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sponsored by Ed Harof, Williamsville, NY
Sponsors Added to Branich 2008 Roster
Williamson, NY - Two sponsors have recently been added to the 2008
Branich roster.
Lyons National Bank, headquartered in Lyons, NY, has sponsored the
Branich "Racin' for Kids" program for several years, and recently
announced it would continue that support in 2008. The Branich team
kicked off the 2008 Racin' for Kids program with a trip to
Cato-Meridian Elementary School this past week for presentations to
support the school's "Racing into Reading" program. The kids delighted
in the opportunity to see Jan Leaty's 2008 NASCAR modified up close
and personal! For more information about our Racin' for Kids program,
visit the team website at
www.speedwayad.com/Branich, and click on the Racin' for Kids icon.
Branich is also proud to announce we will be teaming up with VP Racing
Fuels in 2008, as VP will be providing product support for the team
modifieds. For more than 30 years, VP Racing's dedication
to technological development through R&D has set it apart from other
racing fuel companies. We all are confident the partnership will add
to our winning traditions. VP Racing products are available for
export worldwide and are distributed conveniently though warehouses
across the U.S., North America, and around the world. Learn more at
www.vpracingfuels.com.
LNB, VP, and all of the rest of Branich's 2008 sponsors were on
display last weekend at the 22nd Annual Motorsports Exposition and
Trade Show, held at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse. As defending
Race of Champions 200 Modified winner, Jan's Troyer modified was on
display in the Oswego Speedway booth, along with the prestigious Al
Gerber Memorial Race of Champions Trophy.
Pace Electronics, Heluva Good, Davie Chapman
'08 Mod Sponsors!!
Pace Electronics and Heluva Good Foods, Inc., both of Sodus,NY,
Wayne Regional Orthopaedics, LLC (Williamson, NY) and Davie
Chapman, CPA, (Rochester, NY) have signed on to continue
sponsor support for the Branich NASCAR Modified effort in
2008. Wilwood Engineering, ATL Fuel Cells, Mr. Auto/Parts
Plus, speedwayad.com and Bruneau Race Engines have already
provided product support for the upcoming season.
Negogiations continue with additional 2007 sponsors to
continue their support in 2008.
In 2008, Jan Leaty will pilot the team's Troyer modifieds on
the Sunoco Race of Champions Tour, and will participate in
selected NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour races.
The team will not be returning to Spencer Speedway for weekly
racing in 2008, as the track has dropped the modifieds as the
premier division. Mike Leaty, who piloted the Branich mods to
back-to-back Spencer NASCAR track championships in 2006 and
2007, will focus his efforts on his own MPL Motorsports mods
on the ROC Tour, some selected races at Spencer and on the
Whelen Modified tour. Branich deeply appreciates Mike's
efforts over the past tour years, and is proud to have helped
him to the championships. It is possible that Mike could be
in one of the Branich mods for a special show in 2008.
Jan Wins Again - 57th Annual Sunoco Race of
Champions 200!
Oswego, NY (By Oswego Speedway): The curtain came to a close on the
57th Annual Sunoco Race of Champions on Saturday night with Jan Leaty
picking up his second big money win in the modified division this
September at the Oswego Speedway. Leaty, who drew the pole position, ran
a solid pace and was inside the lead pack for almost the entire race en
route to the popular win.
The top five positions
for most of the first half of the race included the same cars of Pete
Brittain, Jan Leaty, Matt Hirschmann, Lee Sherwood and Chuck Hossfeld
who made up the top five at the midway point of the race. Two of the
cars that were outside of the top five at the 100 lap mark that were on
the charge were Erick Rudolph and Eric Beers. Rudolph and Beers were
among the first group of cars to make their mandatory pit stops after
the lap fifty mark. Rudolph and Beers wasted no time in getting back up
to twelfth and thirteenth once the race went back to green after their
pit stops. Rudolph and Beers had worked themselves up to fifth and sixth
with all of the cars ahead of them still needing to make their mandatory
pit stops, which essentially made their battle at that point a battle
for the lead. Entering turn one on lap 132, Beers and Rudolph made
contact with each other sending both cars into the second turn foam and
out of contention. During the ensuing yellow flag the top four cars made
their pit stops and rejoined the race on a charge back to the front.
