CANAAN, CT โ ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐’๐ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ผ? Connor Crane has an opportunity to do what only one other racer has done if he can win 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.
Canaan, CT racer Connor Crane trails his big brother Chris Crane Jr. by a mere 5-points for the top spot in CDRA racing standings. Connor, aka โkid cushionโ, is fresh off winning the Albany-Saratoga track championship and now heads back to his Friday stomping grounds for the CDRA finale.
For Connor to match Tim Hartaman Jr. as the only driver to win a track title and the CDRA title in the same season, he needs a few things to happen starting with the obvious, winning. Heโs won before at Malta Massive Weekend and was honored for it with the series Outstanding Performance award.
If Crane finishes second, heโd need big brother Chris to finish fourth or worse to overcome those 5-points, but heโs also going to need Joey Scarborough behind him finishing sixth or worse. This is the first driver of our six contenders who has to overcome two of his fellow competitors in points.
If Connor were to finish anywhere else in the field, which will be full of talent from both CDRA and DIRTcar competitors for the Great Crate Classic on Friday September 25th at Albany-Saratoga, he would need both Chris Crane Jr. and Joey Scarborough behind him by at least six spots.
Remember, CDRA does not crown co-champions. In the event of any ties in point standings for any position, we go to the tiebreakers set forth in series rules. First, podium finishes. Thatโs top 3โs (1st, 2nd, 3rd) not just wins. If still tied, the tiebreaker falls back on the better finisher in the final PPE.
โItโs bittersweet for the Crane family. One kid is going to win, and one is not. It happened with the track title at Malta, which was a tough pill to swallow for Chris. Heโs worked so hard and done so well, but racing happened and cut him short to his brother for the title. That may happen with us too. Iโd rather see a clean and green race so these guys can settle it like racers, but unpredictability with a tight margin will make the night tense no doubt,โ said CDRA competition director Rob Hazer.
Next driver weโll look at of the six title contenders is Derrick McGrew Jr. who has been red hot this summer with wins all around the Capital District. Derrick will need to overcome a 7-point deficit to claim the 2026 L.D. Bossman Championship Trophy and CDRA points title.
Get your popcorn ready race fans, because the CDRA championship at Albany-Saratoga Speedway takes place Friday September 25th with the running of the Great Crate Classic during Malta Massive Weekend. Itโs part of the DIRTcar Sportsman Championship event.
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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