Story By: STEVEN OVENS / CRSA – SODUS, NY – Climbing from the shadows of a four-race 2020 schedule, the Super Gen Products with Champion Power Equipment CRSA Sprints prepare to embark on an ambitious 16-race 2021 schedule this Friday.
“The future stars of sprint cars” will dance in the state of Pennsylvania and Gary Folk’s three-eighths-mile Penn Can Speedway in Susquehanna, PA for the first time in 2021- their 27th race in series history. This event on Friday May 7 will be flanked by two more stops at “The Can” on July 23 and September 25 for the “King of the Can”.
2020 Series Champion Darryl Ruggles often downplays his abbreviated series title last season and plans a full-on assault to come out on top again in a more routine series with double-digit stops. Ruggles’ daughter, Gorham, NY’s Alysha Bay, returns as well after winning the Land of Legends Raceway championship and earning the title of first female track champion in LOLR history dating back to 1953.
Josh Flint is the most recent winner at Penn Can Speedway in CRSA competition after having won last August. Two out of Flint’s three career CRSA Series wins have come at Penn Can and Friday will give the Cherry Valley, NY pilot the chance to make three out of four.
The other driver to win a CRSA Series race in 2020 was Cory Sparks, in what was a battle royal with Ruggles. A race that left fans beside themselves and one that will go down in CRSA history. However, when it comes to Penn Can Sparks will try to improve upon a 15th place effort last July.
There is something special about CRSA Series competition at Penn Can, particularly when it comes to crowning first-time CRSA Series winners. “The Can” has been the host track ten times out of 237 total events where a driver graced victory lane and added their name to the CRSA record books.
CRSA Sprints Welcome Back Series Partners
Super Gen Products with Champion Power Equipment returns as the 2021 CRSA Series sponsor. Super Gen is a distributor and dealer of Champion Power Equipment in Newark, NY. They offer generators, pressure washers, log splitters, winches and semi-trash pumps as well as a full line of accessories. Find Super Gen Products on eBay, Amazon, their website or locate their Newark, NY headquarters by searching @SuperGenProducts on Facebook.
Midstate Basement Authorities is Central New York’s trusted full-service basement waterproofing and foundation repair contractor. Midstate specializes in basement waterproofing, water control systems, crawl space encapsulation, foundation/structure repair, dehumidification, concrete leveling/lifting, sump pump systems and shotcrete installation. Visit them online at www.midstatebasement.com or by phone at (607) 387-4825.
The Maguire Family of Dealerships offers 13 dealerships conveniently located across Central New York in Ithaca, Trumansburg, Watkins Glen, Syracuse and Baldwinsville. Maguire offers every major make of car and treats the needs of each individual customer with paramount concern. They know their customers have high expectations and embrace the challenge of meeting and exceeding those expectations. Allow Maguire to demonstrate their commitment to excellence by visiting www.maguirecars.com.
CNY Farm Supply is Central New York’s source for tractors, agricultural equipment, lawn and garden equipment, ATVs, side-by-sides and trailers. The CNY team in Cortland, NY is dedicated to delivering high-quality sales, parts and service. Contact CNY Farm Supply today to bring home a New Holland, Ferris, Honda Power Sports, Kawasaki, Toro, Stihl, Husqvarna or a PJ Trailer!
A-Verdi Storage Containers is a proud partner with the CRSA Sprint Cars and their products are visible to race fans all over the Northeast! With a combination of local products & people, A-Verdi Storage Containers can provide you with temporary storage or office space tailored specially for you. Whether short term or long term, they will make sure you have the right layout to get the job done. Visit them online at www.averdi.com or on Facebook @averdistorage
Powdertech Powdercoating opened in 1994. Offering powder coating for commercial, industrial, auto, race car, home improvement, motorcycle, snow mobiles and more. Powdertech’s motto is “if it’s worth keeping, it’s worth coating!” Visit them online at www.powdertechinc.com or on Facebook by searching @powdertech.powdercoating
Hoosier Racing Tire is the official tire of the Super Gen Products with Champion Power Equipment CRSA Sprints in 2021. Hoosier Racing Tire is the largest manufacturer of racing tires in the world. Want to see why the CRSA Sprints choose Hoosier? Just wait for these drivers to light up the night skies on their Hoosier Racing Tires! Locally sold to sprint car drivers everywhere by Mike Emhof Motorsports!
Mike Emhof Motorsports has everything you need to get your sprint car to the racetrack. When you choose Mike Emhof Motorsports, you are choosing a solid reputation in quality products. They represent dozens of product manufacturers with line card offerings of thousands of products. MEM is trackside at open wheel racing events throughout the Northeast on a weekly basis. They’re also centrally located in Sodus, NY and available on the web at www.mikeemhof.com.