Gavin Eisele Wins CDRA Points Paying Thriller Over Tavien Blowers In An Instant Classic At Glen Ridge Motorsports Park

08/03/25: CDRA / DIRTcar Rumble At The Ridge winner Gavin Eisele (18) races with Camdin Cook (14) for qualifying position Sunday at Glen Ridge. (Bill McGaffin Photo | CDRA 2025)

FULTONVILLE, NY – Rumble At The Ridge didn’t disappoint, as an instant classic broke out between Gavin Eisele and Tavien Blowers in the 40-lap CDRA points paying race that also began the DIRTcar Sportsman Championship series. Eisele went on to claim the victory with Blowers the runner up.

If luck picked a driver to partner with Sunday night at the fastest quarter mile on dirt, Gavin Eisele was the guy. Per his own admission he wasn’t good to start the night. After his heat another driver was DQ’d for a spoiler, which moved Eisele to a redraw spot. The very last redraw spot, and without even picking a chip he was generously left the pole position to defend his race win from a year ago.

Lafargeville, NY racer Gavin Eisele with his Performance Automotive number 18e was joined by Alexandria, ON racer Tristian Ladouceur driving his Thompson Motorsports 92t and the pair led the 27-car field to the green, with Eisele taking the early race lead.

Behind Eisele, DIRTcar’s best were indeed rumbling, with Capital District hot shoes for position early in the feature event. Kingston, ON racer Jessica Power driving her Greenshield Pest Control 52 found herself battling with DIRTcar East Region champion and Capitaland top gun Zach Buff with his West End Towing & Repair 01.

Buff’s early race promise went sour fast, as he was the reason for the 40-lap event’s only caution after something went amiss causing him to slow and stop on lap seven. That would tighten the field up for a restart that would change the game.

On the restart the aforementioned Power was left to fend off the hard charging Caroga Lake, NY young gun Tavien Blowers with his O’Connor Trucking 43. He wasn’t alone as another Capital District talented racer Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald from Gansevoort, NY with his S&S Mobile RV Repair 88 was mixing it up with DIRTcar regular Tyler Corcoran of Central Square, NY.

By the midpoint of the event Eisele had reached lap traffic, which would play a factor in the outcome of the race. Blowers was hounding Ladouceur in traffic, until making his move to take second from him on lap 25. That set up a battle for the lead with Blowers tracking Eisele through traffic.

On lap 33, there was almost a Cinderella story. Tavien Blowers, who had been following Gavin Eisele through traffic, saw an opening and took the lead. He’d lead exactly three laps until Eisele took the lead back and claimed victory. Solid run for second by Blowers and Ladouceur would finish third.

Behind the lead trio, Capital District top wheelman Tim Hartman Jr. out of Glenville, NY worked his way from 10th to finish fourth when the checkered dropped with his Kick Fly’s Quality Hemp Products number 22. He was followed by Jessica Power who finished fifth, her best career effort at Glen Ridge to date.

Rounding out the top ten finishers were Central Square, NY racer Tyler Corcoran, Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald of Gansevoort, NY, Taylor Wason of Middlegrove, NY, Cornwall, ON racer Shane Pecore, and Fulton, NY racer Richard Murtaugh III.

“It’s pretty cool to get this car out and go to victory lane the first race with it,” Eisele said in victory lane. He continued saying, “I felt good. It’s just tough with the lap cars. Tavien passed me on the bottom, and then I knew where I needed to be. Once I got back by him, I knew I wasn’t leaving the bottom.”

CDRA series regular Tavien Blowers was excited about his performance in the runner up spot saying, “I don’t know if we could’ve been much better. Gavin is a little better at navigating traffic. We don’t normally run with a lot of lap cars. But this is the most fun I’ve had in a racecar.”

DIRTcar series regular Tristian Ladouceur rounded out the podium and said, “We had a really great car tonight. I just made a couple mistakes in lap traffic.”

NOTES: With his exciting second place finish in the CDRA Rumble At The Ridge, Tavien Blowers now has a pair of runner up finishes to his credit in points paying races. Last season he was 10th in overall standings and this year he’s on track to improve on that substantially. ‘Mikey Waggs’ aka Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald finished solidly in 7th in the Rumble. Waggs has established himself as a title contender in Season Two. Finally, Derrick McGrew Jr. finished 12th Sunday at The Ridge, but it’s his 3rd place standing in current CDRA points that will turn a few heads.

