Sunoco Race Fuels, BD Motorsports Media Announce Five-Year Partnership Extension

MILLSBORO, DE – Looking toward the future.

Sunoco Race Fuels and BD Motorsports Media LLC announced on Monday an extended, five-year partnership encompassing the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco, American Racer Cup, Fonda Speedway in Fonda, N.Y., Georgetown Speedway in Georgetown, Del., and Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, N.Y.

Sunoco will serve as the official fuel for all BD Motorsports Media LLC entities through 2028.

“We’re proud to extend our partnership with Sunoco Race Fuels for five more years,” BD Motorsports Media LLC proprietor Brett Deyo said. “The Sunoco Race Fuels brand is nationally recognized as an industry leader.”

BD Motorsports Media LLC and Sunoco Race Fuels joined forces first for the ’18 season, meaning the relationship will stretch – at the very least – the length of a decade.

Sunoco Race Fuels will be available for purchase at all events as the official fuel of the series with 98/100, 110, 112 and 114 options.

Entering its 11th season, the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Modified and Crate 602 Sportsman programs visit 19 facilities in six states and six Canadian provinces in ’24, kicking off Feb. 6-10 at All-Tech Raceway in Lake City, Fla., with the ‘Sunshine Swing’ presented by Capitol Custom Trailers & Coaches Feb. 6-10.

The American Racer Cup continues its tradition of “winning with weekly racers” by rewarding Modified and Crate 602 Sportsman drivers competing at American Racer facilities in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and the Canadian province of Quebec.

Fonda Speedway, featuring an entirely new clay surface for ’24, opens its season on April 20 with the $12,000-to-win Jumpin’ Jack Johnson Memorial event, one week after an Open Practice on April 13.

Utica-Rome Speedway remembers late promoter Alex Friesen with its Season Opener on April 19 offering $6,800 to the winner.  A pair of Open Practice sessions (April 12 & 16) precede the lid-lifter.

Georgetown Speedway kicks off the Northeast Modified season on Saturday, March 9 with the Short Track Super Series Jake Marine Memorial paying $8,500 to the winner. Two practice sessions are planned on March 2 and March 8.

For decades, Sunoco Race Fuels have been associated with racing excellence. Since the 1960s when Sunoco and Roger Penske’s race team forged a long and successful alliance, the company has grown into an industry powerhouse.

Today, Sunoco has expanded the reach of its racing fuels line around the world to include all types of professional motor sports and other activities where premium race fuels make a difference.

With its unsurpassed innovations and years of experience, it’s easy to understand why more and more engine builders, racers, tracks and sanctioning bodies choose Sunoco over all other racing gasoline combined.

To learn more about Sunoco Race Fuels or to locate a dealer, visit www.sunocoracefuels.com.

To learn more about the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco, visit www.shorttracksuperseries.com, e-mail bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com, check out ‘Short Track Super Series’ on Facebook or @ShortTrack_SS on Twitter or Instagram.

The Short Track Super Series is presented by Bob Hilbert Sportswear, American Racer, Lias Tire, Sunoco Race Fuels, FloRacing, BDR Speed, NJ Quality Drywall, Ollie’s, Saint Lawrence Radiology, Capitol Custom Trailers & Coaches, Penske Racing Shocks, Bicknell Racing Products, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, Madsen Overhead Doors, Belmont’s Garage, Wegner Automotive, DIG Race Products, ATL Fuel Cells, Dirt Draft, Beyea Custom Headers, Swagger Factory Apparel, F.X. Caprara Car Companies, Algonkin Motel, JK Signworks, DKM, Dirt Track Digest, Flach Performance Products, Henry’s Exhaust, Schultz Racing Fuel Cells, Superior Remodeling, Wilwood, EIBACH, VAHLCO Wheels, Prime MAC Tools, Design for Vision/Sunglass Central, Fastline Performance, TV 12 Race Products & JLR Technologies.

A Pair of Matts: Sheppard, Janczuk Take American Racer Cup Honors from Utica-Rome Speedway

Written by Chris Moore

MILLSBORO, DE – For the fourth time in his illustrious career, Savannah, N.Y.’s Matt Sheppard is the 2023 American Racer Cup Champion presented by Sunoco Race Fuels.

After losing out on the 2022 championship on a tiebreaker, Sheppard left no doubt in 2023, with his 11 wins at Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, N.Y., netting him his first American Racer Cup Championship since 2019.

Sheppard was the only driver to reach the 700-point maximum threshold, completing the 2023 season with two wins in three nights at his Friday night home track.

The American Racer Cup collects each racer’s 10 best finishes at their registered home track combined with a year-end starting field bonus to calculate a driver’s total points.

In the event of a tie for the title, the established tiebreaker is a driver’s number of wins at the participating speedway between Friday, April 14 and Monday, Sept. 4.

In a rain-soaked season in which Utica-Rome Speedway only registered 15 features in the American Racer Cup season, Sheppard still clicked off the 11 wins to clinch the 2023 championship.

The title for Sheppard nets him a total of $11,000 from the American Racer Cup on behalf of presenting sponsors American Racer, distributor Lias Tire of Indiana, Pa., Sunoco Race Fuels and distributor Insinger Performance of Dushore, Pa.

A $36,000 purse is divided amongst the top-15 drivers in the overall Modified standings with $10,000 reserved for Sheppard, the overall champion. Sheppard also claims $1,000 as the North Region champion of the American Racer Cup.

Defending champion Ryan Godown settled for the runner-up spot this year after his stellar year at N.J.’s New Egypt Speedway. The Ringoes, N.J., native won six times this season at his Saturday night home, for a 655-point total and second place.

Godown takes home $6,000 as the runner-up in the overall standings and the South Region title.

Orefield, Pa.’s Brett Kressley came home third in the overall standings, just five points behind Godown. Kressley claimed three wins at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pa., this season, enough for 650 points.

