Racing action happened Friday, June 30, at Chemung Speedrome (NY). In Bandoleros, Joey Allowatt took the checkered flag first. Race story below by Carol Houssock (Bandolero and general info extracted from story for posting on LN). Photo by Clayton Vargeson.
(Chemung, NY) Despite dealing with ongoing smoke from Canadian forest fires, Chemung Speedrome presented an All-American program during the track’s annual salute to Veterans. They had free admission and then participated in the n-track pre-race ceremonies. Gathered in victory lane, it was a blend of young soldiers currently serving and veterans of all ages who served our country.
The 8-lap Bandolero feature went caution-free, with the same pair of drivers picking up wins in their age groups. Joey Allowatt (Outlaw) was the overall winner over Devin Gullo (Bandit), with Dallas Harbst finishing third. Gullo is the overall point leader after Allowatt missed a race earlier in the month.
This Friday, July 2nd, is Fan Appreciation night. Firehouse Subs is the nightly sponsor of this five-division program. Fans will go trackside during intermission to meet and greet the drivers. Pits open at 4:00, grandstand at 5, practice starts at 6 and the first green flag flies at 7. Grandstand admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, $5 for kids ages 5 to 12, and free for kids ages 5 and under.
For information, log on to the track’s website: chemung-speedrome.com, go to Facebook, go to Chemung Speedrome – Racing at the Drome on Facebook, or call Ray Hodge, Promoter, at 607-483-3468.
Of note:
• Soldiers with the 698th Quartermaster Company (Nichols, NY) participated in opening ceremonies, some riding in a military Hummer and others raising the American flag. They included Second Lieutenant Rhaelynn Gee, Specialist Connor Tappan-Roney, Specialist Cindry Severino, Specialist Bridgette Bice, Private First Class Brielle Arias, and Specialist Sidnie Decker.
• The track observed a moment of silence for Guy Peck, who had served for many years as pit steward in the Bodine years.
• A fan from Sayre, PA won $675 in the 50/50.
• Marion Decker provided American flags to the first 1,000 fans through the gate.
Serendipity Ice Cream Bandoleros (10 Laps): JOEY ALLOWATT, Devin Gullo, Dallas Harbst
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