FONDA, NY – After PPE number one at the great race place it’s time to dive into the Power Five, which takes an in depth look at the top five point earners in JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA series standings presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply. It all starts with Brandon, VT racer Joey Scarborough who earned the Spring Shootout victory back in April.
Joey Scarborough currently leads all CDRA racers with 105 points after his PPE win in Malta, NY driving his Central Vermont Motorcycles, Interstate Batteries, and Howe Center Auto number 11VT Bicknell Racing Chassis. Scarborough is registered as a full-time competitor in 2026 to challenge TH2 and other CDRA competitors for the L.D. Bossman championship trophy.
Chris Crane Jr. of Canaan, CT is also registered for full-time competition and currently rests second in CDRA point standings. Crane drove his Greenacres Landscaping, Crane’s Outdoor Power Equipment, and SABCO Performance 771 Bicknell Racing Chassis to a solid runner up finish in the Spring Shootout. Crane has two series wins and six top five finishes to his credit since 2024.
Bolton Landing, NY racer Craig Wholey is an unknown. Solid racer with multiple top five finishes during CDRA PPE’s. He drove his Rounds Paving, North Country Heliflite, and KLC Property Enhancement DKM Cyclone Chassis number 98 to a solid third place finish at Malta. He regulars Saturday at Lebanon Valley and could come away solidly atop the points after Mr. Crate Track.
Nick Brundige of Round Lake, NY is entering his second season with CDRA series racing as a full-time competitor. Last year he earned the NOTY, and this year so far proving he deserved it. He drove his Capital District Towing, Miller Motorsports, and DE Designs number 12 Bicknell Racing Chassis to a solid fourth place finish in the opener. Second generation talent making his pops proud.
Derrick McGrew Jr. of Ballston Spa, NY is full-time with CDRA this season chasing the L.D. Bossman championship trophy. A welcome addition to the cast of regulars and meets the requirements to vie for this year’s NOTY. With OG-26’s help, Jr. will surely have his Next Generation Roofing, West End Towing & Repair, and Herron Realty Bicknell Chassis number 26 in the mix for a trip to title town.
There is a large crop of Capital District racers, a strong Vermont contingent, and even some Canadian competitors on the board with points thus far after one PPE (points paying event). Opportunities to earn series points are at a premium, with every lap of every race counting. Showing up is seventy-five percent of the battle. The rest is performance. Who wants the L.D. Bossman?!
UP NEXT FOR CDRA: The series heads to the valley of speed, Lebanon Valley Speedway, for the first Crown Jewel event of the season. Mr. Crate Track USA takes place on Tuesday June 16th as part of the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified special. The Sportsman Modified will be going 25-laps in the A-Main with a draw-redraw format.
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.
2026 CDRA POINTS PAYING EVENTS
04/17/26 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | Spring Shootout Winner: Joey Scarborough
06/16/26 – Lebanon Valley Speedway | Mr. Crate Track USA w/SDS Big Block Tour
07/05/26 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | Montgomery County Brawl w/DIRTcar Sportsman Series
07/24/26 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | Flying Trowel 32 w/Stan Da’ Man Night
08/09/26 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | Rumble At The Ridge w/DIRTcar Sportsman Series
09/25/26 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | Great Crate Classic w/SDS 358 Modified & DIRTcar Sportsman On Malta Massive Weekend
Official Primary CDRA Marketing Partners For 2026 include: Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance & Consulting, and Elmo’s Speed Supply.
Official Associate CDRA Partners For 2026 Include: Hazilla Brands, SD Marketing and Designs LLC, Herrington Farms LLC, J-Tees Screen Printing, Bill McGaffin Photo, Jann McGaffin Photography, Showstopper Designs & Photography, Saratoga Masonry Supply, Stone’s Pharmacy, Race City Roll-Offs, G&R Motorsports, TC Creations, and Final Reward Trophies.
Official Affiliate CDRA Partners For 2026 Include: DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, GM Performance 602 Crate Engines, Fox Racing Shocks, Beyea Custom Headers, Mad Skins Race Car Bodies, and Post Time Photography.
Official Media | Social Partners For 2026 Include: Area Auto Racing News, My Race Pass, DIRTvision, DTDtv, Race Pro Weekly, Dirt Track Digest, Race New York, and RPM-Race Pro Media.
Official CDRA Point Paying Event Titles For 2026 Include: Spring Shootout (ALB), Great Crate Classic – Malta Massive Weekend (ALB), Flying Trowel 32 (ALB), Montgomery County Brawl (GRMP), Rumble At The Ridge (GRMP), Mr. Crate Track USA (LVS), and Freedom & Fireworks (LVS).
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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