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Andy Jankowiak Drives from 19th to

Andy Jankowiak Drives from 19th to...

6/10/2023
LANCASTER, N.Y. (June 10, 2023) – On the anniversary of the passing of his uncle, hall of famer “Travelin’ Man” Tommy Druar, second-generation driver Andy Jankowiak from Tonawanda, NY won the Sportsman 50 for the Monroe Extinguisher Sportsman under the lights on Saturday night at Lancaster Motorplex. Reigning track champion Mark Hoch from West Seneca, NY won his first Street Stock feature of the season. Chris Deyoe Jr from East Otto won the 4 Cylinders feature event....more
Steven Petty
  • Steven Petty on Jun 11, 2023
  • Article Date: 6/10/2023
Tags: Andy Jankowiak, Lancaster Speedway, Lancaster Dragway
Honoring Bill Colton Sr - Ol' Boy

Honoring Bill Colton Sr - Ol' Boy...

6/25/2023
LANCASTER, N.Y. (June 25, 2023) – Lancaster Motorplex will be back in action this coming Thursday night (June 29), as the Race of Champions Modified Series will be making their first scheduled appearance of the season at the famed Lancaster oval with the running of the Ol’ Boy Cup VII. The 60-lap event pays tribute to Bill Colton Sr, who along with the late Alex Friesen, installed the first Thermal Foam barriers that surround the facility. Several other speedways...more
Steven Petty
  • Steven Petty on Jun 25, 2023
  • Article Date: 6/25/2023
Tags: Lancaster Speedway, Race of Champions, Ol' Boy Cup VII
HOLLAND INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY TO

HOLLAND INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY TO...

7/5/2023
Race fans and competitors are looking forward to racing returning the “high-banks” of Holland (N.Y.) International Speedway next Saturday, July 8 with the running the Wilbert’s U for the Race of Champions Modified Series. Trevor Catalano of Ontario, N.Y., captured the victory in the first race of the Sportsman Modified Series at “The Bullring” Wyoming County International Speedway in Perry, N.Y., on Sunday, June 11. The Sportsman will be joined by the Race of Champions...more
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  • administrator on Jul 05, 2023
  • Article Date: 7/5/2023
Tags: Holland International Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
Back to Action This Thursday Night

Back to Action This Thursday Night...

7/10/2023
LANCASTER, N.Y. (July 10, 2023) – Stock car racing returns to Lancaster Motorplex this coming Thursday night as the Monroe Extinguisher Sportsman, Street Stocks, 4 Cylinders, and The Mighty TQ Midgets will all be action. The first green flag of the night will fly at 7pm. The last Stock Car show at Lancaster was on June 29 for the running of the Ol’ Boy Cup, where Patrick Emerling (Race of Champions Modifieds), Mark Hoch (Street Stocks), Dave Wollaber (Mighty TQ...more
Steven Petty
  • Steven Petty on Jul 10, 2023
  • Article Date: 7/10/2023
Tags: Lancaster Speedway, Thursday Night Thunder, Asphalt 4-Cylinders
Zacharias, Skora, Brown, Dalfonso,

Zacharias, Skora, Brown, Dalfonso,...

7/23/2023
LANCASTER, N.Y. (July 22, 2023) – Garrett Zacharias from Candor, NY picked up the win in the New York Super Stock Series event on Saturday night at Lancaster Motorplex. 2022 Monroe Extinguisher Sportsman track champion George Skora III from Eden, NY drove on to score the feature win on Saturday night at Lancaster Motorplex. Jeff Brown from Hamburg, NY won the Late Model feature event. Mike Dalfonso from Clarence Center, NY won his first career Street Stock feature...more
Steven Petty
  • Steven Petty on Jul 23, 2023
  • Article Date: 7/23/2023
Tags: George Skora, Andy Jankowiak, Josh Schosek
TICKETS ON SALE FOR THE ANNUAL PRE

TICKETS ON SALE FOR THE ANNUAL PRE...

