Gary Montgomery Memorial Set For May 23rd At Outlaw Speedway

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 23, 2025.

“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 ran 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 $4,000 first place check.

With its unique rules package featuring all cars running spec engines, shocks, fuel and tires, the RUSH Late Model has put the emphasis on driver ability and chassis set-up.

Former Outlaw Speedway Late Model Track Champion Chad Homan (2018) will lead the charge in an event that will see the likes of RUSH Series Champions Mr. Excitement, Jeremy Wonderling and Bryce Davis. Other local standout Late Model pilots including Austin Allen, Mike and Brady Wonderling, Brett Marlatt, Jason Knowles and Steve LeBarron are also likely to see action.

Austin Allen of Canisteo has been turning heads thus far in 2025 having already picked up a feature win at McKean County and most recently had a pair of top five tour finishes at Stateline and Eriez.

Jeremy Wonderling will defend his 2024 Outlaw Speedway triumph as he has visited victory lane on three occasions in the past six tries and like Allen, Mr. Excitement is off to a terrific start in 2025 albeit the series has suffered through numerous rained out events thus far.

Wonderling had a pair of runner-up finishes recently at both Stateline and Eriez.

Other Outlaw Speedway RUSH CLM Tour winners include Joe Martin and Bryce Davis.

Unfortunately, Mother Nature has also won her share of RUSH CLM/Outlaw Speedway Events.

“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.”

The Dirt Track at Genessee Speedway in Batavia will follow on Saturday, May 24 and the RUSH CLM Series will wrap up the three-night swing at Tri-City Raceway Park in Franklin, Pa. on Sunday, May 25.

All three events pay the winner $4,000.

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 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.