CDRA Season Two Primary Schedule Set With Six Big Time Races Scheduled Between Albany-Saratoga, Lebanon Valley, and Glen Ridge

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.

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.

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.

Buff, Ochs, and Gray Lead Podium Finishers At Glen Ridge With Blowers and Bobar Honorable Mentions

02/27/25: Zach Buff (01), Tyler Bobar (12b), and Stephen Gray (25g) race in tight quarters for position at the ridge. (Brooke Post Photo / RPW)

FONDA, NY – Let’s talk podium finishes from Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, which did you know that Zach Buff topped the leaderboard with seven total? He won the track title over Taylor Wason by 18 points thanks to four wins, a second, and a pair of third place runs.

One of his wins earned came during a JAM Performance CDRA points paying race presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply on Hall Of Fame Classic night.

Cody Ochs earned himself a handful of podium finishes, including four wins to match Buff, and a third. Ochs was relegated to fifth in points respectively after suffering a few DNF’s on the season.

Stephen Gray ended his ridge season top five in final point standings on the strength of four podium finishes. Included in his podium finishes are two trips to victory lane, a runner up, and a third.

Tavien Blowers visited victory lane at the ridge on July 14th, and backed it up with four seconds to complete his season with five total podium finishes and a podium finish in overall final track points.

One more driver to note is Tyler Bobar, who earned four podium finishes of his own at the ridge. He scored a victory on June 16th, and added a runner up and two thirds to complete his solid season.

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 fastest quarter mile on dirt, what they offer to Capital District racing, and their support of CDRA.

CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to 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.

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.

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.

SCHEDULE NEWS: Two Big Points Paying Races At Glen Ridge For CDRA Sportsman Modified Championship Racers During DIRTcar Series Events

02/19/25: Glen Ridge is preparing for another fantastic season in 2025 and CDRA is part of two big DIRTcar Sportsman Modified shows. (GRMP Graphic)

FONDA, NY – CDRA continues to ramp up towards a historic Season two including booking the fastest quarter mile on dirt for a pair of wildly competitive DIRTcar series races to also serve as JAM Performance CDRA points paying races presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply.

– 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝘀𝘁 will be a CDRA points paying event at the fastest quarter mile on dirt as part of the DIRTcar Sportsman Modified East Series event. Last season Cody Ochs picked up the big win followed by Dylan Nichols, Dale Robinson, Jason Gray, and Brendan Gibbons rounding out the top five! The program would also include DIRTcar Racing 358 Modifieds, Pro Stocks, 4-Cylinders and more.

– 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝗿𝗱 CDRA returns with another points paying event at the ridge, this time as part of their DIRTcar Sportsman Modified Fall Championship Series program. Last season Gavin Eisele earned the big fall win followed by Nicholas Root, Derrick McGrew Jr., Cody McPherson, and Cody Ochs rounding out the top five! The program would also include DIRTcar Racing 358 Modifieds, Pro Stocks, 4-Cylinders and more.

– 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗯𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀! Drivers will have an opportunity to earn series points during both programs towards DIRTcar Sportsman championships and the CDRA title!

✅ Many thanks to track promoter Ray Sefrin, General Manager Alicia Hughes, and the rest of the staff at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park for the 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.

CDRA Tentative Season Two (2025) Points Paying Race Schedule

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.

Zach Buff Wins CDRA Points Paying Race Three At Glen Ridge With Hall Of Fame Classic Victory

07/28/24: Zach Buff celebrates his CDRA victory with car owner Ray Sefrin at Glen Ridge after his Hall Of Fame Classic win! (Bill McGaffin Photo)

𝟬𝟳/𝟮𝟴/𝟮𝟰 𝗝𝗔𝗠 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗗𝗥𝗔 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 / 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 / 𝗧𝗲𝗱’𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗢𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 (𝟯𝟱 𝗟𝗮𝗽𝘀): 1. 01-Zach Buff [1]; 2. 43-Tavien Blowers [3]; 3. 07-Taylor Wason [5]; 4. 28-Dylan Eldred [4]; 5. 33-Cody Ochs [2]; 6. 02-Brendan Gibbons [8]; 7. 25G-Stephen Gray [6]; 8. 12B-Tyler Bobar [7]. – 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀

Heat Race Winners – Dylan Eldred & Tavien Blowers

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.

The Five: Ochs, Wason, Gibbons, Buff, and Blowers Lead CDRA Point Standings Heading Back To Glen Ridge In July

07/15/24: Cody Ochs (33) and Taylor Wason (07) race for position during a feature event at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park. (Blaze Post Photo)

FULTONVILLE, NY – The first season of JAM Performance CDRA racing is full of underdog stories. Take the top five in point standings for example, who are all weekend warriors who might not have household names. Get to know them, because right now they’re title contenders with a chip on the line headed to Glen Ridge on July 28th for the Hall Of Fame Classic.

Let’s start with Rensselaer, NY racer Cody Ochs and his Next Generation Services LLC, Pheasant Hollow, Rob Albreada Snap-On Tools number 33. Ochs opened the CDRA season with a win at the ridge in May during the DIRTcar Sportsman East series 40-lap event, and backed it up with a solid 6th place finish at Albany-Saratoga in the Dj Davies Media 26. He’s the current series point leader.

