MALTA – There’s never a dull moment when Jessey Mueller is sitting in a fast race car. He proved that again Friday night when he held off Brian Gleason to win the 35-lap NAPA Modified feature at Albany-Saratoga Speedway. The … Continue reading →
~ By Tom Boggie Sometimes, I like to start the 4th Turn with a musical reference, so this week we’re going with “Love Rollercoaster,” the 1976 hit by the American funk/R&B band The Ohio Players. There’s no better way to … Continue reading →
MALTA – Lightning struck Friday night at Albany-Saratoga Speedway. “Lightning” Larry Wight came out on top of a wild side-by-side battle with Keith Flach and picked up his second career victory in the 35-lap NAPA Modified feature at the historic … Continue reading →
~ By Tom Boggie Two songs kept popping into my head this week as I was working on this 4th Turn column. One was the 1981 song “Too Much Time on My Hands” by Styx. That pertains to me, as … Continue reading →
MALTA – Since beginning his 2022 racing season in early February, Peter Britten has experienced dozens of restarts. And until Friday night, Matt DeLorenzo had experienced none. That was the difference between winning and second place, as Britten held off … Continue reading →
~ By Tom Boggie When Albany-Saratoga Speedway opens the pit gates for its 57th season of racing Friday, one of the invaders who will be coming through the gate will be Matt Sheppard. There isn’t a dirt track racing fan … Continue reading →
MALTA – Mike Mahaney will be trying to use a home-track advantage to get his 2022 season back on track Friday night. Mahaney, the 2020 modified champion at Albany-Saratoga Speedway, will be one of the top contenders in the field … Continue reading →
~ By Tom Boggie When I was perusing Lebanon Valley Speedway’s 2022 schedule the other day, I couldn’t help but notice how many “memorial” races promoter Howie Commander has on the docket. I really think that’s great, taking a night … Continue reading →
MALTA – When Albany-Saratoga Speedway officially kicks off its season on Friday, April 15, the premier division will have a new title sponsor. Promoter Lyle DeVore announced this week that NAPA Auto Parts will be the new title sponsor for … Continue reading →
~ By Tom Boggie Well, it’s about time. The Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame announced this week that Champlain Valley Racing Association founder C.J. Richards will receive the Lenny Sammons Award for Outstanding Contributions to Auto Racing at the … Continue reading →
