BIG DIAMOND RACEWAY RETURNS TO ACTION IN THE MONTH OF MARCH…By Gary Lileck
Forestville, PA - January 30, 2010 - Big Diamond Raceway celebrates its 39th year of operation in 2010, and a hearty schedule containing over 35 events has been released.
The new year begins with an open practice on Sunday March 21. For many years, the speedway traditionally opened with a Sunday practice session. In 2010, the facility has reverted back to a familiar custom. Drivers will have the opportunity to perform necessary adjustments on their equipment, in preparation for the new racing season. The event carries a tentative start time of 5:00PM.
One week later, the 3/8th mile clay oval presents a double header card of excitement as the energetic Big Block Modifieds kick the new season into gear. By popular demand, the wingless ARDC Midgets complete the two division show. It marks the first of three ARDC appearances in 2010.
A regular Friday night show consists of 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, and Roadrunners. The first points race is Friday April 2. Just one week later on Friday April 9, the 358 Modified feature is a 40-lap contest paying $3000 to win.
History is about to be rewritten at Big Diamond Raceway this year. The O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions 410 Sprint Cars have scheduled an event for Sunday May 2 along with ARDC. It is the first ever appearance for ASCoC at the speedway, and it will mark the return of 410 Sprint-car racing to the Forestville area.
Another historical moment takes place on Sunday July 25 when the O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series tests the Big Diamond clay for the very first time. The popular Winged Super Sportsman division returns, making this double header card a must see event.
The always entertaining Nutty Buddy Enduro Series will enjoy six racing dates in 2010, with the opener scheduled for Sunday April 18. An Enduro series event consists of three separate classes: 6/8 Cylinder, 4 Cylinder, and Ladies Race. The Ladies division is reminded that they will be included on each of the six scheduled events this year.
As the season approaches, remember to check the official track website at www.bigdiamondraceway.com for news and updates.
2010 BIG DIAMOND RACEWAY UPDATED SCHEDULE
Sunday March 21 - Open Practice
Sunday March 28 - Yuengling Brewery presents Big Block Modifieds and ARDC Midgets
Friday April 2 - 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners
Friday April 9 - 358 Modifieds (40-laps, $3000 to win), Sportsman, Roadrunners
Friday April 16 - 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners
Friday April 18 - Nutty Buddy Enduro Series Race #1
Friday April 23 - 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners
Friday April 30 - 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners
Sunday May 2 - O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions 410 Sprint-Cars, ARDC Midgets
Friday May 7 - Yetter Law Offices Night. 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners
Friday May 14 - 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners
Sunday May 16 - Nutty Buddy Enduro Series Race # 2
Friday May 21 - 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners
Friday May 28 - 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners
Friday May 30 - Open Modifieds (tentative), Sportsman, Roadrunners. Memorial Day Weekend Picnic
Friday June 4 - Seltzer Insurance Night. USAC Sprint-Car Series, 358 Modifieds
Friday June 11 - 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners
Sunday June 13 - Nutty Buddy Enduro Series Race #3
Friday June 18 - 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners
Friday June 25 - 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners
Friday July 2 - Ken’s Tire Presents Big Foot Monster Truck and Memorial Race. 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners
Friday July 9 - 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners
Sunday July 11 - Nutty Buddy Enduro Series Race #4
Friday July 16 - 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners, and Roadrunner Kauffman’s BBQ Chicken Run Challenge
Friday July 23 - 348 Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners
Sunday July 25 - O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series, Winged Super Sportsman Tour
Friday July 30 - 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners
Friday August 6 - 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners
Friday August 13 - 358 Modifieds, 358 Modified Pepsi Challenge, Sportsman, Roadrunners
Sunday August 15 - Nutty Buddy Enduro Series Race #5
Friday August 20 - 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners
Friday August 27 - Big Diamond Fan Page Awards Night. 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners
Friday September 3 - Sportsman Coalcracker 50, Roadrunners, 358 Modified Non-Winners Race
Sunday September 5 - 358 Modified Coalcracker 100 (Rain-date Sunday September 12)
Sunday September 12 - Nutty Buddy Enduro Series Race #6 (Rain-date Sunday September 25)
Saturday October 2 - Diamond Nationals
Sunday October 3 - Diamond Nationals
***The Diamond Nationals schedule will include- Big Block Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners, URC Sprints, Small Block Modifieds, ARDC Midgets
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OVER 200 CARS REGISTERED FOR RACE ACTION AT THE WOODHULL RACEWAY IN 2010
Woodhull, NY-- With the 2010 race season at the Woodhull Raceway still some three months away driver registration forms are arriving at the track at a record pace. A who’s who list in virtually every one of Woodhull’s six regular divisions of weekly action have race officials at the track very optimistic as to what will be expected in 2010.
