Kid Cushion Connor Crane Earns Popular CDRA Montgomery County Brawl Victory On DIRTcar East Championship Night At Glen Ridge Motorsports Park

07/05/26: Connor Crane has reason to smile after winning Montgomery County Brawl DIRTcar East / CDRA points paying event at Glen Ridge on Sunday. (Bill McGaffin Photo | CDRA)

FULTONVILLE, NY – Make no mistake about it, Connor Crane scored another win for the Capital District’s best during a DIRTcar East Region Series race after winning the Montgomery County Brawl at Glen Ridge on Sunday night. For Crane the $2,000 victory was his second CDRA racing win tying big brother Chris Crane Jr. in the win column.

Brewerton, NY racer Riley Rogala and Canaan, CT racer Connor Crane would lead the 30-car field to the green flag, with Crane jumping out to an early lead. Behind them track powerhouse Zach Buff of Amsterdam, NY was battling with Round Lake, NY racer Nick Brundige and Schoharie, NY racer Camron Hotaling.

By lap 10 Rogala took his shot finding room under Crane to take the top spot. Rogala had been bad fast all evening long and even earned the J-Tees Screen Printing Fast Timer award after time trial groups with a 14.580. He bested Fort Covington, NY racer Cory Castell by .001 who posted a time of 14.581. Other fast timers in their groups were Nick Brundige and Camron Hotailing.

Back to the action we find Crane starting to close in on the top spot. Known as Kid Cushion, he had to abandon the high-wide-and-handsome racing style for life on the bottom. After a late race restart Crane was able to take his shot, finding room under Rogala to re-take the lead.

From there Crane had smooth sailing except a dicey moment in lap traffic which allowed Zach Buff to close in, but the Amsterdam, NY standout would have to settle for second. This was Crane’s race to win. Buff finished second, Gloversville, NY racer Tanner Warner drove from 15^th to 3^rd, Rogola ended up fourth, and Canaan, CT racer Chris Crane Jr. rounded out the top five.

Rounding out the top 10 finishers in the JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA points paying event presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply were Derrick McGrew Jr., Joey Scarborough, Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald, Bryan Preville, and Bodie Marks.

“Thank you so much. I really had to be patient and take my shot when it presented itself, and it did. This is amazing,” said Connor Crane in a phone conversation with CDRA competition director Rob Hazer immediately following his big win.

CDRA NOTES: Three notes include drivers making impressive runs starting with Gloversville, NY racer Tanner Warner. He drove from 15^th to 3^rd during the 40-lap main event earning him a podium finish. That’s an impressive +12 for Warner.

Ballston Spa, NY racer Derrick McGrew Jr. started 12^th and quickly moved to the front. He’d spend time battling for position inside the top five before ultimately finishing 6^th for a +6. Solid run for the CDRA title contender and NOTY hopeful.

Final note goes out to a pair of CDRA title contenders Joey Scarborough of Brandon, VT and Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald of Gansevoort, NY. These drivers were elbows up from deep in the field starting 22^nd and 20^th and finishing 7^th and 8^th. That’s +15 for Scarborough and +12 for Fitzgerald.

CDRA TITLE WATCH: Three points of notes in the chase for the L.D. Bossman Championship Trophy start with Montgomery County Brawl winner Connor Crane who closed the point gap to leader Joey Scarborough after his trip to G&R Motorsports Victory Lane. Speaking of Scarbrough, the newly crown DIRTcar East Region champ is clinging to the CDRA point lead after three races. Finally, there are only 12 points separating the top five in point standings. This battle will come down to the finale.

UP NEXT FOR CDRA: Next stop for the stars and cars of the CDRA Racing Sportsman Modified series is a return to the Great Race Place Albany-Saratoga Speedway on Friday July 24^th for the Flying Trowel 32 on a special Stan Da’ Man night of racing. Get your popcorn ready and don’t miss it.

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.

Anyone interested in joining CDRA family of marketing partners can contact the series via website, phone, or e-mail.

07/05/26 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | Montgomery County Brawl DIRTcar East Sportsman Modified A-Main Feature Results At Glen Ridge Motorsports Park (40 Laps): 1. 711X-Connor Crane[2]; 2. 01-Zach Buff[4]; 3. 78-Tanner Warner[15]; 4. R1-Riley Rogala[1]; 5. 711C-Chris Crane Jr[7]; 6. 26-Derrick McGrew Jr[12]; 7. 11VT-Joey Scarborough[22]; 8. 88-Michael Wagner Fitzgerald[20]; 9. 51P-Bryan Preville[17]; 10. 33M-Bodie Marks[16]; 11. 916-Nick Brundige[6]; 12. 797-Corky Warner[19]; 13. 4-Dale Robinson[23]; 14. 07-Taylor Wason[11]; 15. 23-Chad Gregory[28]; 16. 2-Brent Warren[10]; 17. 98H-Camron Hotaling[3]; 18. 27-Michael Ballestero[24]; 19. 11-William August[9]; 20. 216-Phil Arnold[14]; 21. 6-Cody Manitta[13]; 22. 76-Raelin Dunham[25]; 23. 28-Brian Harber[27]; 24. 12-Katrina LeClaire[26]; 25. 26H-Jeremy Huntoon[29]; 26. 14-Samuel Groom[30]; 27. 10X-Cory Castell[8]; 28. 98-Craig Wholey[21]; 29. 43T-Tavien Blowers[5]; 30. 5EJ-EJ Gallup[18].

07/05/26 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | Saratoga Masonry Supply Montgomery County Brawl DIRTcar East Sportsman Modified Heat Race #1 Results At Glen Ridge Motorsports Park (8 Laps): 1. 10X-Cory Castell[1]; 2. 43T-Tavien Blowers[2]; 3. 11-William August[3]; 4. 6-Cody Manitta[4]; 5. 51P-Bryan Preville[5]; 6. 98-Craig Wholey[6]; 7. 4-Dale Robinson[7]; 8. 76-Raelin Dunham[9]; 9. 16X-Savannah Laflair[8].

07/05/26 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | Saratoga Masonry Supply Montgomery County Brawl DIRTcar East Sportsman Modified Heat Race #2 Results At Glen Ridge Motorsports Park (8 Laps): 1. 916-Nick Brundige[1]; 2. 711C-Chris Crane Jr[2]; 3. 2-Brent Warren[4]; 4. 216-Phil Arnold[3]; 5. 5EJ-EJ Gallup[5]; 6. 89-Belle Hogan[6]; 7. 313-Cam Van Zandt[7]; 8. 28-Brian Harber[8].

07/05/26 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | Saratoga Masonry Supply Montgomery County Brawl DIRTcar East Sportsman Modified Heat Race #3 Results At Glen Ridge Motorsports Park (8 Laps): 1. R1-Riley Rogala[1]; 2. 711X-Connor Crane[3]; 3. 07-Taylor Wason[2]; 4. 78-Tanner Warner[5]; 5. 797-Corky Warner[4]; 6. 27-Michael Ballestero[8]; 7. 12-Katrina LeClaire[7]; 8. 14-Samuel Groom[6]; 9. 418-Brodie Davis[9].

07/05/26 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | Saratoga Masonry Supply Montgomery County Brawl DIRTcar East Sportsman Modified Heat Race #4 Results At Glen Ridge Motorsports Park (8 Laps): 1. 98H-Camron Hotaling[1]; 2. 01-Zach Buff[2]; 3. 26-Derrick Mcgrew Jr[3]; 4. 33M-Bodie Marks[4]; 5. 88-Michael Wagner Fitzgerald[5]; 6. 11VT-Joey Scarborough[6]; 7. 23-Chad Gregory[8]; 8. 51-Jordan Hill[7]; 9. 26H-Jeremy Huntoon[9].

