
MEGA RACING ACTION AT BORGERS SPEEDWAY
Surprise Rain Forces Racing to be Cancelled.
Co-Promoter & Media Contact
Bob Snyder
bobsnyderphoto@enter.net
Saylorsburg, PA., May 18th, 2013:
A weather forecast of temperatures in the mid 70’s and a 20% chance of showers
turned into temperatures in the mid 50’s and a slow but steady rain from 11:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. forcing Borgers Speedway to cancel Saturday’s racing program.
A stellar field of Champ Karts was on hand for Penny-Wise Fuel Co., Tony Power
Kart Supply, Silfee Service, and Danny’s Small Engine Repair of Hatboro, Pa.
King Of The Asphalt Race Two. This race will be rescheduled at a later date to
be announced.
This coming Saturday May 25 will find a return of the “Superstars Of MicroStock
Racing” the MicroStock Racing Series for their second appearance at Borgers
Speedway. The April 27 show by MSRS produced a field of twenty cars which put on
a fantastic display of MicroStock racing the way it is meant to be.
In addition a full show of TQ/Asphalt 600 Sprints, Dirt Wingless 600 Sprints,
AllStar and Junior Slingshots, and Karts will round out the Memorial Day
weekend.
The MicroStocks will be first on the schedule with gates opening at
11:00 a.m. Early warm-ups at 1:00 p.m. Driver’s meeting at 1:50 p.m. followed by
regular warm-ups, heats and features.
Plan to be a part of the action at Borgers Speedway where “The Best Is Yet To
Come.”
Record Car Counts at Borgers.
Co-Promoter & Media Contact
Bob Snyder
bobsnyderphoto@enter.net
Saylorsburg, PA., May 15th, 2013:
Despite threatening weather conditions over
300 cars jammed the Borgers pits and parking lot for this past Saturday’s event.
Well, that did include racecars, trucks pulling racecars, push quads, cars in
the grandstand area, Pap’s Golf Cart, employee cars, plus a few we pulled off
route 115 when we threw the spike strips out.
One thing about not being “Number One” is
there is only one way and that is up. Under the direction of Brendan O’Connor
Borgers
Speedway is on the way to the top. Lots of
improvements underway and a promise that “We will not cancel with a 80% Chance
Of Rain” and “We will leave the lights on for you.” Hmmmm. Borrowed that from
Tom Bodett at Motel Six. Thought is sounded cool.
Experience small car asphalt racing at it’s
finest at the “World’s Fastest 1/7 Mile Small Car Asphalt Borgers Super
Speedway,” where the “The Best Is Yet To Come”
And Good Night Mrs. Calabash wherever you are.
First person e-mailing me
bobsnyderphoto@enter,net
telling me who always said that gets a free grandstand pass.
Borgers Speedway May 14th Updates.
Co-Promoter & Media Contact
Bob Snyder
bobsnyderphoto@enter.net
Saylorsburg, PA., May 14th, 2013:
Borgers
general manager Brendan O’Connor is a person who will never give up and with a
tremendous effort by the Borgers Speedway track crew beat all odds and got the
show in this past Saturday. O’Connor, “ I knew we would take a hit financially
but I felt it was important to let everyone know that when it comes to Borgers
Speedway I mean business. We needed to show everyone we mean what we say and
this is the principal we will run races with and carry this track into the
future.” Promoter Bob Snydere, “when Brendan told me we were going to run
knowing what we were up against I said you are crazy. When I realized I was not
going to talk him out of it I said let’s do it. Was I ever wrong as I never
thought we would get the race in. I would like to thank everyone for coming out
and bearing with us.”
Awesome job by Brandon Azzalina in his first run in the
Metz Three Quarter Midget. A
very fine fourth place finish in the overall combined TQ and Dirt 600 Sprint
main and a second place finish with the TQ’s. Keep your eyes on this kid as he
is an up and coming superstar in open wheel racing and we hope to see a lot more
of him in the future at Borgers.
