2013 News Archive

Saylorsburg, PA., April 30th, 2013: From day one when Glenn and Ruth Borger opened Borgers Speedway back in 1999 the emphasis has always been on getting youth involved in the sport of racing. The track was originally built for their grandson Brian who was a National Go Kart champion. What Glenn and Ruth started with the emphasis on youth will continue by myself, Brendan Oconnor, Jim Silfee, and Dan Shupp. The youth are the future of our sport and we will do everything in our power to further their careers.

Does anyone think they will ever see the Oconnor brothers Liam and Colin, the Silfee brothers Jared and Austin, Joey Agnello, Gavin Moyer and Meredith Howell, Jack VanVarick and others tempted by the street corner power of gangs, drugs and alcohol??? Not a chance. The character these kids already have will never allow that to happen. These kids do not have to look for heroes because they are already heroes.

Last week Joey Agnello, who has jumped into a Junior Slingshot after his scary accident last year, said to me in regards to only one car being in his feature “I was first and I was last in the same race” with a big smile on his face. This is so typical of these kids. They do not care if they win or lose. They do not care if there is one or one hundred cars in their race. All they care about is having fun and that is how it is meant to be.

Special Thanks to Penny-Wise Fuel Co. for their sponsorship of race two of the King of the Asphalt Champ Kart Series May 18.

What an awesome field of 20 MSRS MicroStocks thundering past the Borgers grandstands and in addition to the generous Borgers payout another $50 cash to first and fifth place courtesy of Brendan Oconnor Fire Protection.

Look for Checkered Flag Fan Club night August 17. The well respected organization will be signing up new members and renewing current memberships in there fine cause of aiding injured racecar drivers and crews and in addition providing awards to the winners if they are members. .

Good to see Ryan Tidman making his first appearance in the Lenny Boyd TQ and Mike Roselli in the pits preparing for this Saturday’s ATQMRA sanctioned event.

Good to see photographer Lenny Slemmer on hand. Lenny intends to make Borgers a regular stop on his busy schedule.

We all knew it would not take long for Steven Frindt to make it to victory lane in his first Champ Kart win. Proud pop Kevin joined his son for the festivities.

Good to see the return of the Oconnor brothers Liam and Colin in the Kid Kart division. Liam was really flying and it won’t take long for Colin to catch up to his big brother.

Meredith Howell moving right along with her first Junior Champ Kart win. Meredith comes from a family of racers with her mom and grandfather Dick and grandmother Connie being former racers.

Jared Silffe and Gavin Moyer still undefeated.

Tom Hennessey racking up win number one on the asphalt with his AllStar Slingshot and Mike Lapicki and Lydia Reuckheim making their return.

Won’t be long until we see Sheldon Iudicello in victory lane with a fine second place finish in the Dirt 600 Sprints. Monty Wonder III getting faster each week and looking for win number one. When will Jason Hentrich’s luck ever change but when it does “Look Out.” Can anyone stop Mike Fillbrunn? Three in a row and no sign of letting up. Look for big things on the horizon at Borgers Speedway “Where the Best Is Yet To Come.”

PENNY-WISE FUEL CO. TO SPONSOR BORGERS SPEEDWAY

KING OF THE ASPHALT RACE PART II, MAY 18TH

Co-Promoter & Media Contact Bob Snyder bobsnyderphoto@enter.net

Saylorsburg, PA., April 29th, 2013: Borgers Speedway is proud to announce Penny-Wise Fuel Co. as title sponsor for Borgers Speedway Champ Kart King Of The Asphalt Race Two Saturday May 18.

Penny-Wise Fuel Co. with two locations in Scotrun and Lords Valley has been providing heating fuel and energy products to the Pocono area for over 25 years. As the area’s leading supplier of home heating fuels, Penny-Wise has the resources to deliver heating oil and propane safely, consistently, and at competitive prices.

Penny-Wise has delivery trucks throughout the Pocono Region, 5 days a week, and emergency deliveries 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our service technicians are certified to provide cleaning and installations including 24 hour emergency service for all your heating equipment needs. Penny-Wise Fuels and Propane. Your one stop for all your home heating and coolings needs.

Penny-Wise would like to thank you for your interest in our company. We look forward to providing your family with the finest energy products and service available.

Scotrun Location / 219 Shine Hill Road Scotrun, Pa. 18355 / 570-629-0800

For further information check our web-site www.pennywisefuel.com

Lords Valley Location / Rte . 739 Suite 1 Lords Valley, Pa. 18428 / 570-775-0800

HENNESSEY FIRST TIME WINNER, FILLBURN UNSTOPPABLE,

AGNELO AND JANISCH REPEAT WINNERS AT BORGERS..