“With the economy as such it is hard to tell what will happen this year, stated track owner, Ted White. The way that the driver registration forms have been pouring into the track we have to feel very good at this point.”
It is anticipated that the 358 Modifieds will have a solid field of between 25 and 30 cars once again in 2010 following the pattern of he past three or four years. The Crate Sportsman will follow suite with approximately the same weekly car counts.
“We could see a larger number of Crate Sportsman in 2010 because of the Redline Raceway going with them as their premier class. The rules are the same and speculation is that several drivers will compete at both tracks. We have already heard from a few racers that have moved into the Crate Sportsman Division simply because they now have a Friday night track in Redline and a Saturday track in Woodhull that are relatively close together and have the exact same rules package.” That according to track Public Relations and Media Director, Kenny Shupp. “Our goal is to work with Vern Wasson and his partners at Redline to cross promote the Crate Division at both venues. As in the past two years the Woodhull Raceway Crate Sportsman will make a special Friday, July 23 trip to Wasson’s second track, the Clinton County Raceway in Mackeyville, Pa.”
It is yet to be seen if Woodhull and Redline can put together a joint two track overall point fund for racers that wish to compete at both tracks, however it is not of the realm of possibility.
The Street Stock Class at Woodhull will remain as strong as ever in 2010 with a hefty number of cars slated to return to action in 2010. Josh Nobriga, the Woodhull Raceway 2009 runner-up in the final point tally has sold his car to Brett Marlatt of Canisteo and plans on competing in the 360 LM Division in 2010 as a hired gun for the Fran and Sparky Hills Race Team of Corning.
The Mini Stock Division bolstered full fields of cars each and every week at Woodhull in “09” and as the driver registrations file in it appears that “10” will find at least that many or more competitors .
In the words of the Woodhull Raceway track officials, “The Front Wheel Drive Division needs work.” A concerted effort will be put into action in 2010 to get the numbers back into the 30’s on a weekly basis. Last season found lagging car counts in the entry class division and track owner, Ted White plans on pulling out all the stops to put more race cars into the pits.
“There are a lot of FWD cars out there just sitting. We need to work harder in 2010 to better promote this affordable class. I see absolutely no reason why the car counts can not once again mirror those of 2008.”
The 360 Late Model Division leads the way in registered cars for the 2010 season at Woodhull. Taking into consideration the tracks weekly regulars coupled with another dozen or more cars that will travel to Woodhull on several occasions during the year the registered units already total close to 50 cars
“The management of the track has pushed hard to make the 360 Late Models one of the premier classes at Woodhull. We have had the numbers including all the top runners in the division. Last year saw no less than a dozen different drivers visit victory lane and the competition was nothing short of phenomenal. Fans will be treated to more of the same in 2010.” That once again is according to White.
Drivers are encouraged to continue registering for the upcoming race season at the Woodhull Raceway with forms available on the track web site at www.woodhullraceway.com.
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GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MAKES CHANGE IN OPENING DATE SHOW
BECHTELSVILLE, PA January 20, 2010 . . . The opening night show at Grandview Speedway, set for Saturday, April 3 in the recently released 2010 schedule, will not feature a 40-lap main event for the NASCAR 358 Modifieds. Instead the opener of the 48th season of stock car racing at the Berks County oval will now be topped by a 30-lap feature for the Modifieds and a 20-lapper for the Late Models.
The 40-lapper, which pays an increased purse, featuring the 358 Modifieds will now be run on Saturday, April 10th. The Late Models will be part of that show. All the Saturday events during the month of April will offer a 7 p.m. starting time.
The change in the schedule gives Modified racers the opportunity to run one event and, perhaps, work out some kinks in the new equipment before going after the big bucks being offered in the 40-lap championship race.
“The change has caught the attention of the racers,” said track marketing director Ernie Saxton. “We have used the big race as the opener for quite a few years so when a change like this is made it does get a lot of attention. It will be a unique way to get the season started.”
