2011-06-24

Airborne Renegades – crowded at the top


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South Plattsburgh – The Versatile Trailer Sales Renegades, who have arrived at the finish line in door-to-door packs of three and four cars each week, return to action tonight at Airborne Speedway.

 

Defending champion Kevin Boutin of Swanton, Vt and Robert Gordon of Milton, VT – a three-time feature winner - are tied for 1st-place in the point standings. The pair are closely followed by Joe Warren of West Chazy, Lance Rabtoy and Josh Terry.

 

Warren came within six feet of catching first-time winner Jason McClatchie of Plattsburgh last Saturday. Terry was third, inches ahead of Rabtoy.

 

Joining the Renegades on the Plattsburgh Ford/UniFirst race card are the DIRTcar Modifieds, Sportsmen, Mini Modifieds and Bombers. Defending Ernie's Discount Tools Modified champion Patrick Dupree of Saranac Lake will trying for his second win in a row. More than 110 race cars are expected in the pits.

 

The Champlain Valley Classic Cruisers will also be at Airborne tonight. "We'll have a lot of cars on display, including several prize winners from the 13th Spring Nationals," President Bob Baxter said. "Then we'll go out on the track for some parade laps and a burnout contest."

 

Gates open at 4 p.m. Qualifying heats start at 6 p.m. Admission is $12/adults, kids 12 and under admitted free.

 

Contact: Tom Herzig

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