Jason Hentrich finally got the monkey off his back that has plaqued him all
season. With mechanical problems hopefully a thing of the past and taking a
liking to the extra lane of racetrack on the inside Jason quickly made his
presence known. A second place in the TQ main in a very close race with Don
Zrinski and a win in the Wingless Dirt 600 Sprint feature made for a very
pleasant change of pace from recent weeks.
Good to see Amanda Conroy and Mike Moyer getting faster each week in AllStar
Slingshots. A win for each of these two fine racers will come very shortly.
A Borgers Speedway welcome to Jim Stevenson in his first AllStar Slingshot
appearance.
I won’t mention names but who was the father that forgot to put fuel in his
son’s Kart causing him to run out of fuel while leading and cost him a win. I
won’t breathe a word Jimmy Silfee.
Joseph Costello made the long trip from near Wall Stadium in
New Jersey and took a liking to the Borgers asphalt. Joe and his father were so
impressed with Borgers they said we will be seeing much more of them.
You may of seen the Mahoning Speedway pace car on the grounds Saturday. Tim
Santee who is one of the operators at the exciting, action packed Mahoning
Speedwat and whose wife and daughter run microstocks at Borgers brougth his son
Gavin along who is a very accomplished racer at the nearby Snydersville
Speedway. Gavin took a liking to Borgers in one of the Silfee Junior clone
Karts. We hope to see much more of the
Santees when their busy schedule permits.
Congratulations to Roy Morris on his MicroStock win Saturday.
With great sadness Borgers
Speedway offers condolences to the family of the Borgers Speedway “Backstretch
Dive Bombing Bird”. The bird who was known to make frequent dive bombs at the
racecars going down the backstretch was a bit off cue on Saturday and slammed
into the Junior Slingshot of Joey Agnello Jr. The race was red flagged as the
bird was removed from the fence. Sadly the bird did not survived it’s injuries
and was laid to rest by Brian Wambold in the Borgers Speedway flower bed outside
of turn two. We offer our Thoughts and Prayers to the family. Grief counselors
will be available at next week’s races.
Penny-Wise Fuel Co, Tony Power Kart Supply, Silfee Service, and Danny’s Small
Engine Repair of
Hatbore, Pa. to offer $450 To Win For Borgers Speedway King Of The Asphalt Champ
Kart Race Two This Saturday May 18 at Borgers speedway ahd this just in. Tony
Powere will also give a free cluth rebuilt to the winner.
The May 18 event is shaping up as a “Clash Of The Titans” as the “Gladiators”
from
Long Island will be making the long trek across the Delaware River from Long
Island to take on the “Borgers Maulers” in a battle of “Epic Proportions.” 2012
OctoberFest Champion Brad Hinkleman who uses the potent Tony Power motors will
lead the charge but “Borgers Maulers” Steven Frindt, Ryan Breithoff, James
Moyer, Trevor Morris, Paul Valent, and Bridgett Conti are up for the challenge
and promise to take no prisoners.
With $200 Cash from Penny-Wise Fuel Co., and $200 cash from Tony Power Kart
Supply, and $50 cash from Silfee Service the winner of this event could go home
$450 richer. $400 to win will be guaranteed with a Kart count of 8 Karts with
$200 to win guaranteed regardless of Kart count. Silfee Service in addition to
the $50 cash to the winner will also give $50 cash to sixth place with a 12 Kart
count. Tony Power will also give a free clutch rebuild to the winner.
A complete Karting show will also take place along with the TQ/Asphalt 600
Sprints, Wingless Dirt 600 Sprints, AllStar and Junior Slingshots at the Borgers
1/7 mile asphalt oval.
For all you Karting needs and the potent Tony Power motors check the Tony Power
web-site
www.tonypowerkartsupply.com
For all your heating and cooling needs check the Penny-Wise Fuel Co. web-site
www.pennywisefuel.com
For all your electrical and maintenance needs talk to Jim Silfee at Borgers
Speedway or contact him at 570-656-6535.
