Power Five Episode 2605 Checks In On Top Racers Chasing L.D. Bossman Championship Trophy And Explores Other Top Ten Contenders

07/30/26: Chad Gregory (#23g) and Derrick McGrew Jr. (#26) race for position during the Flying Trowel 32 at Albany-Saratoga Speedway as part of the L.D. Bossman Championship Trophy chase. (Jeremy McGaffin Photo | CDRA)

FONDA, NY – Four of the top five in JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA series points presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply remained the same after the Flying Trowel PPE at Albany-Saratoga, with one driver climbing his way up. With this episode of the Power Five we’ll look at the newest top contender and look at point battles within the top ten racers currently in point standings.

Let’s start with driver names that have been consistent in the top five point standings thus far in season three beginning with point leader Joey Scarborough of Brandon, VT. Not only did Scarborough retain the point lead but Canaan, CT racers Chris Crane Jr. and Connor Crane, along with Round Lake, NY racer Nick Brundige all remained top five. So, who’s the new guy?

Ballston Spa, NY racer Derrick McGrew Jr. took advantage of a hot streak to earn consecutive top 10 finishes catapulting him into 4^th place in point standings just 22 back from the lead. McGrew is red hot in the Capital District right now with wins at Albany-Saratoga and Glen Ridge racing his Next Generation Roofing, West End Towing & Repair, and Herron Reality number 26 Bicknell race rod.

With that being said, let’s take a look just outside the power five at some racers just outside looking in starting with Middlegrove, NY racer Taylor Wason. He’s had a pair of top 10 finishes, which has helped the 2024 champion climb back into title contention racing his CWS Construction, Lenihan Paving, and Lake Auto Parts number 07w Bicknell racing chassis.

Gansevoort, NY racer Michael Wagner-Fitzgerald fell from 4^th to 7^th in points, but is still very much in the championship picture. Same with Bolton Landing, NY racer Craig Wholey who started the CDRA point season red hot, but slumped just a bit over the past couple races though remains in contention.

Next racer up in point standings currently 9^th overall is Saratoga Springs, NY racer Michael Ballestero. In his first season chasing the CDRA title, Ballestero has climbed back into the top 10 after a tough start to the championship chase driving his Stone’s Pharmacy, M&J Construction, and Generations Auto number 27 Bicknell racing chassis. He’s looking to climb further up the standings.

Last driver in today’s special edition Power Five, is Chad Gregory of Clifton Park, NY. Gregory is in the NOTY conversation and looks solid in his first season touring with CDRA. It hasn’t been easy for Gregory, as he’s still young in his Sportsman Modified journey, but he’s mixing it up with some top talents from CDRA and DIRTcar alike.

Other racers just outside the top 10 include CDRA regulars Savannah Laflair, Brent Warren, defending champion Tim Hartman Jr., William August, and Jordan Hill. All who have an opportunity to reach the top 10 in points by seasons end.

“We’re coming up on our second PPE at Glen Ridge, which if it’s as good as last seasons event fans will be treated to a really good race. The Ridge plays an important role in our series, because it’s vastly different than Albany-Saratoga or Lebanon Valley. It’s a bull ring so drivers are up on the wheel and in traffic from the drop of the green to the finish,” said CDRA competition director Rob Hazer.

UP NEXT FOR CDRA: The series returns to Glen Ridge Motorsports Park Sunday August 9, 2026, for another showdown with DIRTcar Sportsman racing’s finest. It’s the Rumble at the Ridge PPE, which is also the beginning of the DIRTcar Sportsman Fall Championship Series. Get your popcorn ready.

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.

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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 | WINNER: Tim Hartman Jr.
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.

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.

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.

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.

Looking Ahead: Lebanon Valley Speedway Mr. Crate Track USA Crown Jewel CDRA Event Sends L.D. Bossman Contenders Through Defending Champion Tim Hartman Jr. Stomping Grounds

06/13/26: Tim Hartman Jr. (22a) races with Joey Scarborough (11vt) at Lebanon Valley Speedway. (Mike Travease Photo | RPW)

WEST LEBANON, NY – The 2025 JAM Performance CDRA Racing Series points championship presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply rolls into West Lebanon, NY Tuesday June 16th for Mr. Crate Track USA. It’s a ‘crown jewel’ PPE for racers on a huge night of racing in the valley of speed which features the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds annual Mr. Dirt program.

