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06/25/07

Bachetti Rockets to Third Accord Win on Cedar Ridge RV Night
by Steve Pados, Accord Media

With the K&W Car Wash Fireworks extravaganza show slated to blast off at the Accord Speedway on June 29th, Sheffield, Massachusetts hotshoe Andy Bachetti decided to jumpstart the activity one week early and provide his own firepower as he totally dominated the on-track action in securing his third win of the season at the Ulster County bullring.

Bachetti, drove his Albreada Waste/Wentworth Construction/PMC sponsored machine from his ninth starting position in just seven laps to take command of the lead and easily outdistance his competition to record the win on Cedar Ridge RV Night.

Rick Mill and "Jumpin" John McGill paced the Rhinebeck Ford Modified field down for the start of the 30-lap feature event and it was Mill working the bottom of the raceway off of turn two to assume command of the lead. Mill, the veteran campaigner driving the Crackers Motorsports entry, changed lanes after taking the lead and worked the highline to try and outdistance himself from the rest of the field.

The racing mid-pack was worth the price of the admission ticket as Bachetti, Tommy Hindley, Dom Roselli, Jerry Higbie, Richie Eurich, Rich Ricci Jr, and Robbie Green waged an intense battle to forge their way forward to challenge the high-flying Mill.  As the battle raged on, Higbie using both the top and bottom to move forward, touched Hindley in turn one and turned him around, necessitating a restart. Higbie decided to watch the remainder of the race from the sidelines.

When racing resumed, Bachetti rocketed to the wildside of the raceway chasing Mill.
Mill, firmly entrenched in the outside racing lane, held his ground. Bachetti, looking for the opportune time to move around Mill, swept from the wildside of turn three to the bottom side of turn four to nose his way in front of Mill and take control of the race. Bachetti, the "Wild Child," dominated the action the remainder of the way to record his third win of the season at Accord. The win was the third straight win for the talented Bachetti, having won at Lebanon Valley the previous Saturday night and at Utica Rome last Sunday night.

Rick Mill, in an excellent run, raced to second, Donnie Elliott, who looks stronger with each passing week, was third, Rich Ricci Jr, utilizing Big Block power, was fourth and the "Iceman" Dom Roselli, who literally finished completing repairs to the car on race day, was fifth in an outstanding drive.

In the Amsoil Pro Stock feature event, polesitter Adam Douglas and John Roese waged an early battle that saw the determined Roese, seeking his first win of the season, assume command of the lead on lap six and record his first win of the season despite a late challenge by Bill Deak Jr. Adam Douglas held on for third with Canaan, Connecticut's John Routhier making a late-race charge to net fourth and Don Williams completing the top five.

Hometown ace Howard Jarvis drove his Jarvis Fuel Service sponsored machine from eleventh starting position in just seven laps to win the Camper's Barn Sportsman feature event. Jarvis ran down early leader Steve Krom by utilizing the wildside of the raceway to perfection to make the winning pass and then drove away from the remainder of the field to secure the win. Steve Meilleur, in a great run, was second with Ken Ferrier finishing third and Steve Krom and Tom Tomasko completing the top five.

Steve Eubanks led the Heart Chevrolet Spec Sportsman field for three laps before giving way to Jeremy Quick. Quick paced the field for a lap before giving way to the hard charging Vinnie DeCicco. Once in front, DeCicco was never headed as he secured the 20-lap victory. Jeremy Quick was second with Jeff Richardson third and Greg Hastie and Danny Conklin rounding out the top five.

In the Bryant's Towing Pure Stock feature event, Paul Aragon Jr led the first two circuits before giving way to Joe Judge. Once in front, Judge never looked back in recording the win, despite a late charge by Gary Ronk. Ronk finished second with newcomer Wayne Hajek third, Aragon holding on for fourth, and Ryan Coon completing the top five.

2006 Mini Sprint Champion Clint Roehrs drove his Apple Greens/Roehrs Construction sponsored Mini Sprint to a convincing win the 20-lap Kingston Nissan Mini Sprint feature event. Roehrs, who started from ninth starting position, overhauled early leader John Lieto on lap six to record his fifth win of the season in a race that saw Phil Beesmer and JD Casazza get upside down in a turn four incident and Dana Carey getting upside down in a turn two crash with Pat Potter, Mike Goodnow, and Brian Collier. Lieto, the 2005 Champion at the speedway was second with Scott Goodrich, Peter Sindt and Tim Durland rounding out the top five.

In the Northeast Vintage Modified group feature event, Howard Murphy, utilizing a Johnny Harroll replicar, again dominated the action for his second win of the year at Accord. Mike Brown, driving the Chamberlain 76 look alike Falcon, was in for second with Robbi Casti powering his Plymouth coupe to third with John Hager fourth in his Chevy coupe. Jim Halpin, who doubles at the speedway as a Modified competitor, completed the top five in the Frankie Schneider style Pinto.

MUDPLUGS:
Again the field of competition was given an additional boost with new drivers continuing to make their way to Accord. Bob Hentschel made his first appearance of the season and ran strong but was involved in a skirmish that put him on the sidelines early. Darrell Ford made his first visit a good one as he carved out a nice ninth place finish in the feature event.
The Pure Stock ranks swelled with the addition of Wayne Hajek and Chris Murphy. Hajek nailed down a fourth and Murphy an eleventh in their first outings.
Pat Potter brought a brand new Mini Sprint to the raceway to debut. Unfortunately, Potter was involved in a backstretch skirmish that saw Dana Carey flipping in the incident. Carey, who resides in Hachioji, Japan, and is employed as an Elementary school teacher for the Department of Defense, was uninjured in the accident although the car suffered extensive damage.
Ryan Stortini returned to action and recorded a solid eleventh place finish in the star-studded Modified field.
Last week's Modified feature event winner Jerry Higbie was kept busy during the week with appearances on the CARQUEST Gasoline Alley show on Monday night and Local Cable TV-6 on Thursday that aired on Friday.
Rich Ricci Jr brought his Lebanon Valley Big Block car to the track to try something different. Ricci, who shook the car down in early season practice session at Accord,
had the family signature numbered 406 car dialed in as raced from 12th starting place to finish fourth.
Young Tommy Johnson continues to impress as the 14-year old Quad graduate recorded his best finish to date with a solid sixth place in the main event.
John Routhier turned in a great performance in his Canaan Auto Supply/StingerX/A&S Engines sponsored mount. In only his second appearance at the track, Routhier charged from the back of the pack to finish fourth.
Again, the track was in outstanding condition as Promoter Gary Palmer continues his great prep-work to give the racers a great race track to compete on. The track remained tacky and dust-free throughout and the racing lanes range from the bottom of the raceway to the outside boiler plate, depending on each drivers preferred style.
With this week's K&W Car Wash night and the Fireworks show, the Palmer Family will offer $250.00 in Gas Card certificates to some lucky racing fans.
Banner night will also be part of the evening's activities as the winner of the Banner contest will receive $40.00 in cash for the winning entry, 2nd-place will receive $25.00 and third through fifth will receive new Dirt styles hats courtesy of CARQUEST Gasoline Alley and Freedom Plains.

Rhinebeck Ford Modifieds: Andy Bachetti, Rick Mill, Donnie Elliott, Rich Ricci Jr, Dom Roselli, Rich Eurich, Mel Shrufer, John McGill, Robbie Green, Ernie Palmer Jr, Ryan Stortini, Bill Papula, Tom Hindley, Mark Pullen, John Lutes Jr, John Wolfe, Jerry Curry, Scott Ferrier, Jerry Higbie, Jamie Yannone

Amsoil Pro Stock: John Roese, Bill Deak Jr, Bill Deak Sr, Adam Douglas, John Routhier, Don Williams, Norbert Bracklow, Charlie Houghtaling, Rob Rowe, Bill Deak Sr, Emerson Cargain Jr, Kenny Atkins, Chip Martin, Charlie Swartz Jr, Lenny Helmich, John Rood

Kingston Nissan Mini Sprints: Clint Roehrs, John Lieto, Scott Goodrich, Peter Sindt, Tim Durland, Mark Rogers, Todd Lapp, Bob Lynt, Will Casazza, Brandon Bachor, Pat Potter, Dana Carey, Mike Goodnow, Brian Collier, Phil Beesmer, JD Casazza

Campers Barn Sportsman: Howard Jarvis, Steve Meilleur, Ken Ferrier, Steve Krom, Tom Tomasko, Tom Dakake, Jesse Marks, Danny Tyler, Darrell Ford, Ray See Jr,
David Bush, Jerry Craig, Vinnie Gress, Keith Van Oyan, Bob Hentschel, David Coene, Justin Holland, Jim House, Danny Creeden, Paul Minton

Heart Chevrolet Spec Sportsman: Vinnie DeCicco, Jeremy Quick, Jeff Richardson, Greg Hastie, Dan Conklin, Steve Eubanks, Jeff Hager, Phil Recchio, Hawley Smith, Burt Irwin Jr, Danny Cross, Tom Stevens, John Gesztesi

Bryant's Towing Pure Stocks: Joe Judge, Gary Ronk, Wayne Hajek, Paul Aragon Jr, Ryan Coon, Tommy Johnson, Bill Judge, Don J Williams, Don Coon, Chris Kanuk, Chris Murphy, John Woinoski, Bill Goldpaugh, Mike Deyo, James DeCicco III, Ken Hopkins, Kyle Wright, Charlie Rose Jr, Bill Bulson

Northeast Vintage Modified: Howard Murphy, Mike Brown, Robby Casti, John Hager,
Jimmy Halpin

THIS COMING WEEK, June 27th: Midweek Madness Featuring Karts, Quads, Bikes and Lawn Mowers on the 1/4 mile track
June 29th: K&W Car Wash Night, Racing in all Divisions + Gigantic Fireworks Extravaganza + Best Banner Contest
July 6th: Rusty Creeden Memorial for Sportsman, $1,600.00 to win

For continuous updated information regarding Accord Speedway, log on to their website at: www.accordspeedway.com or call the Speedway Hotline at: 845 626 3478.
Your weekend begins at Accord.

Higbie Fabricates Big Block Win on Ruges Auto Night at Accord
by Steve Pados, Accord Media

Slate Hill, New York Modified Star Jerry Higbie took a Friday night off from racing last week at Accord to attend a family function. His absence resulted in his dropping from the Rhinebeck Ford Modified point lead to a 6th place in the standings. Higbie returned to action Friday night at the Ulster County bullring and captured the 30-lap feature by utilizing Big Block power and the great racing surface to his advantage as he moved from his 11th starting position to take control of the lead on the 16th lap and totally dominate the action on Ruges Auto Dealerships Night at the speedway.
Higbie's win was the second straight Big Block win at the speedway as veteran Big Block campaigner Richie Eurich became the first to accomplish the feat the week prior.

Kevin Duryea and Ernie Palmer Jr brought the Rhinebeck Ford Modified down for the start of the feature event. Duryea, in his K&M Painting & Powerwashing entry, took the early lead and was pressured by Tom Hindley. On lap five, Duryea and Hindley came together entering turn three and left Duryea with a badly mangled front end on his race car. When racing ensued, Palmer took the lead and was pressured by the "Iceman" Dom Roselli. Coming out of turn four on lap seven Brown hooked Roselli and rode the veteran into the mainstretch boilerplate, bouncing Roselli out into the on-rushing race-pack where Mark Pullen, with nowhere to go, made heavy contact with the disabled Roselli racer. Both Roselli and Pullen were unable to continue and Brown was set down for the evening for his part in the incident.

