PRESS....

• USCS)The War of the Wings Sprint Car event at Deep South Speedway, Loxley AL set for 3/7 & 3/8 HAS BEEN CANCELLED and RESCHEDULED for 3/28 & 3/29. 3/6

• Port Royal Speedway PA)Port Royal Speedway has been forced to cancel this Saturday’s scheduled Opening Day presented by Packer’s Concessions due to saturated grounds from recent rainfall and an unfavorable weather forecast for the weekend. Despite preparations to kick off the highly anticipated 2025 racing season, precipitation received this week has left the racing surface and surrounding areas unsuitable for competition. Central PA 3/6

• Port Royal Speedway PA)Port Royal Speedway and the Juniata County Fair are thrilled to announce the return of the exciting rodeo event for the 2025 Juniata County Fair! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 2nd at 7pm, as the Lucky E Rodeo Company brings an action-packed evening featuring Bulls, Broncs, and Barrel Racing to the fairgrounds. Central PA 3/6

• High Limit)The family members of national touring drivers are involved in their child’s career via numerous ways. Maybe it’s selling the merchandising, watching the kids, managing the expenses, driving the motorhome, or simply being there to support them; but Danny Sams III’s parents get down in the dirt with him. High Limit 3/6

• High Limit)For more than half-a-century, the Lynch name has been synonymous with Sprint Car Racing; and it will continue to be so in 2025 as third-generation competitor Sye Lynch takes the next step in his career by joining Kubota High Limit Racing full-time. High Limit 3/6

• Brody Roa)After more than six months out of the saddle, Southern California sprint car racing star Brody Roa finally returned to action when the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Series made its first 2025 appearance at Perris Auto Speedway last Saturday night. The veteran racer looked like he had not missed a day as he started 13th and drove all the way to fifth to capture the Jim and Chet Gardner Hard Charger Award. Press Releases 3/6

• Speed Sport)In life, we run into certain circumstances that are constants. Everybody knows about the death-and-taxes one. The sun coming up in the morning, hopefully, is another. And in Pennsylvania, another rock-solid given in this world is that Lance Dewease is going to be in the hot seat of a sprint car, up on the wheel, and winning races.https://speedsport.com/3/6

• David Gravel)Big Game Motorsports swept the Bike Week Jamboree, giving driver David Gravel multiple World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series victories for the 10 th consecutive season. The strong performance during the doubleheader moved Gravel into the lead in the World of Outlaws championship standings by 44 points. Press Releases 3/6

• Husets Speedway SD)A pair of six-figure paydays highlight one of the top weeks in winged sprint car racing this summer at Huset's Speedway. The high-banked dirt oval, which is one of only two tracks with two six-figure payouts for sprint cars in the same week this season, welcomes the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series June 18-21. Press Releases 3/6

• Matt Covington)Matt Covington and team picked up their first win of 2025 this past weekend with the USCS at Hattiesburg Motor Speedway. On Friday night, Matt was able to advance from 8th to 4th in the heat, giving him an outside, row two starting spot for the feature after the completion of the dash. Press Releases 3/6

Tuesday March 4th

Yes, I know that you feel you are not strong enough. That's what the enemy thinks too. But we're gonna fool them.  Knute Rockne

9:30pm

PRESS....

• Column)Article and Photo from Richard Golardi "A Legend Keeps Rolling: Jim Childers Still Racing in His 80s"Florida Open Wheel 3/4

• High Limit)Tanner Thorson heard what was said and saw what was posted. The doubts fueled him, and they will continue to do so in 2025 as he returns for a second full-time campaign driving the Rod Gross Motorsports #88 with Kubota High Limit Racing. High Limit 3/4

• Brock Zearfoss)With Volusia Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree officially in the books, the “Jonestown Jet” Brock Zearfoss can now turn his focus back to Pennsylvania Posse Country, set to join car owner Rich Eichelberger in Port Royal Speedway’s season opener set for Saturday, March 8. Zearfoss, a former track champion at the “Speed Palace,” will roll into the Juniata County Fairgrounds fresh off of two World of Outlaws A-Main starts, concluding the Bike week Jamboree with 14th and 22nd-place results on March 2-3, respectively. Press Releases 3/4

• Aaron Reutzel)A last minute decision to head south proved beneficial for “A-Aron” Aaron Reutzel and Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), not only commencing their 2025 campaign with a pair of top-ten outcomes, but doing so against the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, joining the Greatest Show On Dirt for the Bike Week Jamboree at Volusia Speedway Park on March 2-3.

• Michael Keen AU)DESPITE focusing the majority of his 2024-25 season campaign on his rookie 410 Sprintcar season with the Cowara Motorsport team, Michael Keen has still managed to make numerous appearances in the Limited Sprintcar class, where after capturing his fifth King of Wings victory in a row earlier this season, he last Saturday night picked up the third Western Australian Title victory of his career. Press Releases 3/4

• CRSA)The Apr. 18 event at Outlaw and optional for May 10 at Woodhull, the Hoosier 38230 HTC Stamped Spec tire is the standard tire to be used on the right rear for all point shows. On May 10 at Woodhull, drivers may run either the Hoosier 38230 HTC Stamped Spec tire or the Hoosier 38223 Medium 1 Stamped Spec tire. Press Releases 3/4

• Port Royal Speedway PA)The Juniata County Fair is thrilled to announce that country music group Parmalee will take center stage at Port Royal Speedway on Tuesday, August 31st for an unforgettable night of music and entertainment. Central PA 3/4

• RUSH)The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants is excited to announce that Design Creations (DCI-Awards) has been named the "Official Trophy & Award" Company for the 2025 season. DCI-Awards created the 2024 RUSH championship trophies for all of the individual Series that received rave reviews at the recent awards banquet. DCI will again create the 2025 championship trophies as well as select special event trophies.Press Releases 3/4

• Maddington Toyota Series AU)A second to Callum Williamson was not enough to close the gap on series points leader Dayne Kingshott when round 19 of the 2024-25 Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series was contested at Ellenbrook Speedway on Sunday evening. Heading into the round, Williamson was 58 points shy of defending series champion Kingshott, and on many occasions a podium result may have reduced the deficit – except that Kingshott won the feature race and extended his margin to 62 points with three rounds remaining. Press Releases 3/4

• Donny Schatz)A return trip to the Sunshine State ended in success for Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, concluding Volusia Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree with a top-ten result in the two-day finale on Monday, March 3. The ten-time World of Outlaws champion was forced to do things the hard way, climbing from 15th on the grid to finish eighth - his fourth World of Outlaws top-ten of the season all of which accomplished at Volusia’s “World’s Fastest Half-Mile.” Press Releases 3/4

• Tony Gomes)Spending the weekend in Chico, CA at the Silver Cup, Tony Gomes and the C&M Motorsports team fought through some issues on Friday before tallying an 11th place finish in Saturday night’s feature event. Press Releases 3/4

• Tanner Carrick)Getting right back to racing action over the weekend, Tanner Carrick was knocked out of the Friday night feature event in the opening laps, but came out swinging on Saturday night before finishing fourth in the feature. Press Releases 3/4

• Justin Sanders)Coming off another standout season together, Justin Sanders and Dale Miller Motorsports kicked their 2025 campaign off over the weekend in Chico, CA where Sanders tallied a third place finish during Saturday’s finale. “It was great to get another season with Dale Miller kicked off over the weekend,” Justin Sanders said. “Friday night didn’t end how we had hoped, but Saturday night we were back up battling for a win late in the race.” Press Releases 3/4

• Chance Grasty)Heading into the Silver Cup in Chico, CA over the weekend fresh off of a win at Stockton Dirt Track, Chance Grasty and the F&F Racing team were eager to see how they stacked up at the famed ¼ mile but unfortunately the team fought gremlins all weekend long. Press Releases 3/4

• Andy Forsberg)Looking to build off of his season opening win at Marysville Raceway, Andy Forsberg and the PHR Racing team were back in action over the weekend in Chico, CA where Forsberg finished fourth on Friday night before tallying a seventh-place finish during the Silver Cup finale on Saturday. Press Releases 3/4

Monday March 3rd

Step with care and great tact, and remember that Life's a Great Balancing Act.  Dr. Seuss

10:30pm

RESULTS....

