Betty Gioia had this newspaper made prior to her son, Steve Jr.'s, win in the 1976 Oswego Classic. How did she know?
Sports

Classic Drivers Countdown: Steve Gioia Jr. Started Fast with 1976 Classic Win

As the countdown continues toward the 59th running of the Budweiser International Classic 200 at Oswego Speedway on September 6, we look back at the next historic Classic driver on our list – the first Oswegonian to win the Classic, Steve Gioia Jr. The Gioia family had been fielding racecars at Oswego Speedway for several seasons before Steve Jr. finally climbed behind the wheel of Steve Sr.’s No. 9 in 1973.

[…]

No Picture
Sports

Classic Drivers Countdown: Gary Allbritain’s 1975 Classic Victory Earned Him a Shot at Indianapolis

As the countdown continues toward the 59th running of the Budweiser International Classic 200 at Oswego Speedway on September 6, we look back at the next historic Classic driver on our list, Ohio Classic champion – Gary Allbritain. From the first time Allbritain appeared at Oswego, it was clear to the veterans at the Speedway that the young ace, “had it,” despite running his first three Classics from 1972-1974 with little fanfare and a best finish of 13th in ‘73.

[…]

No Picture
Sports

Following Four Championship Lead Changes, Sitterly Leads Bond by Narrowest of Margins Heading to the Weekend

The Road to the Championship for Oswego Speedway’s Novelis Supermodifieds and Pathfinder Bank Small Block Supers continues to tighten leading to this weekend’s action featuring the Pathfinder Bank SBS Twin 20s and a 50-lap Novelis Supermodified main presented by AirGas and the Woodchuck Saloon.

[…]

Oswego Speedway's annual Ride with the Legends Program will take place on Saturday, September 5 during Budweiser International Classic Weekend.
Sports

Five Historic Drivers Selected for International Classic Weekend Ride with the Legends Program

The popular Ride with the Legends program will return during the Saturday morning schedule of Oswego Speedway’s Budweiser International Classic Weekend, as the Canale Insurance & Accounting 2-Seat Supermodified roars to life with a handful of champion drivers behind the wheel.

[…]

No Picture
Sports

Classic Drivers Countdown: In Only His Second Start, Johnny Benson Sr. Walked Away with the 1966 International Classic

As the countdown continues toward the 59th running of the Budweiser International Classic 200 at Oswego Speedway on September 6, we look back at the next historic Classic driver on our list, Michigan speed merchant – Johnny Benson Sr. Benson was known far and wide as the fastest driver on four wheels in the Midwestern states during the mid-1960s, and in 1964 he brought that speed to Oswego’s Port City oval. Benson started the ’64 Classic from the 5th position, but ended with a lackluster 30th place effort. The Michigan ace would not return to Oswego until the ’66 edition of the race and he no doubt made his mark.

[…]