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Caprara’s Thunder Alley Speed Park Honors Champions and Top Finishers at Annual Awards Banquet By Craig Revelle - Finish Line Web Design - November 1, 2011
“The banquet was a great success”, says
track General Manager Greg Smith. “We
honored our champions and top finishers, and it was just a good night to
get everyone together one final time this season and celebrate a great
season”. Jeff Rowe was the 2011 Open Wheel Modified track
champion with two feature wins and 14 top five finishes in 19 events
this season. Billy Matteson
was the track champion in the Thunder Car division, leading the way with
nine feature wins. Dustin
VanTasel led the way in the Legends class, also getting to victory lane
nine times this year. Amanda
De Foe was the Jr. Thunder Care champion with seven wins, while Devin
Thorton topped the Jr. Thunder Stock class with 4 feature wins.
Ike Stone dominated the Super Stock division with nine feature
wins as well. Dan Swem
didn’t make it to victory lane in 2011, but he was consistent enough
to capture the Thunder Stock championship.
Jenn Burnash won eight times in 2011 on her way to the Women’s
Truck division championship. Scott
Schafer won all but one of 14 events this season as he cruised to the
championship in the Sports Compaq championship.
Randy Mooney was the Men’s Truck champion, posting five feature
wins along the way. “Congratulations goes out to all of our
champions this season”, adds Smith.
“We want to thank everyone that raced at Thunder Alley this
season, and the track officials, and of course the race fans that came
out each week”. The 2012 season will be here before we know it.
We want to wish everyone a happy and safe Holiday Season coming
up, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the track in the New Year. ____________________________________________________________ Multiple Victors and 2011 Track Champions Crowned at Thunder Alley Speed Park By Megan Rowe - September 18, 2011 Caprara’s Thunder Alley Speed Park kicked off their final night of racing action for the 2011 season on Saturday, September 17, 2011. Headlining the night was two 20 lap open wheel events. Joining them were the limited supers, thunder cars, thunder stocks, men’s trucks, women’s trucks, sports compacts, superstocks, legends, and jr. thunder car and stocks. There was also a 20 lap endure which would close out the night. The limited super division kicked off our nights racing action with their 20 lap feature event. Cameron Rowe and Mike Bond led the field to the green with Jack Patrick taking the lead of lap one over Camerson Rowe and Dave Latulip. The yellow flag flew on lap two for a multi car accident on the front stretch. When racing resumed, Mike Bond was leading the way over Cameron Rowe and Rob Pullen. The yellow waved again on lap nine when David Gruel and Jason Simmons spun in turn number three and four. Upon the wave of the green flag, Mike Bond continued to lead while Dave Latulip entered the second position and Jack Patrick filled out the top three. Mike Bond collected the win over Dave Latulip and Jack Patrick. Devin Thorton and Dylan Kampnich led the Jr. Thunder Car/Stock feature to the green. Dylan Kampnich took the lead of lap number one over Devin Thorton, Dalton Lampson, Scott McCarthy and Jared Weeman. At the halfway mark, Dylan Kampnich was continuing to lead the way over Devin Thorton and Dalton Lampson. Dylan Kampnich took the win over Scott McCarthy and Devin Thorton in the Jr. Thunder Stock and Amanda DeFoe took the Thunder Car win. Zach Aubertine and Willy Decker led the field to the green in the first 25 lap open wheel event. Willy Decker led lap number one over Zach Aubertine, Jordan McCreadie, Tony Steiner and Bill Gill. Dave Gruel came to a stop as the field was going into turn number one to bring out the first yellow flag on lap two. On the restart, Zach Aubertine found the opportunity to move around Willy Decker to take the lead over Tony Steiner, Jordan McCreadie and Bill Gill. The caution flag came out when Jason Sawyer and Mike Mandigo came together in turn number four. Zach Aubertine held the control of the field over Willy Decker, Tony Steiner, Jordan McCreadie and Bill Gill. When the field reached halfway, Zach Aubertine continued to lead the way over Willy Decker, Tony Stiner, Jordan McCreadie and Bill Gill. Zach Aubertine went on to collect the win in the first 25 lap segement over Willy Decker, Bill Gill, Tony Steiner and Mark Webb. Ricky Swem and Kelly Swem led the Thunder Stock division to the green flag with Ricky Swem leading lap number one over Kelly Swem, Scott Lampson, Amanda Dibble and Dan Papin. At the halfway mark, Frank Nortz was leading the way over Justin Pope, Luke Kampnich, Randy Bowman and Dan Swem. Frank Nortz collected the victory over Justin Pope, Luke Kampnich, Dan Swem, and Randy Bowman. Brice Norton and Nate Plantz led the Legends division to the green flag. Chris Zieren led lap number one over Brice Norton, Nate Plantz, Steve Yenall and Verne LaFave. On lap six there was a yellow when Steve Yenall, Taylor Doxtater, and Brice Norton spun in turn number two. On the restart, Nate Plantz held the lead over Chris Zieren, Verne LaFave, Dalton Rombough and Brice Norton. Nate Plantz collected the victory over Chris Zieren and Verne LaFave. Tim Worden and Nicholas Trapp led the thunder car division to the green with Joel Hall leading lap number one over Tim Woreden, Kathy DeFoe, Dan Way and Billy Matteson. After a brief yellow flag, racing resumed with Joel Hall taking the lead over Tim Worden, Dan Swem, Dan Way and Billy Matteson. By the halfway mark, Jeff Trapp led the event over Kathy DeFoe, Jason More, Joel Hall and Dan Swem. Kathy DeFoe took the lead with five laps to go over Billy Matteson and Jeff Trapp. Kathy DeFoe went on to collect the win over Billy Matteson, Zak Petrie, Joel Hall and Jeff Trapp. Brian Burnash and Brian Hilts led the men’s truck to the green with Brian Burnash leading lap number over Ray Richer, Travis Edwards, Brian Hilts and Bob Schroy. At the halfway mark, Brian Burnash was leading the way over Travis Edwards, Ray Richer, Luke Roes and Bob Schroy. When the two laps to go sign was shown to the field, Luke Roes had taken the lead away from Brian Burnash with Travis Edwards in third. The yellow waved on lap 14 when Zach Strough stopped in turn number one. Luke Roes took the win over Randy Mooney, Brian Burnash, Ray Richer and Trevor Halladay. The Super Stocks was led to the green by Jason Dinzler and Bob Weiss. Jason Dinzler led lap number one over Bob Weiss, Chris Typhair, Ray Bancroft and Bob Weiss. The yellow flew on lap four when Chris Typhair spun in the middle of turn one and two and came to a stop. On lap five, Jason Dinzler was leading the way over Jeff Bannister, Ike Stone, Rick Zeigler and Edward Hayden. Ike Stone took the lead with five laps left to go as he went on to collect the victory over Rick Zeigler and Chris Typhair. John Williams and Craig McGhee led the Sport Compacts to the green in their 15 lap event. Craig McGhee took the lead of lap one over Scott Schafer, Tim Dunn, Joel Hall and Patrick McGhee. Scott Schafer took the lead by lap number two over Craig McGhee, Tim Dunn, Artie Haire and Joel Hall. Scott Schafer and Tim Dunn had a sizable lead on the field as the five laps to go sign was shown to the field. Scott Schafer took the win over Tim Dunn, Artie Haire, Craig McGhee, and Patrick McGhee. In the second, 25 lap open wheel event, Andy Powell and Rob Pullen led the field to the green. Andy Powell led lap number one over Zach Aubertine, Rob Pullen, Tony Steiner and Jeff Rowe. At the halfway mark, Zach Aubertine was leading the way over Andy Powell, Tony Steiner, Rob Pullen and Willy Decker. The yellow flag flew on lap 24 when Steven Hutchinson Jr. spun in turn number one and two. When racing resumed, Zach Aubertine went on to collect the win over Andy Powell, Tony Steiner, Willy Decker and Bill Gill. This will conclude the 2011 racing season at Thunder Alley Speed Park. A complete recap on the 2011 season along with upcoming information on the 2012 season can be found on the tracks website, www.thunderalleyspeedpark.com. Information on rules, sponsorship or scheduling can be directed to the tracks General Manager Greg Smith at (315) 629-4356. ____________________________________________________________ Caprara’s Thunder Alley Speed Park to Host Twin 25 lap Open Wheel Features With Overall Winner to Receive $2000 By Craig Revelle - Finish Line Web Design - September 14, 2011 The 2011 racing season will come to an
end this Saturday, September 17th at Caprara’s Thunder
Alley Speed Park, and with the help of several local sponsors, they will
host their biggest event of the season with twin 25 lap features for the
Open Wheel division with the overall winner taking home $2000. The winner of the first 25-lap segment
will receive $500, and at the conclusion of the event, an undetermined
amount of cars will be inverted to start the second 25 lap feature.
More details on race format, and the rest of the payout will be
announced later in the week. “With the help of several area
sponsors, we were able to put this deal together”, says Thunder Alley
Speed Park General Manager Greg Smith.
“Our final night to the 2011 season should be very exciting
with the high paying event”. Also on the schedule for the final
night of the season at Thunder Alley will be a full show of Thunder
Cars, Super Stocks, Jr. Thunder Cars, Jr. Thunder Stocks, Thunder
Stocks, Mens and Women’s truck division, Sports Compaq, and Legends,
plus the Small Block Supers with a non points race, as well as a popular
Enduro race. It will also be Nostalgia night at the
track, with several local legends on hand to sign autographs and have a
meet and greet with the fans before the races get underway.
This will take place from 4:30pm to 6:00pm.
Racing action will follow. “There are a lot of veterans of this
great sports that have raced here at Thunder Alley at one time or
another”, says Smith. “It
will be great to have some of them back here this weekend to meet with
the fans”. The lucrative end of the season event
is presented by several local sponsors that include Brite Orange Realty,
Junction Boyz Auto Body, VanTassel Towing, 4 Corners Auto Repair, and
VanTassel’s/Gilco Snow and Ice. There will be a draw at the pit gate to
determine heat race starting positions.
