Accord, NY- Rich Ricci Rockets Away To Second Accord Speedway Triumph
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media

With a week that began with rain, rain and more rain, Thursday finally saw the sun break through and left Promoter Gary Palmer in a total catch-up capacity in order to have the Accord Speedway ready for the Friday night racing action. Palmer accomplished his mission by racetime and the seven division show went off without a hitch and produced some results that had some younger drivers getting wins and some veteran performers gaining some luster after suffering through some problems at the beginning of the season. The evening of speed was presented by the fine folks at the Healey Brothers Car and Truck Dealerships throughout the greater Hudeson Valley. www.healeybrothers.com The checkered flag bonus was posted by AFCO Fuel Company located in Kingston, New York.

Securing wins at the sixth event of the season were "The Chairman of the Board" Rich Ricci Jr as he blistered through the field early to become the first Modified driver in 2016 to earn his second triumph of the season. "Jammin" Jimmy Wells put on a strong bid from night starting place and over took Brandon McGill to go on and capture his fifth win of the season in the Healey Brothers Group Sportsman division finale. "The Conductor" Bobby Butler worked his magic off of the hub rail to earn his third win of the season in his Short Load Concrete sponsored Sprinter. Bob Sleight regained some momentum from his opening night win to wire the field in the Arkel Motors Pure Stock feature. Samantha Muller had an easy run to capture her third win of the season in the Want Ad Digest All Star Slingshots. "The Hurricane" Hunter Lapp enjoys his trips to victory lane and added his fifth win of the season in the WRWD Radio Junior Slingshot main event. Youngster Tighe Sherlock only led one lap of the Ruge's Performance Center Rookie Sportsman feature but it was the last lap and it counted the most as he earned his first career victory at Accord.

"The Ice Man" Dom Roselli blasted into the lead at the start of the United Pump & Tank Modified main with Jesse Marks in tow. Rich Ricci wasted no time to establish himself as a man with a plan as he vaulted past Marks on lap three and went to work to challenge Roselli. Trying various channels of the raceway as he followed Roselli, Ricci challenged low and then took his race to the top only to find the bottom of the raceway to be faster. Ricci got a great run on Roselli down the backstretch and drove his car to the baseline in turn three to pull even and slip past Roselli in turn four on lap ten to assume command of the lead. Once he out in front of the field, Ricci was textbook as he raced away to a huge lead only to have a caution come out on lap-25 for a disabled Ryan Wood. On the restart, Ricci powered away and earned his second win of the season with Roselli a strong second place. Jesse Marks, in his best run to date, was third with Mike Ricci and Richie Eurich completing the top five. The second five were Anthony Perrego, Danny Creeden, Danny Tyler, Ken Ferrier and Brad Rothaupt.

The Healey Brothers Group Sportsman main proved to be Another Jimmy Wells show. Connor Otten, improving with each week, led the first eight laps before yielding to Brandon McGill. McGill raced away to a good sized lead but Wells was coming on strong as he raced to the front from ninth starting spot. A caution on lap-17 for a disabled Nick Johnson closed up the ranks for the restart. As the racing resumed, McGill remained in the front but was now being hard-pressed by Wells. With eight laps to go, Wells powered by McGill with a climb the ladder pass off of turn two and Wells would race away to another win at the speedway. McGill did a great job as he finally was able to finish a race with a fine runner-up performance. Phil Goetchius, Rich Ricci III and Collin DuBois completed the top five. Tyler Johnston, Robbie Knipe, Corey Cormier, Dave Demorest and the returning RJ Smith completed the top ten finishers.

The Arkel Motors Pure Stock feature attraction saw Bob Sleight jump out front with a great start and then drove away from the field at will to claim his second win of the season at the speedway. Hard-driving Jimmy Sykes earned a hard-fought second place finish with Livy Johnson third, Steve Williams fourth and Ray Tarantino in fifth and doing so with a left front flat.

Bobby Butler likes to race to the top of the speedway by the Redi Rock fencing, but on this night he found the baseline of the speedway much to his liking as he led all fifteen laps of the Ruges Parts Center NEWS Sprint Car finale to earn his third win of the season. Larry Ricci put on a close race but a later scramble for position cost him some real estate and he settled for runner-up honors. Brody Adamsky was a steady third with former Quad Champion Eric Jennings in fourth, Fred Proctor, Jesse James Bartleson and Don Smith following.

Jimmy Kraus had everything going his way in the Ruge's Performance Center Rookie Sportsman main but as he got into turn three on the final lap and spun into the fencing damaging his race car. Tighe Sherlock inherited the lead and led the final lap to earn a place in the Accord Speedway history books with his first ever triumph. Jason Feinberg was the runner-up with Matt Shultz, Ryan McCartney and John Dewiit completing the top five.

Samantha Muller led all of the way to claim her third win of the season in the Want Ad Digest All Star Slingshot main event.

Hunter Lapp has been a rocket ship all season long and he slipped past early leader John Kendall to claim his fifth win of the season at Accord. Kendall was second with Ryan Auchmoody, Justin Sleight, Michael Corbin and Ashton Dewitt the final finishers.

