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• Chili Bowl)In light of the COVID-19 epidemic and the uncertainty of employment for many around the world, the deadline to renew seats for the 35th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire has been extended to Friday, June 5, 2020. "There is so much unknown right now, and we don't want someone to lose their seats over this deal because their job was affected. That would just be adding insult to injury," stated Chili Bowl co-founder, Emmett Hahn."Hopefully this all starts to calm down and we can get back to racing. Right now, we hope everyone stays safe and healthy." ASCS 3/30

• ASCS Lucas Oil)With one comes another as U.S. 36 Raceway in Osborn, Mo. has pushed the start of their season back to May, causing the postponement of events with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented the MAVTV Motorsports Network slated for Friday, April 17. ASCS 3/30

• ASCS Lucas Oil)Under the COVID-19 directive by the Governor of Arkansas, Asa Hutchinson, events slated for Saturday, April 4, 2020 at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Ark. with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network have been postponed. ASCS 3/30

• Thunder On The Hill)When the 2020 racing season at Grandview Speedway begins, NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series officials are hoping to offer their entire scheduled season of events at the Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania dirt track. We are experiencing unprecedented times and we ask everyone to follow the recommendations to keep yourself, family and friends safe until we see our way out of this pandemic. Press Releases3/30

• NSCHOF)Doors at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville, Iowa remain closed, and will until May 1, but it’s a great time to show your support for the only museum in the world dedicated to sprint cars! Press Releases3/30

• US 36 Raceway MO)US 36 Raceway officials have announced the postponement of the start of the season until May 1. The current social distancing guidelines set by the federal government and Center for Disease Control have been extended through April and US 36 officials will continue to follow and monitor those guidelines. The season opener had previously been postponed to April 17. This extension now includes the cancellation of the April 17 and April 24 dates. Everyone at US 36 Raceway wants to see cars on the racetrack as soon as possible, but the safety and health of our drivers, crews and fans takes priority in this current situation. US 36 officials will continue to provide updates on the race schedule as they come. When the cars do hit the track, we will be ready to put on some great racing. Until then, stay healthy everyone. 3/30

• Dodge City Raceway Park KS)Amid growing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, Dodge City Raceway Park will remain silent throughout the month of April. The world-class, dirt-track racing facility in southwest Kansas suspended operations indefinitely on March 17. Press Releases3/30

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Sunday March 29th 

Take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly, and try another. But by all means, try something. Franklin D. Roosevelt

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• World of Outlaws)Drivers say iRacing is not real life, but it’s the closest thing to it. They proved why Sunday night during the second round of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car iRacing Invitational on DIRTVision. With $1,000 only handed to the winner, a field of 50 racers was whittled down to 20 of the best Sprint Car and dirt racing drivers, who held nothing back around The (virtual) Dirt Track at Charlotte.World of Outlaws  3/29

• Sprint Car & Midget)KEEP RACING IN YOUR LIFE Sprint Car & Midget continues to keep readers abreast of all the latest auto racing news during this difficult time. In addition to news coverage of events related to COVID-19, we are providing in-depth features on racers, looking back at key moments and figures in racing history and examining what’s ahead when racing resumes. For a limited time, we are offering $5 off of one-year subscriptions to our magazine. We are also offering $5 off of online-only subscriptions. To receive this discounted rate on a one-year (12 issues) subscription of Sprint Car & Midget, please log on to SprintCarandMidget.com — and use the coupon code SCM5OFF for $5 off a one-year print subscription or SCM5ONLINE for $5 off an online-only subscription. 3/29

• NOSA)The Buffalo Wild Wings Northern Outlaw Sprint Association will set out in 2020 with a 32-race schedule. As has been the case for 26 of the 27 seasons, the series will open its 2020 season at the 3/10th mile bullring of River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks on Friday, April 24th. River Cities Speedway will host 18 NOSA events this season, with Friday, August 14th being the lone event that will not pay series points as it conflicts with the 60th running of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals. Press Releases3/29

