A SEMI RETIRED WOOLLEY IS STILL GOOD ENOUGH TO WIN WALL RoC
BY JR KENNERUP ( RoC MEDIA )

Belmar, NJ… Running in only his second race of the year after retiring from full time racing two years ago. Kenny Woolley, Jr. of Howell, NJ used his home track advantage and knowledge of racing at the Wall Township Speedway on Saturday night.

Kenny took full advantage of his pole starting position to led all 100 laps in the Scott Motorcoach Sales sponsored Race of Champions ( RoC ) Dart Asphalt Modified Tour event.

Matt Hirschman for the final 55 laps tried every clean racing move in his arsenal to pass Woolley but came up one car length short at the line. Tony Ferrante, Jr. ran second for the first 45 laps then fought a loose condition in his racecar to finish third. Rowan Pennick proved that you can pass clean at Wall Township as he finished fourth after starting 12th with tenth place starter Tommy Farrell, III ending up fifth.

“Yes, this was a big win for us as this was my second race this year “ said the happy but winded $3,000 winner. “ We came here and ran the Whelen Tour the first time this year went from 24th to seventh and got wrecked with 20 to go. We put it back together and I’m glad for the lady ( Aliceann McGann ) who owns the car as we’ll run maybe five times this year. “

Kenny spoke about the keys to his victory. “ Of course the draw was the key but getting into the top six in time trials was a bigger key. Track position means a lot here and my car was loose in time trials and I had set up to run at night. “

Another distinct advantage during the entire feature was the unbelievable bite that Kenny had coming out of the corners. “ I had a good bite; I was sort of keeping down corner speed so I didn’t tear my tires up. When you’re leading you can do stuff like regulating your corner speed so you don’t burn the tires off the car. If they ( who ever are behind him ) want to push they can push but Matt and Tony who were behind me were good all race long. “

When the green dropped to start the feature Kenny jumped out to the lead that he would never give up. Despite turning laps in the low 12 second bracket the front brake rotors on the Woolley machine never glowed cherry red like everyone’s did. “ I sort of balanced the brakes early in the race “ said Kenny. “ I really didn’t need the brakes because I had nobody in front of me. Those guys behind me had to use their brakes and I made them use their car up too. I’ve been here a long time and you have to use your head a lot especially with these kids I’m running against. Matt’s probably 25 years younger than me and I’m feeling it right now. “

About the only veteran driver gamesmanship that Kenny used during the feature a different point on where he fired for restarts. But Kenny also knows that you can’t play games on these types of starts too. “ Not a lot of change on where I was starting, just a little bit here and there. I didn’t want to start playing that game because that is where you can get into trouble and start messing everyone else up too. I’ve seen it happen here many times before. “

Kenny commented about the clean racing on this night. “ They ( Matt and Tony ) are good guys and I’m not out here to mess anybody up. If Matt could have gotten outside of me, I would have let him go. I’m not here to wreck and if your car is faster than mine I’m going to let you go. That’s the way I’ve always been. “

“I’m not sure when our next race will be because we don’t have a sponsorship deal “ answered Kenny when asked where his next race will be at. “ I sort of retired two years ago and ran once last year. Aliceann is a nice woman; I drove for them a few years ago. I really do it for her because she is such a great car owner.” The team is expected to make their return to Oswego Speedway at least one time this season.

“ Another solid second for us “ said second place finisher Matt Hirschman. “ Kenny knows the track as good as anyone and coming here as a non – regular to race and try to win is tough. Because you have the Blewett’s and the Woolley’s that you know they’re going to be tough to beat. The Blewett’s didn’t run but Kenny did and he got a good draw, if I was in front of him he wouldn’t have passed me. But passing Kenny was going to be tough because he knows the place so well and it’s tough to pass here and it can be done. We’ve heard that you can race clean here and not wreck a whole bunch of cars, I’m actually proud of everybody as we had a good clean race. Me, Kenny, and Ferrante we all had a good race as we raced each other clean, it was fun racing with those guys. “

Matt who started fifth moved into fourth on lap three and moved into third on a lap 11 restart. On a lap 38 restart Matt almost had the move of the race award as he almost vaulted from third to first but the yellow came out, nullifying his great move. On a lap 45 restart Matt finally out dragged Ferrante for second and set his sights on Woolley.

