May
18th, 2013
Leaty Lights Up
Opening Night; Johnson Wins Big 10 Super Stocks
by Gary Spaid
Opening night at Spencer Speedway proved
to be a cold one for the fans, but the action on track was
hot and heavy. Mike Leaty led all 35 laps in the NASCAR
Modified main event for the win. In the Big 10 Street Stock
Series, 22 cars were on hand for the series opener, with
Dave Johnson, from Lancaster , NY , taking the victory.
Defending track champion, in the Super Six division, Tim
Faro, claimed the season opener for that class. The Four
Cylinder Scorpion feature was won by Zach Willis. The INEX
Legends were also on hand, making for five feature races run
on the evening. Brad Salatino took the victory in the Legend
15-lap feature.
Before the Sunoco Modified feature was even one lap old the yellow flew,
when rookie Tim Lewis Jr. looped around in the first turn.
The restart saw pole sitter Mike Leaty take the lead over
Matt Lees and Tommy Catalano. Last year’s divisional
champion, Rusty Smith was able to shot.....
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May
18th, 2013
Dave Johnson
Wins Inaugural Big 10 Super Stock Event at Spencer Speedway
by Steve Petty
Dave Johnson from Cheektowaga, NY
survived several cautions and put on a show to drive through
the field to capture the Inaugural Big 10 Super Stock Series
50 at the Spencer Speedway on Friday May 17th.
In front of a great crowd on hand, Jason Dieter and Spencer regular
Mitchell Wright led the field to the green flag and it was
Dieter showing the way in his RJP Motorsports entry.
The first of what was seven cautions came out on lap two as Wright got
loose exiting turn two. Dave Johnson and Jim Steffenhagen Jr
were involved but all three continued on. Racing resumed
with Waverly, NY pilot Lee Sharpsteen leading the stout
field of 22 Supers around the fast.....
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May 2nd, 2013
Spencer
Speedway To Open For 59th Season With Test And Tune
by Gary Spaid
Friday, May 10th,
Spencer Speedway will open their gates for the 59th year. On
tap is a test and tune session scheduled to start at 5:30
p.m. and close at dusk.
The season opener is set to take place the following Friday, May 17
featuring the a Big 10 Super Stock 50 lap special along with
a 35-lap Sunoco Modifieds, plus Super Six and Auto Value
4-Cylinder Scorpion, INEX Legends and the new Bandolero
division.
Pit gates will open at 3 p.m., to allow competitors the opportunity to
buy their NASCAR Licenses. Grandstand admission on the 10th
will be free.
The race director Larry Steurrys will be on hand at the practice events
to talk with the racers about season expectations. Racer
will also have a chance to have their cars looked at by
track inspectors. This practice will provide a chance for
the competitors to see their competition for the first.....
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March
21st, 2013
Spencer
Speedway Announces 2013 Special Events
by John Flock
Spencer Speedway renewed
their NASCAR sanction for 2013. Owner John White has
released his schedule, available on the SpencerSpeedway.org
site.
In the judges’ stand, announcer Bill VanDeWeghe has a new side kick.
Well-known and popular NYS announcer Joe Marotta will join
the announcing team at Spencer Speedway on Friday nights.Joe
has held the microphone at many speedways. He now makes a
return engagement at Spencer.
Special events planned for this season include the opening event on May
17th. The Big 10 Super Stock Tour will headline the show
with a 50 lap event for the full sized racers. The Sunoco
Modifieds, Super Stocks, Super Sixes, Auto Value 4
Cylinders, INEX Legends, and Bandolero divisions are also on
the schedule. The Race of Champions Modified Tour event will
visit on June 7th with a 75 lap feature event. Andy
Harpell’s traveling road show is always a popular show with
the fans.....
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December
6th, 2012
Spencer
Speedway Honors Champions
by John Flock
Rusty Smith
took top honors in the NASCAR Sunoco Modified division at
John White’s Spencer Speedway oval. In thirteen point races,
Rusty racked up three wins, 10 top fives, and 13 top ten
finishes. Smith not only took the big trophy, but also took
the microphone and brought laughter to the crowded hall. “I
stopped running at Chemung Speedrome (another John White
Speedway) and moved our Friday racing to Spencer. Instead of
a 20 minute ride to Chemung, We towed two hours north to
Spencer Speedway. Boy, I guess that we really showed them,”
laughed a smiling Smith. Rusty has a promising career as an
announcer when his driving days are done. Worthy challengers
Kevin Timmerman (2 wins), Mike Leaty (2), Tony Hanbury (2),
and steady runner Ryan Beeman earned the top five spots in
the final NASCAR tally. The top ten included speedway
regulars Eddie Hawkins, Matt Lees, Daryl Lewis Jr., Rookie
of the.....
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September 29th, 2012
Smith Wins The
Fall Open 75: Markham Takes Super Stock 50 Lapper
by Gary M. Spaid
The final night
of racing at Spencer was well worth the wait as some eighty
cars filled the pit area for the first annual Fall Open. The
2012 Spencer track champion, Rusty Smith, continued his
dominance at the speedway earning his fourth feature win of
the season in the 75-lap Sunoco Modified finale.
North Country driver Tommy Markham, powered his number 21 to
victory in the 50-lap Super Stock race, which was littered
with bonus and lap money. Markham drove the sole Ford in the
starting field.
Rookie driver, Shawn Frarey
took top honors in the 15-lap Auto Value Four Cylinder
Scorpion feature, his first win in that division. His best
finishes before this was four third place.....
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2012
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