December 20, 2010

Chapman’s Can An Motorsports Park 2^nd annual Hangover 100 Enduro is just two weeks away.  On Sunday, January 2^nd, the ever-popular Enduro races will return with a 100 lap, $1000 to win event. 

Last season, Can Am hosted a series of Enduro races, including an unprecedented 4 hour Endurance race paying winner Mike Durham $4000 for his efforts.  Durham also won the inaugural Hangover 100.  This season, more cars are expected and Durham will have his work cut out for him if he looks to repeat.

“Last season, our Enduro races were some of our most successful events”, says track General Manager Alana Moncrieff.  “It really is a lot of fun for everyone, and hopefully we can continue to grow this event year after year.  Unlike last season, I wont be racing in this one”, laughs Burdick.

Plenty of coffee and hot chocolate will be served as Savory Café will be on hand to run the concession stands and keep the faithful race fans warm in the unpredictable winter weather.  Pit Gates will open at 11am, Grandstands open at noon, and racing will get underway at 1pm.  Pit admission is $20, and grandstand admission is just $5. 

Entry forms and Enduro rules are available on the track’s website.  Entry fee for the event is $50 and that includes car registration as well as pit admission for the driver.  For technical information regarding Enduro rules, please contact Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park tech inspector Alana Moncrieff at moncrieffalana@yahoo.com or by phone at (646) 416-3585.

November 14, 2010

Just over 100 people gathered at the Cape Vincent Recreation Park building to listen to Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park owner Tiger Chapman discuss plans for the upcoming 2011 season.  Chapman addressed the crowd as to what to expect going into next season, and some changes that have been made as they approach 2011.

For some classes, like the Sportsman, Thunder car and pure stock divisions, no major changes were announced.  The Street Stock division debated some proposed rule changes, some of which will be addressed at a later date.  The IMCA Modified division also discussed some proposed changes that may see the class drop the IMCA sanctioning, allowing cars from Brighton Speedway to compete regularly with the Can Am cars.  While these discussions haven’t been set in stone, it is a possibility that Can Am officials will explore in the weeks ahead.

The biggest change that will take place for next season will be the loss of the Big Block Modifieds.  The 358 Modifieds will now be the headline class, racing weekly for $1000 to win.  There may also be a possibility of a new CT525 GM Crate Motor that could compete with the Small Block Modifieds, it is a motor that costs approximately $7200.  The elimination of the Big Block class has been confirmed but the addition of the new motor is still in the early stages and at this point is just a possibility.

“Eliminating the Big Blocks was the toughest decision that we had to made as we get ready for next year”, says Chapman.  “I would like to have a place for everyone to race in whatever cars they can bring to the track, but in the end it comes down to a business decision, and we have to do what is best for the track”.

The Late Model division will also have a rule change regarding tires.   LM40 tires that were run this season at Can Am will be allowed as well as American Racers that are run at Fulton and Brewerton, thus giving those cars an option to run Can Am without having to purchase new tires.  The Late Model division will go unsanctioned in 2011.

Chapman also stated that he wants to have all cars at the track each week, as opposed to running some of the entry-level classes on alternate weeks like in past seasons.  While many people have concerns at about the length of the program each week, Chapman also addressed that an undetermined time limit will apply to feature events next season.  The limit will be addressed at a later date, but it was made clear that the time spent during a red flag will not count towards the time limit.  If any particular class has fewer then seven cars, the track will adjust the schedule and have them just run features, and no heat races.  If any particular class has fewer then seven cars for three consecutive weeks, a meeting amongst the class will be called to address the future of the class.

“I know a lot of people are unhappy about some of the things we have talked about, but at the end of the day we have to do what is the best for Can Am Motorsports Park.  Last season, the track was absolutely destroyed financially, and we have to make some changes”, confirms Chapman.

As we settle into the off-season, Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park will remain busy, as they work with National Grid to fix up the lighting and electrical issues that affected the Speedway late in the season.  The process will be ongoing, and will consist of National Grid installing new poles and transformers.

The track wont sit idle for long, as the first race of 2011 will take place on Sunday, January 2^nd with the second annual Hangover 100 Enduro paying $1000 to win.  Pit gates will open at 11am, and grandstands will open at noon.  Pit admission is $20 and grandstand admission will be just $5.

More information on the 2011 season at Chapman's Can-Am Motorsports Park can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

September 28, 2010

Due to some after affects from the Tornado that struck Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park on July 21^st, Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park officials have reluctantly decided to cancel the October 6^th Mr. DIRTcar 358 Modifieds and Mr. DIRTcar/SUNY Canton Sportsman series races.

A fire in the main power shack two weeks ago was the final nail that caused track officials to call off the special Super DIRT Week event.  The Speedway is currently working with National Grid and have plans in place for a new power shack to be put up and they will also be replacing the poles and transformers that have been in place for over 20 years.  The track does have generators on the premises, but when they go to power up the generator to run the track lights, as well as the concessions, it trips all of the breakers.

"We've discussed the matter, weighed all of our options and feel it is in everyone's best interest for us to focus on the 2011 season”, says track owner Tiger Chapman.

While the track remains without power, racing will continue this Sunday with the 4 hour, $4000 to win Endurance race this coming Sunday, October 3^rd.  Second place will receive $1500, and third place will walk away with $500 for their efforts.  The green flag waves at 1pm, and the checkered flag will be displayed at 5pm.  The car that completes the most laps and is still running at the checkered flag will be declared the race winner.

“We have no power at the track but we’re still on as schedule for this Sunday as no lights are needed to run the afternoon Endurance race,” noted Can-Am General Manager Alana Moncrieff.  “It is disappointing that we had to cancel the Mr. DIRTcar events and the SUNY Canton race for this season”.

Information will be released in the coming days in regards to the rained out Sportsman feature from September 3^rd, as well as the SUNY Canton Sportsman race paying $2000 to win and the SUNY Canton Street Stock race that would have paid $1000 to win that was on the schedule for the October 6^th event.  The rained out feature from September third will be either made up on opening night in 2011, or divided amongst all cars that were entered into the race that night.  The SUNY Canton events that were on the schedule will be also be made up early in 2011.

“I know that the Street Stock series was very close, and its disappointing that we cant decide the outcome on the final night”, says Burdick.  “We just don’t have a choice in matter at this time, and we had to make the best decision for everyone involved”.

SUNY Canton Series Wins to Van Brocklin and Parkhurst; Harris and Petrie are Track Champions as Caswell, Myers, Harris, Malbouf and Williams Collect Wins

 Written by Megan Rowe

Garden City NY… Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park along with Davidson Auto Group and Gymo presented a full night of racing on Friday, September 17, 2010. The SUNY Canton Sportsman and Street Stock Series took center stage while the Thunder Car and Purestock point’s champions were crowned. Also participating in action were two crate late model features along with the mod lite division.

The evening began as the Crate Late Model division raced their rainout feature from September 3^rd. Jordan Keruskie and Chuck Meyers led the 20 lap feature to their green flag. Chuck Meyers jumped out to the lead as the field sailed into turn number one as Jordan Keruskie and Lee Gill filled out the top three. Lee Gill drove a solid line around the middle of the speedway looking to slip under Jordan Keruskie for the second position but Keruskie would maintain his line and hold control of the position as Chuck Meyers began to check out on the rest of the field. Lee Gill used a lap ten restart to slip under Jordan Kersukie for the second position while Joe Banks and Jeff Mutton rounded out the top five. Chuck Meyers collected the win over Lee Gill and Jordan Keruskie.

The SUNY Canton 25 lap feature event was led to the green by Josh Van Brocklin and Matt Hulsizer with Josh Van Brocklin taking the lead of the field. Brandon Sweet slipped to the inside of Kraig Gamble for the fifth position but Gamble fought back to retain the position. Jordan McCreadie pulled under Doug O’Blenis as they headed into turns one and two for the sixth position. As the field reached the half way point, Josh Van Brocklin continued to lead the way with Matt Hulsizer closing in. Brandon Sweet caught up to Anthony Stockman and looked to the outside of him in turn number four and would take the third position as they crossed the line. Mechanical woes sent Jordan McCreadie pit side allowing Beth Schneider and Brandon Hagan to slip into the sixth and seventh positions. Brandon Sweet pulled under Matt Hulsizer on a lap 18 restart to take the second position with Brandon Sweet challenging for the second position with two laps two. The yellow flag flew on lap 23 causing a 2 lap shootout, as the field came for the green Brandon Sweet heavily challenged Van Brocklin for the win. As the field came across the line for the checkered flag, Josh Van Brocklin collected his second win in a row over Brandon Sweet and Matt Hulsizer.      

Mike White and Sid Harmer Sr. led the Street Stock feature to the green in their SUNY Canton 25 lap feature event. Kevin Smith used a lap three restart to pull around Mike White for the command of the field while Taylor Caprara patiently sat in position number three. Dick Parkhurst pulled to the outside of Tiger Chapman and took over the fourth position as Chris Cunningham looked to also take over the fifth position from Tiger Chapman as the yellow flag flew on the field. Dick Parkhurst continues to move to the front on the outside of the speedway by taking the third position away from Taylor Caprara. Dick Parkhurst then shifted to the inside of the speedway and slipped under Mike White as the two battled for the second position with Parkhurst coming out on top. Dick Parkhurst used a lap 17 restart to take over the lead on the field as Russ Marsden did take over the fourth position. Russ Marsden slipped under Phil Walker as they moved into turn number three and four with Marsden taking the fourth position. As the checkered flag waved, Dick Parkhurst collected the win over Kevin Smith and Taylor Caprara.

Dan Way and Matt Marcinko led the Thunder Car feature to the green flag as Matt Marcinko took the lead of the field. Steve Malbouf looked to the outside of Marcinko as the two battled into turn number and two down the back stretch with Malbouf coming out on top at the line. Chuck Monica pulled to the outside of Dan Way looking to challenge for the third position while Steve Malbouf and Matt Marcinko checked out on the field. Chuck Monica and Zak Petrie used a lap five restart to power around Dan Way for the third and fourth position while Steve Malbouf maintained his control at the front of the field. Zak Petrie pulled high around Chuck Monica for the third position as the two laps to go sign was shown to the field. Steve Malbouf collected the win over Matt Marcinko and Zak Petrie rounding out the top three. Zak Petrie was crowned the 2010 Thunder Car track champion.

Lee Gill and Dale Caswell led the Crate Late Models to the green flag with Dale Caswell taking the lead on the field over Lee Gill and Chuck Meyers. Lee Gill pulled to the outside of Dale Caswell to take the lead on the field as Meyers patiently sat in third with Jordan Keruskie and Erik Cupernall rounding out the top five. Dale Caswell pulled to the outside of Lee Gill to challenge for the lead while Chuck Meyers also became involved in the battle. Dale Caswell took control of the field away from Lee Gill as they went into turn number three. Lee Gill fought back for the position as Dale Caswell, Lee Gill and Chuck Meyers waged a heavy battle for the top three with Chuck Meyers being on the winning battle as they moved into turn number two with Caswell taking control. As the checkered waved, Dale Caswell collected the win over Lee Gill and Greg Belyea.

Scott Lampson and Roger Bushey led the Purestock division to the green flag as Bushey took the leave over Verne Harris and Steven Gilmore. Steven Gilmore slipped under Verne Harris for the second position and then began to track down the leader. Steven Gilmore pulled to the outside of Roger Bushey out of turn number four and took over the lead on the field. As the two laps to go sign was shown to the field, Steven Gilmore broke heading into turn number two causing the yellow to fly. Verne Harris went on to collect the win and the 2010 Track Championship over Scott Lampson and Pete Willsie.

Rick Demo and Doug Williams let the Mod Lites to green with Doug Williams taking the command of the field. Rich Rainville moved around Rick Demo for the third position as John Behron, Rick Demo and Matt Rainville filled out the top five. John Behron moved around Rick Demo for the second position as Jamie King entered the top five. Doug Williams went on to collect the win over John Behron and Rick Demo.

Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park will return to racing action on Wednesday, October 6^th as part of Super DIRT Week. Headlining will be the Mr. DIRTcar 358 Modified Series, the SUNY Canton Street Stock Series, and the SUNY Canton Sportsman Series along with a makeup Sportsman feature from September 3, 2010. More information on the 2010 season along with the upcoming 2011 season can be found at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

VanBrocklin, Smith, Raabe, Gilmore, Malbouf, Caswell and Zira Take Can-Am Wins  

Written By Megan Rowe

Garden City NY… Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park along with Body Pros Collision Exports, Waite Toyota, SUNY Canton and Dig Safetly NY presented full fender racing on Friday, September 10, 2010. Headlining the night were two SUNY Canton Streets Stock Features, joining them were the SUNY Canton Sportsman, Purestocks, Thunder Cars, Mod Lites and a 40 lap Enduro.        

Brandon Hagan and Kristian Smoke filled the front row for the SUNY Canton Sportsman Series to the green in their 25 lap feature event. Brandon Hagan pulled out the early lead with Beth Schneider and Josh Van Brocklin in the top three. Josh Van Brocklin pulled to the inside of Beth Schneider coming out of turn number two to take the second position as Dylan Evoy moved by Kristian Smoke for position number four. Brandon Hagan entered lap traffic with Josh Van Brocklin hot on his tail while Beth Schneider kept Dylan Evoy at bay. Josh Van Brocklin used a lap sixteen restart to pull high around Brandon Hagan for the lead of the field as Dylan Evoy pushed past Beth Schneider for third. As the checkered flag waved Josh Van Brocklin collected the win over Dylan Evoy and Brandon Hagan.

Jarod Radley and Andy Fisk led the first SUNY Canton Street Stock feature to the green in their first feature event as Jarody Radley used the inside groove to jump to the lead as Andy Fisk and Phil Walker filled out the top three. Sid Harmer pulled of the inside of Mike White for the fifth position as Russ Marsden battled side by side with Kenny Hamm for sixth. Kenny Hamm moves high around Mike White on a lap seven restart to take over the fourth position. Kenny Hamm pulled to the outside around Mike White to challenge for position number three but Mike White shot ahead on the inside groove and took over position number three and began to challenge for the second position. Mike White pulls to the inside of Andy Fisk as they came out of turn number four for the second position. Phil Walker followed Mike White by pulling to the inside of Andy Fisk for the third position as Kevin Smith entered the top five. Todd Raabe made a power move to the middle of the speedway and took three cars in one swoop allowing him to take over the second position as the five to go sign was shown to the field. As the checkered flag waved, Kevin Smith collected the win over Taylor Caprara and Scott Smith.

As winner Kevin Smith redrew the invert for the second SUNY Canton Street Stock race, he pulled the number one position which allowed him to start on the pole of the field with Taylor Caprara starting to his outside. Taylor Caprara jumped out to an early lead with Kenny Hamm following in the high groove as Kevin Smith filled out position number three. Kenny Hamm pulled to the inside of Taylor Caprara as the pair worked out of turn number two to take the lead on the field. Taylor Caprara and Kenny Hamm battled side by side on a restart with Caprara coming out with the lead out of turn number two as Kevin Smith, Russ Marsden and Todd Raabe filled out the top five. Todd Raabe moved under Kevin Smith coming out of turn number two for the fourth position with Taylor Caprara leading the way. Todd Raabe and Sid Harmer split Kenny Hamm for the second position with Raabe and Harmer battling side by side for second with Raabe coming out on top. Todd Raabe pulled to the bottom side heading into turn number three and four to take over the lead pushing Caprara back to second. Todd Raabe collected the win over Kenny Hamm and Russ Marsden.