• Photos)Shots from Volusia Speedway Park FL World of Outlaws Monday by Jim DenHamer are in SpeedShotz 3/3

• World of Outlaws)David Gravel and Big Game Motorsports are on another level right now. The 2024 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car title was something they worked hard for. It eluded them for three seasons straight. But they have no plans of taking their foot off the gas after finally capturing the championship. They want to go on a run for the record books. Not just one title, but many. Volusia Speedway Park FL..NOS Energy Drink Feature (25 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[3]; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart[6]; 3. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[1]; 4. 41-Carson Macedo[2]; 5. 1A-Jacob Allen[5]; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel[10]; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[4]; 8. 15-Donny Schatz[15]; 9. 83-Michael Kofoid[11]; 10. 7S-Chris Windom[22]; 11. 17B-Bill Balog[8]; 12. 23-Garet Williamson[17]; 13. 14-Spencer Bayston[9]; 14. 39M-Anthony Macri[21]; 15. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[19]; 16. 13-Daison Pursley[16]; 17. 6-Zach Hampton[20]; 18. 27-Emerson Axsom[12]; 19. 44-Chris Martin[23]; 20. 88-Austin McCarl[13]; 21. 28M-Conner Morrell[25]; 22. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[18]; 23. 2C-Cole Macedo[7]; 24. 26-Justin Peck[14]; 25. 15K-Creed Kemenah[24] World of Outlaws3/3

PRESS....

• Western PA Speedweek)For the second consecutive year, Western PA Speedweek will host the renowned Jean Lynch Classic presented by Mosites Lynch Racing at Don Martin’s Lernerville Speedway . The Friday, May 30th event will pay $4,000 to win, $350 to start and offer additional incentives including quick time, hard charger and hard luck awards. The race also instantly returns as one of the marquee events of a Western PA Speedweek that will boast a $13,500 point fund along with other nightly and week-long awards.Press Releases 3/3

• CRSA)The sun is rising on another year of racing in the Northeast as the Syracuse Motorsports Expo takes place this weekend in Syracuse at the New York State Fairgrounds Center of Progress Building. The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints will again display their booth featuring 10 cars. Press Releases 3/3

• Flo Racing)The options were plentiful for Chase Randall at the end of the 2024 season. He could’ve signed here or elected to race there, but instead chose the most meaningful opportunity – joining Kubota High Limit Racing full-time in his family-owned No. 9.https://www.floracing.com/3/3

• High Limit)Kevin and Monika Rudeen continue to support Sprint Car Racing by shining a bright light with their passion of honoring their son Rayce Rudeen. In 2025, the creation of the Rayce Rudeen Foundation Rookie of the Year Award will pay the top rookie with Kubota High Limit Racing a $5,000 check and go a long way in empowering communities to fight addiction. High Limit 3/3

Sunday March 2nd

You never realise how much of your background is sewn into the lining of your clothes.  Tom Wolfe

11:20pm

RESULTS....

• World of Outlaws)The defending champion survives several restarts for 104th career victory Last year David Gravel and Big Game Motorsports engineered an unforgettable season, and they’re out to top it in 2025. There’s no taking the foot off the gas for the defending World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car champions. They made it to the sport’s mountaintop, and they’re determined to protect their territory. Volusia Speedway Park FL...NOS Energy Drink Feature (25 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[2]; 2. 87-Aaron Reutzel[3]; 3. 1A-Jacob Allen[1]; 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[8]; 5. 2C-Cole Macedo[19]; 6. 14-Spencer Bayston[13]; 7. 41-Carson Macedo[5]; 8. 7S-Chris Windom[9]; 9. 83-Michael Kofoid[22]; 10. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[12]; 11. 13-Daison Pursley[14]; 12. 15-Donny Schatz[15]; 13. 23-Garet Williamson[7]; 14. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[16]; 15. 6-Zach Hampton[25]; 16. 44-Chris Martin[21]; 17. 1S-Logan Schuchart[6]; 18. 64-Andy Pake[24]; 19. 28M-Conner Morrell[23]; 20. 27-Emerson Axsom[4]; 21. 39M-Anthony Macri[10]; 22. 88-Austin McCarl[17]; 23. 17B-Bill Balog[11]; 24. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[20]; 25. 24D-Danny Sams III[18] World of Outlaws3/2

• Photos)Shots from Volusia Speedway Park FL World of Outlaws & Citrus County Speedway FL by Jim DenHamer are in SpeedShotz 3/2

1:20pm

RESULTS....

• Citrus County Speedway FL)Saturday 3/1...1 #50m Kody Swanson 2 #22A Bobby Santos lll 3 #26 Kaylee Bryson 4 #86 Aaron Willison 5 #33j Jeff Montgomery 6 #5 Daniel Miller 7 #68L Joe Liguori 8 #77 Johnny Gilbertson 9 #25L Arie Luyendyk Jr 10 #7X Billy Boyd 11 #86s Natalie Waters 12 #X JJ Dutton 13 #68 Mike Anderson 14 #61 Colton Bettis 15 #67 Scott Adema 16 #24 Dylan Reynolds 17 #88 Jimmy McCune 18 #55 Tommy Nichols 19 #9 Dodge Carlbert 20 #14 Davey Hamilton Jr. 21 #P1 Troy DeCaire 22 #81 Steven Hollinger 3/2

• Citrus County Speedway FL)Friday 2/28...1 #61 Colton Bettis 2 #22A Bobby Santos lll 3 #50m Kody Swanson 4 #5 Daniel Miller 5 #33j Jeff Montgomery 6 #26 Kaylee Bryson 7 #14 Davey Hamilton Jr. 8 #81 Steven Hollinger 9 #68L Joe Liguori 10 #86 Aaron Willison 11 #9 Dodge Carlbert 12 #67 Scott Adema 13 #25L Arie Luyendyk Jr 14 #77 Johnny Gilbertson 15 #55 Tommy Nichols 16 #86s Natalie Waters 17 #68 Mike Anderson 18 #X JJ Dutton 19 #7X Billy Boyd 20 #88 Jimmy McCune 21 #44 Jim Childers 22 #24 Dylan Reynolds 23 #P1 Troy DeCaire 3/2

• POWRi 410)Tackling a duet of track over a trio of nights, the POWRi Elite Outlaw Sprint Series presented by MYCO Plastics would witness Marcus Thomas victorious at I-37 Speedway with Noah Gass and Sam Hafertepe Jr all claiming checkers over the three-day opening weekend. Race Results 3/2

PRESS....

• NARC)After a long winter, the wait is coming to an end for 410 sprint car fans in California as the Northern Auto Racing Club opens its highly anticipated 2025 season this Saturday night with the annual Salute to Leroy Van Conett at the Stockton Dirt Track. The first of 29 races scheduled for NARC’s 66th season of competition, the Salute to Leroy Van Conett honors one of the all-time greats. A Galt, CA native, Van Conett was an eight-time NARC champion, winning his first title in 1969 and scoring his last in 1984.NARC 3/2

• World of Outlaws)Conner Morrell is ready to join The Greatest Show on Dirt. The 20-year-old has been hired by Bill Rose Racing for his debut campaign with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. The Bradenton, FL driver becomes the seventh rookie in the class of 2025 and brings the total number of full-time competitors to 15.World of Outlaws 3/2

• Lismore Speedway AU)THE Queensland duo of Lachlan McHugh and Kye Jensen came away from last Saturday night’s action at Castrol Lismore Speedway as the big winners, after they scored wins in the $5,000 to win Hoedown at the Showground and the NSW LS 360 Sprintcar Title events respectively. Press Releases 3/2

• Lachlan McHugh)AFTER a few times of trying over the past two seasons, the Tullboro team and Lachlan McHugh combined to score their first 410 Sprintcar feature race victory during last Saturday night’s $5,000 to win Hoedown at the Showground event at Castrol Lismore Speedway. Press Releases 3/2

• Williams Grove Speedway PA)Slated to get underway in two weeks, on Sunday afternoon March 16 at 2 pm, the new racing season at Williams Grove Speedway might find fans working to catch up on off-season ride changes. The Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint oval track champion for two years running, Freddie Rahmer is back behind the wheel of his father’s familiar No. 51 machine for the 2025 campaign. Rahmer vacated the seat of Rich Eichelberger’s No. 8 at the conclusion of last season after taking the crowns. Central PA 3/2

Saturday March 1st

If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.  Mario Andretti

11:50pm

RESULTS....

