Capital Region Sprint Car Agency

New Page 1

2011 Driver Spotlights:
Jeff VanSteenburg

During the 2011 season Jeff VanSteenburg competed in a limited number of Capital Region Sprint Series events. The West Shokan, N.Y., driver took home one win on the season giving him eight career victories with the series.

VanSteenburg’s sole win in 2011 came at the Five Mile Point Speedway on May 22. He dominated the event while holding off Brett Jaycox and John Virgilio for the win. VanSteenburg also captured one Magsarus Hard Charger award on July 17 the Utica-Rome Speedway. Since 2006, VanSteenburg has captured wins in each season except for 2009 when he competed in limited events. Look for VanSteenburg to get back to Victory Lane again in 2012.

John Virgilio Crowned CRSA Points Leader and Rookie of the Year at CRSA Banquet this Weekend

Read More...

2012 Car Registration/Membership Forms Now Available - posted on 01/08/12

The 2012 Car Registration and Membership forms have been posted on the 'Members' page. Please download the PDF, print and return. Instructions are included in the PDF. Remember to do this as soon as possible, to secure your car number for the upcoming season and benefit from the early registration discount.
If you'd like us to mail you a copy, please email us at: vandusenm@comcast.net.
2012 Rulebooks should be available within the next month.

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM CRSA!!!!! - posted on 01/03/12

As we enter into the 2012 racing season, work has already begun, such as: scheduling races, approaching potential sponsors, and re-signing sponsors from last year. The pressure is on us trying to top the 2011 season, for it was a banner year for CRSA! We ran 21 out of the 24 scheduled races, had an average car count of 26.7, a record high of 40 cars attending a challenge race, 14 different winners with 7 first time visitors of victory lane, four new rookies, and a rookie Points Champion. We had a vicious points battle amongst the top five which came down to the last race with just one point deciding the championship! There were 50 registered members with three of them female racers. Our youngest member was 15 years old and our eldest,(let's just say near 70!)

We will have an Officials meeting in the upcoming weeks to review the rulebook and go over some of the "grey areas" that we encountered over the past season. Engine and car rules will remain the same. We will also make changes to the point system so that challenge and open races will be show-up points only. That should take some of the pressure off running combined shows and bring more fun into it.

There will be membership forms sent out to all 2011 registered members and will be made available in the coming week on our website, with a discount given to early entries. Car numbers from last year will be reserved till March 15th. Car numbers are on a first come first serve basis and there will be no duplicate numbers. A letter will have to be added if is already a number registered and it must be at least 1/3 the size of the number. (ex. 12-12a)

Here are some important race dates to put on your calendar for 2012:
January 7- Chassis seminar-Kreitz Oval Track
March 10 &11- Gater Racing News Motorsports Expo
June 9- Racesaver(R) Regional-New Egypt Speedway
June 22- CRSA/TSRS co-sanction event- Penn Can Speedway
July 7- Racesaver(R) Regional- Lincoln Speedway
August 3&4- Racesaver(R) Nationals- Fork Mountian Virginia
August 14 (Tues.)- Special Event at Penn Can Speedway (could pay more money!)
October 13- Racesaver(R) Regional- Penn Can Speedway (King of the Can weekend)

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The following is an IMPORTANT message from French Grimes, founder and leader of Racesaver(R):

Thanks to the unfailing hard work and dedication of our RaceSaver(R) region directors and racers, we have changed the face of grass roots sprint car racing. Our foresight and dedication over 16 years has resulted in overwhelming success. This success has predictably caused others to look at our program. RaceSaver(R) has always offered to sanction any group that wishes to run our rules. Our sanction has always been offered at no financial cost. The Racesaver(R) sanction is offered at no cost in an effort to reduce the overall cost of racing to Racers. Evidently, this well known RaceSaver(R) offer is not satisfactory to some groups. As a result there will be some changes in the pricing and procurement of RaceSaver(R) heads.

