HEDGER: Sportsman Division Is A Hidden Gem

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — Racers always start the season with a big smile on their faces. Their equipment is fresh, sponsors are excited and countless feature wins await. Everyone is, potentially, a multiple winner.

But by the chock-full-of-racing July 4 weekend, reality has set in for most. Only a few have won races, the same “big names” are dominating the high-dollar events and the expenses have far overshadowed racing income.