The line has been drawn in the sand and the stage is set. Who will rein supreme
in the “Clash Of The Titans” King Of The Asphalt Champ Kart Race Two at Borgers
Speedway where “The best Is Yet To Come.”
Mother Nature no match for Borgers Speedway
as Hentrich, Zrinski, Bettler, & Agnello beat the rain.
Co-Promoter & Media Contact
Bob Snyder
bobsnyderphoto@enter.net
Saylorsburg, PA., May 12th, 2013:
A determined Borgers Speedway track drying crew of Brandon Azzalina, Brian and
BJ Wambold, Joe Agnello, Dan Curnell, and Eric Ceasar worked relentlessly from
11:00 a.m. at times during the rain to dry the asphalt surface to get racing
underway at 4:00 p.m. In a gutsy move where many other track operators would of
thrown in the towel Brendan O’Connor vowed he would get the show in if it took
until the curfew time of 10:00 p.m. Obviously with the low turn out due to the
weather O’Connor lost his shirt but he felt he had an obligation to his drivers
and fans to get the show in.
Hoosier Racing Tires TQ/Asphalt 600 Sprints ran a combined show with the Hoosier
Racing Tires Wingless Dirt 600 Sprints. While the overall finish was the
official finish the Dirt 600 Sprints were also scored separately which gave
Jason Hentrich his first win of the season over Mike Fillbrunn.
In his first race in a Blu Metz Three Quarter Midget Dirt 600 Standout Brandon
Azzalina led the field to turn one followed by Jonathon Cortright and Jason
Hentrich but in a bold move it was Jason Hentrich in the lead coming out of turn
two. On a lap two restart Don Zrinski got by Azzalina and Cortright and made the
pass on Hentrich one lap later for the lead. At half way Mike Fillbrunn got by
Cortright and Azzalina moving into third. From the halfway mark Hentrich put
tremendous pressure on Zrinski in the race for the lead. With five laps to go
Cortright got by Azzalina but it was short lived as Azzalina regained fourth
spot one lap later. With Hentrich hot on Zrinski’s tail it took “The Snake”
everything he had to hold off a hard charging Hentrich. As the checkered flag
waved it was Zrinski, Hentrich, Fillbrunn, Azzalina, and Cortright.
It was only a matter of time until Jason Hentrich got the monkey off his back
that has plagued him all season. Hentrich running a Dirt 600 Sprint closed the
gap on Zrinski and it was all Zrinski had to hold off Hentrich for the win. With
a new Dirt 600 Sprint almost completed Hentrich will be a real threat both in
TQ/Asphalt 600 Sprints and Dirt 600 Sprints.
Looks like the hundreds of laps Brandon Azzalina ran on a quad drying the track
this morning got him some good knowledge of the Borgers asphalt but not so fast.
Azzalina is no stranger to Borgers Speedway winning numerous AllStar Slingshot
races along with his brother Zac during the dirt days at Borgers. With top
finishes at
Atlantic City in Dirt 600 Sprints and Slingshots it was no surprise that he
would adapt quickly to the Borgers asphalt. As a matter of fact back in January
of 2012 Brandon was the first racer to turn a lap in his Dirt 600 Sprint on the
newly paved track. Blu Metz is well known for getting many young drivers started
and hopefully we will se more of Brandon in one of Blu’s cars and a trip to
victory lane will not be far behind.
Another person that is not a stranger to Borggers Speedway is Kurt Bettler and
it did not take him long to get to victory lane in AllStar Slingshots. It was
Bettler,Jim Stevenson, and Mike Moyer to turn one at the drop of the green. By
lap two John Drake charging from the rear moved into second place. As Bettler
increased his lead Mike Moyer and Amanda Conroy put the pressure on Drake for
second and with five laps to go Conroy got by Moyer for third. The last five
laps Moyer was glued to Conroy’s back bumper but could not build enough steam to
get by her. At the finish it was Bettler, Drake, Conroy, Moyer, and Stevenson.
