Author Archives: Ron Hedger

Author Archives: Ron Hedger
Ron Hedger

HEDGER: Bob McCreadie Was A True Legend

HEDGER: Bob McCreadie Was A True Legend

The recent passing of big-block modified icon Bob McCreadie at age 74 hit us hard, as he was a few years younger than us and we’d known him from his early days wheeling the Price Brothers asphalt modified at Fulton Speedway, long before the track was covered with dirt.
Author Archives: Ron Hedger
Ron Hedger

Mueller & Johnson Score At Albany-Saratoga

Mueller & Johnson Score At Albany-Saratoga

Marc Johnson had a great night at Albany-Saratoga Speedway Friday, running a close second to Jessey Mueller in the DIRTcar modified feature, then coming back to score a convincing win in the second round of the 358 small-block mini-series
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Ron Hedger

Lehner Tops Albany-Saratoga Thriller

Lehner Tops Albany-Saratoga Thriller

Jack Lehner won what was arguably the Albany-Saratoga Speedway’s most enjoyable DIRTcar modified feature in years Friday night
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Ron Hedger

Speshock Conquers Albany-Saratoga Foes

Speshock Conquers Albany-Saratoga Foes

Sportsman division graduate Jack Speshock notched his second DIRTcar Modified feature win Friday night at Albany-Saratoga Speedway with a $3,000 score over track kingpin Matt DeLorenzo
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Ron Hedger

Maresca Rises To The Top In Fonda Victory

Maresca Rises To The Top In Fonda Victory

Fonda Speedway's $4,400-to-win Lou Lazzaro Memorial, won by Mike Maresca, will go in the "Track of Champions" record book as one of the strangest events ever at the egg-shaped half-mile.  
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Ron Hedger

DeLorenzo & Johnson Share Mod Honors

DeLorenzo & Johnson Share Mod Honors

Matt DeLorenzo and Marc Johnson, both former track champions, shared the spotlight Friday night at Albany-Saratoga Speedway
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Ron Hedger

INSIDER: USAC’s Best Are Staying The Course

INSIDER: USAC’s Best Are Staying The Course

When High Limit Racing unveiled substantial payouts for those who support its sprint car series this season, the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series increased its payoffs as well. 
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Ron Hedger

Decision Time: Outlaws Or High Limit?

Decision Time: Outlaws Or High Limit?

When Kyle Larson and Brad Sweet purchased the All Star Circuit of Champions sprint car series from Tony Stewart and blended it into their High Limit Racing series, owners and drivers had to decide whether they would follow the World of Outlaws trail, run the High Limit races or execute a “pick-and-choose” schedule.
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Ron Hedger

Leary Breaks Through At Ocala

Leary Breaks Through At Ocala

C.J. Leary parleyed a handful of cautions and a line that nobody else discovered to claim the finale of the Winter Dirt Games Friday night at Bubba Raceway Park
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Ron Hedger

Grant Remains Perfect On Ocala Dirt

Grant Remains Perfect On Ocala Dirt

Justin Grant is way too young to consider retirement. But if he was ready to retire, Ocala would be an appropriate location after notching his third consecutive USAC Amsoil Sprint Car Series victory at Ocala Speedway