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Story By: KENNY SHUPP / OUTLAW SPEEDWAY – DUNDEE, NY – Gary Montgomery was a huge fixture in northeast racing circles. His involvement began as a broadcaster at local short tracks across New York and from there he became heavily involved in Glen Donnelly’s DIRT Motorsports Organization in numerous capacities.
He even did a stint as a pit reporter for the Motor Racing Network (MRN), and it was common to hear his voice on the national airways at any given NASCAR event.
From there he went onto promote his own race series known then as the BRP Can Am Series for 360 Late Models where many full fender standouts now compete in the RUSH Crate Late Model Series.
In short, Gary Montgomery was a giant in the industry and his death several years ago after a valiant battle with cancer has left a huge void in Motorsports. It is in his memory that Outlaw Speedway will again host the Gary Montgomery Memorial at the track on Friday, May 24, 2024.
“Gary was such a huge part of this business, stated Outlaw Speedway Owner/Promoter, Tyler Siri. He did it all as a broadcaster, promoter and track manager. His ties to this region run deep especially at Outlaw where he once managed the facility for then owners Lin and Cindy Hough when the track was called Black Rock Speedway. Gary did a fabulous job with the BRP Can AM Series as many of the guys that were loyal to him now compete in the RUSH Late Model Series. It is a perfect fit to have his name tied to a nightly special at the track involving the RUSH Late Model Series.”
The Vicki Emig promoted RUSH Late Model Series will converge at Outlaw Speedway for what promises to be a great night of race action. Drivers representing several states will make their way to the popular Yates County Speedway all looking to claim the Gary Montgomery Memorial Trophy and $3,000 first place check.
With its unique rules structure featuring all cars running spec engines, shocks, fuel and tires the RUSH Late Model has put the emphasis on driver ability, chassis set up and racecar affordability.
Former Outlaw Speedway Late Model Track Champions Chad Homan (2018) and Brian Pork Chop Knowles (2017) will lead the charge in an event that will see the likes of RUSH Series Champions Mr. Excitement, Jeremy Wonderling, Bryce Davis and John Waters. Other local standout Late Model pilots include The Jet Jason Knowles, Kurt Stebbins, Brett Marlatt and Steve LeBarron are also likely to see action.
“We are looking forward to three big nights over Memorial Day Weekend,” stated RUSH Director, Vicki Emig. These shows are a wonderful opportunity for our northern racers to compete in Tour Shows. The Outlaw Speedway Shows have been tremendous in the past, some of our best racing.”
Genessee Speedway in Batavia will follow on Saturday, May 25 and the RUSH CLM Series will wrap up the three-night swing at Bradford, Pa. on Sunday, May 26.
Emig then went on to say, “This will be the Annual Gary Montgomery Memorial and we are honored to be able to run an event under RUSH for a man that was synonymous with racing over the upstate New York Region.”
Also, on the aggressive card of race activity it will be a complete show of the Friendly Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Modifieds as well as the Sunrise Insulation/Knapp and Schlappi Lumber American Racer Tire 602 Crate Sportsman, The Swarthout Recycling Street Stocks, Addison, Corning, Hornell and Wellsville NAPA Hobby Stocks as well as the Winner’s Circle Deli Mini Stocks and the Fritz Masonry Bandits.