Kressley also finished seventh in the overall standings at Big Diamond Speedway in Minersville, Pa. In total, Kressley takes home $7,000 for his overall finishes, in addition to second and third, respectively, in the South Region standings.

For the first time ever, two Canadian tracks joined the American Racer Cup, and St. Damase, Quebec’s David Hebert came home fourth for his efforts at Autodrome Granby with 640 points. Hebert nets $4,250 as the runner-up in North Region standings and the overall fourth-place finisher.

A tie for fifth place rounds out the top five, as a pair of Woodhull (N.Y.) Raceway regulars notched 635-points each.

Ajay Potrzebowski and Joe Dgien each share the prize money for fifth and sixth in the overall standings and third and fourth in the North Region standings. In total, they’ll each receive $2,675 for their 2023 efforts.

Finishing eighth through 15th, respectively, were Jeff Strunk of Grandview Speedway (625 points – $1,850); Duane Howard of Big Diamond Speedway (624 – $1,500); Brett Tonkin of Afton (N.Y.) Motorsports Park (619 – $1,250); Craig Von Dohren of Grandview Speedway (617 – $900); Doug Manmiller, also of Grandview (610 – $800); Billy Pauch Jr. of New Egypt Speedway (606 – $700); and 14th and 15th both went to Louden Reimert at Big Diamond and New Egypt Speedway. Louden had 602 points at each track, netting $1,100 total.

On the Sportsman side, Durhamville, N.Y.’s Matt Janczuk notched his third consecutive American Racer Cup Championship at Utica-Rome Speedway.

Janczuk once again clicked off a 10-win season, achieving the maximum 700 points and earning a $2,000 paycheck for his championship efforts.

Upper Makefield, Pa.’s Joe Toth comes home as the runner-up with 670 points at the New Egypt Speedway. Toth collects $1,500 as the overall runner-up and the South Region champion.

Payton Talbot claims both the third and fourth (658 and 656 points) positions for his work at the Utica-Rome and Fonda speedways. Ultimately, Talbot takes home the biggest check from the Sportsman American Racer Cup, with a $2,050 paycheck for his efforts at both tracks.

Rounding out the top five was Kenny Peoples Jr. with 650 points at the Woodhull Raceway. Peoples Jr. nets a $700 total for his fifth-place finish.

The remainder of the top-15 were Logan Watt of Grandview Speedway (636 points – $850); Mike Schane of Penn Can Speedway in Susquehanna, Pa. (613 – $700); Travis Hill of N.J.’s Bridgeport Motorsports Park (612 – $550); Dale Welty of Afton (608 – $400); Matt Brewer of Afton (602 – $250); Chad Edwards of Fonda (590 – $200); Logan Watt of Big Diamond (589 – $250); Isabel Barron of Woodhull (578 – $100); Todd Titus of Afton (577 – $100); and Matt Ellery of New Egypt (569 – $100).

The top-five drivers in the Modified division at all home tracks receive three free tires for first, two for second, one for third, fourth, and fifth.

In the Sportsman division, home track champions receive three tires, second-place two tires and third receives one tire.

The American Racer Cup track champions are determined by a driver’s 10 best finishes at that track.

More than $51,000 in cash will be distributed to American Racer Cup participants.

American Racer Cup 2023 One-on-One Match Races will take place at Afton Motorsports Park Friday-Saturday Oct. 6-7 for American Racer Cup Short Track SuperNationals Weekend. Keep posted for further information.

To learn more about the American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Race Fuels and to view complete point standings, visit the official website at www.theamericanracercup.com.

AMERICAN RACER CUP TRACK CHAMPIONS:

Accord Speedway: Justin Holland (Modified), Hunter Lapp (Sportsman)

Afton Motorsports Park: Brett Tonkin (Modified), Dale Welty (Sportsman)

Autodrome Granby: David Hebert (Modified), Antoine Parent (Sportsman)

Big Diamond Speedway: Brett Kressley (Modified), Logan Watt (Sportsman)

Bridgeport Motorsports Park: Jordan Watson (Modified), Brian Papiez (Sportsman)

Fonda Speedway: Alex Yankowski (Modified), Payton Talbot (Sportsman)

Georgetown Speedway: Danny Bouc (Modified), Joe Toth (Sportsman)

Grandview Speedway: Brett Kressley (Modified), Logan Watt (Sportsman)

Le RPM Speedway: David Hebert (Modified), Antoine Parent (Sportsman)

New Egypt Speedway: Ryan Godown (Modified), Joe Toth (Sportsman)

Outlaw Speedway: Danny Johnson (Modified), Justice Mayo (Sportsman)

Penn Can Speedway: Kevin Hartnett (Modified), Mike Schane (Sportsman)

Utica-Rome Speedway: Matt Sheppard (Modified), Matt Janczuk (Sportsman)

Woodhull Raceway: Ajay Potrzebowski II & Joe Dgien (Modified), Kenny Peoples Jr. (Sportsman)

Down to the Wire: American Racer Cup Battle Reaches Summer Stretch

Written by Chris Moore

MILLSBORO, DE – Down to the wire.

The American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Race Fuels is down to the home stretch.

The ’23 American Racer Cup season concludes on Labor Day Weekend with the final day for races to count towards the cup being Monday, Sept. 4.

Currently, Savannah, N.Y.’s Matt Sheppard sits atop the American Racer Cup Modified standings with 670 points at his Friday night home, Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, N.Y.

Sheppard holds a 43-point lead over Grandview (Bechtelsville, Pa.) Speedway’s Brett Kressley (627).

A pair of Woodhull (N.Y.) Raceway drivers sit in third and fourth as Ajay Potrzebowski II (625) and Joe Dgien (623) sit very much in the mix. Defending champion Ryan Godown (621) rounds out the top five representing New Egypt (N.J.) Speedway.

The top 15 in the American Racer Cup Standings share in the $36,000 purse, with $10,000 reserved for the champion.