Joey Agnello Jr. won the Junior slingshot feature.
Hoosier Racing Tires TQ/Asphalt 600 Sprints…
Don Zrinski, Jason Hentrich, Mike Fillbrunn, Brandon Azzalina, Jonathon
Cortright, Joe Agnello.
Hoosier Racing Tires Wingless dirt 600 Sprints…
Jason Hentrich, Mike fillbrunn
AllStar
Slingshots…
Kurt Bettler, John Drake, Amanda Conroy, Mike Moyer, Jim Stevenson.
Junior Slingshots…
Joey Agnello Jr.
Kid Karts…
Liam O’Connor, Colin O’Connor
Briggs Heavy…
JP Curry, Billy Larue
Pork Chop…
Tom Boys.
MicroStock…
Roy Morris, Ted Harris.
Senior Clone BPS…
Pappy Curnell
Senior Champ Kart…
JP Curry, James Moyer, Neilk Rutt, Steven Frindt.
Junior Clone Blue Unofficial Finish…
Austin Silfee, Joseph Costello, Gavin Santee, Jared Silfee
Borgers Starting Time 4:00pm - May 11th.
Co-Promoter & Media Contact
Bob Snyder
bobsnyderphoto@enter.net
Saylorsburg, PA., May 10th, 2013: With rain in the forecast for early in the day Borgers Speedway will be moving
the starting time to
4:00 p.m. for this Saturday May 11. Gates will open as usual at 11:00 a.m. but
racing will not start until 4:00 p.m. If it is not raining we will allow
practice, one car at a time, before 4:00 p.m.
We will also offer first time Karters free entry fee. If it is your first time
at the track this year you just pay the pit pass at $20 and no entry fee. If you
choose this option you will not be eligible for a payout but all Junior Karters
will receive a trophy. This option will also be available to the Big Car Racers.
If you want the payout just pay the normal entry fee.
We will make every possible effort to get this show in. We will allow pit
vehicles, quads, golf karts, etc. to help dry the track if necessary.
Borgers Junior Battle at The Borg.
Co-Promoter & Media Contact
Bob Snyder
bobsnyderphoto@enter.net
Saylorsburg, PA., May 9th, 2013:
In response to numerous e-mails and messages pertaining to our Junior Karting
Battle At The Borg to be held during our OctoberFest Series plans are well
underway. With the transfer of control of Borgers Speedway to Brendan O’Connor
our priority right now is completing this changeover.
Within the next few weeks we will be finalizing plans for the
Battle At The Borg and this will be one of the biggest events in the history of
Junior Karting. I will be contacting other speedways and confirming qualifying
races leading up to this one of a kind event. A rules package will be
established that we will be able to combine all the junior classes making them
equally competitive.
Brendan O’Connor is making big things happen at Borgers Speedway and no one will
be disappointed. Borgers Speedway “Where the Best Is Yet To Come.”
Borgers Updates..
Co-Promoter & Media Contact
Bob Snyder
bobsnyderphoto@enter.net
Saylorsburg, PA., May 9th, 2013:
Danny’s Small Engine Repairs Hatboro, Pa Sweetens The Pot for Penny-Wise Fuel
Co., Tony Power Kart Supply, Silfee Service Champ Kart King Of The Asphalt Race
Two May 18 at Borgers Speedway.
Dan “Pappy” Curnell has added $50 cash to the third place finisher in the King
Of The Asphalt Race Two Saturday May 18. Papy a regular competitor at Borgers
Speedway and one of our most loyal supporters owns and operates Danny’s Small
Engine repairs in
Hatboro, Pa. You can see Pappy every week at Borgers Speedway and he can supply
all of your small engine repair needs.
Pappy’s $50 is in addition to $200 for first place from Penny-Wise Fuel Co
regardless of kart count. An additional $200 from Tony Power Kart Supply with an
eight kart count, and $50 for first and fifth place from Silfee Service with a
12 Kart count.
An anticipated invasion of
Long Island Karters along with the Borgers regulars and Karters from a three
state area is slated to make this a major event.
