ROUND LAKE, NY โ ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐’๐ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ผ? Nick Brundige has once again earned a spot in the title conversation with a chance to win the JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA series points title presented by Elmoโs Speed Supply and the L.D. Bossman Championship Trophy.
Since joining CDRA as a full-time regular, the Round Lake, NY racer has been making his mark in the Capital District and beyond. Once again, Brundige is looking to finish top five in season ending point standings and has a wild shot at winning the whole damn thing, but would need one amazing night.
Nick has the hardest path to the title, but it is possible. Heโs currently 24 points out of first place, but with the opportunity to make up 31 he can earn a ticket to title town. First and foremost, like Al Davis said long ago, โjust win baby.โ
Even with a win, he needs a lot of help from the racing gods. Nobody wants to see any title contenders have a bad night, but anything can happen in dirt track racing. If Brundige wins he needs his peers contending for the CDRA L.D. Bossman Championship Trophy to finish deep in the field.
With a win he would need Taylor Wason to finish 7th or worse, Derrick McGew Jr. to finish 17th or worse, Connor Cane to finish 19th or worse, Joey Scarborough to finish 22nd or worse, and Chris Crane Jr. to finish 24th or worse. If he finishes 2nd or 3rd, itโs a solid run, but his chances weaken.
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.
โNick has really been doing well on tour with us. Each season heโs been a full-time regular heโs put himself in position to finish top five in points. Here we are again and he has a shot to do that, plus a shot at the title. Itโs a long shot, but itโs a shot. Iโm sure just having a solid run, being in contention, and finishing well means a lot to Nick and his dad,โ said CDRA competition director Rob Hazer.
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 follow.
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 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.