Middlegrove, NY racer Taylor Wason finds himself just five points out of the lead after a pair of top 10 finishes with his Lenihan Paving, Lake Auto Parts, Express Equipment Professionals number 07. Those finishes included a 7th to open the point championship chase at Glen Ridge, and followed that up with a solid 3rd place run at Albany-Saratoga. He’s knocking on the door to title town.

Brendan Gibbons is a pleasant surprise, currently 3rd place in CDRA points. The Amsterdam, NY racer had a tough wreck early in the season with his family-owned equipment, but landed in the driver’s seat of the David Bosclair owned 02. The C&D Stump-Tree Removal, Buff’s Auto Service, Justice Insurance ride has pair of top 10 finishes to his credit headed to Glen Ridge in July.

Zach Buff has had a tough start to 2024 despite having a pair of weekly racing wins. The Latham, NY racer has one top 10 finish in two CDRA races with his West End Towing & Repair, JAM Performance, Buff’s Auto Service number 01. The talent is there, he just needs the wheel to turn his way sort of speak. Despite any adversity thus far, Buff holds the 4th position in points just 23 out of the lead.

Rounding out ‘the five’ is young shoe Tavien Blowers out of Caroga Lake, NY. He’s positioned his O’Connor Towing, Charlie John’s Stone, New Image Lawn Care number 43 just 28 out of the point lead with a pair of top 15 finishes. The next CDRA points paying race is back at his Sunday night home track, Glen Ridge, where opportunity awaits.

The back half of the top 10 has some Capital District young guns and heavy hitters that include Kadon Hohensheldt (6th), Tyler Bobar (7th), Chris Crane Jr. (8th), Tim Hartman Jr. (9th), and Craig Wholey (10th). Wholey is in a 3-way tie for the spot with Dylan Madsen and Dylan Nichols, both who had 2nd place finishes in their CDRA appearances.

The JAM Performance CDRA championship chase will once again shake up after the Hall Of Fame Classic at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park on July 28, 2024. 35-laps to decide a race victor in round three of the CDRA points season on a special night at the ridge paying $1,000 for the winners’ effort.

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.

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.

2024 CDRA Racing Series Schedule
Race #1 – May 19, 2024 (Glen Ridge)
WINNER: Cody Ochs
Race #2 – June 25, 2024 (Albany Saratoga)
WINNERS: Tim Hartman Jr. & Chris Crane Jr.
Race #3 – July 28, 2024 (Glen Ridge) – Hall Of Fame Classic Night
Race #4 – August 17, 2024 (Lebanon Valley) – Halloween Night
Race #5 – August 31, 2024 (Lebanon Valley) – Mr. Dirt Track USA Night
Race #6 – September 20, 2024 (Albany Saratoga) – Malta Massive Weekend

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.

Looking Ahead: Glen Ride Hall Of Fame Classic Challenges Drivers For CDRA Points Paying Race Number Three

07/07/24: Zach Buff (01) and Stephen Gray (25G) compete for qualifying position at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park. (Rich Post Photo)

FULTONVILLE, NY – JAM Performance Capital District Racing Association heads to Glen Ridge Motorsports Park on July 28, 2024, for points paying race number three on the schedule for Hall Of Fame Classic night. The event for Sportsman Modifieds will offer a unique challenge for those chasing the CDRA championship.

On a night where ‘the ridge’ will honor Hall Of Fame inductees Chuck McSpirit, Justin Knight, Charlie Hogan, and Ed Biittig Sr. the DIRTcar Sportsman Modified will run 35 laps in the Hall Of Fame Classic with a smooth $1,000 to the victor. That’s the easy part.

The Challenging part for drivers will be positioning themselves to contend for the win. Through the sign in process drivers will draw for their heat races, where so many qualify depending on car count. The feature lineup will be done via track handicapping. That’s the challenging part.

For the JAM Performance CDRA racers it will be the third points paying race, with the third unique format. The difference in formatting offered by the tracks is both challenging and entertaining in the points battle. It breaks up the monotony of a standard same-old-same-old at each event.

“Honestly, it’s part of our hands off approach with this project. We wanted it to be different. We wanted it to challenge drivers. The diverse formats, while maybe familiar, are what make it entertaining at the same time. Our first race at Glen Ridge was time trials and redraws. This one is going to be draw for heats, handicap the feature. I expect drivers will rise to the challenges each race presents,” said CDRA competition director Rob Hazer.

Racers should be legal based on the 2024 DIRTcar rulebook for the Hall Of Fame Classic. After all, Glen Ridge is a DIRTcar sanctioned track weekly and has like-minded rules compatible with Albany-Saratoga and Lebanon Valley. That means pump in that VP Racing Fuel, strap on them Hoosier Racing Tires, and make the trip to Glen Ridge Motorsports Park on July 28, 2024 for the Hall Of Fame Classic.

