OSWEGO, NY – While the points season has concluded for Sportsman Modified competitors in the JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA racing presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply, the ‘post-season’ racing is getting good. This week the Clay Palace hosts Super Dirt Week 53 where a handful of series regulars chase a Northeast dirt racing crown jewel.
Whenever possible CDRA tries to work in conjunction with DIRTcar Sportsman Modified events at the Ridge, the Valley, or the Great Race Place. These races, which double as points paying races for CDRA, typically highlight the season schedule for competitors in the Sportsman division with all roads leading to Super Dirt Week.
For Super Dirt Week 53 a six-pack of drivers considered CDRA regulars or notable mentions have taken to the Clay Palace chasing a career defining victory. Those drivers include series regulars Tavien Blowers and Zach Buff, along with series notable mentions Chris Crane Jr., Connor Crane, Derrick McGrew Jr., and Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald. All top 10 in final CDRA points in 2025.
Zach Buff from Latham, NY has earned top five finishes in final point standings two consecutive seasons of CDRA racing. His best finish was a win during Season One (2024) at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park in the Montgomery County Brawl. Buff is a track champion, DIRTcar series champion, CDRA series title contender, and rolls into Super Dirt Week looking for a dub.
Canaan, CT racer Chris Crane Jr. is a notable mention. He’s yet to compete with full-time status with CDRA, but has run roughly 75% of scheduled races. In doing so, Crane Jr. has found himself top 10 in final point standings in both Season One (2024) and Season Two (2025). Crane also has two CDRA wins to his credit. A versatile young racer looking for another massive win.
Chris’s little brother Connor Crane, also from Canaan, CT roared into 2025 hustling the high side so well, he earned the nickname ‘Kid Cushion’ from his fans. In six starts with CDRA this notable mention has only finished outside the top 10 one time, in 14th place respectively. Connor also earned a Malta Massive win in CDRA action claiming victory in the Great Crate Classic this season.
Ballston Spa, NY young gun Derrick McGrew Jr. has a mentor in dear old dad who knows how to contend for wins and championships. Jr. has six CDRA points paying starts to his credit where he earned multiple top 10 finishes and was in contention for the NOTY in Season Two (2025). This notable mention could contend again in Season Three (2026) with ‘Super’ momentum on his side.
CDRA is a perfect tour for racers like Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald. A Capital District kid, this talented notable mention was in contention for the NOTY and title this season until missing a pair of races mid-season. His best series finish was 7th at Glen Ridge back in August for Rumble At The Ridge. ‘Mikey Waggs’ was to make his mark starting with a solid performance at Super Dirt Week.
“Super Dirt Week has always been a special race to me. Even though I was disappointed with what they did to the mile, it’s still our sports Super Bowl. It is the crown jewel, and we’ll support our series racers that venture there yearly through our platform. It’s what we do here with CDRA. We promote our tracks, our partners, and the stars of the show, our racers,” said CDRA competition director Rob Hazer.
UP NEXT FOR CDRA: Next up for CDRA are the annual Honors awards, which will be released December 19th just one week before Christmas. They include honoring the Champion Tim Hartman Jr., Newcomer Of The Year (NOTY) Nick Brundige, the Driver Of The Year (DOTY), Outstanding Performance Of The Year (OPTY), Fan Favorite Of The Year (FOTY), Honorable Mentions Of The Year (HOTY), and the top 10 drivers in final point standings.
CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to CVRA days. Each season consists of a diverse schedule based around storied dirt tracks in the Capitaland such as Albany-Saratoga, Lebanon Valley, and Glen Ridge. Drivers who participate have the opportunity to earn hardware and monetary rewards 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 | Spring Showdown | Winner: Chris Jakubiak
07/25/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | Flying Trowel 32 | Winner: Tim Hartman Jr.
08/03/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | Rumble At The Ridge | Winner: Gavin Eisele
08/10/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | Montgomery County Brawl | Winner: Taylor Wason
08/28/25 – Lebanon Valley Speedway | Mr. Crate Track USA | Winner: Tim Hartman Jr.
09/19/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | Malta Massive Weekend | Winner: Connor Crane
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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