Can’t say anything more right now but we are in negotiations for a major event
in the month of June. If all goes as planned I guarantee you will not be
disappointed.
Borgers
Speedway would like to welcome Alex Greensweig to our staff. Alex who does a
fine job with his dad Barry in operating Snydersville and Oreville Speedways
will be handling the scoring system and the implementation of Borgers Speedway
utilizing an all transponder system for all divisions. Internet access between
the sign in office and the tower will greatly improve our sign ups, line ups,
and scoring of the races. Chief scorer Trina Bechtold is learning the computer
system which will make her job a lot easier.
All this will free up Race Director Darin Barthlomew to concentrate on running
the races. Darin does an outstanding job watching all the action, making crucial
calls, and giving information to the flag man. You never know where Darin is as
he may be in the tower, in the infield , or in the pits and believe me he does
not miss anything.
You will see more improvements on the speedway grounds this Saturday. This will
be a continuing effort and what Brendan O’Connor has planned for this track will
totally blow your mind.
Regular show this weekend for all divisions. I have cut a deal with
“Mother Nature” and we should be fine. Keep in mind for weather cancellations
you can call the Borgers Speedway Hot Line 570-992-8131 or the quickest
information will be on our Facebook page when a decision is made. Even more
reliable is to friend me Bob Snyder on Facebook. Any cancellation information
will also be posted on my status. We have been having some problems with the
Borgers Facebook page where even myself as administrator can not make posts. We
will always try to make a decision on a cancellation by 11;00 a.m.
Brendan O’Connor has placed a huge responsibility on my shoulders and has given
us what we need to make this track the number one 1/7 mile asphalt racetrack in
the world. Along with Brendan’s guidance and a very capable and dedicated staff
I will make this promise. IT WILL HAPPEN!!! Borgers Super
Speedway. “Where The Best Is Yet To Come.”
Borgers King of Asphalt Race #2..
Co-Promoter & Media Contact
Bob Snyder
bobsnyderphoto@enter.net
Saylorsburg, PA., May 8th, 2013:
Tony Power Kart Supply and Silfee Service Sweeten Penny-Wise Fuel Co Pot To $450
To Win For Borgers Speedway King Of The Asphalt Champ Kart Race Two.
The May 18 event is shaping up as a “Clash Of The Titans” as the “Gladiators”
from
Long Island will be making the long trek across the Delaware River from Long
Island to take on the “Borgers Maulers” in a battle of “Epic Proportions.” 2012
OctoberFest Champion Brad Hinkleman who uses the potent Tony Power motors will
lead the charge but “Borgers Maulers” Steven Frindt, Ryan Breithoff, James
Moyer, Trevor Morris, Paul Valent, and Bridgett Conti are up for the challenge
and promise to take no prisoners.
With $200 Cash from Penny-Wise Fuel Co., and $200 cash from Tony Power Kart
Supply, and $50 cash from Silfee Service the winner of this event could go home
$450 richer. $400 to win will be guaranteed with a Kart count of 8 Karts with
$200 to win guaranteed regardless of Kart count. Silfee Service in addition to
the $50 cash to the winner will also give $50 cash to sixth place with a 12 Kart
count.
A complete Karting show will also take place along with the TQ/Asphalt 600
Sprints, Wingless Dirt 600 Sprints, AllStar and Junior Slingshots at the Borgers
1/7 mile asphalt oval.
For all you Karting needs and the potent Tony Power motors check the Tony Power
web-site
www.tonypowerkartsupply.com
For all your heating and cooling needs check the Penny-Wise Fuel Co. web-site
www.pennywisefuel.com
For all your electrical and maintenance needs talk to Jim Silfee at Borgers
Speedway or contact him at 570-656-6535.
The line has been drawn in the sand and the stage is set. Who will rein supreme
in the “Clash Of The Titans” King Of The Asphalt Champ Kart Race Two at Borgers
Speedway where “The best Is Yet To Come.”
