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The 2007 Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series stages its season finale as part of
the 46th edition of Eastern States Weekend at the Orange County Fair Speedway. A full
three-day weekend of trackside activity ---including Big-Block Modified, 358-Modified,
Sportsman, Pro Stock and Street Stock racing--- on the Middletown ‘Hard Clay’
culminates Sunday, October 21 with the Eastern States 200 boasting a first-place cash
prize of $20,000 to the DIRTcar Big-Block Modified winner.
WHERE
Orange County Fair Speedway is located 1.0-mile northwest of I-84 on SR 17 to exit
120, then 0.75-mile southwest on Route 211, then 0.5-mile south on CR 96 at
Fairgrounds. Detailed directions from New York City , Long Island, New England
(Conn/Mass), New Jersey , Pennsylvania , Albany , NY / Vermont and Central/Western
New York areas can be obtained by logging into www.ocfsmotorsports.com and
selecting “Directions” from the top choices.
WHEN
46th Eastern States Weekend Schedule
*All tmes and events subject to change.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18
Open for campers, 4:30 to Midnight.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19
Pit Gats open, 8:00 am;
Grandstands Gates Open, 10:00 am;
358-Modified Hot Laps, 12:00 Noon;
WLR Construction presents 358-Modified Time Trials (top 6 qualify), 1:00 pm;
Big-Block Modified Hot Laps;
WLR Construction presents the Big-Block Modified Integra Shocks Time Trials (top 6
qualify);
358-Modified Heats (24 qualify).
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20
Pit Gates open, 8:00 am;
Grandstand Gates open, 9:00 am;
Big-Block Modified Hot Laps, 9:30 am;
Big-Block Modified Heats, 10:00 am;
358-Modified Consolation Race (10 more qualify);
Hauser Brothers Mechanical Contractors presents Eastern States 100, a Mr.
DIRTcar 358-Modified Series Championship event (40 cars to start);
Pure Stock Hot Laps;
Sportsman Hot Laps;
Dr. RV presents the Sportsman Time Trials (top 6 qualify);
Sportsman Heat races;
Eastern States Pure Stock Championship;
Sportsman Consolation Race(s);
Lee’s Quality Tire presents the Eastern States 50, a Mr. DIRTcar Sportsman Series
Championship event.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21
Race Against Drugs Pit gates open, 8:00 am;
Eastern States Pit Party, 9:30-10:30 am;
Pro Stock Hot Laps;
Big-Block Modified Hot Laps;
Leader Carpet Eastern States Pro Stock Championship;
Big-Block Modified Consolation Races (8 more qualify);
46th Eastern States 200, an Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series event (44 cars
to start), 2:00 pm.
*All times/events subject to change.
TICKETS/PARKING & CAMPING
Ticket packages available for single days and multiple days:
Fri., Oct. 19-Adult GA=$7, half-covered grandstand $8 and covered grandstand $9,
Senior Citizens (60 yrs + over) and Youth (13-17 yrs) $5 and Children (12 yrs. + under)
Free. A special 3-Day Pit Pass is available for $70 (member) and $90 (non-member).
Sat., Oct. 20-Adult GA=$23, half-covered grandstand $25 and covered grandstand $27,
Citizens (60 yrs + over) and Youth (13-17 yrs) $19 and Children (12 yrs. + under) Free;
Pits=$30 (member) and $40 (non-member).
Sun., Oct. 21-Adult GA=$27, half-covered grandstand $33 and covered grandstand
$35, Citizens (60 yrs + over) and Youth (13-17 yrs) $23 and Children (12 yrs. + under)
Free; Pits=$40 (member) and $50 (non-member).
Oct. 19-21 Special Eastern States Weekend ’07 Passes are Adult GA=$57, Senior
Citizens (60 yrs + over) and Youth (13-17 yrs) $37. Half-covered grandstand $60 and
covered grandstand $65 for everyone. Parking prices for Fairgrounds=$10 (3 days) and
$30 (overnight 3 days); Drive-In (3 days) $10 and Upper Drive-In camping (3 days) $50.
*Purchase (2) adult packages and get a FREE 3-day parking pass.
Advance sale tickets are available at the Orange County Fair Speedway by calling the
office at 845/342-2573.
WEB SITES
Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series is at http://www.superdirtcarseries.com.
Orange County Fair Speedway is at http://www.ocfsmotorsports.com.
Dirtvision.com™ Cybercast is at http://www.dirtvision.com.
All remain accessible 24-hours daily.
ABOUT THE TRACK
The oldest continuously running track in operation on the DIRTcar Racing NorthEast
circuit, throughout the regular season Orange County operates every Saturday night
featuring DIRTcar Big-Block Modified, Sportsman, Pro Stock and Pure Stock classes on
the regular weekly card with DIRTcar 358-Modified contests scheduled a dozen times in
between. The speedway hosted a special stop by the nationally acclaimed World of
Outlaw Sprint Series while the 2007 campaign concludes in October with the 46th
Annual Eastern States 200 for DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds. OCFS initially joined the
DIRT fold in 1983 and that same year began holding time trials during Eastern States
Weekend. Use of the AMB i.t. scoring and timing system was first introduced in the
2000 Advance Auto Parts Series show staged in August. All-time Orange County
champion Brett Hearn established the modern-day DIRTcar Big-Block Modified record
touring the fast 5/8-miler in a time of 21.345 sec. (105.411 mph) on Oct. 26, 2003.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
Eastern States Weekend at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Middletown , NY remains
the biggest, richest and oldest consecutively run championship race for DIRTcar Big-
Block Modifieds in the country. During the past 45 years some of the best drivers ever
to run in the Northeast have etched their name in the ‘Hard Clay’ record book and still
more are waiting their turn as the 2007 edition unfolds this weekend. From its modest
beginnings in 1962 when Orange County (then known as Victory Speedway) promoter
Eno VanDam, race director Larry Granger and his assistant Jim O’Melia put together
the first 100-lap single-day event at the fairgrounds, Eastern States has not only
survived the test of time it has been the standard that many others have copied to this
day. What race fans take for granted today and refer to as the ‘second season’ ---post
Labor Day--- did not exist 46 years ago. Aside from the Langhorne National Open, there
were no late season big events as most tracks in the Northeast had shut down by the
end of September, running as long as weather permitted or as long as promoters felt
they could still draw fans. And with most tracks crowning point champions there was
little purpose to race any later. The introduction of the inaugural Eastern States 100 in
late October paying the winner $1,000 from a $4,000 purse forever changed that
outlook for racers in this part of the country and when legendary stock car driver Frankie
Schneider captured that first checkered flag it was destined to become the premier
short-track race of its kind for generations to come.
