NYSSCA HONORS 2011 BEST AT THE ANNUAL BANQUET Press Release by Jo Ann Davies: ALBANY, NY (January 27, 2012) – The New York State Stock Car Association (NYSSCA) celebrated the 2011 racing season in style Saturday night, honoring drivers, owners and fans at the Polish Community Center in Colonie, NY. The 43rd annual awards banquet gathered approximately 540 guests with local track announcers John Stanley and Dan Martin serving as Masters of Ceremony. The Hall of Fame Induction honored six members of the stock car community including drivers Walt Mitchell, Dave Lape, Jim Shampine, Don Ackner, Rich Ricci, Sr., and car owner Mike Budka. Presenting Walt Mitchell’s many accomplishments as a Late Model driver to the gathering was central New York media personality Chris Marquart. Mitchell began his driving career in 1959 and as an owner/driver in 1962. The Waterloo, NY driver’s racing career ended in the mid-1990’s after having achieved over 300 career wins. The popular Late Model and Modified driver ran at many New York tracks including Waterloo, Woodhull, Black Rock, Fulton, Five Mile Point, Brewerton, Dundee, Weedsport and Twin Valley garnering 13 track championships—10 for Late Model titles and three in the 358 Modified class. Over the years Mitchell had only two seasons in which he failed to win a feature event—1985 and 1995. His best season was in 1979 when he went to victory lane 22 times and won 12 of the 14 features he finished at Fulton Speedway. Tom Boggie, Sports Editor of the Schenectady Daily Gazette, summarized the accomplishments of Capital District car owner Mike Budka whose no. 64 Late Models and Modifieds carried some of the biggest names in Capital District racing history to wins and championships. Beginning in 1978 with a Late Model Budka’s car racked up 33 feature wins at Fonda, Albany-Saratoga, Brookfield and Devil’s Bowl Speedways with driver Jay Bleser at the wheel. A move to the big block Modifieds in 1981 and then to the small block Modifieds in 1986 provided another 40 wins at Fonda, Albany-Saratoga and Devil’s Bowl. Others who wheeled the potent no. 64 to its many victories included Jeff Trombley, Ray Dalmata, Jack Johnson, C.D. Coville, Alan Johnson, Ron Proctor, Bob Savoie, and son Joey. Racing provided Budka with the “…opportunity to have fun and meet good people” which was a primary goal that he well achieved. Dan Wood, NYSSCA Banquet Committee member, presented a brief rundown of local runner Don Ackner’s career as the talented driver of the no. 97. In 1973 Ackner began his memorable career in the Sportsman class at Lebanon Valley and six years later won the track championship in that division. A decision to move to the big block Modified class in 1980 proved just as successful with Ackner being the only driver in the history of Lebanon Valley to win the Modified track championship in his rookie season. A total of 11 Modified feature wins was highlighted by his 1981 Mr. Dirt Track USA win. In 1991 Ackner won the Albany-Saratoga championship and he also garnered four track titles at the Devil’s Bowl Speedway. Known for his on-track patience and great driving skill, Ackner was a crowd favorite at every event in which he participated. Andy Fusco, author of “The Pine,” spoke of the many career achievements of asphalt and dirt racing star Jimmy Shampine. Probably best known for his tremendous achievements in the Super Modified class, Shampine was also a formidable stock car competitor. Over the course of his short racing career he collected 100 Super Modified feature wins and 39 Modified wins. Those wins took place at such tracks as Fulton, Spencer, Oswego, Shangri-La, Weedsport, Rolling Wheels, Waterloo and Lancaster. In 1970 Shampine won five consecutive features at the difficult Rolling Wheels Raceway and in 1975 he won five consecutive races running between Weedsport and Rolling Wheels. Although it took him five years to earn his first career win, Shampine proved to be a force to be reckoned with at any speedway. Sadly, his life ended at Oswego Speedway in 1982 in a racing incident. Known for “out of the box” thinking and innovations, who knows what the racing record for Jimmy Shampine might have been. Local track announcer Jim King was next to the podium to chronicle the career of Rich Ricci, Sr. as a driver and car owner. That career began in 1959 at Rhinebeck Speedway and continues to this day as he supports the racing of his two sons Rich Jr. and Mike. At Accord Speedway the Ricci name is synonymous with track championships—25—and feature wins—175—that have been earned by them. Rich and Rich Jr. have each been Accord champion ten times and Mike is an additional five time champion. Add to that impressive record wins at Lebanon Valley, Mok-A-Tek and Rich Ricci Sr. has deservedly become the newest car owner member of the NYSSCA Hall of Fame. Lew Boyd of 181 Coastal Publishing company, and very good friend of driver Dave Lape, did the honors of inducting Lape into the NYSSCA Hall of Fame recounting the many accomplishments of Lape’s 48 years of racing stock cars. At the age of 16, in 1964, Lape began his storied career at the Victoria and Fonda Speedways. Among his many accomplishments, which include 99 wins at the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway, is Lape’s ability to sustain long-term alliances with his owners and sponsors. As a car owner, Fred Burrows supported Lape’s career for 16 years and sponsor Roosevelt Chevrolet has been associated with the famed no. 22 for 48 years and will return for 2012. By Boyd’s calculations Lape has run over 3,000 events, traveled over one million miles to do so at tracks such as Weedsport, Utica-Rome, Brewerton, Fonda, Albany-Saratoga, Orange County, Rolling Wheels and Syracuse. At Fonda he has won at least one feature over 32 seasons with a resultant seven track championships. Additionally Lape was the recipient of the 1977 and 1982 Mr. DIRT titles. The 2012 NYSSCA Hall of Fame inductees are a strong representative group of those who have achieved greatness in the world of racing. Special awards were also on the agenda for the night, beginning with a presentation by NYSSCA President Mark Krosky recognizing the Coons Racing Family for their season-long display of the NYSSCA logo on Melanie Coons Budget Sportsman race car and the team’s support of the organization at every event in which she participated. Also recognized by President Mark Krosky for their dedicated service as banquet emcees were Dan Martin and John Stanley. The very well known local track announcers each dedicate many hours to the compilation of statistics and background information on each of the award recipients and the dynamic duo has done so for 23 consecutive years. Responsible for the delivery of each year’s banquet agenda they are a key ingredient to the success of the night. Krosky also presented the inaugural “Jim Langenback Memorial Award” to Rocky “the Flying Squirrel” Warner who had a tremendous 2011 season in Pro Stock Competition. The Langenback Award will be presented to a NYSSCA member that has an exceptional season and Warner’s year was exceptional. At the Fonda and Utica-Rome Speedways he earned seven victories at each track and claimed his first track Pro Stock title at each. At Fonda Speedway he also became the first driver in the track’s history to win both a Pro Stock and a Sportsman feature on the same night. Warner also added the “Thunder on the Thruway Series” Pro Stock title to his list of 2011 accomplishments and capped the year off with his win of the Super DIRT Week Pro Stock event for the second consecutive year. Bob James of Bobco Video was recognized for his support of racing with the “NYSSCA Journalism Award.” James has shot and produced racing videos at Fonda Speedway since 1992, Albany-Saratoga and Devil’s Bowl since 1998 and was the official videographer at Brookfield in 1995 and Glen Ridge from 2003 to 2005. He also supplies video racing footage weekly to Fox 23 News Albany and Fox 23 Fast Track, a local weekly racing television program. He supports NYSSCA by videoing NYSSCA events as well as serving on the NYSSCA board of Directors since 2003 and as track representative at Fonda, Albany-Saratoga and Devil’s Bowl. The “Dedication to Racing in Memory of Harry Peek” award was presented to second generation driver Danny Ody who has earned wins in the Mini-Sprints, full fender cars, Sportsman and Modifieds. His passion is preserving racing history and he has produced several DVD’s documenting New York tracks through his business, Nostalgia Company. “Car Owner of the Year” accolades went to Ken Tremont, Sr. who celebrated his 50th anniversary as a car owner in 2011. It was 1962 when the first Tremont owned no. 115 was run and Tremont Sr. has accomplished much since then including 18 titles at Lebanon Valley Speedway with his son, Ken Jr., at the wheel. Winning the track title in 2011 also extended the streak of finishing in the top 10 in points for 40 consecutive years (of 46 total years) at the track. Last season also saw the famed no. 115 win the Glen Ridge Motorsports Park track title in its first year of competition at the speedway. The “Lifetime Contribution to Racing Award in Memory of Kenny Shoemaker” was presented to Don and Jo Ann Davies, writers of the “New York Modifieds” column for the Area Auto Racing News. The Davies have penned their column for 40 years approaching race events to tell the story from a fan’s perspective and to provide information a fan would want to know if they cannot be there to witness it themselves. The “Dedication to NYSSCA Award in Memory of Arty McCarty” was presented to a very well deserving Jo Ann Flanigan. Flanigan has worked in many capacities for NYSSCA over the years including the annual banquet Welcome Committee, the Yearbook Committee since 1997, track representative at many of the local tracks as well as Super DIRT Week at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse. Recognized as part of the backbone of the organization, Flanigan’s tireless efforts have been instrumental in the success of the NYSSCA. The NYSSCA “Award of Excellence” was presented to Brett Hearn whose 2011 season was remarkable. In his 37 year career as a driver Hearn accomplished his 800th career win in August 2011 at the Fonda Speedway, achieving a record the vast majority of drivers can only dream about. Forty one percent of those 800 wins, 333, were earned at extra distance events. At the end of the season Hearn had added another four wins for a career total to date of 804 feature victories claiming the Accord Speedway track championship and second place point finishes in both the 358 and Modified divisions at Lebanon Valley Speedway. Matt Sheppard of Waterloo, NY was the recipient of the Overall “Outstanding Performance Award” for 2011. Driving his well known Xtreme Lubricants no. 9s, Sheppard won the overall DIRTcar championship for the second consecutive year with four Super DIRTcar Series wins and two runner-up finishes at the end-of-season World Finals events in Charlotte, NC. Add to that record two track championships at Brewerton and Canandaigua Motorsports Park with a total 21 Modified feature wins. Sheppard also finished sixth in the final Race of Champions Dirt Series points. A career milestone was reached in 2011 as the 30-year old earned his 100th big block career win. The young driver is recognized as a potential member of the NYSSCA Hall of Fame in years to come. The NYSSCA “Lifetime Achievement Award” was presented to second generation driver Ron Proctor who has been involved in racing for 38 years. This past season Proctor had an outstanding season earning the NASCAR track championships at Albany-Saratoga and Devil’s Bowl Speedways. That accomplishment earned him a trip to the national NASCAR awards ceremonies and the many accolades that included. Proctor has been known as an underfunded racer whose time spent in the garage kept him in contention on the track. A ceremony at the Saratoga Auto Museum (Saratoga Springs, NY) on Saturday morning added the Hall of Fame honorees to the permanent Hall of Fame display in the Racing in the New York Gallery. NYSSCA’s track base covers Albany Saratoga Speedway, Canandaigua Motorsports Park, Devils Bowl Speedway, Fonda Speedway, Glen Ridge Motorsports Park, I-88 Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Utica-Rome Speedway and the Capital Region Sprintcar Agency. Established in 1969 with just eleven members, NYSSCA membership is open to anyone involved in the sport of racing. Today, membership includes over 700 people throughout the northeast. The organization’s most important function is to provide cash benefits for members injured during sanctioned racing events at recognized racing facilities. For more information visit their website at www.nyssca.com. For 2012 NYSSCA officers include Mark Krosky as President, Cheryl Catman as Vice-President, Bonnie Mortensen as Secretary, JoAnn Flanigan as Treasurer and Bob Hackel as Sergeant-At-Arms. Members of the Board of Directors include Tom Remington, Christine Krosky, Shari Pierson, Clem DaBiere, Dan martin, Bob James and John Keegan. NYSSCA track awards were presented to: ALBANY SARATOGA SPEEDWAY: Driver of the Year: Ron Proctor (Modified), Dan Petronis II (Pro Late Models), Matt Pappa (Legends), Frank Monroe (Renegades), Mark Lindblade (Bomber Warriors); Outstanding Performance: Joe Williams (Modified), Darryl Carl (Pro Late Models), Russell Sniffen, Jr. (Legends), Mark Burch (Renegades), Dan Collins (Bomber Warriors); Rookie / Newcomer of the Year: Bobby Hackel IV (Modified), Dan Petronis II (Pro Late Models), Andy Smith (Renegades), Blake Schwarting (Bomber Warriors). DEVIL’S BOWL SPEEDWAY: Driver of the Year: Ron Proctor (Modified), Bill Duprey (Renegades), Hunter Bates (Late Models), Eddie Bruno (Bomber Warriors); Outstanding Performance: Jessey Mueller (Modified), Frank Monroe (Renegades), Chris Wilk (Late Models), Jake Noble (Bomber Warriors); Rookie / Newcomer of the Year: Jessey Mueller (Modified), Jonathan Hayes (Renegades), Hunter Bates (Late Models), Jake Noble (Bomber Warriors). CANANDAIGUA MOTORSPORTS PARK: Driver of the Year: Matt Sheppard (Modified), Dan Wiesner (Sportsman), Andy Fisk (Street Stock); Outstanding Performance: Rich Scagliotta (Modified), Eric Giguere (Sportsman); Rookie / Newcomer of the Year: Tim Downs (Sportsman), Jon Ellsworth (New Legends Sportsman). FONDA SPEEDWAY: Driver of the Year: Ronnie Johnson (Modified), Mark Mortensen (602 Limited Sportsman), Rocky Warner (Pro Stock), Cassidy Wilson (Street Stock); Ben Righi (4-Cylinder); Outstanding Performance: Bobby Varin (Modified), Robert Bublak (602 Sportsman), Rob Yetman (Pro Stock), Rob VanAernam (Street Stock); Keith Tessiero, Sr. and Kerrie Hollenbeck (4-Cylinder); Rookie / Newcomer of the Year: Matt Depew (Modified), Jeremy Pitts (Sportsman), Dennis Joslin (Pro Stock), Gus Hollner (Street stock). GLEN RIDGE MOTORSPORTS PARK: Driver of the Year: Kenny Tremont, Jr. (Modified), Bodie Bellinger (602 Sportsman), Shea Montgomery (Rookie 602 Sportsman), Rob VanAernam (Street Stock), Kerrie Hollenbeck (4 Cylinder Cruiser); Outstanding Performance: Bobby Varin (Modified), Rocky Warner (602 Sportsman), Jason Greco & Bill Fox (Rookie Sportsman), Chuck McSpirit (Street Stock), Ken Hollenbeck (4 Cylinder Cruiser); Rookie / Newcomer of the Year: Rich Ronca (Modified), Rocky Warner (602 Sportsman). I-88 SPEEDWAY: Driver of the Year: Jim Gabriel, Jr. (Modified), Rodney Hart (Sportsman), Nick Robinson (Street Stock), Gary Smith (IMCA), Dave Smith (Fwd 4 Cylinder); Outstanding Performance: Russ Zimmerman (Modified), James Cornell (Sportsman), Paul Harrington (Street Stock), Mike Wilmont (IMCA), Jim Clapper (Fwd 4 Cylinder); Rookie / Newcomer of the Year: Chris Van Buren (Modified), Brandon Walters (Sportsman), Dustin Harris (Street Stock), Brian Steigerwald (IMCA), Neil Elliott (Fwd 4 Cylinder). LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY: Driver of the Year: Ken Tremont, Jr. (Modified), Andy Bachetti (358 modified), Brett Haas (Sportsman), Jason Herrington (Budget Sportsman), Chad Jeseo (Pro Stock), Bob Palmer (Pure Stock), Steven Loomis (4 Cylinder Dual Cam), Jim Williams (4 Cylinder Single Cam). Outstanding Performance: Brett Hearn (Modified), Brett Hearn (358 Modified), Steve Meilleur (Sportsman), Whitey Slaving (Budget Sportsman), Victor Hopkins (Pro Stock), Al Relyea (Pure Stock). Rookie / Newcomer of the Year to Kyle Armstrong (Modified), Sean Mandel (Sportsman), Tommy Johnson (Budget Sportsman), Milo Campbell (Pro Stock). UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY: Driver of the Year: Stewart Friesen (Modified), Matt Janczuk (Sportsman), Rocky Warner (Pro Stock), Ron Hawker (Pure Stock); Outstanding Performance: Pat Ward (Modified), AJ Filbeck (Sportsman), Mark Effner (Pro Stock), Bill Mason (Pure Stock); Rookie / Newcomer of the Year: Tye-Scott Rood (Sportsman), Chris Carr (Pro Stock), Bryan Owens (Pure Stock). CAPITAL REGION SPRINTCAR AGENCY: Driver of the Year: John Virgilio; Outstanding Performance: Jamie Christian; Rookie / Newcomer of the Year: John Virgilio

