05/01/25: Dylan Madsen (89) and Donovan Lussier (61L) race for top five finishing positions at Albany-Saratoga Speedway during the Spring Shootout back in April. (Showstopper Photo / CDRA 2025)
FONDA, NY – Season Two of the JAM Performance CDRA Racing Series presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply has one points paying race on the scoreboard and the top five are all new title contending names including Chris Jakubiak, Donovan Lussier, Joey Scarborough, Tim Hartman Jr., and Dylan Madsen.
Chris Jakubiak: Noticing up and coming Sportsman Modified talent in the Capital District couldn’t be done without mentioning Chris Jakubiak. He’s gone from Limited Sportsman prospect to CDRA series winner and title contender wheeling his CQC Painting, Vertex Property Management, and HD Concrete Construction Bicknell Racing Chassis number 49.
Donovan Lussier: The country of Canada is currently represented in CDRA point standings thanks to St-Denis-sur-Richelieu, QC racer Donovan Lussier. The defending Airborne Speedway Sportsman Modified champ ‘went hard in the paint’ to secure the runner up spot in standings with his Remorquage Boissonneault, SD Performance Mechanique, and Metal Express Bicknell Racing Chassis number 61L.
Joey Scarborough: Bennington, VT racer Joey Scarborough is carrying on father Don’s legacy of contending for podiums and wins. He was battle ready fighting all feature long for heavily contested positions inside the top five with his family-owned Central Vermont Motorcycles, Quality Property Management, and Howe Center Auto Bicknell Racing Chassis number 11VT.
Tim Hartman Jr: Big time little Tim was the winningest Sportsman Modified driver in the Capitaland last season, and he’s already been to victory lane in 2025. Hartman was hot and heavy into the loud pedal charging to fourth after one PPR. He is easily a title contender driving the Kick Fly’s Quality Hemp Products, Doug Wholey Ideal Excavating, and Bemiss Trucking Service Mike Parillo owned DKM Cyclone Chassis number 22.
Dylan Madsen: From the outside looking in, this kid loves to race. Madsen utilized a series of solid moves to earn a top five CDRA finish, where he currently sits in points. He used that momentum to propel himself to a weekly win driving his Madsen Overhead Doors, Riberdy Contracting, and Fox Hill Campgrounds Bicknell Racing Chassis number 89.
Hard Luck: Last season Amsterdam, NY racer Zach Buff was a CDRA title contender with his West End Towing & Repair, Dig Racing Products, and Buff’s Auto Service Ray Sefrin owned Bicknell Racing Chassis number 01. This season he was notably frustrated with a DNF and scored 28th in the finishing order to start. But the series is headed to The Ridge next where he’s a championship winner. Only 34 points out of first, this is where he could bounce back.
UP NEXT FOR CDRA: Focus shifts to Glen Ridge Motorsports Park for a DIRTcar Sportsman East Series event on Sunday June 1st that doubles as a CDRA points paying race dubbed Quarter Mile Mayhem.
CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to the CVRA days. A series designed specifically for Capital District racing. Season two schedule consists of a diverse schedule at storied dirt tracks like the great race place, the fastest quarter mile on dirt, and the valley of speed. Drivers who do travel the Capitaland will earn hardware and some green for their efforts.
Anyone interested in joining CDRA family of marketing partners can contact the series via website, phone, or e-mail.
2025 CDRA POINT RACE SCHEDULE 04/18/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway ✔ Rain Date TBD – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park 07/25/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway 08/03/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park 08/28/25 – Lebanon Valley Speedway 09/19/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway
Official Primary CDRA Marketing Partners For 2025 include: Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply.
Official Associate CDRA Partners For 2025 Include: Fox Racing Shox, SD Marketing and Designs LLC, Herrington Farms LLC, J-Tees Screen Printing, McGaffin Family Photography, and Final Reward Trophies.