When the green flag was displayed, Wallkill, New York veteran Robbie Green wasted little time in assuming control of the lead and began to pull away from the field. Higbie had other ideas and moved into second and began to go work on reeling in Green. On the 16th-lap, Higbie completed his mission as he moved past Green with an outside move coming out of turn four. Once in the lead, Higbie powered away from the talented field. Rich Ricci Jr moved past Green on lap-26 to assume the runner-up position but never mounted a serious challenge to the HigFab/Mid City Transit/Mr K's Carpet/Baddabing Pizza/Embroidery Wizard sponsored entry of the high flying Higbie. Ricci Jr in a great run from twelveth starting position was second with Robbie Green in third, Andy Bachetti from fourteenth to fourth, and rookie Modified talent Jamie Yannone completing the top five.

In the Camper's Barn Sportsman feature event, Larry Hendershot, in his Hendershot Excavating sponsored entry, took advantage of a front row starting spot and wired the field to take the checkered flag for what appeared to be his second win at the speedway for the 2007 season. Post race inspection, deemed the Hendershot car with a rules infraction and handed the win to hometown ace, Howard Jarvis in his Jarvis Fuel Service sponsored mount. Tom Tomasko moved up to the runner-up status with Danny Creeden, David Coene, and the hard-riding Justin Holland completing the top five.

In the Amsoil Pro Stock feature event, Charlie Swartz Jr scored his second win of the year by wiring the field in the 20-lap contest. Shwartz ran a good line throughout the race and held on for the win despite a late charge from Norbert Bracklow who finished second. Don Williams finished third, steady John Roese was fourth, and Larry Temple Jr raced into fifth in the exciting full-fendered contest.

In the Bryant's Towing Pure Stocks, Mike Deyo led only a lap in the hotly contested battle but it was the lap that counted most as he drove past Don Coon at the wire to win his second feature event of the year. Deyo, who started deep in the pack from 19th position, paced himself throughout the event and silently advanced to the front. Paul Aragon Jr, who led most of the way, found his car losing power on the backstretch with a few laps remaining and pulled off to the infield. Don Coon, who was following, assumed contol of the lead only to set-up the dramatic ending as Deyo found the needed room on the outside of the raceway to nip Coon at the wire. Coon finished second with Don J Williams, Joe Judge, and James DeCicco III completing the top five.

Mid-Week Madness Quad graduate Greg Hastie took his Markertek.com sponsored entry to the point on the first go around and led throughout in capturing his first win in the Heart Chevrolet Spec Sportsman feature event. Hastie was pressured throughout the race by first Jason Thew, and then held off a determined Jeff Hager, who became stronger as the race wore on. Hager took control of second place on lap-14, but fell short in his effort to catch Hastie. Thew held on for third with the hard charging Phil Recchio fourth and steady Danny Conklin completing the top five.

The Kingston Nissan Mini Sprint feature belonged to Clint Roehrs as the Apple Green Golf Course sponsored driver drove through the field to take over the lead on lap-10 and then dominate the action to score his fourth win of the year at the Ulster County bullring. Scott Goodrich had another good run as he crossed the line in the runner-up position from his ninth starting place. Jimmy Broderick clawed his way to the front to finish third from his twelveth place start, and Ralph Utter Jr and Tim Durland completed the top five.

In the specially presented Dash for Cash presented by HigFab Fabrications, Rich Ricci Jr took the early lead and was never headed to secure the win in the five lap dash. Ernie Palmer Jr was second and Tom Hindley finished third in the popular event.

MUDPLUGS:
New race cars continue to make their way to the speedway. Richie Budd Jr made his start and found his way into the feature when veteran John McGill hit the fence hard after his qualifying heat. McGill was through for the night and Budd moved into the position following the scratch. Budd found himself in the middle of the frontstretch melee in his first night of action, but was able to restart and finished ninth in a good first outing.

John Routhier, Chip Martin, and Jim Grippin were new additions to the Amsoil Pro Stock field. Grippin landed in tenth position in his first outing of the year at the track.

The great crowd on hand was not only treated to some great racing at the speedway, but Promoter Gary Palmer brought in a collection of flame throwing cars and a truck to dazzle the crowd with their flame making abilities. The combination of cars were fascinating to watch as they sent the flames skyward in the neighborhood of 50 plus feet. The cars were in town as the Hudson Valley Resort, the site of the year end speedway banquet, was hosting a National Hot Rod Weekend at their facility. The popular cars were well received in a great co-promotional effort between the resort and Gary Palmer.

Mini Sprint campaigner Hank Katz returned to action for the first time since his spectacular dual-flip accident a few weeks ago with John Lieto. Katz, who suffered a broken finger in the incident along with a sore body, was solid in scoring a ninth place finish in his return to the racing wars.

Once again the speedway was in excellent condition for the night's racing activities.
Promoter Gary Palmer, who was a recent guest on the popular CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV Show, has spent a great deal of time and effort in manicuring the track for the weekly competition, and the results have resulted in a super fast race track with multiple racing lanes and relatively little dust. The racing concluded at 11 PM.

Midweek Madness action on Wednesday night resulted in another 100 plus entries for the second week in a row as the Ulster County bullring is quickly becoming a popular attraction for the small scale action racing taking place on the quarter mile oval.

The Rusty Creeden Memorial Race will take place on July 6th at the speedway and will pay a cool $1,600.00 to the Sportsman driver crossing the finish line first. Track Photographer Kevin Berryman, who is spearheading the efforts for the race, has gathered in much support from the racing community to present the race in honor of Rusty Creeden, a longtime campaigner at the Orange County and Nazareth Speedways, and whose son Danny continues to follow the family racing tradition with his racing in the Northeast.

Rhinebeck Ford Modifieds: Jerry Higbie, Rich Ricci Jr, Robbie Green, Andy Bachetti, Jamie Yannone, Ernie Palmer Jr, Tom Hindley, Rich Eurich, Rich Budd Jr, Bill Papula, Mel Shrufer, Jerry Curry, Mike Ricci, Dom Roselli, Mark Pullen, Donnie Elliott, Scott Ferrier (DQ), Kevin Duryea (DQ), Rick Mill (DQ), Jackie Brown Jr (DQ)

Amsoil Pro Stock: Charlie Shwartz Jr, Norbert Bracklow, Don Williams, John Roese, Larry Temple Jr, Bill Deak Jr, Bill Deak Sr, Adam Douglas, George Christiana, Bill Deak Sr, Jim Grippin, Kenny Atkins, Chip Martin, John Routhier, Lenny Helmich, John Rood

Kingston Nissan Mini Sprints: Clint Roehrs, Scott Goodrich, Jimmy Broderick, Ralph Utter Jr, Tim Durland, Mark Rogers, Phil Beesmer, Will Casazza, Hank Katz, Bob Lynt, Todd Lapp, Kevin Horton, Dana Carey, JD Casazza, Mike Goodnow, John Lieto, Rich Van Demark

Campers Barn Sportsman: Howard Jarvis, Tom Tomasko, Danny Creeden, Dave Coene, Justin Holland, Jesse Marks, David Bush, Steve Meilleur, Danny Tyler, Ken Ferrier, Steve Krom, Ray See Jr, Paul Minton, Mike Senecal, Joe Giachinta, Jerry Craig, Keith Van Oyan, Greg Hocking, John Sundlof, Larry Hendershot (DQ)

Heart Chevrolet Spec Sportsman: Greg Hastie, Jeff Hager, Jason Thew, Phil Recchio, Dan Conklin, Jeff Richardson, Vinnie DeCicco, Jeremy Quick, Hawley Smith, Danny Cross, Steve Eubanks, Jamie House, Burt Irwin Jr, John Gesztesi

Bryant's Towing Pure Stocks: Mike Deyo, Don Coon, Don J Williams, Joe Judge, James DeCicco III, Ryan Coon, Bill Bulson, John Woinoski, Kyle Wright, Steve Smalley, Sharon Byrne, Tom Johnson, Steve Kanuk, Bill Goldpaugh, Paul Aragon Jr, Charlie Rose Jr, Ken Hopkins, Bill Merten, Mike DuBois, Ralph Ronk, Gary Ronk, Bill Judge

THIS COMING WEEK, June 20th: Midweek Madness Featuring Karts, Quads, Bikes and Lawn Mowers on the 1/4 mile track
June 22nd: Cedar Ridge RV Night, Racing in all Divisions
June 29th: K&W Car Wash Night, Racing in all Divisions + Gigantic Fireworks Extravaganza + Best Banner Contest

For updated information regarding Accord Speedway, log on to their website at:
www.accordspeedway.com or call the Speedway Hotline at: 845 626 3478

Eurich Scores Monumental Win at Accord.... First Big Block Powered Modified in Victory Lane
by Steve Pados, Accord Media

When Accord Speedway Promoter Gary Palmer made the stunning announcement in January he was altering the rules of the Modified division at his speedway to conform with what all of the existing area tracks were doing around him, the news was met with a tremendous amount of interest, but along with that some skepticism as well. Some suggested the tight configuration of the 1/4 mile Ulster County bullring would not allow the Big Block powered cars the maneuverability to utilize the superior horsepower they had bolted in the engine compartment. Up until this past Friday night, the rail-birds may have been proven right, despite the fact the point leader in the Rhinebeck Ford Modified division was Slate Hill, New York Big Block talent Jerry Higbie. The proponents of the Big Block cars were hoping to see one of their own secure a victory. The win they were hoping for was just around one of Accord's four corners.

On Minnewaska Motors Night at the speedway, veteran Warwick, New York Modified campaigner Richie Eurich outhustled the star-studded Rhinebeck Ford Modified field to secure his first ever win at the Accord facility. The win was not a given by any means as Eurich had to first wear down strong runner Mel Shrufer, then hold off the 2006 Modified Champion at the speedway, "The Rosendale Rocket" Mike Ricci.

The 20-car Rhinebeck Ford Modified field took the green flag with Shrufer, a 2-time winner in 2006, hugging the inside lane and gaining an advantage over Crackers Motorsports veteran driver Rick Mill, who was using the wild side of the raceway to mount an early battle with Shrufer, who was piloting his Academy Transmission sponsored machine. Eurich, starting from fourth, was racy early on as he first moved past Kevin Duryea and then set his sights on Mill.
Completing the pass of Mill on lap four, Eurich now began to hunt down Shrufer by using both racing lanes to reel in the leader. Eurich stuck the nose of the Collier Motorcar sponsored machine under Shrufer with each passing lap to move alongside of Shrufer on lap seven. By lap eight Eurich was now in command of the lead, but was now fighting a small push to keep the car down in his preferred racing lane. He corrected the car and began to drive away from the rest of the field.

Meanwhile some great racing was taking place in mid-pack as the drivers jockeyed for the line they were looking to advance to the front. Mike Ricci, driving the PineGrove Dude Ranch sponsored LET Fabrications machine, was the first to make the break as he methodically moved into second with an inside move on Shrufer. Last week's feature event winner Rich Ricci Jr followed suit two laps later to secure third place.

A caution flag on lap-27 closed up the ranks and brought the field together for the final time. This was the break the Ricci's were hoping for. On the restart, Eurich again powered away, and this time had a bit of help as Jerry Curry, in his Artic Adventures sponsored mount had just gone a lap down, and was now racing in between Eurich and Mike Ricci. Even though Ricci finally moved around Curry on the white flag lap, it was Eurich crossing under the checkered flag first securing his initial win at Accord and his spot in the Accord record books in becoming the first Big Block driver to win a main event in the 45-year history of the speedway. Mike Ricci, in another stout run was second from his eleventh starting place, Rich Ricci Jr wound up third with Shrufer in a solid run finishing fourth, and Robbie Green completing the top five with a nice run in his New York Truck Parts sponsored entry.

In Victory Lane, a jubilant Eurich exclaimed, "When we had heard the news of the Accord rules change, the crew and I decided we would come up and have a little fun on Friday nights. Early on I knew I had a lot to learn about running this great little track. We made some big changes to the car, asked lots of questions, and were hoping ladyluck would be kind to us on occasion. This is a great night for us and should really open up some eyes the Big Blocks are not only competitive here, they can also win. I am proud to the first."