ORANGE COUNTY "EASTERN STATES 200" MODIFIED CHAMPIONSHIP
DATE LAPS FIRST - SECOND - THIRD - FOURTH - FIFTH
10/22/06 200 Brett Hearn - Frank Cozze - Jerry Higbie - Tommy Meier - Pat Ward
10/23/05 203 Brett Hearn - Wayne Jelley - David VanHorn - Kenny Tremont - Frank Jashembowski
10/24/04 200 Brett Hearn - Billy Decker - Gary Tomkins - Alan Johnson - Doug Hoffman
10/26/03 207 Bobby Varin - Chuck McKee - Tim McCreadie - Jeff Heotzler - Vic Coffey
10/27/02 200 Brett Hearn - Tim McCreadie - Alan Johnson - Jerry Higbie - Chuck McKee
10/21/01 200 Danny Johnson - Alan Johnson - Steve Paine - Kenny Tremont - Pat Ward
10/22/00 200 Chuck McKee - Alan Johnson - Vic Coffey - Steve Paine - Tim McCreadie
10/24/99 204 Alan Johnson - Billy Decker - Danny Johnson - Brett Hearn - Andy Bachetti
10/25/98 200 Billy Decker - Doug Hoffman - Jimmy Horton - Alan Johnson - Danny Johnson
10/26/97 200 Danny Johnson - Alan Johnson - Kenny Brightbill - Tim McCreadie - Chuck McKee
10/27/96 200 Brett Hearn - Jack Johnson - Dave Camara - Dale Planck - Alan Johnson
10/22/95 200 Jimmy Horton - Brett Hearn - Bob McCreadie - Tommy Meier - Jeff Heotzler
11/5/94 200 Bob McCreadie - Jimmy Horton - Doug Hoffman - Kenny Tremont - Rich Eurich
10/24/93 200 Danny Johnson - Brett Hearn - Bob McCreadie - Doug Hoffman - Jeff Heotzler
10/25/92 200 Danny Johnson - Brett Hearn - Jeff Trombley - Mike Ricci - Alan Johnson
10/27/91 200 Jimmy Horton - Doug Hoffman - Jack Johnson - Joe Plazek - Alan Johnson
10/21/90 200 Frank Cozze - Steve Paine - Danny Johnson - Brett Hearn - Roger Horvath
10/22/89 200 Frank Cozze - Danny Johnson - Dave Lape - Brett Hearn - Kenny Tremont
10/23/88 200 Rich Eurich - Frank Cozze - Jack Johnson - Billy Decker - John Strupp
10/25/87 200 Doug Hoffman - Jack Johnson - Kevin Collins - Dave Lape - Alan Johnson
4/25/87 200 Brett Hearn - Jack Johnson - Kevin Collins - Jimmy Horton - Chuck McKee
10/27/85 200 Jack Johnson - Carl Reynolds - Charlie Rudolph - Steve Bottcher - Doug Hoffman
10/28/84 200 Dave Lape - Jack Johnson - Carl Collis - Jeff Heotzler - Bob McCreadie
10/30/83 200 C.D. Coville - Brett Hearn - Jack Johnson - Jimmy Horton - Charlie Shire
10/17/82 200 Harry Behrent - Carl Reynolds - Carl Pittenger - Bobby Malzahn - Charlie Shire
10/25/81 200 Brett Hearn - Larry Brolsma - Richie Smith,Jr. - Harry Behrent - Sammy Beavers
10/19/80 200 Kenny Brightbill - Harry Behrent - Jimmy Horton - Frank Cozze - Jeff Heotzler
10/21/79 200 Brett Hearn - Billy Osmun - Lou Lazzaro - Carl Collis - Darryl Welty
10/22/78 200 Lou Lazzaro - Kevin Collins - Brett Hearn - Buzzie Reutimann - Clayton Husted
10/23/77 200 Gary Balough - Kevin Collins - Sammy Beavers - Don Kreitz,Sr. - Jimmy Horton
11/6/76 200 Gerald Chamberlain - Buzzie Reutimann - Tommy Hager - Jimmy Horton - Don Kreitz,Sr
10/26/75 200 Wayne Reutimann - Rich Eurich - Kenny Brightbill - Gary Balough - Buzzie Reutimann
10/27/74 200 Bobby Bottcher - Kenny Brightbill - Buzzie Reutimann - Ed Delmolino - Charlie Shire
10/28/73 200 Gerald Chamberlain - Tommy Corellis - Will Cagle - Dick Tobias - Johnny Haroll
10/25/72 200 Buzzie Reutimann - Will Cagle - Bobby Malzahn - Wayne Reutimann - Bobby Bottcher
10/31/71 200 Will Cagle - Buzzie Reutimann - Bobby Gerhart - Danny Mitchell - Bobby Malzahn
10/25/70 200 Will Cagle - Bobby Bottcher - Gerald Chamberlain - Rags Carter - Buzzie Reutimann
10/26/69 200 Al Tasnady - Joe Kelly - Buzzie Reutimann - Bobby Malzahn - Whip Mulligan
10/27/68 200 Will Cagle - Bobby Gerhart - Frankie Schneider - Ralph Chittenden - Larry Voss
10/22/67 100 Frankie Schneider - Bobby Malzahn - Al Tasnady - Whip Mulligan - Jackie Evans
10/23/66 100 Will Cagle - Bobby Malzahn - Sammy Reakes - Buzzie Reutimann - Whip Mulligan
10/24/65 100 Ron Lux - Kenny Shoemaker - Rags Carter - Frankie Schneider - Ray Cook
10/25/64 100 Rags Carter - Bobby Malzahn - Al Tasnady - Frankie Schneider - Rene Charland
10/27/63 100 Frankie Schneider - Al Tasnady - Ernie Gahan - Ed Ortiz - Billy Deskovick
10/28/62 100 Frankie Schneider - Bobby Malzahn - Don Stumpf - Ernie Gahan - Kenny Shoemaker
2006 EASTERN STATES RECAP
Improving a single position from his runner-up finish in the 150-lap Small-Block feature
the day before, DIRTcar Big-Block specialist Brett Hearn capped off the 45th Eastern
States Weekend by capturing the headline Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series
Modified 200 on Sunday afternoon at Orange County Fair Speedway. The $20,000
triumph for Hearn was a record third straight in Orange County ’s nationally recognized
short-track season-finale, with the Sussex , N.J. driver now owning eight E-S trophies
since copping his first double-century grind in 1979. Hearn was dominant from the drop
of the initial green flag, out-dragging pole-sitter and Integra Shocks fast timer Rick Mill
to lead the first of his race-high total of 150 ahead of the 43-car starting field. He
maintained a comfortable distance over his nearest challengers through lap 55 when he
pulled pitside for his mandatory stop to relinquish the point to Tim Fuller. The Edwards,
N.Y. pilot collected the $1,000 Budweiser-Dana Distributors halfway bonus before
making his own pit stop on lap 106 allowing Hearn to regain the top spot. But Hearn’s
sixth victory of the season at the historic Middletown oval was far from secure as with a
half-dozen laps remaining a vibration had the ‘Corporate Jet’ tip-toeing around the hard
5/8-miler trying to save his tires. Moments after Hearn raced under the checkered flag
the right-rear tire went flat, as did that of runner-up Frank Cozze. Local favorite Jerry
Higbie chased the pair across the line while Tommy Meier and Pat Ward completed the
top-five. Hearn scored the rare trifecta steering three different TEO Pro cars, beginning
with the red no. 3 Budweiser Racing-Kruger-WLR Construction entry in 2004, repeating
aboard the blue no. 3 Page Trucking-Gable Auto Stores ride in ’05 before completing
the hat trick last autumn in the Madsen Motorsports no. 20 Wentworth Custom Homes-
BPG Racing machine.
2007 SERIES RACE REVIEW
Front row is the place to start when the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series
comes to Middletown for the annual tour stop at Orange County Fair Speedway.
