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Vernon, NY – July 25, 2025 – Utica-Rome Speedway will deliver a double dose of winged sprint car action this Sunday, headlining a rescheduled CRSA Sprints event alongside the prestigious Empire Super Sprints Cole Cup. The originally rained-out CRSA show from June 14 now carries an increased purse of $3,000 to win and $300 to start, making it one of the richest CRSA races of the season. The main attraction, the 30-lap ESS Cole Cup, offers a $10,000 winner’s share. Drivers who manage to sweep both features will collect an additional $5,000 bonus, raising the potential single-night payday to $18,000.
The upgraded payout was jointly announced last month by CRSA owner Mike Emhof and Utica-Rome Speedway owner Jason Broedel, signaling a renewed commitment to sprint car racing in Central New York. Emhof noted that the purse increase reflects the growing depth of the CRSA field and the need to keep teams competitive with neighboring series. “Our guys put on a great show, and this is a way to thank them while attracting even more top talent,” Emhof said in a statement. Broedel echoed that sentiment, adding that the doubleheader format gives fans a rare opportunity to see nearly 60 sprint cars under one roof.
The ESS Cole Cup is a premier event on the 360 sprint car calendar, drawing regulars from the entire Northeast. Drivers such as defending series champion Matt Sheppard, multiple-time winner Jason Barney, and
