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06/25/07

VINNIE VITALE BAGS FIRST EVER FULTON MODIFIED VICTORY OVER DALE PLANCK

FULTON, NY - Vinnie Vitale out of Phoenix took advantage of a late yellow to win a race long battle with Dale Planck in the 35 lap DIRTcar Modified feature Saturday on Terrell’s Potato Chips Night at Fulton Speedway. Not to be out done by the Modifieds, Jeremy Pitcher won by a narrow margin at the checkers over Shawn Donath in the DIRTcar Sportsman. Other winners on the night were Jason Parkhurst in the UMP Pro Stocks, Ron Hawker in the UMP Street Stock main, Mike Fowler in the Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman, Don Harvey Jr. won yet another feature for the Central New York Mini Sprints and Joe Buske Jr. Won the Enduro feature.

Right from the drop of the starters green flag in the DIRTcar Modified feature, Vinnie Vitale bolted to the top side of the speedway from his 8th place starting position to grab the lead on lap on four from Rookie Johnny Hill. Even after early race caution flags, on each restart Vitale was able to pull away every time. While Vitale was trying to run away from the field, Dale Planck who started 14th was also using the top of the speedway and made his way to the into the top five and started chasing down the Vitale machine.

As the laps clicked off the scoreboard the full straightaway lead Vitale enjoyed was being cut into by Planck. At the halfway point of the 35 lap feature Planck cut the Vitale lead down to just a couple car lengths, setting up a crowd pleasing battle to the finish. On lap 24 Planck was able to wrestle the lead away from Vitale and open up a lead of his own. It seemed at that point the only way Vitale could muster up another shot at the lead was using lapped cars to his advantage, Planck was able to move through the traffic with ease. Everything changed on lap 31 as the yellow flew for the final time. On the restart Vitale took one last shot on the outside, as the two raced side by side down the back straight and into turn three, Vitale found the bite and the power he needed to regain the lead and the victory. Planck held onto second, points leader Jimmy Phelps finished third, with Chad Phelps fourth and Timmy Sears fifth.

A happy and relieved Vinne Vitale related, "We have been having so many problems with this car, really both of them all year. Jimmy Phelps has really been helping me figure this out and so has Troyer, I think we finally got it." Vitale finished up by saying, "We have wanted one here for so long, we finally got one.

In the DIRTcar Sportsman 20 lap feature after some early yellows, Jeremy Pitcher was able to grab the lead and put his car on cruise control, and like Vitale was able to open up a straightaway lead. Anytime Shawn Donath is in the field the race is never over. Donath moved into second place from deep in the field and started chasing down the Pitcher. He was able to cut into pitcher’s lead, but it was apparent he was going to need a yellow if he had any chance of winning. On lap 12 Donath got his wish as the yellow flew. This set up an eight lap battle to the finish.

During those final laps Pitcher and Donath raced nose to tail and side by side swapping the lead numerous times. As the pair entered the final turns heading towards the checkers, Pitcher found bite on the bottom of the speedway and was able to blast by Donath to win by a narrow margin. Chris Hile, John Pietrowicz and Beth Schneider came home with a season best fifth.

"When Donath got by me with a lap to go he hugged the bottom, but went in to hard and slipped into the black. I saw a chance and went for it and got by," said Pitcher about his last lap pass for the win.

Pitcher finished up saying, "This has been a bad month for us, we blew up our primary engine. We have been fighting this crate since we got it. We just got a new carburetor and tonight this crate did its job."

Ron Hawker grabbed the lead from his eighth starting position and was never really challenged in the 20 lap UMP Street Stock feature. Nick Rizzo finished second, Dave Bruno, who started at the rear of the field finished third, Dave Mannise and Steve Crouse rounded out the top five.

In the UMP Pro Stock feature Jason Parkhurst, who started last, took the win. Rusty Marsden, Pat Hobbs, Jack Terrell and Dick Parkhurst, rounded out the top five. The race was checkered flagged at lap 17 due to rough driving throughout the field. The scariest incident of the night took place on lap- 8 of the feature. Coming out of turn two heading down the back straight the field bunched up, leaving the No.99x of Rob Seavy with nowhere to go as he got pinched in the wall. After bouncing off the wall, Seavy got sent into a series of flips that all but destroyed the car. Seavy, due to the construction of the roll cage and the quick work of track official Paul Darby and the safety crew, emerged unhurt.

Don Harvey Jr. racked up yet another win in the Central New York Mini Sprints. It was his second win of the weekend, as he won the night before at the Brewerton Speedway. Harvey won over Bubba Broderick, Art Kiser, Jared Fink, Shaun Gosselin.

Mike Fowler picked up an easy win in the 15 lap Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman class over Sean McCarthy, Katelyn Kane, Timmy Sears Jr. and Jake Reilley. Joe Buske Jr. won the final feature of the night in the Enduro class, an emotional victory for sure beating Mark Johnston, Jon Shumway, Jerry Herbert, and Kelly Smith.

RACE NOTES - For the nights racing 23- Modifieds, 24- Sportsman, 15-Pro Stocks, 19-Street Stocks, 16-Mini Sprints and 9- Gypsum Express Crates signed in the pit gate. Next Saturday night June 30 at Fulton Speedway will be Fernandez Auto Mall / Dig Safely New York Night featuring the 5 Star DIRTcar Modified Mini Series in a 35-lap paying $2000 to win special . Also racing that night will be the DIRTcar Pro Stocks, ESDCA Mod Lites and the Gypsum Express Crates. The night will be topped off with a huge Fireworks display. Race time is set for 7pm. For more information, contact the track office at (315) 593-6531, the raceline at (315) 668-RACE, or visit www.fultonspeedway.com.

FULTON SPEEDWAY RACE SUMMARY
TERRELL’S POTATO CHIPS NIGHT
RACE DATE: JUNE 23, 2007
DIRTcar Modifieds (35-Laps) – VINNIE VITALE, Dale Planck, Jimmy Phelps, Chad Phelps, Tim Sears, Brian Weaver, Tom Sears Jr., Roy Bresnahan, Kenny Stafford, Jim Witko Jr., Kevin Bates, Johnny Hill, Jeremy Smith, Brett Tonkin, Kyle Lewis, John Barker Jr., Joe Isabell, Sean Beardsley, Dan Vauter, Terry Knoblock, Jamie Christian, John Ramsey. DNS – Matt Fink.

DIRTcar Sportsman (20-Laps) – JEREMY PITCHER, Shawn Donath, Chris Hile, John Pietrowicz, Beth Schneider, Dave Reilley, Matt Hulsizer, Tony Steiner, Todd Town, Stephen Planck, Jeff Isabell Jr., Gregg Carner, Amanda Whitney, Rob Hile, Roger West, Lee Babcock, Stewart Garrison, Brad Townsend, Jon Tesoriero, Morris Mathews, Sammy Reakes, IV., A.J. Kingsley, Alan Fink, Mike McCarthy. DNS – Earl Rudy.

UMP Street Stocks (20-Laps) – RON HAWKER, Nick Rizzo, Dave Bruno, Dave Mannise, Steve Crouse, Steve Woodworth, Jim Wallace, Gary Barton, Quentin Burton, Joe Briere, Joe Buske, Dan Hofmann Sr., Josh Blackwell, Dan Hofmann Jr., Joe Schirm, Dave Emmons. DNS – Matt Henderson, Adam Guilds, Bill Thomas.

UMP Pro Stocks (17-Laps) – JASON PARKHURST, Rusty Marsden, Pat Hobbs, Jack Terrell, Dick Parkhurst, Dale Guernsey, Adam Hunt, Jerry Button, Mike Vaughn, Jim Evans, Billy Clark Jr., Jim Donaldson, Scott Conover, Dwight Johnson, Rob Seavy.

Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman (15-Laps) – MIKE FOWLER, Sean McCarthy, Katelyn Kane, Timmy Sears Jr., Jake Reilley, Joey Delacruz, Ron Ingison.

4 Cylinder Enduro (25-Laps) – JOE BUSKE JR., Mark Johnston, Jon Shumway, Jerry Herbert, Kelly Smith.

Central New York Mini-Sprints (20-Laps) – DON HARVEY, JR., Bubba Broderick, Art Kiser, Jared Fink, Shaun Gosselin, James Kiser, Justin Phillips, Ricky Donovan, Jerry Sehn, Sierra Lister, John Casazza, Fred Hoffman, Brian Pomponio, Mike Kiser, Joe Burkert. DNS - Nathan Stefl.

NOVELIS / WHEEL-A-WAY MOTORSPORTS NIGHT THIS FRIDAY JUNE 29 AT BREWERTON SPEEDWAY

BREWERTON, NY – Novelis and Wheel-A-Way Motorsports will present Firemen and Policemen Appreciation Night this Friday June 29 at Brewerton Speedway. All policemen and firemen with a valid ID will be admitted free of charge in appreciation of their tiring efforts of our safety and security. In race action at the exciting 1/3-mile clay oval will be the DIRTcar Modifieds, IMCA Modifieds, ESDCA Mod Lites, 4-Cylinder Super Stocks, and 4-Cylinder Enduros. Racing will begin at 7:30pm.

An intense rivalry has been developing in the headline DIRTcar Modified division at the speedway between defending track champion Alan Johnson and Willy Decker. Decker who has two wins compared to Johnson’s one, is just 4 points out of the standings lead and looking for his first ever Brewerton crown. Other winners to date include Tom Sears, Kevin Bates, Roy Bresnahan, and Jimmy Phelps. Looking for their first victories of 2007 this Friday in the huge 35-lap event are Chuck Bower, Dan Vauter, Jim Witko, Kenny Stafford, Johnny Hill, and Tim Sears.

Dale Caswell continues to dominate the IMCA Modified class with five straight wins but Kevan Cook currently holds a slim lead in the standings. Pete Anderson, Greg Kimball, Rob Keller, and Rich Riggs are the rest of the top five. Dan Williams is way out ahead of the ESDCA Mod Lite field with Doug Williams, Justin Chrisafulli, Lowell Zehr, and new winner Tim Devendorf right behind. Teenager Claude Hutchings Jr. is at the top of the Four Cylinder Super Stock ranks with Matt Wetterer, Chuck Powelczyk, Chris Kranz, and Lorraine Powelczyk rounding out the top five.

Novelis is the world’s leader in aluminum can redemption and in 2007 is teaming with Brewerton and Fulton Speedways to collect 250,000 cans. The cans will be donated to the Oswego County Habitat for Humanity to build one home in Oswego County built solely on the funds from aluminum cans. Weekly prizes, free tickets, and gifts are given away for bringing your used cans to the track including a weekly drawing for a Haro bike provided by Doyle’s Bike Shop in Fulton. Wheel-A-Way Motorsports continues to be the official ATV provider of both Brewerton and Fulton Speedways for the 2007 race season.

The gates this Friday June 29 at Brewerton Speedway on Novelis / Wheel-A-Way Motorsports Night will open at 5:30pm with racing promptly beginning at 7:30pm. Admission prices are set at $12 for Adults, $5 for ages 10-14, and children 9 and under are free with a paid adult. Policemen and firemen will receive free admission upon presenting a valid ID. For more information, please contact the track office at (315) 668-6906, the raceline at (315) 668-RACE, or visit www.brewertonspeedway.com.

CURRENT POINT STANDINGS TOP TEN LISTED
As of 6/22/07
DIRTCAR MODIFIEDS – Alan Johnson 360, Willy Decker 356, Kevin Bates 328, Chuck Bower 312, Dan Vauter 299, Jim Witko Jr. 295, Kenny Stafford 257, Tim Sears 246, Tom Sears / Johnny Hill 233.

IMCA MODIFIEDS – Kevan Cook 233, Dale Caswell 224, Pete Anderson 223, Greg Kimball 208, Rob Keller Jr. 196, Rich Riggs 195, J.J. Courcy / Bill Anderson Jr. 186, Coleen Finch 175, Bill Anderson 170.

ESDCA MOD LITES – Dan Williams 410, Doug Williams 358, Justin Chrisafulli 328, Lowell Zehr 310, Tim Devendorf 303, Rocco Leone 283, Matt Magner 268, Jeff Barker 257, Rich Rainville 229, Ken Gamlen 213.

4-CYLINDER SUPER STOCKS – Claude Hutchings Jr. 404, Matt Wetterer 382, Chuck Powelczyk 362, Chris Kranz 330, Lorraine Powelczyk 284, Matt Fay 277, Aron Backus 274, Sam Carista 264, Chad Dupra 252, Steve Randall 236.

4-CYLINDER ENDURO – Josh Herbert 240, Jerry Curcie Jr. 216, Jerry Herbert 184, Devon Rookey 142, Chris Bonoffski 118, Jeff Notaro 108, Eric Dawley 90, Jay Elhage 88, Kevin Hendrix 80, Jon Shumway 68.

LAST LAP PASS EARNS 2ND WIN OF 2007 FOR WILLY DECKER AT BREWERTON ON A&P AUTO PARTS NIGHT

BREWERTON, NY – Willy Decker of Vernon used a last lap restart and pass to steal the DIRTcar Modified feature victory away from Jeff Isabell last Friday at Brewerton Speedway on A&P Auto Parts Night. With his win, Decker becomes only the first repeat winner in seven races, a record stat at the speedway in the Modified division proving parity is at its highest level in many years. Other winners were Dale Caswell in the IMCA Modifieds, Tim Devendorf in the ESDCA Mod Lites, Chuck Powelczyk in the Four Cylinder Super Stocks, and Don Harvey Jr. in the Central New York Mini-Sprints.

Willy Decker came from the fourteenth starting position and led only the final lap in the $1,500 to win, 35-lap DIRTcar Modified feature event. A last lap caution caused by the spinning Robbie Vormwald bunched up the field, allowing for the pass by Decker. When the green flew, Decker sped to the highside, found that magic moisture, and took the checkered flag .513 seconds ahead of a disappointed Jeff Isabell at the line.

Rick Rogala led the opening circuit, with Isabell, who started second, leading the rest of the laps, except for the final and most important one. Third was Alan Johnson who charged from fifteenth, fourth was Sean Beardsley, and fifth was Kevin Bates. Rookie Johnny Hill scored his second straight sixth place finish, followed by Dan Vauter, Tim Sears, Roy Bresnahan, and Billy Dunn.

Dale Caswell of West Monroe has been dominant in the IMCA Modified ranks, and on Friday night, he won his fifth consecutive 20-lap feature. Caswell came from tenth on the grid and took the lead from Kevan Cook on lap 12 enroute to the victory. Rich Keller led the initial seven circuits until Cook became the leader on lap 8. Cook was forced to settle for second again, with Rich Keller, Rob Keller Jr., and Rich Riggs completing the top five finishers.

Tim Devendorf of Brewerton claimed the $150 bounty on Dan Williams by winning his first ESDCA Mod Lite feature of the 2007 season and stopping the six race win streak of Williams. Devendorf started fifth on the field and took the lead on lap 5 from Jeff Herbert and never looked back. Doug Williams, Rocco Leone, Dan Williams, and Jeff Barker rounded out the top five in the 20-lap event.

Chuck Powelczyk of West Monroe won his second 15-lap Four Cylinder Super Stock main of the 2007 season. Powelczyk started seventh and took the lead from Aron Backus on lap 3 in the affair. Second was a close Matt Wetterer, third was Claude Hutchings Jr., fourth was Chris Kranz, and fifth was Lorraine Powelczyk.

Don Harvey Jr. was the 20-lap victor in the A-Verdi Storage Containers Central New York Mini-Sprint feature. Art Kiser, Mike Kiser, Bubba Broderick, and Justin Phillips completed the top five.

Coming up this Tuesday June 26 at Brewerton Speedway is the first ever Victoria 200 Rules Modified Mini-Series show at the track. The Modifieds will compete in a 35-lap, $2,000 to win special with sail panels and any 92” by 13” dirt modified type tire and Victoria 200 Rules. Also in action will be the ESDCA Mod Lites and UMP Street Stocks. Gates will open at 5:30pm, with racing at 7:30pm. For more information, contact the track office at (315) 668-6906, the raceline at (315) 668-RACE, or visit www.brewertonspeedway.com.

PIT NOTES…Current 4-Cylinder Super Stock point leader Claude Hutchings Jr. had his 4-Cylinder break after hot laps, so close competitor Chuck Powelczyk loaned his third car in a sportsman-like gesture. Tony Buffa Jr.’s record 8 ESDCA Mod Lite feature wins in a row set in 2001 is safe, at least for now. Two time winner in the Modified ranks, Willy Decker, is just four points shy of leader Alan Johnson in the tightly contested standings. An SU Graduate student has been at the speedway the last several weeks, taping for a documentary on Auto Racing in Central New York.

