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XTREME SPEED CHALLENGE FAN DISCOUNTS

May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Holly,MI – May 17, 2012 – Officials from
Must See Racing today announced that there will be several discount options
available for Sunday’s ‘ Xtreme Speed
Challenge ‘ at Winchester Speedway
May 20.

If possible, fans are being encouraged to take advantage of several discount options that will be honored.
 
Fans from the Hoosier Auto Racing
Fans (HARF) and Dayton Area Racing
Fans (DARF) clubs will be given a $5
off the price of a ticket by showing their membership card. In addition, fans attending the racing events at Anderson Speedway or Lucas Oil Raceway Park on May 19 will be given a $5 discount by showing their Ticket Stubs from either of these events.
 
The inaugural ‘ Xtreme Speed Challenge ‘ will feature a full day of racing action featuring the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Cars and the Must See Racing Supermodifieds. The Full Throttle Modified Circuit and Vore’s Welding Front Wheel Drive Compacts will also be in action.

This event will mark the first time in twenty-two years that Supermodifieds have raced at Winchester
Speedway.
 
This family themed day of fun will also have inflatable’s for the kids as well as an appearance by Jitterbug the Clown. Jitterbug will be face painting and handing out balloons. Kids under the age of 12 will be admitted free of charge. The Must See show sprint car will also be on display for fans to see up close by sitting in a real 410 winged sprint car.
 
Winchester resident and racing legend, Tom Bigelow, will be the Grand Marshall for this event. Bigelow is a multi-time Unites States Auto Club champion as well as former Indy 500 competitor. Bigelow will participate in an autograph session prior to the racing action.
 
There will be an open practice one day before the event May 19 from 2 – 6 P.M. to give teams additional track time. Front Gates open at 10 A.M. with racing action set to begin at 2 P.M. on Sunday.
 
Tickets for the  ‘ Xtreme Speed Challenge ‘ are now on sale. Fans are encouraged to get tickets early to avoid long lines at the ticket window the day of the event. Call (248) 535-5575 to purchase tickets or log onto www.mustseeracing.com for additional details.

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Joe Gosek Supermodified on Display in Watertown Armed Forces Parade

May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment

North Country Parade Honors Military

OSWEGO, NY (May 17) – The Oswego Speedway track championship Novelis Supermodified of Joe Gosek will be on display as a part of the annual Watertown Armed Forces Day Parade on Saturday, May 19 beginning at 10am. The parade is an Operation Yellow Ribbon event held to demonstrate Watertown’s tremendous community support for its military neighbors.

The Oswego Speedway Burritt Motors Chevrolet Avalanche Pace Truck will also be a part of the festivities. Located on 340 Route 104 East in Oswego, Burritt Motors is the official pace vehicle provider of Oswego Speedway.

This year’s parade will start at the Watertown High School parking lot and will proceed down Washington St. with a brief stop at the reviewing stand in front of the Dulles State Office Building, then continue on to Stone St. where marchers will then disband.

The Original Yanks will perform on the State Office Building Plaza following the parade.

Gosek, from Oswego, is a two time Novelis Supermodified track champion at Oswego Speedway and is a three time winner of the prestigious Budweiser International Classic 200 on Labor Day Weekend. The many year veteran of Supermodified racing won the 2011 Novelis Supermodified track championship in his Burke’s Do-It-Best Home Center No. 00 with a number of consistent finishes, as he did not win a single feature event during the season.

The month of May is a special one for Gosek, as in 1996 he qualified for and finished 22nd in the famed Indianapolis 500.

The next event on Oswego Speedway’s racing schedule is the Mitchell’s Speedway Press Memorial Day Weekend Tripleheader on Saturday, May 26 featuring the Novelis Supermodifieds, Pathfinder Bank SBS Series, and the Race of Champions Modifieds. Grandstand gates open at 1pm, with racing getting underway at 4pm.

For more information on Oswego Speedway, including ticket prices, be sure to visit www.oswegospeedway.com. You can also LIKE the (Official) Oswego Speedway page at facebook.com/OswegoSpeedway, or FOLLOW on Twitter @OswegoSpeedway. To purchase tickets or order merchandise please call the Speedway box office at (315) 342-0646.

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XTREME SPEED CHALLENGE TO OFFER SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Holly,MI – May 16, 2012 - Sunday afternoon’s inaugural ‘ Xtreme Speed Challenge ‘ at Winchester Speedway will feature a full plate
of racing action highlighted by the return of Supermodifieds for the first time in twenty-two years. The Must See Racing SuperModified
Series will make their debut along with the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series, Full Throttle Modifieds, and Vore’s Welding Front Wheel Drive Compacts.Jitterbug the clown

This racing extravaganza has something to offer fans of all ages on and off the track. In addition to the racing action, Jitterbug the
clown will be on hand entertain the youngerrace fans. Kids will be able to get their faces painted by Jitterbug as Fun for kids in the bouncing tentswell as get a free balloon. Kids 12 and younger will be admitted free of charge.

