Double Deuce Racing

Another week, another hustled repair!!!

After a nasty trip into the 2nd turn wall during the first heat race, the crew had to get down to business to fix the front end of the 22. We have the GREATEST CREW and drivers!!! They got the car ready in time to start the feature. Bobby was able to take the car out for a few laps before parking it for the night. Points are critical this year.

Pat had a great night in the 2. After winning his heat, he brought the car home in 4th place in the feature. The racing was close throughout the race.

So, a pattern seems to be developing.

We have had a car finish 4th every week thus far. Bobby and Pat are taking turns.

They have each won a heat race as well.

Both cars are stripped down for repairs and weekly maintenance.

We look forward to next week, hopefully, a night where no repairs are necessary!

See you at the races!

Week #2, done!

The first non-winged race week was a challenge at times.

We have become familiar with the car 22 evil/good twin and never knowing which car would come to the race. When car #2 had an evil twin appear, it was a bit of a surprise! Pat and Bobby both had their hands full on Saturday. After a spin in warm ups, the crew made some adjustments to the 22 and Bobby brought it home to victory lane in the heat. Pat raced the 2 to a third place finish in his heat. The feature saw Bobby starting on the outside front row and Pat outside in row 3. It was a great race with plenty of action throughout the field. This week the 22 came to the finish line in 4th place, a big improvement over last week. Pat fought the car all race long and brought it home in 7th. He was one tired racer! A quick tear down today revealed what was most likely the problem, which will be rectified!!! Over all, not a bad week.

We send our congratulations out to Ray Graham and crew on their first feature win. It wasn’t given to him, by any means. It took long hours in the garage by Dave Iosue and the crew. Their hard work paid off.

Finally, we send out our prayers for a quick recovery to Shawn Muldoon. We can honestly say ” we feel your pain” on many levels. Again, the car design did what it was supposed to do, but the injuries that are sustained take a long time to heal completely. Even though cars are replaceable, there is still a huge sense of loss when one is so completely destroyed. It’s not just the money factor, but the hundreds of hours invested in putting a car on the track. So, to Shawn, Bobby and crew, we are truly sorry.

That’s it for this week. See you at the races!

The first race of the season is under our belt. Pat’s practice session paid off and they learned a lot about the car set-up. His fourth place finish in the MSA-Oswego feature was most satisfactory. Bobby’s car was seriously loose in his heat, with a trip into the 3^rd turn wall a result. Fortunately, it looked worse than it was, the crew got the repairs made and he got it motoring in the feature. Obviously, a 13^th place finish is never a goal, but it worked for us last week! Both cars will be ready to go for Saturday. Let’s hope the weather cooperates for a second consecutive week! See you at the track!

After a few delays, we have finally completed the “Sponsorship Raffle.” For those who purchased tickets, Thank You for your patience. The lucky winner is The Office Tavern, and as the winner, will be named on Bobby’s car, the 22. We appreciate the folks who took a chance. There is a complete list on a separate page on this site. In the racing game, every dollar counts!

A Facebook page has been setup for the team, not really sure who set it up but we appreciate the effort. So check out the Double Deuce Racing Facebook page for all your social networking needs. I also have mirrored a selection of photos featuring the cars taken by Mike Johnson at the open practice session.

Our sincere thanks to everyone who supported our pulled pork dinner on Sat., April 4th! We had a great time and hope that you did as well. Special thanks to the following for their assistance with the dinner: Lorenzo’s Wholesale Foods, Fireside Inn of Baldwinsville, Bonnie Castle Resort of Alexandria Bay, Oswego Speedway, Eagle Beverage, Burke’s Home Center, Jerome Fire Equipment, Novelis, Mike ” Pinner” Johnson, Ron Gray, Millennium Music, Judy Cole & Jeanne Kurilovitch, Kathy Harrington, Lighthouse Lanes Staff and our DDR crew and families!

The original drawing date for our sponsorship raffle, April 18th , has been changed to Saturday, May 2nd, after practice. For those of you who have purchased a ticket, our THANKS! If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, here are the details:

We have 122 tickets at $22.00 each. The winning ticket holder will be designated as a sponsor on the car of their choice. #2 or #22. Everyone who purchases a ticket will be listed as a sponsor on this web site. If you would like to purchase a ticket, contact Bob at LHL or see one of us in the pits on May 2nd.

Here are a few updates that were performed today.

• Consolodated 2008 photos into single gallery to prepare for the 2009 season.
• Added 2009 Sponsors page. Details to follow.
• Don’t forget about the Pulled Pork Dinner at Lighthouse Lanes this Saturday.

Double Deuce Racing, based in SW Oswego, is hosting a Pulled Pork Dinner on Saturday, April 4th, from 12 noon until 5:00PM. Lighthouse Lanes will be the site for the event. A menu of pulled pork sandwiches, two sides and dessert will be available for a donation of $8.00 per person. In addition to the meal there will be entertainment by Millennium Music, door prizes and drawings.

Double Deuce Racing owners Bob Hoefer and Bill and Linda Samuels are preparing for their third full season of racing at Oswego Speedway.  The plan is to field two cars again this year. Pat Lavery will be behind the wheel of the #2 car. After a second place finish in Oswego Speedway Championship points for the 2008 season, including several top five finishes, the goal remains to get Pat his first feature win at Oswego. Bobby Magner returns for the 2009 season as the pilot of the #22. Bobby got his first Oswego feature win on July 5th. He went on to win two additional features, including the “Novelis Mr. Supermodified” $10,000 to win title, making him the driver winning the most features for the 2008 season. He looks to improve on his 5th place Championship Points finish.

Here are the basic details…

Saturday April 4, 2009
Lighthouse Lanes - Oswego, NY
12:00 noon - 5:00 pm
Pulled Pork Dinner

More information to follow.

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