4th ANNUAL NYSSCA NATIONALS TO BE HELD MARCH 3RD The 4th Annual NYSSCA National FUNdraiser will be held on Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 at the Checkers Out Speedway on Route 30A in Johnstown. Registration is at 10am; racing starts at 11am. There are 3 ways to join us for this fun filled day: 1) $25 donation includes spaghetti & meatballs, tossed salad, roll 30 lap qualifying race and a second chance main 2) $20 Donation includes 30 lap qualifying race and a second chance main (no dinner) 3) $15 donation includes spaghetti & meatballs, tossed salad, roll (no racing) For more information contact: Clem DaBiere at 518-207-5208 or Mark Krosky at 518-894-0197

NYSSCA MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH, 2012 Hi Everyone: The next NYSSCA meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 at Erie Blvd Bowl on Erie Blvd in Schenectady. The meeting will start at 7pm. PIZZA, SODA, AND COFFEE PROVIDED! Please attend the meeting and support NYSSCA.

PRESIDENT MARK KROSKY ANNOUNCES RESULTS FROM ELECTION NIGHT The Annual Election Night took place this past Tuesday Night. It was a well attended meeting. I am happy to announce the new officers and board members for 2012 are as follows: Mark Krosky - President Vice President - Cheryl Catman Secretary - Bonnie Mortensen Treasurer - JoAnn Flanigan Sgt. At Arms - Bob Hackell BOARD MEMBERS: Shari Pierson Bob James Christine Krosky Tom Remington Clem DaBiere John Keegan Dan Martin I thank everyone for taking the time to attend the meeting!

NEXT MEETING WHICH IS ELECTION NIGHT TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 Hi Everyone, It's that gime again when it is election night! Our annual NYSSCA elections will take place at 7:30pm at the Erie Boulevard Bowl on Erie Blvd in Schenectady. Please come and vote! Nominations taken at the last meeting for officers were: Mark Krosky - President Vice President - Cheryl Catman Secretary - Bonnie Mortensen Treasurer - JoAnn Flanigan Sgt. At Arms - Bob Hackell BOARD MEMBERS: (5 out of the 6 will be chosen) Shari Pierson Bob James Celeste Diamond Christine Krosky Tom Remington Clem DaBiere **John Keegan and Dan Martin – serving a two year term** We hope to see you at the meeting! Happy Holidays to everyone!

NYSSCA SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IS MARCH 31, 2012 Once again NYSSCA will be giving out 4 ($250) scholarships for any full time college student for the 2012 fall semester. The applicant must be a NYSSCA member or must be an immediate family member of a NYSSCA member. The applicant will need to attach to the application form a essay of no more than 250 words on "What Auto Racing Means To Me". All applications are due in no later than March 31, 2012. If you have won the scholarship in the past, you will are not eligible to reapply. The Scholarship application was recently sent out in the newsletter and can also be found on the website.

SCHOHARIE RECOVERY If anyone is interesting in volunteering for the Schoharie Recovery on Saturday, November 19th, 2011 from 9am-4pm, please contact NYSSCA Chaplain Dave Miller at 852-6920. A meal will be provided to volunteers. If you would like more information, please contact Chaplain Dave.

NYSSCA ANNOUNCES HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES President Mark Krosky is happy to announce the inductees for the NYSSCA Hall of Fame. These special individuals are: Dave Lape, Walt Mitchell, Jim Shampine, Don Ackner, Mike Budka, and Rich Ricci Sr. They will be inducted into the NYSSCA Hall of Fame at the Annual NYSSCA Banquet on Saturday, January 28, 2012. Congratulations to all of our inductees!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE ANNUAL BANQUET Our annual NYSSCA banquet will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the Polish American Community Center in Albany. More information to follow but mark your calendars!

NEXT NYSSCA MEETING - Tuesday, November 8 at 7pm Our next NYSSCA meeting is our nomination meeting; so if you would like to run for an officer position or a board metting, please attend our next meeting on Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 at 7pm. Our new meeting location will be at the Boulevard Bowl on Erie Blvd in Schenectady. We always welcome new members and would love to have you get involved with us! See you there!

NYSSCA BOWLING TOURNAMENT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 2011 It's that time again for our 2nd annual bowling tournament! The Bowling Tournament will be held on Sunday, November 27, 2011. 1pm is registration and bowling will start at 2pm. It will be located at Boulevard Bowl on Erie Blvd in Schenectady. See you all there!

NYSSCA WINNERS AT SUPER DIRT WEEK 2011 The following were the NYSSCA winners who crossed the finished line first as a NYSSCA member in their division. Each of them received $154 in memory of Jim Langenback. Modified: Stewart Friesen 358 Modified: Stewart Friesen 602 Sportsman: Bobby Hackel III Prostocks: Rocky Warner Congratulations to all of you!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL NYSSCA MEMBERS RACING AT SUPER DIRT WEEK! President Mark Krosky and the entire Board of Directors and Officers of NYSSCA wishes all NYSSCA members "GOOD LUCK" during Super Dirt Week. This year the first NYSSCA member crossing the finish line in each of the 4 divisions will receive $154 (instead of $100) in memory of Jim Langenback. Be safe and we'll see you at Syracuse!