• Knoxville Raceway IA)All of us at Knoxville Raceway are eager to get the 2020 racing season started, and we know so many of you are as well. In accordance with the federal government’s extension of the country’s social distancing guidelines through April 30, the season opener will be postponed until Saturday, May 2. The April 18 and April 25 race dates have been rescheduled for Friday, May 29 and Friday, July 3, respectively. Knoxville Raceway will continue to follow the restrictions and monitor any developments throughout the month of April. If further changes to the schedule are required, updates will be posted at www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com and on our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts. When the engines fire for our first race this season, it will be a season opener like none before. Stay healthy race fans. We'll see you at the track on May 2.3/29

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• Apparel)Lets generate some apparel sales for manufacturers, sellers, tracks and drivers. Please send me an image and link to your apparel and I will help generate some sales for you here. hozehead@earthlink.net or message me on Twitter @hosehead33  Thanks  3/29

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• World of Outlaws)After the breakthrough success of the Inaugural World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink iRacing Invitational that captivated legions of dirt track fans across the country, the World of Outlaws Invitationals are back. The cars and stars will take to the virtual dirt again on Sunday, March 29, at 7 p.m. (ET) and Monday, March 30, at 7 p.m. (ET), with both nights of action at the The Dirt Track at Charlotte. World of Outlaws 3/29

• Must See Racing)While racing series around the country wait to be able to take the green flag, Must See Racing officials have announced a new award for when the season is able to get underway. Series pit official Tony Roberts has partnered with Must See Racing to offer a $5,000 winner-take-all award as part of the Steadfast for Veterans Challenge, bringing awareness to Steadfast for Veterans and the Homes for Veterans non-profit that he helped to found four years ago. Press Releases3/29

• Dirt Station)Dirtstation.com gives you the ability to bring the racing straight to your PC or mirror cast from your mobile device (where available) to your TV. With more than 1,200 videos from the 1950's to the present, these videos will keep you and your family entertained for countless days and hours at a time. The stations are pay-per-view and start at just $19.95 for 3 months! Dirtstation.com videos include Sprints, Late Models, Big Block Modified, Late Models and so much more. Visit us today at www.Dirtstation.com. If you do not have streaming capabilities, please visit our DVD store with more than 300 titles at http://bit.ly/SPVDirtStation. 3/29

Friday March 27th 

I was kind of excited about going to jail the first time and I learnt some great dialogue. Quentin Tarantino

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• Racin Boys)The COVID-19 crisis continues to curtail live racing and all other crowd gathering activity and RacinBoys will continue to offer up replays of Lucas Oil ASCS Racing Events and special features, and this weekend the short tracks will be featured with events from Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, AR and Little Rock's I-30 Speedway. plus an edition of "Behind the Wheel," and it's all FREE of Charge. Tonight (Fri, March 27) at 7:30 PM. CDT, at RacinBoys.com and Facebook Live, watch the 2016 Rock N' Roll 50 from Riverside, followed by the Lucas Oil ASCS event in August 2017. Saturday night, watch Replays from Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour events from I-30 Speedway on RacinBoys.com and Facebook Live also beginning at 7:30 P.M. Just click the Facebook archive or the Link in the "Upcoming Live Events" section on the RacinBoys.com home page.3/27

• Attica Raceway Park OH)Attica Raceway Park has cancelled the April 3 racing due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the "stay-at-home" order issued by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. Under DeWine's order only essential businesses are permitted to stay open through at least April 6, at which point state officials will reassess the situation. Attica Raceway Park officials say the race season opener will be evaluated week to week as health and government officials work to stem the spread of the virus.Press Releases3/27

• World of Outlaws)David Gravel took the glory of the 2019 NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals win, but Logan Schuchart stole the show at Knoxville Raceway. The Hanover, PA driver was a stealth agent among the crowd hunting his target. While Gravel drove away with the lead, Schuchart weaved through traffic almost undetected. If you took your eye off of him for a second, you’d find him five spots further up the field your next viewing. World of Outlaws 3/27

• Knoxville Raceway IA)We continue to monitor Coronavirus developments and restrictions in Iowa and around the country. We anticipate a decision being made on the April 18 Pella Motors/Kraig Ford Season Opener by the end of next week. Any announcements will be sent via this newsletter and posted on KnoxvilleRaceway.com and on our social media accounts. Casey's Cares About You and Your Communities Press Releases3/27

• Sean Rayhall)Sean Rayhall has followed his heart from professional road racing to the dirt tracks of the Midwest. Now, the Woodstock, Georgia-resident will take the next step in that journey as he joins forces with Sipple Racin' to drive the No. 14R Big Machine Vodka/Bigg Golf Triple X chassis for the complete Interstate Racing Association (IRA) calendar in 2020.Press Releases3/27