07/05/26 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | Saratoga Masonry Supply Montgomery County Brawl DIRTcar East Sportsman Modified Last Chance Showdown #2 Results At Glen Ridge Motorsports Park (10 Laps): 1. 98-Craig Wholey[1]; 2. 4-Dale Robinson[3]; 3. 76-Raelin Dunham[5]; 4. 28-Brian Harber[6]; 5. 16X-Savannah Laflair[7]; 6. 313-Cam Van Zandt[4]; 7. 89-Belle Hogan[2].

07/05/26 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | Saratoga Masonry Supply Montgomery County Brawl DIRTcar East Sportsman Modified Last Chance Showdown #2 Results At Glen Ridge Motorsports Park (10 Laps): 1. 11VT-Joey Scarborough[2]; 2. 27-Michael Ballestero[1]; 3. 12-Katrina LeClaire[3]; 4. 23-Chad Gregory[4]; 5. 14-Samuel Groom[5]; 6. 51-Jordan Hill[6]; 7. 418-Brodie Davis[7]; 8. 26H-Jeremy Huntoon[8].

07/05/26 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | J-Tees Screen Printing DIRTcar East Sportsman Modified Timed Heat Groups #1 At Glen Ridge Motorsports Park (2 Laps): 1. 10X-Cory Castell, 14.581[1]; 2. 43T-Tavien Blowers, 14.786[3]; 3. 11-William August, 14.832[9]; 4. 6-Cody Manitta, 14.865[2]; 5. 51P-Bryan Preville, 14.869[6]; 6. 98-Craig Wholey, 14.988[5]; 7. 4-Dale Robinson, 15.015[8]; 8. 16X-Savannah Laflair, 15.034[4]; 9. 76-Raelin Dunham, 15.199[7].

07/05/26 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | J-Tees Screen Printing DIRTcar East Sportsman Modified Timed Heat Groups #2 At Glen Ridge Motorsports Park (2 Laps): 1. 916-Nick Brundige, 14.686[6]; 2. 711C-Chris Crane Jr, 14.695[3]; 3. 216-Phil Arnold, 14.743[2]; 4. 2-Brent Warren, 14.745[7]; 5. 5EJ-EJ Gallup, 14.857[4]; 6. 89-Belle Hogan, 15.070[1]; 7. 313-Cam Van Zandt, 15.109[5]; 8. 28-Brian Harber, 15.177[8].

07/05/26 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | J-Tees Screen Printing DIRTcar East Sportsman Modified Timed Heat Groups #3 At Glen Ridge Motorsports Park (2 Laps): 1. R1-Riley Rogala, 14.580[9]; 2. 07-Taylor Wason, 14.659[5]; 3. 711X-Connor Crane, 14.676[8]; 4. 797-Corky Warner, 14.776[2]; 5. 78-Tanner Warner, 14.801[6]; 6. 14-Samuel Groom, 14.877[3]; 7. 12-Katrina LeClaire, 15.056[4]; 8. 27-Michael Ballestero, 15.269[1]; 9. (DQ) 418-Brodie Davis, 15.506[7].

07/05/26 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | J-Tees Screen Printing DIRTcar East Sportsman Modified Timed Heat Groups #4 At Glen Ridge Motorsports Park (2 Laps): 1. 98H-Camron Hotaling, 14.606[8]; 2. 01-Zach Buff, 14.814[5]; 3. 26-Derrick McGrew Jr, 14.831[6]; 4. 33M-Bodie Marks, 14.881[1]; 5. 88-Michael Wagner Fitzgerald, 14.922[7]; 6. 11VT-Joey Scarborough, 15.058[2]; 7. 51-Jordan Hill, 15.113[9]; 8. 23-Chad Gregory, 15.130[3]; 9. 26H-Jeremy Huntoon, 15.632[4].

JTees Screen Printing Fast Timer: Riley Rogala (14.580)
Saratoga Masonry Supply Heat Winners: Cory Castell, Nick Brundige, Riley Rogala, & Camron Hotailing
Race City Roll-Offs Lap Leaders: Connor Crane (1-9), Riley Rogala (10-29), Connor Crane (30-40)
Herrington Farms Big Red One Hard Charger: Joey Scarborough 22^nd to 7^th (+15)
G&R Motorsports Newcomer OTR: Connor Crane (1^st)
McGaffin Photography Rated Rookie OTR: Bodie Marks (10^th)
Stone’s Pharmacy Hard Luck Award: Tavien Blowers (-24)

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 | Flying Trowel 32 w/Stan Da’ Man Night
08/09/26 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | Rumble At The Ridge w/DIRTcar Sportsman Series
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.

Looking Ahead: CDRA Racers Are Headed To Glen Ridge Motorsports Park Sunday For A Montgomery County Brawl With DIRTcar East Sportsman Series Racers

07/04/26: Tavien Blowers (43) and Connor Crane (711x) race for qualifying position at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park recently. (Post-Time Photography | GRMP)

FULTONVILLE, NY – JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA racing series presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply rolls into Glen Ridge Motorsports Park Sunday July 5th to celebrate America’s 250th birthday weekend with a Montgomery County Brawl with the DIRTcar East Sportsman Modified series racers.

Sunday marks the first of two points paying events at the fastest quarter mile on dirt, both of which are in conjunction with DIRTcar Sportsman Series racing. It also marks the beginning of a busy month for CDRA point hopefuls chasing the L.D. Bossman Championship Trophy, as the series has three races in 27 days through July and early August.

2026 will be the third running of the Montgomery County Brawl, and the fifth CDRA event at the Ridge in series history. Sunday’s show will feature the DIRTcar Sportsman Series format with timed sessions to lineup heats, a redraw for top qualifiers out of heat races, and if need be LCQ’s to set the field for 40 laps of A-Main feature racing.

There have been two winners visiting G&R Motorsports victory lane in the Montgomery County Brawl including Cody Ochs (2024) and Taylor Wason (2025). No driver has won twice, also no driver has finished on the podium twice in the Montgomery County Brawl.

There have been 70 laps of competition in the Montgomery County Brawl at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park for the CDRA racing series, with only the previous winners Ochs and Wason leading laps. History has shown that for one driver, dominance is key to securing victory in the Brawl.

In the previous Montgomery County Brawl Taylor Wason took the rain delayed event win. He grabbed the lead on the opening lap and never looked back to claim his first CDRA series victory on August 10, 2025.

“We’re fresh off a crown jewel at Lebanon, which is a big half mile. Now we head to a wicked fast quarter mile where drivers are elbows up from start to finish. We expect a pretty good crop of talented racers, and we currently have 18 CDRA point regulars with perfect attendance. The brawl could be the race to change the trajectory of a racers’ season,” said competition director Rob Hazer.

UP NEXT FOR CDRA: Next stop for CDRA Racing Sportsman Modified series racers is Glen Ridge Motorsports Park on Sunday July 5th for the Montgomery County Brawl. The program also features the DIRTcar Sportsman East Series. Two series, one show, and multiple storylines across the division landscape. Get your popcorn ready and don’t miss it..

For more information on CDRA visit http://www.cdraracing.com on the web. Fans and drivers can also find CDRA on Social Media at http://www.facebook.com/cdraracing. Be sure to save, like, and follothee faw.

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 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | WINNER: Joey Scarborough
06/16/26 – Lebanon Valley Speedway | WINNER: Tim Hartman Jr.
07/05/26 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | Montgomery County Brawl w/DIRTcar Sportsman Series
07/24/26 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | Flying Trowel 32 w/Stan Da’ Man Night
08/09/26 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | Rumble At The Ridge w/DIRTcar Sportsman Series
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 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.

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.

Only Nine Points Separate Top Five Newcomer Of The Year Contenders Heading To Glen Ridge For Montgomery County Brawl On Sunday

07/01/26: Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald trails NOTY leader Chris Crane Jr. by a single point headed to Glen Ridge Sunday July 5th. (Jimmy B. Photo | LVS)

FULTONVILLE, NY – Sunday marks the first of three cross promotions where JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA racing title hopefuls presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply collide with DIRTcar Sportsman Modified title contenders starting at Glen Ridge for the Montgomery County Brawl. These hopefuls include NOTY contenders led by Canaan, CT young gun Chris Crane Jr.