BREWERTON SPEEDWAY RACE SUMMARY
A&P AUTO PARTS NIGHT
RACE DATE: JUNE 22, 2007
DIRTcar MODIFIEDS (35-Laps) – WILLY DECKER, Jeff Isabell, Alan Johnson, Sean Beardsley, Kevin Bates, Johnny Hill, Dan Vauter, Tim Sears, Roy Bresnahan, Billy Dunn, Kenny Stafford, Kyle Lewis, Chuck Bower, Billy Price, Paul Kinney, Tim Kerr, Alan Fink, Joe Isabell, Rick Rogala, Jim Witko Jr., Robbie Vormwald, Tom Sears Jr., Mike Defreitas.

IMCA Modifieds (20-Laps) – DALE CASWELL, Kevan Cook, Rich Keller, Rob Keller Jr., Rich Riggs, Dave Talbot, Greg Kimball, Pete Anderson, Bill Anderson, Larry Bezner, Steve Coit, Coleen Finch, Brian Evenden, Bill Anderson Jr., Les Hubbard, Calvin Painter, Rich Townsend, Tim Hearne, J.J. Courcy, Ricky Orton, Mike Jones.

ESDCA Mod Lites 20-Laps) – TIM DEVENDORF, Doug Williams, Rocco Leone, Dan Williams, Jeff Barker, Kevin Doll, Matt Magner, Justin Chrisafulli, Lowell Zehr, Joe Garafolo, Barry Virts, Jamie King, Matt Rainville, Rich Rainville, Jeff Herbert, Joe Abbass, Chuck DeMott, Brenda Rice, Terry Lapham, Tommy Felicia, Dave Trytek, Lisa Thomas, Tod Simons, Mike Mullen, John Byrnes, Mike Virginia, Ken Gamlen, Jeff Blackburn, Jeff Williams, Larry Casbohm. DNS – Lorrie Herbert.

4-CYLINDER SUPER STOCKS (15-Laps) – CHUCK POWELCZYK, Matt Wetterer, Claude Hutchings Jr., Chris Kranz, Lorraine Powelczyk, Sam Carista, Andy Kieffer, Matt Fay, Aron Backus, Jessica Herbert, Chad Dupra, Eric Kranz, Sam Curcie. DNS – Claude Hutchings Sr.

A-VERDI STORAGE CONTAINERS CENTRAL NEW YORK MINI-SPRINTS (20-Laps) – DON HARVEY JR., Art Kiser, Mike Kiser, Bubba Broderick, Justin Phillips, Brian Pomponio, Ricky Donovan, Fred Hoffman, Jerry Sehn, Joe Burkert, Hank Katz, Sierra Lister, Shaun Gosselin, Jared Fink.

750 CARBURATOR NOW LEGAL ON 358-MODIFIEDS AT BREWERTON AND FULTON SPEEDWAYS

BREWERTON, NY – During the 2006-2007 off season, the Brewerton and Fulton Speedways announced that 358-Modifieds can run at both speedways under the looser 2004 DIRT Motorsports rules including no rev limiter and a weight of 2,400 pounds. In addition, starting June 22 at Brewerton Speedway and June 23 at Fulton Speedway, the 750 carburator will be legal for all 358-Modified teams.
This move will make the 358-Modifieds much more competitive with their Big Block counterparts that race in the same division. Also, many more 358-Modiifed teams will be enticed to race at Brewerton and Fulton Speedways.
For more information, please contact the track office at (315) 668-6906, the raceline at (315) 668-RACE, or visit www.brewertonspeedway.com or www.fultonspeedway.com.

VICTORIA 200 RULES MODIFIED MINI-SERIES SET TO VISIT BREWERTON SPEEDWAY ON TUESDAY JUNE 26

BREWERTON, NY – The long awaited debut of the Victoria 200 Rules Modified Mini-Series at Brewerton Speedway is coming Tuesday June 26 featuring Victoria 200 Modified Rules with sail panels and any 92” by 13” Dirt Modified tire (durometering 40 or above). A tremendous field of Modifieds is expected as any engines up to 500ci are allowed on alcohol or gasoline. Completing the action packed mid week three division show at the “D-Shaped DIRT Demon” are the ESDCA Mod Lites and UMP Street Stocks. Race time at the Route 11 track is set for 7:30pm.

Expected are many of the top names in Northeast Dirt Modified racing under this special rules package that allow as many drivers possible to compete. Invaders heading to Brewerton are Danny Johnson, Billy Decker, Pat Ward, Ryan Phelps, Dale Planck, Jim Mahaney, Matt Sheppard, Mitch Gibbs, Bobby Varin, and Robert King. Track regulars looking to hold down their home turf in the 35-lap $2,000 to win special are Alan Johnson, Jimmy Phelps, Kevin Bates, Willy Decker, Chuck Bower, Tim Sears, and Tom Sears. You never know who will show up at the speedway for the first sail panel race since the end of the 1993 season.

In the first Victoria 200 Rules Modified Mini-Series event held at Fulton Speedway on May 22, Pat Ward edged teammate Billy Decker by inches in a thrilling green to checker photo finish over Matt Sheppard, Alan Johnson, and Jimmy Phelps. Without a doubt, this rule package proved itself to be like a walk down memory lane and popular with all the race fans.

The Victoria 200 Rules Modified Mini-Series which leads up to and runs the same exact rules as the $25,000 to win Victoria 200 on September 29, is a three race unsanctioned series at Fulton Speedway and a three race unsanctioned series at Brewerton Speedway to promote the Victoria 200. The concept is simple as points will be kept for each track and the champion of each series will become the only two guaranteed starters for the 22nd Annual Victoria 200.

In the ESDCA Mod Lite ranks, Dan Williams has a stranglehold on the competition with six straight 20-lap wins as of this writing. If he reaches victory lane on Friday night, he will have a shot on Tuesday at tieing Tony Buffa’s record win streak of eight consecutive wins in 2001. Justin Chrisafulli, Doug Williams, Lowell Zehr, and defending champion Tim Devendorf all want to put a stop to the madness.

The UMP Street Stocks will fill out the quick mid-week three division show with their exciting style of door handle to door handle excitement. Dave Mannise, Ron Hawker, Nathan Peckham, Steve Woodworth, Jim Wallace, Gary Barton, and Dan Hofmann Sr. all figure to have a hand in the battle for victory.

The gates this Tuesday June 26 at Brewerton Speedway for the Victoria 200 Rules Modified Mini-Series special will open at 5:30pm with racing promptly beginning at 7:30pm. Admission prices are very reasonable for a mid week show at $12 for Adults, $5 for ages 10-14, and children 9 and under are free with a paid adult. Pit admission is $20 for DIRT/IMCA Members and $25 for Non-Members. For more information, please contact the track office at (315) 668-6906, the raceline at (315) 668-RACE, or visit www.brewertonspeedway.com, www.fultonspeedway.com or www.victoria200.com.

BREWERTON SPEEDWAY VICTORIA 200 RULES MODIFIED MINI-SERIES SCHEDULE
Tuesday June 26, Wednesday July 11 (Twin 25’s), September 7.

FULTON SPEEDWAY VICTORIA 200 RULES MODIFIED MINI-SERIES SCHEDULE
Tuesday May 22, Tuesday August 21, September 27, September 29 (Victoria 200)

Modified Rules - 2007 DIRT Rules with the following exceptions:
1) Must be Modified chassis.
2) Engines 500 c.i. or less. No fuel injection. 358-Modifieds DO NOT need Rev Box.
3) Weight 2,500 pounds - ALL CARS.
4) Any 13" x 92" Dirt Modified tire, including Hoosier, American Racer, Goodyear. All tires MUST durometer 40 or above.
5) Rear quarter panels / sail panels can extend back to 48" maximum (measured from center of rear axle to rear of car including spoiler). Maximum height of sail panels is 65", measured from the ground to highest point. Window / sail panels cannot extend forward beyond the back of the driver's seat and must mirror size and shape side for side. 4" maximum roof spoiler allowed.
6) Sunoco Race Fuel or Methanol. Cars on Methanol may run a 32 gallon maximum fuel cell.
7) No time trials. Draw for heats with sealed envelopes in front of grandstand.
8) No two-way radios at all. One way radio (Raceceiver) mandatory. Frequency is 454.000.
9) AMB transponders will be mandatory for the Victoria 200 only and are recommended for each Mini-Series event and Victoria 200 qualifying. Rentals will be available.
10) Only one Victoria 200 entry per driver.

These rules apply at Brewerton Speedway: June 26, July 11, & Sept. 7.
These rules apply at Fulton Speedway: March 31, May 22, Aug. 21, & Victoria 200 Weekend September 27-30.

TERRELL’S POTATO CHIPS NIGHT THIS SATURDAY JUNE 23 AT FULTON SPEEDWAY

FULTON, NY – Professional DIRTcar stock car racing excitement continues on the high banks at Fulton Speedway this Saturday June 23 on Terrell’s Potato Chips Night. Scheduled in race competition are the DIRTcar Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman, Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman, UMP Pro Stocks, UMP Street Stocks, Central New York Mini-Sprints, and 4-Cylinder Enduros. Race time at the historic Oswego County track is set for 7pm.

Just some of the top popular names looking for the huge 35-lap DIRTcar Modified feature event win are Jimmy Phelps, Alan Johnson, Dale Planck, Kevin Bates, Brian Weaver, Chad Phelps, Kenny Stafford, Tom Sears, Dan Vauter, Brett Tonkin, Johnny Hill, and Jim Witko. With four different winners in five events, the $1,500 winner’s share each Saturday is up for grabs by anyone in the 24-car starting field.

In DIRTcar Sportsman victory lane contention this Saturday are Chris Hile, John Pietrowicz, Jeremy Pitcher, Dave Reilley, and Sammy Reakes IV. As always, the DIRTcar Sportsman class is among the most hotly contested and close race action each Saturday night. Timmy Sears Jr., Sean McCarthy, Brad Godshalk, Laslow Howiefeld, and Katelyn Kane are the top drivers to date in the fledging Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman beginner’s class.

The UMP Pro Stocks will return to action after a two week hiatus with Jason Parkhurst and Billy Clark the two drivers to beat right now. Joe Stefanski, Jack Terrell, Dick Parkhurst, Dave Briggs, and Rob Seavy are all looking to visit victory lane on Saturday. In UMP Street Stock race excitement, Ron Hawker and Jim Wallace are currently tied in the standings for first place with Gary Barton, Steve Woodworth, Dan Hofmann Sr., and Nick Rizzo right behind. Mark Johnston leads the 4-Cylinder Enduro points over Jon Shumway, Jerry Herbert, Les Baker, and Marjorie Wallace.

The Central New York Mini-Sprints will bring their exciting style of winged race action this Saturday night. The smaller scale cousins of Sprint Cars will race three and four wide on the spacious Fulton oval. Just some of the drivers expected are standings leaders Bubba Broderick, Mike Kiser, Don Harvey, Jared Fink, Jerry Sehn, Justin Phillips, Art Kiser, Fred Hoffman, Sierra Liser, and Shaun Gosselin.

Admission prices this Saturday June 23 on Terrell’s Potato Chips Night at the Home of the Victoria 200 are $12 for Adults, $5 for Ages 10-14, and children 9 and under are free of charge with a paid adult. Fulton Speedway is conveniently located on Route 57, just 2 miles south of Fulton. For more information, contact the track office at (315) 593-6531, the raceline at (315) 668-RACE, www.fultonspeedway.com.

CURRENT FULTON SPEEDWAY POINT STANDINGS
TOP TEN LISTED AS OF 6/16/07
DIRTcar Modifieds – Jimmy Phelps 272, Alan Johnson 268, Dale Planck 219, Kevin Bates 218, Brian Weaver 185, Chad Phelps 176, Kenny Stafford 175, Tom Sears Jr. 167, Dan Vauter / Jim Witko Jr. 166.

DIRTcar Sportsman – Chris Hile 316, John Pietrowicz 300, Jeremy Pitcher 294, Sammy Reakes IV 289, Shawn Donath 268, Dave Reilley 258, Rob Hile 244, Mark Davison 234, A.J. Kingsley 212, Gregg Carner 209.

Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman – Timmy Sears Jr. 376, Sean McCarthy 360, Brad Godshalk 326, Laslow Howiefeld 304, Katelyn Kane 253, Jeff Isabell Jr. 234, Mike Fowler 200, Earl Rudy 184, Jake Reilley 138, Eddie Grant 94.

DIRTcar Pro Stocks – Jason Parkhurst 294, Billy Clark Jr. 272, Jack Terrell 236, Dale Guernsey 232, Dick Parkhurst 228, Dave Briggs 226, Rob Seavy 218, Jim Donaldson 216, Jim Evans 214, Adam Hunt 204.

UMP Street Stocks – Ron Hawker / Jim Wallace 303, Gary Barton 293, Steve Woodworth 277,Dan Hofmann Sr. 273, Nick Rizzo 263, Joe Briere / Dan Hofmann Jr. 257, Joe Buske 229, Matt Henderson 221.

ESDCA Mod Lites – Dan Williams 180, Lowell Zehr 146, Jeff Barker 142, Tim Devendorf 140, Rocco Leone 134, Justin Crisafulli 106, Ken Gamlen 102, Jeff Williams 101, Mike Mullen / Joe Gwilt 100.

4-Cylinder Enduro – Mark Johnston 356, Jon Shumway 328, Jerry Herbert 316, Les Baker 200, Marjorie Wallace 196, Josh Herbert / Kevin Hendrix 184, Joe Buske Jr. 152, Kelly Smith 142, Eric M. Zirbel 140.

PHELPS WINS SECOND DIRTCAR MODIFIED FEATURE WIN OF SEASON AT FULTON SPEEDWAY

FULTON, NY (June 16) - Jimmy Phelps out of Baldwinsville won a tough battle with Dale Planck to take the 35 lap DIRTcar Modified feature Saturday night at Fulton speedway after coming from the sixteenth starting position. Dave Reilley took the checkers in the DIRTcar Sportsman division after a DQ to apparent winner Shawn Donath. Dave Bruno picked up his first UMP Street Stock win since 1994 at the speedway. Other winners were Kevan Cook in the IMCA Modifieds, Timmy Sears Jr. in the Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman, and Jon Shumway in the 4-Cylinder Enduro.

In the Modified feature Johnny Hill jumped out front as starter Glenn O’Loughlin threw the green flag on the 24 car starting field. Hill, a rookie from the IMCA Modifieds looked strong leading the races first 16 laps. A yellow on lap 17 would start to change the complexion of the race. On the restart John Ramsey was able to get a jump on Hill and dive to the bottom of the speedway and grab the lead.

While everyone was watching the battle at the front of the field, Jimmy Phelps who started 16th was into the top five and charging to the front using the top of the speedway. On lap 20, Phelps was able to blast around the Ramsey machine and grab the lead. At that point the high flying Phelps seemed to be in control of the race. Dale Planck who started around mid-pack was quickly making his way to the front of the pack. A yellow flew on lap 23; Planck was now up to 4th place.

Using the top of the speedway like Phelps the No.77x worked his way up to second with 9 laps to go. Without the help of a yellow flag it didn’t look like Planck would have enough laps to catch Phelps. On lap 28 Planck got his wish as the yellow flew setting up a shootout between the two Fulton Veterans. Running the top of the speedway like Phelps, Planck knew he would have to change his groove to get around Phelps. Over the last few laps Planck would show his nose under Phelps in the turns, pulling even with the Phelps machine. Phelps himself on one lap switched to the bottom trying to cut off Planck’s momentum. Once Phelps saw the bottom of the speedway had gone away he went back to the top and from there grabbed the checkers. Following Phelps and Planck across the line was Alan Johnson, John Ramsey and Brian Weaver.

"The car was good on the top and the bottom of the track getting through traffic," said Jimmy Phelps on his run to the front in the J&B INSTALLATIONS, No. 99j. “Once we got to the lead the top of the speedway worked real well tonight. Towards the end of the race I could feel the car go away a little bit. I saw Dale’s (Planck) nose a couple times, but I knew we had the preferred line and should have been ok," finished up Jimmy Phelps on his win.

The win, Phelps’ second of the season, gave him the point lead over Alan Johnson by four points.

