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• Photos)Shots from BAPS Motor Speedway by Steve Koletar are in SpeedShotz 4/15

• New England Racers Reunion)The annual New England Racers Reunion presented by Autopac Gallery is set to feature a variety of race cars and race motorcycles for outdoor display at the New England Racing Museum (922 NH Route 106, Loudon, NH) on Saturday May 4th. The event will showcase racing exhibits from the Ron Bouchard Museum, Fred Harbach Mobile Museum, Ollie Silva Mobile Museum and the Maine Vintage Race Car Association. ACOT, STAR and NEAR will have car corrals. New for this year will be a historic drag racing cackle. The event is the season opening fundraiser for the nonprofit museum.Press Releases 4/15

• ASCS)Kansas native Jordan Knight is joining the American Sprint Car Series National Tour full-time in 2024 with the Danny King-owned No. 88 – a car synonymous with racing around the Midwest. ASCS 4/15

• Frontrow Challenge)For the past 28 years, the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, IA has played host to one of the most anticipated events of the year; the Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge pres. by Your Life Iowa. Off and running again in 2024, the 29th installment of the event will go down on August 5th and if you attended last year’s event TODAY is the last day to renew your reserved seats. Press Releases 4/15

• Port Royal Speedway PA)Port Royal Speedway would like to welcome and introduce Reverend Doug Mellott as the official chaplain of the race track for the 2024 season. Mellott is a resident of East Salem Pennsylvania just a little over 15 minutes away from the speedway where he serves the East Salem Community Church and Otterbein Global Methodist Church as well as he is the Emergency Chaplain with the Delaware Township Fire Company of East Salem. He graduated from Penn State University in 2018 and in 2020 graduated from the United Theological Seminar of Dayton, Ohio. He also is a United States Army veteran. Mellott is a lover of all things racing, enjoys spending time with his family and friends, is a volunteer with the local fire company and will follow God's calling wherever it leads him. The Speed Palace is proud to have Reverend Doug Mellott onboard for the 2024 season and keeping the Lord at the center of all activities at Port Royal Speedway not just for 2024 but at all times.4/15

• Tanner Carrick)With more wet weather drenching Northern and Central California over the weekend, Friday night Ocean Speedway was finally able to bring their 2024 season to life and in the end it was Tanner Carrick scoring the feature event win at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds facility. Press Releases 4/15

• Ashton Torgerson)With each and every event he runs with Keith Kunz Motorsports, Ashton Torgerson gets more comfortable and gains more confidence. This past weekend at Farmer City Raceway it was very apparent as Torgerson ran second during Friday night’s opener, and backed it up with his first career series win on Saturday. Press Releases 4/15

• Kaleb Johnson)Kaleb Johnson captured a top-10 result during his season opener last Saturday at 34 Raceway. "The main thing was to knock the rust off and get some laps and start feeling comfortable again," he said. Press Releases 4/15

• Tim Estenson)Tim Estenson kicks off the 2024 racing season this weekend with a Wisconsin doubleheader. Estenson will join the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series on Friday at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City during the IRA 410 Spring Sizzler presented by Kickass Beef Jerky as well as Saturday at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam during The Spring Trifecta. Press Releases 4/15

• David Gravel)Big Game Motorsports driver David Gravel added to his lead in the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship standings following a second straight winning weekend. Gravel won the opening round of the Spring Classic on Friday before placing fourth on Saturday at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55. He currently leads the World of Outlaws standings by 48 points. Press Releases 4/15

• Column)Pat & Bruce Eckel have their column from Saturday night at Lawrenceburg Speedway where Kevin Thomas Jr scored his first win in the Rock Steady #3R in his seventh time out & also his first USAC National sprint car win in almost 19 months turning back Brady Bacon and Logan Seavey. On Sunday afternoon we ventured to the Anderson Speedway for the Glen Neibel Classic with Dakoda Armstrong make a two for one pass in lap traffic on the backstretch on lap 34 to take the lead and scoring his second straight 500 Sprint Tour win over Kody Swanson and Caleb Armstrong.A Typical Weekend  4/15

12:50pm

PRESS....

• J&S Classics Central PA Sprint Cars Presented by Hoseheads were once again rained out at Williams Grove Speedway Friday night. With wet windy weather  Lincoln Speedway also cancelled their Saturday show. Port Royal Speedway beat the weather Saturday, with Devon Borden passing race leader Danny Dietrich on the last lap for his first win of the year. On Sunday BAPS Motor Speedway had their 2nd point series show of 2024 with 43 cars in the pits. Danny Dietrich came out with the win right before a storm blew through and canceled the rest of the show. It was Danny's 3rd win of the year.J&S Classics Central PA Sprints 4/15

• Kody Swanson)Doran Binks Racing and driver Kody Swanson got the 2024 season off to a great start Sunday afternoon when Swanson was the fastest qualifier in the Mission Foods/Glenn Farms No. 77, led a third of the 100-lap Glen Niebel Classic, and finished a solid second in the 500 Sprint Car Tour season opener at Anderson Speedway. Press Releases 4/15

• Bridgeport Motorsports Park NJ)It’s only April, but it’s never too early to plan ahead, as Bridgeport Motorsports Park, known to most in the open wheel world as the “Kingdom of Speed,” is happy to announce their season-ending Dirty Jersey Finale, which will headline the Swedesboro, New Jersey, oval on Friday and Saturday, November 1-2. Press Releases 4/15

• Cory Eliason)It was a trying weekend in the Lone Star State for Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), ultimately concluding the two-race High Limit Racing swing with one top-ten appearance, doing so at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, April 13. Eliason, now with six top-ten performances thus far in 2024, commenced action from 11th on the grid, securing his A-Main starting position via runner-up finish during heat race competition. Press Releases 4/15

• Brock Zearfoss)An elbows-up doubleheader at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, produced another stat-filled effort for Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing, ultimately securing their fourth top-ten finish of the season Friday night with a hard-fought rally from midpack. The “Jonestown Jet” secured his A-Main starting position via fourth-place finish during heat race competition. Press Releases 4/15

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• Danny Dietrich)It was one spot short of a weekend sweep for “Double-D” Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing, commencing their three-race turned two-race weekend with a runner-up performance at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 13, followed by a victory at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 14. Press Releases 4/15

• Matt Westfall)It was a challenging night in the Hoosier State for Matt Westfall and Ray Marshall Motorsports, but despite the team’s overall outcome being less than a top-ten, there were plenty of positives to document, eventually concluding Lawrenceburg Speedway’s Justin Owen Memorial with a 13th-place finish, commencing the 30-lapper from the exact same position. Press Releases 4/15

• Greg Wilson)In all, it was a sound night in the Buckeye State for Greg Wilson and Greg Wilson Racing, not only concluding Attica Raceway Park’s one-night Spring Nationals program with a podium outcome, but perfecting a solid charge in the process. Wilson, ace of his own Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics Warehousing & Transportation, DNC Hydraulics, No. W20 sprint car, finished third in the $6,000-to-win 40-lapper, commencing the April 13 program from the outside of row four. Press Releases 4/15

• JJ Loss)The competition was stout Sunday evening at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, and despite the loaded field cresting the 40-car mark, Hanover’s own JJ Loss and JKL Racing held their own, racing on to not only qualify for the evening’s $5,000-to-win main event, but scoring a heat race victory in the process. “The Boss” would go on to start BAPS’ main event from the outside of row two. Press Releases 4/15

• Aaron Reutzel)Despite Friday’s appearance at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, ultimately cut short, pulling to a stop while battling within the top-ten, “A-Aron” Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR) certainly made up for the issue on Saturday, April 13, concluding the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series-sanctioned Spring Classic with a top-ten outcome, rallying from deep within the field to do so. Press Releases 4/15

• Bohud Racing)HEADING into their 2023-24 season, the Bohud Racing team had their plans turned upside down, due to their local speedway track in Sydney grinding to a halt; however, despite this, they pushed on and committed to hitting the road to compete at Toowoomba Hi-Tec Oils Speedway in Queensland and were recently rewarded for their efforts throughout the season with a second-place finish in the Ultimate Sprintcar Championship final point standings. Press Releases 4/15

• Braden Chiaramonte)Rising Southern California star Braden Chiaramonte made the long trek north for last week’s Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour “Asparagus Cup” at the newly configured Stockton Dirt Track. The young driver transferred directly from his heat race into the main event and finished 14th after having to restart at the back early in the going. Press Releases 4/15

• Chase Randall)Despite Friday’s appearance at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, ending short of their end goal, ultimately failing to qualify for the Spring Classic opener with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, Chase Randall and TKS Motorsports rebounded in one the best ways possible and eventually concluded the weekend with a top-ten outcome, rallying from deep to do so. The top-ten was the team’s second of the season, earning their first in another Outlaws charge at US 36 Raceway is Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5.Press Releases 4/15

• Donny Schatz)Ten-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion, Donny Schatz, put on a show Saturday night at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri, not only conquering the Show-Me State highbanks for a $12,000 payday, but accomplishing said feat in convincing fashion, taking command on lap 11 before stretching his legs to a near-six-second advantage over early race leader, Bill Balog. Lemoore, California’s Carson Macedo would eventually take over the runner-up spot and shrink Schatz’ command, but the damage was already done, as Schatz was well on his way to secure his 313th World of Outlaws triumph - his third at I-55.Press Releases 4/15

• ASCS)Brandon Anderson will return to the American Sprint Car Series National Tour for his third consecutive season, piloting his family’s Permastone Countertop Solutions No. 55B. Anderson finished fifth in Series points last year after a career-best season with seven top-five finishes and 21 top 10s. ASCS 4/15

• ASCS)Oklahoma’s Terry Easum is the latest to join the stout field of Rookie of the Year contenders with the American Sprint Car Series National Tour in 2024. ASCS 4/15

• ASCS Elite)With work ongoing after a fire destroyed the Press Box and damaged the grandstands at Lawton Speedway in March, events with the ASCS Elite Non-Wing Series presented by Abilene Powder Coating on Saturday, April 20 have been postponed to Saturday, July 27. ASCS 4/15

Sunday April 14th 

In the long run, you make your own luck - good, bad, or indifferent.  Loretta Lynn

11:50pm

RESULTS....

