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ATTN: 6/22/19 schedule has been ch...

6/17/2019

After an unsuccessful evening of racing on June 15th due to rain, the schedule for June 22nd has been revamped. The Super Late Models #3/6 series originally scheduled for 6/22/19 has been moved to August 31, 2019 ~ more classes will be added to that line up. If you know a Super Late Model driver ~ please pass this information along to them so they do not needlessly prepare for this weekend. The new line up (in no particular order) for June 22, 2019 is as...more

JANET & JOSEPH GENTRY on Jun 17, 2019
Article Date: 6/17/2019

Tags: 4-17 Southern Speedway, Pro Legends, Asphalt Super Late Models

June Jumbalya- Mixin' it up with S...

6/17/2019

This weekend June 22nd; Don't miss out on the last race before summer break. Don't miss out on the hottest show in town! We will be hosting the Street Stocks, V8 Bombers, Mini Stocks, Dwarfs, Legends, & TQ Midgets. Ticket prices the week of June 22nd; Pits; $35/pp, Grandstands; $15 adult, $13 seniors, military, 1st responder (all w/ valid ID), $8 students 6-17 (w/valid ID), children 5 & under are free. Pit gates open 12pm, Grandstand gates open 4pm. Qualifying at 5:30...more

JANET & JOSEPH GENTRY on Jun 17, 2019
Article Date: 6/17/2019

Tags: 4-17 Southern Speedway, Pro Legends, Dwarf

After much anticipation the 2020 s...

12/21/2019

FINALLY!!! After much anticipation, numerous requests, and many tears - the 2020 racing season schedule is now available on the website. Additional details and events will be added in the coming days. The preliminary information is accurate - however, please check back often for any updates or additions. Thank you to all of the 4-17 SSE fans, drivers, crew members, and sponsors for an amazing 2019...let's make 2020 the best yet!! See you all in January

JANET & JOSEPH GENTRY on Dec 21, 2019
Article Date: 12/21/2019

Tags: 4-17 Southern Speedway, A Modifieds, Pro Legends

A Father's Day Celebration Like No...

6/16/2020

A Father's Day Celebration like no other! This Saturday, June 20th bring Dad out to see the fastest action in Florida at 4-17 Southern Speedway; featuring the Southern Series Winged Sprint cars, Street Stocks, DAARA (Daytona Antiques), Thunder Trucks, & Mini Stocks. Pits open 12pm Grandstands open 4pm Qualifying & heats start 6pm Features at 7pm Tickets 6/20/20: Pits- $35 Grandstands- $20 adults $18 Seniors, Military, & 1st responders (all w/ valid ID) $13-students...more

JANET & JOSEPH GENTRY on Jun 16, 2020
Article Date: 6/16/2020

Tags: 4-17 Southern Speedway, Sprint Cars, Asphalt Street Stocks

Saturday, February 13th ~ Red & Pi...

2/8/2021

This Saturday, February 13th - Celebrate Valentines Day with the: Southern Series Winged Sprint cars 40, Street Stock 100 lap showdown, Thunder Trucks 25, Mini Stocks 25, & Crown Vics 25. It's a red and pink out at 4-17 Southern Speedway, and a chance to win a special gift for those who participate. Tickets 2/13/21- Pits: $35 Grandstands: $20/adults $18/ Military, 1st responder, senior (all w/ valid ID) $13/ student (6-17 w/ valid ID) children 5 and under are free Pits...more

JANET & JOSEPH GENTRY on Feb 08, 2021
Article Date: 2/8/2021

Tags: 4-17 Southern Speedway, Sprint Cars, Asphalt Mini Stocks

Action Packed Racing Returns to 41...

9/6/2021

The Action returns this Saturday 9/11 as we honor the fallen hero's on the 20th Anniversary of September 11, 2001 after our summer break a full night of racing will take center stage as the Winged Sprint Cars, Street Stock, Thunder Truck, Modified Mini, Outlaw Modified, Mini Stock Winged Sprint cars 40, Street Stock twin 50's, Modified Mini 50, Thunder Truck 25, Mini Stock 25, Outlaw Modified 25 Pits - $35 Grandstands: Adult $20 Seniors 65+, Military, 1st responder...more

Rick Day on Sep 06, 2021
Article Date: 9/6/2021

Tags: 4-17 Southern Speedway, Sprint Cars, Asphalt Economy Trucks

Winged Sprint Cars return October...

10/12/2021

Join us this Saturday, October 16th with the Winged Outlaw Sprint, Street Stock 50, A- Modifieds 25, and Thunder Trucks 25. Tickets 10/16/21: Pits: $35/pp Grandstands: $20/ adult $18/ Military, 1st Responder, & Senior (All w/ valid ID) $13/ student 6-17 (14-17 w/ valid ID) children 5 and under are free Pit gates open 12pm Grandstands open 4pm Qualifying & Heats begin 6pm Features begin 7pm 4-17 Southern Speedway is a family friendly venue where everybody is always...more

Rick Day on Oct 12, 2021
Article Date: 10/12/2021

Tags: 4-17 Southern Speedway, Sprint Cars, A Modifieds

Super Late Models return for Trunk...