GEMSTONES:

Heat races were run off quickly and Bobby Butler captured the lone heat for the sprinters. Samantha Muller captured the All Star Slingshot heat and Hunter Lapp was victorious in the Junior Slingshots. Rookie heats were claimed by Jason Feinberg and Jimmy Kraus. Pure Stock heats were captured by Livy Johnson and Bob Sleight. Sportsman heats went to Brandon McGill, Nick Johnson and Phil Goetchius. Modified heats went to Rich Ricci, Jesse Marks and Dom Roselli.

RJ Smith returned to action as did Vinnie Gress in the Sportsman. Travis Brockner returned in the Pure Stocks but encountered some problems in the feature. Sarah Bohlin, last week's feature winner in the All Star Slingshots ran into problems in her heat event and later scratched for the evening. Michael Corbin detonated a motor in the Slingshot feature.

Healey Brothers Staff George Alicea and Rich Clark were on hand with Healey team members and they enjoyed the racing action. Rich Clark interviewed with announcer Steve Pados and gave the Accord Speedway a glowing report from his vantage point. Clark wants to see everyone seeking a new or quality pre-owned car to visit him at their Beacon, New York showroom located at 557 Route 52 in Beacon, New York or call them at: 845-360-9823.

RESULTS:

United Pump & Tank Modifieds: Rich Ricci, Dom Roselli, Jesse Marks, Mike Ricci, Richie Eurich, Anthony Perrego, Danny Creeden, Danny Tyler, Ken Ferrier, Brad Rothaupt, Lem Atkins Mark Pullen, Ryan Wood, Chad Loidice, Ed Dachenhausen, Kurt Hundeland, Lenny Helmich, Scott Ferrier, Joe Judge

Healey Brothers Group Sportsman: Jimmy Wells, Brandon McGill, Phil Goetchius, Rich Ricci III, Collin DuBois, Tyler Johnston, Robbie Knipe, Corey Cormier, Dave Demorest, RJ Smith, Nick Plumstead, Connor Otten, Ralph Ronk, Cole Hentschel, Nick Johnson, Chris Stevens, Vinnie Gress, Justin Brewster

Ruge's Performance Center NEWS Sprint Cars: Bobby Butler, Larry Ricci, Brody Adamsky, Eric Jennings, Fred Proctor, Jesse James Bartleson, Don Smith Jr

Arkel Motors Pure Stocks: Bob Sleight, Jimmy Sykes, Livy Johnson, Steve Williams, Ray Tarantino, Steve Kanuk, Gary Ronk, Lenny Helmich III, Travis Brockner, Harry Bachman, James Goetchius, Sean Maloney (DQ)

Ruges Part Center Rookie Crate Sportsman: Tighe Sherlock, Jason Feinberg, Matt Shultz, Ryan McCartney, John Dewitt, Kevin Stevens, Chris Van Dusen, Sarah Smith, Tanner Johnson, AJ Williams, Jake Granacker (DQ)

Want Ad Digest All Star Slingshots: Samantha Muller, Sarah Bohlin (DNS)

WRWD Radio Junior Slingshots: Hunter Lapp, John Kendall, Ryan Auchmoody, Justin Sleight, Michael Corbin, Ashton Dewitt, Jake Mason (DNS)

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.

June 17th brings the Dig Safely Night to the Accord Speedway for seven divisions of great racing excitement. An extra added bonus will be the 100-lap 4-Cylinder Enduro event presented by Emmanuel's Marketplace.

June 24th will be Bike Night at the speedway sponsored by Alex's Marine. The speedway is accepting bike donations from Sponsors, Race Fans, Drivers, Teams and Families. Contact the office at: 845-626-1142 or through email at: accordspeedway@yahoo.com

July 1st in just around the corner and once again Saugerties Lumber will present the Fireworks Extravaganza and the Famous Chicken BBQ. More information regarding the event will be added shortly.

July 5th is the Battle of the Bullring sponsored by New York Truck Parts

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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Accord, NY- It is "Show Time" As Danny Tyler Drives To Convincing Win In Accord Speedway Action
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media

Accord Speedway Promoters Gary and Donna Palmer were forced to roll the dice again and came up the big winners on Friday evening as they hosted a seven division race card at their superb quarter mile speedplant located in the Catskill Mountains of New York State. With thunderstorms forecast for the area and rain falling at times during the day, the Palmer Family forged ahead and the events were both pleasing to the good crowd that came to watch and to the drivers who were recipients of contingency posted by Jimmy Winchell and Jody Servo and the DeCicco Family for the Vinny D Memorial event. The evening of speed was sponsored by the good folks at Want Ad Digest while the Checkered Flag Bonus was sponsored by Backwoods Blends.

"Show Time" Danny Tyler rocked the house with an outstanding drive to capture his first win of the season in the United Pump and Tank Modified finale. "Jammin" Jimmy Wells made it four wins for the season as he captured the $1,555.00 Plus prize in the 55-lap Vinny D Memorial event. Livy Johnson made it two wins in a row as she captured the Arkel Motors Pure Stock encounter. "The Young Outlaw" Jesse James Bartleson raced to his second win of the season in the Ruges NEWS Sprint Car feature. Jason Feinberg was triumphant in the Ruges Rookie Feature event to claim his first ever win at the speedway. Sarah Bohlin raced to her first ever win at Accord in the Want AD Digest All Star Slingshots while "The Hurricane" Hunter Lapp earned his fourth win of the season in the WRWD Radio Junior Slingshots.