7/30/2023
Get discounted tickets now for Presque Isle Downs & Casino Race of Champions Weekend featuring the Lucas Oil Race of Champions 250 at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pennsylvania which will run Friday, September 15; Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17, 2023. Discounted tickets ($5 per grandstand ticket discount) will be available from Tuesday, August 1 until Friday, September 1, purchased through the Lake Erie Speedway electronic ticketing system;...more
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  • administrator on Jul 31, 2023
  • Article Date: 7/30/2023
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
Nik Welshans Wins Tribute to Ken H

Nik Welshans Wins Tribute to Ken H...

8/17/2023
LANCASTER, N.Y. (August 17, 2023) – Nik Welshans has had a successful four day stretch at Lancaster Motorplex, as the West Seneca, NY driver picked up his second straight victory of the season in the Tribute to Ken Heckler 51 for the Budget RV Outlet of Buffalo Street Stocks at Lancaster Motorplex Thursday night. George Skora III from Eden, NY was victorious in the Monroe Extinguisher Sportsman. Chris Deyoe Jr from East Otto, NY won the Rusty Diamond Cores 4 Cylinder...more
Steven Petty
  • Steven Petty on Aug 18, 2023
  • Article Date: 8/17/2023
Tags: Nik Welshans, Lancaster Speedway, Tribute to Ken Heckler 51
DISCOUNT TICKETS REMAIN AVAILABLE

DISCOUNT TICKETS REMAIN AVAILABLE...

8/17/2023
The countdown is on to the “the Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing” at Lake Erie Speedway in Northeast, Pennsylvania and discounted tickets are available online for the weekend of September 15, 16 and 17. The 73rd Lucas Oil Race of Champions 250 is one of the most prestigious races in the nation. The 250-lap race for the Race of Champions Modified Series brings a conclusion to Race of Champions Weekend, which is now become a staple at the ultra-modern facility. Each...more
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  • administrator on Aug 18, 2023
  • Article Date: 8/17/2023
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
WESTERN NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA

WESTERN NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA...

9/6/2023
When the 73rd Annual Lucas Oil Race of Champions 250 rolls off for the Race of Champions Modified Series on Sunday, September 17 it will be the return of the Series to the ultra-modern Lake Erie Speedway in conjunction with Race of Champions Weekend, a three-day celebration of racing hosting the region’s biggest asphalt racing party. Matt Hirschman of Northampton, Pa., has won the race an incredible 8 times, including six consecutive between 2015 and 2020, vaulting him...more
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  • administrator on Sep 06, 2023
  • Article Date: 9/6/2023
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
OVER $100,000 IN PURSE MONEY AVAIL

OVER $100,000 IN PURSE MONEY AVAIL...

9/8/2023
The final countdown is on to the “the Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing” at Lake Erie Speedway in Northeast, Pennsylvania for both fans and participants. The weekend of September 15, 16 and 17 provides the only stock car racing appearance at the ultra-modern speedway which is also the most prestigious and anticipated racing weekend in the region. It all concludes with the 73rd Lucas Oil Race of Champions 250, “The Greatest tradition in Modified racing”. The 250-lap...more
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  • administrator on Sep 08, 2023
  • Article Date: 9/8/2023
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
Carbone, Hoch, Deyoe Jr, and Wolla

Carbone, Hoch, Deyoe Jr, and Wolla...

9/9/2023
LANCASTER, N.Y. (September 9, 2023) – Tony Carbone from Cheektowaga, NY earned his first Monroe Extinguisher Sportsman track championship. Mark Hoch from West Seneca, NY clinched his second straight Budget RV Outlet of Buffalo Street Stock track title. Chris Deyoe Jr from East Otto, NY won his first Rusty Diamond Cores LLC 4 Cylinder track title. Dave Wollaber from North Tonawanda, NY won the main event for the Mighty TQ Midgets and clinched his sixth career track...more
Steven Petty
  • Steven Petty on Sep 10, 2023
  • Article Date: 9/9/2023
Tags: Tony Carbone, Mark Hoch, Chris Deyoe
HISTORY, TRADITION AND A GREAT ATM

HISTORY, TRADITION AND A GREAT ATM...

