06/09/25: Joey Scarborough has been hot this season on nights Mother Nature doesn’t win. Here he is during hot laps at Albany-Saratoga Speedway. (Don Simpson Photo | DTD 2025)
FONDA, NY – Mother Nature is on a serious bender this season washing out racing in the Capital District on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday recently including the JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA points paying race presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply that would have been part of the DIRTcar East Sportsman Modified Series event at Glen Ridge.
Currently CDRA officials are holding tight awaiting a makeup date for the June 1st race that rained out. Once DIRTcar and Glen Ridge Motorsports Park officials agree on a date, CDRA will again attempt to tag along for a points paying race with the DIRTcar Sportsman East Series. Drivers want two PPR’s at The Ridge and work is being done behind the scenes to make sure that it is a reality.
Mother Nature has caused many tracks and series into rescheduling events in the Capital District, as she’s rained shows out or caused saturated grounds as the case this past Sunday at The Ridge for their weekly racing program. For CDRA the next points paying race on the schedule is a return run at Albany-Saratoga Speedway.
This season there are three points paying races at the great race place with the addition of the Flying Trowel 32, scheduled for Friday July 25th. The extra distance main event pays extra to the winner on a night to honor and remember track promoter Lyle DeVore’s father Stan. 32-laps in distance for CDRA racers paying $1,320 to win for Sportsman Modifieds on Stan Da’ Man night.
Ballston Spa, NY racer Chris Jakubiak continues to lead the points with fellow competitors Donovan Lussier, Joey Scarborough, Tim Hartman Jr. and Dylan Madsen completing the top five.
More details to come about the Flying Trowel 32 at Albany-Saratoga on July 25th as racers await the makeup date at Glen Ridge.
“Rain has really been crushing racing in the Capital District this year. Everywhere has had a really wet spring. Racers want to race, and fans want to spectate. We’re patiently waiting to hear from the fine folks at Glen Ridge on a makeup date so we can again tag along and/or team up next to the DIRTcar East Sportsman Series event. For now, we’re looking forward to our second of three points races in Malta, NY this season,” said competition director Rob Hazer.
UP NEXT FOR CDRA: Back to Albany-Saratoga Speedway for another points paying race as Sportsman Modified racers compete on Stan Da’ Man night. 32-lap main event paying $1,320 to win for the second of three points paying races on the CDRA schedule at the great race place.
CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to the CVRA days. A series designed specifically for Capital District racing. Season two schedule consists of a diverse schedule at storied dirt tracks like the great race place, the fastest quarter mile on dirt, and the valley of speed. Drivers who do travel the Capitaland will earn hardware and some green for their efforts.
Anyone interested in joining CDRA family of marketing partners can contact the series via website, phone, or e-mail.
2025 CDRA POINT RACE SCHEDULE 04/18/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway ✔ 06/01/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park ❓ 07/25/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway 08/03/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park 08/28/25 – Lebanon Valley Speedway 09/19/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway
Official Primary CDRA Marketing Partners For 2025 include: Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply.
Official Associate CDRA Partners For 2025 Include: Fox Racing Shox, SD Marketing and Designs LLC, Herrington Farms LLC, J-Tees Screen Printing, McGaffin Family Photography, and Final Reward Trophies.
Official Affiliate CDRA Partners For 2025 Include: DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, GM Performance 602 Crate Engines, Mad Skins Race Car Bodies, Cordova Plumbing & Heating, Bart Contracting, Hayes Trucking & Excavating, New Deals Used Cars, Joe Wilkinson & Sons Excavating, County Waste, and Doug Wholey Ideal Excavation.
Official Media | Social Partners For 2025 Include: Area Auto Racing News, Hazilla Brands, My Race Pass, DIRTvision, DTDtv, Race Pro Weekly, Dirt Track Digest, Race New York, Doug’s Dirt Diary.