FUTURE MEETINGS Here is a list of meeting dates and locations for the remainder of the meetings for 2011: Tuesday, October 11th at 7:30pm @ Checkers Out Speedway in Johnstown Tuesday, November 8th at 7:00pm @ Boulevard Bowl in Schenectady (Nominations of Officers for the December election to be accepted) Tuesday, December 13th at 7pm @ Boulevard Bowl in Schenectady (Election of Officers to be held)

SEPT 1 NYSSCA SAFETY AWARD NIGHT FOR BUDGET SPORTSMAN AT LV Thursday night was NYSSCA night at the Lebanon Valley Speedway. On hand to assist were President Mark Krosky and Track Reps Cheryl Catman and Ashley Fisher, Christine Krosky and Danny Ody. The first and second NYSSCA member crossing the finish line received $75 and $25 respectively. Budget Sportsman: Jason Herrington, Bobby Hackel Wild Card: Frank Hoard

AUGUST 27TH NYSSCA SAFETY AWARD NIGHT AT CANANDAIGUA MOTORSPORTS PARK Saturday night was NYSSCA night at the Canandaigua Motorsports Park. On hand to assist were President Mark Krosky and Track Rep Shannon Ellsworth. The first and second NYSSCA member crossing the finish line received $75 and $25 respectively. Modifieds: Rich Scagliotta, Matt Shepard Sportsman: DanWiesner, Eric Giguere Street Stocks: Andy Fisk New Legends Sportsman: John Ellsworth Wild Card: Bill Dunn

AUGUST 20TH NYSSCA SAFETY AWARD NIGHT FOR CRSA'S AT FONDA SPEEDWAY Saturday night was NYSSCA night at the Fonda Speedway for the CRSA division. On hand to assist were President Mark Krosky, Track Rep Christine Krosky, Dan Ody and Chaplain Dave Miller. The first and second NYSSCA member crossing the finish line received $75 and $25 respectively. CRSA Sprints: Chad King, Danny Varin Wild Card: Luke Munroe

AUGUST 7th NYSSCA SAFETY NIGHT AT DEVIL'S BOWL SPEEDWAY Sunday night was NYSSCA night at the Devil's Bowl Speedway. On hand to assist were Bob James and Celste Diamond, Board Members and Track Reps, and President Mark Krosky. The first and second NYSSCA member crossing the finish line received $75 and $25 respectively. Modifieds: Ron Proctor, Mike Bruno Pro Late Models: Chris Wilk, Hunter Bates Renegades: Lonnie Rivers, Curtis Seymour Wild Card: Jacob McGrath The Bomber Warriors Featured was rained out; it will be run this Sunday 8/14.

AUGUST 5TH NYSSCA SAFETY NIGHT AT ALBANY SARATOGA SPEEDWAY Friday night was NYSSCA night for at the Albany Saratoga Speedway. On hand to assist were Tom Remington - Board member and track rep, Bob James and Celeste Diamond - Board Members, and President Mark Krosky. The first and second NYSSCA member crossing the finish line received $75 and $25 respectively. Modifieds: Ron Proctor, Joe Williams Pro Late Models: Dan Petronis, Darryl Carl Bomber Warriors: Frank Monroe, Dan Collins Renegades: John McCarron, Andy Smith Wild Card: Dan Older

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JULY 24 NYSSCA SAFETY NIGHT AT LEBANON VALLEY FOR THE 358'S Sunday night was NYSSCA night for the 358 modifieds at the Lebanon Valley Speedway. On hand to assist were Cheryl Catman and Ashley Fisher Track Reps; Christine Krosky Board Member and Track Rep; President Mark Krosky, and Brian Bedell. The first and second NYSSCA member crossing the finish line received $75 and $25 respectively. 358 Modifieds: Brett Hearn, Andy Bachetti

JULY 22ND NYSSCA SAFETY NIGHT AT GLENRIDGE Friday night was NYSSCA night at the Glenridge Speedway. On hand to assist were Board members & Track reps: Christine Krosky, Danny Ody, John Keegan and Shari Pierson, President Mark Krosky; Chaplin Dave Miller; and Ed Biittig Sr. The first and second NYSSCA member crossing the finish line received $75 and $25 respectively. In the street stock division, the first and second NYSSCA members received an additional $54 in memory of Jim Langenback ($129 for first place and $79 for second place). Modifieds: JaMike Sowle, Kenny Tremont Sportsman: Steve Constantino, Rocky Warner Rookie Sportsman: Bill Fox, Nick Lussier Sreet Stocks: Rob VanAernam, Justin Knight 4 Cylinder: Ken Hollenbeck, Chuck Wainwright Wild Card: Joe Thorne

NYSSCA JOINS WITH LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY TO PRESENT $5,400 TO WIN LANGENBACK MEMORIAL PRO STOCK RACE ALBANY, NY (July 22, 2011) – The New York State Stock Car Association is partnering with the Lebanon Valley Speedway to present the first annual “Jim Langenback Memorial Pro Stock Race” to be run Saturday, September 10, 2011. Langenback drove the popular No. 54L to many wins and championships at Lebanon Valley Speedway and is a NYSSCA Hall of Fame member. NYSSCA and LVS will honor Jim’s memory with this memorial event. Read More

AUGUST 23RD NYSSCA SAFETY NIGHT AT CANANDAIGUA ALBANY, NY (July 23, 2011) – Mark Krosky, president of the New York State Stock Car Association has announced “NYSSCA Safety Night” for member track Canandaigua Motorsports Park (NY) will be held Saturday, August 23rd. The scheduled rain date for the event is September 3rd. Read More

JULY 10TH NYSSCA SAFETY AWARDS HELD AT UTICA ROME Sunday night was NYSSCA night at the Utica Rome Speedway. On hand to assist were Board members & Track reps: John Keegan and Shari Pierson; Jay Johnson Track Rep; President Mark Krosky; Chaplin Dave Miller; Christine Krosky Board member and Track Rep at Glenridge, Ashley Fisher and Cheryl Catman, Track Reps from Lebanon Valley. The first and second NYSSCA member crossing the finish line received $75 and $25 respectively. In the pro stock division, the first and second NYSSCA members received an additional $54 in memory of Jim Langenback ($129 for first place and $79 for second place). Modifieds: Stewart Friesen; Ronny Johnson Sportsman: Matt Janczuk; AJ Filbeck ProStocks: Tom Denton; Bill Knapp Pure Stocks: Ron Hawker; Dave Pope Wildcard: Bob Heintz II

JULY 1ST NYSSCA SAFETY AWARDS HELD AT I-88 SPEEDWAY Friday night was NYSSCA night at the I-88 Speedway. On hand to assist were Board members & Track reps: John Keegan and Shari Pierson; Jay Johnson Track Rep; President Mark Krosky; Chaplin Dave Miller; Christine Krosky Board member and Track Rep at Glenridge, JoAnn Flanigan, Treasurer along with her husband. The first and second NYSSCA member crossing the finish line received $75 and $25 respectively. In the street stock division, the first and second NYSSCA members received an additional $54 in memory of Jim Langenback ($129 for first place and $79 for second place). Modifieds: Arnie Slade, Russ Zimmerman Sportsman: Jeff Leslie, Rodney Hart Sreet Stocks: Nick Robinson, Buck Mills IMCA's: Gary Smith, K C Cole 4 Cylinder: David Smith, Ralph Cuozzo Jr. Wild Card: Don Hart Jr.

NYSSCA HAS A FACEBOOK PAGE Mark Krosky, President of NYSSA, would like to announce that NYSSCA now has a facebook page. Ashley Fisher, one of the track reps from Lebanon Valley, has graciously volunteered to start the face book page. For the latest news or just to take a peak at what NYSSA is doing, please visit our page and a huge "Thank You" goes out to Ashley.

JUNE 18 NYSSCA SAFETY AWARDS NIGHT HELD AT FONDA SPEEDWAY Saturday was NYSSCA night at the Fonda Speedway Track of Champions. On hand to assist was Bonnie Mortensen, NYSSCA Secretary & Track Rep for Fonda; President Mark Krosky; Chaplin Dave Miller; Christine Krosky Board member and Track Rep for Glenridge and Danny Ody, Track Rep at Glenridge. The first and second NYSSCA member crossing the finish line received $75 and $25 respectively. In the Prostock division, the first and second NYSSCA members received an additional $54 in memory of Jim Langenback ($129 for first place and $79 for second place). Modifieds: Matt DeLorenzo, Ronnie Johnson 602 Sportsman: Cody Bleau, Ray Zemken Prostocks: Rob Yetman, Chuck Dumblewski Streetstocks: Cassidy Wilson, Dave Horning Sr 4 Cylinder: Ben Righi, Keith Tesiero Sr Wild Card: Darwin Greene

3 NEW AREA TRACKS HAVE JOINED NYSSCA NYSSCA is happy to announce we have some new tracks that have joined our organization. CRSA is now a part of NYSSCA. Ken Marshall and Mike VanDusen are busy signing up drivers, pit crew and fans. Canandaigua is excited about becoming a part of NYSSCA. JoAnn and Don Davies were instrumental in making this happen. The track promoter, Jeremy Corcoran, can’t thank us enough for letting his track be part of NYSSCA. Layla Troyer and Shannon Ellsworth are the track reps. Last but not least, I88 Speedway has become a part of NYSSCA. Jay Johnson, Shari Pierson and John Keegan will be the track reps. So if you go to any of these tracks, please welcome everyone to NYSSCA. We are so happy to have them come aboard!

2011 NYSSCA NIGHTS - revised It's that time of the year where NYSSCA is having a safety night at the race tracks. For the first and second place NYSSCA member crossing the finish line in all divisions (except the Prostock Division), the driver will receive respectively $75 and $25 and a hat. For the Prostocks the first and second place NYSSCA member crossing the finish line will receive an additional $54 from Jim Langeback for a total of $129 and $79 respectively. NYSSCA nights are as follows: Fonda Speedway: Saturday, June 18 (rescheduled from June 11) I-88 Speedway: Friday, July 1st Glenrdige Speedway: Friday, July 22nd (reschedued from June 17&June 24 & July 8) Utica Rome: Sunday, July 10 Albany Saratoga: Friday, August 5 Lebanon Valley: Saturday, August 6 (the 358 will have their own night which will be announced) Devils Bowl: Sunday, August 7 CRSA Sprints @ Fonda: Saturday, August 20

9th Annual Golf Tournament Scheduled for Thursday May 19 What a great time had by all last year at our annual Golf Tournament. There are Door Prizes and Much more! Registration is at 8am. Location is Fairways of Halfmoon; tee time is at 8:30am. $100 per person which includes: Golf Cart for 2, Lunch and Dinner. Sponsor Tees $100 and Sponsor Holes $100. Hole in one also! Any one interested in sponsoring a tee and/or hole, contact Mark Krosky at 894-0197. We hope to see you there for a fun filled day!

2011 NYSSCA MEMBERSHIP Hi Everyone! It is so important for you to purchase your annual NYSSCA membership from one of the track reps at the track you race at. The new memberships start as of April 1st. With the most recent incident at Glenridge to one of our own NYSSCA members, you may think it may not "happen to you" but it most certainly can. It is only $25 per year and covers you at any of the sanctioned tracks. This membership can also be purchased by, not just the driver, but the crew, fans, car owners, anyone! Purchase your NYSSCA membership now! Thank you!

MONTHLY MEETING LOCATION CHANGE Starting on May 10, 2011, the monthly NSSCA meetings will be held at the Glenville Queen Restaurant on Route 50 in Glenville, New York. Meeting will start at 7pm. All members are welcome to attend!

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NEXT NYSSCA MEETING - DIFFERENT LOCATION & TIME The next NYSSCA meeting will be held at the Winners Circle in Fonda, NY on Tuesday, April 12, 2012 at 7:30pm (instead of 7pm). All members are welcome to attend. Come get some dinner first and then stay for the meeting! See you then!

