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Posted by: | CommentsAccord, NY- Danny Creeden Romps To OCFS Qualifier Victory At Accord Speedway
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media
The continued great wave of warm summer weather provided the proper backdrop for the mighty stars and cars of the Accord Speedway on Friday evening to do battle at the "Gem in the Catskills" racing facility. The normal quiet serenity of the Catskill Mountains gave way to the intoxicating sounds of hot rod racing action on Friday evening and a great crowd of eager racing fans came out to witness a great fireworks extravaganza and to see their racing heroes carve out a fabulous and entertaining seven division racing card at the speedway. When the final event was checkered, seven happy winners found their way to the Lucas Oil Products Victory Lane on an evening sponsored by Saugerties Lumber and the Orange County Fair Speedway, home of the Eastern States 200. The Checkered Flag Bonus was sponsored by Dreaming of the Mouse. www.dreamingofthemouse.com
In the United Pump and Tank Modified division, "The DC Express" Danny Creeden found all of the racing channels to his liking as he ran down early leader Ken Ferrier, took control of the point and romped to his fourth win of the season and in doing so claimed the qualifying spot for the prestigious 55th running of the Eastern States 200 to be held in Middletown, New York from October 21st to the 23rd. Olivia Johnson turned in another stellar performance as she tracked down early Gary Ronk and went on to capture her third win of the season in the Arkel Motors Pure Stock division. Jim Kraus had the hot ticket in the Ruge's GM Parts Rookie Sportsman finale as he captured his second win of the season. "Jammin" Jimmy Wells inherited the lead on the final lap, after a last turn skirmish ended Collin Dubois solid run for his first ever win, and Wells led only the final lap to claim win number ten in the Healey Brothers Group Sportsman feature main event. Larry Ricci continued to put the finishing touches on his return to racing action as he captured his second win of the season in the Ruge's Performance Center NEWS Sprint Car headliner. "The Hurricane" Hunter Lapp captured his eighth WRWD Radio Junior Slingshot division shoot out with a fabulous run and Samantha Muller was victorious in the Want AD Digest All Star Slingshot feature for her eighth win of the season.
Ken Ferrier and Ed Dachenhausen brought the solid field of United Pump and Tank Modifieds down for the start of the 30-lap headliner. "The KF Flyer" Ferrier seized the lead at the start with Brett Graham following. Danny Creeden made his presence known early on from his fourth starting position and began to seize the real estate in front of him. Creeden tracked down Ferrier and assumed command of the lead on lap five. From ninth starting spot came Mike Ricci. Ricci found the fresh real estate at any point of the race track and quickly made his way into the third slot but by that time the leaders were gone. Anthony Perrego made a late bid as he is the point leader with only one more race remaining. Creeden earned his fourth win of the season With Kenny Ferrier second, Ricci third, Perrego fourth and Scott Ferrier hustling hard to complete the top five. The second five consisted of Brett Graham, Donnie Elliott, Ed Dachenhausen, Jesse Marks and Danny Tyler.
The Healey Brothers Group Sportsman division headliner found Nick Plumstead finding the hot spot on the speedway and grabbing the lead at the start of the event with Collin DuBois making a statement to move into the runner-up slot. Plumstead led until lap-13 when he bobbled on a restart and DuBois charged by him along with the rest of the field. DuBois opened up a lead but Brandon McGill quickly closed in on him. McGill showed the beak of his race car numerous times but DuBois held off each challenge and with two to go led by two car lengths. McGill came back on the attack and as the white flag flew tried the bottom line but DuBois again held him off as they raced down the backstretch. As the pair got into turn three, McGill got into too hot and ran into the rear of DuBois car and spun him out and ending DuBois shot at his first career win in a full size car at Accord. Jimmy Wells, who was running third, inherited the lead and would lead the final lap to secure his tenth win of the season. "Double D" Dave Demorest was the runner-up in a solid performance while Joey Bruning, Aaron Doolittle and Milton Mann completed the top five. Chris Stevens headed up the second five with Nick Johnson, Phil Goetchius, Winter Mead and the returning Greg McCloskey rounding the top ten.
The Arkel Motors sponsored Pure Stock event got underway with Gary Ronk grabbing the lead at the start. Quickly, Travis Brockner found his way into the runner-up slot and began to mount a challenge for the lead. From seventh starting spot came Livy Johnson. Johnson was on the hammer from the drop of the green flag and set sail around the speedway picking up spots as she raced into contention. Slipping past Brockner for the runner-up role, Johnson reeled in Ronk and the pair battled with Johnson taking over the lead on lap nine. Johnson never looked back as she sped to her third win of the season. Brockner was a solid second with Bob Sleight, Steve Williams and the returning John Woinoski completing the top five. Harry Bachman, newcomers Austin Smith and Scott McCarthy and Jim Smith rounded out the top ten.
Jim Kraus was shot out a cannon at the start of the Ruge's GM Parts Rookie Sportsman feature event. Matt Shultz and Brad Horton kept pace with Kraus and by the halfway mark Jason Feinberg would move into the mix. Kraus was on a mission and he completed it by earning his second win of the season. Shultz, Feinberg, Horton and Tighe Sherlock would complete the top five. Ryan McCartney, newcomer Anthony Recchio, John DeWitt and another newcomer Michael Corbin completed the field.
Larry Ricci powered into the lead at the start of the Ruge's Performance Center NEWS Sprint Car feature. Jesse James Bartelson challenged early on but problems would put him on the sidelines by the midway point of the event. Ricci would race to his second win of the season with Eric Jennings in the runner-up slot.
The WRWD Radio Junior Slingshot event found Hunter Lapp getting turned around at the start of the event. Lapp would go to the rear of the field and then began a great comeback. In the meantime, John Kendall led through lap nine when "The Cold Spring Kid" Jake Mason would race by him for the lead. Mason would lead for three laps but once again it would Hunter Lapp knocking on the door. Lapp would slip past Mason on lap thirteen and roll to his eighth win of the season. Mason would finish in the runner-up slot with Michael Corbin third and John Kendall fourth and Ashton DeWitt and Jaden Sleight following.
In the Want Ad Digest All Star Slingshot event, Samantha Muller returned to the speedway after missing a couple of weeks and raced to her eight win of the season.
GEMSTONES:
Through the determined efforts of Promoter Gary Palmer, the speedway was in good racing condition and the many racing channels provided the drivers a wall to wall track surface to race on. The close side by side racing action that Accord is well noted for kept the fans on the edge of their seats all night long.
Many, many thanks to the good folks at Saugerties Lumber for sponsoring the over the top fireworks extravaganza presented by Santore's Famous Fireworks. Just as in the Dire Straits song, they did turn the night time into the day. Also special thanks to DJ Tim Adams for a great song selection during the fireworks show.
Pure Stock heats went to Steve Williams and Gary Ronk. Modified preliminaries were captured by Ed Dachenhausen, Brett Graham and Ken Ferrier. Joey Bruning and Nick Plumstead captured the Sportsman heats while Larry Ricci claimed the Sprint Car heat event. Rookie Sportsman heats went to Tighe Sherlock and Jason Feinberg. The All Star Slingshot heat went to Samantha Muller while Hunter Lapp claimed the Junior Slingshot heat.
Many new faces arrived last night for their first Accord start as Tim Hindley shook down the back-up Creeden mount. Ray See Jr returned to the speedway with a great looking Modified but scratched from the feature. Aaron Doolittle was in the second Davis owned racer and did a good job bringing it to a solid top five finish. "Iron" Mike Butler was up from New Jersey in his Short Load Concrete sponsored mount. Two Slingshot drivers, Anthony Recchio and Michael Corbin took their first ever rides in the full size cars and both did well in their first efforts. It is a big step to go from a two cylinder Slingshot to an eight cylinder full size hot rod. Kudos to both drivers. Scott McCarthy drove the second Ronk car while Ryan Brockner drove the back-up racer for his brother. Austin Smith was another first timer in the Pure Stocks.
Upstate Auto owners Marty and Debbie donated four bicycles for the evening and winners included, Maddy Gadds, Elliot Wesneski, Kaelyn Smith and Mason Wright. Michael Castellano won the Boy's Back Pack and the Girl's Back Pack was won by Olivia Wesneski.
The evening was also a fundraiser for the Sparrow's Nest Charity and many gifts were part of the on going raffle and the speedway staff would like to thank Texas Roadhouse, Autozone of Kingston, Accord Speedway, Hannah Nicole Photography, Uptown Face Studio and LuLaRoe for their participation.