Official CDRA Race Titles For 2025 Include: Sportsman Modified Spring Shootout (ALB), Quarter Mile Mayhem (GRMP), Flying Trowel 32 (ALB), Rumble At The Ridge (GRMP), Mr. Crate Track USA (LVS), and Malta Massive Weekend Fall Nationals (ALB).
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.
04/19/25: Chris Jakubiak earned his first CDRA points paying win at Albany-Saratoga Speedway. (Rocky Photography / RPW 2025)
MALTA, NY – Albany-Saratoga Speedway hosted the 2025 JAM Performance CDRA Racing Series points championship opener presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply, as part of their Super DIRTcar Series 60th Season kickoff program where Ballston Spa, NY racer Chris Jakubiak was victorious taking home the Cordova Plumbing and Heating winners loot and the series point lead.
55 of the Capital Districts most talented Sportsman Modified racers met up at the Malta, NY great race place to slap clay and claim victory. After Tyler Rapp, Chris Jakubiak, Joey Scarborough, Jon Miller, and Bryce Breault won qualifying heats and Taylor Wason with Zach Buff won last chance qualifiers the field was set for the 25-lap Spring Shootout.
Chris Jakubiak wasted no time putting his CQC Painting 49 in the lead over Tyler Rapp’s Trinity Construction Inc. 2a. That left Bennington, VT racer Joey Scarborough with his Central Vermont Motorcycles 11vt to battle with Spencertown, NY racer Dylan Madsen, Malta, NY racer Jon Miller, and Queensbury, NY racer Bryce Breault for top five positions.
St-Denis-sur-Richelieu, QC racer and Airborne champion Donovan Lussier was making moves using the high side early to improve from his 7th starting position wheeling his Remorquage Boissonneault 61L battling with Albany, NY racer Jeff Washburn and his R. Bowles Heating | Plumbing 18 car.
By the 1/3 mark of the feature event, it was clear Jakubiak had a bad fast race rod. That didn’t stop Eagle Ridge, NY racer Mike Benson with his Sausville Benson Financial 33b from waging war through the field with a hard charging Glenville, NY racer Tim Hartman Jr. driving his Kick Fly’s Quality Hemp Products 22 Cyclone.
In the mid portion of the race there were multiple 3-car battles going on including one between Lussier, Miller’s Lazzaro Auto Body 12 car, and the Advanced Auto Parts 2b of Bryce Breault. All that action wasn’t slowing defending Albany-Saratoga champion Hartman Jr. from applying pressure.
Just as Jakubiak hit lap traffic, Rapp made contact with the inside retaining wall in turn one that resulted in a flat left front and a subsequent yellow flag on lap 14.
The restart didn’t treat some drivers well, as inadvertent contact between Canaan, CT racer Chris Crane Jr. and Ballston Spa, NY racer Dan Grignon resulted in a multicar accident that left Amsterdam, NY racer Zach Buff unhappy with a heavily damaged West End Towing & Repair 01 racecar.
In the closing laps Jakubiak ran away and parked it in Scott Duell Marketing Designs victory lane, while Lussier hounded Scarborough eventually taking over the runner up position. Hartman Jr. crossed the finish line 4th, with the Madsen Overhead Doors 89 of Dylan Madsen completed the top five.
Rounding out the top ten were Canaan, CT racer Connor Crane, Jon Miller, Voorheesville, NY racer Pat Jones, Rensselaer, NY racer Cody Ochs, and Bryce Breault.
NOTES: The car count was healthy, crowd huge, and racing action packed. Canaan, VT racer Connor Crane drove his Crane’s Outdoor Power Equipment 711c impressively from 15th to 6th. Voorheesville, NY racer Pat Jones had a solid run from 18th to 8th. Finally, it’s rare a Sportsman Modified race in the Capital District doesn’t have a Tim Hartman Jr. mention. He made daring moves sometimes 3-deep to climb from 13th to 4th.