NYSSCA SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IS MARCH 31, 2011 NYSSCA will be giving out 4 ($250) scholarships for any full time college student for the 2011 fall semester. The applicant must be a NYSSCA member or must be an immediate family member of a NYSSCA member. The applicant will need to attach to the application form a essay of no more than 250 words on "What Auto Racing Means To Me". All applications are due in no later than March 31, 2011. If you have won the scholarship in the past, you will are not eligible to reapply.

MARCH 8TH, 2011 - NEXT NYSSCA MEETING Our next NYSSCA meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 at 7pm at the KlamSteamTavern. Everyone is welcome to attend!

THIRD ANNUAL NYSSCA NATIONALS SAT. FEBRUARY 26 JOHNSTOWN, NY – On Saturday February, 26 at the Checkers Out Speedway in Johnstown, NY the New York State Stock Car Association (NYSSCA) will hold the third annual NYSSCA Nationals event to benefit the NYSSCA Injured Driver’s Fund. The event begins with registration starting at 10:00 a.m. with first round qualifying set for 11:00 a.m. There will be three different options as far as racing and/or dinner which are the spaghetti dinner and racing $25.00, racing only $20.00, or the spaghetti dinner only $15.00. Tickets will be available at the door and there will also be prizes to be won as well as a 50/50 raffle. Last year a total of 70 drivers partcipiated in this fun filled rundraiser. Drivers from local tracks such as Fonda, Glen Ridge, Albany Saratoga, and Lebanon Valley took part in last years event along with other drivers representing Thunder Mountain, Skyline, Penn Can, Five Mile Point, Can Am, Utica Rome, and other speedways as well. So come out and have some fun this Saturday with the NYSSCA organization and local drivers to benefit the NYSSCA Injured Driver’s Fund. The Checkers Out Speedway is located on Route 30A in Johnstown, NY just up the hill from the Fonda Speedway. PLEASE REMEMBER: EACH RACER MUST BRING THEIR HELMET TO RACE. If you don't have a helmet and need to borrow one from Checkers Out, you will need to purchase the headsock. See you there !

FEBRUARY 8TH, 2011 NEXT NYSSCA MEETING Hi everyone. Just a reminder that our next NYSSCA meeting will be on Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 at 7am at the KlamSteam Tavern. Everyone is welcome to attend.

NYSSCA 2010 BANQUET HONORS THE FOLLOWING ALBANY, NY (January 22, 2011) – The New York State Stock Car Association celebrated the 2010 racing season in style Saturday night, honoring drivers, owners and fans at the Polish Community Center in Colonie, NY. The 42nd annual awards banquet gathered over 500 guests with local track announcers John Stanley and Dan Martin once again serving as Masters of Ceremony. This year five exceptional members of the racing community including Capital District drivers Jack Cottrell and Dickie Larkin, longtime car sponsor Paul Emerick and the husband and wife officiating and track management team of Marty and Hertha Beberwyk, made up the class of 2010. Individual special awards were also on the agenda for the night, beginning with “The President’s Award”. Outgoing NYSSCA President John Keegan spoke about the award’s criteria requiring the recipient to have achieved a milestone in racing in order to be given this award and the fact that this is an award not given every year. This year, the President’s Award was presented to the Mortensen Family—Bob and Bonnie and their sons Mark, Brett and Brian. All members of the family are actively involved in racing and have been very supportive of each other in all their endeavors. Clem DaBiere, host of the Amsterdam, NY radio show “Talking Racing” on WCSS Amsterdam 1490, was recognized for his work with the “NYSSCA Journalism Award”. A 20 year veteran of the airwaves, DaBiere also is the organizer of the annual NYSSCA Nationals held indoors yearly during the month of February. The “Dedication to Racing in Memory of Harry Peek Award” was presented to Utica-Rome Speedway (NY) Pure Stock driver “Junkyard Jim” Thomas. The popular Thomas drives a 1957 Chevrolet that he brings to the speedway with a tow truck. All parts used are found in a junkyard to maintain the car and Jim has been very willing to even assist the speedway as a tow driver when needed. Newly elected member of the Board of Directors Christine Krosky, was recognized for her outstanding service to NYSSCA and its membership. Christine dedicates many hours to NYSSCA and has served for several years in supportive roles with the organization. “Car Owner of the Year” accolades went to Jim Nagle, owner and driver of the no. 10 Sportsman at Utica-Rome Speedway. As a car owner and driver Nagle volunteered his ride to fellow competitor David Towns after Towns had lost an engine in his own car in his quest for the Fonda track championship. Nagle’s car was brought to the speedway from his home in Amsterdam, NY with Nagle telling Towns to “drive it like it was yours and if you have a chance for the win, go for it.” Towns did just that. Stewart Friesen of Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, Canada, was the recipient of the “Overall Outstanding Performance Award” for 2010. Friesen, who was unable to attend due to other commitments, had a remarkable 2010 season. He was the leading dirt driver for 2010 with 25 feature wins for five different car owners with 24 Modified victories and one Sprint Car victory. He was the first Canadian driver to win the Super DIRT Week 200 event. His titles garnered during last year include the Race of Champions DART Dirt tour championship, track championships at Utica-Rome and Five Mile Point (NY), and the “Thunder on the Thruway” Series title. A letter was read from his parents, Jamie and Yvonne, in which they thanked the NYSSCA “…for recognizing our son’s accomplishments this past season. His ability to set up these cars, bring various owners and sponsors to the table, motivate his crew members and plan out a full race season is definitely a full time job.” The letter went on to state: “Although still young, Stewart understands and appreciates the history of this sport we all love, and is very happy to carry on our family tradition.” The “Lifetime Contribution to Racing Award in memory of Kenny Shoemaker” was presented to Dick Hicks, owner of HICO Fabrication (Crescent, NY). Hicks has supported NYSSCA as well as many drivers and owners over many years. First introduced to racing by Hall of Famers Nick Ronca and Dexter Door, Hicks currently serves as a crew member of the Brett Hearn team. Dick has also been very generous to NYSSCA sponsoring the annual golf tournament and banquet. The “NYSSCA Award of Excellence” was presented to two drivers this year for their outstanding and unique accomplishments--David Towns and Chris Raabe. Towns, won 11 of 18 Sportsman events he ran at Fonda Speedway, including a streak of six in a row, claiming his fourth consecutive track title. Raabe won 31 features in 2010 including 15 at Mohawk International Raceway (NY), three Mr. DIRTcar Super Dirt Series events and the 358-Modified Futures race at Super DIRT Week. He became only the fifth driver in DIRT history to win over 30 races in a single year joining Alan Johnson, Bob McCreadie, Danny Johnson & Will Cagle. The “Lifetime Achievement Award” was presented to Kenny Tremont, Jr. whose lifelong involvement as a driver and mentor has been well chronicled. As a driver Tremont has 293 wins (160 big block / 133 small block), 34 track championships (17 big block / 17 small block) at six tracks (Lebanon Valley, Albany-Saratoga, Devil’s Bowl, New Venture (NY), Rolling Wheels, Cayuga County Fairgrounds). Long distance wins include the Lebanon Valley 200, Rolling Wheels 200, Fonda 200 and Eastern States Weekend 200 at the Orange County Fairgrounds Speedway (NY). Tremont has been a NYSSCA member for many years and very supportive of the organization’s mission. The evening’s ceremonies were capped with the presentation of “The Dedication to NYSSCA Award in Memory of Arty McCarty” and was presented to the very well deserving Bedell Family—Walter, Peg, Margaret and Brian. Patriarch and matriarch of the family—Walter (92 years young) and Margaret (83 years young)—with children Margaret Ann and Brian were on hand to receive the award. Son Brian is a past NYSSCA president and daughter Margaret is owner of Boomers Performance. The entire family has been involved with auto racing in many ways including their sponsorship of NYSSCA activities and fund raisers, the NYSSCA Hall of Fame plaques and jackets, and sponsorship of races in memory of their son and brother, Robert “Boomer” Bedell. A ceremony at the Saratoga Auto Museum (Saratoga Springs, NY) on Sunday morning, January 23rd, added the Hall of Fame honorees to the permanent Hall of Fame display in the Racing in New York gallery. Hall of Fame Committee Chairman, Ron Hedger, led the banquet and induction ceremonies aided by Hall of Fame Committee members Nick Ronca, Brian Bedell, Dan Martin, Andy Hickok, Tom Remington, and John Keegan. Newly elected officers for 2011 include President Mark Krosky, Vice President Derak Covey, Secretary Bonnie Mortensen-Szczerba, Treasurer JoAnn Flanigan, and Sergeant at Arms Bob Hackel. Board members include Tom Remington, John Keegan, Shari Pierson, Dan Martin, Bob James, Celeste Diamond and Christine Krosky. NYSSCA track awards were presented to: ALBANY SARATOGA SPEEDWAY: Driver of the Year to Ken Tremont, Jr. (Modified), Hunter Bates (Sportsman), Kim Duell (Pro Stock), David Emigh; Brandon Emigh (Renegades), Dan Older, Jr. (Bomber Warriors); Outstanding Performance to Keith Flach (Modified), Jason Herrington (Sportsman), Sheldon Martin (Pro Stock), Jon Miller (Renegades), Colin Clow (Bomber Warriors); Rookie of the Year to Chris Ross (Modified), Luke Klob (Sportsman), Sheldon Martin (Pro Stock), Jonathan Hayes (Renegades), Mark Lindblade (Bomber Warriors). DEVIL’S BOWL SPEEDWAY: Driver of the Year to Ken Tremont, Jr. (Modified), Don Miller (Sportsman), Jeremy Houghtaling (Pro Stock), Frank Monroe (Renegades), Nathan Woodworth (Bomber Warriors), Erika Lilly (Duke Stocks); Outstanding Performance to Mike Bruno (Modified), Hunter Bates (Sportsman), Kim Duell (Pro Stock), Bill Durprey (Renegades), Justin Lilly (Bomber Warriors) Scott Atwood (Duke Stocks); Rookie of the Year to Seth Roberts(Modified), Paul Braymer (Sportsman), Chris Murray(Renegades). FONDA SPEEDWAY: Driver of the Year to Bobby Varin (Modified), David Towns (Sportsman), George Catanzano (UMP Modified), Roy Fifield (Pro Stock), Rob VanAernam (Street Stock); John Scarborough (602 sportsman); Outstanding Performance to Dave Camara (Modified), Mark Mortensen (Sportsman), Pete Broderson (Pro Stock), Kevin Buff (UMP Modified), Cassidy Wilson (Street Stock); Cody Bleau (602 sportsman); Rookie of the Year to Mark Kislowski (Modified), Craig Ritchie (Sportsman), Dennis Joslin (Street Stock), Matt Shadic (UMP Modified), Brian Gleason (602 sportsman). GLEN RIDGE MOTORSPORTS PARK: Driver of the Year to JaMike Sowle (Modified), Bodie Bellinger (602 Sportsman), Mike Allery (Rookie 602 Sportsman), Rocky Warner (Pro Stock), Rob VanAernam (Street Stock), Kerrie Hollenbeck (6 Cylinder Cruiser), Ken Hollenbeck (4 Cylinder Cruiser); Outstanding Performance to Craig Hanson (Modified), Tony Farone (602 Sportsman), Melony Coons (Rookie 602 Sportsman), Buddy Hencke (Pro Stock), Brian Cosselman (Street Stock), Mace Phillips (6 Cylinder Cruiser), Jay Ingersoll (4 Cylinder Cruiser); Rookie of the Year to Pep Corradi (Modified); Steve Constantino (602 Sportsman), Cole Lawton (4 Cylinder Cruiser). LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY: Driver of the Year to Brett Hearn (Modified), Brett Hearn (358 Modified), Jeff Watson (Sportsman), Robby Knipe (Budget Sportsman), Jay Corbin (Pro Stock), Ray Hall, Sr. (Pure Stock), Steven Loomis (4 Cylinder Duel Cam), Steve Noel (4 Cylinder Single Cam), Outstanding Performance to JR Heffner (Modified), Andy Bachetti (358 Modified), Frank Harper (Sportsman), Whitey Slavin (Budget Sportsman), Chuck Towslee (Pro Stock), Al Relyea (Pure Stock). Rookie of the Year to Ray Hoard (Modified), Kim Lavoy-Herrick (358 Modified), Olden Dwyer (Sportsman), Bob Hackel IV (Budget Sportsman), Cale Kneer (Pro Stock), Jim Groncki (Pure Stock). UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY: Driver of the Year to Stewart Friesen (Modified), Bill Trexler, Jr. (Sportsman), Tom Denton (Pro Stock), Chris Carr (Pure Stock); Outstanding Performance to Bobby Varin (Modified), Claude Hutchings, Jr. (Sportsman), Rocky Warner (Pro Stock), Chris Cunningham (Pure Stock); Rookie of the Year to Mark Kislowski (Modified), Chris Mackey (Sportsman), Glenn Forward (Pro Stock), Ernie Staelens (Pure Stock).