Leaty and Hirscmann made up ground the quickest on
leader Bill Hebing and a three car battle set up for the lead. Leaty
passed Hebing with less than twenty laps to go and Hirshmann followed
shortly thereafter. Hirscmann found himself in the same spot as he did
in the 2006 RoC 200 as he chased the race leader down to the checkered
flag. At the wire, it was Jan Leaty getting the win, followed by Matt
Hirschmann, Bill Hebing, JR Kent and Chuck Hossfeld rounding out the top
five. For Leaty, he is making a habit of winning the big money races at
the Oswego Speedway. He won the Parts Plus 125 on Labor Day Classic
Weekend in 2006 and repeated that win just a few weeks ago. The Race of
Champions victory is the second for Leaty as he was the first winner of
the race when it moved to the Oswego Speedway back
in 1996.
SPENCER TRACK CHAMPIONS CROWNED AND FIVE FEATURES RUN ON
ALLSTATE INSURANCE FINALS NIGHT
by Gary M. Spaid
WILLIAMSON, NY… The 2007 NASCAR season
came to close last Friday [9/7/07] at Spencer Speedway. Mike Leaty
was able to repeat as the NASCAR Modified track champion finishing
second to Tim McMullen in the 30-lap feature. McMullen did
everything he could possibly do to try and wrench the title form
Leaty.
“I’ll take my one or two wins a year, and pick up the
championship”, related Leaty when asked about his driving style.
“I want to dedicate this championship to the memory of John
Blewett III, who lost his live running for the lead with his
brother at Thompson a few weeks back.”
The 30-lap NASCAR Modified main started off with a surprise as
Buck Catalano brought out the first yellow when he drifted high in
the third turn and slowed exiting off the speedway surface. He was
able to work his way to the back of the field for the restart.
Up front the race was all Tim McMullen, who passed Tom Kinsella
on the opening lap to take the lead. McMullen was able to pull
away to a three car advantage over Kinsella, until Mike Leaty
passed Kinsella, on lap eight, to take second.
A yellow, on lap 19, flew when Eddie Hawkins spun to the inside
of the fourth turn. This bunched the field together for the final
ten laps. Young Erick Rudolph had been running third since lap
eight. That ended when Buck Catalano drove under the youngster
through the fourth turn on lap 23 to take third.
Catalano was not able to close the gap that McMullen and Leaty
held over him as the checkers flew. Rudolph and Kinsella rounded
out the top five finishers.
Mike Leaty Runner-up in Spencer Finale to Win
Second Consecutive NASCAR Whelen Weekly Series Modified Championship!!!
Leaty Wins Parts Plus 125
Oswego, NY - Jan Leaty made it two in a row in the Parts Plus 125 on
September 1st at the Oswego Speedway during Budweiser Classic Week.
Leaty, who is a Parts Plus retailer in western New York (Mr. Auto/Parts
Plus in Ontario, NY), put on a great charge to collect the popular win
with many Part Plus employees in attendance. Also on the night, the
starting line-ups started to take shape for the SBS Bud Classic 100 and
the Budweiser International Classic 200 as both classes had time-trials.
In the Race of Champions Parts Plus 125, Leaty
starting fourth. He settled into seventh place and kept an eye on the
leaders after pitting during the middle stages of the race. As the race
passed the halfway point, Leaty charged from seventh to third in three
laps and then was up to the lead after a couple of more circuits. Bill
Hebing put on a great charge and was on Leaty’s back bumper with forty
laps to go. Hebing never was able to make the pass. At the finish it was
Leaty getting the win, Hebing coming home in second and Billy Putney
rounded out the podium finish for the race.
Leaty Tops Field in Tommy Druar & Tony
Jankowiak Memorial Modified Race (8/4/07) -
VIDEO
Lancaster,
New York – What a night of racing at
Lancaster
Raceway
Park! It was a night
for the memory books as the drivers competed in honor of two legendary
Modified drivers – Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak. In fitting fashion, those
that were friends, family, and fellow competitors took the checkered flag in
a number of races. Jan Leaty, a friend of fellow competitor of both Druar
and Jankowiak, took home the win in the 50 lap Modified memorial race.
Complete Story
PISTOL PETE SHOOTS DOWN THE COMPETITION IN
EVANS MEMORIAL WIN
(Jan Leaty Second in Near Photo Finish)
By JR Kennerup (RoC Media)
Oswego, NY - Pistol Pete Brittain of Oakhurst, NJ led all 100 laps Saturday
night at the Oswego Speedway to claim the Race of Champions ( RoC ) Dart
Asphalt Modified Tour win in the annual Richie Evans Memorial race.
