Story By: CAMDEN PROUD / OSWEGO SPEEDWAY – OSWEGO, NY – Team Abold Racing and driver Jeff Abold are pleased to announce their partnership with Valvoline Global for the 2024 racing season.
Valvoline, founded by Dr. John Ellis in Binghamton, NY, in 1886, has been a leading provider of superior lubrication products for the automobile industry. From Indy 500 winners to everyday drivers, Valvoline offers proven products for all vehicles.
Jeff Abold, the 2023 Hy Miler Nationals and John Burr Classic Champion, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “Our team is very excited to partner with Valvoline for the upcoming race season. We have trusted Valvoline to help power our race cars and our personal vehicles for years. Valvoline is a high-performance company, and we hope to bring that performance to the racetrack.”
Abold and the #05 Supermodified will kick off their season on May 25th at the Oswego Speedway.
Saturday’s 350 Supermodified ‘Clash for Cliff’ Pays $2,050-to-Win in Support of Barbeau Racing
Oswego Speedway will honor longtime supporters Dave Cliff and Tim Barbeau by making the 350 Supermodified Season Opener this Saturday night, May 25, a special ‘Clash for Cliff’ with a $2,050 prize for the winner.
This gesture comes as Oswego Speedway rallies behind Cliff, who was injured in an open practice crash last weekend, and the $2,050 prize holds special significance as it’s a nod to Barbeau’s longtime car number, 50.
Cliff, a three-time SBS champion, moved to the 350 Super ranks full-time in 2021, driving for Barbeau. Since then, Cliff has secured three feature wins piloting a 350 Super, including two victories last season under Barbeau’s team.
Sadly, Cliff sustained four fractured vertebrae in the crash last weekend, which will require a few months of recovery.
Track owner John Torrese expressed the Speedway’s sentiments: “We can’t wait to see Dave Cliff back on the track soon. Despite the number 50 not racing in the opener, we wanted to do just a little something to honor the longtime support of Oswego Speedway by Dave Cliff and Tim Barbeau. By making the feature pay $2,050 to win, we hope to show our appreciation and send our best wishes for Dave’s speedy recovery.”
Oswego Speedway’s 73rd season opens Saturday, May 25th, with the 75-lap Jim Shampine Memorial for Novelis Supermodifieds, 35-lap Tony White Memorial for Pathfinder Bank SBS, and the 30-lap ‘Clash for Cliff’ for the J&S Paving 350 Supers.
Fans can catch another Open Practice session on Friday, May 24th from 6 to 10 PM, with free grandstand admission.
Helmet Pass to Benefit Dave Cliff This Saturday
Oswego Speedway is hosting a special helmet pass this Saturday during intermission to support driver Dave Cliff, who is recovering from injuries sustained in last week’s Open Practice crash.
During the 15-minute intermission following the Supermodified heats, drivers including Dave Danzer, Barry Kingsley, Kyle Perry, DJ Shuman, Carter Gates, and more will circulate through the grandstands with their helmets, collecting donations to help cover Cliff’s medical expenses and support his family while he is out of work.
Fans are invited to participate and show their support for Cliff and his family during this time.
Don’t miss out on the action-packed 73rd Season Kickoff at Oswego Speedway this Saturday, May 25th featuring the 75-lap Jim Shampine Memorial for Novelis Supermodifieds, the 35-lap Tony White Memorial for Pathfinder Bank SBS, and 30-lap ‘Clash for Cliff’ for the J&S Paving 350 Supers.
Before the big day, fans can enjoy an Open Practice session on Friday, May 24th, from 6 to 10 PM, with free grandstand admission.
Tickets for the opener are available online at OswegoSpeedway.com. General admission tickets are priced at $30. Plus, patrons purchasing a GA pass can receive a complimentary kids 16 and under ticket with the purchase of a paid adult ticket.