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2026-05-25

Mike Mahaney, Nick Heywood Win on Hometown Heroes First Responder Night

Plattsburgh, NY-It was the annual Hometown Heroes First Responder Night at Airborne Park Speedway as Thursday Night Thunder returned after a rainout a week ago. The weather in the Adirondacks may have been a little on the chilly side, but the racing on the track was sizzling. Two veteran campaigners stormed from the middle of the pack to win features in the Hartson Total Opening 358 Modified and J&S Steel Sportsman Modified Divisions, and a young up-and-coming driver snagged the win in the RainPro of Vermont Limited Sportsman Modified feature.

Adam Pierson and Matt Woodruff led the field to the green flag for the 30-lap Hartson Total Opening 358 Modified feature, but it was clear pretty quickly that Mike Mahaney was sitting in a rocket ship. Pierson jumped out to an early lead with Preston Forbes darting around Woodruff to take the second spot. Pierson pulled away for a half a straightaway advantage, but Mahaney had moved into the top five by lap 10 and got around Jordan Fornwalt for fourth a lap later. “Smooth Shoe” continued his ascension toward the front as he swept around Thomas Cook and Forbes to grab second, coming to the halfway crossed flags. On lap 17, Mahaney used a dive bomb move off of turn two to power underneath “The Adam Bomb” to take the point. The move, however, was negated by a caution flag before the lap was scored. On the restart, Mahaney swooped around the outside of Pierson to assume command again and drove off by half a speedway to earn his first victory of the year at “The Big A.” Cook came across the line second, followed by Pierson, Tim Fuller, and Dany Gagne.

Shane Pecore entered the J&S Steel Sportsman Modified feature looking for the trifecta, having won the first two events of the season, but it wasn’t to be. Dylan Rabtoy outdueled Michael Wright to set the early pace and led the first seven laps before Wright slipped by him on lap eight. Pecore suddenly dropped off the pace on lap 10, bringing out the yellow. Pecore headed to pit road, returning on lap 12, a couple of laps down before calling it a night. Wright went right back to the lead on the restart, but Jason McClatchie was gaining ground on the high side, and Nick Heywood was slicing and dicing his way through the pack. Rabtoy took the lead back from Wright on a lap 12 restart, but it was short-lived as Heywood swept around them both on lap 14. Caution flew once again on lap 17 to reset an implement tire in turn one. When the green flew again, Heywood drove off to collect his first win of the season. McClatchie held off a late rally from Travis Bruno for second, Payton Talbot, filling in for Caleb Durgan, was fourth, and Rabtoy fifth.

Josh Terry, looking for his first win of the season, led much of the first half of the Renegade 20-lap feature, but soon he had a rearview mirror full of Shawn Duquette and Billy Thwaits. The three talented drivers could fit under a blanket for several laps before Thwaits nabbed the point on lap nine. Thwaits pulled away by five car lengths, but Duquette refused to go away. With five circuits remaining, Thwaits appeared to be on his way to his second win of the season in three starts when the yellow lights came on. After the restart, Thwaits could not break free from Duquette. The pair fought tooth and nail for the final five laps. Duquette wrestled the point away on the backstretch on the final lap and held off Thwaits for the win. Josh Terry, Tylor Terry, and Nate Guay rounded out the top five.

In the 20-lap RainPro of Vermont Limited Sportsman Modified feature, Sarah-Ann Lauziere pounced from her starting spot on the outside of the front row and drove off into the night for a dominating win. Lauziere was never challenged in the green-to-checkers victory as the event ran caution-free. In the early going, it appeared as if we could have a family feud for the win as Lauziere and her sister Lea-Jeanne ran in the top two positions. Defending track champion Kobe Hernandez fired from the fifth spot and navigated his machine to second, but Sarah-Ann Lauziere was too far gone. Gary English made an exciting romp through the field, riding the rim of the speedway as he collected a third-place finish. Cody Gregoropoulos finished fourth and Brogan Roberts fifth.

