Malta NY – Brett Hearn knows a good thing when he sees it. So when he saw he was starting eighth in Friday night’s modified feature at Albany-Saratoga Speedway, he pounced. After winning a spirited battle with Elmo Reckner, Hearn … Continue reading →
MALTA, NY – Two weeks ago, after finishing second in the modified feature at Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Matt DeLorenzo said he wasn’t going to stop tweaking his setup until he got it right. Well, he didn’t have to wait long. With … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The 4th Turn ~ By Tom Boggie Remember when you were a teenager, and asked your father if you could borrow the car? His response was usually something like, make sure you bring it back in one piece. Bodie Bellinger … 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 →