Free Entry For New Karters To Come And Try Us Out..
Co-Promoter & Media Contact
Bob Snyder
bobsnyderphoto@enter.net
Saylorsburg, PA., May 7th, 2013:
In an effort to grow our Asphalt Karting program Borgers speedway General
Manager Brendan O’Connor has decided to waive entry fees for first time Karters
in all the Karting classes. We have secured funding to give first time Karters a
chance to have the “Borgers Experience” at our facility. If you are thinking
about giving us a try but cost is an issue contact Borgers Speedway and we will
arrange for a free entry fee for that day. This excludes all guaranteed money
races but all other events are included. You will be required to pay for your
pit pass at a cost of $20.
Brendan O’Connor
Borgers
Speedway
Saylorsburg,
Pa.
570-992-8131
Saturday May 4 News.
In the first ever appearance of the ATQMRA Three Quarter Midgets the Borgers
Speedway Faithful were treated to one of the most spectacular shows in the
history of the speedway. Anthony Sesely, in the Blu Metz,
Metz Rides For Rent “Black
Betty” held off all challengers bringing the win to the Metz team. Anthony
Schlosser White finished a strong seventh in the Metz team car. Look for a
return of ATQMRA August 17 along with The Vintage TQ Club for another action
packed day of racing.
The Junior Clone Karters also staged a Kart race that was second to none. Austin
Silfee and Michael Eckhart Jr. staged a “Nail Biting” duel with Jared Silfee
glued to their back bumpers. Austin and Michael battled side by side swapping
the lead numerous times with Jared waiting for either driver to make a mistake
and grab the lead. In a finish so close you could of thrown a blanket over all
three Karts Austin Silfee came home the winner edging out Michael Eckhart and
brother Jared Silfee.
Good to see Tom and Nick Boyd back in action.
In another Borgers Speedway first James and brother Gavin Moyer both won Champ
Kart features in the same day.
Also back in action is Bridgett “The Mulch Shoveling Passer Outer” Conti in her
Senior Champ Kart. Sorry Brig. Just could not resist.
First appearance of the year for Amanda Conroy in her AllStar Slingshot.
Look for her making a trip to victory lane very soon.
Doc Lapicki took over the driver’s seat for his son Mike the past two weeks as
Mike and Sarah await their blessed event. Mike probably got more then he was
expecting when he got the call that Doc wound up on his head in turn four the
first lap of the feature in a three wide move that did not turn out as expected.
The car was up righted and Doc continued the feature.
Look for a major announcement later today concerning additional sponsorship for
the May 18 Penny-Wise Fuel Co Champ Kart King Of The Asphalt Race two. Someone
will be be going home with a very fat payout.
Metz Family Synonymous With History of Northeast
Racing and History Yet to be Written..
Co-Promoter & Media Contact
Bob Snyder
bobsnyderphoto@enter.net
Saylorsburg, PA., May 6th, 2013:
Please note the following corrections to the
Metz Racing Family
release which is printed below.
Stan Metz was not Blu Metz’s grandfather. Blu’s grandfather was Juni
Metz. Stan Metz and Juni Metz were brothers. Sorry for any confusion.
The name
Metz has been synonymous with racing in the northeast from the days of stock car
racing with Grandfather Stan Metz. Stan’s son Bing was an “Open Wheel Icon” for
many years with over 100 wins to his credit. Bing’s son Blu carried on the
family tradition as a driver and car owner and owner of Metz Rides for Rent
which rents Three Quarter Midgets to aspiring racecar drivers who want to get a
feel of the action.
In recent years you can still find Blu behind the wheel but he has concentrated
his efforts on giving young drivers a chance and in fact starting many driver’s
racing careers. With the paving of Borgers Speedway for the 2012 racing season
Blu has been one of Borgers Speedway’s most loyal supporters many weeks fielding
three or four cars.
