Story By: RACE OF CHAMPIONS – WILLIAMSON, NY – The F/A Products Maynard Troyer Classic IV set to take place on Friday, August 30 at Spencer Speedway in Williamson, N.Y., and it’s going to be a night to remember, “where every lap counts” and extremely lucrative for asphalt Modified racing in the Western Region of New York and Pennsylvania.
Long-time friend of Troyer, Tom Forgione has stepped up once again to remain the Race of Champions Modified Series race title sponsor through his F/A Products Engine and Performance Parts brand.
Forgione and the Troyer family will be adding to the overall purse as well providing racers other incentives. Their contribution will once again be increased from the 2024 event. The F/A Products decal will be mandatory on each car participating in the MTC IV for the additional support.
Kenny Troyer has been soliciting money to supplement the purse throughout the year and creating new and innovative ideas like the “Invader Bonus” eligible to “new teams” competing in the event. Troyer’s efforts continue to help build the tradition of the event. Each season the bar has been raised to new heights in regard to available money for the competitors. Scott Hossfeld will once again present the event champion with a ring signifying the victor’s accomplishments. Len Kasper, author and local racing historian will once again be on hand for this year’s “Classic” to speak with fans and competitors and support the event as well help drive an “unofficial racer’s reunion” at Spencer Speedway.
In addition to the big event for the driver’s, fans will be included with a frisbee toss in the grandstands, following the national anthems. There will be “75 prize frisbees” distributed into the stands where fans can be part of the event and win prizes including cash, event tickets, apparel and more. It’s a new and added element to the major event. There will also be raffles going on in the mezzanine area.
The race will be run 60-laps with an unheard of $11,000-to-win for an event of this type. The Race of Champions Sportsman Modified Series will run a 36-lap race on this evening as well. More details in regard to this race will be announced in the near future. The “Rocket Performance” 602 Sportsman Modifieds racing for 16-laps in tribute to Maynard Troyer’s traditional number “6”.
The event is drawing attention from far and wide and will have an outstanding field of competitors.
The gates open at 5:00 pm at Spencer Speedway for fans, with qualifying to follow at 7:15 pm on Friday, August 30. In the event of inclement weather, Friday, September 6, 2024 will be utilized.