Chris Crane Jr. is new to the NOTY conversation, because he’s new to full-time racing with CDRA. Crane has raced with series regulars in the past and even won some PPE’s driving his Greenacres Landscaping, Crane’s Outdoor Power Equipment, and SABCO Performance 711 Bicknell. He leads all NOTY contenders with a pair of top 10 finishes to his credit this season.

Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald has been in the conversation before, but not as a series full-time regular. This season the Gansevoort, NY racer is only one point out of top NOTY honors with his S&S Mobile RV Repair Inc., Winchell Construction, and Heldenberg Construction number 88 Bicknell. Fitz had a pair of top ten finishes himself this season heading into Glen Ridge this coming Sunday.

Ballston Spa, NY hot shoe Derrick McGrew Jr. is red hot in the Capital District riding a 3-race winning streak including two in a row at Glen Ridge, where the Montgomery County Brawl happens this Sunday. His Next Generation Roofing, West End Towing & Repair, and Herron Realty number 26 Bicknell has a pair of crew chiefs helping hopefully guide him to a NOTY honor this season.

When the ‘Crane Train’ pulls out of Canaan, CT it brings along kid cushion Connor Crane and his Greenacres Landscaping, Laurelbrook Natural Resources, and Proper Connections number 711x Bicknell. Crane matched his big bro with a Massive win to close out last season, but this year is his first as a full-time regular with the CDRA racing series. He’s in the NOTY running as projected.

Warrensburg, NY lady racer Jordan Hill is not only just nine points out from NOTY honors, but she’s also the top Rated Rookie so far in season three. Hill has her Relia-Tech Auto Services, Rounds Paving, and Witz Roofing number 51 Bicknell top 10 in overall points, as well as top five in NOTY standings. She’s ready for the challenge Ridge racing presents CDRA title contenders on Sunday.

Other notable NOTY contenders for Season Three include Cam VanZandt, Savannah Laflair, Chad Gregory, Brent Warren, and Raelin Dunham. Of these drivers VanZandt, Gregory, Warren, and Dunham are eligible for the new Rated Rookie of the Year award that differs from the NOTY slightly. NOTY is for newcomers to series racing with CDRA. Rated Rookies are new to touring with no previous experience and/or new to the division in general such as moving up from Limited.

TOP FIVE NOTY STANDINGS:
1) 122 – Chris Crane Jr.
2) 121 – Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald
3) 116 – Derrick McGrew Jr.
4) 115 – Connor Crane
5) 113 – Jordan Hill

TOP FIVE RATED ROOKIES:
1) Jordan Hill (10th Overall)
2) Cam VanZandt (12th Overall)
3) Chad Gregory (15th Overall)
4) Brent Warren (17th Overall)
5) Raelin Dunham (18th Overall)

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 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | WINNER: Joey Scarborough
06/16/26 – Lebanon Valley Speedway | WINNER: Tim Hartman Jr.
07/05/26 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | Montgomery County Brawl w/DIRTcar Sportsman Series
07/24/26 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | Flying Trowel 32 w/Stan Da’ Man Night
08/09/26 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | Rumble At The Ridge w/DIRTcar Sportsman Series
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 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.

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.

Power Five Episode 2603 Shines Light On Top CDRA Contenders For L.D. Bossman Championship Trophy Ahead Of PPE At Glen Ridge Motorsports Park

06/28/26: Derrick McGrew Jr. (26) and Zach Buff (01) race for position at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park. (Post Time Photography | GRMP)

FONDA, NY – With the Montgomery County Brawl at Glen Ridge brings busy season for JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA series racers presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply. Currently 18 racers have perfect attendance and will clash with DIRTcar East Series racers Sunday July 5^th at the fastest quarter mile on dirt. Some things have changed since our last look at the top five.

Joey Scarborough of Brandon, VT kept his point lead with a solid top five finish in Mr. Crate Track USA driving his Central Vermont Motorcycles, Interstate Batteries, and Howe Center Auto number 11VT Bicknell Racing Chassis. Scarborough heads to the Ridge as both the DIRTcar East Region and CDRA Sportsman Modified point leader never having raced a series PPE at Glen Ridge before.

Craig Wholey elevated himself to second in CDRA standings with a strong run at the Valley. The Bolton Landing, NY racer is a wild card having never wheeled his Rounds Paving, North Country Heliflite, and KLC Property Enhancement DKM Cyclone Chassis in a PPE at the fastest quarter mile on dirt. He could be this season’s surprise contender for a ticket to title town.

Canaan, CT racer Chris Crane Jr. may have slid back one spot in point standings, but the NOTY contender is still only five points from the lead racing his Greenacres Landscaping, Crane’s Outdoor Power Equipment, and SABCO Performance 711 Bicknell Racing Chassis. Crane is another driver who has never raced a PPE at the Ridge, but plans to change that next Sunday July 5th.

Tim Hartman Jr. catapulted himself from 10^th to 4^th in points after winning an instant classic at Lebanon Valley in Mr. Crate Track USA. The Glenville, NY racer sports his Kickfly’s Cannabis, MRP Companies, and Bemiss Trucking number 22 DKM Cyclone Chassis looking for another top five run in CDRA points paying events including the Montgomery County Brawl.

For the past two seasons, Round Lake, NY racer Nick Brundige has competed with CDRA racing at a high level. So far through 2026 he’s doing it again keeping his Capital District Towing, Miller Motorsports, and DE Designs number 12 Bicknell Racing Chassis near the top of standings. After earning last year’s NOTY award, Brundige heads to the Ridge where he earned a top five finish.

Glen Ridge hosts DIRTcar East Region Sportsman Modifieds, which doubles as a CDRA points paying event Sunday July 5^th. Since 2024 the score has been track regulars 1, CDRA racers 1, DIRTcar East racers 0. Montgomery County Brawl will certainly change the points landscape for two different regional tours. Question is, who might park it in G&R Motorsports victor lane?

“The race at Glen Ridge Sunday will be fun, especially from a storyline standpoint. We’re not just collecting points, we’re telling a story of championship hopeful racers over the summer months. This event is the first that combines two series storylines into one night of competitive Sportsman Modified racing. I hope the racers enjoy it as much as I do as a fan watching it all unfold,” said competition director Rob Hazer.

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.

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 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | WINNER: Joey Scarborough
06/16/26 – Lebanon Valley Speedway | WINNER: Tim Hartman Jr.
07/05/26 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | Montgomery County Brawl w/DIRTcar Sportsman Series
07/24/26 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | Flying Trowel 32 w/Stan Da’ Man Night
08/09/26 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | Rumble At The Ridge w/DIRTcar Sportsman Series
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 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.

Tim Hartman Jr. Earns His 2nd Mr. Crate Track USA Title With Instant CDRA Classic Last Lap Pass To Win At Lebanon Valley

06/16/26: Tim Hartman Jr. all smiles after winning his second consecutive CDRA Mr. Crate Track USA Crown Jewel PPE at Lebanon Valley Speedway. (Bill McGaffin Photo | CDRA)

WEST LEBANON, NY – Champ was doing champion things, as Tim Hartman Jr. had fans on their feet and off their seat with a daring last lap cushion tickling pass on Craig Wholey to win his second Mr. Crate Track USA title in an instant CDRA racing Sportsman Modified classic at Lebanon Valley Tuesday night. Owen Lewis joined Wholey and Hartman Jr. on the podium at the checkered flag.

East Nassau, NY racer Owen Lewis and Bolton Landing, NY racer Craig Wholey would lead the 28-car starting field to the green flag with Lewis jumping ahead early. Wholey was left to fend off competition in the form of two-time Mr. Crate Track USA winner Michael Sabia of Easton, CT and Gansevoort, NY racer Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald.

