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By: Steven Petty
OSWEGO, NY… The brand-new four-race GTR Promotions Super Stock Mini Series that was announced in late 2024 will also find the overall point champion of the Series earning an Oswego Speedway track championship.
The four-race mini-series will begin with a 25-lap event on Saturday, June 14. On Saturday August 2, twin 20-lap events with double points will be held. The championship will culminate on Friday, August 29 with the running of the Midstate Basement Authorities Dave London Memorial XVII as part of the 69th International Classic Weekend.
“We’re beyond excited to bring the Super Stock division back to Oswego Speedway after 20 years,” said Jody London of GTR Promotions. “A huge thank you to the Torrese family, Chuck Handley, and everyone at Oswego Speedway for their support in making this series a reality for 2025.”
For the first time in nearly two decades, Super Stock drivers will be battling for an Oswego Speedway track championship. In the illustrious history of the Oswego Speedway, Lou LeVea Sr (2000, 2001), Joe Miller (2002), Doug Reaume (2003), and Bruce Stanton (2004) earned the track titles.
Hometown hero Griffin Miller from Oswego, NY is looking forward to competing at his home track. “It’s been long overdue to bring the Super Stocks back to Oswego in season form and I’m looking forward to competing at home”. “Oswego is the crown jewel for any series in New York, especially the Super Stocks,” Miller said. “Jody (London) has done a great job putting this together and the drivers won’t let the fans down.” Miller added, “I can almost guarantee that the Super Stocks will be the best racing of the night and full of action”. Miller drives the Miller Machine and Mechanical, Outdoor Power number 9 with help from his dad.
Defending Dave London Memorial winner Andy Cryan is excited about getting back to “The Steel Palace”. “Oswego is one of the most historic tracks in the country, and having the chance to etch our name into that legacy as a track champion is something special,” Cryan said. “As the driver of the Emerling Motorsports/Julicher Racing Super Stock, the exposure we get with being seen by everyone watching on FloRacing every race is second to none. I’m excited to go head-to-head with some of the top talent in the Northeast at Oswego. With the support of our crew and partners Tom’s Performance, PREMCOM, RJP Motorsports, and Emerling Ford, I truly believe that we’ve got what it takes to bring home the first Super Stock championship at Oswego in over two decades”.
As the news came out about the Mini-Series, a driver that is making it his focus is Canandaigua, NY’s Barrett Schenk. “As soon as the news came out, we are making it our focus for the 2025 season,” Schenk said. “The speed, competition, prestige, and history of “The Steel Palace” is not only an entirely different level with other tracks in New York, but Oswego gets my blood pumping. I get amped up every time we pull through the gates on East Albany Street for a race”. Schenk was victorious in a Super Stock event at Lancaster Motorplex in 2024, which gave him a qualifying spot for the Dave London Memorial. “We finally won a race at Lancaster and nothing could top that, except a victory at Oswego,” Schenk said. “I’m looking forward to getting on track there and seeing what we have in 2025”. Schenk drives the potent Mad Scientists at S&M Racing, Campbell’s Engines, Custom Shocks & Suspension, and Potter’s Uptown Automotive number 51.
Buffalo, NY racer “Jazzy” Jeff Whalen is hoping that his third appearance at Oswego will be the charm. “I’ve wrecked cars the last two times I’ve been there so I’m hoping the third time will be the charm,” Whalen said. Team 19 will be debuting a new look at Oswego, with support of sponsors G Hughes Sugar Free, Hero Bread Autopart International, Moser Engineering, Jocko’s Pizza & Pasta, and RJP Motorsports entry. “Jody is a great promoter of Super Stock racing, and we will be there to support his events,” Whalen continued.
Racing at Oswego on Saturday, June 14th will begin at 6:30pm, with pit gates opening at 2pm, and grandstands opening at 3:30pm.
Admission is $35 at the box office and $30 if purchased digitally. Kids 16 and under will be admitted free. Pit passes are available for $50. To purchase tickets, go online to www.oswegospeedway.com
For more information, visit GTR Promotions’ official website at www.GTRPromotions,com and follow on Facebook at GTR Promotions.
For more information about Oswego Speedway, visit www.oswegospeedway.com, follow on social media, or call the speedway office at (315) 342-0646.