TITLE WATCH: Defending CDRA champion Taylor Wason had to dig himself out of a hole, and did so respectively winning an LCQ with his Lenihan Paving 07w and finishing 14th by races end. All eyes are on Chris Jakubiak now, who sits atop the series standings after points paying race one. However, only 6 points separate the top five drivers.
UP NEXT FOR CDRA: Focus shifts to Glen Ridge Motorsports Park for a DIRTcar Sportsman East Series event on Sunday June 1st that doubles as a CDRA points paying race dubbed Quarter Mile Mayhem.
CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to the CVRA days. A series designed specifically for Capital District racing. Season two schedule consists of a diverse schedule at storied dirt tracks like the great race place, the fastest quarter mile on dirt, and the valley of speed. Drivers who do travel the Capitaland will earn hardware and some green for their efforts.
Anyone interested in joining CDRA family of marketing partners can contact the series via website, phone, or e-mail.
Cordova Plumbing & Heating Hot Lap Hero: Bryce Breault (16.586) J-Tees Screen Printing Fast Timer: Bryce Breault (16.586) Big Red One Hard Charger: Pat Jones (18th to 8th) Lap Leaders: Chris Jakubiak (1-25) Newcomer of the Race: Chris Jakubiak (1st) Outstanding Performance: Tim Hartman Jr. (4th) Who Finished Fifth: Dylan Madsen
2025 CDRA POINT RACE SCHEDULE 04/18/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway ✔ 06/01/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park 07/25/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway 08/03/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park 08/28/25 – Lebanon Valley Speedway 09/19/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway
Official Primary CDRA Marketing Partners For 2025 include: Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply.
Official Associate CDRA Partners For 2025 Include: Fox Racing Shox, SD Marketing and Designs LLC, Herrington Farms LLC, J-Tees Screen Printing, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway.
Official Affiliate CDRA Partners For 2025 Include: DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, GM Performance 602 Crate Engines, Cordova Plumbing & Heating, Bart Contracting, Hayes Trucking & Excavating, New Deals Used Cars, Joe Wilkinson & Sons Excavating, County Waste, Doug Wholey Ideal Excavation, McGaffin Family Photography, and Final Reward Trophies.
Official Media | Social Partners For 2025 Include: Area Auto Racing News, Hazilla Brands, My Race Pass, DIRTvision, DTDtv, Race Pro Weekly, Dirt Track Digest, Race New York, Doug’s Dirt Diary.
Official CDRA Race Titles For 2025 Include: Sportsman Modified Spring Shootout (ALB), Quarter Mile Mayhem (GRMP), Flying Trowel 32 (ALB), Rumble At The Ridge (GRMP), Mr. Crate Track USA (LVS), and Malta Massive Weekend Fall Nationals (ALB).
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 winners 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.
04/15/25: Chris Jakubiak was one of the fastest Sportsman Modifieds on practice day at Albany-Saratoga Speedway. (Rocky Photography / RPW 2025)
MALTA, NY – The 2025 JAM Performance CDRA Racing Series points championship presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply officially begins tonight April 18th at ‘the great race place’ Albany-Saratoga Speedway for Sportsman Modifieds as part of a huge 60th season kickoff featuring the Super DIRTcar Series Big Blocks.
Cordova Plumbing & Heating is presenting the $1,060 to win main event for Sportsman Modifieds, which will include hot laps, heat races, and last chance qualifiers to set the starting field for the race CDRA has titled the Spring Shootout.
For the CDRA Sportsman Modified Series it’s the third appearance at the Malta, NY dirt racing facility. Last spring a special format was used that offered a pair of 26-lap main events in tribute to the late hall of fame journalist Don Davies, which were part of a Super DIRTcar Series Big Block program.
Feature number one saw Tim Hartman Jr. Snatch victory from the clutches of Craig Wholey. The remainder of the top ten were Taylor Wason, Travis Whitbeck, Peyton Talbot, Cody Ochs, Drew Cormie, Bryce Breault, Dominic Roselli, and Brendan Gibbons.