Winchester resident and former racing star,
Tom Bigelow, will serve as Grand Marshal for
the ‘ Xtreme Speed Challenge ‘. Bigelow is a multi-time USAC champion as well as Indy500 participant. Fans will have an opportunityto meet Bigelow and take home an autograph.

The likable Bigelow will be available for a meet and greet with fans prior to the racing action.

There will be an open practice the day before the event on Saturday May 19 from 2-6 P.M. and will be free of charge to spectators. Fans are being encouraged to attend the free open practice to get a sample of what will be in store for them the following afternoon.

The ‘ Xtreme Speed Challenge ‘ is shaping up to be arguably one of the biggest open wheel events of 2012. Both the Super Modified and Sprint Car feature events will pay $6,000 to win. This increased purse money is luring some of the biggest names in both divisions to the event. Dave Steele, Dave Baumgartner, Jason Blonde, Jeff Bloom, Collin Cabre, Jerry Caryer, Jason Cox, Todd Fayard, Kyle Flint, Brian Gerster, Kyle Hamilton, Jo Jo Helberg, Mike Larrison, Hank Lower,Troy DeCaire, Jimmy McCune, Aaron Pierce, Kody Swanson, Jacob Wilson, and Billy Wease are just a few of the Xtreme Sprint drivers expected to compete.

Drivers from the MSRSMS expected to participate include: Dave McKinght, Gene Lee Gibson,  AJ Russell, Tanner Swanson, Kody Swanson, Jack Smith, Kevin Shirey, Sondi Eden, Cord Ehrhart, Brandon Fisher, Jeff Gibson, Jon Henes, Paul White, Larry Lehnert, Jim Paller, Matt Palmer, and Rich Reid.

The new Full Throttle Modified Circuit will make its debut as well with a full list of drivers expected to participate including: Harold Scott, Brian Nester, Chad Poole, Mike Stacy, Don Skaggs, Chris Hettinger, and Chris Jennings among others.

Tickets for the  ‘ Xtreme Speed Challenge ‘ are now on sale. Fans are encouraged to get tickets early to avoid long lines at the ticket window the day of the event. Call (248) 535-5575 to purchase tickets or log onto www.mustseeracing.com for additional details.

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Jeff Abold’s NEMA Midget on Display at A&P Auto Parts in Oswego

May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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NEMA Midgets Return to Oswego Speedway August 25th

OSWEGO, NY (May 15) – For the first time in seven years the Northeastern Midget Association (NEMA) will return to Oswego Speedway on Saturday, August 25.  In an effort to reintroduce Speedway fans to NEMA Midget racing, Jeff Abold’s No. 29 midget racer will be on display at A&P Auto Parts, located at 160 E. Bridge St in Oswego, from Thursday, May 17 through Saturday, May 19. 

Abold, 22, has been a prominent runner on the NEMA stage for several seasons.  In 2011, Abold competed in eight NEMA sanctioned wing midget events, finishing in the Top 5 in each.  The second generation driver, from Baldwinsville, even managed a return trip to victory lane on September 10, picking up his third consecutive Boston Louie Memorial main event win at Seekonk Speedway in Massachusetts.

While Abold plans to compete in the first NEMA event at Oswego since International Supermodified Association (ISMA) champion Chris Perley took the win back in 2005, he is focusing his full racing efforts in 2012 on the Novelis Supermodified division at the Speedway.

“Oswego Speedway is our home track, it is right in our back yard, and it is good to be back,” said Abold.  “We’ve kind of been away for a few years, and this is the first time we are going to run weekly here, and I think we are going to enjoy it.”

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Jeff Abold,(shown here in his supermodified opening night 2012 at Oswego Speedway), will compete in NEMA competition at Oswego. Photo by RG Design

In 2012, the NEMA Midgets will enter their 60th season of competition and both NEMA and Oswego Speedway are excited for their return to the ‘Steel Palace.’

“Having the NEMA Midgets back at Oswego is big for our Speedway and for northeast open-wheel racing, especially as a warm-up for Budweiser International Classic Weekend,” said Oswego Speedway co-owner, John Torrese.  “If you have never seen the NEMA cars fly around the ‘Steel Palace’, you won’t want to miss it.”