TITLE WATCH: Tim Hartman Jr. has emerged as the clear-cut point leader after Chris Jakubiak surrendered the top spot by missing the Ridge Rumble. Hartman will hold a 25-point lead heading back to Glen Ridge Sunday August 10th for another points paying series race. Defending CDRA champion Taylor Wason is back in the title conversation after another top ten finish. He took the checkered flag 8th in Rumble At The Ridge, which has officially moved him to second in points. Derrick McGrew Jr., Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald, Zach Buff, and Tavien Blowers are all within striking distance of the top spot with three points paying races left in CDRA Season Two.

UP NEXT FOR CDRA: The series returns to Glen Ridge Motorsports Park Sunday August 10th for the Montgomery County Brawl, which was originally scheduled for June 1st. It marks the second of back-to-back points paying races at the fastest quarter mile on dirt.

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 follothee faw.

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

08/03/25 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | New Deal Used Cars | Ted’s Body Shop | Next Generation Graphix | DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Rumble At The Ridge Sportsman Modified A-Main Results (40 Laps): 1. 18E-Gavin Eisele[1]; 2. 43-Tavien Blowers[6]; 3. 92T-Tristan Ladouceur[2]; 4. 22-Tim Hartman Jr[10]; 5. 52P-Jessica Power[3]; 6. 64-Tyler Corcoran[8]; 7. 88-Michael Wagner Fitzgerald[5]; 8. 07-Taylor Wason[14]; 9. 0S-Shane Pecore[7]; 10. 33-Richard Murtaugh[12]; 11. 4-Emmett Waldron[11]; 12. 26-Derrick McGrew Jr[13]; 13. FOX28-Tyler Stevenson[9]; 14. RB21-Ryan Barrett[15]; 15. 0-Tony Finch II[16]; 16. 10X-Cory Castell[24]; 17. 78JR-Nigel Pendykoski[21]; 18. 916-Nick Brundige[20]; 19. 6-Cody Manitta[17]; 20. 01-Zach Buff[4]; 21. 14-Camdin Cook[18]; 22. 16X-Savannah Laflair[23]; 23. 311-Zachary Graham[19]; 24. 10-Trevor Houghton[22]; 25. 5EJ-EJ Gallup[25]; 26. 14W-Tim Wilmont[26]; 27. (DNS) 67W-Zack Welch.

J-Tees Screen Printing Fast Timer: Tyler Stevenson. (13.935)
Big Red One Hard Charger: Tim Hartman Jr. (10th to 4th)
Lap Leaders: Gavin Eisele (1-33), Tavien Blowers (34-36), Gavin Eisele (37-40)
Newcomer of the Race: Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald (7th)
Outstanding Performance: Taylor Wason (8th)
Who Finished Fifth: Jessica Power

08/03/25 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | New Deal Used Cars | Ted’s Body Shop | Next Generation Graphix | DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Rumble At The Ridge Sportsman Modified Heat Race #3 Results (8 Laps): 1. 01-Zach Buff[2]; 2. 0S-Shane Pecore[3]; 3. 18E-Gavin Eisele[9]; 4. 33-Richard Murtaugh[5]; 5. RB21-Ryan Barrett[6]; 6. 14-Camdin Cook[8]; 7. 78JR-Nigel Pendykoski[4]; 8. 10-Trevor Houghton[7]; 9. (DQ) 67W-Zack Welch[1].

08/03/25 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | New Deal Used Cars | Ted’s Body Shop | Next Generation Graphix | DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Rumble At The Ridge Sportsman Modified Time Trial Group 1 Results (2 Laps): 1. FOX28-Tyler Stevenson, 00:13.935[7]; 2. 64-Tyler Corcoran, 00:13.946[9]; 3. 22-Tim Hartman Jr, 00:14.055[4]; 4. 52P-Jessica Power, 00:14.056[3]; 5. 26-Derrick Mcgrew Jr, 00:14.058[2]; 6. 0-Tony Finch II, 00:14.082[5]; 7. 311-Zachary Graham, 00:14.187[6]; 8. 5EJ-EJ Gallup, 00:14.304[1]; 9. 10X-Cory Castell, 00:14.371[8]