The speedway would also like to thank Michael Hatzistergos for the Balloon Sculpturing, the volunteers for the face painting and Rich Roosa for the use of his tractor for the hayrides.
The Chicken BBQ was a hit as usual as were the Pulled Pork Sandwiches prepared by the great kitchen staff. Thanks to John Liggan Insurance, Wright Farm Market, Sunday Rosendale Farmers Market and Cousin Pete Donohue for the great Grandma Ann's pies that were dispersed to the feature winners.
"Uncle Mike" Hansen from WRWD Radio was on board for the evening and after interviewing with announcer Steve Pados had the WRWD Radio Truck as the pace truck for the evening. Mike will be back at the speedway on September 9th.
The Hudson Valley Historic Racing Committee was on board and they brought in an old roadster from the early days of racing. Preserving the history of racing is important to everyone so please support these organizations.
The speedway will offer a special dedication on the anniversary of 9/11 next week on September 9th as all police, firefighters, correction officers and EMT's will be admitted to the speedway free with their department ID. Taylor Rental and Handsome Devil BBQ will be the co-headline sponsors for the event highlighting the night of champions at the speedway.
The new Accord Speedway T-shirts have arrived and are on sale at $10.00 each with plus sizes being $2.00 more.
A super amount of interest is already in place for the upcoming King of the Catskills weekend at the speedway. With some very big dollars in place, a banner field is anticipated. More information will be released as the countdown is coming quickly.
RESULTS:
United Pump & Tank Modifieds: Danny Creeden, Ken Ferrier, Mike Ricci, Anthony Perrego, Scott Ferrier, Brett Graham, Donnie Elliott, Ed Dachenhausen, Jesse Marks, Danny Tyler, Tyler McKee, Dom Roselli, Kurt Hundeland, Brad Rothaupt, Chad Loiodice, Joe Judge, Mike Butler, Tim Hindley, Richie Eurich, Rob Rowe, Mark Pullen, Ray See Jr (DNS)
Healey Brothers Group Sportsman: Jimmy Wells, Dave Demorest, Joey Bruning, Aaron Doolittle, Milton Mann, Chris Stevens, Nick Johnson, Phil Goetchius, Winter Mead, Greg McCloskey, Ralph Ronk, Collin DuBois, Brandon McGill, Corey Cormier, Nick Plumstead, Vinnie Gress, Conner Otten
Ruge's Performance Center NEWS Sprint Cars: Larry Ricci, Eric Jennings, Jesse James Bartleson, Heidi Hedin (DNS)
Arkel Motors Pure Stocks: Livy Johnson, Travis Brockner, Bob Sleight, Steve Williams, John Woinoski, Harry Bachman, Austin Smith, Scott McCarthy, Jim Smith, Gary Ronk, Joe Knoth, Chris Kanuk, Ryan Brockner
Ruges Parts Center Rookie Crate Sportsman: Jim Kraus, Matt Shultz, Jason Feinberg, Brad Horton, Tighe Sherlock, Ryan McCartney, Anthony Recchio, John DeWitt, Michael Corbin
Want Ad Digest All Star Slingshots: Samantha Muller
WRWD Radio Junior Slingshots: Hunter Lapp, Jake Mason, Michael Corbin, John Kendall, Ashton DeWitt, Jaden Sleight
Racing is on tap every Friday night at Accord Speedway from April through September. Make note of a new starting time beginning with next week's show. Pit Gates open at 5:00; Spectator Gates open at 5:30; Hot Laps are at 7:00 and the racing begins at 7:30 PM. Admission for Adults $14.00; Seniors (65+) $12.00; Children $3.00 (11+ under) Indoor Seating $20.00; Family four pack special: 2 Adults + 2 Children and $20.00 in Accord Bucks for $44.00 (a savings of $10.00)
Special event shows do have an increase in admission.
September 9th is First Responder's Night at the speedway honoring all police, fireman, correction officers and EMT's. The evening is sponsored by Taylor Rental and Handsome Devil BBQ and is the "Night of Champions" at the speedway when all 2016 track champions will be named.
Make plans now for September 16th as it is the biggest event of the year at the Accord Speedway with the running of the annual "King of the Catskills" event sponsored by Insinger Fuels. $5,000.00 on the line for the Modifieds for 60-laps. The Joe Giachinta Memorial for the Sportsman division will pay $1,500.00. The Emmanuel's Markeplace Fireball 4-Cylinder Enduro will pay out $2,000.00 to the winner with more than 50 entries.
For further updates and information regarding all of the news and additions to the Accord Speedway, log on to their well documented website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com or call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478.
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Posted by: | Comments"Iron" Mike Ricci Dominates Field For Second Triumph Of The Season At Accord Speedway
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media
Accord, NY- Another hot summer day in the Catskill Mountains that found the temperature soaring to ninety degrees and the sights and sounds of good racing action brought out a great crowd to the Accord Speedway as the Palmer Family offered up seven divisions of racing at their Ulster County speedplant on Friday evening. The racing action on the speedway was phenomenal as once again the on track performances allowed the cream to rise to the top and allow the victors the spoils of victory in the Lucas Oil Products Victory Lane. The evening of speed was sponsored by the good folks at Tom's Repair Shop located in New Paltz, New York. The racing show was presented without a hitch and completed at 10:58 PM. The checkered flag bonus was supplied by ASI Trophies located in Accord, New York
When all was said and done, "Iron" Mike Ricci rebounded from a hard crash one week ago to drive his Halmar International/Backwoods Blends/Direct Fleet Service sponsored hot rod to his second win of the season as he completely dominated the action on his way to the win in the United Pump and Tank Modified headliner. "Jammin" Jimmy Wells left nothing to chance as he put forth a great drive to capture his ninth win of the season in the Healey Brothers Group Sportsman headliner. The Ruge's Performance Center NEWS Sprint Car feature found Doylestown, Pennsylvania's Heidi Hedin making her long trip worthwhile as she captured her second win of the season. Tim Southard scored his first win of the season as he wired the field in the Arkel Motors Pure Stock Division feature. The WRWD Radio Junior Slingshot feature found "The Hurricane" Hunter Lapp racing to his seventh win of the season. In the Ruge's GM Parts Center Rookie Sportsman finale, Chris Van Duser scored his first career win at Accord as he led from start to finish. Bobby Hassenmayer scored the win in the Want Ad Digest feature.
With the season funneling down quickly in the 2016 racing season, some of the point's battles are still very much alive and will reach a fever pitch in the next couple of weeks. The final weeks of the season are the final building blocks to the track championship as all of the drivers will have to be at their best should they have aspirations to wear a speedway crown in 2016. The night of champions at the speedway is scheduled for September 9th on Taylor Rental and Handsome Devil BBQ Night at the speedway.
The United Pump and Tank Modified event was a crowd teaser and pleaser as Brett Graham hustled out front to lead the first seven laps. Last week's feature winner "Showtime" Danny Tyler flexed his muscles and took over the lead on lap eight and would lead until lap ten when Graham came roaring back and took over the lead for the second time in the event. From seventh starting spot came Mike Ricci and he worked every seam and racing channel he could find and reeled in Graham. Ricci was able to slip past Graham on lap fourteen and from that point on Ricci was on cruise control. Anthony Perrego started ninth and hustled through the field and into second place on lap nineteen but by that time Ricci had built up a tremendous lead. Ricci would earn his second win of the season with Perrego in second. Danny Tyler put in a great run for third while Graham was fourth and Brad Rothaupt raced to fifth. five. Jesse Marks, Corey Lowitt, Scott Ferrier, Ken Ferrier and Joe Judge completed the top ten.
Brandon McGill led the first lap of the Healey Brothers Group Sportsman event and gave way to the high flying Jimmy Wells on lap two. Wells, who has owned the division in 2016, quickly raced out front and built up a huge lead with McGill chasing him around the speedway. Pockets of good, solid racing action would follow for the remainder of the event but the attrition rate would be high in the event as one by one a skirmish here and there throughout the race would send some drivers to the sidelines. It would be Wells leading all of the way for his ninth win with McGill in the runner-up role. The battle for third was a barn-burner all of the way with Phil Goetchius earning the slot while Chris Stevens raced to fourth and Connor Otten would complete the top five. A great run from Winter Mead found her heading up the second five with Corey Cormier, Kevin Ward, Ralph Ronk and Nick Johnson rounding out the field.
The Ruge's Performance Center NEWS Sprint Car encounter found Heidi Hedin hustling out front at the start of the feature and would hold the field at bay to garner her second triumph of the season at Accord. Andrew Davis finished second with the point leader Jesse James Bartelson third. Eric Jennings was contending early in the sprint car feature but would meet with the unforgiving boiler plate to end his evening. Jennings was unhurt in the crash.