In the second feature last June it was a popular win by Chris Crane Jr. who bested podium finishers Dylan Madsen and Richard Murtaugh. Rounding out the top ten were Max Dolliver, Joey Scarborough, Mike Coffey Jr., Cody Bleau, Connor Crane, Travis Green, and Jon Miller.
Defending series champion Taylor Wason will be in action to begin his title defense against a stacked field of talents that includes young guns, newcomers, and veterans all chasing a points championship.
The great race place held an open practice Tuesday April 15th where drivers had an opportunity to lay down laps. In session one it was Chris Jakubiak fastest with a lap time of 16.707. Session two saw Joey Scarborough top the board with a 16.904 lap time. In session three Scarborough was again quick with a 17.191 lap time. Final session saw Derrick McGrew Jr. top the leaderboard with a lap time of 17.388.
“I’m still on a long journey to recovery from a pretty serious health scare that has been the toughest fight of my life, but that has not deterred my dedication to CDRA project, the people helping, the tracks, and the drivers. My determination and dedication remain high for all involved,” said competition director Rob Hazer.
CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to the CVRA days. A series designed specifically for Capital District racing. Season two schedule consists of a diverse schedule at storied dirt tracks like the great race place, the fastest quarter mile on dirt, and the valley of speed. Drivers who do travel the Capitaland will earn hardware and some green for their efforts.
Anyone interested in joining CDRA family of marketing partners can contact the series via website, phone, or e-mail.
2025 CDRA POINT RACE SCHEDULE 04/18/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway 06/01/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park 07/25/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway 08/03/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park 08/28/25 – Lebanon Valley Speedway 09/19/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway
Official Primary CDRA Marketing Partners For 2025 include: Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply.
Official Associate CDRA Partners For 2025 Include: Fox Racing Shox, SD Marketing and Designs LLC, Herrington Farms LLC, J-Tees Screen Printing, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway.
Official Affiliate CDRA Partners For 2025 Include: DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, GM Performance 602 Crate Engines, Cordova Plumbing & Heating, Bart Contracting, Hayes Trucking & Excavating, New Deals Used Cars, Joe Wilkinson & Sons Excavating, County Waste, Doug Wholey Ideal Excavation, McGaffin Family Photography, and Final Reward Trophies.
Official Media | Social Partners For 2025 Include: Area Auto Racing News, Hazilla Brands, My Race Pass, DIRTvision, DTDtv, Race Pro Weekly, Dirt Track Digest, Race New York, Doug’s Dirt Diary.
Official CDRA Race Titles For 2025 Include: Sportsman Modified Spring Shootout (ALB), Quarter Mile Mayhem (GRMP), Flying Trowel 32 (ALB), Rumble At The Ridge (GRMP), Mr. Crate Track USA (LVS), and Malta Massive Weekend Fall Nationals (ALB).
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 winners 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.
03/11/25: Drivers fight for qualifying position at Albany-Saratoga Speedway. (Jann McGaffin Photo / RPW)
FONDA, NY – Season Two of the JAM Performance CDRA Racing Series presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply is ambitious. There’s a buzz surrounding the championship points chase, which consists of six action packed special events at historic Capital District tracks like Albany-Saratoga, Glen Ridge, and Lebanon Valley.
At the time of this release there are six confirmed points paying races, with the option to expand to seven on the table. Once again CDRA is humbled by the support shown for the series project and strives to promote drivers and sponsors of participating tracks. Now, let’s talk about events.
𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘂𝘁 | The points paying season starts at Albany-Saratoga Speedway with a race CDRA has dubbed the Sportsman Modified Spring Shootout, as part of a huge 60th season kickoff with the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds and Pro Stocks on Friday April 18th presented in part by Cordova Plumbing & Heating and Bart Contracting.
𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗵𝗲𝗺 | Race number two for tour points takes racers to Glen Ridge Motorsports Park for a race CDRA officials titled Quarter Mile Mayhem on Sunday June 1st. It’ll feature the DIRTcar Sportsman East Series along with DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, Pro Stocks, Mini Stocks, and more. Presented in part by Hayes Trucking and DIRTcar Racing.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹 𝟯𝟮 | Next on the schedule of points paying races CDRA swings back to the great race place for The Flying Trowel 32 on Friday July 25th. A special event on the Albany-Saratoga Speedway schedule is Stan The Man Night, which honors track promoter Lyle DeVore’s father Stan. Presented in part by Elmo’s Speed Supply and Ideal Excavating.
𝗥𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 | Points paying race number three takes CDRA championship hopefuls back to Fultonville, NY for a Rumble At The Ridge on Sunday August 3rd. It’ll again feature the DIRTcar Sportsman Series along with DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, Pro Stocks, Mini Stocks, and more. Presented in part by New Deals Used Cars and DIRTcar Racing.
𝗠𝗿. 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗨𝗦𝗔 | The ‘valley swing’ is a game changer, as CDRA heads to Lebanon Valley Speedway on Thursday August 28th for a race Sportsman Modified drivers covet in the Capital District, Mr. Crate Track USA. It’s part of an annual tradition in West Lebanon, NY the popular Mr. Dirt Track USA Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified show. Pro Stocks are also on the race card, and it’s presented in part by Wilkinson & Sons Excavating and County Waste.
𝗠𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 | Back by popular demand the CDRA points championship night returns to Albany-Saratoga Speedway on Friday September 19th as part of Malta Massive Weekend. Once again paired with DIRTcar Sportsman fall series racing, fans can also enjoy DIRTcar 358 Modified series, Street Stocks, and SDS Big Block Modified practice. Presented in part by Elmo’s Speed Supply, Ideal Excavating, and DIRTcar racing.
“I’ve been keeping busy setting up season two while I recover and rehab from a serious health complication that put me down last July,” said CDRA competition director Rob Hazer.
He continued by saying, “With Malta celebrating 60 years, we wanted to do a little extra there. So, I appreciate the opportunity Lyle gave us. I also appreciate Ray from the Ridge and Ron from Lebanon for their continued support of CDRA. They all were understanding, had kind words of encouragement, and were excited to see the project continuing.”
Season Two will be a wild chase for the championship, and expect the challenge for defending champion Taylor Wason to be extreme. It’s a lucrative six race regional series sure to bring out the toughest Sportsman Modified competitors in the Capitaland.
“We’re just doing our thing and continuing to inject positivity in our area’s racing scene. I’m glad folks continue to enjoy. That’s the only reward we need,” concluded Rob Hazer.
CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to the CVRA days. A series designed specifically for Capital District racing. Season two schedule consists of a diverse schedule at storied dirt tracks like the great race place, the fastest quarter mile on dirt, and the valley of speed. Drivers who do travel the Capitaland will earn hardware and some green for their efforts.
Anyone interested in joining CDRA family of marketing partners can contact the series via website, phone, or e-mail.
CDRA is brought to you by marketing partners that include Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply, Fox Racing Shox, SD Designs & Marketing LLC, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway, Hazilla Brands, DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, GM Performance 602 Crate Engines, McGaffin Family Photography, and Final Reward Trophies. Any information shared about participating Capital District tracks is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Information including but not limited to winners share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change. Thank you for supporting Capital District Racing Association.
03/04/25: The Flying Trowel 32 Sportsman Modified race is a special event worthy of bigger winner’s share and CDRA points. (Flying Trowel Logo / CDRA)
FONDA, NY – How about one more schedule note for this evening?! The 2025 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing season presented by Elmo’s Speed & Supply will see a third points paying race at Albany-Saratoga Speedway!