DIRTcar Big-Block Modified veteran Frank Cozze from Wind Gap. Pa. proved it for the
second straight year as he led flag-to-flag to capture the Cedar Ridge RV Center 75 in
convincing fashion. Cozze won the first qualifying heat, drew the pole then proceeded to
hold off runner-up Matt Sheppard for the entire 75-lap distance around the legendary
‘Hard Clay’ oval. Wheeling the no. 44 Waite's General Contractors-Carquest-Bert
Transmission/PMC entry, he mirrored last year’s performance staged by Billy Decker
who led all 100 laps to collect the $6,000 top prize. Sheppard shadowed Cozze every
turn of every lap, creeping up to his bumper on a number of occasions, yet unable to
make the pass in the Ross Motorsports no. 44s BKS/G-U-Currier Plastics-Magee
Transport-Adam Ross/Bicknell special as the leader clung to the low line without
flinching.In the fast-paced feature that took just over 30 minutes to run and averaged
91.545 mph, only two brief caution periods during the final 15 laps put Cozze’s victory
lane speech on hold. Both yellow flags unfurled due to flat tires, the first falling on lap 61
for Rick Laubach’s blown right rear and the second on lap 66 when tour regular Jimmy
Phelps lost tire pressure riding the H&H Motorsports no.98H Mohawk Northeast-New
England Race Fuels/Troyer machine. When the checkered flag finally waved, Cozze
had opened up a half-dozen car-length advantage over Sheppard with nearly another
full second separating the leaders from third-place runner Paine. Integra Shocks Fast
Timer Decker and Mike Ricci filled out the front-five. Ten-time Orange County Series
race winner Brett Hearn was not a factor during the night yet still made up the most
ground near the front of the pack finishing eighth after starting 12th despite winning the
second of six qualifying heats and setting second-fast time.
TRACK HISTORY
Orange County Fair Speedway boasts one of the greatest racing heritages in all of
motorsports, including a winner’s list that is headed by modern-day superstar Brett
Hearn and bolstered by many of the best drivers ever to compete on the Northeastern
Modified circuit. The original Middletown tract was built for horse racing in 1857 and
called “The Harry Clay Oval” after a famous horse named Harry Clay. Joe Coates from
nearby Goshen , N.Y. rebuilt the track in 1924, taking clay from Finan’s Pond and when
it hardened was unequaled by any other in the area; the surface became extremely
hard yet soft enough not to injure the hooves of horses. Initially laid out as half-mile, the
track was both widened and lengthened over the years to its present day 5/8-mile size
and the present grandstand structure was built in 1925. This year marked the 167th
Annual Orange County Fair.
Auto racing enthusiast George Martin was appointed as Orange County Fair Society
Director in 1909 and his motion in 1913 to bring cars on the last day of the fair in place
of horses was finally approved by the Fairboard six years later. An overflow crowd of
5,000 curious spectators came out to the track on August 15, 1919 to witness Jim
Benedict best nine other entries to claim the inaugural 10-lap AAA-sanctioned race
which paid $75.00 the winner. Annual fair races continued to prosper on the ‘Hard Clay’
and 1941 marked the first time two events were held. Following the end of WWII the
name was changed to “Victory Speedway” and in 1946 it was announced by track
promoter Russ Carpenter that ARDC Midgets would race each Wednesday night. While
pictures substantiate that stock cars first circled the inner 1/5-mile track one year prior, a
new era in track history began when the first official race was run off on Sept. 18, 1948
and won by Rocky Dinatale from Trenton , N.J. June 7, 1952 marked the first race under
the lights in Middletown . That same year was the first for ‘flatheads’ which evolved into
Sportsman stock cars, then 320-Modifieds and became the DIRT 358-Modifieds that
compete today. Frankie Schneider won the inaugural Eastern States 100 Championship
on October 28, 1962 and the Northeast’s premier short-track event was lengthened to
200 laps in 1968 under the promotion of Orange County Agricultural Society President
Al Howard, who also changed the name to Orange County Fair Speedway.
Taking over the duties of Race Director at the beginning of the 1981 season was Stan
Gurda, brother of majority fairgrounds owner Michael Gurda. Two years later DIRT
MotorSports secured the promotion of speedway racing events under the guidance of
president Glenn Donnelly. From 1983 through 2004, Orange County remained a
cornerstone of DIRT racing in Eastern New York ,and after a one-year absence was
back in the DIRT-fold in ‘06. Under the DIRTcar regime, Hearn has brought further
notoriety to the historic oval situated about an hour from New York City , capturing 13
Big-Block Modified season point titles and racking up 136 feature wins in the past 25
seasons. Jeff Heotzler was recently crowned track champion for the third time. FINAL
2007 Orange County DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Points (Top-10): 1. 656-Jeff Heotzler,
2. 606-Brett Hearn, 3. 591-Jerry Higbie, 4. 579-David Van Horn, 5. 555-Chuck McKee,
6. 530-Rich Eurich, 7. 510-Dave Franek, 8. 508-Tommy Meier, T9. 469-Steve Dodd,
Chris Whitehead, Joe Morel.
Overall Hoosier Tire-Sunoco Race Fuels Mr. DIRTcar Modified/
Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series Point Standings (Thru Oct. 13, 2007)
®-Rookie
Rank No. Driver Points Series Bonus Diff. Wins Top-5 Top-10 Starts
1 19 Tim Fuller 3,411 2,211 1200 0 3 20 31 31
2 20 Brett Hearn 3,343 2,143 1200 -68 7 16 25 31
3 91 Billy Decker 3,248 2,048 1200 -163 4 16 24 31
4 98H Jimmy Phelps 3,127 1,927 1200 -284 1 16 24 31
5 7x Steve Paine 2,967 1,767 1200 -444 1 7 20 31
6 77x Dale Planck 2,912 1,712 1200 -499 1 4 18 31
7 27J Danny Johnson 2,800 1,600 1200 -611 4 9 14 29
8 44s Matt Sheppard 2,756 1,556 1200 -655 1 5 17 30
9 84 Gary Tomkins 2,676 1,476 1200 -735 3 8 15 30
10 49 Billy Dunn 2,464 1,264 1200 -947 0 1 7 29
11 44c Frank Cozze 2,455 1,255 1200 -956 1 3 8 26
