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Steve Gioia Jr. looks for racing room around Fred Graves and Gary Allbritain on his way to winning the 1976 Oswego International Classic.
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‘Classic Moments’ Countdown: #10 First Oswegonian, Young Steve Gioia Jr. Wins Classic – 1976 International Classic

August 21, 2014 Contributor

With 10 days remaining until the International Classic, the countdown continues with No. 10, as Steve Gioia Jr. became the first Oswegonian to win the Classic in 1976. The 1976 International Classic was touted as being “an early Christmas present” for car owner Bill Hite and driver Fred Graves. It was a forgone conclusion that their far superior, four-wheel drive rear-engine Supermodified, would be banned after the season ended.

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Burke’s Do-It-Best-Home Centers Present Action Filled Racing Saturday At Fulton Speedway

August 21, 2014 Contributor

If you’re looking for a night of family, affordable fun with high speed racing excitement, the Fulton Speedway is the place for you this Saturday. On the action packed race card presented by Burke’s-Do-It-Best Home Centers night is the Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Modifieds, SUNY Canton Sportsman, NAPA Late Models, E&V Energy Novice Sportsman, A-Verdi Storage Containers 305 Sprints, Hilton’s Automotive Four Cylinders plus the Pro Race Cars Mod Lites.

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Pat Lavery has sat on the pole position for Oswego Speedway's Budweiser International Classic three of the last four years in the Lighthouse Lanes No. 22 Supermodified.
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‘Fast 14’ Super Time Trials are Important First Step to Classic Qualifying; 15.9-Second Lap on the Horizon

August 20, 2014 Contributor

Oswego Speedway’s 58th annual Budweiser International Classic Weekend will kick off on August 29 with Corr/Pak Merchandising ‘Fast Friday’ featuring ‘Fast 14’ pole day time trials for the Budweiser International Classic 200 at 6 p.m. Unlike in previous seasons, Friday night’s ‘Fast 14’ Supermodified pole day time trials will take on a new sense of tension and importance, as only the ‘Fast 14’ times will be locked into the Budweiser International Classic 200 on August 31.

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Joe Gosek looks for room around Cliff Graves and Pat Abold on his way to the 1991 Oswego International Classic victory.
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‘Classic Moments’ Countdown: #11 Joe Gosek Wins his First Classic – 1991 International Classic

August 20, 2014 Contributor

With 11 days remaining until the International Classic, the countdown continues with No. 11, Joe Gosek’s first International Classic win in 1991. Popular Oswego driver Joe Gosek, came into the ’91 Classic as a dozen year veteran of the event, still looking for that elusive first Classic victory, despite being considered a bonafide contender the last several years.

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Jim Shampine ducks under Bobby Stelter on his way to the 1974 International Classic crown at Oswego Speedway.
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‘Classic Moments’ Countdown: #12 Shampine Wins Second Classic in a Thriller – 1974 International Classic

August 19, 2014 Contributor

With 12 days remaining until the International Classic, the countdown continues with No. 12, Jim Shampine’s thrilling International Classic win in 1974. During the ’74 International Classic a red flag around the lap 150 mark grouped the four front runners together for a restart. That front four consisted of Warren Coniam in the Solvay Automotive No. 04, Bobby Stelter in the Ron Buckner No. 36, Nolan Swift in the famous 10pins, and Jim Shampine’s 8-Ball.

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The starting lineup staged and ready for last year's 57th annual Budweiser International Classic 200 at Oswego Speedway.
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Sizing Up the Budweiser International Classic 200 Supermodified Entry List

August 19, 2014 Contributor

As the 58th running of the Budweiser International Classic 200 for Novelis Supermodifieds approaches, a stellar entry list has formed for the richest and most prestigious Supermodified race in the world, with over $100,000 in cash and contingencies being awarded on August 31. Sizing up the field for this year’s Budweiser International Classic is a tall task, with a top shelf mix of regular competitors and invaders looking to achieve Classic glory in a one-off effort.

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The championship Fulton Force elite traveling baseball team
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Fulton Force Finishes Summer With NTNLL Championship

August 19, 2014 Contributor

The Fulton Force elite traveling baseball team finished up its summer tournament schedule by taking first place in the NTNLL Championships hosted in North Tonawanda (Buffalo). The Force went 4-0 on the weekend beating the Nighthawks twice, Elmira and the Pioneers to bring its overall summer record in elite 14U tournaments to an impressive 16-6.

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Nolan Swift leads Bentley Warren on his way to Oswego Speedway's International Classic win in 1968.
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‘Classic Moments’ Countdown: #13 Nolan Swift’s Most Improbable Classic Win – 1968 International Classic

August 18, 2014 Contributor

With 13 days remaining until the International Classic, the countdown continues with No. 13, Nolan Swift’s most improbable International Classic win, coming in 1968. The 1968 season was a most humbling experience for 1967 track champion, Swift. After selling his seven year old Modified/converted to Supermodified, Swift and his partner Bill Wright unveiled a rear engine car, which proved to be a failure.

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