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New Years Day Hangover Enduro to Kick Off 2012 Season at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park

By Craig Revelle - Finish Line Web Design - December 16, 2011

The beginning of the 2012 racing season at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park is set to get underway in just over week, as they open the doors for the annual Hangover Enduro race that has quickly become a very popular event for racing enthusiasts in the area.

This year, there will be twin 40 lap Enduro races, with the winner receiving $500 in both races. Second place will also take home $100 in each race.

“Each year that we do this Hangover race, we get more an more cars, and it really is a lot of fun for everyone involved”, says Can Am General Manager Alana Moncrieff. “It is a great way to get everyone together that we haven’t seen since the season ended back in September”.

The green flag will wave for the first time in 2012 at 1pm on New Years Day. Pit Gates will open at 11am, while the grandstand area will open at noon. Pit admission for the afternoon is $20, while Grandstand admission is just $5.

“We want to wish all of our drivers, officials, fans, and all of our sponsors a very happy holiday season”, says Burdick. “Come out to the track on New Years Day and celebrate the beginning of a new year and have some fun with our Hangover Enduro”.

To register for this event or to view the rules for this year’s Hangover Enduro, simply go to www.canammotorsports.com and click on the rules and Entry Form link. Pre registration is now open, and if you register before December 23^rd, the entry fee is $40, and that includes pit admission for the driver. The entry fee after December 23^rd will be $50.

More information regarding the 2012 season at Chapman's Can-Am Motorsports Park, including sponsorship and ticket information can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585. For tech inquiries, please contact Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park to Honor 2011 Champions at Annual Awards Banquet on January 7^th; Kart Banquet Will Take Place on January 6th

By Craig Revelle - Finish Line Web Design - December 16, 2011

The year 2011 has all but come and gone, but there remains some unfinished business before Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park can officially put the past season to rest. The annual awards banquet honoring the champions and top finishers of 2011 will take place on Saturday, January 7^th at Savory Café Downtown (Best Western), located at 300 Washington Street in Watertown, New York.

A very generous point fund has been put together that will see champions and top finishers receive a substantial amount of money at the awards banquet. With the help of some great sponsors throughout 2011, Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park is proud of the point fund that they have put together for their competitors.

“We worked hard this past year to put together sponsorship to be able to reward our racers for their season accomplishments”, says track General Manager Alana Moncrieff. “We had some great new sponsors come on board with us this year, and together with the existing companies that already had a long-standing relationship with us here at Can Am we have been able to put together a substantial point fund. We are very excited about this, and we hope to continue to build on this over the coming years”.

In 2009 and 2010 Billy Dunn set the pace in the Big Block Modified division at Can Am. When the track eliminated the class in 2011, Dunn piloted a Small Block Modified around Can Am, and the results remained the same. Dunn captured seven feature wins, 16 top fives, and 17 top tens en route to the Dig Safely New York, Davidson Auto Group, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance 358 Modified track championship. Dunn will take home $2000 for his efforts from the track, plus an additional $500 from Cheney Tire in Watertown.

Josh VanBrocklin won the SUNY Canton Sportsman Series Championship in 2010, but came up short in his bid for his first ever Can Am track championship. In 2011 though, he was determined to conquer the season long battle, and had a career year with eight feature wins, 15 top five finishes and 17 top tens. He captured the Clarence Henry Coach, American Traditions Motorsports, and Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Sportsman track championship. VanBrocklin will receive $1000 for his efforts during his championship season.

When you think of Late Model racing at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park you cant help but think of Lee Gill. Gill was a mainstay in the Late Model division through his early years of racing until the class went away in the early 90s. When the class was resurrected with today’s version of the Late Model division Gill was once again a dominant force. His seven wins, 15 top fives and 15 top tens vaulted him to the top of the standing late in the year and he captured the 2011 Party Rentals, Junction Boyz Inc., Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Pro Late Model track championship. Gill will receive $1000 at the banquet for his 2011 season accomplishments.

The 2011 SUNY Canton, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Street Stock championship went to Sid Harmer Sr. Harmer had a dominating season with 11 feature wins, 17 top fives and 18 top tens this season, and captured the title by a phenomenal 148 points. Harmer will be honored at the banquet for his great season, and will receive $1000 as the Street Stock champion.

Ray Bechler returned to Can Am full time in 2011 after a limited schedule in 2010 in the Waite’s Toyota, Waite Motorsports, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Thunder Car division. He set the pace with six feature wins, 16 top five finishes and 19 top tens on his way to the track championship. Bechler will receive $500 for his efforts in 2011.

Rich Rainville captured the Laura Penazek-Whitney and Subway STARS Mod Lite track championship in 2011. Rich had three feature wins along with 17 top five and 17 top ten finishes en route to the championship. The Mod Lite drivers will be honored for their accomplishments and will receive money and contingencies from the STARS Mod Lite Series

Steven Gilmore began the 2011 season with five feature wins in a row and added another six wins throughout the year to capture the Laura Penazek Whitney State Farm Insurance Pure Stock division championship. In addition to his 11 feature wins, Gilmore also posted 15 top five finishes and 15 top tens.

On Friday, January 6^th Can Am will also honor the champions and top finishers in the Karting classes at Savory Café Downtown (Best Western) at 300 Washington Street in Watertown. 2011 champions Kyle Savage, Anthony Rasmus, Tyler Ayen, Remington Marqu, Dan Side, Milt Combs, and Ryan Rerick and the rest of the top finishers from 2011 will be honored. Please make your reservations before January 3^rd. Adults are $20, 12 and under is $15.

“Congratulations to all of our champions in 2011”, says Burdick. “We look forward to the banquet and celebrating the past season”.

Our first event of 2012 will take place on New Years Day with the annual Hangover Enduro. From there, the track will open for the 2012 season with open practice on April 14^th and 15^th, with our season opener scheduled for April 21^st.

Patterson, Gilmore, Harmer Sr., Gill, Martin and Williams Win At Can-Am

By Megan Rowe - September 16, 2011

Garden City NY… Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park presented their final night of racing action for the 2011 season on Friday, September 16. Headlining the nights racing action was the DIRTcar Sportsman and DIRTcar Late Models. Joining them were the thunder cars, purestocks, street stocks and mod lites. The 2011 Track Champions were also crowned in the mod lite, thunder car, street stocks and purestock divisions.

Shane Ray and Rob Martin led the Waite Toyota, Waite Motorsports, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance and Subway Thunder Car division to the green. Rob Martin led lap number one over Matt Marcinko, Phil Desormeau, Shane Ray and Larry Tefft. At the halfway mark, Rob Martin continued to lead the way over Brandon Tefft, Shane Ray, Brandon Tefft and Matt Marcinko. Rob Martin went on to take the victory over Brandon Tefft, Shane Ray, Joe McNicholls, and Zak Petrie. Ray Bechler went on to collect the 2011 Thunder Car Track Championship.

In the Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance and Subway Mod Lite division, Matt Rainville and Bruce Broedel led the field to the green. Bruce Broedel led lap number one over Matt Rainville, Rich Rainville, Tiger Chapman and Rick Demo. The yellow flag flew on lap number four when Joe Isabel stopped on the front stretch. When green flag racing conditions resumed, Bruce Broedel continued to lead the way over Rick Demo, Doug Williams, Rich Rainville, and Tiger Chapman. Doug Williams was leading the way with two laps to go over Bruce Broedel and Rick Demo. Doug Williams collected the win over Bruce Broedel, Rick Demo, Tiger Chapman, and Rich Rainville. Rich Rainville was the 2011 Mod Lite Track Champion.

In the Clarence Henry Coach, American Traditions Motorsports, Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Sportsman division, Dean Patterson and Brandon Hagan led the field to the green. Dean Patterson led lap number one over Brandon Hagan, Jordan Bennett, Nick Guererri and Anthony Stockman. The yellow flag waved on lap five when Tony Finch II slowed on the front stretch. When racing resumed, Dean Patterson continued to lead the way over Brandon Hagan, Jordan Benett, Nick Guererri and Anthony Stockman. At the halfway mark, Dean Patterson continued to lead the way over Brandon Hagan, Nick Guererri, Jordan Bennett and Anthony Stockman. The yellow flag waved on lap 27 when Justin Thompson spun on the top of turn number three and four creating a three lap dash to the finish. On the restart, Dean Patterson was leading over Brandon Hagan and Nick Guererri. Dean Patterson went on to collect the win over Brandon Hagan, Nick Guererri, Anthony Stockman and Brad Winters.

Rick Dusckas and Mike Allen led the SUNY Canton, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Street Stock division to the green. Rick Dusckas led lap number one over Sid Harmer Sr., Mike Allen, Jarrod Radley and Josh Verne. The yellow flag flew on lap one when Dave Rogers stopped in turn number two with a flag tire. When racing resumed, Sid Harmer Sr. took the lead over Rick Dusckas, Mike Allen, Josh Verne and Jarrod Radley. The yellow flag waved again on lap four when Josh Verne and Mike Allen spun in turn number four. Sid Harmer Sr. kept the lead over Rick Dusckas, Mike Durham, Ron Hawker and Josh Verne when green flag conditions resumed. The yellow waved when Mike Allen stopped at the entrance to the pit area with front end damage. Sid Harmer Sr. continued to lead the way when the green flag was waved over Rick Duskas, Josh Verne, Mike Durham and Ron Hawker. Sid Harmer Sr. went on to take the win over Josh Verne, Mike Durham, Ron Hawker and Rick Dusckas.

Jason Gilmore and Steve Smith Jr. led the Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Purestock division to the green. Jason Gilmore led lap number one over Steven Gilmore, Kevin Smith, Steve Smith Jr. and Greg Fetterly. The yellow waved on lap two when Milt Combs stopped in turn number three. When racing resumed, Jason Gilmore was leading the way over Steven Gilmore and Kevin Smith. At the halfway mark, Jason Gilmore was leading over Steven Gilmore, Kevin Smtih and Dakota Sharp. When the checkered flag waved, Steven Gilmore took the win at the line over Jason Gilmore and Kevin Smith.

Lee Gill and Alan Fink led the Party Rentals, Junction Boyz Inc., Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Pro Late Model Division to the green. Lee Gill led lap number one over Charlie Sandercock, Alan Fink, Jordan Keruskie and Billy Eisele. At the halfway mark, Lee Gill was leading the way over Charlie Sandercock, Alan Fink, Billy Eisele and Jordan Keruskie. The yellow flag flew on lap 18 when Jordan Keruskie stopped on the backstretch and this created a two lap shootout. Lee Gill went on to collect the win over Alan Fink, Billy Eisele, Charlie Sandercock and Mike Ramos.

This will conclude the regular racing season at Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park. A complete recap of the 2011 season’s racing events and points can be found on the track’s website. Upcoming information on the 2012 season can also be found on the tracks website at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Chuck Hebing Wins ESS Main; Hagan, Gill and Behron Win at Can-Am on Night #2 of 9/11 Tribute Weekend

By Megan Rowe - September 10, 2011

Garden City NY… SUNY Canton College, Body Pro’s & Pro Towing and American Traditions Motorsports presented night two of the Tribute to 911 Weekend – 10^th Anniversary event at Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park. The nights racing activities was also sponsored by Citizens Bank of Cape Vincent, Caprara Brothers Honda, Massey’s Furniture Barn, Performance Automotive-Billy Eisele Jr., Savory Downtown, Price Chopper, AAMCO Transmission and AMP Entertainment. The Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints headlined the night with their 25 lap A-Main along with the Sportsman, Late Models and Mod Lites.

Tom Conklin and Jeremy Pitcher led the Clarence Henry Coach, American Traditions Motorsports, Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Sportsman division to the green for their 50 lap feature. Tom Conklin took the lead of lap number one over Jeremy Pitcher, Boyd McTavish, Bob Henry and Nick Guererri. The first caution event of the night fell on lap number three when Nick Guererri, who had been running in the top five, came to a stop in turn number four. When racing resumed, Jeremy Pitcher took over the command of the field with Kyle Wilson, Tom Conklin, Boyd McTavish and Bob Henry filling out the top five. By lap ten, Kyle Wilson had taken over the lead of the field as he maneuvered through lap traffic. The second caution of the race came on lap 13 when Chris Thurston came to a stop in turn number two, at this time caution laps did count for the field between laps 10 and 30. On lap 17, the green flag waved again when Kyle Wilson kept control of the field as Jeremy Pitcher, Brandon Hagan, Bob Henry and Chris Herbison filled out the top five. On lap 26, Nick Guererri and Robert Delarmy spun in turn number four to bring out the caution. Jeremy Pitcher continued to lead the field under green flag conditions when on lap 42, Pitcher suffered from a left rear flag tire along with other mechanical damage which sent him off the track on a wrecker. This would be the final yellow flag as when green conditions resumed, Bob Henry made a dash to the front and took the lead of the field. Bob Henry crossed the line in first followed by Brandon Hagan, Kyle Wilson, Chris Herbison and Boyd McTavish. Bob Henry would later not pass the post race inspection and the win was given to Brandon Hagan.

Chuck Hebing and Jeff Cook led the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints to the green in their 25 lap A-Main event. The red flag quickly fell before completing lap number one when Tyler Rand, Shawn Donath, Jason Barney, Paul Habeck, Matt Billings and Tim Kelly were involved in a multi car crash in turn numbers three and four. All drivers were okay. On a complete restart, Chuck Hebing took the lead of lap number one over Jeff Cook, Lance Yonge, Cory Sparks and Matt Tanner. B y lap number 7, Chuck Hebing was slicing and dicing in and out of lap traffic. The yellow flag waved on lap number nine when Shawn Donath, who wrecked his car in his heat, slowed in turn number one and two. By lap ten, Chuck Hebing continued to show the way over Cory Sparks, Lance Yonge, Jeff Cook and Steve Poirier. Jeff Cook and Steve Poirier battled for the fifth position with Steve Poirier coming out on top. Chuck Hebing collected the win leading all 25 laps over Lance Yonge, Cory Sparks, Steve Poirier and Jeff Cook.

Lee Gill and Mike Trapp led the Party Rentals, Junction Boyz Inc., Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Pro Late Model Division to the green. Lee Gill took the lead of lap number one over Mike Trapp, Jordan Keruskie, Billy Eisele and Mike Ramos. The yellow flag flew on lap number two when Mike Ramos spun on his own in between turns three and four. On the restart, Lee Gill continued to lead the way over Billy Eisele, Jordan Keruskie and Aaron Jacobs. At the halfway mark, Lee Gill had a straight away lead on the rest of the field as Mike Trapp, Billy Eisele, Jordan Keruskie and Mark Webb filled out the top five. The yellow flag waved on lap number four when Shayne Tenance spun in turn three and four. Lee Gill collected victory number two of the weekend over, Mike Trapp, Jordan Keruskie, Mark Webb and Billy Eisele.

In the Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance and Subway Mod Lite division, John Behron and Rich Rainville led the field to the green. John Behron led lap number one over Rich Rainville, Tiger Chapman, Bruce Broedel and Terry Lapham. At the halfway mark, John Behron continued leading the way over Rich Rainville, Tiger Chapman, Matt Rainville, and Bruce Broedel. John Behron collected his second Can-Am victory of the weekend over Tiger Chapman, Matt Rainville, Terry Lapham, and Bruce Broedel.

Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports will complete their 2011 racing season on Friday, September 16, 2011. Headlining the nights racing action will be the DIRT Sportsman competing in a 30 lap - $750 to win event. Joining them will be the Late Model division competing in a 25 lap - $500 to win feature. The Street Stocks will also be in action while the Mod Lites, Thunder Cars and Purestocks will crown their points champions for the 2011 season. All students 17 and under are free courtesy of SUNY Canton. Military members are free all season long with a military ID courtesy of the Junction Boyz Inc. Pit Gates will open at 4pm, grandstands at 5pm and racing will begin promptly at 7:15pm. More information on the 2011 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Harmer Sr., Gilmore, Gill, Bechler, & Behron Collect Can-Am Wins in 9/11 Tribute Event #1 at Can-Am

By Megan Rowe - September 9, 2011

Garden City NY… SUNY Canton, Body Pro’s & Pro Towing and American Tradition Motorsports presented Tribute to 9/11 – 10^th Anniversary Weekend at Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park. Joining our sponsors was also Citizens Bank of Cape Vincent, Caprara Brothers Honda, Massey’s Furniture Barn, Performance Automotive-Billy Eisele Jr., Savory Downtown, Price Chopper, AAMCO Transmission and AMP Entertainment. Headlining the nights racing action was the Sportsman and Late Model division. Also in racing action were the Street Stocks, Thunder Cars, Purestocks and Mod Lites.

The Party Rentals, Junction Boyz Inc., Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Pro Late Model Division kicked off the nights racing action. Alan Fink and Mike Trapp led the field to the green in the 25 lap feature event as Alan Fink received credit for leading lap number one over Lee Gill, AJ Kingsley, Mike Trapp and Dale Caswell. Lee Gill took the lead of the field on lap number two while AJ Kingsley slipped into second and began a heated battle with Lee Gill for the lead. The yellow flag waved on lap number four when Jordan Keruskie stopped in turn number three and four. Lee Gill maintained his lead at the front of the field while AJ Kingsley, Dale Caswell, Mike Trapp and Alan Fink rounded out the top five. Lee Gill would lead the way at the halfway mark as he began to maneuver his way through lap traffic while AJ Kingsley was setting the fastest times of the evening in the second position. The yellow flag waved on lap 16 when Jordan Keruskie stopped on the back stretch. Lee Gill kept his lead at the front of the field when green flag conditions resumed on the speedway. Lee Gill went on to collect the win over AJ Kingsley, Mike Trapp, Alan Fink and Charlie Sandercock.

Russ Brown and Tiger Chapman led the Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance and Subway Mod Lite division to the green flag. Russ Brown led lap number one over Gary Jeffries, John Behron, Rich Rainville and Bruce Broedel. The yellow flag flew on lap number one when Tiger Chapman stopped on the backstretch. On the restart, Russ Brown continued to lead the way over John Behron, Rich Rainville, Bruce Broedel and Mike Rainville. John Behron took the lead on lap number four with Rich Rainville, Bruce Broedel, Matt Rainville and Lowell Zehr filling out the top five. John Behron went on to collect the win over Rich Rainville, Mike Rainville, Bruce Broedel, and Matt Rainville.

The Clarence Henry Coach, American Traditions Motorsports, Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Sportsman division was led to the green by Brian Copp and Jim Larock with Brian Copp leading lap number one. Jim Larock, Boyd McTavish, Kyle Wilson and Chris Higgins filled out the top five. Bob Henry spun around coming out of turn number four to bring out the yellow flag on lap number three. Boyd McTavish took the lead of the field on lap number four over Brian Copp, Jeremy Pitcher, Kyle Wilson and Brandon Hagan. The yellow flag flew when Jim Larock slowed in turn number two as the race reached its halfway points. On the restart, Boyd McTavish continued to keep his lead on the field over Jeremy Pitcher, Kyle Wilson, Brandon Hagan and Brian Copp. When the five lap to go sign was shown to the field, Boyd McTavish continued to lead the way with Kyle Wilson closing in on him for the second position. The yellow flag waved when Kyle Wilson tagged the back of Boyd McTavish and spun in turn number two with four laps to go in the event. Boyd McTavish went on to collect the win over Jeremy Pitcher, Brandon Hagan, Nick Guererri, and Jordan Bennett. McTavish would fail post race inspection causing a disqualification.

In the SUNY Canton, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Street Stock division, Sid Harmer Sr. and Mike White led the field to the green flag. Sid Harmer Sr. took the lead of lap number one over Mike White, Josh Verne, Phillip Walker and Mike Allen. At the halfway mark, Sid Harmer Sr. continued to lead the way over Mike White, Phillip Walker, Sid Harmer Jr., and Josh Verne. The yellow waved on lap 11 when Josh Verne stopped in turn number four. When racing resumed, Sid Harmer Sr. continued to lead the way over Mike White, Phillip Walker, Sid Harmer Jr. and Mike Allen. Sid Harmer Sr. went on to collect the win over Phillip Walker, Sid Harmer Jr., Mike Durham and Mike Allen.

Robert Martin and Shane Ray led the Waite Toyota, Waite Motorsports, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance and Subway Thunder Car division to the green. Robert Martin led lap number one over Phil Desormeau, Matt Marcinko, Larry Tefft, and Ray Bechler. Phil Desormeau took the lead by lap number five over Ray Bechler, Rob Martin, Matt Marcinko and Brandon Tefft. When the checkered flag flew, Ray Bechler took the win over Brandon Tefft, Phil Desormeau, Matt Marcinko and Robert Martin.

Jason Gilmore and Shawn Kirby led the Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Purestock division to the green. Jason Gilmore took the lead of lap number one over Dave Rogers, Steve Gilmore, Shawn Kirby and Steve Smith Jr. The yellow flag flew on lap eight when Shawn Kirby slowed down in turn number two. At the halfway mark, Jason Gilmore was leading the way over David Rogers, Steven Gilmore, Dakota Sharp and Steve Smith Jr. Steve Gilmore picked up the win over Dave Rogers, Jason Gilmore, Steve Smith Jr. and Shawn Kirby.

