Otherwise known as Frankenfreakart due to the numerous rebuilds, it was once a live-axle/2-wheel-drive racing kart. Joe Hayden originally introduced the kart to our races as the Team OHV Outlaw #5 at Oswego Kartway from 2007-08 (until track operator Jim Losurdo barred our two-in-one division from the Kartway), and raced it in the Clone Division until Dick Dann purchased it from him in 2009. Dick then promptly hospitalized someone via spearing a kart at Frozen Ocean with it, then sold it to Chris Stevens. Randy Platt, Matt Stevens and Wes Stevens constantly tinkered with it until it was adapted to be race-ready at Galletta’s. Now Matt terrorizes us all with it…

THE 2019 KLASSIC 200 CHAMPION – #74 DRIVEN BY MATT STEVENS!

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Matt Stevens was the survivor of a magnificent late-race battle between Nic, Chris, Steve and himself to eek out the top spot and lead the last 32 laps of the race relatively unchallenged. Now while Matt may have won many Galletta’s Klassic 200’s in his karting career, but this is the 1st time anyone has piloted the GallettasGreenhouse.com / Chrusher.com / OswegoSushi.com #74 in a Klassic 200, let alone win in it! In fact, the kart (co-owned by Chris and Matt) sat idle for a DECADE and was never entered in a single Klassic before this one — despite it sitting there available for rent in around a decade of past Klassics.

Slideshow of the Kart’s History

As explained above, the kart’s history started with us in 2007 (when OHV Outlaw driver Joe Hayden owned and piloted it in our Mixed-Motor Gas Stocker Yard Kart Division at Oswego Kartway). But it was rumored to be an asphalt racing kart prior to that. (If anyone knows, please let us know!)

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All Race Videos Tagged as Feature Wins in Chrusher.com/Galletta’s #74 (formerly Hayden #5)

2023/07/16 – AJ Larkin & Matt Stevens Win Twin-25s for our 28th Season Opener! [+YouTube]

2023/07/16 – AJ Larkin & Matt Stevens Win Twin-25s for our 28th Season Opener! [+YouTube]

Chrusher.ComJul 16, 202315 min read

Our season opener was scheduled for Sunday, July 16th, 2023 late afternoon/early evening. There was some rain in the forecast, but light rain (either overnight or even that day) is good for the track, so it only gets rained out…

2022/07/24 – Newcomer 15-Lap B-Main & Regular Racer 25-Lappers won by Logan Crisafulli & Matt Stevens [+YouTube]

2022/07/24 – Newcomer 15-Lap B-Main & Regular Racer 25-Lappers won by Logan Crisafulli & Matt Stevens [+YouTube]

Chrusher.ComJul 24, 202215 min read

July 24th, 2022 – “Newcomers 15 & Regular 25 Lappers” SUNDAY, JULY 24th, 2022, Oswego, New York – We had a packed show with several relative newcomers who raced a 15-Lap B-Main event, and then a few of them joined…

6/14/2020 – 25th Annual Season Opener: 14 Karts, 45-Laps, Chris & Matt Stevens Survive to Take the Wins!

6/14/2020 – 25th Annual Season Opener: 14 Karts, 45-Laps, Chris & Matt Stevens Survive to Take the Wins!

Chrusher.ComJun 14, 202015 min read

6/14/2020 – 25th Annual Season Opener: 14 Karts, 45-Laps, Chris & Matt Stevens Survive to Take the Wins! (AKA, “Did We Hit a Bunny!?” Race) Sunday, June 14th, 2020 – Our 25th Point racing season began but far from smoothly!…

2019/9/29 – 24th Annual Galletta’s Greenhouse Go-Karting 200-Lap Klassic [+YouTube]

2019/9/29 – 24th Annual Galletta’s Greenhouse Go-Karting 200-Lap Klassic [+YouTube]

Chrusher.ComSep 29, 201916 min read

2019/9/29 – 24th Annual Galletta’s Greenhouse Go-Karting 200-Lap Klassic [+YouTube] Sunday, September 29th, 2019 – The 24th Annual Galletta’s Go-Kart Klassic 200 Lap 1-WD Championship of the Galaxy! Schedule of events: Friday, September 27th, 2019 – Late Night: Matt’s Personal Annual…

8/11/2019 – Twin-25 Feature, 10-Kart Battle Royale SWEPT by Matt Stevens; Steals both from bro, Chris! [+YouTube]

8/11/2019 – Twin-25 Feature, 10-Kart Battle Royale SWEPT by Matt Stevens; Steals both from bro, Chris! [+YouTube]

