June 21st
RoC MODIFIED TOUR 75 LAPS,
Super Stock (Double Points), Super Six,
Auto Value 4 Cylinders, INEX Legends,
Bandolero, KIDS BIKE RACE





 

  June 13th, 2013
Week Long Rains Soak Spencer; RoC To Highlight Next Weeks Show by Gary M. Spaid

 
  For the second week in a row racing at Spencer Speedway has been canceled due to extremely wet conditions.

  “Our infield is close to becoming ‘Lake Spencer’”, jokingly stated a very disappointed John White, the promoter. “With all of this rain, we just can not open the parking lots, the pits and especially the infield area of the track.”

  White added, “I wanted to get this information out early enough so any racer wanting to run Chemung could make plans to do so. The track property at Chemung looks good and we can run there. Also no more rain is expected on Friday. But Spencer just needs time to dry out.”.
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  June 6th, 2013
Rain Ruins Planned RoC Event At Spencer; RoC Qualifier Rescheduled To June 21st by Gary M. Spaid

 
  Heavy rains and a prospect of 60% more precipitation on Friday left Spencer Speedway officials with no other choice then to scrub plans for one of the speedway’s biggest programs of the year, the traveling RoC modifieds.

  “We are rescheduling our RoC event to Friday, June 21st,” stated track promoter John White. “To do this, and not hold back our Sunoco modifieds in their NASCAR points battle, we will be changing their June 14th show to feature twin 20s, replacing the scheduled 35-lapper on the...”..
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  May 31st, 2013
Smith And Catalano Split Twin 20's; Willis Doubles Up In Super Sixes by Gary M. Spaid

 
  Smith and Catalano may sound like a law firm, but last Friday it was Rusty Smith, from Oxford , NY and Amy Catalano, from Ontario , NY , who split twin 20-lap NASCAR feature wins in the Sunoco Modified division at Spencer Speedway.

  In support action, Zach Willis proved himself the man to beat this year by picking up his second straight Auto Value Scorpion 4-Cylinder feature. Brian Hallett, from Honeoye Falls , NY , won the Super Six feature.

  Willie Strusz, from nearby Webster, NY, won the 15-lap Super Stock main event and Brad Salatino won the 15-lap INEX legends main event.
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  May 24th, 2013
Spencer Speedway Rained Out by Gary M. Spaid

 
  Racing at Spencer Speedway was canceled Friday, May 24, when all day rains washed the half mile oval.
General Manager, Chuck DeRidder related from the track,” It has been raining all day out here. This place is soaked! Add on top of that the cold and we just have to cancel for tonight.”

  On tap was the first Twin 20 lapper for the Sunoco Modifieds of the season. But fans will not be disappointed as Twin-20’s are on the schedule for this Friday, May 31, also.

  Joining the Sunoco Modifieds will be a complete program of Super Stocks, Super Sixes, Four Cylinder Scorpions and INEX Legend racing. Race time begins at 7:30 sharp each
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   May 18th, 2013
Leaty Lights Up Opening Night; Johnson Wins Big 10 Super Stocks by Gary M. Spaid

  Opening night at Spencer Speedway proved to be a cold one for the fans, but the action on track was hot and heavy. Mike Leaty led all 35 laps in the NASCAR Modified main event for the win. In the Big 10 Street Stock Series, 22 cars were on hand for the series opener, with Dave Johnson, from Lancaster , NY , taking the victory. Defending track champion, in the Super Six division, Tim Faro, claimed the season opener for that class. The Four Cylinder Scorpion feature was won by Zach Willis. The INEX Legends were also on hand, making for five feature races run on the evening. Brad Salatino took the victory in the Legend 15-lap feature.

  Before the Sunoco Modified feature was even one lap old the yellow flew, when rookie Tim Lewis Jr. looped around in the first turn. The restart saw pole sitter Mike Leaty take the lead over Matt Lees and Tommy Catalano. Last year’s divisional champion, Rusty Smith was able to shot
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  May 18th, 2013
Dave Johnson Wins Inaugural Big 10 Super Stock Event at Spencer Speedway by Steve Petty

  Dave Johnson from Cheektowaga, NY survived several cautions and put on a show to drive through the field to capture the Inaugural Big 10 Super Stock Series 50 at the Spencer Speedway on Friday May 17th.