Racing action will continue on Saturday, September 10, 2011 as Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park continues with Tribute to 911- 10^th Anniversary Weekend. Headlining the nights racing action will be the Empire Super Sprints with a 25 lap feature event. Joining them will be the Pro Late Models, Sportsman and Mod Lites. Pit Gates open at 3pm, General Admission at 4pm and racing begins promptly at 6pm. More information on the 2011 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Harmer Sr., Gilmore, Gill, Bechler, & Behron Collect Can-Am Wins in 9/11 Tribute Event #1 at Can-Am

By Megan Rowe - September 9, 2011

The Clarence Henry Coach, American Traditions Motorsports, Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Sportsman division was led to the green by Brian Copp and Jim Larock with Brian Copp leading lap number one. Jim Larock, Boyd McTavish, Kyle Wilson and Chris Higgins filled out the top five. Bob Henry spun around coming out of turn number four to bring out the yellow flag on lap number three. Boyd McTavish took the lead of the field on lap number four over Brian Copp, Jeremy Pitcher, Kyle Wilson and Chris Higgins. The yellow flag flew when Jim Larock slowed in turn number two as the race reached its halfway points. On the restart, Boyd McTavish continued to keep his lead on the field over Jeremy Pitcher, Kyle Wilson, Chris Higgins and Brian Copp. When the five lap to go sign was shown to the field, Boyd McTavish continued to lead the way with Kyle Wilson closing in on him for the second position. The yellow flag waved when Kyle Wilson tagged the back of Boyd McTavish and spun in turn number two with four laps to go in the event. Boyd McTavish went on to collect the win over Jeremy Pitcher, Chris Higgins, Nick Guererri, and Jordan Bennett. McTavish would fail post race inspection causing a disqualification.

Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park to Host Tribute to 911 Weekend; Empire Super Sprints to Highlight Weekend Event

By Craig Revelle - Finish Line Web Design - September 7, 2011

To honor the fallen heroes of the 911 tragedy of September 11^th, 2001 and the 10-year anniversary Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park along with SUNY Canton College, Body Pros & Pro Towing, and American Traditions Motorsports presents Tribute to 911 Weekend on September 9^th and 10^th.

The weekend will kick off on Friday evening with a full racing program of Sportsman, Late Models, Mod Lites, Thunder Cars, Street Stocks and Pure Stocks. The Sportsman division will have a 30 lap $750 to win event with an open tire rule allowing ROC and DIRTcar approved tires. The Late Model race will be part of the Go Nuclear Challenge Series. They will race for 25 laps paying $750 to win. The Street Stock invitational will allow home track rules, and will pay $400 to win for their 20 lap main event. The Mod Lites will race for 20 laps paying $300 to win while the Pure Stocks and Thunder Cars will both race for 15 laps paying $200 to win each race. Sportsman, Late Models, Street Stocks and Mod Lites will draw for starting positions. Gates will open at 5PM and racing action starts at 7:15PM. General Admission is just $10 for the Friday event, and as always at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park Military Members are free with valid ID, and 17 and under is also free.

The return of the Empire Super Sprints will highlight the second half of the 911 Tribute Weekend and Can Am Modified stars Billy Dunn and Matt Billings will both be in competition as well as Sammy Reakes IV and a strong field of ESS regulars. They will have a 25 lap main event and will be joined by the Sportsman with an open DIRTcar or ROC approved tire rule and Late Models with the usual Hoosier LM 40 tire or American Racer Fulton track tire. Both divisions will be racing 50 lap feature events paying $1000 to win each race. The Mod Lites will also be back on the schedule for the Saturday show for a 20 lap, $300 to win main event. Sportsman, Late Model and Mod Lite competitors will draw for starting positions. General Admission for this race will be $15, Students age 10-14 will be just $5, and nine and under will be free. Pit gates will open at 3PM on Saturday and Grandstand gates will open at 4PM. Racing will get underway at 6PM.

All Sportsman and Late Model racers that compete in both events will be entered into a draw for a pair of American Racer tires for each division. Lap Sponsorship will be available as well with a minimum of $10 per lap. More prizes and sponsorships will be announced leading up to the race. Both the Late Model and Sportsman feature winners will qualify for their respective races during the Outlaw 200 Weekend at Fulton at the end of September.

More information regarding the 2011 season at Chapman's Can-Am Motorsports Park, including sponsorship and ticket information can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585. For tech inquiries, please contact Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Billings, Sears Jr., Harmer Sr., Gilmore, Tefft and Rainville Take Can Am Checkers; Dunn, Van Brocklin & Gill Take Track Championships

By Megan Rowe - September 2, 2011

Garden City NY… FX Caprara Car Companies and Subway presented a full night of racing action at Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park as the speedway closed out their points season for the 358 Modifieds, Sportsman and Late Model Divisions. Headlining the nights racing event was the 358 Modified and Sportsman. Joining them in racing action were the Late Models, Street Stocks, Mod Lites, Thunder Cars, & Purestocks.

Christine Martin and Jessica Power led the Clarence Henry Coach, American Traditions Motorsports, Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Sportsman division to the green flag in their 20 lap feature event. The yellow flag flew on the start when Greg Gould moved off the race track in turn one and two which caused a complete restart. When lap one was completed Jessica Power was leading the way over Christine Martin, Justin Thompson, Dean Patterson and Chris Thurston. The yellow waved again on lap three when Josh Rogers pulled high on the speedway in turn number two and came to a stop. On the restart Justin Thompson took the lead from Jessica Power while Christine Martin, Dean Patterson and Tim Sears filled out the top five. At the halfway mark, Tim Sears took the lead away from Justin Thompson with Josh Van Brocklin, Jessica Power and Anthony Stockman completing the top five. The yellow waved on lap 15 when Brad Winters stopped on the track. When the checkered flag waved, Tim Sears collected the win over Josh Van Brocklin and Anthony Stockman. Josh Van Brocklin collected the 2011 Sportsman Track Championship.

Rick Dusckas and Mike Allen led the SUNY Canton, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Street Stock division to the green. Mike Allen took the lead of lap number one over Derek Spellan, Sid Harmer Sr., Dick Parkhurst and Russ Marsden. At the halfway mark, Mike Allen continued to lead the way over Sid Harmer Sr., Derek Spellan, Russ Marsden and Dick Parkhurst. Sid Harmer went on to collect the win over Derek Spellan, Mike Allen, Dick Parkhurst and Mike White.

Matt Rainville and Bruce Broedel led the Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance and Subway Mod Lite division to the green. Bruce Broedel took the lead of lap number one over Rich Rainville, Matt Rainville, Mathieu Robinson, and Tiger Chapman. The yellow flag waved on lap two when Bruce Broedel spun in turn number three and four while leading the race. When racing resumed, Rich Rainville continued to lead the way over Mike Rainville, Tiger Chapman, Mike Rainville and Bruce Broedel. Rich Rainville went on to collect the win over Matt Rainville and Tiger Chapman.

The Dig Safely NY, Davidson Auto Group and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance 358 Modified division was led to the green by Jordan McCreadie and Brian Murphy. Jordan McCreadie led lap number one over Matt Billings, Zach Aubertine, Brian Murphy and Chris Raabe. Matt Billings took the lead of the field on lap number four over Jordan McCreadie, Zach Aubertine, Chris Raabe, and Brian Murphy. The yellow flag waved on lap 16 when Perry Francis stopped on the speedway in turn number three and four to quickly exit to pit road when the yellow flag waved. On the restart, Matt Billings held the lead over Jordan McCreadie, Chris Raabe, Frankie Caprara and Zach Aubertine. Matt Billings collected the win over Jordan McCreadie, Chris Raabe, Frankie Caprara and Billy Dunn. Billy Dunn was crowned the 2011 358 Modified Track Champion.

Dean Patterson and Billy Eisele led the Party Rentals, Junction Boyz Inc., Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Pro Late Model Division to the green. Ken Rogers led lap number one over Billy Eisele, Mark Webb, Tim Sears and Greg Belyea. The yellow flag waved on lap one when Dean Patterson stopped in turn number two. When racing resumed, Billy Eisele led the way with Tim Sears Jr., Alan Fink, Mark Webb and Lee Gill filling out the top five. Ken Rogers drove off the backstretch on lap two to bring out the yellow flag. Tim Sears Jr. took the lead of the field on the restart over Billy Eisele, Mark Webb, Lee Gill and Alan Fink. At the halfway mark, Tim Sears Jr. continued to lead the way over Mark Webb, Lee Gill, Greg Belyea and Alan Fink. The yellow waved on lap 16 when Mark Webb spun and hit the tire in turn number one and two. Tim Sears Jr. continued to lead the way on the restart over Lee Gill, Greg Belyea, Alan Fink and Billy Eisele. Tim Sears Jr. collected the win over Lee Gill, Greg Belyea, Alan Fink and AJ Kingsley. Lee Gill collected the Late Model Track Championship.

The Waite Toyota, Waite Motorsports, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance and Subway Thunder Car division was led to the green by Rob Martin and Matt Marcinko. Rob Martin led lap number one over Brandon Tefft, Chuck Monica, Larry Tefft and Josh Verne. At the halfway mark of the 15 lap feature, Josh Verne was leading the way over Brandon Tefft, Chuck Monica, Ray Bechler and Larry Tefft. Brandon Tefft went on to collect the win in the caution free event over Ray Bechler, Chuck Monica, Larry Tefft and Josh Verne.

Jason Gilmore and Greg Fetterly led the Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Purestock division to the green. Jason Gilmore led lap number one over Steven Gilmore, Dave Rogers, Steve Smith Jr. and Greg Fetterly. The yellow flag waved on lap number three when Dave Rogers had a flag tire. At the halfway mark, Jason Gilmore led the way over Steven Gilmore and David Rogers. Steven Gilmore collected the win over Dave Rogers, Steve Smith Jr., Greg Fetterly and Jason Gilmore.

Please join us next Friday, September 9, 2011 when we begin our Tribute to 9/11 Weekend. SUNY Canton, Body Pro’s & Pro Towing along with American Traditions Motorsports present a Crate Sportsman Open event with the winner taking $750. Joining them will be the Pro Late Models, Street Stocks, Mod Lites, Purestocks and Thunder Cars. On Saturday, September 10, 2011 the Empire Super Sprints will headline the night along with a crate Sportsman Open, Pro Late Models and Mod Lites. Grandstand admissions is just $10 for Friday evening while it’s $15 for Saturday evening while students 17 and under are free courtesy of SUNY Canton. Military members are free all season long with a military ID courtesy of the Junction Boyz Inc. Pit Gates will open at 4pm, grandstands at 5pm and racing will begin promptly at 7:15pm. More information on the 2011 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Dunn, Stockman, Harmer Sr., Rogers, Webb, Monica & Rainville Win at Can-Am

By Megan Rowe - August 26th, 2011

Garden City NY… Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park hosted a full night of racing sponsored by Davidson Auto Group on Friday, August 26, 2011. Headlining the nights racing action was the 358 Modifieds, Sportsman and Late Model divisions. Joining them in racing action were the street stocks, purestocks, thunder cars and mod lite series.

Chris Thurston and Christine Martin led the Clarence Henry Coach, American Traditions Motorsports, Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Sportsman division to the green flag. Christine Martin led lap number one over Chris Thurston, Justin Thompson, Anthony Stockman, and Jessica Power. The yellow flag waved on lap number two when Greg Gould stopped in turn number three and four. On the restart, Christine Martin held the lead over Chris Thurston, Anthony Stockman, Justin Thompson and Josh Van Brocklin. At the halfway mark, Christine Martin continued lead the way over Josh Van Brocklin, Anthony Stockman, Chris Thurston and Dean Patterson. The red flag waved on lap 11 when Josh Van Brocklin was taking the lead from Christine Martin when Martin drifted high into Van Brocklin and flipped her car. Christine Martin was unharmed in the incident, and Van Brocklin who is the current point’s leader was able to continue after going to the attention of his crew. On the restart, Anthony Stockman took the control of the field over Dean Patterson, Chris Thurston, Earl Rudy and Brad Winters. Anthony Stockman went on to collect the win over Dean Patterson, Rudy Earl, Brad Winters and Chris Thurston.

Steve Smith Jr. and Shawn Kirby led the Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Purestock division to the green with Shawn Kirby leading lap number one over, Dave Rogers, Steven Gilmore, Kevin Smith, and Dakota Sharp. At the halfway mark, David Rogers and Shawn Kirby were battling heavy for positions one and two as they had a sizable lead over Kevin Smith, Dakota Sharp and Josh Verne who rounded out the top five. The yellow flag waved on lap ten when Kirk Stone stopped in turn three when he had a small fire under his car. Stone was unharmed. On the restart, David Rogers kept control of the field over Shawn Kirby, Kevin Smith, Dakota Sharp and Kyle Sharp. The yellow waved on lap 12 when Josh Verne stopped in turn number two. When racing resumed, David Rogers kept the lead and he went on to take the win over Shawn Kirby, Kyle Sharp, Kevin Smith and Steve Smith Jr.

The Party Rentals, Junction Boyz Inc., Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Pro Late Model Division was led to the green by Greg Belyea and Jordan Keruskie. Greg Belyea led lap number one over Mark Webb, Jordan Keruskie, Mike Trapp and Lee Gill. Ken Rogers stopped in turn number two on lap number two to bring out the yellow flag. When racing resumed, Mark Webb took over the lead from Greg Belyea with Mike Trapp, Lee Gill and Jordan Keruskie. The yellow flew again on lap four when Phil Potts stopped in turn one and two. Mark Webb kept control of the field on the restart over Greg Belyea, Mike Trapp, Lee Gill and Jordan Keruskie. At the halfway mark, Mark Webb was still at the head of the field over Greg Belyea, Mike Trapp, Lee Gill and Jordan Keruskie. Mark Webb went on to collect the win over Greg Belyea, Mike Trapp, Lee Gill and Jordan Keruskie.

Mike Rainville and Bruce Broedel led the Mod Lite division to the green flag in the Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance and Subway Mod Lite division. Bruce Broedel led lap number one over Mike Rainville, Rich Rainville, Tiger Chapman, and Matt Rainville. At the halfway mark, Bruce Broedel led the way over Rich Rainville, and Mike Rainville. The yellow flew on lap nine when Matt Rainville stopped in turn number three and four. Mike Rainville took the lead on the restart over Bruce Broedel and Rich Rainville. Tiger Chapman brought out the yellow on lap number 12 when he stopped at the entrance to the pit area. Mike Rainville kept the lead on the restart and went on to collect the win over Rich Rainville and Bruce Broedel.

Brian Murphy and Andy Howard led the Dig Safely NY, Davidson Auto Group and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance 358 Modified division to the green. Andy Howard led lap number one over Brian Murphy, Steve Bilow, Jordan McCreadie and Billy Dunn. At the halfway mark, Billy Dunn had taken over the lead of the field over Brian Murphy, Andrew Howard, Jordan McCreadie and Zach Aubertine. Billy Dunn went on to collect the win over Brian Murphy, Jordan McCreadie, Zach Aubertine and Andrew Howard.

In the SUNY Canton, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Street Stock division, Mike Durham and Mike Allen led the field to the green. Sid Harmer Jr took the lead of lap number one over Mike Allen, Derek Spellan, Mike Durham and Sid Harmer Sr. At the halfway point, Derek Spellan had taken the lead of the field over Sid Harmer Jr., Sid Harmer Sr., Mike Allen and Taylor Caprara. The yellow flag flew on lap 12 when Sid Harmer Jr. stopped in turn number two to bring out the yellow. When racing continued, Sid Harmer Sr. held command over Derek Spellan and Taylor Caprara. Sid Harmer Sr. went on to collect the win over Derek Spellan, Taylor Caprara, Mike Allen and Rick Dusckas.

Brandon Tefft and Don Woodworth led the Waite Toyota, Waite Motorsports, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance and Subway Thunder Car division to the green. Brandon Tefft took the lead of lap number one over Larry Tefft, Chuck Monica, Josh Verne, and Ray Bechler. The yellow flag flew on lap two when Rob Martin stopped in turn one and two. When racing continued, Larry Tefft took the lead over Brandon Tefft, Steve Malbouf, Chuck Monica and Josh Verne. The red flag flew on lap nine when Steve Malbouf, Phil Desormeau and Larry Tefft were involved in a three car accident which cars were on their roofs. All drivers were unharmed. When green flag racing conditions continued, Chuck Monica took the lead over Brandon Tefft, Ray Bechler, Josh Verne and Don Woodworth.

Please join us next Friday August 26, 2011 with a full night of racing action on the docet. Taking center stage will be the DIRTcar 358 Modifieds and Pro Late Models along with the Sportsman,Street Stocks, Thunder Cars, Mod Lites and Purestocks. This will be the final points night of 2011 and track champions for all DIRTcar divisions. Grandstand admissions is just $10 and students 17 and under are free courtesy of SUNY Canton. Military members are free all season long with a military ID courtesy of the Junction Boyz Inc. Pit Gates will open at 4pm, grandstands at 5pm and racing will begin promptly at 7:15pm. More information on the 2011 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Dunn, Sears, Harmer, Rogers, Gill, Bechler & Rainville Win at Can-Am Family Autograph Night

By Megan Rowe - August 19th, 2011

Garden City NY… Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park hosted a full night of racing including autograph night on Friday, August 19, 2011. Headlining the nights racing action was the 358 Modifieds, Sportsman and Late Model divisions. Joining them in racing action were the street stocks, Purestocks, thunder cars and mod lite series. The night also included family autograph night for all divisions.

Mike Rainville and Tiger Chapman led the Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance and Subway Sponsored Starts Mod Lite division to the green flag with Mike Rainville taking the lead of lap number one over Rich Rainville, Tiger Chapman, Bruce Broedel and Matt Rainville. The yellow flag waved on lap number four when Gary Shampo spun in turn number three and four. Mike Rainville, Tiger Chapman and Rich Rainville entered a three way battle for the lead when racing conditions turn to green as Matt Rainville and Bruce Broedel rounded out the top five. The yellow flag waved on lap nine as Johnny Chaulk spun in turn one and two; Chaulk was able to continue in the race. On the restart, Rich Rainville led the way as the field reached halfway over Tiger Chapman, Mike Rainville, Bruce Broedel and Matt Rainville. Rich Rainville continued to lead the way with the five laps to go sign being shown to the field. Rich Rainville led over Mike Rainville, Tiger Chapman, Bruce Broedel, and Matt Rainville. Rich Rainville collected the win over Mike Rainville, Tiger Chapman, Bruce Rainville, and Matt Rainville.

The Waite Toyota-Waite Motorsports, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance, Subway Thunder Car was led to the green by OJ White and Larry Tefft. Larry Tefft took the lead of lap number one over Rob Martin, Chuck Monica, OJ White and Josh Verne. The yellow waved on lap number four when Matt Marcinko and Brandon Tefft spun in turn number two. On the restart Chuck Monica took the lead over Ray Bechler, Rob Martin, Larry Tefft, and Zak Petrie. Chuck Monica continued to lead the way at the halfway mark of the race over Ray Bechler and Rob Martin while the rest of the field battled side by side as they fought for position. Ray Bechler took the lead on lap 13 and went on to collect the win over Zak Petrie, Josh Verne, Chuck Monica, and Larry Tefft.

In the Laura Whitney State Farm Purestock division, Jason Gilmore and David Rogers led the field to Tom Neddo’s green flag with David Rogers getting credit for leading lap number one over Steven Gilmore, Jason Gilmore, Shawn Kirby and Kevin Smith. At the halfway mark, David Rogers continued to lead the way over Jason Gilmore, Steven Gilmore, Kevin Smith and Shawn Kirby. David Rogers went on to collect the win as he led every lap of the feature over Jason Gilmore, Shawn Gilmore, Shawn Kirby, and Dakota Sharp.

Andy Howard and Jordan McCreadie led the Dig Safely NY, Davidson Auto Group and Laura Whitney State Farm 358 Modified division to the green flag with Andy Howard taking the lead of lap number one over Jordan McCreadie, Billy Dunn, Mike Mahaney, and Tim Currier. At the halfway mark, Andy Howard was the leader over Billy Dunn, Mike Mahaney, Jordan McCreadie and Tim Currier. The yellow flag flew on lap 14 when Lance Willix slowed up on the track. When racing resumed to green conditions, Billy Dunn took over the control of the race and went on to collect the win over Mike Mahaney, Andrew Howard, Tim Currier, and Brian Murphy.

The Party Rentals, Junction Boyz Inc., and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Late Model division was led to the green flag by Jordan Keruskie and Billy Eisele. Mark Webb led lap number one over Billy Eisele, Lee Gill, Ken Rogers and Jordan Keruskie. The yellow flag flew on lap one when Mike Ramos and Mike Trapp spun in turn number three and four. When racing resumed, Mark Webb held the lead over Jordan Keruskie, Billy Eisele, Ken Rogers and Dale Caswell. Lee Gill stopped up into turn number three and four to bring out an immediate yellow flag. Mark Webb continued to lead the way when racing resumed, over Jordan Keruskie, Dale Caswell, Phil Potts and Billy Eisele. The yellow waved on lap nine when Ken Rogers spun in turn number one; causing the field to double up as a new battle for positions was created. Mark Webb kept control of the field as they crossed for the halfway mark over Phil Potts, Dale Caswell, Lee Gill and Jordan Keruskie. The five laps to go sign was shown on the field, Mark Webb continued to lead while Phil Potts and Lee Gill entered a heavy three way battle for the lead as the caution flag flew for Billy Eisele who stopped in turn number one with a flat right rear tire. Mark Webb would have a flag right rear tire and have to go pit side giving Phil Potts the lead over Lee Gill and Dale Caswell creating a four lap shootout. Lee Gill took the lead on lap 19 and went on to collect the win over Phil Potts, Dale Caswell, Jordan Keruskie and Greg Belyea.

