Auto Racing News - 7 March 2025

Remember to try and get out to at least one of the events taking place this weekend. Today and tomorrow the 2nd annual Lebanon Valley Speedway car show will be held at Colonie Center Mall near Albany. Numerous cars from various divisions will be on display. Show hours are 10:00 am until 8:00 pm both days. There will also be plenty of activities for the youngsters.

Saturday and Sunday the 36th Syracuse Motorsports Exposition & Trade Show will be held at the New York State Fairgrounds. Saturday hours are 10:00 am until 8:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 am until 4:00 pm. As always there will be plenty to see and do.

Here is another opportunity to become more involved with your favorite pastime. The Nelson Racing Team, who provide and maintain the number 85 modified for championship contender Jack Lehner at Fonda Speedway every week are offering you the chance to grace the side of the Bloomfield’s Florist / Riley Mortuary number 85. They have a number of sponsorship packages available. Contact either Bill or Erik Nelson to get involved.

Local racing unfortunately lost another member last month, as former modified driver Dick Allen passed away. Dick was from Amsterdam and drove the number 374 at Fonda Speedway throughout the 1970’s and 1980’s.

The Hudson-Mohawk Chapter of the Pioneer Gas Engine Association will hold their 58th annual Gas-Up antique engine & equipment show on the weekends of June 7, 8 & 14, 15. They will hold their first meeting of 2025 on Monday night March 10 at 7:00 pm at the home of Ralph and Barb Liddle (591 Colby Road, Schoharie 12157) just a little ways from the Gas-Up show grounds. Annual Officer and Board of Director elections will be held.

Next weekend the Short Track Super Series will be 5 hours/ 300 miles away in the Keystone State at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania for the Speed Showcase on Friday and Saturday, March 14 & 15.

Known as the Speed Palace qualifying will begin at 7:00 pm at Port Royal on Friday evening for the big block/small block modifieds, crate 602 sportsman, and pro stocks.

Saturday at 3:00 pm will begin with consolation races for all divisions if necessary, leading up to the features.

The pro stocks will race in a 25-lap feature paying $1,250, sportsman will compete in a 40-lap feature for $4,000, and the modifieds will compete in a 60-lap feature for $12,000.

Sunday, March 16 is the Shaffer Racing Bowling Tournament/Party at Kelly's Imperial Bowling Center in Amsterdam.

Currently the bowling portion is full.

However there is always the possibility that someone will need a substitute. And there are also non-bowling tickets available for $15, that allow you to take part in this fun day and the abundant raffles.