BALLSTON SPA, NY โ ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐’๐ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ผ? Derrick McGrew Jr. has had a solid racing season in 2026, and now with one PPE left he has an opportunity to win the JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA series points title presented by Elmoโs Speed Supply and the L.D. Bossman Championship Trophy.
Ballston Spa, NY hot shoe DM2 trails the point leader Chris Crane Jr. by a mere 7 points. Heโs been making noise weekly at the great race place, on the DIRTcar Sportsman tour, and right here in the Capital District chasing the CDRA crown. Malta Massive Weekend is his chance to derail the crane train.
His most sure path to victory is winning the Great Crate Classis at Albany-Saratoga Speedway on Friday September 25th against what is sure to be a stacked field of talent considering itโs also a DIRTcar Sportsman Series championship event. That might be easier said than done, as the Crane brothers have dominated Maltaโs big season ending event two years in a row.
Should McGrew Jr. overcome odds and win thatโs part of the equation, and heโll need Chris Crane Jr to finish 7th or worse to win the title by one point. If McGrew wins and Crane Jr. is 6th, they tie and we go to the tiebreakers.
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.
If the second-generation chip off the old block manages to finish 2nd or any other position, heโd need Chris Crane Jr., Joey Scarborough, and Connor Crane behind him by no less than 3 spots to take 3rd in points, 5 spots to take 2nd in points, and 7 spots to take the point lead.
โIโve been really impressed with Derrick McGrew Jr.โs growth as a racer and a young man over the years. Heโs got good teachers being surrounded by and mentored by his father and uncle Randy who have both been successful, but itโs his calm demeanor and patient racing style that has really come a long way. Heโd be just as solid of a champion as Chris, Connor or Joey,โ said CDRA competition director Rob Hazer.
We will go back-to-back in previews, as this special Sunday night drop will be followed by a Monday night look at 2024 champion and title contender Taylor Wason. Heโs got a little more work to do if he wants 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.
For more information on CDRA visit www.cdraracing.com on the web. Fans and drivers can also find CDRA on Social Media at www.facebook.com/cdraracing. Be sure to save, like, and follothee faw.
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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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