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RACE OF CHAMPIONS AND PARTNERS TO

RACE OF CHAMPIONS AND PARTNERS TO...

3/4/2019
The Race of Champions Modified Series will take part in the promotion of six events at Spencer Speedway in Williamson, N.Y., and once again at Chemung (N.Y.) Speedrome on Saturday, August 3rd. Spencer will host six racing events and two practice nights during the 2019 racing season, with the promotional partner Jeff Deminck once again in steering the project. The six dates include Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series appearances on Friday, May 31; Friday, July 26...more
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  • administrator on Mar 05, 2019
  • Article Date: 3/4/2019
Tags: Chemung Speedrome, Spencer Speedway, Race of Champions
2019 RACE OF CHAMPIONS FAMILY OF S

2019 RACE OF CHAMPIONS FAMILY OF S...

3/5/2019
Race of Champions management is taking the first step in releasing its 2019 racing “up-to-the-minute” schedules with the publication of a races scheduled for the Race of Champions family of series. The schedule gives fans an opportunity to visit to premier racing facilities throughout the Northeast. These dates and locations will bring together traditional events with some exciting additions to the promotional calendar, giving everyone a variety of exciting events...more
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  • administrator on Mar 05, 2019
  • Article Date: 3/5/2019
Tags: Jukasa Motor Speedway, Chemung Speedrome, Holland International Speedway
SCHEDULE SET FOR PRESQUE ISLE DOWN

SCHEDULE SET FOR PRESQUE ISLE DOWN...

3/20/2019
The schedule for the September 26, 27 and 28 Presque Isle Downs & Casino Race of Champions Weekend at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pennsylvania has been set. The schedule includes the running of the 69th Annual “Race of Champions 250” for the Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series. The event includes three days filled with racing and festivities. Thursday, September 26: Practice will take place on Thursday, September 26, with gates opening at 3:00 pm and...more
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  • administrator on Mar 20, 2019
  • Article Date: 3/20/2019
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Asphalt Late Models
RACE OF CHAMPIONS TO PRESENT SIX S

RACE OF CHAMPIONS TO PRESENT SIX S...

5/10/2019
Lancaster National Speedway, home of New York International Raceway Park will roar to life for the 2019 season with six big nights of stock car racing at the historic Western New York speed plant. Recently purchased by local drag racers and Buffalo area businessmen, Vito Antonicelli and Mike Swinarski, the track will once again entertain racing enthusiasts throughout the region in a multitude of racing genres, including modified stock car racing. Opening night will be...more
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  • administrator on May 10, 2019
  • Article Date: 5/10/2019
Tags: Lancaster Speedway, Race of Champions, Asphalt Late Models
PRACTICE SET FOR NEW YORK INTERNA

PRACTICE SET FOR NEW YORK INTERNA...

6/4/2019
On Saturday, June 8, 2019 New York International Raceway Park, home to Lancaster National Speedway will open the ½-mile oval for the first time in 2019. The day will be an open invitation to all divisions to practice at the popular speed plant. A safety inspection will be required before being released to practice. For competitors the pits will be open at 11:00am with the first practice session set to take to the track at 12:00pm (Noon) with practice continuing until...more
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  • administrator on Jun 05, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/4/2019
Tags: Lancaster Speedway, Race of Champions, Asphalt Late Models
LAKE ERIE SPEEDWAY UP NEXT FOR RAC

LAKE ERIE SPEEDWAY UP NEXT FOR RAC...

6/10/2019
Race of Champions Asphalt Modified, Four Cylinder Dash and T.Q. Midget Series competitors have a big night ahead of them this coming Saturday at Lake Erie Speedway as a prelude to the 69th Annual Presque Isle Downs and Casino weekend in late September. This weekend, Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series competitors have a 75-lap challenge in the Lake Erie 75 presented by Jim Moss Builders. Lake Erie has become one of the most anticipated race dates on the...more
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  • administrator on Jun 10, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/10/2019
Tags: Race of Champions, Asphalt 4-Cylinders, Asphalt Small Block Modifieds
Lake Erie Speedway Night at the Ra

Lake Erie Speedway Night at the Ra...