The first 25 laps will be lined up based on heat race results,
and as mentioned, part of the field will be inverted for the second 25
laps. ____________________________________________________________ Multiple Winners Find Victory Lane at Thunder Alley By
Megan Rowe - August 27, 2011 Thunder Alley Speed Park hosted a full night of racing action on Saturday, August 27, 2011. Headlining the nights racing event was the Super Stocks and Open Wheel divisions. Joining them were the Men’s Trucks, Women’s Trucks, Legends, Thunder Cars, Thunder Stocks, Sport Compacts and Jr. Thunder Car and Stocks. The track also hosted one on one spectator races. Brian Burnash and Toby Hilts led the Men’s Truck division to the green flag with Brian Burnash taking the lead of lap number one over Travis Edwards, John Sullivan, Bob Schroy and Trevor Halladay. The yellow flag waved on lap number two when Brian Burnash was spun from behind in turns three and four. On the restart, Travis Edwards took the lead on the field over Trevor Halladay, Bob Schroy, John Sullivan and Toby Hilts. At the halfway mark, John Sullivan was leading the way over Bob Schroy, Ben Fuller, Brian Hilts, and Travis Edwards. The yellow waved on lap 16 when Ben Van Tassel spun on his own in the middle of the speedway. When racing continued John Sullivan led the way over Bob Schroy and Ben Fuller. John Sullivan went on to collect the win over Bob Schroy, Ben Fuller, Travis Edwards and Randy Mooney. Dalton Lampson and Jared Weeman led the Jr. Thunder Car/Stocks feature to the green with Dalton Lampson leading lap number one over Jared Weeman, Ryan Snyder, Scott McCarthy and Dylan Kampnich. At the halfway mark, Amanda DeFoe was leading the way over Dylan Kampnich, Scott McCarthy, Ryan Snyder and Devin Thorton. Amanda DeFoe picked up the win in the Thunder Car division while Scott McCarthy collected the win in the Thunder Stock division. John Van Tassel and Keith Doxtater led the Super Stock division to the green with Keith Doxtater leading lap number one over, Ray Bancroft, Chris Typhair, Matt Larrivee and Rick Marshall. The yellow waved on lap two when John Van Tassel stopped at the entrance to pit road. When racing continued, Keith Doxtater continued to lead the way over Ray Bancroft, Chris Typhair, Rick Zeigler and Jason Dinzler. Doxtater continued to show the way at the halfway mark with Chris Typhair persistently following in second. Keith Doxtater went on to collect the win over Chris Typhair, Ike Stone, Rick Zeigler, and Ray Bancroft. Joel Hall and Mike Sullivan led the Sport Compact division to the green flag with Mike Sullivan leading lap number one over Joel Hall, Craig McGhee, Tim Dunn and Scott Schafer. At the halfway mark, Scott Schafer was leading the way over Mike Sullivan, Tim Dunn, Zak Petrie and Tim Ingersol. Scott Schafer went on to collect the win over Tim Dunn, Tim Ingersol, Mike Sullivan, and Zak Petrie. Nate Plantz and Chris Zieren led the Legends to the green flag with Zeiren taking the lead of lap number one over Nate Plantz, Matt Larrivee, Taylor Doxtater and Gordy Hall. The yellow flag flew on lap one when Dustin Van Tassel stopped up in turn number one and two. When racing continued Chris Zieren continued to lead the way with Taylor Doxtater, Nate Plantz, Matt Larrivee and Verne LaFave rounding out the top five. At the halfway mark, Chris Zieren was leading over Matt Larrivee, Dustin Van Tassel, Taylor Doxtater and Verne LaFave. Chris Zieren went on to take the win over Nate Plantz, Dustin Van Tassel, Gordy Hall and Matt Larrivee. Dustin Rogers and Scott Lampson led the Thunder Stock division to the green flag with Scott Lampson taking the lead over Luke Kampnich, Ricky Swem, Dalton Lampson and Dan Papin. The yellow flag fell on lap one when Amanda Dibble pulled high on the outside of turn number two and came to a stop. She was able to continue on with the race. When racing continued, Luke Kampnich took over the control of the speedway over Scott Lampson, Ricky Swem, Dalton Rombough and Frank Nortz. At halfway, Luke Kampnich still continued to lead the way over Dan Swem, Dalton Rombough, Ricky Swem and Frank Nortz. Luke Kampnich collected the victory over Dan Swem, Dalton Rombough, Frank Nortz, and Ken Countryman. Verne LaFave and Ivan Steen Sr. led the Open Wheel division to the green with Verne LaFave taking the lead over Jeff Rowe, Bill Gill, Ivan Steen Sr. and Terry Hayes. At the halfway mark, Bill Gill was leading the charge over Verne LaFave, Jeff Rowe, Ivan Steen Sr. and Terry Hayes. Bill Gill went on to collect the win in the 15 lap feature over Verne LaFave, Jeff Rowe, Ivan Steen Sr., and Terry Hayes. Joel Hall and Kathy DeFoe led the Thunder Car division to the green flag with Joel Hall taking the lead of lap number one over Zak Petrie and Kathy DeFoe. The yellow flag flew on lap four when Joel Hall stopped on the speedway. At the halfway mark, Zak Petrie was leading the way over Dan Swem, Homer Dobransky, Kathy DeFoe and Dan Way. Homer Dobransky collected the win at the line over Zak Petrie and Dan Swem. In honor of the Labor Day Holiday Weekend, Thunder Alley Speed Park will not be in racing action on Saturday, September 3, 2011. The track will return to racing action on Saturday, September 10, 2011 with the Limited Supers headlining the evenings racing event. Joining them will be all regular divisions. Complete information on the tracks 2011 schedule can be found on the tracks website, www.thunderalleyspeedpark.com. Information on rules, sponsorship or scheduling can be directed to the tracks General Manager Greg Smith at (315) 629-4356. ____________________________________________________________ Multiple Winners Grace Thunder Alley Victory Lane By
Megan Rowe - August 20, 2011 Thunder Alley Speed Park hosted a full night of racing action on Saturday, August 20, 2011. Headlining the nights racing action was the Open Wheel and Super Stock divisions. Joining them were the Men’s Trucks, Women’s Trucks, Thunder Car, Thunder Stocks, Jr. Thunder Car/Stocks, Legends, and Sports Compacts. The track also hosted an Enduro at the end of the night. Joel Hall and Kathy DeFoe led the Thunder Car division to the green flag with Joel Hall leading lap number one over Billy Matteson, Kathy DeFoe, Dan Swem and Jon DeFoe. At the halfway mark, Billy Matteson had taken over the control of the field over Dan Way, Homer Dobransky, Dan Swem and Kathy DeFoe. Billy Matteson went on to collect the win in the caution free event over Homer Dobransky and Dan Way. Ellen Sullivan and Jeannie Nichols led the women’s truck division to the green with Ellen Sullivan leading the charge at the line over Jeannie Nichols and Jenn Burnash. At halfway, Ellen Sullivan led the charge over Jeannie Nichols and Jenn Burnash. Ellen Sullivan collected the victory over Jeannie Nichols and Jenn Burnash. Taylor Doxtater and Nate Plantz led the Legends division to the green flag with Taylor Doxtater leading lap number one over Gordy Hall, Matt Larrivee, Nate Plantz and Dustin Van Tassel. The yellow flag waved on lap three when Nate Plantz stopped in turn number three and four with mechanical problems. On the restart, Taylor Doxtater and Dustin Van Tassel collided on the backstretch to bring out the yellow flag. When racing action continued, Gordy Hall took the lead over Matt Larrivee, Steve Yendall and Nate Plantz. Matt Larrivee went on to collect the win over Steve Yandall and Gordy Hall. Randy Bowman and Pete Wilsie led the Thunder Stock division to the green flag with Randy Bowman taking the lead of lap number one over, Dustin Rogers, Amanda Dibble, Scott Lampson and Dalton Rombough. The yellow flag flew on lap two when Jock Symonds spun around in turn three and four. On the restart, Randy Bowman held the lead over Dalton Rombough, Amanda Dibble, Ken Countryman and Justin Pope. The red flag flew on lap six when Brittany Durham went head first into the fourth turn wall; Durham was physically okay. Randy Bowman continued to lead the field over Ken Countryman, Justin Pope, Dan Papin and Luke Kampnich. Justin Pope went on to collect the win over Ken Countryman, Luke Kampnich, Randy Bowman, and Dan Papin. The open wheel division was led to the green by Vern Harris and Tony Steiner. Verne Harris led lap number one over Jeff Rowe, Tony Steiner, Verne LaFave and Ivan Steen Sr. The yellow flag waved on lap two when debris was found on turn two; it was quickly removed and racing action continued. At the halfway mark, Tony Steiner was leading the way over Jeff Rowe, Verne Harris, Greg Gould and Ivan Steen Sr., Tony Steiner went on to collect the victory over Jeff Rowe, Vern Harris, Greg Gould and Ivan Steen Sr. Don Worthington and Bob Schroy led the men’s truck division to the green flag with Bob Schroy leading lap number one over Randy Mooney, Travis Edwards, Don Worthington and Trevor Halladay. At the halfway mark, Randy Mooney led the charge over John Sullivan, Bob Schroy, Trevor Halladay and Travis Edwards. Randy Mooney went on to collect the win over John Sullivan, Trevor Hallday, Bob Schroy and Ben Fuller. Bill Brock and Craig McGhee led the Sports Compacts to the green with Craig McGhee leading lap number one over Dan Swem, Scott Schafer, Bill Brock and Zak Petrie. At the halfway mark, Scott Schafer was leading the way over Craig McGhee, Dan Way, Tim Dunn and Dan Swem. The yellow flag waved on lap 13 when Bill Brock stopped on the front stretch. When racing resumed the white flag was shown to the leader Scott Schafer who went on to collect the win over Craig McGhee, Tim Ingersol, Tim Dunn and Dan Swem. Keith Doxtater and Matt Larrivee led the Super Stocks to the green flag with Keith Doxtater taking the lead of lap number one over Ike Stone, Matt Larrivee, Dennis Petrus and Rick Zeigler. The halfway mark was shown on lap ten with Keith Doxtater still up front over Ike Stone, Dennis PEtrus, Rick Zeigler and Chris Typhair. The yellow flag waved on lap 11 when Rick Mooney spun on the front stretch. On lap 14, Ike Stone moved around Keith Doxtater to take the lead of the field while the five laps to go sign was getting ready to be shown to the field. Ike Stone went on to collect the win over Keith Doxtater, Dennis Petrus, Rick Zeigler, and Chris Typhair. Jordan More and Scott McCarthy led the Jr. Thunder Cars/Stocks to the green flag with Tyler Lashbrooks leading lap number one over Scott McCarthy, Devin Thorton, Amanda DeFoe and Ryan Snyder. The yellow flag flew on lap four when Devin Thorton and Kayla Brown got together in turn number four. When racing resumed, Tyler Lashbrooks was leading the way over Amanda DeFoe, Scott McCarthy, Ryan Snyder and Dylan Kampnich. Tyler Lashbrooks took the win in the Jr. Thunder Car division while Scott McCarthy took the win in the Jr. Thunder Stocks. Please join us on Saturday, August 27, 2011 when a full night of racing action at the Speedway. Headlining the night will be Open Wheels, Super Stocks, Men’s Trucks, Women’s Trucks, Thunder Car, Thunder Stocks, Jr. Thunder Stock/Cars, Legends and Sport Compacts. One on One Spectators have also been added to the schedule. Complete information on the tracks 2011 schedule can be found on the tracks website, www.thunderalleyspeedpark.com. Information on rules, sponsorship or scheduling can be directed to the tracks General Manager Greg Smith at (315) 629-4356. ____________________________________________________________ Rowe, Typhair, Sullivan, Burnash, Swem, Schafer, Van Tassel, McCarthy & Pope Win at Thunder Alley By