Last season Blu gave Rob Vivona a chance and Rob did not disappoint him with a
number of feature wins. While Rob will miss the 2013 racing season due to his
recovery from a recent illness Super Star Anthoney Sesely has found his way to
the
Metz stables. With one win already to his credit in 2013 at Borgers it does not
take a Rocket Scientist to realize the Sesely-Metz combinations would be a force
to be reckoned with.
As the highly renowned ATQMRA TQ’s made their first appearance at Borgers
Speedway this past Saturday May 4 a showdown was in the making as the ATQMRA
Stars took on the Borgers Speedway regulars. In what would turn out to be the
finest display of racing in the speedway’s history the Sesley-Metz combination
took on all challenges and screamed into Borgers Speedway victory lane. As the
Metz family beaming with pride streamed to victory lane Blu commented “this was
certainly a race of drama.” Drama is putting it lightly as the drivers thrilled
the fans to an action packed feature event that was second to none. Surely a
“Fairy Tale Ending” for a family that has given so much to racing and will
continue to do so in the future. Borgers Speedway is proud to say you are one of
us.
Sessley withstands the challenge, Fillbrunn makes it Win number 4,
Al Hauptman first time Winner, & Joey Agnello repeats.
Co-Promoter & Media Contact
Bob Snyder
bobsnyderphoto@enter.net
Saylorsburg, PA., May 5th, 2013:
When you have the combination of Anthony Sessley and a Blu Metz race machine it
is a tough combination to beat. The Stars of ATQMRA invaded Borgers Speedway for
their first ever ATQMRA sanctioned event and the Borgers regulars prevailed. At
the drop of the green Frank Fisher led the field of 14 Hoosier Racing Tires
ATQMRA Three Quarter midgets to turn one followed by Sesley and Matt Roselli but
Sessley came out of turn two in the lead with Fisher and Ryan Tidman trailing.
On a lap seven restart Tidman got by Sesley winning the sprint to turn one. By
lap thirteen Matt Janisch coming like a freight train challenged Tidman for the
lead. Tidman and Janisch raced side by side the next five laps with neither
driver giving an inch. Going into turn three contact was made sending Tidman and
Janisch to the rear and Sessley regaining the lead. On the restart Mike Tidaback
and Joey Bailey entered the picture. On lap twenty one Jeff Kot moved into third
spot as Tidman coming from the rear once again became a player. With five laps
to go Tidaback spun going into turn three setting up Sessley, Kot, Brett
Conkling, and Tidman in a five lap dash to the finish. As the laps wound down
Brett Conkling and Kot tangled moving Tidman to second. In the final laps Tidman
mounted a challenge to Sesley but Sesley held strong edging Tidman at the finish
line followed by Buddy Sload, Mike Tidaback, and AJ Fuge.
ATQMRA provided the most exciting race ever during the asphalt era at Borgers
which sets the stage for the August 17 Wingless race and the blockbuster October
5 Rumble On the ridge. Afterwards the very happy winniong car owner blu
Metz said “it definitely was a race of drama.” And the drama will continue.
In Hoosier Racing tires Wingless dirt 600 Sprints Mike Fillbrunn made it win
number four in a row taking the win over Jason Hentrich, Jonathon cortright, and
Tex Snyder.
AllStar
Slingshots saw a new face in victory lane for 2013 with Al Hauptman taking his
first win of the season. Hauptman used his pole position starting spot to take
the early lead over John Drake and Joshua Reeder. Coming out of turn two Drake
charged to the lead and a two car battle with Hauptman developed. As the leaders
raced for the lead Doc Lapicki coming from a flip during his heat moved into
third. Lap eight Hauptman regained the lead with Tom Hennessey getting by
Lapicki for third on lap fourteen. As Joshua Reeder held on to fourth Amanda
Conroy joined the lead group in fifth. As the laps ticked down Hauptman held off
the challenge of Drake to take his first win. Drake was second followed by
Hennessey, Reeder and Conroy got by Lapicki to take fourth and fifth.
Joey Agnello Jr. made it win number three in Junior Slingshots.
