lap 13 and went on to win by 1.679 second better than Johnson at the finish line. Third was Steve Paine followed by Charlie Donk in fourth and Justin Haers in fifth. A great field of 25 DIRTcar big block Modifieds signed in at the pit gate.

Justin Henderson was fast on the half mile Canandaigua Speedway half-mile racing surface, winning the 25 lap DIRTcar Sportsman feature. Henderson had a battle
to the finish with second place finisher Greg Cool. Paul Guererri took third with Dan Wiesner fourth and Kane Bristol third.

Stock Cars were added to Saturday night's racing program after being left off the original schedule. "The Stock Car class has consistently been the best racing on the track week in and week out at The Land of Legends and we have been very pleased with the growth of the class in recent weeks", said Cory Reed, Track G.M.

"I can't see leaving them at home for a week coming off their two best weeks of the season." The Stock Cars proved once again to be the best racing on the track as
Mike Rasbeck won for his second time of the season in the 20 lap Stock Car feature. Rasbeck had the pole position, giving up the lead to Andy Fisk until lap 8 when he took it back and never got rid of it. Rasbeck finished two car lengths ahead of Frank Burnell Jr at the finish. Third was John Zimmerman with Nate Peckham fourth and Mike Welch fifth.

Brian Lyon won the Pure Stock feature with Alex Morris taking second. Rounding out the top five were Andy Smith, George LaVare Jr. and Ross Lurcock.

Next Saturday, August 28, WACK Radio presents the DIRTcar Modifieds, Sportsman, Stock Cars and Pure Stocks. All Newark, Rushville, Shortsville and
Waterloo residents will be admitted FREE with proper ID.. Adult admission is $12, Senior Citizens $10, Student 18-10 and Active Military $5, Children 9 and under
FREE. For more information, please call our DIRTcar Northeast office at 315-834-6606 or go online at CanandaiguaSpeedway.com. Don't forget to join

Canandaigua Speedway on Facebook and follow DIRTcar Racing on Twitter (@DIRTcarNE).

It's not too early to get your annual Super DIRT Week tickets. Fans will enjoy Super DIRTcar Series action, driver autographs, fireworks and non-stop
entertainment. Super DIRT Week gets underway October 6-10 at the New York State Fair Grounds. For tickets, log into www.dirtcar.com/tickets or call 315-834
-6606.

DIRTcar Modifieds (35 laps) 1. MATT SHEPPARD 2. Danny Johnson 3. Steve Paine 4. Charlie Donk 5. Justin Haers 6. Rob Bellinger 7. Mike O'Brien 8. Vince
Vitale 9. Shannon Whaley 10. Tim Currier 11. Pete Britten 12. Randy Chrysler 13. Chad Homan 14. Paul Habeck 15. Dave Rauscher 16. Brian Swartout 17. Phil
Vigneri 18. Eldon Payne 19. Dave Allen 20. Henry Maier 21. Derrick Podsiadlo 22. Scott Parliament 23. Adam Roberts 24. Ron Cartwright Jr. 25. Don Slover

DIRTCAR SPORTSMAN (25 Laps) 1. JUSTIN HENDERSON 2. Greg Cool 3. Paul Guererri 4. Dan Wiesner 5. Kane Bristol 6. Nick Guerierri 7. Eric Giguere 8. Randy McCulloch 9. Rob Bussey 10. Daryl Hillkert 11. Karl Comfort 12. Steve Gray 13. Dave Marcucilli 14. Loren Lincoln 15. Chris Mangarelli 16. Steve Pasarek 17. Jimmy Maier 18. Tyler Siri 19. Robert Humphreys 20. Gary Donnelly

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Andy Bachetti Captures King of the Track on Kenny Schrader Night

Saturday August 21, 2010

By: Rodney Rescott

West Lebanon, NY: A wild and crazy night of racing on a special night that included a visit from NASCAR Veteran Kenny Schrader. VP Small Engine Fuel SEF 94 and Dougherty Brothers Construction presented the full night of racing action on the legendary high banks at Lebanon Valley Speedway.

The 30 lap Big Block Modified feature with $4,000 to win on the line started off with Kyle Sheldon’s #518 and the #14 of Lorne Browe out in front of the field.

Browe took off to the early lead and began to pull away. Back in the field the guest of honor, Kenny Schrader, piloting the #115S, was battling to stay in the top 5.