Megan Rowe - August 13, 2011 On a beautiful August evening, Thunder Alley Speed Park hosted a full night of racing action. The Open Wheel and Super Stock divisions took center stage on the evening. Joining them were the Sport Compacts, Men’s Trucks, Women’s Trucks, Thunder Car’s, Thunder Stocks, Legends, and Jr. Thunder Car/Stocks. Craig McGhee and Dan Way led the Sport Compacts to the green for their 15 lap feature event with Craig McGhee leading lap number one over Tim Dunn, Dan Way, Dan Swem and Scott Schafer. The yellow flag flew on lap number one when Joel Hall spun in turn number three and four to bring out the yellow flag. When racing returned to green flag conditions, Tim Dunn took the command of the field over Dan Swem, Scott Schafer, Dan Way and Mike Sullivan. At the halfway mark, Scott Schafer held the lead of the field while Tim Dunn was on his bumper trying to take the lead away from Schafer. Scott Schafer collected the win over Tim Dunn and Mike Sullivan. Ray Bancroft and Rick Zeigler led the 20 lap Super Stock feature to the green with Ray Bancroft taking the lead of lap number one over Rick Zeigler, Chris Typhair, Ike Stone, and Dennis Petrus. The yellow flag flew on lap six when Rick Marshall spun coming out of turn number four. When racing resumed, Ray Bancroft took the lead of the field over Rick Zeigler, Chris Typhair, Dennis Petrus and Ike Stone. On lap eight the yellow flag waved again when Bob Weiss and Ray Bancroft spun together in turn number three. At the halfway mark, Chris Typhair was leading the way over Rick Zeigler and Dennis Petrus. Chris Typhair went on to collect the win over Rick Zeigler and Dennis Petrus. Brian Burnash and Travis Edwards led the 15 lap men’s truck feature to the green with John Sullivan taking the lead over Travis Edwards, Trevor Halladay, Gary Wendell and Don Worthington. The yellow flag waved on lap number one when Brian Burnash and Don Worthington spun in turn number one. John Sullivan held the lead when the race restarted over Travis Edwards, Trevor Halladay, Gary Wendell and Zach Strough. At the halfway mark, John Sullivan continued to lead over Travis Edwards and Ray Richer. John Sullivan went on to take the win over Travis Edwards and Ray Richer. The 15 lap thunder car feature was led to the green by Joel Hall and Dan Swem. Dan Swem took the lead of lap number one over Dan Way, Homer Dobransky, Billy Matteson and Joel Hall. At the halfway mark, Dan Swem still had the lead as he was working through lap traffic over Dan Way, Homer Dobransky, Zak Petrie, and Billy Matteson. As the checkered flag waved, Dan Swem took the win over Homer Dobransky and Zak Petrie. Taylor Doxtater and Chris Zieren led the Legends to the green. Taylor Doxtater took the lead over lap number one over Chris Zieren, Nate Plantz and Dustin Van Tassel. At the halfway mark, Chris Zieren had the lead over Dustin Van Tassel and Nate Plantz. Dustin Van Tassel took the lead on lap eight and went on to collect the win over Nate Plantz and Chris Zieren. Dalton Lampson and Scott McCarthy led the Jr. Thunder Car/Stock feature to the green with Scott McCarthy taking the lead of lap number one over Dalton Lampson, Devin Thorton, Tyler Lashbrooks and Amanda DeFoe. At the halfway mark, Tyler Lashbrooks held on to the lead over Amanda DeFoe, Scott McCarthy, Devin Thorton and Dalton Lampson. Scott McCarthy picked up the win in the Jr. Thunder Stocks while Tyler Lasbrooks picked up the win in the Jr. Thunder Cars. Ellen Sullivan and Jenn Burnash led the Women’s Truck division to the green with Ellen Sullivan taking the lead of lap number one over Jenn Burnash and Kelly Scott. At the halfway mark, Ellen Sullivan continued to lead over Jenn Burnash and Kelly Scott. Jenn Burnash went on to collect the win over Ellen Sullivan and Kelly Scott. Jeff Rowe and Tony Steiner led the open wheel division to the green flag with Jeff Rowe taking the lead of lap number one over Tony Steiner, Andy Powell, Zach Aubertine and Verne Harris. At the halfway mark, Jeff Rowe held the lead over Tony Stiner, Andy Powell, Zach Aubertine and Verne Harris. Jeff Rowe went on to collect the win over Tony Steiner, Andy Powell, Zach Aubertine and Verne Harris. Pete Wilsie and Randy Bowman led the Thunder Stock 15 lap feature to the green with Ricky Swem leading lap number one over Brittany Durham, Ken Countryman, Frank Nortz and Dalton Rombough. At the halfway mark, Justin Pope took the lead over Ken Countryman, Dan Swem, Frank Nortz and Dalton Rombough. Justin Pope went on to collect the win over Dan Swem, Ken Countryman, Frank Nortz and Dalton Rombough. Please join us on Saturday, August 20, 2011 when a full night of racing action at the Speedway. Headlining the night will be Open Wheels, Super Stocks, Men’s Trucks, Women’s Trucks, Thunder Car, Thunder Stocks, Jr. Thunder Stock/Cars, Legends and Sport Compacts. There has also been an Enduro added to the nightly schedule. Complete information on the tracks 2011 schedule can be found on the tracks website, www.thunderalleyspeedpark.com. Information on rules, sponsorship or scheduling can be directed to the tracks General Manager Greg Smith at (315) 629-4356. ____________________________________________________________ Powell, Stone, Roes, Sullivan, Dobransky, Shafer, Nortz, Van Tassel and Thorton Win at Thunder Alley By Megan Rowe - August 6, 2011 Thunder Alley Speed Park hosted a night of racing on Saturday, August 06, 2011. Family Autograph Night was the highlight of the evening as the fans were able to meet and greet their favorite driver in a brief intermission during the night. In racing action were the Super Stocks, Open Wheels, Men’s Trucks, Women’s Trucks, Sport Compacts, Thunder Stock, Thunder Cars, Legends and Jr. Thunder Car and Thunder Stocks. The Jr. Thunder Car/Stock division kicked off the nights racing action with Devin Thorton and Jared Weeman leading the field to the green. As the group crossed the start finish line at the end of lap number one it was Jason More leading the way over Jared Weeman, Devin Thorton, Dan Papin and Scott McCarthy. At the halfway mark, Devin Thorton was leading the field as he maneuvered through lap traffic and was able to keep his competitors at bay. Devin Thorton went on to collect the win over Scott McCarthy and Dan Papin. Taylor Doxtater and Verne LaFave led the Legends division to the green with Taylor Doxtater leading the field at lap number one over Dustin Van Tassel, Nate Plantz and Verne LaFave. Verne LaFave exited the speedway on lap nine leaving three cars to battle for the top position that was caution free. Dustin Van Tassel went on to collect the win over Taylor Doxtater and Nate Plantz. The thunder car division was led to the green by Tom Hunter and Tim Worden with Tom Hunter leading lap number one over Joel Hall, Jeff Trapp, George Walters and Billy Matteson. The yellow flag flew when Dan Way and Homer Dobransky became connected coming out of turn number four. When racing resumed, Tom Hunter kept the lead of the field over Joel Hall, Jeff Trapp, Billy Matteson and Tim Worden. At the halfway mark, the top five were battling side by side for position while Tom Hunter continued to lead the group that had separated themselves from the rest of the pack. Homer Dobransky went on to take the win in the Thunder Car division over Dan Way, Billy Matteson, Joel Hall and Tom Hunter. Andy Powell and Jeff Rowe led the Open Wheel division to the green with Andy Powell taking the lead of lap number one over Jeff Rowe, Mike Mandigo, Bill Gill and Jim Storace. At the halfway mark, Andy Powell still was at the control of the field while Jeff Rowe, Mike Mandigo, Bill Gill and Jim Storace filled out the top five. Andy Powell went on to collect the win over Jeff Rowe, Bill Gill, Mike Mandigo and Tony Steiner. Joe Jewett and Amanda Dibble led the 15 lap Thunder Stock feature to the green with Amanda Dibble taking the lead of lap number one over Frank Nortz, Joe Jewett, Ricky Swem and Brittany Durham. At the halfway, Frank Nortz had the lead of the field over Dan Swem, Justin Pope, Amanda Dibble and Ricky Swem. The yellow flag flew on lap ten when Ricky Swem and Dustin Rogers tangled getting out of four causing Dustin Rogers to gently roll. The driver was okay. When racing continued, Frank Nortz held the lead on the field over Dan Swem and Justin Pope. When the checkered waved, Frank Nortz collected the win over Dan Swem, Justin Pope, Amanda Dibble and Ricky Swem. Luke Roes and Don Worthington led the men’s truck division to the green with Luke Roes taking the lead of lap number one over Jeremy Scott, Bob Schroy, Brian Burnash and Randy Mooney. At the halfway mark, Luke Roes had a sizable lead over Randy Mooney, Trevor Halladay, John Sullivan and Jeremy Scott. The yellow flag flew on lap ten when Bob Schroy and Brian Burnash spun and tangled in turn number four. When racing resumed, Luke Rose and Randy Mooney had a heated battle for the lead. Luke Roes went on to collect the win over Randy Mooney and Trevor Halladay. Ray Bancroft and John Van Tassel led the Super Stocks to the green with Ray Bancroft taking the lead over Ike Stone, Dennis Petrus, John Van Tassel and Randy Brunelle. The yellow flag flew on lap number three when Randy Brunelle and Chris Typhair spun in turn number one. Ray Bancroft maintained the lead when racing continued over Ike Stone, Dennis Petrus, Dave Arbes and George Kiskel. Ike Stone went on to take the win over Dennis Petrus and Ray Bancroft. Tom Hunter and Craig McGhee led the Sport Compact division to the start in their 15 lap feature. Tom Hunter took the early lead over Scott Schafer, Dan Way, Patrick McGhee and Mike Sullivan. At halfway, Scott Schafer led Dan Way, Craig McGhee, Tim Dunn and Mike Sullivan. Scott Schafer went on to collect the win over Tim Dunn, Craig McGhee, Mike Sullivan and Dan Way. Please join us on Saturday, August 13, 2011 when we host another night of racing. In action will be the Open Wheels, Super Stocks, Men’s Trucks, Women’s Trucks, Thunder Car, Thunder Stocks, Jr. Thunder Stock/Cars, Legends and Sport Compacts. General Admission is $7 for the evening while Pit Admission is $20. Complete information on the tracks 2011 schedule can be found on the tracks website, www.thunderalleyspeedpark.com. Information on rules, sponsorship or scheduling can be directed to the tracks General Manager Greg Smith at (315) 629-4356. ____________________________________________________________ Multiple Winners at Caprara’s Thunder Alley Speed Park By
Megan Rowe - July 30, 2011 A complete night of racing action was on tap at Caprara’s Thunder Alley Speed Park. In competition were the Super Stocks and Open Wheel divisions headlining the nights racing. Joining them were the Thunder Car, Thunder Stocks, Men’s Trucks, Women’s Trucks, Legends, Sports Compacts and Jr. Thunder Car/Stocks. Kicking off the nights racing action was the Thunder Stock feature which was lead to the green flag by Dustin Rogers and Ricky Swem. Ricky Swem took the lead of lap number one over Dustin Rogers, Frank Nortz, Dan Swem and Ken Countryman. The yellow flag flew on lap number two when Dustin Rogers spun in turn one and two. When racing resumed, Kelly Swem took the control of the field over Luke Kampnich, Dan Swem, Frank Nortz and Ken Countryman. At the halfway mark, Luke Kampnich sat at the head of the field over Dan Swem, Ricky Swem, Ken Countryman and Kenneth Kampnich. When the checkered flag waved, Luke Kampnich collected the win over Dan Swem and Ricky Swem. Luke Roes and Toby Hilts led the Men’s Truck division to the green with Todd McIntyre taking the lead of lap number one over Trevor Halladay, Jeremy Scott, John Sullivan and Bob Schroy. At the halfway mark, Trevor Halladay had the lead of the field over John Sullivan, Jeremy Scott, Todd McIntyre, and Randy Mooney. When the checkered flag flew Trevor Halladay collected the win over Randy Mooney, John Sullivan, Jeremy Scott and Travis Edwards. Mike