• USAC CRA)Regaining the lead from “Chargin” Charles Davis Jr. on lap eighteen, Ricky Lewis (Oxnard, CA) led the rest of the way to earn the Saturday night victory at Perris Auto Speedway. Racing his #41 Coyote Candle Company / Mesilla Valley Transportation DRC, Lewis shook free from late race challenges by Jake Swanson and “KTJ” Kevin Thomas Jr. to earn the fifth Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car win of his career. Swanson, Thomas, “The Cadillac” Cory Williams, and Davis rounded out the top-five.Perris CA...1 #41 Ricky Lewis 2 #17x Jake Swanson 3 #15 Kevin Thomas Jr. 4 #44 Cody Williams 5 #47 Charles Davis Jr. 6 #17w Austin Williams 7 #91 Brody Roa 8 #5x Tommy Malcom 9 #5w Logan Williams 10 #73 Cole Wakim 11 #21 AJ Bender 12 #33p RJ Johnson 13 #51t Eddie Tafoya Jr 14 #17 Blake Bower 15 #97 Connor Lundy 16 #57 Connor Speir 17 #74 Shane Sexton 18 #14 Blake Hendricks 19 #98 Verne Sweeney 20 #23 Gary Marshall 21 #5e Elexa Herrera 22 #6 Logan Calderwood 23 #39 Jeff Dyer 3/1

• Silver Dollar Speedway CA)Night 2 Silver Cup...A Main (35 Laps): 1. 21-Tanner Holmes[6]; 2. 17W-Shane Golobic[3]; 3. 4SA-Justin Sanders[7]; 4. 83T-Tanner Carrick[1]; 5. 54X-Kaleb Montgomery[2]; 6. 94TH-Braden Chiaramonte[10]; 7. 2XM-Max Mittry[4]; 8. 92-Andy Forsberg[9]; 9. 10-Dominic Gorden[11]; 10. 21W-Austin Wood[5]; 11. 7C-Tony Gomes[13]; 12. 25-Seth Standley[12]; 13. 11VS-John Michael Bunch[15]; 14. 88-Brad Bumgarner[20]; 15. 32-Caden Sarale[17]; 16. 17J-Josh Young[18]; 17. 28-Gauge Garcia[19]; 18. 9-DJ Freitas[16]; 19. 54-Carson Hall[14]; 20. 17-Kalib Henry[8] 3/1

• USCS)Hattiesburg MS...Feature (30 Laps): 1. 43-Mark Smith[4]; 2. 36-Jason Martin[1]; 3. 47-Dale Howard[5]; 4. 28F-Davie Franek[10]; 5. 24-Terry McCarl[2]; 6. 8X-Brad Bowden[6]; 7. 23-Lance Moss[3]; 8. 51B-Joe B Miller[11]; 9. 16G-Austyn Gossel[7]; 10. 10-Terry Gray[13]; 11. 4-Danny Smith[16]; 12. 13-Van Gurley Jr[17]; 13. 01-Shane Morgan[8]; 14. 67-Hayden Martin[24]; 15. 12-Corbin Gurley[15]; 16. 13X-Jake Brashier[14]; 17. 122-Lane Warner[19]; 18. 21-Butch David[20]; 19. 83-Blake Carrier[23]; 20. 94-Parker Davis[22]; 21. (DNF) 5H-Harli White[18]; 22. (DNF) 28-Jeff Willingham[21]; 23. (DNF) 9-Lane Whittington[9]; 24. (DNF) 95-Matt Covington[12] 3/1

• Kennedale Speed Park TX)A Feature 1 (20 Laps): 1. 01J-Jeb Sessums[1]; 2. J2-John Carney II[5]; 3. 24-Tyler Harris[6]; 4. 44C-Cody Price[11]; 5. 71-Colby Estes[4]; 6. 17J-Colby Stubblefield[3]; 7. T9-Charlie Thieme[7]; 8. 20-Chad Wilson[14]; 9. 22-Lucas Scherb[12]; 10. 78C-Chance Cody[23]; 11. 42L-Lance Christie[16]; 12. 86-Jordan Rupe[2]; 13. 3-Charlie Harmon III[24]; 14. 9-Kevin Rutherford[17]; 15. 18-Devon Debrick[21]; 16. 11-Katelynn Dixon[19]; 17. 74-Daniel Estes[8]; 18. 5R-John Ricketts[10]; 19. 15-Josh Graham[15]; 20. 172-Dakota Marshall[20]; 21. 44-Sean Jordan[9]; 22. 32-Corby Scherb[18]; 23. 12-Richard Zimmerman[22]; 24. 56B-Kyle Belli[13] 3/1

• POWRi 410)South Texas Race Ranch...A Feature 1 (30 Laps): 1. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[4]; 2. 20G-Noah Gass[3]; 3. 4-Austin Mundie[1]; 4. 42P-Preston Perlmutter[2]; 5. 22M-Rees Moran[6]; 6. 79-Kyle Jones[13]; 7. 2-Brandon Anderson[5]; 8. 6-Cody Gardner[8]; 9. 29-Logan McCandless[7]; 10. 10G-Marcus Thomas[12]; 11. B2-Carson Bolden[10]; 12. 17GP-Landon Crawley[9]; 13. 2B-Brett Becker[11]; 14. 27KW-Kaden Weger[15]; 15. 00E-Jaden Edmond[17]; 16. 5-Ryder McCutcheon[14]; 17. 31BW-Braxton Weger[16] 3/1

10:00am

RESULTS....

• POWRi 410)South Texas Ranch A Feature 1 (25 Laps): 1. 20G-Noah Gass[4]; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[5]; 3. 4-Austin Mundie[1]; 4. 79-Kyle Jones[9]; 5. 10G-Marcus Thomas[7]; 6. 42P-Preston Perlmutter[6]; 7. 6-Cody Gardner[16]; 8. B2-Carson Bolden[12]; 9. 17GP-Landon Crawley[3]; 10. 2-Brandon Anderson[2]; 11. 2B-Brett Becker[13]; 12. 22M-Rees Moran[10]; 13. 31BW-Braxton Weger[17]; 14. 29-Logan McCandless[15]; 15. 27KW-Kaden Weger[8]; 16. 88R-Ryder Laplante[14]; 17. 5-Ryder McCutcheon[11]; 18. 00E-Jaden Edmond[18] 3/1

• Silver Dollar Speedway CA)Night 1 Silver Cup...A Main (30 Laps): 1. 17W-Shane Golobic[1]; 2. 94TH-Braden Chiaramonte[8]; 3. 54X-Kaleb Montgomery[2]; 4. 92-Andy Forsberg[12]; 5. 21W-Austin Wood[13]; 6. 10-Dominic Gorden[3]; 7. 11VS-John Michael Bunch[9]; 8. 17-Kalib Henry[10]; 9. 32-Caden Sarale[6]; 10. 76-Jennifer Osborne[14]; 11. 88-Brad Bumgarner[18]; 12. 11VSJR-Jayden Bunch[19]; 13. 4SA-Justin Sanders[7]; 14. 21-Tanner Holmes[11]; 15. 54-Carson Hall[17]; 16. 9-DJ Freitas[4]; 17. 25-Seth Standley[15]; 18. 2XM-Max Mittry[20]; 19. X1-Chance Grasty[16]; 20. 83T-Tanner Carrick[5] 3/1

• USCS)Hattiesburg MS...Feature (25 Laps): 1. 95-Matt Covington[2]; 2. 28F-Davie Franek[3]; 3. 36-Jason Martin[7]; 4. 24-Terry McCarl[5]; 5. 5M-Max Stambaugh[6]; 6. 51B-Joe B Miller[17]; 7. 10-Terry Gray[9]; 8. 16G-Austyn Gossel[11]; 9. 47-Dale Howard[16]; 10. 43-Mark Smith[14]; 11. 23-Lance Moss[8]; 12. 4-Danny Smith[13]; 13. 13-Van Gurley Jr[18]; 14. 01-Shane Morgan[15]; 15. 28-Jeff Willingham[22]; 16. 12-Corbin Gurley[12]; 17. 8X-Brad Bowden[10]; 18. 9-Lane Whittington[23]; 19. 77T-Tyeller Powless[4]; 20. 4M-Michael Miller[20]; 21. 67-Hayden Martin[21]; 22. 21-Butch David[19]; 23. (DNS) 51-Jeremy Kornbau 3/1

Friday February 28th

If you wait, all that happens is that you get older.  Mario Andretti

1:00pm

PRESS....