Mr. Crate Track USA has a storied history at Lebanon Valley Speedway playing a pivotal role in series point championship battles, with this summer’s PPE serving as one of two ‘crown jewel’ events on the CDRA schedule. These events are essentially valued at double the points for racers towards the L.D. Bossman championship trophy chase.

2026 brings with it the fourth visit for CDRA to Lebanon Valley Speedway with its third Mr. Crate Track USA PPE. Prior editions of the event were run under the KOD banner. For Season Three, the points paying event will include a draw-redraw format that features Saratoga Masonry Supply qualifying heats, LCQ’s, and a 25-lap main event.

Previous winners who have parked it on the legendary front stretch at Lebanon in G&R Motorsports victory lane include Michael Sabia (2017 & 2015), Tim Hartman Jr. (2025), Rain (2024), Rob Maxon (2018), and Scott Duell (2016). Sabia is currently the only driver to win the event championship twice, which could change Tuesday night.

There were 140 laps of Mr. Crate Track USA competition so far, with 12 different drivers leading laps. Easton, CT racer Michael Sabia has the most laps led in event history with 42. His next closest active Sportsman Modified competitor is defending race and CDRA series champion Tim Hartman Jr. who has 13 laps led in event history.

In the previous season’s edition of Mr. Crate Track USA, it was Valley regular AJ Albreada of East Greenbush, NY who led early until CDRA champion and track dominator Tim Hartman Jr. took the lead and never looked back earning his first event championship on August 28, 2025.

“This race is going to be big. It’s the first ever crown jewel for our series, meaning basically a double points show. It’ll have a lot of championship implications, but also Newcomer Of The Year contenders and Rated Rookies will be vying for their share of the notoriety and accolades. The valley is always that track we visit that can change everything,” said competition director Rob Hazer.

CDRA racing invites drivers, crews, and fans alike to Lebanon Valley Speedway Tuesday June 16th for a night of racing guaranteed to entertain including Sportsman Modified, Pro Stock, and featuring the headlining Super DIRTcar Series shower of Big Block Power with the very best Modified racers in a must see event of the summer in the Capital District.

UP NEXT FOR CDRA: After Lebanon Valley Speedway, CDRA turns attention to the fastest quarter mile on dirt, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park on Sunday July 5th for a DIRTcar East Region series race that also serves as a points paying event for a Montgomery County Brawl.

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 | 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.

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.

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, 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.

Lebanon Valley and Albany-Saratoga Crown Jewel PPE’s To Play Important Role In Chase For L.D. Bossman Championship Trophy

03/27/26: Sportsman Modified competitors race off turn four at Lebanon Valley Speedway, home to CDRA Crown Jewel PPE Mr. Crate Track USA. (Photo By: Lucas Ballard | RPW)

FONDA, NY – The 2025 JAM Performance CDRA Racing Series points championship presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply has a new twist for Season Three with the addition of two ‘Crown Jewel’ points paying events for drivers chasing the L.D. Bossman Championship Trophy in 2026.

CDRA Crown Jewel points paying events are races on the series schedule that will give drivers an opportunity to earn more points than in past seasons. While standard points awarded are 100 for the winner, 97 for second, and down by 1 point to last with 50 points awarded for DNS or DNQ competitors, Crown Jewel events are essentially double that.

Crown Jewel points paying events will be worth 200 points for the winner, 197 for second, and down by 1 point to last. Any competitor who does not qualify (DNQ) or is unable to start the main event (DNS) will be awarded 100 points.

“First, we must acknowledge that all tracks, Albany-Saratoga, Glen Ridge, and Lebanon are important to earning a series championship with CDRA,” competition director and series promoter Rob Hazer began.

He continued saying, “The main reason we made this distinction for 1/3 of our schedule was to have a heavier weighted race early in the season and one race weighted heavier at the back end of the season, with what we commonly call ‘the grind’ as the bulk of work competitors put in towards earning the L.D. Bossman Championship Trophy.”