12 3 Justin Haers 2,205 1,105 1200 -1,206 0 1 9 24
13 99 Ryan Phelps 1,888 688 1200 -1,523 0 1 5 18
14 99b Chuck Bower 1,698 498 1200 -1,713 0 0 1 16
15 60 Kenny Stafford 1,676 476 1200 -1,735 0 0 0 14
16 26 Ryan Godown 1,602 402 1200 -1,809 0 1 3 7
17 6 Pat O'Brien 1,588 388 1200 -1,823 1 1 3 8
18 32c Vic Coffey 1,554 354 1200 -1,857 1 5 13 22
19 98 Eddie Marshall 1,547 347 1200 -1,864 0 1 3 3
20 45 Wayne Jelley 1,527 327 1200 -1,884 0 0 1 6
21 115 Kenny Tremont 1,513 313 1200 -1,898 0 1 2 4
22 16 Mike Bowman® 1,510 310 1200 -1,901 0 0 1 12
23 15 Brett Tonkin 1,502 302 1200 -1,909 0 0 0 10
24 18 Sean Beardsley 1,474 274 1200 -1,937 0 0 0 10
25 42 Jimmy Horton 1,465 265 1200 -1,946 0 0 1 6
26 21J Jeff Trombley 1,459 259 1200 -1,952 0 1 2 3
27 74 J.R. Heffner 1,440 240 1200 -1,971 0 1 1 3
28 43 Keith Flach 1,439 239 1200 -1,972 0 0 1 3
29 56 Vince Vitale 1,432 232 1200 -1,979 0 0 0 7
30 02 Roy Bresnahan®1,414 214 1200 -1,997 0 0 0 7
31 X Chad Phelps 1,409 209 1200 -2,002 0 0 0 7
32 51m Keith Hoffman® 1,404 204 1200 -2,007 1 2 3 3
33 121 Joe Beyea 1,402 202 1200 -2,009 0 0 0 9
34 21 Derrick Podsiadlo1,398 198 1200 -2,013 0 0 0 7
35 24 Chris Shultz 1,389 189 1200 -2,022 0 0 0 4
36 88 Steve Hulsizer 1,375 175 1200 -2,036 0 0 0 6
37 87 Hector Stratton 1,365 165 1200 -2,046 0 0 1 2
38 60 Brian Berger 1,363 163 1200 -2,048 0 0 1 2
39 8 Rob Bellinger® 1,346 146 1200 -2,065 0 0 0 6
40 42B Kevin Bates 1,344 144 1200 -2,067 0 0 2 20
41 91h Chad Homan 1,340 140 1200 -2,071 0 0 0 5
42 Z Butch Tittle 1,337 137 1200 -2,074 0 0 0 5
43 7J Jeff Isabell 1,336 136 1200 -2,075 0 0 0 3
44 7 RonJohn Koczon®1,320 120 1200 -2,091 0 0 0 3
45 3 Sam Martz® 1,320 120 1200 -2,091 0 0 1 3
46 20 Matt Quinn 1,320 120 1200 -2,091 0 0 0 2
47 5 Jason Potter 1,316 116 1200 -2,095 0 0 0 2
48 45m Mike Ward 1,315 115 1200 -2,096 0 0 0 4
49 62s Tom Sears Jr. 1,314 114 1200 -2,097 0 0 1 2
50 44 Shannon Whaley1,311 111 1200 -2,100 0 0 0 4
51 42 Guy Sheldon 1,310 110 1200 -2,101 0 0 0 2
52 83 Br.Swartzlander 1,308 108 1200 -2,103 0 0 0 2
53 24 John Hewitt 1,298 98 1200 -2,113 0 0 0 2
54 71 David VanHorn 1,292 92 1200 -2,119 0 0 0 3
55 46 Jeremy Smith 1,292 92 1200 -2,119 0 0 0 2
56 85 Jim Robertson® 1,290 90 1200 -2,121 0 0 0 2
57 33.3 Tommy Meier 1,288 88 1200 -2,123 0 0 0 2
58 41 Rich Rutski® 1,284 84 1200 -2,127 0 0 0 3
59 48T Dave Rauscher 1,284 84 1200 -2,127 0 0 0 10
60 24 Jim Witko Jr. 1,283 83 1200 -2,128 0 0 0 2
61 93 Ryan Bartlett 1,280 80 1200 -2,131 0 0 0 3
62 09 Bob Drayton® 1,273 73 1200 -2,138 0 0 1 2
63 55 Mike King 1,270 70 1200 -2,141 0 0 0 1
64 224 Chris Whitehead1,270 70 1200 -2,141 0 0 0 1
65 B2 Bob Henry Jr. 1,269 69 1200 -2,142 0 0 0 4
66 5 Chuck McKee 1,265 65 1200 -2,146 0 0 1 1
67 09 Kyle Lewis 1,264 64 1200 -2,147 0 0 0 2
68 8 Tim O'Brien 1,264 64 1200 -2,147 0 0 1 2
69 0 Russ Hefti® 1,263 63 1200 -2,148 0 0 0 11
70 2b Dom.Buffalino® 1,259 59 1200 -2,152 0 0 0 1
71 5w Pat Wall® 1,255 55 1200 -2,156 0 0 0 1
72 32 Cliff Ehrmann 1,255 55 1200 -2,156 0 0 0 1
73 777 Kevin Bolland 1,254 54 1200 -2,157 0 0 0 1
74 56 Russell King 1,250 50 1200 -2,161 0 0 0 1
75 73 Rick Mills 1,250 50 1200 -2,161 0 0 0 1
76 518 Kyle Sheldon 1,248 48 1200 -2,163 0 0 0 1
77 59 Tad Cox® 1,246 46 1200 -2,165 0 0 0 2
78 54x John Keller 1,245 45 1200 -2,166 0 0 0 2
79 66 Jeff Heotzler 1,244 44 1200 -2,167 0 0 0 1
80 10E Rich Eurich 1,242 42 1200 -2,169 0 0 0 1
81 673 Joe Morel® 1,241 41 1200 -2,170 0 0 0 1
82 60x Bill Gill 1,240 40 1200 -2,171 0 0 0 1
83 53 Dave Franek 1,240 40 1200 -2,171 0 0 0 1
84 23 Tom Carberry® 1,240 40 1200 -2,171 0 0 0 1
85 7J Joe Isabell 1,235 35 1200 -2,176 0 0 0 1
86 25 Mike Kolka 1,233 133 1100 -2,178 0 0 0 3
87 99 Charlie Donk 1,231 31 1200 -2,180 0 0 0 1
88 65 Rex King 1,220 20 1200 -2,191 0 0 0 0
89 165 Rex King Jr.® 1,220 20 1200 -2,191 0 0 0 0
90 83 Tim Sears 1,220 20 1200 -2,191 0 0 0 0
91 17d Tom Juhl® 1,215 15 1200 -2,196 0 0 0 2
92 22 Rich Wegner® 1,210 10 1200 -2,201 0 0 0 0
93 93x Craig Mitchell 1,210 10 1200 -2,201 0 0 0 0
94 OBs Gary Edwards Jr.1,210 10 1200 -2,201 0 0 0 0
95 17J Jeff Heotzler Jr. 1,210 10 1200 -2,201 0 0 0 0
96 160 Johnny Hill 1,210 10 1200 -2,201 0 0 0 0
97 25 Paul Habeck® 1,210 10 1200 -2,201 0 0 0 0
98 34R Russ Reckner 1,210 10 1200 -2,201 0 0 0 0
99 88 Steve Dodd 1,210 10 1200 -2,201 0 0 0 0
100 39 Tyler Bartlett 1,210 10 1200 -2,201 0 0 0 0
2007 Gater Racing News Big-Block Modified Lap Leaders
DATE TRACK LAPS LAP LEADERS
Mar. 31 Hagerstown 105 73-Fuller, 25-Haers, 7-Decker
May 3 Virginia 60 47-D.Johnson, 13-Planck
May 31 Orange County 75 75-Cozze
Jun. 9 Fulton 100 71-A.Johnson, 18-Fuller, 10-Hearn, 1-Ward
Jul. 3 Rolling Wheels 50 50-B.Hearn
Jul. 3 Rolling Wheels 50 31-Tomkins, 19-Brachmann
Jul. 6 Ransomville 100 78-Planck, 22-D.Johnson
Jul. 10 Brockville 100 88-Fuller, 12-O'Brien
Jul. 18 Grandview 100 93-Hearn, 7-Howard
Jul. 22 Cornwall 100 55-O’Brien, 37-Hearn, 3-Decker, 3-Boisvert,
2-Therrien
Jul. 23 Drummond 100 84-Hearn, 16-Cozze
Aug. 3 Brewerton 100 59-Planck, 41-A.Johnson
Aug. 6 Merrittville 100 99-D.Johnson, 1-Bicknell
Aug. 9 Canandaigua 50 29-Coffey, 20-Hearn, 1-Planck
Aug. 11 Lebanon Valley 100 100-Hearn
Aug. 15 New Egypt 60 33-K.Hoffman, 27-Decker
Aug. 18 Can-Am 50 46-Fuller, 4-D.Johnson
Aug. 18 Can-Am 50 49-Paine, 1-D.Johnson
Aug. 19 Cayuga County 53 26-J.Phelps, 14-D.Johnson, 13-Coffey
Aug. 19 Cayuga County 53 31-Fuller, 22-Dunn
Sep. 2 Cayuga County 53 18-Decker, 18-D.Johnson, 17-Phelps
Sep. 2 Cayuga County 53 39-Hearn, 14-A.Johnson
Sep. 3 Rolling Wheels 50 29-A.Johnson, 21-Phelps
Sep. 3 Rolling Wheels 50 28-Tomkins, 19-Sheppard, 3-Planck
Sep. 15 Lebanon Valley 200 85-Hearn, 84-Decker, 31-Marshall
Sep. 22 Rolling Wheels 50 34-Decker, 13-R.Phelps, 3-Coffey
Sep. 22 Rolling Wheels 50 37-Hearn, 10-Ward, 3-Coffey
Sep. 22 Rolling Wheels 50 27-Tomkins, 23-Haers
Oct. 7 NYS Fairgrounds 200 54-J.Phelps, 47-Coffey, 28-Sheppard,
25-Barney, 22-R.Johnson, 17-Bachetti, 7-Fuller
Oct. 13 New Egypt 50 50-Sheppard
Oct. 13 New Egypt 50 50-K.Hoffman
2007 Integra Shocks Big-Block Modified Time Trials
*New track record.