Tim Southard hustled to the front in the Arkel Motors Pure Stock division feature event. Southard would feel pressure from Steve Williams early on but maintained his poise and remained at the point with Williams and point leader Bob Sleight close behind. Williams made a few late race attempts to slip past Southard but to no avail as Southard would gain his first win of the season at the speedway. Williams was second with Sleight third, Livy Johnson fourth and the veteran Harry Bachman fifth. Steve Kanuk, Jim Smith and Gary Ronk would complete the finishers.
Chris Van Duser had been running strong in recent weeks and picked a good night to grab up the lead on the first lap and would lead the rest of the way to secure his first ever win at the speedway. Jim Kraus put in a good run for runner-up honors while Matt Shultz was third, Jason Feinberg fourth and Ryan McCartney completing the top five. Mike DuBois Jr, Jake Granacker and Sarah Smith would complete the field.
The Want Ad Digest All Star Slingshot feature found Bobby Hassenmayer the lone entry and he would capture his first ever win at the speedway.
Hunter Lapp grabbed the lead on the opening lap of the WRWD Radio Junior Slingshot feature and that would be the pass he needed as he drove away from his competition to secure his seventh win of the season. Point leader John Kendall was second and Michael Corbin was third.
GEMSTONES:
New drivers that made their first appearances of the season included Bobby Hassenmayer in the All Star Slingshots. Ed Dachenhausen brought back to the speedway the car that he wrecked so badly on the front stretch a couple of months ago. The car was unlettered but a really sharp looking racer. Some drivers had a tough night as a few cars could not make it out for their respective feature events and some skirmishes kept the two truck busy during the evening.
Heat race wins went to Chris Van Duser and Matt Shultz in the Rookie Sportsman ranks. Connor Otten, Brandon McGill and Jimmy Wells claimed wins in the Sportsman heats. The Modifieds had three heat events with Brett Graham, Danny Tyler and Brad Rothaupt claiming the wins. Travis Brockner and Steve Williams grabbed up the wins in the Pure Stock encounters. Hunter Lapp captured the heat race win in the Junior Slingshot division and Bobby Hassenmayer won the All Star Slingshot heat. Heidi Hedin made it a clean sweep as she was victorious in the Sprint Car preliminary.
Speedway announcer Steve Pados went trackside to announce the starting line-up for the Sportsman feature that also included the tennis ball throw. All but one driver managed to clear the safety fencing but needless to say, no major league scouts opted on to the speedway grounds to see if they had the right stuff, even though there were rumors to that effect.
Special thanks to race director Dave Rocket for keeping the show moving quickly throughout the evening.
Kingston Nissan had their Festival of Zeroes promotion on hand at the speedway as they prepare to raffle off a new Nissan automobile and they will be back at the track this coming Friday.
RESULTS:
United Pump & Tank Modifieds: Mike Ricci, Anthony Perrego, Danny Tyler, Brett Graham, Brad Rothaupt, Jesse Marks, Corey Lowitt, Scott Ferrier, Ken Ferrier, Joe Judge, Ed Dachenhausen, Danny Creeden, Richie Eurich, Dominick Roselli Jr, Tyler McKee, Mark Pullen, Lenny Helmich, Chad Loiodice (DNS)
Healey Brothers Group Sportsman: Jimmy Wells, Brandon McGill, Phil Goetchius, Chris Stevens, Connor Otten, Winter Mead, Corey Cormier, Kevin Ward, Ralph Ronk, Nick Johnson, Mike DuBois, Collin DuBois, Raphael Carson, Dave Demorest, Vinnie Gress, Richie Smith, Nick Plumstead, Joey Bruning (DNS)
Ruge's Performance Center NEWS Sprint Cars: Heidi Hedin, Andrew Davis, Jesse James Bartleson, Eric Jennings
Arkel Motors Pure Stocks: Tim Southard, Steve Williams, Bob Sleight, Ray Tarantino, Livy Johnson, Harry Bachman, Steve Kanuk, Jim Smith, Gary Ronk, Dan Knoth (DNS), Travis Brockner (DQ), Ray Tarantino (DQ)
Ruges Parts Center Rookie Crate Sportsman: Chris Van Duser, Jim Kraus, Matt Shultz, Jason Feinberg, Ryan McCartney, Mike DuBois Jr, Jake Grannaker, Sarah Smith, Tighe Sherlock (DNS), RJ Daley (DNS)
Want Ad Digest All Star Slingshots: Bobby Hassenmayer
WRWD Radio Junior Slingshots: Hunter Lapp, John Kendall, Michael Corbin Jake Mason (DNS)
Racing is on tap every Friday night at Accord Speedway from April through September. Make note of a new starting time beginning with next week's show. Pit Gates open at 5:00; Spectator Gates open at 5:30; Hot Laps are at 7:00 and the racing begins at 7:30 PM. Admission for Adults $14.00; Seniors (65+) $12.00; Children $3.00 (11+ under) Indoor Seating $20.00; Family four pack special: 2 Adults + 2 Children and $20.00 in Accord Bucks for $44.00 (a savings of $10.00)
Special event shows do have an increase in admission.
Make plans now for the spectacular Labor Day event on September 2nd when all divisions will be in action and Santore's Famous Fireworks will light up the Catskill Sky with a Fireworks Extravaganza like no other. The Famous Chicken BBQ will be served up with all of the trimmings. Some special additions to the celebration will include four bicycles to be given away courtesy of Upstate Auto and balloon art.
For further updates and information regarding all of the news and additions to the Accord Speedway, log on to their well documented website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com or call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478.
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Posted by: | CommentsAccord, NY- Accord Speedway Quick Results August 19th On Escape RV Night
By: Steve Pados, GA Motorsports Media
United Pump & Tank Modifieds: Danny Tyler, Anthony Perrego, Scott Ferrier, Danny Creeden, Richie Eurich, Joe Judge, Chad Loiodice, Corey Lowitt, Jesse Marks, Ken Ferrier, Brad Rothaupt, Mark Pullen, Chuck McKee, Ed Dachenhausen, Dominick Roselli Jr, Tyler McKee, Donnie Elliott, Brett Graham, Jeff Hoetzler Sr, Rob Rowe, Dom Roselli, Mike Ricci, Lenny Helmich, Kurt Hundeland (DNS)
Healey Brothers Group Sportsman: Kevin Ward, Chris Stevens, Jimmy Wells, Joey Bruning, Robbie Knipe, Phil Goetchius, Corey Cormier, Nick Johnson, Connor Otten, Vinnie Gress, Collin DuBois, Dana Carey, Brandon McGill, Winter Mead, Aaron Doolittle, Nick Plumstead, Ralph Ronk, Mike DuBois, Dave Demorest (DNS)
Ruge's Performance Center NEWS Sprint Cars: Larry Ricci, Brody Adamsky, Jesse James Bartleson (DNS), Eric Jennings (DNS), Zach Mead (DNS)
Arkel Motors Pure Stocks: Bob Sleight, Ray Tarantino, Tim Southard, Steve Williams, Gary Ronk, Chris Kanuk, Joel Murns, Jim Smith, Harry Bachman, Travis Brockner, Mike Travis, James Goetchius
Ruges Parts Center Rookie Crate Sportsman: Jim Kraus, Brad Horton, Tighe Sherlock, Jason Feinberg, Jake Grannaker, RJ Daley, Chris Van Duser, Mike DuBois Jr
WRWD Radio Junior Slingshots: John Kendall, Jake Mason, Hunter Lapp, Jaden Sleight (DNS), Ashton Dewitt (DNS)
Emmanuel's Marketplace Fireball 4-Cylinder Enduro: Derek Delaney, George Barringer, Willy Oates
Racing is on tap every Friday night at Accord Speedway from April through September. Make note of a new starting time beginning with next week's show. Pit Gates open at 5:00; Spectator Gates open at 5:30; Hot Laps are at 7:00 and the racing begins at 7:30 PM. Admission for Adults $14.00; Seniors (65+) $12.00; Children $3.00 (11+ under) Indoor Seating $20.00; Family four pack special: 2 Adults + 2 Children and $20.00 in Accord Bucks for $44.00 (a savings of $10.00)
Special event shows do have an increase in admission.
Next week, Friday, August 26th will be Tom's Repair Shop Night at the speedway with all divisions ready to do battle on the fast quarter mile clay cushioned oval.
Make plans now for the spectacular Labor Day event on September 2nd when all divisions will be in action and Santore's Famous Fireworks will light up the Catskill Sky with a Fireworks Extravaganza like no other. Handsome Devil BBQ will be on hand serving up the now famous Chicken BBQ with all of the trimmings.