Sid Harmer Jr and Mike Allen led the SUNY Canton, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Whitney State Farm Street Stock division to the green. Sid Harmer Jr. took the lead of lap number one over Mike Allen, Derek Spellan, Sid Harmer Sr. and Phillip Walker. Mike Allen spun in turn number one and two on lap number four to bring out the yellow flag. When racing resumed, Sid Harmer Jr. led the way over Sid Harmer Sr., Phillip Walker, Mike Durham and Rick Dusckas. At the halfway mark, Sid Harmer Jr. led the way over Sid Harmer Sr., Mike Durham, Phillip Walker and Mike Allen. Sid Harmer Jr. went on to collect the win driving a back up car over Sid Harmer Sr., Mike Durham, Derek Spellan and Mike Allen. Sid Harmer Jr. was later disqualified in post race inspection.

Chris Thurston and Josh Rogers led the Clarence Henry Coach, American Tradition Motorsports and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Sportsman division to the green with Josh Rogers leading lap number one. Rogers led the way over Chris Thurston, Anthony Stockman, Dana Aikins, and Tim Sears Jr. The yellow flag flew on lap six when Greg Gould stopped in the middle of turn number three and four. Josh Rogers continued to lead the way over Tim Sears Jr., Anthony Stockman, Dana Aikins, and Jordan Bennett. On lap nine, Tim Sears Jr. took the lead from Josh Rogers and began to create a lengthy lead on the field. As lap 15 clicked away on the Daktronics scoreboard, Tim Sears Jr. continued to lead the way over Josh Rogers, Anthony Stockman, Dana Aikins and Josh Van Brocklin. Tim Sears Jr. went on to collect the win over Josh Rogers, Anthony Stockman, Dana Aikins and Justin Thompson.

Please join us next Friday August 26, 2011 with a full night of racing action on the docet. Taking center stage will be the DIRTcar 358 Modifieds and Pro Late Models along with the Sportsman,Street Stocks, Thunder Cars, Mod Lites and Purestocks. Grandstand admissions is just $10 and students 17 and under are free courtesy of SUNY Canton. Military members are free all season long with a military ID courtesy of the Junction Boyz Inc. Pit Gates will open at 4pm, grandstands at 5pm and racing will begin promptly at 7:15pm. More information on the 2011 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Kenny Wallace Joins Can-Am Super Stars: Aubertine, Van Brocklin, Harmer Sr., Gilmore, Gill, Bechler and Chapman Take Victories

By Megan Rowe - August 12, 2011

Garden City NY… Dig Safely NY, Steve Hall Contracting and Savage & Son LLC presented a full night of racing action on Friday, August 12, 2011. The night’s evening held a special tribute to Tyler Mason with the Tyler Mason Memorial. Joining the Tyler Mason Memorial was the Pro Late Model division featuring Kenny Wallace joining the racing field. Also on the schedule were the 358 Modified, Sportsman, Street Stocks, Thunder Cars, Purestocks and Mod Lites.

The SUNY Canton, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Whitney State Farm Street Stock division kicked off the nights racing action with Rick Dusckas and Mike Durham leading the field to the green flag. Rick Dusckas led lap number one over Mike Durham, Sid Harmer Sr., Mike Allen and Derek Spellan. At the halfway mark, Mike Allen was leading the way over Sid Harmer Sr., Derek Spellan, Mike Durham and Jarrod Radley. The yellow flag waved on lap 10 when Sid Harmer Jr. stopped in turn number two. Mike Allen continued to lead the way when the field went green over Sid Harmer Sr., and Derek Spellan. AT the checkered flag, Sid Harmer Sr. collected the win over Derek Spellan, Mike Durham, Jarrod Radley and Kevin Smith.

Christine Martin and Dana Aikins led the Clarence Henry Coach, American Tradition Motorsports and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Sportsman division to the green with Christine Martin leading lap number one over Josh Van Brocklin, Dana Aikins, Brad Winters, and Justin Thompson. The yellow waved on lap number one when Nick Guererri stopped in turn number two. When racing resumed, Dana Aikins took control of the field over Josh Van Brocklin, Dean Patterson, Tim Sears Jr., and Justin Thompson. The caution flag waved again on lap eight when Christine Martin and Ryan Poole spun in turn number one and two. On the restart, Josh Van Brocklin took over the control of the race over Tim Sears Jr., Brandon Hagan, Dean Patterson, and Dana Aikins. At the halfway mark, Josh Van Brocklin continued to lead the way over Tim Sears Jr., Dean Patterson, Brandon Hagan and Dana Aikins. Josh Van Brocklin collected the victory over Tim Sears Jr., Dean Patterson, Brandon Hagan and Dana Aikins.

Mike Rainville and Bruce Broedel led the Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance and Subway Sponsored Mod Lite division to the green with Mike Rainville leading the field at lap number one over Matt Rainville, Tiger Chapman, Bruce Broedel, and Rich Rainville. The yellow flag fell when Jamie King spun in turn number one and two. When racing resumed, Matt Rainville took the lead over Mike Rainville, Tiger Chapman, Bruce Broedel and Rich Rainville. The yellow flag waved on lap six when Jamie King spun in turn number two. When racing resumed, Tiger Chapman took the lead as the field reached the halfway mark over Mike Rainville and Bruce Broedel. Tiger Chapman went on to collect the win over Bruce Broedel, Mike Rainville, Matt Rainville and Rich Rainville

Zach Aubertine and Jordan McCreadie led the Dig Safely NY, Davidson Auto Group and Laura Whitney State Farm 358 Modified division to the green with Zach Aubertine leading lap number one over Tim Currier, Jordan McCreadie, Billy Dunn and Brandon Sweet. The yellow flag flew when Kyle Dingwall stopped in turn number two. When racing resumed, Zach Aubertine led the way over Tim Currier, Brandon Sweet, Brian Murphy and Jordan McCreadie. Billy Dunn moved up on the high groove in turn number three and came to a stop bringing out the yellow flag. Jordan McCreadie entered pitside and was unable to continue. Zach Aubertine kept the lead of the field when green flag racing conditions resumed over Tim Currier, Brandon Sweet, Billy Dunn and Brian Murphy. Zach Aubertine went on to collect the win over Billy Dunn, Tim Currier, Brian Murphy and Brandon Sweet.

The Waite Toyota-Waite Motorsports, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance, Subway Thunder Car division was led to the green by Chuck Monica and Matt Marcinko. Josh Verne led lap number one over Chuck Monica, Matt Marcinko, Ray Bechler and Jeff Trapp. The red flag flew on lap five when the back end of Matt Marcinko’s car touched the front end of Ray Bechler which caused him to slide into a tire heading into turn number one and flip numerous times. Matt Marcinko was okay. The field went four cars wide as the green flag was thrown as Ray Bechler came out on top over Chuck Monica, Josh Verne, Jeff Trapp and Steve Malbouf. At the halfway mark, Ray Bechler still held control of the field over Chuck Monica and Josh Verne. On lap 12, the caution flag came out as Larry Tefft stopped in turn number two and this created a three lap dash to the finish. Ray Bechler collected the victory over Josh Verne and Steve Malbouf.

The Party Rentals, Junction Boyz Inc., and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Late Model division Kenny Wallace was led to the green by Mike Trapp and Lee Gill. Lee Gill took the lead of lap number one over Mike Trapp, Greg Belyea, Jordan Keruskie, and Mark Webb. The yellow flew on lap number two when Zach Amo and Dale Caswell spun in turn number two. The yellow immediately flew when Mark Webb and Jordan Keruskie made contact, collecting many cars in the field including NASCAR Driver Kenny Wallace. Some of the drivers involved were able to continue on. When racing resumed, Lee Gill continued to lead the way over Alan Fink and Mike Trapp. The yellow flag waved on lap nine when debris was found on the track. Lee Gill kept control of the field on the restart over Alan Fink, Greg Belyea, Mike Trapp and Dale Caswell. At the halfway mark, Lee Gill continued to lead the way over Alan Fink and Greg Belyea. As the checkered flag waved, Lee Gill took the win leading all 25 laps of the main event over Greg Belyea, Alan Fink, Mike Trapp and Dale Caswell.

Jason Gilmore and Steve Smith Jr. led the Laura Whitney State Farm Purestock division to the green in their 15 lap feature. Shawn Kirby took the lead of the field for lap number one over Jason Gilmore, Steve Gilmore, Kevin Smith and Dave Rogers. At the halfway point, Shawn Kirby was continuing to lead the way over Steve Gilmore, Kevin Smith, Dave Rogers and Jason Gilmore. The yellow flag flew on lap 10 when David Rogers spun coming out of turn number four. Shawn Kirby continued to lead the way with Gilmore and Smith following him and waiting for a slip. Steve Gilmore took the win over Shawn Kirby, Jason Gilmore, Kevin Smith, and Steve Smith Jr.

Please join us next Friday August 19, 2011 with a full night of racing action on the docket. The track will also be hosting family autograph night, which was reschedule from August 12th. Taking center stage will be the DIRTcar 358 Modifieds and Pro Late Models along with the Sportsman,Street Stocks, Thunder Cars, Mod Lites and Purestocks. Grandstand admissions is just $10 and students 17 and under are free courtesy of SUNY Canton. Military members are free all season long with a military ID courtesy of the Junction Boyz Inc. Pit Gates will open at 4pm, grandstands at 5pm and racing will begin promptly at 7:15pm. More information on the 2011 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Dunn, Stockman, Harmer Sr., Smith, Gill, Malbouf, & Chapman Win at Can-Am

By Megan Rowe - August 5, 2011

Garden City NY… Can-Am Motorsports Park along with Drive America, The Junction Boyz Inc. and FABCO presented a full night of racing on Friday, August 05, 2011. Headlining the evening was the Late Model division with a special presentation to our Late Model driver Mike Trapp, who survived a terrifying plane crash less then two weeks ago. Joining the Late Model division was the 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Purestocks, Street Stocks, Mod Lites and Thunder Cars.

The Party Rentals, Junction Boyz Inc., and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Late Model division kicked off the night’s racing action with Mark Webb and Erik Cupernall leading the field to the green. Mark Webb led the field to lead lap one over Billy Eisele, Greg Belyea, Lee Gill and Erik Cupernall. The yellow flag flew on lap number three when Zach Amo spun in turn number four. When racing action resumed, Mark Webb kept the control of the field over Lee Gill, Greg Belyea, Mike Trapp and Billy Eisele. A group of cars which included Zach Amo, Mike Ramos, and Dean Patterson spun in turn number two bringing out an immediate yellow. Lee Gill and Mark Webb battled side by side for the lead on the restart with Lee Gill coming up on top over Mark Webb, Greg Belyea, Mike Trapp and Erik Cupernall. At the halfway mark, Lee Gill held the command of the field over Mark Webb, Greg Belyea, Mike Trapp and Erik Cupernall. The yellow flag flew with three laps to go when Mike Trapp, Erik Cupernall and Greg Belyea spun in turn number one. When the restart occurred, the yellow flag flew again as Erik Cupernall went off the track in turn number one causing a two lap shootout to the finish. Lee Gill went on to collect the checkered over Mark Webb, Phil Potts, Billy Eisele and Mike Trapp.

Rick Dusckas and Mike Allen led the SUNY Canton, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Whitney State Farm Street Stock division to the green with Mike Allen taking the lead over Rick Dusckas, Sid Harmer Jr., Derek Spellan and Sid Harmer Jr. The yellow flag flew on lap number five when Sid Harmer Jr. spun in turn number three and four. On the restart, Mike Allen and Sid Harmer Sr. drove side by side into turn number two for the lead with Mike Allen staying on top. The yellow flag flew on lap eight when the field reached the halfway mark as Jarod Radley spun in turn number two. Sid Harmer Sr. took over the lead on the field over Mike Allen, Derek Spellan, Rick Duskas and Phillip Walker. Sid Harmer Sr. went on to collect the win over Mike Allen, Phillip Walker, Derek Spellan, and Rick Dusckas.

In the Laura Whitney State Farm Purestock division Jason Gilmore and Steve Smith Jr led the field to the green with Dakota Sharp taking the lead of lap number one over Steve Smith Jr., Kyle Sharp, Dave Rogers and Shawn Kirby. At the halfway point, Kevin Smith led the way as he maneuvered through lap traffic over Shawn Kirby, Dave Rogers, Steven Gilmore and Dakota Sharp. Kevin Smith went on to collect the win over David Rogers, Rick Dusckas, Steven Gilmore and Dakota Sharp.

Mike and Matt Rainville led the Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance and Subway Sponsored Mod Lite division to the green flag. Mike Rainville led lap number one over Bruce Broedel, Tiger Chapman, Matt Rainville and Rich Rainville. The yellow flag flew on lap number six when Riley Gill spun in turn number four. At the halfway mark, Mike Rainville continued to lead as he was getting heavy pressure from Tiger Chapman in second, Bruce Broedel, Rich Rainville and Matt Rainville. Tiger Chapman took the lead of the field on lap number nine as the yellow flag flew for Mike Rainville who stopped in turn number four. When racing resumed, Tiger Chapman still held the lead on the field while Rich Rainville was on his back bumper in a tight battle for the lead. When the checkered flag dropped, Tiger Chapman picked up the win on his birthday over Rich Rainville, Matt Rainville, Jeff Herbert and Bruce Broedel.

Jordan McCreadie and Billy Dunn led the Dig Safely NY, Davidson Auto Group and Laura Whitney State Farm 358 Modified division to the green with Billy Dunn taking the lead over Jordan McCreadie, Luke Stewart, Brian Murphy and Tim Currier. The yellow flag flew on lap four when Zach Aubertine stopped in turn number four. When racing resumed, Billy Dunn kept the lead on the field over Jordan McCreadie, Luke Stewart, Brian Murphy and Andy Howard. At the halfway mark, Billy Dunn continued to show the way over Jordan McCreadie, Andy Howard, Tim Currier and Luke Stewart. Billy Dunn went on to collect the win over Jordan McCreadie, Andy Howard, Tim Currier and Luke Stewart.

In the Clarence Henry Coach, American Tradition Motorsports and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Sportsman division, Greg Gould and Chris Thurston led the field to the green flag. Greg Gould led the field to the line to complete lap number one over Chris Thurston, Josh Rogers, Dana Aikins and Jessica Power. The yellow flag flew on lap number two when Justin Thompson stopped at the top of turn number four. When racing resumed, Greg Gould continued to lead the way over Josh Rogers, Dana Aikins, Anthony Stockman and Chris Thurston. The red flag flew on lap four when Christine Martin rolled onto her roof as the result of an accident stemming from Jeff Stevenson’s front end breaking which also collected Justin Thompson and Brian Copp. On the restart, Josh Van Brocklin jetted from the sixth to the third position while Anthony Stockman had control of the field after Greg Gould suffered a flag tire. At halfway, Anthony Stockman continued to lead the way over Josh Rogers, Nick Guererri, Josh Van Brocklin and Dana Aikins. Anthony Stockman collected the win over Josh Rogers, Josh Van Brocklin, Nick Guererri, and Dana Aikins.

OJ White and Chuck Monica led the Waite Toyota-Waite Motorsports, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance, Subway Thunder Car division to the green. Chuck Monica led lap number one over Matt Marcinko, Rob Martin, Steve Malbouf and Brandon Tefft. At the halfway mark, Steve Malbouf led the way in his first race in 2011 over Chuck Monica, Josh Verne, Matt Marcinko and Brandon Tefft. Steve Malbouf went on to collect the victory over Josh Verne, Matt Marcinko, Chuck Monica and Ray Bechler.

Please join us next Friday August 12, 2011 with racing action presented by Dig Safely NY Night with the Tyler Mason Memorial and Kenny Wallace night. Taking center stage will be a 20 lap Late Model Feature headlining the night as Kenny Wallace will pilot the Dale Caswell Late Model Car. Along with the Late Models will be the Modifieds, Sportsman,Street Stocks, Thunder Cars, Mod Lites and Purestocks. Due to Kenny Wallace night, the track’s family autograph session will be run on Friday, August 19, 2011. Grandstand admissions is just $10 and students 17 and under are free courtesy of SUNY Canton. Military members are free all season long with a military ID courtesy of the Junction Boyz Inc. Pit Gates will open at 4pm, grandstands at 5pm and racing will begin promptly at 7:15pm. More information on the 2011 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Bechler, Harmer Sr., Dunn, Van Brocklin, Gill, Bechler, Rainville and Comeau Win at Can-Am

By Megan Rowe -July 22, 2011

Garden City NY… Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park along with Devito’s Catering presented a full night of racing action on Friday, July 22, 2011. Headlining the nights racing action were the 358 Modified’s, Sportsman, and Late Models. Joining them were the Street Stocks/Purestocks, Mod Lites, Thunder Cars and the Mid State Vintage Stock Car Club.

Kicking off the night racing action was the Waite Toyota, Waite Motorsports, Deline’s Auto Body, Subway and Laura Whitney State Farm sponsored thunder car division with their 15 lap feature. Chuck Monica and Larry Tefft led the field to the green with Chuck Monica taking the lead of lap number one over Matt Marcinko, Rob Martin, Josh Verne and Ray Bechler. On lap five, Ray Bechler took the lead of the field over Chuck Monica, Matt Marcinko, Josh Verne and Larry Tefft. The yellow flag flew on lap number six when Matt Marcinko spun in turn number two when the right rear tire came off his car, which also collected Larry Tefft. When racing resumed, Ray Bechler sat at the front of the field over Chuck Monica, Josh Verne, OJ White and Rob Martin. The yellow flag once again flew on lap number nine when Jim Jones spun in turn number three. The field quickly went back to green with Ray Bechler still at the head of the field over Chuck Monica and Rob Martin. When the checkered flag flew, Ray Bechler collected the win over Josh Verne, Chuck Monica, Don Woodworth and Robert Martin.

Mike Allen and Mike Durham led the SUNY Canton, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance feature Street Stock/Purestock Feature to the green flag. Sid Harmer Jr. took the lead of lap number one over Mike Allen, Sid Harmer Sr., Jarrod Radley and Mike Durham. The yellow flag flew on lap 5 when Rick Dusckas’s car had a bit of fire in the front end. Sid Harmer Sr. kept control of the field as racing resumed over Mike Allen, Kenny Hamm, Jarrod Radley and Mike Durham. On lap 7 the yellow flag was once again displayed when Sid Harmer Jr. stopped on the track going into the third turn. On the restart, Sid Harmer Sr. kept control of the field over Mike Allen, Kenny Hamm, Mike Durham and Sid Harmer Jr. The caution waived on lap nine when Kenny Hamm spun in turn three and four as Harmer Sr. kept the lead on the field. When the checkered flag waved, Sid Harmer Sr. collected the win over Mike Allen, Sid Harmer Jr., Kenny Hamm and Jarrod Radley.

In the Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance and Subway sponsored Mod Lite division, Rich Rainville and Bruce Broedel led the field to the green. Bruce Broedel took the lead of lap number one over Rich Rainville, Joel Hargrave, Tiger Chapman, and Matt Rainville. At the halfway mark, Rich Rainville was at the front of the field over Bruce Broedel, Tiger Chapman, Matt Rainville and Joel Hargrave. The yellow flag waved on lap nine when Riley Gill spun coming out of turn number four at the same time that Tiger Chapman spun in the middle of turn three and four. Rich Rainville held the lead when racing resumed over Matt Rainville and Bruce Broedel. John Nemier spun on lap number 12 to bring out the yellow flag. Rich Rainville went on to collect the win over Matt Rainville, Bruce Broedel, Tiger Chapman and Mike Rainville.

In the Dig Safely NY, Davidson Auto Group, and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance sponsored 358 Modified division, Jordan McCreadie and Zach Aubertine led the field to the green with McCreadie getting credit for leading lap number one over Billy Dunn, Andy Howard, Jeff Ciglich, Steve Bilow and Zach Aubertine. The event’s only yellow flag flew on lap number seven when Jeff Ciglich spun in turn number three and four. When racing resumed, Billy Dunn held the lead on the field over Jordan McCreadie and Andy Howard. At the halfway mark, Billy Dunn was still at the lead over Jordan McCreadie, Andy Howard, Zach Aubertine and Steve Bilow. When the checkered flag waved, Billy Dunn took the win over Jordan McCreadie, Andy Howard, Zach Aubertine and Steve Bilow.

The Mid State Vintage Stock Car Club was next on the night’s program. They were led to the green flag by Shirley Mordon and Eric Haggort as Brian Cameau took the lead over Ally Amell, Ryan Comeau, Don Hyatt and Ray Preston. At the halfway mark, Brian Cameau held the control of the field over Alley Amell, Ryan Comeau, Dan Hyatt and Ray Preston. The yellow flag flew when Bill Whipple spun on the front stretch, allowing the field to restack themselves for the final 7 laps of their feature event. Brian Cameau took the checkered flag over Alley Amell and Ray Preston.