Sitting sixth through 15th, respectively, are Brett Tonkin (619) representing Afton (N.Y.) Motorsports Park; Brett Kressley (617) representing Big Diamond Speedway in Minersville, Pa.; Jeff Strunk (609), Craig Von Dohren (601), and Doug Manmiller (589) all of Grandview Speedway sit eighth through 10th; Duane Howard (582) of Big Diamond Speedway; Danny Johnson (579), the only driver from Dundee, N.Y.’s Outlaw Speedway in the top 15; New Egypt Speedway’s Billy Pauch Jr. (571); while another New Egypt Speedway driver, Louden Reimert and Fonda (N.Y.) Speedway’s Alex Yankowski are tied for the 14th position at 566 points.

The American Racer Cup collects each racer’s 10 best finishes at their registered home track combined with a year-end starting field bonus to calculate a driver’s total points.

In the event of a tie for the title, the established tiebreaker is a driver’s number of wins at the participating speedway between Friday, April 14 and Monday, September 4.

In sportsman competition, Payton Talbot (656) – with his great season at Fonda Speedway – holds a slim 8-point advantage over his Friday night counterpart, Utica-Rome Speedway’s Matt Janczuk (648).

Joe Toth (638) sits third in the standings with his dominant season at New Egypt Speedway. Kenny Peoples Jr. (608) represents Woodhull Raceway in fourth in the standings and Logan Watt (605) rounds out the top five representing Grandview Speedway.

For full Modified and Sportsman standings visit the American Racer Cup website at: https://theamericanracercup.com/?page_id=28

More than $51,000 in cash will be distributed to American Racer Cup participants.

To learn more about the American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Race Fuels and to view complete point standings, visit the official website at www.theamericanracercup.com.

Written by Chris Moore

MILLSBORO, DE – Down to the wire.

The American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Race Fuels is down to the home stretch.

The ’23 American Racer Cup season concludes on Labor Day Weekend with the final day for races to count towards the cup being Monday, Sept. 4.

Currently, Savannah, N.Y.’s Matt Sheppard sits atop the American Racer Cup Modified standings with 670 points at his Friday night home, Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, N.Y.

Sheppard holds a 43-point lead over Grandview (Bechtelsville, Pa.) Speedway’s Brett Kressley (627).

A pair of Woodhull (N.Y.) Raceway drivers sit in third and fourth as Ajay Potrzebowski II (625) and Joe Dgien (623) sit very much in the mix. Defending champion Ryan Godown (621) rounds out the top five representing New Egypt (N.J.) Speedway.

The top 15 in the American Racer Cup Standings share in the $36,000 purse, with $10,000 reserved for the champion.

Sitting sixth through 15th, respectively, are Brett Tonkin (619) representing Afton (N.Y.) Motorsports Park; Brett Kressley (617) representing Big Diamond Speedway in Minersville, Pa.; Jeff Strunk (609), Craig Von Dohren (601), and Doug Manmiller (589) all of Grandview Speedway sit eighth through 10th; Duane Howard (582) of Big Diamond Speedway; Danny Johnson (579), the only driver from Dundee, N.Y.’s Outlaw Speedway in the top 15; New Egypt Speedway’s Billy Pauch Jr. (571); while another New Egypt Speedway driver, Louden Reimert and Fonda (N.Y.) Speedway’s Alex Yankowski are tied for the 14th position at 566 points.

The American Racer Cup collects each racer’s 10 best finishes at their registered home track combined with a year-end starting field bonus to calculate a driver’s total points.

In the event of a tie for the title, the established tiebreaker is a driver’s number of wins at the participating speedway between Friday, April 14 and Monday, September 4.

In sportsman competition, Payton Talbot (656) – with his great season at Fonda Speedway – holds a slim 8-point advantage over his Friday night counterpart, Utica-Rome Speedway’s Matt Janczuk (648).

Joe Toth (638) sits third in the standings with his dominant season at New Egypt Speedway. Kenny Peoples Jr. (608) represents Woodhull Raceway in fourth in the standings and Logan Watt (605) rounds out the top five representing Grandview Speedway.

For full Modified and Sportsman standings visit the American Racer Cup website at: https://theamericanracercup.com/?page_id=28

More than $51,000 in cash will be distributed to American Racer Cup participants.

To learn more about the American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Race Fuels and to view complete point standings, visit the official website at www.theamericanracercup.com.

Oh, Canada: Dominic Lussier Makes History with Autodrome Granby & Le RPM

Written by Andrew Reigel

SAINT HYACINTHE, QUEBEC – Oh, Canada!

For the first time in its decade-long history, the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco crosses the border into Canada during the 2023 season.

Promoter Dominic Lussier presents the inaugural STSS ‘Lumberjack Swing’ for the River Valley Builders North Region big-block/small-block Modifieds at his two Quebec-based venues: Autodrome Granby in Granby (Tuesday, July 25) and Le RPM Speedway in Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu (Wednesday, July 26). A rain date for either event is set for Thursday (July 27).

$68,300 in purse money has been posted for the groundbreaking events, which will offer $10,000 to win minimum and $500 to take the green flag each night for 60 laps.

That’s just the start of making history.

Both Autodrome Granby and Le RPM will utilize American Racer tires for the ’23 campaign and have joined the American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Race Fuels, providing racers in the Modified and Crate 602 Sportsman divisions will the opportunity to compete for more than $51,000-plus in additional point fund money and hundreds of tire giveaway certificates.

“We’re thrilled to bring the Short Track Super Series brand to Quebec in the series’ 10th anniversary season,” STSS founder Brett Deyo said. “Not only having Autodrome Granby and Le RPM as series events, but as part of the American Racer Cup family, strengthens our brand in a new territory.

“I look forward to working closely with Dominic (Lussier) and his staff well into the future.”

