~ By Tom Boggie Okay, I just counted and discovered that I filled 25 pages of a standard stenographer’s notebook with notes and quotes from Malta Massive Weekend. Here are some of the highlights. I’m sure a lot of people, … Continue reading →
MALTA – Any gambler will tell you there’s no such thing as a sure thing. But here’s a good bet. If there’s a Super DIRTcar Series race at Albany-Saratoga Speedway, put your money on Mat Williamson. Williamson used a late … Continue reading →
MALTA – When you’ve had the type of dirt track racing career that Mike Mahaney has had, you don’t expect to stumble upon many “firsts” that haven’t already been achieved. But Mahaney reached another milestone Friday night, and didn’t even … Continue reading →
~ By Tom Boggie Alright. It’s finally here. My favorite time of year. NHL training camps opened this week! What’s that? You thought I was talking about Malta Massive Weekend? As Tweety Pie used to say just before blowing up … Continue reading →
MALTA – Peter Britten got a whole new perspective on racing Friday night at Albany-Saratoga Speedway. Britten, who won the 2024 modified point championship by overcoming poor starting positions, drew the outside pole Friday night and led every lap but … Continue reading →
~ By Tom Boggie After watching the Autism Acceptance race at Albany-Saratoga Speedway last Friday, I couldn’t help but think about the statement Maximus Meridius, played by Russell Crowe, shouted in “The Gladiator.” “Are you not entertained? Is this not … Continue reading →
MALTA – It’s obvious that Rob Yetman still knows how to win the big ones. Yetman dominated the pro stock division at Super DIRT Week a decade ago, chalking up five straight wins, both at the New York State Fairgrounds … Continue reading →
~ By Tom Boggie Before I start dissecting Peter Britten’s championship season at Albany-Saratoga Speedway, I’ve got a little story to tell you. Last Monday, I went up to the Saratoga Race Course for the final day of the 2024 … Continue reading →
MALTA – Think of Friday night’s NAPA Modifieds feature at Albany-Saratoga Speedway as a boxing match. Marc Johnson came out swinging in the final round, but Peter Britten had already piled up enough points on the judges’ scorecards to walk … Continue reading →
~ By Tom Boggie Geez, I thought I had been kidnapped last Friday night. I thought Doc Brown had strapped me into a DeLorean, activated the flux capacitor and pushed the speedometer up to 88 miles an hour, taking me … Continue reading →