The rapidly growing Crown Vic division fielded a healthy group of 14 competitors, with James Norton and Mike Ero making up the front row. At the drop of the green flag, Richie Turner quickly drove to the top spot and immediately pulled away. Ero gave the fans a thrill in the early laps with a 360-degree spin on the front stretch and regained control to continue. Caution came out on lap seven, allowing second-place runner Trevor Jaques to battle with Turner. Turner, however, was having no part of it, and he scooted away to make it two for two on the season. Ero provided everyone with another thrilling moment when he pulled off his second 360-degree spin in the closing stage. Jaques held on for second, Josh Turner was third, Scott Richner fourth, and James Norton fifth.

The final event of the night was the 20-lap Mini Stock feature. Haiden Bordeau led the early laps, but Glenn Engstrom was on a rail as he zipped through the field and rapidly flew to the second spot. A nasty three-car incident involving Brandon Osher, Caleb Tourville, and Tyler Warren on lap four resulted in a red flag situation, with one of the cars rolling down the backstretch. When the racing continued, Engstrom made his move and captured the lead on lap seven. The yellow came out again on lap 18, forcing Engstrom to have to hold off one final challenge, this time from Randy Martin, who had advanced to the second spot. Engstrom controlled the restart, but Martin drew even coming to the white flag. Martin bobbled off turn two in the final lap, allowing Engstrom to hold on for the win. JP Corrow maneuvered to the outside of Martin, coming to the checkers and edging him for second. Martin crossed the stripe third, followed by Joshua Blake and Speedy Bresette.

Another “Thursday Night Thunder” event is scheduled for Airborne Park Speedway on May 28th with a Renegade Special and Kid’s Poster Night. The 358 Modifieds and all weekly divisions will be on the card, along with $500 to win for the Renegades. Grandstands open at 5:30 p.m. Racing is at 7 p.m. Grandstand admission is $15. Kids 12 and under are free. Pit admission is $30 for members and $40 for non-members.

Official Results-"Thursday Night Thunder" Hometown Heroes First Responder Night

Thursday, May 21st

Hartson Total Opening DirtCar 358 Modified Feature (30 laps)

Pos. (Start) Driver Hometown

(11) Mike Mahaney Elizabethtown, NY
(5) Thomas Cook Hogansburg, NY
(1) Adam Pierson East Corinth, VT
(14) Tim Fuller Watertown, NY
(10) Dany Gagne Mercier, QC
(3) Preston Forbes Potsdam, NY
(6) Dave Camara Poultney, VT
(12) Carey Terrance Akwesasne, NY
(9) Jordan Fornwalt Bradford, VT
(4) Tanner Siemons Orford, NH
(7) RJ Tresidder Edwards, NY
(8) Dylan Madsen Spencertown, NY
(15) Tommy Jock Jr Akwesasne, NY
(13) Greg Atkins Ausable Forks, NY
(2) Matt Woodruff Bloomingdale, NY
(16) Johnny Chesnut Peru, NY

DNS George Foley Vermontville, NY

J&S Steel Sportsman Modified Feature (25 laps)

Pos. (Start) Driver Hometown

(10) Nick Heywood Plattsburgh, NY
(6) Jason McClatchie Plattsburgh, NY
(14) Travis Bruno Morrisonville, NY
(12) Payton Talbot Morrisonville, NY
(1) Dylan Rabtoy Swanton, VT
(3) Tanner Forbes Jay, NY
(17) Bucko Branham Plattsburgh, NY
(7) Vince Quenneville Brandon, VT
(5) Keith Pelkey Clintonville, NY
(16) Codie Aubin Plattsburgh, NY
(8) Cory Castell Fort Covington, NY
(9) Evan Roberts Fletcher, VT
(20) Jamy Begor Mooers Forks, NY
(4) Lonnie Rivers Plattsburgh, NY
(19) Rico Hernandez Plattsburgh, NY
(18) Pete Blaney Jay, NY
(13) Billy Cook Hogansburg, NY
(2) Michael Wright Alburgh, VT
(15) Brandon Beauregard Granby, QC
(11) Shane Pecore Cornwall, ON

