The 26th Annual Running of the Hurricane 100

The 26th Annual Running of the Hurricane 100 -- Just few days away La version française ici On October 4, the best of the best 358 Modified drivers will congregate to battle it out at the Brewerton Speedway for the coveted “Hurricane 100” presented by Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux along with SUNY Canton. This prize is undoubtedly one of the most prestige 358 races in the country and will once again be a part of the Super Dirt Week satellite race schedule Last year, this event saw over fifty cars trying to qualify. For the past 26 years, some of the biggest names in modified racing have visited victory lane at the “Hurricane 100”. Drivers such as Billy Decker, Danny Johnson and Brett Hearn will all once again answer the call for this year’s 26th annual race. Not to be outdone, some of the best 358 drivers from Canada such as this years winner of the 2018 MR DIRTcar Steve Bernier, Danny O’Brian, Steve Bernard and others are set to challenge their southern revels for this highly sought after prize to see who will be the first northerner to take home the win. Last year’s race saw Chad Brachmann finally capture the allusive win. After a back and forth battle for the lead with veteran driver Pat Ward for most of the race, Brachmann on lap 68 took control of the race, sailing home to victory lane. Also on hand that night will be the DIRTcar Sportsman Championship series, with some of the best Sportsman drivers from Canada and the United States, battling it out on the 1/3 mile, d-shaped oval. Last year, close to sixty cars entered this highly touted race, which saw one of the closest finishes in the history of the event, with Dave Marcuccilli, coming across the line just ahead of Glenn Forward in second, followed by Tyler Trump in third. The 26th running of the “Hurricane 100” is sure to be one of those races as in past years that gets remembered and talked about long after the race is done. Mark your calendars for the 26th Annual Hurricane 100, DIRTcar 358 Modified Series 100 Laps and the DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Series 50 Laps on Thursday, October 4. Race time is 7:30 p.m. Admission is $25 for adults, $5 for 18 years and under and pit entry is $40. Camping is available at the Central NY Raceway Park Only For more information, please contact the track by telephone at 315-668-6906, or by e-mail at [email protected].