Official Affiliate CDRA Partners For 2025 Include: DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, GM Performance 602 Crate Engines, Mad Skins Race Car Bodies, Cordova Plumbing & Heating, Bart Contracting, Hayes Trucking & Excavating, New Deals Used Cars, Joe Wilkinson & Sons Excavating, County Waste, and Doug Wholey Ideal Excavation.
Official Media | Social Partners For 2025 Include: Area Auto Racing News, Hazilla Brands, My Race Pass, DIRTvision, DTDtv, Race Pro Weekly, Dirt Track Digest, Race New York, Doug’s Dirt Diary.
Official CDRA Race Titles For 2025 Include: Sportsman Modified Spring Shootout (ALB), Quarter Mile Mayhem (GRMP), Flying Trowel 32 (ALB), Rumble At The Ridge (GRMP), Mr. Crate Track USA (LVS), and Malta Massive Weekend Fall Nationals (ALB).
Information shared about partners in Capital District Racing Association is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Info included but not limited to winner’s share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change.
For the latest news, results, point standings, and more about the CDRA Series presented by JAM Performance and Elmo’s Speed Supply, please visit http://www.cdraracing.com.
04/19/25: Chris Jakubiak earned his first CDRA points paying win at Albany-Saratoga Speedway. (Rocky Photography / RPW 2025)
MALTA, NY – Albany-Saratoga Speedway hosted the 2025 JAM Performance CDRA Racing Series points championship opener presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply, as part of their Super DIRTcar Series 60th Season kickoff program where Ballston Spa, NY racer Chris Jakubiak was victorious taking home the Cordova Plumbing and Heating winners loot and the series point lead.
55 of the Capital Districts most talented Sportsman Modified racers met up at the Malta, NY great race place to slap clay and claim victory. After Tyler Rapp, Chris Jakubiak, Joey Scarborough, Jon Miller, and Bryce Breault won qualifying heats and Taylor Wason with Zach Buff won last chance qualifiers the field was set for the 25-lap Spring Shootout.
Chris Jakubiak wasted no time putting his CQC Painting 49 in the lead over Tyler Rapp’s Trinity Construction Inc. 2a. That left Bennington, VT racer Joey Scarborough with his Central Vermont Motorcycles 11vt to battle with Spencertown, NY racer Dylan Madsen, Malta, NY racer Jon Miller, and Queensbury, NY racer Bryce Breault for top five positions.
St-Denis-sur-Richelieu, QC racer and Airborne champion Donovan Lussier was making moves using the high side early to improve from his 7th starting position wheeling his Remorquage Boissonneault 61L battling with Albany, NY racer Jeff Washburn and his R. Bowles Heating | Plumbing 18 car.
By the 1/3 mark of the feature event, it was clear Jakubiak had a bad fast race rod. That didn’t stop Eagle Ridge, NY racer Mike Benson with his Sausville Benson Financial 33b from waging war through the field with a hard charging Glenville, NY racer Tim Hartman Jr. driving his Kick Fly’s Quality Hemp Products 22 Cyclone.
In the mid portion of the race there were multiple 3-car battles going on including one between Lussier, Miller’s Lazzaro Auto Body 12 car, and the Advanced Auto Parts 2b of Bryce Breault. All that action wasn’t slowing defending Albany-Saratoga champion Hartman Jr. from applying pressure.
Just as Jakubiak hit lap traffic, Rapp made contact with the inside retaining wall in turn one that resulted in a flat left front and a subsequent yellow flag on lap 14.
The restart didn’t treat some drivers well, as inadvertent contact between Canaan, CT racer Chris Crane Jr. and Ballston Spa, NY racer Dan Grignon resulted in a multicar accident that left Amsterdam, NY racer Zach Buff unhappy with a heavily damaged West End Towing & Repair 01 racecar.
In the closing laps Jakubiak ran away and parked it in Scott Duell Marketing Designs victory lane, while Lussier hounded Scarborough eventually taking over the runner up position. Hartman Jr. crossed the finish line 4th, with the Madsen Overhead Doors 89 of Dylan Madsen completed the top five.