6/14/2019
Lake Erie Speedway Driven By Pro Waste has come to the unfortunate decision to postpone the Night at the Races presented by Jim Moss Builders event scheduled for this weekend (June 15th). This decision is based on the forecasted inclement weather at and around our venue and the travel distance of many of the competitors. We will be in discussions with the officials of the Race of Champions and Must See Racing sanctioning bodies on a possible alternate date. If we...more
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  • administrator on Jun 14, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/14/2019
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Asphalt 4-Cylinders
RACE OF CHAMPIONS ASPHALT MODIFIED

RACE OF CHAMPIONS ASPHALT MODIFIED...

6/17/2019
On Thursday, June 27, 2019, when the Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series rolls onto the surface at New York International Raceway Park home to Lancaster National Speedway for the running of the fifth annual Ol’ Boy Cup, it will be a homecoming, which many did not think would happen in 2019, until the track was saved from closing in May. It will be an emotional night for many. The race will once again honor Bill Colton, one of Lancaster’s biggest supporters and...more
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  • administrator on Jun 18, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/17/2019
Tags: Lancaster Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
54-LAP 4TH ANNUAL JOE REILLY CROWN

54-LAP 4TH ANNUAL JOE REILLY CROWN...

7/5/2019
The Race of Champions Asphalt Sportsman Modified Series will head to New York International Raceway Park home to Lancaster National Speedway this coming Thursday, July 11 for the running of the 4th Annual Joe Reilly Crown Royal Classic. The feature will be a 54-lap dash for competitors and the second race of the season for the series. Eddie Hawkins of Walworth, N.Y., dominated the opening round of the Series at Spencer Speedway in Williamson, N.Y., with a fast time,...more
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  • administrator on Jul 05, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/5/2019
Tags: Lancaster Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
RACE OF CHAMPIONS AND NEW YORK INT

RACE OF CHAMPIONS AND NEW YORK INT...

7/11/2019
Due to the impending inclement weather forecast Race of Champions Series and New York International Raceway Park home to Lancaster National Speedway management has been forced to postpone the 4th Annual Joe Reilly Crown Royal Classic 54 for the Race of Champions Asphalt Sportsman Modified Series. The race will be moved and become the Race of Champions Asphalt Sportsman Series portion of the 31st Annual US Open on Saturday, September 14, 2019. All lap money and special...more
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  • administrator on Jul 11, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/11/2019
Tags: Lancaster Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
RACE OF CHAMPIONS READY FOR 31st A

RACE OF CHAMPIONS READY FOR 31st A...

9/11/2019
New York International Raceway Park, home to Lancaster Speedway will come alive for the final time during the 2019 stock car season this weekend with the 31st Annual running of the US Open. The US Open, which debuted under the guidance of promoter Alex Friesen, in 1989 began a Western New York racing tradition that has become a must-see event for racing fans from throughout the region. This season’s edition will see several racing highlights including the 4th Annual...more
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  • administrator on Sep 11, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/11/2019
Tags: Lancaster Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
4th ANNUAL JOE REILLY CROWN ROYAL

4th ANNUAL JOE REILLY CROWN ROYAL...

9/15/2019
The Saturday portion of the 31st Annual US Open at New York International Raceway Park, home to Lancaster Speedway will pay homage to two individuals who are part of the strong foundation of the speedway’s heritage. The Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series will compete in the 4th Annual Joe Reilly Crown Royal Classic 54, with an additional $3,000 in lap money and prizes for competitors. Reilly, a crew chief, built and maintained the Thompson Racing “54” cars...more
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  • administrator on Sep 15, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/15/2019
Tags: Lancaster Speedway, Race of Champions, Asphalt 4-Cylinders
UPDATED SCHEDULE SET FOR PRESQUE I

UPDATED SCHEDULE SET FOR PRESQUE I...

9/20/2019
The schedule for the September 26, 27 and 28 Presque Isle Downs & Casino Race of Champions Weekend at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pennsylvania has been updated to include the Lancaster Street Stock Division. The schedule includes the running of the 69th Annual “Race of Champions 250” for the Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series. The event includes three days filled with racing and festivities. Thursday, September 26: Practice will take place on Thursday,...more
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  • administrator on Sep 20, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/20/2019
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
CHAMPIONSHIPS AND PURSE AND PRIZE

CHAMPIONSHIPS AND PURSE AND PRIZE...