• High Limit)For two-plus years, the hype around Corey Day's future has continuously been building; and somehow, he continuously lives up to it. On Sunday at RPM Speedway in Crandall, TX, the 18-year-old sensation earned his first-career Kubota High Limit Racing victory in his ninth try with the young series; and he did it in simply spectacular fashion. High Limit 4/14

• Renegades)Mid-summer like conditions greeted the traditional sprints of the Pirtek Renegades who returned to their home stomping grounds for the second event of the 2024 season at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin. Eighteen cars were on hand to qualify in a pair of heat races, with the Adams Estates/Kiki’s Salsa heat #1 going to Cam Schafer, while Jake Kouba nabbed the win in the James Ackerley Construction/Rapid Press heat race #2. Schafer bested all drivers amassing 130 passing points advancing from his seventh starting position to win his qualifier. Race Results4/14

• Clinton County Raceway PA)Zach Rhodes of McVeyton won the RaceSaver Sprint Car season opener at the 1/3-mile, Clinton County Speedway. 45 RaceSaver Sprints were on hand, setting an all-time high number of sprint cars in competition. Jeffrey Weaver won the 270 Micro Sprints, Tommy Dawson won the Pro Stock and Hunter Flook won the 4 Cylinders. Race Results4/14

• USL)Rees Moran is quickly establishing himself as someone you will have to deal with if you want to win a Ortco, Inc. United Sprint League presented by Same Day Auto Repair series event. After winning the Hero 100 season opener two weeks ago, Moran took advantage of a late race restart Saturday at Creek County Speedway to take the lead and post his second straight victory on Autism Awareness Night. Race Results4/14

• VSS)On a windy sunny day Donnie Hendershot flew like a wind to fly to finish first in the season opening race. Heats kicked off the show with John Scarborough and Daren Bolac taking wins. Feature time was up as the sun was gone and the winds died down with Donnie Hendershot and Jerald Harris pacing the field to green. Race Results4/14

• Photos)Loads of Saturday photos.....Shots from Port Royal PA by Steve Koletar, Attica OH by Rick Rarer, Paul Arch & Mike Campbell, Lawrenceburg IN USAC by Jeff Stephenson & Mark Miefert,East Bay FL  Top Gun by Matt Butcosk and Pevely MO WoO by Mark Funderburk are in SpeedShotz 4/14

9:30pm

RESULTS....

• 500 Sprint)Anderson IN...#1 Dakoda Armstrong 2 #77 Kody Swanson 3 #7c Caleb Armstrong 4 #67 Kyle O'Gara 5 #55 Taylor Ferns 6 #80 Billy Wease 7 #24 Jackson Macenko 8 #69 Justin Grant 9 #40 Nathan Byrd 10 #17 Kyle Robbins 11 #18W Travis Welpott 12 #31 Tim Creech 13 #99 Garrett Saunders 14 #18 Shane Butler 15 #56 Tyler Roahrig 16 #64 Trey Burke 17 #22 Bobby Santos III 18 #71 Brian Vaughn 19 #87 Brady Allum 20 #53 Justin Harper 21 #8 Olivia Shelbo 4/14

• BAPS Motor Speedway PA)A Feature 1 (25 Laps): 1. 48-Danny Dietrich[7]; 2. 99M-Kyle Moody[3]; 3. 5C-Dylan Cisney[2]; 4. 8-Freddie Rahmer[10]; 5. 27-Troy Wagaman Jr[6]; 6. 23-Devon Borden[20]; 7. 19R-Mark Smith[8]; 8. 12-Lance Dewease[5]; 9. 5-Tyler Ross[18]; 10. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[9]; 11. 66-Ryan Newton[21]; 12. 35-Austin Bishop[13]; 13. 27W-Emerson Axsom[15]; 14. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[23]; 15. 41-Logan Rumsey[19]; 16. 88-Tony Jackson[12]; 17. 00-Chris Frank[16]; 18. 55D-Dallas Schott[1]; 19. 67-JJ Loss[4]; 20. 17K-Kyle Keen[17]; 21. (DNF) 2D-Chase Dietz[11]; 22. (DNF) 0-Rick Lafferty[24]; 23. (DNF) 75E-Kenny Edkin[14]; 24. (DNF) 22E-Nash Ely[22] 4/14

• Photos)Pit shots from BAPS Motor Speedway today with 43 entries are in SpeedShotz 4/14

12:30pm

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• Must See Racing)Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts confirmed today that no less than four drivers who were either born in Florida, or reside in Florida, are expected to compete in the opener April 27. The 2024 MSR season will kick off April 27 with a twin-bill of winged sprint car racing at the famed ½ mile Sandusky Speedway in northern Ohio. In addition to the MSR National Series, the MSR Midwest Lights Series will be in action. Press Releases 4/14

• Williams Grove Speedway PA)The Seifert Concrete Hoosier Diamond Series Tommy Hinnershitz Classic is this week at Williams Grove Speedway, slated for Friday night, April 19 at 7:30 pm. The program for the Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint cars will pay a fine $8,000 to one member of the Pennsylvania Posse for the 30-lap victory. Central PA 4/14

• Williams Grove Speedway PA)Friday’s sprint car show at Williams Grove Speedway will honor its original winner. He was the first. He had one of the most recognizable names in motorsports history dating back to the 1930s. On tap at Williams Grove on Friday will be the annual Seifert Concrete Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial Spring Classic, honoring the late, great racer from Oley that holds the distinction of winning the first ever race held at the brand new Williams Grove Speedway back on Sunday, May 21, 1939. Central PA 4/14

• Brody Roa)When Brody Roa first got started in racing, his father Brett told him to not get attached to a race car. Last Saturday night at the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car race at Mojave Valley Raceway, he found out exactly why. In qualifying, he sailed it into turn three and the car did not turn. Unfortunately, it did not stop either. It ended up clobbering the tractor tires that protect the pits. It signaled an end to his night before it had really started. Press Releases 4/14

• Eddie Tafoya Jr)After a rough start to his season in the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series, things finally went Eddie Tafoya Jr.’s way when he placed sixth in the main event at the Mohave Valley Raceway. It was the first time this season that the past series Rookie of the Year placed in the top 10.Press Releases 4/14

2:00am

RESULTS....

• Top Gun)East Bay Raceway Park  FL...Feature – Mark Ruel Jr. (83), Brandon Grubaugh (G6), Danny Martin Jr. (24), A.J. Maddox (3A), Hayden Campbell (5), Bryce Comer (6S), Tim Holston (51), Tyler Porter (20c), Matt Kurtz (92), Luke Hill (41), Tanner Witherspoon (99), Garrett Green (82), Terry Witherspoon (43), Danny Jones (14), Dylan Hull (48x), Joe Zuczek (50), Steve Muller (29). DNS – Nick Snyder (116), Jeff Bye (26), Ken Ives Jr. (28)4/14

• Australian Pro Sprint)Tasmanian Jock Goodyer added a second Australian Sprintcar Championship to his credit in dramatic style at the Avalon Raceway with a last lap pass to secure his maiden Australian Pro Sprintcar Championship. After trailing local Jake Smith for 39 laps Goodyer dove to the inside of turn 1 and came away with a spectacular win and in the process, he joined Robbie Farr and Jamie Veal as the only drivers to have captured the #1 in both Open and 360 / Pro Sprintcar competition. Race Results4/14

• HASS)Baton  Rouge Raceway LA....A Feature 1 (25 Laps): 1. 121-Jan Howard[3]; 2. 26-Jacob Harris[1]; 3. 24X-Tyler Harris[4]; 4. 1-Levi Beard[2]; 5. 16-Evan McElhaney[10]; 6. 88-Brandon Blenden[22]; 7. 83-Blake Carrier[9]; 8. 2H-Tommy Hall[6]; 9. 13X-Jake Brashier[14]; 10. 18-Steve Byunm[12]; 11. 67-Blake Mallette[13]; 12. 3-Cary Farmer[21]; 13. 27-Chase Wood Jr[11]; 14. 21B-Todd Bliss[15]; 15. (DNF) 572-John Robicheaux[20]; 16. (DNF) 57-Condry Beard[18]; 17. (DNF) L37-Scott Craft[7]; 18. (DNF) 21-Butch David[5]; 19. (DNF) 61-Sean Wimpee[16]; 20. (DNF) 01-Brandon Olsen[17]; 21. (DNF) 17-Adam Moneyhun[8]; 22. (DNS) 9-Lane Whittington; 23. (DNS) 94-Parker Davis ASCS 4/14

• ASCS Elite)El Paso County Raceway CO....A Feature 1 (25 Laps): 1. 5D-Adam Trimble[1]; 2. 16G-Austyn Gossel[9]; 3. 45-Bradley Cox[8]; 4. 1-Sammy Swindell[5]; 5. 75-Nick Nichols[12]; 6. 44RR-Ryan Rader[14]; 7. 74-Zack Merritt[6]; 8. 6G-Bryan Gossel[7]; 9. 54-Glen Brace[17]; 10. 55-Gary Land[18]; 11. 66-Fred Holz[16]; 12. 77-Cole MacEwen[15]; 13. 32-Blair Cooper[11]; 14. 2J-Zach Blurton[4]; 15. 44-Damon McCune[3]; 16. 24B-Johnny Boos[10]; 17. 1S-Derek Schramek[13]; 18. 0J-Jeremy McCune[2] ASCS 4/14

• USAC)It took Kevin Thomas Jr. just seven races into his new gig at Rock Steady Racing to return to winning form with the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship. The Cullman, Ala. native, who was last a USAC victor nearly 19 months ago, put that long wait to rest during Saturday night’s inaugural Justin Owen Memorial at Indiana’s Lawrenceburg Speedway.USAC 4/14

• Attica Raceway Park OH)After crash on opening night at Attica Raceway Park a couple of weeks ago, defending track champion Cap Henry of Republic, Ohio, rebounded with a dominating performance Saturday, April 13 to take the $6,000 top prize of the Core & Main Spring Nationals presented by Erie Blacktop and Smith Paving. Henry, aboard the Jeff Ward Motorsports #33W, led all 30 laps of the Callie’s Performance Products 410 Sprint A-main though he was challenged early by Cale Thomas and held off a charging Emerson Axsom late for his 17th career Attica division win, placing him seventh on the all-time 410 win list at the track. Race Results4/14

• MASS)Bridgeport NJ.....1 #35 Buddy Schweibinz 2 #45 Kevin Nagy 3 #4 Bobby Devault 4 #44 Dave Brown 5 #18 Tim Tanner 6 #36 Kenny Laureno 7 #83 Larry McVay 8 #22 Troy Betts 9 #70 Eddie Wagner 10 #7 Aiden Borden 11 #19T DJ Tanner Jr. 12 #24L Dan Leaper 13 #16 Jeff Paulson 14 #51 Jared Krieder 15 #4B John Brenfleck 16 #54 Mike Melair 16 #56 Dirk Rimrott 17 #3 Cory Corne$F 18 #9s Rick Stief 19 #19A Tim Iulg 4/14