Rounding out the top ten were Canaan, CT racer Connor Crane, Jon Miller, Voorheesville, NY racer Pat Jones, Rensselaer, NY racer Cody Ochs, and Bryce Breault.
NOTES: The car count was healthy, crowd huge, and racing action packed. Canaan, VT racer Connor Crane drove his Crane’s Outdoor Power Equipment 711c impressively from 15th to 6th. Voorheesville, NY racer Pat Jones had a solid run from 18th to 8th. Finally, it’s rare a Sportsman Modified race in the Capital District doesn’t have a Tim Hartman Jr. mention. He made daring moves sometimes 3-deep to climb from 13th to 4th.
TITLE WATCH: Defending CDRA champion Taylor Wason had to dig himself out of a hole, and did so respectively winning an LCQ with his Lenihan Paving 07w and finishing 14th by races end. All eyes are on Chris Jakubiak now, who sits atop the series standings after points paying race one. However, only 6 points separate the top five drivers.
UP NEXT FOR CDRA: Focus shifts to Glen Ridge Motorsports Park for a DIRTcar Sportsman East Series event on Sunday June 1st that doubles as a CDRA points paying race dubbed Quarter Mile Mayhem.
CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to the CVRA days. A series designed specifically for Capital District racing. Season two schedule consists of a diverse schedule at storied dirt tracks like the great race place, the fastest quarter mile on dirt, and the valley of speed. Drivers who do travel the Capitaland will earn hardware and some green for their efforts.
Anyone interested in joining CDRA family of marketing partners can contact the series via website, phone, or e-mail.
Cordova Plumbing & Heating Hot Lap Hero: Bryce Breault (16.586) J-Tees Screen Printing Fast Timer: Bryce Breault (16.586) Big Red One Hard Charger: Pat Jones (18th to 8th) Lap Leaders: Chris Jakubiak (1-25) Newcomer of the Race: Chris Jakubiak (1st) Outstanding Performance: Tim Hartman Jr. (4th) Who Finished Fifth: Dylan Madsen
2025 CDRA POINT RACE SCHEDULE 04/18/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway ✔ 06/01/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park 07/25/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway 08/03/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park 08/28/25 – Lebanon Valley Speedway 09/19/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway
Official Primary CDRA Marketing Partners For 2025 include: Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply.
Official Associate CDRA Partners For 2025 Include: Fox Racing Shox, SD Marketing and Designs LLC, Herrington Farms LLC, J-Tees Screen Printing, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway.
Official Affiliate CDRA Partners For 2025 Include: DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, GM Performance 602 Crate Engines, Cordova Plumbing & Heating, Bart Contracting, Hayes Trucking & Excavating, New Deals Used Cars, Joe Wilkinson & Sons Excavating, County Waste, Doug Wholey Ideal Excavation, McGaffin Family Photography, and Final Reward Trophies.
Official Media | Social Partners For 2025 Include: Area Auto Racing News, Hazilla Brands, My Race Pass, DIRTvision, DTDtv, Race Pro Weekly, Dirt Track Digest, Race New York, Doug’s Dirt Diary.
Official CDRA Race Titles For 2025 Include: Sportsman Modified Spring Shootout (ALB), Quarter Mile Mayhem (GRMP), Flying Trowel 32 (ALB), Rumble At The Ridge (GRMP), Mr. Crate Track USA (LVS), and Malta Massive Weekend Fall Nationals (ALB).
Information shared about partners in Capital District Racing Association is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Info included but not limited to winners share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change.
For the latest news, results, point standings, and more about the CDRA Series presented by JAM Performance and Elmo’s Speed Supply, please visit http://www.cdraracing.com.
04/15/25: Chris Jakubiak was one of the fastest Sportsman Modifieds on practice day at Albany-Saratoga Speedway. (Rocky Photography / RPW 2025)
MALTA, NY – The 2025 JAM Performance CDRA Racing Series points championship presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply officially begins tonight April 18th at ‘the great race place’ Albany-Saratoga Speedway for Sportsman Modifieds as part of a huge 60th season kickoff featuring the Super DIRTcar Series Big Blocks.