9/23/2019
After an exciting season, the 2019 Race of Champions family of Series will crown six champions as part of the 69th Annual Presque Isle Downs & Casino Race of Champions Weekend at Lake Erie Speedway. Four of the six championships have different contenders that can take home the championship. In the Race of Champions Modified Series, Andy Jankowiak of Buffalo, N.Y., holds the top spot by 2 markers over Patrick Emerling of Orchard Park, N.Y., heading into Saturday’s...more
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  • administrator on Sep 23, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/23/2019
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
MATT HIRSCHMAN ADDS #7 AS THE MOST

MATT HIRSCHMAN ADDS #7 AS THE MOST...

10/5/2019
Matt Hirschman of Northampton, Pennsylvania, earned his 7th career and 5h consecutive in the 69th edition of the event at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Penn., to close out Presque Isle Downs & Casino Race of Champions weekend. Hirschman’s victories came on three distinctly different type tracks in Chemung (N.Y.) Speedrome, Oswego (N.Y.) Speedway and Lake Erie, which is a 3/8-mile progressively banked oval. “This is the biggest race of our season and when it...more
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  • administrator on Oct 06, 2019
  • Article Date: 10/5/2019
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
2020 RACE OF CHAMPIONS FAMILY OF S

2020 RACE OF CHAMPIONS FAMILY OF S...

2/28/2020
Race of Champions management is releasing its 2020 racing “up-to-the-minute” schedules with the publication of a races scheduled for the Race of Champions family of series. The schedule gives fans an opportunity to visit to premier racing facilities throughout the Northeast. These dates and locations will bring together traditional events with some exciting additions to the promotional calendar, giving everyone a variety of exciting events throughout the 2020 season to...more
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  • administrator on Feb 28, 2020
  • Article Date: 2/28/2020
Tags: Chemung Speedrome, Holland International Speedway, Lake Erie Speedway
RACE OF CHAMPIONS MODIFIED SERIES

RACE OF CHAMPIONS MODIFIED SERIES...

6/5/2020
Race of Champions Modified Series and Lake Erie Speedway management have been able to secure a return to racing date with events taking place on Friday, June 26 and the originally scheduled show on Saturday, June 27. The show that was postponed on Friday, June 6 featuring the Race of Champions Sportsman Modifieds and Race of Champions Super Stocks will move to Friday, June 26 with the divisions being adjusted slightly to include the Race of Champions Four Cylinder Dash...more
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  • administrator on Jun 05, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/5/2020
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Asphalt 4-Cylinders
Lake Erie Speedway, June 26 & 27,

Lake Erie Speedway, June 26 & 27,...

6/14/2020
To Our Competitors, Participants and Team Members; We know there are many questions in regard to the event at Lake Erie Speedway and this e-mail will begin to answer them one-by-one. We will be switching to contactless transactions, if you have an issue with this, please e-mail info@rocmodifiedseries.com and we will make alternate arrangements, please know that alternate arrangements must be justified. There will be an event registration, that in the event we can run...more
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  • administrator on Jun 14, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/14/2020
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Asphalt 4-Cylinders
Lake Erie Speedway, June 25, 26 &

Lake Erie Speedway, June 25, 26 &...

6/14/2020
Thursday – 6/25 3:00 pm Gates Open 4:00 pm Safety Inspection Open all Race of Champions divisions for Weekend (Safety Only) 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Practice, rotating by division (Practice will not extend part 9:00pm) Friday – 6/26 12:00 pm (NOON) Gates Open for Haulers 2:00 pm Pit Gates Open 2:30 pm Inspection and Draw for All...more
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  • administrator on Jun 14, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/14/2020
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Asphalt 4-Cylinders
Lake Erie Speedway, June 25, 26 &

Lake Erie Speedway, June 25, 26 &...