Renegade Feature (20 laps)

Pos. (Start) Driver Hometown

(7) Shawn Duquette Morrisonville, NY
(8) Billy Thwaits Clintonville, NY
(1) Josh Terry Essex, NY
(6) Tylor Terry Mooers, NY
(5) Nathaniel Guay Mooers, NY -
(3) Shawn Fountain Plattsburgh, NY

7. (2) Rick Doner Clintonville, NY

8. (10) Tim Wilcox Saranac, NY

9. (9) Tony Salerno Mineville, NY

10. (11) Konnor Joyal Ausable Forks, NY

11. (4) Brad Bushey Fairfax, VT

RainPro of Vermont Limited Sportsman (20 laps)

Pos. (Start) Driver Hometown

(2) Sarah-Ann Lauziere St-Cyrille-de-Wendover, QC
(5) Kobe Hernandez Chazy, NY
(9) Gary English Salisbury, VT
(7) Cody Gregoropoulos Corinth, VT
(8) Brogan Roberts Fletcher, VT
(13) Stephen Bushey Brushton, NY
(10) David Johnson Fairfax, VT
(6) Cody O'Brien Peru, NY
(4) Lea-Jeanne Lauziere St-Cyrille-de-Wendover, QC
(12) Joshua Patterson Milton, VT
(3) Adam Lafountain Starksboro, VT
(11) Garin Thompson Quebec, QC
(14) Antony Boissonneault Ste-cecile De Milton, QC
(1) Parker Dermody Peru, NY

DNS Tyler Van Weort Plattsburgh, NY

Crown Vic Feature (15 laps)

Pos. (Start) Driver Hometown

(3) Richie Turner Highgate, VT
(5) Trevor Jaques Milton, VT
(6) Josh Turner Fairfield, VT
(8) Scott Richner Rouses Point, NY
(1) James Norton Eseex, VT
(12) Mike Slingerland Fairfax, VT
(2) Mike Ero Peru, NY
(13) Benjamin Deyo Alburg, VT
(10) Nate Steady Milton, VT
(11) Josh Muir Enosburg Falls, VT
(7) Kole Beshaw Plattsburgh, NY
(9) Jaycee Turner Highgate, VT
(4) Braiden Beshaw Plattsburgh, NY

DNS Andrew Lopes West Haven, VT

Mini Stocks Feature (20 laps)

Pos. (Start) Driver Hometown

(6) Glenn Engstrom Peru, NY
(13) Jp Corrow Peru, NY
(11) Randy Martin Keeseville, NY
(9) Joshua Blake Champlain, NY
(5) Speedy Bresette Plattsburgh, NY
(15) Ken Tourville Grand Isle, VT
(18) Jacob Fountain Dannemora, NY
(3) Haiden Bordeau Dannemora, NY
(14) Nick Harnden Cadyville, NY
(17) Jeremiah King Peru, NY
(19) Kyle Botala Grand Isle, VT
(1) Tyler Bell Peru, NY
(20) Cody Young Chazy, NY
(10) Josh Laporte
(7) Jamie Whitney Jr. Plattsburgh, NY
(8) Kyle Hart Cadyille, NY
(12) Joe Warren Plattsburgh, NY
(22) Luke Fellows Swanton, VT
(24) Travis Reyell Plattsburgh, NY
(21) Leonard Snide Plattsburgh, NY
(23) Makaela Goddeau Plattsburg, NY
(25) Ed Goddeau Plattsburgh, NY
(2) Tyler Warren Plattsburgh, NY
(4) Caleb Tourville South Alburgh, VT
(16) Brandon Osher Peru, NY
(27) Jailynn Doner Keesville, NY

DNS Ernest Parent Plattsburgh, NY -

DNS Thomas Parent

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NASCAR Announces NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027, Landmark Award

NASCAR Announces NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027, Landmark Award

Harvick, Burton, Phillips Comprise Hall’s 17th Class

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 19, 2026) – NASCAR announced today the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027. The three-person group – the 17th since the inception of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010 – consists of Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips. In addition, Lesa France Kennedy was named the recipient of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.