Cordova Plumbing & Heating is presenting the $1,060 to win main event for Sportsman Modifieds, which will include hot laps, heat races, and last chance qualifiers to set the starting field for the race CDRA has titled the Spring Shootout.
For the CDRA Sportsman Modified Series it’s the third appearance at the Malta, NY dirt racing facility. Last spring a special format was used that offered a pair of 26-lap main events in tribute to the late hall of fame journalist Don Davies, which were part of a Super DIRTcar Series Big Block program.
Feature number one saw Tim Hartman Jr. Snatch victory from the clutches of Craig Wholey. The remainder of the top ten were Taylor Wason, Travis Whitbeck, Peyton Talbot, Cody Ochs, Drew Cormie, Bryce Breault, Dominic Roselli, and Brendan Gibbons.
In the second feature last June it was a popular win by Chris Crane Jr. who bested podium finishers Dylan Madsen and Richard Murtaugh. Rounding out the top ten were Max Dolliver, Joey Scarborough, Mike Coffey Jr., Cody Bleau, Connor Crane, Travis Green, and Jon Miller.
Defending series champion Taylor Wason will be in action to begin his title defense against a stacked field of talents that includes young guns, newcomers, and veterans all chasing a points championship.
The great race place held an open practice Tuesday April 15th where drivers had an opportunity to lay down laps. In session one it was Chris Jakubiak fastest with a lap time of 16.707. Session two saw Joey Scarborough top the board with a 16.904 lap time. In session three Scarborough was again quick with a 17.191 lap time. Final session saw Derrick McGrew Jr. top the leaderboard with a lap time of 17.388.
“I’m still on a long journey to recovery from a pretty serious health scare that has been the toughest fight of my life, but that has not deterred my dedication to CDRA project, the people helping, the tracks, and the drivers. My determination and dedication remain high for all involved,” said competition director Rob Hazer.
CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to the CVRA days. A series designed specifically for Capital District racing. Season two schedule consists of a diverse schedule at storied dirt tracks like the great race place, the fastest quarter mile on dirt, and the valley of speed. Drivers who do travel the Capitaland will earn hardware and some green for their efforts.
Anyone interested in joining CDRA family of marketing partners can contact the series via website, phone, or e-mail.
2025 CDRA POINT RACE SCHEDULE 04/18/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway 06/01/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park 07/25/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway 08/03/25 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park 08/28/25 – Lebanon Valley Speedway 09/19/25 – Albany-Saratoga Speedway
Official Primary CDRA Marketing Partners For 2025 include: Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply.
Official Associate CDRA Partners For 2025 Include: Fox Racing Shox, SD Marketing and Designs LLC, Herrington Farms LLC, J-Tees Screen Printing, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway.
Official Affiliate CDRA Partners For 2025 Include: DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, GM Performance 602 Crate Engines, Cordova Plumbing & Heating, Bart Contracting, Hayes Trucking & Excavating, New Deals Used Cars, Joe Wilkinson & Sons Excavating, County Waste, Doug Wholey Ideal Excavation, McGaffin Family Photography, and Final Reward Trophies.
Official Media | Social Partners For 2025 Include: Area Auto Racing News, Hazilla Brands, My Race Pass, DIRTvision, DTDtv, Race Pro Weekly, Dirt Track Digest, Race New York, Doug’s Dirt Diary.
Official CDRA Race Titles For 2025 Include: Sportsman Modified Spring Shootout (ALB), Quarter Mile Mayhem (GRMP), Flying Trowel 32 (ALB), Rumble At The Ridge (GRMP), Mr. Crate Track USA (LVS), and Malta Massive Weekend Fall Nationals (ALB).
Information shared about partners in Capital District Racing Association is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Info included but not limited to winners share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change.
For the latest news, results, point standings, and more about the CDRA Series presented by JAM Performance and Elmo’s Speed Supply, please visit http://www.cdraracing.com.