Brandon Tefft and Shane Ray led the Thunder Cars to the green flag with Shane Ray taking the control of the field. Dan Way jumped to the lead with John Williams in second. Steve Malbouf quickly moved through the pack and pulled high around Dan Way for the lead of the field. Rob Martin moved high around Matt Marcinko as the two battled for the third position. Matt Marcinko pulled back to the inside to take the position. As the white flag waved, Steve Malbouf and Zak Petrie battled for the lead but as the checkered waved, Steve Maboulf collected the win over Zak Petrie and Rob Martin.

Scott Lampson and Shawn Kirby led the Purestocks to the green with Verne Harris jumping out to the early lead from his third place starting position with Roger Bushey taking over position number two. Steven Gilmore slipped to the inside of Scott Lampson for the third position. Roger Bushey used a lap two restart to take over control of the field. Steven Gilmore pulls to the high side of the speedway to move by Roger Bushey for the lead with Verne Harris following Gilmore by moving over Bushey for position number two. Steven Gilmore went on to collect the win over Verne Harris and Pete Willsie.

Doug Williams and Jason Broedel led the Mod Lites to the green flag as Dale Caswell jumped out to the early lead from his third place starting position. Jason Broedel filled out the second place. Doug Williams moved through the pack and quickly took over the third position as Dale Caswell quickly entered some lap traffic. Doug Williams caught up to Jason Broedel as Williams looked for a way past him. Doug Williams made the pass under Jason Broedel for third place while Rich Rainville took fourth over Matt Rainville. Dale Caswell collected the win over Doug Williams and Jason Broedel.

Racing will continue on Friday, September 17, 2010 with the SUNY Canton Sportsman Series, SUNY Canton Street Stock Series, two Crate Late Model Features, Mod Lites, Purestocks and Thunder Cars. We will also crown the 2010 Championships in the Thunder Car and Purestock divisions with a double points night on tap. More information on the 2010 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

September 6, 2010

Although the final night ended early with rain, as per DIRTcar rules, the track points must come to an end on Labor Day weekend, the 2010 Can Am Motorsports Park track champions have been decided.  Billy Dunn, Tim O’Brien, Matt Hulsizer, Lee Gill, and Ryan Scott have put together championship-winning seasons at the fast Lafargeville, New York half mile.

For the second consecutive season, Billy Dunn topped the Big Block Modified division at Can Am.  Dunn had a fantastic season posting six wins, and 13 top five finishes in 13 starts at Can Am.  He also had a victory in his only run in a 358 Modified SUNY Canton series event.  Dunn won the 2010 Big Block championship by an astonishing 84 points over his nearest competitor.

Tim O’Brien won the 358 Modified track championship for the first time in his career.  To top of Tim’s season, he is also the SUNY Canton 358 Modified Series winner.  Tim’s season consisted of five victories and 18 top five finishes, in the 18 races on the schedule for the Small Block Modified division.  O’Brien won the championship by 94 points over second place.

Last year’s SUNY Canton Sportsman champion Matt Hulsizer picked up the 2010 Sportsman track Championship.  In 18 events at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park, Hulsizer posted a season high five feature wins, 15 top five finishes and 18 top tens.  Hulsizer clinched the championship the previous week, and with the rained out feature on Friday night, Hulsizer finished the year with that same 65-point lead.

When you think of Late Model racing at Can Am, you can’t help but think of Lee Gill.  Gill was a Can Am track champion back in the early days with the 6 cylinder Late Models, and now with a GM Crate Powered Late Model the results are no different for the hometown, Lafargeville, New York racer.  Gill put together a season that consisted of 10 wins, including the final five checkered flags of the season.  Gill also posted 15 top five finishes in just 16 starts.  His only DNF occurred on July 12^th when his Late Model ended up on its roof.

Sid Harmer Sr. finished the year as the 2010 Can Am Street Stock Track Champion.  Harmer had three victories over the year, and posted 13 top five finishes, and 15 top tens in just 16 starts this season.  This was Harmer’s first ever Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park Championship.

Ryan Scott is your 2010 IMCA Modified track champion.  Scott won the first six IMCA Modified events of 2010 and that was more then enough for the championship for the Kingston, Ontario racer.  Scott went on to add one more victory later in the season and finished the year with 11 top five finishes in the 11 IMCA events in 2010.  Scott’s worst finish of the season was third place.

“On behalf of the entire staff at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park, we would like to congratulate all of our champions on a great 2010 season.  Some of our champions are returning champs, and some are first time champions, but regardless of the number, we congratulate you all, and wish you good luck in your remaining 2010 events.  We look forward to seeing you in 2011”, says Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park General Manager Alana Moncrieff.

Just a few more events remain on the 2010 schedule for Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park.  This coming Friday night, the SUNY Canton Sportsman and Street Stock Series take center stage with Pure Stocks, Thunder cars and Mod Lites as well as a 40 lap $1000 to win Enduro at the end of the night.  The Street Stocks will run two separate 25 lap features with the winner picking up $1000 for each race.

SUNY Canton will be back the following Friday night with another pair of Sportsman and Street Stock races.  Crate Late Models, Mod Lites and the championship weekend double points for Pure Stocks and Thunder cars will also fill out the Friday, September 17^th schedule.  The Crate Late Model feature that was rained out from Friday September 3^rd will be run at the start of the evening.

A unique first time event will take place on Sunday, October 3^rd at Can Am as a 4 hour Endurance race will take place.  The driver to complete the most laps in the 4 hour period will take home an unprecedented $4000 winners share.  Second place will receive $1500 and third place will leave the track with $500.

The grand finale for 2010 will wrap up on Wednesday night, October 6^th as the 358 Modified DIRTcar Series comes to Lafargeville.  The final points night for the SUNY Canton Sportsman and Street Stocks will also take place and the track will crown their 2010 SUNY Canton champions.  The rained out Sportsman feature from Friday, September 3^rd will start the night.  The SUNY Canton Sportsman race will pay $2000 to win which is the highest paying race in the history of Sportsman racing at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park. 

More information on the 2010 season at Chapman's Can-Am Motorsports Park can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Written By Megan Rowe

Garden City NY… Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park along with WWNY TV7, FOX 28, Route 37 Building Supply and Laura Penazek-Whitney/ State Farm Insurance presented North Country Labor Day Racing Weekend. Headlining the opening weekend’s events on Friday, September 3, 2010 were the ESS Super Sprints, Big Block/Small Block Modifieds, Sportsman and Crate Late Models. The track also crowned their 2010 Track Champions in the Big Block/Small Block Modifieds, Sportsman and Crate Late Model division.

The evening began with the Empire Super Sprints taking center stage as Lance Yonge and Chuck Hebing led the field of 24 cars to Matt Burdick’s green flag. Lance Yonge took the early control as the field sailed off into turn number one with Chuck Hebing and Brian McDonald jumping into the second and third positions. As the field rounded into turn number three, Chuck Hebing jumped out of line and pulled high into the pit area which allowed Brian McDonald to fill out the second position. As lady luck had it, McDonald’s second place run was short lived as he also pulled pit side giving the second place position to Steve Poirier. Justin Barger and Alain Bergeron battled side by side for the fifth position with Barger wasting little time moving under Bergeron as the pair drove into turns one and two with Barger taking over the fifth position. Shawn Donath quickly closing in on Steve Poirier as the two closed in on Lance Yonge who continued to set the pace on the field. Steve Poirier made a bonsi move to the inside of Lance Yonge as the pair came out of turn number two and down the backstretch to take the lead over the field. Shawn Donath used the high side of the speedway to pull around Lance Yonge on the front stretch and slip into second as they hit the middle of turn two. Shawn Donath then began his assault on leader Steve Poirier, even pulling within .350 seconds of him as the race reached its closing laps. Steve Poirier would not be defeated as he went on to take the checkered flag over Shawn Donath and Justin Barger.

As Mother Nature was quickly bringing rain to the area, track officials quickly put the Big Block/Small Block Modified feature on the speedway surface. The nights 30 lap feature, which decided the 2010 championships in both the Big Block and Small Block divisions, was led to the green flag by Kenny Bearup and Lance Willix. The two cars battled side by side at the wave of the green flag as Willix held the slight advantage as the pair worked their way out of turn number two. Scott Parliament dived under Matt Billings and Kenny Bearup out of turn number two to take over the third position as leader Lance Willix pulls pit side. Willix’s sudden departure from the speedway turned the top spot over to Adam Roberts who quickly took over a healthy and steady lead on the field. Vinnie Vitale slipped under Kenny Bearup to take over the third position as Steve Paine followed in pursuit by taking the fourth position from Bearup. Billy Dunn, who started in the 12^th position had quickly worked up into the top eight as Steve Pain made opportunity for himself under Vinnie Vitale in turn number one which gave him the third position. Steve Paine continued his trek to the front as he moved under Scott Parliament out of turn two for the second position. Billy Dunn continued his move to the front as Scott Parliament drifted high out of turn two allowing Dunn to slip under him for position. Steve Paine maneuvered his way under Adam Roberts coming out of turn three and four for the lead. On lap 23 the rain fell on to the speedway, giving Steve Paine his 300^th career win as Adam Roberts and Rob Bellinger rounded out the top three. Billy Dunn took the 2010 Big Block Track Championship while Tim O’Brien collected the 358 Modified Track Championships.

As heat action was completed in the Crate Late Model and Sportsman, there features will be run at a later date. The Crate Late Models will compete in their 20 lap feature on Friday, September 17, 2010. The Sportsman will complete their feature as part of Chapman’s Can-Am’s Super DIRT Week Special on Wednesday, October 6^th. As the feature action will be completed on those dates, the ending of the DIRT North East Points Battle does end at Labor Day Weekend. Matt Hulsizer collected the 2010 Sportsman Championship as Lee Gill collected the Crate Late Model Championship.

Chapman’s Can-Am looks to carry on their North Country Labor Day Weekend on Saturday, September 04, 2010. Headlining the evening are the SUNY Canton Street Stock Series, IMCA Modifieds, Mod Lites, Purestocks and Thunder Cars. There will also be a 40 lap Enduro that pays $1,000 to win. At the end of the evening the track will also host a Huge Fireworks Spectacular! More information on the 2010 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

September 2, 2010

After a very successful two-day show back on the Independence Day long weekend in July, the Empire Super Sprints are back at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park for another holiday weekend classis.  This coming Friday night, September 3^rd, the Empire Super Sprints will run one final time in 2010 at the Lafargeville, New York track.  Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports will also be racing on Saturday, September 4^th when the SUNY Canton Street Stock Series takes center stage for a $1000 to win event.

When the ESS visited back in July, Justin Barger was the winner over fan favorite Jessica Zemken.  The following night, Zemken returned the favor in her Tony Stewart owned sprint car, with Barger getting the runner up spot.  

Also in action at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park on Friday night will be the final night of regular track points for the Modifieds, Small Block Modifieds, Sportsman and Street Stocks.  A champion in all of these classes will be decided.

“It has been a good season so far here at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park, and we look forward to crowning our 2010 Champions this weekend”, says track General Manager Alana Moncrieff.

General Admission for Friday night’s race is just $18.  Students from age 10 to 14 will get in for just $5.  Children 9 and under will get in free.  Military members with valid ID will get in for half price.  Pit admission for the night is $25.  Pit Gates will swing open at 4pm and Grandstand area will open at 5pm.  Race time is at 7pm.   Friday night’s events are sponsored by WWNY TV 7 & FOX 28, Route 37 Building Supply, Westward Painting and Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance.

The gates at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park will open again on Saturday night, as the SUNY Canton Street Stock Series will highlight the night with a $1000 to win event.  IMCA Modifieds are also on the schedule with a $500 to win event, as well as the Mod Lites, Pure Stocks, Thunder Cars and a 40 lap, $1000 to win Enduro Race.

Saturday’s General Admission is $10, Students 10-14 are $5, children 9 and under are free, and military members with valid ID will also get in for free.  Pit Gates open up on Saturday at 3pm, Grandstand Gates open at 4pm and race time on Saturday will be 6pm.  A huge fireworks show will light up the sky at the end of the evening.  The racing on Saturday is sponsored by night’s events are sponsored by WWNY TV 7 & FOX 28 and Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance.

More information on the 2010 season at Chapman's Can-Am Motorsports Park can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Written By Megan Rowe

Garden City NY…  Double points for all divisions highlighted the nights racing events at Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park. The nights racing action, sponsored by Davidson Auto Group along with Husky Property Management hosted the Big Block/Small Block Modifieds, Sportsman, Street Stocks, IMCA Modifieds, Crate Late Models, Thunder Cars and Mod Lites.

Kevin Gamble and Jason Potter led the Big Block/Small Block Modifieds to the green flag as Jason Potter took the reigns of the field as they pulled out of turn number two. Tim Kerr moved to the high side of Kevin Gamble for the second position as Lance Willix slipped to the inside of Jeremy Wilder and Kevin Gamble to slip into position number three. Adam Roberts and Justin Haers split Kevin Gamble by going high around him on the front stretch and taking positions four and five. Justin Haers slipped to the inside of Adam Roberts as the pair came out of turn number two for the fourth position. Justin Haers took the second position as he moved under Jason Potter as Billy Dunn and Vinnie Vitale took positions five and six. Billy Dunn moved under Lance Willix in turns one and two for the third position and then continued his assault and took over position number two. Justin Haers begins to check out on the field while Vinnie Vitalie moved under Jeremy Wilder out of turn number two for the sixth position. Billy Dunn and Justin Haers enter a heavy battle for the lead with Billy Dunn taking the control. Billy Dunn went on to collect the win over Justin Haers and Vinnie Vitale.

Jessica Power and Dana Aikins led the Sportsman division to the green with Dana Aikins taking control of the field. Jamie Platt quickly moved underneath Aikins to take the lead coming out of turn number four. Brandon Hagan slipped under Tom Conklin coming out of turn number two for the third position and then continued his assault to the front taking the second position. Matt Huslizer was quickly moving through the pack from his eighth place starting position. Jeff Stevenson slipped to the inside of Tom Conklin for the fourth position as Matt Hulsizer followed Stevenson moving under Conklin as he took over position number five. Matt Hulsizer found the opportunity to move under Dana Aikins for fourth as Brandon Hagan pulled to the outside of Jamie Platt coming out of turns one and two and takes the lead coming out of turn number two. As the checkered flew, Brandon Hagan collected the win over Jamie Platt and Matt Huslizer.

Dean Patterson and Erik Cupernall led the Crate Late Model division to the green flag as Dean Patterson took the control of the field leading lap one. Phil Potts pulled to the outside of the speedway as Chuck Meyers pulled to the inside, the pair would split Mike Trapp and take command of the third and fourth positions. Phil Potts slipped under Chuck Meyers coming out of turn number two to take the third position as Lee Gill was moving swiftly through the field reaching the top three in four laps. Lee Gill moves to the inside of Phil Potts to take the second position as Jordan Keruskie was knocking on the back door of the top five. Dean Patterson continued to lead the way on the field as Lee Gill and Phil Potts filled out the top three. On a lap 15 restart, Lee Gill used the top of the speedway to take over the control of the field as Jordan Keruskie settled into the top three with Chuck Meyers and Cory Earl filling out the top five. Lee Gill collected his ninth Late Model win at Can-Am in 2010 over Dean Patterson and Jordan Keruskie.