Co-Promoter & Media Contact Bob Snyder bobsnyderphoto@enter.net

Saylorsburg, PA., April 27th, 2013: AllStar Slingshot driver Tom Hennessey had one win to his credit but that was back in the dirt days at Borgers Speedway. Today Hennessey made it win number two but this time it was on the asphalt. Tom Arntz, Hennessey, and Hunter Smith made the dash to turn one with Arntz coming out on top. Lap four Smith made the pass on Hennessey for second while Arntz continued to lead. A lap later Arntz began to slow as Hennessey regained second from Smith and took the lead and Mike Lapicki moved to third. With Smith on his rear bumper Hennessey held off the challenge from the youngster to take his first win on asphalt. Smith, Lapicki, Arntz and Lydia Rueckheim rounded out the top five.

There appears to be no stopping Mike Fillbrunn in Hoosier Racing tires Wingless Dirt 600 Sprints as Mike racked up win number three in a row. Fillbrunn won the sprint to turn one with Jason Hentrich and Sheldon Iudicello on his tail. As Fillbrunn opened a slight lead Hentrich and Iudicello raced hard for second spot. By the half way mark Iudicello made the pass on Hentrich for second with his sights set on Fillbrunn. As the laps ticked away Fillbrunn held strong notching his third win in a row over Iudicello, Hentrich, Monty Wonder III, and Jon Cortright.

Matt Janisch made it win number two leading every lap to take the win in Hoosier Racing Tires TQ/Asphalt 600 Sprints. Ryan Tidman put the pressure on Janisch the entire distance with Don Zrinski right on his tail. Janisch took win number two followed by Tidman, Zrinski, Blu Metz, and Mike Fillbrunn.

Joey Agnello made it two in a row in Junior Slingshots. Being the only car running today Joey made the comment “I finished first and I finished last” with a big smile on his face.

The MSRS Microstocks put on a tremendous show with 20 cars taking the green for their feature event with Bob Wagner edging out Alex Greensweig. In addition to the generous Borgers payout Brendan Oconnor owner of Brendan Oconnor Fire Protection added an additional $50 cash to first and fifth place in the main.

As Borgers Speedway prepares for next week’s ATQMRA sanctioned Winged TQ event look for a major announcement to be made shortly. At Borgers Speedway “The Best Is Yet To Come.”

AllStar Slingshots… Tom Hennessey, Hunter Smith, Mike Lapicki, Tom Arntz, Lydia Rueckheim, Jim Laubach.

Hoosier Racing Tires Wingless Dirt 600 Sprints… Mike Fillbrunn, Sheldon Iudicello, Jason Hentrich, Monty Wonder III, Jon Cortright, Paul Queer.

Hoosier Racing Tires TQ/Asphalt 600 Sprints… Matt Janisch, Ryan Tidman, Don Zrinski, Blu Metz,Mike fillbrunn, Steven Boland, Anthony Schlosser White, Joe Pryzbelinski.

Junior Slingshots… Joey Agnello.

PENNYWISE FUEL CO. AND SPL OIL ONBOARD AT BORGERS

Co-Promoter & Media Contact Bob Snyder bobsnyderphoto@enter.net

Saylorsburg, PA., April 25th, 2013: This Saturday, April 27 will mark the first appearance of the MicroStock Racing Series at Borgers Speedway. A stout field of cars is expected as the Mahoning Superstars take on the tricky 1/7 mile Borgers oval. Microstocks will be first on the card starting with warm-ups at 1:00 p.m. in our continuing effort with Mahoning Speedway to get their people out early to make the short trip to Mahoning for their exciting evening show. Also on tap is our regular show of TQ/Asphalt 600 Sprints, Dirt Wingless 600 Sprints, AllStar and Junior Slingshots, and a complete Kart program.

Next Saturday May 4 history will be made at Borgers Speedway with the first of two sanctioned events with the American Three Quarter Midget Racing Association. This show will be a “Winged Show” and will be the first time the “Winged” cars will take on the Borgers asphalt. There is no question that new one lap track records will be broken.

We would like to welcome Pennywise Fuel Co and SPL Oils as event sponsors for the Champ Kart King Of The Asphalt series. Pennywiseise will be scheduled for May 11 with the SPL date to be announced. Also sponsoring the series is race one sponsor Borgers Garage and contingency sponsors Rage and Jammar Clutches.

Stay tuned for some major news from Borgers Speedway coming very soon. The best is yet to come.

MSRS SUPERSTARS TO INVADE BORGERS SPEEDWAY

SATURDAY APRIL 27TH...

Co-Promoter & Media Contact Bob Snyder bobsnyderphoto@enter.net

Saylorsburg, PA., April 23rd, 2013: The MicroStock Superstars of the MSRS will invade Borgers Speedway this Saturday April 27. The sleek, low slung “Asphalt Grinders” will challenge the high speed Borgers 1/7 mile oval with the MicroStocks kicking off the action starting with warm-ups at 1:00 p.m. In a continuing cooperative effort with Mahoning Speedway the Microstocks will be the first heat followed by the Karts heats. Immediately after completion of the Kart heats the MicroStocks will be the first feature in order to allow everyone ample time to make the show at Mahoning.

After Kart features we will reverse the order with the TQ/Asphalt 600 Sprints first followed by the Slingshots and Wingless Dirt 600 Sprints.

