5/24/22: Full Throttle R/C Raceway Setup To Market The Fastest Clay Oval In The Northeast. (Full Throttle RC Raceway Photo)
FONDA, NY – Full Throttle R/C Raceway located at 4 Center Court in Green Island, NY is a hot spot for radio-controlled racing in the Capital District. They offer racers and race fans their competitive fix while dirt tracks are quiet. Now they’re offering something back to Capital District Sportsman Modified racers with support of the CDRA Driver Direct program.
Driver Direct is a pilot program CDRA is building from the ground up, like the series, which builds a bridge directly between driver and marketing partner. Starting with JAM Performance and going down the final point standings, each marketing partner’s support goes directly to a driver in a specific position in the final point standings.
R/C racing, particularly with the highly popular Mudboss divisions, took the racing community by storm. Mudboss R/C cars look very much like miniature versions of the drivers you see weekly at Albany-Saratoga, Lebanon Valley, or Glen Ridge. CDRA is proud to announce Full Throttle R/C Raceway joined our family of marketing partners in support of the Driver Direct program.
Their monetary support will go directly to the fifth-place finisher in the overall point standings at the end of the season. The Driver Direct program by all accounts is working as it should.
“I’ve known Jen (Burega-Holt) for many years. And her father Steve for that matter. She’s always been kind. She’s one of those good souls who wants to make a positive impact in our sport, and in our area. In developing CDRA I wanted to bring in folks like that. Folks that put the sport first. Happy to have her part of our program along with her husband Greg and Dave Peek who I watched race as a young man. They got a good thing going with Full Throttle,” said CDRA Competition Director Rob Hazer.
Full Throttle R/C Raceway has been operating since 2014 as the Northeast’s fastest indoor clay oval. They offer a busy lineup of divisions including Big Block, Small Block, Sportsman, Super Late Model, Crate Late Model, Spec Sprint, 360 Sprint, Novice, and Jr. Novice. They also have a fully stocked hobby shop. It’s truly family fun for everyone of all skill levels.
Check out Full Throttle R/C Raceway on Social Media Facebook Group and their state-of-the-art online registration system where drivers can sign up for classes they want to race ahead of race day.
CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to the CVRA days. A series designed specifically for Capital District racing. Six races make up a diverse schedule at storied dirt tracks to crown a champion. Are you brave enough to live life on the ridge, battle at the great race place, and tame the valley of speed? The drivers who do will earn hardware and some green for their efforts.
Anyone interested in joining CDRA family of marketing partners can contact the series via website, phone, or e-mail.
2024 CDRA Racing Series Schedule Race #1 – May 19, 2024 (Glen Ridge) – WINNER: Cody Ochs Race #2 – June 25, 2024 (Albany Saratoga) – Don Davies Memorial Race #3 – July 28, 2024 (Glen Ridge) – Hall Of Fame Classic Night Race #4 – August 17, 2024 (Lebanon Valley) – Halloween Night Race #5 – August 31, 2024 (Lebanon Valley) – Mr. Dirt Track USA Night Race #6 – September 20, 2024 (Albany Saratoga) – Malta Massive Weekend
CDRA is brought to you by marketing partners that include Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply, Fox Racing Shox, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway, Hazilla, DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, and GM Performance 602 Crate Engines. Any information shared about participating Capital District tracks is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Information including but not limited to winners share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change. Thank you for supporting Capital District Racing Association.
05/19/24: Top 3 finishers from Glen Ridge Motorsports Park in DIRTcar East Sportsman Series Race that doubled as first CDRA points paying event L to R: Dale Robinson (3rd), Cody Ochs (1st), and Dylan Nichols (2nd). (Bill McGaffin Photo)
FULTONVILLE, NY – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park hosted the DIRTcar East Sportsman Modified Series Sunday, which doubled as the first CDRA points paying event. Cody Ochs needed all 40-laps to secure the biggest win of his career earning a DIRTcar Series victory and the CDRA points lead after round one.