9/12/2023
The history surrounding the Lucas Oil Race of Champions 250 is incredible. From Hully Bunn and his first victory at Langhorne, to Andy Jankowiak and his win at Lake Erie Speedway in Northeast, Pennsylvania and everywhere in between the race has become the cornerstone of modified racing. It is a tradition rich in motorsports history with a great atmosphere. Pre-race pomp and circumstance, a festival of short track racing, a celebration of the sport. The names, the...more
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  • administrator on Sep 12, 2023
  • Article Date: 9/12/2023
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
Stock Car Awards Banquet Set for D

Stock Car Awards Banquet Set for D...

10/18/2023
LANCASTER, N.Y. (October 18, 2023) – The 2023 season will officially end for the stock car program at Lancaster Motorplex on Saturday, December 2, 2023, with the Stock Car Awards Banquet, taking place at the Elks Club, 33 Legion Way in Lancaster, NY. Cocktails will begin at 6pm, featuring an open bar with pop, beer, mixed drinks, and wine. Dinner will be served at 7pm catered by Jocko’s, and the awards ceremony to follow dinner at approximately 8pm.The...more
Steven Petty
  • Steven Petty on Oct 18, 2023
  • Article Date: 10/18/2023
Tags: Tony Carbone, Mark Hoch, Dave Wollaber
FAST START FOR RACE OF CHAMPIONS F

FAST START FOR RACE OF CHAMPIONS F...

3/23/2024
The Race of Champions Modified Series is off to a fast start for the 2024 season with it’s season opener at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pa., one of the biggest races in the history of the Series with the running of the first of two Race of Champions 250. There will be plenty of other Race of Champions Series action happening during April. The Race of Champions FOAR SCORE Four Cylinder Dash Series and the Race of Champions Street Stocks will race at Lake Erie...more
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  • administrator on Mar 23, 2024
  • Article Date: 3/23/2024
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
RACE OF CHAMPIONS 250 SCHEDULE SET

RACE OF CHAMPIONS 250 SCHEDULE SET...

4/1/2024
The schedule has been set for the Race of Champions 250 Modified Series opener on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, which will also feature the Race of Champions FOAR SCORE Four Cylinder Dash and Race of Champions Street Stock Series. The winner of the Race of Champions 250 for the Race of Champions Modified Series will lay claim to $15,000, which is a huge way to kick off the season. “We will be there,” stated Andy Jankowiak, a past winner...more
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  • administrator on Apr 02, 2024
  • Article Date: 4/1/2024
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
72ND RACE OF CHAMPIONS 250 POSTPON

72ND RACE OF CHAMPIONS 250 POSTPON...

4/10/2024
Race of Champions Series management, in conjunction with Lake Erie Speedway and streaming partners Racing America have made the decision to adjust the schedule and postpone the Race of Champions 250 once again. A rescheduled date will be announced in the future. “We’ve experienced quite a roller coaster of weather conditions in our region in the past few weeks,” stated Joe Skotnicki, Race of Champions. “We also recognize the weather is just not cooperating. It is not...more
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  • administrator on Apr 10, 2024
  • Article Date: 4/10/2024
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
Shawn Nye Wins Sportsman Challenge

Shawn Nye Wins Sportsman Challenge...

5/18/2024
LANCASTER, N.Y. (May 18, 2024) – Past track champion Shawn Nye from Lancaster, NY won the 50-lap Sportsman Challenge for the Insinger Performance/VP Race Fuels Sportsman at Lancaster Motorplex on Saturday night. 2023 track champions Mark Hoch from West Seneca, NY and Chris Deyoe Jr from East Otto, NY brought home the checkered flags in the Monroe Extinguisher Street Stocks, and the 4 Cylinder division respectively. Dave Wollaber from North Tonawanda, NY won the Mighty...more
Steven Petty
  • Steven Petty on May 19, 2024
  • Article Date: 5/18/2024
Tags: Shawn Nye, Lancaster Speedway, Asphalt 4-Cylinders
IT’S TIME FOR “WINGS & THINGS” WIT

IT’S TIME FOR “WINGS & THINGS” WIT...

