May 12 - Yes, Virginia, you can still start deep in the pack and win the race in local, short track motorsports competition. A charger named Ryan Greth proved that on Saturday night at Lanco's Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway.
Greth, from New Cumberland, Pa., took the green flag from the outside of row six in the 600cc main event. When the checkered silk waved to end the 25-lap affair, Greth went to victory lane in an outstanding performance.
Mike Rutherford, Lititz, Pa., gained a measure of revenge by capturing the 270cc feature, while teenaged Curtis R. Miller notched his first career Lanco triumph in the main event for the Sportsman Micro-Sprints.
Richie Hartman won his first of the year in the 125cc headliner, and Chip Geib remained undefeated (after three events) in the 270cc Four-Stroke division.
Newmanstown, Pa. - May 5 - Mike Rutherford and Pete Skias led a parade of winners on Saturday night at Lanco's Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway.
After two consecutive weather related cancellations, the Lanco club was finally able to complete its second Micro-Sprint program of the 2012 racing season.
Rutherford (600cc) and Skias (270cc Two-Strokes) highlighted the group of victorious drivers that also included Shane Braxton (125cc); Bret Habecker (Sportsman); and Chip Geib (270cc Four-Strokes).
We have just concluded the 2011 season with the LANCO Annual Awards Banquet at the Lancaster Host. While I was not able to attend I am told that it was once again a great event. Many thanks to all those that help put on an event of that magnitude.
On the track, 2011 had some great racing action. Many thanks to Mike Freed and crew for stepping up to the plate and giving us an awesome racing surface when the club needed a track prep crew after Roger Martin sustained serious burns just prior to the start of the racing season. We are all grateful that Roger has made great strides in recovering from his injuries.
Lanco club members and Board of Directors have finalized the rule changes for the 2012 racing season. The 2012 rule book has been completed and is available on this website in the Club Information section. Please find highlights of the 2012 rule changes below. If you have any questions concerning the rule changes please contact me at
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The track itself is a 1/8 mile clay oval with banked turns offering five divisions of micro-midget racing each night. (250cc two stroke air cooled sportsman, 125cc two stroke water cooled, 250cc four stroke, 270cc two stroke water cooled, and 600cc four cylinder) With the most recent improvements completed in the fall of 2006. The famous track is considered to be a jewel and is highly known for many things. Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway, also known as Lanco, offers great views, the concessions are one of the best, the spectator bleachers are superb, along with clean restrooms. Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway ranks among one of the top tracks anywhere on the east coast. The facilities and the track offer the best racing and family entertainment. 2012 is our 55th season of promoting professional micro-midget racing. We welcome you to the "Biggest Little Track" known as the "Clyde".
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