• Aaron Reutzel)The 2025 season will prove busier than ever for Clute, Texas’ own Aaron Reutzel and Knoxville, Iowa’s Ridge & Sons Racing (RSR), not only throwing their hats in the ring for a shot at a High Limit Racing championship, but mixing in a slew of other high profile events across the country. Reutzel and RSR will launch their new campaign officially with a trip to the Sunshine State, joining the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series in two nights of Bike Week Jamboree competition on Sunday and Monday, March 2-3. Press Releases 2/28

• Lincoln Speedway PA)Due to the updated forecast, we have made the difficult decision to cancel racing scheduled for March 1. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you on March 8! 2/28

• Jeff Dyer)After an earlier-than-wanted exit from the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series season opener at the Mohave Valley Raceway last weekend, Jeff Dyer has made repairs and will be ready for round #2 of the series this Saturday, March 1st, at Perris Auto Speedway. It will be his first race at Perris since a nasty turn two crash at the track left him with a broken arm and a concussion last July. Press Releases 2/28

• Flo Racing)Logan Wagner has a new ride for the 2025 Central Pennsylvania Sprint Car season. https://www.floracing.com/2/28

• Ohio Dirt)Cale Thomas, Demyan-Rudzik Racing Team Up Again for 2025 All Star Campaignhttps://ohiodirt.com/2/28

Thursday February 27th

I was trained to be an actor, not a star. I was trained to play roles, not to deal with fame and agents and lawyers and the press.  Gene Hackman

11:30pm

RESULTS....

• POWRi)I-37 Speedway TX...410 Sprints - Winged Coyote Candle Co. A Main (25 Laps): 1. 10G-Marcus Thomas[2]; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[17]; 3. 4-Austin Mundie[3]; 4. 22M-Rees Moran[10]; 5. 2B-Brett Becker[6]; 6. 79-Kyle Jones[15]; 7. B2-Carson Bolden[13]; 8. 2-Brandon Anderson[12]; 9. 42P-Preston Perlmutter[1]; 10. 00E-Jaden Edmond[18]; 11. 5-Ryder McCutcheon[4]; 12. J2-John Carney II[8]; 13. 31BW-Braxton Weger[5]; 14. 20G-Noah Gass[11]; 15. 17GP-Landon Crawley[14]; 16. 29-Logan McCandless[16]; 17. (DNS) 6-Cody Gardner; 18. (DNS) 27KW-Kaden Weger 2/27

PRESS....

• High Limit)Things will look quite different for Kasey Kahne as he returns full-time with Kubota High Limit Racing in 2025, and it’s in a good way. After winning six-straight national championships with Brad Sweet on the NAPA Auto Parts #49, renowned crew chief Eric Prutzman will move one trailer over to wrench on the Kahne Screen Print, HendrickCars.com #9 – while also assuming the Team Manager role to oversee all of Kasey Kahne Racing’s Mooresville, NC shop. High Limit 2/27

• Must See Racing)Must See Racing Presented by Perfit-Parts officials today announced that the 410 National Series will be returning to 5 Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida and Montgomery Motor Speedway in Montgomery, Alabama October 3-4, 2025. Each night will pay the winner $10,000 to win the feature event. Press Releases 2/27

• GLSS)When the 2025 Ohio CAT Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by Engine Pro & ARP season begins on Friday, May 2nd at Limaland Motorsports Park, Wapakoneta, Ohio’s, Devon Dobie will have one thing on his mind; avenging the championship that slipped away in 2024. The driver of the No.23 led the Ohio CAT Division standings in 2024 until a crash in Hot Laps at Waynesfield Raceway Park put him behind the 8-Ball and in a deficit he couldn’t rebound from. Press Releases 2/27

Wednesday February 26th

You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations, if I did it my way. Johnny Cash

11:00pm

PRESS....

• IRA)Honest Abe Roofing, America’s most reliable roofing company, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the IRA Winged Sprint Car Series, reinforcing its commitment to speed, durability, and the drive for success. As part of this partnership, Honest Abe Roofing will serve as the official sponsor of the Rookie of the Year Award, the Caution Flag, and the Work Area, bringing a unique and engaging presence to the high-octane world of sprint car racing. IRA 2/26

• FLO Racing)With the second installment of the Kubota High Limit Racing national season right around the corner, it's time to take a look at the talented and deep roster of drivers expected to campaign on the tour this year. The 60-race season begins March 13 and 15 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with every High Limit event streamed live on FloRacing in 2025. Our series primer takes a look at the 14 drivers who have pledged their commitment to the tour while assessing the best and worst case scenarios for each of them (drivers listed by number):https://www.floracing.com/ 2/26

• High Limit)When you come out of the gates as fast as Justin Peck and Rudeen Racing have, the expectations rise quickly in the cutthroat sport of Sprint Car Racing. Reaching a deal in late October and racing together by early November, the new pairing in the #26 put up back-to-back podiums at the World of Outlaws World Finals to close out 2024. They’ve already started 2025 with the highest of highs after sweeping all three nights of the ASCS National Tour portion at the DIRTcar Nationals and then adding three more top-10s with the World of Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park. High Limit 2/26

• World of Outlaws)Milton Hershey School (MHS) is set to expand its support of dirt racing in 2025, continuing its partnership with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and joining the Super DIRTcar Series. World of Outlaws 2/26

• USAC)Justin Grant has teamed up with CB Industries to chase after a USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship in 2025. Grant (Ione, California) will pilot the CBI No. 87 Spike/Speedway Toyota sponsored by NOS Energy Drink, TRD, PristineAuction.com and Avanti Windows & Doors for the full tour, just one year after CBI collected the USAC National Midget title with driver Daison Pursley who has departed full-time status with the team. USAC 2/26

• USAC)The USAC Hall of Fame class of inductees for 2025 has been revealed. USAC’s 12th hall of fame class includes driver/car owner Jack Bowsher, driver Dave Darland, car owner/official Bob Estes, car owner/crew chief Bob Hampshire, promoters Roger & Linda Holdeman, official Tommy Hunt and driver Gordon Johncock. The official 2025 USAC Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place at USAC headquarters in Speedway, Indiana on Wednesday afternoon, July 2, 2025, during the BC39 festivities for the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Championship at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.USAC 2/26

• Citrus County Speedway FL)The highly anticipated 2nd Annual Dream Fund 50 is set to take over Citrus County Speedway in Inverness, FL, on Friday, February 28, and Saturday, March 1, 2025. This premier short-track event will not only bring together some of the sport’s top talent but also serve a greater purpose—supporting the Children’s Dream Fund, a St. Pete-based nonprofit dedicated to making dreams come true for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses.Press Releases 2/26

• Port Royal Speedway PA)Port Royal Speedway is thrilled to announce the addition of W.C. Eshenaur and Son Inc. as a new sponsor for the upcoming 2025 racing season. In an exciting partnership, W.C. Eshenaur and Son Inc. will be sponsoring the "Last Lap Pass" Award, designed to reward the most thrilling and dramatic moments on the track. Central PA 2/26

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• Jordan Goldesberry)After a trying 2024 season, Jordan Goldesberry will return to the IRA Tour in 2025, while mixing in a few select appearances at the Knoxville Raceway in preparation for the Knoxville Nationals in August of this year. “We plan to hit 90% or more of the IRA Schedule.” Goldesberry said in a statement. “I know there’s one or two shows we’ll have to miss early in the season due to prior obligations but we’re still very much committed to the series. We’re planning on hitting Knoxville 2-3 times before the Nationals to be better prepared for that this year.” Press Releases 2/26

• High Limit)In 2025, Spencer Bayston starts a new chapter in his career and it’s arguably his most important. After a period of uncertainty on his next step – one of the worst feelings for a Sprint Car driver – the 26-year-old Lebanon, Indiana native found himself shaking hands with industry icon Jason Meyers and putting his seat into one of the most potent cars in the sport today. As a result, he’s set to chase the Kubota High Limit Racing championship in a full-time ride aboard the Jason Meyers Racing, Sander Engineering #14. High Limit 2/26

• Brock Zearfoss)Just in time for his return to Volusia Speedway Park for the two-day Bike Week Jamboree featuring the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, Jonestown, Pennsylvania’s Brock Zearfoss is pleased to welcome Blue Mountain Wellness for the 2025 season, joining Brock Zearfoss Racing as well as car owner Rich Eichelberger. Press Releases 2/26

• David Gravel)Big Game Motorsports driver David Gravel is heading back to Volusia Speedway Park this weekend for the Bike Week Jamboree, which kicks off 17 straight weeks of racing for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. Press Releases 2/26

• USAC CRA)After a successful opener at Mohave Valley, the Avanti Windows & Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars will return to their “home track” this Saturday, March 1st, at Perris Auto Speedway. Promoted by Don Kazarian, the second championship point race will also feature the PAS Senior Sprint Cars, PAS Young Gun Sprint Cars, PASSCAR Street Stocks, and PASSCAR American Factory Stocks. Located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in Perris, California, the Spectator Gates will open at 5:00pm and racing at "America'sPremier Dirt Track" will start at 7:00pm. For more event information, visit the track’s website at perrisautospeedway.com or call 951.940.0134.USAC 2/26

