Sabia, Giardini & Burke Make Their CDRA Mark With Podiums But Hartman Dominated The Valley In ’24

Story By: ROB HAZER  CAPITAL DISTRICT RACING ASSOCIATION – FONDA, NY – Let’s talk podium finishes again, this time checking in with Lebanon Valley Speedway.

Did you know that Tim Hartman Jr. dominated the Sportsman Modified competition with record setting runs including 13 podium finishes, all wins?!

Of those wins, one came during a JAM Performance CDRA points paying race presented by Elmo’s Speed Supply in August.

Matt Burke was apparently the only other driver with a ticket to the victory lane party after parking it on the front stretch to close the season in West Lebanon, NY. It was his only podium finish on the year.

Michael Sabia tried hard to put his Teo Pro Car elite in victory lane, which earned him six podium finishes. He had four runner up finishes and a pair of third place runs, but never made it to the front stretch for a celebratory dub.

Impressive to note are the five podium finishes earned by Nick Giardini. They were all runner up finishes including three consecutive to start the season in 2024.

As part of our commitment to participating tracks we share weekly results and/or stats from the Sportsman Modified division as a lead up to CDRA points paying race results and/or stats. We appreciate the valley of speed, what they offer to Capital District racing, and their support of CDRA.

CDRA is a nostalgic throwback to CVRA days. A series designed specifically for Capital District racing. Six races make up a diverse schedule at storied dirt tracks to crown a champion. Are you brave enough to live life on the ridge, battle at the great race place, and tame the valley of speed?

The drivers who do will earn hardware and some green for their efforts.