Accompanying the NEMA Midgets on the August 25 racing card will be the series stepping stone NEMA Lites division.  Entering their fifth season, the Lites have proven to be one of the more successful developmental divisions in open-cockpit racing.  Moving into the division in 2012 will be young Avery Stoehr, the son of NEMA Midget veteran Russ Stoehr, an 8-time feature winner at Oswego which adds into his 48 career NEMA Midget victories on tour.

Joining the NEMA Lites as a first time division in Oswego Speedway’s 62 years will be the U.S. Legend Cars.  Established in 1992 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the U.S. Legend Cars were introduced as a low-cost, budget form of racing for the weekly short track racer.  Since their inception the U.S. Legend Car Series has exploded nationwide, becoming a proving ground for up and coming young drivers, as well as a mainstay for the budget weekly racer.

“We’re very excited to have had the opportunity to put this event together for 2012,” said Torrese.  “With our Novelis Supermodified and Pathfinder Bank SBS Series having the week off on August 25 to prepare for Budweiser International Classic Weekend, we still wanted to be sure to take advantage of the beautiful August weather in Oswego and give our loyal race fans a show.  We couldn’t be more pleased to have the folks from NEMA and the U.S. Legend Cars come on board to help make this happen.”

2011 was an exciting campaign for the NEMA Midget Series as Randy Cabral and Bertrand Motorsports came out on top of the 13-race schedule as champions with two feature wins on the season coming at Seekonk and Twin State Speedways.  Cabral will return in ’12 behind the wheel of the Bertrand No. 47, but will have a host of rivals on his heels throughout the season, including at Oswego.

The Stoehr brothers will once again be in action for the coming year with Russ driving the Dumo’s Desire No. 45 and Greg in the Stoehr No. 26b.  Brother Russ is the all-time leader in NEMA Midget wins at Oswego Speedway with eight.  His first came at the ‘Steel Palace’ in 1995, with the latest coming back in 2001.  Greg managed to pick up a NEMA feature win in 2011 at Lee USA Speedway.

Joining the Stoehr’s as potential threats to Cabral’s championship chances are Adam Cantor, Paul Scally, and Mike Horn.

New to the series in 2012 are NEMA Lites graduates Seth Carlson and Jim Santa Maria.  Each will join former Lites graduates, now full size NEMA feature winners, Todd Bertrand and Anthony Nocella.

The next event on Oswego Speedway’s racing schedule is the Mitchell’s Speedway Press Memorial Day Weekend Tripleheader on Saturday, May 26 featuring the Novelis Supermodifieds, Pathfinder Bank SBS Series, and the Race of Champions Modifieds.

For more information on Oswego Speedway be sure to visit www.oswegospeedway.com.  You can also LIKE the (Official) Oswego Speedway page at facebook.com/OswegoSpeedway, or FOLLOW on Twitter @OswegoSpeedway.  To purchase tickets or order merchandise please call the Speedway box office at (315) 342-0646.

About Oswego Speedway: Oswego Speedway, a sports entertainment company, is a 5/8 mile semi-banked pavement racing oval located off the shores of Lake Ontario in scenic Oswego, NY. Oswego Speedway has been a continuously run weekly racing venue since August, 1951. The premier open-wheel pavement short track cars in the world, Supermodifieds, run weekly at Oswego Speedway making Oswego the only weekly Supermodified racing venue in the world. The Small Block Supermodifieds accompany the full blown Supers on a weekly Saturday night schedule which runs from May through September. Oswego Speedway is mentioned in racing circles as the “Indy of the East,” as no fewer than a dozen past and present competitors have competed at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway including Mario Andretti, arguably the greatest driver of all time, two-time Indy 500 champion Gordon Johncock, along with former International Classic Champions Bentley Warren, Joe Gosek, and Davey Hamilton.