The Party Rentals, Junction Boyz Inc., and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Late Model division was led to the green flag by Mike Trapp and Erik Cupernall. Mike Trapp took the credit for leading lap number one over Erik Cupernall, Phil Potts, Mike Ramos and Lee Gill. The yellow flag flew on lap number three when Zach Amo spun in turn number one and two bunching the field back up as they would restart in a side by side fashion. Mike Trapp was able to keep the rest of the field at bay as Lee Gill took over the second position. On lap number five, Lee Gill took the lead on the field over Mike Trapp, Erik Cupernall, Mark Webb and Phil Potts. At the halfway mark, Lee Gill had stretched out a ten car lead over Mike Trapp, Erik Cupernall, Mark Webb and Phil Potts. Lee Gill went on to collect the win over Mike Trapp, Phil Potts, Greg Belyea and Mike Ramos.

Clarence Henry Coach, American Traditions Motorsports, and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance sponsored Sportsman Feature was led to the green by Christine Martin and Chris Thurston. Christine Martin took the lead of lap number one over Dana Aikins, Josh Van Brocklin, Jessica Power and Anthony Stockman. The yellow flag waived on lap three when Josh Rogers slowed in turn number one and two with a flat tire. Josh Van Brocklin took the lead on the restart over Christine Martin, Dana Aikins, Anthony Stockman and Nick Guererri. Christine Martin and Nick Guererri spun coming out of turn number four on lap number six to bring out the yellow flag. At the halfway mark, Josh Van Brocklin continued to lead the way for the rest of the field over Dana Aikins, Anthony Stockman, Jessica Power and Nick Guererri. Josh Van Brocklin went on to collect win number 8 this season over Dana Aikins and Anthony Stockman.

Please join us next Friday July 29, 2011 with racing action presented by Drive America and FABCO. Taking center stage will be a 25 lap feature for the 358 Modifieds headlining the night. Along with the modifieds will be the Sportsman,Street Stocks, Thunder Cars, Mod Lites and Purestocks. Grandstand admissions is just $10 and students 17 and under are free courtesy of SUNY Canton. Military members are free all season long with a military ID courtesy of the Junction Boyz Inc. Pit Gates will open at 4pm, grandstands at 5pm and racing will begin promptly at 7:15pm. More information on the 2011 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Dunn, Stockman, Bechler, Harmer Jr., Gill, Caswell, Rainville, Harmer Sr. & Gilmore Win at Can-Am!

Garden City NY… Deline’s Auto Body and Thomas Trash Removal presented a full night of racing action at Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park. On tap were double features for the DIRTcar Late Model division and the Street Stock/Purestock Features. Joining these double features were the DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman, Thunder Cars and Mod Lites.

The Party Rentals, Junction Boyz Inc., and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Late Model division was the first to take center stage with their make up feature from July 8, 2011. Phil Potts and Mike Ramos led the field to the green flag with Phil Potts using the inside groove to take the lead of the field as they completed lap number one over Mike Ramos, Jordan Keruskie, Erik Cupernall and Lee Gill. The yellow flag waived on lap number three when Zach Amo spun in turn number four. When racing resumed, Phil Potts kept control of the field over Mike Ramos, Lee Gill, Jordan Keruskie and Greg Belyea. The yellow flag again flew on lap five and lap six when Bob Tefft and Zach Amo both spun out. When racing resumed, Phil Potts kept control of the field over Lee Gill, Greg Belyea, Mike Ramos and Billy Eisele. By the halfway mark, Lee Gill and Greg Belyea were staging a side by side battle for the lead while maneuvering though lap traffic. Lee Gill came out on top of the side by side battle and with five laps to go. When the checkered flag waved, Lee Gill collected the win over Greg Belyea, Phil Potts, Mike Ramos and Mike Trapp.

In the make up SUNY Canton, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance feature Street Stock/Purestock Feature, Mike Allen and Sid Harmer Jr. led the field to the green flag with Mike Allen taking the lead of the field over Sid Harmer Sr, Sid Harmer Jr., Rick Dusckas and Derek Spellan. The yellow flag first waved on lap 7 when Rick Dusckas caught on fire while coming out of turn number two. When racing resumed, Mike Allen kept the control of the field over Sid Harmer Sr., and Sid Harmer Jr. On lap 10 the caution flag was again thrown when Sid Harmer Sr. slowed in turn three and four. Sid Harmer Jr. kept the control of the field over Derek Spellan, Steven Gilmore, Steve Smith Jr., and Dakota Sharp. When the checkered flag waved, Sid Harmer Jr. collected the win over Derek Spellan, Sid Harmer Sr., Steve Gilmore and Steve Smith Jr.,

Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance and Subway sponsored Mod Lite division, Bruce Broedel and Scott Mere led the field to the green with Bruce Broedel took the lead of the field over Tiger Chapman, and Rich Rainville. The red flag waved on lap number three when Frank Sobotka flipped in a racing incident in turn number two. When racing resumed, Bruce Broedel was leading the way over Rich Rainville, Tiger Chapman, Matt Meuten, and Bryan Green. At the halfway mark, Rich Rainville held the lead of the field over Bruce Brodel, Tiger Chapman, Bryan Green and Matt Rainville. The red flag again waved on lap number 14 when Bryan Green and Tiger Chapman tangled resulting in Green flipping his car. When racing resumed, Rich Rainville continued to keep control of the field. As the checkered flag waved, Rich Rainville took the win over Matt Meuten and Jeff Herbert.

The Clarence Henry Coach, American Traditions Motorsports, and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance sponsored Sportsman Feature was up next on the docket with Jessica Power and Josh Rogers leading the field to green. Josh Rogers took the lead of lap number one over Anthony Stockman, Josh Van Brocklin, Jessica Power and Christine Martin. On lap five, Josh Rogers continued to lead the way with Anthony Stockman and Josh Van Brocklin in pursuit. At the halfway mark, Josh Rogers continued to lead the way with Anthony Stockman quickly closing in for the lead. On lap 12, Anthony Stockman took control of the field over Josh Rogers and Josh Van Brocklin. The yellow flag flew on lap 15 when Christine Martin and Greg Gould spun on opposite sides of the race track. This bunched the field back up and created a five lap shootout. The three laps to go sign was displayed on the daktronics scoreboard with Anthony Stockman leading the way over Josh Van Brocklin and Josh Rogers. As the checkered flag waved, Anthony Stockman collected the win over Josh Van Brocklin, Dana Aikins, Josh Van Brocklin and Jessica Power.

Jordan McCreadie and Billy Dunn led the Dig Safely NY, Davidson Auto Group, and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance sponsored 358 Modified main to the green flag. As the field crossed the start finish line for lap number one, Billy Dunn held the lead on the field over Jordan McCreadie, Matt Billings, Danny O’Brien and Zach Aubertine. At the halfway mark, Billy Dunn had a staggering half a lap lead on the field over Danny O’Brien, Jordan McCreadie, Matt Billings and Mike Ward. Billy Dunn went on to collect the victory over Danny O’Brien and Jordan McCreadie.

In the Waite Toyota, Waite Motorsports, Deline’s Auto Body, Subway and Laura Whitney State Farm sponsored thunder car division, Shane Ray and Chuck Monica led the field to the green with Chuck Monica taking the lead of lap number one. Monica was followed at the line by Brandon Tefft, Larry Tefft, Rob Martin, and OJ White. The yellow flag waved on lap number two when John Williams spun in turn number two. When racing resumed, Chuck Monica still continued to lead the way with Brandon and Larry Tefft in pursuit. The yellow flag flew again on lap number six when Josh Verne spun in turn number three and four. Brandon Tefft continued to lead the way over Rob Martin, Chuck Monica, Larry Tefft and OJ White. At the halfway mark, Rob Martin had the control of the field over Brandon Tefft, Chuck Monica, Ray Bechler and Larry Tefft. The yellow flag waved on lap 11 when Brandon Tefft drove off the track in turn number one. Ray Bechler went on to collect the win over Rob Martin and Matt Marcinko.

Party Rentals, Junction Boyz Inc., and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Late Model division was led to the green by Phil Potts and Jordan Keruskie with Phil Potts taking the lead over Mike Ramos, Mark Webb, Jordan Keruskie and Billy Eisele. On lap number three the yellow flag flew when Zach Amo, Harry Halliday, Lee Gill and Erik Cupernall spun on the race track bringing out the yellow flag. When racing resumed, Mike Ramos took the control of the field over Mark Webb, Dale Caswell, Phil Potts and Greg Belyea. The yellow flag flew on lap six when Mark Webb, who was running in the third position was suddenly in the front stretch wall as something malfunctioned on his number 36c machine. Mike Ramos kept control of the field when racing resumed over Dale Caswell, Greg Belyea, Phil Potts and Billy Eisele. At the halfway mark, Mike Ramos continued to lead the way over Dale Caswell, Greg Belyea, Phil Potts and Billy Eisele. On lap 12, Mike Ramos and Dale Caswell split a lap car as the pair battled side by side for the lead. On lap 16, Dale Caswell used a lap car to move around Mike Ramos and take over the lead with Greg Belyea, Phil Potts and Billy Eisele filling out the top five. On lap 17, Harry Halliday spun coming out of turn number four which set up a three lap dash to the finish. When the checkered flag fell, Dale Caswell picked up the win over Mike Ramos and Greg Belyea.

The Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Purestock feature was up next with Kirk Stone and Steven Gilmore leading the field to the green with Steven Gilmore taking the lead of lap number one over Dave Rogers, Kyle Sharp, Dakota Sharp and Steve Toomey. By halfway, Steven Gilmore had control of the field over David Rogers, Dakota Sharp, Kyle Sharp and Milt Combs. When the checkered flag waved, Steve Gilmore collected the win over David Rogers and Kyle Sharp.

Closing out the evening was the SUNY Canton, Deline’s Auto Body, and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Street Stock division which was led to the green by Rick Dusckas and Mike Durham leading the field to the green flag with Mike Durham taking the lead of the field over Sid Harmer Sr., Rick Dusckas, Sid Harmer Jr. and Mike Allen. At the halfway mark, Sid Harmer Sr. led the way over Mike Durham, Sid Harmer Jr. and Rick Dusckas. When the checkered flag waived, Sid Harmer Sr. took the win over Mike Durham, Sid Harmer Jr. and Rick Dusckas.

Please join us next Friday July 22, 2011 with racing action presented by Devito’s Catering. Taking center stage will be a 25 lap feature for the 358 Modifieds headlining the night. Along with the modifieds will be the Sportsman,Street Stocks, Thunder Cars, Mod Lites and Purestocks. Also joining the night will be the midstate vintage stock car club. Grandstand admissions is just $10 and students 17 and under are free courtesy of SUNY Canton. Military members are free all season long with a military ID courtesy of the Junction Boyz Inc. Pit Gates will open at 4pm, grandstands at 5pm and racing will begin promptly at 7:15pm. More information on the 2011 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Van Brocklin, Rainville, Bechler and Aubertine Win at Can-Am

By Megan Rowe - July 8, 2011

Garden City NY… Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park along with Clarence Henry Coach, Exford and Exford Financial and Energy Tan presented the Kevin Fleming Memorial for the Sportsman division on Friday, July 8, 2011. Joining the Sportsman division were the 358 Modified, Pro Late Models, Thunder Cars, Purestocks/Street Stocks and Mod Lite divisions.

The Clarence Henry Coach, American Traditions Motorsports, and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance sponsored Sportsman Feature kicked off the evening with Jessica Power and Anthony Stockman led the field to the green. Anthony Stockman took the lead of lap number one over Jessica Power, Brandon Hagan, Dean Patterson and Jeff Stevenson. By lap 5, Anthony Stockman continued to set the pace of the field but Brandon Hagan was slowly reeling him in while Jessica Power, Dean Patterson and Josh Van Brocklin filled out the top five. Josh Van Brocklin was looking for win number six in a row as he climbed into the top three by lap number 6 as the first yellow of the evening fell on the field. Justin Thompson and Brad Winters spinning in turn number two was the reason for the yellow, allowing the field to regroup themselves. Brandon Hagan took the lead of the field on the restart over Josh Van Brocklin and Anthony Stockman. Brandon Hagan and Josh Van Brocklin staged a side by side battle for the lead with Van Brocklin coming out on top as the halfway mark was shown to the field. As the five lap to go sign was shown to the field, Josh Van Brocklin continued to lead the way with Brandon Hagan, Anthony Stockman, Jeff Stevenson and Dean Patterson filling out the top five. As the checkered waved, Josh Van Brocklin picked up win number six in a row over Brandon Hagan, Anthony Stockman, Jeff Stevenson and Dean Patterson.

Tim Reif and Matt Rainville led the Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance and Subway sponsored Mod Lite division with Bruce Broedel taking the lead of lap number one over Tim Reif, Matt Rainville, Rich Rainville and Bryan Green. On lap number five, Bruce Broedel continued to lead the way over Rich Rainville, Bryan Green, Matt Rainville and Tiger Chapman. The yellow flag waved on lap number six when Lacey Cox spun in turn number two. When racing resumed, Rich Rainville continued to lead the way and was met with heavy competition by Bryan Green and Tiger Chapman for position. The yellow flew again on lap nine when Tiger Chapman broke in turn number two. Rich Rainville led the way on lap number ten over Bryan Green, Matt Meuten, Bruce Broedel and Matt Rainville. On lap 13, Matt Rainville spun in turn number one and two bringing out the yellow creating a two lap dash to the finish. As the checkered flag waived, Rich Rainville collected the win over Bryan Green, Matt Meuten, Bruce Broedel and Matt Rainville.

In the Waite Toyota, Waite Motorsports, Deline’s Auto Body, Subway and Laura Whitney State Farm sponsored thunder car division, Don Woodworth and Matt Marcinko led the field to the green with an immediate yellow when cars in the middle of the pack piled together forcing the group to restack. On the restart, Ray Bechler took the lead of the field over Matt Marcinko, Mike Blair, Josh Verne and OJ White. On lap five, Ray Bechler continued to lead the way over Mike Blair, Matt Marcinko, Chuck Monica and Josh Verne. When the five laps to go sign was shown to the field, Ray Bechler and Mike Blair had checked out on the rest of the field while Josh Verne, Rob Martin and Matt Marcinko filled out the rest of the top five. As the checkered flag waved, Ray Bechler took the win over Mike Blair, Josh Verne, Rob Martin and Matt Marcinko.

In the 30 lap Dig Safely NY, Davidson Auto Group, and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance sponsored 358 Modified main, Jordan McCreadie and Zach Aubertine led the field to the green with Zach Aubertine taking the lead over Chris Raabe, Jordan McCreadie, Matt Billings, Roy Bresnahan. On lap five, Zach Aubertine continued to set a stellar pace on the field over Chris Raabe, Jordan McCreadie, Matt Billings, and Roy Bresnahan. At the halfway mark, Zach Aubertine had set a straight away lead on the rest of the field while Chris Raabe, Jordan McCreadie, Matt Billings and Billy Dunn, in a back up car, filling out the top five. As the laps began to fade away, Zach Aubertine entered lap traffic causing Raabe to gain a bit of ground on the leader. Zach Aubertine went on to collect win number one of his career at Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park over Chris Raabe, Matt Billings, Billy Dunn and Jordan McCreadie.

At the conclusion of the 358 Modified Feature, the track experienced technical difficulties with an overheating generator which caused the track lights to go out. This incident forced track officials to postpone the Party Rentals, Junction Boyz Inc., and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Late Models and the SUNY Canton, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Street Stock and Purestock feature.

“We were having a great evening,” commented General Manager Alana Moncrieff. “We had a lot of great racing, but for the safety of our racers and the fans we had no choice but to postpone the rest of our show until next week. We can’t have lights going on and off during our features, it’s just simply not safe. We will run a complete show for the Late Models and Purestocks/Street Stocks next week.”

Please join us on Friday, July 15, 2011 when we will complete the Late Model and Purestock/Street Stock Feature’s from Friday, July 8^th. Also on the program, presented by Thomas Trash Service and Deline’s Auto Body, will be the 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Pro Late Models, Street Stocks/Purestocks, Thunder Cars and the Stars Mod Lite Series. General Admission for the event will be $10. More information on the 2011 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Poirier Wins ESS A-Main; O’Brien, VanBrocklin, Caswell & Petrie Win in Budweiser Weekend at Can-Am

Written By Megan Rowe - July 2, 2011

Garden City NY… Beautiful Sunny Skies greeted fans and drivers at Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park for the opening night of “Budweiser Weekend” sponsored by SUNY Canton, The Border 106.7, and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance. The Empire Super Sprints were back in action at the fast half mile speedway for their second appearance of the 2011 racing season. Joining them were the 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Late Models and Thunder Cars.

The Party Rentals, Junction Boyz Inc., and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Late Models kicked off the night’s racing action with Dean Patterson and Billy Eisele leading the way to Matt Burdick’s green flag. Billy Eisele took the lead of lap number one over Dean Patterson, Phil Potts, Mike Ramos and Jordan Keruskie. The yellow flag was brought out on lap number two when Lee Gill pulled high on the speedway in lap number three and four, and went into the pitside to the attention of his crew. Billy Eisele still held the control of the field over Dean Patterson and Phil Potts as the green flag was waived again to the field. Dean Patterson used the restart to slip ahead of Billy Eisele as Phil Potts, Mike Ramos and Dale Caswell filled out the top five. The yellow flag waived again on lap four when Zach Amo spun in turn number three and four. Dean Patterson kept control of the field when racing resumed over Billy Eisele and Dale Caswell who entered the top three. At the halfway mark, Dean Patterson continued to lead the way while Dale Caswell, Billy Eisele, Phil Potts, Mike Ramos, Lee Gill, Mike Trapp, Greg Belyea, Chuck Meyers and Jordan Keruskie filled out the top ten. On lap number 12, Dale Caswell slipped under Dean Patterson to take the lead while Billy Eisele slipped into second and Phil Potts battled with Dean Patterson for third. The yellow flew on lap 17 when Phil Potts spun in turn number three and collected Mike Ramos with him causing damage to both cars. Dale Caswell continued to set the pace on the field with Billy Eisele, Dean Patterson, Lee Gill and Greg Belyea continued in pursuit. Dale Caswell went on to collect the win over Billy Eisele and Lee Gill.

The Empire Super Sprints A-Main feature was next on the docket with Rick Wilson and Dylan Swiernik leading the field to the green for their 25 lap feature event. Rick Wilson took over the charge leading lap number one over Dylan Swiernik, Billy Dunn, Chuck Hebing and Chris Jones. By lap five, Rick Wilson kept the control with Swiernik following over Hebing, Dunn and Steve Poirier. The first yellow flew on lap number five when Matt Tanner spun in turn number two with front end damage. On the restart, Chuck Hebing spun in a complete 360 degree in turn number two but was able to keep going and didn’t bring out the yellow. Chuck Hebing would go from 2^nd to 10^th position with his “dance” in turn number two. At the halfway mark, Rick Wilson continued to lead the way over Dylan Swiernik, Steve Poirier, Billy Dunn, Chris Jones, Michael Parent, Cory Sparks, Tommy Wickham, Lance Yonge, and Shawn Donath. The leader would enter lap traffic as did the rest of the top five, giving Steve Poirier the advantage as he maneuvered his way through the field to the second position. The yellow waived on lap 19 when Dylan Swiernik lost a right front tire while running in the fourth position. On the restart, Steve Poirier moved high around Rick Wilson to take over the second position leaving Chris Jones, Cory Sparks and Michael Parent filling out the top five. On lap 22 the yellow flag again flew when Mike Stelter spun in turn number four while Chuck Hebing also came to a stop in turn number four as he lost a tire. Steve Poirier continued to lead the way on the restart as there was a three lap shoot out. Despite hard pressing from his competition, Steve Poirier went on to collect the win over Cory Sparks, Rick Wilson, Shawn Donath and Chris Jones.

In the 358 Modified division sponsored by Dig Safely NY, Davidson Auto Group, and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance was led to the green flag by Jordan McCreadie and Roy Bresnahan. Roy Bresnahan took the lead of lap number one over McCreadie, Danny O’Brien, Matt Billings and Brandon Sweet. Danny O’Brien slipped under Jordan McCreadie on lap number three to take the second position as O’Brien set his sights on Roy Bresnahan who continued to set the pace on the field. By lap number 6, Danny O’Brien took over the top spot on the field with Bresnahan in the second position followed by Matt Billings, Jordan McCreadie, and Billy Dunn. By lap 10, the leader had begun to enter lap traffic but Danny O’Brien was able to keep his composure as the rest of the field battled for position. At the halfway mark, Danny O’Brien kept the lead on the field over Matt Billings, Roy Bresnahan, Billy Dunn, Zach Aubertine, Jordan McCreadie, Brandon Sweet, Kevin Gamble, and Steve Bilow. The yellow flag flew on lap 16, when Zach Aubertine came to a stop in turn number two with a broken front end of his car. When racing resumed, Danny O’Brien continued to set the pace on the field over Matt Billings, Billy Dunn, Roy Bresnahan and Brandon Sweet. Danny O’Brien sailed on to take the win in the 358 Modified Feature over Matt Billings, Billy Dunn, Roy Bresnahan, and Brandon Sweet.

