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Champion Racing Oil Announces 2015

Champion Racing Oil Announces 2015...

12/27/2014
Champion Racing Oil Announces 2015 “ELITE RACER” Program Offering one of the most comprehensive racing programs in the motorsports industry, Champion Racing Oil has announced the details for their 2015 “ELITE RACER” Program, providing support for participants in almost every recognized sanctioned racing event in North America and Canada. Karl Dedolph, Director of Racing & Performance Products for Champion Oil, announced today, “The Champion 2015 “ELITE RACER” Program...more
Karl Dedolph
  • Karl Dedolph on Dec 27, 2014
  • Article Date: 12/27/2014
Tags: 410 Sprints - Winged, 360 Sprints - Winged, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
SPEED SPORT and MyRacePass Form St

SPEED SPORT and MyRacePass Form St...

12/7/2017
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 1, 2017) — SPEED SPORT and MyRacePass have formed a strategic alliance, effective today. The alliance will dramatically expand SPEED SPORT’s digital content and advertising network to over 1000 racetrack and racer websites within the MyRacePass system, and valuable revenue streams, marketing support and quality content to MRP and MRP site owners. With origins dating back to 1934, SPEED SPORT includes a broad portfolio of media products and...more
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  • administrator on Dec 07, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/7/2017
Tags: Lincoln Speedway, Macon Speedway, Park Jefferson International Speedway
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tags: Lake Erie Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
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
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
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
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
Motorplex at The Mill Sets Schedul

Motorplex at The Mill Sets Schedul...

2/7/2024
The Motorplex at The Mill has released its preliminary schedule for the 2024 season, and it is a schedule containing diverse and entertaining events for all passions in Motorsports to enjoy. The year starts off with the local Porsche Club having their first of two Time Attack events on April 27-28. Drivers will tackle a challenging course around the speedway and interior kart track with the objective of setting the fastest time. A month later on Memorial Weekend the...more
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  • administrator on Feb 07, 2024
  • Article Date: 2/7/2024
Tags: Motorplex at the Mill, Northwest Super Late Model Series, Speed Tour Super Modifieds
Skora, Dalfonso, Zacharias, Christ

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
  • Steven Petty on May 05, 2024
  • Article Date: 5/4/2024
Tags: George Skora, Eldon King, Mike Dalfonso
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
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