Shawn Donath had a battle with Dave Reilley for the lead before grabbing the top spot for good with two laps to go in the 20-lap DIRTcar Sportsman feature. In post race inspection that all changed as the Donath machine was DQ’d for rules infractions. That gave Reilley and his PIT STOP No.4 the victory. Chris Hile, Jeremy Pitcher, John Pietrowicz and Mark Davison were second through fifth.

In a show of respect before the UMP Street Stock 20 lap feature, all drivers pulled down to the front straight and shut off their engines to pay respect to one of their own. Steve Woodworth lost his father earlier in the week. The crowd and the field shared in a moment of silence for Benjamin Woodworth Jr.

When the green flag waved in the 20 lap feature, Jim Wallace grabbed the lead on lap 3 and looked to run away and hide. Part time Fulton speedway runner Dave Bruno in the sharp No. 21 dogged the No.7w of Jim Wallace. At the halfway point Wallace slipped up the speedway handing the lead to Bruno. Dave Mannise worked his way up to second in the late stages and took off after Bruno. On this night Mannise just didn’t have enough, Bruno flew under the checkers first for the win. Mannise, early leader Jim Wallace, Nick Rizzo and Gary Barton completed the top five.

Kevan Cook grabbed his second 15-lap win of the year at the speedway in the IMCA Modifieds. Larry Bezner, George Valenti, Don Reeves, Rich Riggs, and Dave Talbot completed the top five. Timmy Sears Jr. Took his second win of the year in the Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman division and took over the point lead after the 15-lap affair. Mike Fowler, Sean McCarthy, Laslow Howiefeld, and Brad Godshalk were the remainder of the top five. Jon Shumway took the 25-lap victory in the Enduro class over Jerry Herbert, Eric M. Zirbel, Kelly Smith, and Matt Kitts.

Coming up this Saturday June 23 at Fulton Speedway is Terrell’s Potato Chips Night featuring the DIRTcar Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman, UMP Pro Stocks, UMP Street Stocks, Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman, Central New York Mini-Sprints, and 4-Cylinder Enduros. Race time is set for 7pm. For more information, contact the track office at (315) 593-6531, the raceline at (315) 668-RACE, or visit www.fultonspeedway.com.

PIT NOTES - Drivers in every class were once again complimenting the track conditions that Jeremy Corcoran has given them the last two weeks. All night long there was racing grooves from the top to the bottom of the track. In turn Jeremy wanted to say thank you to all the drivers in every class for their patience and help the last two weeks. One again good car counts were found, (27) DIRTcar Modifieds, (27) DIRTcar Sportsman, (19) UMP Street Stocks, (9) GYPSUM EXPRESS CRATES and (8) IMCA Modifieds.

FULTON SPEEDWAY RACE SUMMARY
POLICEMEN / FIREMEN NIGHT
RACE DATE: JUNE 16, 2007

DIRTcar Modifieds (35-Laps) – JIMMY PHELPS, Dale Planck, Alan Johnson, John Ramsey, Brian Weaver, Jeremy Smith, Kevin Bates, Kenny Stafford, Chad Phelps, Jim Witko Jr., Tim Sears, Johnny Hill, Dan Vauter, Brett Tonkin, Jamie Christian, Mike Bowman, Tom Sears Jr., Vinnie Vitale, Darwin Greene, Roy Bresnahan, Sean Beardsley, John Barker Jr., Matt Fink. DQ – Joe Isabell. DNS – Kyle Lewis, Terry Knoblock, Brian Murphy.

DIRTcar Sportsman (20-Laps) – DAVE REILLEY, Chris Hile, Jeremy Pitcher, John Pietrowicz, Mark Davison, Rob Hile, John Behron, A.J. Kingsley, Tony Steiner, Lee Babcock, Roger West, Alan Fink, Earl Rudy, Doug Shattell, Jason Occhino, Matt Hulsizer, Beth Schneider, Morris Mathews, Gregg Carner, Sammy Reakes IV., Jeff Isabell Jr., Jon Tesoriero. DQ – Shawn Donath. DNS – Brad Townsend, Mike McCarthy, Amanda Whitney, Stewart Garrison.

UMP Street Stocks (20 LAPS) – DAVE BRUNO, Dave Mannise, Jim Wallace, Nick Rizzo, Gary Barton, Steve Crouse, Steve Woodworth, Quentin Burton, Bob Sears, Dan Hofmann Jr., Matt Henderson, Joe Buske, Ron Hawker, Chuck Cushman Jr., Joe Briere, Adam Guilds, Josh Blackwell, Dan Hofmann Sr. DNS – Jay McGillicuddy.

IMCA Modifieds (20-Laps) – KEVAN COOK, Larry Bezner, George Valenti, Don Reeves, Rich Riggs, Dave Talbot, Greg Kimball, Coleen Finch, Ken Rogers.

Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman (15 Laps) – TIMMY SEARS JR., Mike Fowler, Sean McCarthy, Laslow Howiefeld, Brad Godshalk, Katelyn Kane, Jake Reilley, Joey Delacruz, Ron Ingison.

4 Cylinder Enduro (25 LAPS) – JON SHUMWAY, Jerry Herbert, Eric M. Zirbel, Kelly Smith, Matt Kitts.

3RD VICTORIA 200 RULES MODIFIED MINI-SERIES EVENT TO KICK OFF VICTORIA 200 WEEKEND AT FULTON SPEEDWAY

FULTON, NY – The March Meltdown event of the Victoria 200 Rules Modified Mini-Series at Fulton Speedway featuring sail panels and an open tire rule was scheduled to kick off the 2007 race season on March 31 has been rescheduled for Thursday September 27. The event will now offer a tremendous kickoff to the 22nd Annual Victoria 200 Weekend which runs from September 27-30 at the speedway.

The Victoria 200 Rules Modifieds will now join the ESDCA Mod Lites for their Doug Cooper Memorial Championship event, practice for all divisions, and a pitside party after the races to offer what promises to be a tremendous beginning of the 22nd annual event.

This move was a strategic one for the drivers and race fans and just makes the $25,000 to win Victoria 200 that much bigger and better. Now, Modified drivers who struggle throughout the weekend to find track time have one more night to prepare for the Victoria 200 and practice under the new rules structure. A tremendous field of cars is expected now for the entire weekend.

The new Victoria 200 / Victoria 200 Rules Modified Mini-Series rules package has drivers from across the Northeast talking about the Victoria 200. Without a doubt, the series and this year’s Victoria 200 are among the most open series and events in racing history as the greatest possible amount of teams are now eligible to compete.

Any 13" by 92” Dirt Modfiied tire that durometers 40 or above will be deemed legal for Victoria 200 and Mini-Series competition at Brewerton and Fulton Speedways. This means that Hoosier, American Racer, and Goodyear tires will all be allowed as long as it meets the required specifications.

For more information, contact the track office at (315) 593-6531 or the speedway website at www.fultonspeedway.com or www.victoria200.com.

BREWERTON SPEEDWAY VICTORIA 200 RULES MODIFIED MINI-SERIES SCHEDULE
Tuesday June 26, Wednesday July 11 (Twin 25’s), September 7

FULTON SPEEDWAY VICTORIA 200 RULES MODIFIED MINI-SERIES SCHEDULE
Tuesday May 22, Tuesday August 21, September 27, September 29 (Victoria 200)

2007 DIRT Rules with the following exceptions:
1) Must be Modified chassis.
2) Engines 500 c.i. or less. No fuel injection. 358-Modifieds DO NOT need Rev Box.
3) Weight 2,500 pounds - ALL CARS.
4) Any 13" x 92" Dirt Modified tire, including Hoosier, American Racer, Goodyear. All tires MUST durometer 40 or above.
5) Rear quarter panels / sail panels can extend back to 48" maximum (measured from center of rear axle to rear of car including spoiler). Maximum height of sail panels is 65", measured from the ground to highest point. Window / sail panels cannot extend forward beyond the back of the driver's seat and must mirror size and shape side for side. 4" maximum roof spoiler allowed.
6) Sunoco Race Fuel or Methanol. Cars on Methanol may run a 32 gallon maximum fuel cell.
7) No time trials. Draw for heats with sealed envelopes in front of grandstand.
8) No two-way radios at all. One way radio (Raceceiver) mandatory. Frequency is 454.000.
9) AMB transponders will be mandatory for the Victoria 200 only and are recommended for each Mini-Series event and Victoria 200 qualifying. Rentals will be available.
10) Only one Victoria 200 entry per driver.

These rules apply at Brewerton Speedway: June 26, July 11, & Sept. 7.
These rules apply at Fulton Speedway: March 31, May 22, Aug. 21, & Victoria 200 Weekend September 27-30.

DIRTCAR MODIFIEDS SET TO ROAR THIS FRIDAY JUNE 22 AT BREWERTON SPEEDWAY ON A&P AUTO PARTS NIGHT

BREWERTON, NY – Professional DIRTcar stock car racing continues this Friday June 22 at Brewerton Speedway on A&P Auto Parts Night. In race action on the 1/3-mile D-Shaped DIRT Demon are the DIRTcar Modifieds, IMCA Modifieds, ESDCA Mod Lites, 4-Cylinder Super Stocks, and a special appearance by the Central New York Mini Sprints. Race time at the Route 11 track is set for 7:30pm.

A record six different DIRTcar Modified drivers have visited victory lane in as many events to start out the 2007 race season. Winning to date are point leader Alan Johnson, Willy Decker, Kevin Bates, Tom Sears, Jimmy Phelps, and Roy Bresnahan, with no drivers winning repeat events. Simply itching to win their first of the year in this Friday’s huge 35-lap affair are Chuck Bower, Jim Witko, Dan Vauter, Kenny Stafford, and Mike Bowman. Anyone can now win at Brewerton Speedway, with the feature winner not decided until the exciting final corner.

Dale Caswell continues to dominate the IMCA Modified division with four straight feature wins. Caswell will be closely challenged this week for the 20-lap victory by point leader Kevan Cook, Rob Keller, Pete Anderson, Gregg Kimball, and J.J. Courcy. Dan Williams has put Tony Buffa Jr’s 8 race win streak set in 2001 at stake in the ESDCA Mod Lite ranks. Williams has won the first six features of 2007 and is shooting to break the record. Williams leads brother Doug Williams, Justin Chrisafulli, Lowell Zehr, and Tim Devendorf in the standings.

In the 4-Cylinder Super Stock ranks, Claude Hutchings has been the top driver with four wins and Chuck Powelczyk and Matt Wetterer also winning one event each. Looking to win their first features ever are Chad Dupra, Chris Kranz, Aron Backus, and Lorraine Powelczyk.

The Central New York Mini-Sprints will bring their exciting style of race action this Friday night. The smaller scale cousins of Sprint Cars will race three and four wide on the spacious Brewerton oval. Just some of the drivers expected are standings leaders Bubba Broderick, Mike Kiser, Don Harvey, Jared Fink, Jerry Sehn, Justin Phillips, Art Kiser, Fred Hoffman, Sierra Liser, and Shaun Gosselin.

A&P Auto Parts has two locations in Central New York; one in Oswego on Route 104 East and also the home base on Route 11 in Cicero. A&P have been proud supporters of motorsports over the years with former drivers Billy Abold Jr. and Pat Abold part of the family tradition. For more information on A&P Auto Parts, contact www.apautoparts.com.

The gates this Friday June 22 at Brewerton Speedway on A&P Auto Parts Night will open at 5:30pm with racing promptly beginning at 7:30pm. Admission prices are reasonable at $12 for Adults, $5 for ages 10-14, and children 9 and under are free with a paid adult. For more information, please contact the track office at (315) 668-6906, the raceline at (315) 668-RACE, or visit www.brewertonspeedway.com.

CURRENT POINT STANDINGS TOP TEN LISTED
As of 6/15/07

DIRTCAR MODIFIEDS – Alan Johnson 308, Willy Decker 296, Kevin Bates / Chuck Bower 280, Jim Witko Jr. 272, Dan Vauter 255, Kenny Stafford 221, Tom Sears Jr. 212, Jimmy Phelps 209, Mike Bowman 205.

IMCA MODIFIEDS – Kevan Cook 194, Pete Anderson 190, Dale Caswell 184, Greg Kimball 174, J.J. Courcy 164, Rich Riggs / Bill Anderson Jr. / Rob Keller Jr. 159, Coleen Finch 146, Bill Anderson 138.

ESDCA MOD LITES – Dan Williams 360, Doug Williams 302, Justin Chrisafulli 286, Lowell Zehr 270, Tim Devendorf 243, Rocco Leone 231, Matt Magner 224, Jeff Barker 209, Rich Rainville 199, Ken Gamlen 193.

4-CYLINDER SUPER STOCKS – Claude Hutchings Jr. 352, Matt Wetterer 326, Chuck Powelczyk 302, Chris Kranz 280, Chad Dupra 252, Lorraine Powelczyk / Steve Randall 236, Matt Fay 235, Aron Backus 234, Sam Carista 218.

4-CYLINDER ENDURO – Josh Herbert 240, Jerry Curcie Jr. 216, Jerry Herbert 184, Devon Rookey 142, Chris Bonoffski 118, Jeff Notaro 108, Eric Dawley 90, Jay Elhage 88, Kevin Hendrix 80, Jon Shumway 68.

ROOKIE ROY BRESNAHAN OUTRUNS CHUCK BOWER FOR FIRST EVER BREWERTON SPEEDWAY DIRTCAR MODIFIED VICTORY

BREWERTON, NY – Parity has been the key word in the headline DIRTcar Modified division at Brewerton Speedway and on Friday night, Roy Bresnahan of Palermo became the sixth different winner on the 2007 race season in as many events. Bresnahan, in just his sixth start at the speedway in the Modifieds, came from the third position and took the lead from Tom Juhl on lap 12 and led the remainder of the 35-lap event. Bresnahan had to hold off the late race charge of former champion Chuck Bower and Kevin Bates for the $1,500 victory behind the wheel of the RJ’s Excavating No. 02 Bicknell machine.
Other winners on Syracuse.com / Colosse Cheese / Maple View Garage Night were Dale Caswell in the IMCA Modifieds, Dan Williams in the ESDCA Mod Lites, Claude Hutchings in the 4-Cylinder Super Stocks, and Josh Herbert in the 4-Cylinder Enduro.
Roy Bresnahan of Palermo has never been a track regular at Brewerton Speedway in the headline DIRTcar Modified division, but decided during the winter to move up from the Sportsman ranks to the Big Blocks. The move paid off in dividends as the former Fulton Speedway two time Sportsman winner won his first ever DIRTcar Modified feature at Brewerton.
Bresnahan charged from the third position to take the lead from early leader Tom Juhl Jr. on lap 12 enroute to his exciting victory. In the late stages of the event, Bresnahan had to hold off a close Chuck Bower and Kevin Bates at the finish by .249 seconds. Fourth was Kenny Stafford in his best finish of the year followed by point leader Alan Johnson. Johnny Hill broke through recent bad luck for a strong sixth place finish, with Jimmy Phelps, Willy Decker, Jim Witko, and newcomer Billy Dunn completing the top ten.
Dale Caswell of West Monroe won his fourth consecutive 20-lap IMCA Modified feature on the year. Caswell came from the ninth starting position and took the lead from veteran Larry Bezner on lap 6 enroute to his win. Second was a close Kevan Cook, third was a hard charging Rob Keller Jr., fourth was Pete Anderson, and fifth was Bill Anderson Jr.
Dan Williams of Pennellville continues to be dominant in the ESDCA Mod Lite division with his sixth straight 20-lap feature win. This time, Williams had a close challenger in Justin Chrisafulli at the end who applied heavy pressure but had to settle for second. Third was Joe Gwilt, followed by Mike Mullen, and Joe Garafolo. Tommy Felicia led the first two laps with Joe Gwilt leading until lap 7 when Matt Magner led one circuit. Williams, who started eighteenth, took the lead on lap 8 and never looked back.
Claude Hutchings Jr. of Sauquoit won his fourth 4-Cylinder Super Stock feature of the year over Matt Wetterer, Ed Granoski, Chris Kranz, and Lee Hartzog. Hutchings started ninth on the field in the 15-lap affair and took the lead on lap 10 when early leader Chuck Powelczyk bobbled.
Josh Herbert recovered from a recent flip at Fulton Speedway to record his fourth 4-Cylinder Enduro main of the 2007 season. Herbert beat out father Jerry Herbert, Jerry Curcie Jr., Whitt Chilson, and Chris Bonoffski in the 20-lap event.
Coming up this Friday June 22 at Brewerton Speedway is A&P Auto Parts Night. In race action will be the DIRTcar Modifieds, IMCA Modifieds, ESDCA Mod Lites, 4-Cylinder Super Stocks, and Central New York Mini-Sprints. Gates will open at 5:30pm, with racing at 7:30pm. For more information, contact the track office at (315) 668-6906, the raceline at (315) 668-RACE, or visit www.brewertonspeedway.com.