– 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 Stan The Man Night will be a CDRA points paying race at the great race place! Malta’s celebrating their 60th season and we’re happy to be a part of the season long festivities.
The Flying Trowel 32 for Sportsman Modifieds is part of a special evening dedicated to Stanley John DeVore, father of track promoter Lyle DeVore. The 32-lap main event will pay a smooth $1,320 to the victor and earn all drivers CDRA championship points.
Also racing on the 5th Annual Stan The Man Night will be Big Block Modifieds ($320 to win heats – $3,200 to win feature), $1,320 to win Native Pride Pro Stocks, $320 to win Burt’s Tree Service Street Stocks, and more.
✅ Once again, many thanks to track promoter Lyle DeVore, his wife Marcy, and the rest of the staff at Albany-Saratoga for their continued support of our project.
CDRA is brought to you by marketing partners that include Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply, Fox Racing Shox, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway, Hazilla Brands, DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, GM Performance 602 Crate Engines, McGaffin Family Photography, and Final Reward Trophies. Any information shared about participating Capital District tracks is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Information including but not limited to winners share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change. Thank you for supporting the Capital District Racing Association.
02/25/25: Chris Jakubiak (49) and Tim Hartman Jr. (22) race for position during Malta Massive Weekend. (Blake Post Photo / RPW)
FONDA, NY – Podium finishes are among our favorite stats. Did you know that Tim Hartman Jr. led all Sportsman Modified drivers at Albany-Saratoga Speedway last summer with nine top three finishes including six wins and a trio of seconds!?
Of those podiums one win came during a JAM Performance CDRA points paying race presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply.
His closest peer was Chris Crane Jr. who earned three wins, one second, and a pair of thirds. Of his wins, two were points paying CDRA races including a big win during Malta Massive Weekend.
Zach Buff earned six podium finishes with one victory, three second place runs, and a couple of thirds.
Equally as impressive was Craig Wholey who had six podium finishes without a win. He earned six runner up finishes including one during a CDRA points paying race.
As part of our commitment to participating tracks we share weekly results and/or stats from the Sportsman Modified division as a lead up to CDRA points paying race results and/or stats. We appreciate the great race place, what they offer to Capital District racing, and their support of CDRA.
CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to the CVRA days. A series designed specifically for Capital District racing. Six races make up a diverse schedule at storied dirt tracks to crown a champion. Are you brave enough to live life on the ridge, battle at the great race place, and tame the valley of speed? The drivers who do will earn hardware and some green for their efforts.
Anyone interested in joining CDRA family of marketing partners can contact the series via website, phone, or e-mail.
CDRA is brought to you by marketing partners that include Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply, Fox Racing Shox, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway, Hazilla Brands, DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, GM Performance 602 Crate Engines, McGaffin Family Photography, and Final Reward Trophies. Any information shared about participating Capital District tracks is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Information including but not limited to winners share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change. Thank you for supporting the Capital District Racing Association.
01/23/25: Zach Buff (01), Tyler Bobar (12b), and Stephen Gray (25) race 3-wide for position at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park. (Tyler Clemons Photo / RPW)
FONDA, NY – Series officials will soon have the full JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing presented by Elmo’s Speed & Supply schedule ready to go with six points paying races for Sportsman Modifieds in the Capital District.
Two Albany-Saratoga Speedway dates are confirmed with a possible third TBA. Next up is locking in PPR’s for the fastest 1/4 mile on dirt, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park and the high banks of Lebanon Valley Speedway.