Another change on the recently released schedule has the Steel Block Bandits Late Models, a traveling organization, being featured in a 40-lapper on Saturday, July 31st. The Late Model racers that race on a regular basis at Grandview are invited to be part of this first time appearance of the Steel Block Bandits. The NASCAR 358 Modifieds are being given the night off so Sportsman stock cars will be the second part of the doubleheader.
The annual free-to-the-public practice session is set for Saturday, March 27th starting at noon. It is open to all divisions of racing.
The complete 2010 schedule can be found at www.grandviewspeedway.com.
Fans interested in obtaining a season pass which gives them a reserved seat for the Saturday night races between the opener and the final event in September can send a check for $300 for each seat. The check along with the full name of the person that will be using the seat(s) and complete contact information along with a self addressed stamped envelope should be sent to Grandview Speedway, 87 Wilt Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505.
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RANSOMVILLE TO HOST ANNUAL CAR SHOW AT FASHION OUTLETS MALL
Ransomville, NY - Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 - The annual Car show at the Fashion Outlets Mall will be held March 25th thru March 28th. "This event is a great opportunity for the speedway to reach out to potential new fans while also providing the drivers an avenue to showcase their new creations and sponsors," commented PR Director Tana Robinson.
The Fashion Outlets Mall is located on Military Road in Niagara Falls, NY - just minutes from Falls attractions. The Mall attracts many local and international shoppers - providing great exposure. In addition to the cars on display - full color schedules will be available.
Move in will take place on Wednesday, March 24th at 9 pm when the Mall officially closes. Move out will take place on Sunday, March 28th at 6 pm. Interested Drivers should contact the speedway office at 791-3602 or by email at raceransomville@aol.com.
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COSCO RACING AND JEFF MCGINNIS TEAM UP FOR 2010 RANSOMVILLE SPEEDWAY 358 MODIFIED ASSAULT
Ransomville Speedway 2006 Sportsman champion Jeff McGinnis will combine his efforts with car owners Linda and Pete Cosco for the 2010 season at Ransomville Speedway as the second generation driver McGinnis will be looking for his first career 358 Modified Championship at the storied half mile Niagara County oval.
For Cosco Racing, they will be looking for their second title as Cosco and Jeff’s dad Don was a titlist at Ransomville Speedway in 1994.
Moving into the 358 Modified class following a championship in 2006, McGinnis won the Lucas Oil 358 Modified title in 2007 as a rookie. Jeff was also the Ransomville Speedway Driver of the Year in 2004.
It’s not the first time that Cosco and McGinnis had teamed up. Last season, Cosco had Jeff behind the wheel of his DIRTcar 358 Modified at Humberstone International Speedway, where he finished fifth in points.
Jeff was fourth in points at Ransomville in 2009. He was tied for third in points in 2008.
Last season, Jeff was a winner for the first time in the 358 Modifieds as the top three came down the front straight side by side before McGinnis was the first to cross the finish line.
Sponsoring the McGinnis/Cosco effort is Pete Cosco Haulage Ltd; Brian Tire Repair, Superior Petro Fuels, Rons Automotive Repairs, Boltwork, Metro Group of Companies, Lukes Racing Engines, Smith Speed & Pro Shop, Barry Toth Trucking and Wendt’s Propane and Oil.
Jeff’s biggest fans is his wife Patty and children Michelle 19 and Cody 11.
Jeff and a very competitive field of 358 Modifieds will open the 2010 season at Ransomville Speedway on Friday, April 30th.
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RANSOMVILLE SPEEDWAY TO HOST $5000 TO WIN BATTLE AT THE BORDER 75
Ransomville, NY - Thursday, January 13th, 2010 - With the 2010 season just three short months away, the management team at Ransomville Speedway has been busy finalizing the racing schedule. One of the events that is certain to attract a vast amount of attention and several top Dirt racers is the newly formed Battle at the Border 75 lap 358 Modified event paying $5000 to win which is slated for Friday, July 2nd.
Adding a unique twist and thus coming up the with name - Battle at the Border - the Friesen family is offering a $300 bonus to the top five US drivers if a US driver wins the event or $300 each to the top five Canadians should a Canadian driver take the checkered. Additionally if a US driver wins - all adult US fans in attendance will receive $3.00 off the following weeks grandstand admission, if a Canadian wins - all Canadian adult fans in attendance will receive $3.00 off their next weeks grandstand admission.