By structuring a pair of PPE’s to be worth essentially double the points, it creates a larger separation naturally between series regulars and other competitors. However, the point differential within the distribution of points remains the same whether the race is valued at 100 to win or 200 to win. This means either scale, it’s only 25 points between 1st and 24th. This keeps the point chase tight.

“While all races are important on our schedule and we value all tracks involved, there’s two races the drivers talk about most and we listen. They talk about winning Mr. Crate Track USA and they want that Malta Massive Weekend winners’ belt, which we titled the Great Crate Classic,” concluded Rob Hazer.

The first Crown Jewel PPE for CDRA Sportsman Modified is at Lebanon Valley Speedway on June 16, 2026, during the Mr. Dirt Track Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series night.

The second Crown Jewel PPE for CDRA Sportsman Modified takes place at Albany-Saratoga Speedway on September 25, 2026, during Malta Massive Weekend with the Great Crate Classic. This race is also a DIRTcar Championship Sportsman race with a talented field expected.

Challenging the racers and keeping fans engaged in the point battle storylines is what CDRA is all about, and the addition of a championship point scale for Crown Jewel PPE’s on the six-race tour schedule does just that. Whoever earns the L.D. Bossman Championship Trophy named in honor of Malta’s late promoter Lyle DeVore, will have earned bragging rights as King Of The Capital District.

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.

Pair Of Crown Jewel Events Highlight Another Stacked Six Race Summer Series With CDRA Racing Visiting Albany-Saratoga, Lebanon Valley, and Glen Ridge

02/15/26: Field ready for competition for 2025 Rumble At The Ridge DIRTcar Sportsman / CDRA points paying race at Glen Ridge. (Bill McGaffin Photo | CDRA)

FONDA, NY – When Capital District tracks Albany-Saratoga, Glen Ridge, and Lebanon Valley roar to life this spring part of their racing season will include points paying events on the road to crown the 2026 JAM Performance CDRA racing series points champion presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply.

With only six points paying events each summer, every lap of every race matters. In Season Three (2026) something new to the points structure makes one third of the aforementioned six races worth ‘crown jewel’ points where two races offer drivers an opportunity to score more points.

Starting and ending the CDRA points season at the great race place Albany-Saratoga Speedway was something late track promoter Lyle DeVore enjoyed. Throw in a tribute to his father Stan Da’ Man and drivers have a trio of action-packed races on a high speed 4/10-mile dirt track gem located in Malta, NY.

On April 17, 2026, CDRA kicks off the points chase during Albany-Saratoga’s 61st season opening celebration. The early race at Malta has been titled Spring Shootout, which Chris Jakubiak won in 2025. In 2024 there were twin Spring Shootout features won by Tim Hartman Jr. and Chris Crane Jr.

The second points paying event for CDRA racers at Albany-Saratoga takes place during Stan Da’ Man night with the Flying Trowel 32 on July 24, 2026. Last season marked the first time a third PPE was added to the schedule from the great race place, and it was won by a red-hot Tim Hartman Jr.

Malta Massive weekend is a big one on the schedule for Capital District Sportsman Modified racers. These drivers want that race winning belt. It serves as the Great Crate Classic, which is a CDRA points paying event. It also features the DIRTcar Sportsman Championship series points event.

The Great Crate Classic, preceded by the Northeast Crate Nationals at Albany-Saratoga, will for the first time be a ‘Crown Jewel’ points paying event on September 25, 2026. Simply put, regular series races are 100 for a win, 97 for second, down by one to last. Crown Jewel events are 200 for a win, 197 for second, down by one.

Speaking of ‘Crown Jewel’ points paying events, the only other on the 2026 CDRA racing schedule happens early and it’s a popular one among drivers. On June 16, 2026, on the high banks in the valley of speed, Lebanon Valley Speedway has Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds in town which means Mr. Crate Track USA is in order.

Mr. Crate Track USA is a play on words off the main event for the Super DIRTcar Series Mr. Dirt Track event. There wasn’t a more perfect way to support such a big event, especially with it being earlier in the season for 2026. It will be a ‘Crown Jewel’ points paying event for CDRA Sportsman Modifieds.