Al Harris and Jarod Radley led the Street Stocks to the start of their 20 lap feature event with Jarod Radley leading the way. Mike White slipped to the low side of Eli Gilbert as the pair headed into three allowing White to take the third position. Taylor Caprara pulled to the outside of Jarod Radley coming out of turn number two to take the lead on the field as Eli Gilbert looked to followed Caprara by moving around Radley. Eli Gilbert successfully took over position number two and began to challenge Caprara while riding in the top groove for the lead. Sid Harmer used a lap eight restart to move past Eli Gilbert for the second position. Phillip Walker and Eli Gilbert had a heated battle for the third position with Gilbert being the successor. Eli Gilbert pulled to the outside of Phillip Walker and Taylor Caprara to take the lead. Eli Gilbert collected the win over Taylor Caprara and Sid Harmer Sr.

OJ White and Brandon Tefft led the Thunder Cars to the green flag with Dan Way taking the early control of the field. Rob Martin quickly pulled to the inside of Way to take the lead on the field as Rob Martin then waged a heavy side by side battle with Matt Marcinko for the lead with Steve Malbouf watching from third. Zak Petrie slipped high around Rob Martin as the two battled for the second position while Steve Malbouf was hanging on and took position number three pushing Martin back to fourth. Chuck Monica who was patiently waiting in position number five moved to the inside of Rob Martin and the two battled. Steve Malbouf slipped to the high side and moved around Matt Marcinko for the lead as Marcinko held on solidly to the second position. Zak Petrie and Steve Malbouf battled side by side for the lead as John Williams battled Chuck Monica for fifth. As the checkered flag waved, Zak Petried collected the win over Steve Malbouf and Chuck Monica.

Shawn Kirby and Chris Thurston led the IMCA Modified division to the green flag with Chris Thurston taking the command. JJ Courcy moved under Rick Duskas and Shawn Kirby for the second position. As the field headed into turn number one, JJ Courcy moved under Chris Thurston for the lead on the field as Ryan Scott battled for position number four. Ryan Scott moved to the high side around Shawn Kirby for the third position as JJ Courcy checked out on the field. As the checkered waved, JJ Courcy collected the win over Chris Thurston and Ryan Scott.

Bryan Green and Tiger Chapman led the Mod Lites to the green flag with Bryan Green taking the lead of the field. Tiger Chapman would slip in line behind him as Johnny Chaulk filled out the top three. Bryan Green collected the win over Tiger Chapman and Johnny Chaulk.

Racing action at Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park will continue with the North Country Labor Day Racing on Friday September 3^rd and Saturday September 4^th. On Friday, September 3^rd the Empire Super Sprints highlighted the night along with the final points night for the Big Block/Small Block Modifieds along with Sportsman and Late Models. Saturday, September 4^th racing action will feature the SUNY Canton Street Stock Series, IMCA Modifieds, Mod Lites, Purestocks and Thunder Cars. More information on the 2010 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

August 20th, 2010

Garden City NY… Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park along with Rent A Wreck, PEMCO Contracting and Nice and Easy Grocery Stores presented the Kevin Fleming Memorial on Friday, August 20, 2010. In racing action was the SUNY Canton 358 Modified Series along with the SUNY Canton Sportsman Series. Joining them were the IMCA Modifieds, Late Models, Thunder Cars, Purestocks, Street Stocks and Mod Lites.

Jeremy Wilder and Matt Billings led the SUNY Canton 358 Modified Series to the green flag with Matt Billings taking the control of the field. Gage Morin slipped to the inside of Tim O’Brien for the third position. Zach Aubertine slowed coming out of turn number two causing the events first caution flag. Jeremy Wilder and Danny O’Brien connected bumpers on the restart and Alan Johnson was collected, there was no damage and all cars were able to continue. Danny O’Brien rocketed to the high side of the speedway and in one lap was able to move from fourteenth to the sixth position. Danny O’Brien slipped to the inside of Robby Bellinger out of turn number two and slipped into the fifth position. Matt Billings reached lap traffic by the time the halfway sign was shown to the field. Brothers Danny and Tim O’Brien slipped under Gage Morin into the second position. Danny O’Brien then found the opportunity to slip under Tim O’Brien in turn number one for the first position. Matt Billings collected the win over Danny O’Brien and Tim O’Brien.

Christine Martin and Sammy Reakes II led the SUNY Canton Sportsman Series to the green flag as Sammy Reakes takes over control of the field. Tom Conklin challenges Josh Van Brocklin for the fifth position but Van Brocklin kept control of the position. Tim Sears slips to the inside of Tom Conklin to enter the sixth position. Tim Sears then slipped to the inside of Josh Van Brocklin to take control of position number four. Brandon Hagan used a lap six restart to move under Sammy Reakes to take the lead. Josh Van Brocklin moved high around Christine Martin as the pair came out of turn number two for position three. Tim Sears moved under Christine Martin out of turn four and down the front stretch for fourth. Sammy Reakes used a lap eleven restart to take back control of the field. Tim Sears moved under Josh Van Brocklin for the third position. Brandon Hagan began to track down Sammy Reakes as he closed the margin to .742 seconds. As the laps came to a close, Tim Sears then made a dash to the front and slipped under Sammy Reakes coming out of turn number four for the white flag to take the lead. Tim Sears took the win in the Kevin Fleming Memorial over Sammy Reakes and Brandon Hagan.

Mike White and Al Harris led the Street Stock division to the green flag with Mike White taking the control of the field. Sid Harmer slipped to the inside of Russ Marsden to enter the top five as Phil Walker watched patiently from his seventh position in hopes of finding an opening towards the front. Taylor Caprara used a lap five restart to challenge Jarod Radley for the second position but Radley used the outside groove in turn number four to hold onto the position. Sid Harmer slipped to the low side of Dave Mannise out of turn number two and down the back stretch and was able to take the fourth position as the pair came out of turn number four. Russ Marsden then pulled to the outside of Dave Mannise out of turn number two and took over position number five as Sid Harmer looked to the inside of Taylor Caprara for position. Sid Harmer found the opportunity to move under Taylor Caprara and Jarod Radley for second as he began to pressure Mike White for the lead. Sid Harmer moved under Mike White going into turn number three and took control of the field as Taylor Caprara and Jarod Radley battled heavily for third with Caprara coming out the victor. Sid Harmer collected the win over Mike White and Taylor Caprara.

Dan Way and OJ White led the Thunder Car division to the green flag as John Williams was able to use the outside groove and move from his fourth place starting position into the lead. Steve Malbouf slipped under Rob Martin and OJ White for the fourth position as Chuck Monica also used the bottom to move under Dan Way for the second position. John Williams continued to lead the way as Chuck Monica, Dan Way, Steve Malbouf and Matt Marcinko filled out the top five. Steve Malbouf pulled to the outside of Dan Way coming out of turn number two as he took over the third position. Zak Petrie moved to the high side of Matt Marcinko to take the fifth position as the top six cars checked out on the rest of the field. Zak Petrie used the front stretch as the opportunity to move under Steve Malbouf and the two battled for position. Malbouf retained the fourth position as Matt Marcinko found the opportunity to also move under Zak Petrie for fifth. John Williams collected the win over Chuck Monica and Zak Petrie.

Chris Thurston and Shawn Kirby led the IMCA division to the green flag with Chris Thurston controlling the field. JJ Courcy wasted little time moving under Chris Thurston to take over the lead coming out of turn number two. Ryan Scott moved high around Chris Thurston to take the second position as Rick Duskas and Shawn Kirby battled with Dale Jewett for position. JJ Courcy and Ryan Scott checked out on the field and waged a heavy battle for the lead with Courcy leading the way. As the checkered waved, JJ Courcy collected the win over Ryan Scott and Rick Duskas.  

Roger Bushey and Scott Lampson led the Purestocks to the green with Bushey taking control of the field. Kevin Smith slipped under Scott Lampson for the second position as Steve Gilmore moved high around Shawn Kirby for third. Kevin Smith moved high around Roger Bushey for the lead as Steven Gilmore followed in pursuit and took over the second position. Shane Ray moved to the inside of Steven Gilmore for the second position. As the checkered dropped, Kevin Smith collected the win over Shane Ray and Verne Harris.

Matt Rainville and Rich Rainville led the Mod Lites to the green flag. Matt Rainville took over the control of the field while Rich Rainville held on to second and Mike Rainville was in third. Rich Rainville pulled to the outside of Matt Rainville for the lead. As the checkered dropped, Rich Rainville collected the win over Matt Rainville and Mike Rainville.

Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park will resume racing action on Friday, August 27, 2010. Headlining the evening will be the DIRTcar Big Block Small Block Modifieds. Joining them will be the DIRTcar Sportsman, DIRTcar Street Stocks, DIRTcar Crate Late Models, Thunder Cars, Purestocks and Mod Lites all of which will be competing in a double point’s night. The IMCA Modifieds will also be on the racing card. More information on the 2010 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

August 13th, 2010

Garden City NY… Savage and Son Installations along with Steve Hall Construction presented Family Autograph Night at Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park on Friday, August 13, 2010. Headlining the night was the Tyler Mason Memorial for the IMCA division. The Big Block/Small Block Modifieds along with the Sportsman, Street Stocks, Late Models, Thunder Cars, Purestocks and Mod Lites were in action.

Scott Parliament and Adam Roberts led the 30 lap Big Block/Small Block Modified to the green flag. Parliament used the inside groove to nudge Roberts up and take command of the field. Lance Willix shot out of a cannon and slid under Zach Aubertine in turns three and four to take position number four. Tim O’Brien jumped the birm heading into turn number one allowing Jeremy Wilder and Billy Dunn to slip under him for fifth and sixth positions. Billy Dunn then worked under Adam Roberts for the third position as Steve Paine and Vinnie Vitale battled side by side for positions. Robby Bellinger and Vinnie Vitale moved to the high side of the speedway and moved around Lance Willix for third and fourth positions. By half way the field was maneuvering in and out of lap traffic to close in on Billy Dunn. Steve Paine was able to move under Scott Parliament for third as Vinnie Vitale followed in suite moving under Parliament for fourth. Billy Dunn began to feel the pressure from Bellinger but it wouldn’t be enough as Billy Dunn collected the win over Robby Bellinger and Steve Paine.

Mike Cousins and Kraig Gamble led the Sportsman feature to Matt Burdick’s green flag with Mike Cousin darting out to the lead as the field headed into turn number one. Kraig Gamble fought back on the inside as he moved under Mike Cousins coming out of turn number four and took credit for leading lap number one. Jeff Stevenson slid under Dana Aikins for the second position and Josh Van Brocklin quickly followed under him for the third position. Jeff Stevenson continued his journey to the front as he moved under Kraig Gamble on lap three for the lead. Josh Van Brocklin made his voice heard as he was able to slip by Gamble for the second position. Shane Pecore moved high around Matt Hulsizer out of turn number two for the fifth position. Josh Van Brocklin used a restart to move around Jeff Stevenson to take the lead. Josh Van Brocklin took the win over Jeff Stevenson and Christine Martin.

The Street Stock division was led to the green flag by Dave Mannise and Taylor Caprara. Dave Mannise took the control of the field with Taylor Caprara slipping into the second position. Russ Marsden pulled high around Phillip Walker with attempts to take the third position. Russ Marsden split Phil Walker and Taylor Caprara to take the second positions coming out of turn number two. Phil Walker pulled to the outside of Taylor Caprara coming out of turn number three to take the third position as Sid Harmer Sr. looked to take fourth from Caprara. Sid Harmer and Taylor Caprara split Phil Walker allowing Harmer and Caprara to take the third and fourth positions. Russ Marsden moved to the bottom side of Dave Mannise as the pair came down the front stretch. Marsden used the bottom groove to his advantage to take the lead but it would be short lived as Sid Harmer Sr. moved past Marsden for the lead. Sid Harmer Sr. collected the win over Phil Walker and Russ Marsden.

Erik Cupernall and Mark Webb led the Late Model feature to the green flag. Webb took the control of the field as Cupernall moved into second. Jordan Keruskie wasted little time moving around Cupernall and Phil Potts to take the third position as Mark Webb stretched his lead slightly. Lee Gill quickly and silently moved through the pack. Gill entered the top five by a quarter of a way through the race. Lee Gill moved around Keruskie and Webb and set sail on the front of the field. Lee Gill collected win number eight of the season over Mark Webb and Jordan Keruskie.

Chris Thurston and Rick Duskas led the IMCA Modified Feature to their 15 lap feature in the Tyler Mason Memorial. Chris Thurston took the early lead on the field as JJ Courcy pulled to the outside of Ryan Scott to control the third position. JJ Courcy then slipped to the inside of Rick Duskas as the pair went down the front stretch to take the second position as he set his sites on Chris Thurston. JJ Courcy wasted no time as he slipped into the lead as John Mason moved under Dale Jewett as they went into turn number three to enter the top five. Ryan Scott moved under Rick Duskas into turn number one and two to obtain the third position. Ryan Scott pulled high around Chris Thurston on a lap 12 restart to take the second position John Mason moved high around Rick Duskas for the fourth position. JJ Courcy collected the win in the IMCA division over Ryan Scott and Chris Thurston.

Dan Way and Brandon Tefft led the Thunder Cars to the green flag. Rob Martin moved under Brandon Tefft heading into turn number three for the second position as Steve Malbouf patiently watched in fourth. Brandon Tefft moved back under Rob Martin for second and Tefft would challenge Dane Way for the lead. Steve Malbouf pulled to the outside and moved around Brandon Tefft and Dan Way to challenge for the lead. Steve Malbouf continued to inch ahead of Dan Way and took control of the field as Brandon Tefft followed Malbouf around on the outside to take the second position. Zak Petrie moved under Robert Martin to take the third position. Petrie then moved to the high side in turn number three to take the second position. Zak Petrie then sat his sights on Steve Malbouf who continued to lead the field. Zak Petrie moved to the bottom of the speedway coming out of turn number two as Petrie held the advantage to lead the lap but Steve Malbouf continued to battle heavily for the position. As the checkered dropped, Zak Petrie collected the win over Steve Malbouf and Matt Marcinko.

Verne Harris and David Rogers led the Purestocks to the green flag with Verne Harris taking the lead on the field. Steven Gilmore moved high around Verne Harris on a restart to take the lead on the field as Verne Harris tried to catch him. Verne Harris attempted to run down Gilmore but was unsuccessful as Steven Gilmore collected the win over Verne Harris and Steve Rookie.

Rich Rainville and Matt Rainville led the Mod Lites to the green flag with Matt Rainville taking the lead on the field. Rich Rainville filled out the second position as Bryan Green held on to position number three. Rich Rainville quickly used a lap car to attempt to slip under Matt and take the lead but was unsuccessful as Matt continued to extend his lead on the field. As the checkered flag fell,

Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park will be back in action on Friday, August 20, 2010. The Kevin Fleming Memorial will take center stage. In action will be the SUNY Canton 358 Modified Series which will pay $1,200 to win. Joining them will be the SUNY Canton Sportsman Series, IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks, Purestocks and Thunder Cars. More information on the 2010 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Written By Megan Rowe

August 6th, 2010

Garden City NY… Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park along with Thomas Trash Service and Watertown Power Sports presented the King of the North Country Series for the Sportsman and Street Stock divisions along with a full show on Friday, August 06, 2010. Joining the King of the North Country Series for the Sportsman and Street Stocks are the Big Block/Small Block Modifieds, Crate Late Models, IMCA Modifieds and Thunder Cars. Making their first appearance in 2010 at the track was the Mod Lite division.