Ochs in the Next Generation Services 33 and Dylan Nichols in his G&M Automotive 01D led the field to the green, with Ochs taking the early lead. Nichols was left to fend off the hard charging Shults Auto Center 12B of Tyler Bobar who went P5 to P3 in the opening laps. Amsterdam, NY racer Brendan Gibbons driving the Bosclair 02 Bicknell battled early with Stafford, VT racer Jason Gray with his Connecticut Valley Auto Auctions 00.
Caution slowed the second stage of the race when Middlegrove, NY racer Taylor Wason had a flat then spun with his Lenihan Paving 07. Caroga Lake, NY racer Tavien Blowers found his O’Connor Towing 43 facing the wrong way in turn two, and Rotterdam, NY racer Tony Farone found his Tony’s Concessions 18 facing the wrong way in turn one collecting Andrew Buff, Wason, Stephen Gray, C.V. Elms, and Clyde Peek.
Once racing resumed caution free it was Ochs back to the lead with Bobar hounding for P1. He would try high, low, even middle to find a clean run at leader Ochs. Dale Robinson and his IV Generation Paving number 4 was now making noise inside the top five having a great race with Nichols, Gray, and Gibbons for position inside the top 10.
Adam Leslie from Wainfleet, ON Canada was on the move with his Stirling Lubricants 15 and Bradford, VT racer Jeremy Huntoon had his Bear Ridge Speedway sponsored 26H on the move, but up front it was all Cody Ochs fighting back every challenge from Bobar to capture the victory.
Unfortunately, after the 40-lap feature event, second place runner Tyler Bobar came up light on the scales. The top five finishers after scales were Cody Ochs, Dylan Nichols, Dale Robinson, Jason Gray, and Brendan Gibbons. Rounding out the top ten were Jeremy Huntoon, Taylor Wason, Adam Leslie, Zach Buff, and Dylan Eldred.
“The car was good. I felt him (Bobar) a couple times. I knew he was there. I could hear him, so I knew I couldn’t mess up, or he was going to get me,” Ochs said in Finish Line Designs victory lane.
He concluded by saying, “Thanks to Ray. It was a good race. The track was awesome and smooth.”
NOTES: Each race we’ll note three things that caught our attention. First and foremost, Cody Ochs is the first ever CDRA point leader with a big win at the ridge. Taylor Wason rebounded well from early adversity to finish P7 respectively. Finally, Dale Robinson started P11 and ended P3. Impressive run for the racer out of Sharon, VT.
UP NEXT FOR CDRA: Attention turns to the great race place, Albany-Saratoga Speedway on Tuesday June 25th for a $1,046 to win Sportsman Modified event presented in part by Cordova Plumbing as part of a huge night of racing featuring the Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series. A unique memorial event in honor of Don Davies.
CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to the CVRA days. A series designed specifically for Capital District racing. Six races make up a diverse schedule at storied dirt tracks to crown a champion. Are you brave enough to live life on the ridge, battle at the great race place, and tame the valley of speed? The drivers who do will earn hardware and some green for their efforts.
2024 CDRA Racing Series Schedule Race #1 – May 19, 2024 (Glen Ridge) – WINNER: Cody Ochs Race #2 – June 25, 2024 (Albany Saratoga) – Don Davies Memorial Race #3 – July 28, 2024 (Glen Ridge) – Hall Of Fame Classic Night Race #4 – August 17, 2024 (Lebanon Valley) – Halloween Night Race #5 – August 31, 2024 (Lebanon Valley) – Mr. Dirt Track USA Night Race #6 – September 20, 2024 (Albany Saratoga) – Malta Massive Weekend
CDRA is brought to you by marketing partners that include Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply, Fox Racing Shox, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway, Hazilla, DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, and GM Performance 602 Crate Engines. Any information shared about participating Capital District tracks is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Information including but not limited to winners share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change. Thank you for supporting Capital District Racing Association.
