Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Latest local news, weather and sports for Syracuse and Central New York

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Central New York is rich in motor sports tradition, from the DIRTcar tracks in Brewerton, Fulton, and Weedsport to the International Speedway in Watkins Glen. CNYcentral.com will collect all of its motor sports-related stories in one location on this page for racing fans to easily access. Check back on a regular basis for more from our local tracks!

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Hearns hears his name called in victory lane, wins Super DIRT Week's big Small Engine Fuels 200   

Brett Hearn’s long run of big-block Modified misery during NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week is over. Combining a fleet race car with the good fortune that had seemingly abandoned him at the famed New York State Fairgrounds, Hearn emerged triumphant in Sunday’s rain-shortened VP Small Engine Fuels 200.

Better Late than Never for Super Dirt Week Saturday   

The close to two thousand dirt car fans camping at the New York State Fairgrounds didn't seem to mind the delay, as it gave them more of an opportunity to soak in the atmosphere of what is the marque dirt car racing event in Northeastern United States.

Billy Decker dominates Moody Mile once again at Super Dirt Week   

Billy Decker captured the Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified VP Small Engine Fuels 200 pole award for the fifth time in his career on Thursday afternoon at the New York State Fairgrounds during NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week.

Busch, Keselowski, and Ambrose all led final lap at Watkins Glen- Who won?   

Ambrose and Keselowski battled side by side the rest of the way around the 2.45-mile layout, with neither giving ground before Ambrose moved in front heading to the checkered flag.

Why did a race track owner violently confront 17-year old driver in car?   

Williams was not harmed, being violently confronted by an adult who had his forearm pressed against Williams neck was quite jarring.

Why will Saturday will be a special night at Oswego Speedway?   

It's a matter of pride. But most of all, a night of entertainment for race fans in Central New York.

Plane carrying NASCAR owner Rick Hendrick crash lands   

A small jet carrying the owner of NASCAR's top team and his wife has crash landed in Key West.

Decker wins again; adds to Super Dirt Week legacy   

Billy Decker made Super DIRT Week history on Saturday afternoon at the New York State Fairgrounds, winning an unprecedented fourth consecutive Nationwide Insurance 150.

Decker with double win at Super Dirt Week   

Decker captured the pole positions for both of this weekend's major races, putting him in great position to add to his already impressive history at Super Dirt Week.

Weedsport Speedway back in action   

DIRTcar Racing has reached an agreement with Canandaigua Motorsports Park promoter Jeremie Corcoran to run two events at Weedsport Speedway, formerly known as The New Cayuga County Speedway.

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