04/07/25: Become An Associate Marketing Partners For CDRA Race Specific Awards For Just $100 For 2025 Season! (Rich Post Photo / PTP)
FONDA – 📋 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 from the Capital District or surrounding areas to title awards given per points paying race for a one-time monetary commitment that goes directly towards the driver direct program, which supports point fund bonuses!
⬇️ 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 of per race honors that could dawn your name as part of our Associate Marketing Partners and/or our Hundo Club.
✔️ Hot Lap Hero ✔️ J-Tees Screen Printing Fast Timer ✔️ Big Red One Hard charger ✔️ Lap Leaders ✔️ Chassis Brand Challenge ✔️ Newcomer of the Race ✔️ Outstanding Performance ✔️ Who Finished Fifth
ℹ️ 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 Marketing and Designs 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 the Capital District Racing Association.
03/16/25: Example of custom artwork done for racer AJ Albreada by SD Marketing and Designs LLC. (Scott Duell Photo)
FONDA, NY – Known as the high side hustler behind the wheel, Scott Duell is using his knowledge of dirt track racing and education in graphic design to blaze his own entrepreneurial trail after creating his own company Scott Duell Marketing and Designs LLC adding to the Duell Family Racing legacy in the Capital District.
SD (Scott Duell) Marketing and Designs LLC is joining the JAM Performance CDRA Racing Series presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply as an integral part of the design and marketing process through their innovative ideas stemming from race car wraps to social media campaigns.
After working years for others while his family continued to grow with wife Jade, two daughters Peyton and Parker, and another bundle of joy on the way this clay pounding poppa needed to make his own hours.
“I’ve been in the design and marketing world for over 15 years. About a year ago I decided it was time for my own business. So, Duell Marketing & Designs was launched and about a year later the boat is still afloat,” said SD proprietor Scott Duell.
His skills are limitless specializing in graphic design, marketing, custom helmet artwork, racecar wraps, social media, and more.
“Like the Days Of Thunder saying, there’s nothing I can’t do with design and marketing,” Duell said.
He concluded with, “If you have a company that needs a rebrand, a racer who needs a social media presence, or even a well put together sponsor presentation then I can do those things as well.”
SD Designs and Marketing LLC is truly a one stop shop for racers or businesses who want a professional look with a personal touch that is guaranteed to catch the eye.
“I’ve known Scott for nearly 20 years. Like Chris (Recker) he’s always been supportive of projects I work on and willing to get involved. I’m glad he’s part of CDRA and we’ll get him working on some new designs for the upcoming season and who knows, maybe a sweet championship custom helmet,” said Rob Hazer, CDRA competition director.
CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to the CVRA days. A series designed specifically for Capital District racing. Season two schedule consists of a diverse schedule at storied dirt tracks like the great race place, the fastest quarter mile on dirt, and the valley of speed. Drivers who do travel the Capitaland will earn hardware and some green for their efforts.
Anyone interested in joining CDRA family of marketing partners can contact the series via website, phone, or e-mail.
CDRA is brought to you by marketing partners that include Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply, Fox Racing Shox, SD Marketing and Designs 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 the Capital District Racing Association.
03/11/25: Drivers fight for qualifying position at Albany-Saratoga Speedway. (Jann McGaffin Photo / RPW)
FONDA, NY – Season Two of the JAM Performance CDRA Racing Series presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply is ambitious. There’s a buzz surrounding the championship points chase, which consists of six action packed special events at historic Capital District tracks like Albany-Saratoga, Glen Ridge, and Lebanon Valley.
At the time of this release there are six confirmed points paying races, with the option to expand to seven on the table. Once again CDRA is humbled by the support shown for the series project and strives to promote drivers and sponsors of participating tracks. Now, let’s talk about events.
𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘂𝘁 | The points paying season starts at Albany-Saratoga Speedway with a race CDRA has dubbed the Sportsman Modified Spring Shootout, as part of a huge 60th season kickoff with the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds and Pro Stocks on Friday April 18th presented in part by Cordova Plumbing & Heating and Bart Contracting.
𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗵𝗲𝗺 | Race number two for tour points takes racers to Glen Ridge Motorsports Park for a race CDRA officials titled Quarter Mile Mayhem on Sunday June 1st. It’ll feature the DIRTcar Sportsman East Series along with DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, Pro Stocks, Mini Stocks, and more. Presented in part by Hayes Trucking and DIRTcar Racing.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹 𝟯𝟮 | Next on the schedule of points paying races CDRA swings back to the great race place for The Flying Trowel 32 on Friday July 25th. A special event on the Albany-Saratoga Speedway schedule is Stan The Man Night, which honors track promoter Lyle DeVore’s father Stan. Presented in part by Elmo’s Speed Supply and Ideal Excavating.
𝗥𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 | Points paying race number three takes CDRA championship hopefuls back to Fultonville, NY for a Rumble At The Ridge on Sunday August 3rd. It’ll again feature the DIRTcar Sportsman Series along with DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, Pro Stocks, Mini Stocks, and more. Presented in part by New Deals Used Cars and DIRTcar Racing.
𝗠𝗿. 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗨𝗦𝗔 | The ‘valley swing’ is a game changer, as CDRA heads to Lebanon Valley Speedway on Thursday August 28th for a race Sportsman Modified drivers covet in the Capital District, Mr. Crate Track USA. It’s part of an annual tradition in West Lebanon, NY the popular Mr. Dirt Track USA Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified show. Pro Stocks are also on the race card, and it’s presented in part by Wilkinson & Sons Excavating and County Waste.
𝗠𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 | Back by popular demand the CDRA points championship night returns to Albany-Saratoga Speedway on Friday September 19th as part of Malta Massive Weekend. Once again paired with DIRTcar Sportsman fall series racing, fans can also enjoy DIRTcar 358 Modified series, Street Stocks, and SDS Big Block Modified practice. Presented in part by Elmo’s Speed Supply, Ideal Excavating, and DIRTcar racing.
“I’ve been keeping busy setting up season two while I recover and rehab from a serious health complication that put me down last July,” said CDRA competition director Rob Hazer.
He continued by saying, “With Malta celebrating 60 years, we wanted to do a little extra there. So, I appreciate the opportunity Lyle gave us. I also appreciate Ray from the Ridge and Ron from Lebanon for their continued support of CDRA. They all were understanding, had kind words of encouragement, and were excited to see the project continuing.”
Season Two will be a wild chase for the championship, and expect the challenge for defending champion Taylor Wason to be extreme. It’s a lucrative six race regional series sure to bring out the toughest Sportsman Modified competitors in the Capitaland.
“We’re just doing our thing and continuing to inject positivity in our area’s racing scene. I’m glad folks continue to enjoy. That’s the only reward we need,” concluded Rob Hazer.
CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to the CVRA days. A series designed specifically for Capital District racing. Season two schedule consists of a diverse schedule at storied dirt tracks like the great race place, the fastest quarter mile on dirt, and the valley of speed. Drivers who do travel the Capitaland will earn hardware and some green for their efforts.
Anyone interested in joining CDRA family of marketing partners can contact the series via website, phone, or e-mail.
CDRA is brought to you by marketing partners that include Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply, Fox Racing Shox, SD Designs & Marketing LLC, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway, Hazilla Brands, DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, GM Performance 602 Crate Engines, McGaffin Family Photography, and Final Reward Trophies. Any information shared about participating Capital District tracks is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Information including but not limited to winners share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change. Thank you for supporting Capital District Racing Association.
03/04/25: The Flying Trowel 32 Sportsman Modified race is a special event worthy of bigger winner’s share and CDRA points. (Flying Trowel Logo / CDRA)
FONDA, NY – How about one more schedule note for this evening?! The 2025 JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing season presented by Elmo’s Speed & Supply will see a third points paying race at Albany-Saratoga Speedway!
