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ESS EXTRA!! – Fonda Speedway, Fonda, NY
Empire Super Sprints – April 25, 2010 – by Dean ReynoldsThe “Track of Champions” continues to thrive in Upstate, NY under the promotions of Ric and Laura Lucia and the race directing of Marty Beberwyck. While many tracks are pulling back the reins with the state of today’s economy, Fonda Speedway goes on the offensive by adding bigger events with a very aggressive schedule for 2010.
Be prepared to experience real racing action and actually feel the thunder at the track of champions! Fonda Speedway boasts over 50 years of championship dirt track racing just off exit 28 of the New York State Thruway at the Montgomery County Fair Grounds; less than 30 minutes from Albany. This famous egg shaped half-mile oval has seen the likes of Richard Petty, Bobby Allison, Shirley Muldowney, Pete Corey, Steve Kinser, Brett Hearn and Jack Johnson just to name a few.
Fonda’s history dates back to 1927 since the AAA days. NASCAR Grand National division toured Fonda in the 50’s with Petty, Baker, Johnson and others visiting the small hamlet. The ¼ mile dragstrip opened in 1958 (Closed in 1969) with the legendary Shirley Muldowney starting her career in Fonda.
For the better part of four decades now, big block modifieds have called this half-mile, odd shaped oval home. Lazzaro, Corey, Johnson, Lape, Coville, Romano are names of Fonda lure with names such as Varin, Delorenzo, a second generation Johnson, Trombley, Camara and others play host to big crowds weekly.
In 2010, Fonda will once again kick off and close the full point season for the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints with the 7th annual Earl Halaquist Memorial on May 29th and the crowning of the 27th Anniversary champion on Sept. 25th as a part of the historical McDonald’s Weekend. Also, Fonda will play host to the All-Star Circuit of Champions sprint cars, where many ESS teams will be on hand to support, for the first time ever the Lucas Oil Late Model Tour, the Thunder Series for mods with Utica-Rome Speedway and tribute nights for the late Lou Lazzaro and Dave Lape.
ESS drivers of local interest will be Cory Sparks, Jami Russell, Jessica Zemken, Warren Alexson, Jared Fink, Mark Zemcik, Tyler Rice and many-time Fonda Speedway champion Bobby Varin who will make another appearance in a winged sprint car on each night. Fonda is also the closest to several New England racers such as Anthony Cain, Russ Bennett and Billy White.
ESS Facts – Fonda Speedway:
ESS Events Run: 8
Different Winners: 7
Most Wins: Justin Barger (2)
Last Event Run: Sept. 26, 2010
Most Recent Winner: Lance Yonge
Fonda Facts:
Location: Exit 28 off of I-90, Montgomery County Fairgrounds
ESS Date(s): May 29th and Sept. 25th
Track Promoter: Ric Lucia
Track Phone: (518) 853-4235
Website: www.fondaspeedway.net
Sites of Interest:
Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown (45 min. away).
The famous Howes Caverns in Howes Cave (30 min. away)
Historical Fonda Speedway display at the local McDonald’s right in Fonda
City of Albany just 30 min. away.
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June 7th, 2010 at 7:51 am
Race Your Way to Fonda Speedway!
Enter For a Chance to WIN* Four (4) VIP TOWER TICKETS To the 6/19 Father’s Day race at Fonda Speedway, including a hot and cold buffet and a pre-race ride in the pace car! * No purchase necessary to enter or win. Must be a legal resident of the 50 U.S. or DC, 18 or older. Void where prohibited. Begins at 12:00 noon ET and ends at 4:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 12, 2010. Limit one (1) entry per person. Visit a participating store for details and Official Rules, which govern. Sponsored by Sears Holdings Management Corporation.
Event at ALL Kmart locations this Saturday June 12, 2010 from 12pm-4pm.
CLIFTON PARK ◊ GREENWICH ◊ QUEENSBURY ◊ ALBANY
LATHAM ◊ RENSSELAER ◊ SCHENECTADY
Kids, bring your father to the Father’s Day Race on June 19th, 2010 children get in FREE** with a minimum $25 Kmart receipt dated between 4/11/10 and 6/19/10. (**Open to legal residents of the U.S., 18 or older, within a 50 mile radius of participating Kmart stores and the Fonda Speedway box office. On June 19, 2010, bring a valid and original Kmart receipt for a minimum purchase of $25.00 from one of the participating Albany area Kmart stores dated between April 11, 2010 and June 19, 2010 to the Fonda Speedway box office and kids 11 and younger in your party, accompanied by a parent or guardian, will get in free when you purchase one (1) full-priced adult general admission ticket, while supplies last. Offer expires June 19, 2010. Offer is not valid on advance ticket purchases. May not be combined with any other offer or discount. Subject to full terms and conditions, available at participating Kmart stores. Void outside a 50 mile radius of participating Kmart stores and the Fonda Speedway box office and where prohibited. Certain restrictions may apply. No cash value. Offered by Sears Holdings Management Corporation.)
Honk for Savings!
Present your Kmart receipt at any Albany area Warren Tires location and receive a good neighbor discount offer of 10% off any regular priced service, 5% off regular priced tire purchases and $3.00 off the regular lube oil & filter price*** (***Open to legal residents of the U.S., 18 or older, within a 50 mile radius of participating Kmart stores and Warren Tires Albany area locations. Starting on May 23, 2010, bring a valid and original receipt from one of the participating Kmart stores dated between May 23, 2010 and July 3, 2010 to any Warren Tires Albany area location and you will receive a good neighbor discount offer of 10% off any regular priced service, 5% off regular priced tire purchases and $3.00 off the regular lube oil & filter price, while supplies last. Offer expires July 3, 2010. May not be combined with any other offer or discount. Subject to full terms and conditions, available at participating Kmart stores. Void outside a 50 mile radius of participating Kmart stores and Warren Tires Albany area locations and where prohibited. Certain restrictions may apply. Offered by Sears Holdings Management Corporation.)
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MORE INFORMATION ON UPCOMING EVENTS AND OFFERS!