"As promoters we are constantly challenged with coming up with new and exciting ideas to entertain the fans while also providing our drivers with an opportunity for a big payday," commented Public Relations and Marketing Director Tana Robinson. "I think Jamie and Joel Friesen did just that with this event."
"That's a good deal," commented 2009 Mighty Taco Modified Champion Todd Burley of Spencerport, NY. "$5000 to win for a small block race plus a possible bonus - that's awesome. Its great for a Friday night race, I think a local will win it but that prize money will also most likely attract some outsiders as well."
"We are circling that date for sure," commented Mike Payne - owner of the Danny Johnson #27j. "$5000 to win for only 75 laps is a great payoff and should be a great show for the fans. We can't wait to defend the home turf! Thanks Ransomville for putting together a race of this magnitude."
In celebration of the 4th of July Holiday - the event will feature fireworks at both the start of the race and the finish. A full program of Original Pizza Logs Sportsman and Ki-Po Chevrolet Streetstocks will fill the racing card. Fans are encouraged to bring out the RV and camp with us at Ransomville Speedway where Camping is always FREE.
Details on the 26th Alex Friesen Summer Nationals for 358 Modifieds will be released after February 1st.
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MORE THAN 40 RACE DATES ON GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE FOR 2010
BECHTELSVILLE, PA January 11, 2010 . . . NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models will be the featured attraction on most Saturday nights during the 2010 auto racing season at Grandview Speedway.
The season will kick off with the annual free-to-the-public practice session on Saturday, March 27th at 12 noon. The practice is open to all divisions of competition.
A 40-lap championship event for the NASCAR Modifieds and a 20-lap feature for the NASCAR Late Models will officially start the point chase on Saturday, April 3 at 7 p.m.
Again in 2010 the NEETS Enduro events will be seen in Sunday afternoon action starting on April 11th. Eight Enduro shows will be presented during the season with the SpeedSTRS part of four of those shows including the April 11th show that has a 2 p.m. starting time.
The American Racing Drivers Club Midgets, United Racing Company Sprints, Sidewinders, Sportsman and SpeedSTRS will make Saturday night appearances.
Bob Miller and Bruce Rogers will, for the 21st year, present their popular Thunder on the Hill Racing Series with the first one taking place on Wednesday, May 26th when the Keystone Cup Speed Week Series 410 Sprints will be the attraction along with Sportsman stock cars. A total of seven Thunder Specials will be presented during the 2010 season.
Special promotions for the Saturday night stock car racers will include the Firecracker 40 for Late Models on July 3rd, the annual $10,000 to win Forrest Rogers Memorial on Saturday, August 14th and the BPG Racing Freedom 76 Modified Classic on September 18th paying at least $20,000 to win.
Schedules will be available at a number of winter events in which Grandview Speedway will be partipating.
The schedule can also be found at www.grandviewspeedway.com.
Season passes covering a reserved seat for all Saturday night events presented at Grandview Speedway between April 3rd and
Saturday, September 25th are priced at $300. Telephone 610.754.7688 for more information.
Low cost marketing opportunities information is available by telephoning Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797.
Track magazine advertising, billboard, race night sponsorships and more are available.
Grandview Speedway is located just off Route 100 on Passmore Road in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown.
GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY 2010 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (January 11, 2010)
This schedule is subject to change without notice. For information on events, weather, etc., please call 610-754-7688. Local weather updates will be posted at www.grandviewspeedway.com. Weather information is carried on WNPV 1440AM in Lansdale.
All events are scheduled to start at 7:30 PM unless otherwise indicated.