– 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 Stan The Man Night will be a CDRA points paying race at the great race place! Malta’s celebrating their 60th season and we’re happy to be a part of the season long festivities.
The Flying Trowel 32 for Sportsman Modifieds is part of a special evening dedicated to Stanley John DeVore, father of track promoter Lyle DeVore. The 32-lap main event will pay a smooth $1,320 to the victor and earn all drivers CDRA championship points.
Also racing on the 5th Annual Stan The Man Night will be Big Block Modifieds ($320 to win heats – $3,200 to win feature), $1,320 to win Native Pride Pro Stocks, $320 to win Burt’s Tree Service Street Stocks, and more.
✅ Once again, many thanks to track promoter Lyle DeVore, his wife Marcy, and the rest of the staff at Albany-Saratoga for their continued support of our project.
CDRA is brought to you by marketing partners that include Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply, Fox Racing Shox, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway, Hazilla Brands, DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, GM Performance 602 Crate Engines, McGaffin Family Photography, and Final Reward Trophies. Any information shared about participating Capital District tracks is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Information including but not limited to winners share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change. Thank you for supporting the Capital District Racing Association.
03/03/25: Lebanon Valley Speedway continues to ramp up their 2025 season and will again include CDRA Mr. Crate Track USA. (Lebanon Valley Logo / LVS)
FONDA, NY – Season two (2025) fires off turn four in just 47 days for the JAM Performance & Consulting CDRA Racing series presented by Elmo’s Speed & Supply. We continue to lock in our scheduled points paying races including a Mr. Dirt Track USA appearance at Lebanon Valley Speedway.
– 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 will be a CDRA points paying event in the valley of speed during one of their biggest events of the season. Mr. Dirt Track USA night features Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds battling for a 15-5 prize. Also, on the race card are DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds and DIRTcar Pro Stocks.
Last season Tim Hartman Jr. Racing won the CDRA race dubbed Mr. Crate Track USA defending home turf. Lebanon’s track champion was followed by Michael Sabia, Brady Cordova, Alex Bell, and Nick Giardini rounding out the top five.
– 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗯𝘀! Drivers will have an opportunity to earn series points towards the CDRA title paying $2,025 to the champion in 2025!
✅ Thanks to track General Manager Ron Dwyer, and the rest of the staff at Lebanon Valley for their continued support of our project.
CDRA is brought to you by marketing partners that include Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, JAM Performance, Elmo’s Speed Supply, Fox Racing Shox, Finish Line Designs, Full Throttle R/C Raceway, Hazilla Brands, DIRTcar Racing, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, GM Performance 602 Crate Engines, McGaffin Family Photography, and Final Reward Trophies. Any information shared about participating Capital District tracks is obtained via website, social media, and/or track press. Information including but not limited to winners share, formats, laps, sponsors, or schedule dates are subject to change. Thank you for supporting the Capital District Racing Association.
02/27/25: 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.
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.
2/26/25: Nick Giardini (399) races with Connor Prokop (12p) and Karl Barnes (307) at Lebanon Valley Speedway during CDRA points paying race action. (Jeremy McGaffin Photo / CDRA)
FONDA, NY – Let’s talk podium finishes again, this time checking in with Lebanon Valley Speedway. Did you know that Tim Hartman Jr. dominated the Sportsman Modified competition with record setting runs including 13 podium finishes, all wins?!
Of those wins, one came during a JAM Performance CDRA points paying race presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply in August.
Matt Burke was apparently the only other driver with a ticket to the victory lane party after parking it on the front stretch to close the season in West Lebanon, NY. It was his only podium finish on the year.
Michael Sabia tried hard to put his Teo Pro Car elite in victory lane, which earned him six podium finishes. He had four runner up finishes and a pair of third place runs, but never made it to the front stretch for a celebratory dub.
Impressive to note are the five podium finishes earned by Nick Giardini. They were all runner up finishes including three consecutive to start the season in 2024.
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 valley of speed, 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.
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.
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