1: Brodix will now list the RaceSaver(R) head in their catalog. It will be produced in exactly the same form as it is currently. It will be sold only to RaceSaver(R) and Brodix warehouse distributors (WD's). As a WD catalog item, this head will be priced commensurate with other similar products in their line.

2: Under an agreement with Brodix, RaceSaver(R) will keep in stock at Brodix, fully paid for RaceSaver(R) heads. These heads will be fully measured and recorded, in accordance with RaceSaver(R) procedures; and will available for immediate shipment. Brodix will ship the heads to any RaceSaver(R) customer upon our request. This will reduce the freight cost substantially, since their will only be one shipping charge. It will also significantly reduce the time in transit.

3: When heads are purchased through RaceSaver(R) the price will be $1525.00. We believe that this will allow our members the ability to obtain registered heads at the lowest possible cost.

4:If heads are sent to Brodix with a repair authorization number from RaceSaver(R) , Brodix may restamp the repaired head surface after they have repaired the head. New measurements will be recorded on RaceSaver(R) tech form.

5: Any head repaired by anyone other than Brodix must be sent back to RaceSaver(R) for restamp and certification. A repair authorization number from RaceSaver(R), will be required before repairs commence.

6: RaceSaver(R) will maintain & retain head history files on all RaceSaver(R) heads produced by Brodix. If questions of suitability for use in RaceSaver(R) sanctioned events arise, RaceSaver(R) will determine said suitability.

7: RaceSaver(R) will be issuing national membership cards to all RaceSaver(R) members. There will be no charge for these cards. We will need all members to supply your regional directors with your name, address, phone number, and e-mail if you have one. This will allow us to communicate more rapidly w/ all members.

8: RaceSaver(R) will maintain control of RaceSaver(R) heads. Eligibility to compete in RaceSaver(R) events will require that the heads are registered to a Region. This may be accomplished by ordering the heads through RaceSaver(R); then they are correctly registered at the time of sale.

9: In an alternative situation, and in agreement with Brodix, Brodix warehouse distributors (WD's) who build RaceSaver(R) engines will now have an option to order RaceSaver(R) heads direct from Brodix. If the heads were procured from, or by,a Brodix warehouse distributor, it will be the responsibility of the purchaser to present the new heads exactly as purchased to their regions' tech inspector. The regional tech inspector will then contact RaceSaver(R) to properly register the heads. Unregistered heads will not be eligible to compete in RaceSaver(R) events until they have been inspected and registered, either pre-race or post race.

CRSA 2011 Series Tour comes to a close at the National Parts Peddler Trade Show This Weekend - posted on 11/16/11

CRSA would like to invite all racers, race fans and friends to come out and enjoy the National Parts Peddler Trade Show and Racers Auction this weekend at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY (Fri. 11/18 – Sun. 11/20). French Grimes, founder of the RaceSaver Sprint Series, will be present to answer questions regarding engine rules and give performance tuning tips. We’ve even heard rumor there will be a guest appearance by Elvis Presley on Friday Night!? Please be sure to stop by and visit us in the CRSA booth. It’s sure to be fun for all.

John Virgilio Crowned CRSA Points Leader and Rookie of the Year at CRSA Banquet this Weekend – 11/12/11 - posted on 11/14/11

The CRSA 2011 season officially came to a close this weekend, as they hosted their 2011 awards banquet at the Holiday Inn in Oneonta, NY. It was an exciting close to the season, with just over 100 family and team members, owners, drivers, officials, fans and even local race track owners who participated in recognizing the top drivers of the year. CRSA handed out over $7,500 in cash prizes and awards, breaking yet another record of many in CRSA history this year.