It was previously won by Tim Hartman Jr. in 2025, however other winners do include Rob Maxon (2018), Michael Sabia (2017), Scott Duell (2016), and Michael Sabia (2015).

Each track plays a pivotal part in challenging drivers who want to earn a CDRA championship, and Glen Ridge Motorsports Park fits in perfectly. Albany-Saratoga has high speeds while racing like a short track, Lebanon Valley is a wide-open high bank adrenaline rush, and the Ridge is an elbows up reaction challenging madhouse of a quarter mile.

Glen Ridge is the race place drivers grind out their best finishes to increase their chances at a points championship. First visit to the fastest quarter mile on dirt is July 5, 2026, for the Montgomery County Brawl, which is also part of the DIRTcar Sportsman East Region for points. Previous winners of this event include Taylor Wason (2025) and Cody Ochs (2024).

CDRA returns to the ridge on August 9, 2026, for a second visit during the summer with the annual Rumble At The Ridge points paying event. This race will also serve as a DIRTcar Sportsman points event. Previous winners of the Rumble include Gavin Eisele (2025) and Zach Buff (2024).

“This year is going to be exciting. We have a great crop of drivers who are going to chase,” began CDRA competition director Rob Hazer.

He continued, “It’s going to feel a little different without Lyle DeVore’s guidance. He was a friend, a mentor, and a titan in this sport. But I can promise you, his legacy is in good hands with Marcy, Mia, and Pete making sure his vision comes to light.”

“I want to thank Marcy, Pete, and Mia from Albany-Saratoga. They’re going through a difficult transition without the bossman, but they’re doing it fabulously. I must thank Ron at Lebanon Valley also for keeping us in mind on the high banks, and Alicia and Ray at Glen Ridge. We’re all working together to put something on for racers,” Hazer spoke candidly.

He concluded by saying, “We’ll be releasing the new name of our championship trophy. It’ll be something that captures and embodies what Lyle stood for. That was important for me to do in his honor, and I owe Marcy a heartfelt thank you for allowing me to do that for the bossman.”

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. Before that, it’s car show season.

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 or Twitter/X at http://www.x.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.

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, Stone’s Pharmacy, 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.

Tim Hartman Jr Earns Big Red One Hard Charger On His Way To Mr. Crate Track USA Victory At Lebanon Valley

08/28/25: Tim Hartman Jr. (22) races with Tavien Blowers (43) for position during the 20-lap Mr. Crate Track USA feature event. (Bill McGaffin Photo | CDRA 2025)

WEST LEBANON, NY – Mr. Crate Track USA returned to Lebanon Valley Speedway Thursday night and Tim Hartman Jr. stomped the yard for an impressive 20-lap feature victory and extending his CDRA racing series lead with one point paying race left on the 2025 schedule.

Middleburgh, NY racer Connor Prokop and East Greenbush, NY true valley rookie sensation AJ Albreada would lead the field to the green flag where the top spot would be hotly contested early and often. Defending series champion Taylor Wason of Middlegrove, NY took a big swing at the top spot going 3-wide with with the 22a and 12p cars.

Albreada driving his Rob Albreada Snap-On Tools number 22a, pulled a crossover on Wason’s Lenihan Paving 07w machine and assumed the lead. The aforementioned Midtel Solutions 12p of Prokop was left to battle with East Nassau, NY racer Owen Lewis and hard charging series point leader Tim Hartman Jr. who was coming fast with his MRP Companies number 22 Troyer.

After a spirited duel between Albreada, Wason, and Hartman it was TH2 emerging in the top spot by the halfway point in the race. Albreada was secure in second, while Wason found himself in a battle with Prokop, Brookfield, CT racer Nick Giardini, and Raymertown, NY racer Dylan Grogan for top five positions.

Otis, MA racer Ray Hall Jr. was on the move from his 13th starting position with his Gary J. O’Brien Property Services 57. Hall was one of three drivers to improve six positions while earning a top 10 finish, with the other two being Tim Hartman Jr. and Nick Giardini. Hartman would be awarded the Big Red One Hard Charger by virtue of his win.

