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MIDDLETOWN, NY (April 25)……..DIRTcar Big Block Modified driver Jack Lehner, Saratoga Springs,
New York, and Tri-State Dry Wall Sportsman driver Jeff Higham, Stormville, New York, will defend
their respective 2025 championships when the Big Series 3 races return to Orange County Fair
Speedway in Middletown, New York, with the opening night event set for Sunday, May 3. Last year’s
Interstate Batteries of Southern New York Street Stock champion Jack Beaumont, Tabernacle, New
Jersey, will not defend his title; he’s taking a break from racing to get married!
“We’re expecting strong and solid fields in all three divisions,” said co-promoter Brett Hearn. “Jack
(Lehner) is a rising star in the Dirtcar Modified world and Jeff (Higham) is one of our most consistent
Sportsman competitors. They’ll have to bring their ‘A-game’ to repeat as champions. And with the Street
Stock division wide open, we expect increased fields of the full-bodied cars as well.”
Presented by M. Falanga Trucking, including the “Joey Falanga Memorial Feature Race,” the first
green flag on Sunday, May 3 is set for 6:00 pm. For competitors, the pits will open at 2:00 pm; the
stands and popular Drive-In at 3:00 pm. Hot Laps are set for 4:45 pm, with Opening Ceremonies at
5:45 pm. “We strive for a fast pace and efficient program so everyone can get home as early as
possible,” said co-promoter Doug Dulgarian. “The Modified feature will be first after the brief
intermission.”
Admission prices for the 2026 Big Series 3 races remain the same as 2025. General admission to
the stands and Drive-In: Adults $20.00; Seniors and Military in uniform $15.00; Children under 12,
$5.00. Party Deck $30 each, minimum of two. Parking on the grounds is free. Drive-In parking is $5.00.
Pit passes are $35.00
A Practice Session is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 from 6:00-9:00 pm. Pits will open at 3:00
pm. Inspections for all participants. Pit passes $30.00. Fans are welcome in the stands.
Both the last May 2 Modified and Sportsman practice sessions will be timed. The fastest four
times will earn pole positions in their respective Sunday’s four Modified and four Sportsman
heat races!!!
Save the dates! Mark your calendars! Sunday, May 3; Sunday, June 7; Sunday, July 12; Sunday,
August 9; and Sunday, September 20; Big Series 3 racing at Orange County Fair Speedway!