For further updates and information regarding all of the news and additions to the Accord Speedway, log on to their well documented website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com or call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478.
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Posted by: | CommentsAccord, NY- Perrego Remains Hot In Convincing Drive To Second Win In Exciting Accord Speedway Modified ACtion
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media
On a hazy but warm summer day in August, the Accord Speedway swung back into action on Friday evening. With temperatures in the low 80's and a warm gentle breeze blowing across the speedway grounds, Promoters Gary and Donna Palmer reeled off an outstanding racing card for the good crowd on hand that witnessed the excellent racing action. The evening of speed was sponsored by the good folks at Kingston Nissan and their representatives were on hand to take part in the victory ceremonies at the Lucas Oil Products victory lane. For information regarding Kingston Nissan, go to their extensive website at: www.kingstonnissan.net
A&M Hardware was the checkered flag bonus sponsor. The evening of events was completed by 11PM and it marked the first event for Accord with a new 7:30 starting time.
The final outcome of the great evening of racing action found "The Montgomery Missile" Anthony Perrego continuing his excellent work at the speedway as he steered his New York Truck Parts sponsored hot rod to his second Accord Speedway win of the season in the United Pump & Tank Modified headliner. Phil Goetchius after weeks of trying, finally nailed down his first win of the season in the Healey Brothers Group Sportsman finale. "The Layton Laser" Brody Adamsky was spot on as he recorded his fifth win of the season in the Ruge's Performance NEWS Sprint Car feature event. Veteran campaigner Steve Williams added his second win of the season to his total as he raced to victory in the Arkel Motors Pure Stock ranks. "The Junior Rock" Matt Shultz captured his first win of the season in the Ruge's GM Parts Center Rookie Sportsman main event as he dominated the action in a wire to wire run. Michael Corbin earned his first career win at the speedway in the WRWD Radio Junior Slingshot finale with a solid run to victory lane. The Empire Lightning Sprints returned to action at the speedway and former track champion Clint Roehrs flashed his championship form in a great drive to victory.
Richie Eurich used a front row start to kick off the United Pump and Tank Modified event and led for the first six laps of the 30-lap main event. A restart closed the field in and on the restart Joe Judge found the top of the speedway to be the fast way forward and grabbed the lead out of turn two. Judge would lead until lap 12 until another caution slowed the event. On the restart Eurich kicked up his heels once again and would lead the field but was under siege from a quadrant of racers moving their way forward including Judge, Anthony Perrego, Mike Ricci and Jesse Marks. A couple of cautions would bring the field close together but Eurich remained in command of the point.
A restart on lap-20 put Perrego nose to tail with Eurich and when the green appeared Perrego began to make his run for the roses. Tailing Eurich closely, he tried the top and the bottom of the speedway channels and on lap-22 found the baseline of the speedway to his liking and he drove under Eurich, pulled even on the backstretch and won the top spot as the pair raced into turn three. Perrego would race to his second win of the season with Eurich in for a hard fought runner-up slot. Joe Judge stayed in the hunt all night long for a nice third place run and current point leader Mike Ricci was fourth and steady Jesse Marks completed the top five. The second five were Ed Dachenhausen, Brad Rothaupt, Mark Pullen, Ken Ferrier and the returning Dave Hinsch.
The Healey Brothers Group Sportsman event proved to be a great race as Phil Goetchius found the fast line at the top of the raceway and powered into the lead. Goetchius opened up a big lead on the field but some skirmishes would slow the action down on a few occasions. A trio of racers Collin DuBois, Dana Carey and Connor Otten kept pace with Goetchius for a time but in long stretches Goetchius was in charge of the event. Just past the halfway point, Kevin Ward and Jimmy Wells moved into contention and would move into the second and third place with five laps to go. Goetchius would not be denied on this night as after many weeks of trying he finally nabbed his first 2016 win at Accord Speedway. Ward was second with Wells third. Collin DuBois enjoyed a solid outing with a fourth place run and Dana Carey completed the top five in his best run of the season. Following the top five were Milton Mann, Dave Demorest, Rafael Carson, Winter Mead and Leo Fotopolous,
The Ruge's GM Parts Rookie Sportsman feature attraction found Matt Shultz with the hot hand as he powered into the lead at the drop of the green flag and would open up some distance on the field and even though a couple of restarts were needed, Shultz raced away to his first win of the season at Accord and first ever in a full size race car. Shultz captured seven wins last year while competing in the All Star Slingshots. Chris Van Duser had a great run for second with Stan Vishinski taking third. Jason Feinberg, newcomer Brad Horton, Jim Kraus, newcomer Derrick Cormier, Kenny Ryder and AJ Williams would complete the rest of the field.
Steve Williams grabbed the early lead in the Arkel Motors Pure Stock main event and that proved to be the winning pass as he led throughout the event despite some heavy pressure coming in the form of Bob Sleight and Travis Brockner. Williams was cool as a snow cone as he held back his opponents and raced to his second win of the season in the 15-lap encounter. Sleight was second with Brockner third and a good battled developed for fourth with Ray Tarantino getting the spot over a returning Gary Ronk. Newcomer Rob Taylor, Curt Ayers, Harry Bachman and James Goetchius completed the field.
Brody Adamsky grabbed the lead at the start of the Ruge's Performance Center NEWS Sprint Car feature. The move made the rest of the event purely academic as Adamsky raced away from the field to gather in his fifth win of the season. Andrew Davis enjoyed a solid run in his return to action with a runner-up finish and point leader Jesse James Bartleson was third.
Michael Corbin started from the outside pole position and quickly raced in to the lead at the start of the event. Corbin opened up a big lead late in the race and coasted to his first ever Accord Speedway win. Hunter Lapp was second with Jake Mason third, John Kendall fourth, Justin Sleight fifth and Ashton Dewitt sixth.
Shilo Boyce grabbled the lead at the start of the Empire Lightning Sprint 20-lap feature run. Boyce kept the lead as he repelled the advances of Ralph Utter and Jesse Pruchnick. Clint Roehrs started from sixth place and began to work the baseline to perfection as he raced into the runner-up slot by lap ten. Roehrs kept nipping away at Boyce and finally was able to slip past for the lead on lap-13. Roehrs would go on to capture the win with Boyce solid in the runner-up status. Ralph Utter was third in his first race in three years and Jon Moore was fourth with Jesse Pruchnick nailing down fifth place. Jerry Sehn, Canadian Charles Belanger, Zach Bennett, Matt Brown, Nick DeNyse, Lou Torres and Rick Stone rounded out the field.
GEMSTONES:
The good friends from Kingston Nissan were the headline sponsor for the evening and proudly displayed an SUV from their inventory for the evening. They have put together as fund to assist dogs in local shelter to find homes and to help defray the cost of running the shelters. The fund is called "The Ozzie Fund" in memory of their beloved pet. More information regarding donations can be found on the Kingston Nissan website or their Facebook page.
Heat races were run off quickly and Sportsman heat wins went to Connor Otten, Kevin Ward and Dana Carey. Matt Shultz captured the Rookie Sportsman heat event. Modified heats were claimed by Danny Tyler, Brett Graham and Richie Eurich. Brody Adamsky won the Sprint heat. Gary Ronk and Bob Sleight claimed wins in the Pure Stock heats. Jake Mason captured the Junior Slingshot heat. Jesse Pruchnick and Shilo Boyce were victorious in the Lightning Sprint heats.
Wright's Farm Market was back at the Speedway on Friday offering up those great home made Grandma Annie's pies to the winning drivers.
New entries were abundant at the speedway as Greg McCloskey steered the second Creeden racer. Dave Hinsch returned to action along with Richard Smith and Patrick Murphy made his maiden debut in the Modified ranks with his P3. Zach Mead was on hand with his Northeast Wingless Sprint Car in his debut and ran strong until problems under the bonnet sidelined his evening. Eric Jennings also returned to action but had a short evening as well as mechanical problems befell the team. Kenny Ryder and Brad Horton took their first runs in the Rookie Sportsman. Rob Taylor and Shawn Johannssen were newcomers for the Pure Stock division. New Sportsman cars included Mike Murphy, Raphael Carson, Tommy Vighe, Winter Mead and Mike Senecal.
Happy engagement wishes go out to Steve Schrader and his girlfriend from the Tyler racing Team and Accord Speedway.
Promoter Gary Palmer had the speedway in great racing form as the speedway again offered up to four and possibly five distinct racing channels to the drivers to create some excellent side by side battles throughout the evening.