Oswego Speedway is honored to recognize several sponsors and corporate partners that help to bring the racing action to you each Saturday night (listed alphabetically): All Seasons Inn, Alliance Bank, Bacc-Off, Best Western/Quality Inn, Blue Bowl Sanitation, Bonded Motor Sales, Bosco & Geers, Bracy’s Transmission Services, Bridge Street Jewelers, Brioschi Pharmaceuticals International LLC, Burke’s Home Centers, Burritt Motors, Butler Disposal, Cam’s NY Pizzeria, Canales Restaurant, Canales Insurance, Century 21 Galloway Realty, Chris Nelson Insurance, City Electric, CNY CPR, Coca-Cola, Compass Federal Credit Union, Constellation Energy, Corr-Pak, CPS Electric, C’s Beverage Center, Davis Bros. Meats, Days Inn/Travelodge, Dufore’s Jewelers, Dunkin Donuts, Eagle Beverage, Ellsworth Heating and Cooling, Entergy Northeast, Ferris Industries, Gater Racing News, Green & Seifter CPA, G&I Homes, H. Lee White Marine Museum, Hawk Performance, Hofmann’s, GMAC Insurance, Gioia Signs, Hoosier Racing Tire, Hudson Dairy, Jerome Fire Equipment, Johnston’s Propane, John Costello & Associates, K&G Lodge, Lighthouse Lanes, Longley Dodge, Marollo Racing Engines, May’s Country Store, McCaffrey Chiropractic, Mickey’s Magical Vacation, Munski’s Auto and Marine, Novelis, Ontario Orchards, Oswego County Federal Credit Union, Oswego Health, Oswego Inn, OTB/Western Region, The Palladium-Times, Par-K Enterprises, Pathfinder Bank, Outdoor Power West, Performance Harley Davidson, Pizza Villa, The Post-Standard, Ponderosa, Precision Balancing, Press Box, Price Chopper, Pullen’s Plumbing, RE Davis and Son, RJ Caruso Tax & Accounting, Rudy’s Lakeside, S&S Tractor, Scriba Electric, Scriba Meats, Shapiro Motor Sales, Sharon’s Hair Gallery, Speedway Press, Steve Abt Auto, Stop DWI – Oswego County, Sunset RV Park, Supercuts, Terrell’s Potato Chips, Thunder Road Bar and Grill, Universal Metal Works, Vashaw’s Collision Service, Yogi Bear’s Jelly Stone Park

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Morton’s Winning Streak at 23 and Counting

May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Canadian Supermodified Racer Hopes to Bring Home Another Winchester Win-As a Car Owner

Holly, MI – May 15, 2012 – Canadian, Gary Morton, was the last man to ever win a Super Modified race at Winchester Speedway. In fact, he won the last two events there. He won the 1989 and 1990 fall events at the speedway. Supers haven’t raced at Winchester Speedway in nearly twenty-two years. So technically, Morton has a winning streak that currently stands at twenty-three years.

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Stoufffville, Ontario, Canada's Gary Morton at speed on the frontstretch of Winchester Speedway in 1989.

Morton will be at the track this Sunday for the first time since 1990 when Must See Racing will debut its new Supermodified series. Morton wont be behind the wheel, but he will be supporting the event as a car owner with Brampton, Ontario, Canada’s Dave McKnight behind the wheel of his familiar #70.

Morton recently recalled that chilly early November 1990 Sunday afternoon when Supers last ran Winchester Speedway.” The last time we were there we got booed by the fans,” Morton says. “It wasn’t a pretty day. We tore up a lot of cars and they red flagged it. The fans got impatient. They ran some other stuff so we could get some cars repaired and finish the race. I ended up winning it.” Perhaps Sundays event will go a lot smoother than that long ago 1990 event.

Morton’s vast experience at the legendary Indiana speedway should help his driver out tremendously. The duo will be battling several other teams for a hefty payday.The winners share for Sunday’s event will be one of the biggest paydays of the year for the division. $6,000 will be on the line with another $1000 being paid for fast time thanks to BIOBASED.US as part of their ‘ Winners Circle Bonus ‘ sponsorship.

The event will have several significant headlines. This will be the first time in twenty-two years Supers have raced at Winchester. In addition, the new MSRSMS will be hosting its inaugural event. This will be the first time in the history of the speedway that Supers have raced with wings.

SEE MORE PHOTOS OF SUPERMODIFIEDS AT WINCHESTER SPEEDWAY>HERE

The entry early entry list was announced last week. Several name drivers including: AJ Russell, Tanner Swanson, Kody Swanson, Jack Smith, Kevin Shirey, Sondi Eden, Cord Ehrhart, Brandon Fisher, Jeff Gibson, Jon Henes, Gene Lee Gibson, Paul White, Larry Lehnert, Jim Paller, Matt Palmer, and Rich Reid headline the early entries.

The ‘ Xtreme Speed Challenge ‘ is shaping up to be arguably one of the biggest open wheel events of 2012. The Sprint Car entry list is already highlighted by Tampa, Florida’s Dave Steele who will be returning to competitive competition in the Midwest for the first time in two seasons. Other entries include, Tanner Swanson and Brian Olson, who picked up Must See Racing victories in events last month to kick off the 2012 season. Two-time defending MSRXSS champion Troy DeCaire is also entered. Others early entries include: Dave Baumgartner, Jason Blonde, Jeff Bloom, Collin Cabre, Jerry Caryer, Jason Cox, Todd Fayard, Kyle Flint, Brian Gerster, Kyle Hamilton, Jo Jo Helberg, Mike Larrison, Hank Lower, Jimmy McCune, Aaron Pierce, Kody Swanson, Jacob Wilson, and Billy Wease.