The Clarence Henry Coach, American Traditions Motorsports, and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Sportsman division was up next on the speedway with Greg Gould and Dean Patterson leading the field to the green flag with Dean Patterson taking the lead over Greg Gould, Jeff Stevenson, Dana Aikins and Jessica Power. The yellow flag flew on lap number four when Chris Thurston slowed in turn number two when he suffered from a left rear flat tire. When racing resumed, Dean Patterson continued to lead the way over Greg Gould, Anthony Stockman, Jeff Stevenson and Josh Van Brocklin who filled out the top five. The yellow flag flew on lap five when Jeff Stevenson and Jessica Power collided in turn number two. The green flag came out and Josh Van Brocklin took the lead over Dean Patterson, Jeff Rowe, Greg Gould and Justin Thompson. At the halfway mark, Van Brocklin continued to lead the way over Dean Patterson, Greg Gould, Dana Aikins and Justin Thompson. The yellow waved on lap 11 when Jeff Rowe broke on the speedway with engine woes, while Anthony Stockman spun as he ran into the liquid that was on the speedway. Josh Van Brocklin kept control of the field as the green flag was shown again with Dean Patterson and Dana Aikins rounding out the top three. The yellow flag flew on lap 18 creating a two lap dash with Van Brocklin setting the pace looking to win his fourth race in the last four weeks. Racing resumed with Dean Patterson hot on Josh Van Brocklin’s trail, but Josh Van Brocklin went on to collect the win over Dean Patterson and Dana Aikins.

The final feature was the Waite Toyota, Waite Motorsports, Deline’s Auto Body, Subway and Laura Whitney State Farm thunder car feature with Shane Ray and Brandon Tefft leading the way to the green flag as Brandon Tefft led lap number one over Chuck Monica, Rob Martin, Jeff Trapp and Matt Marcinko. The yellow flag flew on lap number three when Larry Tefft lost the handle on his car and collected OJ White. When racing resumed, Brandon Tefft continued to lead the way over Zak Petrie, Jeff Trapp, Chuck Monica and Matt Marcinko. At the halfway mark, Zak Petrie led the way with Ray Bechler, Brandon Tefft, Matt Marcinko, Larry Tefft, Don Woodworth, Rob Martin, Shane Ray, Chris Warner and Chuck Monica. As the two laps to go sign was shown, Zak Petrie had checked out on the rest of the field with Bechler and Tefft following in second and third. As the checkered waved, Zak Petrie collected the win over Ray Bechler and Brandon Tefft.

Please join us on Saturday, July 2, 2011 when the Budweiser Shootout Weekend at Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park continues. The Street Stock division will headline the night with a 25 lap feature where the winner will take home $500 to win. Joining them will be the STARS Mod lite Series, Purestocks, and a $1,000 to win, 40 lap Enduro. There will also be a complete show on the go-kart track behind the main speedway. More information on the 2011 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

O’Brien, Van Brocklin, Harmer, Gill, Chapman, and Blair Win at Can-Am!

Garden City NY… While showered threatened the area around Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park, the showers stayed at bay allowing track officials, fans and drivers to get the nights racing action completed. Headlining the evening, sponsored by Cheney Tire was the 358 Modifieds along with Sportsman, Late Models, Street Stocks, Purestocks, Mod Lites and Thunder Cars.

The Party Rentals, Junction Boyz Inc., and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Late Models kicked off the night’s racing action with a 25 lap feature event which had Dean Patterson and Mike Ramos on the front row. Mike Ramos took over the early control to lead lap one over Dean Patterson, Lee Gill, Phil Potts and John Keruskie. At the lap five mark, Lee Gill had taken control in the back up Greg Belyea machine with Ramos consistently sitting in the second position with Dean Patterson, Mike Trapp and Phil Potts filling out the top five. By lap 11, Lee Gill had entered lap traffic and began to check out on the rest of the field. Lee Gill went on to collect his fourth win over 2011 over Mike Ramos, Mike Trapp, Phil Potts and Billy Eisele.

In the Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance and Subway sponsored Mod Lite Feature, Tim Reif and Mike Rainville filled out the front row with Reif taking the lead as the field crossed the line for lap one. The yellow flag flew on lap two when Bryan Green broke in turn number two. The green flag came back out only for the field to be shown the yellow again as Green suffered from mechanical woes which sent him to the pits for the night. As racing resumed, Tiger Chapman took the opportunity to show the way over Mike Rainville, Rich Rainville, Bruce Broedel and Tim Reif. The yellow flew again on lap 6 as Joel Hargrave spun in turn four. At the half way mark, Tiger Chapman continued to lead the way over Mike Rainville and Bruce Broedel. Lap traffic would become a factor as the race entered its closing stages but as the checkered flag dropped, Tiger Chapman collected the win over Rich Rainville and Bruce Broedel.

The Clarence Henry Coach, American Traditions Motorsports, and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Sportsman division was led to the green by Christine Martin and Dean Patterson for their 20 lap feature event. Lap one was led by Dean Patterson who took command of the field over Christine Martin, Dana Aikins, Jeff Rowe and Jeff Stevenson. By lap five, Dean Patterson held control of the field over Christine Martin, Dana Aikins, Josh Van Brocklin and Jeff Rowe. At the half way mark, Dean Patterson kept the lead of the field over Christine Martin, Dana Aikins, Josh Van Brocklin, Jeff Rowe, Jeff Stevenson, Greg Gould, Anthony Stockman, Jessica Power, and Josh Rogers. By lap 13, Christine Martin and Josh Van Brocklin began to apply heavy pressure to Dean Patterson as Christine Martin was given the lead of lap 14 with Josh Van Brocklin and Dana Aikins filling out the top three. The three lap sign was shown to the field as Josh Van Brocklin took the lead of the field over Christine Martin and Dana Aikins. Josh Van Brocklin went on to collect three in a row over Christine Martin, Dana Aikins, Jeff Rowe, and Jeff Stevenson.

The 358 Modified division sponsored by Dig Safely NY, Davidson Auto Group, and Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance was led to the green flag by Kevin Gamble and Jordan McCreadie. Kevin Gamble led lap one over Jordan McCreadie, Brandon Sweet, Zach Aubertine and Billy Dunn. By lap five, Kevin Gamble continued to lead the way while a heavy battle was going on behind Gamble between Billy Dunn, Danny O’Brien, Brandon Sweet and Matt Billings. The first yellow flew on lap six when Brandon Sweet pulled high in turn number two with a flag tire after heavy contract with Billy Dunn as the two battled for the same real estate on the speedway. On the restart, Billy Dunn took the lead of the field over Kevin Gamble and Danny O’Brien. At the half way mark, Billy Dunn set the pace on the field while Danny O’Brien was in hot pursuit followed by Matt Billings, Kevin Gamble, Roy Bresnahan, Lance Willix, Brian Murphy, Zach Aubertine, Jordan McCreadie and Luke Stewart. Lap traffic came into play as the five laps to go sign was shown to the field while Billy Dunn and Danny O’Brien raced side by side for the lead. As the white flag dropped, Danny O’Brien took the lead and went on to collect the win over Billy Dunn, Matt Billings, Kevin Gamble and Roy Bresnahan.

In the SUNY Canton, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance Street Stock and Purestock feature, Mike Allen and Rick Dusckas led the field to green with Mike Allen and Sid Harmer Sr leading lap number one over Rick Dusckas, Phillip Walker, and Mike Durham. The yellow flag waived on lap number one when Dave Rogers stopped in turn number one. By lap five, Sid Harmer SR. led the way over Mike Allen, Rick Dusckas, Phillip Walker and Taylor Caprara. The yellow flag flew when Jarrod Radley spun in turn number two. Sid Harmer continued to set the pace in the field; while Dakota Sharp led the way over Kirk Stone in the purestocks. As the checkered flag waived, Sid Harmer Sr. took the win in the street stocks over Taylor Caprara, Mike Allen, Phillip Walker and Rick Dusckas while Dakota Sharp took the win in the purestocks over Kirk Stone, Steven Gilmore and Dave Rogers.

The final feature was the Waite Toyota, Waite Motorsports, Deline’s Auto Body, Subway and Laura Whitney State Farm thunder car feature with Shane Ray and Brandon Tefft leading the way with Brandon Tefft coming out on top as the field completed lap one. Josh Verne filled out the second position while Chuck Monica, Larry Tefft and Mike Blair filled out the top five. The yellow flag was displayed on lap number five as Larry Tefft suffered a right front flat and collected Chuck Monica. When racing resumed, Josh Verne took the lead with Brandon Tefft, Mike Blair, Ray Bechler and Rob Martin filled out the top five. The final yellow flag flew on lap 13 when Brandon Tefft ran into the 3^rd turn barrier. Mike Blair took the lead and with two short laps remaining in the feature, Blair was able to keep the field at bay as he took the win over Ray Bechler, Josh Verne, Rob Martin and Matt Marcinko.

Please join us in two weeks as the track will take a break from racing action as we allow our fans to celebrate with their high school graduates. Racing action will resume on July 1^st and 2^nd with the Budweiser Shootout Weekend presented by Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance. On Friday, July 1^st the Empire Super Sprints will be back in town for a 25 lap, $2,000 to win feature. Joining the ESS will be the 358 Modifieds, DIRT Sportsman, Pro Late Models, and Thunder Cars. Grandstand admissions is just $18 and students 17 and under are free courtesy of SUNY Canton. Military members are free all season long with a military ID courtesy of the Junction Boyz Inc.

On Saturday, July 2^nd, the street stock division will take center stage along with the Stars Mod Lite Series, Purestocks and Ludlow’s Towing & Auto Parts 40 lap, $1,000 to win enduro. Grandstand admission will be $5. Pit Gates will open at 4pm, grandstands at 5pm and racing will begin promptly at 7:00pm. More information on the 2011 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Late Model Series Debuts at Can-Am: Gill, Sweet, Gilmore, Caprara, Chapman, Van Brocklin & Symonds take Victories

Garden City NY… Big Apple Music and Window Tinting by Shaggy presented a full night of racing action on a warm, but rain threatened evening at Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park. Headlining the evening was the Go Nuclear Challenge Series for the pro late models. Joining them were the 358 modifieds, sportsman, street stocks/purestocks, thunder cars and mod lites.

The Go Nuclear Challenge series for the Party Rentals, Junction Boys Inc., Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance pro late models kicked off the night’s racing action with their 25 lap feature event. Charlie Sandercock and Tim Sears led the field to the green with Sandercock taking the control of the field. The first yellow flew on lap one when Caley Weese spun in turn number four to bring the yellow, Weese was able to continue. The field went green to quickly have two more yellow flags with cars spinning in different directions on the speedway. Charlie Sandercock kept his composure at the head of the field as he lead over Jordan Keruskie, Tim Sears, Lee Gill and Alan Fink. By the half way mark, Charlie Sandercock led the way over Tim Sears Jr., Lee Gill, Jordan Kerukie, Alan Fink, Mike Trapp, Dale Caswell, Greg Belyea, Gus Schmidt and Mike Ramos. The leader quickly reached lap traffic by this point, when the next yellow flag flew as Erik Cupernall tangled with the front stretch wall. Tim Sears had taken control of the field and as he sailed into the third turn on lap number 19, he tangled with a lap car which caused Sears to spin. The lead was then inherited to Lee Gill who was able to fight off the hard charges of Alan Fink, Charlie Sandercock, Dale Caswell and Mike Trapp.

Mike Allen and Mike Durham led the Street Stocks/Purestocks to the green flag in their 15 lap feature event sponsored by SUNY Canton and Laura Penazek-Whitney. Mike Allen led the charge over Taylor Caprara, Sid Harmer Sr., Mike Durham and Sid Harmer Jr as the field completed lap number one. Meanwhile, Steven Gilmore controlled the purestocks over Kyle Sharp and Kirk Stone. The yellow flag waived over the field on lap number four when Steve Smith Jr slowed in turn number four. On the restart Taylor Caprara took the control of the street stocks as Gilmore had a stellar command of the purestock division. On lap 9, the field saw the yellow flag when pole sitter for the street stocks, Mike Allen spun in turn number four. In a six lap shoot out, Taylor Caprara would take the win of the street stocks over Sid Harmer Sr. and Sid Harmer Jr.. Steven Gilmore took the purestock checkers over Dakota Sharp and Kirk Stone.

In the 15 lap Mod Lite sponsored by Laura Whitney State Farm Insurance and Subway, Dan Reif and Scott Mere led the field to the green as Dan Reif took the lead of the 15 car field. Dan Reif led the way over Matt Meuten, Tiger Chapman, Bryan Green and Scott Mere. The yellow waived on lap four when Riley Gill spun in turns one and two as Tiger Chapman was leading the race with Matt Rainville and Matt Meuten in hot pursuit. By half way, Chapman had a solid lead over Bryan Green, Rich Rainville, Matt Meuten, and Matt RAinville. Tiger Chapman went on to collect his first win of 2011 over Bryan Green, Rich Rainville, Matt Meuten, and Matt Rainville.

The Dig Safely New York, Davidson Automotive Group, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance sponsored 358 Modified division was led to the green with Kevin Gamble and Brandon Sweet leading the way. At the completion of lap number one, Kevin Gamble showed the way over Brandon Sweet, Matt Billings, Billy Dunn and Brian Murphy. At the halfway mark, Brandon Sweet had taken over the lead with Matt Billings in the second position, Billy Dunn, Kevin Gamble and Roy Bresnahan filling out the top five. Brandon Sweet led the charge as starter Matt Burdick showed the field five laps left to go. Brandon Sweet went on to collect the win over Matt Billings and Billy Dunn.

The Deline's Auto Body, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance, Waite Toyota, Waite Motorsports, Subway Thunder Car division was led to the green by Jock Symonds and Shane Ray. Larry Tefft quickly climbed from his third starting position to lead lap number one over Shane Ray, Ray Bechler, Jock Symonds and Mike Blair. The yellow flag flew on lap number one when Brandon Tefft stopped in turn number one. By lap five, Jock Symonds had taken the lead of the field over Larry Tefft, Ray Bechler, Rob Martin and Mike Blair. Jock Symonds collected the win over Rob Martin who literally finished second at the line in a heated battled over Larry Tefft, Mike Blair, and Ray Bechler.

Christine Martin and Dana Aikins led the Clarence Henry Coach, American Traditions Motorsports, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Sportsman to the green flag with Dana Aikins leading the way at the conclusion of lap one. Aikins led the way over Anthony Stockman, Josh Van Brocklin, Jeff Stevenson and Jeff Rowe. Christine Martin and Josh Rogers quickly made their way pit side within the first five laps without bringing out the caution. On a lap 7 restart, Josh Van Brocklin took the lead of the field over Dana Aikins, Anthony Stockman, Jeff Stevenson and Jeff Rowe. On lap nine the yellow flag waived when Jeff Rowe spun in turn number four. The yellow flag also fell on lap fifteen when Anthony Stockman stopped in turn four with a broken rear end. Josh Van Brocklin kept his poise over Brandon Hagan and Dana Aikins.

Please join us next Friday June 17, 2011 with racing action presented by Cheney Tire and PEMCO Contracting. Taking center stage will be a 25 lap feature for the 358 Modifieds headlining the night. Along with the modifieds will be the Sportsman, Street Stocks, Thunder Cars, Mod Lites, Late Models and Purestocks. Grandstand admissions is just $10 and students 17 and under are free courtesy of SUNY Canton. Military members are free all season long with a military ID courtesy of the Junction Boyz Inc. Pit Gates will open at 4pm, grandstands at 5pm and racing will begin promptly at 7:15pm. More information on the 2011 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Dunn, VanBrocklin, Harmer Jr., Belyea, Verne, Rainville and Durham Collect Checkers at Chapman’s Can-Am

Garden City NY… Watertown Auto Sales & Party Rentals of Watertown sponsored a full night of racing action at Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park on a cool but sunny evening. The nights racing action that featured the 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Street Stocks, Purestocks, Late Models, and Thunder Car divisions. Making a special appearance was the Stars and Stripes Mod Lite series.

The 20 lap Late Model Feature sponsored by Party Rentals, Junction Boyz Inc., Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance kicked off the evening with Dean Patterson and Jordan Keruskie leading the way. Mike Ramos, who started third, was credited for leading the first lap over Mark Webb, Greg Belyea, Jordan Keruskie and Lee Gill. The yellow flag flew on lap number two when Dean Patterson and Bob Tefft spun in turn number two. As racing action resumed, Mike Ramos continued to lead the way over Mark Webb, Greg Belyea, Lee Gill and Jordan Keruskie. The yellow flag flew again on lap number four when Lee Gill slid off the back stretch into the trees. When green flag conditions were on the speedway, Greg Belyea wasted little time as he took over the command on the field by lap 10 over Mike Ramos, Jordan Keruskie, Elmer Stevenson, Mark Webb, Lee Gill, Edward Hayden, Brandon Kidd, and Billy Eisele. The leaders entered lap traffic shortly after as two quick yellows flew for debris, which bunched the field up for the remaining laps of the race. Greg Belyea collected the late model victory over Jordan Keruksie, Dale Caswell, Lee Gill and Mike Ramos.

Jessica Power and Dana Aikins led the Clarence Henry Coach, American Traditions Motorsports, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Sportsman feature to the green in their 20 lap feature. As the green flag flew, the red flag quickly was displayed as the field came to complete lap one. Greg Gould would barrel roll his car in turn three and four, collecting Jeff Rowe and Dean Patterson in the process. All three cars were able to continue on the speedway, which showed Jessica Power in the lead over Anthony Stockman, Dana Aikins, Josh Van Brocklin and Brandon Hagan. By lap five Anthony Stockman had taken control of the field over Jessica Power, Josh Van Brocklin, Brandon Hagan and Christine Martin. At the halfway mark, Josh Van Brocklin inched himself ahead of Anthony Stockman at the line for the lead. VanBrocklin continued to lead the way as he collected the victory over Anthony Stockman, Brandon Hagan, Jessica Power and Jeff Stevenson.

The Stars and Stripes Mod Lites were up next with Mike Rainville and Riley Gill showing the way. Tiger Chapman quickly took the lead from his fourth starting position over Mike Rainville, Matt Rainville, Bruce Broedel and Rich Rainville. The yellow flew on lap number seven as Matt Meuten spun in turn number four. When racing resumed, Rich Rainville led the way over Tiger Chapman, Matt Rainville, Bryan Green and Bruce Broedel. As the field reached the half way mark, Rich Rainville continued to lead the way. Rainville would be found slicing and dicing through lap cars in attempt to keeping his lead. As the checkered flag dropped, Rich Rainville collected the win over Bryan Green, Tiger Chapman, Matt Rainville and Matt Meuten.

The 358 Modified Feature sponsored by Dig Safely New York, Davidson Automotive Group, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance was next on the speedway with Jordan McCreadie and Brandon Sweet at the head of the field. McCreadie took credit for leading lap number one over Zach Aubertine, Matt Billings, Brandon Sweet and Billy Dunn. The yellow flag flew on lap number nine when Zach Aubertine slowed down on the front stretch with mechanical woes. As racing resumed, Billy Dunn took the command of the field over Jordan McCreadie, Matt Billings, Danny O’Brien and Roy Bresnahan. The caution flag flew on lap 13 when debris was spotted on the track. Billy Dunn would work hard to keep the rest of the field at bay as the green flag flew. When lap 25 clicked on the daktronics scoreboard, Billy Dunn collected the win over Roy Bresnahan, Matt Billings, Danny O’Brien and Brandon Sweet.

Don Woodworth and Ray Bechler led the 15 lap Thunder Car feature sponsored by Deline's Auto Body, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance, Waite Toyota, Waite Motorsports, Subwayto the green flag. Jock Symonds moved swiftly on the inside from his 5^th place starting position to take the lead on the field over Ray Bechler, Chuck Monica, John Williams and Rob Martin. The yellow flew quickly when Josh Verne stopped in turn number four but Verne was able to continue on. The field went green only to be slowed again by a yellow when Phil Desormeau stopped on the speedway. When green flew, Jock Symonds continued to lead the way over Chuck Monica, Ray Bechler, Larry Tefft and Matt Marcinko. As the two to go mark was shown to the field, Josh Verne had inched to the front to take the lead. Josh Verne went on to take the win in his first Can-Am start in 2011 over Jock Symonds, Ray Bechler, Chuck Monica and Matt Marcinko.

In the Laura Penazek-Whitney sponsored Purestock and Street Stock Feature, Phillip Walker and Sid Harmer led the way to Matt Burdick’s green flag. Sid Harmer Sr. took the lead of the field over Phillip Walker, Sid Harmer Jr., Taylor Caprara and Jarod Radley. Steven Gilmore led the Purestocks over Dakota Sharp, Kirk Stone and Steve Toomey. The yellow flag was displayed on lap number four when Derek Klock stopped in turn number four and the yellow was displayed a few short laps later when their was debris on the field. Sid Harmer Jr. led the way at the half way mark over Taylor Caprara, Phillip Walker, Mike Durham, and Jarod Radley in the street stocks as Steven Gilmore continued to lead the Purestocks over Dakota Sharp, Steve Toomey, Kirk Stone and Steve Smith Jr. The yellow flew on lap number 14 to set up a green-white-checkered situation, but Sid Harmer Sr. and Steven Gilmore would stand strong as they went on to collect the win in the Street Stock and Purestock Feature. Sid Harmer Jr. finished second in the street stocks with Taylor Caprara, Phillip Walker, and Jarod Radley rounding out the top five. Dakota Sharp finished second in the Purestocks over Steve Toomey, Kirk Stone and Steve Smith Jr.