08/03/25 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | New Deal Used Cars | Ted’s Body Shop | Next Generation Graphix | DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Rumble At The Ridge Sportsman Modified Time Trial Group 2 Results (2 Laps): 1. 43-Tavien Blowers, 00:14.153[3]; 2. 88-Michael Wagner Fitzgerald, 00:14.199[8]; 3. 4-Emmett Waldron, 00:14.207[4]; 4. 92T-Tristan Ladouceur, 00:14.268[6]; 5. 6-Cody Manitta, 00:14.273[9]; 6. 07-Taylor Wason, 00:14.318[2]; 7. 916-Nick Brundige, 00:14.330[7]; 8. 16X-Savannah Laflair, 00:14.377[5]; 9. 14W-Tim Wilmont, 00:14.504[1]

08/03/25 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | New Deal Used Cars | Ted’s Body Shop | Next Generation Graphix | DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Rumble At The Ridge Sportsman Modified Time Trial Group 3 Results (2 Laps): 1. 67W-Zack Welch, 00:14.096[8]; 2. 01-Zach Buff, 00:14.203[4]; 3. 0S-Shane Pecore, 00:14.279[7]; 4. 18E-Gavin Eisele, 00:14.312[2]; 5. 78JR-Nigel Pendykoski, 00:14.326[1]; 6. 33-Richard Murtaugh, 00:14.374[3]; 7. RB21-Ryan Barrett, 00:14.380[9]; 8. 10-Trevor Houghton, 00:14.425[6]; 9. 14-Camdin Cook, 00:14.573[5]

2025 CDRA POINT RACE SCHEDULE
04/18/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway ✔
07/25/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway ✔
06/01/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park ✔
08/03/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park
08/28/25 – Lebanon Valley Speedway
09/19/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway

Official Primary CDRA Marketing Partners For 2025 include: Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply.

Official Associate CDRA Partners For 2025 Include: Fox Racing Shox, SD Marketing and Designs LLC, Herrington Farms LLC, J-Tees Screen Printing, McGaffin Family Photography, and Final Reward Trophies.

Official Affiliate CDRA Partners For 2025 Include: DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, GM Performance 602 Crate Engines, Mad Skins Race Car Bodies, Cordova Plumbing & Heating, Bart Contracting, Hayes Trucking & Excavating, New Deals Used Cars, Joe Wilkinson & Sons Excavating, County Waste, and Doug Wholey Ideal Excavation.

Official Media | Social Partners For 2025 Include: Area Auto Racing News, Hazilla Brands, My Race Pass, DIRTvision, DTDtv, Race Pro Weekly, Dirt Track Digest, Race New York, Doug’s Dirt Diary.

Official CDRA Race Titles For 2025 Include: Sportsman Modified Spring Showdown (ALB), Montgomery County Brawl (GRMP), Flying Trowel 32 (ALB), Rumble At The Ridge (GRMP), Mr. Crate Track USA (LVS), and Great Crate Classic – Malta Massive Weekend (ALB).

Information shared about partners in Capital District Racing Association is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Info included but not limited to winner’s share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change.

For the latest news, results, point standings, and more about the CDRA Series presented by JAM Performance and Elmo’s Speed Supply, please visit http://www.cdraracing.com.

Race Day At Glen Ridge Motorsports Park For DIRTcar/CDRA Sportsman Modified Series Rumble At The Ridge

08/03/25: Tavien Blowers turns some fast laps during warm ups at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park. Today is CDRA points paying Rumble At The Ridge. (Blaze Post Photo | GRMP 2025)

FULTONVILLE, NY – Tonight, at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Series top talents collide with Capital District hot shoes for a JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA racing series points paying Rumble At The Ridge presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply and New Deal Used Cars. It’s part of a huge full night of racing at the fastest quarter mile on dirt.

New Deal Used Cars is presenting the DIRTcar Sportsman Modified Championship tour, plus the weekly racing divisions including DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, DIRTcar Pro Stocks, DIRTcar Mini Stocks, and more. JAM Performance & Consulting, along with Elmo’s Speed Supply, present the CDRA racing series and have been gracious marketing partners.

Racing will follow the DIRTcar series format for the Sportsman Modifieds. Drivers will start with a draw through the back gate followed by timed hot laps, heat races, and last chance qualifiers to set the starting field for the 40-lap, $1,500 to win A-Main CDRA has titled Rumble At The Ridge.

The Ridge will host the CDRA Sportsman Modified Series for a third time tonight, Sunday August 3rd. Cody Ochs and Zach Buff have claimed CDRA points paying wins at the Fultonville, NY facility, while former track regular Taylor Wason is defending series champion. Tonight’s race is part of back-to-back PPR’s at Glen Ridge for CDRA title hopefuls.

