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.
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.
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.
The final night of Oswego Kartway’s regular season will take place on Friday with the running of the third annual Justin Lamb Memorial at the Bullring. All 13 point divisions will crown champions on Friday, with racing action getting under way at 7:30 p.m.
August 22 Family, Affordable, Fast Racing continues at the Fulton Speedway where adult grandstand admission is only $12 with everyone 18 years old and younger is admitted free. Pits are $27 participant/$30 non-participant. Gates open at 5 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m.
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.
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.
In the 35-lap Tracey Road Equipment Modified feature Sears would work the bottom of the speedway in the later stages, driving by Ryan Phelps with 5 laps left and then went on to the popular win. For Sears it was his first win of 2015 and his fourth career Fulton Modified win.
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