Members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel met today in an in-person closed session at the Charlotte Convention Center to debate and vote upon the 15 nominees for the induction class of 2027 and the five nominees for the Landmark Award.

The Class of 2027 was determined by votes cast by the Voting Panel, including representatives from NASCAR, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, track owners from major facilities and historic short tracks, media members, manufacturer representatives, competitors (drivers, owners, crew chiefs), recognized industry leaders, a nationwide fan vote conducted through NASCAR.com and the reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion (Kyle Larson). In all, 50 votes were cast. The accounting firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) presided over the tabulation of the votes.

Harvick received 92% of the Modern Era ballot votes and Burton received 32%. Neil Bonnett finished third, followed by Randy Dorton and Greg Biffle. Larry Phillips received 38% of the Pioneer ballot votes.

Results for the NASCAR.com Fan Vote were Harry Hyde (Pioneer), Greg Biffle and Kevin Harvick (Modern Era).

The two Modern Era inductees came from a group of 10 nominees that included: Greg Biffle, Neil Bonnett, Tim Brewer, Jeff Burton, Randy Dorton, Ray Elder, Ernie Elliott, Kevin Harvick, Randy LaJoie and Jack Sprague.

Nominees for the Pioneer Ballot included: Ray Fox, Harry Hyde, Banjo Matthews, Herb Nab and Larry Phillips.

Nominees for the Landmark Award included Alvin Hawkins, Lesa France Kennedy, Dr. Joseph Mattioli, Les Richter and T. Wayne Robertson.

Ten nominees appeared on the Modern Era ballot, which was selected by the traditional Nominating Committee. The same committee selected the five Landmark Award nominees. The Pioneer ballot, which included five nominees whose careers began in 1966 or earlier, was selected by the Honors Committee.

The Class of 2027 Induction Ceremony is set for Friday, Jan. 22, 2027, at the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tickets for the Induction Ceremony will be available June 10 on NASCARHall.com.

Class of 2027 Inductees:

Kevin Harvick

Kevin Harvick’s rise to NASCAR stardom came under extraordinary circumstances in 2001, when he was called upon to replace Dale Earnhardt following his tragic passing. Just three races into his rookie season, Harvick delivered an emotional victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway, and went on to earn the 2001 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year honors, signaling the arrival of a new force in the sport. Known as “The Closer,” he proved capable of winning anywhere, including his 2007 Daytona 500 triumph. In 2014, Harvick mastered NASCAR’s brand-new elimination-style playoff, answering every must-win moment to claim the Cup Series championship and cement his place among the sport’s elite. Over 826 starts, Harvick amassed 60 victories, ranking 11th all-time among Cup Series winners. After retiring from full-time competition, he transitioned to broadcasting, joining FOX Sports as a NASCAR analyst for Cup Series races.

Jeff Burton

“The Mayor” of NASCAR. Jeff Burton earned that nickname for his insightful perspectives on issues affecting the well-being and safety of the sport. But it was his on-track performance that fueled his 22-year Cup Series career. The 1994 Cup Series Rookie of the Year spent the first half of his career at Roush Fenway Racing, where he experienced his most success. His first Cup win came at Texas Motor Speedway in 1997, the track’s first race. Over the next five years, Burton would win 17 times and finish in the top five in the standings four times. In 1999, he won a career high six races, including two of the sport’s crown jewel events – the Coca Cola 600 and Southern 500. Burton finished his career with 21 Cup wins and 27 O’Reilly Series wins, one of 10 drivers to have at least 20 wins in each series. Since 2015, Burton has served as an analyst for NBC Sports’ NASCAR coverage.