By no means was it an easy win for Brittain as he had to hold off the
relentless challenges of four different drivers over the distance of the
feature. The final challenger over the final two laps was Jan Leaty who fell
four feet short at the checkers. Complete Story
MIKE LEATY RETURNS TO SPENCER VICTORY LANE
by Gary M. Spaid
WILLIAMSON, NY…Mike Leaty picked up his first NASCAR Modified feature
win of the new 2007 racing season last Friday at Spencer Speedway. As
defending champion, Leaty related to the fans his desire to try and defend
his crown. Complete Story
Spencer Speedway Banquet: Mike Leaty Crowned Track Champion; Jan Leaty
Voted Mechanic of Year
Williamson, NY – At
the Spencer Speedway banquet held this past Friday at the Ontario Fire Hall,
Mike Leaty of Branich Motorsports was officially crowned the 2006 NASCAR
Dodge Weekly Racing Series Track Champion for the modified division. His
efforts were recognized by both NASCAR and Spencer Speedway officials on
hand for the annual event.
His achievement comes exactly 20 years after his father Jan won the
track championship in a modified, and represents only the second time in
history where a father-son combo won championships at the same track
Enroute to his championship, Mike completed every feature lap this
season at Spencer. He finished in the top 10 in all 13 races, with two
wins, 8 top 3 finishes, and 11 top fives.
Mike also was awarded the 2006 “Don and Marilyn Toal Perseverance
Award.”
In addition to driving for the Branich Motorsports team, Jan serves
as crew chief for Mike. At the banquet, Jan was recognized for his efforts
as he was voted by his peers the 2006 NASCAR Craftsman Mechanic of the
Year.
Fred Kaempffe accepted the 2006 Owner of the Year Award on behalf
of his wife Lisa and all of the Branich Motorsports family.
The Branich NASCAR modified effort was sponsored in 2006 by Pace
Electronic Products and Heluva Good Foods, Inc., both of Sodus, NY, Wayne
Regional Orthopaedics, PLLC (Williamson, NY), Mr. Auto/Parts Plus (Ontario,
NY), Lyons National Bank (Lyons, NY), and Davie Kaplan Chapman and
Braverman, LLC (Rochester, NY). Additional support was provided by Bob
Bruneau Race Engines (Bristol, CT), Wilwood Engineering, Speedway
Advertising (Hooksett, NH), Sunoco Race Fuels, Pennzoil, Leaf Racewear, and
WIX.
For more information about Branich and their extended racing
family, visit the team website at
www.speedwayad.com/BranichMod.
Jan Leaty 4th in U.S. Open
Williamson, NY - The Sunoco Race of Champions Modified Tour took
center stage at the 18th Annual U.S. Open at Lancaster Raceway Park on
October 7, 2006.
Jan Leaty powered his Pace Electronics/Heluva Good Foods sponsored
Troyer from the 5th starting position in his heat race to a runner-up
finish, putting him in the redraw for the main event. The luck of the
draw put his #6 on the pole for the 100 lap feature event. Thirty one
cars were on the starting grid.
Jan jumped out to the early lead, and kept the top spot until caution
came out on lap 60. The team elected to pit for new rubber, and Leaty
rejoined the fray in 23rd position. Caution was out again on lap 76
for a multicar wreck on the backstretch, setting up a 24 lap dash to the
finish. Several drivers on new tires worked their way through the
field, and when the checkered flew, Jan had clawed back to finish 4th.
The race was won by Chuck Hossfeld. Tom McGrath was second, Matt
Hirshman was 3rd, and Bobby Holmes rounded out the top five.
Mike Leaty has captured 2 feature wins
at Spencer Speedway in 2006 and currently leads the point
standings for the NASCAR Modifieds.
 
Mike Leaty Runner-up Third Week in a Row; Wins Spencer Speedway Track
Championship
Williamson, NY – Mike Leaty piloted his #25 Wayne Regional Orthopaedics/Lyons
National Bank sponsored Troyer modified to a second place finish in the last
night of racing at Spencer on September 8th. He also officially captured
his first track championship in the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series.
Mike’s finish in the 30 lap feature event was his third runner-up
finish in as many weeks. Despite missing the win by the narrowest of
margins each time, he was able to increase his lead in the track points.
