Hanbury Celebrates Win #5 in Chemung Sunoco Mods; Jason Duke, Sr. Takes NYSS
(Chemung, NY) Tony Hanbury has won in two different cars this year and on Friday night he picked up his fifth win in the headline Sunoco Modified division at Chemung Speedrome. The track welcomed back the New York Super Stock Series for their second appearance this year. They roll into town with their own team of officials and completely run their show. When their 50-lap race was over it was Jason Duke, Sr., who celebrated the win. Others who likewise celebrated on Chemung Soft Water night included Greg Moldt (4 Cylinders), Chuck Nichols (Marion Decker Hobby Stocks), and Kalysta DeMark (INEX Bandoleros).
Tony Hanbury took the lead on lap 12 of the 40-lap Sunoco Modified feature and never looked back. Early on Keith Youngs and Lee Sharpsteen brought out the caution five laps into the race while Zack Curren and Charlie Sharpsteen fought for the lead. That was the good news for heat winner Curren, who limped into the infield after completing just a handful of laps. His departure gave Hanbury an opportunity and he took full advantage of it while holding off TJ Potrzebowski. At the finish, it was Hanbury, Potrzebowski, C. Sharpsteen, Lee Sharpsteen and Jesse Kent.
Chemung regular Jason Duke, Sr. may have put everyone on notice when he was fast during hot laps. The 31-car field ran in four heats, won by Nick Robinson, Garrett Zacharias, Dylan Bancroft and Jimmy Steffenhagen. Paul Godby won the consi, which set the field for the 50-lap race. Early caution flags came out for troubles by Charlie Sharpsteen, Dennis Beardslee, Cole Hicks and Chad Lane. Past the halfway point Robinson and Lee Sharpsteen were battling for the lead. On lap 37 Steffenhagen, who likes running at Chemung brought out the caution with a car fire. Several caution periods toward the end of the race changed the outcome dramatically. NYSS officials made a call to put second place runner Zacharias to the rear for contact after the caution had come out. Just two laps remained, and it was another Chemung regular who took the lead, Jason Duke, Sr. He then held off Jacob Gustafson and hard charger Mike Hyman for the big hometown win.
The track’s 4 Cylinder division put on another clean race with just one caution. Greg Moldt, who earlier in the evening won his heat race, made an early pass to claim the top spot, a position he would not surrender. This one also featured some good three-wide racing action early on. At the finish it was Moldt winning his fifth feature in a row, this time over Zack Jaynes, Monica Robinson, Joey Bevacqua and heat winner Tom Shaffer.
In the Marion Decker Agency Hobby Stock division Chuck Nichols produced a sweep of the action, as has been fairly common in the division this year. Their 20-lap feature went caution-free. Nichols had the lead by lap three and never surrendered. Nichols made his return after an absence due to injuries his car sustained the last time he was at the track. Dave Decker was the runner-up, followed to the line by Josh Parker, Luke Nickles and Randy Mathews.
Kalysta DeMark is a determined young lady running in the INEX Bandolero division. She set up her car, won her heat race, then won their 10-lap feature. She had to hold off repeated challenges from heat winner Justin Teresak, but she got the job done in a big way. Driving as an Outlaw, she finished ahead of Teresak, Michael Sinagra, Derrick Vogler and Bandit winner Chase Sinsabaugh.
This Friday is Town of Chemung Residents Night and the rescheduled Fan Appreciation Night. During intermission fans from the grandstand will go trackside to meet and greet the drivers. Residents of the Town of Chemung who show proof of residence will be admitted for $5. For everyone else admission is $13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and free for kids ages 5 and under. Friday night’s race car includes the Sunoco Modifieds, Insinger Performance Super Stocks, 4 Cylinders, Marion Decker Hobby Stocks and the INEX Bandoleros. Pit gates open at 4 PM, grandstand gate at 5, practice at 6 and racing at 7. Admission is $13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and free for kids 5 and under.
For information, log on to the track’s website: chemung-speedrome.com, ‘like’ us on Facebook: Chemung Speedrome – Racing at the Drome, or call Ray Hodge, Promoter, at 607-483-3468.
Of Note:
The $700 50/50 was claimed, but the track donated the other $700 to the Sam’s Bar & Grill Ride for Rick.
Chemung had its largest crowd on hand so far this season.
Chemung Soft Water Night Results:
Sunoco Modifieds TONY HANBURY, TJ Potrzebowski, Charlie Sharpsteen, Lee Sharpsteen, Jesse Kent, Teddy Bowen, Zack Curren, Keith Youngs (DQ – ride height violation)
Heat: Curren
New York Super Stocks JASON DUKE, SR., Jacob Gustafson, Mike Hyman, Amber VanOrden, Brian Hallett, Frank Chapman, Paul Godby, Dylan Bancroft, Cameron Nichols, Nate Peckham, Nick Robinson, Garrett Zacharias, Jason Duke, Jr., Cole Hicks, Tim Faro, Lee Sharpsteen, Bill Frisbie, Jr., Jim House, Jimmy Steffenhagen, Mark Taylor, DJ Shaw, Joel Gleason, Chad Lane, Anthony Gullo, Dennis Beardslee, Charlie Sharpsteen
Heats: Robinson, Zacharias, Bancroft, Steffenhagen
Consi: Godby
4 Cylinders (20 Laps): GREG MOLDT, Zack Jaynes, Monica Robinson, Joey Bevacqua, Tom Shaffer, Dustin Pruyne, Matt Jenkins, Jason Peck, Ricky Lane
Heats: Shaffer, Moldt
Marion Decker Hobby Stocks (20 Laps): CHUCK NICHOLS, Dave Decker, Josh Parker, Luke Nickels, Randy Mathews, JOSH PARKER, Randy Mathews, Cliff Miller, Tyler Harbst (DNS), Mike Bailey (DNS)
Heat: Nichols
INEX Bandoleros (10 Laps): KALYSTA DEMARK, Justin Teresak, Michael Sinagra, Derrick Vogler, Chase Sinsabaugh, Cullen Sharpsteen, Michael Bast, Joey Allowatt (DNS)
Heats: DeMark, Tereak
Photo by Mark Ranalletta: (L to R: Jacob Gustafson, 2nd, Jason Duke, Sr., winner, and Mike Hyman, 3rd)
Sources: Carol Houssock/Chemung Speedrome PR
This story is a compilation of information provided by several individuals in my absence Friday night.