Mandigo and Rob Pullen led the Open Wheel to the green flag with Bill
Gill taking the lead over Rob Pullen, Tony Steiner, Jordan McCreadie and
Vern Harris. At the halfway mark, Bill Gill continued to lead the way as
heavy tire smoke was displayed from his car as he moved around the four
corners of the speedway. Gill led the way over Tony Stiner, Rob Pullen,
Jordan McCreadie and Vern Harris. Bill Gill went on to collect the win
over Tony Steiner, Rob Pullen, Jordan McCreadie and Vern Harris. In the Jr. Thunder Car/Stock feature, Devin Thorton and Jared Weeman led the field to green with Jared Weeman taking the lead of lap number one over Dylan Kampnich, Devin Thorton, Scott McCarthy and Dalton Lampson. At the halfway mark, Dylan Kampnich led the field over Amanda DeFoe, Devin Thorton, Tyler Lashbrooks and Dalton Lampson. When the checkered flag fell, Amanda De Foe collected the win in the Thunder Car while Dylan Kampnich picked up the checkers in the Thunder Stock. In the Super Stock 15 lap feature, Ray Bancroft and Keith Doxtater led the field to the green with Keith Doxtater taking the lead over Rick Zeigler, Rick Marshall, Ike Stone and John Van Tassel. At the halfway mark, Keith Doxtater had control of the field over Rick Zeigler, Ike Stone, Rick Marshall and John Van Tassel. The yellow flag flew on lap 13 when Bob Weiss slowed on the front stretch; this caused a two lap dash to the finish. As the checkered flag fell, Keith Doxtater collected the win over Rick Zeigler and Ike Stone. Jeff Trapp and Craig McGhee led the Sport Compacts to the green flag with Jeff Trapp leading lap number one over Scott Schafer and Craig McGhee. At the halfway mark, Scott Schafer continued to lead the way over Craig McGhee, Mike Sullivan, Dan Swem and Jeff Trapp. When the checkered flag fell, Scott Schafer collected the win over Mike Sullivan and Craig McGhee. Kelly Scott and Ellen Sullivan led the Women’s Truck feature to the green with Ellen Sullivan leading lap number one over Kelly Scott and Jenn Burnash. At the halfway mark, Ellen Sullivan continued to lead the way with Jenn Burnash and Kelly Scott in second and third. When the checkered flag waved, Ellen Sullivan collected the win over Jenn Burnash and Kelly Scott. Taylor Doxtater and Nate Plantz led the Legend’s division to the green with Taylor Doxtater leading lap number one over Dustin Van Tassel, Nate Plantz, Verne LaFave and Kyler Reuter. The yellow flag flew on lap number 7 when Dustin Van Tassel spun on the front stretch. The yellow flag flew again lap 11 when Taylor Doxtater spun while leading the race. Nate Plantz went on to collect the win over Dustin Van Tassel and Verne LaFave. Nicholas Trapp and Jeff Trapp led the Thunder Car feature to the green with Jeff Trapp taking the lead over his brother Nick, Kathy DeFoe, Joel Hall and Billy Matteson. At the halfway mark, Billy Matteson took the lead over Dan Swem, Dan Way, Homer Dobransky and Joel Hall. The yellow flag flew on lap 12 when Jock Symonds spun in turn number two. This made a three lap dash to the finish with Billy Matteson leading the way over Dan Swem, Dan Way, Homer Dobransky and Joel Hall. When the checkered flag waved, Billy Matteson took the win over Dan Way and Homer Dobransky. Please join us on Saturday, August 6, 2011 when we host Family Autograph Night at the Speedway. A full night of racing action will be hosted for the Open Wheels, Super Stocks, Men’s Trucks, Women’s Trucks, Thunder Car, Thunder Stocks, Jr. Thunder Stock/Cars, Legends and Sport Compacts. Complete information on the tracks 2011 schedule can be found on the tracks website, www.thunderalleyspeedpark.com. Information on rules, sponsorship or scheduling can be directed to the tracks General Manager Greg Smith at (315) 629-4356. ____________________________________________________________ Steiner, Doxtater, Roes, Sullivan, Matteson, Kampnich, Van Tassel, McCarthy, & Schafer Win at Thunder Alley Thunder Alley Speed Park hosted a full night of racing action on Saturday, July 23, 2011. Headlining the night’s racing events where the Open Wheel and Super Stock divisions. Joining them were the thunder cars, thunder stocks, men’s trucks, women’s trucks, legends, sports compacts and jr. thunder cars/stocks. The Jr. Thunder Car/Stock division kicked off the nights racing action with Kayla Brown and Devin Thorton leading the field to the green flag. Devin Thorton lead the field as they completed lap number one over Dylan Kampnich, Kayla Brown, Jared Weeman and Don Moore. At the halfway mark, Amanda DeFoe had the lead of the field over Devin Thorton, Dylan Kampnich, Scott McCarthy and Jared Weeman. The yellow flag flew on lap number seven when Dylan Kampnich spun in turn number three and four. When racing resumed, Amanda DeFoe kept the lead on the field over Scott McCarthy, Devin Thorton, Jared Weeman and Don Moore. When the checkered flag waved, Amanda DeFoe picked up the win in the Jr. Thunder Car and Scott McCarthy picked up the win in the Jr. Thunder Stock. Ellen Sullivan and Jeannie Nicholas led the Women’s Truck division to the green flag with Ellen Sullivan taking the credit for leading lap number one over Jenn Burnash, Kelly Scott, Lyndsey Wendell, Jeannie Nicholas. At the halfway mark, Ellen Sullivan led the field over Jenn Burnash, Kelly Scott and Jeannie Nicholas. Ellen Sullivan collected the win over Jenn Burnash and Kelly Scott. Taylor Doxtater and Dustin Van Tassel led the 15 lap Legends feature to the green with Taylor Doxtater leading the first lap over Dustin Van Tassel, Chris Zieren, Verne LaFave and Gordon Hall. The yellow waved on lap number four when Chris Zieren spun coming out of turn number four. At the halfway mark, Dustin Van Tassel had control of the field over Taylor Doxtater, Chris Zieren and Verne LaFave. As the checkered flag waved, Dustin Van Tassel collected the win over Verne LaFave and Taylor Doxtater. Tom Hunter and Jeff Trapp led the thunder car division to the green with Jeff Trapp leading the way across the line at the completion over lap one over Billy Matteson, Tom Hunter, Kathy DeFoe and Homer Dobransky. The yellow flag flew on lap number four when Joel Hall stopped on the outside of turn number two. As racing resumed, Billy Matteson was at the lead over Jeff Trapp, Homer Dobransky, Kathy DeFoe and Zak Petrie. At the halfway mark, Billy Matteson was at the front of the field as he was being chased heavily by Homer Dobransky followed by Jeff Trapp, Zak Petrie and Kathy DeFoe. The yellow again waved on lap ten when Kathy DeFoe and Zak Petrie spun out in turn number two. When racing resumed, Billy Matteson kept the lead over Homer Dobransky, Jeff Trapp, Dan Way and Jon DeFoe. When the checkered flag waved, Billy Matteson collected the win over Homer Dobransky and Jeff Trapp. The Super Stock feature was up next with John Van Tassel and Keith Doxtater leading the field to the green flag. Keith Doxtater was credited for leading lap number one over Ike Stone, Dale Petrus, Ray Bancroft and Bob Weiss. At the halfway mark, Keith Doxtater was leading the way over Ike Stone, Dale Petrus and Ray Bancroft. When the checkered waved, Keith Doxtater collected the win over Ike Stone, Dale Petrus and Ray Bancroft. Stan Loomis and Joe Jewett led the Thunder Stock division to the green flag with Joe Jewett leading lap number one over Kenneth Kampnich, Stan Loomis, Kelly Swem and Luke Kampnich. At the halfway mark, Kenneth Kampnich led the field over Luke Kampnich, Joe Jewett, Kelly Swem and Justin Pope. At the checkered flag, Luke Kampnich collected the win over Kenneth Kampnich and Justin Pope. Mike Mandigo and Bob Pullen led the Open Wheels to the green with Mike Mandigo taking the early lead over Tony Steiner, Bob Pullen, Jeff Rowe and Verne Harris. At the halfway mark, Tony Steiner had taken the lead on the field over Mike Mandigo, Bob Pullen and Verne Harris. Tony Steiner went on to collect the win over Mandigo, Pullen and Harris. Toby Hilts and Luke Roes led the Men’s Truck division to the green as Luke Roes took the early lead over Ray Richer, Trevor Halladay, Toby Hilts and Travis Edwards. The yellow flag waved on lap three when Gary Wendell spun coming out of turn number four. When racing resumed, Luke Roes sat at the front of the field over Trevor HAlladay, Rich Richer, Bob Schroy and John Sullivan. At the halfway mark, Luke Roes continued to lead over Trevor Halladay and Rich Richer. Luke Roes went on to collect the win over Randy Mooney and Trevor Halladay. Dan Way and Jeff Trapp led the Sports Compacts to the green with Dan Way taking the lead of lap number one over Craig McGhee, Jeff Trapp, Mike Sullivan and Rudy Widrick. The yellow flag flew on lap number three when Rudy Widrick spun coming out of turn number four. When racing resumed, Scott Schafer took the lead from Mike Sullivan, Rudy Widrick, Dan Way and Jeff Trapp. Scott Schafer went on to collect the win over Mike Sullivan and Rudy Widrick. Please join us on Saturday, July 30,, 2011 when Thunder Alley Speed Park will host a complete night of racing action in all divisions. General admission is $7 while Pit Admission is $20. On Saturday, August 6th the track will host family autograph night. All drivers will bring their cars to the front stretch and fans will have the opportunity to go onto the race track and get autographs and meet their favorite drivers. Complete information on the tracks 2011 schedule can be found on the tracks website, www.thunderalleyspeedpark.com. Information on rules, sponsorship or scheduling can be directed to the tracks General Manager Greg Smith at (315) 629-4356. ____________________________________________________________ Multiple Winners Grace Victory Lane at Thunder Alley Speed Park By Megan Rowe - July 16, 2011 Thunder Alley Speed Park kicked off a full night of racing action on Saturday, July 16, 2011. Headlining the night were the open wheels and super stock divisions. Joining them were the sport compacts, legends, thunder stocks, thunder cars, jr. thunder cars/stocks, men’s and women’s trucks. Also scheduled for the evening was an enduro event. The Sport Compact division kicked off the nights racing action with their 15 lap feature event as Tom Hunter and Craig McGhee led the field to the green. Tom Hunter led lap number one over Dan Way, Scott Schafer, Andre Roggie and Rudy Widrick. The yellow flag flew on lap six when Dan Way spun in turn number three and four. Scott Schafer continued to lead the way with Andre Roggie, Rudy Widrick, Mike Sullivan and Tom Hunter rounding out the top three. At the halfway mark, Andre Roggie took the lead of the field over Scott Shafer, Rudy Widrick, Mike Sullivan and Dan Way. As the checkered flag waved, Andre Roggie collected the win over Scott Schafer and Rudy Widrick. Nate Plantz and Taylor Doxtater led the Legends to the green flag to green with Taylor Doxtater getting credit for leading lap number one. Nate Plantz, Dustin Van Tassel, Chris Zieren and Gordon Hall rounded out the top five. At the halfway