Chrusher.ComAug 11, 20198 min read

8/11/2019 – Twin-25 Feature, 10-Kart Battle Royale SWEPT by Matt Stevens; Steals both from bro, Chris! [+YouTube] Sunday, August 11th, 2019 – Oswego, NY – In what was the most populated race in the past few seasons, 10-drivers started and…

7/21/2019 – Man Run Over during Twin-25s as Stevens Bros. Sweep [+YouTube]

7/21/2019 – Man Run Over during Twin-25s as Stevens Bros. Sweep [+YouTube]

Chrusher.ComJul 21, 20198 min read

7/21/2019 – Man Run Over during Twin-25s as Stevens Bros. Sweep [+YouTube] Full Resolution Sunday, July 21st, 2019 – Our Mr. Galletta’s Speedway (AKA 10,000-**cks-To-Win) was won by GKC founders Chris and Matt Stevens. For Matt,…

7/14/2019 – 3rd Set of Twin-25s Go To Josh Arnold & Matt Stevens [+YouTube]

7/14/2019 – 3rd Set of Twin-25s Go To Josh Arnold & Matt Stevens [+YouTube]

Chrusher.ComJul 14, 20196 min read

7/14/2019 – 3rd Set of Twin-25s Go To… [+YouTube] Full-res Sunday, July 21st, 2019 – After a week off for the fireworks of Independence day, the racing resumed at Galletta’s. And twin-25s made for another two…

6/30/2019 – Steve Sixberry & Matt Stevens Take Twin-25s [+YouTube]

6/30/2019 – Steve Sixberry & Matt Stevens Take Twin-25s [+YouTube]

Chrusher.ComJun 30, 20198 min read

6/30/2019 – Steve Sixberry & Matt Stevens Take Twin-25s [+YouTube] Sunday June 30th, 2019 – Two very competitive 25-lap features went to Steve Sixberry and Matt Stevens, although neither had it easy. Sixberry had to come from the back to…

2018/08/19 – Rookie-Filled 40-Lapper won by *SHOCKER* all-time winningest Oswego karter, Matt Stevens [+YouTube]

2018/08/19 – Rookie-Filled 40-Lapper won by *SHOCKER* all-time winningest Oswego karter, Matt Stevens [+YouTube]

Chrusher.ComAug 19, 20183 min read

2018/08/19 – Rookie-Filled 40-Lapper won by Vet Matt Stevens [+YouTube] Sunday, August 19th, 2018 – Several rookies raced in a heat and a 40-lapper. With enough drivers, two vets could join for points (although perhaps they should not have, as a…

2018/08/05 – Twin-15’s for Rookies & Make-Up Points [+YouTube]

2018/08/05 – Twin-15’s for Rookies & Make-Up Points [+YouTube]

Chrusher.ComAug 5, 20183 min read

2018/08/05 – Twin-15’s for Rookies & Make-Up Points [+YouTube] Sunday, August 5th, 2018 – In an unfortunate twist, most of our regular drivers could not make it, but 1st year driver Steve Sixberry brought two rookies who look to be…

7/23/2017 – Matt Stevens & Josh Arnold Repeat as Winners of Twin 33’s! [+YouTube]

7/23/2017 – Matt Stevens & Josh Arnold Repeat as Winners of Twin 33’s! [+YouTube]

Chrusher.ComJul 23, 201714 min read

7/23/2017 – Matt Stevens & Josh Arnold Repeat as Winners of Twin 33’s! [+YouTube] Sunday, July 23rd, 2017 – Deja-vu to opening night ’17, as Matt Stevens win a feature in the Galletta’s Greenhouse/Chrusher.com/OswegoSushi.com #74, and Josh Arnold in his…

6/17/2017 – The 22nd Annual Galletta’s Season Opener: Josh Arnold & Matt Stevens Win Twin 35s! +YouTube

6/17/2017 – The 22nd Annual Galletta’s Season Opener: Josh Arnold & Matt Stevens Win Twin 35s! +YouTube

Chrusher.ComJun 17, 201712 min read

 6/17/2017 – FINALLY… The 22nd Annual Galletta’s Go-Kart Points Season Opener Has Come Back… To OSWEGO! 70 Laps via Twin 35s! Josh Arnold & Matt Stevens win! Saturday, June 17th, 2017 – Due to several setbacks (including no track vehicle), we…

6/26/2016 – Powder-puff Warriors Hospitalized in Devastating Crash; Matt Stevens Sweeps Victory Lane! +YouTube

6/26/2016 – Powder-puff Warriors Hospitalized in Devastating Crash; Matt Stevens Sweeps Victory Lane! +YouTube

