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UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Rookie of the Year Pete Miller
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Driver Tim Shaffer car owners Janet Holbrook and Aaron Call pose with
the championship trophy at the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions
banquet. campbellphoto.com
Dave Shirk's #16 RAACE Foundation ARDC midget at the Motorsports 2012 show.
Randy "Max" Hertzog Photo
Collecting their plaques and checks from Mercer Raceway's 2011 Awards
Banquet were the top ten in the 410 Sprint division including (left to
right) 8th place finisher Chris Best, 3rd's Brandon Spithaler, 6th's
Brent Matus, runner up Rod George, Point Champion Bob Felmlee, 5th's
Brandon Matus, 4th's Adam Kekich, 9th's Eric Williams, and 7th's place
went to Scott Priester (with son Corey Priester picking up the award for
his father)............ANOTHER HEIN BROTHERS' "ACTION" PHOTOGRAPH
UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Mechanic of the Year George
Fisher. campbellphoto.com
Glenn Revell (centre) won the Speedcar A Main at Tyrepower Sydney
Speedway on 21 January, defeating Nathan Smee (right) and Troy Jenkins
(left). Gary Reid photo.
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Roth Motorsports/ Tim Kaeding, Suggs Racing, Brent Kaeding, Williams
Motorsports/ Jonathan Allard, Jason Statler, Willie Croft, Andy Gregg/
Ervin Racing, Bobby McMahan, Kenny Allen, Brad Furr, Brent Bjork,
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I cleared out
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I have had many troubles in my life, but the
worst of them never came. James A. Garfield
4:10pm
PRESS...
Sanctions
- Boardwalk Hall)There are three TQ Midget drivers
who have savored victory in the coveted Gamblers Classic Indoor race not
once, but twice. Unique among them is Joe Payne, Jr., of Fairlawn, N.J. The
10th edition of the event known as the Gamblers Classic, run under the
direction of Len Sammons and staff, is planned for Friday and Saturday
nights Feb. 3-4, 2012.Press Releases 1/27
- Sprint Car News)A new driver profile on long time
Pa Posse member and former Port Royal track champ MIKE ERDLEY is posted at
http://www.sprintcarnews.com/profileErdley.html 1/27
- World of Outlaws)With less than three weeks until
the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series season-opening event, anticipation is
ramping up. The Outlaws and an assembly of additional elite talent are
preparing to kick off the 2012 campaign - a growing slate of 83 events at 51
tracks in 23 states plus Canada - at the 41st annual UNOH DIRTcar Nationals
Presented by Summit Racing Equipment at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville,
Fla. The event runs from Feb. 14-25, with the Outlaws racing Feb. 17-18-19.
DIRT/World of Outlaws 1/27
- Ryan Litt)Ryan Litt is pleased to announce that he
will be joining the TNT Promotions #42 Sprint Car team for the 2012 racing
season. Press Releases 1/27
- Dillon Welch)Fun, food and philanthropy were the
themes as race car driver Dillon Welch hosted an “open house” at the Nine
Racing midget team facility in Brownsburg, Indiana, on Wednesday evening,
January 25, 2012. Press Releases 1/27
Thursday January 26th 2012
A dictatorship would be a heck of a lot easier,
there's no question about it. George W. Bush
11:30pm
PRESS...
Sanctions
- King of the West)In the year 2002 Tim Kaeding won
the Golden State 410 championship and many would agree that it created a
changing of the guard so to speak. Since that season no driver has been more
dominant in California than the San Jose native, but despite that, up until
last season he hadn’t scored another championship since the initial title.
King of the West 1/26
- Port Royal Speedway PA)Fans and racers alike can
get their just released copy of the 2012 Port Royal Speedway schedule this
weekend, January 27, 28 and 29 by visiting the York Fairgrounds. Port Royal
Speedway will be taking part in the 29th annual Dirt Trackin’ motorsports
show and exhibition at the fairgrounds expo center, beginning Friday
afternoon at 3 PM and running until 10 PM.
Central
PA 1/26
- ESS)The high profile academic university known as
SUNY Canton has been a big fixture with the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS)
for several seasons and in 2012 it will be no different. For the fourth
consecutive season, the popular SUNY Canton Series is back and new for this
year will be the SUNY Canton weekend. Press Releases 1/26
- Dustin Baxter)With the struggling economic times,
many people involved in motorsports have noticed a decline in financial
support; though at times some companies are able to step up huge and help
racers and their teams continue to compete. Dustin Baxter and his Wescon
Motorsports team are very pleased to announce a new partnership with General
Hydroponics for the upcoming 2012 season. Press Releases 1/26
- USAC)Twenty races are listed on the preliminary
2012 USAC Mopar Western Midget Schedule, including three events currently
under negotiation, with venues to be announced soon. USAC
1/26
4:30pm
PRESS...
Sanctions
- Column)Richard Golardi has his TBARA Season
Preview Part 2 in
Florida Open Wheel1/26
- ASCS Sooner)The 2012 schedule for the American
Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region has been released as the series gears up
for its twelfth year of intense competition throughout Oklahoma and
neighboring territories. Currently, the 2012 slate of ASCS Sooner events
consists of 17 nights of competition at nine different tracks throughout the
Sooner State and neighboring portions of Texas, Kansas and Missouri.ASCS 1/26
- ASCS Lone Star)The Oil Medics ASCS Lone Star
Region will once again bring the best of Sprint Car racing to North Texas
and beyond as the 2012 series schedule has been revealed. The 2012 ASCS Lone
Star slate currently consists of 15 nights of competition at seven different
tracks.ASCS 1/26
- USAC)The 2011 USAC Western States “Night of
Champions” Awards Banquet is scheduled Saturday, February 4, at the Thunder
Valley Casino and Resort in Lincoln, Calif., honoring champions of USAC’s
2012 Western racing series, USAC
1/26
- TBARA)TBARA President Buff Fritz announced today
that the club has reached agreement with officials at Safety-Kleen Systems,
Inc. to be the presenting series sponsor for the 2012 race season. The
series will now be known as the Safety-Kleen Systems TBARA Sprint Car
Series. Press Releases 1/26
- Wisconsin Racing Trade Expo)Vendor entries are
being recieved daily for the upcoming Wisconsin Racing Expo, trade show and
swap meet. The event will be held on Saturday February 18 from 8:00 am to
5:00 pm at the Washington County Fair Park in West Bend. Presenting sponsors
of the event are Behling Racing and Diamond Racing Wheels.Press Releases 1/26
- Thunder Road Shows)The Thunder Road Show Series
will return in 2012 to include three very popular mid-week special events.
NAPA Auto Parts will again support special events organizer Bob Miller with
his Thunder Road Show Series that will return to both the New Egypt and
Lincoln Speedway in the coming season. Press Releases 1/26
- URC)Paul Messick of Viper Venom Fuels will be
returning to URC in 2012 offering a free drum of Viper Fuel to the feature
winner if they are using the product. This program will be offered
throughout the season for all URC events in 2012 and is limited to one free
drum per team. Viper Fuel offers 99.99% pure methanol for $135 per
fifty-five gallon drum and is available by contacting Paul Messick at
302-757-6918 or by e-mail at sales@vipervenomfuels.com.
URC 1/26
- Ocean Sprints)The Ocean Sprints presented by Taco
Bravo return in 2012 with a 16 race schedule at the Ocean Speedway
quarter-mile dirt track, located on the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.
Promoter John Prentice has crafted a schedule that sees all 16 dates in
Watsonville with no traveling events planned for 2012. Press Releases 1/26
Wednesday January 25th 2012
As to the presidency, the two happiest days of
my life were those of my entrance upon the office and my surrender of it. Martin
Van Buren
3:20pm
PRESS...
Drivers/Sanction/Manufacturers
- Austin Johnson)Austin Johnson is planning to run
the familiar Marty Johnson Racing #81 this year at Knoxville Raceway in the
410 class. As well as other 410 shows in the upper midwest area. They will
also be running a 360 with UMSS, JSTS and ASCS when not running the 410. For
the latest updates check the his website,
www.austinjohnsonracing.com,
like him on facebook at
www.facebook.com/austinjohnsonracing81 , and follow him on twitter @
ajracing81 Current sponsors inculde: ButlerBuilt Seats, Anderson Suspension
Development, and Rockstar Helmet Paint. Current hometown: Shakopee MN 1/25
- Racetech)With the ever evolving race market,
racers need options for safety and value. This harness has the traditional
steel latch & link buckle assembly that most racers are familiar with using.