Caution flew on lap 7 for the #43 of Keith Flach spinning into the outside fence in turn 3 after contact deep in the field. The #518 of Sheldon got around Browe for the lead and started to edge away. Caution flew again on lap 14.

Sheldon powered out again but, the hard charging #34B of Andy Bachetti charged by on lap 15. Brett Hearn’s #20H was now hot on his heals after another caution slowed the field. But Bachetti had plenty in reserve to hold off Hearn in the closing laps.

At the checkers, the #34B captured the $4,000 checkered flag along with capturing the King of the Track series. Hearn crossed the line 2nd followed by J.R. Heffner, Donnie Corellis, and Matt Quinn. Kenny Schrader held on to finish 15th after his return to the Valley of Speed after nearly 20 years.

In the LV Sportsman division, their 20 lap feature started with Ryan Darcy and Danny Sanchez at the head of the class. Darcy jumper out to the early lead but it was short lived as the #25 of defending champ Frank Harper darted into the top spot by lap 7 and never looked back.

A late race challenge by the #16 of Kyle Hoffman came up a bit short, as Harper scores the win. Hoffman settled for 2nd followed by Jeff Watson, Kim Herrick, and Kolby Schroder to round out the top 5 finishers.

Thursday August 26th is Mr. DIRT TRACK U.S.A.! The special Super DIRTCar Modified Series 100 lap, $17,500 to Win Spectacular will bring all the Cars and Stars of the Modified Super DirtCar Series! Get your tickets now as this event will surely be standing room only!

Then its back to the high banks again on Saturday August 28th for the Benjamin Moore Paints and Pepsi present Back to School Night! Kids are FREE! There will be Brisky the Clown, Kiddie Rides, and the 4cyliders on tap!

For more information, tickets, reserved seating, and more, visit our website at www.LebanonValley.com, and click on “Speedway”.

Saturday August 14, 2010 - Modified "King of the Track Series" Results (30 Laps) - 1) Andy Bachetti, 2) Brett Hearn, 3) J.R. Heffner, 4) Donnie Corellis, 5) Matt Quinn, 6) Brian Berger, 7) Kyle Sheldon, 8) Ray Hoard, 9) Hector Stratton, 10) Jeff Grombley, 11) Guy Sheldon, 12) Neil Stratton, 13) John Ruchel, 14) Matt Pupello, 15) Ken Schrader, 16) Ben Fox, 17) Ryan Larkin, 18) J. C. Flach, 19) Mark Flach Jr, 20) Lorne Browe, 21) Paul Gilardi, 22) Mike King, 23) Dave McFeeters, 24) Eddie Marshall, 25) Steve Hough, 26) Dan Humes, 27) Keith Flach, 28) Seth Roberts, 29) Kenny Tremont Jr, 30) Kenny Aanonsen, 31) Sam Leary

Sportsman Results (20 Laps) - 1) Frank Harper, 2) Kyle Hoffman, 3) Jeff Watson, 4) Kim Herrick, 5) Kolby Schroder, 6) Brett Haas, 7) Kyle Armstrong, 8) Cullen Howe, 9) Alan Houghtaling, 10) Ryan Darcy, 11) Olden Dwyer, 12) Alex Bell, 13) Chad Pierce, 14) Brian Sandstedt, 15) Paul Knox 16) Danny Sanchez, 17) Steve Meilleur

Budget Sportsman (Accord/LV 602 Chase Race) Results (20 Laps) - 1) Peter Carlotto, 2) Rob Knipe, 3) Scott Duell, 4) Rob Barile, 5) Jake Jelley, 6) Bobby Hackel IV, 7) Dave Baranowski Jr, 8) Brian Peterson, 9) Dylan Gibson, 10) Whitey Slavin, 11) Bobby Knipe, 12) Nick Hotaling, 13) Chris George, 14) Robbie Speed, 15) Roger Ackner, 16) Willy Knight, 17) Jason Herrington, 18) Anthony Montessi, 19) Kevin Lynch, 20) Tim Hartman Jr, 21) Kenny Hinsch, 22) John Gibson, 23) Jim Bemis

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MIKE COLSTEN, JOSH AINEY, SHANE WOLF JR, JOE WARNER, AND JEFF VAN STEENBURG WIN AT PENN CAN

Susquehanna, PA. Perfect weather conditions made for great racing at Penn Can Speedway Friday as Mike Colsten of Binghamton held off a very strong challenge from Kevin Hartnett to win his second modified feature of 2010 at the speedway. In the Hornbeck Chevrolet Crate Sportsman division hometown favorite Josh Ainey won his first ever feature event while another local standout, Shane Wolf Jr, won again in the S&W Awards Street Stocks. Joe Warner was the winner in the four cylinders while Jeff Van Steenburg bested a large field of CRSA Sprints.