PIT NOTES…The first Family Autograph session of 2007 was held during intermission on the frontstretch and enjoyed by all. The next is set for August 10. Car counts are very healthy in all divisions. Word is out on the street about the headline DIRTcar Modified division: anyone can win. Looking back through the history books, a season has never started out straight with six different winners in the first six events. No driver has visited victory lane more than once. Heartbreak for Vic Coffey at Brewerton once again – Coffey was challenging for second and the lead late in the going and went pitside after spinning. 2000 Champion Chuck Bower is desperately looking for his first Brewerton win since the 2003 season, which sure seems long ago.

BREWERTON SPEEDWAY RACE SUMMARY
SYRACUSE.COM / COLOSSE CHEESE / MAPLE VIEW GARAGE NIGHT
RACE DATE: JUNE 15, 2007
DIRTcar MODIFIEDS (35-Laps) – ROY BRESNAHAN, Chuck Bower, Kevin Bates, Kenny Stafford, Alan Johnson, Johnny Hill, Jimmy Phelps, Willy Decker, Jim Witko Jr., Billy Dunn, Paul Kinney, Joe Isabell, Tom Juhl Jr., Kyle Lewis, Sean Beardsley, Dan Vauter, Tim Kerr, Billy Price, Vic Coffey, Rick Rogala, Mike Bowman, Tim Sears, Tom Sears Jr., Joe Isabell. DNS – Scott Prentice, Mike Defreitas, Jeff Isabell.

IMCA Modifieds (20-Laps) – DALE CASWELL, Kevan Cook, Rob Keller Jr., Pete Anderson, Bill Anderson Jr., Rich Riggs, Dave Barrows, J.J. Courcy, Coleen Finch, Tim Hearne, Rich Townsend, Brian Evenden, Pete Neff, Larry Bezner, Greg Kimball, Bill Anderson, Steve Coit, Ricky Orton, Johnny Bell, Bob Ridgeway, Dave Talbot, Calvin Painter, Mike Jones. DNS – Les Hubbard, Jeff Cardinale, Tony Finch.

ESDCA Mod Lites 20-Laps) – DAN WILLIAMS, Justin Chrisafulli, Joe Gwilt, Mike Mullen, Joe Garafolo, Lowell Zehr, Jeff Williams, Matt Magner, Jeff Barker, Andrew Schartner, Doug Williams, Rich Rainville, Adam Murphy, Barry Virts, Rocco Leone, Ken Gamlen, Matt Rainville, Mike Virginia, Jeff Blackburn, Mike Rainville, Kelly Skinner, Lisa Thomas, Terry Lapham, Ricky Yelle, Tommy Felicia, Lorrie Herbert, Jamie King, Tim Devendorf, Jeff Herbert, John Byrnes.

4-CYLINDER SUPER STOCKS (15-Laps) – CLAUDE HUTCHINGS JR., Matt Wetterer, Ed Granoski, Chris Kranz, Lee Hartzog, Steve Randall, Matt Fay, Andy Kieffer, Chuck Powelczyk, Jessica Herbert, Chad Dupra, Lorraine Powelczyk, Sam Carista, Aron Backus, Sam Curcie, Eric Kranz.

4-CYLINDER ENDURO (20-Laps, Top 5 Listed) – JOSH HERBERT, Jerry Herbert, Jerry Curcie Jr., Whitt Chilson, Chris Bonoffski.

ALAN JOHNSON WINS FERRIS INDUSTRIES SHOWDOWN AT SUNDOWN AT FULTON SPEEDWAY

FULTON, NY (June 9) - As the summer season starts to heat up so is defending Mr. DIRTcar Modified champion Alan Johnson. Johnson out ran Pat Ward and Brett Hearn to capture the 100 lap "Showdown At Sundown," sponsored by Ferris Industries. The victory was worth $6,000 on the Advance Auto Parts Modified Super DIRTcar Series. Other winners on the night were, Shawn Donath in DIRTcar Sportsman class, Dave Mannise grabbed his 68th career win at the speedway in the UMP Street Stocks, Brad Godshalk picked up his second consecutive win in the Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman and Mark Johnston was first under the checkers in the 4-Cylinder Enduro.

Tim Fuller jumped out to the early lead and looked to be the favorite in the 100 lap main. Fuller was able to maintain the lead until Pat Ward slipped by on lap 10, that lead was short lived as Fuller blasted back by Ward to reclaim the lead

While Fuller and Ward were battling for the top spot Alan Johnson and Brett Hearn were having a battle of their own and gaining on the two leaders. Hearn was using the top of the speedway while Johnson hugged the bottom. On lap 20 Johnson was able to fight his way around Fuller for his first lead of the night. In past years at Fulton when Johnson had the lead you could write the check in Alan’s name and call it a night. Brett Hearn using the top of the speedway, powered his way around Johnson on lap 22 and lead for the next nine laps before giving the top spot back to Johnson on lap 32.

The final 68 laps were anything but a cake walk for Alan Johnson. Constant pressure from Ward and Hearn, plus heavy lapped traffic and caution periods had Johnson earn every cent of his winners share. Pat Ward, Brett Hearn, Jimmy Phelps and Tim Fuller completed the top five.

After his victory Johnson was all smiles with his car owner Wallace Stacey, standing next to the Bully’s Truck Stop, No.14j, “We have been struggling lately but the crew has just kept digging, especially tonight. They made the right changes and it paid off. It also helped to have home track advantage tonight," laughed Johnson.

Pat Ward was happy with his run in the Gypsum Express, No.42p. “All those cautions sure didn’t help. The car was really strong the more laps we put on it," We might of had something for Alan if we could of gotten longer green flag runs."

"It’s tough to tell if we would have had anything for them," related Hearn about running on the very top of the track, " We were running where nobody else was so it’s hard to say if lapped traffic could of helped. Hearn finished by saying they will take the third place finish and move onto the next one.

Shawn Donath picked up his second win of the year tying him for victories with Sammy Reakes IV. Donath grabbed the lead early on and cruised to the win. Third place in the points John Pietrowicz finished in second, points leader Sammy Reakes finished third followed by Chris Hile and Jeremy Pitcher.

Dave Mannise came off his two week suspension and posted his 68th career win at the high banks in the UMP Street Stock/ Pure Stock feature. Steve Crouse, Nick Rizzo, Jim Wallace and Joe Buske were the top finishers.

Brad Godshalk grabbed his second consecutive win in the Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman class. Sean McCarthy had another top finish in the runner up spot. Mike Fowler, Katelyn Kane and Jake Reilley completed the top five.

Mark Johnston won another 4-Cylinder Enduro, chasing him across the line was Jerry Herbert, Kelly Smith, Les Baker and Jon Shumway.

Coming up this Saturday June 16 at Fulton Speedway is Fireman & Policeman Appreciation Night with all Fireman and Policeman being admitted free of charge with valid ID. In race action at the “Home of the 22nd Annual Victoria 200” are the DIRTcar Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman, IMCA Modifieds, UMP Street Stocks, Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman, and 4-Cylinder Enduros. Race time is set for 7pm. For more information, contact the track office at (315) 593-6531, the raceline at (315) 668-RACE, or visit www.fultonspeedway.com.

PIT NOTES - Track conditions were vastly improved this week. Jeremy Corcoran who in the past has kept the speedway in great condition was called in this week in a consulting position. The results were evident throughout the evening and many drivers praised the excellent track conditions. Forty two Modifieds took time with Matt Sheppard grabbing the INTEGRA SHOCKS fast time award. It took four qualifying heats and two consi’s to set the 32 car field.

FULTON SPEEDWAY RACE SUMMARY
FERRIS INDUSTRIES NIGHT
RACE DATE: JUNE 9, 2007
10th Annual Showdown at Sundown / Advance Auto Parts Modified Super DIRTcar Series (100-Laps) – ALAN JOHNSON, Pat Ward, Brett Hearn, Jimmy Phelps, Tim Fuller, Steve Paine, Pat O’Brien, Vic Coffey, Kevin Bates, Tom Sears Jr., Dale Planck, Mitch Gibbs, Chad Phelps, Kenny Stafford, Matt Sheppard, Gary Tomkins, Frank Cozze, Jeff Isabell, Roy Bresnahan, Danny Johnson, Dave Rauscher, Jeremy Smith, Vinnie Vitale, Billy Dunn, Justin Haers, Ryan Phelps, Brett Tonkin, Scott Prentice, Jim Witko Jr., Brian Weaver, Billy Decker, Dan Vauter. DNS – Kyle Lewis, Darwin Greene, John Barker, Mike Bowman, Sean Beardsley, John Ramsey, Jamie Christian, Wallace Stacey, Tim Sears, Johnny Hill.

DIRTcar Sportsman (20-Laps) – SHAWN DONATH, John Pietrowicz, Sammy Reakes, IV, Chris Hile, Jeremy Pitcher, Amanda Whitney, A.J. Kingsley, Matt Janczuk, Jon Tesoriero, Dave Reilley, Roger West, Gregg Carner, Lee Babcock, Alan Fink, Jeff Isabell Jr., Beth Schneider, Mike McCarthy, Brad Townsend, Morris Mathews, Jason Occhino, Doug Shattell, Stewart Garrison, Rob Hile, Matt Hulsizer. DNS – John Behron, Tony Steiner, Mark Davison.

UMP Street Stocks (20 LAPS) – DAVE MANNISE, Steve Crouse, Nick Rizzo, Jim Wallace, Joe Buske, Joe Briere, Dave Emmons, Dan Hofmann Jr., Adam Guilds, Chuck Thomas, Ron Hawker, Gary Barton, Quentin Burton, Matt Henderson, Dan Hofmann Sr., Steve Woodworth. DQ – Jay McGillicuddy, Josh Blackwell.

Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman (15 Laps) – BRAD GODSHALK, Sean McCarthy, Mike Fowler, Katelyn Kane, Jake Reilley, Danny Johnson Jr., Timmy Sears Jr. DNS – Mike Casper. DQ – Joey Delacruz.

4 Cylinder Enduro (20 LAPS) – MARK JOHNSTON, Jerry Herbert, Kelly Smith, Les Baker, Jon Shumway.

BREWERTON JUNE 8, 2007

BREWERTON, NY - A strong line of severe thunderstorms with high winds and heavy rain plowed through Central New York early Friday evening and forced Brewerton Speedway track officials to cancel the evening’s racing action during the heat races.

Race fans are reminded: Your rain checks from June 8 are good for any regular show throughout the remainder of the 2007 race season. OR!!! – Bring your June 8 Brewerton Speedway rain check to Fulton Speedway on Saturday June 9 for $5 off the General Admission at the 10th Annual Showdown at Sundown Advance Auto Parts Super DIRT Series 100 lap special presented by Ferris Industries. That is a huge savings for all race fans with a Brewerton Speedway June 8 rain ticket.

100-LAP SUPER DIRTCAR SERIES SHOWDOWN AT SUNDOWN THIS SATURDAY JUNE 9 AT FULTON SPEEDWAY

FULTON, NY – This Saturday June 9 at Fulton Speedway, Ferris Industries will present the highly anticipated 10th Annual “Showdown at Sundown” Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series 100-lap event for Big Block Modifieds. Also in race action at the “Home of the Victoria 200” are the DIRTcar Sportsman, Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks, and Enduros. Time trials for the Modifieds will be at 6:30pm with racing beginning at 7pm.

The night will begin right at 5pm, with a “Meet and Greet” Autograph Session behind the grandstands in turn four featuring the top touring drivers from the Advance Auto Parts Modified Super DIRTcar Series. Brett Hearn, Danny Johnson, Alan Johnson, Steve Paine, Dale Planck, Jimmy Phelps, Gary Tomkins, Frank Cozze, Tim Fuller, and Matt Sheppard will all be on hand to sign autographs and meet you, the race fans.

With nothing but the very best field of Modified drivers assembled on a Saturday night in all of the Northeast, you will never really know who could land in victory lane when the checkered flags fall in the 100-lap Showdown at Sundown paying $6,000 to win. Joining the above drivers will be Fulton Speedway’s tough and gritty veterans who have called the high banks their home for many seasons. Kevin Bates, Vinnie Vitale, Brian Weaver, Dan Vauter, Jim Witko, Chad Phelps, Kenny Stafford, Tom Sears, Scott Prentice, and John Barker will all be ready to protect their home turf from the invading warriors in the full track points paying show. Also expected are Mitch Gibbs, Billy Decker, Pat Ward, Pat O’Brien and Ryan Phelps.

Also in race action are the DIRTcar Sportsman, Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks, and Enduros. Sammy Reakes IV, Chris Hile, John Pietrowicz, Jeremy Pitcher, and last year’s champion Shawn Donath lead the standings in the DIRTcar Sportsman. Winning features to date in the Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman are Stephan Planck, Jeff Isabell Jr., Brad Godshalk, Sean McCarthy, and Timmy Sears.

The exciting UMP Street Stocks and 4-Cylinder Enduros will round out the fast paced race program. Dave Mannise, Ron Hawker, Dan Hofmann Sr, Gary Barton, Steve Woodworth, Steve Crouse, and Jim Wallace all expect to contend in the door handle to door handle battle. Mark Johnston, Jon Shumway, Jerry Herbert, Josh Herbert, and Marjorie Wallace will all battle for Enduro glory.

Ferris Industries, headquartered locally in Munnsville, New York, is the official lawn service provider of Fulton Speedway and sister track Brewerton Speedway. Ferris Industries, with dealers all over the country, is your commercial mower specialist and a big supporter of motorsports.

Admission prices this Saturday June 9 for the Ferris Industries 10th Annual “Showdown at Sundown” 100-lap Advance Auto Parts Modified Super DIRTcar Series event are a reasonable $20 for Adults, $10 for ages 10-14, and children 9 and under are free with a paid adult. With five strong and exciting divisions on the card including the 100-lap Super DIRTcar Series event, the show is surely to be nothing but a bargain for race fans. A large crowd is expected as the event will be the first ever to be run on a Saturday night during the regular season.

The gates will open at 4:30pm, with autographs at 5pm, time trials for the Modifieds at 6:30pm, and racing beginning at 7pm. For more information, contact the track office at (315) 593-6531, the raceline at (315) 668-RACE, www.fultonspeedway.com or www.superdirtcarseries.com.

PREVIOUS FULTON SPEEDWAY SHOWDOWN AT SUNDOWN WINNERS
8/5/1998 - 50 Laps – Billy Decker (BB/SB)
7/28/1999 - 99 Laps – Danny Johnson (BB SDS)
7/26/2000 – 100 Laps – Bobby Varin (BB SDS)
7/25/2001 – 100 Laps – Danny Johnson (358 SDS)
7/2/2002 – 100 Laps – Alan Johnson (358 SDS)
6/10/2003 – 100 Laps – Frank Cozze (358 SDS)
6/8/2004 – 100 Laps – Stewart Friesen (358 SDS)
4/17/2005 – 45 Laps – Alan Johnson (BB)
6/28/2006 – 100 Laps – Rain, Cancelled (BB SDS)

CURRENT FULTON SPEEDWAY POINT STANDINGS
TOP TEN LISTED AS OF 6/2/07
DIRTcar Modifieds (As of 5/26/07) – Jimmy Phelps 162, Alan Johnson 156, Kevin Bates 134, Dale Planck 127, Vince Vitale 120, Brian Weaver 117, Dan Vauter 114, Roy Bresnahan 113, Jim Witko Jr. 108, Chad Phelps 104.

DIRTcar Sportsman (As of 5/26/07) – Sammy Reakes IV 214, Chris Hile 210, John Pietrowicz / Jeremy Pitcher 194, Shawn Donath 188, Rob Hile 178, Mark Davison 174, Dave Reilley 160, Matt Hulsizer 154, Gregg Carner 151.

Gypsum Express Crate Dirt Sportsman – Timmy Sears Jr. 272, Laslow Howiefeld 254, Sean McCarthy 252, Brad Godshalk 218, Jeff Isabell Jr. 188, Earl Rudy 184, Katelyn Kane 157, Eddie Grant 94, Mike Fowler 92, Stephen Planck 60.