Hoosier Racing tires ATQMRA Three Quarter Midgets… Anthony
Sessley, Ryan Tidman, Buddy Sload, Mike Tidaback, AJ Fuge, Frank Fisher, Anthony
Schlosse White, Matt Roselli, Joey Bailey, Jeff Kat, Brett Conkling, Matt
Janisch, Ian Cumens, Blu Metz.
Hoosier Racing Tires Wingless Dirt 600 Sprints… Mike Fillbrunn,
Jason Hentrich, Jonathon Cortright,
Tex Snyder.
AllStar
Slingshots… Al Hauptman, John Drake, Tom Hennessey, Joshua Reeder,
Amanda Conroy, Mike Lapicki, Kennth Reeder.
Junior Slingshots… Joey Agnello Jr.
Kid Karts…
Liam Oconnor, Colin Oconnor.
Senior Champ Kart…
James Moyer, Steven Frindt, Zack Clark, Trevor Morris, Bridget Conto, Paul
Valent Jr.
Junior Clone Blue…
Austin Silfee, Michael Eckhart Jr.
Junior clone green…
Jared Silfee
Junior Champ Kart…
Gavin Moyer
Pork Chop…
Tom Boyd
Senior Clone BPS…
Pappy Curnell
Senior clone…
BSP… Nick Boyd
BORGERS SPEEDWAY PAVING THE WAY TO THE FUTURE
Co-Promoter & Media Contact
Bob Snyder
bobsnyderphoto@enter.net
Saylorsburg, PA., May 1st, 2013:
Borgers
Speedway will be “Paving the Way To The Future” with Brendan Oconnor at the
helm. Brendan OConnor, owner of Brendan OConnor Motorsports will lease and
operate the track from speedway owners Glenn and Ruth Borger. While there has
been some speculation about Glenn’s recent illness this is not an issue at all.
Glenn has made a miraculous recovery but feels it is time to sit back and enjoy
the fruits of his labor, without the pressure of operating the track. Glenn has
been waxing up his surf board and plans on doing some sky diving but you will
still see him at the track cruising around the property and telling an
occasional XXX Rated joke or two.
Brendan Oconnor, “I look at “Pap” as my grandfather figure and will seek his
mentoring in running the track. I feel very honored he has given me this
opportunity and I will not let him down. I will do whatever it takes to make
this track second to none and I will spare no expense in doing so. We have the
bus and we have the right people on it. It is a matter of putting them in the
right seats and this bus will do big things.”
Bob Snyder, “Glenn has to be the most courageous fighter I have ever seen. From
day one he had insurmountable obstacles to keep his “Field Of Dreams” in
operation. When the neighbors thought they had knocked him out he showed them
who was boss, calling their bluff, and paved the track. A lesser man would of
packed up and walked away but not Glenn Borger.” “Brendan worked very closely
with us all last season, mostly behind the scene, and was responsible along with
Gary Conkling of Green Flag Driving Experience for our very successful
OctoberFest series.”
Racers and fans will see immediate changes with a total revamping and
landscaping of the grounds. Restructured grandstand pricing and an expanded food
stand menu are in the works. Many major races are in the planning stages and the
entire schedule is up to change. Our 2013 OctoberFest will be one of the biggest
experiences to hit the Northeast and will be a month to remember.
We will be working closely with ATQMRA, The Vintage TQ Group, Dirt 600 Sprints,
and the Slingshots to enhance the big car program.
A total revamping of the Karting and MicroStock program is underway to build
these divisions and we will be making a major push on the Junior Divisions. We
will be encouraging the kids to bring their, bikes, scooters, and Big Wheels to
take to the track before the races start and are looking into Big Wheel racing.
Changes will come swiftly pertaining to every aspect of Borgers Speedway and the
changes will be awesome. The goal of Brendan Oconnor is to make Borgers Speedway
the finest 1/7 mile asphalt speedway in the world. Sit back, strap yourself in,
and get ready for the ride of your life. The Best Is Yet To Come.
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