Please join us next Friday June 10, 2011 with racing action presented by Big Apple Music along with Window Tinting by Shaggy. Taking center stage will be a 25 lap feature for the 358 Modifieds headlining the night. Along with the modifieds will be the Sportsman, Street Stocks, Thunder Cars, Mod Lites and Purestocks. There will also be a special $750 to win Pro Late Models Go Nuclear Challenge Series. Grandstand admissions is just $10 and students 17 and under are free courtesy of SUNY Canton. Military members are free all season long with a military ID courtesy of the Junction Boyz Inc. Pit Gates will open at 4pm, grandstands at 5pm and racing will begin promptly at 7:15pm.More information on the 2011 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

Raabe, Hagan, Belyea, Radley, Scott, Gilmore, Martin and Green Take Victories at Chapman’s Can-Am

Garden City NY… A warm spring evening along with a packed pit area of almost 100 cars greeted fans at Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park for the Tim Dillenback Memorial Night sponsored by The Junction Boyz Inc. Headlining the nights racing action were the Modifieds, Sportsman, Late Models, Street Stocks, Thunder Cars, IMCA Modifieds, Mod Lites and Purestocks.

The Party Rentals, Junction Boyz Inc., Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Late Models began the nights feature action with the 20 lap main event. Erik Cupernall and Greg Peake set the pace for the field as the green flag flew. As the leaders came out of turn four to the front straight away, a mid pack spin collected numerous cars and brought out the red flag. The red flag collected Elmer Stevenson, Greg Peake, Lee Gill, Chuck Meyer, Dean Patterson, Edward Hayden and Andrew Hennessy with varying degrees of damage. As the field was realigned and the green was flown, Erik Cupernall, Mark Webb, Greg Belyea, Phil Potts and Jordan Keruskie comprised the top five. Greg Belyea moved to the front of the field and took the lead and set the speed for the field. At the half way point, Greg Belyea continued to show the way as Phil Potts slipped into second, Mark Webb, Elmer Stevenson and Mike Ramos rounded out the top five. As the final laps closed, the leader entered lap traffic. The yellow flew again when Jordan Keruskie spun in turn number one in two as he was preparing to get lapped by the leaders. The final yellow flew creating a green white checkered situation for the field. Greg Belyea’s consistency paid off as he took the win over Phil Potts, Elmer Stevenson, Mike Ramos, and Erik Cupernall.

Next on the docket were the Deline's Auto Body, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance, Waite Toyota, Waite Motorsports, Subway Thunder Cars. Track regulars OJ White and Chuck Monica led the field to the green as OJ White showed the way leading lap one over Chuck Monica, Rob Martin, Matt Marcinko and Ray Bechler. On lap 5 the yellow flag waived when Phil Desormeau slowed in turn one and two. OJ White continued to lead the field as Chuck Monica, Rob Martin, Matt Marcinko and Ray Bechler filled out the top five. When the green flag was once again waived, leader OJ White had a slow start which caused him to fall into the pack. The field began to settle into a comfort zone when Chuck Monica, who was running in the second position, slowed in turn number three. Rob Martin sat at the head of the field with the rest of the top five comprised of Matt Marcinko, Ray Bechler, Jock Symonds and OJ White. The very last yellow of the race was when Jeremy Lueck stopped against the front stretch wall and Jim Jones stopped in turn three in separate incidents. This set up another green white checkered situation with Rob Martin leading the way. Martin would keep the rest of the field at bay as he collected the win over Matt Marcinko, Jocky Symonds, Ray Bechler and Larry Tefft.

The Dig Safely New York, Davidson Automotive Group, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance 358 Modified division was next to take center stage with second generation driver Jordan McCreadie and Delbert LaGrow on the front row. When the green flag flew in the 25 lap main event for the 358 modifieds, Jordan McCreadie was at the helm with Matt Billings, Billy Dunn, Delbert LaGrow and Chris Raabe on the charge. Matt Billings, who earlier in the evening broke the 358 Modified track record with a lighting speed lap of 18.6, moved to pilot the field by lap four with McCreadie settling into second and six circuits later Chris Raabe moved to head up the field as lap traffic came into play. Lap 16 found the first driver exiting the speedway surface as Steve Bilow slipped off the high side of turn three on to pit road. The first yellow flag of the race flew on lap 17 when Gage Morin tried to slow onto pit road in turn number three. John Lazore didn’t see Morin slow until he was unable to slow himself down and went off the track in turn three. When racing resumed Chris Raabe, Billy Dunn, Matt Billings, Tim O’Brien and Jordan McCreadie filling out the top five. The second and final caution flag happened when Jeff Sykes stopped in turn two on lap 20 causing a five lap shootout as the field bunched back up to prepare to go green. Chris Raabe went on to take his second in a row 358 Modified feature at Chapman’s Can-Am over Billy Dunn, Tim O’Brien, Zach Aubertine and Matt Billings.

The 20 lap Clarence Henry Coach, American Traditions Motorsports, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Sportsman Division Feature was up subsequently with Dana Aikins and Chris Thurston setting the pace for the field. Upon the start, starter Matt Burdick withdrew the green flag indicating a non-start with Jeff Stevenson and Dean Patterson getting tangled in turn one and two. Racing resumed with Brandon Hagan, Dana Aikins, Anthony Stockman, Josh Van Brocklin and Chris Thurston holding real estate in the top five positions. Christine Martin slid onto pit road on lap five permitting the field to continue their green status. At the halfway mark, Brandon Hagan had extended his lead over Anthony Stockman, Dylan Evoy, Josh Van Brocklin and Dana Aikins. Lap traffic then came into play but Brandon Hagan sliced and diced through them with exact precision which gave him the win over Dylan Evoy, Josh Van Brocklin, Dean Patterson and Anthony Stockman.

Mike Durham and Jerod Radley filled the front row for the SUNY Canton, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Penazek-Whitney sponsored Street Stock division feature. Jerod Radley used his experience on the top of the speedway to take the lead over Sid Harmer Jr., Sid Harmer Sr., Mike Durham and Russ Marsden. The yellow flew on lap two when Jerod Radley spun in turn two while leading the way which inherited the front row to the father and son duo of Sid Harmer Jr. and Sid Harmer Sr. As the five lap sign was shown to the field, Sid Harmer Jr. continued to lead the way over Sid Harmer Sr., Russ Marsden, Phillip Walker, and Jerod Radley. The races final yellow flew on lap 14 setting up a green white checkered scenario as Sid Harmer Jr., Philip Walker, and Russ Marsden spun in turn one and two. Jerod Radley inherited the lead and held off his competitors as he collected the checkers over Philip Walker, Mike Durham, Sid Harmer Jr., and Sid Harmer Sr.

The Laura Penzaek-Whitney State Farm Insurance, Subway Mod Lite division began with Steve Rienhardt and Matt Meuten leading the field to the green was up next. Tiger Chapman swiftly took the lead as Bryan Green, Matt Rainville, Rich Rainville and Matt Meuten led the top five as lap one was scored. The field began to settle into their own collective battles for positions when the yellow flag flew on lap ten as rookie Riley Gill spun in turn number four. Gill was able to continue on in the feature. Bryan Green had control of the field over with Rich Rainville, Matt Rainville, Tiger Chapman, and Steve Rienhardt. Bryan Green and Rich Rainville held a side by side battle for the lead as the red flag flew on lap 14 as Steve Rienhardt rolled his car in turn two. Rienhardt was okay and racing resumed with Bryan Green taking the win over Rich Rainville, Tiger Chapman, Matt Rainville and Matt Meuten.

The Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance IMCA Modified feature 12 lap feature with Chris Thurston and Rick Duskas at the helm was up next. Chris Thurston took the lead of the field over Ryan Scott, Rick Duskas and Shawn Kirby. On lap two as Chris Thurston rolled out of turn 4 the back suspension of his car broke, ending his night feature action. Ryan Scott pulled to the lead of the field over Rick Duskas and Shawn Kirby. Scott was able to keep the control of the field and took the win over Duskas and Kirby.

The final feature action of the night was by the Laura Penazek-Whitney Purstock division in their 12 lap main event. Kirk Stone and Kevin Smith led the charge to the green flag as Kevin Smith, Steven Gilmore, Kirk Stone, Dakota Sharp and Derek Klock complete lap one. The yellow flag flew as the field completed the first lap as Derek Klock slowed in turn number three and pulled his car pit side. Lap traffic came into play by lap nine with Kevin Smith and Steven Gilmore battled side by side for the lead. As the laps closed, Kevin Smith suffered a right front broken tire which dampened his hopes for a win. Steven Gilmore grabbed the win when the checkered flag flew as Kevin Smith, Dakota Sharp, and Kirk Stone filled out the top four.

Please join us next Friday May 20, 2011 with a 25 lap feature for the 358 Modifieds headlining the night. Along with the modifieds will be the Sportsman, IMCA Modifieds, Pro Late Models, Street Stocks, Thunder Cars, Mod Lites and Purestocks. Grandstand admissions is just $10 and students 17 and under are free courtesy of SUNY Canton. Military members are free all season long with a military ID courtesy of the Junction Boyz Inc. Pit Gates will open at 4pm, grandstands at 5pm and racing will begin promptly at 7:15pm. More information on the 2011 season at Chapman’s Can-Am can be found at www.canammotorsports.com or by contacting Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585.

(Can-Am Speedway ) Fans and racers of the Modified Lite STARS International Championship Tour are hoping that Mother Nature will cooperate and allow the STARS regional

programs to get underway! After two failed attempts from the STARS East and STARS South regional events scheduled in April thanks to deluges of rain, we’re hoping for better weather for the STARS North East opener at Can-Am Speedway scheduled for May 6^th, Bill Bauer stated during the recent Board of Directors meeting. All four regions will be running their events with STARS North East kicking it off at Can-Am, followed by the STARS South who will be running with the All Star Sprint Circuit of Champions on May 14^th at Mercer Raceway Park . The STARS North will kick off their season on May 21^st at Merrittville Speedway, followed by the Twin $500 to win events for the STARS East at Middleford Speedway on May 28^th & May 29^th. The busy month will end when the STARS South will make its debut and descend upon the West Virginia Motor Speedway with the WOO Late Models for a $500 to win on May 29^th.

The Modified Lite STARS International Championship Tour is a non-profit organization representing an aggressively growing segment of motor sports’ racing and is recognized as the leader in modified lite racing in the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio along with New York, Delaware and Candia regions. The Modified Lite STARS Tour was formed to provide drivers the opportunity to compete at a regional level known as the STARS North (Canada region) and STARS South (Ohio/PA/WV Region). The Modified Lite STARS Tour continued to show growth in 2011 with the addition of the STARS East (Delaware region) and STARS North East (New York) joining the program.

Modified Lite STARS International Championship Tour is proudly supported by its major sponsors. Contingency Connection, Bully Dog Dominating Challenge, Redhorse CUP, Scorpion Super Star Bonus, SRP Professional Piston Sportsman of the Year, Richmond Gear Weekend Warrior, Performance Parts.Com Performance Club, Mallory Ignition Performance Club, and Mo’s Gold Team Bonus.

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STARS Modified Lite Racers can expect to collect over $2000.00 in contingency awards for each one of the 6 races in the series as well as the best pay-outs in the Northeast Region!!

You can reach STARS Northeast Regional Director Ron Green at 315-323-2466. For additional information on the Modified Lite regional and international programs, please check the website at www.modlitestars.org.

Alain Bergeron Tops ESS Field at Can Am; Wight, Gill, VanBrocklin, Stefanski and Williams Also Win on Opening Night at Can Am Motorsports Park

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design - April 30, 2011

A beautiful day, uncharacteristic for the damp month of April greeted Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park drivers and race fans on Saturday night as they were finally able to kick off the 2011 racing season after a pair of unsuccessful attempts that were canceled due to rain. An overflowing pit area of more than 120 racecars, and an enthusiastic crowd were on hand looking to get the new season underway on Clarence Henry Coach and Pro Towing night.

The Can Am opener, was also the first race on the schedule for the Empire Super Sprints, and were joined by the Dig Safely New York, Davidson Auto Group, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance 358 Modifieds, Clarence Henry Coach, American Traditions Motorsports, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Sportsman, Junction Boyz Inc., Party Rentals, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Late Models, Deline’s Auto Body, Waite Toyota, Waite Motorsports, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Thunder Cars, as well as a challenge race with the DIRTcar Pro Stocks against the SUNY Canton, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Street Stocks.

The first feature of the evening was the Junction Boyz Inc., Party Rentals, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Late Model division. With their heat race wins, hometown favorite Lee Gill and Greg Belyea led the field to the green flag. The first yellow came out on lap 5 of the 20 lap main event when Shayne Tenace limped down the front straightaway. On the restart, Gill continued to lead the way over Belyea and Mike Trapp, with Mark Webb and Jordan Keruskie rounding out the top five. At halfway, Gill continued to lead teammate Belyea, while Trapp remained in third, Jordan Keruskie moved to fourth with Eric Cupernall in 5th. At the checkered flag, Gill cruised to the opening night win over Belyea, Trapp, Keruskie and Mark Webb.

The Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints, making their 2011 season debut at Can Am Motorsports Park for the first time ever were next up, and Dash for Cash winner, and reigning ESS Rookie of the Year Kevin Ward Jr. started on the front row along side ESS veteran Alain Bergeron. Bergeron jumped out to the early lead, but a spin in turn four involving Chuck Hebing and Devon Caron brought the caution back out before the first lap was complete. On the restart, Ward Jr. jumped out to a quick lead this time, but the yellow came back out again before they could complete a lap after another spin in turn four involving Lance Young and Michel Parent. When the race finally got underway and the first lap was scored, it was led by Kevin Ward Jr. Ward led the first 9 laps before Bergeron made the move in lapped traffic to take the top spot. At halfway, Bergeron was out front ahead of Ward Jr., Steve Poirier, Jared Zimbardi and Cory Sparks. At the finish, Bergeron picked up the first win of 2011 for the Empire Super Sprints. Steve Poirier finished second, Ward Jr. finished third, followed by Zimbardi and Sparks.

The Dig Safely New York, Davidson Auto Group, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance 358 Modifieds took to the track for their 30 lap feature with Larry Wight and Willy Decker on the front row. The first caution came out on lap 8 as Bobby Herrington was of the pace in turn three with a flat tire. The race resumed with Wight leading Willy Decker in second, Lance Willix in third, Matt Billings in fourth and Luke Whitteker in fifth. On the restart Wight resumed the lead for another lap but bobbled in turn 4 allowing Decker to take the lead. At halfway, Decker continued to lead with Wight, Billings, Terrance and Willix in the top 5. Jordan McCreadie brought out the yellow on lap 20 with a right rear flat, resetting the fileld with a 10 lap shootout to the checkered. Decker continued to set the pace, but a caution on lap 23 for a Brandon Sweet flat tire bunched up the field again. When the race resumed, Wight regained the lead over Decker, with Billy Dunn, Carey Terrance and Chris Raabe in the top five. At the checkered it was, Wight, Decker, Terrance, Dunn and Raabe in the top five.

The much anticipated challenge featuring the DIRTcar Pro Stocks and Can Am’s SUNY Canton, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Street Stocks was up next and Dick Parkhurst and Dave Bissonnette set the pace for the start of the 30 lap feature. Bissonnette took the lead and held it through the first three laps before a caution on lap 3 for a spin by Jarod Bradley slowed the pace. The caution filled race resumed with Bissonnette leading Parkhurst, Corey Wheeler, Dion Oakes and Pete Stefanski. The race again restarted with Bissonnette in control but the caution quickly came back out again on lap 5 with Bissonnette ahead of Parkhurst, Ricky Thompson, Stefanski and Corey Wheeler. With ten laps in the books the caution came back out with Stefanski getting into the back of Wheeler. With ten laps in, Bissonnette held the lead over Thompson, Parkhurst, Sid Harmer Sr, and Rock Aubin. The race resumed, but again only briefly as Bissonnette and Thompson made contact. On lap 13 the new running order had Parkhurst up front over Harmer Sr., Aubin, Russ Marsden and Stephane Lebrun. At halfway, Parkhurst continued with the lead, Aubin second, Harmer third, Lebrun in fourth and Ricky Thompson in fifth. Aubin took the lead on lap 16 after Parkhurst bobbled and Thompson moved to second. Aubin, Thompson and Parkhurst ran nose to tail through lap 20 when the caution came again, this time for Sid Harmer Jr. coming to a stop in turn three. On the restart, Aubin and Thompson battled for the lead with Parkhurst in pursuit. Thompson took the lead on lap 23 after contact with Aubin, Aubin lost control and spun out in turn three and four bringing out the yellow again. Pete Stefanski took the lead on lap 24 with Thompson second,
Parkhurst in third and Lebrun and Sid Harmer Sr. rounding out the top five. At the checkered, Stefanski picked up the win over Thompson, Parkhurst, Lebrun and Marsden.

The Clarence Henry Coach, American Traditions Motorsports, Laura PenazekWhitney State Farm Insurance Sportsman feature started with Dale Caswell and Josh VanBrocklin on the front row. VanBrocklin jumped out to the early lead, but a caution came out on lap 3 with front end damage on Steve Barber’s car. VanBrocklin continued to lead with Brandon Hagan, Dale Caswell, Dylan Evoy and Shane Pecore in the top five when the caution came back out for a spin by Brent Kelsey in turn four on lap 7. At halfway, VanBrocklin continued to set the pace ahead of Hagan, Pecore, Evoy and Caswell. With head starter Matt Burdick waiving the checkered flag, it was Josh VanBrocklin taking the win over Brandon Hagan, Shane Pecore, Dale Caswell and Dylan Evoy.

The final feature of the evening was the Deline’s Auto Body, Waite Toyota, Waite Motorsports, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Thunder Cars. Jon Williams and Chuck Monica were on the front row for the 15 lap feature. Monica led the first lap but the caution came out as Randy Bowman and OJ White got together sending the Bowman car hard into the wall. Both cars suffered heavy damage, but both drivers were ok. The race resumed with Monica leading Williams, Matt Marcinko, Brandon Teft and Ray Bechler. At halfway, the top five remained the same as Monica continued to set the pace. With 5 laps to go Marcinko was closing in on Monica, and continued work at the leader as the white flag came out. As they entered turn one of the final lap the leaders made contact, and both went high up the track, and the Monica car flipped over. Both drivers were ok, but the Monica car had heavy damage. This opened the door for Jon Williams and Brandon Teft as they paced the field for the one lap dash to the finish. Williams picked up the win over Teft and Bechler.

Please join us next week at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park as we return to our regular Friday night racing program with a full show, plus a STARS Mod Lite Series. Grandstand admission is just $10, and Students 17 and under are free all season long courtesy of SUNY Canton. Military members are absolutely free all season long courtesy of Junction Boyz Inc. Pit Gates open at 4pm, Grandstand opens at 5pm, and racing gets underway at 7pm.

Rain Postpones Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park Season Opener For Second Consecutive Week; Empire Super Sprints This Weeks Show

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design - April 24, 2011

For the second consecutive week Mother Nature has shown that she is not ready to get the season started just yet as Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park has been forced to postpone their 2011 season opener due to rain and wet conditions.

“We tried to wait out the rain as long as we could, but in the end we had to call it early. We had cars and fans that were traveling a great distance to be here at Can Am, and with all the rain we had, we would have been at least 2 hours behind our regular scheduled start time”, say Can Am General Manager Alana Moncrieff. “We did not want to have to cancel, but in the end it was best for everyone involved. We will try again this Saturday with the Empire Super Sprints”.

With the two weeks of rainouts to start the season, the Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park season opener is presented by Clarence Henry Coach and Pro Towing and will now be highlighted by the first race on the schedule for the Empire Super Sprints. This will be their first of two visits to Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park this year. The Dig Safely New York, Davidson Auto Group, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance 358 Modified division will race a 30 lap feature paying $1500 to win, and will be joined by a special Pro Stock/SUNY Canton, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Street Stock Challenge 30 lap feature paying $500 to win, plus American Tradition Motorsports, Clarence Henry Coach, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Sportsman, Junction Boyz Inc, Party Rentals Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Pro Late Models and Deline’s Auto Body, Waite Toyota, Waite Motorsports, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Thunder Cars.

Pit gates will open up at 3pm on Saturday, and Grandstands will open at 4pm. A drivers meeting will take place at 5:15pm, with hot laps immediately after. Race time is set for 6pm. Pit admission is $25 with DIRTcar licsence, and $30 without. Grandstand admission is just $18, and Students 17 and under and all Military members are absolutely free all season long courtesy of SUNY Canton and Junction Boyz Inc.

Pit admission is $25 with DIRTcar licsence, and $30 without. Grandstand admission is $18, and Students 17 and under and all Military members are absolutely free all season long courtesy of SUNY Canton and Junction Boyz Inc.