• Port Royal Speedway PA)410 A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 23-Devon Borden[12]; 2. 48-Danny Dietrich[3]; 3. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[2]; 4. 1-Chase Dietz[14]; 5. 69K-Logan Wagner[4]; 6. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[1]; 7. 45-Jeff Halligan[6]; 8. 35K-Jake Karklin[8]; 9. 5-Dylan Cisney[5]; 10. 12-Blane Heimbach[10]; 11. 55-Mike Wagner[9]; 12. 11-TJ Stutts[11]; 13. 77-Mike Walter[15]; 14. 33-Gerard McIntyre Jr[7]; 15. 33H-Derek Hauck[18]; 16. 67-Justin Whittall[21]; 17. 2-AJ Flick[16]; 18. 35-Austin Bishop[13]; 19. 47K-Kody Lehman[22]; 20. 11T-Mike Thompson[19]; 21. 0-Rick Lafferty[24]; 22. 99-Devin Adams[17]; 23. 69X-Kassidy Kreitz[20]; 24. 51-Freddie Rahmer[23]; 25. (DNS) 95-Garrett Bard; 26. (DNS) 8-Billy Dietrich; 27. (DNS) 12J-Tyler Esh; 28. (DNS) 7NY-Matt Farnham; 29. (DNS) 3D-Dave Grube; 30. (DNS) 97-Brie Hershey; 31. (DNS) 66-Ryan Newton; 32. (DNS) 3-Denny Peebles; 33. (DNS) 29-Dan Shetler; 34. (DNS) 00K-Kyle Spence 4/14

• Sprint Invaders)Paul Nienhiser dominated Saturday’s Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders event at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. It was the second year in a row that Nienhiser has won the opener for the series. In addition, he tied Matt Rogerson and Jerrod Hull with his fifth career Sprint Invaders win at 34 Raceway, tops all-time. It was also career win number 13 for Nienhiser, tying him with Terry McCarl for fourth all-time with the series. His $2,000 win came aboard Scott Bonar’s #50. Race Results4/14

• High Limit)Texas Motor Speedway...COWBOY UP: Anthony Macri Beats Tyler Courtney in Texas Thriller with Kubota High Limit Racing  A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 39M-Anthony Macri[4]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[3]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet[5]; 4. 1A-Jacob Allen[1]; 5. 83-James McFadden[7]; 6. 19-Brent Marks[2]; 7. 24-Rico Abreu[9]; 8. 26-Zeb Wise[6]; 9. 14-Corey Day[16]; 10. 8-Cory Eliason[11]; 11. 9-Kasey Kahne[12]; 12. 1-Brenham Crouch[14]; 13. 5-Spencer Bayston[15]; 14. 57-Kyle Larson[10]; 15. 25-Kerry Madsen[21]; 16. 17JR-Ricky Stenhouse Jr[19]; 17. 88-Tanner Thorson[18]; 18. 9P-Parker Price Miller[24]; 19. (DNF) 42-Sye Lynch[17]; 20. (DNF) 73-Hunter Schuerenberg[20]; 21. (DNF) 13-Justin Peck[13]; 22. (DNF) 21-Brian Brown[8]; 23. (DNF) 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[23]; 24. (DNF) 55-Chris Windom[22] High Limit4/14

• World of Outlaws)Donny Schatz is undeniably one of the best to ever drive a Sprint Car. And the 10-time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car champion gave yet another example of why on Saturday night. The Greatest Show on Dirt invaded Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 for the second straight night, and Schatz gave the huge crowd a show. The Fargo, ND driver started fourth for the 40-lap finale, took the lead on Lap 11, and stretched his advantage to nearly five seconds at one point before taking the checkered flag for his second win of 2024.World of Outlaws 4/14

• Xtreme Outlaw)The signs were there. Mid-pack runs turned to podium finishes, and it seemed it was only a matter of time before Ashton Torgerson broke through to Victory Lane.   On the night following a runner-up finish at Farmer City Raceway, the 17-year-old national Midget series rookie from Glendale, AZ, proved he had the skill to be one spot better, taking the green from the pole and leading all but one lap en route to his first career Feature win with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota.World of Outlaws 4/14

• POWRi)Ashton Torgerson would run away on the high side of Farmer City Raceway to earn his second career feature win with the POWRi National Midget League, running in conjunction with Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota, in support of the Illini-100 on Saturday Night’s exhilarating action after leading twenty-eight laps.Race Results4/14

• Creek County Speedway OK)USL Sprints Ortco Inc A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 22M-Rees Moran[8]; 2. 5B-Brock Cottrell[4]; 3. 9$-Kyle Clark[5]; 4. 39-Joshua Tyre[3]; 5. 79-Tim Kent[9]; 6. 5$-Danny Smith[6]; 7. 5X-Matt Sherrell[10]; 8. 38-Jimmy Forrester[13]; 9. 20-Noah Harris[11]; 10. 08E-Elizabeth Phillips[2]; 11. 36-Zack Smith[15]; 12. 33-Justin Patocka[7]; 13. 7D-David Baxter[19]; 14. 24R-Kyle Roller[14]; 15. (DNF) 42-Grady Mercer[17]; 16. (DNF) 55-Johnny Kent[1]; 17. (DNF) 69-Greg York[16]; 18. (DNF) 50-Cody Whitworth[12]; 19. (DNF) 97-Kevin Cummings[20]; 20. (DNF) 23A-Brett Wilson[18] 4/14

• Cedar Lake Speedway WI)Traditional Sprints A Feature 1 (20 Laps): 1. 6-Jake Kouba[3]; 2. 54-Cam Schafer[5]; 3. 99-Bryan Roach[4]; 4. 93-Brad Peterson[17]; 5. 10Z-Zach Widdes[6]; 6. 11J-Jori Hughes[10]; 7. 2C-Brad Cunningham[1]; 8. 25A-Ashley Williams[13]; 9. 7X-Dan Atchison[18]; 10. 955-Lucas Grosinger[11]; 11. 57-Ryan Buck[14]; 12. 76-Edison Aldrich[15]; 13. 95-John Vaillancourt[12]; 14. 07-Zack Nelson[2]; 15. THE1-Tony Gernert[16]; 16. C4-Carl Wade[8]; 17. 20L-Lucas Logue[7]; 18. 6X-Mark Martin[9] 4/14

• Atomic Speedway  OH) 305 A Feature (20 Laps): 1. 79-Chris Miller[2]; 2. 21J-Jaylynn Montgomery[3]; 3. 25-Wyatt Justice[5]; 4. A79-Dave Pinkerton[8]; 5. 11J-James Moore[11]; 6. 104-Lance Whaley[7]; 7. 3H-Jay Helton[9]; 8. 16E-Caleb Erwin[4]; 9. 67B-Dillan Baldwin[6]; 10. (DNS) 22H-Rod Henning; 11. (DNS) 7S-Jonathon Singleton 4/14

• Photos)Pit Shots from Port Royal Speedway PA today are in SpeedShotz 4/14

Saturday April 13th 

Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude. Thomas Jefferson

1:45am

RESULTS....

• Photos)Shots from Pevely MO World of Outlaws by Mark Funderburk are in SpeedShotz 4/13

• World of Outlaws)Nothing is slowing David Gravel right now. And that held true again on Friday night. Lapped traffic couldn’t slow him. Cautions that erased his lead couldn’t slow him. Even a slide job that briefly cost him the lead couldn’t slow him at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55.  Gravel started on the front row of the Feature and drove a masterful 40 laps on his way to a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car victory at the Pevely, MO bullring. The Watertown, CT native sliced the Big Game Motorsports machine through heavy traffic and held off one strong challenge from Michael “Buddy” Kofoid to secure his third win of 2024.World of Outlaws 4/13

• Ocean Speedway CA)Lincoln’s Tanner Carrick withstood an onslaught of restarts and challengers to triumph in the curtain raiser for the 2024 Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo, Friday night at Watsonville’s Ocean Speedway. Carrick prevailed in a 30-lap contest as part of a five-division program at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.Race Results  4/13

• POWRi)Ryan Timms would prevail on the high side to earn his fifth career feature win with the POWRi National Midget League, running in conjunction with Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota, in support of the Illini-100 on Friday Night’s preliminary action at Farmer City Speedway after leading sixteen laps.Race Results4/13

• Xtreme Outlaw)Ryan Timms took a big step in pursuit of his first national Midget series championship Friday night, winning the opening round of racing at Farmer City Raceway. The 17-year-old rising open-wheel talent from Oklahoma City, OK, owned the night, setting the fastest lap time in his Qualifying group, winning his Heat Race from fourth, passing for the lead in the Feature on Lap 10 and leading the rest of the way for his first win of the season with both the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota and the POWRi National Midget League. World of Outlaws 4/13

• Column)BillW has notes from Pevely MO WoO BillW's Knoxville News 4/13

• Column)Article and Photo from Richard Golardi "Little 500 Hall of Fame Announces the 2024 Recipient of the Jack Nowling Award"Florida Open Wheel4/13

Friday April 12th 

If it wasn't for the coffee, I'd have no identifiable personality whatsover.  David Letterman

12:00pm

PRESS....