mark, Nate Plantz was at the head of the field over Chris Zieren, Dustin Van Tassel, Taylor Doxtater and Gordon Hall. As the checkered flag waved, Dustin Van Tassel collected the win over Chris Zieren, Nate Plantz, Taylor Doxtater and Gordon Hall. Amanda Dibble and Matt Brown led the 15 lap thunder stock feature to the green flag with Matt Brown leading the way over Amanda Dibble, Ken Countryman, Luke Kampnich and Kelly Swem. The yellow flag flew on lap one when Brittany Durham, Joe Jewett, Dustin Rogers and Austin Smith were collected in a tangle in turn number one. When racing resumed, Matt Brown kept control of the field over Ken Countryman and Frank Nortz. At the halfway mark, Matt Brown continued to lead the way over Ken Countryman, Luke Kampnich, Kenneth Kampnich and Dalton Rombough. As the checkered flag waved, Matt Brown collected the win over Dalton Rombough, Kenneth Kampnich, Justin Pope and Luke Kampnich. Jeremy Scott and Toby Hilts led the Men’s Truck division to the green with Jeremy Scott taking the lead of the field over Travis Halladay, Gary Wendell, Trevor Halladay and Ray Richer. The yellow flag flew on lap two when Toby Hilts spun in turn number two. When racing resumed, Travis Halladay led the field over John Sullivan and Ray Richer. The yellow flag flew again when Randy Mooney, Ben Van Tassel and Gary Wendell spun in turn number two. At the halfway mark, John Sullivan led the way over Travis Halladay and Rich Richer. As the checkered flag waved, John Sullivan collected the win over Travis Halladay and Randy Mooney. In the Super Stock 20 lap feature event, Keith Doxtater and Ike Stone led the field to the green. Keith Doxtater took the lead over lap number one over Dennis Petrus, Ike Stone, Ray Bancroft, and Rick Marshall. At the halfway mark, Dennis Petrus had the lead on the field over Ike Stone, Keith Doxtater, Ray Bancroft and Rick Zeigler. When the checkered flag waved, Dennis Petrus collected the win over Ike Stone and Keith Doxtater. Tom Hunter and Jon DeFoe led the Thunder Car division to the green flag with Tom Hunter taking the lead over Kathy DeFoe, Dan Way, Jon DeFoe and Billy Matteson. The first yellow flew when John Murdie stopped at the entrance to pit road. When racing resumed, Dan Way took over the lead from Billy Matteson, Tom Hunter, Kathy DeFoe and Joel Hall. Dan Way continued to lead the field as the halfway mark was shown over Billy Matteson and John Hall. When the checkered flag waved, Dan Way collected the win over Billy Matteson and Joel Hall. In the 12 lap women’s truck feature, Jenn Burnash and Lyndsey Wendell led the field to the green with Jenn Burnash taking the lead over Brittany Schroy, Ellen Sullivan, Jeannie Nichols and Kelly Scott. Jenn Burnash continued to lead the way at the halfway mark while she and Schroy battled for the lead. Jenn Burnash went on to collect the win over Brittany Schroy and Ellen Sullivan. Dalton Lampson and Jared Weeman led the Jr. Thunder Car/Stock to the green flag with Dalton Lampson taking the lead of lap number one over Scott McCarthy, Jared Weeman, Dylan Kampnich and Kayla Brown. The field would stay intact as the halfway mark was reached. Dalton Lampson collected the win in the Jr. Thunder Stocks while Amanda DeFoe collected the win in the Jr. Thunder Cars. Please join us on Saturday, July 23, 2011 when Thunder Alley Speed Park will host a complete night of racing action in all divisions. General admission is $7 while Pit Admission is $20. Complete information on the tracks 2011 schedule can be found on the tracks website, www.thunderalleyspeedpark.com. Information on rules, sponsorship or scheduling can be directed to the tracks General Manager Greg Smith at (315) 629-4356. ____________________________________________________________ Multiple Winners Grace Victory Lane at Thunder Alley Speed Park By
Megan Rowe - July 9, 2011 Thunder Alley Speed Park hosted a complete night of racing action on Saturday, July 9, 2011. Headlining the evening were the Open Wheels and Super Stocks. Joining them were the Men’s Trucks, Women’s Trucks, Thunder Cars, Legends, Sport Compacts, Thunder Stocks and Jr. Thunder Car/Stocks. The Men’s truck’s kicked off the nights racing action with their 15 lap feature. Jeremy Scott and Gary Wendell led the division to the green flag with Jeremy Scott leading the way over Gary Wendell, Trevor Halladay, John Sullivan and Travis Edwards. The yellow flag flew on lap number two when Trevor Halladay, Matt Larrivee and Luke Roes tangled while heading into the third turn. When racing resumed, John Sullivan took over the lead of the field over Bob Schroy, Travis Edwards, Jeremy Scott and Ray Richer. At the halfway mark, John Sullivan continued to lead the field while Randy Mooney took over the second position from Bob Schroy with Travis Edwards in fourth and Ray Richer rounding out the top five. The yellow flag flew again on lap number nine when Trevor Halladay, Matt Larrivee and Ben Van Tassel spun in turn number three and four. When racing resumed, John Sullivan continued to lead the charge with Randy Mooney quickly closing in for the lead. When the checkered flag waved, John Sullivan was able to take the win over Randy Mooney and Bob Schroy. Billy Matteson and Dan Way led the thunder car feature to the green with Billy Matteson taking the lead of the field over Dan Way, Joel Hall, Kathy DeFoe and Jeff Trapp. At the halfway mark, Billy Matteson continued to lead the way as he sliced through lap traffic over Dan Way, Joel Hall, Homer Dobransky and Kathy DeFoe. As the checkered flag waved, Billy Matteson collected the win over Dan Way and Homer Dobransky. Mike Mandigo and Zach Aubertine led the open wheels to the green with Mike Mandigo taking the lead over Zach Aubertine, Ivan Steen, Andy Powell and Brian Holder. The yellow waved on lap three when Ivan Steen spun in turn number two. When racing resumed, Zach Aubertine took the lead from Mike Mandigo while Andy Powell, Brian Holder and Jeff Rowe filled out the top five. Zach Aubertine continued to lead the way at the halfway mark while Mandigo and Powell were in pursuit. As the checkered flag waved, Mike Mandigo took the lead at the line for the win over Zach Aubertine and Andy Powell. Ellen Sullivan and Jenn Burnash led the women’s truck to the green with Jenn Burnash taking the lead over Ellen Sullivan, Brittany Schroy, Jeannie Nicholas and Andrea Kerr. At the halfway mark, Jenn Burnash continued to lead the way over Brittany Schroy, Ellen Sullivan and Jeannie Nicholas. The yellow flag flew on lap number 10 when Ellen Sullivan spun in turn number three and four, but was able to rejoin the field. At the checkered flag, Jenn Burnash took the win over Brittany Schroy and Ellen Sullivan. In the Jr. Thunder Car/Stock, Kayla Brown and Scott McCarthy led the field to the green flag with Scott McCarthy leading the way over Kayla Brown, Dylan Kampnich, Amanda DeFoe and Ryan Snyder. At the halfway mark, Scott McCarthy continued to lead the way over Dylan Kampnich and Kayla Brown. As the checkered waved, Scott McCarthy picked up the win in the Jr. Thunder Stocks over Dylan Kampnich and Kayla Brown. Amanda DeFoe picked up the win in the JR. Thunder Cars. Ike Stone and Jason Dinzler led the way to the green in the Super Stock division with Ike Stone taking the lead of the field over Jason Dinzler, Rick Zeigler, Ray Bancroft and John Van Tassel. At the halfway mark, Ike Stone set the pace on the field over Rick Zeigler, Ray Bancroft, Dennis Petrus and John Van Tassel. As the checkered flag waved, Ike Stone collected the win over Rick Zeigler and Ray Bancroft. Nate Plantz and Taylor Doxtater led the Legends division to the green with Taylor Doxtater taking the lead on the field over Nate Plantz, Dustin Van Tassel and Vern LaFave. At the halfway mark, Taylor Doxtater continued to lead the way over Dustin Van Tassel, Nate Plantz and Verne LaFave. As the checkered waved, Dustin Van Tassel collected the win over Nate Plantz and Verne LaFave. Homer Dobransky and Tom Hunter led the Sports Compacts to the green flag with Homer Dobransky taking the lead over Dan Way, Jason Brigham, Tom Hunter and Jeff Trapp. At the halfway mark, Jason Brigham had control of the field over Dan Way, Craig McGhee, Mike Sullivan and Homer Dobransky. Jason Brigham took the win over Mike Sullivan and Dan Way. In the Thunder Stock division, Amanda Dibble and Fred Daniels led the field to the green with Fred Daniels taking the lead over Brittany Durham, Justin Pope, Joe Jewett and Frank Nortz. At the halfway mark, Justin Pope took over the control of the field over Fried Daniels, Frank Nortz, Brittany Durham and Matt Brown. The yellow flag flew on lap nine when Luke Kampnich spun out in turn number one as the field bunched up. When racing resumed, Justin Pope continued to lead the way over Frank Nortz but the pair would battle heatedly for the lead as the rest of the field sliced and diced for position. As the checkered flag waived on the field, Justin Pope would take the win over Frank Nortz and Matt Brown. Please join us on Saturday, July 16th when we offer another night of full fender racing. In action will be the Open Wheels, Super Stocks, Legends, Thunder Stocks, Thunder Cars, Men’s Trucks, Ladies Trucks, and Jr. Thunder Car/Stocks. There will also be an Enduro. Complete information on the tracks 2011 schedule can be found on the tracks website, www.thunderalleyspeedpark.com. Information on rules, sponsorship or scheduling can be directed to the tracks General Manager Greg Smith at (315) 629-4356. ____________________________________________________________ Double Features and Multiple Victors at Thunder Alley Speed Park By
Megan Rowe - June 18, 2011 Thunder Alley Speed Park
kicked off a full night of racing action on Saturday, June 18, 2011. The
night started with features for all divisions as the races were rained
out immediately following the heats on June 11th. Following
those make up features, a full night of racing action was presented in
all classes. The Jr. Thunder Car/Stock
rainout feature from June 11th kicked off the nights racing
action with Dalton Lampson and Devin Thorton leading the way to the
green flag. Devin Thorton took the early control of the race over Devin
Thorton, Scott McCarthy, Jared Weeman and Skylar Way. Devin Thorton took
over the control of the race on lap two with Dalton Lampson in second
followed by Scott McCarthy, Jared Weeman and Skylar Way. As the laps
closed, Skylar Way kept control of the field and went on to collect the
win over Devin Thorton and Scott McCarthy. Ellen Sullivan and Lyndsey
Wendell led the Women’s Truck division to the green with Ellen
Sullivan, Lyndsey Wendell, Brittany Schroy and Jenn Burnash rounding out
the top four as the field completed lap number one. By the halfway mark,
Ellen Sullivan was getting pressure from Lyndsey Wendell. Wendell
completed the pass on lap eight for the control of the field. As the
checkered flag waived, Lyndsey Wendell collected the win over Brittany
Schroy and Ellen Sullivan. Jeremy Scott and Bob Schroy
led the Men’s Truck rainout feature to the green flag. Bob Schroy took
the control of lap number one as the yellow flag flew for the number 07
of Gary Wendell. When racing resumed, Randy Mooney took over the lead of
the field over Bob Schroy, Bob Sullivan, Travis Edwards and Jimmy Wood.
At the half way mark, Randy Mooney kept control of the field over Bob
Schroy, John Sullivan, John Sullivan, Travis Edwards and Jimmy Wood.