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2011 OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS Please congratulate our 2011 officers and board members when you see them. They are as follows: President: Mark Krosky Vice President: Derak Covey Secretary: Bonnie Mortensen-Szczerba Treasurer: JoAnn Flanigan Sargeant at Arms: Bob Hackel Board Members: Tom Remington, John Keegan, Shari Pierson, Dan Martin, Bob James, Celeste Diamond and Christine Krosky.

NEXT MONTHLY MEETING JANUARY 11, 2011 Happy New Year to everyone! OUr next monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 7pm at the KlamSteam Tavern. We would love to see you there. We are always looking for help!

NYSSCA HALL OF FAME MEMBERS ANNOUNCED The Hall of Fame committee of the New York State Stock Car Association has elected a diverse group of racers to the Hall of Fame, with induction set for the association’s annual banquet on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Albany’s Polish Community Center. The Saratoga Automobile Museum will then host the annual “Meet the New Inductees” event at 11 am on Sunday, January 23, 2011, with area race fans invited to interact with the outstanding group of area racing personalities. The new Hall of Fame members include retired drivers Dickie Larkin and Jack Cottrell, longtime car owner and sponsor Paul Emerick and the husband and wife officiating and track management team of Marty and Hertha Beberwyk. Larkin’s name is generally associated with the Lebanon Valley Speedway, where he stands fifth on the all-time modified win list with 35 and claimed the 1990 and ’94 track championships. Larkin was also very successful in the Valley’s small block division, notching 29 wins to rank fifth on that list as well, making him the only driver in the top five for both divisions. He also has the distinction of being the only driver to claim big block and small block features on the same night in four different decades, notching doubleheader wins in 1976, ’81, ‘’91 and 2001. The Massachusetts resident was also very successful on the road, claiming numerous small block wins with his famed “Yellow Bird” Falcon bodied #39 early in his career and winning the 1982 State Fair championship on the Syracuse mile, where he was the first driver to break the 30-second barrier. He also has the distinction of claiming five wins in the prestigious Race of Kings at Lebanon Valley. Cottrell was successful at Lebanon Valley and Fonda with his big block car and on the CVRA big and small block circuits but he will also be the answer to a popular racing trivia question forever. The question, of course, is “Who won the first DIRT asphalt modified series event, run at Canada’s Cayuga Speedway, in 1988?” But well before that triumph, Cottrell had an outstanding record in the Late Model class, claiming three Albany-Saratoga Speedway championships along with 11 wins and a track title at the Fonda Speedway, where he was also the 1999 358 modified champion. He then became a modified winner at all three Capital District speedways, with many of his wins coming in “big” races, including a Big Block/Small Block Challenge at Albany-Saratoga, the Super Shootout at the Devils Bowl Speedway and the Cayuga DIRT classic. Cottrell’s “box score” shows three Fonda modified wins, five at Albany-Saratoga and eight at Lebanon Valley, where he lost the 1991 title to Kenny Tremont Jr by the slimmest of margins. Like Larkin, he was always a crowd favorite. Emerick’s career began as the owner of Johnny Neet’s Street Stock at Albany-Saratoga in 1970 but he soon achieved prominence as the owner and sponsor of the NASCAR asphalt modified wheeled by popular Canadian Denis Giroux. They won at Albany-Saratoga, the Devil’s Bowl, where they claimed the 1971 title, and Stafford Springs, including the Connecticut Speedways annual 200-lap classic while competing at all the NASCAR venues from New York to Virginia before Giroux suffered career-ending injuries. Emerick then became involved with Jack Cottrell for many years before moving his sponsorship to the team of Kenny Tremont Jr. Together they won some 52 big block races, including the Eckerd 200 at Syracuse, a pair of 200’s at Rolling Wheels, the McDonald’s National 200 at Fonda, a Volusia County Speedweeks event in Florida, the 1999 Super DIRT Series big block championship and three titles at Lebanon Valley, where they swept the Lebanon Valley 200 and the Mr. Dirt Track USA events in 1998 and’99. Emerick also sponsored a number of other drivers through this period, among them Jack Johnson, Johnny Flach and Don Ronca. The Beberwyks have been involved with auto racing for over 50 years, starting with Marty’s driving at Lebanon Valley and the Pine Bowl Speedway at age 17. He then turned to the officiating side, lining up cars at Lebanon Valley before moving to the position of backstretch flagger and then replacing Teddy Ryan as starter when he retired after the 1971 season. Marty worked for the CVRA at Albany-Saratoga, was the starter at Super DIRT Week when it first began and flagged at Rolling Wheels as well until becoming chief steward at Lebanon Valley. Beberwyk was chief steward at both Lebanon Valley and Syracuse before moving to the Fonda Speedway as General Manager when Ric Lucia assumed the promotional duties at the venerable fairgrounds speedway some 14 years ago. Hertha also became a big part of auto racing in the region after starting at Lebanon Valley writing race reports for promoter Howie Commander. She soon became a full-time employee, handling the office, sponsorship programs, victory lane ceremonies, media relations and all the unseen activities that make weekly speedways successful. When she retired from Lebanon Valley, Hertha’s designated title was General Manager but she was known and respected as much for her caring for her drivers and racing people in general as for her official duties. Winner of the Gater Racing News Women in Racing award in 2002, Hertha continues to be involved by “manning” the pit booth weekly at Fonda and greeting her countless friends with a smile as they sign in. The Saratoga Automobile Museum’s Racing in New York gallery is the home of NYSSCA’s permanent Hall of Fame exhibit. The January 23rd event will feature remarks by the new Hall of Fame members along with a question and answer session involving the audience.

Our Next Fundraising Event: ROCK & BOWL, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5TH The Rock and Bowl Fundraiser will be held at Boulevard Bowl in Schenectady, NY on Sunday, December 5th, 2010. Start time is 2:00. Members are advised to show up between 1:00-1:30 to sign in for fundraiser. Cost: 3 games for $10.00 per person includes shoes. Fundraiser will include – doubles tournament, 9 pin no tap, rock and bowl door prizes and all types of music. Special NYSSCA door prizes will include – 2 tickets for 2011 banquet, 50/50 and additional prizes to be added. See you there!

ELECTION MEETING DECEMBER 14, 2010 The next NYSSCA meeting, which is when the elections will be held, will be on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 7pm at the Klamsteam Tavern and Marina. For directions and coupons (although expired but they will honor) go to www.klamsteamtavern.com.

ANNUAL NYSSCA AWARDS BANQUET TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 22, 2011 The Annual NYSSCA Awards banquet will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at the Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany NY 12205. Cocktail hour is from 4pm-5pm; Hall of Fame Induction 5:30pm; Dinner served immediately after the Hall of Fame induction and then awards will be presented following dinner. The Award Recipient Letter will be sent out to all award winners the day after Thanksgiving which will include the dinner reservation form. All dinner choices and checks must be received no later than January 5, 2011. The Dinner Reservation Form will be posted on the website soon. You can also find the form in the newsletter. For those in need of overnight accommodations, NYSSCA has made arrangements with the Best Sovereign Hotel located at 1228 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203. To reserve your room, please call the hotal directly at 518-489-2981, informing reservations that you are with NYSSCA. Rates are $82 (plus tax) for single or double occupancy, and include a full breakfast. To receive this special rate, reservations must be made with the hotel no later than January 7, 2011. If you have any questions, you may contact Dan Wood at 518-858-6041. We are all looking forward to seeing you there!

FALL 2011 SCHOLARSHIP - DEADLINE IS 3/31/11 NYSSCA will be giving out 4 ($250) scholarships for any full time college student for the 2011 fall semester. The applicant must be a NYSSCA member or must be an immediate family member of a NYSSCA member. The applicant will need to attach to the application form a essay of no more than 250 words on "What Auto Racing Means To Me". All applications are due in no later than March 31, 2011. If you have won the scholarship in the past, you will are not eligible to reapply. The 2011 Scholarship Application form will be placed on the NYSSCA website soon. You can also find it in the recent newsletter. If you would like one mailed to your home, please contact Bonnie Mortensen-Szczerba (518-882-7011) and one will be mailed out to you!

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, 2010 NOMINATION MEETING The next NYSSCA Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 at 7pm at the KlamSteam Tavern in Clifton Park. Everyone is welcome to attend! Please join us! For directions to the KlamSteam Tavern, go to www.klamsteamtavern.com. If plan on having a bite to eat before the meeting, go to the website listed above, click on deals and print the coupons to save money on your order.. Coupons on the website are expired but they will honor them. See you there!

ROCK & BOWL FUNDRAISER, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5TH Rock and Bowl Fundraiser will be held at Boulevard Bowl in Schenectady, NY on Sunday, December 5th, 2010. Start time is 2:00. Members are advised to show up between 1:00-1:30 to sign in for fundraiser. Cost: 3 games for $10.00 per person includes shoes. Fundraiser will include – doubles tournament, 9 pin no tap, rock and bowl door prizes and all types of music. Special NYSSCA door prizes will include – 2 tickets for 2011 banquet, 50/50 and additional prizes to be added. See you there!

11/9/10 MEETING -NEW LOCATION KLAMSTEAM TAVERN Our next NYSSCA meeting will be held at the Klamsteam Tavern, in Clifton Park, located off of Exit 8 of the Northway, on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 7pm. If you need directions, go to www.klamsteamtavern.com. Come for dinner and then attend the meeting afterwards. All are welcome!