Mike won the first feature event of the 2006 Spencer season and took the
points lead he never relinquished over the remainder of the season.
The road to the championship was impressive. As Mike stated in his
champion’s interview in the winner’s circle after the race, he was able to
complete every lap (507) of every feature event (there were 13), including
two extra distance races on the historic ˝ mile oval. He had 2 feature
wins, 8 top three finishes, 11 top five finishes, and all 13 races were top
10 finishes.
Mike was supported by his dad, Jan, who was crew chief. The rest of
the Branich Motorsports team included Jan “Pops” Leaty, Sr., Nick O’Neill,
Harry Donovan, Jerry Lancaster, Jack Wasson, and Don Abel.
On a historical note, Mike captured his championship exactly 20 years
after his dad captured the track championship at Spencer, also in a modified
carrying the number 25.
Jan and Mike will each run the 56th Annual Sunoco Race of Champions
200 lap event at Oswego on September 16th.
The Branich racing effort is also supported by Pace Electronics and
Heluva Good Foods (both in Sodus, NY), Mr. Auto/Parts Plus (Ontario, NY),
Davie Kaplan Chapman and Braverman (Rochester, NY) and Big Dog 103.5 FM
(Newark, NY).
For more about the Branich Motorsports team, including schedule and
finishes, and the team sponsors, visit the team website at
www.speedwayad.com/BranichMod.
 
LEATYS HIT PAYDIRT SEPTEMBER 1!
Williamson, NY – Logistics was the major problem of the
weekend, as both Branich Motorsports’ NASCAR modifieds were in action at
the same time at different tracks September 1. The team
apparently had the solution, as both Jan and Mike Leaty hit paydirt in
their respective races.
Half of the team traveled east from the Branich shop in
Williamson to run the final race of the Race of Champions (ROC) North Tour
at Oswego Speedway. Some said Jan put on a clinic as he claimed the
victory in the Parts Plus/Davis Brothers 125.
Luck of the draw placed Jan deep in the field for his heat.
The bad news was he finished 6th and only the top 5 qualified for the
feature event. The good news was he qualified through the
consolation event.
Patience was the name of the game early in the 125 lap
feature, as he methodically advanced from his 21st starting position into
the top ten by the halfway point. During caution laps a short time
later, the team decided to pit, and Jan returned to the track in 15th
position. New tires made the difference, as he had the fastest car going
away. He steadily worked the #6 to the front, taking the lead on lap
102. He was never seriously challenged from there on out to
the checkered flag. Jan commented, “people make the difference. We
have a great core crew and then the help on race day from my brother Steve
is huge. He is such a good strategist... he knows how to read the flow of
a race.”
Jan also was the recipient of the Hoosier Hard Charger Award
in recognition of his scamper to the front from the 21st starting
position. Jan entered the race in second position in the ROC North
Tour points and with the win nearly made up the 13 point deficit, missing
the championship by a only one point.
With Jan’s win, Oswego Speedway history was made. Mike
won the ROC North Tour opening event earlier in the year. Jan and Mike
became the only father-son combination to win feature events in the same
season at the “Steel Palace.”
About an hour to the west in Williamson, the other half of
team supported Mike’s pursuit of the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series
Championship at Spencer Speedway.
From the 4th starting position in the heat race, Mike moved
forward to finish second. The track handicapping system put him 4th
on the starting grid for the 30 lap feature event. Within 2 laps of
the green flag he had moved to the second position. He and track
regular Buck Catalano did battle for the remainder of the race. “I
got beside him a couple of times,” said Mike, “but I didn’t have quite
enough to get by him.” Mike came home second in his #25 Troyer, but
with the strong finish, clinched his first track championship with one
race still remaining at Spencer. It was exactly 20 years ago this season
that his dad Jan also captured the track championship, also in a modified
with #25 on its side.
Mike will be back in action Friday, September 8th at Spencer,
and both Jan and Mike will run the 56th Annual Sunoco Race of
Champions 200 lap event at Oswego on September 16th.
The Branich racing effort is supported by Pace Electronics and
Heluva Good Foods (both in Sodus, NY), Lyons (NY) National Bank, Wayne
Regional Orthopaedics (Williamson, NY), Mr. Auto/Parts Plus (Ontario, NY),
Davie Kaplan Chapman and Braverman (Rochester, NY) and Big Dog 103.5 FM
(Newark, NY).
