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Ed & Betty Biittig

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Ed & Betty Biittig

Ed & Betty Biittig

Ed and Betty Biittig are prominent regional sports journalists and local fixtures in the New York dirt track racing community. The husband-and-wife duo co-author the long-running weekly feature column "All About Racing," published in regional outlets such as The Mountain Eagle. For over twenty years, they have dedicated themselves to covering the local motorsports scene, specifically tracking short-track dirt racing, drivers, and events at key New York venues like Albany-Saratoga Speedway and Fonda Speedway.

Their collaborative writing process balances Ed's extensive hands-on knowledge and deep field connections with Betty’s organizational talent and editorial refinement. Ed has visited well over 100 racetracks throughout his lifetime, embedding himself within the racing community as a sober lifestyle commitment. His dedicated involvement and lifelong passion for the sport earned him an induction into the Glen Ridge Motorsports Park Hall of Fame. Betty plays the vital role of synthesizing Ed's extensive field notes into structured, compelling narratives, effectively acting as the anchor that keeps their long-standing column sharp and professional. Together, they operate out of Schoharie County, delivering authentic grass-roots racing journalism that treats local drivers and fans like extended family.

Recent Articles

All About Racing - 9 January 2026
Jan 9, 2026

All About Racing - 9 January 2026

Josh Kane of Esperance was the winner of the “Chill Factor” Enduro event at Fonda Speedway on New Year's Day. As 2026 begins, Howard Commander, owner of the Albany-Saratoga Speedway in Malta, has announced the appointment of Marcy Mangino DeVore and Pete Scully as the management team for the esteemed dirt track's 2026 race season. Marcy previously worked alongside her husband, Lyle DeVore, until his passing in December following a four-year battle with cancer. Lyle had served as promoter and ma…