Larry Phillips

The legend of Missouri’s Larry Phillips cannot be measured in wins alone. That’s because nobody can say for sure how many victories there were. He raced here, there and everywhere on dirt and asphalt and in places where record keeping wasn’t always a priority. Phillips was just happy to vanquish the competition and go on to the next track. One crew chief, James Ince, estimated Phillips won 1,000 times; maybe 2,000. Rivals expressed frustration upon seeing Phillips’ No. 75 car come through the pit gate, admitting they were racing each other for second place. What is fact is that Phillips was the first of two drivers to win five NASCAR Weekly Series national championships. During an 11-year span – from his first title in 1989 through 1996 – the Springfield, Missouri competitor won 220 of 289 NASCAR-sanctioned starts. Phillips also won 13 track championships in three states.

Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR:

Lesa France Kennedy

Lesa France Kennedy is the Executive Vice Chair of NASCAR and one of the most influential women in sports. In her more than 30-year career with ISC (International Speedway Corporation), Kennedy advanced through several key executive positions with increasing responsibility including Secretary, Treasurer, Executive Vice President and CEO. Kennedy spearheaded the revitalization of Phoenix Raceway, and the state-of-the-art Daytona Rising project at Daytona International Speedway. She also helped cement NASCAR’s presence in the Midwest with the building of Kansas Speedway. Kennedy has been honored by Forbes, Adweek, Sports Business Journal, the National Women’s History Museum and is enshrined in the Cynopsis Sports Hall of Fame.

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Rolling Out the Saturday Night Short Track Fun at Peterborough Speedway

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Rolling Out the Saturday Night Short Track Fun at Peterborough Speedway

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

Get all the action you can handle as the Saturday night short track fun rolls into Central Ontario.

A capacity crowd was on hand Saturday, May 16th for the first night of local racing since last year’s Autumn Colours Classic. The New Country KX 105 2026 saw former track and series champions take checkered flags in 5 of the show’s 6 headline events.

Former champion Shawn Solomon claimed the Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock win over reigning titlist Alex Dallaire. Jacob Stavropoulos, Zac Cheng and Ryan Armstrong rounded out the top 5. Ryan Kimball was the best of the Late Model pack, with another former track champion Dan McHattie chasing him to victory lane. Ollie Ferguson, Jacob Mercer and John Owen followed the lead duo to the stripe.

Former title holder Bailey Jacobs was the Super Stock feature winner, over Colton Everingham. Myles Tyson – who has a Peterborough Speedway crown on his resume was next – followed by Donovan Price and Dan Archibald. An Autumn Colours Classic regular Doug Butler claimed the season’s inaugural SwitchTire Mini Stock ‘A’ main over John Lavalle, Matt McGrath, Cameron McGlashen and Dave Bragg.

The Gordon family continued to dominate the Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck running order as former champion Kyle Gordon took the win. Scott Jacobs, Adam Chatten, Shawn Murray and Stephen Bierworth rounded out the top 5. 2025 Trailers Plus Ontario Legend Car Series champ Dawson Drimmie returned to Dart Heating & Air Conditioning Victory Lane after scoring the headline event. Cole McFadden, Keaton Pipe, Adam Cuthbertson and multi-time titleholder Matt Haufe followed Drimmie across the line.

The second week of Peterborough Speedway’s 2026 schedule rolls to the starting line Saturday, May 23rd with a line-up that includes the Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck and Late Model divisions, plus the years first appearance of the Nadeau’s Collision Junior Late Models and GEN-3 Electrical OMRS SportsMods. Grandstand gates open at 5:00, with the first Great Canadian RV green flag at 6:00. This week’s special attraction will be Kid’s Barrel Races at intermission.

“We’re looking to carry the momentum of our strong season opener through every event of the season,” said Peterborough Speedway track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse. “Our goal for every show is to help Central Ontario race fans make memories for life.”

Looking ahead to Saturday, May 30th Peterborough Speedway will host a program featuring Bone Stock, Mini Stock, Super Stock and Late Model action, plus the first of this year’s visits from the Outlaw Midgets. Kid’s rides will be the weekly intermission feature.