DIRTcar Pro Stocks – Jason Parkhurst 294, Billy Clark Jr. 272, Jack Terrell 236, Dale Guernsey 232, Dick Parkhurst 228, Dave Briggs 226, Rob Seavy 218, Jim Donaldson 216, Jim Evans 214, Adam Hunt 204.

UMP Street Stocks – Ron Hawker 227, Dan Hofmann Sr. 215, Gary Barton 203, Steve Woodworth 199, Jim Wallace 193, Joe Briere 175, Dan Hofmann Jr. 169, Josh Blackwell 163, Nick Rizzo 153, Jay McGillicuddy 149.

ESDCA Mod Lites – Dan Williams 180, Lowell Zehr 146, Jeff Barker 142, Tim Devendorf 140, Rocco Leone 134, Justin Crisafulli 106, Ken Gamlen 102, Jeff Williams 101, Mike Mullen / Joe Gwilt 100.

4-Cylinder Enduro – Mark Johnston 276, Jon Shumway 220, Jerry Herbert 204, Josh Herbert 184, Marjorie Wallace 156, Kevin Hendrix 144, Les Baker 130, Joe Buske Jr. 112, Charles DeGroff 108, Jacob Palmiter 88.

WILLY DECKER NABS CONTROVERSIAL FIRST BREWERTON DIRTCAR MODIFIED WIN OVER ALAN JOHNSON AS NEW RIVALRY BEGINS

BREWERTON, NY – Willy Decker of Vernon won his first ever DIRTcar Modified 35-lap feature at Brewerton Speedway last Friday in controversial fashion over Alan Johnson on Bradco Supply Night. Decker drove deep into the third turn under Johnson on the while flag lap, made contact, and rode off to a $1,500 victory behind the wheel of the Westmoreland Golf Club, Bicknell No. 1x. Other winners were Dale Caswell in the IMCA Modifieds, Dan Williams in the ESDCA Mod Lites, Matt Wetterer in the 4-Cylinder Super Stocks, and Josh Herbert in the Enduros.

The race fans of Brewerton Speedway will be talking about the finish of the 35-lap feature event for the headline DIRTcar Modifieds for quite some time as tempers and tensions flared as the checkers flew. Willy Decker came from the ninth starting position to take the lead from Roy Bresnahan on lap 16 before last week’s winner Alan Johnson took command on lap 21.

Late in the race, second place Decker began working hard, looking for a way around as Johnson began slipping high somewhat in the turns. On the white flag lap, Decker dove underneath Johnson in turn three with a groove available down low as the two made contact. With the fans raised to their feet, Johnson bobbled up high and Decker rode onto this first career Brewerton win. A huge throng of Decker fans piled into victory lane as Johnson voiced his displeasure with Decker at the scales

An excited Decker commented in victory lane following his win. “Alan was a little unhappy with me and said he raced me clean. But, seems to forget the last few weeks when he was running everyone over. Alan kept leaving the bottom open every lap so we went for it. Alan would of done the same thing and Danny would of definitely would of done it.”

At the finish, it was Decker over Johnson by .606 seconds, followed by Jim Witko Jr., Tom Sears Jr., Dan Vauter, Mike Bowman, Kenny Stafford, Johnny Hill, Kyle Lewis, and Joe Isabell. Hill led the first two circuits until Bresnahan took command on lap 3. Alan Johnson leads Willy Decker by six points in the standings, and an important rivalry has surely begun.

Dale Caswell of West Monroe was the victor in the 20-lap IMCA Modified feature event. The victory for Caswell, who came from the tenth position, was his third straight on the 2007 season. Rich Townsend was the early leader until Caswell took command on lap 6.Following Caswell, it was Pete Anderson, Kevan Cook, Greg Kimball, and Rich Riggs.

Dan Williams of Pennellville won his fifth straight feature in the ESDCA Mod Lite division and remains undefeated to date. Second was Matt Magner, third was Ken Gamlen, fourth was Justin Crisafulli, and fifth was Doug Williams. Williams came from the eighteenth starting position to take the lead from Ken Gamlen at the halfway point of the 20-lap feature. Joe Gwilt led the initial circuit.

Matt Wetter of Georgetown won his first career 15-lap 4-Cylinder Super Stock feature in dramatic fashion over Claude Hutchings Jr., Chuck Powelczyk, Chad Dupra, and Matt Fay. Wetter came from the ninth starting position and took the lead from early leader Aron Backus on lap 8 enroute to his victory.

Josh Herbert won his third 20-lap 4-Cylinder Enduro main event of the 2007 season. Hebert beat Jerry Curcie Jr., Devon Rookey, Chris Bonoffski, and Jon Shumway to the finish line.

Coming up this Friday June 8 at Brewerton Speedway is Colosse Cheese / Ferris Industries Night. In race action are the DIRTcar Modifieds, IMCA Modifieds, ESDCA Mod Lites, Mr. DIRTcar Street Stock Super Series, and 4-Cylinder Super Stocks. Gates will open at 5:30pm, with racing at 7:30pm. For more information, contact the track office at (315) 668-6906, the raceline at (315) 668-RACE, or visit www.brewertonspeedway.com.

BREWERTON SPEEDWAY RACE SUMMARY
BRADCO SUPPLY CORP. NIGHT
RACE DATE: JUNE 1, 2007
DIRTcar MODIFIEDS (35-Laps) – WILLY DECKER, Alan Johnson, Jim Witko Jr., Tom Sears Jr., Dan Vauter, Mike Bowman, Kenny Stafford, Johnny Hill, Kyle Lewis, Joe Isabell, Paul Kinney, Chuck Bower, Roy Bresnhan, Jimmy Phelps, Kevin Bates, Rick Rogala, Matt Fink, Sean Beardsley, Tim Sears, Brian Murphy, Tom Juhl Jr., Jeff Isabell, Mike Defreitas. DNS – Scott Prentice.

IMCA MODIFIEDS (20-Laps) – DALE CASWELL, Pete Anderson, Kevan Cook, Greg Kimball, Rich Riggs, Tony Finch, Les Hubbard, Tim Hearne, Bill Anderson Jr., Dale Jewett, Coleen Finch, Rob Keller Jr., Bob Ridgeway, JJ Courcy, Larry Bezner, Rich Townsend, Ricky Orton, Calvin Painter, Johnny Bell, Dave Talbot, Brian Evenden, Mike Jones, Steve Coit, Jeff Cardinale.

ESDCA MOD LITES (20-Laps) – DAN WILLIAMS, Matt Magner, Ken Gamlen, Justin Crisafulli, Doug Williams, Joe Gwilt, Tim Devendorf, Rocco Leone, Tod Simons, Mike Isabell, Rich Rainville, Jeff Barker, Barry Virts, Mike Mullen, Dave Trytek, Jeff Hays, Lowell Zehr, Jeff Williams, Jeff Blackburn, Kelly Skinner, Terry Latham, Keith Hotchkiss, Lisa Thomas, Lorrie Herbert, Tommy Felicia, Matt Rainville, Chuck DeMott, Joe Garafolo, Mike Virginia, Jeff Herbert, Mike Rainville.

4-CYLINDER SUPER STOCKS (15-Laps) – MATT WETTERER, Claude Hutchings Jr., Chuck Powelczyk, Chad Dupra, Matt Fay, Chris Kranz, Jessica Herbert, Aron Backus, Steve Randall, Andy Kieffer, Eric Kranz, Sam Carista, Lorraine Powelczyk.

4-CYLINDER ENDURO (20-Laps) – JOSH HERBERT, Jerry Curcie Jr., Devon Rookey, Chris Bonoffski, Jon Shumway.

EXCITING LAST CORNER, LAST LAP PASS NABS FULTON MODIFIED VICTORY FOR JIMMY PHELPS ON SYRACUSE.COM NIGHT

FULTON, NY - Jimmy Phelps out of Baldwinsville used a power move coming out of turn four on the last lap to get by Alan Johnson to win Saturday night's 35-lap DIRTcar, Modified feature at Fulton Speedway on Syracuse.com Night. The first win of the 2007 season for Phelps, who charged from the seventeenth starting position, was worth $1,500. Other winners were Sammy Reakes, IV DIRTcar Sportsman, Billy Clark, DIRTcar Pro Stocks, Gary Barton UMP Street Stocks, Tim Sears, Jr. Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman and Mark Johnston Four Cylinder Enduro.

Rookie Mike Bowman led the Modified feature down to the starters green to take the lead in the 35 lap sprint. Immediately the improving rookie was able to open up a big advantage over 2nd place runner Jeremy Smith as the pair rapidly caught the back of the field and lapped traffic. Smith tried to use the lapped traffic to his advantage and reel in Bowman, but he showed the poise of a veteran and maintained the lead.

The yellow flew on lap 17 for a slowing Chad Phelps who went to the pits and was able to return on the lead lap. The last double file restart put Jeremy Smith side by side with Bowman for his best shot to get by for the lead. Once again Bowman was able to grab the lead as the field reached the halfway point. As everyone was watching the race for the lead, Alan Johnson who started 16th was making his charge to the front. On lap 19 Johnson moved into 2nd place and took off after the leader. Johnson, using his familiar bottom groove, was able to get by Bowman on lap 22 and looked to be heading to his second win on the weekend.

While everyone thought Johnson was heading for a certain victory, Jimmy Phelps had his car on rails. With the final laps clicking off Phelps tried every trick in the books to get by Johnson. As the two came down for the last lap the pair went into turn one almost even. Going down the back straight and into turn three Johnson held a slim lead running the bottom of the speedway. With the checkers in sight, Phelps ran his car as hard as he could to the top side of the track pulling even with Johnson. As the two exited turn four Phelps was able to power around Johnson and grab the win.

Phelps parked his family owned, J&B INSTALLATIONS, Troyer, No.99j in victory lane with apparent overheating and water coming out of the car. "Early in the race the car just didn't work, it didn't want to turn," said Phelps about early in the race. He also related as the race went on the track came to him and he was able to move to the front. "I had to use every inch of the track tonight to get to the front and catch Alan." Phelps finished up by saying about his last lap pass for the win, "Coming down the back stretch I saw where Alan made a commitment to go. I drove it in as hard as I could to the top side and hoped it stuck, and it did."

Alan Johnson held on for second, followed by Roy Bresnahan, Tom Sears, Jr. and Kevin Bates. Thirteen cars finished on the lead lap.

In the 20 lap Sportsman feature Dave Reilley and Sammy Reakes IV had an early battle running side by side before Reakes grabbed the lead and began to pull away. Reilley was able to maintain second with last week’s winner Shawn Donath moving to the front from his eleventh starting spot to make a threat for the win. Despite the yellow flag periods and restarts each time Reakes was able to pull away and score the win in convincing fashion. " Usually our car doesn’t like tracks like tonight," Tacky, " The crew gave me a great setup and the car worked no matter where I put it," said Reakes about his win. It was win number two on the year for the Whittaker Trophy Auto Sales No. 17k. Shawn Donath, Chris Hile, and Jeremy Pitcher completed the top five.

As it has been seen so far in 2007 Billy Clark and Jason Parkhurst found themselves battling for the win. On this night Clark gave himself a birthday present by out running Parkhust and grabbing the win. It was Clark’s second win of the season in the DIRTcar Pro Stocks. Jason Parkhurst now leads Clark by two points in the standings. Third was Rob Seavy, followed by Dave Briggs and Jim Evans.

History was made tonight in UMP Street Stocks. After many years of trying and numerous top five finishes Gary Barton was able to bring home his very first win. The win was anything but easy for Barton, he held of repeated challenges from Joe Briere and Ron Hawker throughout the entire 20 lap distance. “Man this was a longtime coming after a bunch of second, third, fourth and fifth place finishes over the years," said a relieved Barton. Hawker was second, followed by Briere, Dan Hofmann Sr, and Nick Rizzo.

In the Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman class for beginners Timmy Sears Jr. had a 15-lap race long fight with Laslow Howefeld to grab his first ever career win. The class keeps improving and so do the car counts as 10 cars took the green in the feature only event. Brad Godshalk, Chris Knight, Early Rudy, and Katelyn Kate completed the top five.

Mark Johnston won his second consecutive 25-lap 4-Cylinder Enduro feature over Kevin Hendrix, Josh Herbert, Jerry Herbert, and Eric Zirbel.

Coming up this Saturday June 2nd at Fulton Speedway is the IMCA Modifieds, ESDCA Mod Lites, DIRT Pro Stocks, Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman, Street Stock June Jam, and a 4-Cylinder Enduro. Race time is set for 7pm. For more information, contact the track office at (315) 593-6531 or visit www.fultonspeedway.com.

PIT NOTES - Car counts kept improving in the Modifieds, tonight 32 cars signed in with 26 Sportsman, 16 Pro Stocks, 20 Street Stocks and 10 Rookie Crates. The two most serious incidents of the night were single car roll overs. Jeff Isabell had a front end break sending him on his roof. Jim Spano caught an implement tire coming off of turn two damaging his two week old TEO Pro Car. Both drivers were uninjured. There were three DQ’s on the night. Alan Fink in the Sportsman, plus Laslow Howiefeld and Jeff Isabell Jr. In the Crate class.

FULTON SPEEDWAY RACE SUMMARY
SYRACUSE.COM FAMILY AUTOGRAPH NIGHT
RACE DATE: MAY 26, 2007

DIRTcar Modifieds (35-Laps) - JIMMY PHELPS, Alan Johnson, Roy Bresnahan, Tom Sears Jr., Kevin Bates, Jim Witko Jr., Vinnie Vitale, Mike Bowman, Tim Sears, Kenny Stafford, Chad Phelps, Brett Tonkin, Brian Weaver, Tommy Sheetz Jr., Kyle Lewis, Matt Fink, Dan Vauter, Jeremy Smith, Sean Beardsley, Jamie Christian, Scott Prentice, Dale Planck, John Barker Jr., John Ramsey. DNQ – Johnny Hill, Tommy Sheetz Sr., Mike Defreitas, Robbie Vormwald, Darwin Greene, Terry Knoblock, Jeff Isabell, Wallace Stacy.

Gypsum Express Crate Dirt Sportsman (15-Laps) – TIMMY SEARS JR., Brad Godshalk, Chris Knight, Earl Rudy, Katelyn Kane, Sean McCarthy, Brandon Planck, Mike Fowler, Jeff Isabell Jr., Laslow Howiefeld.

DIRTcar Sportsman (20-Laps) – SAMMY REAKES, IV, Dave Reilley, Shawn Donath, Chris Hile, Jeremy Pitcher, John Pietrowicz, Rob Hile, Mark Davison, Matt Hulsizer, Tony Steiner, A.J. Kingsley, Curt Prevo, Stewart Garrison, John Behron, Jon Tesoriero, Doug Shattell, Beth Schneider, Gregg Carner, Brad Townsend, Lee Babcock, Jason Occhino, Jim Spano, Alan Fink. DNS – Morris Mathews, Joe August Jr.

DIRTcar Pro Stocks (20-Laps) – BILLY CLARK, JR., Jason Parkhurst, Rob Seavy, Dave Briggs, Jim Evans, Freddy Dennis, Dale Guernsey, Jack Terrell, Adam Hunt, Jerry Button, Jim Donaldson, Todd Streiff, Rusty Marsden, Mike Vaughn, Dick Parkhurst, Pat Hobbs.

UMP Street Stocks (20-Laps) - GARY BARTON, Ron Hawker, Joe Briere, Dan Hofmann Sr., Nick Rizzo, Jim Wallace, Quentin Burton, Adam Guilds, Jay McGillicuddy, Matt Henderson, Dan Hofmannn Jr., Steve Woodworth, Josh Blackwell, Chuck Thomas, Ethan Parkhurst, Paul Fountaine, Joe Buske, Steve Crouse, Kevin Clawson. DNS – Bill Thomas.

4-Cylinder Enduro (25-Laps) – MARK JOHNSTON, Kevin Hendrix, Josh Herbert, Jerry Herbert, Eric Zirbel.

