Chris Marquart

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OUTDOORS: 2025 Yates County Youth Turkey Hunt was a success once again

5 days ago | fltimes.com | Chris Marquart

The Yates County Youth Turkey Hunt began in 2010 as a collaborative effort by a dedicated group of volunteers and sponsors to increase and promote youth hunting opportunities in and around the Finger Lakes Region. Over the past several years, this event has introduced hundreds of young hunters to the excitement of turkey hunting.
MOTORSPORTS: Three local track set to open this week

1 week ago | fltimes.com | Chris Marquart

This coming week includes opening events for three local asphalt venues. The Small Block Super Championship Series will open Saturday, racing at Evans Mills Raceway Park. The event is the first of two scheduled appearances at the 3/8-mile, with the second date booked in September as part of the 6th annual John Burr Classic. The entry list includes past champion Dan Kapuscinski, former Classic champion Cameron Rowe, Brad Haynes and Greg O’Connor.
MOTORSPORTS: Weedsport Speedway returns on Sunday

2 weeks ago | fltimes.com | Chris Marquart

Weedsport Speedway will kick off its 2025 program on Sunday. Staff at the 3/8-mile facility has planned the Icebreaker 50 as part of the track’s seven-race schedule. The DIRTcar Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman and NY6A Micro Sprints are on the opening card. Racing is scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m., with grandstand gates opening at 4 p.m. A stout field of Modifieds is expected to be on hand for the opener, with several local tracks also scheduled to kick off their seasons this coming weekend.
MOTORSPORTS: Outlaw Speedway finishes first weekend of new season

3 weeks ago | fltimes.com | Chris Marquart

After two previous tries, Outlaw Speedway put its first event on the board Friday night. Adjusting around a pop-up shower late Friday afternoon, the track was still lightning quick when feature winners were celebrated in honor of Mike Jackson. Donnie Lawson collected a popular win; the former track champion finished the night with the $2,200-plus prize in the 35-lap Crate Sportsman feature. Lawson’s experience at the 4/10-mile oval helped him navigate the traffic ahead.
MOTORSPORTS: Oswego Speedway is ready for its 2025 season opener

4 weeks ago | fltimes.com | Chris Marquart

Oswego Speedway announced the 74th points season opener for Supermodifieds will offer $3,500 to win. Oswego’s annual kick off — the 60-lap Jim Shampine Memorial — will pay $1,000 to start. The track is scheduled to open in a little over a month, with the first race May 31. The event has had nine different winners in the last 10 runnings. Tyler Thompson took the win last time, and scored a win in the Classic last year as well.
MOTORSPORTS: Todd Root becomes 20th driver committed to full-time for the Super DIRTcar Series

1 month ago | fltimes.com | Chris Marquart

Three of DIRTcar’s premier divisions will be in action for the Thunder in the Thousand Islands weekend at Can-Am Speedway in Lafargeville. The Super DIRTcar Series will take center stage on April 12. The race will pay $7,500 to win. The event serves as the northeast opener for the tour, having raced in Florida and New Jersey already this season. Todd Root is primed to have the Series heading to the LaFargeville track, joining the Super DIRTcar Series as a touring regular for the first time in 2025.
MOTORSPORTS: 5-year-old from Savannah, Brantley Waldron, begins racing career at Weedsport Speedway April 25-27

1 month ago | fltimes.com | Chris Marquart

It’s hard to overlook the excitement at the Waldron house in Savannah. Brantley Waldron, 5-year-old younger brother of Emmett Waldron, is starting his racing career next month. Brantley is a novice, having raced nothing as of yet. He will be debuting at Weedsport Speedway during its Spring Meltdown event, held April 25-27. April 25 is hauler move-in with open practice. All seven points classes will then compete on Saturday and Sunday along with PRO events for Green, Purple, Blue and Clone 375.
Between Sand and Sky: Jonathan Capozzi’s Documentary Won 1st Place at the Finger Lakes History Day Competition

1 month ago | gvpennysaver.com | Chris Marquart |Suzie Wells

Jonathan Capozzi was moved to action following Kate Grindstaff’s presentation to the Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District’s AP/Gemini United States History classes. Grindstaff coordinates the Finger Lakes Region History Day Competition and works at the Seward House in Auburn. She visited the school to talk about the regional competition at Auburn’s Case Mansion. Winners would advance to the next month’s Affiliate Competition at the State University of New York at Oneonta.
MOTORSPORTS: Jason Broedel reaches deal with Brett Deyo

1 month ago | fltimes.com | Chris Marquart

Brett Deyo accepted an offer from partner Jason Broedel to purchase Deyo’s stake in Utica-Rome Speedway. Last summer, Broedel teamed with Deyo to buy Utica-Rome from the Cole Family. Deyo posted on the Utica-Rome Speedway Facebook page: “After evaluating the offer, I have made the decision to accept.
Midlakes Students to Compete in Regional Spelling Bee Saturday

1 month ago | fingerlakesdailynews.com | Chris Marquart

Alejandro Caraballo and Graham Wakley are preparing to head off to the Regional Spelling Bee, scheduled for 10 am Saturday at the Palmyra-Macedon Performing Arts Center. Last month, Caraballo defended his Midlakes Spelling Bee championship for his fourth consecutive win, taking home the top prize after a 20-round, two-hour battle. Wakely took second place in the event and will participate in the Regional Bee as well. Emerson Kuhn, with third, qualified as an alternate.