WHO’S GOT THE HOTSHOE???

Will the Silfee brothers Austin and Jared remain undefeated or will Cody Quagliato be the spoiler? Could we see Mike Eckhart Jr. making his first appearance for 2013?

Will Gavin Moyer make it three in a row or will Meredith Howell break his streak?

Will the Hot Young Rooki Jack Vanvarick make it win number two?

Will the “Papster” take another checkered flag for a ride around Borgers Speedway?

Can Lester Cole triumph again?

Can Ryan Breithoff hold off the fierce challenges from a win hungry Steven Frindt, and James Moyer and Paul Valent Jr.?

Can Mike Fillbrunn make it three in a row or will Jason Hentrich’s luck change for the better? Jon Cortright and Scott Washburn will be in the middle of the action.

Can Joey Agnello make it two in a row.

How about them Reeder brothers Kenneth and Joshua looking for that first win or the veteran Mike Moyer? Tom Hennessey is getting very impatient and it is only a matter or time and will Tom Arntz return to try for win number two?

Don “The Snake Zrinski” running like a demon being chased my the potent Metz Rides For Rent Team with Anthony Schlosser White getting very hungry. Surely can’t count out Steven Boland who is getting faster each week.

All these questions will be answered Saturday April 27 as the “Superstars of Asphalt” do battle with the “Lightning Fast Demon” Borgers Speedway where the stars don’t only shine over the racetrack they reside on the racetrack.

JACK VANVARICK VERSES JARED SILFEE

Co-Promoter & Media Contact Bob Snyder bobsnyderphoto@enter.net

Saylorsburg, PA., April 22nd, 2013: This is one of those feel good stories that just needs sharing. April 13 Jack VanVarick made his debut in the Kid Kart division at Borgers Speedway. This was his first ride in a Kart and Karting Director Dan Shupp, concerned with him having no one to run with and getting discouraged, asked me if Jared Silfee could run with him. I said Dan you don’t have to ask me anything as I trust your judgment.

Like a “Big Brother” Jared ran with Jack in warm ups, the heat and feature. Most of the time Jared would stay out in front and not run away from Jack showing him how to run the track. In an act of “Total Class” coming out of the fourth turn for the checkered flag Jared dropped back and let Jack take his first checkered flag. Pretty damn impressive for a young kid in a world that tends to point out how worthless the younger generation is.

This is what builds and brings young people into the sport we all love so much. The e-mails, text messages, and phone calls I received after this was in the news story last week were overwhelming. It did not hit me until later that night doing the results what has just occurred earlier that afternoon. I have been in this sport for more then 40 years and I had just witnessed what this sport is all about.

FILLBURN, ZRINSKI, ARNTZ, & AGNELLO

HEAT UP A CHILLY AFTERNOON AT BORGERS..

Co-Promoter & Media Contact Bob Snyder bobsnyderphoto@enter.net

Saylorsburg, PA., April 21st, 2013: Fourteen years ago Borgers Speedway owner and operator Glenn Borger had a dream of building a Go Kart track for his grandson Brian who was a National Champion. In those fourteen years Glenn overcame many obstacles. A successful Micro-Sprint, Slingshot, and Kart track endured many hardships all leading up to a 2011 court settlement that shut the track down. A lesser man would have given up but not Glenn Borger. In a WFMZ-TV interview Glenn said I did what the neighbors thought I would not do. The court told me what I had to do and I did it. The neighbors will not keep me from my “Field Of Dreams.” What you see now is the result of that determination. The finest 1/7 mile asphalt track in the country Borgers Speedway.

It did not take long for Mike Fillbrunn to make a return visit to Borgers Speedway victory lane in Hoosier Racing tires Wingless Dirt 600 Sprints. Fillbrunn set a blistering pace leading every lap to take the win over Jason Hentrich, Jon Cortright, Scott Washburn, and Paul Quear.

Don Zrinski led the field of Hoosier Racing Tires TQ/Asphalt 600 Sprints to turn one followed by Anthony Schlosser White and Mike Fillbrunn. A tangle with Fillbrunn and White KO’d Fillbrunn for the day’s action. Darren Schuler moved into third on lap two and a lap later got by Schlosser White. As Zrinski opened a sizeable lead a two car battle developed between Schuler and Schlosser White. Zrinski would prevail and take starter Tyler Knitter’s checkered flag followed by Schuler, Schlosser White, Bob White, and Steven Boland.

In AllStar Slingshots Tom Arntz made his first race of 2013 a good one by taking the twenty five lap main. Arntz, Mike Moyer, Tom Hennessey were first to turn one with Al Hauptman in a daring move jumping from sixth to fourth coming out of turn two. Hauptman got by Hennessey on lap four and made the pass on Moyer for second on lap five. Arntz increased his lead as Hauptman, Moyer, and Hennessey battled for second. Arntz pulled into victory lane followed by Hauptman, Moyer, Hennessey, and Kenneth Reeder.