6/15/2020
To Our Competitors, Participants and Team Members; Overnight Camping: Overnight Camping will be available for purchase. You most possess a pass to stay overnight. If you do not possess a pass, you will be asked to leave, if you do not leave, your vehicle(s) will be towed away from the facility. There are 30 available positions for camping; https://www.lakeeriespeedway.com/current-season/purchase-tickets/ We will be switching to contactless transactions, if you have an...more
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  • administrator on Jun 15, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/15/2020
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Asphalt 4-Cylinders
RACE OF CHAMPIONS MODIFIED SERIES

RACE OF CHAMPIONS MODIFIED SERIES...

6/23/2020
The Race of Champions family of Series and Lake Erie Speedway management are ready to go this coming weekend at Lake Erie Speedway with the “Bash by the Lake” event. Two nights of thrilling racing excitement to kick off the Race of Champions Modified Series season. On Friday, June 26, the Race of Champions Sportsman Modified, Super Stock and Four Cylinder Dash Series headline the card. On Saturday, June 27, the Race of Champions Modified Series will do battle for...more
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  • administrator on Jun 23, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/23/2020
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Asphalt 4-Cylinders
MATT HIRSCHMAN CONTINUES HIS DOMIN

MATT HIRSCHMAN CONTINUES HIS DOMIN...

6/30/2020
Matt Hirschman of Northampton, Pennsylvania, continued his dominance at Lake Erie Speedway this past Saturday night as he scored the opening night Series victory in the “Bash by the Lake” 75 for the Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series. Hirschman has won the last six races at the North East, Pa., speed plant, dating back to the surprise victory by Will Thomas of Sharpsville, Pa., in 2016. It was Hirschman’s 48th career Race of Champions series victory. “It was a...more
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  • administrator on Jun 30, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/30/2020
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Asphalt 4-Cylinders
Lake Erie Speedway, Follow Up and

Lake Erie Speedway, Follow Up and...

7/3/2020
To Our Participants, Fans and Friends; We hope this message continues to find all of you safe. To those of you who attended Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pa., this past weekend, "Thank You" for your participation and being at the event, we are extremely fortunate for Lake Erie being in Pennsylvania and the efforts of AJ Moore, the general manager of the track. If you'd like to let AJ know that you are thankful for the event, drop him a note at...more
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  • administrator on Jul 03, 2020
  • Article Date: 7/3/2020
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
PATRICK EMERLING GET HIS FIRST LAK

PATRICK EMERLING GET HIS FIRST LAK...

8/18/2020
Patrck Emerling of Orchard Park, N.Y., turned in an outstanding performance to win at Lake Erie Speedway this past Saturday night in the 31st Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak. It was the 18th career victory for Emerling, who sits 4th on the all-time win list. He also became the first person to win the race at another track. “We needed this tonight,” offered Emerling. “We have been fast and the crew has worked super hard, tonight we were finally able to...more
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  • administrator on Aug 18, 2020
  • Article Date: 8/18/2020
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
Lake Erie Speedway - "Butch" Willi

Lake Erie Speedway - "Butch" Willi...

8/19/2020
Race of Champions Modified Series official “Butch” Williams has been released from Hammett Hospital in Erie, Pa. Williams slipped and fell Saturday night and suffered a head laceration and was taken to Hammett Hospital for observation where he was released on Monday, August 17 after being cleared from observation. “I want to thank the safety crew, ambulance team and everyone at the track,” stated Williams. “Everyone did an outstanding job and the people who have...more
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  • administrator on Aug 19, 2020
  • Article Date: 8/19/2020
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
UPDATED SCHEDULE SET FOR PRESQUE I

UPDATED SCHEDULE SET FOR PRESQUE I...

8/21/2020
The schedule for the September event at Lake Erie Speedway has been revised. The Presque Isle Downs & Casino Race of Champions Weekend at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pennsylvania will now take place on Friday, September 25; Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27. The schedule includes the running of the 70th Annual “Race of Champions 250” for the Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series. The event includes three days filled with racing and festivities....more
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  • administrator on Aug 21, 2020
  • Article Date: 8/21/2020
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
DETAILED SCHEDULE SET FOR PRESQUE

DETAILED SCHEDULE SET FOR PRESQUE...