Polyester straps, along with steel adjusters make this harness ideal for the
drag racing, off road, and dirt track racers. While SFI legal, wrap style
ends make this style harness easy to use and setup. Contact Racetech North
America at (775) 351-2250 for a dealer near you or visit
www.racetechseatsna.com 1/25
- Indy Race Parts)Tables of bargains from our shop
like you've never seen before at the Indianapolis Fairgrounds for the Indy
Circle Track Expo 12! Deep discounts on ALL used items. If you do not see
something at the Expo we may have it back at the shop located on Gasoline
Alley a few miles away from the fairgrounds. We also have great pricing on
new and used sprint cars and midgets if you’re in the market for one. We can
sell complete, as a roller, or bare. Lastly, if you are in the area on
Saturday and would like to come by Indy Race Parts after the show, please
let me know, 317.244.9437 or email us at,
indyraceparts@msn.com. 1/25
- Thunder On the Hill)See the Gary Silverman 2011
video on the home page of the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series.
www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com Be sure to check out the 2012
Thunder on the Hill Racing Series race dates.
Central
PA 1/25
- Winged Nation)“Winged Nation”, the popular
60-minute weekly broadcast covering winged sprint car racing, returns for a
second season on January 31st to
www.MotorRacingNetwork.com. The show, hosted by Kendra Jacobs and Steve
Post, has a new timeslot starting weekly at noon Eastern on the website.
Press Releases 1/25
Tuesday January 24th 2012
Always take hold of things by the smooth
handle. Thomas Jefferson
4:15pm
PRESS...
Tracks/Sanctions
- Column)Shawn Miller has a new job and he has all
the news in
The Inside Line
1/24
- World of Outlaws)The World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series is pleased to name Shawn Miller as its PR Coordinator. Miller will
travel to each event this season beginning Feb. 14 at the UNOH DIRTcar
Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment at Volusia Speedway Park. An
Oregon native, Miller has worked with Sprint Car sanctioning bodies as well
as in the newspaper and public relations industries, most recently handling
PR for several Sprint Car drivers to publicize their racing efforts and
sponsors, leading him to nearly 80 events last year across the country.
DIRT/World of Outlaws 1/24
- Eldora Speedway OH)Eldora Speedway’s defending
champions will be easily identifiable as they compete throughout the 2012
racing season; through a continued partnership with Simpson Race Products.
Kayla Kinser, from her Brownsburg, IN office of Simpson, remarked, “We pride
ourselves in being partners with Eldora Speedway and Tony Stewart. Eldora
Speedway is one of the world’s greatest race tracks and certainly a Midwest
favorite among many. We have been honored to provide Eldora Speedway and its
many champions and safety crew members with Simpson Race Products. We hope
to continue this relationship for years to come.” Press Releases 1/24
- Williams Grove Speedway PA)The 2012 Williams Grove
Speedway racing schedule has been released with 53 dates listed. Sprint car
racing will be the featured attraction on 35 race dates. Racing begins on
Friday evening, March 23 following a special test and tune session on Sunday
afternoon, March 18. Test and tune day will allow fans to watch practice
sessions for sprint cars, 358-sprints, super sportsman cars, 358-late models
and street stocks, and general admission is free.
Central
PA 1/24
- ASCS Midwest)The 2012 schedule of events for the
Speedway Motors ASCS Midwest Region has been set as the series gears up for
its eighth year of competition. This year’s ASCS Midwest slate of events
currently calls for 19 nights of competition at seven different tracks
throughout Nebraska and into surrounding areas of Missouri, Iowa and South
Dakota.ASCS 1/24
- USCS)The 2011 season awards banquet for both the
United Sprint Car Series presented by Goodyear National Championship and the
Goodyear USCS Southern Thunder Tour regional sprint car series awards will
be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 12:30pm at Andretti Indoor Karting
and Games located in the Atlanta suburb of Roswell, Georgia. Additionally
recognized at the 2011 USCS National banquet for the Atlanta, Georgia based
sanctioning body will be the top drivers in the new www.RockAuto.com USCS
600 Sprint Car Series National Championship and USCS 600 Southern Lightning
regional series.
USCS 1/24
- St Croix Valley Raceway WI)After running a
truncated schedule in 2011, officials at St. Croix Valley Raceway are
putting the finishing touches on a full, summer-long 2012 campaign.
Returning for 2012, the weekly card will again feature UMSS Traditional
(non-winged) sprints, micros sprints, Pure Stocks and Future IVs. Midwest
Modifieds are back as well, in 2012 running under the WISSOTA banner. Press Releases 1/24
- Rolling Thunder Raceway AU)This weekend in
Adelaide isn’t the only place to get two consecutive nights of Sprintcar
action with Rolling Thunder Raceway (Bacchus Marsh) and Redline Raceway (Ballarat)
having combined to put on a double header of Sprintcar Thunder Series rounds
this Friday (27th) and Saturday (28th) of the Australia day holiday weekend.
Rolling Thunder will also feature the Dwarf Car Nationals, Outlaw Thunder
Sedans, Marsh Modified Sedans and the raucous Formula V8 Sedans.Press Releases 1/24
- Wayne County Speedway OH)Wayne County Speedway
officials have been working diligently this off season in preparation for
the 2012 racing season. As the 2012 season approaches the final touches are
being put on the schedule with several sanction races dotting the schedule.
General Manger Jason Flory recently finalized two All Star Circuit of
Champions Sprint Speedweek dates the first being on Saturday June 23rd and
coming back on Monday June 25th. Press Releases 1/24
- Sprint Invaders)The Sprint Invaders board of
directors is proud to announce its partnership with BROCKWAY MECHANICAL &
ROOFING Company for the title sponsorship of the series in 2012. BROCKWAY,
with locations in Burlington & Grimes, Iowa is known for their customer
service and dedication to ensure complete quality projects. Press Releases 1/24
- All Stars)Aliquippa, Pennsylvanias Tim Shaffer was
crowned the champion of the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit
of Champions Sprint Car Series during a gala banquet Sunday at the UNOH
Events Center. It was the third straight All Star title for The Steel City
Outlaw. All Stars
1/24
Drivers/Manufacturers
- Taylor Ferns)Taylor Ferns, the reigning USAC D1
Midget Series champion, will compete in all four of the Traxxas USAC Silver
Crown Series races on pavement in 2012 for Team 6R in a Toyota-powered
Beast. “I’m really excited to join Team 6R,” said Ferns. “It’s a great
accomplishment for me to be able to drive for a team like that. I look up to
Kody (Swanson) and all of the drivers on the team and look forward to
working with them and learning from them.” Press Releases 1/24
- Danny Reidy)Danny Reidy’s Grand Annual Sprintcar
Classic campaign at Premier Speedway in Victoria last weekend may not have
finished the way he would’ve liked, but he was still pleased with the
continued progress being made. Press Releases 1/24
- Jason Meyers)If someone heard the titles - The
President's Cup, The King's Challenge, and The Classic - Images of grand
events would arise. On the other hand, if asked what sport they were
associated with sprint car racing would probably not be on the list. This
week Jason Meyers took on all three notable Australian races with some highs
and some lows. With bigger fields and a mix of the best American and
Australian drivers contending for wins, it made for a week of fierce racing
action. Press Releases 1/24
- Craig Dollansky)After tasting victory at Premier
Speedway on Saturday, Craig Dollansky and the D&B Goodyer Developments #7
team put the wraps on their six-race 2012 'Down Under' tour the following
night as they returned to the facility for the 'Knoxville Nationals' of
Australia, the 40th Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic. Press Releases 1/24
- Chalk Racing Products)We would like to
congratulate some of our recent Feature Winners from Down Under! Michael
Sammut & Crew - On your Feature Win at Sydney Speedway in the non-wing
action! Ian Loudoun & Crew - On THREE A-Main Victories including the $40,000
to win Grand Annual Sprint Car Classic at Premier Speedway in Warrnambool
Victoria! Jason Johnson & Crew - On your Victory at SRA Borderline Speedway
in Victoria Australia! We hope everyone had happy holidays and we wish you
luck in the 2012 racing season! We would also like to congratulate the
winners who didn't contact us with racing results and also the ones we can't
talk about! CHALK STIX, WE'RE WINNING!1/24
- Factory Kahne Shocks)Factory Kahne Shocks would
like to congratulate Louisiana’s Jason Johnson for picking up the Kings
Sprintcar Challenge in Mt. Gambier, AU at the Borderline Speedway. Johnson
wasn’t the only one who found success on his FK shock package, as Factory
Kahne Shocks nearly swept the podium. Press Releases 1/24
Monday January 23rd 2012
I cleared out
The PITS
and I'm going to up-date it with all new 2012 information. If you have any
driver news or plans for next season please send them to me at
hosehead@hoseheads.com All
new info is in
The PITS 2012
On the blue side of evenin'
When the darkness takes control
You start lookin' for a reason
To take your lonesome on down the road
Steve Earle
7:50pm
PRESS...