In his debut in Junior Slingshot racing Joey Agnello led every lap to take his first Junior Slingshot feature win

Hoosier Racing Tires Wingless Dirt 600 Sprints… Mike Fillbrunn, Jason Hentrich, Jon Cortright, DNF.. Scott Washburn, DNS..Paul Quear.

Hoosier Racing Tires TQ/Asphalt 600 Sprints… Don Zrinski, Darren Schuler, Anthony Schlosser White, Bob White, Stephen Boland, Mike Fillbrunn.

AllStar Slingshots… Tom Arntz, Al Hauptman, Mike Moyer, Tom Hennessey, Kennth Reeder, Joshua Reeder.

Junior Slingshots… Joey Agnello.

JARED SILFEE, AUSTIN SILFEE, RYAN BREITHOFF

After three races at Borgers the Silfee Brothers Jared and Austin remain undefeated in Junior Clone Gold and Blue and Ryan Breithoff remains undefeated in Senior Champ Karts.

Cody Quagliato made his debute in Junior Clones as Meredith Howell made hers in the Junior Champ Karts. Kevin Heller also a first time MicroStock racer. Lester Cole and Pappy Curnell still racking up wins and Jack VanVarick getting faster in the Kid Karts.

Tight Champ Kart racing with James Moyer, Steven Frindt, and Paul Valent Jr. chasing Breithoff. Gavin Moyer snatching another win in Junior Champ Karts.

Junior Clone Gold… Jared Silfee, Cody Quagliato.

Junior Clone Blue… Austin Silfee

Kid Karts… Cody Quagliato, Jack Van Varick.

Senior Champ Kart… Ryan Breithoff, James Moyer, Steven Frindt, Paul Valent Jr.

Junior Champ Kart… Gavin Moyer, Meredith Howell/.

Senior Clone BPS… Pappy Curnell

Briggs Super Heavy… Lester Cole

Briggs Medium… Ryan Breithoff, Steven Frindt.

MicroStock… Kevin Heller

BORGERS JUNIOR KART BATTLE AT THE BORG..

Co-Promoter & Media Contact Bob Snyder bobsnyderphoto@enter.net

Saylorsburg, PA., April 15th, 2013: Very impressed with the “Commodore” of Borgers Speedway Junior Clone Racers, in particular Jarred Silfee playing “Big Brother” to first time Kid Kart Racer Jack Vanvarick, speedway owner Glenn Borger has instructed me to put together a major event for the Junior Racers to be held during our Second Annual OctoberFest events this fall.

Karting Director Dan Shupp will work on putting together a rules package where we can combine the Junior Clone Classes be it restrictor plates, weights, or whatever it takes to insure a large field of racers for this event.

I will work with Snydersville, Oreville, Shellhammers, Marsh Creek, Wall, and any other interested tracks in setting up qualifiers for this event. Glenn Borger has agreed to give a free entry fee to the winner of these events.

We are looking for sponsors for this event and I will kick it off by offering $100 in the form of Ten $10 photo gift certificates to the top ten finishers.

This will be a major event on our OctoberFest schedule which will give us ample time to promote this event and secure sponsorship. Out goad is to make this the “Syracuse” of Junior Clone racing.

LATEST NEWS FROM BORGERS SPEEDWAY

Co-Promoter & Media Contact Bob Snyder bobsnyderphoto@enter.net

Saylorsburg, PA., April 15th, 2013: Saturday April 20 the Three Quarter Midgets/Asphalt 600 Sprints will start the show with their heats at 2:00 p.m. In our efforts to co-operate with ATQMRA we will run their show first in order for the teams who wish to race at Mahoning will have time to make the half hour trip.

We will not run a double point show for April 20 as scheduled. We do not wish to put any Kart or Big Car teams that are not yet ready to be at a points disadvantage this early in the season.

Special thanks to Ken Reeder for the kind Facebook comments on Borgers Speedway Ken and Joshua Reeder are newcomers to the Slingshot division and will be seen in victory lane shortly.

Good to see former Slingshot Champion and Promoter Steve Heckman back in action with his sharp looking 35.

Nice job by Hunter Smith on his first win. Look for a major slingshot event with his Racing For The Cures organization.

The veterans Mike Lapick and Ton Hennessey back in winning form.

Kudos to Pappy Curnell for his continuous support for Borgers Speedway. Pappy is one of our biggest cheerleaders and races for the fun it is meant to be.

Steven Frindt looking good in his move to Champ Karts. I see a win in the near future.

Another of our big supporters Brad Hinkleman is running a blistering schedule this season. Friday night at Marsh Creek, Saturday at Borgers and Shellhammers, and Sunday at Wall Stadium. God Bless your wife Brad for putting up with you.

The Silffe brothers Jarred and Austin coming along real fine in the Junior Clone division. Just getting into the sport last fall they are both turning some mighty fine laps.

In a very nice gesture Jared Silfee rode shotgun for newcomer Jack Vanvarick in his fist race in a Kid Kart.