8/27/2020
The schedule is now set for the September event at Lake Erie Speedway. The Presque Isle Downs & Casino Race of Champions Weekend at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pennsylvania, which will now take place on Friday, September 25; Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27 will feature the platinum edition 70th Annual “Race of Champions 250” for the Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series. The event includes three days filled with racing and festivities Friday,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 27, 2020
  • Article Date: 8/27/2020
Tags: Race of Champions, Street Stocks, Asphalt Late Models
CURRENT “TO-DATE” 2021 RACE OF CHA

CURRENT “TO-DATE” 2021 RACE OF CHA...

1/9/2021
Included within and attached is the current Race of Champions Family of Series ”to-date” schedules. The schedule gives fans an opportunity to visit premier racing facilities throughout the Northeast. These dates and locations will bring together traditional events with some exciting additions to the promotional calendar, giving everyone a variety of exciting events throughout the 2021 season to showcase the Race of Champions brand of racing. Race of Champions...more
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  • administrator on Jan 09, 2021
  • Article Date: 1/9/2021
Tags: Chemung Speedrome, Holland International Speedway, Lake Erie Speedway
CROSBY’S PRESENTS THE 32ND ANNUAL

CROSBY’S PRESENTS THE 32ND ANNUAL...

8/10/2021
Holland International Speedway will reopen for the first time with stock car racing this Saturday, August 14 with the running of the Crosby’s presents the 32nd Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak presented by Coca-Cola. It will be the first time 1072 days since the last race at the facility. Discount tickets remain on sale at the listed Crosby’s convenience store locations. The feature of the night will be the 32nd Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony...more
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  • administrator on Aug 10, 2021
  • Article Date: 8/10/2021
Tags: Holland International Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
“KIDS ROC” FACE PAINTING, PRE-RACE

“KIDS ROC” FACE PAINTING, PRE-RACE...

8/12/2021
Crosby’s presents the 32nd Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak sponsored by Coca-Cola at Holland International Speedway has a full plate of activities for race fans of all ages. The “Kids RoC” club will convene for “face painting” near the gazebo entrance at the picnic tables where children can have their faces painted along with receiving a free Race of Champions branded checkered flag provided they sign up for the “Kids RoC” club on MyRacePass. The “Kids...more
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  • administrator on Aug 12, 2021
  • Article Date: 8/12/2021
Tags: Holland International Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
THE “BUD 100” TRADITION RETURNS TO

THE “BUD 100” TRADITION RETURNS TO...

8/24/2021
Two great traditions will combine to help bring back one of Western New York’s most time honored traditions at Holland International Speedway on Saturday, August 28. The George Decker Memorial a 52-lap Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series race along with the 48-lap Rick Wylie Classic for the Race of Champions Super Stock Series will combine to create the “Bud 100”. The Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series will race for extra funding spearheaded and raised...more
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  • administrator on Aug 24, 2021
  • Article Date: 8/24/2021
Tags: Holland International Speedway, Race of Champions, Asphalt Late Models
ANDY JANKOWIAK CAPTURES 71ST ANNUA

ANDY JANKOWIAK CAPTURES 71ST ANNUA...

9/30/2021
Andy Jankowiak of North Tonawanda, N.Y., swept the weekend at Presque Isle Downs & Casino Race of Champions at Lake Erie Speedway which concluded with the 71st Annual Lucas Oil Products Race of Champions 250 this past Sunday afternoon. Jankowiak also claimed the “Crown Royal Classic Tribute to Joe Reilly 54”.on Saturday evening for the Race of Champions Sportsman Modified division, which is a traditional part of the weekend. On Sunday afternoon, Jankowiak took the lead...more
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  • administrator on Sep 30, 2021
  • Article Date: 9/30/2021
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
2022 Class Numbers & Registrations

2022 Class Numbers & Registrations...

1/19/2022
Please call the speedway office or feel free to stop in and get your 2022 number renewals done. 208-888-2813 We will be holding all 2021 numbers for each class until Feb 20th. After Feb 20 any number not secured by the previous user will be available to other competitors. Once you have registered in the office feel free to log onto www.myracepass.com and claim your profile and get it up to date with all your current photos.
Adam Nelson
  • Adam Nelson on Jan 19, 2022
  • Article Date: 1/19/2022
Tags: Meridian Speedway, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged, A Modifieds
Racing Returns to Meridian Speedwa

Racing Returns to Meridian Speedwa...

