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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

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...

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 on Oct 18, 2023
Article Date: 10/18/2023

Tags: Tony Carbone, Mark Hoch, Dave Wollaber

TRI-STATE WINGED SPRINTS! Come to...

3/19/2024

TRI-STATE WINGED SPRINTS come to Springport Mid-Michigan Speedway July 20, 2024. Sprint cars have not raced at Springport since 2001 and we are excited to host the series second scheduled event for 2024. Prepare yourself for high speed action around the high banks of Springport with winged sprint cars on the loose! July 20th is also MID-SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT with feature races from three other divisions, and don't forget the kids dirt racing mini-wedges at 1...more

Curtis Ainsworth on Mar 19, 2024
Article Date: 3/19/2024

Tags: Springport Mid-Michigan Speedway, Street Stocks, Asphalt Sport Mods

Skora, Dalfonso, Zacharias, Christ...

5/4/2024

LANCASTER, N.Y. (May 4, 2024) – The 65th season of stock car racing at Lancaster Motorplex got underway on Saturday with new and returning drivers visiting victory lane. George Skora III from Eden, NY was declared the winner in the Insinger Performance/VP Race Fuels Sportsman main event. Mike Dalfonso from Clarence Center, NY won the Monroe Extinguisher Street Stock feature event. Garrett Zacharias from Candor, NY was declared the winner of the New York Super Stock...more

Steven Petty on May 05, 2024
Article Date: 5/4/2024

Tags: George Skora, Eldon King, Mike Dalfonso

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 on May 19, 2024
Article Date: 5/18/2024

Tags: Shawn Nye, Lancaster Speedway, Asphalt 4-Cylinders

Bobby Santos III Wins Must-See Rac...

6/1/2024

LANCASTER, N.Y. (June 1, 2024) – Former NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion Bobby Santos III from Franklin, MA won the inaugural visit from the Must-See Racing Sprint Cars at Lancaster Motorplex on Saturday night. Andy Jankowiak from Tonawanda, NY won the Insinger Performance/VP Racing Fuels Sportsman main event. Dustin Novoa from Springville, NY won his first career Monroe Extinguisher Street Stock feature event. Dave Milbrand from Clarence, NY won the Rusty Diamond...more

Steven Petty on Jun 02, 2024
Article Date: 6/1/2024

Tags: Bobby Santos, Andy Jankowiak, Dave Milbrand

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

administrator on Jun 11, 2024
Article Date: 6/11/2024

Tags: Race of Champions, Asphalt 4-Cylinders, Asphalt Stock Cars

George Helliwell Earns $10,000 Pay...

6/15/2024

LANCASTER, N.Y. (June 15, 2024) –Pelham, New Hampshire’s George Helliwell took home the $10,000 payday as he won the 350 SMAC Supermodified main event at Lancaster Motorplex on Saturday night. Tony Carbone from Cheektowaga, NY won his first Insinger Performance/VP Race Fuels Sportsman feature of the season. Dustin Novoa from Springville, NY won his second straight James Dunkleman III from Medina, NY won his first career Rusty Diamond Cores Pro 4. Luke Holmes and Leslie...more

Steven Petty on Jun 16, 2024
Article Date: 6/15/2024

Tags: George Helliwell, Tony Carbone, James Dunkleman

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 on Jul 14, 2024
Article Date: 7/13/2024

Tags: George Skora, Shawn Nye, Mark Hoch

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 on Aug 30, 2024
Article Date: 8/29/2024

Tags: George Skora, Andy Jankowiak, Nathan Bryant

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 on Sep 03, 2024
Article Date: 9/3/2024

Tags: Lancaster Speedway, 36th US Open Weekend, Asphalt Late Models

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

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...

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

administrator on Oct 09, 2024
Article Date: 9/21/2024

Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Asphalt Late Models

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

administrator on Oct 09, 2024
Article Date: 9/22/2024