BRANDON, VT โ ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐’๐ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ผ?The bandito is heavily in the conversation to punch a ticket to title town winning the JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA series points title presented by Elmoโs Speed Supply and the L.D. Bossman Championship Trophy named in honor of Lyle DeVore.
Brandon, VT racer Joey Scarborough is another points contender of the six still alive in the championship chase with just one point paying event left on the 2026 CDRA schedule. It happens September 25th at the great race place and includes DIRTcar Sportsman fall series racers.
So, whatโs his easiest road to CDRA immortality? Win. If he wins, heโs the champ. Itโs that easy. Or is it? Scarborough who is the DIRTcar East Region series champ will have to top the talent rich Capital District driver pool and a loaded field of competitors following DIRTcar Sportsman points.
If Scarborough doesnโt win, he can still earn the title. If he finishes 3 or more spots ahead of Chris Crane Jr. heโll win the title by ONE POINT. Meaning a 2nd on back, he needs to be 3 spots ahead of Crane. 2 spots equal a tie in points, and we go to the tiebreaker. Yes, we have tie breaker metrics.
CDRA believes heavily in crowning a champion, but not co-champions. Any tie in points would be broken one of two ways, as has been practiced since inception. First, we go to podium finishes. Thatโs top 3โs (1st, 2nd, 3rd) not just wins. If still tied, itโs simply the better finisher in the final PPE.
As of right now if Scarborough was to tie Crane Jr., the title would be awarded to Joey who has 3 podium finishes to Craneโs 2. Both racers have had equally strong campaigns this year with CDRA, and yes, itโs that tight for the title. A hard, clean, leave it all on the track race is what fans are in store for.
โJoey is a good racer. He races hard, aggressive, and has every bit of talent to seal the deal and earn the title. He won at Malta to open the season, and if he bookends our points schedule with another win heโd take back the point lead by overcoming the 2 point deficit, and claim the title and trophy for himself. Heโll be the first Vermont racer to earn such an accolade with CDRA. Heโs a quiet young man, veteran of the division, and not surprising heโs in title contention,โ said CDRA competition director Rob Hazer.
Next driver weโll look at of the six title contenders is โkid cushionโ Connor Crane. Weโll talk about how he can punch his ticket to title town and what he needs to happen so he can overcome a 5-point deficit.
Get your popcorn ready race fans, as we still have drivers including Derrick McGrew Jr., Taylor Wason, and Nick Brundige to discuss. All with a shot at the CDRA championship at Albany-Saratoga Speedway for the Great Crate Classic during Malta Massive Weekend.
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.
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2026 CDRA POINTS PAYING EVENTS
04/17/26 โ Albany-Saratoga Speedway | WINNER: Joey Scarborough
06/16/26 โ Lebanon Valley Speedway | WINNER: Tim Hartman Jr.
07/05/26 โ Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | WINNER: Connor Crane
07/24/26 โ Albany-Saratoga Speedway | WINNER: Tim Hartman Jr.
08/09/26 โ Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | WINNER: Derrick McGrew Jr.
09/25/26 โ 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 Elmoโs Speed Supply.
Official Associate CDRA Partners For 2026 Include: Hazilla Brands, Herrington Farms LLC, J-Tees Screen Printing, Bill McGaffin Photo, Jann McGaffin Photography, Showstopper Designs & Photography, Saratoga Masonry Supply, Stoneโs 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 โ 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 winnerโs 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 Elmoโs Speed Supply, please visit http://www.cdraracing.com.
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