MIDDLEGROVE, NY – 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼? For the third consecutive season former CDRA champion Taylor Wason is in the title conversation with a chance to win the JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA series points title presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply and the L.D. Bossman Championship Trophy.
The ‘Middlegrove missile’ earned the inaugural CDRA championship through consistency without a trip to victory lane. He shut the naysayers up by defending his title valiantly the following season and claiming his first series win and finishing runner up. Now, he’s at it again with a shot to win it all.
Middlegrove, NY racer Taylor Wason is 17 points out of the top spot. Obviously, as is the story with all contenders, winning would be his best chance at overcoming the deficit. However, his path to another championship is a little more complex than the four racers ahead of him in standings.
Let’s say he wins Malta Massive Weekend for Sportsman Modifieds in the PPE we’ve titled Great Crate Classic, which also doubles as a DIRTcar Sportsman Championship series event, he would need point leader Chris Crane Jr. to finish 17th or worse to win his second championship.
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. That’s top 3’s (1st, 2nd, 3rd) not just wins. If still tied, the tiebreaker falls back on the better finisher in the final PPE.
If by chance Wason and Crane end up tied in points, it would favor Crane. Here’s where it gets complex. Even if Wason won, he’d also need Joey Scarborough to finish 15th or worse, Connor Crane to finish 12th or worse, and Derrick McGrew Jr. to finish 10th or worse. But it’s possible.
“The hardest part for me as a promoter is to explain that all these guys have a mathematical chance, without sounding as if anyone wants any of these extraordinary racers to have a bad night. They’ve all raced hard, followed the series, and quite frankly deserve to earn this championship. Any of them would be a solid representative as our champion,” said CDRA competition director Rob Hazer.
There’s only one more title contender to talk about and he’s been in the hunt for a Bossman two straight seasons. Tomorrow, we talk Nick Brundige. He has the hardest path to title town, but every bit the opportunity to claim the 2026 L.D. Bossman Championship Trophy.
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. It’s 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 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | WINNER: Joey Scarborough
06/16/26 – Lebanon Valley Speedway | WINNER: Tim Hartman Jr.
07/05/26 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | WINNER: Connor Crane
07/24/26 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | WINNER: Tim Hartman Jr.
08/09/26 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | WINNER: Derrick McGrew Jr.
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, 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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