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Ken Tremont Jr. gets by Tim LaDuc during
feature
race action at Devil's Bowl on Sunday July 25th.
Mike Bruno (22) tries to slip past Don Mattison (10) by
using the inside line. Mattison, however, seems most comfortable
on the high side and came across the line third, with Bruno
in fifth after Ken Tremont later got around him for fourth.
PHOTO BY MICHAEL PIERCE

Young gun! Seth Roberts had a great run at Devil's Bowl
on July 25th in Ken Tremont's back-up car, finishing second.
PHOTO BY MICHAEL PIERCE
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Devil's Bowl
Albany-Saratoga
ATTENTION PRO STOCK /
SUPER STREET TEAMS!!
new dates for Devil's Bowl Speedway
The third Pro Stock /
Super Street Challenge is now on for
Sunday, August 1st at Devil's Bowl
Speedway! This will be
Brown's Quarried Slate and Farm Stand Night at
Devil's Bowl.
We
would also like to announce Challenge #4 on
Sunday August 15th (Heritage Family Credit Union Night) and
Challenge #5 (Seniors Night) on Sunday August 29th.
7/30/10:
After two rainouts in
a row, finally a good weather forecast for tonight at Malta. Should be a
fun night with Black Flag Night for the fans and an enduro to cap off
the evening.
7/20/10:
Tech bulletin posted
re: no gear rule at Devil's Bowl this season.
7/17/10:
Tech bulletin now posted for modifieds / sportsman. Article posted
regarding Tri-Track Series rainout at Albany-Saratoga in Press Releases.
7/8/10:
Tech bulletin now
posted regarding Modified tire rule.
7/7/10:
Tech bulletin has
been posted regarding gear rule for both Albany Saratoga and Devils Bowl
Speedways.
7/6/10:
Unfortunately, we
have made the decision to postpone the karting program for this year.
Several things factored into our decision, primarily the cost of paving
the small track and starting a new program of karting while the Town of
Malta is once again questioning how often we can legally run events.
We
offered the opportunity to the karters to run the big track, but many of
them are not comfortable with that, and we don't blame them. There are
more costs associated with the big track as well as other issues. It is
still our desire to have a successful karting program at
Albany-Saratoga, and we may yet, but it will remain a desire and not a
reality for this year.
We
would like to thank Darryl and Jordan and the karters who supported it
for helping us to get this program race ready, and we'd like to
apologize to those who will be disappointed with this decision. We're
disappointed too.
6/21/10:
Pit gates will be
open at Malta at 4:30 from now on as announced at the pit meeting on
6/18.
6/17/10:
Rules updated for
sportsmen (we are allowing one small internal mirror) and renegades (we
are allowing a rear spoiler) ... please see the tech bulletin and/or
re-download the rule book. Remember to refresh your browser after you
see the pdf file so that you get the current version.
6/16/10:
Track rental is now
available at both of our facilities. Test and tune, get your car set up
the way you want it. In order to help teams afford to spend some quality
time at the track, we have dropped the minimum rental time to 1 hour! Plus...
we are currently offering any CVRA members a 50% discount on the rental
rates. This means that a CVRA team owner with a current membership
can rent a track for as little as $150, and bring up to three teams with
them! The regular rate is $300 per hour, but
we will cut that in half for our teams.
Please note that due to insurance regulations, only ONE car is allowed
on the track at a time.
So
get a few cars together, call us and reserve a date and get some quality
time at the track. Share your knowledge, learn from others, we're all in
a learning curve with the pavement and we want to do what we can to help
you out.
Click
the "rent the track" button on the toolbar for rates and
information.
6/14/10:
ATTENTION
MODIFIEDS! Tires are in at Malta as noted below on 6/7/10 blog entry.
Devil's Bowl modifieds have one race left to run any tires they choose.
6/10/10:
ATTENTION PRO STOCKS
AND SUPER STREETS!
Devil's Bowl has
announced two new events for pro stocks and super streets (they'll run
together)! The first race is 20 laps on June 20th ($250 to win, $50 to
start) and the second race is 50 laps on the 4th of July ($500 to win,
$50 to start). Both events will have a tow money program in place. Any
car towing from more than an hour away from Devil's Bowl is eligible.