For the younger fans age 12 and under, don’t forget to stop by the new and improved Can Am Kidz Klub for your chance to learn about racing, and win great prizes. First prize this week will see the winner and a parent ride around in the pace truck for one event during the night. Second place will receive a ride around the track with their favorite driver in the Can Am Pace Truck; third place will receive a complimentary meal package. Many other great weekly and monthly prizes will be available, including the chance to design the paint scheme on Christine Martin’s Sportsman car. This coming week we will have a group event, allowing young race fans a chance to ride around the track in a Clarence Henry Coach bus.

Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park Kidz Klub Presented By SUNY Canton Takes on a New Look for 2011

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design - April 5, 2011

One of the most important pieces in the future of our sport is the next generation of young race fans that come to the track each week, and over the past few seasons, SUNY Canton has had the SUNY Canton Kangaroo Kids Club to keep fans entertained during the night. This year, the kids club will take on an all-new look with the Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park Kidz Klub, presented by SUNY Canton.

This year’s Kidz Klub will be geared to ages 12 and under, and will provide children the opportunity to experience several aspects of racing, and have fun in the process. Some of the highlights of this year’s Kidz Klub will be the chance to design the paint scheme for Christine Martin’s #81 Sportsman car. The contest will go on each month, with each monthly winner being entered into the final contest and the overall winner will be selected on July 29^th. Bill Gill of Signtech has graciously agreed to turn the winning design into a vinyl wrap on Martin’s Sportsman car.

The Can Am Kidz Club will also have weekly winners, with many great prizes available, including the opportunity to ride around the track in the Can Am pace car with their favorite driver, and photos taken in Victory Lane that will be presented to the winner the following week.

“We are very excited about the changes to the Kidz Klub for the upcoming season”, says Can Am General Manager Alana Moncrieff. “Christina Martin (mother of Sportsman driver Christine Martine) has volunteered to help run the Kidz Klub this season, and we feel that it will be a big success for the young race fans”.

KC Paints, located in Watertown, New York has agreed to supply the paints needed to spruce up the Kidz Klub booth. KC Paints is a track sponsor at Can Am, will have KC Paints night on May 6^th at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park.

Whether its getting flagging lessons from Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park head flagman, Matt Burdick, giving the drivers the command to start their engines, touring the pits to see the cars up close, or simply learning and being actively involved in our sport, the Can Am Kidz Klub will certainly provide lots of fun for children 12 and under.

The 2011 racing season is approaching quickly. It is just over a week before the open practice session on Saturday and Sunday, April 9^th and 10^th. The 2011 season opener will take place the following Saturday, April 16^th at 4pm, as the Speedway will host the 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Late Models, Street Stocks and an open practice session for all other divisions.

Number One Speed Equipment Adds to Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park Sponsorship With Halfway and Year End Feature Winners Bonus

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design - April 5, 2011

The impressive list of sponsorship for the 2011 season at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park continues to grow as the support from local businesses and the community is stronger then ever. Can Am General Manager has been hard at work during the entire off-season securing sponsorship for the track, that will in turn, benefit all drivers in all classes at Can Am this season.

Today, Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park is pleased to announce that Number One Speed Equipment in Watertown, New York will hand out $1000 in prize money for all feature winners in the 2011 racing season. There will be two separate draws of $500 given out, with the first draw taking place at the halfway point of the season on Friday, July 9^th with all winners during the season to date in all divisions. The second draw will include all feature winners for the second half of the season and the winner will be drawn at the 2011 Can Am awards banquet.

“We are very happy to have Norm and Tim Dunn and Number One Speed on board with Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park this season”, say Alana Burdick. “The entire Dunn family has been a staple in our racing community for all of my 25 years working at Can Am, and we all appreciate everything they do for our track, and the racers. Norm’s son Billy has been our champion the past two seasons in our Big Block class, and we are also thrilled to have Billy back with us in a small block this season. This will be a great award, and a lucky driver will take home a bonus of $500 at the halfway point of the year, and again at the end of the year”.

In order to win either of the two prizes, all drivers must put a Number One Speed decal on their racecar, which will be handed out on opening night. The first draw will take place at intermission during the July 9^th program on the frontstretch. The second $500 will draw will be done at the season ending awards banquet. The more wins a person has before each draw, the more chances they will have to win.

Number One Speed first started out serving the local racing community when Norm Dunn, and his brother Tim first opened the doors in 1983. They have been a staple in the racing community in Northern New York State ever since. Dunn’s Number One Speed has grown over the 28 years in operation, and today they are a leader not only as a parts supplier to race local race teams, but they also offer a complete line of accessories for your pick up truck, and have a team ready to install them for you at the Bradley St. location. For more information on Number One Speed, please check out their website, www.number1speed.com.

Cheney Tire to Offer $500 Bonus to 2011 Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park 358 Modified Track Champion

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design - March 31, 2011

Over the years, some of the all-time best drivers in all of DIRT racing have the honor and distinction of being a Small Block Modified Champion at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park at one time. In 2011, the championship will be more rewarding then ever, as the 358 Modified champion will take home at least $2500 at the 2011 awards banquet.

Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park General Manager Alana Moncrieff continues to actively seek sponsorship for all divisions at the track this season, and are pleased to announce that long time Can Am sponsor Cheney Tire is back on board for the 2011 racing season, offering a $500 bonus to the champion, bringing the total up to $2500.

“We are very excited to have Cheney Tire back on with us at Can Am this season. They have been with us as a sponsor for several years, and we appreciate all that they do for us”, says Burdick.

In order to be eligible for the $500 bonus, all competitors must place a Cheney Tire decal on their car for all events throughout the season. If the track champion does not have the Cheney Tire decal, it will go to the next highest finishing competitor that has the decal. Decals will be available on opening night at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park, and will be available throughout the season.

In addition to the $500 bonus for the 358 Modified division champion, Tom Cheney, and the Cheney Tire staff will have their annual Cheney Tire employee night, as the sponsor the entire racing program on June 17^th at Can Am. Cheney Tire employees will utilize the Can Am pavilion on this night, as they take in all the race day events.

Since 1954, Cheney Tire has provided their customers with professional automotive service. Their staff and equipment set the service standards for today's high-tech vehicles. For all of your automotive needs, let the Cheney Tire family take care of your family. Cheney Tire is conveniently located in Watertown, NY and proudly serves customers from the Fort Drum Community including Black River, Philadelphia, Antwerp, Gouverneur, Carthage, and Evan Mills as well as Lowville, Alexandria Bay, and Clayton. Visit them soon and discover why they've been so successful for so many years.

Waite Toyota and Waite Motorsports to Sponsor the Thunder Car Division at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park in 2011

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design - March 26, 2011

With the 2011 racing season just over a week away, Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park General Manager Alana Moncrieff continues to seek sponsorship for the track, and for each division at the track this season. We have welcomed many new sponsors that haven’t been a part of the Can Am family, and we have continued to get support from many local businesses that have been a part of Can Am for many years.

Today, Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park is pleased announce that Waite Toyota, and Waite Motorsports will continue their relationship with Can Am for the 2011 season as title sponsor of the ever popular Thunder car division. The Waite Toyota, Waite Motorsports, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Thunder cars will be in action each week, and the overall track champion at the end of the season will take home $600. In order to be eligible for the point fund money, all cars in the division must carry the decals on their car, which will be provided on opening night.

“We are very happy to have Waite Toyota and Waite Motorsports with us for the 2011 season as title sponsor of the Thunder car class”, says track General Manager Alana Moncrieff. “They have been a long time sponsor with us at Can Am, and we are very thankful for everything they do for us”.

Waite Toyota has been serving the Watertown and Fort Drum area since 1929 for their entire automobile needs. From general maintenance to major repairs, Waite Toyota can service your vehicle. The Waite Toyota dealership is one of the premier dealerships in the country and their commitment to customer service is second to none. They offer one of the most comprehensive Parts and Service Department in the automotive industry. They strive to make buying or leasing a new vehicle a pleasant and rewarding experience.

Just like it’s sister company, Waite Toyota, Waite Motorsports was been a strong supporter of auto racing in this area. Waite Motorsports has been in business for 16 years, selling Polaris products. After taking over the Victory Motorcycle line in 1999, Waite Motorsports moved to Adams Center, New York where they currently are based. Since then, they have also taken on the Hyosung Motorcycle line, the United Motors Motorcycle line and have become an authorized Grasshopper Lawncare dealer.

In addition sponsoring the Thunder car division at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park in 2011, Waite Toyota and Waite Motorsports will also be a primary sponsor for Steve Malbouf and the BS1 Thunder car at Can Am. Malbouf was one of the top cars in the division in 2010, with four feature wins, and finishing second in points.

The 2011 racing season is approaching quickly. It is just over a week before the open practice session on Saturday and Sunday, April 9th and 10th. The 2011 season opener will take place the following Saturday, April 16th at 4pm, as the Speedway will host the 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Late Models, Street Stocks and an open practice session for all other divisions.

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

Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park Announces Sponsorship from Exford & Exford Financial and Energy Tan

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design - March 9, 2011

With exactly two weeks remaining in the off-season, Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park has ramped up their efforts to seek sponsors for the 2011 racing season. While many local businesses that have been involved with racing at Can Am for many years have continued their sponsorship, the track has successfully approached new companies that have yet to experience the benefits of being involved in racing.

Today, Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park is pleased to announce that Exford & Exford Financial as well as Energy Tan have both joined the Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports family as a sponsor for the coming season. Details of what date has yet to be announced, but they will have their own night at the track and it will be known as Exford & Exford Financial and Energy Tan night, and will receive VIP Victory Lane photos, and take part in Victory Lane ceremonies for each class, as well as having their company mentioned several times through the track’s public address system. Their company logos will also appear on our website for the entire season.

“We are very excited to have Exford & Exford Financial and Energy Tan on board with Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park for the season”. We look forward to working with them, and to help them achieve maximum exposure by being one of our sponsors”, says Can Am General Manager Alana Moncrieff.

The 2011 racing season is approaching quickly. The annual car show at the Salmon Run Mall in Watertown is slated for March 27th to April 3rd. The first event will be our practice session on Saturday and Sunday, April 9th and 10th. The 2011 season opener will take place the following Saturday, April 16th at 4pm, as the Speedway will host the 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Late Models, Street Stocks and an open practice session for all other divisions.

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

Go Nuclear Late Model Challenge Series Offers Point Fund Over $5000 For Six Races

Craig Revelle - Finish Line Web Design March 24, 2011

Undoubtedly, the fastest growing racing division in the Northeast is the Crate Late Model division. After being added to many local tracks just two years ago, the class multiplied after the first season, and as we head into the 2011 racing season, many more teams have joined the class.

As the class continues to grow, many opportunities for race teams have been presented, and none more exciting then the Go Nuclear Late Model Challenge series. Shayne Tenace, owner and driver of the Tenacious Racing Late Model team has put together a six race series for the Late Model division, offering a great payout, as well as many great prizes for drivers and fans alike.

The six race series will feature two events at Chapman's Can Am Motorsports Park, two events at Fulton Speedway, and one race each at Cayuga County Fair Speedway and Brewerton Speedway. The series will kick off on Friday, June 10th at Can Am, then resume on June 24th at Brewerton. Just over a month later, the series will hit the halfway point after a stop at Cayuga County Fair Speedway on July 31st. The final three events will see stops at Fulton Speedway on August 27th, back to Can Am on September 9th, and will conclude with another visit to the high-banked Fulton Speedway on September 30th.

"This series will be rewarding for both drivers and fans", says series organizer Shayne Tenace. "We will have product giveaways from Bilstein Shocks, Schaeffer Race Oil, American Racer tires, Micro-Armour Lubricants, and more. The fans will also get in on the excitement of the Go Nuclear Challenge series with prize giveaways for each event."

With a substantial points fund over $5000, paying $1250 to the winner and paying down to 12th place, a driver-friendly schedule with each track working with each other to allow the Late Model division a night off when racing elsewhere, and limited travel time with each track being relatively close in proximity will certainly make the Go Nuclear Late Model Challenge Series a success.

"We are very excited to have this series kick-off at Chapman's Can Am Motorsports Park," says Can Am General Manager Alana Moncrieff. "The Late Model class has really been on of our most successful classes, and this series will certainly add the excitement."

All six events in the Go Nuclear Series will offer an increased purse, including $750 to the winner. At the end of the six race series, a total point fund of more then $5000 will be handed out, with the winner's share being $1250. In addition to the point fund money and extra purse, the winner of the June 10th race at Chapman?s Can Am Motorsports Park, the June 24th race at Brewerton Speedway and the August 27th race at Fulton will all qualify for the Great Crate Race at Brighton Speedway on September 17th.

For more information on the Go Nuclear Late Model Challenge Series, go to www.tenaciousracing.com, or email Shayne at shayne@tenaciousracing.com

Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park Car Show Takes Place This Coming Week at Salmon Run Mall in Watertown

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design - March 26, 2011

It is that time of year again, when race teams put their hard work over the off-season on display for all to see, with the annual Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park car show at the Salmon Run Mall in Watertown, New York. Cars will enter the mall on Sunday, March 27^th, and will be on display through Saturday, April 2^nd.

Plenty of racecars, as well as Go Karts will be on display, including 2010 Big Block Modified champion Billy Dunn, 2010 Late Model champion Lee Gill, and 2010 SUNY Canton Sportsman champion Josh VanBrocklin and many more.

“I really enjoy the mall show every year. It’s a great opportunity to meet up with the fans, and meet new fans that have not heard what Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park is all about”, says Can Am General Manager Alana Moncrieff. “We will have schedule cards available, as well as season passes available for purchase for the 2011 season”.

The Salmon Run Mall is open from 9:30am to 9:00pm Monday to Saturday, and 11:00am to 6:00pm on Sunday. Come stop by the Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports booth, and talk racing with representatives from the speedway, and purchase your season passes.

The 2011 racing season is approaching quickly. Once the car show is complete, there will just be one week remaining before the open practice session on Saturday and Sunday, April 9^th and 10^th. The 2011 season opener will take place the following Saturday, April 16^th at 4pm, as the Speedway will host the 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Late Models, Street Stocks and an open practice session for all other divisions.

Deline’s Auto Body Joins Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park at Title Sponsor of Thunder Car and Street Stock Division

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design - March 24, 2011

A new season brings a new aura of excitement to Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park, as added sponsorship from several local businesses continue to make 2011 look like a very prosperous year at Can Am. General Manager Alana Moncrieff has worked feverishly as the season draws closer, trying to add additional sponsorship for the upcoming year.

Today, the track is pleased to announce that Deline’s Auto Body will be on board for 2011 as title sponsor of both the SUNY Canton, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Street Stock division, as well as the Waite Toyota, Waite Motorsports, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Thunder Car class.

“We are very excited to have Deline’s Auto Body as a sponsor at the track this season. They are offering a substantial bonus to the track champion in both the Street Stock, and Thunder car divisions”, says Alana Moncrieff, referring to the $500 bonus going to the winner of both divisions’ track champions this season.

The added bonus from Deline’s Auto Body will increase the payout for the Street Stock champion in 2011 to $1000, while the Thunder Car champion will win $600 for their efforts. In order to be eligible for the year end point fund money, all teams must run a Deline’s Auto Body decal on their car, as well as a SUNY Canton and Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance decal in the Street Stock class. In the Thunder car division, all teams must have a Waite Toyota, Waite Motorsports, and Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance decal on their car, in addition to the Deline’s Auto Body decal. All decals will be available at the track on opening night.

Deline’s Auto Body is owned and operated by Mike Deline and family in Watertown, New York. They have been in operation for 15 years and provide quality service, including complete paint jobs. All of their work is 100% guaranteed, using top of the line materials. Insurance claims are accepted, they treat everyone equal with no hassle professional workmanship. Deline’s Auto Body is located at 25821 Rte. 283 Pearl Street in Watertown. Call them today at 315-782-2991 for more information.

The 2011 racing season is approaching quickly. The annual car show at the Salmon Run Mall in Watertown is slated for March 27^th to April 3^rd. The first event will be our practice session on Saturday and Sunday, April 9^th and 10^th. The 2011 season opener will take place the following Saturday, April 16^th at 4pm, as the Speedway will host the 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Late Models, Street Stocks and an open practice session for all other divisions.

Record Point Fund Projected for Top Racers in 2011 at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design - March 21, 2011

With the 2010 season ending awards banquet now in the books, thoughts turn to 2011, and with title sponsorship secured for all divisions at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park in 2011, and additional sponsorship in the works, the points fund for next year should be even better. The track handed out over $25000 on Saturday night, and we are working on securing sponsorship to exceed that total for next year.

The Dig Safely New York, Davidson Auto Group, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance 358 Modified division champion in 2011 will take home a minimum of $2000. The American Tradition Motorsports, Clarence Henry Coach, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Sportsman division Champion, as well as the Junction Boyz Inc, Party Rentals Pro Late Model champion, and the SUNY Canton, Deline’s Auto Body, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Street Stock champ will all take home a minimum of $1000. The Deline’s Auto Body, Waite Toyota, Waite Motorsports, Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Thunder Car champion will earn a minimum of $600 for their efforts.

“With the help from all of our sponsors, we are going to be able to offer an even greater point fund for this coming season”, says Can Am General Manager Alana Moncrieff. “It doesn’t end there though, as we are currently seeking additional sponsorship, as well as other title sponsors of our Mod Lite, Pure Stock and IMCA Modified divisions on top of the funding from Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance”.

In order to be eligible for the point fund money, each racer will have to carry their division sponsors decal on the side of the car, the small decal will be supplied back the track and will be available on opening night.

Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance Becomes Title Sponsor of All Divisions at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park in 2011

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design - March 21, 2011

At the season ending drivers meeting back in November, Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports drivers, crew members and track officials brainstormed ideas to make 2011 a successful year at Can Am. One idea that was brought up was to seek division sponsorship from area businesses. Can Am General Manager Alana Moncrieff went to work, and put together a very strong sponsorship package and brought many new businesses to the Can Am family, as well as securing funding from the great businesses that have continuously supported racing in the North Country for several years.

Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park is pleased to announce that Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance has signed on as title sponsor of all divisions at Can Am in 2011. Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance has already been a major sponsor at the track the last several seasons, and the extreme generosity will help all of the racers this year at Can Am by increasing the season ending point fund.

“We are thrilled to have Laura Penazek-Whitney of State Farm Insurance on board with us again in 2011”, says Can Am General Manager Alana Burdick. “The support we have received from her over the years is phenomenal, and we can’t thank her enough for everything she does for Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park.

In addition to the Laura Penazek-Whitney of State Farm Insurance division sponsorship, the 358 Modifieds will have funding from Dig Safely New York, and Davidson Auto Group. Clarence Henry Coach and American Traditions Motorsports are sponsoring the Sportsman division. Party Rentals and Junction Boyz Inc will sponsor the Pro Late Model division, SUNY Canton and Deline’s Auto Body will sponsor the Street Stocks, and sponsorship from Deline’s Auto Body, Waite Toyota and Waite Motorsports for the Thunder car class.

To be eligible for the point fund money, all cars must have the division sponsors stickers on the car. They will be available on opening night, and throughout the season.

Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance is located at 891 Coffeen Street in Watertown, New York. You can contact them at 315-788-0041 or find them on the web at www.laurapenazek-whitney.com or www.lauracares.com. Laura Penazek-Whitney State Farm Insurance is your number one stop for all your home, auto and life insurance needs, and can also offer financial services through the State Farm Bank.

Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park Honors Champions and Top Finishers from 2010; Over $25000 Handed Out at Awards Banquet

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design - March 20, 2011

Before getting the 2011-racing season underway in just a few more weeks, Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park had to take a step back into 2010 as they honored top finishers and champions from last season. Over 200 people gathered at the Dulles State Office Building in Watertown, New York to enjoy a wonderful meal catered by Savory Café, and the awards ceremony that followed.

The night began with a very well deserved award being handed out to track sponsors Laura Penazek-Whitney of State Farm Insurance, and Mike Perry of SUNY Canton college for their extremely generous contributions to Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park, and their continued support to auto racing in the north country. Both SUNY Canton and Laura Penazek-Whitney of State Farm took home the Sponsor of the Year award.

“I cant even put into words how thankful we are to Mike Perry and Laura Penazek-Whitney of State Farm for everything they do for us here at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park”, says an emotional Tiger Chapman, addressing the banquet audience. “If it wasn’t for their generosity, and the support of all of our sponsors, we would not be able to do what we do here”.

Another special award that was given out was to the most dedicated driver to our sport. Without a doubt, Lafargeville, New York native Lee Gill best exemplifies that description, and was honored with the most dedicated in 2010.

Freeman Racing Enterprises Perfect Attendance awards were given out, with a draw amongst all candidates in each division. Matt Marcinko won the perfect attendance draw worth $100 for the thunder cars, Verne Harris won the draw for the Pure Stocks, Ryan Scott and Taylor Caprara won $100 representing the IMCA Modifieds and Street Stocks respectively. $250 perfect attendance draws were given out for the Modifieds, Sportsman and Late Models. Tim O’Brien, Josh VanBrocklin and Mike Trapp were the winners.

Sid Harmer’s Auto put up $200 for the driver in the Street Stock class that posted the most heat race wins in the regular season for 2010, and fittingly, Sid Harmer won it as he picked up the most heat victories. He also gave it back to the track to give away in 2011.

