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Kasey Kahne’s part-time Sprint Car schedule includes Weedsport in May

Kasey Kahne’s part-time Sprint Car schedule includes Weedsport in May
The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series only visit to New York State just got even more intriguing, as Kasey Kahne announced his part-time series schedule on Tuesday afternoon, which includes a stop at Weedsport Speedway on Sunday, May 19. Following his retirement from full-time NASCAR competition, Kahne is going back to where it all started with plans of... more

Weedsport Kartway under construction with opening planned for mid-October

Weedsport Kartway under construction with opening planned for mid-October
Weedsport Speedway announced a new clay karting oval is near completion on its grounds which will be known as Weedsport Kartway. The idea of a karting facility at Weedsport has been more than a year in the making, with a groundbreaking just before spring. As of mid-June, some 45 loads of clay have been dropped on the Kartway’s surface with... more

Stephen Simpson’s daring pass leads to victory at Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen

Stephen Simpson’s daring pass leads to victory at Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen
On one of the hottest race days in Watkins Glen International history, Stephen Simpson picked the perfect time to make the Red Dragon breathe fire. Simpson catapulted the fire-red No. 99 JDC-Miller Motorsports GAINSCO Auto Insurance ORECA LMP2 from third to first with an aggressive inside pass with about 35 minutes to go Sunday afternoon, sending his three-driver team to... more

Meet the 2018 honorees for the Dirt Hall of Fame in Weedsport

Meet the 2018 honorees for the Dirt Hall of Fame in Weedsport
For her commitment and perseverance in the face of adversity, Canadian track owner Linda Cosco of St. Catharines, Ontario, will be recognized as the recipient of the annual Outstanding Woman in Racing Award during the 2018 Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. The Thursday, July 26, event will be held at the Hall of Fame Museum located on... more

CRASH COURSE: Recap of the demo derby action at Seneca County Fairgrounds (podcast)

CRASH COURSE: Recap of the demo derby action at Seneca County Fairgrounds (podcast)
The Crash Course Podcast returned to the FingerLakes1.com Studio on Monday night with a look back at the Seneca County Fair Demolition Derby and all the pageantry that comes with our own hometown derby. Then, a peek at the action promoted by Jordan Rutherford tonight, Stirrin Dirt’s Wastch Wipeout later this week, and look ahead to what’s to come in... more

Watkins Glen NASCAR Notebook: A new view of the track for Dale Jr.

Watkins Glen NASCAR Notebook: A new view of the track for Dale Jr.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will take on a new challenge above Watkins Glen International as part of NBC Sports’ television coverage of NASCAR weekend at the road course. Earnhardt, in his first year with NBC Sports, will call the Zippo 200 at The Glen (Xfinity Series) on Aug. 4 and the Go Bowling at The Glen (Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series)... more

Chase Elliott wins first career race at Watkins Glen

Chase Elliott wins first career race at Watkins Glen
After eight career runner-up finishes, Chase Elliott is finally a winner in the NASCAR Cup Series. The 22-year-old took home his first checkered flag in his 99th start at Watkins Glen International on Sunday. Elliott and Kyle Busch had the strongest cars on the track, however Busch encountered a fuel issue early in the Final Stage, setting up a one-one-one... more

Tony Stewart to race in Dundee & Weedsport this weekend

Tony Stewart to race in Dundee & Weedsport this weekend
Former NASCAR champion Tony Stewart is coming to the Finger Lakes region this weekend. He will compete at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee on Friday night and then will return to Weedsport Speedway on Sunday for the first time since 2010 to compete with his own Arctic Cat All-Star Circuit of Champions 410 Sprint Car Series. ICYMI: [email protected] will join the... more
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