Thursday March 26th 

Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can't, and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it. Robert Frost

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• Dirtstation.com gives you the ability to bring the racing straight to your PC or mirror cast from your mobile device (where available) to your TV. With more than 1,200 videos from the 1950's to the present, these videos will keep you and your family entertained for countless days and hours at a time. The stations are pay-per-view and start at just $19.95 for 3 months! Dirtstation.com videos include Sprints, Late Models, Big Block Modified, Late Models and so much more. Visit us today at www.Dirtstation.com. If you do not have streaming capabilities, please visit our DVD store with more than 300 titles at http://bit.ly/SPVDirtStation. 3/27

• Perris Auto Speedway CA)Perris Auto Speedway promoter Don Kazarian has announced that Night of Destruction #2 has been postponed due to the State of California Department of Public Health’s policy on public gatherings regarding the coronavirus crisis. The makeup date for this event and the postponed PASSCAR/IMCA show from March 14th will be announced later. Press Releases3/26

• Champion Oil)It is our hope that customers, employees, and families stay healthy while working through unprecedented COVID-19 challenges. We continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation and wanted to provide you with update on our business, status of operation, and how we can support your business. All Champion Brands, LLC facilities are open. We will continue to accept and ship orders as normal. As of now, our shipping carriers are operating as normal, as restrictions differ from state to state, we have noticed some minimal delays and supply chain disruptions across the country. Press Releases3/26

• USCS)Due to the continued National and International battle with the Coronavirus Pandemic and social distancing guidelines in place the United Sprint Car Series the USCS Outlaw Thunder Tour presented by K&N Filters events scheduled for Lexington 104 Speedway in Lexington, TN on Friday, March 27th and Saturday, March 28th at Old No.1 Speedway in Harrisburg, AR have been cancelled. USCS 3/26

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• Tony Stewart Racing)10-Time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series Champion Donny Schatz is known for his precision and focus on the race track, as well as his signature bright-colored Bell helmets which have long been painted by Brad Plantenga of Bullseye Visual. A driver’s helmet is their calling card, representative of their personality. Press Releases3/26

• World of Outlaws)When Logan Seavey dove under Robbie Kendall into Turn One with three laps to go, leaving inches between their cars on corner exit, everyone felt it. The drivers felt it. The thousands of fans watching on DIRTVision felt it. A hint of normalcy. In that split second of adrenaline-fueled action, you forgot these cars you’re watching are virtual. You forgot this isn’t a normal World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series race at Volusia Speedway Park. You forgot about being quarantined at home. World of Outlaws 3/26

• Wayne Johnson)A new episode of Wednesdays With Wayne is available now!! https://podcasts.apple.com/By special request we have World Wide Paul Sides! Listen in to find out about kite flying, back flipping sprint cars and much more. We look forward to bringing you new and exciting content each week. Stay tuned for interviews, insights and who knows what else! This week's question of the week was provided by Monty Taylor. Call (405) 362-0620 to leave us a question! You can also visit us on social or email Wayne at waynejohnsonracing@yahoo.com. If we use your question we'll send you some WJR merch! To purchase Wayne Johnson merchandise or catch up with Wayne anytime you can find us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Just search: waynejohnsonracing Please do us a huge favor and rate, review & subscribe so you will get all the episodes as soon as they drop! If you’d like FREE Wayne Johnson koozie – share this episode on your social media. Send us a screen shot to waynejohnsonracing@yahoo.com, along with your mailing address and we’ll send you a FREE koozie just for being awesome and helping us out! We'll see you ‪next Wednesday!! 3/26

• ESS)Since 2009, one of the staples of the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) is the Cobra Coaches Dash Series point fund. The top ten in dash points totaled throughout the season will share from the point fund at the annual awards banquet. Press Releases3/26

• Sports Plus Video)Are you stuck at home bored with no racing action to watch? You do have an outlet! For streaming archived dirt track racing go now to https://bit.ly/StreamMyDirt and get 3 months of streaming videos for $19.95! 3/26