During the off-season, all four BD Motorsports Media LLC facilities – Delaware International Speedway and Georgetown Speedway in Delaware and Fonda Speedway and Utica-Rome Speedway in New York – joined Autodrome Granby and Le RPM as part of the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, strengthening the relationship.

“We’re expecting to see some drivers cross the border and compete in search of NASCAR National points,” Deyo added. “It should produce even more excitement for fans watching our drivers compete on both sides of the border.”

To learn more about Autodrome Granby, visit www.autodromegranby.com.

Le RPM Speedway is online at www.lerpmspeedway.com.

The American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco is online at www.theamericanracercup.com.

To learn more about the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco, visit www.shorttracksuperseries.com, e-mail bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com, check out ‘Short Track Super Series’ on Facebook or @ShortTrackSS on Twitter or Instagram.

The Short Track Super Series is presented by American Racer/Lias Tire, Sunoco Race Fuel, FloSports, Bob Hilbert Sportswear, Rent Equip/Party Central, BDR Speed, Bicknell Racing Products, Ollie’s, Penske Racing Shocks, Wegner Automotive, River Valley Builders, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, DIG Race Products, Velocita-USA, Franklin Products, Design for Vision & Sunglass Central, Belmont’s Garage, Quality Drywall, Precision Hydraulic & Oil, Prime MAC Tools, F.X. Caprara Car Companies, Algonkin Motel, Beyea Custom Headers, Dirt Track Digest, EIBACH, Electric Neon Custom Signs, Fastline Performance, Flach Performance Products, Henry’s Exhaust, Hig Fab, Schultz Racing Fuel Cells, Spyder Filters, Superior Remodeling, Teo-Pro Car, VAHLCO & Wilwood.

2023 ‘Lumberjack Swing’ Schedule of Events

Tuesday, July 25 – Autodrome Granby/Granby, Québec, CanadaSTSS Modifieds 60 laps, $10,000 to win, $500 to start!

Wednesday, July 26 – Le RPM Speedway/Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu, Québec, Canada – STSS Modifieds 60 laps, $10,000 to win, $500 to start!

One-on-One: American Racer Cup Match Races for Modifieds & Crate 602 Sportsman at Afton

Written by Chris Moore

AFTON, NY – One-on-One Match races will return when the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco invades Afton Motorsports Park on Fri.-Sat. Oct. 7-8.

The 14th American Racer Cup Short Track SuperNationals at the picturesque Afton Motorsports Park features One-on-One Match Races for both the Modifieds and Crate 602 Sportsman over the weekend of racing.

The top representative from each track in American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Race Fuels standings (back to fifth place in track points) will be eligible to compete in the one-on-one match races for each division (Modifieds or Sportsman).

Once representatives are determined, drivers will pull numbers, with the lowest number racing first, having to climb their way up the proverbial ladder.

The driver who wins continues marching on until they are defeated or win the final match race and is thus crowned champion.

The Modified champion will walk away with $2,000 cash Saturday with $1,000 cash reserved for the Sportsman match race champion Friday.

Each participant in both the Modified and Sportsman Match Races will receive a free American Racer tire certificate courtesy of Lias Tire in Indiana, Pa.

The American Racer Cup Sportsman One-on-One Match races will take place Friday (Oct. 7) along with the Open vs. Crate Sportsman challenge paying $2,000-to-win with the posted gambler’s fee ($1,500 without).

Also on tap for Friday is the championship event for the CRSA 305 Sprint Cars, the Limited Sportsman (20 laps, $300-to-win), the Slingshots (20 laps, $300-to-win), and the STSS Modifieds taking part in open practice with the two quick timers locking into Saturday’s redraw.

The 50-lap, $5,500-plus STSS Modified main headlines Saturday as a non-points event for the STSS big-block/small-block Modifieds. The American Racer Cup One-on-One Modified Match races will also take place on Saturday night.

The STSS Crate 602 Sportsman join the program in the Championship Round of the Precision Hydraulic & Oil North Region. The STSS Sportsman go for 25-laps and a $1,500 top prize with a champion being crowned at the completion of the event.

The Mohawk Valley Vintage Dirt Modified Racing Series rounds out the Saturday program.

The event will be broadcast live on FloRacing (www.floracing.tv).

A Complete General Information Sheet for Friday can be found at: https://shorttracksuperseries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ShortTrackSuperNationalsFridayInfoSheet.pdf

A Complete General Information Sheet for Saturday can be found at: https://shorttracksuperseries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ShortTrackSuperNationalsSatInfoSheet.pdf

Afton Motorsports Park is located at 46 East Main Street Afton, NY 13730 and can be found on the web at www.aftonmotorsportspark.com or contacted by phone at 607.624.3772.

To learn more about the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco, visit www.shorttracksuperseries.com, e-mail bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com, check out ‘Short Track Super Series’ on Facebook or @ShortTrackSS on Twitter or Instagram.

The Short Track Super Series is presented by American Racer/Lias Tire, Sunoco Race Fuel, Insinger Performance, FloSports, Bob Hilbert Sportswear, BDR Speed, Halmar International, River Valley Builders, Hurlock Auto & Speed, Velocita-USA, St. Lawrence Radiology, Franklin Products, Design for Vision & Sunglass Central, Belmont’s Garage, Precision Hydraulic & Oil, Prime MAC Tools, F.X. Caprara Car Companies, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, Beyea Custom Headers, Bicknell Racing Products, Dirt Track Digest, EIBACH, Elite Welder Testing & Training, Flach Performance Products, Henry’s Exhaust, Hig Fab, Penske Racing Shocks, Schultz Racing Fuel Cells, Spyder Filters, Superior Remodeling, Teo-Pro Car, VAHLCO, Wegner Automotive & Wilwood.

