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Welcome to the official web-site of the 600 Modified Series and Xcel Chassis, LLC.  The 600 Modifieds are scaled down versions of Northeast Modifieds powered by 600cc 4-stroke motorcycle engines.  The Series is a spec division that promotes competitive and affordable, wheel-to-wheel racing.

02.19.10 | Xcel Chassis Ads More Cash to Payouts – Now Pays Heat Races/B-Mains

Despite tough competition for business’ marketing dollars, Xcel Chassis has secured sponsors to pay $20 to every 600 Modified Series heat race/B-Main winner in 2010.  This also applies to every 600 Sportsman Series event.

In addition to the added payouts, the 600 Modified Series is again paying $50.00 to start a feature and a minimum of $20.00 tow money to all non qualifiers.  Several $1,000 to win races are also planned for 2010.  Expect a press release before the season start announcing the details.

Doug Borger, Series President, commented that, “this is a big step for both 600 Mods and Sportsman teams. Our racing costs are relatively unchanged over the last few years, but the travel costs have been going up.” With gas projecting to return to 2008 levels, hotels, tolls, a burger and fries going up, every little bit helps.

Local businesses, despite struggling with less revenues, are seeing the value in the Xcel Chassis Series.  When everyone in racing is competing for financial support, they (companies) are increasing their support of the 600 Mod and Sportsman teams.

Borger continued, “dollar for dollar, I believe we have most affordable racing around. It’s gratifying to see low buck teams being able to compete for wins and championships in our Series.  You don’t find that in many other racing divisions in our area.”

01.21.10 | racing show season begins
 

Thanks to Rick McGeady for these great shots from the Motorsports show in Oaks, PA.

12.09.09 | Xcel Chassis 600 Modifieds Close Season with Eric Whitby Crowned 2009 Champion
　
On December 5th over 100 people attended the season ending banquet at the Polk Township firehouse. The first thing to catch the eye was the champion trophy towering over 6 feet high. Every year Doug Borger does something different than the run of the mill trophy." Our drivers work hard all year to get to this point and I want to show my appreciation. Coil springs make the bases of this years trophy with brake rotors being the platforms. Molded spark plugs make the center and everything is powder coated gold ." Doug stated as people gathered around the awards table.
 

Emmaus native, Eric Whitby, looked forward to the nights events. He talked about this season and the winter ahead. " We started off the year only running a part time schedule to concentrate on my son Justin and the 45J but after leading the points with five races in it’s hard to let go. Our season could have gone either way but the KYS Motorsports team decided we needed to take the chance. Billy and Pat always put me in top notch equipment and we work on our plans has we work on the cars. Some owners show up on race day, but I can always count on someone coming to the garage to lend a hand".
After a dinner fit for a king was enjoyed, it was time to get down to the business side. The top ten in points were then presented with their trophies and a check. The door prize table was overflowing with series sponsors donating items along with some of the great racing teams within the series.
 

Best appearing car went to a very deserving Jeromy Guistwite.. The Alpine Building Supply #04 always shines in the spotlight on and off the track. "My dad, Ed, and I feel it is very important to represent our sponsors along with series.
Joe Fanelli didn’t have the year he expected in 2008 and looked to turn it around. He not only turned things around but now his vision is even clearer. ‘Winning Most Improved Driver is a great honor. The competition only gets tougher year after year so even though I didn’t win the points, I bested my record from 2008." Doug Borger, also presented his version of helping Joe with his "vision" for the 2010 season. "Joe has a spoiler of shame on his back deck and it’s become the running joke of how you get on it but how to get off is the big question. I wanted to be the first for the 2010 season and I hope I am the first one off", has he presented Joe with his own special bifocal shield custom built by Doug.
 

Brian " BIG DADDY" Mady was presented a plaque thanking him for representing the drivers the last five years. He has decided to step down as he will be running a part time schedule next year.
 

Kasey Ernst was presented a new racing suit for winning The 2009 rookie of the Year Award. Kasey held off a class field of rookies this year and looks to mentor some drivers coming into the sportsman division..
All ears were turned to the nights biggest give away. Xcel Chassis and Doug Borger donated a frame and body kit worth over $3000.00 along with Kirky donating 2 full containment seats. Keizer Wheels and Valken Wheels also donated a full set of wheels.

Josh Fox would take home the Valken wheels as Nick Seaman wheeled home the Keizers. Kevin Gruber and Joe Fanelli both will feel safer in their new Kirky full containment seats. The team of Jeromy Guiswite took the big prize of the night. Asked what he was going to do with the frame and body kit, Ed kicked around some ideas, " This is such a great jump start to the season, We can’t thank Doug and Xcel enough for giving us such an awesome prize. We might put a car together for special shows with a special driver or maybe I might run the new sportsman division Doug is starting for this year. You have to keeping checking and we will make an announcement soon"
 

The night was a perfect ending to the 2009 season. Car counts were increased despite the economy. Rules were made stricter but enforced thru out the year. The 600 Sportsman division has officially been announced and already has drivers signed up to run the year. More information will follow as the winter progresses. Xcel Chassis will have cars and drivers at the ever popular Motorsports Show, which is coming back to Pennsylvania this year, and coming to Harrisburg for the Motorama show. Please check the website at www.xcelchassis.com for all the latest happenings.