Lem Atkins led the first lap of the United Pump And Tank Modified feature before yielding to the high flying Robbie Green. Green led for four laps before being overtaken by "Iron" Mike Ricci. That is when the real fun began as Ricci was strong but was being pushed hard by Tyler. Ricci would lead until lap eleven when Tyler slipped past him on a restart but Tyler would give way to Ricci one lap later. Ricci was in command but Tyler wouldn't go away and soon was knocking on the door. On lap-19, Tyler made his move as he drove off of the baseline to pull even with Ricci and then cleared him to take over the lead for good. Ricci stayed close but the event belonged to Tyler, who had gotten off to a problematic start at the beginning of the season. Ricci, Brad Rothaupt, Anthony Perrego from 11th, Danny Creeden from the back of the pack after pitting, rounded out the top five. The second five found tight quarters as well with lots of good racing taking place with Bob McGannon 6th from a 22nd place start, Robbie Green, Jesse Marks, Richard Smith and Richie Eurich rounding out the top ten.

The Healey Brothers Group Sportsman event in honor of the late Vinny DeCicco was a 55-lap barnburner and from the word go and the returning "Twister" Tyler Boniface jumped out into the lead at the start and was quickly followed by Wells. Boniface gave way to Wells on lap seven but remained close as did Greg McCloskey and quick running newcomer Brad Weaver. The racing offered good ebb and flow as Boniface gained some momentum and regained the lead on lap-17. Boniface would lead until lap twenty when he expired the motor on the Ken's Logging and Land Clearing hot rod. Wells inherited the lead and even though he led the remaining laps of the event to claim the win and the big prize that went with it, the racing racing close until the end of the event. Greg McCloskey was second in the Vinny D Tribute racer. "The K-Man" Robbie Knipe was third in a solid run at the roses while Phil Goetchius was fourth from 13th and Chris Stevens was fifth from 11th. The second five found Brad Weaver, Phil Johnson, Cole Hentschel, Leo Fotopolous and Collin DuBois finishing inline.

Jason Feinberg began the Rookie Sportsman feature attraction from the outside pole but powered into the lead as the field hit the second turn of the first lap. Feinberg had some missteps along the way but found the needed speed and control when he needed it to race to a close win over Jim Kraus, when went to the back of the field once during the event. The birthday boy Tighe Sherlock was third with Bobby Flood, newcomer Kevin Stevens, Tanner Johnson and Ryan McCartney following.

Livy Johnson enjoyed her time in victory lane so much last she decided to it again. Much the same as she did one week ago, Johnson led from the opening bell and it was just the ticket she needed to wire the field and claim her second consecutive Arkel Motors Pure Stock win at the speedway. Ray Tarantino stayed close for second place honors while Tim Southard, Bob Palmer, Steve Williams, Harry Bachman, Chris Kanuk and Bob Sleight completed the field.

Sarah Bohlin, a former four cylinder racer at the speedway, raced to her first ever Want Ad Digest All Star Slingshot win at Accord and she did it in convincing fashion as she won by a straightaway after fifteen laps of racing. Newcomer Brett Putnam was the runner-up.

Hunter Lapp was spot on in the WRWD Radio Junior Slingshot encounter as he slipped past Michael Corbin late in the event to race to victory, his fourth win of the season at Accord. Corbin, who was coming off a big win on Sunday at Shellhamers Speedway, was the runner-up with John Kendall in third and Ashton Dewitt finishing fourth.

Jesse James Bartleson missed a week of racing last week but more than made up for it with a wire to wire run in the NEWS Sprints to claim his second win of the season. Don Smith Jr debuted a new sprinter and finished in the runner-up role with Fred Proctor third, Andrew Davis Fourth and Eric Jennings completing the top five.

GEMSTONES:

The hotly contested racing action was completed at 11 PM. Kudos to Gary Palmer and crew for whipping the speedway into excellent shape for the evening of racing action.

Heat wins went to Anthony Perrego, Danny Tyler and "Gentleman" Ed Dachenhausen in the Modified division while four heats were needed for the Vinny D Memorial event and Jimmy Wells, Tyler Boniface, Greg McCloskey and Rich Ricci III captured the Sportsman heats. The Rookie Sportsman heat was claimed by Bobby Flood in a nice run from the top of the raceway. Jesse James Bartleson claimed the sprint car heat win. Sarah Bohlin and John Kendall captured the Slingshot preliminaries. Pure Stock heats wins were captured by Bob Sleight and Livy Johnson.

New drivers on hand for the evening for the Sportsman division included Leo Fotopolous, Brad Weaver, Jim Introne, Raphael Carson, Tyler Boniface, David Coene and Joey Bonetti. New Modifieds on hand were Bob McGannon and Tyler Treacy. Brett Putnam made his first start in the Slingshots while Kevin Stevens, Chris Van Duser and Tanner Johnson made their initial Starts with the Rookies.