Tracks/Sanctions/Drivers
- Perris Auto Speedway CA)Perris Auto Speedway
promoter Don Kazarian has announced that due to the current economy, there
will be some price changes when the Riverside County Clay oval opens it's
17th season in February. Press Releases 1/23
- Motorsports 2012)Large crowds jammed the aisles
and exhibitors did brisk business at the Motorsports 2012 Presented by SEF
Small Engine Fuels Race Car and Trade Show. Racers, fans and promoters
filled the three day show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center to see
just about everything imaginable in motorsports. Attendance was up
considerably over past years for Friday and on the closing day, Sunday. A
big crowd filled the Expo on Saturday despite the first winter storm to hit
the area this season.Press Releases 1/23
- USAC)Team Captains have being announced for the
15th annual “Fun at Fastimes” 3-hour karting endurance race, scheduled March
10 at Fastimes Indoor Karting Indy on the northeast side of Indianapolis,
Ind. This year’s teams will be comprised of between five and eight members
each, including the Team Captain. To make the event more competitive, a
minimum of seven (7) pit stops must be made by each competing team,
including a driver switch on each stop. All teams will have an additional
mandatory stop at half-way for refueling.
USAC
1/23
- Lernerville Speedway PA)The 2012 schedule at
Lernerville Speedway will once again feature Crown Jewel events in the 6th
Annual Firecracker 100 presented by GottaRace.com and the 21st annual
installment of the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup, both featuring and
sanctioned by the World of Outlaws. Press Releases 1/23
- King of the West)Continuing to climb the ladder in
California 410 Sprint Car racing, Scotts Valley’s Evan Suggs experienced a
career best season in 2011, highlighted by his very first King of the West
victory and a second place finish in the series standings. In fact since
2008 Suggs has improved one position in the Golden State 410 points each
year, with a fifth place effort seen in ’08, followed by a fourth in ’09,
third in ’10 and now second in ’11.
King of the West 1/23
- Mercer Raceway Park PA)Mercer Raceway Park
officially closed the books on the 2011 season with its gala banquet and
awards ceremonies held at the Normandy Banquet Center, in Hermitage. In
addition, speedway management made several improtant announcements for the
2012 racing season. Receiving top honors were Bob Felmlee (Luxaire Heating
and Cooling Sprint Cars), Guy Griffin (Ti22 Performance Outlaw Sprint
Warriors)Press Releases 1/23
- Sprint Car Stats)Eckert has a Chili Bowl column at
http://www.sprintcarstats.com/news/?i=10142 1/23
- Adam Kekich)Big News! Adam Kekich was awarded
Rookie Of The Year honors at Mercer Raceway for the 2011 season! While he
didn't get the final title, Adam was honored to be nominated and selected as
a finalist for the National Sprint Car Hall Of Fame's Sprint Car Poll Rookie
Of The Year honors. The team is working hard preparing for the 2012 race
season. The cars are coming together nicely, and the young hot shoe is
anxious to get back to the track. The team is also actively seeking
additional sponsorship for the 2012 race season. For information or to
discuss a motorsports marketing program with Kekich Racing, please call
Darrin Clark at 440-289-5513. 1/23
- Bryn Gohn)In 2012 Bryn Gohn will continue to pilot
the yellow Gohn Racing #22 in Central PA. Team BGR plans to compete in
select 360/410 sprint car events as they did in 2011. Bryn is currently
seeking and welcoming sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming season and
beyond. Bryn can be contacted at
Bryn4B@yahoo.com 1/23
- Robbie Farr)Robbie Farr was in strong form for
every one of the four nights of the Avalon-Mt. Gambier-Warrnambool weekend,
concluding with a sixth place finish in last night’s Warrnambool Classic and
along the way winning the prestigious “Ian Sheppard Memorial Trophy” for the
most consistent driver over the four nights. Press Releases 1/23
- USAC DMA)The USAC Dirt Midget Association (DMA)
held its final pre-season meeting at Seals-It headquarters on Sunday and
reviewed plans for an every-other-week schedule at Bear Ridge Speedway in
Bradford, VT. More than 60 current and potential members were on hand.
Press Releases 1/23
Sunday January 22nd 2012
The minute you think you've got it made,
disaster is just around the corner. Joe Paterno
3:00pm
RESULTS...
- Archerfield Speedway AU)Qld young gun David Muir
continued his impressive season with his second victory in the 2011/12 KRE
Race Engines Sprintcar Track Championship at Supercheap Auto Archerfield
Speedway on Saturday night January 21, taking full advantage of some early
errors by his rivals to win the night's thirty lap Feature and in doing so
storm his way into contention for the Championship crown with six Rounds
remaining.
Race Results 1/22
- Column)Wags has his Chili Bowl notes inWagsworld
1/22
PRESS...
Tracks/Sanctions
- Sprint Car News)A new driver profile on one of the
Pa Posse's next big stars LOGAN SCHUCHART is now posted at
http://www.sprintcarnews.com/profileSchuchart 1/22
- Vortex Racing Products would like to congratulate
Ian Loudoun for winning the 40th Lucas Oil Grand Annual Classic at Premier
Speedway. Loudoun’s $40,000.00 win has been weeks in the making he had
finished 2nd to Jason Meyers 4 races in a row at Sydney Speedway in his lead
up to the “Classic”. Ian Loudoun also has a commanding point lead in the
Sydney Speedway Track Championship. 2011 WSS Champion Robert Farr won
earlier in the week on Wednesday at the Presidents Cup at Avalon Speedway
for a winner’s check of $10,000.00 and Jason Johnson won the Annual Kings
Challenge at Mt Gambier Speedway on Friday. VORTEX, BECAUSE YOU WANT TO WIN.
Call 641 259 3520 for your nearest dealer.1/22
- Tim's Racing Photos)Want to take your race team to
the next level? Have Tim's Racing Photos take care of your driver website
and your weekly Press Releases. Tim's Racing Photos will design and launch a
top quality website specifically designed for your driver complete his their
schedule, results, and list of sponsors. Tim's Racing Photos will also take
care of weekly press releases consisting of sponsor announcements, weekly
results, and driver interviews. Contact Tim and Karen
www.timsracingphotos.com 1/22
- Days Inn Tampa North)Area discount savings will
now be offered by the Days Inn Tampa North during the 2012 East Bay
Winternationals. The new discount coupon booklets will be available for
racers and fans, while guest of our hotel. The offers in a sixteen page
coupon booklet will include free items, percentages off, $5.00 dollars off,
and 2 for one. The booklet will include savings for the following:
dining/nightlife, attractions, arts/culture, shopping, outdoor activities,
and rental cars.Press Releases 1/22
- Top Gun Sprints)Top Gun Sprint Series crowned
their 2011 champions at an awards banquet held at the Ocala Municipal Golf
Course in conjunction with Bubba Raceway Park’s awards banquet. In its third
season, the series honored the top ten drivers with unique Eagle trophies,
cash awards and contingency product awards. Press Releases 1/22
- ASA/NSRA)The American Speed Association Northwest
Sprintcar Racing Association Board of Directors have announced that the
asphalt winged-sprint car series will be competing on Hoosier Tires, the
Official Tire of ASA Racing, for the 2012 season. This decision reverses the
earlier announcement that the series would be switching to the American
Racer tire for the upcoming season. Press Releases 1/22
- King of the West)When it comes to West Coast
Sprint Car racing, no driver draws more of a reaction from the crowd than
our third place finisher in the King of the West Series standings, who just
happens to be a member of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame.
King of the West 1/22
Saturday January 21st 2012
Although a soldier by profession, I have never
felt any sort of fondness for war, and I have never advocated it, except as a
means of peace. Ulysses S. Grant
4:30pm
PRESS...
Tracks/Sanctions
- Must See Racing Xtreme)Tanner Swanson of
Kingsburg, California will pilot the Tom Brewer owned Speedchasers #64 in
the 2012 Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series announced team officials
today. Must See
Racing Xtreme 1/21
- King of the West)Winning the second most races
this past season with the King of the West Sprint Car Series former two-time
champion Jonathan Allard eventually ended the year fourth in points, missing
out on third in the standings by just four scant markers. The Chico,
California native was his usual exciting self in 2011 and captured four main
event victories throughout the season with KWS. The win total was enough to
move him into a tie with Steve Kent for third on the all-time Golden State
410 win list, with each now having 28-victories apiece.
