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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

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 76^th annual Al Gerber Trophy Race of Champions this past Sunday afternoon at Shangri-La II Speedway near Owego, NY and went on to his 11^th victory in “The Greatest Tradition in Modified Racing” at Shangri-La II Speedway. It was the 5^th 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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RACE OF CHAMPIONS STATEMENT FOLLOWING EVENTS AT SHANGRI-LA II SPEEDWAY OCTOBER 24, 2026

by Mike1 week ago0

OWEGO, NY (October 24, 2026) – Race of Champions officials have announced disciplinary action following incidents during Saturday’s Race of Champions FOAR SCORE Four Cylinder Dash Series feature at Shangri-La II Speedway in Owego, New York.

Gene Purvis of Elmira, New York, has been parked in accordance with Section B (Membership), Subsection b2, and Section C (Parking) of the Race of Champions Series Rule Book.

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RACE OF CHAMPIONS MODIFIED SERIES SET FOR BIG PURSE AT MAHONING VALLEY SPEEDWAY IN THE FALL BRAWL ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

by MikeOctober 6, 2026

– Fans Take Note; Racing to Begin at 3:00pm –

– $5,000-to-Win for Race of Champions Modified Series; $1,000 to 15^th place; $900 plus a $100 voucher to 20^th – $350 to Qualifying Race Winners with Support coming from Aqua Duck Water Supply; Bruce George Paving & Excavating and Valley Speed –

Lehighton, Pennsylvania (October 5, 2026) – Race of Champions Modified Series competitors are preparing to concluded the 2026 Mahoning Valley Speedway season with the Fall Brawl. Competitors are receiving added support from several sponsors with the potential for even more to come on board.

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Race Of Champions Sportsman Modifieds To Highlight Apple Harvest Night At Spencer Speedway This Friday, August 14, 2026

by MikeAugust 10, 2026

— Free Apple Friday Courtesy of the Williamson Apple Blossom Festival —

Williamson, NY (August 10, 2026) — This Friday, August 14, Spencer Speedway will be in action once again with the running of Apple Harvest Night, with free apple giveaways from the Williamson Apple Blossom Festival. It is one of the most anticipated race night’s of the season.

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Race Of Champions Modifieds To Race Saturday, August 8, At Holland Speedway In Thunder In The Hills 100

by MikeAugust 5, 2026

Holland, NY (August 3, 2026) — Saturday, August 8, Holland Speedway will see the annual return of the Race of Champions Modified Series to the ⅜-mile high-banked paved oval for fast, family-friendly entertainment when the Thunder in the Hills 100 finally takes the green flag.

Andy Jankowiak of Tonawanda, NY will return from Iowa Speedway near Des Moines, IA after an ARCA event to race in the event.

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SHANGRI-LA II Speedway To Host Race Of Champions Sportsman This Saturday

by MikeJuly 21, 2026

Trisha Connolly Victory Lane Chemung 7 19 2025

Tioga Center, NY (July 19, 2026) — This Saturday night, July 25, the Race of Champions Sportsman Modifieds will roar into Shangri-La II Speedway for a spectacular show.

Along with the RoC Sportsman, fans can expect to see the FOAR Score Dash series. As the supporting class, they will help keep the action pumping all night long.

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Race Of Champions Sportsman Modifieds To Race Saturday, July 18, At Holland Speedway

by MikeJuly 16, 2026

Holland, NY (July 13, 2026) — Saturday, July 18, Holland Speedway will see five divisions take to its ⅜-mile paved oval for fast, family-friendly entertainment when the SealMaster 100 finally takes the green flag.

During the Heat races, younger fans — ages 12 and under — can partake in festivities put on by the Race of Champions Kid’s Club: “Kid’s RoC.”

For feature racing, fans will see the Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series race 40 laps for the annual Sealmaster 100. They will also watch as the Race of Champions Street Stocks take to the track. The Trucaliber Feirme Ltd Late Models, which will be racing for $2,000-to-win and the FOAR SCORE Dash Series will also be on hand.

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Race Of Champions Modifieds To Take Part In The Rod Spalding Classic This Sunday — Super Stocks and FOAR Score Dash Series Also On Hand

by MikeJuly 9, 2026

Tioga Center, NY (July 5, 2026) — Sunday night, July 12, the Race of Champions Modifieds and Super Stocks roar into Shangri-La II Speedway for the first time in 2026 for the Rod Spalding Classic — a race to honor a man who was a member of the NASCAR Modified division, and well-known local driver.

The Classic was originally set for June 14, but due to an unfavorable forecast, the race was postponed.

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Race Of Champions Sportsmen Head To Lake Erie This Saturday — Supermodifieds And Late Models To Accompany

by MikeJuly 9, 2026

North East, PA (July 5, 2026) — This Saturday night, July 11, the RoC Sportsmen race into Lake Erie Speedway for The Grape Belt Triple Crown — a night showcasing three of the region’s premier touring divisions.

Along with the Sportsmen, fans can expect to see the IMSA Supermodifieds, and the Pro Late Models.

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Race Of Champions “Family Of Series” To Race At Spencer This Friday — Fan Appreciation Night Includes Children With Free Hot Dogs

by MikeJuly 9, 2026

Williamson, NY (July 5, 2026) — Spencer Speedway has its annual “Fan Appreciation Night” this Friday, July 10, with the appreciation spanning to everyone.

“Kid’s RoC” — the Race of Champions Kids Club, will be offering every child ages 12 and under a free hot dog, courtesy of Little Red Wagon — a local food truck.

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