Clarence Henry Coach Returns as Title Sponsor of Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park Sportsman Division in 2012

Craig Revelle

February 1, 2012

For several seasons, Clarence Henry Coach has been a big part of Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park, as they have sponsored several events at the Speedway, and are also sponsors of some of our weekly competitors at the track. 

Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park, and Clarence Henry Coach have announced today that their ongoing partnership will continue, as Clarence Henry Coach will return as the title sponsor of the DIRTcar Sportsman division at Can Am this season.  The Sportsman class will be known as the SUNY Canton, Dig Safely NY, Clarence Henry Coach Sportsman division throughout the 2012 season.

“We are very excited to have Clarence Henry Coach back as a sponsor this season”, says Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park General Manager, Chip Burdick.  “We look forward to showcasing Clarence Henry Coach as a premiere sponsor of the Sportsman division once again, and working with them to ensure they get maximum exposure through the Can Am Speedway website, PA announcements at the track, and Clarence Henry Coach banners at the track on race nights”.

“With each year comes new opportunities, and one of those is an ever-increasing presence in our local race programs”, says Robert C. Freeman III, President.  “The racing community is one I continue to support, as they are passionate about what they do, much like my business.” 

Since 2003, Clarence Henry Coach provides luxury limousine and motorcoach passenger transportation services to the northern New York State region and beyond. They specialize in pre-selected and personalized group transportation and tours to many popular destinations throughout our local area, New England and Canada.  They promote VIP dinner packages, wine tours, NASCAR trips and various other fun and exciting venues for your enjoyment.  They provide athletic transportation to Jefferson Community College, Syracuse Stars and Thousand Islands Privateers.  Lastly, they specialize and weigh very heavily in the wedding transportation market, with over 1000 clients to their credit.

“I want to thank the racing community for their continued support, and look forward to sharing the thrill of the 2012 racing season with them.  I can’t wait until the first Sportsman green flag drops in April”, ads Freeman.

More information regarding the 2012 season at Chapman's Can-Am Motorsports Park, including sponsorship and ticket information can be found at www.canammotorsports.comor by contacting Chip Burdick at (315) 778- 3407

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CRATE SPORTSMAN RULES SET FOR 2012 AND BEYOND AT THE WODHULL RACEWAY

(Woodhull, NY)     Some 30 Crate Sportsman drivers that compete at the Woodhull Raceway attended an open meeting with Woodhull Raceway Track Officials on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at the Woodhull Volunteer Fire Department.

During the discussion a number of different topics were addressed, however the main topic of conversation centered in and around the mandatory GM power plant. 

Racers that plan on competing in the Crate Sportsman Division at the Woodhull Raceway in 2012 will see the following rules additions to the existing rules package.

1) A maximum gear ratio of 6:58.

2)  A $3,300 engine claimer rule with the following stipulations.  The car/engine of the claiming driver and the car/engine being claimed both must finish in the top ten in the feature event and the $3,300 money must be posted with the Pit Stewart prior to the start of the Crate Sportsman feature.

3)  Any engine that IS NOT sealed prior to the start or during the 2012 season must be inspected and sealed by the Woodhull Raceway Technical staff before the car is allowed to compete in the Crate Sportsman Class.

4)  Any engine (components inside the engine) that is found not to be conforming to Woodhull Raceway Crate Sportsman criteria, the driver of that car will not be allowed to race in the Crate Sportsman Division at the Woodhull Raceway for one calendar year.

5)   Beginning at the start of the 2013 race season it will be mandatory that all engines in competition in the Crate Sportsman Division will have to be sealed  with an official GM Seal.

All existing Woodhull Raceway Crate Sportsman Rules still apply.

In addition track owner, Ted White and his technical staff discussed the possibility of the track purchasing additional tooling to better police the GM Crate engines including a Whistler as well as a Valve Spring Checker.

Also, drivers and track management discussed ways that race teams that compete in the Crate Sportsman Division can use the Street Stock Class as well as off road and street applications to aftermarket their used Crate engines.

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Black Rock Reflects on 2011, Looks Ahead to Special 2012 Season at Awards Banquet

Rich Vleck, DUNDEE, NY (January 15, 2012)- The first nasty winter weather and freezing temperatures could not deter hundreds of racing enthusiasts from attending the 2011 Black Rock Speedway Awards Banquet last Saturday at the Watkins Glen Community Center, where positive energy was flowing and more great news was on the way.

Nearly 75 individuals were presented with awards throughout the pleasant evening, including all of the youth competitors and any adult competitor that attended more than 67% of the point races in 2011.  In addition, nearly 25 special awards were distributed for exemplary efforts in the past years.

Among the prestigious award recipients were Gary and Karen Montgomery, who were honored with the Dutch Hoag Award for Excellence and Doris Hoag Leading Lady, respectively. The husband and wife recipients have served the sport of racing in a multitude of ways throughout the years.

Black Rock Videographer Chris Neu was honored as the Jack Christensen Media Award Winner, while track preparation specialist Ron Povoski was the Charles Hill Memorial Award recipient. Walt Allen and Greg Birosh received service awards.

Each of Black Rock’s weekly divisions were also recognized, with Donnie Lawson, of Woodhull, NY, taking home the Sportsman Championship for the third consecutive season.  Despite missing shows early in the season, Mikey Wonderling, of Scio, was able to rally and claim the Late Model Championship driving Jim and Sharon Schuyler’s No. 57J.

Track Promoter Dean Hoag announced at the beginning of the awards ceremony that the 2012 season will kick off March 31 with the $1,500-to-win Kenny Moore Classic Sportsman event, plus another Big Block/Small Block Shootout, the IMCA Modifieds and the CRSA 305 Sprint Cars.  The rest of the schedule, which will include FWD 4-cylinders on a weekly basis, can be found in the weeks to come, along with plenty of other information, by visiting www.BlackRockSpeedway.com.

2011 Black Rock Speedway Awards Banquet

January 14, 2012

Watkins Glen Community Center, Watkins Glen, NY

Dutch Hoag Award for Excellence- Gary Montgomery

Doris Hoag Leading Lady- Karen Montgomery

Jack Christensen Media Award- Chris Neu

Charles Hill Memorial Award- Ron Povoski

Service Awards- Walt Allen, Greg Birosh

Sportsman Award Recipients
Donnie Lawson
Brady Fultz
Randy McCulloch- Sportmanship
Ray Bliss
Fran Hilton
Trevor Sutherland
Russ Morseman- Top Rookie, Best Appearing
Loren Lincoln
Chris Silvers
Serenity Sutherland
Tyler Siri
Brent Ayers- Most Improved
Steven Swarthout
Brandon Butler

Late Model Award Recipients
Mike Wonderling Jr
Dave DuBois
Quinn Sutherland
Brandon Smith- Sportsmanship
Jared Hill- Most Improved
Jason Knowles- Best Appearing
Chris Peacock
J. J. Mazur
Brian Knowles
John Waters

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