During the final 55 laps of the feature Matt tried everything to get a run on Woolley but it seemed that Kenny had the edge as he was pulling Matt exiting the corners. “ We were actually a little bit better all the way around “ summed up the 2005 RoC champion. “ You have to be a lot better than somebody or use the bumper to pass here a lot of times. We weren’t that much better than Kenny and that is not my style to use the bumper to pass. Kenny and I have always raced clean together, he’s actually one of my favorite guys to race with. Because you can trust him and he races you clean and I’ll do the same to him and he’ll do the same with me. “

“ The brakes’ getting hot was no problem for me “ said Tony, who finished third when talking about his cherry red front brakes. “ You go into the corners so hard here and I had a loose condition so I had to dial a little more front brake into the car. Plus with my right rear tire wearing away I had to put more front brake into the car too and I had to slow my entry speed into the corners also. “

Tony who started second summed up his fun night of racing. “ Starting on the outside for any start here is tough. I had a ball today, a lot of fun as me, Kenny, and Matty all raced each other with respect, and it was a respectful race, along with a nice clean race. “

Qualifying for the field saw Hirschman set quick time in time trials with a fast lap of 12. 166 and the two heat wins were captured by Sherwood, and Michael Bohn.

WALL NOTES; The very clean racing program saw all Modified drivers giving plenty of respect to their fellow competitors. This type of respect saw some really good racing taking place during the entire racing program. The only car who needed assistance by a wrecker from the track was Danny Bohn who spun into the turn one wall at the completion of the race. Steven Reed had a power steering leak that hampered his efforts all program long. Steven lost a hot lap session due to this problem and the same thing happened in the heat race. Steven was up to seventh in the feature when the same problem re – developed ending his night. Eric Beers was running third early in the feature when a radiator hose blew. The crew put a new hose on and he returned to race without losing a lap but Eric had to pit several times during the feature to keep adding water to keep the car cool. Under long flag green conditions many cars featured cherry red front brake rotors in the feature. Once again mechanical woes sideline another strong effort by Zane Zeiner. The top six in time trials transferred directly to the feature with their separation being only .162 seconds. Caution laps counted in the feature between laps 26 and 50. RoC would like to thank Wall management for the professionally quickly paced show presented which saw the feature end just after 9 o’clock Saturday night.

RACE REPORT RACE OF CHAMPIONS DART ASPHALT MODIFIED TOUR CENTRAL REGION RACE # 3 WALL TOWNSHIP SPEEDWAY
FINISH; Kenny Woolley, Jr. , Matt Hirschman, Tony Ferrante, Jr. , Rowan Pennick, Tommy Farrell, III, Michael Bohn, Lee Sherwood, Rick Kluth, Phil Slater, John Markovic, Pete Brittain, Andy Szapacs, Danny Bohn, Eric Beers, Daren Scherer, Zane Zeiner, Steven Whitt, Steven Reed, Matt Clemens.

LAP LEADERS; Woolley ( 1 – 100 )
DART MACHINERY AWARD SET OF HEADS $1,100 VALUE; Sherwood
GATER RACING NEWS DRIVER BONUS DRAW $500; Zeiner
HOOSIER RACING TIRE HARD CHARGER AWARD; Slater ( 18th to 9th )
HOOSIER RACING TIRE HARD LUCK AWARD; Zeiner ( 3rd to 16th )
NEXT RoC DART ASPHALT MODIFIED TOUR EVENT; Saturday June 30th – Lancaster Motorsports Park – North Region Race # 2

RACE OF CHAMPIONS MOTORSPORTS AND DART MACHINERY OFFICIALLY FORGE MARKETING PARTNERSHIP

BINGHAMTON, NY…Race of Champions Motorsports and Dart Machinery have officially forged a marketing partnership that will encompass all of the R.o.C tours along with a newly developed Pure Stock Series on dirt. The official announcement comes after several weeks of pre-event planning by the two groups. The joint effort will certainly serve as a major boost for northeast short track racing.

As the R.o.C Dirt tours enter their third season they will now have the full support of Dart Machinery and the previously announced Dart Dirt Series. The dirt Modified series will now be known as the Race of Champions Dart Dirt Modified Tour. Erson Cams and PBM Performance is now the title sponsor of the Modifieds at each touring event. Sunoco Race Fuels remains the official racing fuel of the all R.o.C touring groups.

The Race of Champions Dart Dirt Sportsman Tour will feature the Afco/Dyna Tech Sportsman teams in twelve events throughout the northeast. The first R.o.C Dart Dirt Sportsman event takes place this Sunday, May 20th at the Utica Rome Speedway. Two previously scheduled events were rained out.