Last season the Rumble At The Ridge for CDRA competitors was run on Hall Of Fame Classic night and saw Zach Buff visit Scott Duell Marketing & Designs victory lane driving his West End Towing & Repair, Dig Race Products, and Buff’s Auto Service Bicknell Racing Chassis number 01. Buff was joined by Caroga Lake, NY racer Tavien Blowers and Middlegrove, NY racer Taylor Wason on the podium.

Season Two (2025) points championship chase will certainly have a shakeup after the first of back-to-back CDRA points paying races at Glen Ridge. Ballston Spa, NY racer Chris Jakubiak is unsure if he’ll attend racing Sunday evening, but comes into the Rumble At The Ridge with a one-point lead over Glenville, NY hot shoe Tim Hartman Jr.

Race within a race is of course the hotly contested battle for the NOTY (Newcomer Of The Year). Right now Jakubiak stands to possibly earn that along with the series title, while he’s challenged by Canaan, CT racer Connor Crane, Johnsonville, NY racer Dave Baronowski, and Cambridge, NY racer Alex Palmer-Sawyer for the NOTY, who are all inside the top 10 in points.

“It’s going to be wild Sunday at the ridge. There will be a points shakeup guaranteed, because it’s not just a points paying race for us (CDRA), but it’s also the beginning of the DIRTcar Sportsman Modified Championship fall series. So, their best will meet up with Capital District’s best for a bull-ring battle fans won’t want to miss,” said competition director Rob Hazer.

UP NEXT FOR CDRA: After Rumble At The Ridge tonight (Sunday August 3rd) CDRA returns to Glen Ridge Motorsports Park on Sunday August 10th for the Montgomery County Brawl, which was rescheduled from June 1st after rain washed out the night.

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.

2025 CDRA POINT RACE SCHEDULE
04/18/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | Spring Showdown ✔
07/25/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | Flying Trowel 32 ✔
08/03/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | Rumble At The Ridge
08/10/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park | Montgomery County Brawl
08/28/25 – Lebanon Valley Speedway | Mr. Crate Track USA
09/19/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway | Great Crate Classic

Official Primary CDRA Marketing Partners For 2025 include: Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply.

Official Media | Social Partners For 2025 Include: Area Auto Racing News, Hazilla Brands, My Race Pass, DIRTvision, DTDtv, Race Pro Weekly, Dirt Track Digest, Race New York, Doug’s Dirt Diary.

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.

CDRA Begins Grueling Month Of August Racing Thanks To Mother Nature Going Back-To-Back At Glen Ridge Followed By Lebanon Valley

07/28/25: CDRA tour regular Tavien Blowers (43) races with Newcomer Of The Year contender Nick Brundige (916) for qualifying position at Albany-Saratoga Speedway. (Jeremy McGaffin Photo | CDRA 2025)

FONDA, NY – Mother Nature didn’t do anyone favors this season with many events getting forced to cancel or reschedule. The JAM Performance CDRA Racing Series presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply wasn’t immune to rain delayed events, and now the chase for the 2025 Capital District Crown enters a Grueling mini ‘hell tour’ scenario that began Friday at the great race place.

The Montgomery County Brawl scheduled to be part of a co-promoted event at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park along with DIRTcar East Series racing, was washed out sadly. CDRA officials worked with Ridge officials to reschedule the event to Sunday August 10th. That sets up a unique situation for all involved going forward this season.

One week prior to the rescheduled Montgomery County Brawl at Glen Ridge is the originally scheduled Rumble At The Ridge, which was set for Sunday August 3rd at the beginning of the year. It is part of the DIRTcar Sportsman Fall Series event at the fastest quarter mile on dirt. But that’s not where the CDRA’s mini ‘hell tour’ ends.

Just two weeks after the Rumble At The Ridge CDRA/DIRTcar Sportsman Series event is the highly anticipated return of Mr. Crate Track USA at Lebanon Valley Speedway on Thursday August 28th. It’s part of the Super DIRTcar Series Mr. DIRT Track USA event, which is one circled on a driver’s schedule in the spring as one of the most challenging events of the season.

So, when put together you have CDRA points paying races July 25th (Flying Trowel 32 at Albany-Saratoga Won By Tim Hartman Jr.), August 3rd (Rumble At The Ridge at Glen Ridge), August 10th (Montgomery County Brawl at Glen Ridge), and August 28th (Mr. Crate Track USA at Lebanon Valley). 4 points paying races in 5 weeks will test drivers and their will to win the Season Two (2025) championship.

