By Ed & Betty Biittig
Spring weather has brought regular rain, which affected Lebanon Valley’s scheduled practice session over the weekend. The sessions have now been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 9. The Lebanon Valley opener will be this Saturday, April 12 with the Spring Fling $4000 to win Sportsman event plus other divisions. Something new at Lebanon Valley this season, the heat races will award points toward the championship; three points to the winner of the heat, two for second and one for third place finish.
Albany-Saratoga’s inspection day last Friday was completed successfully, with young Bodie Marks of Scotia having his Limited Sportsman racer inspected.
Reports indicate that the car is ready for the upcoming practice session on Friday, April 11 from 3-7.
Fonda Speedway has a scheduled practice session for all divisions this Saturday, April 12 with track time, 4-7pm. Gates open at 1 pm. The season opens Saturday, April 19.
With the beginning of Brett Deyo’s seventh year at the reigns of Fonda Speedway promotion there are a few new things to celebrate this season; new track surface and an increase in the purse for the Modified division. The incentive boost payouts for drivers finishing sixth through 10th, respectively, with 10th place driver receiving $700. There is also a 358-Mod bonus. The highest finishing 358 Mod following Can-Am Motorsports Park rules will receive a $250 bonus every Saturday night. American Racer tires permitted for Saturday programs.
Utica-Rome Speedway began a new season about a month ago when Brett Deyo sold his share in the track to his partner, Jason Broedel. Now according to several posts on Facebook including photos, much work is taking place at the Vernon, NY track to get the track ready for the opening this Sunday, April 13. There are new billboards going up, a new beer booth is almost complete and over 200 boards have been replaced on the bleachers and extensive work on the track.
This Sunday’s opener is the annual Honoring Alex, memorial to Alex Friesen who revolutionized racing in the area before his untimely death in 1996. The 68-lap Modified event pays $6800 to win. Also on the card Sportsman, Pro Stocks, Limited Sportsman and Four Cylinders. Before the opening night on Sunday the track will host a practice night this Friday, April 11, for all divisions that will be in competition at the track this season.
The Super DIRTcar Series moves to Can-Am Speedway in LaFargeville, NY this Saturday, April 12 with Thunder in the 1000 Islands. Gates open at 4:00 pm for fans.
Thanks to Jim Becker of Becker Race Team for sending us his periodic updates. His most recent tells us that he is ready to take on the 2025 season and will be racing, when his schedule allows, at Utica-Rome on Friday and Glen Ridge on Sunday. Jim is ready for the season because of his two team members that work in the shop and in the pit each week, Paul and Newt who run errands getting parts and whatever needs to be done. Jim is very fortunate to have such dedicated team members. All race teams need people like Paul and Newt.
Currently, Jim is waiting for the body for the car to come back; it should be ready for open practice this Friday at Utica-Rome. His Glen Ridge car is also ready, and he has a little more time for that one because Glen Ridge doesn’t get started until May 4.
Marketing partners for Jim’s race team this season are Luck Grove Telecom who increased their support for the season; Four Star Realty Group, MIDTEL, Double Diamond Companies, and NTC NET.
Here’s hoping the weather improves and we can get in some racing soon. Until next week please send all news and/or comments to biittig@yahoo.com
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