Airborne Speedway – May 7, 2011
South Plattsburgh – Defending Airborne DIRTcar Modifed champion Patrick Dupree started 15th in a 30-car car field, reeled in leaders Martin Roy and Greg Atkins on lap 39 and went on to win the Della Auto Group 50-lap season opener Saturday night.
Dupree started 15th and benefitted early when the race got off to a rocky start. Three yellows were needed to complete the first three laps. His Saranac Country Store/Fournier’s Farm Equipment No. 24 was up to sixth after the three restarts. (more…)
South Plattsburgh, NY – Until proven otherwise, defending Ernie’s Discount Tools DIRTcar Modified champion Patrick Dupree of Saranac Lake is the man to beat at Airborne Speedway. Airborne begins its 58th stock car racing season with the Della Auto Group Fast 50 Saturday, May 7.
Dupree won the 2010 season opener and was the point leader the rest of the way, winning five more races to claim his second Airborne track championship. His car of choice was the older of two machines prepared by his stepfather and car owner Wes Moody. (more…)
Airborne adds Big-Block Modifieds, boosts purse for Mohawk Casino 100
South Plattsburgh, NY – Airborne Speedway has upped the ante for the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino 100, the season’s longest-distance event for DIRTcar Modifieds, Sunday, September 12.
Big-Block Modifieds have been declared eligible to compete alongside the region’s top 358-Modified competitors in the $3,000-to-win event.
The Mohawk Casino 100 is the highlight of a two-day program which includes Airborne’s Sportsman, Renegade, Mini-Modified and Bomber divisions.
“This is our biggest Modified event of the year and we’re anticipating a large field that will make qualifying for the race a real accomplishment,” promoter Mike Perrotte said.
Airborne open its 58th season with the Della Auto Group Fast 50 Saturday, May 7 at 5 p.m. when Patrick Dupree of Saranac Lake will begin defense of his 2010 Ernie’s Discount Tools Modified title. All Airborne divisions be will in action.
Many of the opening day competitors will be in attendance at the Mike Watts Motorsports Show at the Crete Civic Center in Plattsburgh Friday, April 15 (6-10 pm) and Saturday, April 16 from 10 am – 6 pm. Admission is $7/adults. $2/kids 12 and under.
Airborne boosts Sportsman “4-20’s” purse and point fund
South Plattsburgh, NY – Airborne Speedway has announced that J&S Steel of Plattsburgh has renewed its sponsorship of the Sportsman division for the 2011 stock car racing season.
J&S Steel, Vermont Life Safety and Airborne Marketing Manager Sherm Hamel have arranged to double last year’s payout for the Sportsman headliner “4-20’s” event and create a $1,000 point fund lottery.
The Vermont Life Safety 4-20’s race, set for August 13, consists of four 20-lap sprints, each now increased to pay $500 for 1st place. The line-up for successive legs of the race is set by inverting the previous order of finish. The overall event winner, determined by the lowest total of combined finishes, also earns $500. (more…)