Special Thanks goes out to Jimmy Winchell and Jody Servo and the DeCicco gang for doing a ton of legwork to make the event a very successful endeavor. Sponsors who helped out included Universal Metal Fabricators, Behrents Performance Warehouse, P&H Racing, Gary and Donna Palmer/Accord Speedway, Brian Hommel Home Improvement, Smith Logging, James Winchell, H Jarvis General Contracting, EPO Paving, Kiniry Excavating, Roger Hummer, Johnson Family, Leo Fotopolous, Tom Ryan, A Slice of Italy, Tyler & Sons, Jack's New & Used Car Parts, Mike Gates, Kurt Cross, Mike Ricci, Greco Motors, Bill Iacobellis, Toni Berzai, Paula & Bert Genthner, Billy Goldpaugh, Roger Buley, Tom Cole, Harry Baldwin, Kerry Graham, Brett Graham, Jerry Ruess, Stone Ridge Discount Tire, Aaron Kelsey and Al Genthner. Your generosity and hard work is appreciated.

Six bikes were raffled off by the DeCicco gang and the winners were Jackie Brown III, John Russo, Jason North, Jeff ZZZZ, Helen Soleberg and Brianna Flood.

The ACOT Old Timers were on hand with a nice cross-section of race cars from the Golden era of the sport. Bruce Carman from Shaftsbury, Vermont and Jeff Waples from East Greenwich, Rhode Island did some show laps out on the speedway to show the fans what racing looked like a few years ago.

RESULTS:

United Pump & Tank Modifieds: Danny Tyler, Mike Ricci, Brad Rothaupt, Anthony Perrego, Danny Creeden, Bob McGannon, Robbie Green, Jesse Marks, Richard Smith, Richie Eurich, Rich Ricci, Ryan Wood, Tyler Treacy, Ken Ferrier, Dan Humes, Lem Atkins, Ed Dachenhausen, Chad Loidice, Dom Roselli Sr, Lenny Helmich, Corey Lowitt, Scott Ferrier, Mark Pullen (DNS)

Healey Brothers Group Sportsman: (Vinny DeCicco Memorial) Jimmy Wells, Greg McCloskey, Robbie Knipe, Phil Goetchius, Chris Stevens, Brad Weaver, Phil Johnson, Cole Hentschel, Leo Fotopolous, Collin DuBois, Brandon McGill, Conner Otten, Dave Demorest, Rich Ricci III, Ralph Ronk, Corey Cormier, Nick Johnson, Zach Mead, Jim Intertone, Tyler Boniface, Tyler Johnston, Justin Brewster, David Coene, Joey Bonetti, Nick Plumstead

Ruge's Performance Center NEWS Sprint Cars: Jesse James Bartleson, Don Smith Jr, Fred Proctor, Andrew Davis, Eric Jennings

Arkel Motors Pure Stocks: Livy Johnson, Ray Tarantino, Tim Southard, Bob Palmer, Steve Williams, Harry Bachman, Chris Kanuk, Bob Sleight, James Goetchius (DNS), Lenny Helmich III (DNS)

Ruges Part Center Rookie Crate Sportsman: Jason Feinberg, Jim Kraus, Tighe Sherlock Bobby Flood, Kevin Stevens, Tanner Johnson, Ryan McCartney, Chris Van Dusen (DNS)

Want Ad Digest All Star Slingshots: Sarah Bohlin, Brett Putnam

WRWD Radio Junior Slingshots: Hunter Lapp, Michael Corbin, John Kendall, 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.

June 10th brings the Healey Brothers Group Night to the Accord Speedway for seven divisions of great racing excitement.

June 24th will be Bike Night at the speedway sponsored by Alex's Marine. The speedway is accepting bike donations from Sponsors, Race Fans, Drivers, Teams and Families. Contact the office at: 845-626-1142 or through email at: accordspeedway@yahoo.com

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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Accord, NY- Ken Ferrier Rim Rides The Cushion To Capture First Career Modified Win At Accord Speedway
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media

Accord Speedway Promoters Gary and Donna Palmer rolled the dice and came up the big winners on Friday evening as they ushered in the Memorial Day weekend at their superb quarter mile speedplant located in the Catskill Mountains of New York State. An early afternoon thunderstorm threatened the racing activity but when the rain subsided Palmer and crew went to work and had a super race track for the great roster of talent that signed in for the races. Although the racing started late, the racing was great and the large crowd on hand was treated to some excellent side by side racing in all divisions. The evening of speed was sponsored by Williams Lumber with eight great stores in the greater Hudson Valley to supply the customer with all of their lumber and hardware needs. Their website is: www.williamslumber.com Williams Lumber is celebrating their 70th Anniversary this month. The Checkered Flag bonus was sponsored by Elmo's Speed Supplies.

Not one of the fans left the house disappointed as veteran Ken Ferrier, in his first full season in the Modifieds did everything correctly as he rim rode the cushion to capture his first career Modified win at Accord. "Jammin" Jimmy Wells laid claim to his third win in the Healey Brothers Group Sportsman finale with a late charge for the win. "The Conductor" Bobby Butler made it two in a row in the Ruges Performance Center NEWS Sprint Cars. Livy Johnson put together a masterful run to triumph in the Arkel Motors Pure Stock feature. Marty Kelly made it two wins in a row in the Want Ad Digest All Star Slingshots while "The Hurricane" Hunter Lapp was back in form to score his third win of the season in the WRWD Radio Junior Slingshots. "Kid Ice" Cole Hentschel captured the Ruges Parts Center Rookie Sportsman event and Rich Wood made a successful return to the speedway to capture the Empire Lightning Sprint main event.