Kevin Gamble and Mike Mandigo led the Big Block/Small Block Modified division to the green in their 30 lap feature event. Kevin Gamble led the field into turn number one as Adam Roberts slipped under Mike Mandigo for the second position. Adam Roberts moved under Kevin Gamble to take the lead on the field as Jeremy Wilder took control of the third position. Robby Bellinger, Kevin Gamble and Matt Billings went three wide for the third through fifth positions as Adam Roberts checked out on the front of the field. Billy Dunn used the bottom to move by Kevin Gamble for the fifth position and began his assault for the fourth position. Billy Dunn used a lap eight restart to move under Jeremy Wilder for the fourth position as Robby Bellinger moved around Adam Roberts for the lead. Billy Dunn moved into the second position and quickly tracked down leader Bellinger as they entered lap traffic. Billy Dunn used the top of the speedway coming out of turn number two to challenge for the lead as the two entered a fierce battle for the lead. Robby Bellinger collected the win over Billy Dunn and Zach Aubertine.

Jeff Stevenson and Joe Cook led the King of the North Country Series to their green flag in the Sportsman division. Jeff Stevenson took the lead as Matt Hulsizer moved high around Joe Cook to take the second position. Beth Schneider used the inside groove in turns one and two as she moved into the third position and began to track down the top two. Mike Mainse slipped under Joe Cook as the pair came into turn number three with Mainse controlling position number four. Matt Hulsizer moved to the bottom of the speedway as he sized up how to take control of the field as Beth Schneider patiently watched from three as she closed in on the pair. Matt Hulsizer moved into the lead on a lap 14 restart as Beth Schneider moved under Jeff Stevenson in turn number two to take the second position. As the checkered flag waved, Matt Hulsizer collected the win over Beth Schneider and Mike Mainse.

Shawn Kirby and Rick Duskas led the IMCA Modified division to the green flag John Mason jumped to the bottom of the speedway and looks to move quickly into the lead but Shawn Kirby led the field. Rick Duskas and John Mason entered into a heavy battle for the second position as John Mason slipped up to the high side of turn number four allowing Rick Duskas and Shawn Kirby to move under Mason for the second and third positions. Ryan Scott moved under John Mason going into turn number one to take the fourth position as Shawn Kirby continued to lead the way. JJ Courcy used a lap ten restart to move under Shawn Kirby to take the lead as Ryan Scott moved under Shawn Kirby for the third position and began his assault on Rick Duskas for second. JJ Courcy collected the win over Rick Duskas and Ryan Scott.

The Late Model division was led to green by Phil Potts and Mark Webb for their 20 lap feature event. Phil Potts took the control of the field as Lee Gill slid to the bottom of the speedway and by lap one had entered the top five of the field. Charlie Sandercock battled to the top side of Lee Gill to take back the fourth position and move high around Mike Trapp for the third position. Lee Gill then moved from the bottom groove to the top groove and moved around Mike Trapp for the third position as Phil Potts and Mark Webb continued to lead the field. Lee Gill moves under Mark Webb entering turn three and four to take the second position. Gill used the power under his Chub Frank Chassis to slip under Phil Potts coming out of turn number two to lead the field. Lee Gill took the victory over Chuck Meyers and Mark Webb.  

The Street Stock division was led to Matt Burdick’s green flag with Taylor Caprara taking the control of the field. Mike White moved under Russ Marsden for the fifth position. Sid Harmer Jr. moved under Phil Walker and the two battled heavily for the second position. Taylor Caprara continued to lead the way as Phil Walker patiently watched from the second position; Walker attempted down the backstretch to slip under Caprara as the two headed into turn three but Caprara shut the door and pulled away from Walker. Russ Marsden moved around Kenny Hamm for the fourth position. Taylor Caprara collected his first ever Can-Am win over Phil Walker and Sid Harmer Sr.

Chaze Martin and Larry Tefft led the Thunder Car division to the green flag as Larry Tefft used the outside to take control of the field. Steve Malbouf moved to the outside of Larry Tefft, but Tefft then opened up the inside lane and continued to shut Malbouf out for the lead. On a lap four restart, Steve Malbouf used the inside groove to take the lead away from Larry Tefft as John Williams slid into third. Chuck Monica moved under Rob Martin to take the fifth position. Zak Petrie moved under Steve Malbouf to take control of the field. John Williams moved under Steve Malbouf for second and Matt Marcinko took over third. Zak Petrie collected his fourth win in 2010 at Can-Am.

Matt Rainville and Rich Rainville led the Mod Lites to the green flag as Rich Rainville stepped out to the early lead. Bryan Green moved under Matt Rainville to take the second position. Rich Rainville continued to lead the way as Bryan Green applied heavy pressure as the two battled around the speedway. Rich Rainville collected the win over Bryan Green and Matt Rainville.

Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park will resume weekly racing on Friday, August 14, 2010 with Family Autograph Night along with the Tyler Mason Memorial. The Big Block/ Small Block Modifieds will host a topless open wheel night as will the DIRTcar Sportsman. Joining them will be the IMCA Modifieds, Crate Late Models, Street Stocks, Purestocks and Thunder Cars. More information on the 2010 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Rob Bellinger Takes Modified Main; Pecore, Harmer, Courcy, Gill, Gilmore and Monica Take Wins

Written By Megan Rowe

Garden City NY… After multiple weeks off, Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park resumed racing action on Friday, July 30, 2010. The nights racing action was presented by The Store House, FABCO and Standard Auto Parts with the DIRTcar Big Block and Small Block Modifieds headlining the evening. Joining them in competition is the DIRTcar Sportsman, DIRTcar Late Models, Thunder Cars, Purestocks and IMCA Modifieds.

Zack Aubertine and Kevin Gamble led the Big Block/Small Block Modifieds to the green flag as Zach Aubertine led the field to lead lap one. Robby Bellinger moved under Adam Roberts and Kevin Gamble coming out of turn number two on lap number two to take the second position as Bellinger set his sights on Aubertine. Steve Paine and Tim O’Brien moved under Andy Howard to nestle right out side the top five as Bellinger closed in on Zach Aubertine. Steve Paine moved high around Adam Roberts to fill in the sixth position as Paine then looked to the inside of Tim Kerr for fifth. Lap traffic the entered the picture as Zach Aubertine and Robby Bellinger were forced to split the lap car of Tyler Bartlett as Aubertine continued to lead the field. Robby Bellinger moved to the high side around Zach Aubertine on a lap 15 restart to take the command of the field as Lance Willix moved under Kevin Gamble for third. Billy Dunn and Steve Paine moved high around Zach Aubertine to take the second and third positions. As the checkered flew, Rob Bellinger collected the win over Steve Paine and Billy Dunn.

Jordan McCreadie and Tom Conklin led the DIRTcar Sportsman to their 20 lap feature event as Tom Conklin’s high road around the speedway led him to lead the field. Jordan McCreadie held his line on the bottom of the speedway for the second position as Shane Pecore held on to position time three. Jordan McCreadie closed in on the leader as the yellow flag flew. Shane Pecore used a lap eight restart to move high around Jordan McCreadie for the second position. Shane Pecore moved under Tom Conklin and the two battled side by side as Pecore used the bottom groove coming out of turn number four to take the lead on the field as Matt Hulsizer looked to the outside of Jordan McCreadie for third. Jeff Stevenson moved under Josh Van Brocklin to enter the top five as Matt Hulsizer pulled high around Jordan McCreadie for third. Matt Hulsizer slid under Tom Conklin going into turn three and four to take the second position. Shane Pecore collected the win over Matt Hulsizer and Tom Conklin.

Mark Webb and Lee Gill led the Late Model division to the green in the King of the North Country Series with Lee Gill taking command of the field. Jordan Keruskie pulls to the inside of Mark Webb and looks to take the second position as the yellow flag falls on the speedway. Chuck Myers moves under Jordan Keruskie for the third position as Chuck Myers also moves under Keruskie for fourth. Lee Gill continued to show the way as Phil Potts enters the top five. Erik Cupernall moved high around Phil Potts for the fifth position going into turn number three but Potts fought back and retained the position. Lee Gill collected the win over Chuck Myers and Jordan Keruskie.

Dave Mannise and Taylor Caprara led the Street Stock division to their 20 lap feature event with Dave Mannise taking the control of the field. Sid Harmer pulled to the outside of the speedway and used a lap two restart to take the lead of the field. Russ Marsden pulled to the inside of Phil Walker to take the fifth position. Russ Marsden entered turn number one and hit a rut allowing Phil Walker to take back the position as Sid Harmer Sr. checked out at the front of the field. Taylor Caprara moved under Sid Harmer Jr to take the third position. Sid Harmer Jr. moved under Dave Mannise making Mannise loose as Harmer Jr. and Taylor Caprara took over the second and third position. Taylor Caprara pulled high to the speedway with mechanical problems as Russ Marsden took over the second position and Mike White commanded third. Sid Harmer Sr. collected the checkered flag over Phil Walker and Mike White.

Brandon and Larry Tefft led the Thunder Cars to Matt Burdick’s green as Larry Tefft led the field to lead lap one. John Williams and Steve Malbouf moved high around Brandon Tefft to take the second and third positions. Larry Tefft’s car broke coming out of turn number four and left the field scrambling as Rob Martin came out on top leading the field. Steve Malbouf pulled to the outside of Rob Martin as Chuck Monica and Malbouf split Rob Martin for the lead. Chuck Monica used the bottom groove and the power down the back stretch to take the second position away from Malbouf as Zak Petrie now entered the battle. Zak Petrie moved high around Chuck Monica coming out of turn number four to take the second position as Monica then took the lead over Rob Martin as the yellow flag flew on the field. Zak Petrie moved to the outside and battled side by side with Chuck Monica for the lead. Chuck Monica took the victory over Zak Petrie and Robert Martin.

Chris McConnell and Verne Harris led the Purestock division to their green flag with Steven Gilmore jumping out to the early lead with Verne Harris filling out second and Roger Bushey in third. David Rogers moved to the inside of Roger Bushey in hopes of taking the third position. Roger Bushey fought back for the third spot as he moved to the outside of Verne Harris and took second. Steven Gilmore took the win over Roger Bushey and Shawn Kirby.

Shawn Kirby and Rick Duskas led the IMCA Modified division to the green flag with Shawn Kirby taking the lead on the field. JJ Courcy moved to the outside of Chris Thurston to take the second position. JJ Courcy power dives to the bottom of the speedway coming out of turn number two and take the lead of the field. Chris Thurston moved under Shawn Kirby for the second position. JJ Courcy collected the win over Chris Thurston and Shawn Kirby.

Chapman’s Can-Am will return to full fender racing on Friday, August 7, 2010. The Big Block/Small Block Modifieds will take center stage with the Sportsman and Street Stocks Kings of the North Country Series. Also in action will be the IMCA Modified, Crate Late Models and Thunder Cars. More information on the 2010 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Tornado Rips Through Lafargeville, New York; Races on Friday Night are Canceled - Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design

July 22, 2010

Only 15 years and few days from the worst day in Can Am Speedway history, a devastating Tornado ripped through the small town of Lafargeville, New York on Wednesday afternoon causing major damage to the VIP towers above the grandstand.  The roof of the towers are scattered all over the grandstand area and onto the racetrack.   Racing for Friday night has been canceled, and the goal for track officials is to have the Speedway operational for next weekend. We are going to try and run the Go Karts on Saturday night, as we do not need any power in the tower to run the Go Karts.

Although the damage isn’t as bad as the “microburst” of 1995, much of Thursday was spent cleaning up all of the debris around the track caused by the tornado.  Many volunteers have helped us already with the cleanup, which began once the insurance company had a chance to survey the damage on Thursday morning.

“We have received a lot of volunteer help, and a lot of support from everyone in the racing community.  We can’t thank everyone enough for the help, and for the time that people have taken out of their busy schedule to give us a hand”, stated Alana Moncrieff Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park General Manager.

While the damage is bad, thoughts soon turned to how fortunate they are that this storm didn’t take place 48 hours later, on a Friday night as fans would have been at the track or well on their way.  The disaster is definitely a set back to new owner Tiger Chapman and his staff, the situation could have been much worse.

Tentatively, racing is expected to resume next Friday night, July 30^th.  All other events at the track, including the Chapman’s Can Am Froggy Jam Concert scheduled next month are still on as scheduled.

“It is going to take a lot of work to get this back into shape, but we will carry on.  Again, we all appreciate everyone’s support and just have some patience with us for a week or so, and we will do our best to keep everyone informed.  I just feel bad for (new owner) Tiger Chapman and his family.  They are pretty much broken hearted about the whole deal, as is all of our staff that spend countless number of hours here at the track each week”, stated Burdick.

The people with Fundraiser tickets from this week’s race and races from July 9^th that was rained out will all be honored next week.

Tim Shaffer Wins O’Reilly All Stars Main – Dunn, Sears Jr., and Caswell Take Wins

Written by Megan Rowe - July 12, 2010

Garden City NY… Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park hosted the Summer Sizzler on Monday, July 12, 2010. The evening’s events, sponsored by WWNY TV7-FOX 28, Labatts Blue and Westward Painting featured the O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Sprints. Joining them were the SUNY Canton 358 Modified Series, SUNY Canton Sportsman Series and the Crate Late Models.

Tim Shaffer and David Gravel led the O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Sprints to honorary starter Senator Darrel Aubertine’s green flag in their 30 lap feature event. Tim Shaffer took the early lead on the field while Jessica Zemken and NASCAR Superstar Tony Stewart hovered around the top five. David Gravel filled out the second position and quickly he and leader Shaffer began to check out on the front of the field. Fast Timer Alain Bergeron began to show hints of smoke as the first yellow flag flew on the field as Jared Ridge pulled to the outside of turn number two. Greg Wilson dive bombed to the inside of Alain Bergeron to take over the third position while Tony Stewart moved into the top five surpassing teammate Jessica Zemken. By lap number nine the field had entered lap traffic allowing many positions to juggle as they maneuvered through the field. Tony Stewart powered high around Fred Rahmer for the fourth position. Tony Stewart and Greg Wilson then moved under David Gravel to take over the second and third positions as the ten lap sign was shown to the field. Tim Shaffer collected the win over Greg Wilson and Tony Stewart.

Jeremy Wilder and Luke Whittaker led the SUNY Canton 358 Modified Series to the green flag with Jeremy Wilder taking the early lead. Billy Dunn used the top side of the speedway to move around Luke Whittaker for the second position. Alan Johnson followed Dunn around the top side and slid into the third position. Tim O’Brien moved under Alan Johnson as the pair came out of turn number two for the third position as Perry Francis moved under Luke Whittaker for fifth. Billy Dunn moved up along side of Jeremy Wilder and the two battled for the lead. Billy Dunn then moved under Wilder coming out of turn number four and slipped up to the high side and took command of the field. Perry Francis moved under Jeremy Wilder for the third position as Pierre Dagenais entered the top five. Pierre Dagenais slipped to the inside of Jeremy Wilder for the fourth position as Dan O’Brien patiently watched the battle in front of him in his sixth position. Billy Dunn went on to collect the SUNY Canton 358 Modified Series win over Tim O’Brien and Perry Francis.

Eric Giguere and Tim Sears Jr. led the SUNY Canton Sportsman division to the green flag with Tim Sears Jr. taking the command of the field. Josh Van Brocklin moved high around Jamie Platt to take the sixth position. Brandon Hagan moved around Eric Giguere for the second position as Tim Sears Jr. continued to lead the way. Beth Schneider and Matt Hulsizer cruised the high side of the speedway and moved past Christine Martin for position. Hulsizer then slipped under Beth Schneider for position number seven. As the checkered dropped, Tim Sears Jr. collected the win over Brandon Hagan and Eric Giguere.