Multi-time United States Auto Club (USAC) champion and Indy 500 starter, Tom Bigelow, will serve as honorary Grand Marshal for this event. A meet and greet with fans is planned. Bigelow currently resides in Winchester and enjoyed great success at the speedway as a driver during his racing career.

There will be an open practice one day before the event May 19 from 2 – 6 P.M. to give teams additional track time. The Full Throttle Modifieds and Vore’s Welding FWD Compacts will also be part of this racing extravaganza.

Tickets for the ‘ Xtreme Speed Challenge ‘ are now on sale. Fans are encouraged to get tickets early to avoid long lines at the ticket window the day of the event. Call (248) 535-5575 to purchase tickets or log onto www.mustseeracing.com for additional details.

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Must See Three

May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Big Week of Racing Ahead for New Supermodified Sanction

May 14, 2012-Holly, MI…..A whirlwind week awaits the TruFuel Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series and as they visit two historic Midwestern tracks for three events in a seven day span.

First up is the “Xtreme Speed Challenge.” The Must See Racing Sprint Cars and the Must See Racing Supermodified series take on Winchester Speedway Sunday afternoon, May 20th. Winchester is one of the most notable racing venues in the world, serving as a perfect host for the lightning-fast winged sprint cars and the return of the supers after a 22 year hiatus . Gates open at 10 a.m. with racing getting underway at 2 p.m.

On Wednesday, May 23rd the series moves some 50 miles east to Anderson Speedway, one of the fastest quarter-mile tracks in the world. The “Must See Racing 60” will feature one of the most frantic races of the season, as a full field of winged sprint cars do battle on the tight confines of the high banks at Anderson Speedway. Gates open at 5 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m.

The week is capped off in grand style with the 64th Pay Less Little 500 at Anderson Speedway on Saturday night, May 26th. The classic event will see the sprinters remove their wings for the only time this season, competing for their share of one of the largest purses in short track racing. The Little 500 starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday, with practice and qualifying taking place on Wednesday through Friday. Advance race tickets are recommended. visit andersonspeedway.com

A full complement of racers will assemble for the three events, with 2010 King of the Wings winner Dave Steele added to the mix at Winchester. Others expected to vie for the spotlight are local favorite Aaron Pierce, defending “60” winner Hank Lower, Recent “Royal Oak Southern Shootout” winners Brian Olson and Tanner Swanson and perennial fan favorite Jeff Bloom.

A crowded roster of racers will be there to challenge, including Kody Swanson, JoJo Helberg Troy DeCaire, Jason Cox, Jimmy McCune, Sondi Eden, Jacob Wilson, Todd Fayard, Dave Baumgartner, Brian Gerster, Mike Larrison and Travis Miniea, among others.

Fans can look forward to a host of entertaining activities during the events, including a “hands-on” show car, t-shirt and merchandise giveaways, along with driver autograph sessions. Fans will have the chance to rub shoulders with  “XTREME SPEED CHALLENGE” Grand Marshall and Hall of Famer Tom Bigelow at a Meet and Greet session.

All three events will be telecast on a tape-delayed basis across the country. Well-known broadcaster Rick Benjamin will serve as play-by-play host, while Bigelow will provide color commentary. Longtime writer and broadcaster Dave Argabright will serve as pit reporter.

The Xtreme Sprint Series features powerful winged sprint cars with 800-plus horsepower and are considered the world’s fastest short track racing machines. The Must See Supermodifieds, one the most exotic short track cars on the planet and are called “The Ultimate Short Track Race Car.” The two open wheel machines will provide a one two punch for fans who are ready for a plethora of speed and racing excitement.

TICKET HOT LINE CALL 248-535-5575      VISIT MUSTSEERACING.COM for event details

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Rapid Results: Lee USA Speedway Small Block Supers Opener

May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Unofficial finish:

  1. Mike Ordway, Jr.
  2. Dave Sanborn
  3. Wayne Helliwell, Jr.
  4. Pete Stergios
  5. Mike Netishen

Heat Wins:

Heat 1. Wayne Helliwell, Jr.

