The Fonda 200 is a 100-mile-long (161 km) modified motor race that is held at the Fonda Speedway.[1] The race was run in 1955, 1963–1964, 1966–1970, 1983–1995, 1997–2002, 2019, and 2021 to the present. The 1955, 1966, 1967, and 1968 races were sanctioned by NASCAR. Notable drivers have included Junior Johnson, David Pearson, Richard Petty, and Bobby Allison. Brett Hearn has won the race four times, which is more than any other driver.[2]
| Venue | Fonda Speedway |
|---|---|
| Location | Fonda, New York, United States |
| First race | 1955 |
| Laps | 200 |
| Most wins (driver) | Brett Hearn (4) |
There is a prize of $53,000 for the winner.[3][4] The race was not run in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions.[5] The last race was run on September 14, 2024.
List of Fonda 200 winners
editSource:[6]
1955: Junior Johnson[7] (NASCAR Grand National)
1963: Steve Danish
1964: Bill Wimble
1966: David Pearson[8] (NASCAR Grand National)
1967: Richard Petty[9] (NASCAR Grand National)
1968: Richard Petty[10] (NASCAR Grand National)
1969: Lou Lazzaro
1970: Harry Peek
1983: Charlie Rudolph
1984: Jimmy Horton
1985: Charlie Rudolph
1986: Jack Johnson
1987: Kenny Brightbill
1988: Jack Johnson
1989: Mike Romano
1990: Doug Hoffman
1991: Doug Hoffman
1992: Bob McCreadie
1993: Bob McCreadie
1994: Jimmy Horton
1995: Brett Hearn
1997: Brett Hearn
1998: Brett Hearn
1999: Steve Paine
2000: Kenny Tremont
2001: Doug Hoffman
2002: Brett Hearn
2019 Stewart Friesen[11]
2021 Stewart Friesen[12]
2022 Matt Sheppard[13]
2023 Stewart Friesen
2024 Matt Sheppard[14]
References
edit- ^ News Director (2019-01-07). "Fonda 200 To Offer Shocking $53K To Win In September At "Track Of Champions"". Race Pro Weekly. Retrieved 2019-09-18.
- ^ Michael Jaworecki (2019-09-06). "BRETT HEARN TAKES AIM AT 5TH FONDA 200 VICTORY SEPT. 26-28". My Race News. Retrieved 2019-09-18.
- ^ Speed Sport Staff (2019-01-06). "Fonda 200 Will Pay $53,000 To Win". Speed Sport. Retrieved 2019-09-18.
- ^ Doug Elkins (2019-01-11). "Payout for winning Fonda Speedway race will be biggest in sport". Syracuse.com. Retrieved 2019-09-18.
- ^ Speed Sport Staff (2020-08-25). "Speed Showcase At Port Royal To Offer $53,000 Payout". Speed Sport. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
- ^ FloRacing Staff (2021-09-14). "Many Of The Greatest Drivers Have Won The Fonda 200". FloRacing. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
- ^ "1955-21". Racing Reference. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
- ^ "1966-32". Racing Reference. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
- ^ "1967-31". Racing Reference. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
- ^ "1968 Fonda 200". Racing Reference. Retrieved 2019-09-18.
- ^ Staff Report (2019-09-29). "FRIESEN CAPTURES FONDA 200 WIN". The Recorder. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
- ^ Ron Hedger (2021-09-19). "Friesen Banks $53,000 Fonda 200". Speed Sport. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
- ^ LH Staff (2022-09-21). "Racing Around: Fonda 200 wasn't your usual extra-distance race". Leader Herald. Retrieved 2012-09-22.
- ^ Staff Report (2024-09-15). "Sheppard Tops $53,000 Fonda 200". Speed Sport. Retrieved 2024-09-15.