6/11/2024
The week has finally arrived for “Winged” racecars to blast their way around Spencer Speedway in Williamson, NY, as the SMAC 350 Super Modified Series will make their first appearance on the 1/2-mile oval. A great field of SMAC 350 Super Modifieds is expected to be on hand including local favorites Bobby Holmes of Lockport, NY and Mike Leaty of Williamson, NY. Leaty is one of the top drivers in Spencer Speedway history. “It’s going to be cool and something very...more
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  • administrator on Jun 11, 2024
  • Article Date: 6/11/2024
Tags: Spencer Speedway, Race of Champions, Asphalt 4-Cylinders
THE RACE OF CHAMPIONS FAMILY OF SE

THE RACE OF CHAMPIONS FAMILY OF SE...

6/11/2024
Father’s Day weekend has it all for race fans that follow the Race of Champions Family of Series. The weekend begins Friday, June 14 with the SMAC 350 Super Modified Series making their first appearance at Spencer Speedway in Williamson, NY, joined by the Race of Champions Super Stock Series. On the same night, the Race of Champions 602 dirt Sportsman Modified Series races in their season opener at Ohsweken (Ontario-Canada) Speedway. On Saturday, the Race of Champions...more
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  • administrator on Jun 11, 2024
  • Article Date: 6/11/2024
Tags: Race of Champions, Asphalt 4-Cylinders, Asphalt Stock Cars
Jack Ely Wins Ol'Boy Cup VIII at L

Jack Ely Wins Ol'Boy Cup VIII at L...

6/27/2024
HOCH, SCHULZ, and OFFHAUS Collect Thursday Night Wins LANCASTER, N.Y. (June 27, 2024) – Jack Ely from Northampton, PA scored his first career win at Lancaster Motorplex Thursday night in the Ol’ Boy Cup 60 for the Race of Champions Modified Series. Mark Hoch from West Seneca, NY won the Monroe Extinguisher Street Stock feature. Brian Schulz from Lockport, NY made it a one-two-three finish for the Schulz family in the Mighty TQ Midget feature. Mason Offhaus from...more
Steven Petty
  • Steven Petty on Jun 28, 2024
  • Article Date: 6/27/2024
Tags: Jack Ely, Lancaster Speedway, Asphalt 4-Cylinders
George Skora III Pockets $4K in Mo

George Skora III Pockets $4K in Mo...

7/13/2024
LANCASTER, N.Y. (July 13, 2024) – George Skora III from Eden, NY used an upfront starting position to take the lead away on lap three and never looked back, going on to score the $4,000 payday in the 40-lap event for the Lancaster Modifieds at Lancaster Motorplex on Saturday night. Shawn Nye from Lancaster, NY won the Insinger Performance/VP Race Fuels Sportsman main event. Mark Hoch from West Seneca, NY won the Monroe Extinguisher Street Stock feature. Dave Wollaber...more
Steven Petty
  • Steven Petty on Jul 14, 2024
  • Article Date: 7/13/2024
Tags: George Skora, Shawn Nye, Mark Hoch
35th Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar

35th Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar...

8/17/2024
LANCASTER, N.Y. (August 17, 2024) – Lancaster Motorplex management and Race of Champions management have agreed to postpone the 35th Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak scheduled for Saturday, August 17 due to the forecasted inclement weather. Forecasted inclement weather throughout the day on Saturday over an extended period of time in Western New York forced the postponement of the event, honoring and remembering two Modified legends, Tommy Druar and...more
Steven Petty
  • Steven Petty on Aug 17, 2024
  • Article Date: 8/17/2024
Tags: Lancaster Speedway, Race of Champions, 35th Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak
Skora, Bryant, Jankowiak, and McKa

Skora, Bryant, Jankowiak, and McKa...