ALAN JOHNSON FINALLY BAGS BREWERTON DIRT MODIFIED VICTORY

BREWERTON, NY – Defending DIRTcar Modified track champion Alan Johnson of Phelps finally won his first feature event of the 2007 season at Brewerton Speedway last Friday night after being locked out of victory lane in the first three events. Johnson came from the ninth starting position and survived a mid race battle with invader Vic Coffey enroute to the $1,500 victory behind the wheel of the Bully’s Truck Stop, Bicknell No. 14j. Also winning their features were Dan Williams in the ESDCA Mod Lites, Nathan Peckham in the UMP Street Stocks, Claude Hutchings Jr. in the 4-Cylinder Super Stocks, and Josh Herbert in the 4-Cylinder Enduros.
Alan Johnson has struggled at every track he has been to in 2007, including Brewerton, where he is the defending champion. On Friday, Johnson won his first race of the year at the D-Shaped DIRT Demon in thrilling fashion over Vic Coffey in a race that saw five different leaders and seven lead changes. Johnson had to work hard to regain the lead on lap 25 for the final time after losing the lead to a hard charging Coffey on lap 21.
Johnny Hill led the opening three circuits, with Mike Bowman leading laps 4 through 8. Tim Sears led momentarily on lap 9, with Bowman in control for the next three laps. Sears led laps 13 and 14, when Johnson took the top spot for the first time on lap 15.
Following Johnson at the finish, it was a disappointed Coffey in second, Tim Sears in third, Dan Vauter in fourth, and Kevin Bates in fifth. Completing the top ten, it was Willy Decker, Chuck Bower, Mike Bowman, Jim Witko Jr, and Kenny Stafford. The win for Johnson was the 53rd of his career over 14 winning seasons.
In ESDCA Mod Lite action, Dan Williams of Pennellville won his fourth straight 20-lap feature following a controversial last lap with brother Doug, who finished second. Justin Crisafulli was third, followed by Ken Gamlen, and Joe Garafolo. Dan Williams, who remains undefeated, came from the fifteenth starting position to take the lead from Andrew Schartner on lap 5. Jamie King led the first two laps of the affair.
Young Claude Hutchings Jr. of Sauquoit won his third straight 4-Cylinder Super Stock feature of the young season, this time from the tenth starting position. Chuck Powelczyk, Matt Wetterer, Lorraine Powelczyk, and Chris Kranz completed the top five finishers. Chris Kranz led the opening lap, while Lorraine Powelczyk led the second. Hutchings took command on lap 3 and led the remainder of the 15-lap distance.
Nathan Peckham won his first ever feature at Brewerton Speedway in the 15-lap UMP Street Stock North vs. South Shootout from the pole starting position after leading every lap. Dave Pope, Dan Hofmann Jr., Dan Hofmann Sr., and Van Grant completed the top five finishers.
Josh Herbert won the 20-lap 4-Cylinder Enduro feature over Jerry Curcie Jr., Jerry Herbert, Devin Rookey, and Jay Elhage. The win for Herbert was his second of the season.
Coming up this Friday June 1 at Brewerton Speedway is Bradco Supply Night. Scheduled to compete are the DIRTcar Modifieds, IMCA Modifieds, ESDCA Mod Lites, 4-Cylinder Super Stocks, and 4-Cylinder Enduros. Racing will begin at 7:30pm. For more information, contact the track office at (315) 668-6906, the raceline at (315) 668-RACE, or visit www.brewertonspeedway.com.

BREWERTON PIT NOTES…. Much talk was going around the pit area at Brewerton in regard to a column in Area Auto Racing News by columnist Mike Mallett, who interviewed Chuck Bower last Friday night. Bower, a journeyman racer who races on his own budget and no real major sponsor, was originally totally against the CNY purse issue. However, after being a whole month into the 2007 season, Bower is in favor as he now can contend for more wins and more $$$ than he ever has before. Willy Decker has purchased the Promotion Speed Supply business and will be providing that service at Brewerton and Fulton Speedways. Talk was still going around about the Victoria 200 Rules Modified Mini-Series event at Fulton on Tuesday, and what a whale of a show it was. The Victoria 200 Rules Modified Mini-Series will visit Brewerton on Tuesday June 26 and will mark the return of the sail panels at the D-Shaped DIRT Demon. Big Block Modified rookies Mike Bowman and Kyle Lewis continue to impress with heat race victories. Ironically, the night was Military Appreciation Night.. and Street Stock driver Tim Wood was heading to Iraq Saturday morning.

BREWERTON SPEEDWAY RACE SUMMARY
RACE DATE: MAY 25, 2007
DIRTcar MODIFIEDS (35-Laps) – ALAN JOHNSON, Vic Coffey, Tim Sears, Dan Vauter, Kevin Bates, Willy Decker, Chuck Bower, Mike Bowman, Jim Witko Jr., Kenny Stafford, Roy Bresnahan, Sean Beardsley, Scott Prentice, Tom Juhl Jr., Johnny Hill, Matt Fink, Tommy Scheetz Sr., Robbie Vormwald, Kyle Lewis, Jeff Isabell, Terry Knoblock, Rick Rogala, Tommy Scheetz Jr., Tom Sears Jr.

ESDCA MOD LITES (20-Laps) – DAN WILLIAMS, Doug Williams, Justin Crisafulli, Ken Gamlen, Joe Garafolo, Lowell Zehr, Barry Virts, Jeff Williams, Rich Rainville, Joe Gwilt, Jeff Barker, Mike Virginia, Luke Lonergan, Andrew Schartner, Chuck DeMott, Brenda Rice, Jeff Blackburn, Kelly Skinner, Lorrie Herbert, Tim Devendorf, Mike Mullen, Rocco Leone, Jamie King, Matt Magner, Mike Isabell, Matt Rainville, Tommy Felicia, Dave Trytek, Jeff Herbert, Terry Latham.

UMP STREET STOCK NORTH VS. SOUTH SHOOTOUT – NATHAN PECKHAM, Dave Pope, Dan Hofmann Jr., Dan Hofmann Sr., Van Grant, Ron Hawker, Quentin Burton, Jim Wallace, Tim Wood, Steve Woodworth.

4-CYLINDER SUPER STOCKS (15-Laps) – CLAUDE HUTCHINGS JR., Chuck Powelczyk, Matt Wetterer, Lorraine Powelczyk, Chris Kranz, Wendall Washington, Matt Fay, Steve Randall, Sam Carista, Andy Kieffer, Chad Dupra, Eric Kranz, Aron Backus, John West, Jessica Herbert.

4-CYLINDER ENDURO – JOSH HERBERT, Jerry Curcie Jr., Jerry Herbert, Devin Rookey, Jay Elhage.

PAT WARD WINS FULTON SPEEDWAY VICTORIA 200 MINI-SERIES EVENT ONE IN THRILLER OVER BILLY DECKER

FULTON, NY - Pat Ward of Genoa won Victoria 200 Modified Rules Modified Mini-Series event No. 1 at Fulton Speedway on Tuesday after losing his brakes late. Ward, who won $2,000 for his efforts in the 35-lap main, beat fast closing teammate Billy Decker by .059 seconds at the checkered flag in a thrilling photo finish in the green to checker open competition event. Also winning were Dan Williams in the ESDCA Mod Lites, Dan Hofmann Sr. in the UMP Street Stocks, and Mark Johnston in the 4-Cylinder Enduro.

Matt Sheppard, in the Randy Ross owned Modified out dragged Bobby Varin in the Magsrus, No.93 to the first turn in the 35 lap Modified feature. Pat Ward in the Gypsum Express No.42p kept pace with Sheppard, and finally got by on lap 16 to take the lead.

Ward built up what seemed like a lead he wouldn’t give up and ride to the victory. Teammate Billy Decker in the Gypsum Wholesalers, No. 91 wasn’t going to let Ward win the race without a fight. Without the help of any yellow flag periods, Decker was able to run Ward down and make one last ditch effort for the win. As the white flag flew Decker was able to run up on Wards back bumper as the two went down the back straight. Going through turns three and four Ward slipped up the track, which allowed Decker to get underneath Ward as the two headed to the checkered flag. Everyone in the crowd was on their feet for the finish. Ward held on for the $2,000 win by a half a hood length. Decker came home second followed by, early leader Matt Sheppard, Alan Johnson and Jimmy Phelps in fifth.

In victory lane Pat Ward talked about his narrow win, "We have been fast all season, but haven’t had any luck. I guess we were lucky tonight, with about 10 to go I lost my brakes and could not steer the car in the corners. Thank God for no yellows or anymore lapped cars or we wouldn’t have won that race." Ward finished up by saying, " If there was any more yellows we would have been a fifth place car. I couldn’t steer it, the car just slid up the track."

Second place finisher Billy Decker talked about how close he came to winning, "I was really digging there. We put a new tire on the car and it really didn’t come in till about the tenth lap. The longer the race went without yellows the better the car got. I saw Pat way ahead of me and knew I had my work cut out for me," related Decker. “I knew I had something for Pat when I saw the nose of his car washup through the turns. We just ran out of laps. A lot of credit goes to Pat to be able to bring that car to a win losing his brakes."

Third place finisher Matt Sheppard talked about maybe making a wrong tire choice, "The car was really good, I think I picked the wrong tires. The car was good early on, but I picked the softer American Racers. They just gave up and the guys on Hoosiers came to the front. If I could of got a few yellows we might have had something for them, who knows. Pat and Billy were just better than me."

In the UMP Street Stocks, Dan Hoffman Sr., had a battle with Ron Hawker right down to the final lap before grabbing the win. Hawker came home second, with Joe Briere in third. Kurt Decker and Nathan Peckham completed the top five.

After losing late leads at both Fulton and Cayuga County Fair Speedways in recent weeks, Hoffman Sr. Offered this after his win, “I thought yellows were going to kill me tonight as they have in the past. Tonight the bottom of the track was the place to be, I wasn’t going to move off the quick lane down low."

In the ESDCA Mod Late feature it was once again the Williams brothers battling for the win. Dan Williams picked up the win. In 2007 Williams has only been beaten once, that was at Cayuga County Fair Speedway last Sunday night by his brother.

"It all comes down to preparation at the shop that leads to our success," said Williams. "My hats off to the track crew. This track made a 100% turnaround from last Saturday."

The next Victoria 200 Rules Modified Mini-Series event at Fulton Speedway is set for Tuesday August 21, while the Brewerton Speedway will host its first event for the series on Tuesday, June 26. Regular DIRT Motorsports race action continues this Saturday May 26 at Fulton Speedway. Scheduled is the always popular Syracuse.com Family Autograph Night. In race competition are the DIRTcar Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman, DIRTcar Pro Stocks, UMP Street Stocks, Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman, 4-Cylinder Enduros, and a special appearance by the Stephane LaFrance Trick Race Products Exhibition car. Racing will begin at 7pm. For more information, contact the track office at (315) 593-6531 or visit www.fultonspeedway.com.

FULTON PIT NOTES…A strong and diverse field of 27 Victoria 200 Rules Modifieds featuring the return of the sail panels were on hand for the first ever Victoria 200 Rules Modified Mini-Series event. If the first event is any indication, each subsequent event will be a tremendous field of cars leading up to this year’s 22nd Annual Victoria 200 paying a record $25,000 to the winner. The night had a tremendous nostalgic Fulton Speedway feel, as a similar rules structure was in effect in the early to mid 1990’s at the speedway, still known in the hearts of many as “The Outlaw Track”. The green to checkers 35-lap Modified feature was completed in 10 minutes and 34 seconds. The four division show began on time at 7pm and was completed shortly before 9:30pm. Bobby Varin was a surprise heat winner over Billy Decker. Robert King of Granville came the longest to race, from right near the Vermont/New York border.

FULTON SPEEDWAY RACE SUMMARY
VICTORIA 200 MODIFIED MINI-SERIES EVENT #1
RACE DATE: MAY 22, 2007
VICTORIA MINI-SERIES MODIFIEDS (35 LAPS) - PAT WARD, Billy Decker, Matt Sheppard, Alan Johnson, Jimmy Phelps, Danny Johnson, Kevin Bates, Ryan Phelps, Mitch Gibbs, Steve Hulsizer, Robert King, Scott Prentice, Sean Beardsley, Tim Sears, Tom Sears, Jr., Jeremy Smith, John Ramsey, Chad Phelps, Bob Henry, Jr., Kyle Lewis, Billy Shantel, Jr., Bobby Varin, Wade Decker, Mike Bowman, Darwin Greene, Jim Mahaney.

UMP STREET STOCKS ( 20 LAPS) - DAN HOFFMAN SR., Ron Hawker, Joe Briere, Kurt Decker, Nathan Peckham, Steve Woodworth, Gary Barton, Dan Hoffman, Jr., Jim Wallace, Mike Watkins, Joe Buske, Josh Blackwell, Matt Henderson, Darl Ellis, Adam Guilds, Chuck Cushman, Jr., Dave Marcuccilli, Dave Emmons, Doug Smith, Jay McGillicuddy (DQ)

ESDCA MOD LITES (20 LAPS) - DAN WILLIAMS, Doug Williams, Lowell Zehr, Ken Gamlen, Rich Rainville, Mike Isabell, Dave Trytek, Jeff Barker, Luke Lonergan, Rocco Leone, Justin Crisafulli, Mike Virginia, Chuck DeMott, Matt Rainville, Tim Devendorf, Jeff Williams, Tod Simons, Kelly Skinner, Brenda Rice, Keith Hotchkiss, Sam Morse, Lisa Thomas, Jeff Blackburn, Joe Gwilt, Jamie King, John Byrnes, Lorrie Herbert, Mike Mullen, Kevin Doll.

4-CYLINDER ENDURO (25 LAPS, Top 5 Listed) - MARK JOHNSTON, Josh Herbert, Charles DeGroff, Jerry Herbert, Marjorie Wallace.

“DREAM” WEAVER WINS FIRST EVER FULTON SPEEDWAY MODIFIED FEATURE

FULTON, NY - Brian "The Dream" Weaver of Windsor made the long tow North pay off as he found himself in victory lane Saturday night at Fulton Speedway winning the 35 lap DIRTcar Modified feature. For Weaver it was his first ever victory on the high banks. Other winners were Shawn Donath, in the DIRTcar Sportsman, Jason Parkhurst in DIRTcar Pro Stocks, Dan Williams in the ESDCA Mod Lites, and Sean Mc Carthy in the Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman.

Weaver, in the Field’s Used Furniture, No. 1a took advantage of an up-front starting position and grabbed the lead at the drop of the green. Every time it looked like Weaver would run away and hide brief yellow flags would fly to bunch up the pack. As the race went on Scott Prentice in the No. 47 and a hard-charging Alan Johnson in the Bully’s Truck Stop, No. 14 j gained ground on the high-flying Weaver when lapped traffic came into play. With five laps to go Weaver had lap traffic work to his advantage. Using a lapped car as a pick going into turn one. That move proved to be the difference in the race as Weaver cruised the rest of the way for the win.

"This is great," stated a happy Brian Weaver after jumping off the roof of his winning car. "Running down home is so much different than coming up here to race," Weaver said in talking about the different tires they run down in the Southern Tier. "The track surface tonight was great, they keep this up we will be back every week." Weaver finished up by saying not only was it his first Fulton Speedway win, but his first ever DIRT Big Block Modified win.

Scott Prentice settled for second with Alan Johnson third. Jimmy Phelps came from 14th to finish fourth with Sean Beardsley in fifth.

In the Sportsman 20 lap feature it appeared that Alan Fink was heading to his first victory in the No.28, but defending track champion Shawn Donath had other ideas. With four laps to go and racing in lapped traffic Donath used the outside groove to grab the lead and park the Daniels & Mayfield, No.87 in victory lane.

"It's great to get this first win out of the way," said Donath. In 2006 the track champion didn't get his first win till late in the season. Donath ended up saying, "This kind of proves people wrong who were predicting our demise this season."

Alan Fink held on for second followed by the brothers Rob and Chris Hile, and John Pietrowicz in fifth.

In Pro Stock action Jason Parkhurst in the Jays Welding, No.38 out ran Billy Clark Jr. and the rest of the field to grab win number two in the young season. With the win Parkhurst holds on to a slim four point lead over Clark.

After his win Parkhurst talked about his early season success, "Maybe it's the new body on the car, I don't know. We really lightened up the car over the winter and that has seemed to make all the difference so far." Parkhurst also credited his engine builder for the power under the hood.

The ESDCA feature looked to be once again the battle of the Williams brothers and Tim Devendorf. Suddenly coming out of turn four the No.02 of Doug Williams broke, retiring to the pits early on. From then on Dan Williams and Devendorf put on a driving clinic, racing nose to tail and side by side. The slide jobs they pulled on each other were textbook moves. Coming down to the finish it was Williams taking the checkers by a slim margin.

"That was fantastic racing," Williams said in victory lane. “That was racing the way it should be when you trust who you’re racing with."