Lem Atkins and Ken Ferrier brought the United Pump and Tank Modified division starting field to the line for the start of the 30-lap headliner for the Modified division. Quick starting Richie Eurich led the first lap but a couple of jingles slowed the action momentarily. When racing resumed, Ken Ferrier was hammer down as he powered by Eurich and tried to put as much space between he and Eurich as he could muster. Eurich remained close and soon he was fighting off the advances of "Prime Time" Scott Ferrier and the "Rhinebeck Rocket" Brad Rothaupt. Anthony Perrego, Danny Creeden and Joe Judge were making tracks to the front but no one worked as hard as "The Chairman of the Board" Rich Ricci as the 11-time track champion moved into the top ten by lap ten after starting in 21st position.

A seventh lap crash claimed Perrego and by the midway Creeden brought out a caution with a spin in turn two. As the laps clicked off, Ken Ferrier remained at the point but bobbled in turn two to give Eurich a shot at him but Ferrier righted the ship and quickly found his rhythm to keep the field at bay and drive home with a much coveted victory. "The Legend" Richie Eurich enjoyed a fine run in second, with Scott Ferrier third and Rich Ricci driving hard to claim fourth while Rothaupt rounded out the top five. The second five included Joe Judge, Jessie Marks, Danny Creeden, Ryan Wood and Danny Tyler.

Jake Granaker led the first lap of the Rookie sportsman event but the fast moving "Otisville Outlaw" Corey Cormier showed his hand and grabbed the lead and would lead until lap five when the caution was displayed. On the restart Cole Hentschel pulled even and secured the top spot in turn three of lap six. Once in front, Hentschel did his homework as he was quick to the finish line to score a great win at the speedway. Cormier was the runner-up with "The Flash" Bobby Flood steady in third, Jason Feinberg was fourth after starting 12th and AJ Williams completed the top five. "The Junior Rock" Matt Shultz was sixth in his first appearance with Tighe Sherlock, John Dewitt, Sarah Smith and Jim Kraus rounding out the top ten.

The NEWS Sprint Car finale found Bobby Butler leading from start to finish as he used every inch of the speedway to drive away to victory, his second win in succession. Newcomer Fred Proctor made it interesting with a strong second place run in his first appearance and former many time Quad Champion at Accord, Eric Jennings took his first ever ride in a full size hot rod to finish third.

Former track champion Clint Roehrs led sixteen laps to mark the return of the Empire Lightning Sprints to Accord in quite some time but it wasn't enough as a restart on lap-17 brought Rich Wood to the forefront and the Connecticut hot shoe was quick to seize the lead and race to victory in the 20-lap event. Roehrs was second with Jon Moore third, Lou Torres fourth and Jerry Sehn in fifth. Rick Stone, Kathy Bellen, Jesse Pruchnick, Don Bellen and Jason Shedd rounded out the top ten.

Samantha Muller found the line she was seeking to lead the All Star Slingshot event for the first few laps only to give way to Marty Kelly who used the top of the raceway to blast into the lead. Newcomer Matt Ferris was able to slip past Muller and take up the chase after Kelly and although he got close, it would be Marty Kelly picking up his second consecutive win at Accord. Ferris, Muller and Sarah Bohlin finished behind Kelly.

Hunter Lapp was back in form in the Junior Slingshots as he drove to a close victory over Michael Corbin who has been getting closer to a win with each passing week. Jake Mason, Ashton Dewitt and John Kendall followed.

The Healey Brothers Group Sportsman event was a barnburner from the word go as Conner Otten finally worked out the bugs in his race car to lead through the first ten laps. Trouble with a slower car and continued heat from Nick Plumstead found Otten getting trapped and giving way to Plumstead. Plumstead would lead through lap-18 when ninth starting Jimmy Wells found the speed to pull even and take over the lead while the Plumstead machine broke while in second place on lap-20. On the restart, Wells would lead the final five laps to the finish and earning his third win of the young season. Greg McCloskey was the runner-up with Chris Stevens steady in third, the birthday boy Tyler Johnston in fourth and Nick Johnson rounding out the top five. The second five were Ralph Ronk, Rich Ricci III, Robbie Knipe, Zach Mead and Justin Brewster.

Livy Johnson led wire to wire in the Arkel Motors Pure Stock finale to capture her first win of the 2016 racing season. The win didn't come easy as Steve Williams applied the pressure from all angles of the racing real estate but couldn't find combination that would have vaulted him into the lead. Johnson was the winner with Williams second, Tim Southard third, Bob Palmer Fourth and Ray Tarantino rounding out the top five. Bob Sleight, Jimmy Sykes, Harry Bachman, Gary Ronk and Steve Kanuk completed the top ten.