8/29/2024
LANCASTER, N.Y. (August 17, 2024) – George Skora III from Eden, NY was victorious in the Insinger Performance/VP Race Fuels Sportsman at Lancaster Motorplex Thursday night. Nathan Bryant from East Aurora, NY won the Monroe Extinguisher Street Stock feature. Andy Jankowiak from Tonawanda, NY won the Mighty TQ Midget feature. Hunter McKay from Depew, NY won the 4 Cylinder feature event. Brian Schulz and Chris Pennell were on the front row for the Insinger Performance/VP...more
Steven Petty
  • Steven Petty on Aug 30, 2024
  • Article Date: 8/29/2024
Tags: George Skora, Andy Jankowiak, Nathan Bryant
Lancaster Releases Schedule for 36

Lancaster Releases Schedule for 36...

9/3/2024
LANCASTER, N.Y. (September 3, 2024) – The 65th season of stock car racing at Lancaster Motorplex will come to a close with the longest-running stock car event in Western New York, the 36th US Open, set for September 27-28. On Friday, September 27, qualifying heats will be run for the Insinger Performance/VP Race Fuels Sportsman, Monroe Extinguisher Street Stocks, Mighty TQ Midgets, Late Models, Super Stocks, and 4 Cylinders. The 4 Cylinders will take center stage with...more
Steven Petty
  • Steven Petty on Sep 03, 2024
  • Article Date: 9/3/2024
Tags: Lancaster Speedway, 36th US Open Weekend, Asphalt Late Models
WEEKEND SCHEDULE RELEASED AND DISC

WEEKEND SCHEDULE RELEASED AND DISC...

9/4/2024
The Race of Champions Weekend schedule has been released and updated to include a “Friday Night” party in the pits where competitors who participated in practice will be encouraged to leave their cars out as we “open” the pits for an evening together with music and friends to peruse and hangout in the pit area with their favorite drivers following practice for the prestigious race weekend. Sunday’s VP Racing Fuels Race of Champions 250 is set to roll off just after...more
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  • administrator on Sep 04, 2024
  • Article Date: 9/4/2024
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
RACE OF CHAMPIONS WEEKEND SET FOR

RACE OF CHAMPIONS WEEKEND SET FOR...

9/21/2024
– TRISHA CONNOLLY STARTS WEEKEND WITH A RACE OF CHAMPIONS FOAR SCORE FOUR CYLINDER DASH VICTORY GATE TIMES; Saturday, September 21 Grandstands Open @12:00pm (NOON) / Qualifying Begins @ 2:30pm; Sunday, September 22 Grandstands Open @ 11:00am / Qualifying Begins @ 1:15pm - Following a successful day filled with practice and an incredible Race of Champions FOAR SCORE Four Cylinder Dash Series, the Race of Champions “Family of Series” moves into day two of Race of...more
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  • administrator on Oct 09, 2024
  • Article Date: 9/21/2024
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Asphalt Late Models
GEORGE SKORA; JEREMY HAUDRICOURT;

GEORGE SKORA; JEREMY HAUDRICOURT;...

9/22/2024
George Skora, III of Eden, NY, drove from the 9th starting position to the lead in a incredibly competitive Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series race at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, PA, Saturday to claim victory in the Erie Sports Commission “74”. It was Skora’s first victory in the Sportsman event. “We had a great car and it was a competitive event,” stated Skora in victory lane. “But it’s been a tough year losing people. I couldn’t help but think of Norm...more
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  • administrator on Oct 09, 2024
  • Article Date: 9/22/2024
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Asphalt Late Models
MATT HIRSCHMAN EARNS 9TH VP RACING

MATT HIRSCHMAN EARNS 9TH VP RACING...

9/23/2024
Matt Hirschman of Northampton, PA, has a “magic touch” when it comes to the VP Racing Fuels Race of Champions 250. For the 9th time he etched his name into the record books with a great performance in the 74th annual Race of Champions 250 this past Sunday. Hirschman started 2nd and fended off several challengers to race his way to victory including a late race pitstop for a fresh left rear tire and his crew got him out first. “At times the crew was better than the...more
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  • administrator on Oct 09, 2024
  • Article Date: 9/23/2024
Tags: Matt Hirschman, Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions
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