The 4th Turn ~ By Tom Boggie How does a promoter know when he’s done a good job? When Gary Balough, who knows a little bit about putting excitement into dirt track racing, stands in victory lane and shouts, “What a … Continue reading →
MALTA, NY – Just when it looked like Brett Hearn was going to put $11,111 into his bank account, Stewart Friesen stole the deposit slip. Getting a huge run off the fourth turn, Friesen rocketed past Hearn on lap 110 … Continue reading →
MALTA NY – On some nights, it just doesn’t make sense to overanalyze a situation. Case in point: Ronnie Johnson has been in a slump at Albany-Saratoga Speedway; Johnson got his first win of the season in Friday night’s 35-lap … Continue reading →
The 4th Turn ~ By Tom Boggie Two guys are standing by the watercooler, talking sports. OK, so there was no watercooler. And the two guys were modified drivers Keith Flach and Matt DeLorenzo. And they weren’t talking about sports; … Continue reading →
MALTA, NY –The new kid on the block is now a feature winner at Albany-Saratoga Speedway. Second-generation driver Mike Mahaney of King Ferry, who opted to race at the historic Malta track on Friday nights this year when he landed … Continue reading →
The 4th Turn By Tom Boggie I know every inch of the grounds at Albany-Saratoga Speedway, and I can tell you there’s no classroom anywhere on the premises. But Ryan Godown certainly learned some valuable lessons last Friday night. Godown usually … Continue reading →
MALTA, NY – Peter Britten became the first two-time winner in the modified division at Albany-Saratoga Speedway Friday, but he had to hold off an unexpected challenger to get the win. Britten, who started seventh in the 28-car field, only … Continue reading →
MALTA, NY – The “Come ‘N Get It” Modified Shootout at Albany-Saratoga Speedway was postponed for the fourth time Wednesday because of weather. The 54-lap shootout, which will pay $5,400 to win through sponsorship by Bart Contracting and Schaghticoke Wine … Continue reading →
MALTA – Derek Bornt’s victory celebration Friday night at Albany-Saratoga Speedway ended in disappointment. Bornt appeared to win the 25-lap sportsman feature, recording what would have been the first win of his career. But on Saturday morning, track promoter Lyle … Continue reading →
MALTA, NY –Marc Johnson almost felt bad about winning Friday night’s 35-lap modified feature at Albany-Saratoga Speedway. Almost. Johnson, the 2016 point champion, used lapped traffic to catch up with his good friend, Rocky Warner, and then rocketed … Continue reading →