Mike VanDusen kicked off the awards ceremony by recognizing CRSA sponsors for the season; Lias Tires/American Racer, Vertex Magsarus, M&W Aluminum Products, UltraShield Race Products, Kreitz Oval Track Products, Algonkin Motel, Ultimate Wings, Whitebread Racing, D&D Auto Supply, Kelly Racing Fuels, and Triple X Race Components,… After reminiscing a bit over some the season highlights, Mike turned the ceremony over to a long time race colleague, Leon Andrus, Gator Racing News columnist and announcer at I88 Speedway and 5-Mile Point Speedway, to announce the awards.

Drivers came up to receive their awards in the following order:

CRSA First Time Feature Winners: John Virgilio, Art Kiser (Tommy Martocci, Cory Sparks, Craig Rochelle, Danny Varin, Jeff Taylor – not present)

Perfect Attendance Awards were given to the 5 drivers who made 21 out of 21 shows: John Virgilio, Jamie Christian, Chad King, Brett Jaycox, John Cunningham.

Most Improved Driver Award went to a 2011 CRSA Rookie: Brittany Tresch

Newcomer Award: Tommy Martocci (not present)

Vertex MAGSARUS Hard Charger Award: John Cunningham

M&W Aluminum Products Pit Crew Award: Pit Crew of Jamie Christian

PennCan Speedway American Racer Award : 1st Place-Jamie Christian, 2nd Place – John Virgilio, 3rd Place – Chad King

I88 Speedway Algonkin Challenge Award, Presented by Jamie and Denise Page: 1st Place – Josh Pieneazik, 2nd Place – John Virgilio, 3rd Place Jamie Christian

First Annual CRSA Party /Hospitality Points Award: #38DD of Johnny and Karen Matrafailo

Kelly Fuels “Heartbreak” Award: Chad King and Brett Jaycox

Lias Tire American Racer “All 4” Bonus Award: John Cunningham

CRSA Point Fund Awards to Drivers in Attendance finishing outside of the top 10: JR Hurlburt, Johnny Matrafailo, Curtis June, Rookie Matt Priscott, Luke Munroe, Mark Zemcik, Billy Vaninwegen

Rookie of the Year: John Virgilio

Top 10 in Points: 1st John Virgilio, 2nd Jamie Christian, 3rd Chad King, 4th Brett Jaycox, 5th John Cunninhgham, 6th Josh Pieniazek, 7th Art Kiser, 8th Warren Alexson, 9th Billy Jaycox, 10th Brittany Tresch.

Mike Vandusen then presented the 2nd annual, 2011 CRSA Fellowship Award, to Warren Alexson for his long time commitment and dedication to CRSA. Closing the ceremony, thank you gifts were presented to the CRSA Officials for their hard work over the 2011 season; Kenny Marshall, Steve Boggs, Chuck Stith, Jimmy Ray, Ed Costello, Stephanie Ray, Darlene Crandall, and wife Deb VanDusen.

CRSA would like to thank all of the Race Tracks, Tour and Nightly Sponsors, our Webmaster - Mike Mallett, and all those who helped in many ways to make this a successful 2011 season. Also, a special thanks to the Holiday Inn staff and our DJ of the night, Rick Cornish!

We hope to see you all at the Parts Peddler Racer’s Auction and Trade Show this weekend in Syracuse, NY.!

CRSA Banquet Date Fast Approaching!!!! – Banquet Date Nov. 12th, 2011 - posted on 11/02/11

We would like to invite all CRSA teams, family, friends and sponsors to the 2011 CRSA banquet. The banquet will be held Nov. 12th at the Holiday Inn, in Oneonta NY this year. There will be many awards presented and should be a fun time for all!! Driver and/or owner must be present to receive awards.

VERY IMPORTANT….Tickets must be purchased no later than: Nov 6th. THAT’s THIS SUNDAY!!

You may pay by cash, check or credit card (M/C or Visa). Please call us at: 607-988-9456 or 941-270-2605 for details, and to purchase your tickets. Tickets cannot be purchased at the door.

We look forward to seeing you all there to help us celebrate the 2011 CRSA racing season.