Phil Walker, of Lisbon, New York picked up $1000 from Mohawk Valley Community College. Walker had his name in the draw with every driver that had won a race at Can Am in 2010, including heat races. A sportsmanship award was handed out to the driver in each division who best displays sportsmanship, and was selected by Can Am chief tech inspector Alana Moncrieff. 2010 Sportsmanship award winners were John Williams in Thunder cars, Vern Harris in Pure Stock, Rick Duskas in IMCA Modifieds, Sid Harmer Sr. in Street Stocks, Greg Belyea in Late Models, Josh VanBrocklin in Sportsman and Steve Bilow in the Modifieds. Each driver won a free pit pass for the 2011 racing season.

Zak Petrie took home the Thunder Car championship, Verne Harris was the Pure Stock champion, Sid Harmer Sr. took the top spot in the Street Stock division, Lee Gill was the 2010 Late Model champ, Tim O’Brien topped the 358 Modified division, and Billy Dunn was the Big Block Modified champ. O’Brien also picked up the SUNY Canton 358 Modified title, with Josh VanBrocklin taking home SUNY Canton Sportsman top honors, and Kenny Hamm winning the SUNY Canton Street Stock series title. The top 10 in each division, as well as the top 12 in each SUNY Canton series were also recognized for their achievements in 2010, with over $9000 given out in the SUNY Canton series, as well as a truckload of prizes to Tim O’Brien, which included a 40 inch plasma television, SUNY Canton apparel and more.

“We gave out over $25000 tonight in prize money, and next year will be even more”, states track General Manager Alana Moncrieff. “We have secured sponsorship already for next year’s point fund, and that will see the 358 Modified champion get a minimum of $2000, Sportsman, Late Model and Street Stock champions will receive a minimum of $1000, and the thunder car champion will receive a minimum of $600”. Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park is still seeking additional division sponsorship for the Mod Lites, Pure Stocks and IMCA Modifieds.

The increase in next year’s point fund is due to the generosity of the title sponsors of each division. Laura Penazek-Whitney of State Farm Insurance has signed on as a title sponsor for all division at Can Am in 2011. In addition, the 358 Modifieds will have funding from Dig Safely New York, and Davidson Auto Group. Clarence Henry Coach and American Traditions Motorsports are sponsoring the Sportsman division. Party Rentals and Junction Boyz Inc will sponsor the Pro Late Model division, SUNY Canton and Deline’s Auto Body will sponsor the Street Stocks, and sponsorship from Deline’s Auto Body, Waite Toyota and Waite Motorsports for the Thunder car class.

Davidson Auto Group Joins Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park in 2011 as Sponsor of the Dig Safely New York 358 Modified Division

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design - March 18, 2011

As the race season draws near, Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park continues to seek sponsorship to help make 2011 a success for everyone involved at the track. General Manager Alana has worked hard to bring new businesses into the Can Am racing family, and continue building on relationships with our current sponsors that will see them elevate their business through exposure from our weekly racing program at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park.

Today, Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park is very pleased to announce that Davidson Auto Group has signed on to be title sponsor of the Dig Safely New York 358 Modified division at Can Am in 2011.

“We are very excited to have Davidson Auto Group back with us this year”, says Alana Moncrieff. “They will be one of the title sponsors of the 358 Modified division, and it will benefit the racers in this class as it will add to the point fund at the end of the season.

Davidson Auto Group’s seven dealership locations throughout central and northern New York provide maximum auto sales and service convenience as you travel throughout the region. When you're shopping for a vehicle, call the Davidson location nearest you and they will bring a vehicle to your home or business. And when you can't make it to a Davidson location personally, they are here for you 24 hours a day on the Internet. You can shop their entire new and pre-owned vehicle inventory. Visit the Davidson Auto Group website, www.davidsonautogroup.com.

For nearly 40 years the Davidson automotive organization has maintained a policy of controlled and steady growth that has made it possible to expand without sacrificing customer service. Today the Davidson network of dealerships throughout central and northern New York takes pride in delivering up to 4,000 vehicles a year and providing employment for over 150 people

Ludlow’s Towing & Auto Parts to Sponsor All Enduro Events at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park in 2011

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design - March 5, 2011

With a goal in mind at the end of last season to secure title sponsorship for all divisions at Can Am for 2011, General Manager Alana Moncrieff looked to area businesses for support. Over the past few weeks, announcements have been made seeing new businesses join the Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park family, as well as the other businesses that have been a long-standing supporter of Can Am for many years.

Today, Can Am is very excited to announce that Ludlow’s Towing & Auto Parts will sponsor all Enduro events at the track in 2011. Ludlow’s has been a part of the storied history at Can Am for a very long time, and the support that they have given the track over the years has been phenomenal.

“We are very proud to have Harold Ludlow on board as a sponsor for all the Enduros at the track this year. They are a local business and have supported the track for as long as I have been there which is 25 years”, says Burdick.

By becoming title sponsor of the Enduro events, Ludlow’s Towing & Auto Parts has exclusive rights to buy all unwanted cars at the end of each Enduro. Ludlow’s main business is the salvage end of things, and they will buy all old vehicles, farm equipment, old appliances, and scrap metal. No job is too big or to small for Ludlow’s, they will buy it all.

Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park has four Enduro events scheduled this season, including the second annual King of the North Country, Ludlow’s Towing & Auto Parts Enduro Championship on Sunday, July 31^st, with 3 separate 40 lap Enduro races, paying $1000 to each winner. Other Enduro races are scheduled for May 27^th and July 2^nd, with both races being 40 lap, $1000 to win events, and then the January 1^st, 2012 Hangover 100 Enduro will consist of two 40 lap features paying $500 to win each race.

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

SUNY Canton Sponsors Free Grandstand Admission for Ages 17 and Under at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design - March 1, 2011

Fresh of their recent announcement of being title sponsor of the Street Stock division at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park in 2011, SUNY Canton continues to support the Speedway, as they will sponsor the free grandstand admission each race night at the track for ages 17 and under. Valid ID will be required to take advantage of this offer, and no exceptions will be made.

In hopes to get more people at the track, Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park and SUNY Canton have come up with the free admission for ages 17 and under, realizing that times are tough for a lot of people.

“With gas prices rising, and the way the economy is, we wanted to do something to help the fans out to make sure they can still afford to come to the races”, says Can Am General Manager, Alana Moncrieff. “I talked to Tiger Chapman (track owner), and we feel that we need to get the kids more involved in racing as they are the future fans of this sport and it is also a good way to keep them off the streets and out of trouble”.

SUNY Canton (State University of New York at Canton) is a public, coeducational, residential college located on a spacious campus along the banks of the Grasse River. There are miles of beautiful trails circling the campus, with wonderful scenic landscapes. Its northern location places SUNY Canton close to the Adirondack Mountains, the St. Lawrence River, and major cities including Ottawa and Montreal.

SUNY Canton is Northern New York's four and two-year college for technology, health, management and public service. SUNY Canton offers nearly 20 majors leading to bachelor's degrees, more than 20 programs leading to associate degrees, and several programs leading to one-year certificates.

The College’s highly-qualified faculty members are renowned for their professional hands-on approach to education. Most have on-the-job professional experience, are licensed in their fields, and are current practitioners in their professions who have both outstanding academic credentials and sound technical experience.

For more information on SUNY Canton, please visit their website, www.canton.edu for more details.

SUNY Canton Named Title Sponsor of Street Stock Division at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park; Sponsoring Free Admission for Ages 17 and Under

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design - March 1, 2011

Over the past few weeks, Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park General Manager Alana Moncrieff has been actively seeking new sponsors to help make the upcoming season a successful one for everyone involved. However, we certainly don’t overlook the existing sponsors that have supported the track for the past several years. Today, Can Am is very excited to announce that SUNY Canton has signed on as the title sponsor of the Street Stock division for the upcoming season, as well as sponsoring the free admission for ages 17 and under for every race night at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park.

In the past, SUNY Canton has been well represented at Can Am with involvement in the SUNY Canton Street Stock, SUNY Canton Sportsman and SUNY Canton 358 Modified events. SUNY Canton also hosted the Kangaroo Kid’s Club at the track, and sponsored several racecars from the area. Their involvement in our sport didn’t just end at Can Am, they were well known throughout the racing community throughout the entire state.

“We are very excited to have SUNY Canton back at Can Am this season. We understand that they have had some budget cuts this year, and their involvement in racing is less than in years past. With that being said, we will make sure SUNY Canton gets maximum exposure for their sponsorship dollars”, says Alana Moncrieff. “Mike Perry at SUNY Canton has been a great ambassador for this sport, and done an outstanding job getting SUNY Canton recognized through motorsports, and we look forward to working with them again this year”.

In addition to being title sponsor of the Street Stock division, and the $500 bonus for the Street Stock champion in 2011, SUNY Canton will also be sponsoring the free admission for ages 17 and under all season long. Valid ID will be mandatory in order take advantage of this offer, and no exceptions will be made.

“I can’t thank Mike Perry and SUNY Canton enough for everything they do for this sport. On top of the sponsorship, they are also coming out to the track to lend a hand getting the place ready for the season”, adds Burdick. “They will fix up the picnic table area, they are building a gazebo, and will be helping to put up signs around the track”.

For more information on SUNY Canton, please visit their website, www.canton.edu for more details.

Junction Boyz Inc. Partners With Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design - February 16, 2011

With the 2011 racing season looming in the distance, just two months away, Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park continues to work hard to attract new sponsors for the upcoming racing season. General Manager Alana Moncrieff has spent a lot of time meeting with prospective marketing partners looking to renew past sponsorships, as well as approaching new companies that have yet to be involved in the sport. Advertising in auto racing presents an opportunity like no other, as it has been proven that race fans will support companies that support racing.

Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park is excited to announce that Junction Boyz Inc. will be a big part of the 2011 season at the track, as they have come on board as a title sponsor of the Pro Late Model division as well as the sponsor of the free military nights that allow members of our military to get in free every race night at the track.

“We are very proud to have Junction Boyz Inc. as one of our track sponsors this season”, says General Manager Alana Moncrieff. “The work that they do with our service personnel is phenomenal, and we know that they will be a great fit with our racing program. We look forward to working with Ed Sampson and his Junction Boyz staff, and we will help promote them each week through our PA announcements at the track as well as through our website”.

Junction Boyz Inc., and Junction Inc. are two separate companies founded in 1994 by Ed Sampson. The two companies offer home and auto sales and service to military personnel and civilians. The Automotive side of the business offers sales, service, bodywork, customization and so much more. The other side of the business offers quality furniture for all rooms of your home. Junction Boyz Inc. and Junction Inc. offer 0% financing on everything they do. Both businesses are located at 22120 Seaway Plaza, US Route 11, Watertown, New York and can be reached at 315-788-1754 or online at http://www.thejunctioninc.com.

Junction Boyz Inc. will be well represented at the Speedway with their customized vehicles. They can do complete custom work on all make and model vehicles, from tires, audio and body kits, to custom paintwork. Junctions Boyz Inc. will be a great addition to the Can Am family in 2011. Sponsorship at the track is not the only involvement this season, as their logo will also adorn the quarter panels of Mark Webb’s 36c Pro Late Model.

The 2011 racing season is approaching quickly. The first event will be our practice session on Saturday and Sunday, April 9^th and 10^th. The 2011 season opener will take place the following Saturday, April 16^th at 4pm, as the Speedway will host the 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Late Models, Street Stocks and an open practice session for all other divisions.

Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park Welcomes RockAuto.com as Sponsor for 2011 Racing Season

Behind the scenes work continues at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park as track General Manager Alana Moncrieff puts together a growing list of sponsors for the upcoming season. Today, Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park is pleased to announce that RockAuto.com has joined the Can Am family. Rock Auto will supply the Speedway with wristband for all events at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park in 2011.

Can Am Motorsports Park takes pride in being a premier racing facility in the North Country and have been in operation for 36 years. The success of the speedway is due to the great support that they have received from the community, the race fans, our competitors, all of the staff, and our great sponsors that join us each season. RockAuto.com joins a fantastic list of companies that will benefit from the great people that support us.

“We are very excited to have RockAuto.com on board with us this season”, says Alana Moncrieff. “We hope that we can promote their company through our racing program at Can Am, and turn this into a long lasting relationship that will benefit everyone involved.

RockAuto.com is an online auto parts store founded in Madison, Wisconsin in 1999 by the Taylor family. RockAuto.com now ships thousands of auto parts from over 200 manufacturers to customers worldwide.

The www.RockAuto.com catalog is updated daily with mechanical parts like brake pads and shock absorbers, body parts like bumpers and mirrors, interior trim like door handles and carpets, and major assemblies like steering gears, CV axles, and engine long blocks. Service manuals and CDs are available to help customers learn how to perform a repair. The www.RockAuto.com catalog is expanding constantly. Someday it may be possible to build an entire car using parts from RockAuto.com!

RockAuto.com prices are low every day! Order online at www.RockAuto.com 24 hours a day. Parts are conveniently delivered to your door. Have parts questions that must be answered accurately? RockAuto.com has excellent customer service agents ready to help you get the parts you need. E-mail service@rockauto.com or call Toll Free, 1-866-762-5288. (7am to 10pm Mon-Thurs, 7am to 9pm Fri, 8am to 4pm Sat -Sun, Central Time).

Finish Line Web Design to Sponsor Best Appearing Car & Crew Award at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park in 2011

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design - January 19, 2011

In 2010, Finish Line Web Design awarded the winner of the SUNY Canton 358 Modified, Sportsman and Street Stock champions a free website for the upcoming season. This week, Finish Line Web Design has announced plans to sponsor a new award that will be presented at the annual awards banquet at the end of the season.

The Finish Line Web Design Best Appearing Car and Crew Award will be presented to the team in each of the 358 Modified, Sportsman and Late Model divisions that present themselves at the track each week in the most professional manner, from cleanliness of equipment, and overall appearance of the race cars and the pit crew apparel. The only requirement to win this award is perfect attendance for all points paying events in the 2011 racing season.

“It is great to have Finish Line Web Design back as a sponsor in 2011. They have done a great job with our website, it is always updated with new information that we send to them”, says Can Am General Manager Alana Moncrieff. “He has a passion for this sport, and he does great work. The Finish Line Web Design Best Appearing Car & Crew Award will be a great addition to Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park in 2011”.

The website carries a value of $600 per season, and will be a great marketing tool for any racer when it comes to the all important sponsor search that each team faces. The prize includes domain name and hosting fees, designing the website, and updating it after each race night so your race results are available for everyone to see the following morning. The prize also includes weekly race reports that can be sent out to sponsors, friends, local racing media or anyone that you would like to have it sent to.

Finish Line Web Design has been in business for over three year, and is extremely happy to be able to give back to the drivers and race teams by sponsoring this unique award for the 358 Modified, Sportsman and Late Model divisions at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park. For more information on how Finish Line Web Design can help you and your race team maximize your exposure and give a little back to your current sponsors and assist with attracting new sponsors, please contact Finish Line Web Design at 613-382-7199, or check out our website, www.finishlinewebdesign.ca.

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

Clarence Henry Coach Becomes Title Sponsor of Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park Sportsman Division in 2011

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design - January 19, 2011

For several seasons, Clarence Henry Coach has been a big part of Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park, as they have sponsored several events held at the track, including the Can Am Froggy Jam Concert last summer, as well as the World of Outlaw Late Model events the past two seasons.

Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park, and Clarence Henry Coach have announced today that their ongoing partnership will continue to grow, as Clarence Henry Coach will become the title sponsor of the DIRTcar Sportsman division at Can Am this season.

“We are very excited to have Clarence Henry Coach back as a sponsor this season”, says Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park General Manager, Alana Moncrieff. “We look forward to showcasing Clarence Henry Coach as a premiere sponsor of the Sportsman division, and working with them to ensure they get maximum exposure through the Can Am Speedway website, PA announcements at the track, and Clarence Henry Coach banners at the track on race nights”.

In addition to Clarence Henry Coach’s sponsorship with Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park, they have also sponsored local race teams, and have also been a primary sponsor on a USAR Pro Cup team in 2010.

“With each year comes new opportunities, and one of those is an ever-increasing presence in our local race programs”, says Robert C. Freeman III, President. “The racing community is one I continue to support, as they are passionate about what they do, much like my business.”

Since 2003, Clarence Henry Coach provides luxury limousine and motorcoach passenger transportation services to the northern New York State region and beyond. They specialize in pre-selected and personalized group transportation and tours to many popular destinations throughout our local area, New England and Canada. They promote VIP dinner packages, wine tours, NASCAR trips and various other fun and exciting venues for your enjoyment. They provide athletic transportation to Jefferson Community College, Syracuse Stars and Thousand Islands Privateers. Lastly, they specialize and weigh very heavily in the wedding transportation market, with over 1000 clients to their credit.

“I want to thank the racing community for their continued support, and look forward to sharing the thrill of the 2011 racing season with them. I can’t wait until the first Sportsman green flag drops in April”, ads Freeman.

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

Dig Safely New York Signs on as Title Sponsor of 358 Modified Division at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design - January 15, 2011

The off-season has set in at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park, but that hasn’t’ stopped track General Manager Alana Moncrieff from working towards the 2011 season. He is currently piecing together the schedule for the upcoming season, and pursuing sponsorship for all divisions at Can Am, as well as sponsorship for each race night in 2011.

Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park is pleased to announce that Dig Safely New York is coming back as a track sponsor this season, and will be the title sponsor of the 358 Modified division. The 358 Modifieds are now the headline division at Can Am, and Dig Safely will be well represented each week at the track as title sponsor.

“We are very excited that Dig Safely will be back as a sponsor this season”, says Alana Moncrieff. “They represent a great cause, promoting safe digging in the state. We are honored to have them as major sponsor at the track”.

Dig Safely will also be on hand throughout the season with their new “Interactive Mobile Display Unit”. This will give race fans an opportunity to perform hands on digging operations, while learning to follow the correct digging procedures to eliminated damage to underground facilities. If fans don’t react safely someone could get wet. The display will have a large screen visual program and hands-on adventures to promote safe digging in addition to many free gifts for those visiting the display and talking with Dig Safely New York Representatives.

“Motorsports has provided a valuable platform to focus Safe Digging awareness programs across New York State”, commented Dig Safely New York’s Motorsports Coordinator Larry Bishop. “Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park has competitive and exciting dirt car racing, and is an ideal site for us to interact with a large number of race fans”.

Established in 1968, Dig Safely New York promotes an easier, safer digging environment and serves the entire state of New York outside of Long Island and New York City, which is covered by New York City One-Call. The not-for profit organization, located in Syracuse, NY serves as a message handling service for member facility owners and operators, taking information about planned excavations and distributing this information to its membership. For more information on Dig Safely New York, go to www.digsafelynewyork.com.

2011 Season Opener Set For Saturday, April 16^th at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design - January 15, 2011

With frigid temperatures and snow on the ground as we approach the middle of January, the upcoming season may not be on the forefront of everyone’s minds, but everyone is hard at work at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park putting the finishing touches on the 2011 racing season at the Lafargeville, New York track.

A lot of changes have taken place over the off-season, with the Big Block Modifieds no longer on the schedule. The 358 Modifieds will now be the headline division, and with the addition of the new CT525 Crate Motor as an option for that class, Can Am officials hope that it will provide an opportunity for growth in the division. The Small Block Modifieds will be DIRTcar sanctioned and race weekly for $1200 to win.

“We feel the new CT525 crate motor will be a great addition to our sport”, says Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park General Manager Alana Moncrieff. “It is affordable, it will be a strong competitive option for our racers, and we look forward to seeing the outcome this coming season”.

The Sportsman class won’t see any drastic changes, as they will continue to be DIRTcar sanctioned, and will race weekly for $500 to win. The Pro Crate Late Models will be unsanctioned in 2011 with an open tire rule allowing the Hoosier LM 40 tires, as well as the tire package from other area tracks. The Late Models will race for $400 to win each week. The Street Stock winner will take home $300 each night. The IMCA Modifieds will continue to be IMCA sanctioned and will race for $200 to win, as will the Mod Lites, who are back on a full time basis in 2011. Pure Stocks and Thunder cars will race for $125 to win.

“The open tire rule for our Late Model class will give the racers from further down the state the opportunity to come up to Can Am and race with us without having to buy new tires. We hope that it will help us grow this division at Can Am in 2011 and in the years to come. The Late Model division has a lot of potential, and it is an exciting class to watch”, says Burdick.

Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park will open for practice on Saturday, April 9^th and Sunday, April 10^th. Race teams will be able to take advantage of the track time to shake their cars down before the season gets underway on Saturday, April 16^th. The 358 Modifieds will race 40 laps, with the winner taking home $2000. The Sportsman division will race 30 laps, and $1000 will go to the race winner. The Pro Crate Late Models will race for $600 to win in a 25 lap main event, and the Street Stocks are scheduled for a 20-lap feature, paying $400 to win.

“We have virtually doubled the purse in all divisions for opening night. Hopefully we can get off to a good start in 2011, and set the tone for a great season at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park”, adds Burdick.

The 2011 racing season might still be in the distance, but the track will be in action early, with the 100 lap Hangover 100 that was originally scheduled for January 2^nd. The event was postponed and will now be run on Sunday, January 30^th, and Can Am Motorsports Park officials just recently announced the addition of a demolition derby to follow the Enduro race. Rules and entry forms for both events can be found at the Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park website.

For more information regarding the CT525 crate motor or rules information about the 2011 racing season contact Alana Moncrieff at (646) 416-3585 or email him at moncrieffalana@yahoo.com.

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