4/6/2022
Meridian Speedway’s 2022 race season begins this Saturday, April 9, with the ATS Inland Season Opener. The Bud Light NASCAR Modifieds, Pepsi Sprintcars, Project Filter Pro-4s, Touchdown Automotive Street Stocks, and Big Daddy’s Barbecue Hornets are set to test their mettle on the quarter-mile asphalt oval in the first of the year’s 29 events. After the closest title fight in Meridian Speedway history, the Bud Light NASCAR Modifieds return to the Concrete Jungle for...more
Tyler Schild
  • Tyler Schild on Apr 06, 2022
  • Article Date: 4/6/2022
Tags: Meridian Speedway, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged, A Modifieds
Andy Jankowiak, Mark Hoch, David B

Andy Jankowiak, Mark Hoch, David B...

7/14/2022
LANCASTER, NY (July 14, 2022) … A last-lap pass propelled second-generation driver Andy Jankowiak from Tonawanda, NY to the Sportsman feature win as part of the Thursday Throwdown at Lancaster Motorplex. Mark Hoch from West Seneca, NY won his second straight Street Stock feature. Recently engaged and reigning track champion David Brunka from Cheektowaga, NY picked up the 4 Cylinder win. Kyle Hutchinson from Alden, NY won the Mighty TQ Midget feature for his second...more
Steven Petty
  • Steven Petty on Aug 04, 2022
  • Article Date: 7/14/2022
Tags: Andy Jankowiak, Lancaster Speedway, Sportsmans
DETAILED SCHEDULE SET FOR PRESQUE

DETAILED SCHEDULE SET FOR PRESQUE...

8/4/2022
The schedule for “the Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing” is now set for the September event at Lake Erie Speedway. The Presque Isle Downs & Casino Race of Champions Weekend at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pennsylvania, which will now take place on Friday, September 23; Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25 will feature the 72nd Annual Lucas Oil “Race of Champions 250” for the Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series. The event includes three days...more
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  • administrator on Aug 06, 2022
  • Article Date: 8/4/2022
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
Patrick Emerling Wins Ol' Boy Cup

Patrick Emerling Wins Ol' Boy Cup...

8/13/2022
LANCASTER, NY (August 13, 2022) … Orchard Park, NY’s Patrick Emerling took the Joey Sterns-owned racecar to his ninth career Modified win at Lancaster Motorplex, by winning the Ol’ Boy VI. Nik Welshans from West Seneca, NY won his first Street Stock feature of the season. Dave Wollaber from North Tonawanda, NY won his second Mighty TQ Midget feature of the season and 32nd of his career. Charles Palmer from Cheektowaga, NY won his second 4 Cylinder feature of the season...more
Steven Petty
  • Steven Petty on Aug 14, 2022
  • Article Date: 8/13/2022
Tags: Lancaster Speedway, Race of Champions, Asphalt 4-Cylinders
34th US Open Weekend Set for Septe

34th US Open Weekend Set for Septe...

8/22/2022
LANCASTER, NY (August 22, 2022) … The 34th US Open Weekend at Lancaster Motorplex will take place September 9-11. The weekend is jammed-packed with full fender and open-wheel racing action at the historic Lancaster, NY facility. US Open Weekend kicks off on Friday, September 9 with an open practice for all stock car divisions. Then on Saturday, the Sportsman, NY Super Stocks, 4 Cylinders, and the Mighty TQ Midgets will be in action. Sunday, September 11th will feature...more
Steven Petty
  • Steven Petty on Aug 22, 2022
  • Article Date: 8/22/2022
Tags: Lancaster Speedway, Race of Champions, Small Block Super Championship
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON TO “THE GREATE

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON TO “THE GREATE...