Newcomer Gavin Moyer on a nice first time run in his Junior Champ Kart. Jayden Harman getting faster every week in his Quarter Midget. Good to see Lance Fornoro back in action in the Metz Rides For Rent TQ. Good to see the potent Rosellis cars Saturday.

Anthony Schlosser White looking for some better luck in the coming weeks. What a weekend for Mike Fillbrunn with his first Wingless Dirt 600 win. Nothing but bad luck for Jason Hentrich on Saturday. His luck definitely wiil change for the better. Jason Harman looking mighty fine in his move the the Dirt 600 Sprints.

David Beiler and Jon Cortright getting faster each week. Senior citizens Paul Queer and Tex Snyder showing they still have what it takes. Monnie Wonder III taking to the asphalt real fine in his Dirt 600 Sprint. Don Zrinski and Anthony Sesely always a real threat in the TQ’s. Look for a major Junior Clone announcement coming later tonight.

FILLBRUNN FABULAS, SMITH SPECTACULAR, AND SESELY

STUPENDOUS IN BOGERS APRIL 13TH THRILLERS..

Co-Promoter & Media Contact Bob Snyder bobsnyderphoto@enter.net

Saylorsburg, PA., April 14th, 2013: Some may consider the number “i3” unlucky but it was anything but unlucky for Mike Fillbrunn, Hunter Smith, and Anthony Sesely on April 13 at Borgers speedway.

For most of the 2012 racing season Mike Fillbrunn had to settle for runner up status in Hoosier Racing Tires Wingless Dirt 600 Sprints. With victory in sight many times Fillbrunn always seemed to have to settle for the “Bridesmaid” spot but today all that would change and it would change in a big way. In heat action Fillbrunn was fast, very fast and scored a decisive heat win. As feature time approached it became very apparent that Fillbrunn would be the man to beat.

At the drop of the green Fillbrunn blasted into turn one from his pole position starting spot with Jason Hentrich and Jason Harman hot on his rear bumper and very quickly a three car battle for the lead developed. Lap five Jon Cortright joined the hunt and passed Harman for third place. Lap after lap Fillbrunn set a torrid pace hitting the mark in every turn driving a flawless race. In the closing laps Harman regained third from Cortright catching Hentrich who was putting the pressure on Fillbrunn. With two laps to go Hentrich, plagued by mechanical problems all day, came to a stop in turn two setting up a green, white, checker shootout with Harman and Cortright trying to snatch the win from Fillbrunn. This day things would be different and Fillbrunn would not be denied the win screaming into Borgers Speedway victory lane followed by Harman, Cortright, Monnie Wonder III, and David Beiler.

In AllStar Slingshot action it would be the newcomer Hunter Smith against to crafty veterans Steve Heckman and Tom Hennessey. Smith took the early lead in his Racing For The Cures AllStar Slingshot followed by Heckman and Hennessey. Smith and Heckman opened a slight lead but soon Hennessey made his presence known. By half way Smith increased his lead over Heckman as Heckman and Hennesey duked it out for second. Hunter Smith would lead every lap to take his first checkered flag with Heckman edging out Hennessey, Mike Lapicki, and Kenneth Reeder.

Anthony Sesely set a blistering pace to take his second Hoosier Racing Tires TQ/Asphalt 600 Sprints win at Borgers Speedway the previous coming during the 2012 Greenflag Driving Experience OctoberFest Series. Sesely was unbeatable from the start winning the sprint to turn one over Mike Fillbrunn and Don Zrinski. With Zrinski on the move the “Snake” grabbed second spot on lap five with Matt Janisch roaring into third spot. As the three leaders battled for the win Sesely just got stronger taking the win over Zrinski, Janisch, Lanson Fonoro, and BJ McDonald.

We all know it takes great courage whenever anyone straps themselves into a racecar. It also takes great courage to fight the everyday battles of life. Please keep our Borgers Speedway 2012 Wingless Dirt 600 Sprint Champion and multi TQ and Dirt 600 Sprint feature winner Rob Vivona in your Thoughts and Prayers as Rob fights the biggest battle of his life. Rob has been diagnosed with a terrible disease which will most likely cause him to miss the rest of the 2013 racing season. The prognosis is very optimistic and knowing the fighter that Rob is he will beat this and be back in the driver’s seat next season. We all have our little racing squabbles and differences but something like this puts everything in perspective. Racing is important to all of us but some things are far more important and racing has to take a back seat. God Bless You Rob. We are all behind you in your fight and victory will come.

Hoosier Racing Tires Wingless Dirt 600 Sprints… Mike Fillbrunn,Jason Harman, Jon Cortright, Monnie Wonder III, David Beileer, DNF…Jason Hentrich, Tex Snydere, DNS…Paul Quear.

AllStar Slingshots… Hunter Smith, Steve Heckman, Tom Hennessey, Mike Lapicki, Kenneth Reeder, Joshau Reeder.

