By Dean Reynolds
SYRACUSE, NY – After a fun non-point lid lifter at Selinsgrove its now time to get down and dirty! The chase for the 2014 Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprint (ESS) champion begins this Friday at the Can-Am Motorsports Park.
The 25 lap A-Main will pay the winner a cool $2,000 and not only will it begin the chase for the overall ESS championship but also kicks off the points for the E&V Energy Tour of the States and also the annual SUNY Canton Series.
Defending champion Steve Poirier is set to not only to keep the crown in Quebec but also looks for his fifth overall title. His familiar #28FM came strong out of the box at Selinsgrove by setting fast time of the 26 cars on hand. He will be ready at Can-Am come Friday.
The list of challengers will be stout. Now third year runner Paul Kinney looks to move up one spot in the points for 2014. Jason Barney, Kevin Ward Jr., Chuck Hebing, Jeff Cook, Matt Tanner, Shawn Donath, Patrick Vingneault, Joe Trenca, Etienne Girard and many more will be looking at challenging Poirier for his title.
The list of top drivers doesn’t stop there, also planning on being in the Can-Am field is Lance Yonge, Cory Sparks, James Hanson, Chris Jones, Lee Ladouceur, Dave Axton, Zach Weigand, Charlie Donk, Paul Habeck, Kyle Dutcher, Paul Pekkonen, as well as new comers Parker Evans and Yan Bilodeau and more.
Car Mate Custom Built Trailers will present the heats, Jason Smith and Exit Realty backs the dash with Lacaillade Masonry B-Main rounding out the field for the 25 lap A-Main on the night brought to you by Cook’s Hardware Center.
Fans should note that the scheduled event the next night at Mohawk International has been postponed for a week to Sunday May 4th as a part of the Atomic Spring Clash.
It’s the 31st Anniversary Season! The Lucas Oil Tour once again kicks off at Can-Am and it will be excitement guaranteed!!
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Past Empire Super Sprint Winners at Can-Am Motorsports Park.
| July 30, 1987 | John Brutcher |
| July 28, 1988 | John Birosh |
| July 27, 1989 | John Birosh |
| Aug. 2, 1990 | Mal Lane |
| Aug. 1, 1991 | Jeff Thomas |
| July 30, 1992 | Tim Kelly |
| July 28, 1994 | Mike Woodring |
| June 22, 1995 | Craig Lane |
| June 19, 1996 | Mike Woodring |
| June 19, 1997 | George Suprick |
| June 18, 1998 | Mike Woodring |
| June 24, 1999 | Dan Kaszubinski |
| June 22, 2000 | Dan Kaszubinski |
| June 21, 2001 | Dan Kaszubinski |
| Aug. 25, 2001 | Alain Bergeron |
| June 20, 2002 | Ryan Coniam |
| Aug. 17, 2002 | Dan Kaszubinski |
| May 29,2004 | Rick Wilson |
| July 3, 2004
May 28,2005 |
Rick Wilson
Lance Yonge |
| July 2, 2005 | Dan Kaszubinski |
| May 27, 2006 | Jessica Zemken |
| July 1, 2006 | Justin Barger |
| July 27, 2006 | Jeff VanDusen |
| July 5, 2008 | Justin Barger |
| July 4, 2009 | Justin Barger |
| July 2, 2010 | Justin Barger |
| July 3, 2010 | Jessica Zemken |
| Sept, 3, 2010 | Steve Poirier |
| Apr. 30, 2011 | Alain Bergeron |
| July 1, 2011 | Steve Poirier |
| Sept. 10, 2011 | Chuck Hebing |
| Apr. 30, 2012 | Sam Reakes IV |
| July 7, 2012 | Chuck Hebing |
| Apr. 26, 2013 | Steve Poirier |
| July 5, 2013 | Michael Parent |
The Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints are brought to you by: Lucas Oil, Le Groupe Ultra, SUNY Canton, Mach 1 Chassis, Today’s Options, Hoosier Racing Tires, Insinger Performance, Fondations 4 Saisons, Cobra Coaches, Westward Painting Company, Fondations 55, Camara Slate, North Eastern Pool and Spa, Car Mate Trailers, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Ohsweken Speedway, Lacaillade Masonry, FX Chevy and many, many associate sponsors!!