Best wishes go out to all of the Accord Speedway Junior Slingshot and All Star Slingshot drivers who will be taking part in the Slingshot Speedweeks racing at the various speedways on the tour schedule. The racing began this evening at Linda's Speedway and will end with next Saturday's racing at the Hamlin Speedway. Monday will find the All Star drivers at the new Reading Fairgrounds and Tuesday is set aside for the Junior Slingshots.
RESULTS:
United Pump & Tank Modifieds: Anthony Perrego, Richie Eurich, Joe Judge, Mike Ricci, Brad Rothaupt, Jesse Marks, Ed Dachenhausen, Brad Rothaupt, Mark Pullen, Ken Ferrier, Dave Hinsch, Corey Lowitt, Greg McCloskey, Dan Humes, Patrick Murphy, Kurt Hundeland, Rob Rowe, Danny Creeden, Chad Loilodice, Brett Graham, Lenny Helmich, Scott Ferrier, Danny Tyler, Richard Smith
Healey Brothers Group Sportsman: Phil Goetchius, Kevin Ward, Jimmy Wells, Collin DuBois, Dana Carey, Milton Mann, Dave Demorest, Rafael Carson, Winter Mead, Leo Fotopolous, Tommy Vighe, Nick Plumstead, Connor Otten, Ken Boniface, Brandon McGill, Mike Senecal, Michael Murphy
Ruge's Performance Center NEWS Sprint Cars: Brody Adamsky, Andrew Davis, Jesse James Bartleson, Eric Jennings, Zach Mead
Arkel Motors Pure Stocks: Steve Williams, Bob Sleight, Travis Brockner, Ray Tarantino, Gary Ronk, Rob Taylor, Curt Ayers, Harry Bachman, James Goetchius, Shawn Johannsen, Mike DuBois Jr
Ruges Parts Center Rookie Crate Sportsman: Matt Shultz, Chris Van Duser, Stan Vishinski IV, Jason Feinberg, Brad Horton, Jim Kraus, Derrick Cormier, Kenny Ryder, AJ Williams
Empire Lightning Sprints: Clint Roehrs, Shilo Boyce, Ralph Utter Jr, Jon Moore, Jesse Pruchnick, Jerry Sehn, Charles Belanger, Zach Bennett, Matt Brown, Nick DeNyse, Lou Torres, Rick Stone
WRWD Radio Junior Slingshots: Michael Corbin, Hunter Lapp, Jake Mason, John Kendall, Justin Sleight, Ashton Dewitt
Racing is on tap every Friday night at Accord Speedway from April through September. Make note of a new starting time beginning with next week's show. Pit Gates open at 5:00; Spectator Gates open at 5:30; Hot Laps are at 7:00 and the racing begins at 7:30 PM. Admission for Adults $14.00; Seniors (65+) $12.00; Children $3.00 (11+ under) Indoor Seating $20.00; Family four pack special: 2 Adults + 2 Children and $20.00 in Accord Bucks for $44.00 (a savings of $10.00) Special event shows do have an increase in admission.
Next week, Friday, August 12th will be Pine Bush Equipment Night at the speedway with all divisions ready to do battle on the fast quarter mile clay cushioned oval with the Joe Giachinta Memorial 50 lap race headlining the evening for the Sportsman division.
For further updates and information regarding all of the news and additions to the Accord Speedway, log on to their well documented website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com or call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478.
At the Accord Speedway............................................
A TRAIL OF DIRT LEADS RIGHT TO OUR DOOR
ACCORD SPEEDWAY NEWS
Posted by: | CommentsAccord, NY- Danny Creeden Charges To Third Win In Exciting Accord Speedway Modified Headliner
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media
On a hot, muggy summer evening with thunderstorms hitting all around the local area, the Accord Speedway somehow remained unscathed and reeled off an outstanding racing card for another solid crowd on hand that witnessed the excellent seven division racing card. The loyal Accord racing fans were offered the opportunity to go trackside and meet and greet with the talented driving roster of the speedway on camera and autograph night presented by United Pump and Tank located in Wallkill, New York.(www.unitedpumpandtank.com). Speedway Promoters Gary and Donna Palmer had the speedway grounds in its usual pristine condition and the outstanding track work prep of Gary Palmer presented the drivers with another fabulous racing surface that had the drivers in all divisions talking about it all night long through the interview sessions. ASI Trophies, who make up all of the great plaques for victory lane, presented the Checkered Flag Bonus. Even with the 45 minute delay for the Camera and Autograph session, the racing was completed before 11 PM.
The final outcome of the great evening of racing action found the "DC Express" Danny Creeden make a late charge to claim his third win of the season at Accord Speedway in the United Pump and Tank Modifieds. Chris Stevens raced to his first ever career win at Accord in the Healey Brothers Group Sportsman headliner. Jason Feinberg was spot on in recording his third win of the season in the Ruge's Performance Center Rookie Sportsman finale. "The Intimidator" Ray Tarantino shook off his recent back luck and scored his second win of the season in the Arkel Motors Pure Stock feature run. Samantha Muller made it seven wins for the season in the Want AD Digest All Star Slingshot feature. "The Hurricane" Hunter Lapp brought an end to John Kendall's four win streak by adding his sixth win of the season as he continues to shine at the speedway in a breakout year for the young speedster in the WRWD Radio Junior Slingshot feature. "The Layton Laser" Brody Adamsky enjoyed a great evening with a solid performance as he captured his fourth win in 2016 in the Ruge's GM Parts Center NEWS Sprint Car main event.
"The KF Flyer" Kenny Ferrier hammered down at the start of the United Pump and Tank Modified main event and led the first lap before yielding to Chad Loilodice who stayed out front through lap five. Ferrier took the lead back on lap six by outhustling his adversaries and took command of the point. Danny Creeden remained focused on those in front of him and one by one slipped past them and was riding in the runner-up slot. A restart late in the event allowed Creeden a shot at Ferrier and he made the most of it as he slipped past him with two laps to go. Creeden raced away to victory for his third win of the season. Ferrier had an outstanding run for for runner-up honors and "Iron" Mike Ricci nailed down third place. Brad Rothaupt and Scott Ferrier completed the top five. Jesse Marks headed up the second five with Ed Dachenhausen, Danny Tyler, Joe Judge And Richie Eurich completing the top ten.
The Ruge's GM Performance Rookie Sportsman headliner found Jason Feinberg climbing to the top of the race track as he secured the lead coming out of the second turn on lap one that one move was all he needed as he raced away to a convincing win for his third victory of the season. Matt Shultz put in a great run for runner-up honors with Chris Van Duser, Ryan McCartney, Kevin Stevens, John Dewitt and Jim Kraus following.
The Healey Brother's Group Sportsman feature event found Phil Goetchius grabbing the early lead. Goetchius had himself a fast hot rod and opened up a big advantage early on in the event. Chris Stevens and eight time winner Jimmy Wells had their own battle royal going and kept inching closer to Goetchius as the laps clicked off. The three drivers were racing together at the five to go sign and Stevens quickly moved to the inside of Goetchius as they hit turn one and Stevens became the new leader out of turn two. Wels also slipped past Goetchius and set sail for Stevens but it would be Chris Stevens securing his first ever win at the speedway. Wells was the runner-up for the second week in a row while Goetchius was third in a great effort, Nick Plumstead was fourth and Brandon McGill completed the top five. Collin DuBois, Corey Cormier, Kevin Ward, Ralph Ronk and Leo Fotopolous completed the top ten.
The Ruge's GM Parts Center NEWS Sprint feature had Brody Adamsky hustling to the point at the start of the event and he withstood a stiff challenge from "Little" Richard Smith and Larry Ricci late in the event to record his fourth win of the season at Accord. Smith, Ricci, Heidi Hedin and Jesse James Bartleson completed the top five.
Hunter Lapp continued on his merry way in the WRWD Radio Junior Slingshot main event as he led all of the way to nail down his sixth victory of the season. Jake Mason, John Kendall, Michael Corbin, Jaden Sleight and Ashton Dewitt completed the field in the event
The Want AD Digest All Star Slingshot feature found a pair of hot shots duking it out throughout the run but it would be Samantha Muller recording her seventh win of the season in a close win over Marty Kelly.
The Arkel Motors Pure Stock feature found Ray Tarantino jumping out front at the start of the event and it was just what he needed for the second half of the racing as he led all laps in securing his second win of the season at Accord. leading the first laps as he fought off a hard charge by Steve Williams. Livy Johnson was spot on for a solid second place finish just nipping Bob Sleight who was third. Newcomer Shawn Williams was fourth and James Goetchius completed the top five. Jimmy Sykes headed up the second five with Tom Hausman, newcomer Jim Smith, Dan Knoth and Mike DuBois Jr completing the top ten.