After two races Chris Jakubiak leads the point standings with 206 and a win, but is just one point ahead of Tim Hartman Jr. who also has visited Scott Duell Marketing & Designs victory lane. Bennington, VT racer Joey Scarborough sits third in points with 198, with Dylan Madsen of Spencertown, NY fourth with 195, and Canaan, CT young gun and Newcomer Of The Year contender Connor Crane in fifth with 193.

“It’s crazy how it worked out, but we had to do it so we could get drivers at least six races for points and leave us as a series some space just in case we need to reschedule events prior to our season finale on September 19th during Malta Massive Weekend,” said competition director Rob Hazer.

UP NEXT FOR CDRA: Focus shifts to Glen Ridge Motorsports Park for a DIRTcar Sportsman Series event that doubles as a points paying race for CDRA competitors on Sunday August 3rd for a Rumble At The Ridge.

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 2025 include: Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply.

Official Media | Social Partners For 2025 Include: Area Auto Racing News, Hazilla Brands, My Race Pass, DIRTvision, DTDtv, Race Pro Weekly, Dirt Track Digest, Race New York, Doug’s Dirt Diary.

Official CDRA Race Titles For 2025 Include: Spring Showdown (ALB), Montgomery County Brawl (GRMP), Flying Trowel 32 (ALB), Rumble At The Ridge (GRMP), Mr. Crate Track USA (LVS), and Great Crate Classic – Malta Massive Weekend (ALB).

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.

CDRA Points Paying Race At Glen Ridge Squashed By Weather; Reschedule Date To Be Determined

06/09/25: Joey Scarborough has been hot this season on nights Mother Nature doesn’t win. Here he is during hot laps at Albany-Saratoga Speedway. (Don Simpson Photo | DTD 2025)

FONDA, NY – Mother Nature is on a serious bender this season washing out racing in the Capital District on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday recently including the JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA points paying race presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply that would have been part of the DIRTcar East Sportsman Modified Series event at Glen Ridge.

Currently CDRA officials are holding tight awaiting a makeup date for the June 1st race that rained out. Once DIRTcar and Glen Ridge Motorsports Park officials agree on a date, CDRA will again attempt to tag along for a points paying race with the DIRTcar Sportsman East Series. Drivers want two PPR’s at The Ridge and work is being done behind the scenes to make sure that it is a reality.

Mother Nature has caused many tracks and series into rescheduling events in the Capital District, as she’s rained shows out or caused saturated grounds as the case this past Sunday at The Ridge for their weekly racing program. For CDRA the next points paying race on the schedule is a return run at Albany-Saratoga Speedway.

This season there are three points paying races at the great race place with the addition of the Flying Trowel 32, scheduled for Friday July 25th. The extra distance main event pays extra to the winner on a night to honor and remember track promoter Lyle DeVore’s father Stan. 32-laps in distance for CDRA racers paying $1,320 to win for Sportsman Modifieds on Stan Da’ Man night.

Ballston Spa, NY racer Chris Jakubiak continues to lead the points with fellow competitors Donovan Lussier, Joey Scarborough, Tim Hartman Jr. and Dylan Madsen completing the top five.

More details to come about the Flying Trowel 32 at Albany-Saratoga on July 25th as racers await the makeup date at Glen Ridge.

“Rain has really been crushing racing in the Capital District this year. Everywhere has had a really wet spring. Racers want to race, and fans want to spectate. We’re patiently waiting to hear from the fine folks at Glen Ridge on a makeup date so we can again tag along and/or team up next to the DIRTcar East Sportsman Series event. For now, we’re looking forward to our second of three points races in Malta, NY this season,” said competition director Rob Hazer.

UP NEXT FOR CDRA: Back to Albany-Saratoga Speedway for another points paying race as Sportsman Modified racers compete on Stan Da’ Man night. 32-lap main event paying $1,320 to win for the second of three points paying races on the CDRA schedule at the great race place.

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

2025 CDRA POINT RACE SCHEDULE
04/18/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway ✔
06/01/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park ❓
07/25/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway
08/03/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park
08/28/25 – Lebanon Valley Speedway
09/19/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway

Official Primary CDRA Marketing Partners For 2025 include: Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply.