King of the West 1/21
- ESS)As the calendar turned to the new year and the
30th consecutive racing season will soon start for the Lucas Oil Empire
Super Sprints (ESS), sponsorship programs are being finalized. For 2012 the
Westward Painting Company, Inc. (WPC) out of Lyons Falls, NY will sponsor
the nightly halfway award. Press Releases 1/21
- Attica Raceway Park OH)In today’s economy, it’s
rare to keep prices at the same level from one year to the next. Well,
Attica Raceway Park has kept the ticket price for fans to watch the best
sprint car racers in the world the same for the past five years. Press Releases 1/21
Drivers
- Craig Dollansky)The 2012 Australia tour has been
tough for Craig Dollansky and the D&B Goodyer Developments #7 team up to
this point but on Saturday everything turned around on night one of the
Lucas Oil Products Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic at Premier Speedway.
Press Releases 1/21
- Blake Feese)Former World of Outlaws, All Stars,
IRA and ARCA winner Blake Feese will retun to the seat of a sprint car for
the East Bay Raceway Park King of 360's next month. He will drive the Kenny
Mulligan entry and it will be his first time in a 360 sprint car. 1/21
- Jason Johnson won the King's Challenge 410 event
at SRA Borderline Speedway in Victoria, Australia. With 43 entries in the
pits, Johnson drove his #47 to victory over Kyle Larson, Kerry Madsen, Jason
Meyers and James McFadden. 1/21
- Jerrod Hull)The 2012 season for the Midwest Open
Wheel Association’s reigning Champion did not get off to the start he was
hoping for. But for Jerrod Hull, racing at the 2012 edition of the greatest
midget race in the world will always stay in his memories and one more
performance into his extensive resume. Press Releases 1/21
Friday January 20th 2012
Elevate those guns a little lower. Andrew
Jackson
8:30pm
PRESS...
Tracks/Sanctions
- Speedway Motors Central PA Sprint Car Point Series)The
series is being finalized for the 2012 season with more money for the top 10
in points, more sponsors and lots of product sponsors being added. We will
have the official release out in the next two weeks before racing begins in
Florida.1/20
- Column)Richard Golardi has his TBARA 2012 season
preview part 1 in
Florida Open Wheel
1/20
- World of Outlaws)The World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series is returning to Pennsylvania's Lincoln Speedway May 9 for the first
time since 1998, kicking off a "Six Pack" of Northeastern events in May that
includes two nights at Williams Grove Speedway plus events at Rolling Wheels
Raceway, Orange County Fair Speedway and Hagerstown Speedway.
DIRT/World of Outlaws 1/20
- Legion Speedway NH)The i’s have been dotted, the
t’s have been crossed and Si Allen of West Windsor, VT is now legally and
officially the proud owner of Legion Speedway, located on Route 25 at the
Rumney/Wentworth town line. The real estate closing took place on January 19
in the Law Offices of Dechman and Cowie in Plymouth. Allen, the 1975 Late
Model Track Champion at Westboro Speedway and the 2005 Sprint Cars of New
England Series Champion, expressed his appreciation to the members and
officers of Lamont Kennison American Legion Post 76.Press Releases 1/20
- Susquehanna Speedway Park PA)The 2012 season
opener of Stock Car Saturday Night will be on Saturday, April 14, with the
Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Mini Vans, Road Warriors and
PENNMAR Vintage Cars. All point championships for each class starts on April
14. At the end of the season, SSP will crown twelve-(12) track champions in
their respective classes (Late Models; Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars,
Road Warriors, Mini Vans, Legends Cars, PENNMAR Vintage Cars – 2 classes, PA
Sprint Series, Sidewinder Sprints, Super 410 Sprint Cars and 358 Sprint
Cars). Central
PA 1/20
- USAC)The USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car date
originally tentatively set for September 7 at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon
Beach, Ill. has been moved one week to August 31 due to scheduling
conflicts. The date change sets up a back-to-back weekend of racing at
Tri-City and the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track, which has the USAC AMSOIL
Sprint Cars scheduled on September 1. The September 7 date will continue to
be reserved for a possible event at another venue.
USAC
1/20
- USAC)Only three weeks remain before USAC’s AMSOIL
National Sprint Car Series kicks off the 2012 racing season at Bubba Raceway
Park in Ocala, Fla. Race fans attending the openers February 9-10-11 at the
3/8-mile dirt oval will be able to attend a special practice session on
Wednesday night, February 8, then proceed to Ker’s famed WingHouse Bar &
Grill, located at 2145 E. Silver Springs Blvd. in Ocala for a pre-race
party. USAC Members will receive a 20% discount on all food and beverage
purchases! USAC
1/20
- Perris Auto Speedway CA)The "Greatest Show on
Dirt," the legendary World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, will be making its
long awaited return to "Southern California's Home to Major League Sprint
Car Racing," Perris Auto Speedway, on Saturday night, March 10th. It will be
the one and only time for fans to see the popular series in Southern
California in 2012. Press Releases 1/20
- Selinsgrove Speedway PA)Selinsgrove Speedway and
Raceway Park officials released the 2012 schedule of events today featuring
35 race dates at the Snyder County half-mile oval and 31 events at the
fairground’s one-fifth mile track this year.
Central
PA 1/20
- Badger)Officials of the Badger Midget Auto Racing
Association (BMARA) released a sixteen race schedule for the 2012 racing
season, today. It will mark the 76th year of sanctioning midget auto racing,
for the country's oldest midget auto racing organization. The Stark
Automotive Group/Mid-State Equipment Badger Midget Series will contest
events at six tracks in Wisconsi and Illinois. Press Releases 1/20
Drivers
- Randy Anderson)Randy Anderson is going to drive
for Mike VanderEcken in 2012. The team is going to run weekly at knoxville
and some other track’s.Sponsor’s include ;Clark Construction, MVE Inve$tment$,
Keizer Wheels, DMI,Kistler Racing Product’s, Jockos Sprint Part’s and
Champion Lubricant’s. This will be the 23rd season for Mike. The team has 3
j&j roller’s for this year. The team also welcome’s Glenn Freeland to it’s
team too help look over thing’s.1/20
- Danny Lasoski)Chiappelli Motorsports, partnering
with Grubb Motorsports, will field their familiar yellow #98 Golden Flavor
410 Sprint in the Pennsylvania area this season. The 35 race schedule will
include select shows in PA as well as the Kings Royal and Knoxville
Nationals. Danny Lasoski will pilot the #98 Sprint with Chris Strait as crew
chief. “I’m really looking forward to racing in PA. My father was actually
from PA and I still have family there. Chris and I have worked together in
the past and we are looking forward to this challenge,” said Danny. Chris
states that although he has been a sprint car mechanic for over 12 years, it
has always been on the road. This will be different, racing in his home
state on a regular basis. Press Releases 1/20
- McQueen Racing)Competing against the World’s best
racers over five days January 10 through 14, with approximately 260 racers
competing, including reigning and three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion and
two-time Chili Bowl winner Tony Stewart, reigning NASCAR Nationwide Series
champion Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., Sprint Car icon and five-time Chili Bowl
winner Sammy Swindell, reigning two-time champion Kevin Swindell and a
plethora of the most talented racers from an array of racing backgrounds and
disciplines, McQueen Racing didn’t capture the coveted Golden Driller Trophy
at the 26th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, but they were not
alone of the 259 entries. Press Releases 1/20
- Neverlift Motorsports)The 2012 Chili Bowl has come
to an end and all the teams are back home reflecting on the weeks events.
Neverlift Motorsports in Fresno, CA is no different. Team owner and driver
David Prickett(15p) is happy to say the week went very well. The team was
represented by 3 cars this year, with drivers Connor Kassik(15k) and TJ
Smith(15n) joining in the representation of the black and silver team.
Press Releases 1/20
- Robbie Farr)Politically it’s not a logical
progression from being The President to becoming The King, but in a racing
sense it may well be possible as Robbie Farr steers the #7 Orrcon Steel /
Vermeer / Hi-Tec Oils Maxim around Borderline Speedway Mt. Gambier tonight.
Farr clinched the victory in the $10,000 to win “President’s Cup” at Avalon
Raceway Lara on Wednesday night to seal his second success in the
blue-ribbon affair since 2007. Press Releases 1/20
Thursday January 19th 2012
I apologize for lying to you. I promise I won't
deceive you except in matters of this sort. Spiro T. Agnew
3:30pm
PRESS...
Drivers/Tracks/Media
- Kaley Gharst)Kaley Gharst and the Stathy #26 team
should be a force to be reckoned with in the next month in Western
Australia. With some big races looming on the horizon, the team has put
together three solid finishes despite some mechanical hardships, and is
looking forward to this Saturday’s event at the Perth Motorplex. Press Releases 1/19
- Collin Cabre) Steele Performance Development
Program and Collin Cabre Motorsports has put together a 2012 team for the"
Must See Extreme Racing Series". Dave Steele and Johnny Gilbertson have
divised a program that takes young up-starts and helps them with set ups,
testing, driving and the development of a sprint car driver. Dave Steele has
over 20 years of experience and countless titles, Johnny Gilbertson just
coming off his 2011 TBARA Championship and many victories on the dirt tracks
are giving Collin this inaugural 2012 season to compete under there guidence.