GEMSTONES:
Promoter Gary Palmer had a great race track for the drivers as all four speed channels were utilized throughout the course of the evening.
Steve Lowitt and his United Pump and Tank group were the headline sponsor for the evening and enjoyed their time with the trackside presentations during camera and autograph night.
Heat races were run off quickly and Sportsman heat wins went to Collin DuBois, Phil Goetchius and Nick Plumstead. Matt Shultz was victorious in the Rookie Sportsman qualifier. Modified heats were claimed by Ken Ferrier and Danny Creeden. Travis Brockner and Ray Tarantino claimed wins in the Pure Stock division heats. The All Star Slingshot heat was captured by Marty Kelly and the Junior Slingshot heat was claimed by Jake Mason. Brody Adamsky captured the Sprint car heat.
New cars and drivers added to the luster of the evening as the Sportsman ranks saw the addition of Cody Clark, Scott Demorest and Aaron Weaver. A new Pure Stock driver was Shawn Williams who raced to a nice finish in opening outing. Modified driver Richard Smith is becoming accustomed to the new Sprint Car Division and raced to a strong finish in his second appearance in the Sprints.
"Jumpin" John McGill filled in for the vacationing Tim Adams with the victory
lane interviews and Marty Kelly lent his hand by calling some action from the booth. Special thanks to both men for their help.
The camera and autograph session went off without a hitch as the grandstands emptied out for the fans to have a chat or get an autograph from their favorite driver or drivers. Announcer Steve Pados interviewed as many drivers as time was allotted and made sure each division was covered.
Please make note a new starting time will greet the fans next week as racing will begin one half hour later than normal.
RESULTS:
United Pump & Tank Modifieds: Danny Creeden, Ken Ferrier, Mike Ricci, Brad Rothaupt, Scott Ferrier, Jesse Marks, Ed Dachenhausen, Danny Tyler, Joe Judge, Richie Eurich, Corey Lowitt, Chad Loilodice, Brett Graham, Mark Pullen, Anthony Perrego, Lenny Helmich
Healey Brothers Group Sportsman: Chris Stevens, Jimmy Wells, Phil Goetchius, Nick Plumstead, Brandon McGill, Corey Cormier, Kevin Ward, Ralph Ronk, Leo Fotopolous, Mike DuBois, Connor Otten, Dana Carey, Cody Clark, Aaron Weaver, Vinnie Gress
Ruge's Performance Center NEWS Sprint Cars: Brody Adamsky, Richard Smith, Larry Ricci, Heidi Hedin, Jesse James Bartleson
Arkel Motors Pure Stocks: Ray Tarantino, Livy Johnson, Bob Sleight, Shawn Williams, James Goetchius, Jimmy Sykes, Tom Hausman, Jim Smith, Dan Knoth, Mike DuBois Jr, Steve Williams, Harry Bachman, Chris Kanuk, Tim Southard, Travis Brockner (DQ), Curt Ayers (DQ)
Ruges Parts Center Rookie Crate Sportsman: Jason Feinberg, Matt Shultz, Chris Van Duser, Ryan McCartney, Kevin Stevens, John Dewitt, Jim Kraus
Want AD Digest All Star Slingshots: Samantha Muller, Marty Kelly
WRWD Radio Junior Slingshots: Hunter Lapp, Jake Mason, John Kendall, Michael Corbin, Jaden Sleight, Ashton Dewitt
Racing is on tap every Friday night at Accord Speedway from April through September. PLEASE Make note of a new starting time beginning with next week's show. Pit Gates open at 5:00; Spectator Gates open at 5:30; Hot Laps are at 7:00 and the racing begins at 7:30 PM. Admission for Adults $14.00; Seniors (65+) $12.00; Children $3.00 (11+ under) Indoor Seating $20.00; Family four pack special: 2 Adults + 2 Children and $20.00 in Accord Bucks for $44.00 (a savings of $10.00) Special event shows do have an increase in admission.
Next week, Friday, August 5th will be Kingston Nissan Night at the speedway with all divisions ready to do battle on the fast quarter mile clay cushioned oval.
August 12th is the date for the Joe Giachinta Memorial race for the Sportsman division.
For further updates and information regarding all of the news and additions to the Accord Speedway, log on to their well documented website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com or call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478.
At the Accord Speedway............................................
A TRAIL OF DIRT LEADS RIGHT TO OUR DOOR
“IRON” MIKE RICCI STEALS THE SHOW WITH FIRST ACCORD SPEEDWAY TRIUMPH
Posted by: | CommentsAccord, NY- "Iron" Mike Ricci Steals The Show With First Accord Speedway Triumph
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media
The East Coast flirted with temperatures in the mid 90's for most of the week and as this writer stepped out of his car the temperature read 96 degrees on the dashboard. Nevertheless, the Catskill Mountains came alive on Friday evening and a great band of loyal racing fans came out to witness a seven feature race card presented by Ruge's GM Parts Center located in Red Hook, New York. Speedway Promoters Gary and Donna Palmer had the speedway grounds in pristine condition and the great track work prep by Gary Palmer presented the drivers with a smooth and super quick racing surface to thrill the racing fans. Behrent's Speed Center sponsored the Checkered Flag Bonus on Friday night. The seven feature event race card was completed at 10:30 PM.
When all was said and done, "Iron" Mike Ricci, who despite being winless was leading the Modified points, put his right foot to the floor and captured his first win of the season in the United Pump and Tank Modified division. "The Otisville Outlaw" Corey Cormier was a man on a mission as he drove a fine race to capture his first win of the season in the Healey Brothers Group Sportsman headliner. Travis Brockner withstood a ton of challenges to emerge victorious for his second win of the season in the Arkel Motors Pure Stock finale. Tighe Sherlock put together another masterful ride to race to his third win of the season in the Ruge's Parts Center Rookie Sportsman shootout. "The Layton Laser" Brody Adamsky had a fast hot rod underneath him as he raced to his third victory of the season in the Ruge's Performance Center NEWS Sprint encounter. Samantha Muller captured her sixth win of the season in the the Want Ad Digest Slingshot main event even though she expired an engine before the event was completed. John Kendall had the hot ticket as he drove to his fourth consecutive win of the season in the WRWD Radio Junior Slingshot finale.
The Modified field came down for the start of the 30-lap main event with Brett Graham getting the edge from Ed Dachenhausen and Joe Judge as the trio raced through turns one and two. Graham was smooth wherever he placed the race car and began to drive away from the field. Mike Ricci, starting ninth, was quick in traffic and soon wrestled his way into the top five. Ahead of him were last week's feature winner Anthony Perrego and Danny Creeden, who is on a current hot streak wherever he competes. Lots of green flag racing had Graham way out front by ten car lengths and Dachenhausen unable to close the gap.
Ricci worked his way past Perrego and then Creeden and slipped into the runner-up role behind Dachenhausen, whom Ricci would pass one later to set sail for Graham. With slower cars in front of the leader Graham, Ricci quickly bought up all of the real estate in front of him and went nose to tail with Graham for one lap before a baseline move in turn three put Ricci at the head of the class. Ricci went on to claim the win with Creeden second, Graham third, Perrego fourth and Dachenhausen completing the top five. The second five had Brad Rothaupt, Danny Tyler, Joe Judge, Jesse Marks and Corey Lowitt completing the top ten.
Corey Cormier found a burst of energy down the backstretch and seized command of the Healey Brothers Group Sportsman event on lap one. All eyes were on Cormier as he quickly drove away from the field and built up a tremendous lead. On lap eleven a four car scramble involving Phil Goetchius, Nick Johnson Dana Carey and Leo Fotopolous brought the race to a halt. Only Fotopolous was able to continue. Cormier lost the huge advantage he enjoyed but on the restart he quickly broke away once again and five laps later another caution came out involving Vinnie Gress. The restart had Cormier at the point but now eight time winner Jimmie Wells was knocking on the door. Cormier, a rookie in Sportsman racing this year, kept his cool and his poise as he held off Wells time and time again and raced to his first win in the regular Sportsman division. Cormier did enjoy one Rookie win before moving into the division. Wells was second with Nick Plumstead borrowing a Mike DuBois racer finishing third, the returning Kevin Ward in fourth and Brandon McGill continuing his great work for another top five finish. Milton Mann headed up the second five with Leo Fotopolous recovering from the earlier incident to finish seventh and Collin DuBois, Ralph Ronk and Vinnie Gress completing the top ten.