Official Media | Social Partners For 2025 Include: Area Auto Racing News, Hazilla Brands, My Race Pass, DIRTvision, DTDtv, Race Pro Weekly, Dirt Track Digest, Race New York, Doug’s Dirt Diary.

Official CDRA Race Titles For 2025 Include: Sportsman Modified Spring Shootout (ALB), Quarter Mile Mayhem (GRMP), Flying Trowel 32 (ALB), Rumble At The Ridge (GRMP), Mr. Crate Track USA (LVS), and Malta Massive Weekend Fall Nationals (ALB).

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.

Chris Jakubiak Wants To Win CDRA Title, But Question Is Will Time Be On His Side To Race Sunday At The Ridge

05/29/25: Chris Jakubiak celebrates a Spring Shootout CDRA Sportsman Modified win in victory lane at Albany-Saratoga Speedway. (Bill McGaffin Photo / CDRA 2025)

FONDA, NY – Chris Jakubiak stormed to victory at Albany-Saratoga Speedway back on April 18th in the CDRA points opener. That put him in the point lead where he’d like to stay to face the challenges of racing at Glen Ridge and Lebanon Valley, two places he’s never raced before. But with a minimal crew and busy work schedule he will have to see if time permits his championship chase.

After conversation between Ballston Spa, NY racer Chris Jakubiak and JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA competition director Rob Hazer, it was learned he’s never turned laps at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park or Lebanon Valley Speedway to date in his career. Jakubiak will have to balance work, resources, and home life to make all six points paying races.

The CQC Painting, Vertex Property Management, and HD Concrete Construction Inc. series winner has Sunday June 1st circled on his schedule of racing events for his first trip to Glen Ridge when DIRTcar East Sportsman Modified Series comes to Fultonville, NY and again serves as a CDRA Series points paying race. All Jakubiak needs is time to prepare and participate.

So, what if point leader Chris Jakubiak is unable to make the next points paying race due to work commitments? It means there would be a shake up in the point standings, which isn’t new for the CDRA series presented in part by Elmo’s Speed Supply.

St-Denis-sur-Richelieu, QC racer Donovan Lussier currently holds down the runner up spot, however it’s doubtful he’s chasing Capital District titles considering he wasn’t at the great race place the last time they raced at the Malta, NY facility.

Bennington, VT racer Joey Scarborough is an unknown despite currently holding down third in points. Chances are if he rolls into The Ridge on June 1st with his Central Vermont Motorcycles, Quality Property Management, and How Center Auto Brandon Bandit Papi owned Bicknell Racing Chassis, then he’s chasing the crown.

Tim Hartman Jr. likes victory lane so much he’s made a habit of parking his Service Master Restore, Irish Trucking, and Bemiss Trucking Service Mike Parillo owned DKM Cyclone Chassis number 22 there. Already a regular at both Albany-Saratoga and Lebanon Valley, if Hartman races a pair of events at The Ridge his name will be in the title conversation.

Spencertown, NY hot shoe Dylan Madsen holds down the fifth spot in CDRA points currently. He loves to wheel and is capable of capturing a championship, so his peers wait eagerly to see if he shows up to live life on the ridge Sunday.

Some other names to keep an eye on for title town or newcomer of the year are Chris and Connor Crane, Cody Ochs, Taylor Wason, Derrick McGrew Jr., Nick Brundige, and Tavien Blowers. The rest of the drivers currently with points are unknown at this tme.

UP NEXT FOR CDRA: Points paying race number two Sunday June 1st at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park for CDRA competitors that is also a DIRTcar Sportsman East Series event. We’ve titled this event Quarter Mile Mayhem for 2025.

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

2025 CDRA POINT RACE SCHEDULE
04/18/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway ✔
06/01/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park
07/25/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway
08/03/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park
08/28/25 – Lebanon Valley Speedway
09/19/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway

Official Primary CDRA Marketing Partners For 2025 include: Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply.

Official Affiliate CDRA Partners For 2025 Include: DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, GM Performance 602 Crate Engines, Cordova Plumbing & Heating, Bart Contracting, Hayes Trucking & Excavating, New Deals Used Cars, Joe Wilkinson & Sons Excavating, County Waste, and Doug Wholey Ideal Excavation.

Official Media | Social Partners For 2025 Include: Area Auto Racing News, Hazilla Brands, My Race Pass, DIRTvision, DTDtv, Race Pro Weekly, Dirt Track Digest, Race New York, Doug’s Dirt Diary.

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.

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.

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.