The drivers in the Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman class have shown steady improvement this season. Tonight was no exception as it was a clean and competitive race. Sean McCarthy was able to run down early leader Timmy Sears Jr. to be the first under the checkers. Brad Godshalk, Laslow Howiefeld and Earl Rudy were the top finishers.

In the now weekly Enduro feature Jon Shumway won a spirited battle with Mark Johnson for the entire 15 lap distance. Joe Buske Jr. , Les Baker and Jacob Palmiter completed the top five.

Coming up this Saturday May 26 is the always popular Syracuse.com Family Autograph Night. Scheduled in race competition are the DIRTcar Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman, DIRTcar Pro Stocks, UMP Street Stocks, Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman, 4-Cylinder Enduros, and a special appearance by the Stephane LaFrance Trick Race Products Exhibition car. Racing will begin at 7pm. For more information, contact the track office at (315) 593-6531 or visit www.fultonspeedway.com.

FULTON PIT NOTES....... After the nights racing general manager T.J Fitzgibbons commented on the dusty conditions. He related that last season drivers complained about the uke tires lining the inside of the turns. This season they were removed. Tonight a lot of drivers were driving through the infield kicking up dust and dry clay onto the racing surface creating the dusty conditions. Fitzgibbons said that problem will be taken care of. Twenty- four Modifeds, twenty- two Sportsman, fourteen Pro Stocks and twenty -four Mod Lites lined the pits.

FULTON SPEEDWAY RACE SUMMARY – MAY 19, 2007
DIRTcar Modifieds (35 Laps) - BRIAN WEAVER, Scott Prentice, Alan Johnson, Jimmy Phelps, Sean Beardsley, Dale Planck, Dan Vauter, Kenny Stafford, Roy Bresnahan, John Ramsey, Kevin Bates, Jamie Christian, Jeremy Smith, John Barker Jr., Chad Phelps, Mike Bowman, Matt Fink, Brett Tonkin, Jim Witko, Johnny Hill, Tim Sears, Tom Sears, Vinnie Vitale, Kyle Lewis.

DIRTcar Sportsman (20 LAPS) - SHAWN DONATH, Alan Fink, Rob Hile, Chris Hile, John Pietrowicz, John Behron, Sammy Reakes, IV, Jeremy Pitcher, Mark Davison, Tony Steiner, Gregg Carner, Matt Hulsizer, Curt Prevo, A.J. Kingsley, Doug Shattell, Lee Babcock, Jon, Tesoriero, Morris Mathews, Stewart Garrison, Beth Schneider, Dave Reilley.

DIRTcar Pro Stocks ( 20 LAPS) - JASON PARKHURST, Billy Clark, Dick Parkhurst, Bob Buono, Dale Guernsey, Rob Seavy, Dave Briggs, Pat Hobbs, Mike Vaughn, Adam Hunt, Jack Terrell, Jim Donaldson, Todd Streiff, Rusty Marsden

ESDCA Mod Lites (20 LAPS) - DAN WILLIAMS, Tim Devendorf, Jeff Barker, Lowell Zehr, Justin Crisafulli, Roco Leone, John Byrnes, Frank Sobotka, Mike Mullen, Andrew Schartner, Barry Virts, Joe Gwilt, Jeff Willams, Tim Schneider Jr. , Kelly Skinner, Keith Hotchkiss, Mike Virginia, Lisa Thomas, Tod Simons, Doug Williams, Jamie King, Chuck DeMott.

GYPSUM EXPRESS CRATE SPORTSMAN (15 LAPS) - SEAN McCARTHY, Timmy Sears Jr., Brad Godshalk, Laslow Howiefeld, Earl Rudy.

ENDURO (15 LAPS) - Jon Shumway, Mark Johnston, Joe Buske Jr., Les Baker, Jacob Palmiter.

FULTON SPEEDWAY POINTS AS OF 5/19/07

DIRTcar Modified
Pos No. Name Laps
1 1a Brian Weaver 35
2 47 Scott Prentice 35
3 14j Alan Johnson 35
4 99j Jimmy Phelps 35
5 18 Sean Beardsley 35
6 77x Dale Planck 35
7 85 Dan Vauter 35
8 60 Kenny Stafford 35
9 02 Roy Bresnahan 35
10 25r John Ramsey 35
11 42b Kevin Bates 35
12 61 Jamie Christian 35
13 46 Jeremy Smith 35
14 12 John Barker Jr. 35
15 X Chad Phelps 35
16 16 Mike Bowman 35
17 15 Matt Fink 35
18 13 Brett Tonkin 34
19 24 Jim Witko Jr. 19
20 160 Johnny Hill 19
21 83x Tim Sears 18
22 62s Tom Sears Jr. 12
23 56v Vinnie Vitale 10
24 09 Kyle Lewis 1

DIRTcar Sportsman
Pos No. Name Laps
1 87 Shawn Donath 20
2 28 Alan Fink 20
3 5r Rob Hile 20
4 5j Chris Hile 20
5 85 John Pietrowicz 20
6 9j John Behron 20
7 17k Sammy Reakes, IV 20
8 14 Jeremy Pitcher 20
9 52 Mark Davison 20
10 13 Tony Steiner 20
 
Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman
Pos No. Name Laps 
1 20 Sean McCarthy 15
2 83x Timmy Sears Jr. 15
3 7g Brad Godshalk 15
4 3 Laslow Howiefeld 15
5 16 Earl Rudy 15
6 9j Driver Unknown 15

DIRTcar Pro Stock
Pos. No. Driver Laps
1 38 Jason Parkhurst 20
2 99 Billy Clark,Jr. 20
3 93 Dick Parkhurst 20
4 64 Bob Buono 20
5 66g Dale Guernsey 20

ESDCA Mod Lites
Pos No. Name Laps
1 12 Dan Williams 20
2 5 Tim Devendorf 20
3 51 Jeff Barker 20
4 29 Lowell Zehr 20
5 11 Justin Crisafulli 20
 
4-Cylinder Enduro
Pos. No. Driver 
1 11 Jon Shumway 2
2 Mark Johnston  3
3 21 Joe Buske Jr.
4 73 Les Baker
5 76 Jacob Palmiter

MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT THIS FRIDAY MAY 26 AT BREWERTON SPEEDWAY

BREWERTON, NY – This Friday May 26 at Brewerton Speedway will be Military Appreciation Night in honor of all the armed forces and Memorial Day Weekend. All Military personnel with ID will be admitted free of charge. Scheduled to compete in a 5-star race program at the “D-Shaped DIRT Demon” will be the DIRTcar Modifieds, ESDCA Mod Lites, the UMP Street/Pure Stocks in a North vs. South Shootout, 4-Cylinder Super Stocks, and 4-Cylinder Enduros. Race time at the historic track is set for 7:30pm.

Competition has been intense in the headline DIRTcar Modified divisions this season. To date, three different feature winners, Jimmy Phelps, Tom Sears, and Kevin Bates have all won in as many events. Ironically, perennial favorite Alan Johnson has been locked out of victory lane. When will Alan finally bag a win at his Friday night home? Also fighting for the huge 35-lap win will be Chuck Bower, Steve Hulsizer, Kenny Stafford, Chad Phelps, Dan Vauter, Jim Witko, Willy Decker, and Scott Prentice.

Dan Williams has won all three ESDCA Mod Lite features this season as of this writing. Williams will be closely challenged by brother Doug Williams, Tim Devendorf, Lowell Zehr, and Rocco Leone for the victory. The UMP Street/Pure Stock drivers will battle it out in a North vs. South Shootout, with Dave Mannise looking to hold off all competitors for the win. Ron Hawker, Steve Woodworth, and Gary Barton are all expected to contend.

Chuck Powelczyk and two time winner Claude Hutchings seem to be dominating the 4-Cylinder Super Stock ranks, but a slew of drivers such as Matt Wetterer, Chad Dupra, Aron Backus, and Lorraine Powelczyk are all looking for their first ever win. Eric Dawley, Jeff Notaro, Josh Herbert, Jerry Herbert, and Jerry Curcie Jr. are the top five in the 4-Cyldiner Enduro ranks.

Admission prices this Friday night May 26 on Military Appreciation Night are $12 for Adults, $5 for Ages 10-14, and children 9 and under are free of charge with a paid adult. Military personnel will be admitted free of charge with ID. Pit admission is $20 for DIRT/IMCA Members and $25 for Non-Members. For more information, contact the track office at (315) 668-6906, the Race Line at (315) 668-RACE, or visit the official website at www.brewertonspeedway.com.

CURRENT POINT STANDINGS TOP TEN LISTED As of 5/18/07
DIRTCAR MODIFIEDS – Kevin Bates 152, Willy Decker 148, Chuck Bower 146, Alan Johnson 144, Jim Witko 140, Jimmy Phelps 135, Dan Vauter 130, Tom Sears 122, Steve Hulsizer 112, Tim Sears / Scott Prentice / Chad Phelps 107.

IMCA MODIFIEDS – Kevan Cook 117, Pete Anderson 114, Greg Kimball 111, JJ Courcy / Dale Caswell 104, Bill Anderson 98, Rob Keller 92, Bill Anderson Jr. / Calvin Painter 51, Steve Coit 89.

ESDCA MOD LITES – Dan Williams 180, Doug Williams 162, Tim Devendorf 156, Lowell Zehr 152, Rocco Leone 140, Dave Trytek / Justin Crisafulli 128, Mike Isabell 114, Matt Magner 106, Jeff Barker 99.

4-CYLINDER SUPER STOCKS – Claude Hutchings Jr. 176, Matt Wetterer 158, Chuck Powelczyk 154, Chris Kranz 136, Aron Backus / Chad Dupra 130, John West 126, Lorraine Powelczyk 120, Sam Carista 112, Steve Randall 108.

4-CYLINDER ENDURO (Top 5) – Eric Dawley 50 , Jeff Notaro 48, Josh Herbert 60, Jerry Herbert 56, Jerry Curcie Jr. 52.

PENNYSLVANIA DRIVER KEVIN BATES MAKES EXCITING LATE PASS TO TAKE FIRST EVER BREWERTON DIRT MODFIEID WIN ON NATIONWIDE INSURANCE NIGHT

BREWERTON, NY – Twenty-one year old Kevin Bates of Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania won his first ever 35-lap DIRTcar Modified feature event in exciting fashion at Brewerton Speedway last Friday on Nationwide Insurance Night. Bates came from the eleventh starting position to take the lead with two laps to go from Dan Vauter in turn two as Vauter slipped high. Also visiting victory lane were Dale Caswell in the IMCA Modified Dean Hubbs Memorial, Dan Williams in the ESDCA Mod Lites, Dave Mannise in the UMP Street Stocks, and Claude Hutchings Jr. in the 4-Cylinder Super Stocks.

In one of the most exciting DIRTcar Modified main events at Brewerton Speedway in some time, Kevin Bates driving the Blaise & Son, Bicknell No. 42b passed Dan Vauter to earn the popular victory. Vauter, also looking for his first ever Brewerton Modified win, slipped up a groove coming out of turn two with two laps to go, allowing Bates the line and the victory. Vauter and Chuck Bower battled for the last lap for second, with both coming together and finishing the race across the line sideways pointing towards the infield in a wild finish.

At the finish, Bates won over second place finisher Chuck Bower by 1.084 seconds. Dan Vauter, who led from laps 12-33, was forced to settle for third, with Jimmy Phelps and Chuck Bower completing the top five. Completing the top ten in the competitive event was Chad Phelps, Jim Witko Jr., Alan Johnson, Mike Bowman, and last week’s winner Tom Sears Jr. Matt Fink led the first three circuits, with Chad Phelps leading until lap 11, in the race that featured 4 lead changes.

Dale Caswell of West Monroe won his second straight IMCA Modified main of 2007 in the 25-lap 10th Annual Dean Hubbs Memorial event, which pays tribute to the late Dean Hubbs who lost his life at Brewerton in May of 1997. Caswell started seventh on the field to take the lead from early leader Kevan Cook on lap 13 enroute to the victory. Kevan Cook settled for second, with Rob Keller Jr. in third, Greg Kimball in fourth, and Pete Anderson completing the top five. The Keller Insurance Agency also presented a 4-lap IMCA Modified Dash for Cash, with Rich Keller taking the win for the second straight year. Larry Bezner, Jeff Cardinale, Johnny Bell, Bob Ridgeway, and Ricky Orton followed.

Dan Williams of Pennellville charged from the sixteenth starting position to win his third straight ESDCA Mod Lite feature of the 2007 season. Mike Virginia led the opening three laps, with Jeff Barker momentarily holding the point on lap 4, until Williams took over on lap 5. Williams was closely challenged at the finish by brother Doug, who finished second. Tim Devendorf, Rocco Leone, and Lowell Zehr rounded out the top five.

Dave Mannise of Fulton started first and won the 15-lap UMP Street/Pure Stock feature in dominating fashion after leading the entire way. Second was Steve Woodworth, third was Ron Hawker, forth was Gary Barton, and Jim Lewis completed the top five.

Young Claude Hutchings Jr. of Sauquoit won his second straight 4-Cylinder Super Stock main after coming from the ninth starting position. Hutchings dominated the event after taking the lead from defending track champion Chuck Powelczyk on lap 6. May Fay led the first two laps. Powelczyk had to settle for second, followed by Fay, Matt Wetterer, and Ed Granoski.

Coming up this Friday May 26 at Brewerton Speedway is Military Appreciation Night to bring in the Memorial Holiday Weekend. Scheduled to compete on the fast 1/3-mile are the DIRTcar Modifieds, ESDCA Mod Lites, Street/Pure Stocks in a North vs. South Shootout, 4-Cylinder Super Stocks, and 4-Cylinder Enduros. Race time is set for 7:30pm. For more information, contact the track office at (315) 668-6906 or visit the website at www.brewertonspeedway.com.

Brewerton Pit Notes…41 ESDCA Mod Lites signed into the Brewerton pit area, a record count, which appears will be broken as the season moves on. The win by Kevin Bates makes it three different Modified feature winners in as many weeks, proving the highly competitive field has some of the most exciting racing in many years. Ironically, Bates and fellow driver Jim Witko Jr. were featured on Thursday night’s WTVH Channel 5 Sportscast in feature interviews as they haul 3 hours each week from the Keystone State to race at Brewerton and Fulton Speedways. Dan Vauter, also a member of the Brewerton/Fulton “Keystone Connection” nearly had the victory wrapped up until Bates found a way underneath on the last lap. Defending Modified track titlist Alan Johnson still has not found the combination to victory lane. The entire family of Dean Hubbs was on hand for the pre-race ceremonies of the 10th Annual Dean Hubbs IMCA Modified Memorial event. Rob Keller Jr. also provided some great pre-race commentary about Hubbs. Frank Cozze was the last driver from Pennsylvania to win at Brewerton, back in 1994.

BREWERTON SPEEDWAY RACE SUMMARY
NATIONWIDE INSURANCE NIGHT
RACE DATE: MAY 18, 2007

DIRTcar Modifieds (35-Laps) – KEVIN BATES, Chuck Bower, Dan Vauter, Jimmy Phelps, Willy Decker, Chad Phelps, Jim Witko Jr., Alan Johnson, Mike Bowman, Tom Sears Jr., Scott Prentice, Steve Hulsizer, Roy Bresnahan, Johnny Hill, Kyle Lewis, Tony Buffa Jr., Matt Fink, Rick Rogala, Tom Juhl Jr., Tim Sears, Kenny Stafford.

IMCA Modified Dean Hubbs Memorial (25-Laps) – DALE CASWELL, Kevan Cook, Rob Keller Jr., Greg Kimball, Pete Anderson, Steve Coit, Dave Talbot, Bill Anderson, J.J. Courcy, Rich Riggs, Calvin Painter, Larry Bezner, Coleen Finch, Jeff Cardinale, Bill Anderson Jr., Mike Jones, Les Hubbard, Rich Keller, Tony Finch, Dale Jewett, Bob Ridgeway, Ricky Orton.

IMCA Modified Keller Insurance Agency Dash for Cash (4-Laps) – RICH KELLER, Larry Bezner, Jeff Cardinale, Johnny Bell, Bob Ridgeway, Ricky Orton.

ESDCA Mod Lites (20-Laps) – DAN WILLIAMS, Doug Williams, Tim Devendorf, Rocco Leone, Lowell Zehr, Justin Crisafulli, Mike Isabell, Jeff Barker, Rich Rainville, Dave Trytek, John Byrnes, Barry Virts, Sam Morse, Joe Garafolo, Luke Lonergan, Mike Mullen, Joe Abbass, Jeff Hays, Lisa Thomas, Jeff Blackburn, Tommy Felicia, Jeff Herbert, Matt Magner, Jamie King, Mike Virginia, Andrew Schartner, Gary Schug, Tim Schneider Jr., Chuck DeMott, Matt Rainville.

