Top 40 Stories From RPW During The 2017 Season: #15 – #11

STORIES FROM 2017 – Now, with 2017 coming to a close, we decided to look back at the most viewed stories of the season on Race Pro Weekly. So from here to New Years Day, we’re going to count down the top 40 stories you guys read on our site. Here’s #15-#11.

#15 Albany-Saratoga & Lebanon Valley Makes Decision On Robbie Speed Disqualification
August 25, 2017

Story By: JO ANN DAVIES / ALBANY-SARATOGA SPEEDWAY – MALTA, NY – After extensive review of the DIRTcar NE penalty and subsequent appeal hearing by the DIRTcar Appellate Board regarding the July 28, 2017 crate engine violations by Pro Stock competitor Robbie Speed, Albany-Saratoga promoter Lyle DeVore and track owner Howard Commander announced today the speedway level penalties for that same violation will be in effect at both tracks effective Friday, August 25, 2017. Read More

#14 Four Elected To New York State Stock Car Association Hall Of Fame
October 26, 2017

Story By: JOHN KEEGAN / NEW YORK STATE STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION – CLIFTON PARK, NY – Pioneering car owner Allie Swears, superstar driver Jimmy Horton, longtime driver and chassis builder Dave Kneisel and fabricator/mechanic Dick Hicks will be the 2018 inductees for the New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame. Read More

#13 Hearn & Tremont Win At Lebanon, But They Weren’t The Story
May 21, 2017

Column By: BOBBY CHALMERS / RPW – WEST LEBANON, NY – Saturday night at the Lebanon Valley Speedway was a tale of the tape. Sure the box score will say that Brett Hearn and Kenny Tremont took home victories on the double features night, but all everyone will be talking about is the multi-car accident that marred the first main event. Read More

#12 Stewart Friesen Paces Final Martinsville NASCAR Truck Series Practice
October 28, 2017

Information By: NASCAR – MARTINSVILLE, VA – Stewart Friesen was fastest during final practice for Saturday’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway with a speed of 94.713 mph. Read More

#11 Steve Hartman Turns Heads At Short Track World Championship
October 31, 2017

Column By: ROBERT SYMONDS / RPW – CONCORD, NC – After a great season at the Woodhull Raceway, Hartman Motorsports decided to compete at the Dirt Track at Charlotte for the 2nd Annual OneDirt Short Track World Championships. Read More