Patriot Sprint Tour Set To Make Inaugural Visit To Orange County
Story By: PAUL HARKENRIDER / PATRIOT SPRINT TOUR – MIDDLETOWN, NY – For 15 years, The Patriot Sprint Tour has visited 35 tracks across three states, as well as two Canadian Provinces, but for the first time this weekend, the series visits the Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York. This will also be the first of four full point challenge events with the United Racing Club which will present a very stout field to the race fans at the ‘House of Power.’
Bradford, PA driver Jared Zimbardi has been the point leader since his opening night win at Outlaw Speedway but Steve Collins has continued to chip away all summer long. 35 points separate the two drivers atop of the standings with only seven full point races remaining.
Kyle Drum has also remained consistent throughout the year as he sits third in the American tour points with 1673 points. Jordan Thomas rides fourth with 1521 points and Derek Jonathan completes the top five with 1413 points.
The United Racing Club will be led by nine-time series champ, Curt Michael from Ocean View, DE. Davie Franek sits second in points followed by Chris Coyle, Derek Locke, and Robbie Stillwaggon.
This is the first of four challenge events the Patriots take on the URC drivers with the next event happening Labor Day Weekend when the tour visits Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, September 1, a return stop to Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday, September 2, with the weekend being completing at Path Valley Speedway on Sunday, September 3rd.
Fans are always encouraged to visit www.patriotsprinttour.com along with liking Patriot Sprint Tour on facebook, as well as following @PatriotSprints on Twitter and Instagram.
The Patriot Sprint Tour recognizes the following marketing partners for the 2017 season: A-Verdi Storage Containers, Hoosier Racing Tires, Prestige Pool & Spa, Einstein Construction Group, Bonnell’s Auto Group, Evingham Site Excavation, Fine Touch Collision, Mike Emhof Motorsports Inc., Super Gen Products with Champion Power Equipment, Patriot Tank Lines, Danny Willmes Enterprises, Casey’s Truck Salvage, Just Signs & Designs, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Sunoco Race Fuels, Insinger Performance, Shuttleworth Asphalt Sealing, ASI Racewear, Curtis Berleue Photography.
Patriot Sprint Tour American Tour
1)35- Jared Zimbardi (1766) 2) 67-Steve Collins (1731) 3) 47- Kyle Drum (1673) 4) 79- Jordan Thomas (1521) 5) 81- Derek Jonathan (1431) 6) 17z-Josh Azzi (1390) 7) 98- Joe Trenca (1235) 8) 48jr-Darryl Ruggles (1227) 9) 54j-David Just (1102) 10) X-Dan Bennett (1096) 11) 2-Steven Hutchinson Jr (905) 12) 1J-Derrick Juliano (764)
