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Hamilton Blisters Thursday Morning Test at Oswego Speedway

August 28, 2014 Contributor

In Thursday’s early morning hours, 1997 International Classic champion Davey Hamilton blistered Budweiser Classic Week testing with the new Nicotra Racing No. 6 Hawk Supermodified. Hamilton laid down the fastest lap of the week thus far with a circuit of 16.352 at 137 mph in the brand new Nicotra roadster, making Hamilton an immediate threat for the International Classic pole position during tomorrow night’s ‘Fast 14’ pole day Supermodified time trials that will go green at 6:30 p.m.

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Defending Budweiser International Classic champion, Bob Bond, was second fastest during Wednesday testing at Oswego Speedway.

Graham, Bond Top the Charts in Budweiser Classic Week Wednesday Test Session

August 28, 2014 Contributor

Eleven more race cars took to Oswego Speedway on Wednesday for Budweiser International Classic Week testing at the ‘Steel Palace’ with Ray Graham leading the Supermodified charts and Mike Bond topping the SBS racers in attendance. Times dropped considerably on Wednesday, compared to the Tuesday evening test session.

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Sizing Up the Bud Light Small Block Super Classic 75 Field

August 28, 2014 Contributor

As the 23rd running of the Bud Light Small Block Super Classic 75 approaches, this year’s entry list will certainly not disappoint, as a series of young racers will again join the veterans of the division to race for the title of Classic champion.

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Warren Coniam works Gene Lee Gibson and Mike Muldoon on his way to the 1987 International Classic lead.

‘Classic Moments’ Countdown: #4 Warren Coniam Wins Second Classic Driving for Joe Magari – 1987 International Classic

August 27, 2014 Contributor

With 4 days remaining until the International Classic, the countdown continues with No. 4, recapping Warren Coniam’s second International Classic win, this time driving for Joe Magari in 1987. A few weeks prior to the ’87 Classic, Coniam did not even have a ride. The Canadian Classic winner had parted ways with car owner Clyde Booth earlier in the season and hooked up with car owner Magari just prior to the Classic.

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Fans Sponsor Inaugural Budweiser International Classic Supermodified Take it Off Bonus

August 27, 2014 Contributor

A set of Oswego Speedway and Supermodified race fans have banded together to post the inaugural Budweiser International Classic Supermodified “Take it Off Bonus.” The “Take it Off Bonus,” initiated by long-time Speedway and Supermodified supporter Dennis Bivens, will provide a $500 prize to a driver that takes the same Supermodified to a top ten finish in the winged Bud Light ISMA Super Nationals on August 30 and the non-wing Budweiser International Classic 200 on August 31.

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Stephen Gioia III led Tuesday night's Budweiser Classic Week testing at Oswego Speedway in the No. 9.

Gioia, Simmons Lead Budweiser Classic Week Tuesday Testing

August 27, 2014 Contributor

A total of 10 race cars clocked official times during Tuesday night’s Budweiser Classic Week test session at Oswego Speedway with Stephen Gioia III and Jason Simmons topping the charts in Supermodified and Small Block Super hot laps. Gioia was sporting a new engine in the No. 9, owned by former Oswego Speedway Supermodfied car owner Ed LaPrade. Struggling with low horsepower all season long, the Gioia team struck a deal to run the LaPrade engine just before the richest and most prestigious Supermodified race in the world.

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Fulton Speedway Outlaw 200 Tickets On Sale Now

August 27, 2014 Contributor

On-line ticket sales to the prestigious Sunoco Fulton Ethanol Facility Outlaw 200 Weekend by SUNY Canton at Fulton Speedway are now available at www.fultonspeedway.com. If you do not have internet access you may leave a message at 315-552-6199 and someone will get back to you soon. In its 29th year, this event ranks among the leading events on the Northeastern dirt racing calendar annually, headlined by the $20,000-to-win Outlaw 200.

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It’s On For The Modified Championship This Saturday At Fulton Speedway

August 27, 2014 Contributor

The lines have been drawn in the sand and there are no such thing as teammates or friends when the Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Modified track championship get settled this Saturday on the ‘High Banks’. Coming into the 35-Lap finale Saturday teammates Billy Decker and Larry Wight are separated by one single point with former track champion Jimmy Phelps just 25 points back.

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Pride tryout – commitment day scheduled

August 27, 2014 Contributor

The Pride travel softball program will have a tryout/commitment day from 3 – 5 p.m. on September 14 at the Oswego High School varsity softball field for any girl interested in playing Pride travel softball next summer. In case of rain, the session will be held at the following week, September 21 at the same time and location.

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From the pit area, Jim Shampine cheers on his car and driver Warren Coniam as they attempt to win the 1979 International Classic.

‘Classic Moments’ Countdown: #5 Warren Coniam’s Classic Ride in Shampine’s Rear Engine “6-Ball” – 1979 International Classic

August 26, 2014 Contributor

With 5 days remaining until the International Classic, the countdown continues with No. 5, featuring the iconic last ride of Jim Shampine’s rear engine 8-ball at Oswego Speedway with Warren Coniam at the controls in the 1979 International Classic. Going into the ’79 Classic, Shampine had a decision to make as to whether he would drive the rear engine 8-ball, or his winning front engine radical offset machine in the 200. Shampine chose to drive the front engine roadster, tabbing Canadian Classic champion Coniam to drive the pusher.

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