You MUST sign up by calling the office at 802-265-4613. No exceptions!
Cars enrolled in the tow money program will receive tow money in
addition to any purse money. Call the office for details and to sign up
for the tow money program. Click on the Devil's Bowl schedule above for
more information.
6/4/10:
Rules updated for
pro stocks, renegades, bombers and dukes regarding mirrors. Remember, if
you've previously downloaded them, refresh your browser once you pull
them back in to your computer.
5/24/10:
Both
Albany-Saratoga and Devil's Bowl have made the decision to expand the
Tow Money Program (see CVRA program below) to regular Airborne Park
racers. This is for Modified, Sportsmen or Renegade teams that would
like to travel to either Malta on Friday nights or Devil's Bowl on
Sunday nights. If you are a current Airborne racer and you sign up for
the program, then when you
attend either CVRA track, you will be eligible to receive tow money. Please
be aware that this program is for Airborne regulars only. You MUST contact Sharon at the main office to enter your team in the
Airborne Tow
Money Program. Those teams that are interested can call Sharon at
802-265-4613 Monday thru Wednesday for more details and to join the
program. Please note unless you call first, you can NOT be entered in
the program.
Four
cylinder cars at Devil's Bowl may be eligible to receive one free pit
pass. Call the office at 802-265-4613 for details.
Keep
in mind that cars from other speedways may be requested to make changes
such as added weight in the interest of competitive parity.
5/18/10:
The 1st Annual
All Car & Truck Show has been rescheduled at Albany-Saratoga for
September 25th. See the schedule for details.
5/13/10:
Both
Albany-Saratoga and Devil's Bowl have instituted a Tow Money Program for
2010. This is for Modified, Sportsmen or Renegade teams that may be
planning to race at both tracks. It will be based on your owner's
membership as to which track is considered your home track. When you
attend the other track, you will be eligible to receive tow money. Please
be aware that this program is for our members only. Your car must be
registered as an owner at either DBS or A-S in order to be eligible, and
you must contact Sharon at the main office to enter your team in the Tow
Money Program. Those teams that are interested can call Sharon at
802-265-4613 Monday thru Wednesday for more details and to join the
program. Please note unless you call first, you can NOT be entered in
the program.
Also
to clarify the blog post from Devil's Bowl on 5/4/10 regarding Airborne
cars and home track rules: this is meant for Airborne cars, it is not
meant for Devil's Bowl cars to be able to purchase tires at Airborne and
then run them at the Bowl, nor is it meant for Devil's Bowl cars to be
set up with Airborne rules and expect to run at the Bowl weekly. HOME
TRACK RULES mean just what they say. Please don't intentionally
misinterpret the statement or the intent.
5/11/10:
Rule books
revised for all full fender cars, internal mirrors are now permitted.
Sportsman
will be allowed to run ANY USED tire at both tracks. All NEW tires must
be CVRA track tires.
5/6/10:
TIRE
NEWS: As of next
week, tire day at Albany-Saratoga will now be every Thursday from
10:00-2:00. If you need tires at other times, you can call ahead and
set up an appointment with Bruce at 518-857-0761.
5/5/10:
For those race
fans returning to the track this year, we are no longer requiring
you to buy food tickets at the concession stands. We are accepting
cash at the food windows, however, we will accept no bills larger
than $20. If you need to make change for a larger bill, our front
gate staff can do that for you. Thank you for your understanding.
5/4/10:
There have been
some questions regarding car owners. In 2010 CVRA will NOT require
car owners to be registered members. However, if you choose not to
become a member, you MUST fill out the proper paperwork before your
car will be inspected and allowed to race. Of course, if you
purchase a membership you will save money at the pit gate. Also
please be aware that check cashing privileges are ONLY extended to
members. This includes the tire barn! If you want to have the
convenience of giving us a check, you need to become a member.
Non-member owner forms are available at the track.