For Hartman it was another trip to victory lane, as he picked up the Mr. Crate Track USA win. It was his 4th CDRA racing series win, which is more than any other competitor in two seasons of Capital District Racing Association competition.

Rounding out the top five were AJ Albreada, Connor Prokop, Nick Giardini, and Taylor Wason. Albreada was awarded Newcomer Of The Race for his second-place finish.

NOTES: At Mr. Crate Track USA, it’s important to note the efforts by Caroga Lake, NY racer Tavien Blowers. The CDRA regular earned a 10th place finish respectively after starting 15th and moved into third in series standings. Round Lake, NY racer Nick Brundige was also on hand at Lebanon Valley Speedway, as he’s been a welcomed addition to the regulars this season. Brundige earned a 15th place finish respectively and moved into fourth in series standings just 9 points behind Blowers.

TITLE WATCH: Tim Hartman Jr. is one race away from securing the Season Two (2025) JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA racing series presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply title. After his Mr. Crate Track USA win, TH2 extended his point lead to 28 over defending series champion Taylor Wason. Speaking of Wason, he has without question silenced his critics. Still mathematically in the hunt for the championship, Taylor earned a tour win and has gone Hoosier-to-Hoosier with red hot Hartman for the series crown. No matter how it shakes out at Albany-Saratoga for Malta Massive Weekend, Wason has been a worthy champion.

UP NEXT FOR CDRA: The series heads back to Albany-Saratoga Speedway on Friday September 19th for the Great Crate Classic at Malta Massive Weekend. It’s also part of the DIRTcar Sportsman Fall Championship series meaning the competition will be fierce.

CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to the CVRA days. A series designed specifically for Capital District racing. Season two schedule consists of a diverse schedule at storied dirt tracks like the great race place, the fastest quarter mile on dirt, and the valley of speed. Drivers who do travel the Capitaland will earn hardware and some green for their efforts.

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

08/28/25 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | Joe Wilkinson & Sons Excavating Mr. Crate Track USA Feature Results (20 Laps): 1. 22-Tim Hartman Jr [7]; 2. 22a-AJ Albreada [2]; 3. 12p-Connor Prokop [1]; 4. 399-Nick Giardini [10]; 5. 07w-Taylor Wason [3]; 6. 34-Dylan Grogan [6]; 7. 57-Ray Hall Jr [13]; 8. 7s-Michael Sabia [8]; 9. 7c-Brady Cordova [9]; 10. 43-Tavien Blowers [15]; 11. 85-Justin Gozzi [14]; 12. 711-Chris Crane Jr [4]; 13. 19-Owen Lewis [5]; 14. 711x-Connor Crane [11]; 15. 916-Nick Brundige [18]; 16. 5ej-EJ Gallup [21]; 17. 611-John Agor [19]; 18. 307-Karl Barnes [17]; 19. 61-Alex Palmer-Sawyer [20]; 20. 313-Cam Van Zandt [16]; 21. 96-Anthony Maxon [12].

J-Tees Screen Printing Fast Timer: Dylan Grogan (22.437)
Big Red One Hard Charger: Tim Hartman Jr. (7th to 1st)
Newcomer of the Race: AJ Albreada (2nd)
Lap Leaders: AJ Albreada (1-7) & Tim Hartman Jr. (8-20)
Outstanding Performance: Nick Giardini (4th)
Who Finished Fifth: Taylor Wason

08/28/25 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | Joe Wilkinson & Sons Excavating Mr. Crate Track USA Heat Race #1 Results (8 Laps): 1. 22-AJ Albreada[3]; 2. 711X-Connor Crane[1]; 3. 34-Dylan Grogan[7]; 4. 7S-Michael Sabia[4]; 5. 57-Ray Hall Jr[5]; 6. 313-Cam Van Zandt[2]; 7. 916-Nick Brundige[6].

08/28/25 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | Joe Wilkinson & Sons Excavating Mr. Crate Track USA Heat Race #2 Results (8 Laps): 1. 12P-Connor Prokop[1]; 2. 711C-Chris Crane Jr[3]; 3. 96-Anthony Maxon[4]; 4. 19-Owen Lewis[2]; 5. 85-Justin Gozzi[5]; 6. 5EJ-EJ Gallup[7]; 7. 611-John Agor[6].