MODIFIED AMERICAN RACER CUP TOP 5

ACCORD

  1. Danny Creeden
  2. Joe Judge
  3. Daniel Morgiewicz
  4. Scott Ferrier
  5. Brett Graham

AFTON

  1. Nick Nye
  2. Bobby Flood
  3. Brian Mady
  4. J.R. Hurlburt
  5. Ken Titus

BIG DIAMOND

  1. Duane Howard
  2. Brett Kressley
  3. Craig Von Dohren
  4. Louden Reimert
  5. Nick Rochinski

BRIDGEPORT

  1. Ryan Godown
  2. Billy Pauch Jr.
  3. Ryan Watt
  4. Ryan Krachun
  5. Dominick Buffalino

DELAWARE INTERNATIONAL

  1. Jordan Watson
  2. Ryan Riddle
  3. Kevin Sockriter
  4. Brad Trice
  5. Ryan Watt

FIVE MILE POINT

  1. Brett Tonkin
  2. Nick Rochinski
  3. Justin Holland
  4. Brian Malcolm
  5. Barry White

FONDA

  1. Rocky Warner
  2. Stewart Friesen
  3. Ronnie Johnson
  4. Craig Hanson
  5. Bobby Varin

GRANDVIEW

  1. Craig Von Dohren
  2. Brett Kressley
  3. Jeff Strunk
  4. Doug Manmiller
  5. Duane Howard

NEW EGYPT

  1. Brandon Grosso
  2. Danny Bouc
  3. Louden Reimert
  4. Rick Laubach
  5. John McClelland

OUTLAW

  1. Ajay Potrzebowski II
  2. Brady Fultz
  3. Cory Costa
  4. Phil Vigneri III
  5. Danny Johnson

PENN CAN

  1. Brett Tonkin
  2. Kevin Hartnett
  3. Nick Petrilak
  4. Alan Rudalavage
  5. Brian Malcolm

UTICA-ROME

  1. Matt Sheppard
  2. Billy Decker
  3. Alex Yankowski
  4. Stewart Friesen
  5. Andy Bachetti

WOODHULL

  1. Jake Dgien
  2. Joe Dgien
  3. Billy Van Pelt
  4. Donnie Lawson
  5. Brady Fultz


CRATE/SPORTSMAN AMERICAN RACER CUP TOP 5

ACCORD

  1. Cody Higbie
  2. Kyle Rohner

AFTON

  1. Blaine Klinger
  2. Dave Rosa
  3. Tyler Ward
  4. Todd Titus
  5. A.J. Digsby

BIG DIAMOND

  1. Brandon Edgar
  2. Logan Watt
  3. Matt Yoder
  4. Doug Smith
  5. Tyler Peet

BRIDGEPORT

  1. Ryan Godown Jr.
  2. Brian Papiez
  3. Matt Ellery
  4. Howie Finch
  5. Travis Hill

DELMAR

  1. Joe Toth
  2. Brandon Watkins
  3. Adam White
  4. Jordn Justice
  5. Eric Kormann

FIVE MILE POINT

  1. Gary Smith
  2. Blaine Klinger
  3. Joshua Landers
  4. Randy Fox
  5. Dominic Roselli

FONDA

  1. Chad Edwards
  2. Payton Talbot
  3. Troy Zilles
  4. Mark Mortensen
  5. Chip Constantino

GRANDVIEW

  1. Brian Hirthler
  2. Jimmy Leiby
  3. Cody Manmiller
  4. Jesse Hirthler
  5. Dakota Kohler

NEW EGYPT

  1. Joe Toth
  2. Ryan Simmons
  3. Johnny Bangs
  4. Nick Van Wickle
  5. Tom Princiotta

OUTLAW

  1. Carter Crooker
  2. Justice Mayo
  3. Dale Welty
  4. Ben Feldman
  5. Brian Fish

PENN CAN

  1. Ray Leonard
  2. Mike Schane
  3. Alex Konopka
  4. Mike Nagle Jr.
  5. Mike Wilcha

UTICA-ROME

  1. Matt Janczuk
  2. Payton Talbot
  3. Chris Mackey
  4. Allan Hodge
  5. Mike Richmond

WOODHULL RACEWAY

  1. Kenny Peoples Jr.
  2. Blake Lawson
  3. Isabel Barron
  4. Cayden Lawson
  5. A.J. Costley

Record Year: Ryan Godown American Racer Cup Mod Champion, Matt Janczuk Tops Sportsman

Written by Chris Moore

MILLSBORO, DE – A record year.

For the first time in his career, Ryan Godown has been deemed champion of the 2022 American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Race Fuels.

The Ringoes, N.J., resident’s record-setting season at Bridgeport (N.J.) Motorsports Park saw him win 12 times during the American Racer Cup season, the most of any driver at their registered home track.

The American Racer Cup collects each racer’s 10 best finishes at their registered home track combined with a year-end starting field bonus to calculate a driver’s total points.

In the event of a tie for the title, the established tiebreaker is a driver’s number of wins at the participating speedway between Friday, April 15 and Monday, September 5.

The American Racer Cup season began back on Friday, April 15 and concluded on Monday, September 5.

All of Godown’s 12 wins made a difference, as both Matt Sheppard and Craig Von Dohren eclipsed the 10-win mark during the American Racer Cup season, putting all three drivers at the maximum 700-point total.

The three-way tie was broken by Godown’s 12 wins, while Sheppard and Von Dohren both claimed 11 wins between April 15 and September 5.

Godown’s championship is worth $11,000 from the American Racer Cup on behalf of presenting sponsors American Racer, distributor Lias Tire of Indiana, Pa., Sunoco Race Fuels and distributor Insinger Performance of Dushore, Pa.

A $36,000 purse is divided amongst the top-15 drivers in the overall Modified standings with $10,000 reserved to Godown, the overall champion. Godown also claims $1,000 as the South Region champion of the American Racer Cup.

Craig Von Dohren and Matt Sheppard officially tie for the runner-up spot as the pair reached the maximum 700-points and had 11 wins at their home track. The two will split the total sum of second and third place in points, awarding them each $4,500.