Monday February 24th

For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: 'If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?' And whenever the answer has been 'No' for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.  Steve Jobs

10:00pm

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• Photos)Shots from Lincoln Speedway Icebreaker by Rick Rarer, Steve Koletar, Paul Arch, Dan DeMarco & myself  and Trenton NJ 600 micros by Steve Koletar are in SpeedShotz 2/24

• J&S Classics Central PA Sprint Cars Presented by Hoseheads ran their first race of the 2025 season at Lincoln Speedway on Sunday February 23rd. With 28 cars in the pits, Chase Dietz took the win in his new ride the Stehman Motorsports #23 with new crew chief Tommy Carl on the wrenches. Danny Dietrich was 2nd with Troy Wagaman Jr 3rd.J&S Classics Central PA Sprint Cars 2/24

• Joel Myers Jr)Saturday night at Western Springs Speedway in New Zealand, Joel Myers Jr was able to add another notable race to his resume as he made a late race move to capture his first career New Zealand Grand Prix win. “There are a couple of races that have eluded me the last few years, and the Grand Prix was one of them,” Joel Myers Jr said. “It is nice to get this one, and hopefully we can keep this momentum up as we head into the 50-lapper this weekend.”Press Releases 2/24

• Thunder On The Hill)Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will open on Tuesday night, May 20 when the Levan Machine & Truck Equipment present the Rich Mar Florist Kubota Hight Limit 410 Sprints at Grandview Speedway. In typical grand fashion, an added touch to this event will take place during opening ceremonies when local professional Trumpet player Eric Haney performs the National Anthem. Central PA2/25

• Tony Gomes)Saturday night, Tony Gomes and C&M Motorsports got their 2025 season underway as they recorded a third-place finish during an unsanctioned event at Stockton Dirt Track. “With how much Stockton has changed over the last year with track shape and configuration, it was good to get another race there and figure some different things out,” Tony Gomes said. “It was also great to get back racing and shake some rust off.” Press Releases 2/24

• POWRi)POWRi (Performance Open Wheel Racing, Inc.) has been at the heart of grassroots dirt racing for 20 years, providing fans with thrilling action and giving racers a platform to chase their dreams. Since its inception in 2005 with the National Midget League, POWRi has been home to intense competition, unforgettable moments, and a growing family of drivers, teams, and passionate fans. As the 2025 season approaches, it’s time to celebrate everything that has made POWRi a force in the racing world. Press Releases 2/24

• SSSS)Showtime Speedway Sprints and the BG Products Southern Sprint Car Shootout today announced a winged challenge race between the two series is scheduled for March 8 at Showtime Speedway in Pinellas Park, Florida. The event will be a full points night for both series. In addition, the event will be run on both Hoosier Racing Tires and American Racer Tire. Showtime Sprints utilize Hoosier’s while the SSSS uses American Racer. To accommodate both series, teams will be able to pick one or the other as well as mix and match. Press Releases 2/24

• Justin Whittall)Pennsylvania’s sprint car season is officially underway, and for Vincentown, New Jersey’s Justin Whittall and JW Motorsports, their 2025 season is officially underway, as well, joining the Posse’s finest in Lincoln Speedway’s annual Ice Breaker 30 on Sunday, February 23. Whittall, ace of his family-owned RBH Group, Turret Engineering, JG Kronenberger Fine Jewelry, Mid-Atlantic Transport, Pioneer Auto Body, Worldwide Bearings, Enterprise, Prime Composite Innovations, Milky Way Restaurant, No. 67 sprinter, finished 14th in the afternoon headliner, driving forward from 23rd on the grid. Press Releases 2/24

• The Slider)Devon Borden on a tough 2024, and what's next for 2025 https://dirtrackr.com/2/24

• Danny Dietrich)It was a hard-fought battle in the Pigeon Hills for “Double-D” Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing, and although the reigning Central Pennsylvania champion did everything he could to secure his first victory of the season, the eventual outcome was one position shy, finishing second in Lincoln Speedway’s annual Ice Breaker 30 on Sunday, February 23. The top-five was Dietrich’s third of the season, padding a stat chart that already includes a pair of ASCS top-fives at Volusia Speedway Park. Press Releases 2/24

• Brock Zearfoss)Although getting the chop from a two-day program to one, Lincoln Speedway’s annual season-opening Ice Breaker went on as planned Sunday afternoon, welcoming Pennsylvania’s finest back to the Pigeon Hills for a shot at a $6,000 payday. Press Releases 2/24

• POWRi)Kicking off an exhilarating stand-alone season of high-octane headlining events, the POWRi MYCO Plastics Inc. Elite Outlaw Sprint Series is set for a three-day weekend of winged speed at I-37 Speedway on Thursday, February 27 before heading to South Texas Race Ranch on Friday, February 28 and Saturday, March 1 in the ‘Texas Dirt Crown’. Press Releases 2/24

Sunday February 23rd

The hardest thing to understand in the world is the income tax.  Albert Einstein

10:00pm

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• Lincoln Speedway PA)After falling back on the initial start, Chase Dietz rebounded in spectacular fashion, charging through the field to capture the feature win at Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, February 23 at the Ice Breaker presented by Tyson Fence. Dietz’s win came in his first race with his new team, Stehman Motorsports,Central PA2/23

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• Fremont Speedway OH)Fremont Speedway Presented by Gill Construction has an action-packed, diverse schedule planned for its 74th anniversary season featuring 21 unique nights of racing. “The Track That Action Built” will feature several marquee events, the entertaining weekly winged 410 and 305 sprints and dirt trucks and a few unique races with many having big involvement with the fans in the stands. Press Releases 2/23

• Williams Grove Speedway PA)When the new season starts for the Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint cars at Williams Grove Speedway on March 16, a familiar face will return to the weekly sprint car wars at the track. Brock Zearfoss of Jonestown will again be a weekly competitor at Williams Grove Speedway in 2025 after spending the last six and a half years racing primarily on the road with the World of Outlaws, All Stars and High Limit Sprint Cars Series. Central PA2/23

• GLSS)Officials with the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints Presented by MacAllister CAT Rentals have released the 2025 schedule of events. Moving into the sixth season as a traveling Winged 1,000CC Micro Sprint Series, the 2025 schedule includes familiar Michigan facilities plus another trip to Ohio’s Millstream Speedway and a brand new event that displays the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints as the headlining division. Press Releases 2/23

Saturday February 22nd

If there is a 50-50 chance that something can go wrong, then 9 times out of ten it will.  Paul Harvey

11:45pm

RESULTS....

• Photos)Shots from Trenton NJ Indoor 600's by Steve Koletar are in  SpeedShotz 2/22

• USAC CRA)After problems forced early leader Kevin Thomas Jr. to the work area during a lap six caution, Jake Swanson (Anaheim, CA) led the rest of the way to claim victory at Mohave Valley Raceway. Piloting Tom and Christy Dunkel’s #17X Inland Rigging / Maxima Racing Oils DRC, Swanson fought off several challenges to earn his seventh career triumph with the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series. Mohave Valley CA...1 #17x Jake Swanson 2 #5x Tommy Malcom 3 #33p RJ Johnson 4 #51 Brody Fuson 5 #51t Eddie Tafoya Jr 6 #5w Logan Williams 7 #6 Logan Calderwood 8 #17w Austin Williams 9 #17 Blake Bower 10 #47 Charles Davis Jr. 11 #21 AJ Bender 12 #73b Braden Chiaramonte 13 #73 Cole Wakim 14 #98 Verne Sweeney 15 #22az Lonnie Oiliver 16 #98a Andrew Sweeney 17 #18 David Gasper 18 #5s Racin Silva 19 #78 Brody Wake 20 #22 Grant Sexton 21 #15 Kevin Thomas Jr. 22 #44 Cody Williams USAC2/22

• USCS)Dale Howard of Byhalia, MS continued his mastery of Southern Raceway with his second straight United Sprint Car Series Presented By Hoosier Racing Tire win on Saturday night in the 30-lap Battle At The Beach Finale, Round 5 of the USCS Winter Heat Series. Dating back to February 15, Howard has led 60 straight laps of USCS competition at Southern Raceway. Southern Raceway FL...Feature (30 Laps): 1. 47-Dale Howard[1]; 2. 28F-Davie Franek[4]; 3. 43-Mark Smith[3]; 4. 95-Matt Covington[6]; 5. 44-Chris Martin[7]; 6. 4-Danny Smith[2]; 7. 36-Jason Martin[10]; 8. 23-Lance Moss[5]; 9. 9-Lane Whittington[13]; 10. 12-Corbin Gurley[11]; 11. 13V-Van Gurley Jr[9]; 12. 77T-Tyeller Powless[15]; 13. 10-Terry Gray[16]; 14. 16G-Austyn Gossel[8]; 15. 28-Jeff Willingham[14]; 16. 51-Shelby Kelly[12]; 17. (DNF) 77-Kyle Mabry[17]; 18. (DNS) 94-Steve Diamond Jr; 19. (DNS) 21-Butch David; 20. (DNS) 57-John Robicheaux USCS 2/22