10/25/2021

Join us this Saturday, October 30th as the Super Late Models(100) return to action along with Street Stocks (50), Mod Mini (25), Mini Stock(25) TQ Midget(25). *We will be doing Trunk or Treating with the kids family friendly customers are encouraged but NO mask for the adults. * Tickets 10/30/21: Pits: $35/pp Grandstands: $20/ adult $18/ Military, 1st Responder, & Senior (All w/ valid ID) $13/ student 6-17 (14-17 w/ valid ID) children 5 and under are free Pit gates...more

Rick Day on Oct 25, 2021
Article Date: 10/25/2021

Tags: 4-17 Southern Speedway, Asphalt Super Late Models, Asphalt Street Stocks

Super Late Model 100 & Street Stoc...

2/21/2022

Join us this Saturday, February 26th for a full night of stock car action. On the card Saturday night will be the Super Late Model (100), Street Stock(50), Pure Stock(25), Dwarf Cars(25) and TQ Midgets(25). Admission Prices for February 26th are: Pits - $35 Grandstands: Adult $20 Seniors 65+, Military, 1st responder all w/ valid ID only $18 Students 6-17 w/ valid ID only $13 Children 5 & under are free Pit gates open 12pm Grandstand Gates open 4pm Qualifying begins...more

Rick Day on Feb 21, 2022
Article Date: 2/21/2022

Tags: 4-17 Southern Speedway, Asphalt Super Late Models, Dwarf

CANCELLED- RAINED OUT Super La...

4/25/2022

CANCELLED - RAINED OUT This Saturday night April 30th the Super Late Models return to action for 100 laps of southern style stock car racing, joining the Super Late Model(100) at 417 Southern Speedway will be Pure Stocks (twin 25), Street Stock(25), TQ Midget(25) and Dwarf Car(25). Admission for April 30th Pits - $35/pp Grandstands: Adult $20 Seniors 65+, Military, 1st responder all w/ valid ID only $18 Students 6-17 w/ valid ID only $13 Children 5 & under are free Pit...more

Rick Day on Apr 25, 2022
Article Date: 4/25/2022

Tags: 4-17 Southern Speedway, Asphalt Super Late Models, Dwarf

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 on Aug 04, 2022
Article Date: 7/14/2022

Tags: Andy Jankowiak, Lancaster Speedway, Sportsmans

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 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...

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 on Aug 22, 2022
Article Date: 8/22/2022

Tags: Lancaster Speedway, Race of Champions, Small Block Super Championship

High Powered Winged Sprint Cars re...

11/28/2022

High Powered Winged Sprint Cars return December 3rd Join us this Saturday, December 3rd as the high powered BG Products Southern Sprint Car Series rolls into town for another action packed night. Joining the BG Products Southern Sprint Car Series will be Street Stock (50), Pure Stock (50), Thunder Truck (25) and Mini Stocks(25). Tickets 12/04/21: Pits: $35/pp Grandstands: $20/ adult $18/ Military, 1st Responder, & Senior (All w/ valid ID) $13/ student 6-17 (14-17 w/...more

Rick Day on Nov 28, 2022
Article Date: 11/28/2022

Tags: 4-17 Southern Speedway, Sprint Cars, Factory Stocks

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 on May 07, 2023
Article Date: 5/6/2023

Tags: Eldon King, Jacob Gustafson, Andy Danielwicz

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 on May 16, 2023
Article Date: 5/15/2023

Tags: Lancaster Speedway, Asphalt Super Late Models, Asphalt 4-Cylinders

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 on Jun 05, 2023
Article Date: 6/5/2023

Tags: Lancaster Speedway, Sportsman 50, Asphalt 4-Cylinders

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 on Jun 11, 2023
Article Date: 6/10/2023

Tags: Andy Jankowiak, Lancaster Speedway, Lancaster Dragway

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 on Jun 25, 2023
Article Date: 6/25/2023

Tags: Lancaster Speedway, Race of Champions, Ol' Boy Cup VII

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 on Jul 10, 2023
Article Date: 7/10/2023

Tags: Lancaster Speedway, Thursday Night Thunder, Asphalt 4-Cylinders

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 on Jul 23, 2023
Article Date: 7/23/2023

Tags: George Skora, Andy Jankowiak, Josh Schosek

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 on Aug 18, 2023
Article Date: 8/17/2023

Tags: Nik Welshans, Lancaster Speedway, Tribute to Ken Heckler 51

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 on Sep 10, 2023
Article Date: 9/9/2023

Tags: Tony Carbone, Mark Hoch, Chris Deyoe

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

LEE USA SPEEDWAY HOSTS THRILLING N...

12/23/2023

Lee USA Speedway is gearing up for an adrenaline-charged night of racing as the ISMA MSS Supermodifieds return to headline the Ollie Silva Mid-Summer Classic on Friday, August 16th. General Manager John Esburnett expresses his enthusiasm for the event, anticipating a spectacular showcase of speed and skill. The focal point of the night will be the thunderous Big Block ISMA Supermodifieds, set to captivate fans with their high-speed action and daring maneuvers around...more

Mark Beaudry on Dec 23, 2023
Article Date: 12/23/2023

Tags: Lee USA Speedway, ISMA-International Supermodified Association, Asphalt Street Stocks

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

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

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 on Jun 28, 2024
Article Date: 6/27/2024

Tags: Jack Ely, Lancaster Speedway, Asphalt 4-Cylinders

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

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 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...

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