Sheppard, a Utica-Rome Speedway (Vernon, N.Y.) entrant, will receive an extra $1,000 as the North Region champion, upping his total American Racer Cup earnings to $5,500.

Von Dohren meanwhile, a longtime Grandview Speedway regular in Bechtelsville, Pa., adds $750 to his total as the runner-up driver in the South Region standings, making his total $5,250 for his efforts at Grandview Speedway.

The Oley, Pa., resident also finished 15th in the overall standings, as an entrant at Big Diamond Speedway in Minersville, Pa. adding $500 to his pocket. His total earnings add up to $5,750 from the American Racer Cup.

Another Grandview Speedway driver falls in fourth, as Orefield Pa.’s Brett Kressley had a career season at the one-third-mile oval.

Kressley earns $3,500 as the fourth driver in overall points and $500 after finishing third in the South Region, bringing his Grandview total to $4,000.

Kressley, like Von Dohren, was also entered at Big Diamond Speedway and came home 10th in overall standings for his efforts there. Kressley’s Big Diamond Speedway season brings his total to $5,000 earned from the American Racer Cup.

Jeff Strunk, another Grandview Speedway regular, rounds out the top five in overall standings and comes home fourth in the South Region, making his total earned $2,850.

Finishing sixth through 15th, respectively, were Brandon Grosso of New Egypt Speedway in New Egypt, N.J. (638 points – $2,250); Billy Pauch Jr. of Bridgeport Motorsports Park (636 – $1,750); Duane Howard of Big Diamond (630 – $1,500); Rocky Warner of Fonda Speedway in Fonda, N.Y. (626 – $2,000); Brett Kressley of Big Diamond (625 – $1,000); Jake Dgien of Woodhull Raceway in Woodhull, N.Y. (623 – $1,400); Billy Decker of Utica-Rome (623 – $1,300); Brett Tonkin of Penn Can Speedway in Susquehanna, Pa. (618 – $950); Joe Dgien of Woodhull (618 – $600); and Craig Von Dohren of Big Diamond (614 – $500).

In Sportsman competition, Durhamville, N.Y.’s Matt Janczuk claimed his second consecutive American Racer Cup title with another dominant season at Utica-Rome Speedway.

Janczuk earned 12 wins during the American Racer Cup season, including a 10-race win streak at one point. Janczuk was the only driver to join the 700-point club in Sportsman competition, making him the overall and North Region champion.

Janczuk’s efforts earn him $2,000 total.

Fonda Speedway’s Chad Edwards comes home as the runner-up with a six-win season, good for a 680-point total. Edwards’ efforts reward him with $1,400.

Payton Talbot’s breakout season saw him earn success at both Utica-Rome and Fonda speedways.

Talbot finishes the season in third and fourth position for his seasons at the two speedways. Talbot earned 670 points at Utica-Rome and 665 points at Fonda.

Talbot’s dual-track performance earns him $1,850.

Grandview Speedway’s Brian Hirthler emerges from a tie for fifth with Big Diamond’s Brandon Edgar. The pair both ended the season with 660 points, with Hirthler’s five wins topping Edgar’s four.

Hirthler pockets $1,000 as the South Region champion and placing fifth overall.

The remainder of the top-15 were Edgar of Big Diamond (660 points – $850); Gary Smith of Five Mile Point Speedway in Kirkwood, N.Y. (645 – $500); Joe Toth of New Egypt (638 – $650); Ryan Godown Jr. of Bridgeport (635 – $500); Ray Leonard of Penn Can (623 – $250); Ryan Simmons of New Egypt (622 – $300); Brian Papiez of Bridgeport (620 – $150); Kenny Peoples Jr. of Woodhull (619 – $100); Chris Mackey of Utica-Rome (614 – $100); and Mike Schane of Penn Can (608 – $100).

The top-five drivers in the Modified division at all home tracks receive five free tires for first, four for second, three for third, two for fourth and one for fifth.

In the Sportsman division, home track champions receive three tires, second-place two tires and third receives one tire.

The American Racer Cup track champions are determined by a driver’s 10 best finishes at that track.

More than $51,000 in cash will be distributed to American Racer Cup participants.

To learn more about the American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Race Fuels and to view complete point standings, visit the official website at www.theamericanracercup.com.

AMERICAN RACER CUP TRACK CHAMPIONS:

Accord Speedway: Danny Creeden (Modified), Cody Higbie (Sportsman)

Afton Motorsports Park: Nick Nye (Modified), Blaine Klinger (Sportsman)

Big Diamond Speedway: Duane Howard (Modified), Brandon Edgar (Sportsman)

Bridgeport Motorsports Park: Ryan Godown (Modified), Ryan Godown Jr. (Sportsman)

Delaware International Speedway: Jordan Watson (Modified), Joe Toth (Sportsman)

Five Mile Point Speedway: Brett Tonkin (Modified), Gary Smith (Sportsman)

Fonda Speedway: Rocky Warner (Modified), Chad Edwards (Sportsman)

Grandview Speedway: Craig Von Dohren (Modified), Brian Hirthler (Sportsman)

New Egypt Speedway: Brandon Grosso (Modified), Joe Toth (Sportsman)

Outlaw Speedway: Ajay Potrzebowski II (Modified), Carter Crooker (Sportsman)

Penn Can Speedway: Brett Tonkin (Modified), Ray Leonard (Sportsman)

Utica-Rome Speedway: Matt Sheppard (Modified), Matt Janczuk (Sportsman)

Woodhull Raceway: Jake Dgien (Modified), Kenny Peoples Jr. (Sportsman)

One Month Remains: American Racer Cup Championship Battles Wind Down

Written by Chris Moore

MILLSBORO, DE – One month remains.

Only four weeks of racing remain in the 2022 American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Race Fuels.

Ringoes, N.J.’s Ryan Godown has already locked himself into the maximum number of points attainable by a driver during the American Racer Cup Season.