05/19/24: Cody Ochs in Finish Line Designs victory lane after winning a hotly contested 40-lap DIRTcar East Region Sportsman race at Glen Ridge that also served as CDRA points paying race. (Bill McGaffin Photo)
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CDRA is brought to you by marketing partners that include Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply, Fox Racing Shox, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway, Hazilla, DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, and GM Performance 602 Crate Engines. Any information shared about participating Capital District tracks is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Information including but not limited to winners share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change. Thank you for supporting Capital District Racing Association.
05/16/24: FLD (Finish Line Designs) Custom High Quality Embroidery Joins CDRA Marketing Partners. (Finish Line Designs Photo)
FONDA, NY – When the JAM Performance CDRA points paying season kicks off as part of the DIRTcar East Region Sportsman Modified event at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park Sunday May 19th it marks the begging of a championship chase that now includes Finish Line Designs as marketing partners supporting the Driver Direct program.
Driver Direct is a pilot program CDRA is building from the ground up, like the series, and builds a bridge between driver and marketing partner. Starting with JAM Performance and going down the final point standings, each marketing partner’s support goes directly to a driver in a specific position in the final point standings.
CDRA is excited to announce Finish Line Designs out of Oneida, NY has joined the family of marketing partners in support of the drivers. That’s after all, exactly what the Driver Direct Program is intended for. Now, whatever driver finishes fourth in final Capital District Racing Association points will earn $250 from FLD.
FLD support goes beyond just that, as they also present the CDRA victory lane sign and provided series feature winner stickers for each driver to win one of the six points paying races at either Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, or Glen Ridge Motorsports Park.
Finish Line Designs, or FLD, are well known for their high-quality custom embroidery on hats, shirts, jackets, hoodies, bags, accessories, and more. They also offer a full line of screen-printed products including sweatshirts, t-shirts, men’s, ladies, and youth sizes.
Maybe you’re in the need for vinyl printed graphics? FLD does that as well, with a full line of high-quality vehicle graphics, stickers, labels, decals, banners, business signs, or racecar wraps. FLD can help you promote your business or event, as well as gear up for any occasion.
“Meghan and Matt were really helpful and because of their kindness I offered the opportunity to be part of what we’re building with CDRA. We soft launched this series, keeping it kind of small and exclusive to the Capital District tracks with like-minded rules, but I explained the Driver Direct program and they were in. I appreciate their support and being a part of our project,” said CDRA competition director Rob Hazer.
CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to the CVRA days. A series designed specifically for Capital District racing. Six races make up a diverse schedule at storied dirt tracks to crown a champion. Are you brave enough to live life on the ridge, battle at the great race place, and tame the valley of speed? The drivers who do will earn hardware and some green for their efforts.
Anyone interested in joining CDRA family of marketing partners can contact the series via website, phone, or e-mail.
2024 CDRA Racing Series Schedule Race #1 – May 19, 2024 (Glen Ridge) – DIRTcar East Sportsman Event Race #2 – June 25, 2024 (Albany Saratoga) – Don Davies Memorial Race #3 – July 28, 2024 (Glen Ridge) – Hall Of Fame Classic Night Race #4 – August 17, 2024 (Lebanon Valley) – Halloween Night Race #5 – August 31, 2024 (Lebanon Valley) – Mr. Dirt Track USA Night Race #6 – September 20, 2024 (Albany Saratoga) – Malta Massive Weekend
CDRA is brought to you by marketing partners that include Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply, Fox Racing Shox, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway, Hazilla, DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, and GM Performance 602 Crate Engines. Any information shared about participating Capital District tracks is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Information including but not limited to winners share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change. Thank you for supporting Capital District Racing Association.
05/14/24: Arial view of the fastest 1/4 mile on dirt, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park. (Glen Ridge Photo)
FONDA, NY – This Sunday at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park the DIRTcar Sportsman Series comes to town for an East Series showdown in the Capital District. It’s also the first points paying race for the JAM Performance CDRA championship season. This is just part of an action-packed program including 358 Modifieds, Pro Stocks, Mini Stocks, and more.