Collin last year in his first full year was able to walk away with two
victories himself, along with running the "Must See Series" Collin will also
run a limited dirt schedule. 1/19
- Days Inn Tampa North)During Winternationals Area
discount savings will now be offered by the Days Inn Tampa North during the
2012 East Bay Winternationals. The new discount coupon booklets will be
available for racers and fans, while guest of our hotel. The offers in a
sixteen page coupon booklet will include free items, percentages off, $5.00
dollars off, and 2 for one. The booklet will include savings for the
following: dining/nightlife, attractions, arts/culture, shopping, outdoor
activities, and rental cars.Press Releases 1/19
- Charlotte Motor Speedway NC)Charlotte Motor
Speedway is solidifying its nickname as “The Greatest Place To See The Race”
in 2012 with 112 full-throttle days and nights of entertainment for the
whole family. Featuring a mix of brand new events and traditional fan
favorites, this year promises to be the biggest yet. The 2012 schedule
includes NASCAR, NHRA and World of Outlaws events, along with the return of
both the spring and fall Food Lion AutoFairs, and features events at three
state-of-the-art venues - Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway and The
Dirt Track at Charlotte. Press Releases 1/19
- Ohsweken Speedway ONT)Friday nights, all summer
long will find Ohsweken Speedway the place to be for thrilling and
affordable weekly entertainment again in 2012. The finest and fastest 3/8
mile dirt track in Southwestern Ontario has once assembled a program for the
2012 racing season that will be sure to fulfill your Friday night family
entertainment appetite. With a commitment to action packed racing, Ohsweken
Speedway has been the scene of a solid field of cars with fast paced,
non-stop excitement for the growing legion of fans the past couple of
seasons. This season guarantees more of the same as “Friday Night Thunder”
roars into action. To view the complete press release and schedule, please
click on the following link:
http://ohswekenspeedway.com/news/2012/011712.htm 1/19
- NSCHOF)Tonight’s “Sprint Car 101 – Third Thursday
Series” program at the National Sprint Car Museum, featuring Bob Baker
interviewing veteran touring sprint car owner Lonny Parsons, will be
streamed live at www.ustream.tv/channel/sprintcarhof. The program, which is
free and open to the public, will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Central. Press Releases 1/19
Wednesday January 18th 2012
Being famous was extremely disappointing for
me. When I became famous it was a complete drag and it is still a complete drag.
Van Morrison
3:30pm
PRESS...
Drivers/Manufacturers/Sanctions
- Kyle Steffens)Kyle Steffens, of St. Charles,
Missouri, made his Nine Racing team debut in the #91X at last week’s 26th
Annual Chili Bowl Midget Nationals at the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo
Raceway, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Press Releases 1/18
- Billy Wease)After a strong performance at the 22nd
Chili Bowl Nationals in 2008, where he battled through a number of races to
reach Saturday’s A Main, Billy Wease jumped into the #19X of Nine Racing and
returned to the 26th Annual Chili Bowl Nationals last week. Press Releases 1/18
- Jonathan Swanson)On Friday, January 20th, Rislone
URC sprint series driver Jonathan Swanson will unofficially kick off his
2012 season with a weekend full of appearances at the annual Motorsports
Trade Show in Greater Oaks, PA. This year Jonathan was invited to display
the car he will be campaigning in the 2012 Rislone URC Sprint season at the
Kriner Racing Engines booth from Friday through Sunday. Press Releases 1/18
- Champion Brands LLC)ChampionBlue Flame® Motor Oil,
a major sponsor of Diesel Motorsports and the National Association of Diesel
Motorsports (NADM), announced today thier 2012 National Event Schedule for
Diesel Drag Racing and Sled Pulling competiton. Press Releases 1/18
- GetSOM Sports) Your new apparel supplier for your
blank race T-Shirts. If your looking to save money and make a larger profit
on your T-Shirt sales, Look for GetSOM Sports Branded T-Shirts. Contact
GetSOM@yahoo.com for more information.
www.getsomsports.com GetSOM Sports is a proud sponsor of Shane Golobic
Racing. www.shanegolobic.com 1/18
- Floater Wheel) Todd's Performance will have his
Floater Sprint Car wheel on display in the Robison Racing Products booth at
the Motorsports Show in Oaks, Pa. this weekend. Stop by & say hello & also
checkout Gerry Robison's fine quality sprint car & Modified parts. You won't
be dissapointed.1/18
- Boardwalk Hall)Mike Tidaback knows first hand what
it feels like to experience the rush of victory inside Atlantic City’s
Boardwalk Hall. He also knows what it is like to walk away from a big time
crash. The 10th edition of the event known as the Gamblers Classic, run
under the direction of Len Sammons and staff, is planned for Friday and
Saturday nights Feb. 3-4, 2012.Press Releases 1/18
- King of the West)As an FYI to drivers & teams we
will have a general KWS meeting on Saturday February 11 in Rio Vista. If
anyone has any topics they'd like to be discussed please send them to us so
we can add them to the agenda. We will have more details to come, but mark
your calendars down for Saturday February 11. Any teams wanting info on the
2012 KWS season are encouraged to attend. 1/18
- Ontario Topless Sprints)After a very successful
inaugural event at Humberstone Speedway in 2011, the Ontario Topless Sprints
are back for a new season on a much larger scale with events scattered
throughout the summer at several different racetracks in Ontario,
Pennsylvania and Ohio. The tentative schedule has the Ontario Topless
Sprints (OTS) and the Ohio based Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series (B.O.S.S)
working together during most of the events on the schedule, as well as one
OTS standalone event on the schedule. The OTS and B.O.S.S. will also have a
co-sanctioned event with the Michigan Traditional Sprints (MTS). Press Releases 1/18
Tuesday January 17th 2012
I never smile when I have a bat in my hands.
That's when you've got to be serious. When I get out on the field, nothing's a
joke to me. I don't feel like I should walk around with a smile on my face. Hank
Aaron
9:30pm
PRESS...
Tracks/Sanctions
- Column)Sooner Circles is back with Tulsa's John
Rittenoure at the wheel. Check out his first edition in
Sooner Circles 1/17
- Ohsweken Speedway ONT)Friday nights, all summer
long will find Ohsweken Speedway the place to be for thrilling and
affordable weekly entertainment again in 2012. The finest and fastest 3/8
mile dirt track in Southwestern Ontario has once assembled a program for the
2012 racing season that will be sure to fulfill your Friday night family
entertainment appetite. With a commitment to action packed racing, Ohsweken
Speedway has been the scene of a solid field of cars with fast paced,
non-stop excitement for the growing legion of fans the past couple of
seasons. This season guarantees more of the same as “Friday Night Thunder”
roars into action. Press Releases 1/17
- TBJ Promotions)TBJ Promotions is expecting a
banner year in 2012. Entering his fourth season in the promotional business,
TBJ Promotions Founder Tony Bruce Jr. has put together a vigorous schedule
of six ASCS National Tour races during a 10-week span next spring.
Press Releases 1/17
- ASCS SOD)The Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt
presented by ARP series is excited to announce that again in 2012 Engine Pro
has signed on as the series title sponsor with ARP again on board as
presenting sponsor. ASCS SOD is proud to have these great supporters for its
33rd season.
ASCS 1/17
- ASCS Gulf South)The 2012 schedule of events for
the Griffith Truck & Equipment ASCS Gulf South Region has been released, as
the series gears up for its 11th year of competition throughout the southern
portion of Texas and into Louisiana.ASCS 1/17
4:30pm
PRESS...
Manufacturers
- Column)Dan Zimmerman has his first Chili Bowl trip
in
Hawkeye Ovals 1/17
- Super Shox)In 2011 Kevin Swindell did what no
other drive had been able to do in the 25 year history of the Chili Bowl,
win it two consecutive years in a row. With the amount of talented drivers
and top level cars in a event that last for 5 days to come out as a winner
even once is quite an accomplishment. To win it twice in a career is rare
but to win it for the 3rd consecutive time like Kevin Swindell has done is
simply amazing and a 4th consecutive win for Swindell motorsports leaves no
doubt that the Swindell's have dominated the Chili Bowl not only with
Saturday night wins but also with top podium finishes as Sammy has been on
the podium with a win in 2009 and a third in 2010 and second in both 2011
and 2012. In winning these races and preliminary features the Swindell's
have also lead the most laps in the toughest Midget race of the year. Press Releases 1/17
- USCS)Just as during ten out of the last eleven
racing seasons, Daryl Saucier's DSR Fuel Systems helped power 2011 United
Sprint Car Series presented by Goodyear Champion, Terry Gray to the top of
the United Sprint Car Series point standings and to his tenth USCS sprint
car National title. Gray made a sweep of the 2011 USCS competition by also
collecting Championships in the USCS Southern Thunder Tour and Mid South
Thunder Tour regional series.