In the Amsoil Pro Stocks, Rob Rowe rebounded from a couple of weeks of being at the wrong place at the wrong time, to wire the field and win his second feature event of the season. Rowe took the lead at the start, but as the cars moved down the backstretch, Charlie Houghtaling and Donald Williams engaged in a battle royal that found both of them in the fence on turn three and disqualified from the feature for their involvement in the incident. On the restart, it was Rowe moving to the point and opening up a wide margin through the first half of the race. Larry Temple Jr, driving the Larry and Gene's Auto Service Center sponsored mount broke into second on lap-12 and set sail for Rowe. Tonight, however, belonged to the Walden, New York campaigner Rowe as he crossed the finish line with room to spare to win the event. Temple Jr, was second with Scott Mill finishing third in a fine drive. Norbert Bracklow finished fourth and Bill Deak Jr put in a great drive to secure fifth.

The Campers Barn Sportsman feature event began with Middletown, New York's Jerry Craig leading the way for the first four laps before Danny Tyler, in the Jakes Auto Body/TCC entry, powered his way into the lead. Tyler stayed in command of the event the remainder of the way despite some good racing right behind him from David Coene, Ken Ferrier, Howard Jarvis, and Craig. With lots of tight competition behind him, Tyler forged ahead to score his first win of the season. Howard Jarvis wound-up second in a great run, with Coene, Ferrier and David Bush rounding out the top five. Bush, the winner of the $1,000.00 to win paycheck last week, rallied hard from his 16th starting position to move into the top five with one lap remaining in another great drive at the speedway.

The Heart Chevrolet Spec Sportsman feature began with Steve Eubanks leading the way with Quad graduate Greg Hastie in hasty pursuit. A fifth lap scramble off of turn two found a quick-thinking Danny Conklin avoiding the melee to take control of the race. Conklin led up until lap-11when the veteran Phil Recchio, utilizing the bottom of the raceway to perfection, edged in front and led the final four laps to win his third feature event of the new season. Conklin finished second with Hastie third, steady Hawley Smith fourth, and Vinnie DeCicco completing the top five.

Gary Ronk, driving the Arkle Motors/Jordan Landscaping entry, scored his second win of the year in the hotly contested Bryant's Towing Pure Stock feature event. Don Coon led the field to the start was the leader for three laps until John Woinoski, driving one of the Tom's Repair Shop sponsored cars at the track, took over and led a lap. Ronk, using the inside lane, bolted into the lead on lap six and sped to victory. Ryan Coon enjoyed a great run to finish second, with last week's winner Mike Deyo rallying to wind up third. Joe Judge, and the steady Woinoski completed the top five.

Phil Beesmer led the Kingston Nissan Mini Sprint feature to the backstretch of the first lap. With a burst of speed, West Milford, New Jersey veteran Ralph Utter Jr took control and led the next eight laps of the 20-lap affair. Following a restart for a 4-car crash on turn one, Stone Ridge, New York racer Peter Sindt took over the lead and led the rest of the way in securing his first win of the season. Scott Goodrich gave a great run to finish second and 2006 track champion Clint Roehrs drove the Apple Greens sponsored mini-sprint from his ninth place starting spot to finish a strong third. Jimmy Broderick returned to action this week and recovered from an early spin to finish fourth and Todd Lapp rounded out the top five.

MudPlugs:
New additions to the already bulging pit area continue to arrive at the speedway. This week the Pure Stock Roster was bolstered with the arrival of Ken Hopkins and Charlie Rose. Bob Gibson returned to action for the first time since opening night. The Rhinebeck Ford Modified roster had Parkeville, New York's Mike Trautschold making his first appearance of the season with a sharp looking numbered 28 race car.

Pat Zimmer, made his first appearance of the year with a beautiful new Amsoil Pro Stock divison car sponsored by Rebel Race Works and Bellwood design. Zimmer drove a steady race to finish eighth in the feature event.

Tom Stevens Jr made his first visit to the Ulster County facility with a sharp looking numbered 125 and sponsored by Big Mike's Pizza and Pasta. Stevens, racing in the Heart Chevrolet Spec Sportsman division, finished 15th in his initial outing.

The House family brought one of the older cars for 16-year old Jamie to race with. While encountering problems with the regular mount, Brett Graham was summoned a week ago to test the car and found some problems with the car.
The car, a 99 Olsen, was seemingly a better fit for the young driver.

The Accord drivers were able to receive some great tips regarding shock packages as Bilstein Shock Reps, Pat MacCauley and Bruce Harwood were on hand to assist the drivers with their vast knowledge of shock development.

Spec Sportsman rookie Danny Cross returned to action after missing a few weeks and had WWE Rep Nick Daws on hand with him to witness the racing action throughout the evening.

Minnewaska Motors, the night's sponsor brought a few of the outstanding pieces of equipment they sell on a daily basis. The Mustang was a sharp looking piece as were the truck and trailer combination on display as well.

Once again the Accord track was in great shape despite the fact the track's two water trucks were not cooperating with Promoter Gary Palmer. The track remained dust-free throughout the evening and the the full card of events was completed at 10:32 in the evening. A small electrical problem had the front stretch lights go out for ten minutes, but the track crew sprung into action and quicklymade the necessary repairs.

Rhinebeck Ford Modifieds: Rich Eurich, Mike Ricci, Rich Ricci Jr, Mel Shrufer, Robbie Green, Scott Ferrier, John McGill, Kevin Duryea, Donnie Elliott, Mark Pullen, Jamie Yannone, Dom Roselli, Ernie Palmer Jr, Tom Hindley, Bill Papula, Jerry Curry, Barry Davis, Rick Mill, Andy Bachetti, Jackie Brown Jr

Amsoil Pro Stock: Rob Rowe, Larry Temple Jr, Scott Mill, Norbert Bracklow, Bill Deak Jr, Bill Deak Sr, George Christiana, Pat Zimmer, Emerson Cargain Jr, Adam Douglas, Charlie Swartz Jr, Kenny Atkins, John Roese, John Rood, Bill Halstead, James Devitt, Don Williams (DQ), Charlie Houghtaling (DQ)

Kingston Nissan Mini Sprints: Peter Sindt, Scott Goodrich, Clint Roehrs, Jimmy Broderick, Todd Lapp, Tim Durland, John Lieto, Mark Rogers, Mike Goodnow, Kevin Horton, Brian Collier, Phil Beesmer, Brandon Bachor, JD Casazza, Ralph Utter Jr

Campers Barn Sportsman: Danny Tyler, Howard Jarvis, Dave Coene, Ken Ferrier, David Bush, Ray See Jr, Jerry Craig, Tom Tomasko, Jesse Marks, Keith Van Oyan, Steve Krom, Joe Giachinta, Greg Hocking, Charlie Winne, Mike Senecal, John Sundlof, Justin Holland, Paul Minton, Steve Meilleur

Heart Chevrolet Spec Sportsman: Phil Recchio, Dan Conklin, Greg Hastie, Hawley Smith, Vinnie DeCicco, Jason Thew, Jeff Richardson, Jeremy Quick, Jeff Hager, Eddie Burgess, Burt Irwin Jr, John Gesztesi, Steve Eubanks, Danny Cross, Tom Stevens Jr,
Jamie House, Amanda House

Bryant's Towing Pure Stocks: Gary Ronk, Ryan Coon, Mike Deyo, Joe Judgem John Woinoski, Don Coon, John Dearborn, Kyle Wright, Paul Aragon Jr, Tom Johnson, Charlie Rose Jr, Bill Goldpaugh, Bill Bulson, Chris Kanuk, Bob Gibson, Ken Hopkins, Sharon Byrne, Lee Gallant

WL 4 Cylinders: Bert Long, Sasha Rumsey

THIS COMING WEEK, June 13th: Midweek Madness Featuring Karts, Quads, Bikes and Lawn Mowers on the 1/4 mile track
June 15th: Ruges Auto Night Night, Racing in all Divisions + HigFab Fabrications Modified Dash For Cash + Flame Throwing Cars
June 29th: K&W Car Wash Night, Racing in all Divisions + Gigantic Fireworks Extravaganza

For updated information regarding Accord Speedway, log on to their website at:
www.accordspeedway.com or call the Speedway Hotline at: 845 626 3478

Bachetti Impressive in Second Straight Accord Win
by Steve Pados, Accord Media

A flash thunderstorm came through the Accord area on Friday night and temporarily halted the night's racing action, but it couldn't dampen the spirits of the great crowd on hand or the competitiveness of the great field of racers on hand for Hig-Fab Night at the speedway. What the quickly moving storm did do was to provide some extra moisture to an already great racing surface, and the fans were treated to some tremendous side by side racing in all divisions.

Andy Bachetti provided more than enough entertainment as he powered through the elite field of Rhinebeck Ford Modifieds to score his second consecutive win at the Ulster County bullring. Bachetti used all of the tacky and racy Accord surface to his advantage as he moved from his tenth starting position to reel in early leader Bill Papula on lap-17 and race to victory in the 30-lap main despite a late charge by 9-time speedway champion Rich Ricci Jr in the Apple Greens Golf course sponsored mount.

Papula, known as the "fastest school teacher in the East" took the Lutes Family owned racer to the point at the drop of Kenny Marshall's green flag. He built up a sizable advantage over early contenders Mark Pullen, and "Jumpin" John McGill. A crash on lap-6 sent the Robbie Green mount to the pit area. On the restart, once again it was Papula as he powered away, but within a few laps was being dogged by the hard riding Bachetti. Using both the high and low side to get to the front, Bachetti tried to make the pass for the lead on the top side only to be held off lap after lap by the determined Papula.

Bachetti moved his Albreada Waste/Wentworth Construction/PMC chassied machine down to the bottom on lap-15 and stuck the nose of the race car in front, but Papula proved to be one tough customer and held him off until lap-17 when Bachetti got a great run off of turn-4 to take over the lead for good.

While the racing upfront was worth the price of the admission ticket, the racing in the pack was just as exciting. Rich Ricci Jr broke into the runner-up spot on lap-21 and set sail for Bachetti, but ran out of laps before ever mounting a challenge to the
"Wild Child." Papula, who finally shook off the gremlins that had been plaguing the Lutes team finished third in his first feature start of the new season. Jerry Higbie, who started twelveth in the event, rallied to fine fourth place finish and with that, holding on to his point lead in the process. "Jumpin"John McGill remained a steady fixture among the top five throughout the race and completed the top five with solid drive in the Mid-Hudson concrete sponsored mount. Jackie Brown Jr, who endured a wild ride in his heat race landing atop the inside concrete barriers, rallied from a 11th place start and finished 6th in the main.

Ulster Park's Larry Temple Jr used a front row strarting spot to wire the field in the 20-lap Amsoil Pro Stock feature. Charlie Houghtaling, from his fourth starting spot provided plenty of pressure on Temple throughout the event, but Temple went on to record the victory in his TLC sponsored racer. Bill Deak Jr, the pure stock champion last year at the speedway, was third in a great run, with steady Norbert Bracklow finishing fourth and John Roese completing the top five running order.

In the Bryant's Towing Pure Stock feature it was Germantown, New York's Lee Gallant leading the first eight laps, utilizing the wild side of the raceway to build up a good sized lead on the field. A caution brought the field back together on lap-8 and Marlboro, New York's Gary Ronk used a move on the bottom of turn four to take over the lead on lap-9 and race to his first win of the season. Gallant held on for second with John Woinoski in a solid third place finish, with point leader Bill Rion charging up from thirteenth to finish fourth and Paul Aragon Jr rounding out the top five.

In the Campers Barn Sportsman feature that was shortened to 18-laps due to curfew, Charlie Winne led the field down for the start and led the first two laps until his car developed some handling problems. Steve Meilleur, the protege of Andy Bachetti, took over the lead and and was impressive in leading up until lap nine when the hard charging Justin Holland took over the lead with a high-powered outside pass. Holland led until a Mike Senecal spin ended the race at the 11:30 curfew time. Ken Ferrier finished third, the returning Danny Creeden finished fourth from a 12th place start and Steve Krom was steady with another top five outing in his Armistead Mechanical sponsored mount.