2025 𝘛𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘦 𝘖𝘧 𝘗𝘗𝘙’𝘴 ✅ April 18th – ALB – 60th Season Kickoff Celebration w/SDS Big Block Modifieds – (𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑚𝑒𝑑 𝐷𝑎𝑡𝑒) ☑️ June 1st – GRMP – (DIRTcar Sportsman Modified East Series) – (𝑇𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝐷𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑇𝑜 𝐵𝑒 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑚𝑒𝑑 & 𝑆𝑢𝑏𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑇𝑜 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒) ☑️ July – TBD – (𝑇𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝐷𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑇𝑜 𝐵𝑒 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑚𝑒𝑑 & 𝑆𝑢𝑏𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑇𝑜 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒) ☑️ August 3rd – GRMP – (DIRTcar Sportsman Modified Championship Series) – (𝑇𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝐷𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑇𝑜 𝐵𝑒 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑚𝑒𝑑 & 𝑆𝑢𝑏𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑇𝑜 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒) ☑️ August 28th – LVS – Mr. Dirt Track USA w/SDS Big Blocks – (𝑇𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝐷𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑇𝑜 𝐵𝑒 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑚𝑒𝑑 & 𝑆𝑢𝑏𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑇𝑜 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒) ✅ September 19th – ALB – Malta Massive Weekend w/SDS Big Blocks & DIRTcar Racing 358 Modifieds, Sportsman Modifieds, & Pro Stocks – (𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑚𝑒𝑑 𝐷𝑎𝑡𝑒)
𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 that CDRA works around track schedules and while we have a tentative idea of what we’d like to see as a fully confirmed schedule, it is subject to change. Be patient. Green checkmarks are confirmed PPR dates. Blue checkmarks are PPR dates we’re hopeful for. Thanks.
CDRA is brought to you by marketing partners that include Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply, Fox Racing Shox, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway, Hazilla Brands, DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, GM Performance 602 Crate Engines, McGaffin Family Photography, and Final Reward Trophies. Any information shared about participating Capital District tracks is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Information including but not limited to winners share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change. Thank you for supporting the Capital District Racing Association.
01/22/25: Albany-Saratoga is celebrating 60 years of the great race place in 2025 and CDRA is proud to be a small part of their racing season. (Scott Duell Graphic)
FONDA, NY – While CDRA continues to work on catching up, there is some exciting news to share. The 2025 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing season presented by Elmo’s Speed & Supply will start and conclude at Albany-Saratoga Speedway with two massive racing events.
– 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 will be a CDRA points paying event at the great race place as part of the great race place 60th Season Celebratory Kickoff featuring the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds.
– 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 will also be a points paying event, as once again CDRA takes part in celebrating Albany-Saratoga Speedway’s racing season with Malta Massive Weekend. The event features the SDS Big Block Series for their 2nd appearance, as well as DIRTcar Racing 358 Modifieds, Sportsman Modifieds, and Pro Stocks.
– 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲! CDRA and Albany-Saratoga are working on a potential 3rd date at the great race place for the Sportsman Modifieds as well! 🤯
✅ Many thanks to track promoter extraordinaire Lyle DeVore, his wife Marcy, and the rest of the staff at Albany-Saratoga for the continued support of our project.
𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: 𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐚’𝐬 𝟔𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟑 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬! Friday July 25th on Stan The Man Night the $1,320 to win Flying Trowel 32 Sportsman Modified race is worth CDRA points!!
CDRA is brought to you by marketing partners that include Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply, Fox Racing Shox, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway, Hazilla Brands, DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, GM Performance 602 Crate Engines, McGaffin Family Photography, and Final Reward Trophies. Any information shared about participating Capital District tracks is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Information including but not limited to winners share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change. Thank you for supporting the Capital District Racing Association.
1/9/25: Joey Bruning (24), Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald (88), and Dominic Roselli (80) race for position during Jam Performance CDRA presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply Malta Massive Weekend points paying race. (Bill McGaffin Photo / CDRA)
FONDA, NY – Season Two of the JAM Performance CDRA Racing Series presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply is full throttle into 2025 with a big leap in payouts to the top 10 final point drivers including $2,025 to the champion. The schedule for this coming season starts and finishes at the great race place, Albany-Saratoga Speedway.
It would be an understatement to note that Chris Reckner and his father before him have done so much to give back to the Capital District racing community. Elmo, the innovator of the speed supply business passed the proprietor torch to Chris to travel the country with his wife in retirement. Chris expanded the business to include the wildly successful JAM Performance and consulting.