For more about the Branich Motorsports team, including schedule
and finishes, and the team sponsors, visit the team website at
www.speedwayad.com/BranichMod.
Branich Hot – Three Wins in Three Days
Williamson, NY – The weather wasn’t the only thing hot this
last weekend, as Branich Motorsports drivers captured three feature wins in
three days.
On July 14, 2006, the team made the short weekly tow to Spencer
Speedway for the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series. Mike Leaty sliced and
diced to his second feature win at Spencer this season. He had to overcome
not only oppressive heat and humidity, but also the track handicapping
system that started him last (6th) in his heat race (he finished 4th despite
a broken front spindle) and that placed him 7th on the starting grid for the
feature event. He sustained some front end damage during a restart melee
early in the 30 lap feature event, but it was not enough to keep him from
the win. On the strength of his win and strong feature finishes, Mike
currently leads the point standings at Spencer for the modifieds.
Both the weather and Branich remained hot on Saturday at Paradise
Speedway. Erich Kaempffe first won the Briggs Junior Restricted heat race,
starting 4th in the 9 kart field. He followed that up with another heat win
the Junior Unrestricted class, powering to the lead from the 5th starting
position. He started on the pole for both feature events. In the
Restricted feature he finished 3rd, but he was able to keep the Branich
weekend win streak alive by grabbing first place in a hard fought 15 lap
Unrestricted event. It was Erich’s second feature win the Unrestricted
class this season.
It was then Jan Leaty’s turn. The team visited Wyoming County
Speedway on Sunday for the Modified Mania Mid-Summer Championship on the 1/3
mild bullring. There was some concern about track condition, given the
continued hot air temperatures and the problem with the disintegrating track
surface that occurred during the Race of Champions North Tour event about a
month ago. From the 6th starting position, Jan grabbed second in the heat,
finishing behind son Mike, who was piloting his own MPF Motorsports #25.
Jan started 3rd for the feature, based on the redraw. By lap 6 of the
feature event, he moved ahead of pole sitter Billy Ray Pruitt. The track
held together, and Jan was able to keep the field at bay for the remainder
of the 40 lap caution free feature event.
Mike will be back in action Friday, July 21st at Spencer, and Erich
will be back at Paradise July 22nd.
The Branich racing effort is supported by Pace Electronics and Heluva
Good Foods (both in Sodus, NY), Lyons (NY) National Bank, Wayne Regional
Orthopaedics (Williamson, NY), Mr. Auto/Parts Plus (Ontario, NY), Davie
Kaplan Chapman and Braverman (Rochester, NY), Gotcha Covered Windows and
Blinds (Ambler, PA), and Big Dog 103.5 FM (Newark, NY).
For more about the Branich Motorsports, including schedule and
finishes, and the team sponsors, visit the team website at
www.speedwayad.com/BranichMod.
Top Three’s for Leatys
Williamson, NY – Top three finishes have been the name of the
game for the Branich Motorsports NASCAR modified efforts over the past two
weeks.
On June 16, 2005, the team made the short weekly tow to Spencer
Speedway for the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series. Mike Leaty backed up
his opening night win at Spencer with a strong third place finish in the 30
lap feature event. He had to overcome the track handicapping system that
started him last (10th) in his heat race (he finished 4th), and that placed
him 13th on the starting grid for the feature event.
The team then visited Wyoming County Speedway on June 18th for the
Race of Champions (ROC) Modified North Tour event. Jan Leaty started
outside son Mike on the front row in the third qualifying race. Rumor has
it Mike gave his dad a Father’s Day gift, as Jan won and Mike finished
second. On the redraw for the feature event, Jan started 5th and Mike 7th.
Both drivers survived a rash of caution flags, at least some in part due to
a disintegrating track surface on the 1/3 mile bullring.. Large chucks of
asphalt wrecked havoc with cars and the race itself. Regardless, Jan pulled
off a last lap pass to finish in the runner-up position, and Mike piloted
his own MPL Motorsports mount to a 7th place finish.
The troops were back at Spencer on June 23rd. Mike started last in
his heat, based on track handicapping and finished third, despite mechanical
problems. The repairs were made in time for the feature that saw Mike
starting 12th (again due to handicapping) in the 20 car field. He was able
to maneuver through several accidents, taking the runner-up position at the
checkered on the ˝ mile oval.