In the time shortened Kingston Mini Sprint feature, Middletown, New York's Marc Rogers jumped into the lead from the outside pole and led all of the way in what resulted to be a 10 lap feature run. The halt in the action came when Mt Kisco's John Lieto and Sparrowbush, New York veteran Hank Katz executed a double flip in turn one. While both drivers walked away from the spectacular incident, the cars were heavily damaged from the impact. Clint Roehrs, in another spectacular run, drove the Apple Greens sponsored mount from ninth starting to place to a strong second by the end of the race. Southbury, Connecticut's Will Casazza turned in another great effort finishing third with West Milford, New Jersey's Ralph Utter Jr in fourth and the Monster Energy Drink Man Phil Beesmer claiming his first top five in the hotly contested division.

The Heart Chevrolet Spec Sportsman feature was postponed until next week when the delayed feature will open the program on Campers Barn "Disco Night." All divisions of racing will be on the schedule and will be highlighted by a $1,000.00 to win feature event for the Sportsman division. A top field of Sportsman cars is anticipated for the big purse on the line, with some expected invaders from other area speedways as well.

MUDPLUGS:
New additions to the field this week included the return of Somerville, New Jersey's Tom Tomasko. Tomasko unvieled a new mount again sponsored by Agin Signs and sporting a striking paint scheme. Tomakso was involved in skirmish during the running of the feature and was relegated to a 17th-place finish in the final rundown.

Jimmy Halpin, who raced with the Northeast Vintage cars last week to a second place finish, unvieled a new 358-Modified car he will be racing on occasion at the speedway. Lensman Ralph Corwin is providing some sponsorship for the Halpin team.

John Wolfe displayed a sharp looking Bicknell big block car he will be competing with the remainder of the season at Accord. Sponsorship comes from Empire Packing Company, Hall Motors, A Colarusso and Son and Matt Signs. Wolfe is returning to action after nearly a 30-year layoff.

Dave Haskell from Southampton, Massachusetts saw his first action at the speedway on Friday night and brought along with him the 2-seater Mini Sprint that can be rented for rides at the Whip City Speedway. Much interest centered around the car as it was parked near the Accord Winners Circle.

CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Internet Show will be providing awards of 25 dollars each to the top male and female contestant next week who arrive at the speedway
dressed in their finest disco garb. This should set the stage for an interesting look at the 80's on Campers Barn "Disco Night."

Much credit goes out to Promoter Gary Palmer for providing another great racing surface for the race teams and his determined effort the move the show along after the flash storm. With the assistance of the track wreckers and the Sportsman division cars, the track was in tip-top shape in no time, creating the great racing the fans were treated to throughout the program.

A big thank you also goes out to Wes, the track's sound man. When the PA System developed problems, Wes went to work and rigged up temporary speakers for the Announcing team of Andy Crane, Joel Murns and Steve Pados to continue with the exciting racing program.

Jerry Higbie, whose company Hig-Fab sponsored the evening's show had his daughter Lindsey, his son Cody, and his niece Hannah handing out team sweatshirts in the Winners Circle ceremonies.

For additional information and updates regarding the Accord Speedway, visit their website at: www.accordspeedway.com or you can call the speedway hotline at:
845 626 3478. The weekend begins at Accord.

Rhinebeck Ford Modifieds: Andy Bachetti, Rich Ricci Jr, Bill Papula, Jerry Higbie, John McGill, Jackie Brown Jr, Mark Pullen, Dom Roselli, Barry Davis, Mike Ricci, Rick Mill, Rich Eurich, Jamie Yannone, Donnie Elliott, Scott Ferrier, Ernie Palmer Jr, Robbie Green, Tom Hindley, Jeff Hoetzler, Jerry Curry

Amsoil Pro Stock: Larry Temple Jr, Charlie Houghtaling, Bill Deak Jr, Norbert Bracklow, John Roese, Don Williams, George Christiana, Bill Deak Sr, Rich Lapolt, Charlie Schwartz Jr, John Hager, Adam Douglas, Kenny Atkins, Emerson Cargain Jr,
Lenny Helmich, Bill Liese, Rob Rowe, Mark Lathrop, Bill Halstead, Scott Mill,

Kingston Nissan Mini Sprints: Mark Rogers, Clint Roehrs, Will Casazza, Clint Roehrs, Ralph Utter Jr, Phil Beesmer, Todd Lapp, Scott Goodrich, Kevin Horton, Brian Collier, Hank Katz, John Lieto, Tim Durland, JD Casazza, Peter Sindt, Chris Haskell, Mike Goodnow

Campers Barn Sportsman: Justin Holland, Steve Meilleur, Ken Ferrier, Danny Creeden, Steve Krom, Howard Jarvis, Danny Tyler, Jerry Craig, Mike Senecal, Ray See Jr, John Sundlof, Paul Minton, Joey Giachinta, David Coene, Jesse Marks, Larry Hendershot, Tom Tomasko, David Bush, Charlie Winne

Heart Chevrolet Spec Sportsman: Curfewed (will be first event on the schedule next week)

Bryant's Towing Pure Stocks: Gary Ronk, Lee Gallant, John Woinoski, Bill Rion, Pual Aragon Jr, Ryan Coon, Joe Judge, Kyle Wright, Bill Bulson, Don Coon, Mike Deyo, Don J Williams, Steven Kanuk, Bill Merten, Tommy Johnson, Ralph Ronk, Bill Judge, James DeCicco II, Richard Stickle, Bill Goldpaugh

For updated information regarding Accord Speedway, log on to their website at:
www.accordspeedway.com or call the Speedway Hotline at: 845 626 3478

Bachetti "Powers" to Victory on NAPA Auto Supply Night
By Steve Pados, Accord Media

Andy Bachetti was totally frustrated after the first two weeks of racing at the Accord Speedway. He couldn't figure out why the Albreada Waste sponsored number 4 modified wouldn't respond the way he had hoped it would. With that, he went to back to his race shop and proceeded to take the car apart down to the bare frame and put it back together. He obviously put the car back together correctly and then some as the Sheffield, Massachusetts driving talent had one fast hot rod when he took to the track on Friday night and powered his way to victory on Powers NAPA Auto Supply night at the Ulster County bullring.

Bachetti, known to his adoring racing fans as the "Wild Child," started off the Rhinebeck Ford Modified 30 lap feature in the fourth starting spot. Pole sitter Ernie Palmer Jr, who enjoyed a great of racing as well, took off as starter Kenny Marshall displayed the green flag. Middletown's Donnie Elliott raced with Palmer for a few laps, but constant pressure from Bachetti had the price of real estate rising with each passing lap. Bachetti finally completed the move into second and constantly moved his race car into all of the racing lanes trying to find the precise time to make his bid for the lead.

Bachetti made his decision and chose the wild side of the raceway to pull even with Palmer down the backstretch and used a power move off of turn four to complete the move and take over the lead for good on the 16th lap.

Racing throughout the pack was hot and heavy and the Mid-City Transit number 97 of Slate Hill, New York's Jerry Higbie raced from his ninth starting to spot to finally corral second place on lap 26. Higbie had the Big Block honking as lap after lap found him moving closer to the front in a great drive at the speedway.

Meanwhile, "Mighty" Mike Ricci, the 2006 Modified Champion at the Speedway, was methodically working his way to the front as well. He wrestled third place away from Palmer on lap 27. As the cars raced to the finish, it was Bachetti in for a popular win with Higbie, Mike Ricci, Palmer and Elliott completing the top five

Wantage, New Jersey's Larry Hendershot took his Hendershot Excavating numbered 29 to the lead at the drop of the green flag and wired the field in the Campers Barn Sportsman 25 lap chase. Accord's Howard Jarvis supplied lots of pressure to the veteran Hendershot, but fell short in his many attempts to gain the lead. As Hendershot took the checkered flag, a water hose on the car let go and he wound up facing traffic in turn one. Nevertheless, it was an exciting win for the New Jersey driver who also began the season with some nagging mechanical problems. Jarvis finished in the runnerup slot with newcomer Derrick McGrew in third, Justin Holland in fourth, and David Coene rounding out the top five.

In the Amsoil Pro Stock 20 lap feature event, Highland, New York's Charlie Schwartz Jr returned from a three year layoff to capture the win, leading all 20 laps on his way to victory. Mahopac's Emerson Cargain Jr provided plenty of competition for Schwartz, but fell a tad short in his hopes of securing his first win at Accord. Last week's winner Adam Douglas rallied to finish third with Don Williams and Norbert Bracklow completing the top five.

Lagrangeville, New York rookie Jason Thew led all 15 laps of the Heart Chevrolet Spec Sportsman feature to win his first race at Accord. Veteran Goshen, New York campaigner Jeff Richardson dogged young Thew every step of the way but the young man wouldn't be denied as his win carried with it a big celebration to the Accord Winners Circle. Richardson settled for second with Burt Irwin Jr third, and Vinne DeCicco and last week's winner Eddie Burgess following.

Polesitter Kyle Wright led the Bryant's Towing Pure Stock feature for the first nine laps before yielding to a determined Ryan Coon. Coon, the veteran from West Camp, led the rest of the way with Wright finishing second, Joe Judge in third and Paul Aragon Jr and opening night winner Bill Rion following.

Will Casazza led the Kingston Nissan Mini Sprint down for the start of their 20 lap feature, but Brookfield, Connecticut's Jimmy Broderick, driving the Jones Brothers Roofing entry had other ideas and hammered down on the outside lane to take the lead, a lead he would never relinguish as he outdistanced himself from the rest of the field in a great drive to victory. Broderick, who prefers the outside racing lanes, at one time led the rest of the field by almost a straightaway in winning the event. Casazza held off a strong run to the front by 2006 Track Champion Clint Roehrs to finish in the runnerup spot, with Roehrs, Bobby Lynt, and opening night winner Scott Goodrich completing the top five.

In the Northeastern Vintage Modified feature event, Howard Murphy, in a replicar similar to that of former Nazareth Modified Champion Johnny Harroll, led all 15 laps as the vintage group put on an entertaining race. The racing fans were treated to a look back at how the cars once were in a very popular attraction to the racing at Accord. Jimmy Halpin using Frankie Schneider's signature look alike number 2 was a close second with Mike Brown in a Chamberlain look alike Falcon in third. Mike Murphy and Jim Donelli completed the top five.

A moment of silence was held for the passing of longtime speedway announcer Scott Harvey who passed away on May 16th after battling cancer. Harvey, who began announcing in May of 1991, announced his last race at Accord during the running of the King of the Catskills race last year. He was honored at the Accord Awards banquet in March for his loyalty and long dedication to the speedway. He will be missed by everyone who came to know him.

MUDPLUGS:
Kevin Ward displayed a new PMC Chassied number 98 Sportsman car and found his way into the feature through the consi and wound up 12th in the final rundown.

Derrick McGrew, from Ballston Spa, New York, brought two identical numbered 26 cars to the raceway and assigned Perth's Dave Constantino to steer the second entry. Both cars qualified for the feature and McGrew came from 11th starting to finish a strong third. Constantino ended up in a crash with Ray See Jr.

Tom Dakake, up from New Jersey, made his first appearance of the season in the Sportsman ranks as did the Pro Stocks of Elwood Hewitt, and Lenny Helmich. Scott Ackerly made his debut in the Pro Stocks and turned his Pure Stock car over to Matt Costa.

Andy Bachetti brought in PMC Chassis builder Pete Chuckta to help him with his race car. OCFS Modified regulars Ric Hill and Gary Edwards were seen taking in the action at trackside.

Rich and Laurie Roosa celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary at the speedway.