08/28/25 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | Joe Wilkinson & Sons Excavating Mr. Crate Track USA Heat Race #3 Results (8 Laps): 1. 22H-Tim Hartman Jr[3]; 2. 7C-Brady Cordova[2]; 3. 07W-Taylor Wason[5]; 4. 399-Nick Giardini[7]; 5. 43-Tavien Blowers[1]; 6. 307-Karl Barnes[4]; 7. 61-Alex Palmer Sawyer[6].

08/28/25 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing Presented By Elmo’s Speed Supply | Joe Wilkinson & Sons Excavating Mr. Crate Track USA Hot Lap/Fast Time Results (3 Laps): 1. 34-Dylan Grogan (22.437); 2. 7C-Brady Cordova (22.444); 3. 711-Chris Crane Jr (22.481); 4. 07W-Taylor Wason (22.508); 5. 399-Nick Giardini (22.563); 6. 22a-AJ Albreada (22.618); 7. 22-Tim Hartman Jr (22.774); 8. 96-Anthony Maxon (22.788); 9. 7s-Michael Sabia (22.842); 10. 12p-Connor Prokop (22.847); 11. 57-Ray Hall Jr (22.900); 12. 307-Karl Barnes (22.963); 13. 611-John Agor (22.967); 14. 711x-Connor Crane (22.976); 15. 313-Cam Van Zandt (22.996); 16. 43-Tavien Blowers (23.025); 17. 5EJ-EJ Gallup (23.035); 18. 61-Alex Palmer-Sawyer (23.129); 19. 19-Owen Lewis (23.140); 20. 916-Nick Brundige (23.148); 21. 85-Justin Gozzi (23.188).

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).

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 Race Day At Lebanon Valley Speedway With Sportsman Modifieds For Mr. Crate Track USA

08/28/25: Owen Lewis (19), Dylan Grogan (34), and Craig Wholey (98) race for qualifying position at Lebanon Valley Speedway. (Gabrielle’s Photo | LVS 2025)

WEST LEBANON, NY – Tonight, in the valley of speed the JAM Performance CDRA Racing Series points championship presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply rolls into Lebanon Valley Speedway for Mr. Crate Track USA joining an action-packed race card featuring the Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series and DIRTcar Pro Stocks.

Lebanon Valley Speedway is hosting the annual Mr. Dirt Track Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series event that pays a staggering $15,500 to the winner. During the program also featured are the stars and cars of the CDRA Sportsman Modified Series racing for a $1,000 to win payday. It will be a full draw/redraw format for the Sportsman competitors.

For the CDRA Sportsman Modified Series it’s the second appearance at the West Lebanon, NY dirt racing facility. Last season the Fireworks & Freedom race ran during Halloween in August, with Tim Hartman Jr. picking up the win. The second CDRA event at the valley was scheduled to be a companion race for Mr. Dirt Track, but it was rained out making tonight the official return of Mr. Crate Track USA.

Heading into racing action on Thursday August 28th Glenville, NY racer Tim Hartman Jr. holds a 22-point lead over defending series champion Taylor Wason of Middlegrove, NY. Rounding out the top five in points are Amsterdam, NY racer Zach Buff, Caroga Lake, NY racer Tavien Blowers, and Round Lake, NY racer Nick Brudige who also leads all drivers for Newcomer Of The Year honors.

“Our season is winding down and it’s still anybody’s title to earn. However it shakes out I’m proud of these drivers. Timmy has proven himself arguably the most dominant wheelman in the Capital District. Taylor has defended his championship valiantly. Tavien is in the mix for a title for the second consecutive year. Zach remains consistent. And Nick is a refreshing surprise in the NOTY battle. Season two has lived up to the hype,” said competition director Rob Hazer.

UP NEXT FOR CDRA: After Mr. Crate Track USA the CDRA series heads back to the great race place, Albany-Saratoga Speedway on Friday September 19th for the Great Crate Classic points finale, which also is part of the DIRTcar Sportsman Fall Championship series.

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.

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.

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 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.