The Ruge's Parts Center Rookie Sportsman event had Tighe Sherlock blasting into the lead from his pole start. Sherlock wasted no time in vaulting out to a huge lead. A couple of restarts would bring the field back together but Sherlock was up to the task to hold the field at bay and he would race to his third win of the season. Matt Shultz was second in a fine drive with Jim Kraus third, Chris Van Duser fourth and Jason Feinberg finishing fight. The remainder of the finishers included Ryan McCartney, Sarah Smith and RJ Daley.
The Ruge's Performance Center NEWS Sprint car feature attraction had Brody Adamsky jumping out front at the start with Heidi Hedin taking up the chase. Hedin's bid would end early as she caught the inside Redi Rock and damaged the front rend of her racer. The restart found Adamsky racing away and leading the remainder of the laps to claim his third win of the season. Jesse James Bartleson and Andrew Davis followed.
Pole sitter Harry Bachman wasted no time in seizing control of the Arkel Motors Pure Stock feature attraction as he won the battle for the lead in turn one from Mike DuBois Jr. Bachman would lead the first five laps before yielding to the high flying Travis Brockner as Brockner found the top of the raceway to his liking and he glued himself to the top shelf for the remainder of the event. Brockner would race to his second win of the season as he withstood a solid rally by Bob Sleight to accomplish his mission. Sleight settled for runner-up honors with Livy Johnson, Steve Williams and Ray Tarantino completing the top five. Mike DuBois Jr headed up the second five with Harry Bachman, Curt Ayers, Steve Kanuk and the returning Dan Knoth following.
"The Hurricane" Hunter Lapp blasted out front at the drop of the green flag and led the first two laps before yielding to John Kendall. Kendall would lead the rest of the way to earn his fourth consecutive win of the season in the WRWD Radio Junior Slingshots. Hunter Lapp, Jake Mason and Ashton DeWitt completed the field.
The All Star Slingshot main had Samantha Muller the lone entrant and she raced until the halfway point of the event before expiring a motor but still winning the event for her sixth win of the season.
GEMSTONES:
Kudos to Gary Palmer for working right up until race time to have the track in superb condition for the evening. A short shower raced through the area prior to race time adding to the prep time for Gary Palmer. Kudos also to Race Director Dave Rocket and Staff for a high quality quickly run program.
Heat races were run off quickly and Sportsman heat wins went to Brandon McGill and Phil Goetchius. Matt Shultz captured the Rookie Sportsman heat event. Modified heats were claimed by Danny Creeden, Anthony Perrego and Brad Rothaupt. Samantha Muller in the All Stars and John Kendall in the Juniors were victorious in the Slingshot heats. Bob Sleight and Livy Johnson were triumphant in the Pure Stock heat encounters and Brody Adamsky captured the NEWS Sprint Car heat event.
New cars and new faces dotted the Accord landscape on Friday evening as Rob Rowe returned to the Accord scene with his Modified race car. "Mr Excitement" Kevin Ward and a reigning champion returned and enjoyed a solid run fourth place finish after starting fifteenth. Middle School Teacher in Japan, Dana Carey is back in the states and brought out his Gary Weyant Sponsored hot rod but was involved in a skirmish that put him out of the competition. Gary will be racing until Mid August when he returns to Japan. Dan Knoth made his first Accord in almost a year and borrowed Tom Hausman's hot rod to do so.
The evening of racing excitement was sponsored by Ruge's GM Parts Center located in Red Hook, New York and they supply GM, Chrysler, Subaru parts for passenger, light truck and SUV's throughout a five state area with more than 35,000 parts on inventory at all times. The phone number to reach them is: 845-876-1090, the toll free number is: 1-800-343-RUGE. and their extensive website is: www.rugesparts.com
The always popular annual Camera & Autograph Night will take place next Friday, July 29th, on United Pump & Tank night at the speedway. After the heat racing is completed, the fans will be allowed onto the racetrack to visit with their favorite drivers for autographs and driver interviews will be conducted trackside.
RESULTS:
United Pump & Tank Modifieds: Mike Ricci, Danny Creeden, Brett Graham, Anthony Perrego, Ed Dachenhausen, Brad Rothaupt, Danny Tyler, Joe Judge, Jesse Marks, Corey Lowitt, Scott Ferrier, Ken Ferrier, Richie Eurich, Chad Loiodice, Randy Green, Rob Rowe, Mark Pullen, Lenny Helmich, Tyler Treacy
Healey Brothers Group Sportsman: Corey Cormier, Jimmy Wells, Nick Plumstead, Kevin Ward, Brandon McGill, Milton Mann, Leo Fotopolous, Collin DuBois, Ralph Ronk, Vinnie Gress, Phil Goetchius, Dana Carey, Nick Johnson, Chris Stevens, Connor Otten
Ruge's Performance Center NEWS Sprint Cars: Brody Adamsky, Jesse James Bartleson, Andrew Davis, Heidi Hedin
Arkel Motors Pure Stocks: Travis Brockner, Bob Sleight, Livy Johnson, Steve Williams, Ray Tarantino, Mike DuBois Jr, Harry Bachman, Curt Ayers, Steve Kanuk, Dan Knoth, James Goetchius
Ruges Parts Center Rookie Crate Sportsman: Tighe Sherlock, Matt Shultz, Jim Kraus, Chris Van Duser, Jason Feinberg, Ryan McCartney, Sarah Smith, RJ Daley
Want AD Digest All Star Slingshots: Samantha Muller
WRWD Radio Junior Slingshots: John Kendall, Hunter Lapp, Jake Mason, Ashton Dewitt
Racing is on tap every Friday night at Accord Speedway from April through September. Pit Gates open at 4:30; Spectator Gates open at 5:00; Hot Laps are at 6:30 and the racing begins at 7 PM. Admission for Adults $14.00; Seniors (65+) $12.00; Children $3.00 (11+ under) Indoor Seating $20.00; Family four pack special: 2 Adults + 2 Children and $20.00 in Accord Bucks for $44.00 (a savings of $10.00) Special event shows do have an increase in admission.
Next week, Friday, July 29th is United Pump & Tank Night at the speedway with all divisions ready to do battle and the always popular Camera and Autograph session for the fans.
For further updates and information regarding all of the news and additions to the Accord Speedway, log on to their well documented website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com or call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478.
At the Accord Speedway............................................
A TRAIL OF DIRT LEADS RIGHT TO OUR DOOR
ACCORD SPEEDWAY NEWS
Posted by: | CommentsAccord, NY- Anthony Perrego Captivates Crowd With Stunning Topside, Three Wide Maneuver To Score First Win In Accord Speedway Modifieds
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media
A beautiful summer day in the Catskill Mountains of New York brought in a great crowd of fans on Friday evening as the Accord Speedway hosted a seven feature event race card that was completed by 11 PM. Thursday night rains inundated the speedway racing surface but quick and decisive work all day Friday and a never say die attitude from Promoter Gary Palmer had the racetrack ship-shape and very racy after the hot lap sessions were completed. The three and four lane wide racing action throughout the evening saw some familiar faces as well as some new winners being showcased in the Lucas Oil Products Victory Lane. The evening of speed was sponsored by the good folks at Emmanuel's Marketplace located in Stone Ridge, New York. For more information regarding Emmanuel's Marketplace, folks can check out their extensive website at: www.emmanuelsmarketplace.com Upstate Auto was the Checkered Flag sponsor for the evening.
When the racing was completed it was "The Montgomery Missile" Anthony Perrego standing tall in the Lucas Oil Products Victory Lane after having secured his first Accord win of the season with a brassy move the racing railbirds will talk about for weeks to come in the United Pump & Tank Modified division. The Healey Brothers Group Sportsman main was captured by "Jammin" Jimmy Wells for his eighth win of the season. The Ruge's Performance NEWS Sprint Car main event found former Quad Champion at the speedway Eric Jennings, mastering the oval for his first career sprint car win at Accord. The Arkel Motors Pure Stock division feature had outside invader Kevin Skelly coming in and out hustling a solid field of talent in capturing his first win of the season. The WRWD Radio Junior Slingshot event found John Kendall hitting on all cylinders to capture his third consecutive win of the season. The Ruge's GM Parts Center Rookie Sportsman main was captured by a high flying Tighe Sherlock as he sped to his second win of the season. Dave Donovan made it two wins in a row in the Emmanuel's Marketplace Four Cylinder Fireball Enduro event.