The Race of Champions Dart Asphalt Modified Tour will encompass a number of participating sponsors throughout the 2007 trail in conjunction with Dart racing. L.A. Sleeve, Comp Cams, Dura-Bond, Del-West, Total Seal, Moroso and P& M Fabrications will have a presence at all of the ’07 R.o.C Dart touring events. Dart Machinery will give away a set of heads in each of this season’s Race of Champions Dart Asphalt Modified Tour events. The asphalt tour will be redeveloping the steel head motor program for the 2008 racing season.

A newly developed Race of Champions Dart Dirt Street Stock trail will take place this summer as well. Final preparations are being made on dates and participating facilities on this new series. The Probe Industries Street Stock teams are expected to have an estimated eight to ten events this season with a much more lucrative program in place for 2008.

The newly formed relationship between the Race of Champions and Dart Machinery will benefit not only the competitors in the northeast but will help solidify the unity between participating race track operators. Race teams on all of the Race of Champions Dart Tours will see an increased season ending point fund. Manufacturer awards and bonuses will also be announced shortly as extra incentives for the participating teams. For the track operators and owners a cooperative advertising campaign has been put together to help offset some of their advertising costs. The entire program has been designed to benefit all of the participants both on and off the track.

Race of Champions owner Andrew Harpell commented, “The Race of Champions staff and Dart Machinery group share the same goals in short track racing.” “We anticipate our joint efforts will benefit racers and track owners not just for ’07 but many years to come.”

Although the official announcement was made today the relationship between Race of Champions Motorsports and DART Machinery was put on display at two touring events on Sunday, May 13th. The Race of Champions Dart Asphalt Modified Tour held its season opener at the legendary Oswego Speedway during the day. Second generation driver and 2005 R.o.C tour Champion Matt Hirschman emerged the winner of the 75 lap lid lifter. That same day the Race of Champions Dart Dirt Modified Tour made a stop at the Utica Rome Speedway for a 75 lap program. All of the top northeast dirt Modified chauffeurs were on hand for this big event. Willy Decker topped current R.o.C point leader Danny Johnson for the popular victory.

With regards to the Sunday events Harpell remarked, “We wanted to allow of the folks at Dart and the participating sponsors to see first hand our products this past weekend prior to releasing the news of our official marketing partnership.” He added, “The competition was intense at both races and certainly things will get even better at all of remaining tour races.”

For additional information on the Race of Champions Dart Dirt Modified Tour, Race of Champions Dart Dirt Sportsman Tour or the Race of Champions Dart Dirt Street Stock Tour please log on to www.rocdirt.com. For the latest information on the Race of Champions Dart Asphalt Modified Tour please log on to www.raceofchampions.net. For the latest information on Dart Manufacturing and racing products please log on to www.dartheads.com.

UNIQUE RACE OF CHAMPIONS DOUBLE HEADER TO OCCUR ON MOTHERS DAY, MAY 13TH AT OSWEGO SPEEDWAY AND UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY

BINGHAMTON, NY...A unique Race of Champions Motorsports double header will give northeast race fans a great opportunity to see the best in both asphalt and dirt track racing on the same afternoon. On Mothers Day (Sunday, May 13th) the Race of Champions Asphalt and Dirt Modified Tours will be in action at two of the premier facilities in short track racing.

The Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Tour will start off the exciting double header at 2 p.m. at the Oswego Speedway with the tour opener. The Central region 75 lap event should see a stellar field of the top asphalt Modified campaigners in competition. For Oswego Speedway the day will also serve as their 57th Coca Cola Season Opener. The Small Block Super Modifieds and Super Modifieds will also be in action in what should be a fantastic day of open wheel excitement at the "steel palace".

At 5:30 p.m. Gene Coles impressive Utica Rome Speedway will play host to the Race of Champions Dirt Modified Tour. The North Norwich Motors 75 lap event will serve as a North region point race and will feature all of the top stars of the R.o.C Dirt Tour. The program will start off with the R.o.C Dirt Guaranteed Starters race for all of the teams that failed to qualify at the tour opener at Fonda Speedway back on April 14th. The Modified qualifying heats will take place later in the program to allow for race fans that want to pull "the double" from Oswego Speedway.

For race fans this could play out to be a special day in open wheel short track racing. Both R.o.C events will be hosted at facilities known for fantastic racing. In addition Utica Rome Speedway will be offering a special $3 discount to any spectators with an Oswego Speedway raincheck from the earlier R.o.C Asphalt Modified Tour 75. Estimated travel time between the two facilities is only one hour.