Hoosier Racing Tires TQ/Asphalt 600 Sprints… Anthony Sesely, Don Zrinski, Matt Janisch, Lanson Fonoro, BJ McDonald, Mike Fillbrunn, DNF… Matt Roselli, DNS… Anthony Schlosser White.

Congratulations to Ryan Breithoff for winning Glenn Borger Garage King of the Asphalt Race One.

Borgers Garage KOA Race One… Ryan Breithoff, Dan Bouc, Brad Hinkleman, Gary Jarkinski, James Moyer, Steven Frindt, DNF Trevor Morris.

Senior Champ Kart… Paul Valent Sr.

Junior Clone Green… Jared Silfee

Junior Clone Blue… Austin Silfee.

Quarter Midget… Jayden Harman

Briggs Super Heavy… Lester Cole

Briggs Medium… Ryan Breithoff, Steven Frindt

Kid Kart… Jack VanVarick

Clone BPS… Dan Curnell

Junior Champ Kart… Gavin Moyer

CONGRATULATIONS DARIN BARTHOLOMEW

Co-Promoter & Media Contact Bob Snyder bobsnyderphoto@enter.net

Saylorsburg, PA., April 13th, 2013: On behalf of Borgers Speedway owner Glenn Borgers, myself, and the crew at Borgers Speedway we wish to congratulate Borgers Speedway Chief Scorer and Race Director Darin Bartholomew. This past Thursday Darin was elected Class president of Temple University Student Government. With an enrollment of 27,000 students this is a very prestigious position and Darin is the right man for the job. Co promoter Bob Snyder, “Darin has been my right hand man at Borgers and has gotten me out of many tough situations and we are proud to have him onboard.” To the best of my knowledge this is the first time someone from the racing world has held this position. In the US you have to be 35 years old to be president. Could we be calling Darin "Mr President" in 2028? All of us at Borgers Speedway are proud to say he is one of us.

BORGERS GARAGE TO KICK OFF CHAMP KART

KING OF THE ASPHALT SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH

Co-Promoter & Media Contact Bob Snyder bobsnyderphoto@enter.net

Saylorsburg, PA., April 11th, 2013: Borgers Speedway and Borgers Garage owner Glenn Borger will be title sponsor for Champ Kart King Of The Asphalt race number one at Borgers Speedway this Saturday April 13.

Borgers Garage on the grounds of Borgers Speedway offers Pennsylvania State Inspection and Emission services and minor repairs. With over 30 years in the business only to be set back by a devastating fire four years ago the garage is back in full operation serving the Saylorsburg and Slate Belt area.

Borgers Garage is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and you can even have your car inspected when you come to the races from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Each race will guarantee $200 to win regardless of car count. Trophies and a cash point fund at the finish of the series plus the possibility of a higher payout for the last race.

Contingency awards have been secured and more are on the way. Thanks to the help from Darryl Deemer and the good folks at Rage and Jammer Clutches the following end of series awards are guaranteed. Rage $100, $50, and $25 gift certificates to the top three in points running a Rage chassis. Jammer Clutches $75, $60, $50, $40, and $25 gift certificates to the top five finishers to be used on any Jammer product.

Borgers Speedway has an Open Tire rule for Karts.

Early warm-ups will start at 12:15 p.m. followed normal practice at 1:00 p.m. Drivers meeting at 1:50 p.m. and heats at 2:00 p.m.

A full card of racing will also be on hand with a complete Kart program plus TQ/Asphalt 600 Sprints, Wingless Dirt 600 Sprints, and AllStar and Junior Slingshots.

For up to minute information check our Facebook page or our web-site www.borgers-speedwqy.com Borgers Weather Hot Line 570-992-8131.

YODER, JANISCH, YANKOWSKI, SAMONY

TAKE BORGERS OPENING GOLD

Co-Promoter & Media Contact Bob Snyder bobsnyderphoto@enter.net

Saylorsburg, PA., April 6th, 2013: Two familiar faces and two newcomers entered Borgers Speedway Victory Lane on a sunny but cool opening day.

Mark Yoder led every lap to become Borgers first winner for 2013 in Hoosier Racing Tires Wingless Dirt 600 Sprints. Yoder used his pole position starting sport to jump to an early lead with Jason Harman hot on his tail. The move upward to the Wingless Dirt 600 Sprints proved to be a wise one for Scott Washburn as he blasted into third place. On lap five Mile Fillbrunn made the pass on Washburn for third. At the halfway mark Jon Cortright joined the battle making the pass on Washburn for fourth. With three laps to go Sheldon Iudicello moved into fourth followed by Monnie Wonder III. The checkered flag would drop on Yoder, Harman, Fillbrunn, Iudicello, and Wonder.

