2021 64th Annual Classic Weekend at Oswego Speedway

64th Oswego International Classic Arrives This Weekend

64th Oswego International Classic Arrives This Weekend

Unprecedented situation brings the first of two International Classics in the same year to Oswego Speedway.

May 26, 2021 by Gary Silverman
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The 64th edition of the most prestigious Supermodified race in the country will take place this weekend at Oswego Speedway, and for the first time ever, it will occur in the spring.

Traditionally held on Labor Day weekend, it was announced in September that a second Budweiser International Classic weekend would be added to the 2021 schedule to make-up for for the loss of the 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 200-lap Classic for the Novelis Supermodifieds will headline Saturday's action at the 'Steel Palace', with defending winner Tyler Thompson looking to repeat.

In the most recent Supermodified feature at Oswego on May 15, Thompson had the checkered flag in sight when he ran out of fuel off the final corner. His teammate Max McLaughlin took advantage and just barely edged out Thompson at the line.

Five-time Classic champion Otto Sitterly will seek a record-tying sixth win on Saturday. Sitterly captured his first classic in 2009, then followed up in 2011, 2012, 2014 and most recently in 2018. 

Bentley Warren, Nolan Swift and Greg Furlong are tied with the most career Classic wins with six each.

One driver looking to break through will be Michael Barnes, who has yet to win the Classic despite finishing on the podium five years in a row from 2015 to 2019.

Two-time runner-up Russ Wood just announced he will enter the Classic for the first time in 11 years. Wood will steer the John Colloca No. 41 big block machine.

Racing on Saturday will begin at 1:00 PM ET live on FloRacing. The weekly Pathfinder Bank Small Block Supermodifieds and winged J&S Paving 350 Supermodifieds will both have extra-distance features as well.

The 65th edition of the Classic will return on schedule on Labor Day Weekend in September.

All-Time Oswego International Classic Results

YEARCLASSICWINNERSECONDTHIRDFOURTHFIFTH
201963rdTyler ThompsonDave Shullick Jr.Michael BarnesJeff AboldDoug Didero
201862ndOtto SitterlyDoug DideroMichael BarnesJeff AboldKeith Shampine
201761stDave Shullick Jr.Michael BarnesBrandon BellingerJoe GosekJoey Moriarty
201660thJeff AboldMichael BarnesOtto SitterlyDave Shullick Jr.Davey Hamilton
201559thBob BondMichael BarnesJoey PayneDavey Hamilton

Dave Shullick Jr.

201458thOtto SitterlyPat LaveryDavey HamiltonBobby SantosJoe Gosek
201357thBobby BondOtto SitterlyShaun GosselinRyan LittDavid Gruel
201256thOtto SitterlyDavey HamiltonDavid GruelTim SnyderJoey Payne
201155thOtto SitterlyMike LichtyRandy RitskesDave DanzerTim Snyder
201054thBobby BondRay GrahamDavey HamiltonRuss WoodRandy Ritskes
200953rdOtto SitterlyDoug DideroRay GrahamDave McKnightPat Lavery
200852ndDoug DideroJoe GosekDave Shullick Jr.Davey HamiltonJoey Payne
200751stGreg FurlongOtto SitterlyJeff AboldSteven Gioia III

Dave Shullick Jr.

200650thGreg FurlongMike OrdwayDoug HeveronPat Abold

Danny Kapuscinski

200549thGreg FurlongDoug DideroRandy RitskesDave McKnightMike Lichty
200448thGreg FurlongBobby Santos IIITim GareauTim SnyderTodd Stowell
200347thMike OrdwayJoey PayneTim SnyderOtto SitterlyGreg Furlong
200246thJoe GosekGreg FurlongTim SnyderBob BondShawn Muldoon
200145thTim SnyderGreg FurlongJoe GosekChris PerleyLou Cicconi
200044thGreg FurlongRandy RitskesJoey PayneDavey HamiltonTim Gareau
199943rdGreg FurlongMike MuldoonJoe GosekRuss WoodJoey Payne
199842ndBentley WarrenDavey HamiltonDoug DideroDave Shullick Sr.Pat Abold
199741stDavey HamiltonJeff WestRuss WoodPat Abold

Dave Shullick Sr.

