From Juniors to Top Dragsters: Lebanon Valley Dragway Packs the Weekend

A busy weekend back to racing at Lebanon Valley Dragway. Friday, July 10, 2026 began with an open track rental followed by a full day of test and tune plus racing classes on Saturday.

Saturday, the day kicked off with the next round of the junior dragster summer series sponsored by Affordable CDL, D&D Floor Covering, Bridal Gallery by Yvonne, KB Performance and a bonus payout by Madden Automotive. Tom Foster of Cortlandt Manor, NY took the win when he defeated Dylan Coss of Burlinton, CT. Hudson Bleakley of Carmel, NY and Annastasia Watson of Middle Grove, NY finished their day in the semi-finals.

The Port-A-Tree Gamblers series took to the track in both non-electronics and electronics classes on the 1/8 mile. Bill Rogers of Hudson Falls, NY took the win in the No Box (non-electronics) Class when he defeated Loretta Boyle of Wappingers Falls, NY. Geno Picozzi of Warwick, RI finished his day in the semi-finals. 

In the Port-A-Tree Gamblers electronics class (box) Jeff Tisdale of Reddick, FL took the win over Matt Ticcony of Marlboro, NY in the final round. Karl Wright of East Longmeadow, MA and Alan Kirby of Granby, MA finished in the semi-finals.

In the Affordable CDL sponsored Top  Dragster/Top Sportsman category, Frank Berard of Johnsonville, NY took the win when he defeated Jamie Dymond of Kerhonkson, NY. Alex Sawxhyn of Norwich, CT finished his day in the semi-finals.

The final class that ran was the NODRAMA group.. Here’s a report from Jason Heintz. “ SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY! At Lebanon Valley Dragway. NODRAMA showed up in full force with 33 on the board on a hot race day for race number 5. Five rounds of the tightest round action we've had this season. Mid-season point is here, and the ladder is taking shape. Never too late to start making a move to the top and at the top, are some long timers clocking in and finally making a statement. Last week's winner, Mad Stash Mike Charron, went out first round opening the door for anyone locked in and ready... And ready everyone was...

Meeting in the finals was none other than Jabbing Jimmy Burns taking on Shane Shahinian. At the stripe, and getting his first win of the season, Shane Shahinian!

With the win, Shane made another 1 spot jump taking top spot from Mike Charron and a sizable gap on the field. Consistency wins championships and Shane is logging round after round week after week. Runner-Up Jim Burns post a 4 spot move up, finally cracking into the Top5. With six events to go, the coveted NODRAMA 2026 crown is still up for grabs. Next up is NODRAMA event 6 on July, 25th.  Stay tuned…”

That brings us to Sunday, July 12, 2026 with a day sponsored by K B Performance adding additional funds to the prize fund along with special checks for the winners and runner ups.

In Super Eliminator, Jamie Dymond of Kerhonkson, NY defeated Anney Beecher of Winsted, CT in the final. Al Owens of Rhinebeck, NY finished his day in the semi-finals.

In Pro Eliminator, LG Nichols of East Hampton, CT took the win when he defeated Chris Lofgren of Schuylerville, NY in the final. Brennan Cunningham of North Haven, CT and Hannah Bogusz of Montague, MA finished their day in their semi-finals.

In Motorcycle/Sled ET Francis Supczak of Ware, MA defeated Warren Dondero of East Northport, NY in the final. Adam Rutkauskas of Waterbury, CT and Jeff Tisdale of Reddick, FL finished their day in the semi-finals.

In Junior Dragster, Dylan Coss of Burlinton, CT defeated Tyler Stokes of Ballston Lake, NY in the final. Annastasia Watson of Middle Grove, NY and Giuseppe Porfilio of Eat Longmeadow, MA finished in the semi-finals.

In Junior Street, John Couture of Manchester, CT defeated Colton Couture of Manchester, CT in the final round. Gavin Russo of  Norfolk, CT finished his day in the semi-finals.

On Day 2 of the Affordable CDL Top Dragster/Top Sportsman, Adam Sheran of Blandford, MA took the win when he defeated Joe Dunne of Wolcott, CT. William Blaker, Jr of New Rochelle, NY and Dave Henry of Ballston Lake, NY finished in the semi-finals.

And finally, in Open Trophy, Steven Paul of Marlborough, CT took the win when he defeated John Donna of Bridgewater, MA in the final round.

Time is ticking as the remaining points races are coming upon us. If there is anyone who is interested in representing Team LV this year, please let Sue in the office know if you want to attend or not or even if you’re not sure yet. You have until the last day of points to make a decision. No decision means you will not be attending.

There are a lot of great races coming up. Check the schedule at www.dragway.com . Don’t miss out.