Coleman, Brown,  Castelein, Moretti, and the Vetter Brothers

Collect Wins at Ransomville!

Ransomville, NY – Saturday, September 22nd, 2007 – It was a beautiful night, as Ransomville Speedway closed out it's 50th Anniversary racing season.  Fans were treated to an impressive 108 cars in five divisions with great racing.

The Street Stock New Winner event seen Billy Coleman hold off an ever determined Ricky Washburn to collect his 1st ever win.  Billy had moved up from the Go Kart program last year, and had experienced a season with a lot of tough luck.  Billy was not to be denied as he was greeted in victory lane by a whole host of very happy family and friends.

The Street Stock open feature brought in a large contingent of cars from other tracks to do battle with more liberal rules.  Sean Letts looked like the one to beat early winning the heat, and leading Nate Vetter and Chris Burek by a comfortable margin.  Suddenly, Letts slowed, allowing Vetter to go by to pick up the open win.  With the open rules, Street Stocks were turning really fast times.  Burek had to go in the pits with a flat allowing Vetter to check out.  Ben Hornquist, driving his newly purchased Street Stock, came home a great 2nd place with Roger Israel coming in the final show spot.

Abel Castelein passed Rob Goulding, and led the rest of the way to collect the Mini Stock win.  The field consisted of no less than 5 different Mini Stock/Pro 4 Truck champions from the local area.  Humberstone Champion James Small came home 3rd, while Don Lessard picked up the Pro 4 Truck bonus.

 Mark Brown finished off a great season by winning the Bobcat of Buffalo Firehall Mini Series feature and points battle.  Brown's competition encountered problems along the way with Chris Lederhouse visiting the wall, and Mark Gunio having a flat.  Jim Stone held on for 2nd in the race, and in the final points tally.  Jacob Wendt finished 3rd.

The 4/6 Cylinder enduro looked like a lock for Terry Fruscione, as he led over 80 laps.  On lap 97, while coming out of 4, Fruscione was turned around, and could not recover.  His one lap lead vanished, allowing the #96 of Bill Moretti to take the win.  Eugene Washburn recovered from a spin of his own to come in 2nd.

It was a great night for the Vetter Brothers, as Nate's brother Brian, won the 1st Mechanics race.  Brian looked like he has some great potential as he was turning some really great laps during the whole race.

The 2007 Awards and Dinner Banquet has been scheduled for Friday, November 2nd. The Lewiston #2 Firehall on rte. 31 will be hosting the annual event. Join us in celebrating of the accomplishments of many over the course of the 2007. Champions being honored include Todd Burley/Mighty Taco Modifieds, Don Spatorico/Original Pizza Logs Sportsman, Ryan Susice/Johnston's Restaurant Streetstocks, and Wilson Firehall/Bobcat of Buffalo Firehall Enduro Series. In addition-several specialty awards will be disbursed plus the 2007 point fund. Drivers must be present to receive point fun monies and/or awards. Representatives will not be able to pick up these items. Drivers whom are unable to attend will receive their point fund and/or award on opening day 2008.

     This years banquet includes a catered buffet by Johnston's Restaurant, music by DJ the DJ, an OPEN bar, and award presentations. Doors will open at 6:00 for a cocktail hour. Dinner will be served promptly at 7:00 pm.  Tickets are $30.00 prior to Oct. 26th. Tickets purchased after Oct. 26th will be $40.00.  Large groups are encouraged to purchase their tickets together and early to ensure proper seating arrangements.

     For tickets call 716-791-3602.