9/5/2022
The countdown is on to the “the Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing”. On Sunday, September now set for the September 25, the Race of Champions Modified Series will compete in the 72nd Annual Lucas Oil Race of Champions 250 in Northeast, Pa., event at Lake Erie Speedway. The 250-lap race for the Race of Champions Modified Series brings a conclusion to Presque Isle Downs & Casino Race of Champions Weekend, which is now become a staple at the ultra-modern Lake Erie...more
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  • administrator on Sep 05, 2022
  • Article Date: 9/5/2022
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
Skora, Brown, Reid, and Deyoe Win

Skora, Brown, Reid, and Deyoe Win...

9/10/2022
FOR RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – LANCASTER MOTORPLEX George Skora III, Eric Brown, Jonathan Reid, Chris Deyoe Jr Win Saturday Portion of US Open Weekend By: Steven Petty LANCASTER, NY (September 10, 2022) … George Skora III from Eden, NY was victorious in the Sportsman US Open at Lancaster Motorplex Saturday night. Eric Brown from Holland, NY won the Super Stock main event, for his first US Open victory. Jonathan Reid from Lockport, NY won his fourth US Open for...more
Steven Petty
  • Steven Petty on Sep 11, 2022
  • Article Date: 9/10/2022
Tags: Lancaster Speedway, Asphalt 4-Cylinders, TQ Midgets
72nd ANNUAL LUCAS OIL RACE OF CHAM

72nd ANNUAL LUCAS OIL RACE OF CHAM...

9/24/2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 72nd ANNUAL LUCAS OIL RACE OF CHAMPIONS 250 POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023 AT LAKE ERIE SPEEDWAY Sunday Portion of Presque Isle Downs & Casino Race of Champions Weekend Moved Due to Inclement Weather – North East, Pa. – (September 24, 2022) – Race of Champions Series management, in conjunction with Lake Erie Speedway and telecast / streaming partners MAVTV on FloRacing, have made the decision to adjust the schedule for the 72nd Annual Lucas...more
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  • administrator on Sep 24, 2022
  • Article Date: 9/24/2022
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TOMMY KRAWCZYK & JAKE LUTZ WITH PR

TOMMY KRAWCZYK & JAKE LUTZ WITH PR...

9/27/2022
Presque Isle Downs & Casino Race of Champions Weekend kicked off this past Saturday in North East, Pa., at Lake Erie Speedway. Jake Lutz of Hamburg, N.Y., went to victory lane in the 72-lap PID&C Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series race. Lutz held off defending event champion, Andy Jankowiak of Tonawanda, N.Y., while Tommy Catalano of Ontario, N.Y., came home third. Shawn Nye of Lancaster, N.Y., finished fourth and was declared the Series Champion, his first...more
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  • administrator on Sep 27, 2022
  • Article Date: 9/27/2022
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$15,072.72-TO-WIN THE 72ND ANNUAL

$15,072.72-TO-WIN THE 72ND ANNUAL...

3/6/2023
“The Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing”, The Race of Champions Modified Series is getting ready to go and close out Presque Isle Downs & Casino Race of Champions Weekend with a closing act that is second-to-none, the Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing – the 72nd Annual Lucas Oil Race of Champions 250. $15,072.72 and a year with the Al Gerber Memorial Trophy awaits the winner. The race will now play a pivotal role early on in the chase for the coveted Race of...more
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  • administrator on Mar 06, 2023
  • Article Date: 3/6/2023
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
72nd ANNUAL LUCAS OIL RACE OF CHAM

72nd ANNUAL LUCAS OIL RACE OF CHAM...

4/10/2023
With the Race of Champions Modified Series opening event at Mahoniing Valley Speedway now complete, the Race of Champions Modified Series is staring at the “fame and glory” of the 72nd Annual Lucas Oil Race of Champions 250 at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pa., on Saturday, April 22. The Series most recent winner and 2022 Most Popular Driver, Jack Ely of Wall, N.J., is ready to take on the task of “The Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing”. “I’d love to have my...more
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  • administrator on Apr 10, 2023
  • Article Date: 4/10/2023
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
DAREN SCHERER IS THE RACE OF CHAMP

DAREN SCHERER IS THE RACE OF CHAMP...