GEMSTONES:

The hotly contested racing action was completed at 11:10 PM. Promoter Gary Palmer and crew worked overtime to bring the track around after the thunderstorm but the speedway offered many speed channels for the drivers to work their magic with.

Heat wins went to Richie Eurich, Ken Ferrier and Robbie Green in the Modified division while Brandon McGill, Nick Johnson and Nick Plumstead captured the Sportsman heats. Rookie heats went to Corey Cormier and Jimmy Kraus. Pure Stock heats were claimed by Bob Palmer and Livy Johnson. Samantha Muller and Jake Mason captured the Slingshot heats. Empire Lightning Sprints were claimed by Clint Roehrs and Justin Phillips.

New drivers on hand for the evening included Zach Mead, Ray See Jr and Vinnie Gress for the Sportsman division. Chris Shultz made his first appearance of the season in the Modifieds. New Rookie Sportsman drivers included Matt Shultz, Tighe Sherlock, Stan Vishinski IV, Cole Hentschel, AJ Williams and John Dewitt. The Dewitt race car was a car formerly driven at the speedway by "Dynamite" Danny Cross. Fred Proctor and Eric Jennings were drivers for the Sprint Cars. Matt Ferris did an excellent job in his first ever start at Accord in the Slingshots. "The Rocket Man" Ryan Wood did an admirable job in his first effort in the Modifieds.

It was great to have the Empire Lightning Sprints back at the speedway and quite possibly we will see them again before the end of the season.

Marty Kelly again assisted Steve Pados in the tower when his racing duties were completed.

Former Miss Accord Speedway Loralyn Brinster paid a surprise visit to the speedway. Loralyn is currently an Implantation Coordinator for a Specialty Pharmacy workflow platform and has done extensive traveling in the past year and when she has the time is a Volunteer Fire Fighter for the Vernon Township (NJ) FD

Miss Accord Speedway, Michele Campbell was kept busy all evening long as the Williams Lumber folks brought along a nice array of shirts and hats that were handed out by Michele. Each feature winner also received a hat and t-shirt courtesy of Williams Lumber

RESULTS:

United Pump & Tank Modifieds: Ken Ferrier, Richie Eurich, Scott Ferrier, Rich Ricci, Brad Rothaupt, Joe Judge, Jesse Marks, Danny Creeden, Ryan Wood, Danny Tyler, Mike Ricci, Chris Shultz, Corey Lowitt, Chad Loidice, Dom Roselli Sr, Lem Atkins, Anthony Perrego, Lenny Helmich, Kurt Hundeland, Robbie Green, Dan Humes, Ed Dachenhausen

Healey Brothers Group Sportsman: Jimmy Wells, Greg McCloskey, Chris Stevens, Tyler Johnston, Nick Johnson, Ralph Ronk, Rich Ricci III, Robbie Knipe, Zach Mead, Justin Brewster, Mike DuBois, Dave Demorest, Phil Goetchius, Vinnie Gress, Brandon McGill, Nick Plumstead, Conner Otten, Ray See Jr, Collin DuBois

Ruge's Performance Center NEWS Sprint Cars: Bobby Butler, Fred Proctor Eric Jennings

Arkel Motors Pure Stocks: Livy Johnson, Steve Williams, Tim Southard, Bob Palmer, Ray Tarantino, Bob Sleight, Jimmy Sykes, Harry Bachman, Gary Ronk, Steve Kanuk, James Goetchius, Tom Hausman, Mike DuBois Jr (DQ)

Ruges Part Center Rookie Crate Sportsman: Cole Hentschel, Corey Cormier, Bobby Flood, Jason Feinberg, AJ Williams, Matt Shultz, Tighe Sherlock, John Dewitt, Sarah Smith, Jim Kraus, Ryam McCartney, Jake Granacker

Want Ad Digest All Star Slingshots: Marty Kelly, Matt Ferris, Samantha Muller, Sarah Bohlin

WRWD Radio Junior Slingshots: Hunter Lapp, Michael Corbin, Jake Mason, Ashton Dewitt, John Kendall

Empire Lightning Sprints: Rich Wood, Clints Roehrs, Jon Moore, Lou Torres, Jerry Sehn, Rick Stone, Kathy Bellen, Jesse Pruchnick, Don Bellen, Jason Shedd, Justin Phillips

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.

June 3rd brings the Want Ad Digest Night to the Accord Speedway for seven divisions of great racing excitement highlighted by the 55-lap $1,555,00 to win Vinny DeCicco Memorial event for Sportsman racers. Contingency prizes are being added right up until the start of the feature. $100.00 to take the green.

For further updates and information regarding all of the news and additions to the Accord Speedway, log on to their well documented website at: www.accordspeedway.com or call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478.
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A TRAIL OF DIRT LEADS RIGHT TO OUR DOOR

Accord, NY- Creeden Sizzles In Mod Win While Butler, Cormier, Mason And Kelly Score First Career Victories at Accord Speedway
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media

The crazy weather pattern surrounding the Catskill Mountain area and the Tri State region for the past three weeks finally settled down and offered superb weather under friendly skies last evening. With it, the Accord Speedway was able to resume their 2016 racing season. The three consecutive rainouts did not dim the spirits of the loyal Accord fans as the nice crowd on hand was very appreciative of the exciting racing action they were treated to in the blockbuster events throughout the evening. The evening of speed was sponsored by Powder Tech Powdercoating from Duanesburg, New York. Their website is: www.powdertechinc.com
The checkered flag bonus was sponsored by Backwoods Blends.