By the one third mark, defending JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA series presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply champion Tim Hartman Jr. of Glenville, NY had made his way forward from his eighth starting spot to challenge for a top five. Following Hartman through was L.D. Bossman Championship contender Joey Scarborough of Brandon, VT who started 12^th.

Brothers Crane, Chris Jr. and Connor of Canaan, CT were having a family fun day racing with one another making a Greenacres Landscaping sandwich out of East Greenbush, NY racer and valley hot shoe AJ Albreada. 2025 NOTY award winner Nick Brundige of Round Lake, NY and another valley top gun Connor Prokop of Middleburgh, NY were also battling for top 10 positions.

By lap 19 Wholey had caught Lewis and began pressuring for the lead. While they battled the champ began closing the gap. Lewis seemingly had the line to win, until he didn’t.

As they approached some lap traffic Lewis was racing hard with a flat left front, Wholey got a look at Hartman’s nose with two laps to go, and TH2, who won this race last season, was starting to really rip the lip. And with one lap to go both Wholey and Hartman slip by Lewis.

Wholey sets it up heading into turn three, with Hartman swinging it high, wide, and handsome, which led to a drag race to the checkered with Tim Hartman Jr. just edging out Craig Wholey for the exiting last lap, last corner, instant classic victory and his second Mr. Crate Track USA title. Lewis held on for third followed by Joey Scarborough and Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald rounding out the top five.

Rounding out the top 10 finishers were Chris Crane Jr., Nick Brundige, Connor Crane, Michael Sabia, and AJ Albreada.

“Traffic kind of got me close. Then they started battling in front of me and I didn’t realize Owen had a left front flat, so I center punched him off turn two and about wrecked all three of us. So, I’m sorry about that, but it was an awesome race,” Tim Hartman Jr. said to Rich Vleck in G&R Motorsports Victory Lane.

The champ concluded with saying, “It’s almost an advantage being in third, because they’re not expecting you. You get to figure out what you have to do, and fortunately I picked the right lane at the right time and got it done.”

CDRA NOTES: Three notes include drivers making impressive runs starting with Joey Scarborough who started 12^th and finished 4^th. That’s enough to earn him the Herrington Farms Big Red One Hard Charger for the event.

Series regular and L.D. Bossman championship contender Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald also made a little noise. Not only is ‘Mikey Wags’ in the title mix, he’s also in NOTY contention and earned the Newcomer Of The Race award for Mr. Crate Track USA finishing strong in 5^th.

Final note goes out to the ladies holding it down during their first CDRA touring season. NOTY contender and top-Rated Rookie Jordan Hill earned a respective 16^th place finish at a track she’s only race on once or twice. She led fellow lady racers Savannah Laflair and Raelin Dunham who both made solid laps gaining experience at Lebanon Valley.

CDRA TITLE WATCH: Three points of note in the chase for the L.D. Bossman Championship Trophy start with defending series, race, and track champion Tim Hartman Jr. After a modest 10^th place run for TH2 he showed everyone exactly why the ticket to title town goes through him. Hartman has climbed from 10^th to 4^th in point standings.

Spring Shootout winner and point leader Joey Scarborough held on to the top spot with a solid hard charger finishing in 4^th during Mr. Crate Track USA. He’ll take the point lead into Glen Ridge in July for the Montgomery County Brawl against a very talented field of Capital District racers and DIRTcar Sportsman East Series best.

Last title points to note, Craig Wholey after two events is a bonified title contender and quietly has himself second in points just 2-points behind Scarbrough. As a matter of fact, it’s wild to know the top 10 racers are only separated by 27 points. Even wilder, the top five are only separated by 8 points. We have four points paying events left to watch this dramatic title chase unfold.

UP NEXT FOR CDRA: Next stop for the stars and cars of the CDRA Racing Sportsman Modified series is at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park on Sunday July 5^th for the Montgomery County Brawl. The program also features the DIRTcar Sportsman East Series and a talented group of racers looking for notoriety. Two series, one show, and bad ass racers everywhere. Get your popcorn ready and don’t miss it.

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𝟬𝟲/𝟭𝟲/𝟮𝟲 𝗝𝗔𝗠 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗗𝗥𝗔 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗺𝗼’𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 | 𝗠𝗿. 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗔–𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘄𝗮𝘆 (𝟮𝟱 𝗟𝗮𝗽𝘀): 1. 22H-Tim Hartman Jr[8]; 2. 98-Craig Wholey[2]; 3. 19-Owen Lewis[1]; 4. 11VT-Joey Scarborough[12]; 5. 88-Michael Wagner Fitzgerald[4]; 6. 711C-Chris Crane Jr[7]; 7. 916-Nick Brundige[6]; 8. 711X-Connor Crane[5]; 9. 7S-Michael Sabia[3]; 10. 22-AJ Albreada[10]; 11. 12P-Connor Prokop[14]; 12. 18S-Ed Dachenhausen[9]; 13. 09-Braxton Martin[20]; 14. 43-Tavien Blowers[15]; 15. 07W-Taylor Wason[19]; 16. 51-Jordan Hill[17]; 17. 1I-Dan Odell[11]; 18. 27-Michael Ballestero[23]; 19. 26J-Derrick McGrew Jr[16]; 20. 313-Cam Van Zandt[18]; 21. 11C-Cody Cordova[28]; 22. 2-Brent Warren[25]; 23. 23-Chad Gregory[22]; 24. 4B-Kyle Burl[13]; 25. 16X-Savannah Laflair[24]; 26. 50-Bill August[27]; 27. 76-Raelin Dunham[26]; 28. 307-Karl Barnes[21].

𝟬𝟲/𝟭𝟲/𝟮𝟲 𝗝𝗔𝗠 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗗𝗥𝗔 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗺𝗼’𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 | 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗿. 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲 #𝟭 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘄𝗮𝘆 (𝟴 𝗟𝗮𝗽𝘀): 1. 916-Nick Brundige[1]; 2. 22H-Tim Hartman Jr[10]; 3. 88-Michael Wagner Fitzgerald[2]; 4. 22-AJ Albreada[9]; 5. 4B-Kyle Burl[3]; 6. 26J-Derrick McGrew Jr[4]; 7. 07W-Taylor Wason[8]; 8. 23-Chad Gregory[5]; 9. 2-Brent Warren[6]; 10. 50-Bill August[7].

𝟬𝟲/𝟭𝟲/𝟮𝟲 𝗝𝗔𝗠 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗗𝗥𝗔 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗺𝗼’𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 | 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗿. 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲 #𝟮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘄𝗮𝘆 (𝟴 𝗟𝗮𝗽𝘀): 1. 98-Craig Wholey[3]; 2. 711X-Connor Crane[7]; 3. 18S-Ed Dachenhausen[5]; 4. 1I-Dan Odell[2]; 5. 12P-Connor Prokop[6]; 6. 51-Jordan Hill[9]; 7. 09-Braxton Martin[4]; 8. 27-Michael Ballestero[8]; 9. 76-Raelin Dunham[1].

𝟬𝟲/𝟭𝟲/𝟮𝟲 𝗝𝗔𝗠 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗗𝗥𝗔 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗺𝗼’𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 | 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗿. 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲 #𝟯 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘄𝗮𝘆 (𝟴 𝗟𝗮𝗽𝘀): 1. 7S-Michael Sabia[2]; 2. 19-Owen Lewis[4]; 3. 711C-Chris Crane Jr[6]; 4. 11VT-Joey Scarborough[5]; 5. 43-Tavien Blowers[9]; 6. 313-Cam Van Zandt[7]; 7. 307-Karl Barnes[8]; 8. 16X-Savannah Laflair[1]; 9. (DQ) 11C-Cody Cordova[3].