JANUARY 22, 2011 - SAVE THE DATE FOR THE BANQUET The banquet will be held on January 22, 2011 at the Polish Community Center. More information regarding tickets to follow. 25 rooms for the banquet at a price of $82 single or double occupancy at the Sovereign Hotel Best Western Hotel have been reserved. This includes accommodation for one night, a full breakfast and is available with advance reservations. All rates are subject to state and local tax, currently 14% and are non-commissionable. Reservations must be received by January 7, 2011. Please ask for the NYSSCA Room Block. There # is 489-2981. (See you there!)

NYSSCA REPRESENTATION AT SUPER DIRK WEEK A SUCCESS Bonnie Mortensen-Szczerba, Secretary and Track Rep for Fonda Speedway, and Christine Krosky, Track Rep for Glenridge Speedway awarded the first NYSSCA member crossing the finish line $100 for the following classes and the winners are as follows: 358 Modified: Ronnie Johnson 602 Sportsman: John McAuliffe ProStocks: Rocky Warner Modifieds: Stewart Friesen

NEXT NYSSCA MEETING OCTOBER 12TH, 2010 The next NYSSCA Meeting will be held at the Checkers Out Speedway on October 12, 2010 at 7:00pm. Come and have dinner prior to the meeting. We look forward to seeing you there!

NYSSCA NIGHT AT ALBANY SARATOGA The winners were as follows (first and second place respectively) Colin Clow, Dan Older (Warriors) Don Ronca, Matt Depew (Modifieds) Scott Sheldon, Sheldon Martin (ProStocks) Jonathan Miller, Mike Ostrander (Renegades) Scott Deull, Jim Swinton (Sportsman) Wild Card - Mike Bruno.

NEXT NYSSCA MEETING TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2010 Looking for something to do since the racing season is almost over?? Come join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 at Synder's Restaurant at 7pm, located on Route 9 in Clifton Park. We look forward to seeing you there!

NYSSCA NIGHT TO BE HELD AT ALBANY SARATOGA SPEEDWAY AUGUST 27 Friday, August 27th will be the NYSSCA Safety Night. $75 will be awarded to the highest finishing NYSSCA member in each of the feature events in all divisions and $25 to the second highest finishing member. The winning drivers also received a NYSSCA hat and yearbook.

NYSSCA night at Lebanon Valley The winners of the prizes at Lebanon Valley were as follows: (first and second respectively) Andy Bachetti, Brett Hearn (358 Modifieds Sunday night race) Mike King, Marc Flach (358 Modifieds) Young Bobby Hackel, Tim Hartman Jr. (Budget Sportsman) Cale Kneer, Chuck Towslee (ProStocks) Jeff Meltz, (no second place winner) (Pure Stocks #1) No members in the Pure Stocks #2 race Phil Wood, Ray Haul Sr (Pure Stocks #3) Wild Card: Andy Bachetti

NYSSCA night at Glenridge The winners of the prizes at Glenridge were as follows: (first and second respectively) JaMike Sowle, Erik Nelson (Modifieds) Derrick McGrew, Bodie Bellinger (Sportsman) Justin Forsthoffer, Duke McSpirit (Rookie Sportsman) Walt Brownell, Chip Smith (ProStocks) Dave Pope, Justin Knight (Street Stocks) Ken Hollenbeck, Pat McSpirit - 4 cylinder Cruiser A Kerrie Hollenbeck, Mace phillips - 6 cylinder Laurie Fallis, Mike Close - 4 Cylinder (no 6 cylinders in this race) Wild Card: Kurtis Hohensheldt

NYSSCA night at Utica Rome Congratulations to all the NYSSCA members who received awards on Sunday, June 12th with the NYSSCA Safety Night at the Utica Rome Speedway. $75 was awarded to the highest finishing NYSSCA member in each of the feature events in all divisions and $25 to the second highest finishing member. The winning drivers also received a NYSSCA hat and yearbook. The winners of the prizes were as follows: (first and second respectively) Pete Taylor, Willy Decker (Modifieds) Steve Way, Matt Janczuk (Sportsman) Shawn Frost, Rocky Warner (ProStocks) Frank Hyatt, Chris Cunningham (Pure Stocks) Wild Card: Ronnie Johnson

NYSSCA night at Fonda Speedway Congratulations to all the NYSSCA members who received awards this past Saturday Night with the NYSSCA Safety Night . $75 was awarded to the highest finishing NYSSCA member in each of the feature events in all divisions and $25 to the second highest finishing member. The winning drivers also received a NYSSCA hat and yearbook. The winners of the prizes were as follows: (first and second respectively) Jim Davis and Dave Lape (Modified) David Towns and Mark Mortensen (Sportsman) John McAuliffe and Adam McAuliffe (602 Limited Sportsman), Roy Fifield and Pete Broderson (Pro Stock) Kevin Buff and Matt Shadic (UMP Modified) Rob VanAernam and Cassidy Wilson (Street Stock). The wildcard winner of $50 was Danny Ody.

Albany Saratoga Racers Unfortunately we do not have a NYSSCA rep going to the track every Friday night; so for all racers who are interested in renewing their NYSSCA membership or for new memberships, please go to the Images by DC photo booth in the pits and Christine will have the applications there. You can complete your application and pay Christine the $25 for the membership. Bonnie Mortensen-Szczerba will send you your membership card and stickers in the mail.

2010 NYSSCA NIGHTS Some of the NYSSCA nights have been scheduled. We will update this information as we receive it. Scheduled so far: Fonda Speedway: June 12, 2010 rained out; rescheduled for 6/19/10 Utice Rome Speedway: June 13, 2010 Lebanon Valley 358's - July 25 Lebanon Valley all other classes - July 31

8TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT ON THURSDAY, MAY 13 Door Prizes and Much more! Registration is at 8am. Location is Fairways of Halfmoon; tee time is at 8:30am. $100 per person which includes: Golf Cart for 2, Lunch and Dinner. Sponsor Tees $100 and Sponsor Holes $100. Hole in one also! Any one interested in sponsoring a tee and/or hole, contact Mark Krosky at 894-0197 or Nick Ronca at 371-5655.

250 Club Winners for 2010 250 club tickets on sale from any of our officers or board members. Buy a ticket and join the fun! Read More

ON THE ROAD - APRIL MEETING AT THE WINNER'S CIRCLE IN FONDA! The next NYSSCA Meeting will be on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at the Winners Circle at 7pm, located on Route 5 in Fonda, NY. All are welcome to attend! Read More

2ND ANNUAL NYSSCA NATIONALS - A GREAT SUCCESS The Second Annual NYSSCA Nationals were held on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Checkers Out Speedway in Johnstown which was a great success. Fun was had by all. Read More

NEW OFFICERS/BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2010 Your new slate of officers/board members for 2010 are as follows: Officers: President: John Keegan Vice President: Mark Krosky Treasurer: JoAnn Flanigan Secretary: Bonnie Mortensen-Szczerba Sargeant at Arms: Bob Hackel Board Members: Tom Remington, Gail Riley, Bob James, Rob Yetman, Ken VanWert, Dan Martin and Shari Pierson. We look forward to making NYSSCA a bigger and better organization in 2010!

December 8th, 2009 - come vote for your 2010 officers The following are nominated for officers/board members for 2010. Please come and vote because YOUR VOTE COUNTS! President: John Keegan Vice President: Mark Krosky, Dan Wood and Brian Bedell (vote for 1) Secretary: Bonnie Mortensen-Szczerba Treasurer: Joann Flanigan Sargent at arms: Dan Wood, Bob Hackel (vote for 1) Bob James and Dan Martin are serving the last year of their 2 year term. Nomations for board members: (vote for 5) Nick Ronca Tom Remington Shari Pierson Gail Riley Rob Yetman Ken VanWert

NYSSCA REPRESENTATION AT 2009 SUPER DIRT WEEK Bonnie Mortensen-Szczerba and Christine Korsky will present the 2009 NYSSCA awards to the first driver across the line in the Rite Aid 200 Presented By Ferris & Snapper Mowers Big-Block Modified, "Salute To The Troops" 150 358-Modified, Sportsman and Pro Stock championship races that holds a valid NYSSCA membership.

NYSSCA (Safety Award Nights) Winners at the following tracks: UTICA ROME: MODIFIEDS: Pat Ward, Ronnie Johnson SPORTSMAN: Steve Way, John DeForest PROSTOCKS: A. J. Digsby, Jim Normoyle Sr. PURESTOCKS: Frank Hyatt, Ron Hawker WILD CARD: Jack Johnson FONDA SPEEDWAY: MODIFIEDS: Bobby Varin, Ronnie Johnson SPORTSMAN : David Townes, Luke Munroe PROSTOCKS: Kenny Gates, Pete Broderson IMCA: Danny Ballard, Kevin Buff STREET STOCKS: Cassidy Wilson, Dave Horning Sr. 602 BUDGET SPORTSMAN: Jeremiah Munson, Mike Ketchum WILD CARD: Jimmy Davis DEVIL'S BOWL SPEEDWAY: MODIFIED: Kenny Tremont Jr, Tim LaDuc BUDGET SPORTSMAN: Frank Hoard III, Tim Hartman JR PROSTOCKS: Cale Kneer, Michael Paquin LIMITED HOBBY STOCK: Joe Ladd, Nathan Dahoda WILD CARD: Charles Towslee LEBANON VALLEY: MODIFIED: Mike King, Kenny Tremont Jr SPORTSMAN: Danny Sanchez, Jeff Kelly BUDGET SPORTSMAN: Lisa Schoonmaker, Scott Duel PROSTOCKS: Rob Yetman, Jay Corbin PURESTOCKS: Lenny Fields, Howard Madsen PURESTOCKS: Al Relyea, Ed Hatch 358 MODIFIED: Andy Bachetti, Steve Hough WILD CARD: Kim Lavoy-Herrick GLENRIDGE: MODIFIED: Paul Kinney, Craig Hanson SPORTSMAN: Laudy Hoyenga, Bodie Bellinger STREET STOCKS: Chuck McSpirit, Dave Bayes 4/6 CYLINDER: Kerry Hollenbeck, Ken Hollenbeck, Laurie Falls; 2nd Mike Close ROOKIE SPORTSMAN: Duke McSpirit, Cliff Haslen WILD CARD: Mike Bellinger

250 club winners for 2009 May winner: Dave Kent The June, July and August tickets were pulled at the Golf Tournament and the winners are: June: Brian Bedell July: Rick Rabideau August: Mark Kislowski September: Georgia Constantino October: Don Turnquist November: Jann McGaffin December: Sherry Johnson

NYSSCA FUNDRAISER AT CHECKERS OUT SPEEDWAY A SUCCESS The NYSSCA Officers and Board Members want to thank everyone who participated in our Fundraiser. We also want to thank all the businesses that donated prizes for our raffles. We had approximately 70 drivers who raced. It was a "fun" day. A Powder Puff race was lined up with 5 entries. They finished as follows: Megan Waddle, Shari Pierson, Brittni Crouse, Sherry Johnson and Katelyn Kane. The A Main was won by a young lad, Bobby Hackel III.