When Mark Janisch comes to Borgers Speedway he seems to have no trouble finding a way to victory lane and he did just that in the Hoosier Racing Tires TQ/Asphalt 600 Sprint main event. Janisch led the field to starter Tyler Knitter’s green flag with Anthony Sesely and Rob vivona on his tail. Coming out of turn two on lap one vivona made the pass on Sesely for second. A torrid three car battle for the lead quickly developed between Janisch, Vivona, and Sesely with 2013 Borgers Speedway TQ Champion Don Zrinski entering the picture. Mark Yoder, fresh off his Wingless Dirt 600 Sprint win joined the hunt moving into fifth place. Former Stage One Modified standout Bill Fisher in the Metz Rides for Rent 4A proved he could dice it out with the “Big Boys” of TQ racing moving into sixth.

The top stars of Three Quarter Midget racing put on the best display of TQ racing in the history of Borgers Speedway with three and sometimes four abreast racing. Capping an afternoon of Three Quarter Midget racing as it is meant to be Janisch screamed into victory lane followed by Vivona, Sesely, Zrinski, and Yoder.

It did not take newcomer Steve Yankowski long to find the short way around Borgers Speedway in AllStar Slingshot action. Lydia Rueckheim led the pack to turn one followed by Mike Moyer and Yankowski. Moyer took the lead on lap three with Yankowski moving past Rueckheim for second a lap later and taking the lead from Moyer on lap six. By halfway Ruekheim got by Moyer for second but misfortune struck sending Ruekheim into the fourth turn wall with three laps to go. On the restart it was Yankowski, Moyer and Josh and Kenneth Reeder and that is how it would end. Win number one for Yankowski, second for the veteran Mike Moyer and a strong third and fourth for newcomers Josh and Kenneth Reeder. Michael Samony won the Junior Slingshot main event.

Hoosier Racing tires Wingless Dirt 600 Sprints… Mark Yoder, Jason Harman, Mike Fillbrunn, Sheldon Iudicello, Monnie Wonder III, Jon Cortright, Dave Beiler, Scott Washburn, Jason Hentrich.

Hoosier Racing Tires TQ/Asphalt 600 Sprints… Mark Janisch, Rob vivona, Anthony Sesely, Don Zrinski, Mark Yoder, Bill Fisher, Mike Fillbrunn, Dave Beiler, Anthony Schlosser White, DNS… Amanda Sesely, Stephen Boland.

AllStar Slingshots… Steve Yankowski, Mike Moyer, Josh Reeder, Kenneth Reeder, Lydia Rueckheim.

Junior Slingshots… Michae Samony.

Quarter Midgets… Jayden Harman

Kid Karts… Cody Quagliato

Junior Clone… Jarred Silfee

Junior Flathead… Jesse Strohl

Pork Chop… Phillip Sabatine, Tom Boyd

Senior Clone… Nick Boyd, Dan Curnell

Briggs Medium… Randy Ehrhardt, Steven Frindt, Ron Ehrhardt

Senior Champ Kart… John Berger, Steven Frindt, Lauryn Burd, James Moyer, Paul Valent

Yoder, Janisch, Yankowski, Samony Take Borgers Opening Gold

GREEN FLAG TO DROP ON SEASON TWO AT BORGERS

Co-Promoter & Media Contact Bob Snyder bobsnyderphoto@enter.net

Saylorsburg, PA., April 5th, 2013: Saturday April 6 Glenn Borger will wave the green flag for the start on season two at the Borgers 1/7 mile asphalt speedway in Saylorsburg, Pa.

Glenn Borger’s determination not to let the neighbors take away his “Field Of Dreams” launched a new era of racing in the Northeast with the hopes of recreating the famed Pine Brook Speedway. With this years affiliation with ATQMRA and the MicroStock Racing Series that goal will take a giant leap foreward.

Borgers Speedway will present a full card of TQ/Asphalt 600 Sprints, Wingless Dirt 600 Sprints, AllStar and Junior Slingshots, Karts, MicroStocks, and Quarter Midgets. An aggressive schedule has been created all leading to the “Rumble On The Ridge” TQ Midget and Wingless Dirt 600 Sprint spectacular October 5.

Gates will open Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with early practice at 12:15 p.m. Kart practice at 1:00 p.m. followed by a driver’s meeting for all divisions at 1:50 p.m. Kart Heats at 2:00 followed by Big Car practice, Kart features, and Big Car heats and features.

In addition to exciting wheel to wheel racing Borgers Speedway is compared to a “Five Star Hotel” when it comes to creature comfort. View the races from our spacious grandstands or tailgate from your car in our drive in section. Enjoy a full menu at our food stand which features our “World Famous Borgerburger.”

No racetrack can top our heated and air conditioned restrooms complete with hot and cold running water, diaper changing stations, and drinking fountains.

Be a part of Asphalt Racing at it’s best at the “Fastest 1/7 Mile Asphalt Speedway in the Northeast” Borgers Speedway. Paving

The Way To The Future.

BORGERS OPEN PRACTICE SCHEDULED

FOR SATURDAY MARCH 30TH IS ON...

Co-Promoter & Media Contact Bob Snyder bobsnyderphoto@enter.net

Saylorsburg, PA., March 28th, 2013: With partly cloudy skies and temperature forecast to be in the upper 50’s Borgers Speedway will hold round two of practice Saturday March 30 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. with practice starting at 12 Noon. This will all lead up to the season opener April 6.