On the strength of the feature finishes, Mike currently leads the
point standings at Spencer for the modifieds, and Jan has a slim lead in the
Race of Champions North Tour points tally.
Mike will be back in action Friday, June 30th at Spencer, and Jan will
be in the ROC North Tour event at Lancaster (NY) Motorsports Park July
1st. Mike will pilot his own MPL Motorsports #25 in the ROC race.
The Branich Modified effort is supported by Pace Electronics and
Heluva Good Foods (both in Sodus, NY), Lyons (NY) National Bank, Wayne
Regional Orthopaedics (Williamson, NY), Mr. Auto/Parts Plus (Ontario, NY),
Davie Kaplan Chapman and Braverman (Rochester, NY), and Big Dog 103.5 FM
(Newark, NY).
For more about the Branich Modified effort, including schedule and
finishes, and the team sponsors, visit the team website at
www.speedwayad.com/BranichMod.
Mike Leaty Victorious in Season Opener at Spencer
Williamson, NY - Under threatening skies, Mike Leaty turned in a perfect
night on June 2, winning his heat race and then grabbing the NASCAR Modified
feature event for his first win for Branich Motorsports in the 2006 Dodge
Weekly Racing Series at Spencer Speedway, Williamson, NY. This was the
opening night of the racing season at Spencer, as rain forced cancellation
of two prior race nights in May.
Luck of the draw placed Leaty on the pole in the second heat race on
the ˝ mile oval. When the green flag flew, he outdueled Dave Catalano and
took his Troyer out to a lead he never relinquished.
In the feature Leaty started on the outside of row one and drag raced
pole sitter Chris Finnocchario down the front stretch to take the lead on
lap one. Leaty survived several early race cautions and double file
restarts to keep his lead. As the field settled, the midportion of the race
was relatively uneventful. Leaty led all 30 laps, and the caution flag flew
as he took the checkered flag due to a back stretch tangle between track
regular Buck Catalano and modified hotshoe Chuck Hossfeld.
Racing resumes next Friday night at Spencer. The following weekend,
Mike will be at Spencer again, and dad Jan will pilot the Branich entry in
the ROC Asphalt Mod North tour event at Wyoming County Speedway in Perry,
NY, on June 18th.
The Branich NASCAR modified effort is supported by Pace Electronics and
Heluva Good Foods, both of Sodus, NY, Wayne Regional Orthopaedics
(Williamson, NY), Mr. Auto/Parts Plus (Ontario, NY), Lyons (NY) National
Bank, and Davie, Kaplan, Chapman and Braverman, Certified Public
Accountants, Rochester, NY.
For more information about the Branich, the Leatys, and team sponsors,
visit the team website at
www.speedwayad.com/BranichMod.
The Leatys Shine in the Richie Evans Memorial 100
From the Oswego Speedway website: The Race of Champions Parts Plus Richie
Evans Memorial 100 was won by second generation and first time Oswego
Speedway winner, Mike Leaty. Leaty led a strong contingent of drivers down
to the finish. Matt Hirschmann was second. A charging Eric Beers came home
in third. Bobby Holmes was fourth and the winner’s father, Jan Leaty, came
across the line in fifth. The surprise of the night came from second time
RoC competitor Ryan Peece who ran in third place for more than the first 75
laps of the 100 lap feature. The win for Leaty was a popular one for the
youngster.
“I am a proud papa today. Mike did a Heluva Good job racing last night !!,”
said Jan the next day on raceny.com. “The kid works hard at his racing, but
also owns his own car and pays his own bills. Maintains a nice home for his
wife and kids works hard at his job. That is a lot for a 25 year old... I
remember! Thanks to all the guys that helped and special thanks to Branich
Motorsports for all they do for Mike and I.”
Mike will be in action for Branich this coming Friday, piloting the Wayne
Regional Ortho/Lyons National Bank sponsored #25 Troyer in the season opener
at Spencer Speedway. For more information about Jan and Mike Leaty and the
team sponsors, visit the team website at
www.speedwayad.com/Branichmod
JAN LEATY RETURNS, CLAIMS TIOGA’S SOUTHERN TIER 200
By Carol Houssock
(Owego, NY) Hundreds of race fans packed Tioga Motorsports Park Sunday
afternoon for the final day of racing at the legendary ˝-mile asphalt oval. On
hand a mix of rookies and veterans, young and old, all there to salute the
track. Jan Leaty won the Southern Tier 200, the final Sunoco Race of Champions
North Division race of the year. When it was over fans poured into the pits
while others lined up to enjoy a pig roast with all the trimmings, including
live music. Complete Story
Leaty Ready for Tioga Grand Finale
Williamson, NY – The Branich Motorsports NASCAR Modified team will travel to
Owego, NY, this weekend for a special event at Tioga Motorsports Park. This
weekend’s special event at the storied speedway will mark the end of 55 years
of stock car racing at the ˝ mile oval. On Sunday, August 28th, the last race
will be held – a 200 lap Sunoco Race of Champions (North) Modified Tour event.