Rhinebeck Ford Modifieds: Andy Bachetti, Jerry Higbie, Mike Ricci, Ernie Palmer Jr, Donnie Elliott, Tom Hindley, Robbie Green, Jeff Hoetzler, Rich Ricci Jr, Scott Ferrier, John McGill, Kevin Duryea, Jamie Yannone, Mark Pullen, Jerry Curry, Rich Eurich, Dom Roselli, Mel Shrufer, Mike Sabia (DQ), Jackie Brown (DQ)

Amsoil Pro Stock: Charlie Schwartz Jr, Emerson Cargain Jr, Adam Douglas, Don Williams, Norbert Bracklow, John Roese, Charlie Houghtaling, Bill Deak Jr, John Hager, Rich Lapolt, Scott Ackerly, George Christiana, John Rood, James Devitt, Larry Temple Jr, Elwood Hewitt, Kenny Atkins, Rob Rowe, Lenny Helmich, Scott Mill,

Kingston Nissan Mini Sprints: Jimmy Broderick, Will Casazza, Clint Roehrs, Bob Lynt, Scott Goodrich, John Lieto, Peter Sindt, Tim Durland, Mark Rogers, Hank Katz, Gary Reyer, Phil Beesmer, JD Casazza, Mike Goodnow, Rich Van Demark, Ralph Utter Jr, Brian Collier

Campers Barn Sportsman: Larry Hendeshot, Howard Jarvis, Derrick McGrew, Justin Holland, David Coene, Mike Senecal, Danny Tyler, Jesse Marks, John Sundlof, Ken Ferrier, David Bush, Kevin Ward, Jerry Craig, Steve Meilleur, Doc Young, Vinnie Gress, Ray See Jr, Dave Constantino, Steve Krom, Charlie Winne

Heart Chevrolet Spec Sportsman: Jason Thew, Jeff Richardson, Burt Irwin Jr, Vinnie DeCicco, Eddie Burgess, Hawley Smith, Greg Hastie, Danny Conklin, Steve Eubanks, Jamie House, John Gesztesi, Jeremy Quick, Phil Recchio, Jeff Hager, Amanda House

Bryant's Towing Pure Stocks: Ryan Coons, Kyle Wright, Bill Judge, Paul Aragon Jr, Bill Rion, Don J Williams, Mike Deyo, James DeCicco III, Ralph Ronk, Bill Bulson, Bill Judge, Richard Stickle, Don Coon, Bill Merten, Tom Johnson, Chris Kanuk, Matt Costa, John Woinoski, Lee Gallant, Gary Ronk, Kyle Plumstead

Vintage Modifieds: Howard Murphy, Jimmy Halpin, Mike Brown, Mike Murphy, Jim Donelli, Pat Murphy, Robbie Casti, Ray See Sr

THIS WEEK, May 25th: Hig-Fab Night featuring racing in all divisons
Coming June 6th: Mid-Week Madness with Quads, Bikes, Karts and Lawn Mowers racing on the 1/4 mile track

For updated information regarding Accord Speedway, log on to their website at:
www.accordspeedway.com or call the Speedway Hotline at: 845 626 3478.

Yannone Cashes in for $1500 on Provident Bank Night Victory
by Steve Pados

Modified Rookie Jamie Yannone from Newburgh, New York, took advantage of a front row starting spot to wire the star-studded Rhinebeck Ford Modified field in a very popular victory for the young driver. Yannone has successfully made the transition into the Modified division this year after co-sharing the Sportsman title last year with Middletown's Danny Creeden, who also shared in the winner's spotlight last night as he triumphed in the Campers Barn Sportsman feature event.

Yannone, who also won his heat event, led the impressive Modified field down for the start of the main event and quickly distanced himself from the rest of the field. While Yannone was building a sizable margin with each passing lap, the infighting within the pack had the large enthusiastic crowd on their feet throughout the running of the event. A fourteenth lap caution for the spinning Mike Ricci, bunched the pack together for the restart, but Yannone was more than up to the task as he once again powered away, but this time bringing the Orange Energy racer of Scott Ferrier and the Jerry Higbie Mid-City Transit car along with him as the three cars battled the remainder of the way. Yannone came away with his first win in the Modified division, an impressive turnaround for him, as he failed to make the starting field in the lid-lifter a week ago, suffering from a variety of minor mechanical problems.
Ferrier did an outstanding job with his second place finish and Higbie was spectacular, using all of the multi grooved facility to the best of his ability in his march to the front with his big block ride. Higbie finished third and Tom Hindley rode into an impressive fourth from his eleventh starting spot. The veteran Barry Davis rounded out the top five.

Creeden, who also won his heat event, began the Sportsman feature from fourth starting place. Ray See Jr was the early leader, but on lap eight Creeden made the winning pass. Justin Holland from White Lake, New York, was now the man on the move as he too used the tacky Accord surface to his advantage as he moved into second and then began to close the distance between he and Creeden with each passing lap. A last lap bid for the lead fell short as Creeden scored his first victory of the season. Holland was a close second with Ray See Jr third, Steve Krom in a great drive was fourth, and Danny Tyler rounding out the top five.

In a very hotly contested Amsoil Pro Stock feature event, George Christiana led the first twelve laps with constant pressure being applied by first Norbert Bracklow, and then both Adam Douglas and Don Williams. Douglas gained the lead on lap sixteen and then held off a late charge by last week's winner Rob Rowe to pass under starter Kenny Marshall's checkered flag for the win. Rowe was second with Williams, Bracklow, and early leader Christiana rounding out the top five.

Don J Williams crossed the finish line first in the Bryant's Towing Pure Stock feature event, but a post race infraction at the scales resulted in a DQ from the event handing the win over to Joe Judge. Jason Chevalier wound up second with James DeCicco II, Ryan Coon, and Gary Ronk completing the top five.

Mid-Week Madness graduate Danny Cross lead the first two laps of the Heart Chevrolet Spec Sportsman feature event before giving way to eventual winner Eddie Burgess, who led the remaining thirteen laps to score the victory. Hawley Smith was a close second with Jeremy Quick, Greg Hastie, and Jamie House completing the top five running order at the finish.

Clint Roehrs brought his Apple Greens sponsored Mini Sprint from 10 starting place to win the hotly contested Kingston Nissan Mini Sprint twenty lap feature event.
West Milford, New Jersey talent Ralph Utter Jr charged from eighth staring position to the lead in just four laps and immediately opened up a comfortable lead on the twenty one car starting field. On lap ten, Utter had a left front tire go flat and as he tried to hang on, Roehers, the defending Champion from a year ago, siezed the opportunity and took over the lead for good with a thirteenth lap pass. Roehrs won going away to record his first win of the season. Utter did a great job holding on for second with the hard charging John Lodini third, Tim Durland fourth, and Todd Lapp completing the top five.

Dan Curry won the four cylinder event with Ken Hollebeck, Bert Long, Matt Curry, and Sasha Rumsey following.

MUDPLUGS:
In his Winner's Circle interview, Yannone gave thanks to his family for their strong support along with his sponsors, Alex's Marine and Ruggerio Plumbing and Heating.
Rookie Modified campaigner Mike Sabia has signed on Fast Track Steel Erectors, Valley Auto & Machine, and Bunny's Massage to go along with Sabia Excavating for his efforts at the Speedway this year. Sportsman campaigner Steve Krom did likewise as he signed on AMI Services, Windustrial and Country Chevrolet to go along with Armistead Mechanical to serve his racing efforts this year.
Promoter Gary Palmer had the quarter mile facility in great shape for the evening's racing as the track provided a tacky surface and multi racing grooves throughout the evening.
Donnie Elliott looked real strong in winning his heat and scoring a sixth in the Modified main event. Paul Minton returned with a new race car this week, as the car he damaged last week in a front stretch altercation could not be repaired.
Loralyn Brinster, the young lady who won the Miss Middletown Motorsports contest in March, will also serve as Miss Accord Speedway for the 2007 racing season.

Rhinebeck Ford Modifieds: Jamie Yannone, Scott Ferrier, Jerry Higbie, Tom Hindley,
Barry Davis, Donnie Elliott, Kevin Duryea, Jackie Brown Jr, Robbie Green, John McGill, Jeff Hoetzler, Rick Mill, Rich Ricci Jr, Rich Eurich, Andy Bachetti, Mike Sabia, Mel Shrufer, Mike Ricci, Larry Badaracco, Ernie Palmer Jr

Amsoil Pro Stock: Adam Douglas, Rob Rowe, Don Williams, Norbert Bracklow, George Christiana, Larry Temple Jr, Bill Deak Jr, John Roese, Mark Lathrop, Emerson Cargain Jr, Charlie Houghtaling, Charlie Swartz Jr, Kenny Atkins, Scott Mill,
John Hager, Leon Shauger

Kingston Nissan Mini Sprints: Clint Roehrs, Ralph Utter Jr, John Lodini, Tim Durland, Todd Lapp, Mark Rogers, Brian Pompanio, John Lieto, Scott Goodrich, Bob Lynt, Mike Goodnow, JD Casazza, Brian Oliver, Kevin Horton, Phil Beesmer, Jimmy Broderick, Rich Van Demark, Hank Katz, Gary Reyer, Will Casazza, Peter Sindt

Campers Barn Sportsman: Danny Creeden, Justin Holland, Ray See Jr, Steve Krom,
Danny Tyler, Ken Ferrier, David Coene, Howard Jarvis, Jerry Craig, Mike Senecal, Doc Young, Jesse Marks, Keith VanOyan, Joe Giachinta, Paul Minton, Charlie Winne, Vinnie Gress, Steve Meilleur, John Sundlof, David Bush

Heart Chevrolet Spec Sportsman: Eddie Burgess, Hawley Smith, Jeremy Quick, Greg Hastie, Jamie House, Amanda House, Phil Recchio, Burt Irwin Jr, Danny Conklin, Jeff Hager, Jason Thew, Danny Cross, Steve Eubanks, John Gesztesi, Vinnie DeCicco,
Jeff Richardson

Bryant's Towing Pure Stocks: Joe Judge, Jason Chevalier, James DeCicco II, Ryan Coon, Gary Ronk, Paul Aragon Jr, Scott Ackerly, Bill Rion, Don Coon, Steve Smalley, Bill Merten, Tommy Johnson, Steve Kanuk, Sharon Byrne, Richard Stickle, John Woinoski, Bill Bulson, Ralph Ronk, Mike Deyo, Lee Gallant, Kyle Wright, Don J. Williams,

WL 4 Cylinders: Dan Curry, Ken Hollebeck, Bert Long, Matt Curry, Sasha Rumsey

This coming week, May 18th, Powers NAPA Auto Supply will play host to all divisions at the speedway.
For updated information regarding Accord Speedway, log on to their website at:  www.accordspeedway.com or call the Speedway Hotline at: 845 626 3478

ACCORD SPEEDWAY NEWS
Accord, New York - May 11th Provident Bank Night Quick Results

Rhinebeck Ford Modifieds: Jamie Yannone, Scott Ferrier, Jerry Higbie, Tom Hindley,
Barry Davis, Donnie Elliott, Kevin Duryea, Jackie Brown Jr, Robbie Green, John McGill, Jeff Hoetzler, Rick Mill, Rich Ricci Jr, Rich Eurich, Andy Bachetti, Mike Sabia, Mel Shrufer, Mike Ricci, Larry Badaracco, Ernie Palmer Jr

Amsoil Pro Stock: Adam Douglas, Rob Rowe, Don Williams, Norbert Bracklow, George Christiana, Larry Temple Jr, Bill Deak Jr, John Roese, Mark Lathrop, Emerson Cargain Jr, Charlie Houghtaling, Charlie Swartz Jr, Kenny Atkins, Scott Mill,
John Hager, Leon Shauger

Kingston Nissan Mini Sprints: Clint Roehrs, Ralph Utter Jr, John Lodini, Tim Durland, Todd Lapp, Mark Rogers, Brian Pompanio, John Lieto, Scott Goodrich, Bob Lynt, Mike Goodnow, JD Casazza, Brian Oliver, Kevin Horton, Phil Beesmer, Jimmy Broderick, Rich Van Demark, Hank Katz, Gary Reyer, Will Casazza, Peter Sindt