TRACK SIZE QUICK QUALIFIER TIME AVE.SPEED
Hagerstown 1/2-mile Billy Decker 19.135 sec. 94.068 mph
Virginia 1/2-mile Tim Fuller *18.305 sec. 98.334 mph
Orange County 5/8-mile Billy Decker 21.522 sec. 104.544 mph
Fulton 3/8-mile Matt Sheppard 16.574 sec. 81.453 mph
Rolling Wheels 5/8-mile Billy Decker 20.706 sec. 108.664 mph
Ransomville 3/8-mile Matt Sheppard 16.919 sec. 79.792 mph
Brockville 1/4-mile Tim Fuller *13.994 sec. 64.313 mph
Grandview 1/3-mile Duane Howard *14.532 sec. 82.576 mph
Cornwall 1/4-mile Billy Decker 13.714 sec. 65.626 mph
Drummond 4/10-mile Tim Fuller *16.713 sec. 86.160 mph
Brewerton 1/3-mile Dale Planck 15.483 sec. 77.504 mph
Merrittville 1/3-mile Brett Hearn 15.383 sec. 78.008 mph
Canandaigua 1/2-mile Billy Decker *17.125 sec. 105.109 mph
Lebanon Valley 1/2-mile Billy Decker 20.152 sec. 89.321 mph
New Egypt 1/2-mile Frank Cozze 17.756 sec. 101.374 mph
Can-Am 1/2-mile Tim Fuller 19.877 sec. 90.557 mph
Cayuga County 3/8-mile Brett Hearn 15.823 sec. 85.319 mph
Cayuga County 3/8-mile Ryan Phelps 15.706 sec. 85.954 mph
Rolling Wheels 5/8-mile Tim Fuller 20.574 sec. 109.361 mph
Lebanon Valley 1/2-mile Brett Hearn 20.428 sec. 88.114 mph
Rolling Wheels 5/8-mile Steve Paine 22.343 sec. 100.703 mph
NYS Fairgrounds 1.0-mile Jimmy Phelps 28.365 sec. 126.917 mph
New Egypt 1/2-mile Tim Fuller 17.349 sec. 103.752 mph
TRACK HEAT WINNERS
Hagerstown J.Haers, F.Cozze, D.Planck, B.Swartzlander/J.Phelps(tie)
Virginia B.Weaver, B.Swartzlander, D.Johnson
Orange County F.Cozze , B.Hearn, T.Fuller, R.Hill, D.Johnson, M.DePalma
Fulton P.O'Brien, J.Haers, J.Phelps, P.Ward
Rolling Wheels B.Hearn, C.Brachmann, T.Fuller, M.Gibbs
Ransomville T.Fuller, D.Planck, D.Johnson, B.Decker
Brockville T.Fuller, D.Planck, M.Sheppard, B.Decker
Grandview J.Horton, G.Tomkins, M.Sheppard, S.Paine
Cornwall B.Decker, A.Boisvert, G.Tomkins, S.Paine
Drummond D.Planck, B.Decker, Y.Bussiere
Brewerton P.Ward, D.Johnson, T.Fuller, A.Johnson
Merrittville M.Sheppard, D.Planck, D.Johnson
Canandaigua F.Cozze, T.Fuller, D.Johnson, D.Planck
Lebanon Valley B.Decker, A.Bachetti, B.Hearn, E.Marshall
New Egypt M.Sheppard, B.Decker, R.Laubach
Can-Am T.Fuller, D.Planck, B.Decker, G.Tomkins
Cayuga County B.Hearn, V.Coffey, F.Cozze, T.Fuller
Cayuga County S.Paine, B.Decker, T.Fuller, J.Haers
Rolling Wheels J.Phelps, D.Planck, P.Ward, B.Hearn
Lebanon Valley E.Marshall, W.Jelley, G.Sheldon
Rolling Wheels R.Phelps, B.Hearn, B.Decker, P.Ward
NYS Fairgrounds P.Ward, B.Decker, R.Johnson
New Egypt B.Pauch, M.Sheppard, S.Martz, K.Hoffman
NEWS & NOTES
Mr. DIRTcar Champion Ready To Be Crowned: The overall Hoosier Tire-Sunoco
Race Fuels Mr. DIRTcar Modified Champion in 2007 will be determined by adding
actual points earned in the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series to those bonuses
collected in DIRT Regional Racing Series for Big-Blocks. Along with earning valuable
SDS points throughout the season, each driver must now attempt to qualify for a
minimum of twelve (12) weekly DIRT-sanctioned events in the same class. Drivers will
receive 1200 bonus points towards the overall Mr. DIRT Championship if they attempt
to qualify for 12 regional races. That total will decrease by 100 points for each
appearance less than 12 (i.e. if a driver attempts to qualify for only 10 DIRT Regional
Racing Series events that driver receives 1000 bonus points, five starts = 500 points,
etc.).
Commitment To Excellence: For the third straight year tour officials once again signed
up the best Big-Block Modified teams in the Northeast to compete in every Advance
Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series show. The star-studded group of drivers accepting
contract extensions are reigning Mr. DIRTcar points king and winningest Big-Block
Modified driver Alan Johnson, current Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series
points leader Tim Fuller, all-time DIRTcar Modified win leader Brett Hearn, five-time
DIRTcar NorthEast Driver of the Year Danny Johnson, ‘04 Mr. DIRTcar titlist Gary
Tomkins, third-year tour follower Jimmy Phelps, Canandaigua Speedway recordsetter
Steve Paine, New Egypt Speedway points champion Matt Sheppard, full-time
tour follower Dale Planck, Keystone State open-wheel veteran Frank Cozze, four-time
Super DIRT Week Rite Aid 200 champion Billy Decker and Central New York talent
Justin Hears.
Hearn (1979, 1981, 1986, 1996, 2002, 2004-06), will be among 11 past champions ---
accounting for 23 of the past 28 wins--- attempting to qualify for the headline Advance
Auto Parts Series Eastern States 200 for Big-Block Modifieds when the weekend kicks
off Friday at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Middletown . Expected to join Hearn in
quest of the $20,000 top prize will be past E-S 200 champions Danny Johnson (1992-
93, 1997, 2001), Cozze (1989-90), Jimmy Horton (1991, 1995), Bobby Varin (2003),
Chuck McKee (2000), Alan Johnson (1999), Decker (1998), Rich Eurich (1988), Jack
Johnson (1985) and Kenny Brightbill (1980).
Shock Value To Series Fast Qualifiers In ‘07: For a second straight year Integra
Shocks is playing an active role in point fund sponsorship of the Advance Auto Parts
Super DIRTcar Series during the upcoming race season. The fast driver during 2007
Advance Auto Parts Series qualifying will once again earn the 'Integra Shocks Fast
Time Award' and the driver winning the most Integra Shocks Fast Time awards during
the season will collect a bonus set of four Integra Shocks ($1,000 value) at the DIRTcar
Racing NorthEast Banquet in November. The Advance Auto Parts Series has
recognized fast time trialers since 1983, with 1999 marking the first season the awards
program included every tour event scheduled during the year. All-time Advance Auto
Parts SDS race winner Brett Hearn is also a leader when it comes to speed, earning a
series-best total of 34 Integra Shocks Fast Time awards during the past 20 years.