Saturday, March 27 FREE to the Public Practice Session. 12 Noon Open for all Divisions
Saturday, April 3 Modifieds (40 Laps) & Late Models Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, April 10 Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7 PM
Sunday, April 11 NEETS Enduro & SpeedSTRS 2 PM
Saturday, April 17 Modifieds & Late Models - - Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, April 24 Modifieds & Late Models - - Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, May 1 Modifieds & Late Models Plus Sidewinders - - Starting at 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 8 Modifieds & Late Models
Sunday, May 9 NEETS Enduro & SpeedSTRS 2 PM
Saturday, May 15 Modifieds & Late Models Plus ARDC Midgets & SpeedSTRS
Saturday, May 22 Modifieds & Late Models
Wednesday, May 26 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES-Keystone Cup Speed Week Series 410 Sprints & Sportsman
Saturday, May 29 Modifieds & Late Models
Tuesday, June 1 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour & ARDC Wingless Midgets
Saturday, June 5 Modifieds & Late Models
Sunday, June 6 NEETS Enduro 2 PM
Saturday, June 12 Modifieds & URC Sprints
Tuesday, June 15 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- Super DIRT Series TRAFFIC JAM 100 Plus Sportsman Invitational
Saturday, June 19 Modifieds & Late Models
Saturday, June 26 Modifieds & Late Models
Tuesday, June 29 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- PA Speed Week Series 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds
Saturday, July 3 Modifieds & Firecracker 40 for Late Models
Sunday, July 4 NEETS Enduro & SpeedSTRS 2 PM
Saturday, July 10 Modifieds & Late Models
Wednesday, July 14 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- ROC Mod 60 Laps & Sportsman 40 Laps
Saturday, July 17 Modifieds & Late Models
Saturday, July 24 Modifieds & Late Models
Saturday, July 31 Sportsman & Late Models
Sunday, August 1 NEETS Enduro & SpeedSTRS 2PM
Saturday, August 7 Modifieds & Late Models
Saturday, August 14 $10,000 to win for Forrest Rogers Memorial for Modifieds Plus Late Models
Wednesday, August 18 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- WoO LMS & 358 Modifieds
Saturday, August 21 Modifieds & Late Models (Forrest Rogers Rain Date)
Saturday, August 28 Modifieds & Late Models
Saturday, September 4 Modifieds & Late Models Plus Sidewinders
Sunday, September 5 NEETS Enduro 2 PM
Saturday, September 11 Modifieds & Late Models
Thursday, September 16 BPG Racing Annual Freedom 76 Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 18 39th Annual BPG Racing Freedom 76 Modified Classic. - $20,000 to win + Cash Dash 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 25 Modifieds & Late Models 7 PM Freedom 76 Rain Date
Saturday, October 2 NEETS Enduro 1 PM
Saturday, October 16 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES Halloween Party 6 PM- Grandview Thunder 5-25's 358 Modifieds, URC Sprints, ARDC Midgets, Sportsman, Legends. Monster Smash Demo Derby Garden State Old Timers (Rain Date Sunday 4 PM)
Saturday, October 23 NEETS Enduro 1 PM
Sunday , November 14 Fall Racer's Flea Market Starting at 7 AM
Saturday, November 20 Annual Awards Dinner Gilbertsville Fire Company Gilbertsville, PA
Thunder on the Hill Racing Series is a Bruce Rogers/Bob Miller Promotion - -21st Anniversary Season!
Visit our web sites: www.grandviewspeedway.com and www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com
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BILLY VANPELT BECOMES FIRST DRIVER TO REGISTER FOR THE 2K10 WOODHULL RACEWAY ARNOT MALL CAR SHOW PRESENTED BY SWARTHOUT RECYCLING
Woodhull Crate Sportsman competitors, Dave Yehl and Bob Johnson join VanPelt as early entrants.
Woodhull, NY-- It didn’t take long for the news to spread throughout the local race community that the Woodhull Raceway was back at the Arnot Mall in 2K10. Multiple times Woodhull Raceway track champion, Billy VanPelt will debut his new Kevin Chilson owned 358 Modified at this years show and for Billy the Kid it will mean the opening of a new chapter in his illustrious driving career.
VanPelt, who has visited victory lane well over 100 times in his career driving primarily wheeling for his fathers now retired race team along with the high powered Ted White Racing organization will now shift his focus to a three car effort funded primarily by the companies of Two Rivers Timber and Instant Heat Wood Pellets, both located in Addison, NY.
Chilson, who has fielded 358 Modifieds for both himself along with Frank Dunning for numerous years, saw a great opportunity in VanPelt when he became a free agent at the end of the 2009 race season.
“Billy and I had talked towards the end of the 2009 season about the possibility of him joining our race team. As soon as his car owner, Ted White ruled out any possibility of TWR owning or funding any cars at Woodhull that put Billy on the market and I wasn’t about to let another team grab him up if possible. Shortly after Billy agreed to join the operation I purchased the #12 Bicknell car from Teddy, it has been freshly powder coated, has a brand new body by Todd Milton and this car is so beautiful that we just had to have it in the show”
Chilson also hinted that both Frank Dunning’s #31 as well as Chilson’s own #13, 358 Modifieds could very well be a part of the 2K10 Woodhull Raceway Arnot Mall Car Show presented by Swarthout Recycling should time permit.
