By CAROL D. HAYNES
OSWEGO, NY (July 2, 2023) - Otto Sitterly definitely knows his way around Oswego Speedway and Saturday night he picked up yet another feature win besting some strong ISMA / MSS contenders for the $6,000 prize in the Oswego County / NBT Bank Independence Spectacular Winged Super Challenge Race #3.
It was Otto’s 47th career victory at the Speedway and third with the top wing on.
Sitterly started first after the pill draw and took quick advantage of the pole position when the green flag dropped. He would jump out to an early advantage on P2 starter Dave Danzer and build a formidable lead.
Mike Ordway Jr. also moved up quickly and shot past Danzer around the halfway point of the 50-lapper to move into second.
Other drivers giving chase to Sitterly’s Nicotra Racing No. 7 throughout the race were Ben Seitz in the Vic Miller No. 11, Trent Stephens (19), Michael Muldoon (15) , and fast qualifier Rich Reid (55), who made up the top five.
Sixth through 19th-place finishers: Kyle Edwards, Dan Connors Jr, Moe Lilje, Aric Iosue, Mike Ordway Jr, Russ Wood, Dave Danzer, Mike McVetta, Mark Sammut, Jerry Curran, Jeff Abold, Lou Levea Sr, Tim Snyder and Dave Shullick Jr. completed the rundown.
Shullick’s early demise when he pulled off the track on lap 6 was reported to be three burnt plug wires on the Osetek Racing No. 95.
Ordway Jr, an ISMA / MSS winner at Oswego twice last season, was out of the race shy of the final two laps when the wing broke on the Clyde Booth No. 61 as the white flag waved and he backed hard into the fence while running in second.
Abold also had car problems which took him out of the action after just 11 laps. Oswego regular Danzer, who had run second until halfway, was running fourth behind Sitterly, Ordway and Seitz when he went to the pits just after a restart with 13 laps left. Danzer reported a front wing plate broke and the wing started to slide underneath the car.
That second to last restart ensued after a yellow flew on lap 37 when McVetta slowed off Turn 2. This set up a Sitterly vs. Ordway showdown on the restart. With Otto choosing the outside lane, he was able to keep Ordway’s Silver Bullet at bay and was not seriously challenged for the lead. Sitterly would outlast one more late-race caution – one of which was for Ordway’s spin in turn 1 – for his second Winged Challenge win in a row.
Other early exits besides the aforementioned were Curran, Levea, Snyder and Sammut due to car problems. McVetta, who had a tire blow earlier in the night, came home 13th after he and his crew worked hard to get his No. 22 into the race.
The ISMA / MSS tour next travels to Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan for a 2-day event July 14 and 15.
RESULTS
Oswego County and NBT Bank
Oswego Winged Super Challenge #2 ISMA / MSS 50
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Oswego Speedway
Oswego, NY
Feature (50-laps, $6,000 to win): 1. 7 OTTO SITTERLY, 2. 11 Ben Seitz, 3. 19 Trent Stephens, 4. 15 Michael Muldoon, 5. 55 Rich Reid, 6. 11E Kyle Edwards, 7. 01 Dan Connors Jr, 8. 32 Moe Lilje, 9. 27 Aric Iosue, DNF 10. 61 Mike Ordway Jr, 11. 41 Russ Wood, 12. 52 Dave Danzer, 13. 22 Mike McVetta, 14. 78 Mark Sammut. 15. 99 Jerry Curran, 16. 05 Jeff Abold, 17. 66 Lou LeVea Sr, 18. 0 Tim Snyder, 19. 95 Dave Shullick Jr. DNS 84 Mike Lichty, 83 Lou LeVea Jr, 25 Kenyon Zitzka
Heat 1 (10-laps): 1. 78 Mark Sammut, 2. 15 Michael Muldoon, 3. 7 Otto Sitterly, 4. 95 Dave Shullick Jr, 5. 05 Jeff Abold, 6. 66 Lou LeVea Sr, 7. 83 Lou LeVea Jr.
Heat 2 (10-laps): 1. 52 Dave Danzer, 2. 11E Kyle Edwards, 3. 19 Trent Stephens, 4. 84 Mike Lichty, 5. 01 Dan Connors Jr, 6. 32 Moe Lilje, 7. 99 Jerry Curran
Heat 3 (10-laps): 1. 11 Ben Seitz, 2. 61 Mike Ordway Jr, 3. 55 Rich Reid, 4. 27 Aric Iosue, 5. 22 Mike McVetta, 6. 41 Russ Wood, 7. 0 Tim Snyder DNS 25 Kenyon Zitzka
Time Trials: 1. 55 Rich Reid - 14.858, 2. 19 Trent Stephens - 14.970, 3. 95 Dave Shullick Jr. - 14.972, 4. 61 Mike Ordway Jr. - 15.092, 5. 84 Mike Lichty - 15.097, 6. 7 Otto Sitterly - 15.098, 7. 11 Ben Seitz - 15.157, 8. 11E Kyle Edwards - 15.276, 9. 15 Michael Muldoon - 15.324, 10. 22 Mike McVetta - 15.345, 11. 52 Dave Danzer - 15.382, 12. 78 Mark Sammut - 15.426, 13. 05 Jeff Abold - 15.441, 14. 01 Dan Connors Jr. - 15.499, 15. 27 Aric Iosue - 15.626, 16. 83 Lou LeVea Jr. - 15.804, 17. 32 Moe Lilje - 16.064, 18. 41 Russ Wood - 16.080, 19. 66 Lou LeVea Sr. - 16.566, 20. 99 Jerry Curran - 16.613, 21. 0 Tim Snyder - 16.748 DNS 25 Kenyon Zitzka
ISMA BONUS AWARDS:
Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux Fast Qualifier ($200): #55 Rich Reid
NY Racing Mom Last Car Running ($150): #27 Aric Iosue
4th Turn Crazies Hard Charger ($100): #32 Moe Lilje
FREE Hoosier RR Tire Drawing: #55 Rich Reid
Precision Welding Heat Race 1 Top Three ($50, $30, $20): #78 Mark Sammut, #15 Michael Muldoon, #7 Otto Sitterly
Precision Welding Heat Race 2 Top Three ($50, $30, $20): #52 Dave Danzer, #11E Kyle Edwards, #19 Trent Stephens
Precision Welding Heat Race 3 Top Three ($50, $30, $20): #11 Ben Seitz, #61 Mike Ordway Jr, #55 Rich Reid
A BIG THANK YOU ALSO GOES TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE EVENT:
Shea Concrete – Corr/Pak Merchandising – Middlesex Interiors – Tammy Ten Media – Cape Cod Aggregates – Burke’s Do It Best Home Centers – Patco Transportation – Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux – Peaceful Living Home Sales – Holiday Inn Express – Lindsey Aggregates – TJ Toyota – Novelis – Hoosier Tire
PILL DRAW SPONSORS – J&S Paving, C’s Beverage Center – J&S Mechanical – Mayor Bill Barlow – JP Jewelers – Lighthouse Lanes – Chris Nelson Insurance – Paul’s Big M – Vashaw’s Collision – Radical Race Gear – Oswego Quality Carpet – Oswego Valley Mill Work – DCR Performance – Peaceful Living Home Sales – Top Quality – Construction – D&S Landscaping – Lindsey Aggregates – RJ Caruso Tax/Accounting – Scotty’s Towing – Orange Crate Brewing Co – GJP Italian Eatery Oswego. A big thank you to those sponsors.
The ISMA/MSS tour next travels to Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan for a 2-day event June 14 and 15.
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- Article Date: 7/2/2023