When all was said and done, The "DC Express" Danny Creeden captured the gold in the United Pump & Tank Modifieds, "Jammin" Jimmy Wells in the Healey Brothers Group Sportsman, "The Intimidator" Ray Tarantino in the Arkel Motors Pure Stocks, "The Conductor" Bobby Butler in the Ruge's Performance NEWS Sprint Cars, Marty Kelly in the Want Ad Digest All Star Slingshots, "The Cold Spring Kid" Jake Mason in the WRWD Radio Junior Slingshots, "The Otisville Outlaw" Corey Cormier claiming the win in the Escape RV Rookie Sportsman and George Zeininger capturing another win in the Emmanuel's Marketplace 4-Cylinder Enduro finale at the speedway.

Twenty Four hot-shoes brought the United Pump & Tank Modified field down for the start of the 30-lap main event. At the drop of the green it was Brad Rothaupt going topside and grabbing the lead coming out of turn two on the initial lap. Rothaupt would lead the event through lap six when on a restart he was out-powered by a strong running "Double J" Joe Judge. From fifth starting position Danny Creeden came calling and began to reel in both Judge and Rothaupt. Creeden was able to slip his Shackelton Auto Parts sponsored hot rod past Rothaupt before the midway point of the race and set sail for Judge.

Judge would lead until lap twenty when Creeden, who was working the baseline of the speedway to perfection, made his move as he pulled even with Judge in turn one and blasted by him coming out of turn two. Once in front, Creeden was able to keep his racer ahead of the field to claim his first win of the season at Accord. Coming on strong in the latter stages of the event was Anthony Perrego and he slipped past Judge at the end for runner-up honors. Judge enjoyed a solid third place run while Rothaupt and Danny Tyler completed the top five. Randy Green headed up the second five in his first appearance of the season while Ed Dachenhausen, Willy Auchmoody, Dom Roselli Sr and Chad Loilodice rounded out the top ten.

In the Healey Brothers Group Sportsman action, Nick Johnson hustled into the lead took the lead at the drop of the green flag with Conner Otten and Chris Stevens in hot pursuit. Johnson had the hot hand as he began to drive away from the field through the midway stretch of the event. Restarts slowed the pace on occasion and it kept erasing the lead Johnson enjoyed in each run under green. On lap-21, Jimmy Wells found the seam he needed and drove past Johnson to lead the final laps and claim his second win of the season. Johnson was second in an excellent showing with Chris Stevens, Greg McCloskey and Nick Plumstead rounding out the top five. Rich Ricci III, Collin DuBois, Ralph Ronk, Phil Goetchius and Justin Brewster completed the top ten.

Jason Feinberg led through the first nine laps of the inaugural Escape RV Rookie Sportsman main event. Feinberg spun while leading and on the restart it was Corey Cormier inheriting the lead. Cormier led the final laps to claim his first ever win at the Accord speedplant. Jim Kraus was second with Bobby Flood, Ryan McCartney and Keith Johannessen completing the top five. Mike DuBois from Above All Automotive added $200.00 to the initial purse for the Rookies in a fine gesture of sportsmanship. Mike has moved his business to 84 New Paltz Road in Highland, New York.

Livy Johnson led the six first laps of the Arkel Motors Pure Stock feature until a caution slowed the pace. On the restart, Johnson's car was hit from behind and the action caused a scramble on the front straightaway and knocked Johnson from the event. Ray Tarantino inherited the lead and drove away to victory with hard-riding Gary Ronk in second, Bob Palmer third, Bob Sleight fourth and Tim Southard fifth. Shawn Maloney, Harry Bachman and Tom Hausman completed the field of cars running at the end.

The Ruge's Performance NEWS Sprint Cars found Brody Adamsky leading the first lap and after that it was all Bobby Butler as he top-sided his Short Load Concrete sponsored racer to within inches of the Redi Rock barriers on his way to his first career win at Accord. Don Smith Jr was a strong runner-up with Don Smith Sr, Jesse James Bartleson, Brody Adamsky, Heidi Hedin and Larry Ricci completing the field.

Vermont's Marty Kelly led all of the way in driving his Domino Pizza Wagon to his first ever career win at Accord in the Want Ad Digest Outlaw Slingshot feature. Hard riding Jim Pollard was second with newcomers Dan Malley, Bryce Cherko and Spencer Cherko completing the top five.

Jake Mason was victorious in the WRWD Radio Junior Slingshot event and he did it the fast way in holding two-time winner Hunter Lapp at bay for the entire distance. For Mason it was his first ever triumph at Accord. Lapp finished second with Michael Corbin, John Kendall, Ryan Auchmoody and Ashton DeWitt completing the field. With the win Mason will add $50.00 to his bank account courtesy of bonus dollars put up by David Torchio of Torch Performance.

George Zeininger took a Friday night drive in the Emmanuel's Marketplace Enduro event. It wasn't easy though as Dave Donovan traded the lead back and forth with Zeininger until mechanical problems placed him on the sidelines. Zeininger led the final 27-laps to claim yet another victory at the speedway. Matt Curry and Ryan Brockner were second and third.

