VERNON, N.Y. — Night two in the Empire State resulted in another non-stop main event for the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1, but unlike one night prior at Dundee’s Outlaw Speedway, it was one of New York’s finest, Danny Varin, who conquered competition at Utica-Rome Speedway.
Varin scored a $10,000 payday for his first-ever series victory. Varin, who started from the pole position, led every circuit of the 30-lap contest, driving off nearly uncontested except for periods of heavy traffic, and an early race threat by Kerry Madsen.
“Sunshine” Tyler Courtney battled home to finish second, followed by All Star championship contender and Rudeen Racing ace, Zeb Wise, Stewart Friesen, and Kerry Madsen.
“I’m just at a loss for words right now…I’m on cloud nine,” Varin, who resides in Sharon Springs, New York, explained. “We’ve made some recent changes to this car and it’s really paid off. This is huge for this team. Just a dream come true for everyone involved. Hats off to all of the fans who packed this place, and to the track crew and staff. I’m not sure there’s a better track in New York right now.”
As noted, Vermeer Motorsports’ Madsen did have the opportunity to apply some pressure early on in the 30-lapper, doing so when Varin slipped off the edge in turn four on lap seven. Madsen pounced, but Varin fought back immediately.
Outlaw Speedway winner, Courtney, was the last to give any ounce of pressure, shrinking Varin’s lead to less than two seconds with three laps remaining. It goes without saying, Varin held on.
Feature Finish (30 Laps)
1. 01-Danny Varin[1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[3]; 3. 26-Zeb Wise[6]; 4. 79-Stewart Friesen[11]; 5. 55-Kerry Madsen[4]; 6. 42-Sye Lynch[7]; 7. 4-Chris Windom[2]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson[8]; 9. 29-Brandon Spithaler[5]; 10. 32B-Dale Blaney[12]; 11. 28M-Conner Morrell[13]; 12. 97-Zeth Sabo[19]; 13. 7NY-Matt Farnham[16]; 14. 45-Joe Trenca[14]; 15. 88C-Chad Miller[22]; 16. 3-Denny Peebles[17]; 17. 24-ROBERT HACKEL[23]; 18. 11M-Nathen McDowell[20]; 19. (DNF) 21-Jonathan Preston[15]; 20. (DNF) 10-Paulie Colagiovanni[9]; 21. (DNF) 5D-Jacob Dykstra[21]; 22. (DNF) 2-Dave Axton[10]; 23. (DNF) 98-John Trenca[18] LAP LEADERS: Danny Varin (1-30)