Right now, certain drivers are red hot on the Capital District racing scene, none more than Tim Hartman Jr. He has five wins to his credit, with back-to-back-to-back trips to victory lane at Lebanon Valley Speedway. Other Winners on the young season are Joey Scarborough and Pat Jones who picked up victories at Albany-Saratoga and Zach Buff who was victorious at the ridge.
Last season’s East Region 40 DIRTcar Sportsman race saw Derrick McGrew Jr. claim the winner’s loot. It wasn’t easy, as he was chased by the Buff brothers Andrew and Zach who finished second and third. Gloversville’s Chad Edwards finished fourth and Rensselaer’s Cody Ochs rounded out the top five.
Of course, there are racers that travel to contend for an event like this. DIRTcar Sportsman Series stars that attended last season’s showdown at the fastest quarter mile on dirt included Nick Heywood, Travis Bruno, Max Dolliver, Jason Gray, and Tyler Stevenson.
It’s a DIRTcar Sportsman Series event meaning racers should be prepared for timed laps to set heat race lineups followed by a redraw for the feature event, which is 40 laps in distance paying a minimum of $1,000 to the victor. It’s worth both DIRTcar East Region Sportsman Series points and CDRA points.
“The beauty of this project is it’s a hands-off approach. Meaning we highlight the tracks and what they’re offering, while awarding points for specific races. One race may be time trials, and one race may be draw. Feature laps may be different, format different, etc. It’s like the wild west for season one, because we have no idea how it’s going to play out. We just know drivers who show up to the six specific race dates at these three historic tracks in the Capital District are going to be rewarded for it,” said CDRA competition director Rob Hazer.
CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to the CVRA days. A series designed specifically for Capital District racing. Six races make up a diverse schedule at storied dirt tracks to crown a champion. Are you brave enough to live life on the ridge, battle at the great race place, and tame the valley of speed? The drivers who do will earn hardware and some green for their efforts.
Anyone interested in joining CDRA family of marketing partners can contact the series via website, phone, or e-mail.
2024 CDRA Racing Series Schedule Race #1 – May 19, 2024 (Glen Ridge) – DIRTcar East Sportsman Event Race #2 – June 25, 2024 (Albany Saratoga) – Don Davies Memorial Race #3 – July 28, 2024 (Glen Ridge) – Hall Of Fame Classic Night Race #4 – August 17, 2024 (Lebanon Valley) – Halloween Night Race #5 – August 31, 2024 (Lebanon Valley) – Mr. Dirt Track USA Night Race #6 – September 20, 2024 (Albany Saratoga) – Malta Massive Weekend
CDRA is brought to you by marketing partners that include Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply, Fox Racing Shox, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway, Hazilla, DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, and GM Performance 602 Crate Engines. Any information shared about participating Capital District tracks is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Information including but not limited to winners share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change. Thank you for supporting Capital District Racing Association.
05/04/24: Nick Giardini (399) and Tim Hartman Jr. (22) race for qualifying position on the high banks of Lebanon Valley Speedway. (Bobby Chalmers Photo)
FONDA, NY – On Route 20 in West Lebanon, NY stands a historic structure that can’t be missed. Home of the high banks, Lebanon Valley Speedway has hosted classic events and produced memorable rivalries. To earn the first ever JAM Performance CDRA title drivers will face the challenge of the valley swing in August.
Howard Commander is legendary in the promotional game, but he recruited his good friend Ron Dwyer to help freshen things up. It’s working. Their weekly program of Big Block Modifieds, Sportsman Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, Pro Stock, and Super Stocks has the high banks buzzing with energy. Throw in some Limited Sportsman and 4-Cylinder races and their Saturday night program rivals any for entertainment value.
JAM Performance CDRA Racing starts its valley swing, which is back-to-back races on the high banks of Lebanon Valley Speedway, on Saturday August 17th as part of their Halloween In August program. Visiting drivers can join regulars in their annual trick or treat meet and greet with fans on the front stretch handing out candy to kids in costumes and maybe signing an autograph or two.