Gemstones:

Modified heats were captured by Ed Dachenhausen, Brad Rothaupt and Danny Creeden while Sportsman heat wins were claimed by Nick Johnson and Collin DuBois. Bobby Butler claimed the NEWS Sprint heat win. Rookie Sportsman heats went to Jason Feinberg and Corey Cormier. Pure Stock heats were captured by Mike DuBois Jr and Livy Johnson. Samantha Muller captured the All Star Slingshot heat event while Hunter Lapp was victorious in the preliminary for the Junior Slingshots.

New cars and drivers galore were on hand for the evening and included Tim Southard and Shawn Maloney in the Pure Stocks, Bobby Butler, Heidi Hedin and Larry Ricci in the NEWS Sprints. Spencer Cherko, Bryce Cherko and Jim Pollard were new additions to the Slingshots and all were sporting Dunkin Donuts sponsorship. Justin Sleight was slated to compete in the Junior Slingshots but problems prevented him from taking a lap. Randy Green, Dom Roselli Jr, Kurt Hundeland, Richard Smith, Lenny Helmich and Willy Auchmoody were new entries for the Modifieds. Justin Brewster, Mike DuBois Sr, Ralph Ronk and Keith Coulter made their first starts in the Sportsman.

Rookie Sportsman for the inaugural event included Jim Kraus, Ryan McCartney, Sarah Smith, Jake Grannacker, Bobby Flood, Corey Cormier and Keith Johannessen. McCartney, Flood, Cormier and Grannacker are former Slingshot stars at the speedway with Flood being a former Champion.

Former Legends Champion at Accord, "The Flying Dutchman" Richie Van Orden was taking in the races and informed announcer Steve Pados he was putting the finishing touches on a new Sportsman car for the speedway. Justin Brewster was another of the former Slingshot stars who took the step into the Sportsman ranks. Brewster borrowed the Ryan Wood hot rod for the evening and did an admirable job considering it was his first ever ride in a full size racer.

Two former Hamlin Speedway competitors were in the Sprint car field. Butler is a former Champion at Hamlin and Heidi Hedin competed in the 600 Sprints. "The Big Unit" Randy Johnston was to drive the second Lapp racer but problems shut him down early in hot laps. Jordan Lawrence escaped injury when his car got upside down in front of the grandstands.

"The Mighty Man from Mertztown" Barry White was on hand to watch his son in law Danny Creeden race to victory.

Butch Distal and Dylan Curso took in the races last evening and Tim Adams put Curso to work in the Lucas Oil Products victory lane in handing out the driver awards.

Marty Kelly not only captured a win at the speedway last evening but once again lent his assistance in the tower announcing races and he did his always great job.

RESULTS:

United Pump & Tank Modifieds: Danny Creeden, Anthony Perrego, Joe Judge, Brad Rothaupt, Danny Tyler, Randy Green, Ed Dachenhausen, Willy Auchmoody, Dom Roselli Sr, Chad Loilodice, Dan Humes, Corey Lowitt, Mike Ricci, Ken Ferrier, Rich Ricci, Richie Eurich, Kurt Hundeland, Robbie Green, Allison Ricci, Lem Atkins, Lenny Helmich, Scott Ferrier, Jesse Marks, Rich Smith (DQ)

Healey Brothers Group Sportsman: Jimmy Wells, Nick Johnson, Chris Stevens, Greg McCloskey, Nick Plumstead, Rich Ricci III, Collin DuBois, Ralph Ronk, Phil Goetchius, Justin Brewster, Dave Demorest, Conner Otten, Keith Coulter, Mike DuBois, Brandon McGill

Ruge's Performance Center NEWS Sprint Cars: Bobby Butler, Don Smith Jr, Don Smith Sr, Jesse James Bartleson, Brody Adamsky, Heidi Hedin, Larry Ricci

Arkel Motors Pure Stocks: Ray Tarantino, Gary Ronk, Bob Palmer, Bob Sleight, Tim Southard, Shawn Maloney, Harry Bachman, Olivia Johnson, Steve Williams, Mike DuBois Jr, James Goetchius, Jimmy Sykes, Travis Brockner (DQ)

Rookie Crate Sportsman: Corey Cormier, Jim Kraus, Bobby Flood, Ryan McCartney, Keith Johannessen, Jason Feinberg, Sarah Smith, Jake Grannacker

Want Ad Digest All Star Slingshots: Marty Kelly, Jim Pollard, Dan Malley, Bryce Cherko, Spencer Cherko, Samantha Muller

WRWD Radio Junior Slingshots: Jake Mason, Hunter Lapp, Michael Corbin, John Kendall, Ryan Auchmoody, Ashton DeWitt

Emmanuel's Marketplace 4-Cylinder Enduro: George Zeininger, Matt Curry, Ryan Brockner

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.

May 27th brings Williams Lumber Night to the Accord Speedway for seven divisions of great racing excitement.

For further updates and information regarding all of the news and additions to the Accord Speedway, log on to their well documented website at: www.accordspeedway.com or call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478.
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