Campers Barn Sportsman: Danny Creeden, Justin Holland, Ray See Jr, Steve Krom,
Danny Tyler, Ken Ferrier, David Coene, Howard Jarvis, Jerry Craig, Mike Senecal, Doc Young, Jesse Marks, Keith VanOyan, Joe Giachinta, Paul Minton, Charlie Winne, Vinnie Gress, Steve Meilleur, John Sundlof, David Bush

Heart Chevrolet Spec Sportsman: Eddie Burgess, Hawley Smith, Jeremy Quick, Greg Hastie, Jamie House, Amanda House, Phil Recchio, Burt Irwin Jr, Danny Conklin, Jeff Hager, Jason Thew, Danny Cross, Steve Eubanks, John Gesztesi, Vinnie DeCicco,
Jeff Richardson

Bryant's Towing Pure Stocks: Joe Judge, Jason Chevalier, James DeCicco II, Ryan Coon, Gary Ronk, Paul Aragon Jr, Scott Ackerly, Bill Rion, Don Coon, Steve Smalley, Bill Merten, Tommy Johnson, Steve Kanuk, Sharon Byrne, Richard Stickle, John Woinoski, Bill Bulson, Ralph Ronk, Mike Deyo, Lee Gallant, Kyle Wright, Don J. Williams,

WL 4 Cylinders: Dan Curry, Ken Hollebeck, Bert Long, Matt Curry, Sasha Rumsey

**Full Story to Follow.................................

THIS WEEK, May 18th: Powers NAPA Auto Parts Night featuring racing in all divisons

For updated information regarding Accord Speedway, log on to their website at:
www.accordspeedway.com or call the Speedway Hotline at: 845 626 3478.

Accord, New York - Mike Ricci Flawless in Opening Night Triumph
By Steve Pados, Accord Media

After two consecutive weeks of weather induced cancellations, the 2007 racing season at Accord Speedway kicked off in spectacular fashion Friday night as 150 plus cars signed in to do battle, a packed house filled the grandstands, and great racing in all divisions, made the celebration of "Cinco de Mayo" at the speedway, an opening night to remember.

Promoter Gary Palmer had the 1/4 mile dirt bullring in tip-top shape for the opening night of racing, highlighted by the 27 Modified cars that signed in, all hoping to latch onto the $2,000.00 prize being offered to the winner of the 50 lap feature event.

Defending track champion Mike Ricci, followed his brother Rich and Robbie Green for the first 22 laps of the main event, and occasionally showed signs of testing different parts of the track to see if he could find the way around the two 55 numbered race cars. A lap 22 restart allowed Mike to pull alongside of his younger brother and as the green flag waved on the restart, the pair took off with Green in hot pursuit. At the halfway sign, Mike taking advantage of the quicker outside lane, shot into the lead, and led the rest of the way to capture his initial win of the season.

Rich Ricci Jr held on to take runner-up honors, Jeff Hoetzler brought the Big Block powered Atlas Paving car home in third, in a great drive, Robbie Green finished fourth in his initial outing in the Gary Mann owned 55 and the charging Tom Hindley brought the Smykla Trucking 17H home in fifth.

Mike Senecal wired the field for the Sportsman win while David Bush, Jerry Craig, Jesse Marks and David Coene followed closely behind to round out the top five finishers.

The Spec-Sportsman feature was won by Phil Recchio as he too wired the field in a great run. Danny Conklin and Greg Hastie chased Recchio the checkered flag. Bill Rion won in the Pure Stocks, even though he was pressured all the way by Mike Deyo and Bob Gibson.

Rob Rowe started the Pro Stock feature in 13th position and slowly worked his way to the front. With just a couple of laps remaining in the feature he began to apply a ton of pressure on early race leader John Roese, and worked his way past Roese in what proved to be a very popular win for the Walden, New York campaigner.

Scott Goodrich made his first start in his new car a successful one as he wired the field in the Mini Sprint feature despite constant pressure from the 2006 Champion Clint Roehrs, who was in his familiar 48 car sponsored by the Apple Greens Golf Course. 2005 Champion John Lieto returned to action, recovered from an early spin and charged back through the field to finish and impressive third with Hank Katz and Todd Lapp completing the top five.

In the 4 cylinder event, Mike Houghtaling won over Dan Curry

MUDPLUGS:
Richie Eurich brought in his signature #10 Collier Motorcar Sponsored big block car and finished 12th. It was Richie's first time back to Accord since 1968. Other big block cars included the 66 of Hoetzler and the 97 of Higbie.

Jerry Curry, a top campiagner over at the now closed White Lake facility, showed he was very adaptable to the Accord dirt surface as he posted a 17th in his first outing at the speedway.

The Robbie Fairweather crew worked to capacity to repair the 44x after a heat tangle. Robbie was creditied with a 19th in the final rundown. Danny Creeden was victimized by a tangle in the Sportsman feature as he was making his bid with the leaders, sending the 16X to the sidelines.

The "Young Outlaw" Justin Barger was aboard the team 39 Team car to Peter Sindt and showed signs of racing with the leaders until being felled by mechanical woes.

Race Night Sponsor, Apple Greens Golf Course were pleased with the two second places of the cars they sponsor at the speedway with Ricci Jr and Roehrs both finishing their features in the runner-up slots.

Racing continues at Accord this coming week, May 11th, sponsored in part by Provident Bank. Racing for all divisions, plus four cylinder enduro racing. Pit gates open at 4:30, Spectator gates at 5, Hot Laps are at 6:30 and the racing is set to begin at 7. For additional information regarding the racing at Accord Speedway, log on to their website at:
www.accordspeedway.com or call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478. The weekend begins at Accord.

Modified: Mike Ricci, Rich Ricci Jr, Jeff Hoetzler, Robbie Green, Tom Hindley,
John McGill, Dom Roselli, Andy Bachetti, Jackie Brown Jr, Jerry Higbie,
Rick Mill, Rich Eurich, Scott Ferrier, Mike Sabia, Kevin Duryea, Mel Shrufer,
Jerry Curry, Mark Pullen, Robbie Fairweather Jr, John Lutes Jr

Pro Stock: Rob Rowe, John Roese, Don Williams, Bill Deak Jr, Scott Mill, Charlie
Houghtaling, Emerson Cargain Jr, Adam Douglas, Rich Lepolt, Leon
Shauger, James Devitt, Scott Liese, Charlie Swartz Jr, Norbert Bracklow,
John Hager, Larry Temple Jr, George Christiana, Kenny Atkins, John Rood

Mini Sprints: Scott Goodrich, Clint Roehrs, John Lieto, Hank Katz, Todd Lapp,
Brian Pompanio, Bob Lynt, Peter Sindt, Tim Durland, Ralph Utter Jr,
Mark Guerard, Gary Reyer, Justin Barger, Will Casazza, Jimmy
Broderick, Mark Rogers, Phil Beesmer, JD Casazza, Mike Goodnow,
Kevin Horton

Sportsman: Mike Senecal, David Bush, Jerry Craig, Jesse Marks, David Coene,
John Sundlof, Erik Holmgren, Ken Ferrier, Keith VanOyan, Justin
Holland, Steve Meilleur, Danny Tyler, Paul Minton, Howard Jarvis,
Steve Krom, Danny Creeden, Joe Giachinta, Ray See Jr, Greg Hocking,
Doc Young

Spec Sportsman: Phil Recchio, Dan Conklin, Greg Hastie, Jeremy Quick, Vinnie
Vinny DeCicco, Jeff Hager, Jeff Richardson, Jason Thew, Burt
Irwin Jr, Hawley Smith, Jamie House, Eddie Burgess, Steve
Eubanks, Amanda House, Danny Cross, Eddie Drake

Pure Stocks: Bill Rion, Mike Deyo, Bob Gibson, Paul Aragon Jr, Gary Ronk, Bill
Judge, Ryan Coon, Don Coon, Richard Stickle, Scott Ackerly, Mike
Skelly, Jason Chevalier, John Woinoski, James DeCicco III, Lee
Gallant, Kyle Wright, Tom Johnson, Don J. Williams, Bill Bulson,
Joe Judge, Bill Merten, Steve Smalley, Kyle Plumstead

WL 4 Cylinders: Mike Houghtaling, Dan Curry, Goggles Pisano, Bert Long

Accord, New York - May 4th Quick Results

Modified: Mike Ricci, Rich Ricci Jr, Jeff Hoetzler, Robbie Green, Tom Hindley,
John McGill, Dom Roselli, Andy Bachetti, Jackie Brown Jr, Jerry Higbie,
Rick Mill, Rich Eurich, Scott Ferrier, Mike Sabia, Kevin Duryea, Mel Shrufer,
Jerry Curry, Mark Pullen, Robbie Fairweather Jr, John Lutes Jr

Pro Stock: Rob Rowe, John Roese, Don Williams, Bill Deak Jr, Scott Mill, Charlie
Houghtaling, Emerson Cargain Jr, Adam Douglas, Rich Lepolt, Leon
Shauger, James Devitt, Scott Liese, Charlie Swartz Jr, Norbert Bracklow,
John Hager, Larry Temple Jr, George Christiana, Kenny Atkins, John Rood

Mini Sprints: Scott Goodrich, Clint Roehrs, John Lieto, Hank Katz, Todd Lapp,
Brian Pompanio, Bob Lynt, Peter Sindt, Tim Durland, Ralph Utter Jr,
Mark Guerard, Gary Reyer, Justin Barger, Will Casazza, Jimmy
Broderick, Mark Rogers, Phil Beesmer, JD Casazza, Mike Goodnow,
Kevin Horton

Sportsman: Mike Senecal, David Bush, Jerry Craig, Jesse Marks, David Coene,
John Sundlof, Erik Holmgren, Ken Ferrier, Keith VanOyan, Justin
Holland, Steve Meilleur, Danny Tyler, Paul Minton, Howard Jarvis,
Steve Krom, Danny Creeden, Joe Giachinta, Ray See Jr, Greg Hocking,
Doc Young

Spec Sportsman: Phil Recchio, Dan Conklin, Greg Hastie, Jeremy Quick, Vinnie
Vinny DeCicco, Jeff Hager, Jeff Richardson, Jason Thew, Burt
Irwin Jr, Hawley Smith, Jamie House, Eddie Burgess, Steve
Eubanks, Amanda House, Danny Cross, Eddie Drake

Pure Stocks: Bill Rion, Mike Deyo, Bob Gibson, Paul Aragon Jr, Gary Ronk, Bill
Judge, Ryan Coon, Don Coon, Richard Stickle, Scott Ackerly, Mike
Skelly, Jason Chevalier, John Woinoski, James DeCicco III, Lee
Gallant, Kyle Wright, Tom Johnson, Don J. Williams, Bill Bulson,
Joe Judge, Bill Merten, Steve Smalley, Kyle Plumstead

WL 4 Cylinders: Mike Houghtaling, Dan Curry, Goggles Pisano, Bert Long

**Full Story to Follow.................................

THIS WEEK, May 11th: Provident Bank Night featuring racing in all divisons plus
4 cylinder Enduro Racing

For updated information regarding Accord Speedway, log on to their website at:
www.accordspeedway.com.

Accord Speedway Forced to Cancel again. "Cinco de Mayo" on Tap for Next Week's Opener, $2,000.00 Awaits Modified Feature Winner
Steve Pados, Accord Media

With Mother Nature failing to cooperate with the Speedway, Promoter Gary Palmer is once again forced to cancel the opening night festivities at the Accord Speedway. With the torrential storm that hit the area hard on Thursday night and with more rain scheduled for the Hudson Valley region today, Palmer felt the best case scenario was to wait another week with the hope the expected warm weather next week will allow for more favorable conditions for the track to open it's gates for the seson opener.