Drivers will continue to draw for their order in the 'Integra Shocks Time Trials’ at all
Advance Auto Parts shows, however, this season the fast timer will select a second pill
to determine how many cars (3, 4, 5 or 6) will be inverted to start each preliminary heat
race. The 'Integra Shocks Fast Time Award' winner will collect $100 and five (5) bonus
points and the top-three heat race finishers will earn additional bonus points as follows:
1st-5 pts, 2nd-3 pts, 3rd-1 pt. With the new inversion format in place, a driver can now
earn a maximum of 10 more points being the fast timer as well as a heat race winner.
DIRTcar NE Win Leaders: A total of 28 speedways have hosted DIRTcar-sanctioned
Big-Block Modified races with 73 drivers scoring victories in the 193 features run. Along
with recording his 500th career DIRTcar Modified feature win, Brett Hearn (14 wins)
remains atop the ’07 list and is joined by Danny Johnson (11) and Jimmy Phelps (10) as
the only drivers in double figures. Next on the list of 37 drivers posting more than one
victory are Matt Sheppard with eight and Billy Decker and Jeremiah Shingledecker who
own seven apiece. Canandaigua record-setter Steve Paine, Advance Auto Parts Series
stalwarts Alan Johnson and Frank Cozze, and newly crowned Lernerville points
champion Brian Swartzlander come next with six followed by 2007 Rite Aid 200
Champion Vic Coffey, tour mainstay Gary Tomkins, ’07 Tri-City points king Kevin
Bolland and Rex King, each with five. Series points leader Tim Fuller, Justin Haers,
Ryan Godown and ’07 Brewerton Speedway season champion Willy Decker have each
taken four checkered flags while Andy Bachetti and Tom Sears Jr. have made three
trips to victory lane. Led by Series star Dale Planck and tour race winner Pat O’Brien,
17 drivers have repeated with rising Series star Billy Dunn cracking the winner’s circle
on one occasion in ‘07.
Super Series Stats: Since the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series debut in
1980, 66 drivers have reached victory lane in 591 races with Virginia Motor Speedway
becoming in May the 44th track to stage a championship event. Along with Brett Hearn's
DIRT-best 507 (339 big-block/168 small-block) Modified wins registered at more than 30
tracks throughout the Northeast, the 'Jet' has flown to the top on the all-time Advance
Auto Parts (98) Super DIRTcar Series win chart, with a division-best 65 extra-distance
triumphs also scored in Mr. DIRTcar 358-Modified Series competition.
Hoosier Tire-Sunoco Race Fuels Mr. DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Champions
YEAR CHAMPION (wins) ROOKIE of the YEAR
2006 Alan Johnson (6) Kenny Stafford
2005 Tim Fuller (6) Stewart Friesen
2004 Gary Tomkins (4) Justin Hears
2003 Alan Johnson (6) Matt Sheppard
2002 Alan Johnson (5) Joe Beyea
2001 Brett Hearn (7) Frankie Caprara
2000 Steve Paine (4) Jeff Brownell
1999 Danny Johnson (2) Josh Skarzenski
1998 Billy Decker (6) Todd Milton
1997 D.Johnson (7)/B.Hearn (5) Tim McCreadie
1996 Brett Hearn (5) Vic Coffey
1995 Bob McCreadie (6) Tim Fuller
1994 Bob McCreadie (9) Jamie Mills
1993 Brett Hearn (5) Scott Schrader
1992 Danny Johnson (6) Ricky Elliott
1991 Doug Hoffman (5) Lenny Boyd
1990 Brett Hearn (7) Scott Prentice
1989 Danny Johnson (7) John Ventura
1988 Jack Johnson (2) Mike Jeffery
1987 Jack Johnson (2) Steve Behrent
1986 Charlie Rudolph (1) Jim Ruston
1985 Jack Johnson (1) Rich Burgess
1984 Jack Johnson (3) Ray Underwood
1983 Alan Johnson (4) Jimmy Begolo
1982 Jack Johnson (2) Randy Glenski
1981 Alan Johnson (2) Craig Keel
1980 Jack Johnson (5) Roger Phelps
1979 Will Cagle Jim Jarvis
1978 Will Cagle Jerry Knox
1977 Dave Lape Rick Martell
1976 Will Cagle -----
Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified Winners: 1980-
10/13/07 (591 events / 44 tracks / 66 drivers)
WINS DRIVER FIRST WIN LAST WIN
98 Brett Hearn Lebanon Valley , 7/15/81 Rolling Wheels, 9/22/07
65 Danny Johnson Fonda, 9/25/82 Cayuga County, 8/19/07
51 Bob McCreadie Ransomville, 9/10/82 Rolling Wheels, 9/4/00
47 Alan Johnson Ransomville, 6/27/80 Cayuga County, 9/2/07
39 Billy Decker Lebanon Valley , 9/18/88 Rolling Wheels, 9/22/07
27 Steve Paine Canandaigua, 9/7/85 Can-Am, 8/18/07
28 Jack Johnson Cayuga County, 7/16/80 Orange County , 6/14/01
26 Doug Hoffman Orange County , 10/25/87 Lowe's, 4/6/02
18 Tim McCreadie Rolling Wheels, 9/26/99 Drummond, 8/23/04
17 Tim Fuller Rolling Wheels, 9/21/03 Cayuga County, 8/19/07
16 Jimmy Horton Lebanon Valley, 7/8/80 Susquehanna, 6/15/06
15 Gary Tomkins Hagerstown, 3/30/02 Rolling Wheels, 9/22/07
13 Kenny Tremont Lebanon Valley, 7/9/92 Lebanon Valley , 7/7/05
9 Kenny Brightbill Fonda, 10/18/87 Bridgeport , 6/19/97
7 Billy Pauch Flemington, 7/27/89 New Egypt , 6/22/05
7 Frank Cozze Orange County , 10/22/89 Orange County, 5/31/07
6 Dave Lape Rolling Wheels, 7/5/82 Fonda, 7/24/91
6 Jeff Heotzler Orange County , 7/26/89 Orange County , 9/14/96
6 Joe Plazek Brewerton, 6/28/94 Rolling Wheels, 9/1/97
5 Will Cagle Erie County, 9/20/80 Rolling Wheels, 9/27/81
5 Pete Bicknell Humberstone, 8/23/84 NYS Fairgrounds, 7/3/02
4 Carl Reynolds Five Mile Point, 7/12/80 Five Mile Point, 10/17/81
4 Merv Treichler Cayuga County, 9/20/81 Lebanon Valley , 8/9/84
4 C.D. Coville Fonda, 4/19/80 Devil's Bowl, 8/29/84
4 Kevin Collins Fonda, 7/25/90 Fonda, 8/16/94
4 Bobby Varin Fonda, 8/16/95 Orange County , 10/26/03
4 Matt Sheppard Drummond, 7/12/04 New Egypt , 10/13/07
3 Charlie Rudolph Fonda, 10/16/83 Ransomville, 9/5/86
3 Chuck McKee Orange County , 8/16/98 Orange County , 8/1/02
3 Pat Ward Can-Am, 7/16/98 Cayuga County , 9/4/05
3 Jimmy Phelps Brewerton, 8/30/06 Rolling Wheels, 9/3/07
2 Mike McLaughlin Canandaigua, 9/6/80 Rolling Wheels, 9/28/80
2 Don McGinnis Merrittville, 9/11/83 Canandaigua, 9/17/83
2 Tommy Corellis Lebanon Valley, 9/14/80 Lebanon Valley , 9/14/86
2 Davey Moore Ransomville, 8/4/81 Humberstone, 9/10/87
2 Rich Ricci Jr. Lebanon Valley, 7/28/94 Lebanon Valley , 9/7/97
2 Andy Bachetti Lebanon Valley, 8/5/04 Lebanon Valley , 9/11/04
2 J.R. Heffner Lebanon Valley, 8/10/00 Lebanon Valley , 9/9/06
2 Pat O'Brien Can-Am, 7/17/90 Brockville, 7/10/07