• FAST)Rained out Saturday 4/13 at Wayne County Speedway OH 4/12

• BAPS Motor Speedway PA)We have cancelled Saturday April 13 races! We are racing Sunday April 14!  410 sprint cars, late models, wingless sportsman 4/12

• Placerville Speedway CA)Russell Motorsports Inc. has made the decision to cancel this Saturday’s event at Placerville Speedway due to the wet weather and cold temps that are forecasted. The 21st annual Tribute to Al Hinds will now be contested on Saturday April 27th with the Thompson’s Winged 360 Sprint Cars paying $2,500-to-win. The Anrak Ltd. Late Models, Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks and Nor-Cal Dwarf Car Association will round out the card. Placerville Speedway now looks to get things underway next Saturday April 20th with the annual Tilford Tribute. 4/12

• USAC)For any racer with the level of accomplishments Kody Swanson has accrued throughout his career, there are always obstacles to overcome and hills to climb en route to a successful season. Swanson knows this all too well, and to prove it, he’s racked up seven driving titles and 40 victories on his illustrious USAC Silver Crown resume. However, the 2024 season has presented him with an unanticipated obstacle unlike any other he’s ever faced. USAC 4/12

• BOSS)Rained out at Waynesfield OH. 4/12

• ESS)Cancelled at Outlaw Speedway NY Saturday. 4/12

• BCRA)Cancelled at Merced CA Saturday.  4/12

• Lincoln Speedway PA)Due to the forecast of high sustained winds and gusts reaching speeds of up to 40mph, racing for Saturday, April 13th has regretfully been canceled. Track management prioritized early notification to afford race teams and fans ample opportunity to adjust their plans accordingly.4/12

• Circle City Raceway IN)Regrettably, due to the heavy rainfall during the night, we have been compelled to cancel the race events scheduled for tonight. Consequently, we have made the decision to reschedule the entire program for next Friday, April 19th. All the classes that were originally planned for tonight will now be held on the rescheduled date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by this cancellation and we appreciate your understanding. We eagerly anticipate welcoming everyone next week for the highly anticipated opening night of the 2024 Season Points. Enjoy your weekend sunshine is coming our way! 4/12

• Williams Grove Speedway PA)Saturated grounds and high winds have forced Williams Grove Speedway to cancel the Friday, April 12 racing program. The decision was made Friday morning in consideration of all teams and fans. Williams Grove Speedway returns to action on Friday, April 19 with the running of the Seifert Concrete Hoosier Diamond Series Tommy Hinnershitz Classic. The 30-lap main for Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint cars will pay $8,000 to win. Street Stocks are also on the racing card, beginning at 7:30. Keep up to date on all the latest speedway news and information and view the full 2024 schedule of events by visiting the oval’s official website located at www.williamsgrove.com. 4/12

• ASCS)A name long associated with the American Sprint Car Series, Washington native Seth Bergman will make his return to the National Tour in 2024. After running part-time the last five years, focusing on his family and business – Evergreen Coffee Co. in Owasso, Okla., – pieces are back in place for Bergman to make another run at the National championship. ASCS 4/12

• USAC)4JO. The USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship and Indiana’s Lawrenceburg Speedway race on in the memory of the 2022 track champion this Saturday night, April 13, with the inaugural running of the Justin Owen Memorial. As we race on with the thoughts of Justin on our minds, we race on at a place that was a like a second home to him, where he made himself a fan favorite and where we created a lasting legacy that continues on inside the heart and soul of racers, crew members, track workers and fans alike this weekend.USAC 4/12

• Ohsweken Speedway ONT)Event tickets and camping reservations open for Ohsweken Speedway fans Monday, April 15th, and Tuesday, April 16th. The 2024 racing season is packed with excitement, and fans can confirm plans for major events next week. “Returning customers can log in and buy tickets on Monday, April 15th, as they have in the past,” said Speedway General Manager Clinton Geoffrey. “On Tuesday, April 16th, sales open to public.” Press Releases 4/12

Thursday April 11th 

           
     
     2024 J&S Classics Central PA Sprint Cars Product Sponsors

It doesn't get better, it doesn't get worse, but it sure gets different!  David Lee Roth

2:00pm

PRESS....

• NARC)Mother Nature strikes again in California! The highly-anticipated Peter Murphy Classic at Kings Speedway has been postponed due to impending storms on the scheduled April 13th race date. But fear not racing fans, the $11,000 to win race, which features a $45,000+ overall purse, has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 20th. That marks 11-years to the day of Peter Murphy’s violent sprint car accident at Antioch Speedway that almost ended his life. “We are all disappointed that we were unable to get this show in as planned,” explained promoter and event namesake Peter Murphy. “However, after much thought and introspect, the new date in July has sentimental value to me. Not just the number 11, but the anniversary of my crash that changed my life and career forever.” “My season wouldn’t be a complete at Kings Speedway without this race,” continued Murphy. “We are going to make it happen and I thank all of fans for their patience.” Fans who have already purchased tickets will be able to redeem them at the July 20th event. This marks the third weather-related cancellation or postponement of the 2024 season for the NARC series. The next scheduled race is a return visit to the Stockton Dirt Track on April 27th.4/11

• Attica Raceway Park OH)Persistent rains throughout Thursday and more forecast for Friday have forced Attica Raceway Park to cancel the first day of the Spring Nationals. While Friday, April 12th Erie Blacktop/Smith Paving Night has been cancelled, the Core & Main Spring Nationals on Saturday, April 13 are still being held with the Callie’s Performance Products 410 Sprints and the Fremont Fence 305 Sprints in action. “We will take a look at conditions Saturday morning, but for now all systems are go for Saturday night,” said Justin Liskai, Director of Operations at Attica Raceway Park. Gates will open at 3 p.m. Saturday with racing scheduled for 7 p.m.4/11

• ESS)After a long off season, the stars and cars of the Empire Super Sprints are ready to kick off another season of action this weekend at the Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, NY. The tour’s 41st gets underway this Saturday, April 13, with one of the schedule’s highest paying events – the $4,220 to win Cal Lane Memorial. Press Releases 4/11

• Maverick Sprints)Rained Out for April 12th at Bloomington IN. The next race for the Maverick Series is May 5th (Sunday) at Terre Haute Action Track. 4/11

• IMCA)Atomic’s East Coast Nationals double as Hyatt Memorial for Ohio RaceSaver Series Press Releases 4/11

• POWRi)Highlighting the yearly tradition in a double-header weekend of premier Missouri Open-Wheel racing, a pair of leading Show-Me-State venues will welcome headlining POWRi League competitions on May 3-4. Kicking off the weekend on Friday, May 3rd, Callaway Raceway will host the Prelude to the Showdown featuring the POWRi National & West Midget Leagues and the POWRi WAR Sprint League in addition to regular weekly classes for an intense night of dirt-track enjoyment. Press Releases 4/11

• World of Outlaws)The World of Outlaws and PA Posse will meet for the first time this season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, PA for the Federated Auto Parts Gettysburg Clash. Pennsylvania fans will be treated to a special midweek show with the best Sprint Car drivers in the country dueling for a $12,000 payday. The last time the Series visited Lincoln, the PA Posse walked away with the win in dramatic fashion. Anthony Macri made a last corner, last lap, pass on Brent Marks to bring the crowd to their feet for a wild finish.World of Outlaws 4/11

• DirtTrackR Daily)Todays DirtTrackR Dailydirtrackr.com 4/11

• Dyer Motorsports)Weather permitting on Saturday, the father and son Dyer Motorsports Racing team comprised of Jeff and Seth Dyer will hopefully be making the 134-mile trek south from their Yucca Valley home to the SoCal Lightning Sprint Car race at the Barona Speedway. The original plan had the team travel 371 miles north to the Merced Speedway for the opening round of the California Lightning Sprint Cars vs Bay Cities Racing Association Civil War Series. However, due to the oncoming deluge in Saturday’s forecast, that race was canceled. Press Releases 4/11

• ASCS)After years of making various starts with the American Sprint Car Series, Andrew Deal is joining the National Tour full-time for his rookie season in 2024. The Caney, KS resident enters with over 20 years of experience behind the wheel and eight previous starts with ASCS National Series – scoring a career-best finish of fifth last year. ASCS 4/11

Wednesday April 10th 

The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer.  John Madden

8:30pm

PRESS....

• World of Outlaws)One of the country’s most exciting racetracks is ready to welcome the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. Pevely, MO’s Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 is The Greatest Show on Dirt’s destination this weekend. The “Show-Me State” bullring will host the nation’s best Sprint Car drivers for two nights (April 12-13) of action. World of Outlaws 4/10

• World of Outlaws)The World of Outlaws and PA Posse will meet for the first time this season at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, PA for the Federated Auto Parts Gettysburg Clash. Pennsylvania fans will be treated to a special midweek show with the best Sprint Car drivers in the country dueling for a $12,000 payday. World of Outlaws 4/10

• Flo Racing)One of Dirt Late Model racing’s best will be trading in the fenders for wings for one night in May. Brandon Sheppard, the winningest driver in World of Outlaws Late Model Series history and a four-time series champion, will be making his debut in World Racing Group's sister series when he climbs into a Sprint Car for the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series appearance at Jacksonville Speedway on May 1. He has joined forces with fellow Illinois native and former POWRi Midget champion Jake Neuman for his first World of Outlaws appearance.https://www.floracing.com/4/10

• Sprint Invaders)This Saturday, April 13, the Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders being their 23rd season at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. The event will mark the 2024 opener for both the series and the 3/8-mile oval. Defending champion, Ryan Bunton of Lincoln, Illinois leads the series into action Saturday. Chapin, Illinois’ Paul Nienhiser was the victor in last year’s season opener at 34 Raceway, and newcomer Zane DeVault won September’s “Fall Haul.” Press Releases 4/10

• DirtTrackR Daily)Todays DirtTrackR Daily dirtrackr.com/4/10

• Port Royal Speedway PA)Port Royal Speedway is gearing up to host excitement this Saturday, April 13th, as it proudly presents York County Racing Club Night. As a tribute to the loyal supporters of the York County Racing Club, members are offered an exclusive $5 discount on admission. It's the speedway's way of showing appreciation for the dedication and passion of racing enthusiasts in the area. Central PA 4/10

• USL)Round two of the Ortco Inc. United Sprint League presented by Same Day Auto Repair hits the track Saturday at Creek County Speedway and added money is on the line for what will be Autism Awareness Night. Everyone is asked to wear blue to the races Saturday to show support for Autism Awareness. Press Releases 4/10

• Austin Hartmann)After unfavorable weather conditions derailed their initial plans to start the 2024 campaign, Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing Team ventured to the state of Missouri for back-to-back events at US 36 Speedway in Osborn, Mo. on Friday, April 5 and Farmington Empire Speedway in Farmington, Mo. on Saturday, April 6 to fire off the team’s third full season of 410 Winged Sprint Car competition. Press Releases 4/10

• High Limit)Several inches of rain, standing water, soaked grounds, and a flooded facility has forced the cancellation of Friday’s High Limit race at Texarkana 67 Speedway. The series now heads for Texas Motor Speedway (Sat) & RPM Speedway (Sun). 4/10

• Must See Racing)The Must See Racing Sprint Series Presented by Perfit-Parts will join the Maxima Racing Oils MSR Midwest Lights Series for a winged sprint car double-header to open the 2024 season at Sandusky Speedway April 27. Press Releases 4/10

• Xtreme Outlaw)With heavy rain moving into Farmer City Wednesday night and continuing throughout the day on Thursday, according to Precision Weather Service, World of Outlaws, Xtreme Outlaw and track officials have agreed to cancel Thursday’s Illini 100 practice night.World of Outlaws 4/10

Tuesday April 9th 

         

    2024 J&S Classics Central PA Sprint Car Series Sponors              

Life is like a piano. What you get out of it depends on how you play it.  Tom Lehrer

8:00pm

PRESS....