• USAC)The 2020 AMSOIL USAC iRacing Challenge presented by NOS Energy Drink will feature the stars of USAC Racing competing against one another in the world's leading motorsports simulation beginning with weekly racing action each Thursday night throughout the month of April live on FloRacing at 9pm Eastern. USAC 3/26

• RUSH)The Pace Performance RUSH Racing Series together with Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC is looking forward to working with Accu-Force Dynos & Testers throughout the 2020 season. Owned by Keith Berner, Accu-Force will be providing shock/spring testing equipment as well as technical support to Series Tech Officials for the 2020 season.Press Releases3/26

Wednesday March 25th 

Every time I've done something that doesn't feel right, it's ended up not being right. Mario Cuomo

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• iRacing)World of Outlaws Invitational...Winning the inaugural $1,000-to-win NosEnergyDrink World of Outlaws iRacing Invitational with a big slide job to take the lead on the final restart is Logan Seavey over Robbie Kendall, Brett Michalski, Austin McCarl, Christopher Bell, David Gravel, Randy Hannagan, Troy Wagaman Jr, Chase Briscoe, Tony Gualda. 3/25

• Tate Frost)The step into 410 Sprintcars is far from an easy task. For Tasmanian-basedteenager Tate Frost, it’s a challenge that he is grabbing with both hands. Recently completing his second season in 410 Sprintcars, the 18-year-old racer took part in many of the major events, such as selected World Series Sprintcar Championship rounds, the Grand Annual Classic at Warrnambool’s Premier Speedway and the Australian Championship on home soil: Latrobe Speedway, and showed plenty of promise. Press Releases3/25

• NARC NewsLine)Jim Allen has NARC KWS news and thoughts on this whole fiasco we are all living throughNARC News Line 3/25

• Wayne County Speedway OH)With the Covid 19 virus Ohio and National rules to Stay at Home in effect, plus the grounds at Wayne County Speedway being very wet, Promoters Jason and Kristin Flory have cancelled the test and tune practices for the next two Saturdays, March 28th and April 4th. With the Covid 19 rules to be reviewed again on April 6th, the Florys have scheduled a test and tune on Tuesday, April 7th from 5 pm to 8 pm. Press Releases3/25

• PRI)As the situation surrounding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic continues to evolve, we remain committed to hosting a successful PRI Trade Show, scheduled for December 10-12, 2020. As our planning continues, we are putting in place changes to help lower the level of uncertainty for our exhibitors and attendees. Press Releases3/25

• ASCS Elite)The 2020 Season Opener for the ASCS Elite Non-Wing Series presented by Abilene Powder Coating will have to wait as local and state restriction over COVID-19 continue to grow. "I don't know when we'll get to race quite honestly," stated Elite Owner, Nathan Moore. "Hopefully we get going soon, but right now it's anyone's guess with how this thing is going. I just hope everyone stays healthy and is ready to race when we are able too." The 2020 season was scheduled to being this Saturday at Big O Speedway. Any re-scheduling will be released as the information is made available. Event updates will be posted to http://www.ascsracing.com as well as our Social Media Outlets on Facebook and Twitter (@LucasOilASCS). We will also issue emails to our E-News Letter, which anyone can sign up for at https://bit.ly/3cTRbCq. 3/25

Tuesday March 24th 

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We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender. Winston Churchill

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• Brody Roa)In the summer of 1977, Rita Coolidge had a hit song titled “Your Love Has Lifted Me Higher.” One of the lines in the song went, “Now once I was downhearted, disappointment was my closest friend.” Many racers in Southern California are downhearted and it is safe to say that disappointment is not their closest friend right now due to the coronavirus. One of them is Garden Grove, California racing star Brody Roa and he cannot wait till it is time to get back on the track. 4.jpg Brody Roa photo courtesy of Charles Fawcett. Press Releases3/24

• NSCHOF)Sprint car drivers everywhere: it’s time to aim for your Priority Aviation $20,000 Sponsorship! This year, Richard & Jennifer Marshall, of Priority Aviation, will not only be awarding a $20,000 first place prize for the driver/team raising the most funds for the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, they will also be awarding the second place earner $10,000 and the third place earner $5,000!  Press Releases3/24

• SCCT)The Sprint Car Challenge Tour opener scheduled for this Saturday March 28th at Placerville Speedway has been postponed due to the continued COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. On March 19th, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide stay at home order, which includes having no public events and gatherings of any number for the foreseeable future.  Press Releases3/24

