OSWEGO, NY (January 24, 2020) - In one of the most surprising offseason announcements in recent memory, Supermodified star Greg Furlong has announced his return to the driver's seat in 2020 as pilot of a brand new Hawk Chassis owned by Jeff West. The car will see Furlong at the wheel for several races with the International Supermodified Association in addition to select Midwest Supermodified Series events.
“I can’t thank Jeff West enough for the opportunity to get me back involved in Supermodified racing,” said the six-time International Classic champion. “I ran down to see him for the first time in several years this past Classic Weekend and that is how it all started.”
Read more ...By Carol D. Haynes, ISMA PR; photos by Jim Feeney
Syracuse, NY (Nov. 3, 2019) – The Embassy Suites by Hilton, in Syracuse, NY provided the backdrop for the annual ISMA awards banquet. The event honored many for their achievements during the season. MC Kathy Harrington, who developed the Driver Point Fund over ten years ago, did the honors introducing the numerous awards.
The night began with recognition of the top 15 ISMA car owners, with special honors going to the 2019 Owner -Driver Champions Craig Reed and Mike Lichty. A close battle for second took place at Thompson's World Series which saw the Clyde Booth-Mike Ordway Jr. team just edging out 2018 champions Doug and Kyle Edwards, who finished third. The remainder of the top 15 car owners were from fourth on back were Howie Lane (97), Dan Soule (32), Mark Sammut (78), Vic Miller (11), Howie Lane (9), Brad Lichty (74), P&L Motorsports (21), Steve Stout (49), Steve Stout (19), David May (7), Tony Bowes (25), Mike McVetta (22).
Read more ...By Carol D. Haynes, ISMA PR; photos by Jim Feeney
Thompson, CT (October 13, 2019) – A strong field of winged supermodifieds filled the pits for the annual Sunoco World Series of Racing with the ISMA championship title on the line, as usually is the case. When all was said and done, the point leader Mike Lichty had beat out the challengers to claim his second career ISMA title. But the 50 lap feature race belonged to Jon McKennedy as he led from the start, and was able to fend off some top competitors for the win. It was an emotional run for McKennedy who had recently lost his dad Dennis. It was Jon's 11th ISMA career feature win and probably his most memorable.
Read more ...By Camden Proud, ISMA PR; photo by Jim Feeney
OSWEGO, NY (October 8, 2019) - The International Supermodified Association will conclude its 2019 season with the organization’s annual trip to the ‘World Series’ of Racing at the Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park in Connecticut this Saturday and Sunday.
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