Like Kevin Chilson, VanPelt is equally as excited about the possibility of joining yet another high powered race team as he will try and defend his back to back 2008 and 2009 Woodhull Raceway Track Titles.
“I know that Kevin will provide me with the car and engine combination that I need to stay competitive at Woodhull. There are so many good drivers and race teams at Woodhull that you need front line equipment and the proper set up to stay out if front. One little miscue and suddenly your fifth or tenth.” That according to Billy VanPelt.
For Billy VanPelt it will be a big weekend at the Woodhull Raceway Car Show as his #2, 358 Modified has not seen the halls of the Arnot Mall in several years. The team was either already racing at the time or had other sponsor commitments the same weekend as previous years car shows, but 2K10 will be different and a new start for the man known as “Billy the Kid VanPellet”, a new nickname with his now association with Instant Heat Wood Pellets.
Also, it was announced that Crate Sportsman competitor and Elmira, NY native, Dave Yehl will also be a part of this years Woodhull Raceway Arnot Mall Car Show as Yehl has registered his beautiful #19 into this year’s event. Yehl has been a main stay on the high banks of Woodhull and looks to be one of the drivers capable of dethroning two time and defending Woodhull Raceway Crate Sportsman Track Champion, Donnie Lawson in 2K10.
Likewise, Crate Sportsman standout Bob Johnson and his Black Jack Race Team #21 of Horseheads, NY will join Yehl and VanPelt as early Arnot Mall entries. Johnson, Chuck’s General Contracting machine is always immaculate looking and this year’s edition could be his best ever.
Drivers that plan on competing at the Woodhull Raceway in 2K10 are encouraged to continue registering for the event which is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 20 and 21, 2010. Registrations will be accepted thru the track web site at www.woodhullraceway.com, mkshupp@stny.rr.com or by phoning 607-458-5616. Please include drivers name, car number and class of competition.
In the near future a list of all registered drivers will be available on the Woodhull Raceway web site.
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TODD BURLEY TO DEFEND RANSOMVILLE SPEEDWAY 358 MODIFIED TITLE IN 2010 WITH BACKING FROM ORIGINAL PIZZA LOGS
Todd Burley, a three time Ransomville Speedway 358 Modified titlist, has picked up primary financial backing from Original Pizza Logs as he looks to make it two in a row on the half mile Niagara County based Ransomville Speedway oval in 2010.
Original Pizza Logs, a major backer of several race teams in the region, will sponsor Todd for the 2010 season at Ransomville as well as Utica Rome Speedway and select special events on the DIRTcar Northeast circuit.
Bob Cordova, owner of Original Pizza Logs, which is based in Niagara Falls, NY, came on board with Burley late in 2009 and provided some much needed support during his championship run and other late season events. Todd is looking forward to racing the entire 2010 season with support from Original Pizza Logs.
Burley joins an already talented list of drivers supported by Pizza Logs that includes Eric Rudolph, Jipp Ortiz, Tyler Walker and many others. “Original Pizza Logs has been such a major sponsor for so many drivers and race tracks in the region,” says Burley. “I want to help Bob and Original Pizza Logs win their first 358 Modified title at Ransomville and I could think of nothing better by doing it in 2010.”
Burley has won 39 times on Ransomville Speedway soil. In 2009, he won on six occasions, matching his total from the 2008 season. At his other weekly stop, Todd has 28 feature events wins at Utica Rome Speedway, located 45 miles east of Syracuse, NY. In addition to a 2001 Modified championship, Todd currently sits fifth on the all-time modified win list at Utica Rome
Todd and Val live in Spencerport, New York and have two children, Allison 4 and Spencer 2.
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WOODHULL RACEWAY ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR 2010 ARNOT MALL CAR SHOW
Moe’s Karting World to join forces with Woodhull to promote this year’s event.
Woodhull, NY--It was recently announced by parties of both the Arnot Mall as well as the Woodhull Raceway that the Annual Woodhull Raceway Car Show would continue in 2010 at the Arnot Mall in Big Flats, NY.