4/12/2023
When the 72nd Annual Lucas Oil Race of Champions 250 rolls off for the Race of Champions Modified Series on Saturday, April 22, one driver will be participating for the 20th time in the prestigious event. Daren Scherer of Binghamton, N.Y., has competed in 18 full seasons with the Series and he will be entering the “the Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing” for the 20th time. He has racked up 14 top-ten and 5 top-five finishes in the 19 previous events he has competed...more
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  • administrator on Apr 12, 2023
  • Article Date: 4/12/2023
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
WESTERN NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA

WESTERN NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA...

4/12/2023
When the 72nd Annual Lucas Oil Race of Champions 250 rolls off for the Race of Champions Modified Series on Saturday, April 22 it will be the first time since 1982 that a Modified race 200 laps or longer kicks off the racing season in the region. NASCAR Hall of Fame driver and Modified champion Jerry Cook of Rome, NY, won that particular event in 1982. In Cook’s incredible career, he never won the Race of Champions, while competing in it on many occasions. On Saturday,...more
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  • administrator on Apr 12, 2023
  • Article Date: 4/12/2023
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
72nd ANNUAL LUCAS OIL RACE OF CHAM

72nd ANNUAL LUCAS OIL RACE OF CHAM...

4/19/2023
Race of Champions Series management, in conjunction with Lake Erie Speedway and telecast partners MAVTV have made the decision to adjust the schedule for the 72nd Annual Lucas Oil Race of Champions and push the conclusion to Saturday, April 13, 2024, with an inclement reschedule weekend, one week later, Saturday, April 20, 2024. The television schedule for the new date will be updated in the future. “We recognize the weather is just not cooperating and that there will...more
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  • administrator on Apr 19, 2023
  • Article Date: 4/19/2023
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
Lutz, King, Gustafson, Schulz, and

Lutz, King, Gustafson, Schulz, and...

5/6/2023
LANCASTER, N.Y. (May 6, 2023) – The 64th season of stock car racing at Lancaster Motorplex kicked off Saturday afternoon under beautiful racing conditions. Jake Lutz from Hamburg, NY picked up his first career Lancaster victory in the Monroe Extinguisher Sportsman. Eldon King III from Freedom, NY won the Late Model feature event. Jacob Gustafson from Webster, NY won the Street Stock main event. Dave Schulz from Somerset, NY won the Mighty TQ Midget feature. Andy...more
Steven Petty
  • Steven Petty on May 07, 2023
  • Article Date: 5/6/2023
Tags: Eldon King, Jacob Gustafson, Andy Danielwicz
Racing Under the Lights This Comin

Racing Under the Lights This Comin...

5/15/2023
LANCASTER, N.Y. (May 15, 2023) – Lancaster Motorplex will be back in action on May 20 for the first Saturday night racing spectacular of the 2023 season. A full card of Monroe Extinguisher Sportsman, Late Models, Street Stocks, 4 Cylinders, and the Mighty TQ Midgets will all be in competition at 6:30pm. So far in the early part of the 2023 season, there has been two different winners in the Sportsman, Street Stocks, and 4 Cylinder divisions respectively. Jake Lutz and...more
Steven Petty
  • Steven Petty on May 16, 2023
  • Article Date: 5/15/2023
Tags: Lancaster Speedway, Asphalt Super Late Models, Asphalt 4-Cylinders
Sportsman 50 to Highlight Saturday

Sportsman 50 to Highlight Saturday...

6/5/2023
LANCASTER, N.Y. (June 5, 2023) – Stock Car action at Lancaster Motorplex will return this coming Saturday night as the Monroe Extinguishers Sportsman will be highlighted in a 50-lap feature event. Joining the Sportsman will be the Street Stocks, 4 Cylinders, and the Mighty TQ Midgets. Racing will begin at 6:30pm Also, on tap will be the King Wolf Productions Big Wheels! Kids aged 3-12 can sign up at the picnic tables in the main concourse when gates open and race...more
Steven Petty
  • Steven Petty on Jun 05, 2023
  • Article Date: 6/5/2023
Tags: Lancaster Speedway, Sportsman 50, Asphalt 4-Cylinders
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