• Marysville Raceway CA)360 Winged A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 92-Andy Forsberg[1]; 2. 01-Nick Larsen[2]; 3. 54X-Kaleb Montgomery[5]; 4. 21-Austin Wood[8]; 5. 8-Justin Henry[3]; 6. 7H-Jake Haulot[10]; 7. 3F-William Fielding[4]; 8. 7W-Dennis Scherer[6]; 9. 54-Carson Hall[13]; 10. 17J-Josh Young[9]; 11. 15-Pat Harvey Jr[12]; 12. 25-Seth Standley[11]; 13. (DNS) 83T-Tanner Carrick; 14. (DNS) 4-Cody Gray 2/22

• Stockton Dirt Track CA)360...1 #X1 Chance Grasty 2 #3D Caleb Debem 3 #7C Tony Gomes 4 #14W Jodie Robinson 5 #22 Garen Linder 6 #88 Brad Bumgarner 7 #1 Connor Grasty 8 #32 Caden Sarale 9 #9T Camden Robustelli 10 #7S Corbin Seay 2/22

• Showtime Speedway FL)2/22...A Feature 1 (35 Laps): 1. 26-Kody Swanson[7]; 2. 61-Colton Bettis[6]; 3. 36-Aaron Willison[1]; 4. 14-Davey Hamilton Jr[3]; 5. 81-Steven Hollinger[8]; 6. 88-Sport Allen[2]; 7. 9-Dodge Carlbert[4]; 8. 59X-John Inman[9]; 9. 44-Jim Childers[12]; 10. X-JJ Dutton[11]; 11. 55-Tommy Nichols[10]; 12. 02-Gene Lasker[13]; 13. 33J-Jeff Montgomery[5]; 14. 18-LJ Grimm[14]; 15. (DNS) 1-Brian Gingras; 16. (DNS) 33-Robert Yoho  A Feature 2 (35 laps) 1 #61 Colton Bettis 2 #26 Kody Swanson 3 #36 Aaron Willison 4 #14 Davey Hamilton Jr 5 #9 Dodge Carlbert 6 #33J Jeff Montgomery 7 #44 Jim Childers 8 #59X John Inman 9 #X J.J. Dutton 10 #18 L.J. Grimm 11 #81 Steven Hollinger 12 #55 Tommy Nichols 13 #02 Gene Lasker 14 #88 Sport Allen 2/22

• Showtime Speedway FL)Kyle O’Gara first held off Colton Bettis then Kody Swanson enroute to a $7500 first place payday with his victory in the 100-lap Dave Steele World Sprint Car Championship non-wing event Friday night at Showtime Speedway. O’Gara was also the night’s fastest qualifier (13.688) and polesitter. Race Results 2/22

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• Eddie Tafoya Jr)In the last three weeks, sprint car racer Eddie Tafoya Jr. has only been home for three days. Most of the time away he was on the road driving to the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car races in Florida and then turning around and heading back to his Chino Hills, California home. Saturday morning, he will be back on the road for the 240-mile trek to Arizona’s Mohave Valley Raceway for the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series 21st season opener. Press Releases 2/22

• Shane Sexton)After rain destroyed his plans on contesting Perris Auto Speedway’s 29th season opener last weekend, “Shugah’” Shane Sexton is headed for Arizona’s Mohave Valley Raceway for Saturday’s Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series opening race of 2025. Spectator gates at the 1/3 of a mile banked clay oval will open at 3:30 and the first race will be two hours later at 5:30. Press Releases 2/22

• Attica Raceway Park OH)Attica Raceway Park will pay out a substantial point fund across three divisions in 2025. Additionally, the Dirt Nerds Podcast Powered by Propane UMP Late Models, will compete for more purse money. “The cost of racing has increased and we recognize that and have been working hard to try and help our loyal race teams. Thanks to generous support from our marketing partners and fans we will be able to continue to reward our teams who support us all season. Press Releases 2/22

• Tulsa OK)If you have not got your copy of “The History of Tulsa Fairgrounds Speedway” additional copies are now available. When first made available in August 2024 the book quickly sold out. But more books can now be purchased online at TulsaFairgroundsSpeedwayHistory.com. This 300 page hardback book documents the history of racing at the Tulsa Fairgrounds from the first race in 1926 right up the the Chili Bowl which is held annually in the SageNet Center on the fairgrounds. Over 500 images and various stories document the rich history of outdoor racing that at one time attracted weekly crowds of 10,000 to the races in the 1970’s at the fairgrounds. When outdoor racing ended in 1984 the indoor Tulsa Shootout began two years later followed by the the Chili Bowl in 1987. Read about the racing career of Chili Bowl co-founder and five-time Tulsa Fairgrounds Speedway champion Emmett Hahn, champion Jackie Howerton and 14-time champion Donnie Crawford plus many other champions from the past. View statistics, a complete list of champions and nearly 60 years of top 5 race results. Visit TulsaFairgroundsSpeedwayHistory.com for more information and have your copy shipped to your door. 2/22

Friday February 21st

     2025 J&S Classics Central PA Sprint Cars Product Sponsors

At some point, I don't want to have any obligation. And just chill out.  Charles Barkley

3:30pm

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• Column)Article and Photos from Richard Golardi "Q & A With Florida Sprint Car Young Gun Dustin Burtron" Florida Open Wheel 2/21

• Lincoln Speedway PA)SCHEDULE UPDATE: ICE BREAKER MOVED TO SUNDAY! The Tyson Fence Ice Breaker will now take place on Sun., Feb. 23 at 3PM – and it’s now $6,000 to win! Racing for Sat., Feb. 22 has been canceled, but with warmer temps on Sunday, an extra day to let the ground thaw won’t hurt! 2/21

• Jeff Dyer)After the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA season opener was rained out last Saturday night at Perris Auto Speedway, Jeff Dyer will return to the site of his best night in sprint car racing, the Mohave Valley Raceway, this Saturday, February 22nd. Four months ago, competing in the best 410 traditional sprint car field assembled in the west last year, the racing California Highway Patrol Officer made both main events in the prestigious 57th Western World Sprint Car Championship. Press Releases 2/21

• Placerville Speedway CA)Placerville Speedway is excited to welcome back Berco Redwood/ Berry Lumber as title sponsor of the quarter mile for the second consecutive year. The El Dorado County Fairgrounds venue is entering its 60th season of competition and year number 10 under the leadership of Promoters Scott Russell and Kami Arnold. Press Releases 2/21

• Grant Sexton)Grant Sexton, the 2023 Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series Rookie of the Year, will launch his 2024 racing campaign this Saturday night, February 22nd, when the series visits Arizona’s Mojave Valley Raceway. His father, Brent, who finished third in last year’s Rookie of the Year chase, has been forced out of this weekend’s race due to a mechanical issue. Press Releases 2/21

• Showtime Speedway FL)A category 5 Hurricane is confirmed to hit Showtime Speedway Saturday night during the winged portion of the Dave Steele World Sprint Car Championship. The Hurricane in question? That would be Jeff “The Hurricane” Montgomery who will be competing for the first time in the state of Florida.Press Releases 2/21

• World Racing Group)Toyota has been a leading organization in the support and growth of dirt racing. In 2025, the company is continuing that commitment by extending its partnership with World Racing Group. The iconic manufacturer will again be the Official Vehicle of the World of Outlaws and Super DIRTcar Series, sponsor the Toyota Dash at every World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series event and continue to serve as the presenting sponsor for the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series. World of Outlaws 2/21

• USCS)The United Sprint Car Series Presented By Hoosier Racing Tire will present the finale of the three-race 8th Annual USCS Battle at the Beach this Saturday night at Southern Raceway in Milton, FL. Over 20 drivers representing approximately 16 different states will battle it out in winged Outlaw Sprint Cars that are pound-for-pound, the most powerful short track race cars in the world. USCS 2/21