In making the decision to cancel, Palmer sadly stated, "We haven't been able to catch a break this year. The weather has certainly put all of us back on our heels, as many of the tracks in the Northeast are suffering the same fate."
Palmer further added, "As a Promoter, we have to insure the drivers, fans, and everyone associated with the speedway, they will see a safe, entertaining show, and a show they will want to continue to see throughout the year. The weather has been plaguing our efforts to date, but we will prepare for next week and hope for fairer skies."

Accord Speedway will present their season opener next week, May 4th, in conjunction with Apple Greens Golf Course and "Cinco De Mayo" Night. A great night of racing and entertainment is anticipated for all divisions and highlighted by a 50-lap Modified feature that will pay $2,000.00 to the winner. The CNYMS have been removed from the schedule for May 4th, and an alternative date will be added later.

Gary Palmer and his family have made continuous improvements to Accord since they purchased the facility in 2000.
From 1962 and heading into 2007, Accord has opened their gates for 45 years. The new season will punctuate the hard work and effort the Palmers have put into the facility, offering the best in dirt short track racing.

For more information regarding Accord Speedway, log onto their website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com.
You can also call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478. The weekend starts at Accord.

Accord Forced to Cancel Opener Until April 27th
Steve Pados, Accord Media

Promoter Gary Palmer has spent countless hours working with the track crew to manicure his raceway into top-notch condition for the season opener scheduled for April 20th. Working day and night and with a little assistance from Mother Nature, Palmer felt he make it happen. Mother Nature, however, had other ideas and threw him another curve ball. A lingering storm hung around the area throughout most of Wednesday and left the track deep in mud and water. Despite all of the hard work, Palmer is forced to cancel all racing activity scheduled for the track this weekend.

In making the decision to cancel, Palmer stated, "It is our goal to give the drivers the safest and best possible track to race on that we can. We also want to make sure the fans coming to see the races, are treated to a first class show. With the track not responding the way we thought it would, the best possible scenario is to cancel until next week and allow the track another week to be prepared correctly."

Palmer further added, "There is no one more disappointed than me. We have been hard at work upgrading the areas we felt needed improvement, and making sure what we offer the fans is the best show around. We feel we offer great entertainment value at Accord, and want to keep building on that well into the future."

Accord Speedway will open next Friday, April 27th for the season opener. The Palmer Family will kick-off their 7th year at the controls of Accord with racing for all divisions, sponsored by TerraNova Four Seasons Pizzeria, and highlighted by a 50-lap Modified feature that will pay $2,000.00 to the winner.

Gary Palmer and his family have made continuous improvements to Accord since they purchased the facility in 2000.
From 1962 and heading into 2007, Accord has opened their gates for 45 years. The new season will punctuate the hard work and effort the Palmers have put into the faciltiy, offering the best in dirt short track racing.

For more information regarding Accord Speedway, log onto their website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com.
You can also call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478. The weekend starts at Accord.

Opening Night, Accord Set To Go Green, 2 G's Awaits Winner
Steve Pados, Accord Media

Everything is in order and ready to go as Accord Speedway prepares to go racing this coming Friday night, April 20th. The season opener will mark the 7th season the Palmer Family has been at the controls and the 45th season of racing at the Ulster County 1/4 mile bullring. The Palmer Family has been working non-stop on the track and it's facilities in preparations for what is expected to be a banner season for the management team.

The weather picture is expected to be free and clear from the many storms the area has been suffering from of late.
All divisions will take part in the season opener, and opening night is sponsored by the TerraNova Four Seasons Pizzeria and the evening will be highlighted by a 50 lap feature event for the Modifieds paying $2,000.00 to win.

From last week's practice session, it appears all divisions will have some fierce competition within the ranks, and much of the attention will be focused on the Modified division as rules allowing the Big Blocks to compete, were met with great interest, and will bring in some new faces to try their hand at the speedway. Big Block powered cars must weigh in at 2500 pounds, 2004 DIRT legal 358 cars must weigh 2400 pounds, and all other combinations must weigh 2600 pounds to fit within the new rules. Modified Track Champion Mike Ricci will be in action as he prepares to defend his title, and he will receive strong competition from brother Rich, Robbie Greene, Jackie Brown, Dom Roselli, Andy Bachetti, John McGill, Mel Shrufer, and a host of others all looking to pass under the checkered flag first.

In addition to the new indoor seating area and the new VIP Tower, Promoter Gary Palmer has announced plans for a newly designed Winners Circle with high density lighting and a TV type broadcasting booth for the Winners Circle. Driver interviews from all divisions will greet the fans arriving at the racetrack early. Race night sponsors and VIP guests will be included with the new interview area, as Promoter Gary Palmer seeks to give as much recognition as possible to the drivers, owners and sponsors who support this gem in the Catskills.

Pit Gates will open on the 20th at 4:30, Spectator gates will open at 5 PM. Hot Laps will take pace at 6:30 and the season will kick off at 7. The new season will punctuate the hard work and effort the Palmers have put into the faciltiy, offering the best in dirt short track racing.

For more information regarding Accord Speedway, log onto their website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com. You can also call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478. The weekend starts at Accord.

Accord Practice Session a Big Success
Accord Media: Steve Pados

Sunny skys, mild winds, and nice weather greeted more than 100 racers as Accord Speedway was finally able to host what will be the track's only practice session to allow the race teams to dial in their race cars prior to the start of the new racing season, beginning next Friday, April 20th.

All divisions of racing at the speedway were well represented and the pit area had many new faces, who will be making Accord their place to race for the 2007 season. The track, though choppy in spots, held up fairly well despite the heavy amount of rain that has been plaguing the area recently. The drivers were able to record some quick laps with some great side by side action keeping the nice crowd on hand, buzzing about the great racing they anticipate this year.

Next Friday, April 20th, the Palmer Family will kick-off their 7th year at the controls of Accord with racing for all divisions, sponsored by TerraNova Four Seasons Pizzeria, and highlighted by a 50-lap Modified feature, paying $2,000.00 to the winner.

Accord will open the pit gates at 4:30 and the spectator gates at 5 PM. Hot laps will begin at 6:30 and the racing is set to begin at 7 PM. Admission will be $12 for Adults, $10 for Seniors (65+), $8 Juniors (ages 10-15), $1 Kids (9 and under). The new indoor seating area will be $18 (Adults and Seniors) and $12 (All Kids)

For more information regarding Accord Speedway, log onto their website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com. You may also call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478. The weekend starts at Accord.

MUDPLUGS:
New and reburbished race cars dotted the speedway pit area as cars arrived throughout the day to shake down the equipment.

Jackie Brown Jr arrived at the speedway with two identical, sharp looking 6X's at his disposal. Tri-State Hardwoods, Awesco Welding Supplies, JG Logging and Captain Hook are new sponsorship additions to the team. New Spec Sportsman campaigner Amanda House took her first turn at the wheel driving a sharp looking number 80.

Robbie Green shook down the New York Truck Parts numbered 55 Modified and really had the car dialed in by the last practice session. Robbie is looking for good things from this new combination. Tommy Johnson, a 14 year old rookie racing with the Pure Stocks, wasted no time in thanking his sponsors, Let's Ride Motorsports, Tom's Auto Repair, and Bill Dietz Tree Service for allowing him the opportunity to race this year.

Danny Tyler brought in two cars, his 22 from last season, and a new 97T, numbered in tribute to former speedway great Art Tyler. Danny had both cars on the money in just a few laps around the speedway. Ray See Jr had a sharp looking number 4 that will be seeing Sportsman action, but also jumped in the number 5 Vintage Gremlin of his Dad's and turned some quick laps in that racer as well.

Kerhonkson's Jeremy Quick had two cars on hand, one the 72 Spec Sportsman he will campiagn on a weekly basis at Accord, the other a CSRA 305 Sprint Car he will race as time permits. Another Rookie, Greg Plumstead. a 14 year old, and a graduate from the Quads last year, turned his first laps in a full size race car. Jason Thew, had a Liberty Rock Crushing 24 car in the pit area.

Rich Ricci Jr had two cars at his disposal, one a 406 numbered Big Block, the other the 55 car that will be his regular ride at the Speedway this year. "The Iceman" Dom Roselli, turned in some quick times, but was still seeking some more from his always immaculate numbered 80 machine. Kevin Duryea had the M&K sponsored machine working well, and has added A1 Fuels and Enviro Clean to his list of sponsors for 2007.

Rick Mill did some quick times in an unlettered 73, and Scott Ferrier looked strong in the Orange Energy Sponsored 20. Mike Ricci and the Thew Crew headed up by Tommmy Ryan, broke a right rear rotor in one of the early sessions, made the needed repairs, and went back out and turned perhaps the quickest times of the day.

The Pro Stocks of Scott Mill, Pat Zimmer, Mark Lathrop, Larry Temple Jr and Bill Deak Sr and Jr all seemed to get around the track quite well. Charlie Swartz Jr, coming off two year layoff, had his 67A out with Sponsorhip provided by DYAL Carting and Al's Garage. Invader Scott Lias, who has won races just about everywhere, shook down his new mount, and hopes to find some time to spend at Accord in 2007.

The Pure Stocks were out in full force with Bill Judge, and Bill Rion getting around well. Bill Merton debuted a new nmbered 98 Nova. Mike Deyo has some new 2007 sponsorship in the form of Showalter Equipment.

Accord, NY - Accord Postpones Practice Until Saturday, April 14th
By Steve Pados

A slow moving but persistent storm has left the grounds at Accord Speedway too wet and sloppy for the scheduled April 13th practice session. The storm, which seemingly stalled at the Accord gates, finally moved out of the area after midnight, but promoter Gary Palmer made the decision to give the speedway and grounds an extra day to recover from the latest area storm that has kept Accord from opening it's gates for the opening practice sessions. The Palmer Family has been working non-stop on the track and are hoping for some cooperation from mother nature to allow all of the racers the opportunity to dial in their racecars for the new season set to begin next week.

Accord Speedway will utilize the raindate of April 14th for the opening practice session. There will be no admission fee to the spectators hoping to get a first hand look at the new equipment set to do battle this year at the speedway. The Gates at the speedway will open at 4:30. On April 20th, the Palmer Family will kick-off their 7th year at the controls of Accord with racing for all divisions, sponsored by TerraNova Four Seasons Pizzeria, and highlighted by a 50-lap Modified feature that will pay $2,000.00 to the winner.

Much interest has centered around the Ulster County bullring during the off-season, as the Modified rules have been opened up to allow Big Blocks and other combination motors to compete as long as they meet the weight break for their specific motor combination. Big Block powered cars must weigh in at 2500 pounds, 2004 DIRT legal 358 cars must weigh 2400 pounds, and all other combinations must weigh 2600 pounds to fit within the new rules. Many new faces are expected to be in the opening night field with the big payout offered to the competition.

In addition to the new indoor seating area and the new VIP Tower, Promoter Gary Palmer has announced plans for a newly designed Winners Circle with higher density lighting and a TV type broadcasting booth for the Winners Circle. Driver interviews from all divisions will greet the fans arriving at the racetrack early. Race night sponsors and VIP guests will be included with the new interview area, as Promoter Gary Palmer seeks to give as much recognition as possible to the drivers, owners and sponsors who support this gem in the Catskills.

Gary Palmer and his family have made continuous improvements to Accord since they purchased the facility in 2000.
From 1962 and heading into 2007, Accord has opened their gates for 45 years. The new season will punctuate the hard work and effort the Palmers have put into the faciltiy, offering the best in dirt short track racing.

For more information regarding Accord Speedway, log onto their website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com
You can also call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478. The weekend starts at Accord.

Accord, NY - ALL SYSTEMS READ GO FOR ACCORD PRACTICE SESSION
By Steve Pados

Despite the nagging bad weather the Northeast has been plagued with for much of the months of March and April, the weather radar screen looks promising for April 13th in what will be the only scheduled practice session Accord Speedway will have before the regular season kicks-in on April 20th.

