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By: Ron Szczerba
FONDA , NY – After a very successful car show at the Rotterdam Square Mall approximately three weeks ago when between 60 and 70 cars filled the mall to capacity, Fonda Speedway now looks forward to the 2007 season opener on Saturday, April 7. On the racing card for opening day of the 56th year of competition at the Track of Champions will be a 50-lap Race of Champions (RoC) modified event along with a Pro Stock Open and warm-ups for all divisions.
In opening day events at Fonda held over the last 55 years, Jack Johnson leads the way with eight opening day victories in 1972, 1976, 1982, 1983, 1988, 1991, 1992, and 1994. Following close behind with seven opening day wins is Lou Lazzaro who won events in 1963, 1964, 1966, 1969, 1971, 1977, and 1978.
Two drivers have taken home five opening day wins as Dave Lape (1981, 1984, 1989, 1993, and 1995) and Pete Corey (1955, 1956, 1959, 1962, and 1967) both accomplished the feat. Jeff Trombley has four opening day victories in 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2002 while Bobby Varin (2001, 2005), Jim Luke (1954, 1957), and C.D. Coville (1979, 1980) have won two times apiece.
Drivers who have one victory in opening day events at Fonda are Buddy Shuman (1948), Chuck Kotwica (1953), Irv Taylor (1958), Bill Wimble (1960), Tom Kotary (1961), Ken Shoemaker (1965), Don Wayman (1968), Rene Charland (1970), Maynard Forrette (1973), Dave Pelczar (1974), Pep Pepicelli (1975), Jimmy Horton (1985), Bob McCreadie (1986), Mike Romano (1987), Danny Johnson (1990), Pat Ward (1996), Dave Camara (1998), Brett Hearn (2003), Tim McCreadie (2004), and Mitch Gibbs (2006).
Pit gates will open on Saturday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m. with grandstand gates opening at 11:00 a.m. Practice will begin at 12 noon with racing set to begin at 1:00 p.m. So come to the season opener at the Track of Champions and see who will win and add their name to the Fonda Speedway history book!
Be sure to join in on all of the fun and excitement that Fonda Speedway has to offer in 2007. Fonda Speedway is located off of exit 28 of the New York State Thruway. For more information you can call (518) 382-3115 Monday through Friday, (518) 853-4235 on race day or you can go to their website at www.fondaspeedway.com
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