CDRA Sportsman Modifieds return just two short weeks later to be part of another solid program at Lebanon Valley for Mr. Dirt Track USA on Saturday August 31st. The Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series headlines the program, with Sportsman Modifieds steed fast ready to compete for CDRA points. Also running are regular events for Limited Sportsman, Pro Stocks, and Super Stocks.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Ron and his son Olden, who races Modified at Lebanon, in the past. They supported a 358 Modified program we worked on. Ron said they’re (Lebanon) excited about this program that highlights Capital District racing, its drivers, and its historic tracks. I appreciate their kind words, which are hard to come by these days for anyone trying to make a positive impact on our sport,” said CDRA competition director Rob Hazer.
Nobody is hotter than Tim Hartman Jr. in Sportsman Modified racing at Lebanon Valley. He has gone to victory lane back-to-back at his Saturday night home for Parillo Racing. Drivers who might break his streak include Ricky Davis, Kevin Ward, Michael Sabia, or Justin Gozzi.
CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to the CVRA days. A series designed specifically for Capital District racing. Six races make up a diverse schedule at storied dirt tracks to crown a champion. Are you brave enough to live life on the ridge, battle at the great race place, and tame the valley of speed? The drivers who do will earn hardware and some green for their efforts.
Anyone interested in joining CDRA family of marketing partners can contact the series via website, phone, or e-mail.
2024 CDRA Racing Series Schedule Race #1 – May 19, 2024 (Glen Ridge) – DIRTcar East Sportsman Event Race #2 – June 25, 2024 (Albany Saratoga) – Don Davies Memorial Race #3 – July 28, 2024 (Glen Ridge) – Hall Of Fame Classic Night Race #4 – August 17, 2024 (Lebanon Valley) – Halloween Night Race #5 – August 31, 2024 (Lebanon Valley) – Mr. Dirt Track USA Night Race #6 – September 20, 2024 (Albany Saratoga) – Malta Massive Weekend
CDRA is brought to you by marketing partners that include Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply, Fox Racing Shox, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway, Hazilla, DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, and GM Performance 602 Crate Engines. Any information shared about participating Capital District tracks is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Information including but not limited to winners share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change. Thank you for supporting Capital District Racing Association.
05/03/24: Travis Whitbeck (405) and Mike Benson (33B) turn hot laps at Albany-Saratoga Speedway. (Quentin Young Photo)
FONDA, NY – Off route 9 in Malta, NY is a hot spot for Capital District dirt track racing dubbed the great race place. Albany-Saratoga Speedway is rich in history and home to many accomplished racers. The JAM Performance CDRA Racing season is proudly part of two points paying events in 2024 including Don Davies Memorial night and Malta Massive Weekend.
Every week at ‘the great race place’ track promoter Lyle Devore offers racers and fans arguably the hottest ticket in the Capitaland with a program consisting of Big Block Modifieds, Sportsman Modifieds, Limited Sportsman, Pro Stocks, and Street Stocks. Sprinkle in a series of 358 Modified races, 4-Cylinder contests, and special events and you’ve got what many call a blockbuster program.
JAM Performance CDRA Racing is proud to be a small part of a heartfelt memorial dedicated to Don Davies on Tuesday June 25th. It’s the first points paying event of the 2024 season at Albany-Saratoga for CDRA and features a program including the Don Davies NY Modifieds 76 Super DIRTcar Series show, with a $1,046 to win Cordova Plumbing Sportsman Modified event.
CDRA then returns to crown a series champion on Friday September 20th as part of Malta Massive Weekend. The event is a DIRTcar Sportsman Modified Fall Championship race that will also serve as a points paying race for CDRA racers. Also racing that day is the DIRTcar 358 Modified series, Street Stocks, and 4-Cylinders.
“CDRA is a different approach to series racing, but with a nostalgic feel. And part of that nostalgia is having Malta again as our home base of operations if you will. I’m excited to be a small part of Lyle’s program again including Malta Massive weekend and the Don Davies special. Two great races that will highlight some solid racers our area offers,” said CDRA competition director Rob Hazer.