Stay up to date with the latest track news and schedule information by checking www.peterboroughspeedway.com and the track’s social media pages or platforms.

Photo attachment: Jessica Blair – Follow Me Photography

Former track champion Bailey Jacobs (No. 60) had a successful return to Central Ontario taking the opening night Super Stock win – Saturday, May 16th – at Peterborough Speedway.

Reigning track champion Ryan Kimball (No. 16) claimed the season opening Late Model feature win – Saturday, May 16th – at Peterborough Speedway.

Defending Trailers Plus Ontario Legend Car Series champion Dawson Drimmie (No. 66) continued his personal hot streak with another feature win – Saturday, May 16th – at Peterborough Speedway.

Prepared by: Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

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2026-05-22

Joint Statement from the Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR Regarding the Passing of Kyle Busch

Joint Statement from the Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR Regarding the Passing of Kyle Busch

On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch.

Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch. A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation. He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans. Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series. His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of every age, creating the proud and loyal ‘Rowdy Nation.’ Our thoughts are with Samantha, Brexton and Lennix, Kyle and Samantha's parents, Kurt and all of Kyle’s family, Richard and Judy Childress, everyone at Richard Childress Racing, his teammates, friends and fans. NASCAR lost a giant of the sport today, far too soon.

During this incredibly difficult time, we ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy and continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Further updates will be shared as appropriate.

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2026-05-13

Cary Terrance Holds off Felix Roy in Thursday Night Thunder Debut

Plattsburgh, NY-It was opening night of “Thursday Night Thunder” at the Airborne Park Speedway, and the fans who braved the chilly temperatures to take in the action didn’t go away disappointed. The crowd that was on hand was treated to an evening of hard-fought competition and several thrilling battles on A-Verdi Storage Night.

The first feature of the evening was the 30-lap main event for the DirtCar 358 Modifieds. After an impressive run in his heat race, Carey Terrance was equally dominant in the feature. Terrance and Mike Mahaney brought the field to the green flag, with Terrance grabbing the lead. Dany Gagne slipped underneath Mahaney in the opening laps but was no match for Terrance, who consistently pulled away.

Two cautions in a row on lap 14 brought the field back together. On the restart, Felix Roy pulled off a two-for-one, passing Mahaney and Gagne to move to the second spot and set his sights on Terrance. With Terrance working the high line, Roy ran the bottom, trying to reel him in. Terrance bobbled and slipped out of the groove on lap 26 at the exit of turn two. Roy advanced to the rear bumper of Terrance but couldn’t make the pass. Roy took a last-ditch shot off of four coming to the checkers, but Terrance escaped with the victory. Roy crossed the line second, followed by Mahaney, Gagne, and Tim Fuller.

Shane Pecore enjoyed winning the J&S Steel feature so much on opening night that he returned to the “Big A” to try to duplicate that effort. The Cornwall, Ontario driver did just that as he roared from the number two spot on the grid to make it two for two on the young campaign. Codie Aubin started on the pole and controlled the point for the first seven laps. Pecore had lost a position to Joey Scarborough but drove around Scarborough and Aubin on the high side on lap eight and drove off into the night. Scarborough powered around Aubin for second place a lap later, but Pecore was masterful in lapped traffic, building a healthy cushion between himself and the Brandon, Vermont driver.

Pecore completed his second straight run to the checkers, with Scaborough second, Cory Castell third, Aubin fourth, and Nick Heywood fifth.

A week and a half ago, with his wife getting ready to give birth to their second child, David Johnson rolled to victory in the opening night feature for the Rain Pro of Vermont Limited Sportsman division. Now the father of two sons, Johnson made it two in a row as he chased down early pacesetter Gary English to collect the top spot on the podium. English sprang from the top starting spot on the grid and assumed control for the first 11 laps. It appeared as though English might run away and hide from the pack, but Johnson was biding his time. Boomer Patterson briefly nosed ahead of Johnson for the number two spot at the halfway point. The caution light came on for a spin with nine laps remaining, and Johnson decided it was time to go.