Heat 2. Mike Netishen

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Jarrett Andretti Impressive in Oswego Speedway Test Session

May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Quickly Enters Low 17 sec. Bracket in Strong Racing Supermodified

OSWEGO, NY (May 11) – Oswego Speedway had not seen the likes of an Andretti on its racing surface since 1967, but that all changed on Sunday as Jarett Andretti, 19, took his first laps not only at the Speedway but in a Supermodified. Behind the wheel of the Burke’s Do-It-Best Home Center, Strong Racing No. 99, Andretti quickly became comfortable, easily clocking laps in the mid to low 17 second range.
“I can’t thank Pat and Terry Strong and the whole Strong Team, Burke’s Home Center, and Oswego Speedway enough for this opportunity,” said Andretti. “I’ve driven on tracks that my father has raced on, but never a track that both Mario and Aldo have. It means so much to walk through the same gates they did, and take on this Speedway. Hopefully we will be back to do some racing in the future.”
Projected rain showers moved the announced test from Tuesday, May 8 back to Sunday, May 6; just one day after Oswego Speedway opened its gates for racing. Both Jarett and his father John arrived in Syracuse in time for racing and took in some of the action during the 62nd Annual Opening Night at the ‘Steel Palace’ on Saturday presented by Gater Racing News and The Palladium-Times.
“We spent a lot of time in the pit area talking and meeting with people,” said Jarett. “It was great to see all the different ideas that each of the car builders had, and it really allows for great racing. The racing was awesome, lots of passing.”

Father John, an Indianapolis 500 veteran and winner on NASCAR’s premier Cup circuit, was also impressed.
“This is the first time I’ve actually been here,” said John. “I think I’m more impressed with the race track than anything else. It has so much character. One minute you are going up hill, the next down. One turn is as wide as can be, the next narrow, like turn one at Indy. It is one of those tracks where your line really dictates your lap, so you have to hit your marks. I think Jarett can really learn a lot racing here and in these cars.”
Throughout young Andretti’s nearly two hour test session, he certainly did learn a lot. With the guidance of 2-time Novelis Supermodified feature winner Jerry Curran, Andretti quickly found his line and before long hit a fast lap of 17.4 seconds at an average speed of approximately 129mph.

“I knew a good bit about Supermodifieds and Oswego Speedway coming into this, I did my homework,” Jarett said. “I just told myself that Oswego is a race track and the Supermodified is a racecar. The transition reminded me of going from a Focus Midget to a National Midget. The acceleration is certainly quite different, and it was the same going from the National Midget to the Supermodified with double the horsepower. The first few times hitting the throttle really pushed me back in the seat; it was like riding in a space shuttle. After a while though, you get used to it, you pick the throttle up earlier and smoother and before long it became somewhat routine.”
Sunday’s successful test session at the Speedway has Andretti wanting more.
“I’d love to come back here and actually race at Oswego,” Jarett said. “We would like to run 4,5,8,9 races if we could, at least the Classic, that is at the top of my list. It is just a matter of getting things worked out logistically and seeing where the rest of my racing schedule falls.”

Jarett’s father is also eager to make it back to Oswego, and believes the timing is right to make a bid at Supermodified racing at the ‘Steel Palace’.
“I love that the box these cars work within is big enough that a guy can sleep at night and dream up an idea, then go into the garage and make it happen,” John said. “Everyone welcomed us with open arms, showing us ideas on their cars, which they built themselves. It is really old school, grass roots racing, but at such a high level. Oswego Speedway is riding a wave right now, and we would like to be a part of that wave.”
For more information on Jarett Andretti and his racing career visit his website at www.jarettandretti.com.
The next event on Oswego Speedway’s racing schedule is the Mitchell’s Speedway Press Memorial Day Weekend Tripleheader on Saturday, May 26 featuring the Novelis Supermodifieds, Pathfinder Bank SBS Series, and the Race of Champions Modifieds.

For more information on Oswego Speedway be sure to visit www.oswegospeedway.com. You can also LIKE the (Official) Oswego Speedway page at facebook.com/OswegoSpeedway, or FOLLOW on Twitter @OswegoSpeedway. To purchase tickets or order merchandise please call the Speedway box office at (315) 342-0646.