Joey Scarborough opened the 2024 weekly racing season with a win, before a red-hot Tim Hartman Jr. went for back-to-back trips to victory lane. Other drivers to keep an eye on that currently reside top 10 in Sportsman Modified points at Albany-Saratoga are Chris Crane Jr., Mike Coffey, Dylan Madsen, Chris Jakubiak, Dan Grignon, Travis Whitbeck, Dave Baranowski, and Darryl Nutting.
CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to the CVRA days. A series designed specifically for Capital District racing. Six races make up a diverse schedule at storied dirt tracks to crown a champion. Are you brave enough to live life on the ridge, battle at the great race place, and tame the valley of speed? The drivers who do will earn hardware and some green for their efforts.
Anyone interested in joining CDRA family of marketing partners can contact the series via website, phone, or e-mail.
2024 CDRA Racing Series Schedule Race #1 – May 19, 2024 (Glen Ridge) – DIRTcar East Sportsman Event Race #2 – June 25, 2024 (Albany Saratoga) – Don Davies Memorial Race #3 – July 28, 2024 (Glen Ridge) – Hall Of Fame Classic Night Race #4 – August 17, 2024 (Lebanon Valley) – Halloween Night Race #5 – August 31, 2024 (Lebanon Valley) – Mr. Dirt Track USA Night Race #6 – September 20, 2024 (Albany Saratoga) – Malta Massive Weekend
CDRA is brought to you by marketing partners that include Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply, Fox Racing Shox, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway, Hazilla, DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, and GM Performance 602 Crate Engines. Any information shared about participating Capital District tracks is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Information including but not limited to winners share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change. Thank you for supporting Capital District Racing Association.
04/28/24: Cody Ochs turns practice laps at Glen Ridge. CDRA points begin May 19th at the fastest quarter mile on dirt. (Brady Houser Photo)
FONDA, NY – Nestled on the hill in Fultonville, NY in the town of Glen is a storied little track that could. Glen Ridge Motorsports Park known as the fastest quarter mile on dirt has an eventful history and the JAM Performance CDRA Racing points paying championship trail kicks off living life on the ridge.
Current and longest tenured track promoter Ray Sefrin offers a weekly program featuring DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds, DIRTcar Pro Stocks, DIRTcar Mini Stocks, RUSH Late Models, Limited Sportsman, Street Stocks, and two divisions of Sling Shot racing.
On May 19th ‘the ridge’ hosts an action-packed night of racing that serves as a points paying CDRA event, as they host DIRTcar Sportsman East series along with their full program of divisions. The evenings racing is presented in part by Riley Mortuary and for the Sportsman Modifieds it’s looking like a 40-lap main event paying a minimum of $1,000 to win.
The JAM Performance CDRA Racing series returns for another run at ‘the ridge’ on July 28th as part of their Hall-Of-Fame Classic night presented in part by West End Towing.
Andrew Buff has ruled ‘the ridge’ for the past four seasons, but in 2024 has moved up to the DIRTcar 358 Modifieds leaving the Sportsman Modified division title up for grabs. In pursuit of that honor drivers will be part of two points paying CDRA races on the hill.
“I’m excited for the drivers at Glen Ridge and appreciate Ray’s enthusiasm and kind words when we spoke about this project. Guys that show up on May 19th to race in the DIRTcar East Sportsman Modified race are also earning CDRA points. And with 2 of the first 3 points paying events happening at ‘the ridge’ it’s possible for one of their regulars to get a good start to the points championship,” said CDRA competition director Rob Hazer.
Some recent winners at Glen Ridge from the 2023 racing season include Derrick McGrew Jr., Zach Buff, Cody Ochs, and Tony Farone.
CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to the CVRA days. A series designed specifically for Capital District racing. Six races make up a diverse schedule at storied dirt tracks to crown a champion. Are you brave enough to live life on the ridge, battle at the great race place, and tame the valley of speed? The drivers who do will earn hardware and some green for their efforts.
Anyone interested in joining CDRA family of marketing partners can contact the series via website, phone, or e-mail.