A driver’s 10 best finishes at their American Racer home track from Friday, April 15 to Monday, Sept. 5 will be tallied. Bonus points are awarded to competitors at year-end, based upon the average number of cars starting feature events at their participating speedway.

Accumulated points based on finishes will be added with the car count bonuses to determine a final point total at season’s end.

Godown – having won a speedway record seven consecutive races at his registered home track of Bridgeport (N.J.) Motorsports Park – now has 10 wins to his credit this season at his home track.

With the bonus points added, Godown has reached the maximum 700 points. If his home track car count average remains above 24 cars, Godown will be guaranteed at least a share of the American Racer Cup championship.

Two other drivers appear in play for the 700-point maximum with four weeks left to go.

Craig Von Dohren, of Oley, Pa., currently has nine wins to his credit at Pa.’s Grandview Speedway, his registered home track. With one more win, Von Dohren will reach the 600-points along with his home track meeting the requirements for the 100 bonus points.

Von Dohren currently sits second in the standings at 690 total points.

Savannah, N.Y.’s Matt Sheppard also has nine wins this season at his registered home track of Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, N.Y.

Sheppard however will need a boost in the Utica-Rome Speedway car count for the last month to receive the 100-point boost along with a tenth win.

Utica-Rome’s car count average sits at 23.73, just shy of the 24-car average needed for the 100-point bonus.

Sheppard sits at 685 points, currently third in the American Racer Cup standings.

Orefield, Pa.’s Brett Kressley, another Grandview Speedway registered driver, sits fourth in the standings at 648 points and Fonda (N.Y.) Speedway driver Rocky Warner rounds out the top five at 626 points.

Registered Modified drivers are competing for a $10,000-plus championship at the end of the American Racer Cup season. The cash point fund for the Modifieds totals $36,000 – distributed to the top-15 in American Racer Cup points – in addition to tire certificate giveaways throughout the season.

There is an additional $5,700 in regional money available to Modified competitors thanks to Insinger Performance of Dushore, Pa.

On the Sportsman side of the American Racer Cup, Utica-Rome Speedway’s Matt Janczuk has rattled off seven consecutive wins, bringing his season total to eight.

Janczuk – the defending American Racer Cup champion – has 690 points, leading Fonda Speedway’s Chad Edwards by 10 points.

Edwards has six wins at the ‘Track of Champions’ to go along with four runner-up finishes. Fonda Speedway registered drivers however only have one more race to go before the Sept. 4 deadline for the American Racer Cup.

Payton Talbot has enjoyed a career year at both Fonda and Utica-Rome Speedway’s. Talbot – who is registered at both tracks – occupies third place with his work at Fonda Speedway (660 points), and fourth place with his success at Utica-Rome Speedway (658 points).

Brandon Edgar – a driver at Pa.’s Big Diamond Speedway – rounds out the top five at 650-points.

A $6,750 point fund is given out to the Sportsman at the end of the American Racer Cup season. With free product giveaways and Insinger Performance regional cash included, more than $10,000 is handed out to Sportsman racers.

Full point standings for the American Racer Cup can be found on the official website (www.theamericanracercup.com).

Modifieds: https://americanracercupmodified.racestatcentral.com/

Sportsman: https://americanracercupsportsman.racestatcentral.com/

To learn more about the American Racer Cup, visit the official website at www.theamericanracercup.com, e-mail bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com, follow on Twitter @racer_cup or on like Facebook: American Racer Cup.

2022 American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Hits Summer Stretch

Written by Chris Moore

MILLSBORO, DE – Summer stretch.

As the calendar flips to the month of June, weekly racers prepare for the ‘dog days’ of summer as the American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Race Fuels standings begin to take shape.

Registered drivers for both Modified and Sportsman competition at each of the 13 American Racer Cup tracks are competing for the top prize in their respective divisions.

Registered Modified drivers are competing for a $10,000-plus championship at the end of the American Racer Cup season. The cash point fund for the Modifieds totals $36,000 – distributed to the top-15 in American Racer Cup points – in addition to tire certificate giveaways throughout the season.

There is an additional $5,700 in regional money available to Modified competitors thanks to Insinger Performance of Dushore, Pa.

A driver’s 10 best finishes at their American Racer home track from Friday, April 15 to Monday, Sept. 5 will be tallied. Bonus points are awarded to competitors at year-end, based upon the average number of cars starting feature events at their participating speedway.

Accumulated points based on finishes will be added with the car count bonuses to determine a final point total at season’s end.

Mother Nature has wreaked havoc in the early going on several American Racer Cup tracks, delaying their seasons hitting full swing, while other tracks have fired off without a hitch.

Defending champion Stewart Friesen leads the Modified in the early going, with a pair of wins to his credit at his Saturday night home, Fonda (N.Y.) Speedway. Friesen’s lead is slim however, as Belle Mead, N.J.’s Brandon Grosso continues his dominant ways at New Egypt (N.J.) Speedway.

Grosso has won five times at New Egypt, however two of those wins came prior to the beginning of the American Racer Cup season, giving Friesen the edge in the early going. Grosso’s Saturday night rival at New Egypt – Danny Bouc – currently sits third in the early going.

The Pipersville, Pa. native sits two points ahead of Duanesburg, N.Y.’s Ronnie Johnson, another Fonda Speedway regular. Savannah, N.Y.’s Matt Sheppard rounds out the top five, 48 markers behind Friesen at Friday night home of Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, N.Y.

A $6,750 point fund is given out to the Sportsman at the end of the American Racer Cup season. With free product giveaways and Insinger Performance regional cash included, more than $10,000 is handed out to Sportsman racers.

Fonda Speedway’s Chad Edwards leads the way in the early going in pursuit of the $1,500 top prize. Edwards holds a 40-point advantage over fellow Fonda regular Payton Talbot and 90-point advantage over Brian Calabrese. Fonda Speedway and Utica-Rome Speedway competitors occupy the top eight spots, dodging the raindrops that have affected several other tracks in the early going.