• ASCS Western Plains)A new season, a new name, and a new chapter for the Colorado-based ASCS Western Plains Region, as the wings get bolted on for the 2024 opener on Saturday, April 13, at El Paso County Raceway. ASCS 4/9

• Ohio Dirt)Dietrich Steals Port Royal Opener 4/6/24 by Jacob Hord.https://ohiodirt.com/ 4/9

• Dayne Kingshott)THE 2023-24 season concluded on Saturday night at the Perth Motorplex for the Krikke Motorsport team and their driver Dayne Kingshott, and they were able to finish it in the best possible fashion by wrapping up the Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series crown. Press Releases 4/9

• Placerville Speedway CA)Placerville Speedway is prepared to open its 59th season of action on Saturday by honoring a man that had a key role in making it all possible, with the 21st annual “Tribute to Al Hinds” taking to the red clay. Divisions set to usher in the championship season will include the Thompson’s Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Cars, the Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks, the Mountain Democrat Mini Trucks and the High Sierra Industries Wingless Spec Sprints. Press Releases 4/9

• World of Outlaws)Federated Auto Parts will have a prominent presence throughout the 2024 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car season, sponsoring five events across five states. The premier auto parts company will be the title sponsor for the events at Lincoln Speedway (May 8), Wilmot Raceway (July 12-13), Merced Speedway (Sept. 14), Sharon Speedway (Sept. 28) and Dirt Oval 66 (Oct. 18-19). World of Outlaws 4/9

• Xtreme Outlaw)The April racing schedule for the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota continues with a visit to another track brand-new to the Series – Farmer City Raceway for the annual Illini 100. Standing as one of the most prestigious dirt track racing events in the state of Illinois, the Illini 100 has traditionally been billed as a Super Late Model and DIRTcar UMP Modified event. But in 2024, the event welcomes Midget racing to the card for the first time, joining the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series and the MARS Modified Championship. World of Outlaws 4/9

• USAC)USAC Racing, the esteemed governing body overseeing various competition divisions within the United States Auto Club, proudly announces the appointment of Jason Smith as its new President. This significant leadership change reflects USAC’s remarkable growth over the past decade, marked by its expansion into off-road, powersports, and road racing. USAC 4/9

• Robert Ballou)With the scheduled USAC National Series slate rained out, Robert Ballou and the Ballou Motorsports team made the decision to check out the reconfigured Lawrenceburg Speedway ahead of this weekend’s USAC National Series event. The trip paid off for Ballou as he raced his way to his first feature event win of the 2024 season. Press Releases 4/9

• Dominic Scelzi)Dominic Scelzi officially passed a combined 14 cars during a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series doubleheader last weekend. Scelzi gained seven positions - tied for the fifth most - before finishing 16 th on Friday at U.S. 36 Raceway and he hustled forward another seven positions - the second most - on Saturday at Arrowhead Speedway, where he placed 12th. Press Releases 4/9

• Jack Dover)The 2024 racing season will mirror last year for Jack Dover, who will spend another year as both a crew chief as well as a sprint car driver. Dover returns as crew chief of Tim Estenson Motorsports a year after the team posted four feature triumphs - the first four of Tim Estenson's career. Additionally, Dover plans to pilot a winged sprint car for approximately 20-to-22 races. Press Releases 4/9

• Andy Forsberg)Kicking the 2024 Sprint Car Challenge Tour season off on Saturday night at the revamped Stockton Dirt Track, Andy Forsberg had a tough night as he failed to qualify for the night’s feature event. “It was one of those nights you hope to forget very soon,” Andy Forsberg said. “Unfortunately, we seemed to have a bullseye on our car all night long, and we got turned a few times and it took us out of contention to qualify for the feature event.” Press Releases 4/9

• Ashton Torgerson)Resuming his rookie campaign with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series, Ashton Torgerson and his Keith Kunz Motorsports team picked up an 11th place finish on Friday night at US 36 Raceway before recording a Top-10 at the Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex on Saturday night. Press Releases 4/9

• Austin Torgerson)Continuing to get his feet wet in Midget action with Mounce-Stout Motorsports, Austin Torgerson scored a 15th place finish with the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets on Friday night before an opening lap wreck cut his night short at Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex on Saturday. Press Releases 4/9

• Cole Macedo)After outlasting the field to win a wild Mini Gold Cup during the Northern Auto Racing Club’s season opener back in March, Cole Macedo did more of the same on Saturday night to stay perfect with the series as he grabbed his second win in as many starts. Press Releases 4/9

• High Limit)After a 49-day break, Kubota High Limit Racing returns to the track this weekend with plenty to talk about. A trio of $12,000-to-win, $1,200-to-start one-day shows is the kick starter to what you can call the regular season for Kubota High Limit Racing. After a four-race stint through Florida and Georgia, the High Rollers are ready for seven races in 12 days through Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma. It begins this Friday, April 12 in Texarkana, AR as Sprint Car veteran turned promotor Tim Crawley brings Kubota High Limit Racing to town, putting Texarkana 67 Speedway on the national stage. High Limit 4/9

• Alex Pokorski)Coming off of a breakthrough 2023 Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car season, the Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is gearing up to contest the full MSA schedule, while mixing in a handful of 410 Sprint Car events during the upcoming 2024 campaign. The 2023 season saw Pokorski entrench himself as a top contender in the MSA and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car ranks in his fourth overall and second full-time season in the Sprint Car ranks. Press Releases 4/9

Monday April 8th 

Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.  Vince Lombardi

9:00pm

PRESS....

• Derek Hagar)Derek Hagar is planning to pilot a Paul Hart owned sprint car, affectionately known as the Sonic Blaster, approximately 15 times this year with a variety of World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Kubota High Limit Racing shows on the schedule. Press Releases 4/8

• J&S Classics Central PA Sprint Cars Presented by Hoseheads were rained out at Williams Grove Speedway Friday night. With cold weather the weekend scheduled was shifted around. Bridgeport Motorsports Park canceled their Sunday show. Lincoln speedway cancelled their Saturday show and moved it to Sunday afternoon. Port Royal Speedway stayed with Saturday and Danny Dietrich passed race leader Devon Borden for his 2nd win of the year. On Sunday afternoon Chase Dietz took the win at Lincoln Speedway.J&S Classics Central PA Sprints 4/8

• Kaleb Johnson)Kaleb Johnson aims to get the 2024 season underway this Saturday during a Sprint Invaders show at 34 Raceway. "It's exciting for sure," he said. "The plan was to go racing at the end of March and that didn't happen so that forced us to sit around for longer. The time off allowed us to prepare some things for the rest of the year though." Press Releases 4/8

• David Gravel)Both Big Game Motorsports and David Gravel are inching closer to the coveted 100-victory mark with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. Gravel captured his second triumph of the season last Friday at U.S. 36 Raceway near Osborn, Mo. Winning the Wildcat Showdown gave him his 90 th career World of Outlaws win, a feat only nine other drivers have accomplished. Press Releases 4/8

• Kaleb Montgomery)Making a couple of stars in the C&M Motorsports No. 7c over the last few seasons, Kaleb Montgomery got the nod to open the team’s season at the Asparagus Cup on Saturday night, and though the night didn’t go as planned, Montgomery was thankful for the opportunity. Press Releases 4/8

• Sean Becker)Finally able to get back to racing action after unsettled weather in CA the last few weeks, Sean Becker and Bjork Motorsports battled with the NARC series on Saturday in Stockton, CA where ‘The Shark’ survived another wild feature event to tally an 11th place finish. Press Releases 4/8

• Tanner Carrick)Running double duty at the 2024 Asparagus Cup on Saturday night, Tanner Carrick showed out as he picked up third place finishes with both the Sprint Car Challenge Tour and the North Auto Racing Club. Press Releases 4/8

• Justin Sanders)Back in November, Dale Miller Motorsports and Justin Sanders closed out the Sprint Car Challenge Tour season in victory lane at Stockton Dirt Track. Fast forward to Saturday night, and the duo returned to a reconfigured Stockton Dirt Track to open the SCCT season and didn’t skip a beat as Sanders clean swept the night. Press Releases 4/8

• NARC)A crown jewel of the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series schedule, the Peter Murphy Classic is on tap Saturday, April 13th, at Kings Speedway. The winner of the main event will collect a whopping $11,000 paycheck and etch their name on the prestigious winner's list of this famed event. NARC 4/8

12:00pm

PRESS....

• Photos)Shots from Lincoln Speedway by Steve Koletar are in SpeedShotz 4/8

• Brock Zearfoss)Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing padded their stat sheet yet again during the recent weekend, this time earning a top-ten performance at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, on Friday, April 5. Zearfoss, ace of the Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, EnTrust IT Solutions, Berkebile Oil Company, No. 3Z sprint car, finished tenth in his top-ten outcome, launching the Wildcat Showdown from 11th on the A-Main grid. Press Releases 4/8

• Danny Dietrich)It was an all-podium weekend in the Keystone State for “Double-D” Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing, not only capping things with an impressive charge from 12th to third at Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, but igniting the weekend with a victory at the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” on Saturday, April 6. The win, a $6,000 triumph for the Gettysburg native, was accomplished from row six, utilizing a late race restart to steal command from Devon Borden. Press Releases 4/8

• Justin Whittall)A momentum shift, nonetheless, Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports ultimately turned their season around Sunday afternoon at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, doing so by not only earning a top-ten starting position in the $5,000-to-win main event, but finishing there, too. The Vincentown, New Jersey, native raced on to finish seventh from ninth; his first top-ten of the 2024 season. Press Releases 4/8

• JJ Loss)Despite having to wait an extra day to due Mother Nature’s inability to cooperate, the 2024 season continued as planned for Hanover, Pennsylvania’s JKL Racing and the “The Boss” JJ Loss, chipping another date off the schedule with a visit to the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, April 7. Press Releases 4/8

• Cory Eliason)It was a one and done weekend for Cory Eliason and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), and despite Mother Nature ultimately ruining their plans to join the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series and Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA) at 34 Raceway on Saturday, April 6, their Friday agenda to battle the Greatest Show On Dirt went on as scheduled, eventually concluding the Wildcat Showdown at US 36 Raceway with an 11th-place score. Press Releases 4/8

• Brian Brown)In all, a sound evening in the Sooner State for “Blackjack” Brian Brown and Brian Brown Racing, continuing their 2024 agenda with the World of Outlaws-sanctioned Jason Johnson Classic at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 6.Press Releases 4/8

• Chase Randall)It was an impressive evening in the Show-Me State for Chase Randall and Mitchellville, Iowa’s TKS Motorsports, not only capping their evening at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, with a top-ten outcome, but doing so against the Greatest Show On Dirt - an effort that commenced from row 12. Head-turning, nonetheless, the start was TKS Motorsports’ first of the season.Press Releases 4/8

• Donny Schatz)Donny Schatz has been on a statistical tear thus far in 2024, and that proved to be the case yet again Friday night at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Missouri, where the ten-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion finished second in the Wildcat Showdown, commencing the program from the inside of row four. Press Releases 4/8

Sunday April 7th 

You can't copy anybody and end with anything. If you copy, it means you're working without any real feeling.  Billie Holiday

8:00pm

RESULTS....