The Palmer Family has been working non-stop on the track and are hoping for some cooperation from mother nature to allow all of the racers the opportunity to dial in their racecars for the new season set to begin next week.

With the weather picture expected to clear, Accord Speedway will open this coming Friday for practice. Just in case of an unpredictable storm, April 14th will be utilized as the raindate for the practice session. There will be no admission fee to the spectators hoping to get a first hand look at the new equipment set to do battle this year at the speedway. The Gates at the speedway will open at 4:30. On April 20th, the Palmer Family will kick-off their 7th year at the controls of Accord with racing for all divisions, sponsored by TerraNova Four Seasons Pizzeria, and highlighted by a 50-lap Modified feature that will pay $2,000.00 to the winner.

Much interest has centered around the Ulster County bullring during the off-season, as the Modified rules have been opened up to allow Big Blocks and other combination motors to compete as long as they meet the weight break for their specific motor combination. Big Block powered cars must weigh in at 2500 pounds, 2004 DIRT legal 358 cars must weigh 2400 pounds, and all other combinations must weigh 2600 pounds to fit within the new rules. Many new faces are expected to be in the opening night field with the big payout offered to the competition.

In addition to the new indoor seating area and the new VIP Tower, Promoter Gary Palmer has announced plans for a newly designed Winners Circle with higher density lighting and a TV type broadcasting booth for the Winners Circle. Driver interviews from all divisions will greet the fans arriving at the racetrack early. Race night sponsors and VIP guests will be included with the new interview area, as Promoter Gary Palmer seeks to give as much recognition as possible to the drivers, owners and sponsors who support this gem in the Catskills.

Gary Palmer and his family have made continuous improvements to Accord since they purchased the facility in 2000.
From 1962 and heading into 2007, Accord has opened their gates for 45 years. The new season will punctuate the hard work and effort the Palmers have put into the faciltiy, offering the best in dirt short track racing.

For more information regarding Accord Speedway, log onto their website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com
You can also call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478. The weekend starts at Accord.

Accord, NY - Accord Cancels Weekend Racing Activity
By Steve Pados

Due to the winter-like conditions Mother Nature is causing all over the Eastern part of the country, Accord Speedway is cancelling all racing activity scheduled for this weekend. The Palmer Family had been working around the clock for the past three weeks in an attempt to have the track's gates opened this weekend for the first of two scheduled practice sessions to allow the race teams to dial-in their equipment. With the weather expected to remain below the freezing mark for the next five days, Promoter Gary Palmer felt the best scenario was to wait another week to open the speedway for practice.

Next Friday, April 13th, Accord Speedway will open for practice. In case of inclement weather, April 14th will be utilized as the raindate for the practice session. There will be no admission fee to the spectators hoping to get a first hand look at the new equipment set to do battle this year at the speedway. The Gates at the speedway will open at 4:30. On April 20th, the Palmer Family will kick-off their 7th year at the controls of Accord with racing for all divisions, sponsored by TerraNova Four Seasons Pizzeria, and highlighted by a 50-lap Modified feature that will pay $2,000.00 to the winner.

Much interest has centered around the Ulster County bullring during the off-season, as the Modified rules have been opened up to allow Big Blocks and other combination motors to compete as long as they meet the weight break for their specific motor combination. Big Block powered cars must weigh in at 2500 pounds, 2004 DIRT legal 358 cars must weigh 2400 pounds, and all other combinations must weigh 2600 pounds to fit within the new rules. Many new faces are expected to be in the opening night field with the big payout offered to the competition.

Greeting the fans for 2007 will be the new indoor seating area. Race fans wanting to enjoy the racing action while sitting under roof will pay an additional fee for the luxury that is accompanied by air-conditioning during the hot summer nights. The new indoor section will accommodate up to 50 race fans per show.

The new VIP Tower, located right next door, will also be ready for the track's corporate sponsors on opening night.

Gary Palmer and his family have made continuous improvements to Accord since they purchased the facility in 2000.
From 1962 and heading into 2007, Accord has opened their gates for 45 years. The new season will punctuate the hard work and effort the Palmers have put into the faciltiy, offering the best in dirt short track racing.

For more information regarding Accord Speedway, log onto their website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com.
You can also call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478. The weekend starts at Accord.

Accord, NY - Open Practice Set for This Friday at Accord
By Steve Pados

Mark April 6th on your racing calendar, as the Palmer Family will open the Accord track's gates for the first of 2 scheduled practice sessions, to allow the race teams to dial-in their equipment for the busy season that looms ahead. The following Friday, on April 13th, there is an additional practice session scheduled. In case of a rainout, April 7th and April 14th will be utilized as the raindates for the practice sessions. There will be no admission fee to the spectators hoping to get a first hand look at the new equipment set to do battle at the speedway. On April 20th, the Palmer Family will kick-off their 7th year at the controls of Accord with racing for all divisions, sponsored by TerraNova Four Seasons Pizzeria, and highlighted by a 50-lap Modified feature that will pay $2,000.00 to the winner.

Much interest has centered around the Ulster County bullring during the off-season, as the Modified rules have been opened up to allow Big Blocks and other combination motors to compete as long as they meet the weight break for their specific motor combination. Big Block powered cars must weigh in at 2500 pounds, 2004 DIRT legal 358 cars must weigh 2400 pounds, and all other combinations must weigh 2600 pounds to fit within the new rules. Many new faces are expected to be in the opening night field with the big payout offered to the competition.

Greeting the fans for 2007 will be the new indoor seating area. Race fans wanting to enjoy the racing action while sitting under roof will pay an additional fee for the luxury that is accompanied by air-conditioning during the hot summer nights. The new indoor section will accommodate up to 50 race fans per show.

The new VIP Tower, located right next door, will also be ready for the track's corporate sponsors on opening night.

Gary Palmer and his family have made continuous improvements to Accord since they purchased the facility in 2000.
From 1962 and heading into 2007, Accord has opened their gates for 45 years. The new season will punctuate the hard work and effort the Palmers have put into the faciltiy, offering the best in dirt short track racing.

For more information regarding Accord Speedway, log onto their website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com
You can also call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478. The weekend starts at Accord.

Accord Speedway Adjusts Big Block Weight to 2500 Pounds
Accord Speedway: Breaking News from the Catskills
By Steve Pados

Accord, NY - Big Blocks, You deserve a break today!

After three days of Motorsports Madness in Atlantic City, New Jersey this past weekend, Accord Speedway Promoter, Gary Palmer listened intently to his drivers and owners, met with his Track Officials and Staff, and decided to alter the weights originally set for the Big Block Modifieds to compete with this year at the Ulster County Speedplant.. The inital weight, set at 2600 pounds, will be lowered to 2500 pounds for the 2007 racing season. Competitors utilizing the 2004 DIRT engine package on gas must weigh 2400 pounds. (no two-percent) All other Motor combinations must weigh in 2600 pounds.

Palmer, who enters his 7th season at the facility, explained, "We have been getting swamped with calls about the weight and felt we would wait until after the Motorsports Show to better channel everyone's thoughts in determining the proper weight to use. Since the majority of the drivers and owners felt 2500 pounds was the correct weight for the Big Blocks, the Speedway will make the adjustments to it's rules and have them cross the scales at 2500 pounds."

Palmer added, "We want to be fair with everyone that races at Accord Speedway. We want to make the change now before the season gets underway. That being said, we expect everyone to be in full compliance of the rules so we can get down to some great racing this coming season."

Improvements continue at the Speedway as well. The "new" VIP Suite will greet the fans in 2007, for those interested in group packages or to enjoy the racing action while under roof.

The 2007 racing schedule was released at Motorsports, and will begin with 2 practice sessions on April 6th and 13th, with the season getting underway on April 20th for all divisions, with a $2000 prize going to the winer of the 50 lap Modfied feature sponsored by TerraNova Four Seasons Pizzeria.

The 2006 Awards Banquet is slated for March 3, 2007 at the Hudson Valley Resort in Kerhonkson, NY. Special rooms rates are available by calling (845) 626 8888. Tickets are $50 per adult and $25 per child through February 1, 2007. From February 1 through February 17, prices increase to $60 per adult and $25 per child. No tickets will be sold after after February 17, 2007. The top 15 in each Friday night class will be honored, in addition to competitors from the Wednesday night 'Midweek Madness' go-kart, quad, bike and Slingshot classes. A number of special awards will also be presented. Tommy Lee Walker, a popular local DJ from Radio Station WRWD, will provide the music for the evening's festivities.

To purchase tickets, visit the official track website: www.accordspeedway.com or call the track office at: (845) 626 3478.

Accord Opens Up Modified Engine Rules For 2007
By BRETT DEYO

ACCORD, NY - If you've got it, you can run it in Accord Speedway's 2007 Modified division.

Promoter Gary Palmer recently confirmed a change that will allow big- or small-block engines - and all things in between - to compete at the Ulster County quarter-mile next season. Previously, the headline class had been solely reserved for 358-Modifieds under 2004 DIRT rules.

For 2007, competitors may enter Accord competition with any engine combination (big-block, small-block, 430, 9-to-1, aluminum spec head, crate) on gas or alcohol with a wet or dry sump set-up.

Palmer feels the new, wide-open rules package will allow more cars to compete on Friday nights.

"We had to make a decision," said Palmer, who purchased the speedway from Dave Flach in 2001 and has operated it successfully since then.

"The 358-Modifieds under those rules are dying out," he said.

He has a valid point. With the DIRT MotorSports NorthEast rules growing further apart from the old configuration (with the addition of the Brodix aluminum spec head, rev box, etc.), Accord was beginning to find itself on an island.

Add in the fact that tracks similar in size - Penn-Can (Pa.) Speedway, Five Mile Point (N.Y.) Speedway, Thunder Mountain (N.Y.) Speedway, Afton (N.Y.) Speedway and Redline (Pa.) Raceway - each boast liberal, big-block/small-block rules packages and the writing was on the wall.

A change needed to be made.

Palmer has made it clear that he won't penalize his weekly competitors who have money and time invested in their small-block pieces. He has a set of rules in place to keep all cars on an even playing field.

Competitors utilizing the '04 DIRT engine package on gas must weigh 2,400 pounds (no two-percent). ALL other combinations must tip the scales at 2,600 pounds.

Again in 2007, all Big A Modified cars will be permitted to run two, even 65-inch sail panels.

In recent seasons, the year-end events at Accord have been listed under open competition, allowing for big- and small-block engines. Because of the track's size and layout, the result was parity and plenty of side-by-side racing, which is what Palmer expects in '07.

The remainder of the weekly, Friday-night line-up will be back in '07, including the Sportsman, Spec Sportsman, Mini-Sprints, Pro Stocks, Pure Stocks and several appearances by the Vintage Modifieds.

No major rules changes are anticipated in any of the support divisions.

Accord will be represented with a booth at Motorsports 2007 presented by VP Racing Fuels at the Atlantic City (N.J.) Convention Center Jan. 12-14. The '07 schedule will be released there.

The '07 Accord season will open with a pair of practice sessions on April 6 and 13, with the first "official" green flag set for April 20. Membership forms and pit parking reservation forms are currently available on the website.

Before the on-track season gets underway, the 2006 Awards Banquet is slated for March 3, 2007 at the Hudson Valley Resort in Kerhonkson, N.Y. Special room rates are available by calling (845) 626-8888. Tickets are $50 per adult and $20 per child through February 1, 2007. From Feb. 1 through Feb. 17, prices increase to $60 per adult and $25 per child. No tickets will be sold after Feb. 17, 2007. The top 15 in each Friday-night stock car division will be honored, in addition to competitors from the Wednesday-night 'Midweek Madness' go-kart, quad, bike and Slingshot ranks. A number of special awards will also be presented.

To purchase tickets, visit the official website: www.accordspeedway.com or call the track office at: (845) 626-3478.

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