About Oswego Speedway: Oswego Speedway, a sports entertainment company, is a 5/8 mile semi-banked pavement racing oval located off the shores of Lake Ontario in scenic Oswego, NY. Oswego Speedway has been a continuously run weekly racing venue since August, 1951. The premier open-wheel pavement short track cars in the world, Supermodifieds, run weekly at Oswego Speedway making Oswego the only weekly Supermodified racing venue in the world. The Small Block Supermodifieds accompany the full blown Supers on a weekly Saturday night schedule which runs from May through September. Oswego Speedway is mentioned in racing circles as the “Indy of the East,” as no fewer than a dozen past and present competitors have competed at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway including Mario Andretti, arguably the greatest driver of all time, two-time Indy 500 champion Gordon Johncock, along with former International Classic Champions Bentley Warren, Joe Gosek, and Davey Hamilton.
Oswego Speedway is honored to recognize several sponsors and corporate partners that help to bring the racing action to you each Saturday night (listed alphabetically): All Seasons Inn, Alliance Bank, Bacc-Off, Best Western/Quality Inn, Blue Bowl Sanitation, Bonded Motor Sales, Bosco & Geers, Bracy’s Transmission Services, Bridge Street Jewelers, Brioschi Pharmaceuticals International LLC, Burke’s Home Centers, Burritt Motors, Butler Disposal, Cam’s NY Pizzeria, Canales Restaurant, Canales Insurance, Century 21 Galloway Realty, Chris Nelson Insurance, City Electric, CNY CPR, Coca-Cola, Compass Federal Credit Union, Constellation Energy, Corr-Pak, CPS Electric, C’s Beverage Center, Davis Bros. Meats, Days Inn/Travelodge, Dufore’s Jewelers, Dunkin Donuts, Eagle Beverage, Ellsworth Heating and Cooling, Entergy Northeast, Ferris Industries, Gater Racing News, Green & Seifter CPA, G&I Homes, H. Lee White Marine Museum, Hawk Performance, Hofmann’s, GMAC Insurance, Gioia Signs, Hoosier Racing Tire, Hudson Dairy, Jerome Fire Equipment, Johnston’s Propane, John Costello & Associates, K&G Lodge, Lighthouse Lanes, Longley Dodge, Marollo Racing Engines, May’s Country Store, McCaffrey Chiropractic, Mickey’s Magical Vacation, Munski’s Auto and Marine, Novelis, Ontario Orchards, Oswego County Federal Credit Union, Oswego Health, Oswego Inn, OTB/Western Region, The Palladium-Times, Par-K Enterprises, Pathfinder Bank, Outdoor Power West, Performance Harley Davidson, Pizza Villa, The Post-Standard, Ponderosa, Precision Balancing, Press Box, Price Chopper, Pullen’s Plumbing, RE Davis and Son, RJ Caruso Tax & Accounting, Rudy’s Lakeside, S&S Tractor, Scriba Electric, Scriba Meats, Shapiro Motor Sales, Sharon’s Hair Gallery, Speedway Press, Steve Abt Auto, Stop DWI – Oswego County, Sunset RV Park, Supercuts, Terrell’s Potato Chips, Thunder Road Bar and Grill, Universal Metal Works, Vashaw’s Collision Service, Yogi Bear’s Jelly Stone Park

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Winchester Speedway Xtreme Speed Challenge Early Entries Released

May 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Holly, MI – May 8, 2012 – Must See Racing officials today released early entries for the inaugural ‘ Xtreme Speed Challenge ‘ at Winchester Speedway May 20. The racing program will feature both the TRUFUEL Xtreme Sprint Series as well as the new
BIOBASED.US Supermodified Series.

The early entry list contains 17 Supermodifieds and 22 Xtreme Sprint Cars.  Officials also indicated this was the initial list and several more teams will are expected to enter the event in the days leading up to the event.

Both the Super Modified and Sprint Car events will pay $6000 to win the feature events as part of the BIOBASED.US ‘ Winners Circle Bonus ‘. In addition, there will be a $1000 bonus for quick time in the Supermodified division and $500 for the Sprint Cars.

The ‘ Xtreme Speed Challenge ‘ is shaping up to be arguably one of the biggest open wheel events of 2012. The Sprint Car entry list is already highlighted by Tampa, Florida’s Dave Steele who will be returning to competitive competition in the Midwest for the first time in two seasons. Other entries include, Tanner Swanson and Brian Olson, who picked up Must See Racing victories in events last month to kick off the 2012 season. Two-time defending MSRXSS champion Troy DeCaire is also entered. Others early entries include: Dave Baumgartner, Jason Blonde, Jeff Bloom, Collin Cabre, Jerry Caryer, Jason Cox, Todd Fayard, Kyle Flint, Brian Gerster, Kyle Hamilton, Jo Jo Helberg, Mike Larrison, Hank Lower, Jimmy McCune, Aaron Pierce, Kody Swanson, Jacob Wilson, and Billy Wease.

The Supermodifieds will be returning to Winchester after a twenty-two year absence and the early entry list is full of past champions of the division. Dave McKnight and Gene Lee Gibson highlight the list. Gibson is a former Supermodified winner at Winchester while McKnight who is a former supermodified champion himself, will be driving for car owner Gary Morton. Morton won the last two Supermodified events at Winchester. Other entries include: 2007 East vs West Shootout Champion AJ Russell, Tanner Swanson, Kody Swanson, Jack Smith, Kevin Shirey, Sondi Eden, Cord Ehrhart, Brandon Fisher, Jeff Gibson, Jon Henes, USAC National Champion Paul White, Larry Lehnert, Jim Paller, Matt Palmer, and Rich Reid.