Complete Story
Strong Effort at Lancaster ROC Event; 100 Lapper at
Spencer Next
Williamson, NY – Just plain ole’ bad luck was the name of the game in the
Branich Motorsports first two outings on the 2005 Race of Champions North Tour
for NASCAR modifieds. On Memorial Day weekend, a first lap accident during a
qualifying race prematurely ended driver Jan Leaty’s day, as the team’s
modified sustained front end damage preventing return to racing that night.
Complete Story
2005 Branich Season Opener Lost to Rain; “Racing for
Kids” and Sponsor Appearance Next Up
Williamson, NY - The 2005 on-track season for Branich Motorsports is now
underway, and with the support of our families, sponsors and friends, we
expect another enjoyable and successful season. Jan Leaty is back at the wheel
of the team’s tour modified, competing on the Race of Champions Asphalt
Modified Tour for the series championship. The ROC “North” tour was supposed
to start out at Lake Erie Speedway as part of the Spring Thaw weekend.
Unfortunately, an extended stretch of cold, rainy weather forced cancellation
of the entire weekend event. The team is now gearing up for the next ROC tour
race at Oswego on Memorial Day weekend. There is no work on whether or not the
race weekend will be rescheduled. Complete Story
2004 Season in Review
Leaty, Branich Team Up Again in 2005
Williamson, NY - The 2004 on-track season
for Branich Motorsports is now over, and with the support of our families,
sponsors and friends, we have had another enjoyable and successful season. We
continued our NASCAR modified effort with Jan Leaty (and with his son, Mike,
who drove a couple of races for the team!), and we undertook go-karting with
Erich Kaempffe at the wheel. Branich is pleased to announce that Jan will be
back racing for Branich in 2005, and Erich will be joined by his brother
Brandon on the local karting circuit next season.
Complete Review
Leaty Wins RoC Qualifier at Oswego; Son Mike Finishes
7th
Williamson, NY - Jan Leaty has said he always has fun racing at Oswego
Speedway. He must have really enjoyed himself last week, as he led all but the
first lap and was victorious in the 75 lap Sunoco Race of Champions qualifier
at the 'Steel Palace.' Complete Story
LEATY STRONG AT NAZARETH
Williamson, NY – It would seem fitting Jan Leaty and the Branich
Motorsports NASCAR Modified team would do well in the Service Electric 100,
held May 23, 2004, at Nazareth (PA) Speedway. The race was the last NASCAR
sanctioned event to be held at the historic 1 mile oval.
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Jan Leaty, Branich & Sponsors Ready for 2004
Williamson, NY - Jan Leaty and Williamson (NY)-based Branich Motorsports will
team up again in 2004, with anticipated appearances on the NASCAR Featherlite
Modified Series (FMS), as well as in races on the New York State (ROC)
Modified tour and in the NASCAR Weekly Modified Series at Spencer Speedway.
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Leaty in Top Ten in ROC at Oswego
Williamson, NY - On a weekend when Tony Vecchio, Sr., was inducted
into the Race of Champions Hall of Fame, and when Branich Motorsports
and their sponsor Rochester Steel Treating Works, Inc., teamed up to
honor Vecchio, it seemed only fitting that Branich modified driver Jan
Leaty would be a major player in the 53rd Annual Sunoco Modified Race of
Champions at Oswego Speedway. Complete Story
Leaty in Top 10 Again at NHIS
Loudon, NH - NASCAR modified veteran driver Jan Leaty continued his
history of strong finishes at New Hampshire International Speedway with an 8th
place finish in the NASCAR Featherlite Modified series "New Hampshire 100"
held September 12th. Complete Story
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Branich Motorsports
P.O. Box 897
Williamson, NY 14589
Call: 315-589-4444
E-Mail: FKae4@aol.com
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