Last year Lee Sherwood ended a long slump at Oswego Speedway by notching his first ever victory at the famed facility. Sherwood made a late race pass over Sege Fidanza for the popular win. Sherwood was followed across the line by Eric Beers, Fidanza, Wilbur Hebing and Earl Paules. This years opening day Oswego 75 lapper should be another stellar event.

The traditional R.o.C Dirt Mothers Day event at Utica Rome last year saw eventual overall R.o.C Tour Champion Alan Johnson scoring the victory over Billy Decker, Tim Fuller, Bobby Varin and Stewart Friesen. Johnson and Decker had a heated battle throughout the event with Johnson pulling away in the late stages.

Mark your calendars for a big Mothers Day Race of Champions double header day of racing. For additional information please contact the R.o.C offices at (607) 775-5555 or log on to www.raceofchampions.net or www.rocdirt.com for more.

DART TO SIGN ON AS MARKETING PARTNER OF RACE OF CHAMPIONS MOTORSPORTS

BINGHAMTON, NY...An official announcement will be made this week introducing DART Machinery as an official major marketing partner with Race of Champions Motorsports. The agreement will showcase DART as the title sponsor of all Race of Champions Touring groups that encompass both the dirt and asphalt tours. Official details are expected to be released by midweek.

The relationship between DART and R.o.C will benefit race teams and track operators on both the asphalt and dirt trails. Driver incentives and bonuses will be available and co-op advertising benefits will be available for participating R.o.C race track operators.

News of this agreement will certainly be positive for northeast short track racing and when the final details are released it is expected to be a tremendous boost for both the Race of Champions and DART Machinery. A detailed announcement is expected by mid-week regarding this exciting marketing partnership.

REGIONAL RACE BREAKDOWN ANNOUNCED FOR RACE OF CHAMPIONS ASPHALT MODIFIED TOUR….MUFFLER RULE AMENDED
BY JR KENNERUP ( RoC MEDIA )

Binghamton, NY ..The Race of Champions ( RoC ) Asphalt Modified Tour wanted to kind of shake things up regarding the Region and Combination races for the 2007 Tour. With 15 races slated for the 2007 Tour RoC Owner & Promoter Andy Harpell announced today the breakdown for the 2007 Tour.

The magic number for the 2007 Tour is five. Meaning there will be five North & Central Region races along with five Combination events to determine the 2007 Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Tour champion.

Harpell also announced a change in the 2007 Muffler Rule that was previously announced. After looking into the situation more and consulting with the RoC teams the Muffler Rule has been amended.

The new 2007 Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Tour Muffler Rule is as follows. The Lobac Mufflers are mandatory at all North Region races in 2007 and mandatory at the July 6th Combination race at the Spencer Speedway. For the remaining nine races on the Tour the muffler that has been used previously at these tracks is still legal for use.

The Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Tour North Region 2007 sees the opener taking place on Saturday June 2nd at the Chemung Speedrome. Race two of the North Region is Sunday June 17th at the Wyoming County International Speedway with race three taking place on Saturday June 30th at the Lancaster Motorsports Park. Wyoming County will host race four of the North Region on Sunday July 15th and the final North Region race will take place on Friday August 31st at the Oswego Speedway.

The Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Tour Central Region opens up on Sunday May 13th at the Oswego Speedway. The Mahoning Valley Speedway will host race two of the Region on Saturday June 9th. Race three of the Central Region takes place on Saturday June 23rd at the Wall Township Speedway. Oswego hosts race four of the Region on Saturday July 21st with the final Central Region race taking place at Mahoning Valley on Saturday August 18th.

The Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Tour Combination race sees the opener taking place on Saturday May 26th at the Oswego Speedway. The Spencer Speedway will host race Combination race two on Friday July 6th with the Thompson Speedway hosting race three on Sunday September 9th. The fourth race is the 57th Sunoco Race of Champions that takes place at the Oswego Speedway on Saturday September 22nd. The final RoC Combination race will take place at the Lancaster Motorsports Park on Saturday September 29th.

Any questions regarding the 2007 Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Tour can be found by calling 607 – 775 – 5555 or log on to the world wide web at www.raceofchampions.net.