Co-Promotor Bob Snyder “people now know that we are real and here to stay. Owner Glenn Borgers has provided a brand spanking new “State Of The Art Racing Facility” which I feel is one of the finest asphalt racetracks of it’s kind in the United States. We are expecting sizeable increases in car counts in all divisions and many new spectators in the grandstands. The best is yet to come.”

Last Saturday 35 racers braved the cold to test on the Borgers 1/7 mile asphalt oval. Many new faces were in the pits including Josh and Eddie Reeder in their AllStar Slingshots, Jason Harman, not a new face, but making the move to the Wingless Dirt 600 Sprints in his beautiful 51 along with son Jaydon Harman in his “Carbon Copy” 51 Quarter Midget. Lanson Fornoro and Anthony Schlosser White looked very impressive in their first TQ rides.

Jay Hentrich who became a “Force To Be Reckoned With” in the 2012 Green Flag OctoberFest Series is burning the “Midnight Oil” to ready his stable of cars for a full season of racing at Borgers. Jay’s beautiful Asphalt 600 Sprint was on display at the Borgers booth at Motorsports drew a lot of attention with many new fans intending to see the car in action at Borgers.

Joe Agnello will be making the move to the TQ’s and all will be looking forward to seeing Scott Washburn with his Dirt 600 Sprint.

Also expected to be on hand is the potent Eckhart Motorsports Karts of Michael Eckhart Jr. The Eckhart AllStar Slingshot will also see action in the coming weeks.

A number of new Karters were on hand with more expected this week. Champ Karts and the Junior and Senior clones look to be very strong this season.

With four races on tap for the MicroStock Racing Series Superstars a strong showing of MicroStocks is expected with the goal of returning MicroStock racing to it’s “Glory Day’ on the asphalt of the Pine Brook Speedway. We will be including MSRS MicroStocks in our popular Green Flag OctoberFest Series for 2013.

Plans are well underway for the biggest racing event in the History of The Slate Belt area the October 5 “Rumble On The Ridge.” Details will be released shortly.

Practice day all persons entering the pit area must purchase a $20 pit pass. No entry fee for cars. Grandstand admission is free.

Any person entering the pit area under age 18 must fill out a Minors Release which must be signed by both parents or a legal guardian. Minors Releases will be available at the track or can be downloaded from the Borgers web-site www.borgers-speedway.com This must be filled out and signed before anyone under 18 driver or non driver enters the pit area. We also require a photo copy of the birth certificate. We will give a two week grace period on the birth certificate. Notary service is available at the track office for the minor’s releases.

Any questions contact Co promoter Bob Snyder bobsnyderphoto@enter.net

For all the latest updates or weather cancellations follow Borgers Speedway on Facebook or the Borgers Speedway web-site www.borgers-speedway.com

Cancellation information can also be obtained by calling the Borgers Hot Line 570-992-8131

RACERS BRAVE FRIGID TEMPERATURES

AS THE FORNORO LEGEND CONTINUES...

Co-Promoter & Media Contact Bob Snyder bobsnyderphoto@enter.net

Saylorsburg, PA., March 23rd, 2013: Speedway owner Glenn Borger recovering nicely from his health issues over the winter usher in another racing season at Borgers Speedway with thirty five racecars braved frigid temperatures to heat up the Borger’s asphalt as open wheel racing’s “First Family” member Larson Fornoro made his Three Quarter Midget debut in the potent Blu Metz 01 TQ.

Racing talent has been prominent in the Fornoro family with the patriarch famed Midget Champion and Indy Car Flagger Nick Fornoro and sons Nokie, Drew, and now the torch being handed to Larson. Larson turned some impressive laps in the Metz ride along with Metz Rides for Rent team members Jonathon cortright and Anthony Schlosser White.

Some quick laps turned in the Wingless Dirt 600 Sprints by Joe Agnello and Former Slingshot racer Jason Harman in his beautiful Dirt 600 Sprint. Ed Wilburg made the long trip from Delaware to turn some hot laps.

Mike Lapicki and Tom Hennessey were tuning their AllStar Slingshots under the watchful eye of Stan Freidman who is itching to get back behind the wheel. A bunch of new Slingshots turned some laps which at this point I do not have names to go with thei cars.

An impressive number of Karters were on hand with Brad Hinkleman very fast as usual and Steven Frindt hooking up very quickly with his move to the Champ Karts. Pappy Curnell was showing his son the fast way around the Borgers 1/7 mile oval with Lester Cole, and the Silfee brothers Jarred and Austin in hot pursuit. A lot of new faces in the Karts and I apologize for not having names to go with the Karts at this point.

Action returns next Saturday with another practice session from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with gates opening at 11:00 a.m. Saturday April 6 will be the season opener for the start of another season of action packed racing at the Northeast’s Fastest 1/7 Mile Asphalt Oval Borgers Speedway.

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