by Jay | Jul 13, 2011 | New England, New York
South Plattsburgh, NY – Defending International Supermodified Association (ISMA) champion Russ Wood’s attempt for a repeat win at Airborne Speedway Saturday, July 23, he’ll get stiff opposition from two of the Northeast’s most accomplished racers.
Chris Perley of Rowley, Mass., the all-time ISMA win leader and six-time champion, will make his first appearance on the progressively-banked Airborne half-mile. Perley drives the Vic Miller Shea Concrete No. 11.
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by Jay | Jul 10, 2011 | New England, New York
Dave Brown photo of Mike Wells attached
Wells keeps digging, hits Airborne paydirt
Airborne recap July 9
South Plattsburgh – Mike Wells of West Chazy had hundreds of underdog rooters on their feet as he retook the lead from Martin Roy with five laps left in the 30-lap DIRTcar Modified feature and drove off to his first career win at Airborne Speedway.
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by Jay | Jul 7, 2011 | New England, New York
Airborne begins 2012 Fourth of July plans
South Plattsburgh – Airborne Speedway promoter Mike Perrotte announced today that plans to improve upon the race track’s record-setting Holiday Fireworks event are underway.
“We were both appreciative of the response and a little overwhelmed,” Perrotte said. “With the popularity of Dr. Joe’s (Clauss) fireworks and our racers, it’s clear that parking, traffic control and concession improvements are in order. We know that having an enjoyable experience at a big event is what keeps people coming back.”
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by Jay | Jul 7, 2011 | New England, New York
Vermont Motorsports Magazine Posts Airborne Speedway “Triple Crown” Bonus
BURLINGTON, VT — The stock car racing news website Vermont Motorsports Magazine — online at www.vtmotormag.com — has posted a $100 “Triple Crown” bonus for the headline DIRTcar Modified division at Airborne Speedway in Plattsburgh, NY on Saturday, July 9.
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by Jay | Jul 4, 2011 | New England, New York
Dupree reels in Quenneville before record Airborne crowd
Bushey snaps Wood’s Sportsman win streak
South Plattsburgh, NY – Patrick Dupree chased down Vince Quenneville and Don Scarborough and made the winning pass on the backstretch on the next to last lap in the DIRTcar Modified 30-lap main event at Airborne Speedway.
Dupree’s third win of the season was witnessed by one of the largest crowds in Airborne’s 58-year history. More than 4,600 fans attended.
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