Randy Mooney went on to collect the win over John Sullivan, Travis
Edwards and Jimmy Wood. Rick Marshall and Ray
Brancroft led the Super Stocks to the green with Ray Bancroft using the
outside of the track to take over the lead followed by JR Mooney, Rick
Marshall, Rick Zeigler and Ike Stone. The yellow flag flew on lap six
when Rick Marshall brought out the yellow flag. When racing resumed, Ray
Bancroft kept control of the field over JR Mooney, Ike Stone, Rick
Zeigler and John Van Tassel. As the checkered waived, Ray Bancroft
collected the win over JR Mooney, Rick Zeigler, Ike Stone and John Van
Tassel. Ricky Swem and Joe Jewett led
the rainout thunder stock feature to the green as Ricky Swem took over
the lead of the field. Joe Jewett, Matt Brown, Dustin Rogers and Nick
Rombough filled out the top five at the end of lap one.
At the halfway mark, Ricky Swem held the control of the field
over Matt Brown, Joe Jewett, Frank Nortz and Dalton Rombough. One lap
later, Joe Jewett took the second position from Matt Brown. Ricky Swem
collected the win over Joe Jewett, Frank Nortz, Dalton Rombough and Matt
Brown. Zach Aubertine and Lance
Willix led the open wheels to the green in their make up 15 lap feature.
Lance Willix took the control of lap one over Mike Mandigo, Jeff Rowe
and Zach Aubertine. On lap number two, Zach Aubertine pulled pit side
leaving Willix, Mandigo and Rowe to battle for the lead. At the halfway
mark, Lance Willix held on the control over Mandigo and Rowe. Despite
heavy pursuit, Lance Willix went on to collect the win over Mike Mandigo
and Jeff Rowe. Homer Dobransky and Mike
Sullivan led the sports compact rainout feature to the green with Homer
Dobransky taking the lead on the field over Billy Matteson, Rudy
Widrick, Mike Sullivan and Jeff Trapp. By
lap six, Rudy Widrick took over the second position over Scott
Schafer, Billy Matteson and Jeff Trapp. By the halfway mark, Homer
Dobransky continued to lead the way with Rudy Widrick in hot pursuit but
the lead would be short lived as Rudy Widrick took over the control of
the field. On the last lap, Scott Schafer took over the lead of the
field and went on to collect the win over Rudy Widrick, Billy Matteson,
Craig McGhee and Joel Hall. Homer Dobransky and Jeremy
Lueck led the Thunder Car division to the green flag with Jeff Trapp
leading lap number one over Homer Dobransky and Kathy DeFoe. On lap
three, Jeff Trapp brought out the yellow flag as Homer Dobrasnky, Kathy
DeFoe, Tom Hunter, Joel Hall and Dan Way filled out the top five.
At the half way mark, Tom Hunter kept control of the field over
Kathy Defoe, Dan Way, Joel Hall and Homer Dobransky.
As the checkered flag waved, Homer Dobransky collected the win
over Kathy DeFoe, Dan Way, Tom Hunter and Joel Hall. The Women’s trucks kicked
off the night’s regular racing action with Jenn Burnash and Brittany
Schroy leading the way to the green flag. Lyndsey Wendell took over the
lead of lap number one followed by Bunash, Schroy, Rombough
and Sullivan. The yellow flew on lap number three for Jenn
Burnash, slowing up the field. The restart allowed Brittany Schroy to
take the lead followed by Nichole Rombough, and Ellen Sulilvan. Brittany
Schroy was able to keep her competitors at bay and take the win over
Nichole Rombough, Ellen Sullivan, Jenn Burnash and Lyndsey Wendell. The Legends led by Verne
LaFave and Taylor took the green in their 15 lap feature with Doxtater
taking the early control. The yellow flew on lap four when Dustin Van
Tassel slowed on the race track. When racing resumed, Taylor Doxtater
kept the control over Verne LaFave, Nate Plantz, and Gordon Hall. Verne
LaFave would not be silent as on the next lap, he took the control of
the field over Doxtater. Doxtater would be kept buys by Gordon Hall and
Dustin Van Tassel all looking for the top spot. As the checkered flag
waved, Verne LaFave took the win over Taylor Doxtater, Gordon Hall,
Dustin Van Tassel and Nate Plantz.
Bill Brock and Homer Dobransky
led the Sport Compact feature to green with Scott Schafer jumping to
lead lap one from his fourth place starting position. Rudy Widrick
quickly followed in line behind Schafer with Bill Brock, Homer Dobransky
and Mike Sullivan filling out the top five. At the halfway mark, Scott
Schafer still continued to lead the way over Rudy Widric, Tim Ingersol,
Mike Sullivan and Billy Mattson. The yellow flag flew on lap 9 when
Craig McGhee slowed up on the field. When racing resumed, Scott Schafer
would hold off heavy pressure from Rudy Widrick to take the win in the
15 lap feature over Rudy Widrick and Mike Sullivan. In the 15 lap open wheel main,
Jeff Rowe and Lance Willix led the field to the green. Lance Willix took
the lead of the field over Jeff Rowe, Mike Mandigo, Verne LaFave and
Greg Gould. At the half way mark, Lance Willix still held the lead while
Mike Mandigo sat in second over Jeff Rowe. Zach Aubertine left the
speedway on lap 10 with mechanical woes. Lance Willix went on to take
his second win of the evening over Mike Mandigo, Jeff Rowe, Verne LaFave
and Greg Gould. The Thunder Cars, led by
Jeremy Lueck and Jeff Trapp was next on the agenda for their 15 lap
feature. Jeff Trapp took the early lead of lap number one over Tom
Hunter, Jeremy Lueck, Joel Hall and Kathy DeFoe. Trapp would hold the
lead on the field until lap seven when Billy Mattison pulled to the
front of the field from his 7th place starting position.
Mattison kept control, leaving Trapp to pursue him as the race
continued. Lap traffic became an issue by lap 10 of the feature, giving
Trapp, Zak Petrie, Homer Dobransky and Richard Moses Jr. the opportunity
to close in on Mattison. As the field crossed the line, Billy Mattison
collected the win over Jeff Trapp and Zak Petrie. Jason Dinzler and Rick Zeigler
led the Super Stock division to the green with Rick Zeigler leading the
charge as the field cross for lap number one over Jason Dinzler, Ray
Bancroft, Ike Stone and Dennis Petrus. On lap three, Matt Larrivee went
pitside with mechanical problems while Rick Zeigler continued to lead
the way getting pressure from Jason Dinzler and Ray Bancroft. At the
half way mark, Rick Zeigler had continued to be the leader as the rest
of the field battled for positions. Rick Zeigler went on to collect the
win while Ray Bancroft, Dennis Petrus, JR Mooney and Ike Stone filled
out the top five. In the 15 lap men’s truck
race, John Sullivan and Travis Edwards led the field to green with
Sullivan taking the lead f lap one over Travis Edwards, Randy Mooney,
Bob Schroy and Jimmy Wood. The yellow flew on lap one when Trevor
Halladay and Gary Wendell spun on the track. When racing resumed, John
Sullivan continued to lead the way as Randy Mooney moved into the second
position over Trevor Halladay. Lap traffic came in to play as the field
hit the halfway mark. As the last four laps came into view, Randy Mooney
positioned his truck on the speedway to edge around John Sullivan and
took the lead. Randy Mooney went on to collect the win over John
Sullivan and Travis Edwards. In the 15 lap thunder stock
division, Kory Parro and Amanda Dibble led the field to the green with
Parro begin credited for leading lap number one. Ricky Swem, who started
in the 12th position quickly climbed to the front of the
field and by lap number three had entered the top five. Swem wasted
little time moving around Parro and taking the lead of the field. At the
half way mark, Ricky Swem continued to dominate while Kenneth Kampnich,
Kory Parro, Frank Nortz and Pat Brown were attempting to chase Swem
down. Coming down for the checkered, Ricky Swem took the win over
Kenneth Kampnich, Dalton Rombough, Pat Brown and Frank Nortz. Please join us on Saturday, June 25th as we will host a night of complete racing action along with another visit from the Limited Supers. General admission is just $7, while admission to the pit area is $20. Complete information on the tracks 2011 schedule can be found on the tracks website, www.thunderalleyspeedpark.com. Information on rules, sponsorship or scheduling can be directed to the tracks General Manager Greg Smith at (315) 629-4356. ____________________________________________________________ Multiple Victors at Thunder Alley Speed Park A beautiful spring evening greeted the fans at Thunder Alley Speed Park on Saturday, June 04, 2011. Headlining the evening were the Super Stocks and Open Wheels. Joining them were the Thunder Stocks, Thunder Cars, Men’s and Women’s Trucks, Sport Compacts, Legends and Jr. Thunder Cars/Stocks. John Van Tassel and Rick Marshall led the field to the green in the Super Stock divisions 15 lap A-Main. Rick Marshall took the lead of lap number one over Ike Stone, Ray Bancroft, Rick Zeigler and John Van Tassel. At the half way mark, Ike Stone had taken control of the field over Ray Bancroft and Rick Zeigler. As the checkered dropped, Ike Stone collected the win over Ray Bancroft and Rick Zeigler. In the 15 lap Thunder Stock Feature, Stan Loomis and Kelly Swem led the field to the green as Stan Loomis took control of the field over Justin Pope, Dan Swem, Dalton Rombough and Kenneth Kampnich. The yellow flew on lap four when Justin Pope was spun by Dalton Rombough bringing out the yellow. Dan Swem took control of the field over Ricky Swem, Stan Loomis, and Kenneth Kampnich. At the halfway mark, Dan Swem held the lead over Ricky Swem, Stan Loomis, Frank Nortz and Matt Brown. Ricky Swem battled under Dan Swem for the lead as the two lap sign was shown to the field. As the checkered waived over the field, Ricky Swem won over Dan Swem and Stan Loomis. Lance Willix and Mike Mandigo led the Open Wheel division to green. Lance Willix led from green to checker in the caution free event picking up the win over Mike Mandigo and Jeff Rowe. Tim Worden and Tom Hunter led the Thunder Car division to the green flag with Tom Hunter taking the lead of the field over Zak Petrie, Kathy DeFoe, Billy Matteson and Nick Trapp. Tom Hunter and Zak Petrie tangled on a lap three restart giving Kathy DeFoe the lead as Joel Hall was quickly trying to track her down. When the two laps to go sign was shown to the field, Kathy DeFoe, Joel Hall and Billy Mattison ran nose to tail for the first three positions. Billy Mattison slipped under Joel Hall for second and set his sights on Kathy DeFoe and the lead. As the checkered waived, Billy Mattison would collect the win over Kathy Defoe and Joel Hall. Jeremy Scott and Matt Larrivee led the Men’s trucks to green with Scott and Larrivee running side by side at the line at the completion of lap one. Matt Larrivee took the lead of the field over Scott, Bob Schroy, Trevor Halladay and Luke Roes. At the halfway mark, John Sullivan continued to lead the way despite heavy pressure from Randy Mooney in second over Luke Roes, Trevor Halladay and Travis Edwards. Randy Mooney used the high side in turn number four after racing side by side with Sullivan and took the lead of the field. The yellow flag flew with one lap to go when Don Worthington sat in turn number three and four with a broken rear end. When the checkered dropped, John Sullivan picked up the win over Randy Mooney and Luke Roes. Dalton Lampson and Devin Thorton led the Jr. Thunder Car/Stock to the green with Devin Thorton taking control of the field. Scott McCarthy sat in second while Mike Sullivan, Kayla Broan and Dalton Lampson filled out the top five. The yellow flag flew on lap four when Kayla Brown spun into the turn four wall. Scott McCarthy held to the lead with Mike Sullivan, Dalton Lampson and Devin Thorton rounding out the top four. When the two to go sign was shown, Mike Sullivan continued to show the way. Mike Sullivan collected the win over Devin Thorton and Scott McCarthy. Mike Sullivan and Patrick McGhee led the Sports Compacts to green with Mike Sullivan taking the lead over Randy Widrick, Scott Schafer, Joel Hall and Zak Petrie. The yellow flew on lap number two when Craig McGhee spun in turn one and two. When racing resumed, Scott Schafer took the lead over Rudy Widrick, Zak Petrie, Joel Hall and Mike Sullivan. At the halfway mark, Schafer still continued at the lead over Rudy Widrick and Zak Petrie. When the checkered waived, Scott Schafer collected the win over Rudy Widrick and Zak Petrie. Ellen Sullivan and Lyndsey Wendell led the women’s trucks to the green with Lyndsey Wendell taking the lead at the line. Jenn Burnash quickly pulled to the outside of Wendell and the two battled for the lead with Burnash taking over at the helm. The yellow flew when Jenn Burnash and Lyndsey Wendell made contact in turn one and two. Jenn Burnash wasted no time when racing resumed taking over the lead on the field with Brittany Schroy and Ellen Sullivan rounding out the top three. When the checkered waived, Jenn Burnash collected the win over Brittany Schroy, Ellen Sullivan and Lynsdey Wendell. Verne LaFave and Taylor Doxtater led the legends to green with Doxtater taking the lead and quickly spinning bringing out the yellow flag. When lap one was completed Dustin Van Tassel showed the way over Verne LaFave, Nate Plantz and Taylor Doxtater. At the half way mark, Dustin Van Tassel continued to lead with Verne LaFave and Taylor Doxtater filling out the top three. Dustin Van Tassel collected the win over Gordon Hall and Verne LaFave. Please join us next Saturday, June 11 when we will host a full night of racing action. Headlining the evening will be the Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks, Open Wheels, Thunder Cars, Men’s and Women’s Trucks, Sport Compacts, and Jr Thunder Cars/Stocks. Also joining the evening will be an Enduro. Complete information on the tracks 2011 schedule can be found on the tracks website, www.thunderalleyspeedpark.com. Information on rules, sponsorship or scheduling can be directed to the tracks General Manager Greg Smith at (315) 629-4356. ____________________________________________________________ Multiple
