News Director 
Story By: ROB HAZER / KING OF DIRT – FONDA, NY – With much excitement the King Of Dirt Racing Series official Facebook page announced through an info blast all presenting sponsor and/or title sponsor marketing partners that have helped make the Pro Stock division a success are returning in 2017.
These marketing partners include Lazzaro’s Auto Body, Stone Motorsports, Speed’s Garage, and A-1 Installers.
Since 1976 Lazzaro’s Auto Body located in Green Island New York has been specializing in complete collision services on all foreign and domestic automobiles. Free estimates, unibody repair, refinish work, frame straightening, commercial truck repair, classic car and truck restoration, and 24-hour towing are just a few popular services they offer. Lazzaro’s Auto Body can be found on online at www.lazzarosautobody.com.
This will mark the third year for Lazzaro’s Auto Body as title sponsor of the KOD Pro Stock division and presenting sponsor of the Full Fender Firecracker at Albany-Saratoga Speedway on July 7th. His drivers have seen success on tour with Dan Older picking up a win at Albany-Saratoga, Rob Yetman finishing top three in points two strait seasons, and Byron Wescott earning newcomer of the year this past season.
Stone Motorsports is a leader on and off the track in innovation for the full-fender division. Nick Stone wins features and earned the 2015 King Of Dirt Pro Stock championship. His support of the series will be entering its third year with Stone Motorsports presenting the Lid Lifter season opener at Utica Rome Speedway on Sunday May 14th, which was won last season by Luke Horning. Stone Motorsports offers a full service fabrication shop and parts inventory to get your Pro Stock on track and stay on track.
Speed’s Garage in Mellenville, New York is home to King Robbie the first; Robbie Speed and his family owned and operated business. Speed’s Garage will once again be a presenting marketing partner during the Pro Stock Classic at Albany-Saratoga Speedway on Friday June 2nd. Speed’s Garage is a full service Napa Auto Care Center with ASE certified mechanics and stand ready to help pull anyone from a tough situation with 23 ½ hour towing service.
A-1 Installers is a professionally owned business focusing on the installation of commercial furniture, such as cubicles. With main offices and an inventory warehouse located in Fulton County A-1 Installers are ready for any task. From local businesses to corporate accounts like CDPHP, Albany Medical Center, and Keybank owner Gus Hollner works hard and plays harder. Hollner races the 715 Pro Stock in the King Of Dirt Racing Series and will be presenting the Night Of Kings full-fender event at Utica Rome Speedway on August 20th.
“We’re excited to have the same group of marketing partners in place again for the third strait year. We enjoy building lasting relationships. They’ve been great and the commitment they show to not just our brand of racing, but the sport is amazing. These are die-hard racing folks who want to make a difference. We’re honored to have them as partners at KOD,” said KOD Promoter Rob Hazer.
There is still marketing opportunities available on the Pro Stock side of things for both the August 26th Lebanon Valley Speedway event and the season finale at Devil’s Bowl Speedway September 17th, which is the Carl Vladyka Memorial 29 lap special.
With the schedule now set and the rules up on the website, it’s only a matter of time before a very busy season of racing gets underway for King Of Dirt Racing.
2017 KING OF DIRT RACING SMALL BLOCK MODIFIED SCHEDULE
06/13/17 Devil’s Bowl Speedway West Haven, VT 40 Laps
07/09/17 Utica Rome Speedway Vernon, NY 40 Laps
07/30/17 Lebanon Valley Speedway West Lebanon, NY 35 Laps
08/20/17 Utica Rome Speedway Vernon, NY 40 Laps
09/08/17 Albany Saratoga Speedway Malta, NY 40 Laps
09/09/17 Lebanon Valley Speedway West Lebanon, NY 35 Laps
09/15/17 Albany Saratoga Speedway Malta, NY 40 Laps
09/23/17 Fonda Speedway Fonda, NY 40 Laps
2017 KING OF DIRT RACING SPORTSMAN SCHEDULE (DIRTcar East Region)
05/14/17 Utica Rome Speedway Vernon, NY 30 Laps
05/28/17 Devil’s Bowl Speedway West Haven, VT 35 Laps
07/15/17 Lebanon Valley Speedway West Lebanon, NY 30 Laps
08/15/17 Albany Saratoga Speedway Malta, NY 30 Laps
08/20/17 Utica Rome Speedway Vernon, NY 30 Laps
08/31/17 Lebanon Valley Speedway West Lebanon, NY 30 Laps
09/08/17 Albany Saratoga Speedway Malta, NY 100 Laps
09/22/17 Fonda Speedway Fonda, NY 30 Laps
2017 KING OF DIRT RACING PRO STOCK SCHEDULE
05/14/17 Utica Rome Speedway Vernon, NY 30 Laps
06/02/17 Albany Saratoga Speedway Malta, NY 30 Laps
07/07/17 Albany Saratoga Speedway Malta, NY 30 Laps
08/20/17 Utica Rome Speedway Vernon, NY 30 Laps
08/26/17 Lebanon Valley Speedway West Lebanon, NY 30 Laps
09/17/17 Devil’s Bowl Speedway West Haven, VT 29 Laps