• 2020 Kreitz Chassis Class)The 2020 Kreitz Chassis Class is now available for streaming.Speakers include Dan & Ron Musselman from Maxim Chassis. They discuss how long you should run a frame, what to look for when buying a used frame, and expert setup info. Lance Dewease offers driving tips on staying out of crashes, getting thru lapped traffic. and slick track driving tips. Plus Ryan hand and Ken Duke Jr & Sr. http://donkreitzracing.com/chassis-video/ 3/24

• USAC)C.J. Leary and Justin Grant will be the guests on episodes three and four of USAC's new weekly show, Thunder Relived, this Thursday and Saturday at 8pm Eastern on FloRacing at https://bit.ly/3dp9Qq8. USAC 3/24

• Selinsgrove Speedway PA)Due to the continued health concerns and regulations across the state and nation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting current health crisis, Selinsgrove Speedway has cancelled its March Mayhem sprint car and late model program slated for this Sunday, March 29. Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolfe ordered the cessation of spectator sports in the commonwealth last Thursday. Central PA 3/24

• Dirt Vision)The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are going virtual with a renown field of drivers eager to win the inaugural $1,000-to-win World of Outlaws iRacing Invitational at 9 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, March 25. World of Outlaws 3/24

Monday March 23rd 

Well, I don't think everything necessarily that I touch turns to gold, but I think I get great joy out of it regardless of whether it is successful or not. Kenny Rogers

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• Beerhill Gang TV)Tuesday at 7pm EST, we return with another episode of PA Sprint Car Live. Guests will be Don Kreitz Jr Lance  Dewease and Zemco Racing legend Billy Pauch!! We had. 16 thousand viewers last week! Let’s top that! https://twitter.com/BeerhillGangTV/3/23

• J&J Auto Racing)We're working hard to get parts out the door AND doing our part to Flatten The Cuve on the Corona Virus Outbreak. Please call us at 1-800-526-5406 to schedule pick-ups. We're here, but please Telephone first! 3/23

• World of Outlaws)Carson Macedo isn’t the driver he was this time last year. A full year with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will do that to you. The Lemoore, CA driver is wiser. He’s experienced. He knows what it takes to be a full-time Outlaw. World of Outlaws 3/23

• Dirt Vision)You can see Carson Macedo, his team owner Kyle Larson, 2019 Knoxville Nationals winner David Gravel, NHRA Funny Car champion Ron Capps and many more compete in the inaugural World of Outlaws iRacing Invitational on Wednesday, March 25, at 9 p.m. (ET) on DIRTVision. The World of Outlaws will continue to bring race fans new and engaging content throughout the postponement period. You can keep up to date with everything the Series has going on through Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 3/23

• USAC)Starting Tuesday at 8am Eastern, FloRacing 24/7 will officially launch with wall-to-wall wheel-to-wheel content from the world of USAC racing. The new channel on www.FloRacing.com will stream non-stop USAC video 24 hours of the day, every day, from the USAC Racing vault at https://bit.ly/33Kw2Xs "It's going to be a ton of fun digging into the archives and seeing all these past great races and legendary drivers in action once again," USAC Executive Vice President Levi Jones said. "We're committed to bringing USAC fans the racing action they crave during this time and they're going to see some really good stuff." USAC 3/23

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• Diversified Machine Inc)BulldogRears We are open! Give us a call at (717) 397-5347 M-TH: 7am-5pm F: 7am-3pm Address: 430 North Franklin Street Lancaster, PA Website: https://buff.ly/2Ul86ap 3/23

• Kreitz Oval Track)We will remain open for ship to and pickup orders. Call or email for either one. Pickup orders will be brought outside. No customers allowed in store.610-678-5325 3/23

• Ocean Speedway CA)With the health and safety of our fans, staff and race teams as our top priority, Ocean Speedway is postponing the start to the 2020 race season until Friday, May 15. In the meantime, we hope that you and your family stay healthy and we look forward to seeing you in a few weeks!3/23

• Maxim Racing)“We will remain Open until further notice for shipping & pickup orders. Call or email for either. Pickup orders will be placed outside. We remain accessible online and will continue to serve you through our website.” MAXIM Racing, Inc.http://www.racemaxims.com 217-544-7015 3/23

