Ransomville Joins Genesee To Expand NY’s ‘Empire State Classic’ For Rush Sprint Cars In 2019

Story By: MIKE LEONE / RUSH RACING SERIES – PULASKI, PA – The Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Sprint Car Series powered by Pace Performance has not only confirmed that it will return to Genesee Speedway for their two-day “Topless Nationals” in 2019, but is thrilled to announce that the second annual “Empire State Classic” will expand to three days with the addition of Ransomville (NY) Speedway on Friday night!

The three Bonnell’s Rod Shop Weekly Series special events will each pay $800 to-win, $160 to-start September 13-15. Additional bonuses will also be posted around the events and will be announced at a later date.

This past season, the RUSH Sprints debuted at the second annual “Topless Nationals” at Genesee, which annually features RUSH’s Late Models running without their roofs along with Genesee’s other divisions. It marked the first time in nine years that Sprint Cars competed at the 1/3-mile Genesee County Fairground oval located in Batavia, NY! Sixteen drivers made the trip to Genesee, which was anywhere from two to six hours away from home.

“We’re excited to be able to tie Ransomville into the Genesee weekend creating a three-race ‘Empire State Classic’ in 2019,” expressed RUSH Director Vicki Emig. “We, as was Genesee, were very pleased with taking 16 cars there in our inaugural season. It was a great addition to their event and produced excellent racing.”

“Jennifer Martin from Ransomville called to inquire about bringing the RUSH Sprints to their facility in 2019 and we felt like adding them to the Empire State Classic weekend was the perfect fit,” explained Emig. “Ransomville is a historic facility and has hosted the nation’s top touring series over the years such as the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Late Models and Super DIRTcar Modified Series along with many regional series such as our RUSH Late Model Touring Series. Ransomville should be an excellent track for our non-wing Sprint Cars.”

The RUSH Sprint Cars are coming off a successful inaugural season that saw 21 different cars compete across 11 different speedways in four states. Ransomville joins with Ohio’s Raceway 7 as two new venues the RUSH Sprints will compete at in 2019. The complete schedule of events is being finalized, which is expected to be 30 or more events as drivers vie for the $5,000 to-win Bonnell’s Rod Shop Weekly Series Championship.