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It’s been a long winter and the FFB Racing Chassis shop has been busy building and updating cars in preparation for the 2008 racing season.

The first update saw the cars of both …

As the first drop of the green flag that signals the beginning of the 2008 SBS racing season approaches, SBS Racing News takes a look at what race teams and drivers fans should or should not expect to see …

After nearly capturing his first feature win piloting the Mike O’Conner-owned No. 90 in the final NORA race of 2007, then rookie Jason Simmons said he was so comfortable in the car that he wanted to buy it. He …

With the arrival of a new diner to Scriba has come the arrival of a new small block supermodified car owner. Rochester’s Tim Cuyler purchased the John Peevey-owned No. 1 that was most recently driven by Ray Sand, Jr…..

Alan Barker busted onto the top of the SBS charts last year after scoring wins in NORA’s Adirondack opener and landing in victory lane at the Oswego Speedway early in the season. The Norwich native is gearing up for …

Of all of the outcomes 2008 has in store for the SBS class at the Oswego Speedway, there’s one thing that race teams and fans can both count on. For the first time in three years, Russ Brown will …

What’s the Challenge? SBS drivers must first take the green flag in every weekly feature event. Any driver failing to take the green flag for their respective feature is automatically eliminated from the season-long challenge. Second, drivers …

The SBS division has been a great stepping stone for drivers with aspirations to eventually move into the seat of a supermodified. One of those drivers is small block supermodified vet Tim Barbeau. However, Barbeau’s plans for 2008 are …

Terry Solazzo had two major goals last season - to get Rick Zeigler the Rookie of the Year (ROY) honors and to give Mike Bond the track title. He succeeded in nabbing ROY honors for his freshman driver, but …

Mike Bond took top honors in Oswego Speedway’s 30-lap opening day Gater Racing News/Coca-Cola Kick-Off event Sunday afternoon. Starting from the 11th position, Bond dismantled the Pathfinder Bank SBS field in the early stages of the race, taking the …

To start off this week, it was nice to finally be back in a racecar at the Oswego Speedway for all drivers. It was quite an eventful weekend to …

By JJ Andrews

Starting this week, SBSRacingNews.com will feature a new segment, where I will feature one or a few drivers who stood …

This season, Stone’s Candy Shop in Oswego will be sponsoring the SBS Racing News “Sweet Move of the Week.” Each week, someone will be awarded a $10 certificate from the Port City’s chocolate Mecca. The winner will be revealed …

Oswego’s David Cliff took the checkered flag at the Oswego Speedway Saturday night, just six days after demolishing his brand new 2008 small block supermodified and missing the feature altogether. Cliff led 29 laps of the 30-lap Lighthouse Lanes/Oswego …

The winner of last Saturday night’s Stone’s Candy Shop “Sweet Move of the Week” was Tim Barbeau. Barbeau successfully threaded the needle late in the race during the Larry Muroski, Kevin Knopp and Mike Bond accident in turn four. …

Week two is in the books and the season is off and running. With only 18 cars in the pits, the SBS division put on a great show as always. …

By JJ Andrews

Starting this week, SBSRacingnews.com will feature a new segment, where I will feature one or a few drivers who stood out as …

Oswego’s David Cliff backed up his Pathfinder Bank Small Block Supermodified feature win two weeks ago, with an even more impressive win on Saturday night. Starting from the outside of the first row, Cliff led every lap of the …

By JJ Andrews

Weekly, SBSRacingnews.com will feature a segment, where I will feature one or a few drivers in the Small Block Supermodified division who stood out as a “superstars,” in my …

David Cliff won his second consecutive race Saturday night after starting from the front of the field for the second consecutive race as well. Cliff’s car was strong and he took advantage of getting out front early by virtue …

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After three weeks of SBS competition, only two drivers have been able to land their small block supermodifieds in the top five each week. Points chase leader Mike Bond and championship chaser Kevin Knopp have shown themselves …

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Oswego’s Kevin Knopp battled his way to the front of the pack from the 11th position en route to capturing the 30-lap SBS feature at the Oswego Speedway on Saturday night. It was Knopp’s first win of the …

By JJ Andrews

Weekly, SBSRacingnews.com will feature a segment, where I will feature one or a few drivers in the Small Block Supermodified …

ChrisPorter@SBSRacingNews.com

Along with taking the checkered flag last weekend, Kevin Knopp took over the points lead, hopping one position over Mike Bond. While just eight points separate the two from one another, third-place running Josh …

Kevin Knopp is officially on fire! The No. 04 has consistently been the best car at the track each week and Knopp continues to showcase …

With only two races on its 2008 schedule, NORA may very well looking at only having one race this season after the plug was pulled on the upcoming ESS/NORA show that was set for this coming Saturday.The decision …

Mike Bond picked up his second feature win of the season in the Pathfinder Bank small block supermodified division Saturday night at the Oswego Speedway, retrieving the points lead in the process that was taken away just one week …

Three more drivers were eliminated from the $750 Small Block Super Survival Challenge last Saturday night. Rick Zeigler and Larry Muroski came together in the first heat of the evening resulting in both Zeigler’s No. 25 and Muroski’s No. 38 …

Mike Bond and Kevin Knopp continue their duel to the 2008 SBS Championship. Bond now holds a slight lead over Knopp, as he picked up the win Saturday …