USCS 1/17
- Ruapuna Speedway NZ)Don't miss any of the action
from the 2012 South Island Sprintcar Speedweek featuring USA drivers Austen
Wheatley and Barry Martinez, along with Australian 'Wildman' Allan Woods and
drivers from around New Zealand! Streaming live from Ashburton Speedway
(1100 Sunday January 22 NZ Time-1400 21 January PST), Beachlands Speedway,
Dunedin (1830 Tuesday January 24 NZ Time- 2130 23 January PST), Riverside
Speedway, Invercargill (1700 Wednesday January 25 NZ Time-2000 January 24
PST), and Central Motor Speedway Cromwell (1730 Friday January 27, and
Saturday January 28 NZ Time-2030 January 26 & 27 PST) PLUS Ruapuna Speedway,
Christchurch on February 3 and 4 at 1830 NZ Time for the New Zealand
Sprintcar Championship (2130 February 2 and 3 PST) log onto
www.thepits.racing.org.nz,
hit the streaming button, sit back and enjoy live audiocast of Sprintcar
Racing- New Zealand style! note: NZ is 19 hours ahead of PST 1/17
- Racing Legends Reunion)2012 will mark fifty years
that the Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA has been entertaining race
fans at their one-third mile high-banked dirt oval. Throughout this stretch
of success, the Berks County business has been under the leadership of the
Rogers Family, almost unheard of in today's world where race tracks open and
close, often with different promoters or track operators. But for the
Grandview Speedway, it has always been the Rogers Family, an accomplishment
enjoyed by very few race tracks. Press Releases 1/17
- Thunder On The Hill)The 23rd season of the NAPA
Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will return to the Grandview
Speedway in 2012. To get things started, the staff of Thunder on the Hill
salutes the Grandview Speedway and the Rogers Family as they celebrate their
fiftieth anniversary season. "In today's challenging times, very few tracks
have survived the test of time, and enjoyed the success that the Grandview
Speedway has seen under one family", said Bob Miller, Co-organizer of the
Thunder on the Hill Racing Series with track owner Bruce Rogers. In today's
world, the milestone of achieving fifty uninterrupted seasons of success as
seen at the Grandview Speedway is truly an accomplishment to be proud of.
Press Releases 1/17
- ASA/NSRA)The American Speed Association/Northwest
Sprintcar Racing Association (ASA/NSRA) is pleased to announce its officers
and board of directors for the 2012 season. Press Releases 1/17
Monday January 16th 2012
Let the future tell the truth, and evaluate
each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs; the
future, for which I have really worked, is mine. Nikola Tesla
11:45pm
PRESS...
Manufacturers
- Vortex Racing Products would like to congratulate
these “New Year Winners”. Donny Schatz won The Australian Open and
$20,000.00 at Archerfield Speedway in Brisbane, Queensland. Shane Stewart ,
Robbie Farr and Jason Johnson also won features at Archerfield Speedway.
Jason Meyers won 4 races in a row at Sydney Speedway. Ben Ellement won in
Perth Western Australia. Jamie Bricknell and Shaun Dobson won in Tasmania .
Brooke Tatnell won the World Series feature at Adelaide in South Australia.
VORTEX, BECAUSE YOU WANT TO WIN, 9 Teams have won 12 feature races in 2012.
Call 641 259 3520 for your nearest dealer, ask about our VSC Shock packages.
1/16
- Kansas Trade Show)An added bonus awaits all
drivers who attend this Saturday’s 25th annual Kansas Racer’s/High
Performance Trade Show, Auction and Seminar in Wichita, Kansas as the
Wellington, Kansas based BSB Manufacturing and 4 Speed Promotions have
teamed up to offer free shock dyno and a free Q&A session at the event.
Press Releases 1/16
- Simpson Performance Products)Simpson Performance
Products, Inc., the largest U.S. based manufacturer of Motorsport Safety
Products, including helmets, firesuits, head & neck restraints, seatbelts
and racing parachutes, responds to an increased demand in the European
market for Simpson products by opening a European office. Press Releases 1/16
- Wesmar Racing Engines)The accolades keep on coming
for Wesmar customers. It was announced last week that Shane Stewart was
named the National 360 Driver of the Year, this is the second time he has
accomplished this. Wesmar racers Johnny Herrera was runner-up and Brady
Bacon ended up fourth in the voting. Congratulations to these three!! The
first place trophy didn’t stop there as Shane and his car owner Paul Silva
were also named National 360 Team of the Year, also their second time for
this honor. In the midst of these awards the employees of Wesmar Racing
Engines would like to take a brief minute to send our condolences to the
Crawford family and the tragic loss of their son and grandson Donnie Ray. I
could go on for hours about the kind of person Donnie Ray was and his family
that surrounded this fine young man but instead will just say that Donnie
Ray you will be missed!! R.I.P. #55 1/16
Drivers
- James McFadden)A poor qualifying time trial
haunted James McFadden throughout last Saturday night’s 10th round of the
World Series Sprintcars Championship at Speedway City, but he still managed
to salvage a credible result. Despite not enjoying the front running form
that he had been used to since the beginning of his World Series campaign as
a non-contracted driver back in November of last year, McFadden had to
qualify for the feature race via the B-main, which he ended up winning.Press Releases 1/16
- Brady Bacon)Brady Bacon’s 2012 racing season
kicked off with a run at the Chili Bowl last week in his home state. The
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver teamed up with the Wilke-Pak team and in his
preliminary, finished one spot short of locking himself into Saturday
night’s feature event. A tangle with a fellow competitor derailed his
chances on Saturday night. Brady now gears up for Ocala, Florida and USAC
sprint car competition, where he will team with the potent Hoffman #69 team.
Press Releases 1/16
- James McFadden)One of the country’s form sprintcar
drivers of the 2011/12 season, James McFadden, has this week launched his
new range of merchandise. Thanks to the efforts of Wayne Meyer from Speedway
Star Race Wear, McFadden’s t-shirt range comes in two colours, black or
grey, and will be available for race fans from this Friday night’s (January
20) Kings Challenge at Mount Gambier’s Borderline Speedway in South
Australia onwards for the remainder of the 2011/12 seasonPress Releases 1/16
- Nick Schlauch, Jr. and the 38n Motorsports Team
will have their 410 sprint car on display in the Lincoln Speedway booth at
the Motorsports Race Car & Trade Show 2012 in Oaks, Pa. on January 20 - 22.
The Lincoln Speedway "Icebreaker 30" is only a little over a month away, and
the 38n Team is ready to go for the 2012 season with some great marketing
partners: Livingston Lawn Care, Drive Right, S & S Tire and Auto, and
Hanover Auto Craft. Stop by and say hi!1/16
- Austin McCarl)A successful season that yielded a
Knoxville Nationals start, multiple wins, Rookie of the Year at Huset’s
Speedway, and a sixth place Knoxville point finish, has Austin McCarl primed
for 2012. He is hoping to partner with someone for this season’s campaign
and one of the brightest young starts in sprint car racing is looking for
some support to add to those who made everything possible in 2011. Press Releases 1/16
- Cody Darrah)The 2012 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals
will be an event that Red Lion, PA driver, Cody Darrah, will like to quickly
forget as he scored a 10th place finish in the Saturday night E-main.
Darrah’s weekend got kicked on with his Wednesday night prelim. Press Releases 1/16
- Troy DeCaire)This is a way to develope new Florida
sprint car drivers to learn how to race hi powered sprints without
competeing with the established drivers. This program has the full support
from the TBARA sprint car series. Buff Fritz president of TBARA said he is
behind this 300 percent. This devlopment series is for drivers age 14 and
up. All cars will be required to meet TBARA rules. Press Releases 1/16
- Rico Abreu)In just his second attempt competing in
the Chili Bowl, Rico Abreu successfully made the championship A-main on
Saturday night as he raced his way out of one of the B-mains and scored a
21st place finish in the 55-lap finale. Press Releases 1/16
- Craig Dollansky)After nearly recording a victory
at the first race in Australia, the D&B Goodyer Developments #7 team was
back in action the following day at Mountain Dew Ice Raceway in Hobart,
Tasmania. Press Releases 1/16
Tracks/Sanctions
- King of the West)Jason Statler has been a staple
in California 410 Sprint Car Racing for 20-years and this past season
continued to be one of the state’s very best by rounding out the top-five in
the Golden State King of the West Series standings.