This year’s event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 20 and 21, 2010 with cars being rolled into the mall at approximately 9:30 on Friday night, March 19.
The 2010 car show will feature cars strictly from the Woodhull Raceway and go-karts from Moe’s Karting World of Addison.
In the past several years Woodhull has opened the doors to accommodate cars from the Redline Raceway as well as any interested marketing partners of the popular Steuben County oval. However, with a change in the Arnot Mall Car Show policies Woodhull is restricting this year’s event to just cars that plan on racing at the track in 2010.
Rick Moses of Moe’s Karting World will spearhead the go-kart part of this year’s event as he along with the management team of the Woodhull Raceway will coordinate the 2010 version of this high profile car show. For the past few years, Moe’s has been a part of the Annual Arnot Mall Outdoor Show, however this years event will see them joining Woodhull.
Any racers that compete at either Moe’s Karting World or the Woodhull Raceway should plan on attending this unique event and an additional press release will be issued with the near future spelling out in detail what is expected of each entry including strict enforcement of all Arnot Mall protocol.
It should also be noted that an entry fee will be charged for each Woodhull Raceway entry with more details upcoming in press release form.
As more details and memos come available they will be posted on the track web site at www.woodhullraceway.com.
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WOODHULL RACEWAY TAKES A “NO NONSENSE” APPROACH INTO 2010.
Numerous special events for Woodhull’s regular 6 classes await competitors in 2010
Woodhull, NY-- Boasting one of the entire eastern seaboards largest car counts on a weekly basis, the Woodhull Raceway recently revealed its itinerary for the 2010 race season.
The management team of the Woodhull Raceway recently stated that the track plans“No Nonsense” criteria for the upcoming race season. The general consensus of the hierarchy of the facility is that Woodhull needs to focus on what has made the facility one of the top race venues in the northeast.
“Our racers, fans, sponsors and employees have been the backbone of the Woodhull Raceway for the past 45 years, stated track owner, Ted White. We are pushing 150 cars, sometimes more in the pits each and every week for our regular 6 classes. That basically relates to full fields meaning plenty of racing for the fans. Our goal is to keep our racers happy and if that is possible our numbers will remain in tact. With that said our 2010 schedule of events will focus on our track regulars and we are not going out of the box so to speak. If you look back thru history Woodhull has always been about good racing with no frills. Our weekly program is jammed with racing consequently we just don’t have time for gimmicks. We are cutting back somewhat on outside touring groups racing at the track, not so much because we don’t like the show they put on rather it is a matter of taking care of our own first. Instead we plan on promoting our own racers with more special events for them.”
Other tracks need to go outside of their regular format and promote gimmicks to put fans in the stands. From a fans perspective it is a good thing to bring in outside touring groups whenever the schedule permits. However, Woodhull is not a three ring circus meaning that we just aren’t into extra curricular activities besides racing. Granted the track has numerous special promotions for the fans, but with careful planning we work them in without taking away from the great racing from our regular competitors.
The same 6 classes of weekly competition that have propelled Woodhull to the top of the leader board in car counts will be back in full force for 2010 led by the high profile 358 Modified Division. Woodhull remains one of the few tracks in the northeast running the 358 Mods. on a regular basis with approximately 30 cars per event. Numerous special events will await the Mod Squad in 2010.
Since its inception at the track in 2007, the Crate Sportsman Class has pushed the 358 Modifieds in terms of car counts with an average of just under 30 per show. With nearby Redline Raceway running the Crate Sportsman Division on a weekly basis in 2010 it is a sure bet that more drivers will jump into this affordable open wheel class.
The class that has made the biggest move over the past half decade has been the 360 Late Model Division. Former Woodhull track owner, Vern Wasson made it a point to push this class into the lime light by bolstering the purse and running numerous special events. The quality of competition is at a fever pitch each and every race night with a who’s who list of drivers visiting victory lane. More special events than ever await competitors when Woodhull opens for the 46th consecutive year in April.
The Street Stocks, Mini Stocks and Front Wheel Drive Divisions round out Woodhull’s weekly Big 6 Show with each class unique in itself. Like the other three weekly classes they all provide quality competition with numerous different feature winners each and every season. Each will be rewarded with numerous special events throughout the 2010 race season.
The tentative 2010 Woodhull Raceway schedule of events is now posted on the track web site so drivers, fans, sponsors and track employees can make their seasonal plans accordingly.
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