Oswego’s Tim Barbeau ended a two-year drought in victory lane after capturing the checkered flag at the Oswego Speedway in the small block supermodified feature on Saturday night. Barbeau drove his No. 50 to the front early, taking the …

By JJ Andrews

Weekly, SBSRacingNews.com will feature a segment, where I will feature one or a few drivers in the Small Block Supermodified division who stood out as a “Superstars,” in my opinion. But please note: “Superstar” can be …

This week’s Stone’s Candy Shop “Sweet Move of the Week” award goes to Barry Kingsley. Fresh off his first career top-10 finish, Kingsley backed it up with another, finishing eighth. Kingsley started on the front row and survived a …

Hats off to Oswego Speedway management for sticking out the rain and drying the track for race teams and fans. It was nice to see their commitment of providing great racing for all of the people who plan on …

Rome’s Rick Zeigler picked up his first small block supermodified feature win at the Oswego Speedway Saturday night, holding off an ambitious Larry Muroski for the final 10 laps to earn the victory. Zeigler inherited the lead from David …

The successful season for the FFB Race Chassis continued Saturday night with Rick Zeigler picking up his first win in the division in Terry Solazzo’s No. 25. Zeigler has had a very rough time of it since he joined …

By JJ Andrews 

I’ve chosen two SuperStars this week. And they both happen to be on the same team.Rick Zeigler has had a tough season. Wrecks, problems, stress. One problem after another in the Terry Solazzo …

By Chris Porter 

First thing’s first … this week’s Stone’s Candy Shop “Sweet Move of the Week” goes to Kevin Knopp. However, Knopp didn’t do anything that he normally wouldn’t have done on any given night. In …

By Chris Porter

Oswego’s David Cliff took top honors Saturday night at the Oswego Speedway, holding off the two top championship contenders en route to winning the Pathfinder Bank Mr. SBS 35-lap small block supermodified event, presented by …

By JJ Andrews

Yes, I’ve once again picked more than one Superstar of the Week this week. The first one doesn’t even have a name. I’ve never done that before, now have I?…

By - Chris Porter 

This week’s Stone’s Candy Shop “Sweet Move of the Week” winner has only graced us with his presence once this season, yet was able to make some “sweet” moves in last weeks SBS …

By Chris Porter

Oswego’s Dave Danzer captured his first checkered flag in the small block supermodified division Saturday night at the Oswego Speedway, leading all 30 laps of the Longley Brothers Dodge/BFS Direct feature event. Starting on the …

David Cliff continues his successful uphill climb as he found victory lane two weeks ago and followed it up with a third place finish last week in the No. 06. Cliff has been fast all …

By Chris Porter 

Brian Sobus, Mike Bond, Kevin Knopp and Jack Patrick are the FINAL FOUR drivers vying for the title of sole survivor of the Small Block Super Survival Challenge. Twin 20-lap features are on …

By JJ Andrews

I’d be crazy if I didn’t make David Danzer this week’s SuperStar of the week. I know that Casey and Jayne wouldn’t share their Classic Cupcakes with me if I didn’t. But that’s not the only …

By Chris Porter

Russ Brown and Tim Barbeau shared feature wins Saturday night at the Oswego Speedway, but it was Oswego’s Kevin Knopp taking top honors, winning his first Patherfinder Bank SBS Racing Series Track Championship.Knopp …

By JJ Andrews

What kind of knucklehead would I be if I didn’t select the track champion as my SuperStar of the Week? A REAL knucklehead. But hey - I do what I want….

By Chris Porter The 2008 regular season has come to a close, crowning a first-time track champion and awarding checkered flags to seven different drivers.

Leading the charge was Kevin Knopp. Knopp took just one checkered flag, but …

The regular season is over and it went by very quick. Kevin Knopp is the 2008 Track Champion. Knopp had the No. 04 up front on a weekly basis and was always one of the quickest cars on …

The smallest car count the class has seen on a Classic Weekend in many years filled out the starting grid for Sunday’s SBS Classic. To no one’s surprise, Brown showed he can get the Pike Bros. No. 60 around Oswego’s …

David Cliff won his second straight small block supermodified Classic at the Oswego Speedway Sunday afternoon, taking the lead away from multi-time SBS track and Classic champ Mike Bond on the 43rd lap of the 100-lap season-ending event. It was …

By JJ Andrews

Of COURSE Dave cliff is this week’s SuperStar of the Week. How could he not be? He’s won it all. Two regular features, the Mr. Small Block Supermodified race and now the Classic. Is …

By - Chris Porter

Fulton’s and now FFB Racing Chassis’ newest acquisition, David Gruel captured the checkered flag in the 35-lap Lighthouse Lanes-sponsored SBS feature event at the Oswego Speedway Friday night. The NORA-sanctioned race was part of a …

By - JJ Andrews

So riddle me this: If you are awarded “SuperStar of the Week” on the last race of the year, does that make you the SuperStar for the whole off season, until …

 By - JJ Andrews

Owners and drivers of several small block supermodified teams met on November 8th at Lighthouse Lanes in Oswego, to brainstorm about future plans for the NORA small block series. Several teams were represented, …

By - Keith Shampine, Director of Communications at Team Full Throttle

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - After three years of racing in the mod-lite division at Central New York dirt tracks, Andrew Schartner is going back to his roots of asphalt …