  In front of a great crowd on hand, Jason Dieter and Spencer regular Mitchell Wright led the field to the green flag and it was Dieter showing the way in his RJP Motorsports entry.

  The first of what was seven cautions came out on lap two as Wright got loose exiting turn two. Dave Johnson and Jim Steffenhagen Jr were involved but all three continued on. Racing resumed with Waverly, NY pilot Lee Sharpsteen leading the stout field of 22 Supers around the fast.
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  May 2nd, 2013
Spencer Speedway To Open For 59th Season With Test And Tune by Gary M. Spaid

  Friday, May 10th, Spencer Speedway will open their gates for the 59th year. On tap is a test and tune session scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. and close at dusk.

  The season opener is set to take place the following Friday, May 17 featuring the a Big 10 Super Stock 50 lap special along with a 35-lap Sunoco Modifieds, plus Super Six and Auto Value 4-Cylinder Scorpion, INEX Legends and the new Bandolero division.

  Pit gates will open at 3 p.m., to allow competitors the opportunity to buy their NASCAR Licenses. Grandstand admission on the 10th will be free.

  The race director Larry Steurrys will be on hand at the practice events to talk with the racers about season expectations. Racer will also have a chance to have their cars looked at by track inspectors. This practice will provide a chance for the competitors to see their competition for the first.....
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  March 21st, 2013
Spencer Speedway Announces 2013 Special Events by John Flock

  Spencer Speedway renewed their NASCAR sanction for 2013. Owner John White has released his schedule, available on the SpencerSpeedway.org site.

  In the judges’ stand, announcer Bill VanDeWeghe has a new side kick. Well-known and popular NYS announcer Joe Marotta will join the announcing team at Spencer Speedway on Friday nights.Joe has held the microphone at many speedways. He now makes a return engagement at Spencer.

  Special events planned for this season include the opening event on May 17th. The Big 10 Super Stock Tour will headline the show with a 50 lap event for the full sized racers. The Sunoco Modifieds, Super Stocks, Super Sixes, Auto Value 4 Cylinders, INEX Legends, and Bandolero divisions are also on the schedule. The Race of Champions Modified Tour event will visit on June 7th with a 75 lap feature event. Andy Harpell’s traveling road show is always a popular show with the fans.....
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  December 6th, 2012
Spencer Speedway Honors Champions by John Flock

  Rusty Smith took top honors in the NASCAR Sunoco Modified division at John White’s Spencer Speedway oval. In thirteen point races, Rusty racked up three wins, 10 top fives, and 13 top ten finishes. Smith not only took the big trophy, but also took the microphone and brought laughter to the crowded hall. “I stopped running at Chemung Speedrome (another John White Speedway) and moved our Friday racing to Spencer. Instead of a 20 minute ride to Chemung, We towed two hours north to Spencer Speedway. Boy, I guess that we really showed them,” laughed a smiling Smith. Rusty has a promising career as an announcer when his driving days are done. Worthy challengers Kevin Timmerman (2 wins), Mike Leaty (2), Tony Hanbury (2), and steady runner Ryan Beeman earned the top five spots in the final NASCAR tally. The top ten included speedway regulars Eddie Hawkins, Matt Lees, Daryl Lewis Jr., Rookie of the..... Click Here For the Full Story


  September 29th, 2012
Smith Wins The Fall Open 75: Markham Takes Super Stock 50 Lapper by Gary M. Spaid

  The final night of racing at Spencer was well worth the wait as some eighty cars filled the pit area for the first annual Fall Open. The 2012 Spencer track champion, Rusty Smith, continued his dominance at the speedway earning his fourth feature win of the season in the 75-lap Sunoco Modified finale.

  North Country driver Tommy Markham, powered his number 21 to victory in the 50-lap Super Stock race, which was littered with bonus and lap money. Markham drove the sole Ford in the starting field.

  Rookie driver, Shawn Frarey took top honors in the 15-lap Auto Value Four Cylinder Scorpion feature, his first win in that division. His best finishes before this was four third place.....
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2012 Spencer Speedway News Archive



 
 

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