• Tanner Thorson)Unveiling their 2025 paint scheme earlier this week, it was very apparent that Rod Gross Motorsports and driver Tanner Thorson had a new marketing partner for the season ahead. Set to run with High Limit Racing for a second season, Thorson and RGM are pleased to welcome JST Motorsports aboard as the teams primary sponsor. Press Releases 2/21

Wednesday February 19th 

I've never been able to accept any kind of discipline.  Lee Marvin

11:30pm

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• Column)Pat & Bruce Eckel have their final column from Florida with the USAC National sprint cars running a 35 lap, $10,000 to win finale. Daison Pursley was score the first win in USAC sprints for car owner Chad Boat, after registering 3 thirds and 2 seconds in five previous starts. Brady Bacon and Kyle Cummins would round out the podium finish. A Typical Weekend 2/19

• Chance Gastey)When the Sprint Car haulers enter the pit gate at the Stockton Dirt Track this weekend, there will be a fresh new look for the Friends & Family Racing Team. Although the team will consist of mostly familiar faces and the iconic number x1 Sprint Car, there have been some significant changes made during the off-season. The team has spent the past several months gearing up for a more aggressive and diverse racing season in 2025 than the championship caliber team has campaigned in recent years. Press Releases 2/19

• Tyler Ross)Tyler Ross and Ross Racing have spent the offseason making preparations to build on the foundation of an impressive 2024, aiming to position themselves as a consistent contender everywhere they go on the tough Central Pennsylvania 410 sprint car circuit. With the 2025 racing season just around the corner, we caught up with Tyler to get insight into the team’s progression and a look at their plans for this year. Press Releases 2/19

• Jackson Motorplex MN)The racing schedule has been shaped at Jackson Motorplex with the creation of several new event titles and sponsor additions. Bank Midwest is the title sponsor for the 47 th annual Bank Midwest Jackson Nationals presented by Wyffels Hybrids, which runs Sept. 19-20 and showcases the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, the Buffalo Wild Wings Northern Outlaw Sprint Association and the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars. The two-day event concludes with a $12,000-to-win finale. The Heser Auto & Detailing RaceSaver Sprint Cars division is part of the weekend program as well with a $2,500-to-win finale. Press Releases 2/19

• POWRi)Continuing as the seasonal opening staple of POWRi National and West Midget League competitions, the Twelfth Annual Turnpike Challenge returns to a pair of Sooner State speed venues, featuring a single-day stop at Creek County Speedway on March 20, followed by two thrilling nights at Port City Raceway on March 21-22. Press Releases 2/19

Monday February 17th

             2025 J&S Classics Central PA Sprint Car Series Sponsors

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.  George Washington

11:00pm

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• Photos)Shots from Saturday at Ocala Speedway FL USAC by Hein Brothers are in  SpeedShotz 2/17

• Column)Article and Photo from Richard Golardi "USCS President Pete Walton on the Upcoming Year, Possible Retirement, and Selling the Series" Florida Open Wheel2/17

• High Limit)The second annual High Limit International event at the world-class Perth Motorplex will further push the envelope when it comes to setting Australian Speedway records later this year. Once again held on December 28-30, 2025 amid summer break down under - the event will fall on a Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday morning for American fans watching on FloRacing. The ante will be upped for competitors with the preliminary payouts bumped to $15,000-to-win and a new-record $110,000-to-win AUD finale. High Limit 2/17

• Dayne Kingshott)DAYNE Kingshott and the Krikke Motorsport team wrapped up the busiest period of their 2024-25 season campaign with a podium finish in last Saturday night’s Krikke Boys Shootout at the Perth Motorplex. In what is an event that is very close to the Krikke Motorsport team’s heart, Kingshott was in solid form throughout the two-night Krikke Boys Shootout, and had it not been for a late caution, the result of a third place on podium could’ve been a few spots higher on the podium with the team’s fourth Krikke Boys Shootout win. Press Releases 2/17

• Joel Myers Jr)The final weekend of War of the Wings slate came and went for Joel Myers Jr, and though the team came up short of their third consecutive series championship, the California native swept the weekend and tallied two more feature event wins. “Unfortunately we had a couple of tough nights earlier in the season that we couldn’t overcome to win the title, but we were all extremely happy with the weekend we had and picking up two more wins together,” Joel Myers Jr said. Press Releases 2/17

• Port Royal Speedway PA)Port Royal Speedway is thrilled to welcome Penske Racing Shocks as the new title sponsor for the super late model series beginning in the 2025 racing season. As the industry leader in high-quality racing shocks, Penske Racing Shocks (PRS) brings an unparalleled level of excellence, innovation, and performance to the speedway’s competitive late model division. Central PA 2/17

• POWRi)Due to projected dropping temperatures and incoming Arctic Blast conditions, Texas Motor Speedway and POWRi Sprint League officials have made the difficult decision to reschedule the originally planned February 21-22 events to the new dates of March 28-29. The rescheduled event will still feature the headlining POWRi Honest Abe Roofing 410 Outlaw Sprint League, along with the POWRi MYCO Plastics Elite Outlaw Sprints and POWRi 305 IMCA RaceSaver Sprints. However, due to prior scheduling commitments, the USRA American Racer Modified Series will be unable to participate that weekend. In its place, the POWRi Dirt X Elite Non-Wing Sprints will step in to fill the spot. Press Releases 2/17

Sunday February 16th

“Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right, but it takes a slightly better man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is in error.”  Andrew Jackson

11:30pm

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• Photos)Shots from Saturday at Ocala Speedway FL USAC by Steve Koletar are in  SpeedShotz 2/16

• Column)Joseph Terrell has a 360 West Coast preview which looks at weekly 360 racing on the West. Included is an analysis of tracks that run 360s weekly out west, the strength of their weekly support, the amount of races scheduled in 2025 average car counts in 2024 and more.West Coast Sprint Car Scene2/16

• USAC CRA)After rain washed out the event at Perris, the Avanti Windows & Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car season will open at Mohave Valley Raceway this Saturday, February 22nd. Promoted by Ron Meyer, the 520th event in series history will also feature the Avanti Windows & Doors POWRi Southwest Ecotech Midgets and Sport Compacts. Located at 2750 Laguna Road in Mohave Valley, Arizona, the Pit Gates will open at 1:00pm, the Spectator Gates will open at 3:30pm, with Racing scheduled for 5:30pm. For more information, visit mohavevalleyracceway.com or call 928.346.3000.USAC 2/16

• Williams Grove Speedway PA)Williams Grove Speedway is just one month away from Opening Day for the Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint cars. Hoosier will present Opening Day 2025 on Sunday afternoon, March 16 at 2 pm. The first show of the season at Williams Grove Speedway for the Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint cars will pay $5,500 to the winner of the 25-lap affair. Central PA 2/16

• Thunder On The Hill)The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will open their thirty-sixth season on Tuesday night, May 20 when Levan Machine & Truck Equipment present the Rich Mar Florist Kubota High Limit 410 Sprints at Grandview Speedway. Local favorite Brent Marks won the event in 2024 and collected $22,000 for the win, including a $2,000 bonus posted by Pioneer Pole Building if a Pennsylvania driver defeated the roster of nationally known sprint car drivers. For Marks, it was his nineteenth visit to the tricky one-third mile high-banked Grandview oval, a track that always teases the drivers before they eventually notch that first Thunder on the Hill victory. Central PA 2/16

• Maddington Toyota Series AU)A third to defending series champion Dayne Kingshott and a sixth to arch rival Callum Williamson on Saturday night has slightly increased the gap between the two in the 2024-25 Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series points. With only four rounds remaining, Kingshott now has a 58 point buffer over Williamson, 2636 points to 2578. Press Releases 2/16

• Port Royal Speedway PA)Port Royal Speedway has announced a revision to its previously stated policy regarding season seat holders and ticket requirements for two of the track’s marquee events, the Bob Weikert Memorial and the Tuscarora 50. Initially, the Speedway required all season seat holders without a season pass to purchase a general admission ticket for each seat for these races. However, after carefully reviewing the logistical challenges this policy would present, the Speedway has decided to rescind this requirement. Central PA 2/16

Saturday February 15th

All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them. Galileo Galilei

11:50pm

RESULTS....