• PASS)Drew Young and Doug Dodson seemed ready to settle the 12th Annual Keystone RaceSaver Challenge between themselves; third-running Ken Duke admitted he had nothing for the leaders. Then, with two laps to go in the River Valley Builders PA Sprint Series’ biggest race of the year, both of the leaders slowed with flat tires. Duke admitted he broke out in a smile when he saw that had happened. Race Results 4/7

• Lincoln Speedway PA)Gene Latta Ford 410 Sprints Feature (30 Laps) – 1. 2D-Chase Dietz ($5,000); 2. X-Matt Campbell; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich; 4. 5E-Aaron Bollinger; 5. 5R-Tyler Ross; 6. 23B-Devon Borden; 7. 67-Justin Whittall; 8. 8R-Freddie Rahmer; 9. 27W-Emerson Axsom; 10. 75-Cameron Smith; 11. 95-Kody Hartlaub; 12. 27-Troy Wagaman; 13. 55S-Dallas Schott; 14. 8-Billy Dietrich; 15. 90-Jordan Givler; 16. 1X-Chad Trout; 17. 11P-TJ Stutts; 18. 67L-JJ Loss; 19. 3-Denny Peebles; 20. 55M-Domenic Melair (DNF); 21. 5W-Lucas Wolfe (DNF); 22. 10X-Reese Nowotarski (DNF); 23. 88-Brandon Rahmer (DNF); 24. 66-Ryan Newton (DNF) Central PA4/7

1:00pm

PRESS....

• High Limit)With heavy rain, severe thunderstorms and flooding expected, Kubota High Limit Racing officials and their partners at Riverside International Raceway made the difficult decision today to postpone Tuesday’s planned Midweek Money Series opener. The event has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 23 and will continue to be a Midweek Money Series event. High Limit 4/7

• Williams Grove Speedway PA)The Associated Builders and Contractors Spring Sprint Special is slated for this Friday, April 12 at Williams Grove Speedway. A rare three-division sprint car show is on tap with the Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint cars headlining the program. The 410s will race in a $5,500 to win main event out of a total purse worth some $22,000. Central PA 4/7

• Photos)Shots from Lawrenceburg Speedway IN by Mark Miefert and Port Royal Speedway PA by Rick Rarer, Steve Koletar, Paul Arch & I are in SpeedShotz 4/7

3:00am

RESULTS....

• NARC)Cole Macedo has started the season on a hot streak, dominating the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series competition by leading all 28-laps of the curfew-shortened Asparagus Cup at the recently reconfigured Stockton Dirt Track. It was his second straight NARC victory driving the Tarlton & Son/Complete Parts and Equipment Solutions #21 Maxim for car owners Tom and Tommy Tarlton. It was also the first time he has scored in Stockton.NARC  4/7

• SCCT)Aromas driver Justin Sanders put together a perfect outing to snag the Sprint Car Challenge Tour season opener on Saturday at the Stockton Dirt Track’s Asparagus Cup. Piloting the Dale Miller Septic No. 4sa Sanders earned the Sierra Foothills Wine Services Fast Time Award, won his heat race, captured the High Sierra Industries Dash, and raced to victory in the 30-lap SCCT finale. Race Results 4/6

• USAC CRA)AVANTI WINDOWS & DOORS USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: April 6, 2024 – Mohave Valley Raceway – Mohave Valley, Arizona FEATURE: (30 laps, With Starting Positions) 1. Kevin Thomas Jr. (4), 2. Cody Williams (2), 3. Tommy Malcolm (12), 4. David Gasper (10), 5. Logan Calderwood (7), 6. Eddie Tafoya Jr. (5), 7. Cameron La Rose (3), 8. J.J. Yeley (13), 9. Logan Williams (1), 10. R.J. Johnson (9),USAC4/7

Saturday April 6th 

It makes my wife mad, you know, she wants me to stay home all the time. But its what I've done all my life and I think when I quit doing it I'll probably go away pretty quick. Merle Haggard

 11:50pm

RESULTS....

• Cocopah Speedway AZ)Wild West Sprint Cars A Feature 1 (25 Laps): 1. 8-Caleb Stelzig[12]; 2. 12-Josh Pelkey[6]; 3. 16-Mike Martin[5]; 4. 9-Jayme Barnes[2]; 5. 10-Eugene Thomas[8]; 6. 3K-Patrick Krob[7]; 7. 0-Jonas Reynolds[11]; 8. 98-Matt Lundy[10]; 9. 21-Austin Ervine[13]; 10. 6-Kaiden Clark[1]; 11. 5S-Racin Silva[9]; 12. 72-AJ Hernandez[3]; 13. (DNS) 3-Pete Yerkovich; 14. (DNS) 2-Joshua Shipley 4/6

• Maddington Toyota Series AU)Kaiden Manders claimed the Grand Final of the 2023-24 Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series at the Perth Motorplex on Saturday night – and in doing so also claimed the Maddington Toyota Triple Crown $3000 bonus. And Dayne Kingshott, who finished second, did more than enough to be crowned the overall series championship for Krikke Motorsport, receiving a $24,000 bonus. Race Results 4/6

• Farmington Empire Speedway MO)410 A Feature 1 (25 Laps): 1. 97-Scotty Milan[1]; 2. 11K-Kasey Burch[2]; 3. 51B-Joe B Miller[7]; 4. 23-Jeff Asher[6]; 5. 87-Reed Whitney[12]; 6. 1-Trevin Littleton[9]; 7. 87A-Austin Hartmann[5]; 8. 99-Ian Sales[15]; 9. 84-Carson Heady[16]; 10. (DNF) 44-Cory Bruns[17]; 11. (DNF) 7C-Jason Keith[10]; 12. (DNF) 17*-Jeffrey Masson[8]; 13. (DNF) 8S-Steve Short[3]; 14. (DNF) 16G-Scottie Gretzmacher[4]; 15. (DNF) 28-Korbin Keith[19]; 16. (DNF) 2K-Robbie Standridge[13]; 17. (DNF) 13J-Jacob Bloodworth[20]; 18. (DNF) 21A-Adam Parmeley[18]; 19. (DNF) 360-Carl Finder III[11]; 20. (DNF) 79-Gage Montgomery[14] 4/6

• Renegades)The Pirtek Renegades lifted the lid on the 2024 season with the Traditional Sprints competing in Cedar Lake Speedway’s season opener on Saturday. Seventeen teams checked in the back gate, with the Adams Estates/Kiki’s Salsa heat #1 going to Bryan Roach. Cam Schafer claimed the James Ackerley Construction/Rapid Press heat race #2, while Jake Kouba raced from seventh to third in heat one to top all drivers with 106 passing points. Race Results 4/6

• MASS)New Egypt NJ....1 #44 Dave Brown 2 #35 Buddy Schweibinz 3 #24 Jared Kreider 4 #11 Ryan Stillwaggon 5 #18 Tim Tanner 6 #22 Troy Betts 7 #70 Eddie Wagner 8 #4b Jon Brennfleck 9 #7 Aiden Borden 10 #12 Joe Kay 11 #16 Jeff Paulson 12 #19T DJ Tanner 13 #83 Larry McVay 14 #36 Kenny Laureno 15 #19A Tim Iulg 4/6

• ASCS HASS)North Alabama Speedway...Tims Engines A Feature 1 (25 Laps): 1. 71H-Max Stambaugh[3]; 2. 121-Jan Howard[6]; 3. 47-Dale Howard[1]; 4. 4X-Brad Bowden[5]; 5. 9-Lane Whittington[12]; 6. 1H-Hank Davis[4]; 7. 88-Brandon Blenden[2]; 8. 55-Zach Pringle[8]; 9. 13-Chase Howard[13]; 10. 9M-Josh McCord[7]; 11. 21-Butch David[9]; 12. 47S-Sammy Swindell[10]; 13. 10K-Dewayne White[14]; 14. 06-Jason Breeland[15]; 15. 16S-Steven Howell[20]; 16. 13X-Jake Brashier[16]; 17. 23W-Conner Wray[11]; 18. 21B-Todd Bliss[21]; 19. 83-Curt Schumacher[19]; 20. 16-Evan McElhaney[18]; 21. 16H-Hannah Merritt[17]; 22. (DNF) 15-Noah Collier[22] 4/6

• URSS)Dodge City KS....Mel Hambelton Ford Racing A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 20-Jeremy Huish[1]; 2. 16-Conner Thomas[2]; 3. 0-Steven Richardson[3]; 4. 55-Danny Wood[6]; 5. 33-Koby Walters[4]; 6. 17X-Jake Martens[10]; 7. 51-Jeremy Campbell[7]; 8. 2J-Zach Blurton[19]; 9. 4X-Jason Danley[5]; 10. 78-Tanner Conn[9]; 11. 81-Jon Freeman[16]; 12. 88-Jordan Knight[12]; 13. 2D-Dusty Ballenger[18]; 14. 8J-Brandy Jones[20]; 15. (DNF) 14-Joey Danley[13]; 16. (DNF) 72-Ray Seemann[11]; 17. (DNF) 45X-Kyler Johnson[15]; 18. (DNF) 97-Brian Herbert[17]; 19. (DNF) 10-Tyler Knight[14]; 20. (DNF) 12-Tyler Drueke[8] 4/6

• World of Outlaws)What a difference a night makes for Sheldon Haudenschild. Friday ended in heartbreak when an incident in lapped traffic cost him a potential win at US 36 Raceway. There would be no heartbreak at Saturday night’s Jason Johnson Classic presented by FK Rod Ends.World of Outlaws 4/6

• USCS)Eric Riggins Jr. of Charlotte, NC made it two in a row on Saturday night with his United Sprint Car Series presented by K&N Filters victory at Cherokee Speedway. It was the 22nd USCS career win for Riggins, who also won the Friday night series race at Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, NC. USCS 4/6

• Xtreme Outlaw)Kale Drake Wins Xtreme Outlaw Debut at Sweet Springs on Last-Lap Pass Drake, subbing for injured teammate Gavin Miller, joined KKM this year and wins in fourth career Series start World of Outlaws 4/6