King of the West 1/16
- King of the West)For everyone planning to attend
the King of the West awards banquet in Fairfield on Saturday January 28, the
deadline to get your orders in and payment in will be next Monday January
23. To get your orders and payment in once again, the number to call us at
is (707) 374-2222. To reserve rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield call
(707) 426-6900. The room discount code is KWS128. 1/16
- King of the West)Becoming a father for the first
time this past year Sacramento, California’s Willie Croft finished within an
arm’s reach of the top-five in points with the Golden State King of the West
Series, locking down the sixth spot in the final tallies.
King of the West 1/16
- Flemington Speedway Historical Society)The
Flemington Speedway Historical Society will have a big presence at the
Motorsports Race Car and Trade Show on January 20, 21 and 22 at the Greater
Philadelphia Expo Center at 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA. This year
open-cockpit drivers who competed at the famous Flemington Speedway will be
highlighted. The Society's booth will exhibit several vintage and restored
race cars, in conjuction with driver appearances and autograph sessions.
- Allstar Sprintcars AU)Harley Bishop’s #ACT15 Maxim
took out the cash at the Fire Service Plus Sprintcar All Star Series
Mainline Dynolog Dynamometers 360 All Star Challenge last night at Simpson
Speedway.
- Ohsweken Speedway ONT)Ohsweken Speedway advanced
ticket coordinator Cheryl Pelkie has been busy handling renewals for fans
holding Reserved Seat Tickets from the 2011 World of Outlaw Sprints and
Canadian Nationals events. These events are back on the schedule for 2012
with the World of Outlaws scheduled to compete on Tuesday, July 31st and the
Annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals, scheduled to run the 8th edition on
Friday, September 14th and Saturday, Sept. 15th.
- Madera Speedway CA)The official 2012 Madera
Speedway schedule has been released. It includes two SRL Southwest Tour
races, five pure open wheel shows featuring Super Modifieds, USAC Sprints,
BCRA/USAC Midgets, USAC Focus Midgets and NCMA, a televised Lucas Oil
Modified race, a six race Coors Light Open Late model series, a twelve race
LunkerDaddy Late model series, three slip and slide enduros, a multi-engine
tractor pull, and the world famous Pumpkin Smash and much more!
3:00am
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Drivers/Media
- Column)Shawn Miller has notes from his first Chili
Bowl trip in
The Inside Line1/16
- Motorsports 2012 Show)It’s here!!! Motorsports
2012 Presented by SEF Small Engine Fuels Race Car and Trade Show will get
the green flag on Friday, January 20th at 2 p.m. when the doors open and
225,000 square feet of just about everything imaginable is unveiled in the
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. It is the 27th annual edition
of this huge motorsports show produced by Len Sammons and staff. Press Releases 1/16
- Jason Meyers)While we are use to saluting our
military by raising a right hand or firing a gun in honor, salutes may take
many other forms. By definition a salute is a gesture of respect used to
formally honor or praise someone. That is exactly what the Sprint Car world
did this week, as they named the 2010 and 2011 World of Outlaws Champion
Jason Meyers as 410 Sprint Car Driver of the Year for the second consecutive
year and recognized Elite Racing for their accomplishments. While being
honored, Meyers was in Australia continuing his sweep at Sydney Speedway.
With four consecutive victories, Meyers has definitely gotten a jump on the
competition in 2012. Press Releases 1/16
- Danny Reidy)The 10th round of the World Series
Sprintcars Championship last Saturday night at Adelaide’s Speedway City in
South Australia resulted in Danny Reidy finishing where he started. In what
was the second World Series round appearance of the 2011/12 season at the
Speedway City track, the NT # 5 Desert Palms Resort – Alice Springs
supported J&J driver qualified for the feature race out of position 12 and
at the fall of the chequered flag that was where he finished up.
Press Releases 1/16
Sunday January 15th 2012
I'm lucky. Hard work is the key, but luck plays
a part. Neil Diamond
2:55am
RESULTS...
- Lucas Oil Chili Bowl)Saturday’s Championship
Feature Event Results from the 26th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals A
Main (55 laps) 1. #39 Kevin Swindell, Germantown, TN 2. #1 Sammy Swindell,
Germantown, TN 3. #67 Kyle Larson, Elk Grove, CA 4. #77s Danny Stratton,
Riverside, CA 5. #39c Bryan Clauson, Noblesville IN 6. #49x Brad Sweet,
Grass Valley, CA 7. #21k Cory Kruseman, Ventura, CA 8. #3nz Jerry Coons,
Jr., Tucson, AZ 9. #39i Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., Olive Branch, MS 10. #14 Tony
Stewart, Columbus, INASCS 1/15
- WSS)Brooke Tatnell finally broke through for a
main event win in Round Ten of the Hi-Tec Oils World Series Sprintcars
Championship at Speedway City tonight, leading the 30 lap A-Main from flag
to flag.Race Results 1/15
PRESS...
Tracks/Media
- NSCHOF)Veteran Harrisburg Patriot-News and Area
Auto Racing News columnist Jerry Reigle, who passed away in late August
following a brave fight against cancer, has been posthumously named the
recipient of the 2011 “Outstanding Contribution to the Sport Award” by all
three voting panels of the North American Sprint Car Poll. According to
National Sprint Car Museum executive director Bob Baker, “The poll’s
Outstanding Contribution Award is the museum foundation’s highest honor for
current achievers in the sport, as it is voted on by industry insiders from
the 360-, 410-cubic-inch, and non-winged sprint car divisions. For the late
Jerry Reigle of central Pennsylvania to earn this award, it speaks to the
level of respect that people in our entire industry, nationwide, had for him
and his motorsports writings.” Press Releases 1/15
- Ruapuna Speedway NZ)This Saturday night (January
21) sees the hosting of the tenth annual Sprintcar Gold Cup at the Holland
Collision Centre Ruapuna Speedway. This prestigious event has again
attracted several International drivers, with Americans Austen Wheatley and
Barry Martinez both making their first appearance in New Zealand, while
Australian 'Wildman' Allan Woods will again return. Last year Woods earned
the wrath of the officials for his aggressive driving, and he has said that
he has no intention of toning down for the event. Press Releases 1/15
- Fantasy Dirt Racing)Fantasy Dirt Racing is geared
up for another exciting year in 2012!!! Currently the williams grove fantasy
league is taking registrations. We would like to welcome back the All Star
Circuit of Champions, Fremont/Attica Sprint Title, Knoxville Raceway,
Lernerville Speedway, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, Three Wide
Media, and Williams Grove as partners for 2012 Fantasy Leagues. Press Releases 1/15
Saturday January 14th 2012
I'm just looking to get through the day. Peter
Falk
2:45pm
PRESS...
Sanctions/Manufacturers
- Lucas Oil Chili Bowl)Prior to last year, no driver
had ever been able to pull off back-to-back Chili Bowl triumphs at the
QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway. Now, after becoming the first driver
in event history to post two wins in a row last January, Kevin Swindell is
in prime position for a three-peat as will start Saturday night’s 26th
Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals 50-lap finale from the pole position.
ASCS 1/14
- Advanced Racing Suspensions congratulates Cory
Kruseman for his win Friday night at the 26th Annual Chili Bowl Midget
Nationals on ARS Shocks. Utilizing our 2012 valving updates the Kruser
rolled to a convincing win, our second of the week! We'd like to thank all
of our customer's for another successful Chili Bowl and if you're looking
for an advantage in 2012 discover the one that racer's like Cory already
enjoy and win with ARS! For more information on our complete line of
championship winning ARS Shocks, Springs, and Hardware call (317) 271-7100,
check us out on Facebook or visit us on the web at
www.advancedracing.net 1/14
- URC)Youthful and always exciting Robbie
Stillwaggon may have had the drive of his career in the 2011 Rislone URC
Sprint Series season finale at the Grandview Speedway.
URC 1/14
-
SpeedShotz
is up-dated with Kris Keath & Hein Brothers photos.1/14
2:40am
RESULTS...
- Lucas Oil Chili Bowl)Two-time Chili Bowl champion
Cory Kruseman made his way back to the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway
victory lane by topping Friday night’s 25-lap Vacuworx International
qualifying feature at the 26th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals. ASCS 1/14
Tracks/Media
- Port Royal Speedway PA)The two biggest races of
the season for the All Star Circuit of Champions sprint car series will be
at Port Royal Speedway in 2012 as part of the just released tentative 2012
Port Royal schedule of events.