2024 CDRA Racing Series Schedule Race #1 – May 19, 2024 (Glen Ridge) – DIRTcar East Sportsman Event Race #2 – June 25, 2024 (Albany Saratoga) – Don Davies Memorial Night Race #3 – July 28, 2024 (Glen Ridge) – Hall Of Fame Classic Night Race #4 – August 17, 2024 (Lebanon Valley) – Halloween Night Race #5 – August 31, 2024 (Lebanon Valley) – Mr. Dirt Track USA Night Race #6 – September 20, 2024 (Albany Saratoga) – Malta Massive Weekend
CDRA is brought to you by marketing partners that include Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply, Fox Racing Shox, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway, Hazilla, DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, and GM Performance 602 Crate Engines. Any information shared about participating Capital District tracks is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Information including but not limited to winners share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change. Thank you for supporting Capital District Racing Association.
05/06/24: Competitors Car Gets The Full JAM Experience Prior To Competition At Albany-Saratoga Speedway. (Elmo’s Speed Supply Photo)
FONDA, NY – JAM Performance, a division of Elmo’s Speed Supply, has quickly become known for their winning formula of suspension components, setups, and service. Proprietor Chris Reckner is also known for his generous support of racing in the Capital District including CDRA racers.
JAM Performance is an authorized Fox Shock distributor and repair center. They continue to develop improved quality and durability to their already successful combination of suspension components. They’ve proven victorious with multiple drivers taking a smooth ride to victory lane.
“We’ve been hard at work doing what we need to build, repair, and service the growing JAM Performance customer base. Shocks can be dropped off at the shop or shipped to us for service,” said Chris Reckner, owner, and proprietor of Elmo’s Speed Supply.
JAM Performance has an ace in the hole named Andrew Buff. He’s a winner, champion, and proven shock fanatic. He’s been a big part of Elmo’s Speed Supply and JAM Performance since Reckner brought him on full-time at the speed shop during the summer of 2022. Shocks, setups, seminars, and swap meets; Chris, Andrew, Carter, and crew cover it all.
“Having Andrew here to help has been great. The kid has been helping with a variety of services we offer including scaling cars, setup advice, general maintenance, and can be available to our customers with just a phone call,” Reckner commented.
JAM Performance in conjunction with Elmo’s Speed Supply is offering a bounty of cash to the podium finishers in 2024 CDRA point standings. Champion to receive $1,500, second $1,000, and third $500 in a program called ‘Driver Direct’ where the series builds a relationship directly between driver earning monetary rewards and the sponsor who offered it.
“Chris does a lot for racing in the Capital District and beyond. He services customers at all tracks involved plus many more. He’s a good dude and when I chatted with him, he was enthusiastic and on board immediately. It made my job easier. I appreciate him,” said CDRA competition director Rob Hazer.
JAM Performance and Elmo’s Speed Supply are located at 861 Saratoga Road, Burnt Hills NY and can be contacted during regular business hours by phone at 518-429-4746. They also have a solid Social Media presence on Facebook and can also be emailed at creckner17@gmail.com. Their tagline says it all; what does your speed shop do for you?
CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to the CVRA days. A series designed specifically for Capital District racing. Six races make up a diverse schedule at storied dirt tracks to crown a champion. Are you brave enough to live life on the ridge, battle at the great race place, and tame the valley of speed? The drivers who do will earn hardware and some green for their efforts.
Anyone interested in joining CDRA family of marketing partners can contact the series via website, phone, or e-mail.
2024 CDRA Racing Series Schedule Race #1 – May 19, 2024 (Glen Ridge) – DIRTcar East Sportsman Event Race #2 – June 25, 2024 (Albany Saratoga) – Don Davies Memorial Night Race #3 – July 28, 2024 (Glen Ridge) – Hall Of Fame Classic Night Race #4 – August 17, 2024 (Lebanon Valley) – Halloween Night Race #5 – August 31, 2024 (Lebanon Valley) – Mr. Dirt Track USA Night Race #6 – September 20, 2024 (Albany Saratoga) – Malta Massive Weekend
CDRA is brought to you by marketing partners that include Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply, Fox Racing Shox, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway, Hazilla, DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, and GM Performance 602 Crate Engines. Any information shared about participating Capital District tracks is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Information including but not limited to winners share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change. Thank you for supporting Capital District Racing Association.