JAM Performance and Elmo’s Speed Supply are both located at 861 Saratoga Road, in Burnt Hills NY. Elmo’s offers quality new or used parts up to and including race ready rolling race rods. JAM Performance and Consulting is known for their winning formula of suspension components, setups, and service that gives drivers the victorious edge.
So, how did JAM Performance and Elmo’s Speed Supply help CDRA make season two bigger and better? In 2025 they’ve made it possible for CDRA to offer a healthy $2,025 to the champion of the six-race series. That’s not all. They also made it possible to reward 5th in points $425 and 10th in points $250. Surely one can imagine what the other final point spots are valued at.
“I’m still recovering from a pretty serious health scare that took me off my feet for nearly six months, so I struck up a conversation with Chris (Reckner). He asked about CDRA and dropped a number. It took me by surprise. He already does so much for projects I work on it just meant a lot he believes in it that much. Can’t thank him and everyone at Elmo’s and JAM enough,” said Rob Hazer.
To go along with that information bomb, CDRA also proudly announced this week that Season Two (2025) will start and conclude at Albany-Saratoga Speedway with a possible third series points paying race during the summer months at the great race place.
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 will be a CDRA points paying event at the great race place as part of the great race place 60th Season Celebratory Kickoff featuring the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds!
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 will also be a CDRA points paying race, as once again we take part in celebrating Albany-Saratoga Speedway’s racing season with Malta Massive Weekend. The event features the SDS Big Block Series for their 2nd appearance, as well as DIRTcar Racing 358 Modifieds, Sportsman Modifieds, and Pro Stocks!
“I was glad to have a chance to talk to Lyle (DeVore) about racing. He was enthusiastic about my idea to begin and end the CDRA season at Albany-Saratoga. We might even be able to swing a third race at Malta, which is awesome. Good to chat with the boss man and have his well wishes and support,” concluded Rob Hazer.
The full top 10 final points payout will be listed on the CDRA website under the rules section. Rules will remain the same for Season Two (2025) with the exception of adding a driver eligibility/attendance amendment to earn point fun monies. It will be posted on the website.
CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to the CVRA days. A series designed specifically for Capital District racing. Season two schedule consists of a diverse schedule at storied dirt tracks like the great race place, the fastest quarter mile on dirt, and the valley of speed. Drivers who do travel the Capitaland will earn hardware and some green for their efforts.
Anyone interested in joining CDRA family of marketing partners can contact the series via website, phone, or e-mail.
2025 CDRA Racing Series Schedule
Friday, April 18, 2025 | Albany Saratoga Speedway | Malta, NY
60TH SEASON KICKOFF CELEBRATION WITH SUPER DIRTcar SERIES BIG BLOCK MODIFIEDS
Friday, September 19, 2025 | Albany Saratoga Speedway | Malta, NY MALTA MASSIVE WEEKEND NIGHT ONE
CDRA is brought to you by marketing partners that include Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply, Fox Racing Shox, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway, Hazilla Brands, DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, GM Performance 602 Crate Engines, McGaffin Family Photography, and Final Reward Trophies. Any information shared about participating Capital District tracks is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Information including but not limited to winners share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change. Thank you for supporting the Capital District Racing Association.
09/20/24: It’s become a title coveted by drivers and Chris Crane Jr claimed the Malta Massive Weekend Title Belt with an impressive win at the great race place. It was also his 2nd CDRA win of 2024! And like that the ‘Craniacs’ were off to Super Dirt Week. (Don Simpson/DTD Photo)
CDRA is brought to you by marketing partners that include Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply, Fox Racing Shox, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway, Hazilla Brands, DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, and GM Performance 602 Crate Engines. Any information shared about participating Capital District tracks is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Information including but not limited to winners share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change. Thank you for supporting Capital District Racing Association.
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