• USAC)Seemingly, it was only a matter of time before Daison Pursley broke through the iron wall that had stood in his path to victory throughout Winter Dirt Games. Following finishes of 2nd, 3rd, 3rd, 2nd and 2nd, and leading a total of 43 laps across the past five nights of USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship racing in Florida, the Locust Grove, Oklahoma native finally hurdled the hump to land a long-awaited victory during Saturday night’s Winter Dirt Games XVI finale at Ocala Speedway.Ocala FL....1 #86 Daison Pursley 2 #20 Brady Bacon 3 #3P Kyle Cummins 4 #4 Justin Grant 5 #19AZ Mitchel Moles 6 #15 Carson Garrett 7 #12 Robert Ballou 8 #21AZ CJ Leary 9 #2B Kale Drake 10 #5T Jake Swanson 11 #66 Jadon Rogers 12 #39 Briggs Danner 13 #92 Chase Stockon 14 #3R Kevin Thomas Jr. 15 #84 Tom Harris 16 #16 Harley Burns 17 #19 Hayden Reinbold 18 #57 Logan Seavey 19 #4K Kayla Roell 20 #51T Eddie Tafoya Jr. 21 #21K Kobe Simpson 22 #5G Gunnar Setser 23 #88J Joey Amantea 24 #M1 Mark SmithUSAC 2/15

• USCS)Dale Howard of Byhalia, MS led wire-to-wire to win Night 2 of the Battle At The Beach for the United Sprint Car Series Presented By Hoosier Racing Tire Saturday night at Southern Raceway. The 30-lap Feature Race, Round 4 of the USCS Winter Heat Series, was marred by eight caution flags and one red flag, a situation that Howard hated to see. Southern Raceway FL....Feature (30 Laps): 1. 47-Dale Howard[1]; 2. 16G-Austyn Gossel[4]; 3. 44-Chris Martin[5]; 4. 95-Matt Covington[17]; 5. 5M-Max Stambaugh[8]; 6. 12-Corbin Gurley[11]; 7. 9-Lane Whittington[7]; 8. 11-Trey Meredith[10]; 9. 28F-Davie Franek[12]; 10. 5H-Carson Bolden[20]; 11. 4-Danny Smith[3]; 12. 77T-Tyeller Powless[19]; 13. 23-Lance Moss[16]; 14. 51-Shelby Kelly[21]; 15. (DNF) 1A-Jacob Allen[14]; 16. (DNF) 6G-Bryan Gossel[15]; 17. (DNF) 34-Sterling Cling[2]; 18. (DNF) 36-Jason Martin[6]; 19. (DNF) 88-Brogan Carder[9]; 20. (DNF) 10VC-Vince Chicklets[23]; 21. (DNF) 77-Kyle Mabry[22]; 22. (DNF) 13V-Van Gurley Jr[13]; 23. (DNF) 10-Terry Gray[18]; 24. (DNF) 94-Parker Davis[24]; 25. (DNF) 57-John Robicheaux[25]; 26. (DNS) 28-Jeff Willingham USCS2/15

• Photos)Shots from Thursday & Friday at Ocala Speedway FL USAC by Hein Brothers, Steve Koletar and Dick Ayers are in  SpeedShotz 2/15

5:50am

RESULTS....

• Column)Pat & Bruce Eckel have their column from night three of USAC Winter Games XVI from Ocala Speedway. Kyle Cummins used a last lap caution to storm to the outside of long time leader, CJ Leary, on the backstretch on the restart to steal the win racing to the white flag. Daison Pursley was able to slip by Leary on the last lap to finish second with a very disappointed Leary having to settle for third after leading the majority of the 30 lap affair. A Typical Weekend2/15

• Column)Pat & Bruce Eckel have their column from night two of Winter Dirt Games XVI at Ocala Speedway where the USAC sprints & Crown Vics battled in the dirt. Brady Bacon scored his 59th career USAC National sprint car win and his car owner's first in over 6 years passing Daison Pursley in lap traffic on lap 19 and never looking back. Pursley came across second with Justin Grant rounding out the podium.A Typical Weekend2/15

• USAC)For 25 consecutive laps, Kyle Cummins stalked his prey in an attempt to reel his way toward victory through clean air, through the throes of traffic and through the last desperate moment. When Cummins (Princeton, Ind.) saw a little light around the outside of C.J. Leary on a green-white-checker restart, he reached for it and came out the other side of the tunnel as the first multi-time winner of the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship season on Friday night at Florida’s Ocala Speedway. Ocala FL....1 #3P Kyle Cummins 2 #86 Daison Pursley 3 #21AZ CJ Leary 4 #4 Justin Grant 5 #20 Brady Bacon 6 #66 Jadon Rogers 7 #39 Briggs Danner 8 #92 Chase Stockon 9 #12 Robert Ballou 10 #5T Jake Swanson 11 #19AZ Mitchel Moles 12 #57 Logan Seavey 13 #2B Kale Drake 14 #3R Kevin Thomas Jr. 15 #15 Carson Garrett 16 #5G Gunnar Setser 17 #19 Hayden Reinbold 18 #51T Eddie Tafoya Jr. 19 #16 Harley Burns 20 #4K Kayla Roell 21 #M1 Mark Smith 22 #74B Ricky Lewis 23 #N2 Nic Harris 24 #88J Joey Amantea USAC2/15

• USCS)Davie Franek of Wantage, NJ came from the seventh starting spot to take the lead on a lap four restart and cruised to victory on Night 1 of the Battle At The Beach on Friday night at Southern Raceway. The 25-lap Feature Race was Round 3 of the United Sprint Car Series Presented By Hoosier Racing Tire Winter Heat Series. USCS 2/15

• Maddington Toyota Series AU)Callum Williamson claimed night one of the Total Tools Krikke Boys Shootout at the Perth Motorplex tonight from James McFadden and Kerry Madsen. Williamson was originally slated to start from p4 for the 30-lap finale, but was promoted to the front row after Lachlan McHugh pulled infield with mechanical issues before the field even took the green. Race Results 2/15

PRESS....

• USAC CRA)Saturday's Avanti Windows & Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car event at Perris Auto Speedway has been cancelled due to heavy rains at the fairgrounds and more rain in the forecast. The series will head to Mohave Valley Raceway (Mohave Valley, Arizona) on Saturday, February 22nd.2/15

• Perris Auto Speedway CA)Due to the massive amount of all-day rain on Thursday and overnight showers, Perris Auto Speedway promoter Don Kazarian has been forced to cancel Saturday’s 29th season opener that would have featured the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior & Young Gun Sprints and the PASSCAR Super, Street and American Factory Stocks.Press Releases 2/15

• Maddington Toyota Series AU)A win to Callum WIlliamson and a fifth to Dayne Kingshott at the Perth Motorplex last night has slightly reduced the margin at the top of the 2024-25 Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series Championship. Press Releases 2/15

Thursday February 13th

Measure what is measurable, and make measurable what is not so. Galileo Galilei

9:30pm

RESULTS....

• USAC)It’s a somewhat unfamiliar sight seeing Brady Bacon wheel a car not adorned in the colors of the Dynamics, Inc. No. 69 in USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship competition. One thing that is a familiar sight, however, is witnessing the four-time USAC National Sprint Car champion from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma in victory lane. Bacon, in just his fourth appearance with the series behind the wheel of the Chris Dyson Racing/Concord American Flagpole – Macri Concrete/Triple X/Rider Chevy No. 20, put it back in the circle at Florida’s Ocala Speedway for the sixth time in his career during Thursday night’s round four of Winter Dirt Games XVI..Ocala Speedway FL....1 #20 Brady Bacon 2 #86 Daison Pursley 3 #4 Justin Grant 4 #19AZ Mitchel Moles 5 #3P Kyle Cummins 6 #5T Jake Swanson 7 #57 Logan Seavey 8 #21AZ CJ Leary 9 #15 Carson Garrett 10 #3R Kevin Thomas Jr. 11 #39 Briggs Danner 12 #12 Robert Ballou 13 #88J Joey Amantea 14 #19 Hayden Reinbold 15 #66 Jadon Rogers 16 #5 Stevie Sussex III 17 #16 Harley Burns 18 #5G Gunnar Setser 19 #51T Eddie Tafoya Jr. 20 #84 Tom Harris 21 #21K Kobe Simpson 22 #2B Kale Drake 23 #74B Ricky Lewis 24 #M1 Mark Smith USAC2/13

PRESS....

• High Limit)The season-ending Championship Banquet is a time to reflect and celebrate, but also a chance to build towards the future; and the latter is certainly what brought Brenham Crouch and CJB Motorsports together. With Brenham’s dad Leighton Crouch looking to slow down operations on the family-owned Crouch Motorsports #1 and Spencer Bayston departing the seat of the CJB Motorsports #5, a conversation at the final event of 2024 is what created this new combination of High Rollers in 2025. High Limit 2/13

• Photos)Shots from Ocala Speedway FL USAC by Hein Brothers & Steve Koletar are in  SpeedShotz 2/13