2 Dale Planck Cornwall , 7/9/06 Brewerton, 8/3/07
2 Vic Coffey NYS Fairgrounds, 10/13/02 NYS Fairgrounds, 10/7/07
1 Bernie Griffin Five Mile Point, 7/12/80
1 Lou Lazzaro Canandaigua, 7/23/80
1 Chuck Akulis Five Mile Point, 10/18/80
1 Harvey Hainer Ransomville, 9/11/81
1 Dick Larkin NYS Fairgrounds, 9/6/82
1 Gary Iulg Rolling Wheels, 9/6/82
1 Ken Brenn Jr. NYS Fairgrounds, 7/3/83
1 Larry Brolsma Orange County, 9/10/83
1 Freddy Brightbill New Venture, 9/29/85
1 Rich Eurich Orange County, 10/23/88
1 Kenny Schrader Sanair, 7/9/89
1 Geoff Bodine Thompson, 8/6/89
1 Mike Romano Fonda, 10/15/89
1 Reggie Ruggiero Thompson, 7/29/90
1 Walt Mitchell Woodhull, 7/31/91
1 Doug Worthing Five Mile Point, 8/14/91
1 Ron Smoker Merrittville, 8/5/92
1 Richie Tobias Jr. NYS Fairgrounds, 10/11/92
1 Danny O'Brien Can-Am, 8/30/95
1 Jimmy Hauser NYS Fairgrounds, 7/7/96
1 Eddie Marshall NYS Fairgrounds, 9/6/99
1 Steve Poirier Drummond, 7/8/02
1 Kevin Bolland Lowe's, 4/5/03
1 Ricky Elliott Lowe's, 4/3/04
1 Keith Hoffman New Egypt , 10/13/07
Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified Fast Timers 1983-
10/13/07 (217 events / 32 tracks / 45 drivers)
EVTS DRIVER FIRST FAST TIME LAST FAST TIME
37 Brett Hearn Orange County , 10/24/86 Lebanon Valley, 9/8/07
32 Billy Decker NYS Fairgrounds, 7/3/01 Lebanon Valley, 8/11/07
21 Tim McCreadie Rolling Wheels, 7/4/00 Cayuga County , 5/29/05
17 Tim Fuller New Egypt , 6/20/02 New Egypt , 10/13/07
14 Steve Paine Canandaigua, 9/1/99 Rolling Wheels, 9/22/07
9 Chuck Bower Cayuga County, 5/28/00 Lernerville, 8/3/05
9 Matt Sheppard Drummond, 7/12/04 Ransomville, 7/6/07
8 Bob McCreadie NYS Fairgrounds, 10/7/90 Fonda, 10/20/02
8 Gary Tomkins Drummond, 7/10/00 Rolling Wheels, 5/7/06
7 Alan Johnson Cayuga County , 5/26/02 Rolling Wheels, 9/4/06
4 Frank Cozze Orange County , 6/10/04 New Egypt , 8/16/06
4 Jimmy Phelps Drummond, 7/11/05 NYS Fairgrounds, 10/7/07
3 Billy Pauch NYS Fairgrounds, 10/12/86 NYS Fairgrounds, 10/9/88
3 Kenny Brightbill NYS Fairgrounds, 10/13/96 New Egypt , 8/2/00
3 Doug Hoffman NYS Fairgrounds, 10/11/87 Tri-City, 8/5/01
3 Andy Bachetti Orange County , 10/24/99 Lebanon Valley , 7/7/05
2 Jack Johnson NYS Fairgrounds, 10/7/84 Orange County , 10/28/84
2 Dave Blaney NYS Fairgrounds, 10/9/94 NYS Fairgrnds, 10/10/99
2 Jimmy Horton NYS Fairgrounds, 10/11/92 Big Diamond, 6/18/03
2 Bobby Varin NYS Fairgrounds, 10/11/98 Fonda, 7/17/03
2 Pat Ward Fonda, 7/19/00 Rolling Wheels, 9/23/06
2 Dale Planck Drummond, 7/10/06 Brewerton, 8/3/07
1 Merv Treichler NYS Fairgrounds, 10/9/83
1 Rich Eurich Orange County, 10/30/83
1 Sammy Swindell NYS Fairgrounds, 10/13/85
1 Anthony Ferriauolo IV Orange County, 10/27/85
1 Joe Plazek NYS Fairgrounds, 10/10/93
1 Jeff Heotzler Orange County, 10/27/96
1 Chuck McKee Orange County, 10/25/98
1 Scott Prentice Rolling Wheels, 4/30/00
1 Danny Johnson Lebanon Valley, 8/10/00
1 A.J. Romano Rolling Wheels, 8/20/00
1 Ricky Elliott New Egypt , 6/21/01
1 Eddie Marshall Lebanon Valley, 8/2/01
1 Ron Smoker NYS Fairgrounds, 9/3/01
1 Frankie Caprara Lowe's, 4/6/02
1 Todd Burley Cornwall , 7/7/02
1 Bucky Kell Hagerstown , 3/27/04
1 Justin Hears Rolling Wheels, 5/2/04
1 J.R. Heffner Lebanon Valley, 9/10/05
1 Rick Grosso Jr. New Egypt , 9/24/05
1 Pierre Berthiaume Brockville , 7/4/06
1 Rick Mill Orange County, 10/22/06
1 Duane Howard Grandview, 7/18/07
1 Ryan Phelps Cayuga County, 9/2/07
Triple Crown Christened: The customary pre-race re-draw among top heat race
qualifiers will continue to be in effect throughout the summer, with ‘Triple Crown’ events
at Lebanon Valley Speedway , New York State Fairgrounds and Orange County Fair
Speedway the only Advance Auto Parts Series stops awarding fast timers with poleposition
starts. Heat points will not be awarded at these shows.
Continuing to rank among the most prestigious races in the country, the Rite Aid 200 at
the N.Y.S. Fairgrounds in Syracuse on Oct. 7, Eastern States 200 at Orange County on
Oct. 21, and Coors National 200 at Lebanon Valley on Sept. 8 are the only 200-lap
races on the annual tour and in 2007 these three signature events on the Advance Auto
Parts SDS formulate the first ‘Triple Crown’ in DIRTcar Racing for Big-Block Modifieds.
In addition, the Rite Aid 200 winner automatically earns seventh-place on the Eastern
States 200 starting grid and the winner of the Coors National 200 will start outside the
fourth row in the Middletown finale.
This unique ‘Triple Crown’ features the $50,000-to-win Rite Aid 200 in the Salt City ,
$20,000-to-win Eastern States 200 in Middletown (NY) and $10,000-to-win Coors
National 200 at the West Lebanon (NY) oval. These are the only Advance Auto Parts
Series stops where the fast timers start on the pole and the top-six are locked into front
three row starting positions while heats will be aligned in heads-up fashion. A special
points system has been implemented for these three races with each winner receiving
150 Series points and 50 points awarded to start.
Earnhardt Exhibit: Three straight days of speedway action will be accompanied by a
unique off-track entertainment package that features “The Dale Jr. Experience”
consisting of two 53 feet-long and one 37 feet-long trailers that join together to create a
state-of-the-art mobile racing entertainment experience. Designed specifically for adult
consumers to experience an insider's look at Budweiser's sponsorship of NASCAR and
driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr., three distinct experiences are offered including the
Budweiser Pre-Show Gallery, BudVision High-Definition Theatre and the Interactive
Racing Zone. The BudVision Theater offers a behind-the-scenes view of Dale Earnhardt
Jr. and how he spends his time both on and off the race track while the Interactive Zone
features Xbox video games and the Slam Cam. A Budweiser No. 8 replica show car is
also on display, along with the 2004 Daytona 500 replica trophy cup and a life-size Dale
Jr. stand-up for visitor photo opportunities. "The Dale Jr. Experience" is open to the
public free of charge. Attendees must be at least 21 years of age.