On the restart, Johnson went from third to first, flying past both Patterson and English, and held off his challengers the rest of the way. English maintained the second spot, Brogan Roberts placed third, Patterson slipped to fourth, and Lea-Jeanne Lauziere rounded out the top five.

The drivers of the Renegade Division never fail to put on an exciting show, and this night was no exception. 2024 champion Shawn Duquette launched from outside the front row and captured the lead from pole sitter Tyler Irwin off of turn two on the opening lap. Duquette had to overcome a couple of restarts but led the event from flag to flag with all of the tight battling taking place behind him. Duquette had fashioned a commanding lead over second-place Tylor Terry, but the caution came out with two laps to go. On the restart, Brad Bushey seized second and began to pressure Duquette. Billy Thwaits muscled his way around Terry and Bushey, coming to the white flag. Thwaits got underneath Duquette off turn four, but Duquette won the drag race to the finish line for his first win of the season. Thwaits was second, Bushey third, Tylor Terry fourth, and Nathaniel Guay fifth.

In the mini stock 15-lap feature, Jeremiah King won a duel with Joe Warren and fought off a hard charge from Brandon Osher to pull out the victory. King led the first circuit, but Warren captured the point on lap two. After a lap four restart, King worked his way back around Warren to reclaim the top spot. Warren continued to hound King while Osher attempted to force himself into the fray. Fluid on the racing surface led to an extended caution period. With the race reaching the 15-minute time limit, race control informed drivers that the next yellow would end it. One lap later, the caution flew, and King nabbed the victory. Warren came under caution in second. Osher, Kyle Botala, and Nick Harndon rounded out the top five.

The action continues next Thursday night for one of the marquee events of 2026 when the DirtCar 358 Modified Series invades Airborne Park for the “Battle of Plattsburgh.” 75 laps, $5,000 to win. The J&S Sportsman will race 30 laps for $1,500. The Renegades, Mini Stocks, and Limited Sportsman will also be on the card. Grandstand gates open at 5:30 p.m. Hot Laps at 6:15 p.m. Racing at 7 p.m. Grandstand admission is $25. Pit admission is $45. Kids 12 and under are free.

Official Results-” Thursday Night Thunder” A-Verdi Storage Night

Thursday, May 7th

DirtCar 358 Modified Feature (30 laps)

Pos. (Start) Driver Hometown

1. (1) Carey Terrance Akwesasne, Ny

2. (5) Felix Roy Napierville, QC

3. (2) Mike Mahaney Elizabethtown, NY

4. (3) Dany Gagne Mercier, QC

5. (8) Tim Fuller Watertown, NY

6. (10) Chris Raabe Alexandria, ON

7. (6) Lance Willix Theresa, NY

8. (14) Jordan McCreadie Watertown, NY

9. (9) Jordan Fornwalt Bradford, VT

10. (16) Dave Camara Poultney, VT

11. (12) Mario Clair Drummondville, QC

12. (21) Tanner Siemons Orford, NH

13. (13) Michael Parent Granby, QC

14. (11) Dylan Madsen Spencertown, NY

15. (19) Thomas Cook Hogansburg, NY

16. (18) Dale Gonyo Jr Chazy, NY

17. (15) RJ Tresidder Edwards, NY

18. (7) George Foley Vermontville, NY

19. (22) Tommy Jock Jr Akwesasne, NY

20. (17) Greg Atkins Ausable Forks, NY

21. (24) Johnny Chesnut Peru, NY

22. (4) Preston Forbes Potsdam, NY -

23. (20) Matt Woodruff Bloomingdale, NY

24. (23) Adam Pierson East Corinth, VT

J&S Steel Sportsman Feature (25 laps)