Winners Grace Thunder Alley Victory Lane Thunder Alley Speed Park hosted a full night of racing on a beautiful night. The racing on May 21, 2011 featured all regular divisions. Joining the regular divisions were the Limited Supers and an Enduro. Ray Bancroft and Keith Doxtater led the Super Stock feature to the green for their 15 lap feature event. Ray Bancroft took the early control over Ike Stone, Keith Doxtater, Rick Marshall, and Jason Dinzler filling out the top five. Ray Bancroft and Ike Stone held a heavy battle for the lead as Stone took control of the field by lap five. At the half way point, Ike Stone still stood at the head of the field over Ray Bancroft, Keith Doxtater, Jason Dinzler and Rick Marshall. Ike Stone went on to collect the win over Keith Doxtater, Ray Bancroft, Rick Marshall and Todd Rhodes. The Legends division led by Verne LaFave and Nate Plantz was up on the docket with Dustin Van Tassel, Tony Hanbury, Verne LaFave, Chris Zieren and Zach Truesdall leading the way at the completion of lap one. The yellow flew on lap number seven when Nate Plantz spun in turn one and two. Tony Hanbury led the way when racing resumed over Dustin Van Tassel, Zach Truesdall, Taylor Doxtater and Chris Zieren filling out the top five. The race resumed with no other yellows as Tony Hanbury dominated the field over Dustin Van Tassel, Taylor Doxtater, Chris Zieren and Nate Plantz. Luke Roes and Trevor Halladay led the Men’s Truck divison to the green flag in their 15 lap feature event with Luke Roes leading the way over Revor Halladay, Travis Edwards, John Sullivan and Randy Mooney. As the caution free event hit the halfway point, Luke Roes continued at the head of the field with Trevor Halladay hot in pursuit in the second position followed by Randy Mooney, Luke Roes and Travis Edwards. On lap 12, Kyle Gill entered the pit area as the racing action continued on the speedway. Luke Roes went on to grab the win over Randy Mooney, Greg Roes, Trevor Halladay and Travis Edwards. Mike Sullivan and Craig McGhee led the Sports Compact division to the green flag with Mike Sullivan, Tom Hunter, Craig McGhee, Bill Brock and Don Woodworth filling out the top five. The yellow flag flew on lap six when Mike Sullivan and Andrew McEachron spun in turn number four. When racing resumed Tom Hunter led the way over Craig McGhee, Bill Brock, Tim Dunn and Joel Hall. At the half way mark Joel Hall led the way over Bill Brock, Tom Hunter, Craig McGhee and Tim Dunn. At the checkered flag, Joel Hall collected the win over Tom Hunter, Tim Dunn, Bill Brock and Craig McGhee. The 20 lap Open Wheel feature was led to the green flag by Barry Kingsley and Jeff Rowe with Barry Kingsley leading lap one over Jeff Rowe, JJ Andrews, Vern LaFave and Bob Pullen. On lap five, Verne LaFave pulled pitside with mechanical issues while Zach Aubertine and Lance Willix entered the top five. Jeff Rowe took the lead on lap number seven over JJ Andrews, Barry Kingsley, Zach Aubertine and Lance Willix. On lap eight, the yellow flag flew when Barry Kingsley spun in turn three and four and found himself in a pile of mud on the inside of the speedway. At the halfway mark, Jeff Rowe continued to lead the way over Lance Willix, Zach Aubertine, JJ Andrews and Bob Pullen. When the checkered flag waived, Jeff Rowe collected the win over Lance Willix, Zach Aubertine, JJ Andrews and Bob Pullen. Tom Hunter and Nicholas Trapp led the Thunder Cars to green with Joel Hall taking the lead of lap one over Tom Hunter, Dan Way, Billy Mattison and Jeff Trapp. The field quickly reached the half way mark with no yellow flags. Joel Hall continued to set the pace of the field as Billy Mattison, Tom Hunter, Dan Way and Don Woodworth filled out the top five. The yellow flag flew with one lap remaining as Don Woodworth pulled high in turn number four. Some debris was on the track in turn three and four and this allowed the track safety crew to pick up the debris. When the checkerd flag dropped, Billy Mattison picked up the win over Joel Hall, Tom Hunter, Dan Way, and Jeff Trapp. Jenn Burnash and Brittany Schroy led the women’s truck to the green with Jenn Burnash taking the lead over Brittany Schroy, Lyndsay Wendell, Ellen Sullivan, and Nichole Rombough. The yellow flew on lap three when Ellen Sullivan and Nichole Rombough stopped in turn one and two. At the half way mark, Jenn Burnash continued to lead the way with Brittany Schroy, Nichole Rombough, Lyndsay Wendell and Ellen Sullivan filling out the top five. As the checkered waved, Jenn Burnash collected the win over Brittany Schroy, Lyndsay Wendell, Nichole Rombough and Ellen Sullivan. Brittany Durham and Kelly Swem led the Thunder Stock to the green in their 15 lap feature. Brittany Durham led lap one over Justin Pope, Dustin Rogers, Frank Nortz and Stan Loomis. As the field reached the half way mark, Justin Pope led the way over Zak Petrie, Brittany Durham, Ken Countryman and Dustin Rogers. As the checkered flag dropped, Zak Petrie collected the win over Justin Pope, Frank Nortz, Ken Countryman, Dustin Rogers. In the 10 lap Jr. Thunder Car/Thunder Stock feature Devin Thorton and Scott McCarthy led the field to the green with Scott McCarthy taking the lead over Devin Thorton, Dalton Lampson, Mike Sullivan and Kayla Brown. Scott McCarthy collected the win over Devin Thorton, Dalton Lampson, Kayla Brown and Mike Sullivan. Please join us for our next night of racing on May 25, 2011. All regular divisions will be in racing action for our Memorial Day Weekend Extravaganza. Complete information on the tracks 2011 schedule can be found on the tracks website, www.thunderalleyspeedpark.com. Information on rules, sponsorship or scheduling can be directed to the tracks General Manager Greg Smith at (315) 629-4356. ____________________________________________________________ Limited
Super Make Return Appearance to Thunder Alley Evans
Mills, NY… For the third time in four weeks the Limited Supers from
the Oswego Speedway will return to “We’ve loved having them,” stated track General Manager Greg Smith. “They are a well run organization that shows up and puts on some great racing. We’ve averaged between 15 to 20 cars the last two times they were with us and expect the same this coming weekend.” “ Thunder Alley will start promptly with heat and feature action at 6pm on Saturday evening. Pit Gates will open at 3:30pm. General Admission is $7 for adults while children 12 and under are free. Pit admission is $20. A complete 2011 schedule along with weekly recaps of racing events and updated points can be found on the tracks website, www.thunderalleyspeedpark.com. Questions with regards to rules, schedules, sponsorships and other questions can be directed to Greg Smith at (315) 629-4356. ____________________________________________________________ ENDURO RACE ADDED TO SCHEDULE FOR MAY 14TH Evans Mills, NY… Thunder Alley Speed Park will return to racing action on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Highlighting the night will be an Enduro which has been added to the schedule. In addition to the Enduro will be all regular divisions. “These Enduro’s really add a lot to our program,” stated General Manager Greg Smith. “This is a great way for our fans to get involved in racing. Racing truly is a spectators sport, so there is no better way to get the fans involved. We don’t schedule these throughout the year. They are just something that we add to our schedule so fans really need to stay tuned to our website so that they can find out when these events take place.” Thunder Alley will start promptly with heat and feature action at 6pm on Saturday evening. Pit Gates will open at 3:30pm. General Admission is $7 for adults while children 12 and under are free. Pit admission is $20. A complete 2011 schedule along with weekly recaps of racing events and updated points can be found on the tracks website, www.thunderalleyspeedpark.com. Questions with regards to rules, schedules, sponsorships and other questions can be directed to Greg Smith at (315) 629-4356. ____________________________________________________________ Multiple
Winners Take Checkers at Thunder Alley Speed Park By Megan Rowe - May 7th, 2011 A beautiful night greeted fans at Caprara’s Thunder Alley Speed Park on Saturday, May 7th with a packed racing program that included the Limited Supers highlighting the nights show. Joining them were the men’s truck, women’s truck, thunder cars, thunder stocks, super stocks, open wheels, and junior thunder cars/stocks. The Super Stocks kicked off the night’s feature action with their 15 lap feature event as Ray Bancroft and Keith Doxater led the field to green. Ray Bancroft took over the early lead with Ike Stone and Keith Doxtater rounding out the top three. Ike Stone pulled to the outside of Ray Bancroft as the pair went into turn three in an attempt to take the lead. The duo would race side by side until Stone pulled into the front of the field. Ike Stone went on to collect the win over Ray Bancroft and Keith Doxtater. Verne LaFave and Dustin Van Tassel led the Legends to green with Dustin Van Tassel taking the early lead. Taylor Doxtater slipped around Verne LaFave to take over second with LaFave sitting in third. A late race tire rub sent Taylor Doxtater pitside, allowing Verne LaFave to take over the second position. As the checkered flag dropped, Dustin Van Tassel collected the win over Verne LaFave and Gordon Hall. Luke Roes and Jeremy Scott led the Men’s Truck division to the green in their 15 lap feature event. John Sullivan quickly pulled to the outside as the front three moved into turn one and two with Sullivan taking over the lead of the field. Randy Mooney quickly moved under Luke Roes to take over the second position and began his assault on John Sullivan for the lead. Greg Roes pulled to the high side of Matt Larrivee to take over the fifth position. Greg Roes used the same high groove to pull to the outside of Bob Schroy and Gary Wendell to enter the top three. Randy Mooney pulled high around John Sullivan to take the lead while Bob Schroy plotted his next move in the third position. The field then entered lap traffic as the laps began to wind down. Randy Mooney collected the win over Bob Schroy who made a last lap pass for second and John Sullivan. Steve Abt and Verne LaFave led the open wheel division to green with Abt taking the lead. Jeff Rowe quickly settled into second while he was getting pressure from fourth position of Bob Pullen. Bob Pullen slipped under Jeff Rowe to take the third position as Zach Aubertine entered the top five. Zach Aubertine slipped to the inside of JJ Andrews coming out of turn number to take the fourth position as Steve Abt continued to lead the way. Aubertine then used a lap 13 restart to slip under Bob Pullen and Verne LaFave and enter the second position. Aubertine used the same move to get under Steve Abt and take the command of the field. Zach Aubertine collected the open wheel win over Verne LaFave and Steve Abt. Tom Hunter and Dan Way led the thunder cars to green with Jeff Trapp taking the lead on the field from his third starting position Billy Mattison and Joel Hall battled side by side for the second position with Mattison’s high groove giving him the advantage. Mattison would continue using that high groove and move into the lead as Dan Way battled with Joel Hall for the third position. Pat Brown and Kelly Swem led the Thunder Stock division to green with Brown taking the early lead. Justin Pope wasted no time as he moved through the pack quickly and took over the command of the field. Pope would outstretch his lead on the field leaving Dustin Rogers and Ricky Swem impatiently sitting in positions two and three. As the checkered dropped, Justin Pope collected the win over Dustin Rogers and Ricky Swem. Thunder Alley Speed Park will host their first Enduro on May 14th. Joining them will the Super Stocks, Open Wheels, Men’s Trucks, Thunder Cars, Thunder Stocks, Women’s Trucks, Legends, and Jr. Thunder Car/Stocks. Complete information on the tracks 2011 schedule can be found on the tracks website, www.thunderalleyspeedpark.com. Information on rules, sponsorship or scheduling can be directed to the tracks General Manager Greg Smith at (315) 629-4356. ____________________________________________________________ Multiple
Victors for Thunder Alley’s Season Opener! By Megan Rowe - April 30th, 2011 Thunder
Alley Speed Park kicked off the 2011 season on Saturday, April 30, 2011.
