For much of the event, Sunday’s Sportsman Classic at Weedsport Speedway appeared as if it would end much like last year’s inaugural race. After jumping out to the lead at the one-third mark of the 75-lap feature, James Michael Friesen looked headed to a repeat his victory last year with another win on the way at the two-thirds mark.
Shane Clanton drives car No. 25, but on Tuesday night at Weedsport Speedway, he was No. 1 all the way. From setting the fastest time in time trials with a new track record to winning his qualifying heat race and picking the pole in the redraw, the Zebulon, Georgia racer led the Finger Lakes 40 flag-to-flag and came out on top in everything when the World of Outlaws Late Model Series completed its Great Northern Tour.
For the first time in 22 years, there was a World of Outlaws sprint car in victory lane at Weedsport Speedway, and it belonged to Donny Schatz. Schatz put his No. 15 car on the pole for Sunday night’s Empire State Challenge by virtue of winning the 12-lap dash and kept it there through the 35-lap feature, leading every single lap en route to the victory.
5/3/15 – Weedsport Northeast Shootout Recap (Video)
Nine and a half hours, 33 competitors and 35 grueling laps were what it took for Ionia Michigan’s AJ Ward to capture $2,500 and some impressive hardware in Weedsport Speedway’s inaugural IMCA Modified Northeast Shootout that was presented by All Ways Concrete Pumping and Repair Plus, both of Auburn, NY.
The start of Super Dirt Week marked the end of a successful first season at Weedsport Speedway. The grandstands were once again filled with fans anxious for the kick-off of Super Dirt Week. A new red clay racing surface, ticketing system, and vendor setup were some of the additions to the facility that fans were able to enjoy on the final night of the Weedsport racing season.
A brand new facility, great food, a packed house, and of course top notch drivers putting on a top notch show would best describe The Hall of Fame 100 night at Weedsport Speedway. For the first time since 2010 the big-blocks were back at The Port, and they did not disappoint.
2014 Sportsman Classic Contingency prizes awarded.
Race results for the 2014 Sportsman Classic, Industrial Tire of CNY Sportsman BMAIN and 305 Sprint Feature.