• Valley Speedway MO)Valley non wing Sprint car A Feature 1 (25 Laps): 1. 28-Kory Schudy[7]; 2. 77-Jack Wagner[3]; 3. 73-Samuel Wagner[17]; 4. 93W-Taylor Walton[4]; 5. 2H-Luke Howard[14]; 6. 24C-Craig Carroll[2]; 7. 26-Zachary Clark[12]; 8. 65-Chris Parkinson[10]; 9. 24H-Ty Hulsey[18]; 10. 21K-Kobe Simpson[6]; 11. 33L-Mark Lane[16]; 12. 93-Ralph Parkinson Jr[15]; 13. (DNF) 11W-Wyatt Burks[1]; 14. (DNF) 21M-Michael Moore[8]; 15. (DNF) 88G-Garrett Hulsey[19]; 16. (DNF) 74-Xavier Doney[9]; 17. (DNF) 9H-Cody Baker[13]; 18. (DNF) 65W-Chad Winfrey[11]; 19. (DNF) 2-Wesley Smith[5]; 20. (DNF) 1-Chris Desselle[20]; 21. (DNF) 11X-Tom Curran[21] 4/6

• ASCS Elite)High winds and gusts over 40MPH with no sign of laying down as race time approaches have forced officials with the ASCS Elite Outlaw Sprints and POWRi 410 Sprint League to cancel tonight's Wildcard Shuffle finale at the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track for the safety of the teams and fans. The next event on the calendar for the MYCO Plastics ASCS Elite Outlaw Sprints is Friday, April 26 at Heart O' Texas Speedway in Waco.4/6

• Lawrenceburg Speedway IN)A Feature 1 (25 Laps): 1. 12-Robert Ballou[2]; 2. 17-Nick Bilbee[1]; 3. 5J-Joss Moffatt[3]; 4. 5-Anton Hernandez[4]; 5. 76-JJ Hughes[8]; 6. 98-Saban Bibent[6]; 7. 6T-Trey Osborne[9]; 8. 9-Dustin Webber[12]; 9. 32-Garrett Abrams[11]; 10. 14C-Nathan Carle[13]; 11. 41-Owen Barr[15]; 12. (DNF) 24M-Hunter Maddox[7]; 13. (DNF) 73-Zach Lamb[14]; 14. (DNF) 5K-Kayla Roell[10]; 15. (DNS) 4J-Shawn Westerfield; 16. (DNS) 5W-Kyle Willis; 17. (DNS) 17GP-Jadon Rogers 4/6

• Creek County Speedway OK)Champ 305 Sprints A Feature 1 (20 Laps): 1. 22C-Blake Edwards[2]; 2. 22M-Rees Moran[3]; 3. 30X-Larry Bratti[4]; 4. 38-Jimmy Forrester[6]; 5. 9-Emilio Hoover[8]; 6. 55-Corey McGehee[11]; 7. 31-Casey Wills[13]; 8. 7F-Blake Green[9]; 9. 69-Greg York[5]; 10. 10R-Ray Brewer[1]; 11. 39-Joshua Tyre[7]; 12. (DNS) 08E-Elizabeth Phillips; 13. (DNS) 88-Terry Easum; 14. (DNS) 72-Shane Duke 4/6

• Port Royal Speedway PA)Danny Dietrich scored a $6,000 payday by winning the opening 410 race of the season at Port Royal Speedway and Ken Duke Jr took home $1,000 in the Keystone RaceSaver Challenge. Dietrich started 11th in the Weikert Livestock 410 A-main on the initial green flag start before a multi-car accident brought out the red flag to start the event. Lynton Jeffrey, driver of the Trone Outdoor #39 who started 2nd, got turned sideways in front of the field and multiple cars got collected in the wreckage. Central PA 4/6

• Column)BillW has notes from US 36 Raceway WoO/Xtreme BillW's Knoxville News 4/6

Friday April 5th 

If you are lucky enough to find something that you love, and you have a shot at being good at it, don't stop, don't put it down.  Taylor Swift

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• World of Outlaws)A little luck never hurts, especially in Sprint Car Racing. Sheldon Haudenschild appeared poised for a third straight US 36 Raceway victory on Friday night. He’d taken the lead early and sliced through plenty of traffic as he led the opening 20 circuits. But an incident with a lapped car left him spun between Turns 1 and 2 and ended his hopes of a three-peat at the 3/8-mile.World of Outlaws 4/5

• Carolina Sprints)Travelers Rest SC...Carolina Sprint Tour A Feature 1 (25 Laps): 1. 48G-George Loux[2]; 2. 34-Cale Cozad[1]; 3. 67B-Dillan Baldwin[11]; 4. 75-Robert Tyler[3]; 5. 22-John Frutchey[6]; 6. 1T-Dewey Townsend[10]; 7. 86-Sean Vardell[8]; 8. 38L-Tyler Lewis[13]; 9. 38-Tyler Orzechowski[9]; 10. 1X-Scott Hunter[4]; 11. 18-Josh Shantz[5]; 12. 97-Ben McCall[7]; 13. 11T-Gareth Palmer[12] 4/5

• USCS)Eric Riggins Jr. of Charlotte, NC traded the lead early with 2023 Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. of Olive Branch, MS to post his 21st United Sprint Car Series career win on Friday night at Carolina Speedway. After leading the first five laps of the race, “The Carolina Kid” made the winning pass on lap 19, and pulled away from Stenhouse for the win.USCS 4/5

• Xtreme Outlaw)Twice a winner with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota last year, Karter Sarff has stepped up his game early in 2024, taking his first trip of the season to Victory Lane Friday night at US 36 Raceway.World of Outlaws 4/5

• POWRi 410)Brent Marks would make the long journey from Pennsylvania to Texas Motor Speedway worth the haul with the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprint running in conjunction with the Elite 410 Outlaw Sprints on Night One of the Wildcard Shuffle to notch his league first victory to pocket the payday in an outstanding feature event.Race Results4/5

• ASCS Elite)A back-and-forth battle at the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track during Friday’s Wildcard Shuffle presented by S2F TV opener, the showdown between the MYCO Plastics ASCS Elite Outlaw Sprints and POWRi Outlaw Sprints ended with a win for the Pennsylvania Posse as Brent Marks captured Friday’s $4,000 prize. ASCS 4/5

• ASCS HASS)Making the trip from Oklahoma worth the miles, Hank Davis parked the Oklahoma Chiller No. 1H on the front stretch with the ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints at North Alabama Speedway.ASCS 4/5

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• ASCS)In a continued effort to put safety at the forefront, World Racing Group is expanding its safety efforts to the American Sprint Car Series with the addition of the ASCS Fire and Rescue Team. ASCS 4/5

• Eddie Tafoya Jr)For only the fifth time in his career, Eddie Tafoya Jr. will be competing at the Mohave Valley Raceway this Saturday, April 6th, when the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series visits the fast 3/8 of a mile banked oval. It will be the first of two series appearances at the track that is located five minutes from the Colorado River and 20 minutes from downtown Laughlin, Nevada. Press Releases 4/5

• Silver Dollar Speedway CA)Rained out Friday 4/5

• Ocean Speedway CA)Rained out Friday 4/5

• USAC)Saturated grounds, overnight temperatures below freezing and continuous chilly temperatures on race day have forced postponement of this Saturday night’s USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship event at Red Hill Raceway on April 6 in Sumner, Ill. Red Hill Raceway and USAC officials are currently discussing a makeup date for the Salute to Levi Jones event to be held later in the 2024 season. USAC National Sprint Car racing returns to competition this Saturday night, April 13, for the inaugural Justin Owen Memorial at Indiana’s Lawrenceburg Speedway. Additionally, the two-seater sprint car rides with seven-time USAC national champion driver Levi Jones, originally scheduled for Sunday, April 7, have been postponed as well. USAC will be reaching out to those individuals who registered for the event.4/5

• MARA)Canceled Friday at Lincoln IL 4/5

• Braden Chiaramonte)After a couple of weeks off, things are about to get busy for teen racing star Braden Chiaramonte. This Saturday he heads north for the opening round of the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Series at the Asparagus Cup on the recently renovated Stockton Dirt Track. Sunday morning he plans to catch a flight back to So Cal and then drive straight to Texas for Monday’s practice for the Third Annual TMS Micro Mania KKM Motorsports Challenge at Lil’ Texas Motor Speedway. However, potential rainy weather in the “Lone Star State” may force postponement of the important outlaw micro race. Press Releases 4/5

Thursday April 4th 

I'm not good at future planning. I don't plan at all. I don't know what I'm doing tomorrow. I don't have a day planner and I don't have a diary. I completely live in the now, not in the past, not in the future.  Heath Ledger

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• Port Royal Speedway PA)Port Royal Speedway has made the decision to move up the start time of the April 6th event with the Penns Valley Meat Market RaceSaver sprint cars and Weikert Livestock 410 sprint cars by 2 hours. With the impending cold weather, the speedway committee felt it was in best interest of the fans and teams to move the scheduled start time for pit gates to open to 12pm, general admission gates to open at 1pm, hot laps to begin at 2pm and racing to start at 3pm. This is a 2 hour jump ahead from the originally scheduled start time of 5pm. Also, the camping area at Port Royal Speedway will be closed for the event following the 4+ inches of rain the community received during the week making the area not supportive of campers. The Port Royal Speedway team is focused and committed to run the show efficiently on April 6th for both fans and teams to come enjoy racing at the Speed Palace and also be back home before the temperatures drop to be too uncomfortable for all. For more information regarding the event, please go to www.portroyalspeedway.com or follow Port Royal Speedway's social media accounts such as Port Royal Speedway Trackside Media on Facebook or @PortRoyalSpdway on X/Twitter.4/4

• Logan Williams)Logan Williams, the youngest son of National Sprint Car Hall of Famer Rip Williams, continued his impressive early season form when he placed sixth in the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series rain-shortened main event at Arizona’s Cocopah Speedway. The finish saw the softspoken Flowdynamics driver move from sixth to third in the series championship standings. This week Williams is headed back to the “Grand Canyon State” for round four in the series at the Mohave Valley Raceway.Press Releases 4/4

• Williams Grove Speedway PA)Due to excessive rainfall through midweek and resulting saturated grounds plus continuing intermittent rain, Williams Grove Speedway has cancelled its Friday, April 5 racing program. Conditions around the speedway and the surface itself simply are not conducive to racing and they are not expected to improve in the near future given the expectation for continued cold and damp weather. Central PA 4/4

• DirtTrackR Daily)Todays DirtTrackR Dailyhttps://dirtrackr.com 4/4

• World of Outlaws)Legends will collide when the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series returns to Eldora Speedway for the #LetsRaceTwo doubleheader, May 3-4. The best Sprint Car drivers in the country will gather in Ohio for the Series' first of two weekend stops at the iconic "Big E." World of Outlaws 4/4