Eastern States Action On DIRT Radio Network: If fans can’t make the trip to
Middletown, the DIRT Radio Network presented by BUTLERbuilt travels to Orange
County Fair Speedway for a return appearance of the Advance Auto Parts Super
DIRTcar Series. Listeners will be able to tune in to LIVE audio coverage from Orange
County as program host and SPEED personality Shane Andrews brings you all the
action generated by the ground-pounding 800-horsepower Big-Block Modifieds and
sister 358 cubic-inch Small-Blocks. LIVE audio starts at 1:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct.
20 and returns Sunday, Oct. 21 with coverage beginning at 2 p.m. Cheer for your
favorite driver, along with the 20,000 registered members who enjoy LIVE Racing
coverage on the DIRT Radio Network.
To tune in visit www.dirtvision.com, click on the LIVE Advance Auto Parts Modified link,
and you’re off to the races. If you are unfamiliar with Dirtvision.com, click on the
“Help/FAQ” menu for tips and requirements for viewing the Live Events. Make sure that
you register well in advance of our next show to help troubleshoot any problems you
may encounter. Your basic tools will be a DIRTVision.com account, Internet Explorer 5
or higher, and Windows Media Player 9; both of which are FREE. For technical support
or questions, e-mail customerservice@dirtvision.com. The Dirt Radio Network is
presented by BUTLERbuilt professional seat systems. BUTLERbuilt is the leader in
custom seating. Call 704/784-1027 and let BUTLERbuilt build you an advantage!!!
Get Out The Word First: RACEceiver is the Official Driver Communicator of DIRTcar
Racing. A compact radio receiver that conveniently fits into a driver’s pocket, a
RACEceiver allows each driver to hear directions from series officials, which greatly
enhances the safety and timeliness of events. A similar version available to fans will
allow RACEceiver users to hear what information series officials are relaying to the
drivers. For more information about RACEceiver, visit www.raceceiver.com, call
866/301-7223, or look for their sales trailers at various events.
Tracks Know The Score: In the ongoing effort to assist every sanctioned track with
presenting the best possible race programs, DIRTcar Racing has teamed with AMB i.t.
which continues to be recognized as the Official Timing System of DIRTcar racing. AMB
i.t. is the world’s leader in automatic race timing and scoring systems and the DIRTcar
organization is proud to retain the company as a valued partner in the timing and
scoring of all DIRTcar Racing events.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The 32nd annual DIRTcar Racing NorthEast ‘Night of Champions’ Banquet is scheduled
for Saturday, November 17 at the Oncenter Complex in Syracuse , New York . The
banquet will honor the 2007 series champions in the Advance Auto Parts Modified, 358-
Modified, Sportsman, Pro Stock and Street Stock divisions. DIRTcar-sanctioned Track
Champions will also be recognized at a special Media Luncheon that same afternoon in
the Empire Room on the NYS Fairgrounds. Track promoters and operators will convene
on Friday, November 16 for the annual DIRTcar track meetings at The Marx Hotel and
Conference Center in downtown Syracuse .
2007 Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series Schedule
NP=Non-Point event.
Day-Date Laps Track Winner/Rite Aid 200 Qualifier (Location)
Wed-Feb 14 30-NP Volusia Speedway Park Danny Johnson
Thr-Feb 15 30-NP Volusia Speedway Park -rain-
Fri-Feb 16 30-NP Volusia Speedway Park Tim Fuller
Sat-Feb 17 50-NP Volusia Speedway Park Danny Johnson
Sat-Mar 31 100 Hagerstown Speedway Tim Fuller(G)
Thr-May 3 60 Virginia Motor Speedway Danny Johnson(G)
Thr-May 31 75 Orange Co Fair Speedway Frank Cozze(G)
Sat-Jun 9 100 Fulton Speedway Alan Johnson(G)
Thr-Jun 14 100 Susquehanna Speedway -postponed-
Tue-Jul 3 50 Rolling Wheels Raceway Brett Hearn(G)
Tue-Jul 3 50 Rolling Wheels Raceway Gary Tomkins(G)
Fri-Jul 6 100 Ransomville Speedway D.Johnson/Billy Decker(P)
Tue-Jul 10 100 Brockville Ont Speedway Pat O’Brien(G)
Wed-Jul 18 100 Grandview Speedway B.Hearn/ Ryan Godown(P)
Sun-Jul 22 100 Cornwall Motor Speedway Billy Decker(G)
Mon-Jul 23 100 Autodrome Drummond B.Hearn/Steve Paine(P)
Fri-Aug 3 100 Brewerton Speedway Dale Planck(G)
Mon-Aug 6 100 Merrittville Speedway D.Johnson/Jimmy Phelps(P)
Thr-Aug 9 50 Canandaigua Speedway B.Hearn/Vic Coffey(P)
Thr-Aug 9 50 Canandaigua Speedway Rain-Cancelled
Sat-Aug 11 100 Lebanon Valley Speedway B.Hearn/Jeff Trombley(P)
Wed-Aug 15 60 New Egypt Speedway B.Decker/Keith Hoffman(P)
Sat-Aug 18 50 Can-Am Motorsports Park T.Fuller/Pat Ward(P)
Sat-Aug 18 50 Can-Am Motorsports Park Steve Paine(G)
Sun-Aug 19 53 Cayuga Co Fair Speedway D.Johnson/ Billy Dunn(P)
Sun-Aug 19 53 Cayuga Co Fair Speedway T.Fuller/Justin Haers(P)
Sun-Sep 2 53 Cayuga Co Fair Speedway B.Decker/Matt Sheppard(P)
Sun-Sep 2 53 Cayuga Co Fair Speedway A.Johnson/Mike Bowman(P)
Mon-Sep 3 50 Rolling Wheels Raceway Jimmy Phelps(G)
Mon-Sep 3 50 Rolling Wheels Raceway G.Tomkins/Willy Decker(P)
Sat-Sep 15 200 Lebanon Valley Speedway B.Hearn/Eddie Marshall(P)
Sat-Sep 22 50 Rolling Wheels Raceway B.Decker/Ryan Phelps(P)
Sat-Sep 22 50 Rolling Wheels Raceway B.Hearn/Chuck Bower(P)
Sat-Sep 22 50 Rolling Wheels Raceway G.Tomkins/Kevin Bates(P)
Sun-Oct 7 200 New York State Fairgrnds Vic Coffey
Sat-Oct 13 50 New Egypt Speedway Matt Sheppard
Sat-Oct 13 50 New Egypt Speedway Keith Hoffman
Sun-Oct 21 200 Orange Co Fair Speedway Middletown ,NY
*All events subject to change.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS MODIFIED SERIES SPONSORS
The Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series for Big-Block Modifieds is brought to
fans across the Northeast by several sponsors and partners, including series sponsors
Advance Auto Parts, Hoosier Racing Tire and Sunoco Race Fuels. Promotional
partners include AMB i.t., F.X. Caprara Car Companies, Rite Aid Corporation and the
University of Northwestern Ohio and the contingency sponsors are Bert Transmission,
Bicknell Racing Products, Bilstein Shocks, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Integra Shocks, MSD
Ignitions, Miller Electric Manufacturing Company, Motorsports Safety Systems, Penske
Shocks and Wrisco Industries.
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