Mike Colsten jumped from his pole starting position to the early lead in the thirty lap modified. The first of only three cautions came on lap four with Colsten showing the way in front of Darwin Greene, Joey Colsten, and Garth Tonkin. When the green came back on lap five Colsten continue to show strength with the hard charging cars of Mike Gular and Kevin Hartnett working their way to the front. At the halfway point in the contest Colsten was the leader followed by Green, Joe Colsten, Gular and Hartnett. Gular seemed to be the fastest car during the mioddle portion of the race picking cars off moving into the runner-up position on lap twenty. A caution would slow the action and bring the field together. On the restart Gular muscled his way to the point and started to pull away from Colster, Hartnett, and Greene. On lap twenty five coming down the front stretch Gular’s mount lost power and pitted giving the lead back to Colsten. Colsten and Hartnett battled over the last laps with Hartnett getting the edge going down the backstretch only to have the final caution come out negating the pass. With a short dash to the checker, Colsten held off Hartnett for the win. Hartnett, Dan Pompey, Greene, and Billy Thornton rounded out the top five.

With perfect track conditions for the crate sportsman, Josh Ainey took advantage of his front row starting position and vaulted to the lead in a race that would run without a caution. While Ainey seemed to have things his own way, the battle behind was a good one. Point leader Mike Nagel Jr started deep in the pack and raced his way to the front picking off cars lap by lap. At the half way mark Ainey was the leader followed by a strong running Wes Campell having his best out of the season. Campell was followed by last week’s winner Butch Green, and Nagel all chasing Ainey. With five to go Nagel moved to second and started his march to catch Ainey. Ainey was up for the challenge and held off Nagel at the line for the win. Nagel was second followed by a fast charging Adam macGeorge, Campell, and Jon Carpenter.

The CRSA sprint cars brought twenty six cars to the speedway for their only appearance of 2010. Former Penn Can win Jeff Van Steenburg took control of the race early with Jamie Christian glued to his bumber. Van Steenburg was able to maneuver his way in and out of traffic and hold off Christian for the win.

PENN NOTES: The modified point battle got real interesting after Friday. Only fifteen points separate the top three drivers. This Friday is the King of the Catskill qualifier for the ROC race at Accord Speedway. Mike Gular was the American Racer Cup tire winner Friday. The Street stocks will have a special twenty five lap feature Friday with $300 to the winner. Also two American Racer tires will be given away to two lucky street stock drivers. Chris Esposito and Joe Eisenhower looked good making their first modified start of the season. This Friday is “Back To School Night”. Race teams have donated school supplies and backpacks that will be given away to the young fans at the speedway. September 3rd is Firefighter/EMT/Police Night at the speedway sponsored by VP Fuels.

Modifieds: Mike Colsten, Kevin Hartnett, Dan Pompey, Darwin Greene, Billy Thornton, Mike Decker, Chris Esposito, Joey Grammes, Joey Colsten, Al Rudalavage, Alex Tonkin, Bobby Gunther Walsh, Brett Tonkin, Mike Schane, Mike Gular, Mike Nagel, Gary Tomkins, Brent Boyer, Joey Eisenhower, Garth Tonkin Jr, Steve Babicek, Bobby Trapper Jr

Sportsman: Josh Ainey, Mike Nagel Jr, Adam MacGeorge, Wes Campbell, Jon Carpenter, Alex Stanton, Butch Green, Austin Barucky, Grant Hilfiger, Bob Janesky, Bob Johnson

305 Sprints: Jeff Van Steenburg, Jamie Christian, Brett Jaycox, John Vigilio, Art Kiser, Matt Tanner, John Cunningham, Tim Damiani, Billy Vaninwegen, Warren Alexson, Josh Pieniazek, John Matrafailo, Phil Peworchik Jr, Billy Jaycox Jr, Bruno Leombruno, Jeff Geiges, Curtis June, Chad King, Jeremy Quick, Dan Hennessy, Craig Rochelle, Jeff Frasier, Bob Tishner, John Parady, DNQ, John Leombruno, Jason Broedel

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