𝟬𝟲/𝟭𝟲/𝟮𝟲 𝗝𝗔𝗠 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗗𝗥𝗔 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗺𝗼’𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 | 𝗠𝗿. 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗔𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘄𝗮𝘆 (𝟯 𝗟𝗮𝗽𝘀): 1. 12p-Connor Prokop, 22.995; 2. 711-Chris Crane Jr; 23.019; 3. 22-Tim Hartman Jr; 23.110, 4. 19-Owen Lewis; 23.281, 5. 711x-Connor Crane; 23.326, 6. 22a-AJ Albreada; 23.330, 7. 98-Craig Wholey; 23.351; 8. 11vt-Joey Scarborough; 23.359, 9. 7s-Michael Sabia; 23.363, 10. 26-Derrick McGrew Jr; 23.441, 11. 07w-Taylor Wason; 23.454, 12. 27-Michael Ballestero; 23.669, 13. 313-Cam VanZandt; 23.717, 14. 916-Nick Brundige; 23.903, 15. 88-Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald; 23.918, 16. 11c-Cody Cordova; 23.953, 17. 43-Tavien Blowers; 24.011, 18. 1-Dan Odell; 24.027, 19. 23g-Chad Gregory; 24.111, 20. 2-Brent Warren; 24.237, 21. 51-Jordan Hill; 24.291, 22. 16x-Savannah Laflair; 24.299, 23. 18s-Ed Dachenhausen; 24.414, 24. 09-Braxton Martin; 24.419, 25. 307-Karl Barnes; 24.515, 26. 76-Raelin Dunham; 24.661, 27. 50-Bill August; 24.717, 28. 4b-Kyle Burl; 24.913.

JTees Screen Printing Fast Timer: Connor Prokop (22.995)
Saratoga Masonry Supply Heat Winners: Nick Brundige, Craig Wholey, & Michael Sabia
Race City Roll-Offs Lap Leaders: Owen Lewis (1-23), Craig Wholey (24), & Tim Hartman Jr. (25)
Herrington Farms Big Red One Hard Charger: Joey Scarborough 12^th to 4^th (+8)
G&R Motorsports Newcomer OTR: Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald (5th)
McGaffin Photography Rated Rookie OTR: Jordan Hill (16^th)
Stone’s Pharmacy Hard Luck Award: Michael Sabia (-6)

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 | Montgomery County Brawl w/DIRTcar Sportsman Series
07/24/26 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | Flying Trowel 32 w/Stan Da’ Man Night
08/09/26 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | Rumble At The Ridge w/DIRTcar Sportsman Series
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 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.

McGrew Jr., Wagner-Fitzgerald, and Laflair Lead Newcomer Of The Year Contenders Early In 2026 CDRA Racing Season

05/21/26: Brent Warren (2) a Newcomer Of The Year contender races with Zach Buff (01) for qualifying position at Albany-Saratoga Speedway during the April Spring Shootout PPE. (Bill McGaffin Photo | CDRA)

FONDA, NY – Drivers eagerly await an opportunity to earn JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA series points presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply Tuesday June 16th at Lebanon Valley Speedway during the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified Mr. Dirt program. With one PPE in the history books, there are five dynamic young talents chasing NOTY honors in 2026.

Derrick McGrew Jr. of Ballston Spa, NY currently sits fifth in overall CDRA points, but leads all NOTY contenders driving his Next Generation Roofing, West End Towing & Repair, and Herron Realty number 26 Bicknell. McGrew has a pair of top five finishes in series PPE’s and has improved his final points standings each year going from 15th overall in 2024 to 8th overall in 2025.

Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald from Gansevoort, NY has followed a similar path with his S&S Mobile RV Repair Inc., Winchell Construction, and Heldenberg Construction number 88 Bicknell. Mikey Waggs is currently seventh in CDRA points a mere two behind McGrew Jr. in the NOTY battle. Fitzgerald has three top 10 finishes to his credit in series PPE’s and 10th overall in 2025.

Jordan, NY racer Savannah Laflair has had the most improvement of all NOTY contenders over three seasons of CDRA racing. She has qualified for every PPE she entered racing her 13th Hour Rising Haunted Hayride, Mohawk Northeast, and Happy Days Drive-In number 16X Troyer. She’s eighth in points after earning both Newcomer Of The Race and Hard Charger awards back in April.

Warrensburg, NY racer Jordan Hill has had some shining moments thus far in 2026, including a respectable top 15 finish in the PPE opener with her Relia-Tech Auto Services, Rounds Paving, and Witz Roofing number 51 Bicknell. Jordan just moved up this season from Limited Sportsman challenging herself to series racing with CDRA and weekly competition at the great race place.

Rounding out top five NOTY contenders so far in 2026 is Lee, MA racer Cam VanZandt. He too is moving up from Limited to a rather ambitious Sportsman Modified schedule this season with his VanZandt Water & Sewer Construction, LB Corporation, and Loring Property Services number 313 Bicknell. Cam is 19th overall heading to the valley of speed for Mr. Crate Track USA event.

Other drivers in the mix for the NOTY this season include Bodie Marks, Chad Gregory, Katrina LeClaire, Brent Warren, and Raelin Dunham. These drivers all met the Newcomer criteria with CDRA in that they pre-registered for full-time series status, have never won the series title or multiple races, and have not raced full-time last season or won a Big Block Modified event.

“There’s an incredible mix of young talent, and veterans in the mix for the NOTY. We always call it our points battle, within the war. They’re looking for the G&R Motorsports Newcomer Of The Year and one of them may be outstanding enough to win the L.D. Bossman Championship Trophy as well. It’ll be fun to keep an eye on for sure,” said competition director Rob Hazer.

TOP FIVE NOTY STANDINGS:
1) 65 – Chris Crane Jr.
2) 62 – Derrick McGrew Jr.
3) 61 – Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald
4) 60 – Savannah Laflair
5) 55 – Connor Crane

TOP FIVE RATED ROOKIES:
1) 90 – Jordan Hill
2) 85 – Cam VanVandt
3) 76 – Bodie Marks
4) 75 – Chad Gregory
5) 55 – Katrina LaClaire

STORY EDITED MAY 28, 2026: After careful consideration to all drivers, CDRA chose to further clarify eligibility for Newcomer Of The Year, simplify the language, and create an accompanying Rated Rookie award. Simply put NOTY is for any driver, regardless of previous experience, who is new to CDRA. Rated Rookie is for any driver new to the division of Sportsman Modified and/or CDRA racing. However, one driver may not be awarded both. This will be the norm going forward from this date. Any questions don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your cooperation, understanding, and patience as we strive to do what is right, and best for all who choose to race with CDRA.

UP NEXT FOR CDRA: Series racers head to the valley of speed, Lebanon Valley Speedway, for the first Crown Jewel event of the season. Mr. Crate Track USA takes place on Tuesday June 16th as part of the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified special. The Sportsman Modified will be going 25-laps in the A-Main with a draw-redraw format..

For more information on CDRA visit http://www.cdraracing.com on the web. Fans and drivers can also find CDRA on Social Media at http://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 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | WINNER: Joey Scarborough
06/16/26 – Lebanon Valley Speedway | Mr. Crate Track USA w/SDS Big Block Tour
07/05/26 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | Montgomery County Brawl w/DIRTcar Sportsman Series
07/24/26 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | Flying Trowel 32 w/Stan Da’ Man Night
08/09/26 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | Rumble At The Ridge w/DIRTcar Sportsman Series
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 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.

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.

Power Five Episode 2602 Dives Deep Into Top Racers In CDRA Point Standings Heading Into Mr. Crate Track USA at Lebanon Valley Speedway

05/05/26: Chris Crane Jr. (711) and Derrick McGrew Jr. (26) currently hold 2nd and 5th place in series point standings heading into Mr. Crate Track USA at Lebanon Valley Speedway Tuesday June 17th. (Jeremy McGaffin Photo | CDRA)

FONDA, NY – After PPE number one at the great race place it’s time to dive into the Power Five, which takes an in depth look at the top five point earners in JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA series standings presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply. It all starts with Brandon, VT racer Joey Scarborough who earned the Spring Shootout victory back in April.