ESDCA Mod Lite B-Main (10-Laps) – KELLY SKINNER, Jeff Williams, Keith Hotchkiss, Tod Simons, Mike Rainville, Lorrie Herbert.

UMP Street/Pure Stocks – DAVE MANNISE, Steve Woodworth, Ron Hawker, Gary Barton, Jim Lewis, Mike Watkins, Dan Hofmann Jr., Adam Guilds, Lee Hartzog, Scott Smith, Bobby Boynton, Jay McGillicuddy.

4-Cylinder Super Stocks (15-Laps) – CLAUDE HUTCHINGS JR., Chuck Powelczyk, Matt Fay, Matt Wetterer, Ed Granoski, Chris Kranz, Lorraine Powelczyk, Sam Carista, John West, Wendell Washington, Andy Kieffer, Eric Kranz, Chad Dupra, Steve Randall, Aron Backus, Ray Herzog Jr.

VICTORIA 200 RULES MODIFIED MINI-SERIES SET TO KICK OFF AT FULTON SPEEDWAY TUESDAY MAY 22

FULTON, NY – The highly anticipated Victoria 200 Rules Modified Mini-Series will kick off this Tuesday May 22 at Fulton Speedway and it will be a walk down memory lane for many. The series, run under 2007 Victoria 200 Rules, will compete in a 35-lap, $2,000 to win special, featuring any 13” by 92” Dirt Modified tire, sail panels, alcohol, and any motor up to 500ci. Also in race action at the Home of the Victoria 200 in full track points paying features will be the ESDCA Mod Lites, UMP Street/Pure Stocks, and 4-Cylinder Enduros. Race time on the 3/8-mile high banks is set for 7pm.

The Victoria 200 Rules Modified Mini-Series is an unsanctioned 6 race series between sister tracks Brewerton and Fulton Speedways that will lead up to the 22nd running of the $25,000 to win Victoria 200 at Fulton on September 29. The series will feature 2007 Victoria 200 Rules, which are fully explained and listed below. In basics, Modified teams will be allowed any 13” by 92” Dirt Modified type tire that durometers 40 or above, sail panels, any size motor up to 500ci, and alcohol to power the motor.

Each speedway will record separate points for their 3 series races, and the champion from each track will become the only two guaranteed starters for the Victoria 200. Victoria 200 Rules Modified Mini-Series events are scheduled at Fulton Speedway on Tuesday May 22, Tuesday August 21, and a TBA date that will generate high publicity. Brewerton Speedway will host the series on Tuesday June 26, Wednesday July 11, and Saturday September 7.

Ironically, although Brewerton and Fulton Speedways currently are sanctioned by DIRTCAR Motorsports for weekly regular shows, the past at each track is loaded with history under this type of Modified rule structure. The shows are expected to have a much different feel and flavor than regular weekly action, and will be popular with all fans, both young and older alike. Simply seeing the Sail Panels on Modifieds racing around either speedway has many excited for sure.

Scheduled to compete this Tuesday in Victoria 200 Rules Modified Mini-Series competition are many of Fulton’s current and former competitors. A real who’s who of Modified competition are expected and possible with drivers such as Pat Ward, Ryan Phelps, Danny Johnson, Alan Johnson, Jim Mahaney, Steve Hulsizer, Dale Planck, Kevin Bates, Willy Decker, Tom Sears, Brian Weaver, Ted Lamb, Jeff Rudalavage, Tim Sears, Gordy Button, Stewart Friesen, John Barker, and many, many more. Excitement will be abound as you really do not know who will show up for the $2,000 winner’s share. Could drivers such as Billy Pauch, Frank Cozze, Brett Hearn, and Kenny Brightbill, head to Fulton? Also appearing will be the ESDCA Mod Lites, UMP Street/Pure Stocks, and 4-Cylinder Enduro racers.

Admission prices this Tuesday May 22 at Fulton Speedway for the Victoria 200 Rules Modified Mini-Series event are $12 for Adults, $5 for Ages 10-14, and children 9 and under are free of charge with a paid adult. Pit admission is $20 for DIRT/IMCA Members and $25 for Non-Members. For more information, contact the track office at (315) 593-6531, the raceline at (315) 668-RACE, or visit the official website at www.fultonspeedway.com.

2007 Victoria 200 / Modified Mini-Series Rules
1) Must be Modified chassis.
2) Engines 500 c.i. or less. No fuel injection. 358-Modifieds DO NOT need Rev Box.
3) Weight 2,500 pounds - ALL CARS.
4) Any 13" x 92" Dirt Modified tire, including Hoosier, American Racer, Goodyear. All tires MUST durometer 40 or above.
5) Rear quarter panels / sail panels can extend back to 48" maximum (measured from center of rear axle to rear of car including spoiler). Maximum height of sail panels is 65", measured from the ground to highest point. Window / sail panels cannot extend forward beyond the back of the driver's seat and must mirror size and shape side for side. 4" maximum roof spoiler allowed.
6) Sunoco Race Fuel or Methanol. Cars on Methanol may run a 32 gallon maximum fuel cell.
7) No time trials. Draw for heats with sealed envelopes in front of grandstand for Victoria 200.
8) No two-way radios at all. One way radio (Raceceiver) mandatory. Frequency is 454.000.
9) AMB transponders will be mandatory for the Victoria 200 only and are recommended for each Mini-Series event and Victoria 200 qualifying. Rentals will be available.
10) Only one Victoria 200 entry per driver.

DIRTCAR MODIFIEDS SET TO BATTLE THIS SATURDAY MAY 19 AT FULTON SPEEDWAY ON LITTLE LEAGUE NIGHT

FULTON, NY – Exciting 3 and 4 wide DIRTCAR race action will continue this Saturday May 19 at Fulton Speedway on Little League Night. All Little League players and coaches with complete uniform on will be admitted free of charge. Featured will be the DIRT Modifieds, DIRT Sportsman, Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman, ESDCA Mod Lites, DIRT Pro Stocks, and 4-Cylinder Enduros. Race time at the historic Oswego County track is set for 7pm.

Dale Planck made a huge statement last Saturday night on the high banks with his victory in the DIRT Modified season opener. Planck, without a doubt, is the driver to beat this season in the headline division. Drivers looking to beat Planck for their first wins of the 2007 year are in this Saturday’s huge 35-lap main event Alan Johnson, Scott Prentice, Jimmy Phelps, Kevin Bates, Kenny Stafford, Brian Weaver, Vinnie Vitale, Tom Sears, John Barker, and Steve Hulsizer.

Chris Hile currently leads the point standings in the DIRT Sportsman division, with both Hile and Sammy Reakes IV earning one feature win each. Jeremy Pitcher, John Pietrowicz, Mark Davison, Gregg Carner, Rob Hile, Dave Reilley, Matt Hulsizer, and Shawn Donath currently are the remainder of the top ten.

In the beginner’s Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman class, Stephen Planck and Jeff Isabell Jr. have dominated early season competition, but Laslow Howiefeld, Sean McCarthy, Katelyn Kane, and young Timmy Sears Jr. are all knocking on the door to victory lane.

Jason Parkhurst and defending champion Billy Clark are the only two winners to date in the DIRT Pro Stock division. In contention for their first wins of 2007 this Saturday will also be Dick Parkhurst, Jim Evans, Jack Terrell, and Bob Buono.

The popular ESDCA Mod Lite division will visit Fulton Speedway on Saturday for their 2007 kickoff event. Dan Williams, Doug Williams, Ken Gamlen, Lowell Zehr, Rocco Leone, and Tim Devendorf will all be in the mix up front in race action. The final event of the schedule will be the exciting 4-Cylinder Enduro, which will now be a weekly addition to the race program.

Admission prices this Saturday May 19 at Fulton Speedway on Little League Night are $12 for Adults, $5 for Ages 10-14, and children 9 and under are free of charge with a paid adult. Pit admission is $20 for DIRT/IMCA Members and $25 for Non-Members.

For more information, contact the track office at (315) 593-6531, the raceline at (315) 668-RACE, or visit the official website at www.fultonspeedway.com.

CURRENT SPEEDWAY POINT STANDINGS
(Top ten listed for each division as of 5/12/07)
DIRTcar Modified – Dale Planck 60, Vinnie Vitale 56, Jimmy Phelps 52, Kevin Bates 50, Alan Johnson 48, Steve Hulsizer 46, Dan Vauter 44, Brett Tonkin 42, Chad Phelps 40, Jim Witko Jr. 38.

DIRTcar Sportsman – Chris Hile and Sammy Reakes IV 110, Jeremy Pitcher 104, John Pietrowicz 100, Mark Davison 92, Gregg Carner 90, Rob Hile and Dave Reilley 82, Matt Hulsizer 80, Shawn Donath 76.

Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman – Laslow Howiefeld 112, Sean McCarthy and Jeff Isabell Jr. 102, Timmy Sears Jr. 100, Eddie Grant 94, Katelyn Kane 61, Stephen Planck 60, Brad Godshalk 50, Earl Rudy 44.

DIRTcar Pro Stocks – Jason Parkhurst 118, Billy Clark Jr. 116, Dick Parkhurst 108, Jim Evans 106, Jack Terrell 96, Jim Donaldson 94, Dave Briggs 90, Adam Hunt 88, Dale Guernsey 86, Rob Seavy 84.

UMP Street/Pure Stocks – Dave Mannise 61, Dan Hofmann Sr. 59, Andy Fisk 57, Chuck Cushman 55, Steve Woodworth 53, Ron Hawker 51, Nick Rizzo 49, Gary Barton 47, Jim Wallace 45, Jay McGillicuddy 43.

4-Cylinder Enduro (Top 5 Listed) – Jon Shumway 60, Josh Herbert 56, Jerry Herbert 52, Mark Johnston 50, Marjorie Wallace 48.

DALE PLANCK ROMPS FULTON SPEEDWAY MODIFIED FIELD IN OPENER

FULTON, NY – “The Natural” Dale Planck of Homer returned to his personal playground at Fulton Speedway to win the 35-lap DIRTcar Modified Season Opener last Saturday night. Planck came from the ninth starting position to take the lead from Kevin Bates on lap 17 on the way to the popular victory. Other winners were Sammy Reakes, IV in the DIRTcar Sportsman, Billy Clark Jr. in the DIRT Pro Stocks, Kevan Cook in the IMCA Modifieds, and Jeff Isabell Jr. in the Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman division.

Planck, a 4-time Fulton Speedway track champion and dominator of the mid 1990’s, returned to race action on Saturday for a full season of competition, his first since the 2003 season. Going into the opener, he was one of several favorites for the victory and the season-long points battle. Without a doubt, he proved he is loaded for bear and ready to stomp on the Fulton Speedway competition.

The victory for Planck was the 55th of his career on the Fulton high banks, spread out over 13 winning seasons, an impressive list of numbers. Planck’s last victory came on July 26, 2003.Ironically, the victory is his first ever driving a Big Block Modified, as all previous wins were behind the wheel of a 358-Modified.

Dan Vauter led the opening lap of the DIRTcar Modified feature, with Kevin Bates taking control on lap 2. Bates looked like he was pulling away for a victory until a mid race yellow bunched the field. Planck took over the top spot on lap 17 enroute to his victory as he was never seriously challenged. Vinnie Vitale made a late race charge for second, with Jimmy Phelps in third.

Bates had to settle with third, but proved he will park in victory lane sometime this season. Fourth was defending champion Alan Johnson, with Steve Hulsizer, who came from the consi, finishing fifth. Completing the top ten, it was Dan Vauter, Brett Tonkin, Chad Phelps, and Jim Witko Jr.

Sammy Reakes IV of Palermo won his first DIRTcar Sportsman feature event of the 2007 season after coming from deep in the field in the seventeenth starting position. Reakes took the lead on lap 10 and held on for the remainder of the 20-lap event. Alan Fink led the first two circuits, with Shawn Donath leading laps 3-8 until he broke under yellow. John Pietrowicz, who led lap 9, had to settle for second, with Mark Davison, Chris Hile, and Jeremy Pitcher completing the top five.

Defending DIRTcar Pro Stock track champion Billy Clark Jr. of Fulton put an early season bid in on the 2007 title with his victory in the 20-lap Pro Stock feature event. Clark had to wrestle the lead away from early leader Dale Guernsey on lap 3 to hold on for the victory from the eighth starting position. Completing the top five it was last week’s winner Jason Parkhurst, Jack Terrell, Bob Buono, and Jim Evans.

Kevin Cook of Bernhard’s Bay won his first ever IMCA Modified main event after leading the entire 15-lap event from the fourth starting spot. Second was Ken Rogers, followed by Greg Kimball, George Valenti, and Bill Anderson. The IMCA Modifieds will return to Fulton Speedway on Saturday June 2 for their second event.

In Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman race action, Jeff Isabell Jr. of Pennellville won his first ever 15-lap feature event. Isabell swapped the lead back and forth for the entire event with the now legendary Laslow Howiefeld to take home the win. Timmy Sears Jr., Sean McCarthy, and Eddie Grant completed the top five.

Coming up this Saturday night May 19 at Fulton Speedway is Little League Night. Scheduled in race action are the DIRTcar Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman, Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman, DIRTcar Pro Stocks, ESDCA Mod Lites, & 4-Cylinder Enduros. Race time is set for 7pm. For more information, contact the speedway office at (315) 593-6531, the raceline at (315) 668-RACE, or visit www.fultonspeedway.com.

FULTON PIT NOTES…29 DIRTcar Modifieds were pitside, certainly a tremendous turnout. A competitive field of Modifieds for sure, with a very talented mix of drivers. Young Pennsylvania drivers Kevin Bates, Dan Vauter, and Brett Tonkin all won the Modifieds heats proving the PA Posse connection is as strong as ever. The 4-Cylinder Enduro division has been added to the weekly card for the remainder of the 2007 Fulton Speedway race season. This marks the second week in a row that a Planck was in victory lane at the speedway. Dale’s son Stephen won the Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman event last Saturday.

FULTON SPEEDWAY RACE SUMMARY
SYRACUSE.COM MAGNETIC SCHEDULE CARD NIGHT
RACE DATE: MAY 12, 2007

DIRTcar MODIFIEDS (35-Laps) – DALE PLANCK, Vinnie Vitale, Jimmy Phelps, Kevin Bates, Alan Johnson, Steve Hulsizer, Dan Vauter, Brett Tonkin, Chad Phelps, Jim Witko Jr., Willy Decker, Jeremy Smith, Tom Sears Jr., Jamie Christian, John Ramsey, Darwin Greene, Sean Beardsley, Brian Weaver, John Barker Jr., Kenny Stafford, Scott Prentice, Roy Bresnahan, Tony Buffa Jr., Kyle Lewis, Mike Bowman, Tim Sears, Mike Ward, Matt Fink. DNS – Johnny Hill.

DIRTcar SPORTSMAN (20-Laps) – SAMMY REAKES IV, John Pietrowicz, Mark Davison, Chris Hile, Jeremy Pitcher, Matt Hulsizer, Amanda Whitney, Gregg Carner, Dave Reilley, A.J. Kingsley, Rob Hile, Curt Prevo, Beth Schneider, Tony Steiner, Morris Mathews, Lee Babcock, Brad Townsend, Stewart Garrison, Shawn Donath, Alan Fink, John Behron, Jason Occhina. DNS – Mike McCarthy, Jon Tesoriero.

DIRTcar GYPSUM EXPRESS CRATE SPORTSMAN (15-Laps) – JEFF ISABELL JR., Laslow Howiefeld, Timmy Sears Jr., Sean McCarthy, Eddie Grant, Katelyn Kane.

IMCA MODIFIEDS (15-Laps) – KEVAN COOK, Ken Rogers, Greg Kimball, George Valenti, Bill Anderson, Ricky Orton, Don Reeves, Coleen Finch, Pete Anderson, Tony Finch, Larry Bezner, Mark Griffin.

DIRTcar PRO STOCKS (20-Laps) – BILLY CLARK JR, Jason Parkhurst, Jack Terrell, Bob Buono, Jim Evans, Dick Parkhurst, Dale Guernsey, Jim Donaldson, Gary Barton, Adam Hunt, Dave Briggs, Jerry Button, Rusty Marsden, Mike Vaughn, Rob Seavy. DNS – Pat Hobbs.