199640thDoug DideroRuss WoodPat AboldMike OrdwayScott Martel
199539thMike MuldoonMike OrdwayDoug DideroGary AllbritainJamie Moore
199438thEd Bellinger Jr.Pat AboldSteve Gioia Jr.Joe Gosek

Dave McKnight Jr.

199337thEd Bellinger Jr.Russ WoodPat AboldDave McKnight Jr.Mike Ordway
199236thJoe GosekSteve Gioia Jr.Davey HamiltonKenny BellJamie Moore
199135thJoe GosekPat AboldCliff GravesDoug DideroDoug Saunier
199034thBentley WarrenDave Shullick Sr.Pat AboldJoey MoriartyRandy Wynne
198933rdBentley WarrenDoug DideroGary AllbritainRandy RitskesDoug Saunier
198832ndEd Bellinger Jr.A.J. MichaelsGary AllbritainSteve Gioia Jr.Mike Muldoon
198731stWarren ConiamDoug DideroJoe GosekBentley WarrenSteve Gioia Jr.
198630thBentley WarrenSteve Gioia Jr.Doug DideroWarren Coniam

Dave Shullick Sr.

198529thEd Bellinger Jr.Bentley WarrenDoug SaunierDave Shullick Sr.Warren Coniam
198428thBentley WarrenDave Shullick Sr.Steve Gioia Jr.Jamie MooreJoe Gosek
198327thEd Bellinger Jr.Warren ConiamBentley WarrenDoug HeveronTim Nelson
198226thDoug HeveronEd Bellinger Jr.Warren ConiamBrian Herb

Dave Shullick Sr.

198125thDoug HeveronEd Bellinger Jr.Bentley WarrenSteve Gioia Jr.Brian Herb
198024thJim ShampineDoug HeveronSteve Gioia Jr.Denny WheelerEd Thompson
197923rdChuck CiprichDave Shullick Sr.Doug HeveronJoe PaenoJim Cheney
197822ndChuck CiprichJim ShampineWarren ConiamJim WinksJoe Paeno
197721stWarren ConiamSteve Gioia Jr.Jim WinksTroyer/ShampineDenny Wheeler
197620thSteve Gioia Jr.Gary AllbritainBentley WarrenEd Bellinger Jr.Jim Shampine
197519thGary AllbritainSteve Gioia Jr.Johnny LoganEd Bellinger Jr.Nolan Swift
197418thJim ShampineBob StelterWarren ConiamNolan SwiftJohn Spencer
197317thKenny AndrewsWarren ConiamNick RoweJohn SpencerMark Letcher
197216thNolan SwiftJim CheneyDon MacLarenJohn SpencerMark Letcher
197115thNolan SwiftWarren ConiamTodd GibsonEldon SchraderJim Cheney
197014thJim ShampineAl WoodAndy BrownWayne LandonDon MacLaren
196913thBentley WarrenNorm MackerethJack ConleyJack GreedyNolan Swift
196812thNolan SwiftBentley WarrenJohnny LoganJack MurphyNolan Johncock
196711thNolan SwiftJohnny Benson SrBill KepplerNolan JohncockArt Bennett
196610thJohnny Benson SrGordon DukesBaldy BakerNorm MackerethJim Shampine
19659thGordon DukesJim GresleyBob Smith (OH)Wayne McGuireJoe Hlywka
19648thNolan JohncockKen FisherNorm RustJack NicholsHarry Jones
19637thNolan SwiftGordon JohncockArt BennettSam SessionsDave Paul
19626thDave PaulDick GoodNolan SwiftGordon JohncockNelson Ward
19615thArt BennettNolan SwiftSmokey BoutwellBill CrombDick Dickson
19604thNolan SwiftLee BlissGene BerginHugh DarrowJack Murphy
19593rdLee BlissBilly BlumNolan SwiftJohn PawlickiChuck Mahoney
19582ndBilly BlumFrankie SchneiderDick Jerrett, Sr.Art ReynoldsJack Murphy
19571stJack MurphyNolan SwiftJim FullerMel DodgeJim Lerkins