Joey Scarborough currently leads all CDRA racers with 105 points after his PPE win in Malta, NY driving his Central Vermont Motorcycles, Interstate Batteries, and Howe Center Auto number 11VT Bicknell Racing Chassis. Scarborough is registered as a full-time competitor in 2026 to challenge TH2 and other CDRA competitors for the L.D. Bossman championship trophy.

Chris Crane Jr. of Canaan, CT is also registered for full-time competition and currently rests second in CDRA point standings. Crane drove his Greenacres Landscaping, Crane’s Outdoor Power Equipment, and SABCO Performance 771 Bicknell Racing Chassis to a solid runner up finish in the Spring Shootout. Crane has two series wins and six top five finishes to his credit since 2024.

Bolton Landing, NY racer Craig Wholey is an unknown. Solid racer with multiple top five finishes during CDRA PPE’s. He drove his Rounds Paving, North Country Heliflite, and KLC Property Enhancement DKM Cyclone Chassis number 98 to a solid third place finish at Malta. He regulars Saturday at Lebanon Valley and could come away solidly atop the points after Mr. Crate Track.

Nick Brundige of Round Lake, NY is entering his second season with CDRA series racing as a full-time competitor. Last year he earned the NOTY, and this year so far proving he deserved it. He drove his Capital District Towing, Miller Motorsports, and DE Designs number 12 Bicknell Racing Chassis to a solid fourth place finish in the opener. Second generation talent making his pops proud.

Derrick McGrew Jr. of Ballston Spa, NY is full-time with CDRA this season chasing the L.D. Bossman championship trophy. A welcome addition to the cast of regulars and meets the requirements to vie for this year’s NOTY. With OG-26’s help, Jr. will surely have his Next Generation Roofing, West End Towing & Repair, and Herron Realty Bicknell Chassis number 26 in the mix for a trip to title town.

There is a large crop of Capital District racers, a strong Vermont contingent, and even some Canadian competitors on the board with points thus far after one PPE (points paying event). Opportunities to earn series points are at a premium, with every lap of every race counting. Showing up is seventy-five percent of the battle. The rest is performance. Who wants the L.D. Bossman?!

UP NEXT FOR CDRA: The series heads to the valley of speed, Lebanon Valley Speedway, for the first Crown Jewel event of the season. Mr. Crate Track USA takes place on Tuesday June 16th as part of the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified special. The Sportsman Modified will be going 25-laps in the A-Main with a draw-redraw format.

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 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | Spring Shootout Winner: Joey Scarborough
06/16/26 – Lebanon Valley Speedway | Mr. Crate Track USA w/SDS Big Block Tour
07/05/26 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | Montgomery County Brawl w/DIRTcar Sportsman Series
07/24/26 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | Flying Trowel 32 w/Stan Da’ Man Night
08/09/26 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | Rumble At The Ridge w/DIRTcar Sportsman Series
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, SD Marketing and Designs LLC, 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 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.

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.

Joey Scarborough Strikes First With CDRA Spring Shootout Win At Albany-Saratoga Speedway Chasing L.D. Bossman Championship Trophy

04/17/26: Joey Scarborough (11VT) races with Chris Crane Jr. (711) for the lead at Albany-Saratoga Speedway during the CDRA Spring Shootout. (Bill McGaffin Photo | CDRA)

MALTA, NY – Brandon, VT hot shoe Joey Scarborough wasted no time in making his case for title contention after picking up the Spring Shootout feature win at Albany-Saratoga Speedway in the JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA series presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply. Chris Crane Jr. and Craig Wholey joined him rounding out the podium finishers after 25-laps of competition.

Scarborough and Ballston Spa, NY second generation talent Derrick McGrew Jr. would lead the 30-car starting field to Rich Peterson’s green flag with Scarborough taking the early lead leaving McGrew to battle with Bolton Landing, NY racer Craig Wholey, Canaan, CT racer Chris Crane Jr., and Middlegrove, NY racer Taylor Wason.

First caution came on lap five after inadvertent contact resulted in defending series champion Tim Hartman Jr. out of Glenville, NY with a flat tire and body damage. He would return to the event, however Johnsonville, NY racer Dave Baranowski would not be as fortunate and would be done for the evening.

On the restart Scarborough went back to work leading, and other racers went back to work battling for position throughout the field. One of those drivers would be Malta, NY driver Jon Miller who was having a solid run racing inside the top 10 battling with Wason, Round Lake, NY racer Nick Brundige, and Gansevoort, NY racer Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald.

By the halfway point of the Spring Shootout points paying event for CDRA, there were a few drivers turning in impressive runs during the season opener starting with Warrensburg, NY lady racer Jordan Hill who spend a majority of the event racing for position inside the top ten, as she vies for the NOTY for season three.

Other racers who were making noise and putting in work by the midway point were Amsterdam, NY racer Zach Buff, Canaan, CT racer Connor Crane who started deep in the field, and Warwick, QC racer Kaven Poliquin. The top 10 at the midway point were Joey Scarborough, Chris Crane Jr., Craig Wholey, Derrick McGrew Jr., Nick Brundige, Taylor Wason, Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald, Zach Buff, Connor Crane, and Jordan Hill.

Scarborough survived late race restarts and challenges from Chris Crane Jr. to win the 2026 Spring Shootout at Albany-Saratoga. Crane Jr. crossed the finish line second with Craig Wholey, Nick Brundige, and Derrick McGrew Jr. rounding out the top five.

Making up the top ten were Taylor Wason, Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald, Jordan NY racer Savannah Laflair, Montgomery, NY racer Cole Hentschel, and defending series champion Tim Hartman Jr. of Glenville, NY.

“The night really went our way 100%. We got luck in the heat race and caught some breaks, real lucky in the redraw, and again luck went our way on the restarts,” Scarborough said to Rich Vleck in G&R Motorsports victory lane.

He continued with saying, “I hit the setup perfectly for the feature, didn’t miss my line once which I was surprised by that, and everything just worked out. Car was great, which made me look great. There’s a lot of guys who work hard back there so I can do this out here. Shoutout to Jake watching from home. His little pep talks before the race really got me hitting my line and do what I do.”

CDRA NOTES: Three drivers who had massive runs putting in work behind the wheel start with Round, Lake NY racer Nick Brundige. The 2025 NOTY award winner drove from 15th to finish strong in 4th.

Jordan, NY lady racer Savannah Laflair raced impressively on a technical racetrack to an impressive 8th place finish after starting 26th.

Finally, Canaan, NY racer Connor Crane who came from the 28th starting spot to earn a 13th place finish respectively.

CDRA TITLE WATCH: Three points of note in the title watch begin with the obvious, Joey Scarborough. Less than a week after declaring his intent to race full-time chasing the L.D. Bossman Championship Trophy with CDRA, he parked it in victory lane at Albany-Saratoga winning his first series race.

Secondly, defending champion Tim Hartman Jr. faced adversity in his title defense opener. But the champ overcame what could’ve been a bad night filled with ups and downs to earn a top ten finish.

Finally, Craig Wholey of Bolton Landing, NY has injected himself into the title conversation after the Spring Shootout. It’s not his first podium finish during CDRA races. We know after pre-registrations, Chris Crane Jr. has his eyes on title town, but Wholey is just the wild card that could make the points battle that much more dramatic.

UP NEXT FOR CDRA: CDRA visits Lebanon Valley Speedway next on Tuesday June 16th as part of the Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series program for Mr. Crate Track USA. This is a crown jewel event on the series schedule valued on a higher point scale.

Anyone interested in joining CDRA family of marketing partners can contact the series via website, phone, or e-mail.