Chad Loiodice and Mark Pullen brought the United Pump & Tank Modified field to the line to kick off the thirty lap headliner. Loiodice, a first year campaigner at the speedway, jumped into the lead and would surge out front for the first five laps. A skirmish brought the field to halt and when racing resumed it was "PrimeTime" Scott Ferrier grabbing the lead from the topside and tried to race away from the field but fast moving Danny Creeden and Anthony Perrego were not going to let that happen. The trio of racers broke away from the field and the racing action was classic as each driver had his favorite seam of the raceway and attacked the speedway methodically for the ever so precious real estate in front of them. While the racing action upfront was superb, the drivers working their way forward were putting on a show of their own as again the typical two and three wide action found Mike Ricci, Danny Tyler and outside invader Mike Butler on the quick way forward.
Danny Creeden worked to inside of Ferrier on a number of occasions but Ferrier had enough pedal to remain in front. Meanwhile, it was Perrego in the catbird's seat as he remained tight to the leaders while riding in third place. With five laps to go and a clear winner in doubt, Ferrier driving the middle, Creeden working the bottom and Perrego with the best seat in the house bolted to the top of the raceway with a daring top brass maneuver through turns one and two and came away with the lead down the backstretch. Perrego would go on to win with Ferrier in second, Loiodice in third and "Iron" Mike Ricci in fourth from 11th starting spot. "Showtime" Danny Tyler finished fifth after coming back through the field twice. Garden Stater "Iron" Mike Butler came from 20th staring position to finish sixth in a solid drive forward in his Short Load Concrete sponsored hot rod. Jesse Marks, Ed Dachenhausen, Mark Pullen and Danny Creeden completed the top ten.
Recent feature winner Travis Brockner grabbed the lead at the start of the Arkel Motors Pure Stock encounter and led through the first two laps before yielding to "The Intimidator" Ray Tarantino. Tarantino would lead though lap nine when a flat tire forced him pit side. Kevin Skelly inherited the lead and would battle it out the rest of the way with Steve Williams as Skelly would prevail and garner his first Accord win of the season. Williams settled for second with Bob Sleight racing from 19th to grab third place. Chris Kanuk and Harry Bachman completed the top five. Gary Ronk headed up the second five with Livy Johnson, Jimmy Sykes, Mike DuBois Jr and newcomer Johnny Miracle completing the top ten.
The Healey Brothers Sportsman feature found Chris Stevens gunning into the lead from his front row starting spot and kept his racer out front through the first 19-laps. Jimmy Wells, who is having a dream season at the speedway, began in fifth position but steadily worked his way into contention. Using the baseline as his guide, Wells powered off of the bottom of the race track to pull even with Stevens and outraced him to turn three where he took over the lead for good. Wells would score his eighth win of the season. Stevens had a great drive in the runner-up role with Brandon McGill enjoying a tremendous run for third place. Collin DuBois and newcomer Milton Mann completed the top five with Vinnie Gress sixth.
Hunter Lapp led the first four laps of the WRWD Radio Junior Slingshot encounter before yielding to John Kendall via a slide job. Once in front, Kendall built up a five car lead that began to dwindle in the last five laps of the event. Kendall went on to record his third consecutive win at the speedway. Lapp was the runner-up with Michael Corbin third, Jake Mason Fourth, Jaden Sleight fifth and Ashton Dewitt Sixth.
In the Ruge's Rookie Sportsman clash, Tighe Sherlock powered into the lead on the first lap and showed his tailpipes to the rest of the field on his way to his second win of the season. Jim Kraus and Jason Feinberg kept pace to finish behind Sherlock and recent winner Stan Vishinski was fourth and Matt Shultz fifth. Steve Plumstead, RJ Daley, Kevin Stevens, Ryan McCarthy John Dewitt and Sarah Smith completed the field.
Eric Jennings grabbed the lead at the start of the Ruge's NEWS Sprint main and dirt tracked his way to his very first victory in full size cars. Larry Ricci provided plenty of competition with a fine runner-up performance while Modified driver Richard Smith was third and Jesse James Bartleson fourth.
In another typical knockdown, drag'em out four cylinder showdown presented by Emmanuel's Markeplace, Dave Donovan made it two wins in a row as he used the top of the raceway for the most part, went downstairs when he needed to and just plain drove his way to a solid victory at Accord over another two time winner George Zeininger. Newcomer Cody Suitter was third.
GEMSTONES:
The heavy rain that fell throughout Thursday evening had Gary Palmer working over time and then some to have the track ready for the evening of racing. Palmer kept pace with the track surface and had the track racy throughout the evening, offering up to four avenues of racing channels for the solid roster of entries.
Heat races again provided some great racing entertainment for the fans as Travis Brockner, Ray Tarantino and Steve Williams recorded wins in the Pure Stock division. Sportsman heat events were claimed by Chris Stevens and Brandon McGill. Rookie Sportsman heats found Jim Kraus and Tighe Sherlock notching wins. The Junior Slingshot division offered up one heat with Michael Corbin recording the win. Eric Jennings captured the heat win in the NEWS Sprints. Modified heats were claimed by Joe Judge, Scott Ferrier and Ken Ferrier.
New faces at the speedway were abundant as 36 Four Cylinder Enduros came to play. New Modifieds included Mike Butler, Eric Acquaro and a new mount for Ed Dachenhausen. Milton Mann was a new entry and enjoyed a good run in the Sportsman. Steve Plumstead was new Rookie driver. The Pure Stocks came out in full force and it was good to see as Ton Hausman, John Woinoski, Kevin Skelly, Bill Moylan, Jim Smith, Johnny Miracle, Curt Ayers and Kyle Welsh were all new entries.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Mason Demorest.
The Fireworks Extravaganza and Chicken BBQ has been moved to Labor Day weekend, September 2nd. More information will follow shortly.
The Food Concessions were kept busy all night long with the temperature reaching near ninety degrees.
Grandma Anne's Pies were distributed to all of the feature winners. Thank you to Wright's Farm Market, John Liggan Insurance, Sunday Rosendale Farmers Market and Cousin Pete Donohue for their assistance.
RESULTS:
United Pump & Tank Modifieds: Anthony Perrego, Scott Ferrier, Chad Loiodice, Mike Ricci, Danny Tyler, Mike Butler, Ricci, Jesse Marks, Ed Dachenhausen, Mark Pullen, Danny Creeden, Brad Rothaupt, Richie Eurich, Joe Judge, Dan Humes, Eric Acquaro, Lenny Helmich, Jeff Heotzler Sr, Corey Lowitt, Ken Ferrier, Brett Graham, Robbie Green
Healey Brothers Group Sportsman: Jimmy Wells, Chris Stevens, Brandon McGill, Collin DuBois, Milton Mann, Vinnie Gress, Corey Cormier, Phil Goetchius, Connor Otten, Nick Plumstead, Dave Demorest
Ruge's Performance Center NEWS Sprint Cars: Eric Jennings, Larry Ricci, Richard Smith, Jesse James Bartleson, Fred Proctor (DNS)
Arkel Motors Pure Stocks: Kevin Skelly, Steve Williams, Bob Sleight, Chris Kanuk, Harry Bachman, Gary Ronk, Livy Johnson, Jimmy Sykes, Mike DuBois Jr, Johnny Miracle, Curt Ayers, Travis Brockner, John Woinoski, Bill Moylan, Tom Hausman, Jim Smith, Kyle Welsh, Ray Tarantino, Lenny Helmich III, Jame Goetchius (DNS), Tim Southard (DQ)
Ruges Parts Center Rookie Crate Sportsman: Tighe Sherlock, Jim Kraus, Jason Feinberg, Stan Vishinski IV, Matt Shultz, Steve Plumstead, RJ Daley, Kevin Stevens, Ryan McCartney, John Dewitt, Sarah Smith
WRWD Radio Junior Slingshots: John Kendall, Hunter Lapp, Michael Corbin, Jake Mason, Jaden Sleight, Ashton Dewitt
Emmanuel's Marketplace 4 Cylinder Enduro: Dave Donovan, George Zeininger, Cody Suitter
Racing is on tap every Friday night at Accord Speedway from April through September. Pit Gates open at 4:30; Spectator Gates open at 5:00; Hot Laps are at 6:30 and the racing begins at 7 PM. Admission for Adults $14.00; Seniors (65+) $12.00; Children $3.00 (11+ under) Indoor Seating $20.00; Family four pack special: 2 Adults + 2 Children and $20.00 in Accord Bucks for $44.00 (a savings of $10.00) Special event shows do have an increase in admission.
Next week, Friday, July 22nd is Ruge's GM Parts Night at the speedway with all divisions ready to do battle.
For further updates and information regarding all of the news and additions to the Accord Speedway, log on to their well documented website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com or call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478.
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