Phil Potts and Damien Bidwell led the Crate Late Model division to the green flag in their 20 lap feature event. Damien Bidwell rode the high side of the speedway, giving himself the advantage over Phil Potts and control of the field. The two battled side by side as Dale Caswell, Corey Earl and Jordan Keruskie filled out the top five. Damien Bidwell continued to lead the way with Phil Potts using multiple grooves to attempt to get under him. Dale Caswell moved under Phil Potts looking to take the second position and in one swoop, Dale Caswell too control of the field claiming two positions. Greg Belyea looked to the inside of Corey Earl for the fifth position as Phil Potts moved under Damien Bidwell in attempt to take the second position. Greg Belyea moved around the bottom of the speedway, taking away the second position from Damien Bidewell and quickly finding himself on the back bumper of Dale Caswell’s back bumper. Dale Caswell collected the win over Greg Belyea and Phil Potts.

Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park will take a midseason break on Friday, July 16, 2010. Instead, action will turn to the tracks go-kart speedway on July 16^th and 17^th. Racing will resume on Friday, July 23, 2010 with a special appearance by the Mid State Vintage Stock Car Club. Also in action will be the Big Block/Small Block Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman, DIRTcar Crate Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks and Thunder Cars. More information on the 2010 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Set to Invade Can Am on July 12th

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design

July 5, 2010

For the first time in the history of Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park, the 410 Sprint Cars will be on the fast half mile know as the ‘Nasty Track of the North’.   The O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint cars headline the SUNY Canton Summer on Monday night, July 12^th.

“We’re excited about going to Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park for the first time to show those fans the thrill of 410 sprint racing,” said O’Reilly All Star’s President Guy Webb.

Local racers Jeff Cook, of Antwerp, New York and the Wilson family, Rick and April will all be on hand with 410 Sprints.  Cook unofficially set the track record at the track in a practice session earlier this month.  Jessica Zemken will also be on hand with her Tony Stewart Racing Sprint Car team.

“When Jeff Cook was here earlier for a practice session, he turned the fastest lap ever run here.  I can’t even imagine what it is going to be like here when we have a bunch of them out there at the same time, it is going to be awesome”, says track General Manager Alana Moncrieff.

Joining the All Star Sprints, the 358 Modifieds, and Sportsman will both host a double points night in their SUNY Canton Series races.  The Modifieds will be racing for a top prize worth $2000 in their 35-lap feature, while the Sportsman cars will be battling for 30 laps with an impressive payday of $1500 up for grabs.  The Crate Late Models will also be on hand, and thanks to Late Model competitor Greg Belyea, and Excel Tower Service, the Late Models will also be battling for $1500 to win in their 25 lap feature.  Just starting the Late Model race will guarantee a $100 pay out.

General Admission for this WWNY TV7/FOX 28, Labatt’s Blue, and Westward Painting sponsored event is only $20, Students 10-14 will get in for just $5, and children nine and under will be free.  Military members, with proof of ID, will get in for just half price.  Canadian money will be accepted at par.  Pit gates will swing open at 4:00PM, and the Grandstands open up at 4:30PM.  Race time is at 7PM.

Zemken, Walker, Scott and Rainville Take Budweiser Shootout Event Two Checkers

Written By Megan Rowe - July 3, 2010

Garden City NY… Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park along with Rt. 37 Building Supply, WWNY TV7-FOX 28, L. Penazek-Whitney, Westward Painting and Riverside Bar and Grill presented the Budweiser Shootout Weekend. The Empire Super Sprints took center stage with a 25 lap, $4,000 to win feature along with the SUNY Canton Street Stocks, IMCA Modifieds and Mod Lites.

For the Budweiser Shootout Event number one, Jessica Zemken finished a fine second place finish in the ESS A-Main event. In victory lane, Zemken commented on how this was just practice. Practice for the next night’s events whose A-Main paid $4,000. Saturday evening, Jessica Zemken dominated the Lucas Oil ESS A-Main and collected his first sprint car series win at Can-Am.

“We put a hard tire on,” Zemken commented from victory lane. “I knew it was going to take a few laps for it to work in but once I did I knew that we would be great. I knew with guys like Justin (Barger) and Steve (Poirier) behind me that I couldn’t let up and I had to go.”

Zemken maneuvered her way through lap traffic which she hit by mid way through the 25 lap feature. “I knew I could settle when I hit that lap traffic,” Jessica continued. “I’ve had so many times when I’ve laid back and let them by me and I wasn’t able to get it back. I just can’t thank my guys enough. They work so hard and it’s really paying off because we are where we want to be.”

Steve Poirier and Jessica Zemken led the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints to the green flag for their 25 lap A-Main. Steve Poirier jumped out to the early lead with Justin Barger pushing Jessica Zemken back to third. Zemken would not be denied as she powered under Justin Barger to take the second positions and began her sites on Steve Poirier. In one follow swoop, Jessica Zemken dominated the inside to take command of the field. Kevin Ward Jr. moved to the high side of the speedway and took the fourth position from Lance Yonge. Yonge quickly fought back and took control of that fourth position as Jessica Zemken and Steve Poirier checked out on the field. Tommy Wickham moved daringly around the bottom of the speedway and found himself clicking off positions as nestled himself just outside of the top five of the field. Justin Barger moved his way under Steve Poirier to take the second position as he began his pursuit to the lead.

Dave Mannise and Taylor Caprara led the SUNY Canton Street Stock Series to the green flag for their 25 lap feature main. The bottom groove worked to Dave Mannise’s advantage as he powered past Taylor Caprara to take the lead with Todd Raabe watching from third. Todd Raabe used the high side to move around Taylor Caprara for the second position while Dave Mannise continued to lead the way. The top four battled side by side with all positions being up for grabs. Taylor Caprara pulls to the outside of Dave Mannise as they come out of turn four but thinks better and pulls back behind him. Todd Raabe and Eli Gilbert split Caprara to take the second and third positions while both plotted their attack against leader Mannise. Eli Gilbert powered off the top side of the speedway and took the lead from Mannise as Kevin Smith followed Gilbert and pulled into the second position.  Phil Walker began to check out on the field, leaving Eli Gilbert little time to try and pull off the win. As the remaining laps clicked away, Gilbert would find the back of Phil Walkers bumper but time wouldn’t be on his side as Phil Walker collected the win. Eli Gilbert would finish in second while Russ Marsden rounded out the top three.

Chris Thurston and Rick Duskas led the IMCA Modifieds to their 25 lap feature. Chris Thurston takes the early lead as Rick Duskas filled out the second position and Ryan Scott moved into position number three as he used the high side to get past Dale Jewett. Ryan Scott moves to the outside of Rick Duskas and Chris Thurston and takes control of the field by lap five. JJ Courcy moves under Dale Jewett to take the third position but Jewett fought back and the two battled for position. Ryan Scott stretched out his lead on the field as Dale Jewett and Chris Thurston battled for second. Ryan Scott collected sixth win in 2010 over Chris Thurston and Dale Jewett.

Bryan Green and Sam Usborne led the Mod Lite feature to green with Bryan Green taking the lead of the field. Rich Rainville used the tacky bottom of the speedway to move by Bryan Green and take the lead as Ricky Yelled and Sam Usborne patiently waited in third and fourth. Ricky Yelle moved around Bryan Green to take the second position and Yelle along with leader Rich Rainville battled for the lead as the field hit half way. As the checkered dropped, Rich Rainville collected the win over Ricky Yelle and Bryan Green.

Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park will be in action on Friday, July 9, 2010 as we honor former racer Kevin Fleming with the Kevin Fleming Memorial sponsored by PEMCO Contracting. The DIRTcar Sportsman will headline the night along with the Crate Late Models, Street Stocks, Purestocks and Thunder Cars which will all run for double points. The IMCA Modifieds will also be in action. Admission for the event will be $6 in honor of Kevin Fleming’s number 6 sportsman. More information on the 2010 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Barger, Paine, Hulsizer and Keruskie Win on Budweiser Shootout Weekend Night One at Can-Am

Written by Megan Rowe - July 2, 2010

Garden City NY… Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park along with Rt. 37 Building Supplies, WWNY TV 7-Fox 28, Widrick Auto Sales, Rent A Wreck, L. Penazek-Whitney, Westward Painting and Riverside Bar and Grill presented the Budweiser Shootout. Headlining the evening was the Empire Super Sprints along with the Big Block/Small Block Modifieds, SUNY Canton Sportsman Series and DIRT Crate Late Models.

Dylan Swiernik and Justin Barger led the 25 lap ESS $2,500 to win A-Main to Matt Burdick’s green flag. Justin quickly powered around Dylan Swiernik to take the command of the field. Steve Poirier moved into the second position by lap number seven as Jessica Zemken entered the top six. Dan Kaszubinski moved high around Shawn Donath for the fourth position while Jessica Zemken used the birm in turn one and two to move under Shawn Donath and took the fourth position. Justin Barger and Steve Poirier checked out on the field and staged a heavy battle for the first two positions. By lap 16 the leaders had struck lap traffic with leader Justin Barger checking out on the field. Steve Poirier, Dan Kaszubinski and Jessica Zemken began to battle for the second through fourth positions. Jessica Zemken moved under Kaszubinski and hugs the bottom of the speedway gaining on position number two. Lap Traffic played a heavy battle with Steve Poirier and when the white flag came out Zemken moved high around Poirier for second. It wasn’t enough though as Justin Barger collected the win over Jessica Zemken and Dan Kaszubinski.

“This track is just amazing, and it’s not usually like this. It’s fast,” commented Justin Barger from victory lane. “It really helped us starting on the front like that. We were just able to go. We couldn’t be happier.”

“Tonight was just practice,” stated second place Jessica Zemken. “We had a lot of fun tonight and the car was really coming through at the end. We were really way to snug at the beginning but we were getting better as the race went on. We will come back tomorrow night when it really counts and do it all over again.” Third place finisher Dan Kaszubinski commented on his teams 2010 season. “We have been consistent all year long,” he stated. “We really want a win. We need a win. Third place is great but we really need to catch a break. Our crew chief has been working on it all week and all night. Hopefully tomorrow night we will be in first.”

Adam Roberts and Mike Mandigo led the Big Block and Small Block Modifieds to the green flag in their 30 lap feature event. Mike Mandigo moved to the outside of the speedway and moved past Adam Roberts. Vinnie Vitale moved to the bottom of the speedway and as the field headed into turn one and two moved past Roberts to take the lead. Jason Potter uses a lap two restart to move under Mike Mandigo for the second position. Tim O’Brien follows Potter’s style and moves under Mandigo for the third position. Adam Roberts and Mike Mandigo raced side by side for the fifth position as Steve Paine patiently watched from the sixth position. Vinnie Vitalie extended his lead on the field as Jason Potter and Tim O’Brien raced side by side for second. Steve Paine and Billy Dunn slid past Adam Roberts for the fourth and fifth positions. Billy Dunn moved high around Steve Paine for the fourth position as the yellow flag flew on the field. Steve Paine used a restart to rocket into the third position as Tim O’Brien began to battle with Vitalie for the lead. Steve Paine used the bottom of the speedway coming out of turn number two with Paine taking the advantage for the second position as he began to set his sights on Vinnie Vitale. Steve Paine then used that same line to battle side by side with Vitale for the lead and on lap seventeen, Paine moved to the front of the field and took the lead. Steve Paine went on to collect the win over Vinnie Vitale and Tim O’Brien.

Tom Conklin and Beth Schneider lead the Sportsman Feature to their green flag. Tom Conklin took over the early lead while Beth Schneider filled up the second position. Matt Hulsizer moved high around Beth Schneider to take the second position. Tim Sears Jr. moved high around Beth Schneider to take the third position as Josh Van Brocklin took over fourth. Matt Hulsizer used the high side to move around Tom Conklin coming out of turn number two to take the lead. Tim Sears moved high around Tom Conklin for the third position as Matt Hulsizer continued to lead the way. Matt Hulsizer collected the win over Josh Van Brocklin and Tim Sears Jr.

Caley Weese and Mike Trapp led the Crate Late Models to their 20 lap feature event as Weese took over the lead with Mike Trapp and Jordan Keruskie filling out the top three. Erik Cupernall moved around Jordan Keruskie coming out of turn number two to take over the third position as Greg Belyea and Tom Clouse battled side by side for the fifth spot. Mike Trapp moved to the outside of the speedway and picked up momentum which swung him around leader Caley Weese to take the lead. Jordan Keruskie followed Trapp around the speedway using that high groove taking him also past Weese for position number three. Jordan Keruskie slipped to the bottom and moved under Mike Trapp coming out of turn number four and then across the front stretch and into turn number one. Lee Gill quickly moved into the top five. Gill powered to the outside of Greg Belyea to take over the second position and Gill then began his pursuit of Jordan Keruskie. Jordan Keruskie collected the win over Lee Gill and Greg Belyea.  

Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park will be in action again on Saturday, July 3, 2010. The Empire Super Sprints will be headlining the evening with a 25 lap, $4,000 to win event. Joining them will be the SUNY Canton Street Stock Series, IMCA Modifieds and Mod LitesMore information on the 2010 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Can-Am Wins Go to Dunn, Patterson, White, Courcy, Sandercock, Smith and Petrie

Written By Megan Rowe - June 25, 2010

Garden City NY… Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park along with Cheney Tire and Hospice of Jefferson County sponsored a night of racing on Friday, June 25, 2010. For the first time in two weeks, the Big Block/Small Block Modifieds graced center stage. Joining them were the DIRTcar Sportsman, DIRTcar Street Stocks, DIRTcar Crate Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Thunder Cars and Purestocks. The Big Block/Small Block Modified feature kicked off the night’s racing action at the popular North Country half mile oval.

Kevin Gamble and Kenny Bearup led the Big Block/Small Block Modified Feature to their green flag thrown by starter Matt Burdick. Kevin Gamble took the early lead on the field as Kenny Bearup and Adam Roberts filled out the top three. Adam Roberts rocketed to the bottom of the speedway and under Kenny Bearup to take the second position. Adam Roberts pulled to the outside of Kevin Gamble and took the lead while the rest of the field scrambled for position. Scott Webb pulled to the inside of Adam Roberts and took control of the field as Tim O’Brien also managed to get past Roberts for the second position. Billy Dunn pulls to the outside of Tim O’Brien on a lap seven restart and takes the second position and begins his pursuit of leader Scott Webb. Robby Bellinger slides to the inside of Tim O’Brien to take the second position while Billy Dunn takes the lead on the high side of Scott Webb. Billy Dunn pulled a lightening fast lap of 18.887 as he swung his number 49 car around the speedway. Billy Dunn collected win number three on the season over Rob Bellinger and Scott Webb.

Dean Patterson and Jessica Power led the DIRTcar Sportsman to the green flag as Dean Patterson moved to the front of the field. Jordan McCreadie moved into the second position as Beth Schneider moved under him and took the position away. Brandon Hagan moved under Shane Pecore and Matt Hulsizer to move into the third position. Josh Van Brocklin followed Hagan and slid under the pair and moved into the top four. Josh Van Brocklin found the opportunity to move under Brandon Hagan and entered the top three as Dean Patterson continued to lead the way at the front of the field. Josh Van Brocklin pulled to the outside of Beth Schneider going down the back stretch into turn number three but thought better of it and pulled back into line. Dean Patterson collected his first career win over Beth Schneider and Josh Van Brocklin.