Fonda Speedway R.o.C North Region Ice Jam Event Quick Results
Official Finish - April 14, 2007

Modified Feature (35-laps)
1. 27j Danny Johnson Rochester, NY
2. 2 Ronnie Johnson Duanesburg, NY
3. 3d Matt DeLorenzo Cropesyville, NY
4. h24 Stewart Friesen Niagara-on-the Lake, Ont.
5. 26 Dave Camara Fair Haven, VT
6. 14j Alan Johnson Phelps, NY
7. 22g Mitch Gibbs N. Norwich, NY
8. 61 Jamie Christian West Winfield, NY
9. 72vt Ray Zemkin Sprakers, NY
10. 93 Tim Clemons Schenectady, NY
11. 6h Josh Hohenforst Gloversville, NY9
12. 17 Elmo Reckner Ballston Lake, NY
13. 1j Bobby Varin Sharon Springs, NY
14. 21 Donnie Corellis Averil Park, NY
15. 27m Dan Hartgraves Troy, NY
16. 44 Josh Pieniazek Rotterdam, NY
17. 42p Pat Ward Genoa, NY
18. 73d Jim Davis Ballston Spa, NY
19. 12a Jack Johnson Duanesburg, NY
20. 76 Alton Palmer Howes Cave, NY
21. 19 Floyd Billington South Glens Fall, NY
22. 97 Jerry Higbie, Jr. Slate Hill, NY
23. 22 Dave Lape Canajoharie, NY
24. 25r John Ramsey Rome, NY

FONDA ICE JAM R.O.C 50 POSTPONED ONE WEEK TO NEXT SATURDAY, APRIL 14TH
RACE TIME SCHEDULES ALL TO REMAIN THE SAME

BINGHAMTON, NY…Race fans will have to wait one more week for the 2007 Race of Champions Dirt Modified Tour opener at Fonda Speedway. A cold, wet and overall miserable forecast for the next several days in the northeast put a temporary halt on this weekend’s event. The 50 lap Modified event will pay $4,000 to the winner next Saturday. Race time is scheduled for 1 p.m. next Saturday afternoon, April 14th with practice slated to get underway at noon.

Fonda Speedway Track Operator Ric Lucia wanted to do what was best for both his spectators and competitors by postponing the event one week. He commented, “We wanted to notify everyone early on the postponement. With the cost of fuel and the poor long term forecast we didn’t want to see people inconvenienced by waiting any longer to make the decision.”

Race of Champions Dirt Modified Tour Director Andrew Harpell agrees entirely with the decision to reschedule the event for next Saturday, April 14th. Harpell remarked, “With the eminent bad weather forecasted all weekend this is certainly the best decision for everyone involved.” He added, “We are excited about having the opportunity to reschedule the event for next Saturday and I am sure it will be another fantastic show as it has in years past.”

The 50 lap north region event will once again pit the best northeast Modified drivers in what has proven in the past to be a must see event. The 50 lap format doesn’t allow teams to wait too long for the race to develop. This simply means that the action is intense for the entire distance. Pit Gates will open at 10 a.m. with practice slated for noon. Race time is set for 1 p.m. next Saturday, April 14th.

The 2007 Race of Champions Dirt Modified Tour officially goes green next Saturday, April 14th at the Fonda Speedway for the running of the annual Ice Jam. The 50 lapper will pay $4,000 to the winner. For ticket information please phone the Fonda Speedway offices during the week at (518) 382-3115 or on race day at (518) 853-4235. For Race of Champions Modified Tour information please call the tour offices at (607) 775-5555 or log on to www.rocdirt.com for more.

Upcoming R.o.C Dirt Schedule:
Modifieds – Saturday, April 14th – Fonda Speedway (50)
Sportsman – Sunday, April 15th – Five Mile Point Speedway (40)

FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY SOUTHERN TIER OPEN NEXT SUNDAY, APRIL 14TH

KIRKWOOD, NY…Next Sunday, April 15th will be the 14th running of the Southern Tier Open for Modifieds at Five Mile Point Speedway. The Modifieds will run in an open event that will allow for sail panels and any 92 x 13 inch tire. The 50 lap Modified event will pay $3,000 to the winner. The Race of Champions Dirt Sportsman will begin their 2007 tour with a 40 lap special. The Pure Stocks and IMCA Modifieds will also be in competition. Here is a preview of the race schedule and a look back on the past winners:

Sunday, April 15th Southern Tier Open Schedule of Events:
Pit Gates Open: 11 a.m.
Grandstand Gates Open: 12 noon
Practice: 1:15 p.m.
Race Time: 2 p.m.
Order of Events:
2 p.m. Pure Stock Heats
IMCA Modified Heats
R.o.C Sportsman Heats
Pure Stock Feature (20)
3:15 p.m. Modified Heats
R.o.C Sportsman Consolation(s)
IMCA Modified Feature (20)
Modified Consolations(s)
R.o.C Sportsman Feature (40)
Modified Southern Tier Open (50)