CHECKERS OUT SPEEDWAY FUNDRAISER December 30, 2008 The NYSSCA fundraiser will be held at the Checkers Out Speedway on February 28, 2009 from 1pm to 6pm. Read More

ELECTION RESULTS FROM DECEMBER 9TH, 2008 December 30, 2008 Elections took place at the last meeting on Tuesday, December 9th. Results are as follows: President: John Keegan Vice President: Brian Bedell Secretary: Bonnie Mortensen Treasurer: JoAnn Flanigan Sgt. At Arms: Dan Wood Board members: 2 Year term: Dan Martin and Bob James Serving 2nd year of 2 year term: Gail Riley and Rob Yetman Serving 1 year term: Tom Remington, Shari Pierson, Nick Ronca

BANQUET PREPARATIONS ARE UNDER WAY November 12, 2008 The 40th Annual NYSSCA Awards Banquet will be held on January 17, 2009 at the Polish Community Center on Washington Avenue Extension in Albany. Read More

THREE DRIVERS AND A PROMOTER ELECTED TO NYSSCA HALL OF FAME November 11, 2008 Clifton Park, NY A trio of outstanding drivers with wins around the Northeast and beyond and a highly regarded short track promoter will be inducted into the New York State Stock Car Association’s Hall of Fame on January 17, 2009 at the Polish American Club in Albany, NY. Read More

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SUPER DIRT WEEK AWARD WINNERS October 22, 2008 NYSSCA awarded extra cash to the first member in each of the four feature events at Super Dirt Week. Read More

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR October 21, 2008NYSSCA is proud to announce that we will be awarding 4 scholarships to our members or children of members at our January banquet. Read More

INJURED MEMBER BENEFIT FUND REQUIREMENTS June 5, 2008 The Benefit Fund is comprised solely of membership dues, donations, and proceeds from fundraisers. Read More

NYSSCA SAFETY AWARD NIGHTS June 5, 2008 NYSSCA to award even more money on contingency nights! Read More

NYSSCA TO OFFER 4 SCHOLARSHIPS June 5, 2008 NYSSCA members are eligible to enter in their own behalf or on behalf of their children. Read More

HAVE YOU RENEWED YOUR MEMBERSHIP?????/ June 5, 2008 All memberships from 2007 have expired on March 31, 2008, unless you joined for the first time between Sept. 2007 and March 2008. Read More

A GREAT DAY OF GOLF June 5, 2008 Fourteen teams turned out on May 8th at the Fairways of Halfmoon for a good time benefitting a better cause. Top honors went to one of the Flach Racing teams. The foursome of John "Apples" Albanese, Jim Nichols, Andrew Perkins and Dan Pilat. Read More

Marshalls Take Center Stage at Saratoga Auto Museum November 29, 2007 New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame member Ernie Marshall and his son Eddie will discuss their respective racing careers on Saturday, December 1st at 1 pm in the Racing in New York Gallery of the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Read More

RACING PROGRAMS SET FOR AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM October 23, 2007 With the unseasonable late fall weather about to change to winter, the outdoor racing season is over and the focus of fans and racers alike turns to remembering the past at the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Read More

AWARDS BANQUET BACK AT THE POLISH COMMUNITY CENTER October 23, 2007 Make plans now to join us for our awards banquet on January 19th at the Polish Community Center in Albany. Read More

YEARBOOK AND VIDEO PRESENTATION ADS October 23, 2007 New this year is a special fundraising opportunity to accompany the yearbook advertisements. Read More

GREAT BIO ABOUT HOF CHAIRMAN RON HEDGER October 23, 2007 In a recent issue of the Daily Gazette Ron Hedger, the NYSSCA Hall of Fame Committee Chairman was spotlighted. This article is reprinted for your enjoyment with their permission. Read More

AWARD NOMINATIONS NEEDED October 22, 2007 We are now seeking nominations for awards to be presented at our banquet on January 19, 2008. Read More

NYSSCA Safety Award Nights Coming Up! All the dates are confirmed now, so here's your big chance to renew your memberships before the date at your track. Read More

Spring Newsletter Posted May 5, 2007 The Spring Newsletter is posted under the "Newsletter" title in the navigation bar to the left. Check out the latest, particularly the list of new members.....there are 78 of them!

TEAMS AND SPONSORS STILL NEEDED FOR GOLF TOURNEY May 5, 2007 We still have a few spots available for teams for our 5th Annual NYSSCA Golf Tournament being held on Thursday, May 10th at the beautiful Fairways of Halfmoon. Read More

NYSSCA REPRESENTATIVES AT MOTORSPORTS EXPO March 8, 2007 Stop by and visit the NYSSCA booth (#33W) at the Cargill Center at the NYS Fairgrounds March 9-11. Read More

NYSSCA’s 5th ANNUAL GOLF OUTING CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION FORM

AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM PROGRAM AIMED AT KIDS AND NEW RACING FANS February 10. 2007 The focus of the Saratoga Automobile Museum's monthly lecture series will shift to auto racing on Saturday March 10th. Race Cars for Kids and New Fans, set for 2 pm, will offer a look at the multitude of racing classes offered both locally and nationally. Read More

ODY RACING RAISES $7000 FOR TELETHON February 3, 2007 Christine Krosky approached the NYSSCA board for permission to pass the helmet at our banquet as their team was raising funds for the Center For Disability Services. Read More

PLEASE GIVE US YOUR BANQUET OPINIONS February 3, 2007 Did you attend the banquet? If so, we'd like to hear what you thought of the banquet and the new location. Read More

NEW YORK STATE STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES the 2006 RACING SEASON ALBANY, NY (January 20, 2007) Courtesy of JoAnn and Don Davies – The New York State Stock Car Association (NYSSCA) celebrated the 2006 season in style Saturday night, honoring drivers, owners and fans at the Holiday Inn Turf on Wolf Road, Colonie, NY. The 38th annual awards banquet gathered over 550 guests with local announcers John Stanley and Dan Martin once again serving as Masters of Ceremony. Read More

Banquet is SOLD OUT! January 18, 2007 As promised, this years banquet is a sellout! Read More

TIME IS RUNNING OUT! January 4, 2007 The deadline is quickly approaching to make reservations for your seat at the banquet. Read More

UNVEILING OF NEW HALL OF FAME DISPLAY January 4, 2007 Fans, racers, officials and the media will get their first look at the New York State Stock Car Association’s new Hall of Fame display at the Saratoga Automobile Museum on Saturday, January 20th. Read More

GIFT IDEA!!!! December 9, 2006 How about a NYSSCA Membership? Read More

NYSSCA Hall of Fame Members To Meet Fans at the Saratoga Automobile Museum December 9, 2006 A trio of new inductees to the New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame will join a host of past inductees as the association's updated permanent display is unveiled at 12 pm on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Read More

MESSAGE FROM HALL OF FAME MEMBER BILL WIMBLE December 4, 2006 Bill has been enduring some health issues of late and wishes to thank all his friends from the Northeast for their well wishes. Read More

FOUND!!! THANKS FOR YOUR HELP! December 4, 2006 Thanks to all of you, we've been able to locate all of the award winners for the January banquet. Read More

ATTENTION MEMBERS: WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! Dec. 1, 2006 OK, it's getting close to banquet time, and we need your help. We are trying to get in touch with the following people about the awards banquet, so anyone that can help us, we thank you. It would really be appreciated. Read More

JOIN OUR EMAIL CLUB! November 27, 2006 NYSSCA launched a new email program to keep the members more up to date on happenings within the organization. Send in your email address today and learn more about it. Read More

DIVERSE FOURSOME ELECTED TO NYSSCA HALL OF FAME Nov. 3, 2006 Merv Treichler, Chuck Akulis, Jim Langenback, and John Tallini are the newest additions to prestigious NYSSCA Hall of Fame. Read More

NEXT MEETING TO BE HELD ON NOV. 14th Oct. 29, 2006 The next meeting of the NYSSCA will be held on Nov. 14th at Snyder's Restaurant in Clifton Park. Read More

SEND YOUR PICTURES IN NOW FOR YEARBOOK October 27, 2006 The Yearbook Committee is already working on this year's edition and wants your pictures! Read More

VISIT OUR BOOTH AT THE PARTS PEDDLER SHOW! Oct. 27, 2006 For the first time in many years, NYSSCA will be making the rounds of the area racing trade shows. First on the calendar is the Parts Peddler show held on November 17-19 at the New York State Fairgrounds. Read More

New Venue For NYSSCA Banquet October 27, 2006 The NYSSCA banquet celebrating the 2006 racing season will be held on January 20, 2007 at the Holiday Inn Turf on Wolf Road in Albany. Read More

Busy Weekend for NYSSCA at Three Tracks August 14, 2006 The New York State Stock Car Association was busy giving it back to the highest finishing members at three tracks this weekend. Read More

Devils Bowl NYSSCA Night Sunday August 13 August 8, 2006 Weather permitting, NYSSCA will host its seventh Safety Award Night of the season on Sunday at Devil's Bowl in Fair Haven, VT. Read More

Lets try this one more time at Afton Speedway August 8, 2006 This Friday August 11, we will hope for nice weather and finally be able to distribute the NYSSCA Safety Awards at Afton Speedway. Read More

Bachetti Takes Lebanon Valley 358 Safety Award August 8, 2006 On Saturday August 5, Andy Bachetti made it look easy as he took home the win and the $50 bonus for being the first NYSSCA member. Read More

Lebanon Valley NYSSCA Safety Award Night Dates Modified July 17, 2006 On August 5, the New York State Stock Car Association will award the contingency bonus to the highest finishing member in the 358 Modified Division. All other divisions will be honored on August 12th. Read More

NYSSCA RESCHEDULES AFTON SAFETY AWARDS NIGHT July 17, 2006 - The Annual NYSSCA Safety Award Night had originally been scheduled for July 14th, but will now be held on July 28th. Read More

ALBANY-SARATOGA HOSTS NYSSCA ON JULY 14th July 16, 2006 - On Friday July 14th, Albany Saratoga Speedway hosted it's annual NYSSCA Safety Award Night. Ronnie Johnson ran away with the Modified feature, as did Joe Budka in the Sportsman. Kim Duell had to wrestle his way to the win in an action-packed Pro Stock event. Read More

FONDA'S NYSSCA NIGHT GOES OFF WITHOUT A HITCH July 9, 2006 Jim Davis, Mark Mortensen, Jeremy Cramer, Jim Burton, Dave Horning, Sr. & Jr. take home NYSSCA Bonuses. Read More

NYSSCA WELCOMES ACCORD SPEEDWAY June 1, 2006 - The New York State Stock Car Association is proud to welcome Accord Speedway as a member track. Brett Deyo will be leading the charge in recruiting members for the organization. Read More

2006 NYSSCA GOLF TOURNAMENT A HUGE SUCCESS June 1, 2006 - The 4th Annual NYSSCA Golf Tournament was met with cool temperatures, but no rain, unlike most of the twelve days that followed. The Fairways of Halfmoon were in top notch condition, as is apparent by the scores posted by the 20 teams that played. Read More

"TRIPLE PLAY" FOR RACERS AND FANS AT AUTO MUSEUM January 10, 2006 - Saratoga Springs, NY - Auto racing fans and participants can enjoy three major events at the Saratoga Automobile Museum during the off-season. Read More

NYSSCA HALL OF FAME DAY SET FOR SARATOGA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM December 30, 2005 - Saratoga Springs, NY - The public will get its first look at the updated New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame display in the Saratoga Automobile Museum on Sunday, January 22nd, the day after NYSSCA's annual awards banquet and Hall of Fame induction ceremony in nearby Albany. Read More