Full point standings for the American Racer Cup can be found on the official website (www.theamericanracercup.com).

Modifieds: https://americanracercupmodified.racestatcentral.com/

Sportsman: https://americanracercupsportsman.racestatcentral.com/

To learn more about the American Racer Cup, visit the official website at www.theamericanracercup.com, e-mail bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com, follow on Twitter @racer_cup or on like Facebook: American Racer Cup.

13th American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Season Kicks Off Friday, April 15

MILLSBORO, DE – For the 13th consecutive season, American Racer Tires, Lias Tire Company, Sunoco Race Fuels, and Insinger Performance have teamed up to “win with weekly racers” in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.

The American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Race Fuels – launched in 2010 to reward drivers competing at American Racer home tracks – gets its 2022 championship battles for Modifieds and Crate 602 Sportsman underway this weekend. Points begin tabulating on Friday, April 15 and will run through Labor Day, Sept. 5.

Thirteen tracks again comprise the ’22 American Racer Cup with Modified and Sportsman competitors battling for $51,450 in point fund cash plus hundreds of tire certificates.

The Modified program got underway in 2010 with Keystone State driver Duane Howard taking the inaugural championship. Howard went on to win four American Racer Cup crowns (’10, ’12, ’13 and ’14).

Matt Sheppard is a three-time American Racer Cup champion, taking the titles in ’17, ’18 and ’19.

Stewart Friesen has topped the charts for the past two years. Friesen is the ’20 and ’21 champion.

Single-year American Racer Cup Modified champions include Billy Pauch Sr. (’11), Rick Laubach (’15) and Andy Bachetti (’16).

The American Racer Cup Sportsman program launched in ’13 with Delaware’s Jordan Watson etching his name in history as the first champion. There have been no repeat Sportsman champions since: Jared Umbenhauer (’14), Alan Barker (’15), Andrew Smith (’16), Matt Stangle (’17), Alex Yankowski (’18), Doug Hendricks (’19), Brian Hirthler (’20) and Matt Janczuk (’21).

Registration for the ’22 Cup ends on May 1.

To register, visit the following link: https://theamericanracercup.com/?page_id=26

Current registered Modified drivers (as of April 13): https://theamericanracercup.com/?page_id=440

Current registered Sportsman drivers (as of April 13): https://theamericanracercup.com/?page_id=442

2022 program information has been posted on the American Racer Cup website.

Modified program information: https://theamericanracercup.com/?page_id=426

Sportsman program information: https://theamericanracercup.com/?page_id=424

To learn more about the American Racer Cup, visit the official website at www.theamericanracercup.com, e-mail bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com, follow on Twitter @racer_cup or on like Facebook: American Racer Cup.

Winning with Weekly Racers: 2022 American Racer Cup Registration Ends May 1

Written by Chris Moore

MILLSBORO, DE – Time is running out for competitors to register for the 2022 American Racer Cup.

Racers who are planning on competing at any of the 13 American Racer Cup tracks in the Modified or Sportsman division can enter. Registration is open to competitors through May 1.

Registration forms, and a link to register online are available on the American Racer Cup website: https://theamericanracercup.com/?page_id=26

The ‘Winning with Weekly Racers’ program got its start in 2010 with Duane Howard of Oley, Pa., taking the inaugural Modified championship as a representative of Pa.’s Grandview Speedway. Three years later, the Sportsman division was added and Jordan Watson of Milford, Del., was the first champion for that division utilizing Delaware International Speedway (Delmar, Del.) as his home track.

Modified participating speedways in the ‘22 American Racer Cup are as follows: in New York – Accord, Afton, Five Mile Point, Fonda, Outlaw, Utica-Rome and Woodhull; in Pennsylvania – Big Diamond, Grandview and Penn Can; in New Jersey – Bridgeport and New Egypt; and in Delaware – Delaware International.

Sportsman participating speedways in the ‘22 American Racer Cup are as follows: in New York – Accord (Crate), Afton (Crate), Five Mile Point (Crate), Fonda (Crate), Outlaw (Crate), Utica-Rome (Crate) and Woodhull (Crate); in Pennsylvania – Big Diamond (Crate), Grandview (Open) and Penn Can (Crate); in New Jersey – Bridgeport (Crate) and New Egypt (Crate); and in Delaware – Delaware International (Crate).

The American Racer Cup ranks drivers by their 10 best finishes at each participating home track. If a driver competes at more than one home track, they must be registered separately for each track.

Finishes begin being tallied on April 15. The final day points can be earned toward the ’22 American Racer Cup is Sept. 5.  

The American Racer Cup weekly point breakdown is as follows: 1) 60; 2) 55; 3) 50; 4) 48; 5) 46; 6) 44; 7) 42; 8) 40; 9) 38; 10) 36; 11) 34; 12) 32; 13) 30; 14) 28; 15) 26; 16) 24; 17) 23; 18) 22; 19) 21; 20) 20; 21) 18; 22) 16; 23) 14; 24) 12; 25) 11; 26-28) 10.

At the end of the season, a starting field bonus is issued to competitors based upon the number of cars starting feature events at their participating speedway from April 15 to Sept. 5.  

The top-15 Modified competitors share a $36,000 point fund, with $10,000 going to the champion. The top-15 Sportsman competitors will share a $6,750 point fund, with $1,000 allocated to the winner. There are additional bonus dollars available through Insinger Performance in the North Region ($5,700 for Modifieds and $3,000 for Sportsman).

The total cash scheduled to be distributed in ’22 is $51,450.

A full payout breakdown is available on the American Racer Cup website.

To learn more about the American Racer Cup, visit the official website at www.theamericanracercup.com, e-mail bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com, follow on Twitter @racer_cup or on like Facebook: American Racer Cup.

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