Caley Weese and Charlie Sandercock led the Late Model division to the green flag with Charlie Sandercock taking the led. This past week the speedway put up a bounty for any driver who can beat Lee Gill who has won five features in 2010. Lee Gill moved from the sixth position to enter the top three as Sandercock continued to lead the way with Chuck Myers in the second position. Lee Gill quickly finds himself on Chuck Myers back bumper for the second position. Lee Gill moved under Myers for the second position as the two headed into the first and second turn and down the backstretch. Charlie Sandercock collected his first Can-Am win and a $500 bonus over Lee Gill and Chuck Myers.

Jeremy Lacoe and Shawn Kirby led the IMCA Modifieds to the green flag with JJ Courcy jumping out to take the early command from his fifth place starting position. Ryan Scott moved to the outside of Shawn Kirby to take the second position as Chris Thurston watched patiently from the fourth position. JJ Courcy continued to stretch out his lead on the field as the two laps to go sign was shown to the field. Chris Thurston moved to the outside of Shawn Kirby and challenged for the third position. JJ Courcy collected the win over Ryan Scott and Shawn Kirby.

Dave Mannise and Kenny Hamm led the Street Stock division to the green flag with Kenny Hamm jumping out to lead the field. Dave Mannise occupied the second position while Sid Harmer Sr, Taylor Caprara and Mike White filled out the top five. Sid Harmer Sr. moved under Dave Mannise and Kenny Hamm coming out of turn number two and down the backstretch to take the lead. Mike White slipped under Taylor Caprara to take the fourth position. White would continue his pursuit to the front and pull under Dave Mannise and enter the top three as Sid Harmer continued to lead the field. Mike White collected the win over Ken Hamm and Sid Harmer Sr.

Verne Harris and Roger Bushey led the purestock division to the green flag as Roger Bushey used the top side to his advantage to take control of the field. David Rogers moved under Verne Harris coming out of turn number two and going down the backstretch to take the third position. While leading the race, Roger Bushey lost his right rear tire and spun out this caused a yellow and gave Kevin Smith the lead of the field. Verne Harris pulled up along side of David Rogers on the restart and attempted to take the second position but had no success. Kevin Smith collected the win over David Rogers and Verne Harris.

Keith Sullivan and Dan Way led the Thunder Cars to the green flag as Keith Sullivan took the early lead on the field. Steve Malbouf, who started in the sixth position, moved his car into the lead by lap three. Larry Tefft moved under Rob Martin to take the second position as Zak Petrie watched from the fourth position. OJ White, the last two weeks winner, moved around John Williams to take the fifth position. OJ White moved high around Zak Petrie to take the fourth position as Rob Martin moved around Larry Tefft for the second position. Zak Petrie and John Williams moved under Rob Martin to take the second and third position as Steve Malbouf continued to lead the way. As the checkered flag waved, Zak Petrie collected the win over Steve Malbouf and John Williams.

Next weekend, Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park will kick off one of their biggest weekends of the year with the Budweiser Shootout Weekend. The weekend kicks off on Friday, July 2, 2010 with the Empire Super Sprints competing in a 25 lap feature event. Joining them will be the Big Block Modifieds, SUNY Canton Sportsman Series, and the Crate Late Models. Racing action will continue on Saturday, July 3, 2010 with another appearance by the Empire Super Sprints. They will be joined by the SUNY Canton Street Stock Series, IMCA Modifieds and Mod Lites. More information on the 2010 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints to Invade Can Am Independence Day Weekend

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design

June 21, 2010

In less than two weeks, Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park will host the first annual Budweiser Shootout presented by Rt. 37 Building Supply. The Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints will on the schedule both nights, with a total of $25,000 up for grabs during the July 2^nd and 3^rd weekend.

Friday night’s ESS feature winner will take home $2000, the night will also include the Big Block Modifieds, a SUNY Canton Sportsman Series race, paying $1000 to win, and the DIRTcar Pro Late Models.

The following night, the track will pay out an impressive $4000 to the A-main feature winner.  $4000 is a record payout to a race winner in the history of the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints.  The night will feature a 25 lap main event for the Sprints, as well as a $1000 to win SUNY Canton Street Stock Series race, plus a 25 lap $750 to win IMCA Modified event and a 20 lap, $300 to win race for the ever popular Mod Lite division.

“We tried the two-day weekend show last year however Mother Nature had different ideas.  But, the response was awesome.” said Track Manager Alana Burdick.  “We had so many campers and race teams stay the weekend.  Even on Saturday where it rained right up to 5:30, we had a pit full of cars and a real nice crowd.  I think we stumbled on to something here so we wanted to make a big splash.

Rt. 37 Building Supply, WWNY TV 7 – FOX 28, Widrick Auto Sales/Rent-a-Wreck, Westward Painting and L. Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance, presents the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Budweiser Shootout Holiday Weekend Classic.

“The Bearup family has been a big supporter of Can-Am for 20 years and we are pleased that they have taken the title sponsorship of not only the Budweiser Shootout weekend but all three ESS visits” Burdick continued.  “Rt. 37 Building Supply’s name and logos are on many cars that race at Can-Am in all divisions showing their true dedication to the local racing community.”

Tickets for one night will be $20, or save $10 and purchase a weekend ticket for just $30.  Pits will open on Friday at 4:00pm, Grandstands will open at 4:30pm, and hot laps will start at 6:45pm.  On Saturday, Pits will open at 3:00pm, Grandstands will open at 4:00pm, and hot laps will start at 6:30pm.

Aubertine, Hulsizer, Courcy, Gill, Smith and White Take Can-Am Checkers

Written By Megan Rowe - June 18, 2010

Garden City NY… Davidson Automotive Group and SUNY Canton sponsored a night of full fender racing on Friday, June 18, 2010. In action was the King of the North Country Series for the Crate Late Models and the SUNY Canton 358 Modified Super DIRT Series. Joining them were the Sportsman, IMCA Modifieds, Purestocks, Thunder Cars and a 40 lap Enduro.

Zach Aubertine and Jeff Sykes led the SUNY Canton 358 Modified Series to the green flag. Aubertine took the early control with Robby Bellinger slipping into the third position. Danny O’Brien knocked on the back door of Jeremy Wilder for the fifth position with O’Brien becoming the victor. Danny O’Brien then moved under Luke Whittaker for the third position as Zach Aubertine stretched his lead on the field. Danny O’Brien then staged a heavy battle with Robby Bellinger to take the second position. Danny moved to the high side coming out of turn number four to take the second position as he set his sights on Aubertine. Luke Whitteker and Robby Bellinger then battled for the second position with Bellinger running the inside groove trying to push Whitteker off the top groove. As the checkered dropped, Zach Aubertine collected his first 358 Modified win over Danny O’Brien and Luke Whitteker.

Alley Amell and Jessica Power led the Sportsman feature to the green with Jessica Power using the high side to her advantage to take control of the field. Anthony Stockman moves under Greg Gould to take the fourth position. Jeff Stevenson followed Stockman by moving under Gould and entering the top five. Alley Amell moved under Jessica Power to take the lead as Jordan McCreadie enters a battle with Jeff Stevenson for third. Matt Hulsizer moved under Anthony Stockman and Jordan McCreadie to take over position number four as Jeff Stevenson moved under Jessica Power for the second position. Jeff Stevenson and Matt Hulsizer used a lap 11 restart to move under Alley Amell to take the first and second position. Matt Hulsizer moved under Jeff Stevenson to take the lead while Brandon Hagan moved under Stevenson for the second position. As the checkered flag waved Matt Hulsizer collected the win over Josh Van Brocklin and Brandon Hagan.

Jeremy Lacoe and Rick Duskas led the IMCA Modified feature to the green flag with Lacoe leading the field into turn one and two. JJ Courcy moved under Jeremy Lacoe going down the backstretch and took over control of the field. Ryan Scott slipped to the low side of the track and moved under Dale Jewett to take the fifth position. Chris Thurston moves to the bottom and wages a battle with Lacoe for second. Ryan Scott moved high around Rick Duskas for fourth. Chris Thurston and Ryan Scott moved under Jeremy Lacoe to take the second and third positions as JJ Courcy continued to stretch out his lead. JJ Courcy collected the win over Chris Thurston and Ryan Scott.

Mark Webb and Greg Belyea led the Crate Late Models to the green flag with Greg Belyea taking the lead on the field. Lee Gill moved under Mark Webb to take the third position. Lee Gill then slipped under Greg Belyea to take the lead as Andrew Hennessey slid under Greg Belyea for the second position. Chuck Meyers followed Hennessey and took control of third. Greg Belyea slipped under Andrew Hennessey on a lap eight restart to take the second position as Lee Gill extended his lead on the field. Mark Webb moved to the high side of the speedway and powered around Andrew Hennessey for fourth. Chuck Meyers moved under Greg Belyea for the second position and Meyers began his pursuit of Lee Gill. As he checkered dropped Lee Gill picked up the win over Chuck Meyers and Andrew Hennessy.

Larry Tefft and Keith Sullivan led the Thunder Car feature to the green flag with Rob Martin jumping out to the early lead from his third place starting position. Steve Malbouf wasted no time moving under Rob Martin to take the lead on the field. Zak Petrie slipped under Rob Martin to challenge for the second position as OJ White entered the top five. OJ White used the bottom groove of the speedway to go three wide and slip into the second position as Zak Petrie followed and took third. Zak Petrie moved under OJ White and Steve Malbouf to take the lead. OJ White and Zak Petrie battled for the lead as the white flag was shown to the field. OJ White collected two in a row over Zak Petrie and Rob Martin.

Roger Bushey and Verne Harris led the Purestock Feature to the green with Kevin Smith jumping out to take the early command from his third place starting position. Verne Harris moved under Roger Bushey to take the second position. Steve Gilmore moved under Pete Cross to the fifth position. Pete Cross fought back to take the position away from Gilmore and remain in the top five. Kevin Smith collected the win over Roger Bushey and Chris McConnell.

Racing action will resume next Friday, June 25^th with Cheney Tire sponsoring a full night of racing action. In action will be the Big Block/Small Block Modifieds, Sportsman, Street Stocks, Crate Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Purestocks and Thunder Cars. More information on the 2010 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Tim Fuller Takes Sweet WoO Late Model Victory; Raabe and Gilbert Take Can-Am Wins

Written By Megan Rowe - June 15, 2010

Garden City NY…It’s been many years since Tim Fuller has sat in victory lane at his former stomping grounds of Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park and to sweeten the win in front of his hometown the native of Edwards, NY picked up his first World of Outlaw Late Model Feature win of the 2010 season.

“We’ve been junk all season,” commented Fuller from victory lane. “My guys they work so hard. It’s nice to be able to pick up this win and do it here at Can-Am. Hopefully this is the start of the turnaround for this season. The staff here put together a great track and I was lucky to be able to run anywhere. My car just worked.”

Fuller took the checkers over friend and another hometown favorite Tim McCreadie. “We will take a second,” McCreadie stated. “My car didn’t really work at the top and it was hard to pass on the bottom. I followed the yellow, red and orange car around the track. He got the job done. It’s great for the fans. I’m sure many don’t care who was first or second as long as it was one of us and I’m glad we are both sitting here.”

Fuller started on the outside pole and was able to skirt away from Rick Eckert who had the pole position. The top six would juggle positions with McCreadie taking full advantage of early restarts to put him into the top three in a matter of laps. Fuller diced his way through lap traffic as Clint Smith fell out of the top three with engine woe’s that sent him pitside. Darrell Lanigan found himself tracking down Tim McCreadie while at times battling with Josh Richards to maintain the third position. McCreadie mustered up all his effort to get pass Fuller but wouldn’t find the opportunity as Fuller sailed on to victory lane.

Chris Raabe and Tim Sears Jr. led the SUNY Canton Sportsman Feature to the green flag in the 25 lap feature event. Chris Raabe used the high side of the speedway to take control of the field as Tim Sears was on his back bumper. Brandon Hagan slipped under Jordan Bennett to take the third position as Tom Conklin and Matt Hulsizer battled side by side for the fifth position. Matt Hulsizer moved around Tom Conklin to take the fifth position as Josh Hagan moved past Jordan Bennett for fourth. Beth Schneider slid under Brad Winters to enter the top five. Chris Raabe ran into lap traffic as the field remained under green flag conditions. It proved not to be enough for Tim Sears to catch Chris Raabe who collected the win over Tim Sears and Matt Hulsizer.

Sid Harmer Sr. and Mike Allen led the Street Stock to the green with Sid Harmer Sr. taking control of the field. Mike White slid under Rocky Warner and put his car in the second position. Mike White then moved under Sid Harmer Sr. and the two battled side by side for the lead with White taking control of the field. Eli Gilbert moved through the field and slipped under Rocky Warner to take the second position. Eli Gilbert and Mike White staged a side by side battle for the lead with the five lap sign shown to the field. Mike White slipped to the inside of the speedway and dropped off to the in field with three laps to go giving Eli Gilbert the lead. Eli Gilbert collected the win over Todd Raabe and Rocky Warner.

Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park will continue with racing action on Friday, June 18, 2010. It will be fan appreciation night where all fans will enter the speedway’s general admission gate for just $5. The SUNY Canton 358 Modified Series will headline the evening’s racing event. The DIRTcar Sportsman, IMCA Modifieds, Crate Late Models, Purestocks and Thunder Cars will also be in action. There will also be a 40 lap endure to close out the night. More information on the 2010 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Fan Appreciation Night This Friday Night at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design

June 14, 2010

This Friday night, June 18^th at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park is Fan Appreciation night.  Race fans can attend this week’s race for just $5 for a General Admission ticket.  On the schedule will be a SUNY Canton 358 Modified Series race, as well as a full show of Sportsman, IMCA Modifieds, Crate Late Models, Pure Stocks and Thunder Cars.  Also on the schedule is a 40 lap, $1000 to win Enduro.

“We realize that the fans are spending extra money this week to attend Tuesday night’s World of Outlaws race, says track General Manager Alana Moncrieff.   “This is the least we can do to cut them a break on the price of their General Admission ticket for this coming Friday night.  You can come out to the track and watch the 358 Modifieds plus an entire racing program for only $5”.

As always at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park, children age 9 and under will get in free.  Military Members with valid identification will also get in free.  Grandstands open up at 5:30PM on Friday night, and race time is at 7:15.  Friday night’s event is sponsored by Davidson Auto Group

“Without the fans, we don’t have anything, and we appreciate all of the support that they have given us over the years, commented Burdick.  “Times are tough for a lot of people, and we all understand that here”.

As an added attraction, Friday night’s Crate Late Model race is the first round of the King of the North Country Bragging Rights Series featuring the Late Models from Can Am against the Late Models from the Brighton Speedway. 

Billings, Hagan, White, Scott, Gill, Gilmore and White Take Can-Am Wins

Written By Megan Rowe - June 11, 2010

Garden City NY… Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park kicked off a night of full fender racing on Friday, June 11, 2010. In racing action was the SUNY Canton 358 Modified Series, the DIRTcar Sportsman, DIRTcar Street Stocks, DIRTcar Crate Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Purestocks and Thunder Cars.