04/17/26 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | Spring Shootout Sportsman Modified A-Main Feature Results At Albany-Saratoga Speedway (25 Laps): 1. 11VT-Joey Scarborough[1]; 2. 711C-Chris Crane Jr[3]; 3. 98-Craig Wholey[4]; 4. 916-Nick Brundige[15]; 5. 26M-Derrick McGrew Jr[2]; 6. 07W-Taylor Wason[5]; 7. 88-Michael Wagner Fitzgerald[13]; 8. 16X-Savannah Laflair[26]; 9. 3H-Cole Hentschel[12]; 10. 22-Tim Hartman Jr[17]; 11. 02-Cody Ochs[29]; 12. 03-Joshua Jock[14]; 13. 711X-Connor Crane[28]; 14. 51-Jordan Hill[9]; 15. 35R-Justin Comes[23]; 16. 216-Phil Arnold[27]; 17. 61-Alex Palmer Sawyer[30]; 18. 25JR-William Lussier[19]; 19. 313-Cam Van Zandt[21]; 20. 12-Johnathan Miller[6]; 21. 92-Tanner Coon[22]; 22. 1VT-Marty Hutchins[25]; 23. 27M-Michael Ballestero[16]; 24. 01-Zach Buff[20]; 25. 97K-Kaven Poliquin[18]; 26. 50-Bill August[24]; 27. 18-Jeff Wasburn[11]; 28. 33M-Bodie Marks[10]; 29. 23G-Chad Gregory[8]; 30. 112-Dave Baranowski[7].

04/17/26 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | Saratoga Masonry Supply Spring Shootout Sportsman Modified Last Chance Showdown #1 Results At Albany-Saratoga Speedway (8 Laps): 1. 313-Cam Van Zandt[1]; 2. 35R-Justin Comes[2]; 3. 1VT-Marty Hutchins[3]; 4. 216-Phil Arnold[6]; 5. 42D-Daniel Grignon[8]; 6. 12L-Katrina Leclaire[4]; 7. 667-Andrew Cormie[14]; 8. 30-Floyd Billington[12]; 9. TV12-Thomas VanVorst[10]; 10. 357-Marty Kelly III[17]; 11. 4J-Scott Jennings[5]; 12. 42-Zach Delaney[13]; 13. 47-Walter Cook[7]; 14. 61-Alex Palmer Sawyer[9]; 15. (DNS) 7P-George Palmer; 16. (DNS) 7-Josh Leclaire; 17. (DNS) 33B-Mike Bensen.

04/17/26 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | Saratoga Masonry Supply Spring Shootout Sportsman Modified Last Chance Showdown #2 Results At Albany-Saratoga Speedway (8 Laps): 1. 92-Tanner Coon[1]; 2. 50-Bill August[2]; 3. 16X-Savannah Laflair[3]; 4. 711X-Connor Crane[12]; 5. 02-Cody Ochs[7]; 6. 29-Max Dolliver[9]; 7. 2W-Brent Warren[6]; 8. 29V-Joe Venditti[4]; 9. 1A-Nick Arnold[11]; 10. 1-Scott Bennett Jr[14]; 11. 43-Tavien Blowers[8]; 12. 1D-Wayne Stearns[5]; 13. 25-Sarah Arnold[10]; 14. 76-Raelin Dunham[15]; 15. (DNS) 69-Dakota Green; 16. (DNS) 74J-Jaden Pierce.

04/17/26 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | Saratoga Masonry Supply Spring Shootout Sportsman Modified Heat Race #1 Results At Albany-Saratoga Speedway (8 Laps): 1. 711C-Chris Crane Jr[1]; 2. 12-Johnathan Miller[4]; 3. 18-Jeff Wasburn[2]; 4. 27M-Michael Ballestero[11]; 5. 313-Cam Van Zandt[3]; 6. 29V-Joe Venditti[7]; 7. 216-Phil Arnold[6]; 8. 61-Alex Palmer Sawyer[9]; 9. 1A-Nick Arnold[10]; 10. 667-Andrew Cormie[8]; 11. 76-Raelin Dunham[5].

04/17/26 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | Saratoga Masonry Supply Spring Shootout Sportsman Modified Heat Race #2 Results At Albany-Saratoga Speedway (8 Laps): 1. 33M-Bodie Marks[1]; 2. 11VT-Joey Scarborough[6]; 3. 3H-Cole Hentschel[5]; 4. 22-Tim Hartman Jr[8]; 5. 92-Tanner Coon[3]; 6. 12L-Katrina Leclaire[2]; 7. 02-Cody Ochs[4]; 8. 29-Max Dolliver[7]; 9. 30-Floyd Billington[10]; 10. 1-Scott Bennett Jr[9]; 11. 357-Marty Kelly III[11].

04/17/26 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | Saratoga Masonry Supply Spring Shootout Sportsman Modified Heat Race #3 Results At Albany-Saratoga Speedway (8 Laps): 1. 98-Craig Wholey[1]; 2. 07W-Taylor Wason[2]; 3. 88-Michael Wagner Fitzgerald[5]; 4. 97K-Kaven Poliquin[6]; 5. 35R-Justin Comes[7]; 6. 1D-Wayne Stearns[10]; 7. 47-Walter Cook[4]; 8. TV12-Thomas VanVorst[11]; 9. 711X-Connor Crane[9]; 10. 7-Josh Leclaire[3]; 11. (DNS) 74J-Jaden Pierce.

04/17/26 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | Saratoga Masonry Supply Spring Shootout Sportsman Modified Heat Race #4 Results At Albany-Saratoga Speedway (8 Laps): 1. 26M-Derrick McGrew Jr[4]; 2. 112-Dave Baranowski[2]; 3. 03-Joshua Jock[1]; 4. 25JR-William Lussier[3]; 5. 50-Bill August[6]; 6. 16X-Savannah Laflair[5]; 7. 42D-Daniel Grignon[10]; 8. 4J-Scott Jennings[8]; 9. 25-Sarah Arnold[11]; 10. 42-Zach Delaney[9]; 11. 2B-Bryce Breault[7].

04/17/26 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | Saratoga Masonry Supply Spring Shootout Sportsman Modified Heat Race #5 Results At Albany-Saratoga Speedway (8 Laps): 1. 51-Jordan Hill[1]; 2. 23G-Chad Gregory[2]; 3. 916-Nick Brundige[7]; 4. 01-Zach Buff[10]; 5. 1VT-Marty Hutchins[4]; 6. 2W-Brent Warren[3]; 7. 43-Tavien Blowers[8]; 8. 7P-George Palmer[5]; 9. 69-Dakota Green[9]; 10. 33B-Mike Bensen[6].

JTees Screen Printing Fast Timer: Cody Ochs (17.273)
Herrington Farms Big Red One Hard Charger: Savannah Laflair 26th to 8th (+18)
G&R Motorsports Newcomer Of The Race: Savannah Laflair (8th)
Race City Roll-Offs Lap Leaders: Joey Scarborough (1-25)
McGaffin Photography Power Five Finisher: Derrick McGrew Jr.
Stone’s Pharmacy Hard Luck Award: Jon Miller

2026 CDRA POINTS PAYING EVENTS
04/17/26 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | Spring Shootout | Winner: Joey Scarborough
06/16/26 – Lebanon Valley Speedway | Mr. Crate Track USA w/SDS Big Block Tour
07/05/26 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | Montgomery County Brawl w/DIRTcar Sportsman Series
07/24/26 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | Flying Trowel 32 w/Stan Da’ Man Night
08/09/26 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | Rumble At The Ridge w/DIRTcar Sportsman Series
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, SD Marketing and Designs LLC, 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, R&G Motorsports, TC Creations, and Final Reward Trophies.

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.

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.