Pos. (Start) Driver Hometown

1. (2) Shane Pecore Cornwall, ON

2. (3) Joey Scarborough Brandon, VT

3. (4) Cory Castell Fort Covington, NY

4. (1) Codie Aubin Plattsburgh, NY

5. (12) Nick Heywood Plattsburgh, NY

6. (6) Travis Bruno Morrisonville, NY

7. (8) Evan Roberts Fletcher, VT

8. (5) Jamy Begor Mooers Forks, NY

9. (7) Keith Pelkey Clintonville, NY

10. (15) Michael Wright Alburgh, VT

11. (10) Tanner Forbes Jay, NY

12. (9) Lonnie Rivers Plattsburgh, NY

13. (11) Vince Quenneville Brandon, VT

14. (14) Jason McClatchie Plattsburgh, NY

15. (17) Caleb Durgan Morrisonville, NY

16. (16) Bucko Branham Plattsburgh, NY

17. (18) Max Dolliver Londonderry, NH

18. (13) Christopher Cordeau Magog, QC

19. (21) Dylan Rabtoy Swanton, VT

20. (19) Billy Cook Hogansburg, NY

Rain Pro of Vermont Limited Sportsman Feature (20 laps)

Pos. (Start) Driver Hometown

1 2 David Johnson Fairfax, VT

2 1 Gary English Salisbury, VT

3 7 Brogan Roberts Fletcher, VT

4 3 Joshua Patterson Milton, VT

5 4 Lea-Jeanne Lauziere St-Cyrille-de-Wendover, QC

6 8 Cody Gregoropoulos Corinth, VT

7 9 Michael Danforth Corinth, VT

8 13 Cody O’Brien Peru, NY

9 11 Adam Lafountain Starksboro, VT

10 6 Kobe Hernandez Chazy, NY

11 12 Sarah-Ann Lauziere St-Cyrille-de-Wendover, QC

12 14 Parker Dermody Peru, NY

13 16 Antony Boissonneault Ste-cecile De Milton, QC

14 5 Stephen Bushey Brushton, NY

15 10 Dereck Allard St-Guillaume, QC

Renegades Feature (20 laps)

Pos. (Start) Driver Hometown

1. (2) Shawn Duquette Morrisonville, NY

2. (4) Bill Thwaits Plattsburgh, NY

3. (5) Brad Bushey Fairfax, VT

4. (4) Tylor Terry Mooers, NY

5. (8) Nathaniel Guay Mooers, NY

6. (1) Tyler Irwin Peru, NY

7. (7) Shawn Fountain Plattsburgh, NY

8. (6) Josh Terry Essex, NY

9. (9) Rick Doner Clintonville, NY

10. (10) Tim Wilcox Saranac, NY

11. (11) Tony Salerno Mineville, NY

12. (12) Konnor Joyal Ausable Forks, NY

Mini Stock Feature (15 laps)

Pos. (Start) Driver Hometown

1. (2) Jeremiah King Peru, NY

2. (4) Joe Warren Plattsburgh, NY

3. (8) Brandon Osher Peru, NY

4. (1) Kyle Botala Grand Isle, VT

5. (6) Nick Harnden Cadyville, NY

6. (13) Jacob Fountain Dannemora, NY

7. (7) Jp Corrow Peru, NY -

8. (5) Kyle Hart Cadyille, NY

9. (10) Ken Tourville Grand Isle, VT

10.(9) Joshua Blake Champlain, NY

11. (11) Josh Laporte -

12. (19) Haiden Bordeau Dannemora, NY

13. (14) Jamie Whitney Jr Plattsburgh, NY

14. (15) Caleb Tourville South Alburgh, VT

15. (17) Tyler Warren Plattsburgh, NY

16. (23) Leonard Snide Plattsburgh, NY

17. (12) Randy Martin Keeseville, NY

18. (20) Ernest Parent Plattsburgh, NY

19. (25) Thomas Parent Plattsburgh, NY

20. (3) Glenn Engstrom Peru, NY

21. (16) Tyler Bell Peru, NY

22. (21) Jailynn Doner Keesville, NY

23. (22) Travis Reyell Plattsburgh, NY

24. (18) Speedy Bresette Plattsburgh, NY

25. (24) Austyn Parent Plattsburgh, NY

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