BRIAN BEDELL ELECTED PRESIDENT OF NYSSCA December 14, 2005 - The election for the 2006 NYSSCA Officers and Board of Directors was held at Snyder's Restaurant on Tuesday, December 13, 2005. Read More

NEW YORK STATE STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION ELECTS DIVERSE GROUP TO HALL OF FAME November 9, 2005 - Clifton Park, NY - The New York Stock Car Association's 2006 Hall of Fame induction ceremony will honor a broad spectrum of achievement in the sport, with the honorees including the Empire State's most prominent NASCAR Winston Cup driver, a longtime modified owner, a top regional racer and a husband/wife team of officials. Read More

JIM KING HONORED AT NYSSCA BANQUET February 27, 2005 - FONDA, NY – This past January at the annual awards banquet at the Polish Community Center in Albany NY, Fonda Speedway announcer Jim King was honored with the Lifetime Contribution to Racing Award In Memory of Ken Shoemaker by the New York State Stock Car Association (NYSSCA). Read More

MANY FORMER FONDA DRIVERS, CAR OWNERS, AND OFFICIALS ARE A PART OF THE NEW NYSSCA HALL OF FAME February 27, 2005 - FONDA, NY – On Saturday afternoon January 29 at the Saratoga Automobile Museum, the New York State Stock Car Association (NYSSCA) opened their Hall of Fame with many fans and Hall of Fame members in attendance for the opening ceremonies. Read More

NYSSCA HONORS ACHIEVEMENT DESPITE BLIZZARD February 6, 2005 - The blizzard of 2005 didn’t stop almost 500 people from attending the New York State Stock Car Association’s annual awards banquet on Saturday night at the Polish Community Center in Albany. Read More

HALL OF FAME COMPLETION A BEGINNING, NOT AN END January 21, 2005 - Saratoga Springs, NY When the New York State Stock Car Association's Hall of Fame display opens in the Saratoga Automobile Museum at 2 pm on Saturday, January 29th it will mark the end of one process and the beginning of another. Read More

SERIOUS 'BENCH RACING' EXPECTED AT HALL OF FAME OPENING January 14, 2005 - Saratoga Springs, NY When the New York State Stock Car Association's permanent Hall of Fame exhibit opens at the Saratoga Automobile Museum on January 29th, a highlight will be the opportunity to chat with racing stars of the past and present. Read More

MUSEUM TO ADD QUENNEVILLE MODIFIED TO RACING GALLERY January 5, 2005 - Saratoga Springs, NY When the permanent New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame exhibit is unveiled at the Saratoga Automobile Museum on January 29th, visitors will also get their first look at a restored modified driven by the late Vince Quenneville, who was inducted into the NYSSCA Hall of Fame in 2001. Read More

STOCK CAR HALL OF FAME DISPLAY TO BE UNVEILED December 27, 2004 - Saratoga Springs, NY The New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame will soon have a permanent home in the Racing Across New York gallery of the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Read More

NYSSCA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES FOR 2005 NAMED November 7, 2004 - The November vote that matters most to racers in eastern New York has resulted in four great talents being elected for January 2005 induction into the New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame. Read More

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NYSSCA ANNOUNCES PERMANENT HOME FOR HALL OF FAME May 27, 2004 - The New York tate Stock Car Association has reached an agreement with the Saratoga Automobile Museum to develop a permanent exhibit honoring the members of the NYSSCA Hall of Fame. Read More

NYSSCA TO HOLD MEETING AT SARATOGA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM April 29, 2004 - The New York State Stock Car Association will hold its next regular meeting at the Saratoga Automobile Museum on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at 7pm. Read More

NYSSCA TO BE REPRESENTED AT CAPITAL AREA CAR SHOWS February 12, 2004 - There will be a NYSSCA booth and representatives on hand at car shows held in March in the Capital District. At the Fonda Speedway car show, held at Rotterdam Square Mall on March 12-14, the booth will be located with Bobco Video near Glenpeter Jewelers. Read More

INPUT NEEDED ON CHARITY DONATIONS FROM NYSSCA February 12, 2004 - President John Keegan won a charity race this summer and has donated the $700 purse to the Association to distribute within each of it's six member tracks at $100 each and the remaining $100 will go to the Victory Junction Gang. Read More

NYSSCA HONORS EXCELLENCE AT ANNUAL BANQUET Januray 29, 2004 - ALBANY, NY - The New York State Stock Car Association held its 35th Annual Awards Banquet with over 500 members and guests in attendance. Dan Martin and John Stanley teamed up as Masters of Ceremony. Read More

DATE SET FOR 2ND ANNUAL NYSSCA GOLF TOURNAMENT - MAY 13, 2004 December 17, 2003 - The date has been set! The 2nd Annual NYSSCA Golf Tournament will be held at Fairways of Halfmoon on May 13, 2004. Read More

RICK BENJAMIN TO BE GUEST SPEAKER AT BANQUET December 17, 2003 - The guest speaker at the 35th Annual NYSSCA Awards Banquet will be Rick Benjamin from Speedvision. Read More

NYSSCA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED November 15, 2003 - The 2004 New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame inductees will range from regional heroes to NASCAR national champions, with the common denominator talent and dedication to the sport of auto racing. Read More

NYSSCA PIT CREW CHALLENGE WINNERS AND THANKS October 20, 2003 - The 1st Annual NYSSCA Pit Crew Challenge Grand Prize was won by the Condor Pontiac/GMC Team. John Russo, Dave Vasko, Gary Resue, Curt Spoonagle, and Dan Nadeau split the $999.00 sponsored by Capital News 9. Read More

NOMINATION OF NYSSCA OFFICERS TO BE HELD AT NOVEMBER MEETING October 20, 2003 - NYSSCA Officers and Board members generally run unopposed each year. Have you given any thought to getting more involved with the organization? Read More

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS IN THE PIT CREW CHALLENGE August 7, 2003 - Special thanks to all those who participated in the 1st Annual NYSSCA Pit Crew Challenge. There were 40 teams who tried to qualify for the final five spots, the champion being the Condor Pontiac/GMC Team. Read More

NYSSCA AWARDS BIG MONEY IN INAUGURAL PIT CREW CHALLENGE July 1, 2003 - Five teams competed at Albany Saratoga Speedway on July 1st in the Championship Round of the 1st Annual NYSSCA Pit Crew Challenge, but the Condor Pontiac/GMC Team, comprised of John Russo, Dave Vasko, Gary Resue, Curt Spoonagle, and Dan Nadeau walked away the winners. Read More

NYSSCA INCREASES BENEFIT FUND FOR MEMBERS June 26, 2003 - Due to the success of fundraisers such as the 1st Annual Golf Tournament held in May, the New York State Stock Car Association Officers and Board Members voted to increase the Benefit Fund from $100.00 to $125.00 per week. Read More

$999.00 TOP PRIZE IN NYSSCA PIT CREW CHALLENGE May 29, 2003 - MALTA, NY - The New York State Stock Car Association is holding it's 1st Annual Pit Crew Challenge at Albany Saratoga Speedway and giving away some serious cash. Read More

NYSSCA ANNOUNCES SPONSORS FOR PIT CREW COMPETITION May 21, 2003 - For five weeks, beginning on May 30th, the New York State Stock Car Association will hold a Pit Crew Competition on the "green" at Albany Saratoga Speedway. Read More

NYSSCA GOLF TOURNAMENT A HUGE SUCCESS May 19, 2003 - Eighteen teams of golfers were greated by a day of awesome weather and great golf on Thursday, May 15th. Read More

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SUE HEARN AUTHORS NEW CHILDREN'S RACING BOOK March 25, 2003 - VERNON, NJ - One of the Hearn family members has been busy with something other than racing this year. Susan Kelly Hearn, wife of E.M.P.A. And NYSSCA Driver of the Year Brett Hearn has written her first children’s book "Martin and T.J.’s Race Car Repair", published by Coastal 181. Read More

34TH ANNUAL NYSSCA AWARD CEREMONIES HONOR AREA'S BEST January 20, 2003 - ALBANY, NY - A packed house of approximately 550 members and guests were on hand Saturday night for The New York State Stock Car Association's 34th Annual Awards Banquet. Read More

NYSSCA AND FONDA SPEEDWAY LOSE A PART OF THEIR HISTORY IN JEEP HERBERT December 8, 2002 - They call Fonda Speedway the “Track of Champions”. The nickname was given to the speedway for good reason because of all of it’s former and current champions who have raced at other speedways and for other sanctioning bodies with success at those levels. Read More

NYSSCA TO INDUCT WHITBECK, MARCUS, & MARTTERER INTO HALL OF FAME AT AWARDS BANQUET November 12, 2002 - Three distinguished veterans of the region's stock car racing community will be inducted into our Hall of Fame on January 19th at our Annual Awards Banquet. Read More

NYSSCA MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY November 12, 2002 - In the beginning of 2002, we had 478 members. At present, we are 650 members strong! Read More

2002 SUPER DIRT WEEK NYSSCA SAFETY AWARD WINNERS ... Read More

FORMAT FOR BANQUET AWARDS KEPT THE SAME FOR 2003 September 25, 2002 - Upon request from several members of NYSSCA, the membership was asked to express their opinions on how track achievement awards are presented on behalf of NYSSCA. Read More

UTICA-ROME AND LEBANON VALLEY NYSSCA SAFETY AWARD WINNERS August 8, 2002 - CLIFTON PARK, NY - With the final two Safety Award nights this weekend, the New York State Stock Car Association is happy to announce the winners of an extra $50 for being the highest finishing member in their feature events at Lebanon Valley Speedway and Utica Rome Speedway. Read More

NYSSCA SAFETY AWARD WINNERS THROUGH JULY 14 July 17, 2002 - The New York State Stock Car Association has held four of it's six Safety Award Nights. The highest finishing NYSSCA member in each feature event received a $50 bonus from the Stock Car Association. Read More

NYSSCA HONORS FINEST AT AWARDS BANQUET IN ALBANY ON JAN. 19 January 27, 2002 - ALBANY, NY - The New York State Stock Car Association held its 33rd Annual Awards Banquet with well over 400 members and guests in attendance. Dan Martin and Shane Andrews did a fantastic job as Masters of Ceremony. Read More

KEEGAN NEW PRESIDENT OF NEW YORK STATE STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION December 23, 2001 - EDMESTON, NY – John Keegan of Edmeston has been elected the new President of the New York State Stock Car Association (NYSSCA). Read More

NYSSCA TAPS HOAG AND MOTT FOR HALL OF FAME HONORS December 17, 2001 - Dutch Hoag of Bath, N. Y. began his racing career after leaving the Army in 1949. He put together his own 1937 Ford V-8 coupe. There were no wins the first year but he honed his racing skills and began his assault on the racetracks of the northeast. Read More

SEAMON, MILLER, & BUTTON INDUCTED TO NYSSCA HALL OF FAME AT UTICA-ROME AUGUST 19 December 21, 2001 - VERNON, NY – Racing legends Sonney Seamon of Vernon Center, Bernie Miller of Canastota, and Jon Button of Chittenango were inducted to the New York State Stock Car Association (NYSSCA) Hall of Fame last Sunday at Utica-Rome Speedway. Read More