By Dean Reynolds
SYRACUSE, NY – In one of the most look forward to shows of the 2012 season and its being billed as the Lucas Oil New York Invasion. An unique and popular double header that will showcase the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) and the Lucas Oil Late Model Series.
Utica-Rome has been a mainstay on the ESS schedule for many years and this year with four events total its not different. But, the special midweek affair has a little spice added with the very popular full blown late models on a two division card.
In the first two events at the exciting half-mile, Shawn Donath and current ESS point leader Justin Barger picked up the victories. They will be on hand along with the “Cobra” Chuck Hebing, Lance Yonge and Michael Parent who make up the top five drivers in the points.
But, the list doesn’t stop there. Local favorite Paul Kinney, Cory Sparks, Matt Tanner, Kevin Ward Jr., Patrick Vigneault, Mike Stelter, Jeff Cook, Sammy Reakes IV, Jason Barney, Etienne Girard, Joe Trenca, Paul Habeck, Kory Gurney, Charlie Donk, Bobby Varin, Larry Wight, James Hanson, Josh Pieniazek, Kyle Dutcher, Jami Russell, Brandon Warner and others will be in the field.
With the midweek date, a few outsiders could make their way into the pit area with Tim Hogue and Geoff Quackenbush making the tow.
Fans will be in for the Car Mate Custom Built Trailers heats, followed the Bhreac Corporation/Cobra Coaches Dash and the B-Main all leading up to the A-Main that will be awarding points not only for the overall title but for the Universal American Stars and Stripes Tour as well as the SUNY Canton Series.
It’s Lucas Oil all night, ESS sprint cars and late models. Utica-Rome will be the place to be and it will be excitement guaranteed!!
For more information:
www.empiresupersprints.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmpireSuperSprints
Twitter: @ESSprints
www.uticaromespeedway.com
Facebook: Group Search – Utica Rome Speedway
Past Empire Super Sprint Winners at Utica Rome Speedway
May26, 1986
Dave Kelly
July 27, 1986
Bill Peri
May 25, 1987
Gordy Button
Oct. 3, 1987
Mike VanDusen
June 11, 1989
George Sifo
July 9, 1989
Rob Hart
Aug. 20, 1989
Mal Lane
July 8, 1990
Bob Podolak
Aug. 11, 1990
Jeff Thomas
Aug. 9, 1992
Lance Yonge
May 29, 1994
Bobby Parrow
May 26, 1996
Mike Woodring
Sept. 1, 1996
Mike Woodring
Sept. 2, 2001
Steve Dow
Sept. 1, 2002
Dan Kaszubinski
Oct. 9, 2002
Doug Emery
May 25, 2003
Mike Lutz
July 6, 2003
Justin Barger
Aug. 31, 2003
Justin Barger
May 30, 2004
Jeff VanDusen
July 4, 2004
Dan Kaszubinski
Sept. 5, 2004
Lance Yonge
May 29, 2005
Dan Kaszubinski
July 3, 2005
Mike Stelter
Sept. 4, 2005
Lance Yonge
May 28, 2006
Steve Poirier
July 23, 2006
Chuck Hebing
Sept. 3, 2006
Jeff VanDusen
May 27, 2007
Justin Barger
July 1, 2007
Chuck Hebing
Sept. 2, 2007
Steve Poirier
May 25, 2008
Jason Barney
July 6, 2008
Jason Barney
Aug. 31, 2008
Steve Poirier
May 24, 2009
Jessica Zemken
July 6, 2009
Dan Kaszubinski
Sept. 6, 2009
Jason Barney
May 30, 2010
Jessica Zemken
July 4, 2010
Jessica Zemken
Sept. 4, 2010
Chuck Hebing
May 29, 2011
Steve Poirier
July 3. 2011
Chuck Hebing
Aug. 17, 2011
Chuck Hebing
Sept. 4, 2011
Shawn Donath
May 27, 2012
Shawn Donath
July 1, 2012
Justin Barger
The Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints are brought to you by: Lucas Oil, Le Groupe Ultra, SUNY Canton, Universal American, Hoosier Racing Tires, Fondations 4 Saisons, Cobra Coaches, Westward Painting Company, Mach 1 Chassis, Lee’s Repair Auto and Truck, Fondations 55, Eric Varin Roofing, North Eastern Pool and Spa, Car Mate Trailers, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Ohsweken Speedway, Northwood 2 Construction/Lasalle Motorsports, AKS Firearms, Jasmin Peloquin Sport, 730 Truck Stop, Riverside Bar and Grill, FX Chevy and many, many associate sponsors!!