Right now the current top 10 in JAM Performance CDRA points are as follows: 1. Cody Ochs (203), 2. Taylor Wason (198), 3. Brendan Gibbons (193), 4. Zach Buff (180), 5. Tavien Blowers (175), 6. Kadon Hohensheldt (170), 7. Tyler Bobar (167), 8. Tim Hartman Jr. (105), 9. Chris Crane Jr. (105), 10. Craig Wholey (102), 10. Dylan Madsen (102), 10. Dylan Nichols (102).

Normally this is where we would talk about who might visit Finish Line Designs victory lane after winning the Hall Of Fame Classic at Glen Ridge on July 28, 2024, but we’re saving that chat for future press releases including ‘The Five’ and ‘Bold Predictions’.

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.

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.

Victory Letter: Ochs Earns Congratulatory Letter After First Ever CDRA Win

05/19/24: Cody Ochs became the first ever CDRA winner after visiting Finish Line Designs Victory Lane at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park back on May 19th. (Bill McGaffin Photo)

FONDA, NY – Win a main event and get a personalized letter of congratulations from CDRA competition director Rob Hazer. Appreciation. It’s all about appreciation.

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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, 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.

Throwback Thursday: Watch As Cody Ochs Wins CDRA Opener At The Ridge May 19, 2024

5/19/24: Podium Finishers At The Ridge L to R are Dylan Nichols (2nd), Cody Ochs (1st), and Dale Robinson (3rd). (Bill McGaffin Photo)

FONDA, NY – Congratulations! You’ve found a hidden gem on the CDRA website. Before we share links socially, we update here on the official website. Click below to watch the full feature event at Glen Ridge back on May 19, 2024 where Cody Ochs became the first ever driver to visit Finish Line Designs Victory Lane in CDRA competition.

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, 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.

The Five: Ochs, Nichols, Robinson, Gray, and Gibbons Top Point Standings Heading To Albany-Saratoga

06/04/24: Cody Ochs (33) and Mike Ballestero (27) turn hot laps at Albany-Saratoga. (Quentin Young Photo)

FONDA, NY – Season one of JAM Performance CDRA racing is like a wild west shootout. Each points paying event has its own character, and nobody knows who’s going to win the battle. Heading into Albany-Saratoga Tuesday June 25th Cody Ochs, Dylan Nichols, Dale Robinson, Jason Gray, and Branden Gibbons represent the top five point earning competitors.

Point leader Cody Ochs calls Albany-Saratoga home on Friday nights, and Glen Ridge Motorsports Park home on Sundays. With a handful of top five finishes, the Rensselaer, NY racer’s biggest win came on Sunday May 19th when he put the Next Generation Services 33 in victory lane at the ridge in their DIRTcar Sportsman Series East Region race, which doubled as the first CDRA points event.

Second place in points currently belongs to South New Berlin, NY driver Dylan Nichols. He had a spirited battle for position inside the top five at the ridge, which ultimately ended in a runner up finish. The G&M Automotive 01D isn’t a familiar name in the Capital District racing scene, because he calls Afton Speedway home on Friday nights. He’s just 3 points behind point leader Cody Ochs.

Dale Robinson currently holds third place in JAM Performance CDRA point standings. Sharon, VT racer Robinson was part of that spirited battle including the aforementioned Nichols during the first points paying event where he finished third respectively. Robinson raced his IV Generation Paving number 4 into a podium finish where he is just 4 points behind the top spot.

Jason Gray needs no introduction to the Capital District racing scene. The East Stafford, VT racer has been to victory lane at Albany-Saratoga in the past and runs strong whenever he makes the haul from Vermont to New York. His Connecticut Valley Auto Auction double zero had a solid outing in race number one landing him fourth in CDRA standings just 5 points out of the lead.

Rounding out the five is the flamboyant racer out of Amsterdam, NY named Brendan Gibbons. He drove his newly acquired ride in the C&D Stump and Tree Removal 02 race rod to a strong fifth place finish. In making car owner David Bosclair proud, Gibbons landed himself fifth in CDRA points heading into Albany-Saratoga on June 25th just 6 out of the point lead.

Some names to watch out for at the Don Davies NY Modifieds 76 special on Tuesday June 25th, which is the next CDRA points paying event, are Taylor Wason, Zach Buff, and Tony Farone who have all called Albany-Saratoga Speedway home in past years. Their point championship standings could change drastically after round two.

Last but not least, a few wild card names to keep an eye on include Stephen Gray, Tavien Blowers, and Tyler Bobar. These three racers call the ridge home on Sundays and if they choose to compete at Albany-Saratoga June 25th they set themselves up nicely in the points battle, as CDRA heads back to Glen Ridge in July.

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.

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2024 CDRA Racing Series Schedule
Race #1 – May 19, 2024 (Glen Ridge) – WINNER: Cody Ochs
Race #2 – June 25, 2024 (Albany Saratoga) – Don Davies Memorial
Race #3 – July 28, 2024 (Glen Ridge) – Hall Of Fame Classic Night
Race #4 – August 17, 2024 (Lebanon Valley) – Halloween Night
Race #5 – August 31, 2024 (Lebanon Valley) – Mr. Dirt Track USA Night
Race #6 – September 20, 2024 (Albany Saratoga) – Malta Massive Weekend

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, 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.