In racing action were the Super Stocks, Thunder Cars, Men’s Trucks,
Open Wheels, Sport Compacts, Thunder Stocks, Women’s Trucks, Jr.
Thunder Cars/Stocks, and Legends. There was also a special appearance by
the Limited Super division. The
Super Stocks kicked off the racing action with their 15 lap feature
event. Ray Bancroft and Keith Doxtater led the front row to the green
flag with Keith Doxtater jumping out to the early lead. Ray Bancroft
fell into the second position while Ike Stone and John Van Tassel
rounded out the field. Ike Stone pulled to the outside of Ray Bancroft
coming out of turn number two to take the second position away and then
challenged Keith Doxtater for the lead. As the duo was coming out of
turn number four, Ike Stone took over the control of the field. As the
checkered flag waived, Ike Stone collected the win over Keith Doxtater
and Ray Bancroft. Billy
Mattison and Joel Hall led the thunder car division to the green flag
for their 15 lap feature event. Billy Mattison jumped out to the lead
with Jeff Trapp filling out second and Dan Way in third. Joel Hall
pulled to the outside of Nicholas Trapp with hopes to take away the
fourth position but Trapp forged ahead and maintained the position. On
lap 8, Joel Hall spun out in turn three to bring out the yellow which
gave Nicholas Trapp and Matt Brown the fourth and fifth position. Joel
Hall wasted little time moving through the pack and quickly moved around
Dan Way for the third position as Billy Mattison and Jeff Trapp
continued to lead the way. As the checkered flag waved, Billy Mattison
collected the win over Jeff Trapp and Joel Hall. Randy
Mooney and Greg Roes led the Men’s truck division to the green flag
with Greg Roes taking command of the field. Randy Mooney quickly moved
into the second position while Matt Larribee, John Sullivan, and Bob
Schroy rounded out the top five. Bob Schroy moved into the third
position while Matt Larribee moved into second as the field looked to
track down leader Greg Roes. As the checkered flag waved, Greg Roes
collected the win over Matt Larribee and Bob Schroy. In
the open wheel division Steve Abt and Bob Pullen led the field to the
green flag with Bob Pullen taking the lead on the field with Guard
Nearbin and Steve Abt rounding out the top three. Jeff Rowe pulled to
the outside of Mike Bruce and took over the second position while Guard
Nearbin took the lead. AJ Bernys took over the third position when Jeff
Rowe suffered a flat tire. Mike Bruce slipped under Bob Pullen coming
out of turn number four to take the lead on the field while AJ Bernys
slipped into the second position. Mike Bruce collected the win over AJ
Bernys and Bob Pullen. Scott
Schafer and Rudy Widrick led the Sports Compacts to the green with Scott
Schafer leading the way. Rudy Widrick pulled into the second position
and Patrick McGhee was third. While the field worked hard to catch Scott
Schafer, he would be dominate on opening night of racing action and
would take the win over Rudy Widrick. Justin
Pope and Ricky Swem led the Thunder Stocks to green in their 15 lap
feature. Justin Pope took the early lead while Ricky Swem and Brock
Stevens battled him for the lead. Ricky Swem moved under Pope to take
the lead while Brock Stevens and Dan Swem filled out the top three.
Ricky Swem would take the checkered flag over Brock Stevens and Dustin
Rogers. Tony
Hanbury and Vern LaFave led the Legends to the green flag with Nate
Plantz taking the early lead on the field as Taylor Doxtater and Tony
Hanbury rounding out the top three. Tony Hanbury moved high around
Dustin Van Tassel to take over the fourth position. Tony Hanbury moved
high around Taylor Doxtater and Nate Plantz for the lead on the field.
Tony Hanbury would collect the win over Nate Plantz and Taylor Doxtater.
Racing
action will resume Saturday, May 7, 2011. In competition will be the
Limited Supers, Super Stocks, Thunder Cars, Men’s Trucks, Open Wheels,
Thunder Stocks, Women’s Trucks, Jr. Thunder Cars/Stocks, and the
Legends. Complete information on the tracks 2011 schedule can be found
on the tracks website, www.thunderalleyspeedpark.com.
Information on rules, sponsorship or scheduling can be directed to the
tracks General Manager Greg Smith at (315) 629-4356. ____________________________________________________________ SUNY Canton Joins Caprara’s Thunder Alley Speed Park For 2011 Season Craig Revelle
– Finish Line Web Design
Caprara’s Thunder Alley
Speed Park is very excited to announce the return of SUNY Canton to the
Thunder Alley family for the new season.
The generous contributions from SUNY Canton will help solidify
our point fund for our top classes, and will go a long way to help
everyone at Caprara’s Thunder Alley Speed Park this season. “We are very excited to have
Michael Perry and SUNY Canton back on board with us this season”, says
track General Manager Greg Smith. “The
contributions of SUNY Canton to this sport in our area is phenomenal and
we are very happy to be working with such a great group of people again
this season. SUNY Canton (State University of New York at Canton) is a public, coeducational, residential college located on a spacious campus along the banks of the Grasse River. There are miles of beautiful trails circling the campus, with wonderful scenic landscapes. Its northern location places SUNY Canton close to the Adirondack Mountains, the St. Lawrence River, and major cities including Ottawa and Montreal.
SUNY Canton is Northern New York's four and two-year college for technology, health, management and public service. SUNY Canton offers nearly 20 majors leading to bachelor's degrees, more than 20 programs leading to associate degrees, and several programs leading to one-year certificates.
The College’s highly-qualified faculty members are renowned for their professional hands-on approach to education. Most have on-the-job professional experience, are licensed in their fields, and are current practitioners in their professions who have both outstanding academic credentials and sound technical experience. For more information on SUNY Canton, please visit their website, www.canton.edu for more details. The 2011 season at Thunder Alley gets underway
this Saturday, April 23rd with a regular show of Thunder
Stock Cars & Trucks, Thunder Cars, Super Stocks, 4
Cylinder Sport Compacts Men’s & Women’s Trucks, Open Wheels
& Legends. Race time is
set for 6pm. For more information on Caprara’s Thunder Alley Speed Park, please contact General Manager Greg Smith at Can Am Enterprises at 315-629-4356 or visit us online at www.thunderalleyspeedpark.com. ____________________________________________________________ Thunder
Alley Speed Park Kicks Off 2011
“It’s been a long winter,” commented the tracks general manager Greg Smith. “We are ready to get our 2011 season under way. Last year everything was brand new for all of us with perhaps some different types of racing compared to what folks may have seen in the past or at other race tracks. We think we’ve found something really great at Thunder Alley. We have some great competitors along with our great fans.” Thunder Alley will start promptly with heat and feature action at 6pm on Saturday evening. Pit Gates will open at 3:30pm. General Admission is $7 for adults while children 12 and under are free. Pit admission is $20. A complete 2011 schedule along with weekly recaps of racing events and updated points can be found on the tracks website, www.thunderalleyspeedpark.com. Questions with regards to rules, schedules, sponsorships and other questions can be directed to Greg Smith at (315) 629-4356. ____________________________________________________________ Price Chopper to Sell Discounted Advance Tickets for All Events at Caprara’s Thunder Alley Speed Park in 2011 Craig Revelle
– Finish Line Web Design
The partnership with Thunder
Alley and Price Chopper will benefit local race fans in the Jefferson,
Lewis and St. Lawrence County area specifically, with nearly a dozen
stores in the tri-county area will allow easy access to the advance sale
tickets. “We are very proud and
excited to have Price Chopper on board with Caprara’s Thunder Alley
Speed Park this season. We
feel that it will be a great partnership, and it will benefit the local
fans, and hopefully it will entice more fans to come to our track and
watch some exciting local short track racing”, says track General
Manager Greg Smith. The Price Chopper chain of
supermarkets is based out of Schenectady, New York and has been in
operation for over 75 years. With
129 stores in operation throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania, and of course, New York State Price
Chopper offers quality products as the best prices.
Price Chopper, always looking to save customers money introduced
the AdvantEDGE promotion at participating Sunoco locations, allowing
shoppers to save 10 cents a gallon for every $50 they spend at Price
Chopper. The 2011 season at Thunder Alley gets underway
on Saturday, April 23rd with a regular show of Thunder
Stock Cars & Trucks, Thunder Cars, Super Stocks, 4
Cylinder Sport Compacts Men’s & Women’s Trucks, Open Wheels
& Legends. Race time is
set for 6pm. ____________________________________________________________ |
After a successful 2011 season at Caprara’s
Thunder Alley Speed Park, the track honored their champions and top
finishers this past weekend at the annual awards banquet at the Fire
Hall in Evans Mills, New York.