Lebanon Valley Dragway hosted a packed day of high-speed competition on Saturday, October 10, 2026, featuring 1/8 mile gamblers races, the NESSA series, and the 14th Annual Albany Shakedown Shootout.
In the street stock classes, Kyle Armstrong of Hartford, NY, secured the victory in the 1/8 Mile No Box final after defeating James Schmidt. Meanwhile, John Ringuette of North Attleboro, MA, claimed the win in the 1/8 Mile Box class, overcoming Ned Mitchum. The NESSA season concluded with Frank Volpe III taking the win over Mike Falcone in Race 8, while Mike Fitts and Steve VanCraeynest reached the semi-finals.
The NODRAMA event 10 delivered a massive championship moment, crowning Mad Stash Mike Charron as the 2026 NODRAMA Champion. In the final, Luke Lacasse took the win after defeating John Costello. The day also saw Jeff Kraenzle move into the number three spot, while "The King" steadily climbed the ladder to finish in number two.
The Albany Shakedown Shootout also saw significant action, with Fred Kowalik winning the cruise class after defeating last year's winner Chris Little. In the Outlaw RWYB class, Joe Dunne secured the victory in his 55 Chevy. Chris Lorette made a surprise upset in the semi-finals before meeting Joe Dunne Jr. in the final.
Source: Lebanon Valley Dragway