4/13/10:
Enduro rules updated
re: sunroof removal. If you've previously downloaded the enduro
rules, remember to refresh your browser.
4/12/10:
Rule updates posted
for modifieds and sportsman re: tire bleed valves are allowed, plus
front end clarifications. You can access them on the forms/rules
page.
4/9/10:
MINORS IN THE PITS AT CVRA TRACKS
1. No one under the age of 14 is admitted in the pits, ever.
2. If you have a minor age 14-17 coming into the pits, they must have
complete (and sign by a parent/guardian) Minors Release. No one under 18 is admitted into the pits without one.
3. A copy of the birth certificate is required to accompany the Minors Release. Please be sure to bring one with you if you have a minor coming into the pits. Must show I.D. if asked for proof of age (this is enforced).
4. Minors releases may be obtained from our web site on the Forms/Rules page. It saves time if they are done beforehand, but they are available at the pit gate window also.
4/2/10:
New this year at
Albany-Saratoga ... LAWN
CHAIR SEATING! We are
going to allow lawn chair seating in the fourth turn area and also
limited seating along the front stretch (in front of the elevated
grandstand). More details to be posted soon.
3/30/10:
Click rent
the track! button in
the CVRA WEB tool bar above if you are interested in renting a speedway
for a private practice session.
3/29/10:
If you are a member
of the media and need press credentials please email to racing@cvra.com
or call 802-265-4613. Do not call Bruce. Credentials are now being
processed by our main office. Your request must be made at least 14 days
prior to the event.
All
rule books for all divisions have been re-posted to the internet
including the front portion of the rule book and the construction
guidelines. So now when you download the book for your division, you
will get everything you need in one file. If you have downloaded them
before, click the link again and REFRESH after it loads. Then you should
see the new file beginning with the cover page.
3/26/10:
TIRE NEWS
For
modified and sportsman teams: You will have three race meets at
Albany-Saratoga and three race meets at Devil's Bowl to use up any
Hoosier tires you may have left over. (Hards on the left and extra hards
on the right).
3/24/10:
ATTENTION KARTERS... 2010 rules and
classes posted on the karting page. Links at top of page.
3/23/10:
Rule change posted for modifieds/sportsmen
re: battery position must be behind front axle. Rule change to front of rule book
updated re: NO ANTIFREEZE ALLOWED IN ANY DIVISION AT EITHER TRACK. These are both safety issues.
3/11/10:
The grandstand no-smoking policy at
Albany-Saratoga has been revised. We will allow smoking in a designated
area of the bleachers near the fourth turn (where alcohol is also
allowed).
2/16/10:
New Links Page added for racers. Links to
parts, body and engine suppliers for CVRA race teams.
11/18/09: If
you wish to purchase photos or videos, you can contact
Derak Covey at www.imagesbydc.com for photos and Bob James at Bobco
Video at 518-399-0937 for videos.
MYLAPS.COM
We upload results to mylaps.com from our AMB Scoring System
Go to www.mylaps.com, under "sports" scroll down to click on Car Racing (not Stock Car Racing) and then you can do a search for Albany-Saratoga Speedway (choose "any of these words"). Then you click on the date and you can see the events from that night's racing.
You can also register yourself and
your transponder as a
user.
When you search for Albany-Saratoga Speedway you have to have the dash between Albany-Saratoga, otherwise it has a hard time finding us.
Devil's Bowl Speedway will include the apostrophe in
Devil's so don't forget that either.
SPEEDNET
We
are members of SpeednetDirect.com. You are able to go
directly to Speednet by using our results and point standings
buttons as usual. Results and point standings for both tracks will
be updated automatically. We will post results as soon as possible
after they are official.
I've
also posted a link to SpeednetDirect.com if you click their logo in the
toolbar to the left you can go directly to their site. They have
searchable point standings, results and news from all kinds of race
tracks all over the country.
ALSO: If you are trying to call for weather updates on
race day, you can call the race track.
If it's busy, try again! The numbers are: Albany-Saratoga 518.587.0220 (2 phone lines) Devil's Bowl 802.265.3112 (2 phone lines)
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