Matt Billings and Tim O’Brien led the SUNY Canton 358 Modified Series to the green flag as Matt Billings moved to the front of the field. The first yellow fell on lap 14 as Jeremy Wilder spun out in turn number three and four. Danny O’Brien swung under Bill Gill for the third position putting Danny O’Brien hot on his little brother Tim O’Brien’s back bumper. Danny O’Brien moved to the outside of his brother Tim and the two battled side by side for the second position as Matt Billings continued to lead the way. Danny O’Brien moved high around Tim O’Brien coming the front stretch for the second position. Matt Billings collected the win over Tim O’Brien and Danny O’Brien.

Jamie Platt and Anthony Stockman led the Sportsman to green with Jamie Platt taking the lead on the field. Brandon Hagan moves to the inside of Jamie Platt to take the second position and then took over the lead on the field. Dillon Sallows moved around Jamie Platt to take the second position as Shane Pecore moved under Tom Conklin to enter the top five. Josh Van Brocklin moved around Tom Conklin to take the sixth position as Brandon Hagan continued to lead the way. Brandon Hagan collected the win over Dillon Sallows and Shane Pecore.

Mike Trapp and Phil Potts led the Crate Late Model Division to their green flag with Phil Potts taking the early lead on the field. Mike Trapp filled out the second position as Mark Webb was in third. Lee Gill moved under Carley Wesley for the fourth position and then moved high around Charlie Sandercock for the third position. Mike Trapp moved by Phil Potts down the back stretch and into turn three to take over the lead on the field as Lee Gill moved high around Chuck Myers to take the second position. Lee Gill moved to the high side of the speedway as he and Chuck Myers battled side by side for the lead. Lee Gill collected the win over Chuck Myers and Mark Webb.

Jeremy Lacoe and Shawn Kirby led the 15 lap IMCA Modified feature to the green flag with Jeremy Lacoe taking the early command of the race. Rick Duskas moved under Jeremy Lacoe and the two battled side by side for position as JJ Courcy patiently watched from his third position. Ryan Scott moved under Chris Thurston to take control of the fourth position. JJ Courcy around Rick Duskas on the high side to take the second position as mechanical woes dropped Rick Duskas back in the pack. Ryan Scott moved around JJ Courcy and Jeremy Lacoe on the last lap to take the win.

Nelson Bice and Dave Mannise led the Street Stock division to green with Sid Harmer taking the lead on the field. Mike White and Sid Harmer battled side by side for the lead as Taylor Caprara watched from third. Sid Harmer took control of the race Sid Harmer Jr moved into the third position over Taylor Caprara. Eli Gilbert moved under Sid Harmer Jr. to take the fourth position. Mike White runs the high line on the speedway to move around Sid Harmer to take the lead on the field. Eli Gilbert moved under Sid Harmer for the second position and then moved under Mike White and the two battled side by side for the lead. Mike White collected the win over Eli Gilbert and Russ Marsden.

Larry Tefft and Keith Sullivan led the Thunder Car division to the green flag as OJ White used the bottom groove to move to the front of the field. Keith Sullivan moved under OJ White and the two battled side by side for the lead as Larry Tefft watched from the third position. OJ White took control of the field as Zak Petrie and Larry Tefft battled for third. Zak Petrie moved around Larry Tefft and then moved around Keith Sullivan and the two would battle for the second position. OJ White continued to lead at the front of the field as Ray Bechler moved under Keith Sullivan for the third position and Bechler continued his way to the front by moving under Petrie and battling for second. OJ White collected his first Can-Am win over Zak Petrie and Ray Bechler.

Pat Sullivan and Scott Lampson led the Purestock division to their 15 lap feature event. Shawn Kirby moved to the lead as Steven Gilmore and David Rogers staged a side by side battle for the second position. Steven Gilmore moved under David Rogers for the second position as Roger Bushey watched from his fourth place position. Steven Gilmore moved to the outside of Shawn Kirby and the two battled side by side for the lead. As the checkered flag dropped, Steven Gilmore took the win over Shawn Kirby and Shane Ray.

Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park will continue this Tuesday, June 15, 2010 with the World of Outlaw Late Models in the FX Caprara “50.” Joining the World of Outlaws is the SUNY Canton Sportsman and SUNY Canton Street Stocks. More information on the 2010 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Biggest Race in Can Am Motorsports Park History is Just One Week Away

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design

June 8, 2010

The biggest event in the history of Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park is just one week away. The World of Outlaws Late Model Series will hit the track at the fast Can Am half mile on Tuesday night, June 15^th, and will bring some of the biggest Late Model stars from across the United States to Lafargeville, New York.

The ‘FX Caprara Car Companies 50’ will pay out $10,000 to the winner of this prestigious event, the largest amount ever awarded to the winner that the track has ever offered. 

Local stars Tim McCreadie and Tim Fuller, both winners at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park when they raced weekly at the track will be on hand looking for the home track advantage, while National Stars Josh Richards, Shannon Babb, Rick Eckert, Steve Francis and many more will be looking to etch there name into the Can Am record books.  McCreadie currently trails Josh Richards in the Series Championship battle by just 46 points.

“If Fuller or McCreadie win here on June 15^th, this place will absolutely go crazy”, says track General Manager Alana Moncrieff.  “This place was packed last year, and it was a great race.  People are coming from long distances to watch this race, and we are very excited. This is by far the biggest race that we have done at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park”.

FX Caprara, Clarence Henry Coach, WWNY TV 7/FOX 28 and Laura Penazek-Whitney of State Farm Insurance are the title sponsors of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series event on June 15^th.  Advanced Tickets are still on sale through this Friday night.  Advanced Sale ticket prices are just $25 for adults.  Tickets sold after that will increase to $30.  Students age 10 through 14 will get in for just $10, and age 9 and under are free. 

The SUNY Canton/Dig Safely Sportsman and Street Stock Series will also be on the Tuesday, June 15th schedule.  The Sportsman will race 30 laps, paying $1000 to win, while the Street Stocks will run 20 laps, with a $750 payout to the winning driver. Pit gates will open at 2:00PM, Grandstands open at 4:00PM, and hot laps will begin at 6:30PM.  It is recommended to get their early, as Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park will be a full house, and in case of inclement weather, a rain date of Wednesday, June 16^th has been reserved. 

It is recommended to arrive at the track early on Tuesday, June 15^th, as the largest crowd ever is expected to fill the stands at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park. 

For visitors that have never been to Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park, the Speedway is very easy to find.  Coming from the Canadian border, the track is just off the Lafargeville/Theresa exit (exit 49) off Interstate 81, just 15 minutes from the border, take a right of the exit ramp and the track is located just a couple miles up Rte 411 on the right hand side.  Coming south off the Interstate, at the Lafargeville/Theresa exit, turn left at the ramp and follow Rte 411 just a couple miles and the track is on the right.

“I personally want to welcome all of the fans that are coming to this event, that have never stepped on the grounds at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park.  We hope you enjoy your visit, and hope to see you back at our track again in the future”, says Alana Moncrieff.  “For our local fans, we appreciate your support all season long, and we know that in this tough economic time, ticket costs are higher than a normal night, the following Friday night is Fan Appreciation night at the track, and you will get in for just $5”.

Dunn, Hulsizer, Gilbert, Scott, Gill and Rogers Take Can-Am Wins

June 4, 2010

Garden City NY… Watertown Power Sports and Doldo Brothers presented full fender racing at Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park on Friday, June 4, 2010. In racing action were the big block/small block modifieds, IMCA Modifieds, crate late models and purestocks. The evening was also the kick off of the “King of the North Country” Series for the Sportsman and Street Stock divisions.            

Craig Collier and Tim Kerr led the Big Block and 358 Modifieds to the green flag as Bill Gill jumped from his third place starting position to take the lead on the field. Robby Bellinger powered high around Vinnie Vitale to take the fourth position as Bill Gill stretched out his lead on the field. Bellinger continued his assault on the field as he moved into third position moving around Scott Webb. Scott Webb then moved under Robby Bellinger to take the third position back, the two cars then battled side by side for the position. Steve Paine rode the bottom of the speedway and picked off positions as the laps continued and by lap 20, Paine entered the top six. Billy Dunn collected the win over Robby Bellinger and Scott Webb .

Dana Aikins and Mike Cousins led the Sportsman to their green flag in the first “King of the North Country” event in 2010. Dana Aikins found the bottom groove to his liking and pulled to the early lead with Matt Hulsizer and Josh Van Brocklin following in suit. Matt Hulsizer used a lap seven restart to move under Dana Aikins and take control of the field. Shane Pecore reached under Beth Schneider to take the fourth position as Josh Van Brocklin battled with Dana Aikins for the second position. Josh Van Brocklin and Shane Pecore used the pick and roll to move past Aikins to take over positions two and three as Matt Hulsizer received the white flag. Matt Hulsizer collected the win over Josh Van Brocklin and Shane Pecore.

The 20 Lap Crate Late Model Feature was led to the green by Elmer Stevenson and Charlie Sandercock with Sandercock taking the early advantage on the field. Greg Belyea moved under Elmer Stevenson to take over the second position. Belyea continued that line on the bottom of the speedway to move past Sandercock to take the lead on the field. Lee Gill and Brandon Kidd began their assault through the field and quickly found themselves in the top five. Lee Gill moved under Greg Belyea to take over the lead as Brandon Kidd moved around Charlie Sandercock for the third position. Lee Gill collected the win over Greg Belyea and Brandon Kidd.

Shawn Kirby and Brian Holder led the IMCA Modified division to their green flag with Ryan Scott wasted no time moving to the front from his third place starting position to take the lead on the field. Shawn Kirby moved under JJ Courcy to take the second position as Rick Duskas and Jarod Radley rounded out the top five. Ryan Scott went on to collect the win over JJ Courcy and Shawn Kirby.

Shawn Kirby and Roger Bushey led the Purestock division to the green flag in their 15 lap feature event. David Rogers started in the third position but would jump to the outside of the speedway and move around Kirby and Bushey to take the lead. Shawn Kirby moved to the low side of the speedway and climbed into the second position as Steven Gilmore climbed into the top three. Steven Gilmore climbed around Shawn Kirby to take the second position as Shane Ray battled side by side with Shawn Kirby for third. Steven Gilmore collected the win over Shane Ray and David Rogers.

Sid Harmer Sr. and Phillip Walker led the Street Stock division to the green flag as Phillip Walker took over the control of the field. Eli Gilbert moved around Sid Harmer Sr to take the second position as Taylor Caprara battled side by side with Mike White for fifth. Eli Gilbert moved under Phillip Walker on lap eight coming out of turn number two to take the lead on the field as Mike Allen moved around Sid Harmer Jr for sixth. Eli Gilbert went on to collect the win over Sid Harmer Sr. and Phil Walker.

Racing action will continue next Friday, June 11, 2010 with a full night of racing action featuring the SUNY Canton 358 Modified Series, DIRT Sportsman, Crate Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks, Purestocks and Thunder Stocks. Then on Monday, June 15, 2010 the World of Outlaw Late Models will take to the nasty track of the north for the “FX Caprara Car Companies 50.” Joining them will be the SUNY Canton Sportsman Series, and SUNY Canton Street Series. There is a scheduled rain date of Tuesday, June 16, 2010. More information on the 2010 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

King of the North Country Bragging Rights Series Debuts This Weekend

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design

June 2, 2010

Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park will host the first race of the King of the North Country Bragging Right Series this Friday night for the Sportsman and Street Stock divisions, in partnership with the Brockville Ontario Speedway.  This four race Series will crown a champion at the end of the fourth race, with a nice $300 payoff to the series champion.

The top six cars in points for both the Sportsman and Street Stock Series will all take home some extra cash, as second place will receive $200, third place will take home $175, fourth place gets $150, while fifth and sixth will get $125 and $100 respectively.   Some nice hardware is also on the line, as each series winner will receive a big trophy as well.  The Sportsman Series champion will receive a guaranteed starting spot in the $2,000 to win Sportsman race at Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park on October 7^th and also the DIRTcar Nationals Sportsman Series race at Brockville Speedway on October 17^th.

As teams arrive at the track, they will draw for heat race starting position.  After the heats, there will be a redraw for the top 12 starting spots for the feature.  There will be no track points awarded during the Series events, other then 50 show up points.  Street Stock drivers must bring their home track rules.

It is not just the drivers with a chance to win some extra cash with this Series.  Each track will be offering a fan appreciation bonus of $200 if you can correctly predict the top five finishing order of the night’s race.  If there is more than one correct winner, then a random draw in victory lane amongst all correct entries will determine the $200 winner.  Fans can also bring their General Admission ticket stub from the King of the North Country Bragging Rights Series race to the track the following night, or the following week, and pay just $5 General Admission.

Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports and Brockville Ontario Speedway will get the Series started this weekend.  The Series will continue at Can Am on Friday, August 6^th, and then back to Brockville on Saturday, August 7^th.

Adderly Makes Can-Am Return Memorable; Sears, Walker, Gill, Malbouf, Smith 

and Durham Take Wins  

May 28th, 2010

Garden City NY… Mike Adderly has turned many laps around the nasty track of the north in his young life. The now North Carolina Resident calls Watertown, NY his hometown and this past Saturday he showed that his first night at Can-Am would be a memorable one. Mike Adderly collected the victory in the SUNY Canton 358 Modified Series on an evening sponsored by Body Pro and Pro Trucking along with MR Gaebel, Inc.

Jeff Sykes and Mike Adderly led the SUNY Canton 358 Modified Series to the green flag with Adderly taking command. Jeremy Wilder pulled to the outside of Tim O’Brien to attempt taking the second position from Tim O’Brien. Matt Billings powered around Kevin Gamble to take the fourth position. Bill Gill followed Billings and entered the top five as Mike Adderly continued to lead the way. Jeremy Wilder moved under Tim O’Brien as the field reached the half way point as Wilder began to track down the leader. When the checkered dropped, Adderly collected the win over Jeremy Wilder and Tim O’Brien.

Jeff Rowe and Jeff Stevenson led the SUNY Canton Sportsman Series to the green flag with Jeff Rowe taking the early command. Tim Sears moved around Shane Pecore to take the fifth position as the field worked out of turn number two and down the backstretch. Matt Hulsizer and Tim Sears moved around Jeff Stevenson to take the third and fourth position as Josh Van Brocklin powered to the outside around Jeff Rowe to take the lead as the field reached the halfway mark. Tim Sears used the pick and roll around a lap car to take the second position and begin his pursuit of Josh Van Brocklin as Van Brocklin would maneuver his way through lap traffic. Tim Sears went on to collect the win over Josh Van Brocklin and Matt Hulsizer.

The SUNY Canton Street Stock division kicked off for their 2010 season with a 20 lap feature event which Kenny Hamm and Dave Mannise started on the pole. Kenny Hamm had the advantage as the field moved down the backstretch as the inside groove working to their advantage. Dave Mannise used the outside of the speedway to hold onto the second position as Phillip Walker battled with Mannise for third. Dave Mannise used a lap two restart to move around Phillip Walker and maintain the second position. Mike White moved under Dave Mannise to take the second position as Kenny Hamm began to stretch out his lead on the field. Mike White opened up his lead on the third position and began to track down Kenny Hamm who continued to lead the field. Phil Walker moved to the outside of the speedway and swung around both Mike White and Kenny Hamm to take the lead as Sid Harmer Sr. moved under Mike White to take the third position. Phil Walker takes the checkers over Sid Harmer Sr. and Kenny Hamm.