Looking Ahead: Albany-Saratoga Speedway Kicks Off CDRA Sportsman Modified Series Points Chase April 17th On 61st Sason Opener Featuring Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds

04/10/26: Derrick McGrew Jr. (26), Jon Miller (12), and Zach Buff (01) race for qualifying position during the 2025 Spring Shootout at Albany-Saratoga Speedway. (Bill McGaffin Photo | CDRA )

MALTA, NY – Albany-Saratoga Speedway races into competitive action for the 2026 dirt track season Friday April 17th featuring Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds, CDRA Sportsman Modifieds, and Pro Stocks on their 61st season opener. The great race place kicks off Season Three for drivers to chase the L.D. Bossman championship trophy.

Cordova Plumbing & Heating will once again present the $1,300 to win Sportsman Modified season opener at the Malta, NY facility on the track side of things. Cordova, located in Southbury, CT, offers individualized plumbing and heating options for both residential and commercial clients with reliable and professional service.

Spring Shootout is also the beginning of the JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA racing points championship chase presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply. Where drivers begin their chase for Capital District supremacy and the coveted L.D. Bossman Championship Trophy.

2026 marks the fourth edition of the Spring Shootout hosted by Albany-Saratoga for CDRA racing, and the sixth race overall for the series on the hallowed grounds of the great race place. This means CDRA racers have turned a total of 179 laps of series competition on the Malta, NY clay.

In the history of the Spring Shootout event there have been three different Sportsman Modified feature winners. On June 25, 2024, Tim Hartman Jr. picked up the Don Davies memorial 26-lap feature win over podium finishers Craig Wholey and Taylor Wason in feature number one.

In feature number two on June 25, 2024, Chris Crane Jr. pulled off a popular victory in the second Don Davies memorial 26-lap Sportsman Modified points paying event over podium finishers Dylan Madsen and Richard Murtaugh III.

On April 18, 2025, Chris Jakubiak kicked off the CDRA Sportsman Modified season with a Spring Shootout dub in the biggest win of his career to date. He held off a hard charging Donovan Lussier, and Joey Scarborough to make up the podium finishers.

CDRA looks forward to seeing racers and race fans alike getting out to Albany-Saratoga Speedway on Friday night April 17th to see a great show of SDS Big Blocks, CDRA Sportsman, and DIRTcar Pro Stock racing to kick off the 61st season of racing at the great race place.

“Albany-Saratoga has always been a big part of the projects I work on. It’ll be different without the bossman around, but you can count on Marcy’s smile, Pete’s hospitality, and the soothing sounds of Mr. Dan Martin on the mic calling the action with our special friend, Mike Warren from the Super DIRTcar Series,” said competition director Rob Hazer in advance of the Spring Shootout at Malta.

UP NEXT FOR CDRA: The season starts April 17, 2026 at Albany-Saratoga Speedway for CDRA racers. 25 laps for $1,300 to win on Malta’s 61st season opener and first points paying event for series competitors.

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 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | Spring Shootout w/SDS Big Block Tour
06/16/26 – Lebanon Valley Speedway | Mr. Crate Track USA w/SDS Big Block Tour
07/05/26 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | Montgomery County Brawl w/DIRTcar Sportsman Series
07/24/26 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | Flying Trowel 32 w/Stan Da’ Man Night
08/09/26 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | Rumble At The Ridge w/DIRTcar Sportsman Series
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, SD Marketing and Designs LLC, 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, R&G Motorsports, TC Creations, and Final Reward Trophies.

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.

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.

2026 CDRA Newcomer Of The Year Contenders Stacked With Talent From Capital District and Vermont Chasing An L.D. Bossman Trophy and NOTY Honors

04/02/26: Raelin Dunham turns laps at Albany-Saratoga Speedway during warm ups. She’ll be a NOTY contender during Season Three. (Photo By: Rocky Photography | RPW)

FONDA, NY – It’s not easy being the new driver in the field. Earning respect requires results fueled by effort, passion, and desire. For the incoming Newcomer Of The Year contenders chasing CDRA series hardware, their goals seem achievable. Show up, qualify, and finish every lap. If those goals are achieved they could vie for the L.D. Bossman and the NOTY this summer.

JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA series presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply has a pre-registered crop of NOTY contenders that declared their intent on racing full-time in 2026 with the tour by using the online driver registration tool. There’s plenty of info to dive into taking a look at these racers beginning with Lebanon Valley Speedway racer AJ Albreada.

This East Greenbush, NY racer was impressive in the valley of speed from his first green flag to his last checkered flag in 2025. He started the season winning two Limited races before moving up to Sportsman Modified where he had 13 top 10 finishes, 6 top 5 finishes, and a dub in 13 races. That landed him 7th in points, but if he ran a full season this talented shoe could’ve been on the podium.

Another NOTY contender from the valley of speed is young Cam VanZandt from Lee, MA. His schedule for 2026 is ambitious and includes racing at Albany-Saratoga, Lebanon Valley, DIRTcar tour, and CDRA. In 12 races last summer Cam had 11 top 10 finishes, 4 top 5’s, and 2 trips to victory lane. He’s young, hungry, and he’s not afraid of a challenge. Watch out for this kid.

Speaking of young guys who can park it as the kids say, keep an eye on Scotia, NY racer Bodie Marks. He’s another teen competitor with a stacked schedule for 2026 that also includes racing CDRA. He’ll contend for the NOTY and turned heads last season at Malta. In 16 races he had 14 top 10 finishes, 12 top 5’s, and 3 wins in Limited, and he was impressive in the Great Crate Classic.

Let’s stay at Albany-Saratoga for a moment and talk about one of the multiple lady racers who is not only moving up from Limited to Sportsman Modified, but challenging herself to the CDRA tour in 2026. We’re talking about Warrensburg, NY racer Jordan Hill. She had 11 top 10 finishes, 6 top 5’s, and a dub last season. Now, she’s ready to earn respect as not just a lady racer, but a racecar driver.

The buzz is real for Vermont racers coming to mix it up with CDRA’s finest starting with Salisbury, VT wheel man Brent Warren. He made it known he’s chasing the six-race tour through the Capital District while calling Albany-Saratoga his Friday night home. Last season in the green mountain state he had 6 top 10 finishes, 4 top 5’s, and a win. His first touring effort could land him the NOTY.

Bomoseen, VT racer Katrina Leclaire is ready to lead the lady contingent chasing CDRA hardware. She’s a fan favorite in the green mountain state who’s looking to make her name known in the Capital District. Last season she racked up 10 top 10 finishes, 8 top 5’s, and a win racing Saturday night weekly. Moving up to Sportsman Modified and touring for 2026 may result in a NOTY.

Another popular lady racer who will be a welcomed addition to CDRA is Queensbury, NY racer Raelin Dunham. Guiding her young career is Raelin’s father Paul Dunham Jr. who was a successful racer himself. She spent time last summer racing Novice, but instead of moving into Limited, which is another form of novice, she’s going Sportsman Modified touring and is plenty capable. Last summer she had 12 top 10 finishes, 8 top 5’s, and 2 wins finishing 4th in Saturday night points.

Last but not least, pre-registered racer from Gloversville, NY EJ Gallup is a NOTY contender. Gallup has a busy schedule preventing serious weekly commitment. He frequents Utica Rome and Glen Ridge, but a six-race series schedule suits him. Last season he entered a pair of CDRA events and scored two top 15 finishes. EJ has the skillset to vie for the NOTY honors in a stacked field.

More Newcomer Of The Year contenders may emerge as the season progresses this summer, but one thing is already certain; whomever claims the NOTY honors will have earned it. This will again be a storyline frequently talked about alongside the chase for the L.D. Bossman championship trophy. The most common advice for young racers or NOTY contenders; stick with it. Finish.

UP NEXT FOR CDRA: The season starts April 17, 2026, at Albany-Saratoga Speedway for CDRA racers. 25 laps for $1,300 to win on Malta’s 61st season opener. Also, on the race card are Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds and DIRTcar Pro Stocks. Limited Sportsman drivers are welcome to attempt to qualify and race in the Spring Shootout.

Anyone interested in joining CDRA family of marketing partners can contact the series via website, phone, or e-mail.

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 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.

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.