FONDA, NY – Tim Hartman Jr. returned to Glen Ridge Motorsports Park for the first time in nearly 7 years chasing the CDRA title, and he emerged from back-to-back points paying races as top gun over defending champion Taylor Wason, Ridge top shoe Zach Buff, Caroga Lake sensation Tavien Blowers, and Newcomer Of The Year contender Nick Brundige.
This edition of the five finds a diverse group of racers rich in talent, feature wins, and title aspirations leading the way in the chase for the Season Two JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA racing points championship presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply. Let’s take a look at these drivers starting with CapitaLand’s hottest shoe, Big Time Little Tim.
Tim Hartman Jr: Glenville, NY racer Tim Hartman Jr. has been red hot in the Capital District for the past five seasons. He dominates Friday nights at Albany-Saratoga Speedway to the tune of victories and championships. Hartman backs it up Saturday nights by absolutely shredding the competition at Lebanon Valley Speedway. This season he holds the CDRA point lead by 22 with two races to go over defending champion Taylor Wason.
Taylor Wason: Speaking of the champ, he’s on the move. The Middlegrove, NY racer started the season admittedly struggling. Recent weeks have seen him turn adversity around to success. Sometimes being in the right place, at the right time, can be a blessing. Last Sunday at Glen Ridge, Wason finally earned his first career CDRA points paying win. A huge confidence booster for the entire team.
Zach Buff: Buff is a multi-time track champion at The Ridge, and multi-time winner at Albany-Saratoga. This season he has had a string of bad luck that has left him playing catch up both weekly, and on tour. Make no mistake, Zach can win at any track, and he’ll carry third place in points into Lebanon Valley for Mr. Crate Track USA with an opportunity to improve before Malta Massive Weekend.
Tavien Blowers: Caroga Lake, NY racer Tavien Blowers is still early in his open wheel career, but has made noise the past two seasons. A regular on the CDRA series, Blowers has multiple top five finishes highlighted by his recent runner up finish in the CDRA/DIRTcar Series Rumble At The Ridge, a race he was just three laps from winning. He’s in a point battle with a new guy on tour, but he’s up for the challenge.
Nick Brundige: That new guy giving Blowers fits, is Round Lake, NY racer Nick Brundige. He’s a CDRA kind of guy and has embraced the challenge of touring the Capital District this season. Brundige finds himself in the top five in points, and leads the Newcomer Of The Year standings. With two races left, he’s looking to lock up one of the series’ top honors.
Hard Luck: Giving a nod for hard luck isn’t easy. It’s not the recognition most drivers want, but it’s an acknowledgement of their efforts even though the bad luck bug bit and bit hard. It’s especially hard to give the nod for hard luck to the point leader who hasn’t finished outside the top four this year in points paying races. Say what? Hear us out.
Tim Hartman Jr. was the fastest car at Glen Ridge for the Montgomery County Brawl. On the clock he timed fastest, he won his heat, and had the pole for the main. Everyone figured it was a lock, TH2 to victory lane, party of 22. That was until the first lap, first turn, and he found himself facing the wrong direction. Had he made it clean and green through lap one, Tim may have had another dub.
UP NEXT FOR CDRA: The series heads to West Lebanon, NY for a big show at Lebanon Valley Speedway on Thursday August 28th. CDRA will be part of the Mr. Dirt Track Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series event with the highly anticipated return of Mr. Crate Track USA.
CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to the CVRA days. A series designed specifically for Capital District racing. Season two schedule consists of a diverse schedule at storied dirt tracks like the great race place, the fastest quarter mile on dirt, and the valley of speed. Drivers who do travel the Capitaland will earn hardware and some green for their efforts.
For more information on CDRA visit http://www.cdraracing.com on the web. Fans and drivers can also find CDRA on Social Media at http://www.facebook.com/cdraracing. Be sure to save, like, and follothee faw.
Anyone interested in joining CDRA family of marketing partners can contact the series via website, phone, or e-mail.
2025 CDRA POINT RACE SCHEDULE
04/18/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway ✔
07/25/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway ✔
06/01/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park ✔
08/03/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park ✔
08/28/25 – Lebanon Valley Speedway
09/19/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway
Official Primary CDRA Marketing Partners For 2025 include: Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply.
Official Associate CDRA Partners For 2025 Include: Fox Racing Shox, SD Marketing and Designs LLC, Herrington Farms LLC, J-Tees Screen Printing, McGaffin Family Photography, and Final Reward Trophies.
Official Affiliate CDRA Partners For 2025 Include: DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, GM Performance 602 Crate Engines, Mad Skins Race Car Bodies, Cordova Plumbing & Heating, Bart Contracting, Hayes Trucking & Excavating, New Deals Used Cars, Joe Wilkinson & Sons Excavating, County Waste, and Doug Wholey Ideal Excavation.
Official Media | Social Partners For 2025 Include: Area Auto Racing News, Hazilla Brands, My Race Pass, DIRTvision, DTDtv, Race Pro Weekly, Dirt Track Digest, Race New York, Doug’s Dirt Diary.
Official CDRA Race Titles For 2025 Include: Sportsman Modified Spring Showdown (ALB), Montgomery County Brawl (GRMP), Flying Trowel 32 (ALB), Rumble At The Ridge (GRMP), Mr. Crate Track USA (LVS), and Great Crate Classic – Malta Massive Weekend (ALB).
Information shared about partners in Capital District Racing Association is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Info included but not limited to winner’s share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change.
For the latest news, results, point standings, and more about the CDRA Series presented by JAM Performance and Elmo’s Speed Supply, please visit http://www.cdraracing.com.
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