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LongIslandJam
05-11-2010, 05:13 PM
The fall blockbuster stock car racing event returns this year on Sat. Oct. 23 at Sundance Vacations Speedway in St. Johns, Pa. The day’s events will once again feature the NELMA Late Model Challenge, Legends Car Fall Classic, and Street Stock Fender Fury. In addition, the special pre-race Hazleton Rat Rod Fall Festival and Automotive Swap Meet will return as well.

“Last year’s format was the best we’ve ever had - why mess with success,” said NELMA promoter J.A. Ackley, but quickly added, “Nevertheless, expect some interesting plot twists to this encore.”

Last year’s NELMA Late Model Challenge featured the end of a streak and the return of a past winner to victory lane. Tommy Spencer Jr. of Easton, Pa., who won two consecutive NELMA races in 2007 and 2008, had his hopes end early due to mechanical woes. Instead, another familiar face graced victory lane, as the 2006 winner, Jarrod “J-Rod” Hayes of Calverton, N.Y., took the Coastal 181 Cup. In 2010, will someone new enter NELMA’s hallowed victory lane or will there be a three-peat?

In the NELMA Legends Car Fall Classic, a Connecticut native once again stole the show. Like Spencer, the 2009 victor Max Zachem of Preston, Conn. dropped out early to mechanical gremlins. Instead, his Nutmeg rival, Jason Palmer of Berlin, Conn., took the checkers. This year, will the Nutmeg State continue to reign supreme over the Keystone State, or perhaps another state will steal the glory?

Speaking of state-versus-state battles, the inaugural Street Stock Fender Fury featured the battle of Pennsylvania versus the Empire State – New York. However, Pennsylvania successfully defended their home turf, thanks in part to the Barbushes, Joe and Brad, whom finished first and second respectively. This year, both sides of New Jersey (and the Garden State itself) plan to try to take the gold in the second annual edition.

Interested drivers and teams that want to join in the fun may register now by visiting www.nelmaracing.com .