Auto Racing News - 8 August 2025

To update you on Sprakers resident Stewart Friesen and his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team. For tonight 2017 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion Christopher Bell will substitute for Stewart in the Halmar-Friesen Racing Toyota Tundra TRD no. 52  at the Watkins Glen International race track in Watkins Glen, New York. Bell currently sits fifth in NASCAR Cup Series standings.

 After tonight Kaden Honeycutt has been signed by Halmar-Friesen Racing to drive the no. 52 beginning next Friday, August 15 at the Richmond International Raceway in Virginia and for the balance of the 2025 season. Honeycutt currently sits sixth in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver points standings.

  A couple other area drivers also need your well wishes. Hall of Fame driver and car owner John Kollar suffered severe injuries from an automobile accident a couple of weeks ago. John is currently healing and recovering in Albany Medical Center. John’s family and friends are asking that the racing community keep the owner of the 10% in your thoughts and prayers. Sprint car driver Chase Moran of Fultonville suffered a non-racing injury to his hand this week that will most likely end his racing season for 2025.

 Tonight the Runnings Store in Gloversville will present Cars 4 Charities Car Show at their location on the corner of Route 30A and 5th. Avenue, from 5:00 pm. until 8:00 pm. 

 Dodge City Speedway has a regular program tonight on Power House Motorsports Night. Next Friday is Thunder Race no.4 on Mangino's Car Dealership night. 

 Albany-Saratoga Speedway has Kids Night with bicycle giveaways and the 500cc mini sprints.

  The Parks Companies and The Boro will present tonight's Utica-Rome Speedway program offering $5 grandstand general admission and Autograph Night, with a full schedule of weekly divisions racing.

The annual Schoharie County Sunshine Fair is on this week in Cobleskill through Sunday, August 10th. Tonight will see

NYTPA tractor pulls in front of the grandstand beginning at 6:00 pm.. Saturday at 11:00 am. is an Equipment Rodeo and at 5:00 pm. are truck pulls, Sunday morning at 9:00 am. will be out of field tractor pulls and at 5:30 pm. There is a demolition derby.

 On any race night you should make a point to visit the Fonda Speedway Museum and Hall of Fame. For something that is free to see. You will not match a larger collection of historical memorabilia. From the floor, up into the rafters, and everywhere in between there are racing artifacts for you to view. While you are there, be sure to buy a Raffle ticket to support the museum efforts. The museum is also looking for staff to work during the annual Fonda Fair later this month. If you would like to become more involved with the Fonda Speedway Museum and Hall of Fame. They are also looking for volunteers to join in on the Museum/HoF Team.

 This Saturday, Hall of Fame driver and author Bob Vedder will be on hand from 4:00 pm. until 6:00 pm. signing copies of his book "Thoughts to Live By".

 Tickets for the Fonda Speedway 2025 awards banquet will be available soon for the year end festivity. On the weekend of the Fonda 200-Sunday, September 16 is the planned date inside the Kane Entertainment Building on the Fonda Fairgrounds.

 Saturday, August 9 at the Wildlife Sports & Educational Museum in Vails Mills. The Mohawk-Hudson Chapter of the Antique Outboard Motor Club will host a Swap Meet. Antique motor displays-buy, sell, or trade motors and parts. Get advice on your old motor, identify your motor, find sources for parts and services. From 9:00 am. until 2:00 pm. Located just south of the Roundabout at Route 29 & Route 30. For further information contact Michael Glenn at 518-505-3558. Open to the general public and no admission fee. Refreshments available. Donations accepted.

 Going back to results from last week. Wednesday night the Super DIRTcar Series was at the Brockville Ontario Speedway in Ontario, Canada for the 75-lap Canadian Classic. The feature was won by Alex Payne over Mat Williamson, Matt Sheppard, Alex Yankowski, Felix Roy, and Mike Mahaney. Peter Britten finished 9th. and Jack Lehner 10th.

 This week at Fonda Speedway the modified, crate 602 sportsman, and pro stock divisions will be taking part in a Thunder on the Thruway Series event. With sponsor Doug’s Pool & Spa also offering bonus money throughout the limited sportsman division feature.

 Friday night’s results  Albany-Saratoga Speedway  In the Next Generation Roofing DIRTcar modified division 35-lap feature Peter Britten scored the win ahead of Marc Johnson and Justin Stone. In the DiCarlo’s Auto Body 358 modified division 25-lap feature Mike Mahaney took the victory over Felix Roy and Matt Delorenzo. In the Greg's Towing 4-cylinder division feature the single cam division winner was Kenny Hollenbeck.

 Utica-Rome Speedway  In the 3 Bastards Brewing modified division 30-lap feature Matt Sheppard earned the win over Rocky Warner and Alex Yankowski. In the Taylor’s Trailers crate 602 sportsman division feature Payton Talbot scored the win. The Next Generation GraphiX pro stock division feature was won by A.J. Walters, ahead of Bret Beldenand Cousin Luke Horning. 

 On Saturday at Fonda Speedway fans saw Alex Yankowski win his first 30-lap feature in the rain delayed event from June 28, beating Bobby Hackel IV and Jack Lehner In the regular scheduled Amsterdam Truck Center modified division regular 30-lap feature Cody Clark driving for Laudy Hoyenga claimed the win over Alex Yankowski "Kid Rocket" and Rocky Warner the Flyin’ Squirrel. In the Swagger Factory Apparel crate 602 sportsman division 25-lap feature first time winner Tyler Bobar finished ahead of Jonny Feagles and Dave Constantino. In The Montgomery County Office for Aging limited sportsman 20-lap feature Mason Gray earned the win over Corky Warner and Bobby Rhinehardt. In the Leatherstocking Credit Union pro stock division 20-lap feature. It went caution free and for his  first win in 22 years of racing Andy Graves stood on Checkerboard Square. Fonda Fair 4-cylinder division feature winners were Single cam division Tim Warner and dual can division Jay Ingersoll 

 Monday night the Short Track Super Series made its debut at the Nasty Track of the North, Can-Am Speedway near LaFargeville, N.Y. where the modified division competed in  The Gloves are Off 51 offering  $5,051 to win. Mat Williamson earned the win over Tim Fuller and Chris Raabe. Area drivers finished as follows: Felix Roy 6, Jack Lehner 8. Rocky Warner 11, Alex Yankowski 17,

Jordan McCreadie 19, Robert Bublak 20. The sportsman division competed in a 25-lap feature for which was listed as paying $1,051 or $1,551. Donovan Lussier scored the win over Cedric Gauvreau and Tyler Peet. 

 Tuesday night saw the STSS at the  Mohawk International Raceway near  Akwesasne, N.Y. for the  Summer Showdown on the Border 50-lap $10,000 to win modified feature. Mat Williamson again took the win over Jackson Gill and Matt Sheppard. It was a caution free feature. Felix Roy finished 8th., Jack Lehner 10th., Robert Bublak 17th., The sportsman division 35-lap feature, ran caution free with Tyler Peet getting the win over Joshua Jock and Joe Toth.