SEE PHOTOS OF SUPERMODIFIEDS AT WINCHESTER SPEEDWAY HERE

Multi-time United States Auto Club (USAC) champion and Indy 500 starter, Tom Bigelow, will serve as honorary Grand Marshal for this event. A meet and greet with fans is planned. Bigelow currently resides in Winchester and enjoyed great success at the speedway as a driver during his racing career.

There will be an open practice one day before the event May 19 from 2 – 6 P.M. to give teams additional track time. The Full Throttle Modified Circuit and Vore’s Welding FWD Compacts will also be part of this racing extravaganza. A meet and greet with Grand Marshal Tom Bigelow is also planned the day of the event.

Tickets for the  ’ Xtreme Speed Challenge ‘ are now on sale. Fans are encouraged to get tickets early to avoid long lines at the ticket window the day of the event. Call (248) 535-5575 to purchase tickets or log onto www.mustseeracing.com for additional details.

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Shullick, Jr. Back in Victory Lane

May 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
News from the Ohio River Valley and the Great Lakes

Dave Shullick, Jr. Makes the Most of Late Race Charge to Take MSA Opener at Sandusky Speedway

By Bob Stascak-Elyria Chronicle-Telegram

Sandusky, OH 05/06/12…..Sandusky Speedway opened the 2012 racing season on Sat. May 5, 2012, the 62nd season of continuous racing action. The evening was sponsored by Reeds Salvage and saw the Town Money Saver Midwest Supermodified Association (MSA) and the new Ohio Late Model Series (OLMS) which is sponsored by Bills Auto open their respective divisons racing season. The MSA would be honoring Viki Rodisel a long time Sandusky Speedway fan and a member of the 4th Turn Crazies. Trent Stephens was the fast qualifier in the MSA with a time of 14.473. Taking the MSA heat race wins were Bobby Dawson and Mike Lichty.

Dave Shullick, Jr. made the most of his return to the MSA ranks by picking up the season opener at Sandusky Speedway May 5, 2012. Photo by Bob Stascak-Elryia Chronicle-Telegram

Dave Shullick, Jr. made the most of his return to the MSA ranks by picking up the season opener at Sandusky Speedway May 5, 2012. Photo by Bob Stascak-Elryia Chronicle-Telegram

The thirty lap MSA feature saw Jack Smith and Jon Henes lead the fifteen car field to the green flag. Smith took the lead as the caution flag waved on lap two when Bobby Dawson spun off of turn three. On the restart Smith pulled away from the rest of the field as Charlie Schultz took the second spot. Schultz took the lead before the caution waved for Jon Henes who spun in turn four on lap four. The running order was Schultz, Smith, Kyle Edwards, Dave Shullick Jr. and Jeff Banyas. On this restart Edwards dove down low to take second as Shullick moved into third. Smith and Moe Lilje rounded out the top five. Bobby Dawson moved into the top five as he got past Smith just before the caution waved when Lilje made contact with the backstraight wall on lap ten, Lilje was not injured. Schultz had a commanding six car length lead over Shullick Jr., Edwards, Trent Stephens and Dawson. Jim Paller spun in turn four on lap thirteen which would be the last caution in the race. On this restart Schultz again pulled away from Shullick Jr. but Shullick Jr. who was the second fastest MSA qualifier here tonight was gaining ground on the leader. With two laps to go Shullick Jr. shot into the lead and his ACME Racing teammate Trent Stephens took over second. When the checkered flag waved it was Dave Shullick Jr. back behind the wheel for the Steve Stout owned ACME Racing team and once again back in the winners circle. This would be a very special win as the Shullick family was celebrating the birthday of Dave Shullick Sr., the man who won the very first Hy-Miler Supermodified Nationals and is a five time winner of that prestigious event.

 

Midwest Supermodified Association Race 1 Box Score

Fast Qualifier – Trent Stephens (Ravenna) 14.473
Heat # 1 – Bobby Dawson (S.Amherst); Charlie Schultz (Lorain); Dave Shullick Jr. (N.Ridgeville); Rich Reid (New London); Jeff Banyas (Akron); Jim Paller (Amherst); A.J. Lesiecki (Lorain); Matt Palmer (N.Olmsted)
Heat # 2 – Mike Lichty (Innerkip,Ont.); Jack Smith (Sandusky); Jon Henes (Lagrange); Kyle Edwards (Bartlett,Tn.); Moe Lilje (Vickery); Tim Ice (Seville); Mike Haury (Madison); Mike McVetta (Wellington); Stephens
Feature (30 laps – 15 cars) – Shullick Jr.; Stephens; Schultz; Dawson; Edwards; McVetta; Smith; Ice; Lesiecki; Paller; Lilje; Banyas; Henes; Lichty; Palmer; Haury (DNS); Reid (DNS)

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