- NSCHOF)For the second straight year, Jason Meyers
of Clovis, California, was voted the “Driver of the Year” by the North
American 410 Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters,
sanctioning officials and manufacturers. The 2011 World of Outlaws (WoO)
Sprint Car Series point champion earned twenty-six (26) of the twenty-nine
(29) first-place ballots cast in the year-end poll. For the first
time, team owners Chris Luck, Jason Meyers and Guy Stockbridge earned
410-cubic-inch sprint car “Team of the Year” honors.Press Releases 1/14
Friday January 13th 2012
I think anytime you can affect people in
general, in a positive way, then you're a lucky individual. Sam Elliott
2:20pm
PRESS...
Tracks/Manufacturers
- Frontrow/Ultimate Challenge)A few changes are in
store for the 17th Annual Musco Lighting Front Row Challenge and the 11th
Annual Casey’s General Stores USAC Ultimate Challenge presented by Searsboro
Telephone Company. The biggest change will be more racing for the fans,
while ticket prices remain the same as always! The UNOH All Star Sprints
return for Monday’s Front Row Challenge. They will be battling for $5,000 to
win, or $50,000 to win from the back! The preliminary for Tuesday’s Ultimate
Challenge including heats, a B main and feature will also be in action on
Monday night, August 6, giving fans the best of wing and non-wing 410 sprint
car action in one awesome night! Press Releases 1/13
- Knoxville Raceway IA)Friday Night events at the
52nd Goodyear Knoxville Nationals will be much different than in years past,
Knoxville Raceway officials announced today. Friday night has traditionally
been for drivers who are not qualified for Saturday night's big show and for
the Knoxville World Challenge. Now the four (4) drivers at the top of the
A-Main Friday night will advance directly into Saturday night's A-Main in
positions 17-20. Press Releases 1/13
- Super Shox)The Swindell family history of winning
at the Chili Bowl has another page as Kevin Swindell drove a perfect race to
claim the Thursday night edition of the Chili Bowl. The track was much
slicker than the previous two nights races which was an advantage for Kevin
and his car with Super Shox. From the drop of the green flag Kevin went to
work passing cars to move into the lead on lap 5 from there he opened up a
comfortable lead then went on to the win the 25 lap main event. To find out
more about the Super Shox on the Swindell cars log on to
www.supershox.com or call
847-548-7469, if your at the Chili Bowl stop and see Brian or Brice in the
Super Shox trailer parked next to the Swindell pit to have them explain the
Super Shox advantage that helped Kevin to win on the slick Tulsa track.1/13
-
SpeedShotz
is up-dated with Kris Keath Thursday night photos photos.1/13
2:30am
PRESS...
Sanctions/Manufacturers
- Lucas Oil Chili Bowl)Last January, Kevin Swindell
became the first back-to-back winner in a quarter century of Chili Bowl
Nationals competition at the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway. On
Thursday night, the 22-year-old from Germantown, TN, put himself in a prime
position for a three-peat by winning the 25-lap Suburban Chevrolet
qualifying feature event atop the ¼-mile clay oval on the third night of
action at the 26th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals. ASCS 1/13
- CONROY "PNEU" CONTROL) Congratulations to Shane
Stewart on his 360 Driver of the Year Award, and to Paul Silva, his car
owner. Thank you for having confidence in our Tire Bleeders. 1/13
- FAST)Series is pleased to announce that Paul
Kistler, owner of Kistler Engines and Kistler Racing Products in Erlin,
Ohio, has agreed to return as the championship series' title sponsor for the
2012 racing season. This marks the fourth consecutive year for the F.A.S.T.
Championship Series to carry the Kistler Racing Products speed shop brand at
Fremont Speedway and Attica Raceway Park. Press Releases 1/13
Thursday January 12th 2012
I never thought of losing, but now that it' s
happened, the only thing is to do it right. That's my obligation to all the
people who believe in me. We all have to take defeats in life. Muhammad Ali
9:30pm
PRESS...
Sanctions/Media
- Photos)Chili Bowl Thursday pit
shots, feature and heat action shots are in
Hoseheads
LIVE. SpeedShotz
is up-dated with Kris Keath and Tommy Hein Photos.1/12
- NSCHOF)Shane Stewart of Bixby, Oklahoma, was voted
the 2011 “Driver of the Year” by the North American 360 Sprint Car Poll
voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and
manufacturers for the second time. Stewart, the American Sprint Car
Series (ASCS) national tour champion and 2009 “Driver of the Year”, earned
thirteen (13) of the twenty (20) first-place ballots cast in the year-end
poll. Stewart’s car owner, Paul Silva, earned his second “Team of the
Year” award as well.Press Releases 1/12
- RMMRA)Harry Conklin became a race car owner in
1946, owning Midgets, Modifieds and Sprint Cars. Conklin won his first of
fifteen RMMRA Midget Owner Championships in 1964 with Jimmy LaManna as
driver. His Midgets have won seven Mile High Classic Nationals and scored
two wins at the Belleville Midget Nationals. His Sprint Cars have won four
Colorado championships and early on his Modifieds won two championships. His
last RMMRA Owner Championship came in 2004 with Gary Taylor at the wheel.
Also, Conklin also had 150 plus Colorado Midget Feature wins in his career.
His Sprint Cars have won four Colorado championships and early on his
modifieds won two championships. Press Releases 1/12
- Sprint Car News)A new driver profile on Western Pa
Sprint racer and Outlaw Sprint Warriors competitor SKIP DOUGHERTY is posted
at
http://www.sprintcarnews.com/profileDougherty.html 1/12
3:00pm
PRESS...
Drivers/Tracks/Sanctions
- Lucas Oil Chili Bowl)Sammy Swindell kept up his
winning ways at the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway by topping
Wednesday night’s 25-lap River Spirit Casino Qualifier “A” Main event at the
26th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals. ASCS 1/12
- Sprintcar Allstars AU)Fire Service Plus Sprintcar
All Star Series have been working hard on promoting the scheduled event at
Heytesbury Stockfeeds Simpson Speedway on January 14th and now the night is
almost here. $5,000 to win, $2,500 for 2nd, $1,500 for 3rd and $500 for 18th
place- a total of $18,000 up for grabs for the A Main. This is the richest
single night payout for 360’s in Australia. Press Releases 1/12
- Robbie Farr has the batteries charged and the East
Coast Pipeline Maxim on song as the team heads away from a stout week of
competition at Brisbane’s Archerfield Speedway and into South Australia for
this Saturday night’s WSS competition at Speedway City. “Queensland was a
fantastic week for us,” admits Farr, “we won the Wednesday night event, we
were leading Friday night’s preliminary when we got taken out by a lapped
car and Saturday night for the 50 lap final we ran second to Donny Schatz.
Press Releases 1/12
2:20am
RESULTS...
- Chili Bowl)Wednesday’s River Spirit Casino
Qualifier Results from the 26th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals: A
Main (25 laps – Top 3 advance to Saturday Night's Main Event) “A” Main: 1.
#1 Sammy Swindell, Germantown, TN; 2. #77s Danny Stratton, Riverside, CA; 3.
#14 Tony Stewart, Columbus, IN; 4. #11T Tyler Edwards, Salina, OK; 5. #5d
Zach Daum, Pocahontas, IL; 6. #7ca Caleb Armstrong, New Castle, IN; 7. #47x
Shaun Insley, Royal Oak, NZ; 8. #77 Alex Bright, Collegeville, PA; 9. #17b
Brad Kuhn, Avon, IN; 10. #73 Josh Ford, Oxnard, CAASCS 1/12
- Photos)Chili Bowl Wednesday pit
shots, heat and feature action shots are in
Hoseheads
LIVE1/12
PRESS...
Drivers/Tracks/Sanctions/Manufacturers
- Super Shox)When Sammy Swindell straps into a
midget and rolls out onto the Tulsa clay for the Chili Bowl all eyes in the
building are on him and his car. As the crowd watches Sammy weave thru
traffic with ease to write another page in Chili Bowl lore. At the end of
the night many comments are echoed thru the building about how stable,
consistent and the amount of grip his car has. Many wonder how Sammys cars
can drive thru the black while other cars sit and spin. Yes Sammy is one of
the most skilled drivers to ever wheel a midget but you can't buy his
ability and use it as your own but you can buy one of his most valued parts
of his car and that is Super Shox! If your car need more drive and stability
you need Super Shox the choice of the winningest driver in Chili Bowl
history. For racers looking to step up their game this week in Tulsa take a
walk over to the Super Shox trailer next to the Swindell pit and see Brian
or Brice to find out how you can bolt on the Super Shox advantage. For more
info log onto www.supershox.com or
call 847-548-7469 1/12
- Column)Dino Oberto has Stan Lobitz's EMPA award
story in Keeping Track1/12
- ESS)I what turned into a very popular contest will
be back in 2012 for the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS). Thanks to
Craig Revelle and his Finish Line Web Design the best appearing car award
for the upcoming season will make its return. Press Releases 1/12
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