Last years event – Sunday, April 9th 2006:
Last year the Ricci brothers pulled off a very unlikely feat by finishing one and two in the 50 lap Southern Tier Open on back to back years. What made it more remarkable was that in each of the past two years Rich Ricci, Jr. won with his brother Mike finishing in second. Rich Ricci, Jr. became the first ever repeat winner of this event as well. The Modified Southern Tier Open Official Finish: RICH RICCI JR., Mike Ricci, Joey Grammes, Mitch Gibbs, Billy Pauch Jr., Brian Decker, Ryan Grim, J.R. Crouse, Doug Manmiller, Wade Decker, Brent Wilcox, Rich Keehle Jr., James Cornell, Jeff Kotary, Darin Schuler, Dan Hineline, Brian Weaver, Doug Hendricks, Barry Davis, Butch Getz, Dana Wagner, Jimmy Davis, Jim Crawn, George Hildebrant, Mike Colsten, Billy Pauch, Glenn Knapp, Alan Rudalavage. Notable Modified DNQs included Grandview (Pa.) Speedway star Mike Gular and Big Diamond (Pa.)/Bridgeport (N.J.) talent Rick Laubach.

Past winners of the Southern Tier Open:
Ivan Little (1970), Lou Lazzaro (1971), Frank Mears(1972), Stan Ploski (1973), Chuck Ciprich (1974), Jack Johnson (1975), Jim Crawn (2000), Mike Colsten (2001), Mitch Gibbs (2002), Rich Keehle Jr., (2003), Mitch Gibbs (2004), Rich Ricci, Jr. (2005), Rich Ricci, Jr. (2006).

FONDA ICE JAM TO OPEN 2007 RACE OF CHAMPIONS DIRT MODIFIED TOUR THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 7TH

BINGHAMTON, NY…The 2007 Race of Champions Dirt Modified Tour goes green this Saturday at the Fonda Speedway with the running of the annual Ice Jam event. The 50 lap Modified event will pay $4,000 to the winner. Race time is scheduled for 1 p.m. this Saturday afternoon, April 7th.

How important has the annual Fonda Ice Jam been to the Race of Champions Dirt Tour teams? Just ask Bobby Varin and Mitch Gibbs. In each of the last two Race of Champions Dirt Tour Ice Jam events at Fonda, the race winner has eventually gone on to win the North Regional title as well.

In 2005 Bobby Varin recorded the first ever R.o.C Dirt Modified Tour win with the Ice Jam victory. He went on to sweep the entire North Region by recording four victories that season. He ultimately wound up in a tie for the overall championship with Mitch Gibbs. Last year Mitch Gibbs drove the Lance Kenyon big block to victory lane in the Ice Jam and like the year prior, Gibbs went on to win the North Regional title. Gibbs eventually would fall just eighteen points short of Alan Johnson in winning the overall championship.

If past history is any indication you can be assured the racing will be nothing short of spectacular this Saturday at Fonda Speedway. Starting off strongly on the R.o.C Dirt Modified Tour has certainly proven to be advantageous in the past. Another stellar field of the top Modified stars is once again expected. The past two years have seen the Fonda pit area jammed with just under sixty Modified teams for each Ice Jam.

The 2007 R.o.C Dirt Modified Tour once again looks to be ultra competitive. Defending tour champion Alan Johnson will be joining the Jake Spraker owned team for the Fonda Ice Jam. He will team up with defending Fonda Track Champion Bobby Varin for the season opener. Varin will be looking to lead the way for the two car team as he has set the goal of becoming the first two time R.o.C Dirt Modified Tour overall champion.

R.o.C Dirt Modified Tour Director Andrew Harpell remarked, “Fonda Speedway is traditionally one of the toughest tracks for an outsider to win at on the entire tour.” He added, “The local weekly talent at Fonda is among the most competitive anywhere in Modified racing – we always look forward to the Ice Jam event.”

The 2007 Race of Champions Dirt Modified Tour officially goes green this Saturday at the Fonda Speedway for the running of the annual Ice Jam. The 50 lapper will pay $4,000 to the winner. For ticket information please phone the Fonda Speedway offices during the week at (518) 382-3115 or on race day at (518) 853-4235. For Race of Champions Modified Tour information please call the tour offices at (607) 775-5555 or log on to www.rocdirt.com for more.