04/26/24: Jason Gray (00) and Cory Castell (10x) compete during qualifying at Albany-Saratoga Speedway. (Showstopper Photo)
FONDA, NY – Once again the Sportsman Modified division will take center stage in a championship points series dedicated to racing exclusively in the Capitaland in upstate NY. Six points paying races will determine a champion for the Capital District Racing Association. Welcome to the CDRA.
According to Albany Times Union the Capital District, which is also referred to as Capitaland, is made up of 11 counties which include Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington. In those counties reside four unique and storied dirt racetracks.
Of those four unique and storied dirt racetracks there are three that have like-minded rules that allow drivers to move from one track to another for competition. They include Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, and Glen Ridge Motorsports Park. These three tracks will make up the 2024 CDRA schedule.
The series kicks off with a points paying race at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park on Sunday May 19th for their DIRTcar East Region event before returning to ‘The Ridge’ on July 28th as part of their Hall Of Fame Classic night.
CDRA heads to the Capital District hot spot for Friday Night racing in Malta, NY for the highly anticipated Don Davies NY Modified Memorial special at Albany-Saratoga Speedway on Tuesday June 25th. The series returns to Albany-Saratoga for a second visit during the speedways Malta Massive Weekend DIRTcar Sportsman event on September 20th.
Smack dab in the middle of the CDRA Racing schedule is the ‘Valley Swing’ with back-to-back races at Lebanon Valley Speedway on August 17th for Halloween Night and August 31st as part of Mr. Dirt Track USA Super DIRTcar Series night.
“With this project I explained up front it’s a very hands-off approach. Meaning with this series we don’t influence laps, format, purses, etc. We want the tracks to utilize what’s unique about the racing they offer. So, drivers may get draw-redraw at one race and then time trials at another. It’s different, and I like that,” said CDRA competition director Rob Hazer.
All about info, rules, point structure, points earned, driver roster, and more can be found on the website that is live now. There are of course marketing partners that make CDRA happen.
“For season one I wanted to keep it simple. Go back to basics sort of speak. I couldn’t do that without some marketing partners to get it built from the ground up,” continued Rob Hazer.
He concluded by saying, “I have to thank Lyle DeVore, Ron Dwyer, and Ray Sefrin first. I’m grateful for their enthusiasm on the project. Also, Chris Reckner from Elmo’s Speed Supply and JAM Performance for his continued support in projects I work on. He’s offering up monetary rewards for drivers to chase. That’s huge, and I appreciate what he does for the sport,” concluded Rob Hazer.
CDRA is built on nostalgia and is a throwback to the old CVRA days, except it’s specifically designed for the Capital District racing scene. Just six races on a diverse schedule will crown a champion who will earn hardware and some green for their efforts. A proverbial win-win for all involved.
2024 CDRA Racing Series Schedule Race #1 – May 19, 2024 (Glen Ridge) – DIRTcar East Sportsman Event Race #2 – June 25, 2024 (Albany Saratoga) – Don Davies Memorial Night Race #3 – July 28, 2024 (Glen Ridge) – Hall Of Fame Classic Night Race #4 – August 17, 2024 (Lebanon Valley) – Halloween Night Race #5 – August 31, 2024 (Lebanon Valley) – Mr. Dirt Track USA Night Race #6 – September 20, 2024 (Albany Saratoga) – Malta Massive Weekend
CDRA is brought to you by marketing partners that include Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply, Fox Racing Shox, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway, Hazilla, DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, and GM Performance 602 Crate Engines. Any information shared about participating Capital District tracks is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Information including but not limited to winners share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change. Thank you for supporting Capital District Racing Association.
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