About Us

Hermance Motorsports is a Stock Car racing team that ran Northeastern style Dirt Modifieds (learn more about modifieds). Our home track is Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, NY. 2021 was Hermance Motorsports’ final year of competition. After 40 years, Ken Hermance has retired from team ownership and from weekly competition. He will remain involved with vintage racing and some assorted sponsorships. Owner: Ken Hermance Crew: Pete Mencarini Jose Perez Silvia Mencarini Bob Lynt Carol “Honey” Birchwale Add’l Help: RGP Performance Hollywood Racing Dave Werber Cars: #33 Vintage Street Stock • Chassis: 1977 Chevy Camaro • Body: 1969 Chevy Camaro • Engine: 350ci Chevy small block • Body/Paint: Dave Werber • Graphics: Dennis Smith Team Wins: 6 - OCFS Big Block Feature Wins - John Lieto: 2010-2015 4 - OCFS Small Block Feature Wins - Alan Sturhann: 2005 - Craig Mitchell: 2008, 2009 - John Lieto: 2021 6 - OCFS Dirt Sportsman Wins - Steve Birchwale: 1991, 1992 1 - OCFS Vintage Sportsman Win - Ken Hermance: 2016 Other Wins: 3 - OCFS Rookie Sportsman Wins - Jake Granacker: 2017-2018 Awards: 1992 OCFS Dirt Sportsman Champion - Steve Birchwale 2005 OCFS 358 Rookie of the Year - Alan Sturhann 2009 OCFS 358 Rookie of the Year - John Lieto 2010 OCFS Best Appearing Modified - John Lieto 2013 OCFS Best Appearing Modified - John Lieto