The Thunder Car division was lead to the green by Brandon Tefft and Dan Way as Matt Marcinko took the lead of the field to kick off their 15 lap feature event. Marcinko moved into the top spot from his fourth place starting position. Steve Malbouf wasted little time moving to the front of the field and powered into the top spot by lap seven. Matt Marcinko followed Steve Malbouf around the field as Larry Tefft, John Williams and Zak Petrie ran nose to tail for third through fifth position. Steve Malbouf collected his first win in 2010 over Matt Marcinko and Zak Petrie.

Elmer Stevenson and Jordan Keruskie led the DIRTcar Crate Late Models to the green flag in their 20 lap feature event. Elmer Stevenson used the low groove to power himself to the front of the field. Greg Belyea quickly followed behind Stevenson as Lee Gill and Brandon Kidd filled out the third and fourth positions. On a lap four restart, Greg Belyea, Lee Gill and Brandon Kidd moved under Elmer Stevenson to take the first through third positions. Lee Gill moved to the outside of Greg Belyea and challenged him for the lead as Brandon Kidd patiently watched from the third position. Lee Gill used the outside lane to power around Greg Belyea and take control of the field as the half way mark was shown to the field. Lee Gill went on to collect the win over Greg Belyea and Brandon Kidd.

The front row of the Purestock Feature was lead to the green by Pete Cross and Shawn Kirby with Kirby taking the lead by using the outside groove. David Rogers moved to the outside of Steven Gilmore to take the second position and Pete Cross followed taking third. Kevin Smith used the outside groove to move into the third position and begin his chase on Shawn Kirby. Verne Harris moved into the third position as Kevin Smith looked for a way to move by Shawn Kirby for the lead. On lap 11, Kevin Smith moved into the lead by using lap traffic as Vern Harris and Shane Ray filled out the top three. Kevin Smith took the checkers over Shane Ray and Steven Gilmore.

Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park will continue racing action on Friday, June 4, 2010. In racing action will be the DIRTcar Big Block and Small Block Modified, DIRTcar Sportsman, Street Stock, IMCA Modifieds, Crate Late Models and Purestocks. More information on the 2010 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Limited Number of Advanced Sale Tickets Remaining For World of Outlaws Late Model 

Series Race at Can Am - Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design

May 24, 2010

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series will be at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park in just three weeks, and a limited number of advanced sale tickets are remaining.  To avoid waiting in a long line at the ticket booth, you can purchase your tickets early, and you will save $5 off the price of the ticket on race day.

“Advanced sale tickets are remaining, but we are running out fast”, says track General Manager Alana Moncrieff.  “We are selling these tickets at $25 each.  General Admission on race day will be $30”.

This event, already labeled by many as the biggest event in the history of Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park will see local stars, Tim McCreadie, and Tim Fuller battle national legends like Chubb Frank, Rick Eckert, Steve Francis, Shane Clanton and last years winner Josh Richards.  The ‘FX Caprara 50’ will pay $10000 to the winner, the richest payday ever to a race winner at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park.

The SUNY Canton/Dig Safely Sportsman and Street Stock Series will also be on the Tuesday, June 15th schedule.  The Sportsman will race 30 laps, paying $100 to win, while the Street Stocks will run 20 laps, with a $750 payout to the winning driver. Pit gates will open at 2:00PM, Grandstands open at 4:00PM, and hot laps will begin at 6:30PM.  It is recommended to get their early, as Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park will be a full house, and in case of inclement weather, a rain date of Wednesday, June 16^th has been reserved. 

“We hope we don’t have to use the rain date, of course”, says Alana Moncrieff, but if it does happen to rain, we have the following night to fall back on.  This is a big show for us here, and we are hoping for great weather”.

FX Caprara, Clarence Henry Coach, WWNY TV 7/FOX 28 and Laura Penazek-Whitney of State Farm Insurance are the title sponsors of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series event.

Memorial Day Weekend to Kick Off SUNY Canton Series Events at Can Am

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design

May 24, 2010

Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park will get the Memorial Day Weekend started with the first round of the SUNY Canton 358 Modified Series, SUNY Canton/Dig Safely New York Sportsman Series and the SUNY Canton/Dig Safely New York Street Stock Series this Friday night.  Also on the schedule will be Crate Late Models, Pure Stocks, Thunder Cars and a $1000 to win 40 lap Enduro race.

The SUNY Canton 358 Modified Series was created over the off-season, and the car counts are anticipated to be high, as the Small Block Modifieds will headline the evening’s events.  This will be the first time, other than the annual 358 DIRTcar Series events, that the Small Blocks will not have to share the stage with the Big Block Modifieds. The Small Blocks will race for 25 laps and will certainly draw in some big name drivers looking to take home the $1200 that will go to the race winner.  The overall Series Champion will receive a truckload of prizes valued at over $1000, a guaranteed starting spot at the season ending Mr. DIRTcar 358 Modified race on October 6^th at Can Am, as well as a free website, designed and maintained by Finish Line Web Design for the 2011 racing season.  The top three overall will also receive a free season pit pass for next season.  The next SUNY Canton 358 Modified Series race will be on Friday, June 11^th, 2010.

“This will be the first time, in many years that the Small Blocks wont have to race against the Big Blocks.  This is what many drivers, and fans have been wanting for a long time, and hopefully we can get the support from everyone to help get this Series off the ground”, says Can Am Motorsports Park General Manager Alana Burdick.

Also getting underway on Friday night will be the SUNY Canton/Dig Safely New York Sportsman Series.  Last year’s Champion Matt Hulsizer will be set to defend his title, and will face some tough competition throughout the Series.  The Sportsman cars will battle for 25 laps, and the winner will receive $1000.  The SUNY Canton/Dig Safely New York Series is also joined by Laura Penazek-Whitney from State Farm Insurance, VP Fuels, and Finish Line Web Design to offer the drivers a point fund worth well over $5000 to be given out at the end of the season, including a free website to the Sportsman Series Champion, designed and maintained for the 2011 racing season by Finish Line Web Design.  The next race on the schedule for the SUNY Canton/Dig Safely New York Sportsman Series will be on Tuesday, June 15^th, in conjunction with the World of Outlaws Late Model Series.

One of the most exciting classes to watch at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park is the Street Stocks, and they will also share the SUNY Canton/Dig Safely New York spotlight this weekend with their 20 lap, $750 to win event.  Last year’s champion Ron Wadforth is no longer behind the wheel, leaving the door wide open for a new Series Champion in 2010.  The Street Stocks will also compete for a lucrative year end points fund, courtesy of SUNY Canton, Dig Safely New York, Laura Penazek-Whitney from State Farm Insurance, VP Fuels, and Finish Line Web Design.  The Street Stock competitors will share a total purse worth in excess of $5000, which also includes the free website from Finish Line Web Design for the 2011 racing season.  The next event on the Series schedule will be on Tuesday, June 15^th.

“The Sportsman and Street Stocks have a huge point fund for this Series, Thanks to SUNY Canton and Dig Safely.  They both have an eight race schedule, and the overall payout for these classes is amazing”, says Alana Moncrieff.

Complementing the SUNY Canton/Dig Safely New York Series schedule on Friday night will be the rapidly growing Crate Late Model division, Pure Stocks, Thunder Cars and a 40 lap, $1000 to win Enduro.  Pit gates open at 5:15PM. Grandstands open at 5:30PM.  General Admission is just $10, children 9 and under are free, and members of the Military are free with proof of ID.  Pit admission is $20 with a DIRT license, and $25 without.

More information on the 2010 season at Chapman's Can-Am Motorsports Park can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Mannise, Bechler, Rainville and Kirby Take Wins at Can-Am’s Fan Appreciation Night

May 22, 2010

Garden City NY… Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park hosted a special night of racing on Saturday, May 22, 2010. In the special fan appreciation night, racing action was brought to fans by the Mod Lite, Street Stocks, Purestocks and Thunder Car divisions.

Ray Bechler and John Williams led the Thunder Cars to Matt Burdick’s green flag in their 20 lap feature event. Bechler used the bottom of the speedway to gain the advantage on Williams as he would take the lead. Zak Petrie followed Bechler to take the second position as well. Jessica Herbert used the bottom of the speedway to power under Petrie in turn three and four to take the second position. Herbert then staged a side by side battle with Bechler for the lead while Zak Petrie, Rob Martin and John Williams filled out the top five. Zak Petrie slipped under Jessica Herbert to take the second position as Rob Martin followed in suit to take the third position. Ray Bechler collected the win in the Thunder Car division over Zak Petrie and Matt Marcinko. 

Verne Harris and Shane Ray controlled the front row of the Purestocks as they would go to the green flag. Harris was able to control the field while Shawn Kirby slipped into the second position and Roger Bushey rounded out the top three. David Rogers moved under Roger Bushey to take the third position as Shawn Kirby rode high around Verne Harris for the lead. Verne Harris attempted to move back under Kirby for the lead but was unsuccessful. Shawn Kirby collected the win over Verne Harris and Shane Ray.

The Street Stocks were led to green by Dave Mannise and Eli Gilbert as Dave Mannise used the top side of the speedway to take control of the field. Kenny Hamm and Eli Gilbert would stage a side by side battle for the second position with Gilbert coming out the victor. Dave Mannise continued to lead the field as the half way approached while Kenny Hamm continued to close the gap. Mike White slipped into the third position when Eli Gilbert went pit side. Dave Mannise collected the win over Kenny Hamm and Mike White.

Sam Usborne and Rich Rainville led the Mod Lites to the green flag for their 20 lap feature event. Usborne and Rainville battled side by side for the lead as Tiger Chapman watched from the third place position. Sam Usborne used the bottom of the speedway to his advantage to take the lead. Matt Rainville moved under Tiger Chapman to take the third position. Coming out of turn two, Sam Usborne would begin to show smoke out of the back of his car. As they would enter turn three, Usborne slipped off the back stretch, giving Rich Rainville command of the field. Matt Rainville moved into the second position and put his car high around the speedway. Matt Rainville took the lead with the five laps to go sign shown to the field. Matt Rainville collected the win over Rich Rainville and Tiger Chapman.

Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park will be back in action on Friday, May 28, 2010 for their “Memorial Weekend Special” sponsored by M.R. Gaebel Inc. and Body Pros and Pros Trucking.  The SUNY Canton Series will take center stage with the SUNY Canton 358 Modified race, SUNY Canton Sportsman Series, SUNY Canton Street Stock Series, Late Models, Purestocks, Thunder Cars and a 40 lap enduro. More information on the 2010 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

The “Hurricane” Blows through Can-Am; Hulsizer, White, Scott, Kidd, Smith and Belcher Win

May 21, 2010

Garden City NY… Steve Paine has been known as the “Hurricane” of DIRTcar Racing. On Friday, May 21, 2010, that storm flew through Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park as Paine took the checkers in the Modified division. The evening, sponsored by Watertown Power Sports also featured the DIRTcar Sportsman, DIRTcar Crate Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks, Thunder Cars and Purestocks.

“Last week my car would only work in one spot around the speedway and that made it hard,” commented Steve Paine from victory lane. “It was a tacky slick last week and this week it was a little drier. I don’t mind the track either way but this place is a dream. Tonight I was able to go wherever I wanted and it worked. We just worked.”

The 22 car field was led to the green by Kevin Gamble and Jason Potter. Potter controlled the opening laps as the high side of the speedway suited his car. Billy Dunn and Steve Paine quickly and quietly moved through the speedway. Dunn attempted to move around Steve Paine for the sixth position but was not able to as Paine would keep his 7x machine in control around the track. Tim O’Brien’s small block modified was a strong force early. O’Brien ran in the second position and closed the gap on then leader Potter in hopes of taking advantage of any window of opportunity. Steve Paine picked away as he moved high around Matt Billings to enter the top five before moving around Tim Kerr, Lance Willix and Tim O’Brien before finishing his pursuit to the front around Jason Potter for the lead. Billy Dunn followed him as he also picked away at the field and slip into second. The field worked around the track for 30 circuits without a yellow making an even more interesting finish. Billy Dunn hoped to overtake Steve Paine but the Hurricane prevailed and took the win.

Jordan McCreadie and Dana Aikins led the Sportsman to the green flag in their 20 lap feature event. McCreadie took control of the early race while Matt Hulsizer worked his way to the front of the field and find himself knocking on McCreadie’s back door. Matt Hulsizer sliped under Jordan McCreadie but was unable to get past him. Josh Van Brocklin continued to use the bottom of the speedway to control the third position. Matt Hulsizer was able to get past McCreadie and Josh Van Brocklin and Tom Conklin also took advantage pushing McCreadie to fifth. Matt Hulsizer would go on to collect the win over Josh Van Brocklin and Tom Conklin.

Nelson Bice and Taylor Caprara led the Street Stock Feature to the green flag in the 20 lap street stock feature event. Taylor Caprara used the high side of the speedway to take control of the field while Kenny Hamm followed Caprara on the high side and took the second position. Eli Gilbert and Mike White worked the bottom of the speedway and slipped under Kenny Hamm for the second and third position. Kenny Hamm fought back on the outside and reclaimed the third position while battling Eli Gilbert for second. Kenny Hamm and Sid Harmer pulled to the outside of Caprara in attempts to take the lead but Caprara would remain at the head of the field. Sid Harmer used a lap 13 restart to pull high around Caprara to take the lead while Mike White followed Harmer to take second. Mike White collected the win over Phil Walker and Taylor Caprara.

Phil Potts and Mike Trapp led the Late Models to the green flag with Potts taking the early command. Brandon Kidd patiently moved through the bottom of the speedway and by lap two put himself at the front of the field. Lee Gill rode the bottom of the speedway behind Kidd and slipped into the second position while Mark Webb sat in position number three. Brandon Kidd continued to lead while Lee Gill and Kidd battled heavily for the lead as the laps clicked away. Brandon Kidd went on to collect the win over Lee Gill and Phil Potts.

The front row of the IMCA feature event was led to the green by Jeff Rush and Brandon Tefft. John Williams was the early race leader as he jumped up from the fourth starting spot to command the field. Ray Bechler flew through the pack and moved around Rob Martin and Zak Petrie to take the lead on the field. John Williams moved under Steve Malbouf for the fourth position while the yellow flag would fly creating a one lap shootout. Zak Petrie pulled to the outside of Ray Bechler as the field was given the green for the final lap. Petrie tried with all his might but it wasn’t enough as Bechler would take the win over Zak Petrie and John Williams.

Jeremy Lacoe and Rick Duskas led the IMCA Modifieds to the green. Dale Jewett headed into the lead by moving around Lacoe as two laps were down in their 15 lap feature event. Ryan Scott powered on the outside around Dale Jewett to take the lead while Rick Duskas and Chris Thurston also moved around Jewett for second and third. Ryan Scott went on to collect the win over Rick Duskas and Chris Thurston.

Shawn Kirby and Pete Cross led the Purestocks to Matt Burdick’s green flag with Shawn Kirby taking the early lead on the field. Kevin Smith used a lap seven restart to move around Kirby and take the lead on the field while Roger Bushey moved around David Rogers for the third position. David Rogers fought back and moved around Bushey for the position. Verne Harris moved under Roger Bushey to take the fourth position. When the checkered fell Shawn Kirby collected the win over Kevin Smith and David Rogers.

Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park will be back in action on Friday, May 28, 2010 for their “Memorial Weekend Special” sponsored by M.R. Gaebel Inc. and Body Pros and Pros Trucking.  The SUNY Canton Series will take center stage with the SUNY Canton 358 Modified race, SUNY Canton Sportsman Series, SUNY Canton Street Stock Series, Late Models, Purestocks, Thunder Cars and a 40 lap enduro. More information on the 2010 season at Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.