• World of Outlaws)Jason Johnson was determined to carve out a path in Sprint Car Racing. Every step of the way in his career he displayed dedication to the sport. Eventually, he worked his way to the opportunity to start his own team. Powered by passion and founded on principles of professionalism, Jason Johnson Racing was born in 2010. The team continues to operate based on the foundation Johnson laid as they’ve become one of the sport’s powerhouses with Philip and Brooke Dietz in ownership and Carson Macedo driving. And this Saturday at Arrowhead Speedway, they’ll look to honor Johnson by topping the Jason Johnson Classic.World of Outlaws 4/4

• Column)Danny Burton has Chapter 75 "Adios Kate", of his story about a racer. Hoosier Race Report 4/4

• IMCA)IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through April 3 IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, 139; 2. Corby Scherb, Decatur, Texas, 128; 3. Cody Price, Princeton, Texas, 111; 4. Daniel "D.J." Estes Jr., Fort Worth, Texas, 104; 5. Rod Craddock, Alvin, Texas, 96; 6. Robert Byrom, Benbrook, Texas, 89; 7. Carson Bolden, Quinlan, Texas, 84; 8. Trey Schmidt, Conroe, Texas, 79; 9. Claud Estes, Godley, Texas, 78; 10. Chase Schubert, Huffman, Texas, 73Press Releases 4/4

• Kody Hartlaub)Kody Hartlaub built a successful 358 sprint car program in just a few years with a steady approach that included improvements both on and off the track, adding support and improving performance. He is already on the same path building his 410 sprint car program.Press Releases 4/4

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• Wayne County Speedway OH)Due to persistent rain this week and unfavorable temps this weekend, WCS officials have cancelled the April 6 racing event. We will try again Saturday April 13 with the FAST on Dirt sprints, late models, modifieds, super stocks, and mini stocks!4/4

• Williams Grove Speedway PA)Races cancelled Friday 4/5 due to cold and wet weather. 4/4

• Fremont Speedway OH)Races cancelled Saturday 4/6 due to cold and wet weather. 4/4

• Lincoln Park Speedway IN)April 6th is canceled due to the current weather this week. Indiana Open Wheel Racing Fest and Fireworks will now be Saturday, April 13! 4/4

• Lincoln Speedway PA)Due to the amount of rain received and Saturday night's forecasted low temperatures, we will be racing on Sunday April 7th with a 410 sprint car only show paying $5,000 to win! 4/4

• USAC EC)Due to the rain and forecasted cold, both of our opening weekend shows at Georgetown Speedway DE and Bridgeport Motorsports Park NJ have been canceled! We will try again next weekend at the Williams Grove and Lincoln Speedway.4/4

• Bridgeport Motorsports Park NJ)Due to Cold Temps, Excessive Winds, & Saturated Grounds we feel it is in the best interest of everyone, Fans, Racers, and Staff to just cancel this weekend and move on to warmer weather. This Saturday and Sunday are forecasted to be 52 degrees at start time with 10 – 15 mph winds. Sprint Car fans, we have been in contact with Lincoln Speedway Management with what our thoughts were for the weekend. They had expressed interest if we were not going to race this weekend they would like to run an efficient 1 division Sprint Car program. In collaboration we all felt this is a good fit for the Central PA Drivers and Fans. 4/4

• Attica Raceway Park OH)Saturated grounds and cold temperatures force Attica to cancel April 5 racing. We’ll see you all next Friday and Saturday for the Core and Main Spring Nationals! 4/4

• FAST)Canceled at Atomic Speedway OH, Due to heavy rain fall yesterday along with the forecast calling for more rain, cool temps, and very little sun the remainder of the week. Next race Saturday, April 13th Wayne County Speedway.4/4

• USAC)The USAC Hall of Fame 2024 class of inductees for 2024 has been revealed. USAC’s 11th hall of fame class includes photographers Gene Crucean and John Mahoney; car owners The Hoffman Family; champion drivers Rickey Hood and Levi Jones, plus promoter Tom Marchese and mechanic/car owner Jud Phillips. The official 2024 USAC Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place at USAC headquarters in Speedway, Indiana on Friday afternoon, September 27, 2024, during the Driven2SaveLives BC39 weekend for the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Championship at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. USAC 4/4

• ASCS Western Plains)Starting as a wingless series and following under the open engine concept of the Elite series in Texas, the Elite North Tour, based in Colorado, made the move to wings partway through 2023 and will remain that way in 2024. This move will see a shift in the rules to the traditional ASCS package, and a rebranding of the series as the ASCS Western Plains Region. Working closely with the ASCS Northern Plains Region, which operates in Wyoming and South Dakota primarily, the two series will co-sanction events and work to keep from running against each other. ASCS 4/4

• USAC)The newest installment of Legends of Racing, a series of documentaries highlighting the sagas of auto racing’s greatest drivers and personalities, will premiere in April of 2024. The FloSports Studios original, in association with the United States Auto Club (USAC), spotlights the life and times of Mel Kenyon and Rich Vogler, who rank first and second all-time in USAC National Midget career victories. USAC 4/4

Wednesday April 3rd 

I think to regret is useless in life. It belongs to the past. Marlon Brando

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• IRA)Mother Nature has played a mean April fools on Midwest sprint car fans as the combined rain and snow over the past few days has forced 34 Raceway management and IRA officials, in consultation with MOWA, to officially cancel the April 5-6 Morning Sun Farm Implement 410 Clash. As of 6;30 PM on Wednesday it was still putting down a wintery mix on the banked 3/8 with below normal temperatures forecasted thru Friday and near the freezing mark each night thru Saturday. "We love racing at 34 and know we would have had a stellar field there again this year, but no sense putting off the inevitable any longer", stated IRA President Steve Sinclair. "I know how hard Brad & Jessi worked trying to get ready for this weekend, but there just isn't enough drying time to make it happen, the entire area is just saturated. Really wanted to kick off this season the same way we did at 34 last year, but there's nothing we can do. It's snowing up here at my place too, crazy!' The Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series has to wait til April 19-20 to open now as they have a Wisconsin combo at Mississippi Thunder And Beaver Dam Raceway. 34 Raceway will try again next Saturday night, April 13th with the Sprint Invaders, while MOWA opens April 27th in Lincoln IL. 4/3

• Michaels Mercer Raceway PA)The opening weekend of the 73rd season of racing at Michaels Mercer raceway scheduled for this weekend has been cancelled due to continuous daily heavy rain and a forecast for cold temperatures. The Friday practice along with Saturday's "Chiller Thriller" has been cancelled and will not be made up. The season will begin with a banquet on Friday April 19th for last year's top 10 in the Racesaver 305s, FASTRAK crate modifieds, and the mini stocks along with the 410 sprint and Big Block mod champion. Saturday April 20th will be the season opener for our regular 3 classes with points starting and the 410 sprints will also be on the card. For banquet or track information please visit the tracks Facebook page or go to www.michaelsmercerraceway.com. all questions can be sent via Facebook messenger or call the track office at 724-662-1310.

• Xtreme Outlaw)The 2024 season for the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota rolls on with two brand-new stops in Missouri to kick off April.   First will be a visit to US 36 Raceway on Friday, April 5, and then a trip to Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex on Saturday, April 6.World of Outlaws 4/3

• Ryan Robinson)Sitting out nearly all of the 2023 racing season to spend time with his new and growing family, Ryan Robinson was poised to reunite with Todd Weiher and run a limited local scheduled in 2024. Unfortunately, after enduring a hard wreck at Silver Dollar Speedway in mid-March, Robinson has made the decision to fully step away from racing after aggravating a previous injury. Press Releases 4/3

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• POWRi)Kick-starting an adventurous early season swing of action-packed headlining events, the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track will open 2024 with the excitements of high-octane wing sprint racing in the Wildcard Shuffle presented by Start2Finish TV on April 5-6 for fans of on-track adrenaline rushes. An all-star lineup of drivers committed to compete at Texas Motor Speedway on April 5-6 is set include Danny Jennings, Brett Becker, Claud Estes, Wayne Johnson, Brent Marks, and Ryder Laplante all making the assurance of on-track action. Press Releases 4/3

• USAC CRA)In what has been one of the most competitive starts to the Avanti Windows & Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car season, the chase for the championship resumes this Saturday, April 6th at Mohave Valley Raceway. Promoted by Ron Meyer, the fourth point race will be the first of two scheduled appearances at the fast 1/3-mile oval.USAC 4/3

• SOS)Southern Ontario Sprints officials are pleased to announce the 2024 series schedule, along with the championship points fund, and increased event purses.  The 27th SOS season will bring the series to five tracks; Merrittville Speedway, Southern Ontario Motor Speedway, Ohsweken Speedway, and Humberstone Speedway in Ontario, and Ransomville Speedway in New York. Press Releases 4/3

• IRA)We’re just a few days away from kicking off an absolutely massive season of sprint car racing in the upper midwest, and once again the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprints will take center stage throughout 2024, with 33 races scheduled across the region. The Hopf Farms Bullring Showdown is back, along with the Road America Challenge and many other fan favorites. Let’s take a look at some of the schedule highlights and the fantastic teams that will compete for this year’s championship. IRA 4/3

• PASS)The River Valley Builders PA Sprint Series isn’t usually like NASCAR, starting the season with its biggest race, but thanks to last weekend’s rainout at Path Valley Speedway and last October’s weather issues at Port Royal Speedway, that’s what’s happening in 2024. Press Releases 4/3

• Maddington Toyota Series AU)Twenty five teams have nominated for the Grand Final of the 2023-24 Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series – at the Perth Motorplex this Saturday night. The list is headed by series championship leader Dayne Kingshott and defending series champion James Inglis. Press Releases 4/3

• Chase Randall)Despite much of their March agenda getting ran off by Mother Nature, TKS Motorsports and Waco, Texas, wheelman Chase Randall will finally have an opportunity to commence their 2024 campaign, set to join the IRA Outlaw Sprint Series (IRA) and Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA) in a 34 Raceway doubleheader on Friday and Saturday, April 5-6. Press Releases 4/3

• Port Royal Speedway PA)Lauver's Concessions has proudly announced its sponsorship of the Selinsgrove Ford super late model division hard charger as well as sponsoring the checkered flag presented to drivers in victory lane. The partnership between Lauver's Concessions and Port Royal Speedway will showcase the mutual commitment to excitement and competition in one of the premiere divisions that races at The Speed Palace. Central PA 4/3