Chrusher.ComJun 26, 201619 min read

6/26/2016 – Week 3 of Galletta’s Backyard Karting Season! Sunday, June 26th, 2016 – We had an action-packed Twin-30s night that was unfortunately marred by a wreck between the two rookie powder-puff girl warriors coming together and taking a nasty…

6/26/2015 – “The Lytle, The Lytle, The Lytle on FIRE!” while Matt Stevens Steals BOTH Twin-35s from bro thanks to new NO Passing Flag! [+YouTube]

6/26/2015 – “The Lytle, The Lytle, The Lytle on FIRE!” while Matt Stevens Steals BOTH Twin-35s from bro thanks to new NO Passing Flag! [+YouTube]

Chrusher.ComJun 26, 20158 min read

6/26/2015 – Matt Stevens Steals BOTH Twin-35s from bro Chris thanks to Ogre’s new NO Passing Flag Rule! (PLUS… Lytle ON FIRE on YouTube!!!) FRIDAY, JUNE 26TH, 2015, OSWEGO, NY – Originally scheduled for Sunday, July 28th, 2015, seeing another…

8/25/2013 – All Racers Raced Hard and Had Fun. (Won by Matt Stevens in the Chrusher.Com/Galletta’s Greenhouse #74) +YouTube

8/25/2013 – All Racers Raced Hard and Had Fun. (Won by Matt Stevens in the Chrusher.Com/Galletta’s Greenhouse #74) +YouTube

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8/25/2013 – Matt Stevens Triumphs in Galletta’s Greenhouse/Chrusher.com #74 at the “War of Attrition & No-Shows 25” Shortened Event! SUNDAY, AUGUST 25th, 2013, OSWEGO, NY –  Usually, late Summer at our fine backyard speedway in out 18 seasons of point racing…

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9/4/2008 – Oswego Kartway Classic swept by Wes, Matt & Chris Stevens, take top-3 in largest class for 2nd year in a row in Final Appearance! (+YouTube Videos of ALL CLASSES!)

Christopher Galletta StevensSep 4, 200826 min read

The 2nd Annual Oswego Speedway Dirt Classic at Oswego Kartway on September 4th, 2008 – ALL KART DIVISION VIDEOS! The below playlist has the Classic feature events to EVERY Karting division (including WKA Medium B-Main, WKA Junior 1, WKA Junior…

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8/7/2008 – Final Mixed Motor Race & Oswego Kartway Fight Video (AKA Thursday Night Smackdown at Oswego Speedway’s Dirt Track!) – Hayden and Chris Stevens win! +YouTube!

Christopher Galletta StevensAug 7, 200818 min read

WEEK IN OSWEGO DIRT KARTING 2008 VOLUME #12: It was Forbidden! But then they booted us, so….  All karting classes (WKA Junior, WKA Medium, WKA Heavy, Gas 5hp/6.5hp, Open, and Champ) were recorded. You can buy…

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6/12/2008 – This Week in Oswego Karting 2008 DVDs Volume # 4 & 5: Melfi & Hayden Sweep for OHV Outlaws! +YouTube

Christopher Galletta StevensJun 12, 200811 min read

OSWEGO KARTWAY GAS STOCKER KARTING 2008 RACES #4 & 5  ~ June 5th-12th, 2008 Races at Oswego Speedway ~ Oswego Kartway 2008: 1-WD Gas Stockers – Team Galletta’s Greenhouse Flatheads vs. Team OHV Outlaws The Galletta’s…

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5/15/2008 – This Week In Oswego Dirt Karting DVD (2008 Vol. #2 – at Oswego Kartway) – Hayden takes win! +YouTube

Christopher Galletta StevensMay 15, 200812 min read

OSWEGO KARTWAY GAS STOCKER KARTING 2008 RACE #2  ~ May 15th, 2008 at Oswego Speedway ~ Click for a printable version of this DVD cover. The Galletta’s Kart Club 2008 Volume #2: <-Free Preview. This disc contains the complete Oswego Kartway show from Thursday,…

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7/5/2007 – Galletta’s Club Karts Taken Out at Oswego Speedway Dirt Track by Eric “Rammer” Raponi, Tarnishes teammate Joe Hayden’s 1st win at the track! +YouTube

Christopher Galletta StevensJul 5, 200714 min read

Galletta’s Go-Karts at Oswego Speedway’s Dirt Track on 7/5/2007:   Four members of the Galletta’s Go-Karts Racing Group again ventured to Oswego Speedway’s dirt track out back. The race was won by Joe Hayden in his OHV 6.5hp #5, leading…

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