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MATT HIRSCHMAN RUNS TO HIS 11TH IN THE 76TH ANNUAL AL GERBER TROPHY RACE OF CHAMPIONS VICTORY AT 5TH DIFFERENT RACE TRACK CLINCHES 9TH RACE OF CHAMPIONS MODIFIED SERIES TITLE

by Mike0

Tim Gullo (Race of Champions Super Stock); Paulie Hartwig, III (Race of Champions Sportsman Modified); Adriana Purvis (Race of Champions FOAR SCORE Four Cylinder Dash Series and  TJ Cochrane (Hobby Stock / Street Stock Challenge) all Winners at Shangri-La II Speedway

BARTON, N.Y. (October 26, 2026) — Matt Hirschman of Northampton, PA, took the lead in the late stages of the 125-lap 76th annual Al Gerber Trophy Race of Champions this past Sunday afternoon at Shangri-La II Speedway near Owego, NY and went on to his 11th victory in “The Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing” at Shangri-La II Speedway. It was the 5th different track that Hirschman accomplished this including Oswego (NY) Speedway; Chemung (NY) Speedrome; Lake Erie Speedway in North East, PA and Thompson (CT) Speedway.

Andy Jankowiak of Tonawanda, NY, started from the pole and was quickly passed by Jake Lutz of Hamburg, NY, who went on to lead a great deal of the race before Hirschman took over.

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MATT HIRSCHMAN RUNS TO HIS 11TH IN THE 76TH ANNUAL AL GERBER TROPHY RACE OF CHAMPIONS VICTORY AT 5TH DIFFERENT RACE TRACK CLINCHES 9TH RACE OF CHAMPIONS MODIFIED SERIES TITLE Read More

Mark Stewart Races To Riverhead Raceway 76th Year Celebration Flying Dutchman Tribute NASCAR Modified Victory Friday

by Bob Finan

Just over a month removed from his career defining victory in the Miller Lite Salutes Don Howe 200 NASCAR Whelen Modified event in late May, fourth generation driver Mark Stewart of Riverhead notched another signature event win when he topped the Flying Dutchman Tribute 76 Friday night at Riverhead Raceway. The race run honoring the iconic Fred Harbach was the first leg of the five race 2026 Crown Jewel Series for the Ted Christopher Cup that concludes with the 10th annual Islip 300 in November.

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Riverhead Raceway Announces 2026 Schedule For 76th Season, Introducing Friday/Saturday Weekend Dates In July & August

by Bob Finan

Riverhead RacewayEntering their eleventh season as owners and promoters of Riverhead Raceway, Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz recently announced via the track’s social media platform the 2026 schedule of events for the 76th season of racing at the popular Route 58 quarter mile oval. The ambitious and fun filled schedule of events kicks off with the traditional opening weekend Saturday evening May 2nd featuring NASCAR Pack the Track Night with the May Meltdown Enduro program Sunday afternoon May 3rd. During the reveal, Partridge & Gatz announced plans for Friday and Saturday night programming during July & August, marking the first time Friday night racing has been presented since 1984.
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