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Chemung Speedrome Hobby Stocks Added To Race Of Champions Weekend At Lake Erie Speedway

by MikeSeptember 4, 2025

North East, Pa. – (September 5, 2025) – The Chemung Speedrome Hobby Stocks will be part of the action during Race of Champions Weekend, September 12–14, 2025, at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pa., adding even more excitement to one of the biggest weekends in short track racing.

The Chemung (N.Y.) Speedrome Hobby Stocks have quickly established themselves as a competitive and entertaining division, providing an entry-level opportunity for racers in the Southern Tier region. After requests from competitors and discussions with Chemung Speedrome promoter Ray Hodge, the decision was made to include the division in the prestigious Lake Erie event.

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Andy Jankowiak Breaks Four-Year Drought With Victory In “Night Before The Glen” Rod Spalding Classic At Chemung Speedrome

by MikeAugust 12, 2025

Bailey, Jankowiak, Beers, in Victory Lane Chemung 8 9 2025
Trisha Connolly (Race of Champions FOAR SCORE Four Cylinder Dash), Joe Mancuso (Race of Champions Late Model) and Ajay Potrzebowski (Chemung Hobby Stocks) also claim wins

Chemung, N.Y. – (August 11, 2025) – Andy Jankowiak of Tonawanda, N.Y., ended a four-year winless streak in the Race of Champions Modified Series in dramatic fashion Saturday night, capturing the Night Before The Glen Rod Spalding Classic at Chemung Speedrome.

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NASCAR Cup Series Star Ryan Preece To Sign Autographs And Serve As Honorary Starter At “The Night Before The Glen – Rod Spalding Classic

by MikeAugust 6, 2025

Chemung, N.Y. – (August 6, 2025) – The Race of Champions Modified Series will continue one of the Southern Tier’s most cherished traditions this Saturday, August 9, with the running of “The Night Before The Glen – Rod Spalding Classic” at Chemung Speedrome — and this year’s event just got a major boost. NASCAR Cup Series star Ryan Preece, of Berlin, Conn., driver of the RKF Racing No. 60, will join the night’s festivities to sign autographs and serve as honorary starter for the 75-lap Modified Series feature. Preece, one of the sport’s most popular and respected drivers, has been on a hot streak and recently appeared on the Dale Jr. Download with Dale Earnhardt Jr., generating national buzz.

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Ortner’s Overhead Door To Present Kids RoC Club Activities

by MikeAugust 6, 2025

Ortner’s Overhead Door Joins Race of Champions “Family of Partners”

KENMORE, N.Y. – (August 1, 2025) – Ortner’s Overhead Door, based in Kenmore, N.Y., has officially joined the Race of Champions “Family of Partners” as the presenting sponsor of the Kids RoC Club — a growing initiative that brings interactive and fun activities to children and families at Race of Champions events throughout the season.

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Race Of Champions Modified Series Tradition Continues With The Night Before The Glen Rod Spalding Classic At Chemung

by MikeAugust 5, 2025August 5, 2025

“KIDS RoC” to Conduct Second Consecutive Backpack Give Away as Part of Saturday Night Festivities at Chemung

Chemung, N.Y. – (August 4, 2025) – The Race of Champions Modified Series will continue one of the Southern Tier’s most treasured traditions with the running of “The Night Before The Glen – Rod Spalding Classic” at Chemung Speedrome on Saturday, August 9.

The event will include another “Backpack” giveaway including school for youngsters. The first “Kids RoC” backpack giveaway was ultra successful this past Friday at Spencer Speedway in Williamson, NY and another round of nearly 70 backpacks will be handed out Saturday at Chemung as part of the traditional night.

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August Signals Start Of Big Race Season For The Race Of Champions Series

by MikeAugust 4, 2025

Race of Champions – Big Money and Prestigious Wins on the Line Across Multiple Divisions

Elma, N.Y. – (August 1, 2025) – The Race of Champions “Family of Series” is set to enter one of the most important stretches of the season, as August marks the beginning of a championship-defining run filled with marquee events, major payouts, and the pursuit of legacy-defining victories.

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Race Of Champions Modified Series Tradition Continues With The Night Before The Glen Rod Spalding Classic

by MikeJuly 29, 2025

Race of Champions Late Models, FOAR SCORE Four Cylinder Dash Series, and Chemung Hobby Stocks Set for Full Card on Saturday, August 9, 2025

Chemung, N.Y. – (July 28, 2025) – The Race of Champions Modified Series will continue one of the Southern Tier’s most treasured traditions with the running of “The Night Before The Glen – Rod Spalding Classic” at Chemung Speedrome on Saturday, August 9.

The event honors Rod Spalding, a respected Modified driver who received the Sportsmanship of the Year award at Shangri-La Speedway in Tioga, N.Y., before suffering serious injuries at Orange County Speedway in Rougemont, N.C. His legacy lives on through the work of the Spalding Foundation for Injured Drivers, which continues to support racers throughout the region.

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Zack Curren Scores Emotional Race Of Champions Sportsman Modified Series Win At Chemung Speedrome In Tribute To Ed Mcguire 51

by MikeJuly 22, 2025

Chemung, N.Y. – (July 19, 2025) – Zack Curren of Horseheads, N.Y., delivered a powerful and emotional performance on Saturday night at Chemung Speedrome, capturing the win in the Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series “Tribute to Ed McGuire 51.” Curren competed in a tribute car honoring his friend, Connor Sellars, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this year.

The annual event honors Ed McGuire, a longtime competitor and car owner in the Southern Tier racing community. It has become a cherished tradition at Chemung Speedrome.

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Chemung Speedrome Up Next For Race Of Champions “Family Of Series” With Tribute To Ed McGuire 51’s This Saturday, July 19

by MikeJuly 14, 2025

Racing Begins at 6:00 PM at the Southern Tier’s Historic Oval

Chemung, NY – July 13, 2025 – The Race of Champions “Family of Series” heads to Chemung Speedrome this Saturday, July 19 for the running of the Tribute to Ed McGuire 51’s, headlined by the Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series in a 51-lap showdown at one of the Northeast’s most storied short tracks. (more…)

Jack Ely Drives To Race Of Champions Modified Series Victory At Chemung Speedrome

by MikeMay 12, 2025

Gene Purvis Earns First FOAR SCORE Four Cylinder Dash Series Win at Chemung
Cody McPherson Captures 602 Dirt Sportsman Modified Opener at Ohsweken

Chemung, NY – (May 11, 2025) – Jack Ely of Northampton, PA powered from his 5th starting position to take the lead for good in the closing stages of the “Mayflower 75” at Chemung Speedrome, earning his third career victory in the Race of Champions Modified Series. Ely engaged in a thrilling battle for the top spot with fellow Northampton native Matt Hirschman before ultimately pulling away to secure the win.

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