• World of Outlaws)The State of California remains under a statewide stay at home order issued by California Gov. Gavin Newsom as part of the ongoing effort to curb the COVID-19 situation. Therefore, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series, together with its partner tracks in California, has decided to adjust the remainder of this spring’s California tour, which included races scheduled through April 18. World of Outlaws 3/23

Sunday March 22nd 

         Know when to hold 'um, know when to fold 'um and know when to walk away from cameramen. Kenny Rogers

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• Attica Raceway Park OH)Attica Raceway Park has cancelled the March 27 racing due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Track officials say the race season opener will be evaluated week to week as health and government officials work to stem the spread of the virus. "We all are eager to gather with our racing family but this situation is very, very serious and we all need to protect ourselves and each other. We will follow the advice and direction of the experts and hopefully things will get better a lot sooner if we all do our part," said Rex LeJeune, Director of Operations at Attica Raceway Park. For the time being, Attica Raceway Park is set to open Friday, April 3 (rain date of Saturday, April 4). Keep tabs on the ongoing race schedule at www.atticaracewaypark.com or follow the track on Twitter @atticaracewyprk or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/atticaracewaypark and Instagram at attica_raceway_park.3/22

• The Dirt From Knoxville)Eric Arnold & Ben Truetken have teamed for a new show which centers around Knoxville Raceway. Guest in episode 1 of this season is Race Director, John McCoy! Available now on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher & SoundCloud!3/22

• Dirt Station)Two (2) new racing showcases were added and 25 new highlight videos from 1990's to 2010. These will include the Turn Back the Clock highlights featuring select great scenes from past races. The additions include but not limited to Florida Speedweek, Williams Grove, Lincoln, Port Royal, Hagerstown, Volusia, East Bay Speedways and many more. Races may not be happening live right now, but that doesn't mean you can't watch great racing right now! Dirtstation.com gives you the ability to bring the racing straight to your PC or mirror cast from your mobile device (where available) to your TV. With more than 1,200 videos from the 1950's to the present, these videos will keep you and your family entertained for countless days and hours at a time. The stations are pay-per-view and start at just $19.95 for 3 months! Dirtstation.com videos include Sprints, Late Models, Big Block Modified, Late Models and so much more. Visit us today at www.Dirtstation.com. 3/22

• USCS)Due to the continued National and International battle with the Coronavirus Pandemic that have created immense challenges for individuals, all businesses and especially large gatherings at events, the United Sprint Car Series has suspended its 2020 USCS Outlaw Thunder Tour presented by K&N Filters schedule for now. The USCS will pick back up and be racong as soon as possible USCS 3/22

• Champion Brands)For over 64 years, Champion Brands, LLC has blended and packaged motor oils, gear lubes, brake fluids, power steering fluids, fuel additives, transmission fluids, greases, and many other specialty automotive chemicals. www.championbrands.com Press Releases3/22

• Must See Racing)Officials from the Must See Racing Sprint Car Series confirmed Saturday that the start of the season for the traveling 410ci asphalt sprint car tour is on hold due to the global coronavirus pandemic. The declaration also applies to the Must See Racing Midwest Lights Series, the new feeder division under the Must See Racing banner set to begin this summer. Press Releases3/22

Friday March 20th 

You have no choices about how you lose, but you do have a choice about how you come back and prepare to win again. Pat Riley

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• Columnn)Joseph Terrell writes about all that has (or hasn't) happened on the West Coast concerning sprint car racing amid these crazy times.The West Coast Sprint Car Scene3/20

• ESS)It’s the sprint car capital of Canada and also home of the Canadian Sprint Car Nationals, for the second consecutive year, the Ohsweken Speedway will sponsor the Canada Tour for the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS). Press Releases3/20

• Placerville Speedway CA)The Placerville Speedway season is on hold until further notice due to the continued COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. On March 19th, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide stay at home order, which includes having no public events and gatherings of any number for the foreseeable future.Press Releases3/20

• World of Outlaws)World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series Director Carlton Reimers woke up on Friday, March 13, anticipating to race. He, the World of Outlaws officiating crew and the drivers were all anxious to go racing at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, TX after a rare three-week break in the most grueling coast-to-coast 80+ race schedule in all of motorsports, featuring 900hp, 1,400lb winged warriors. However, the growing concerns around the COVID-19 virus hovered over the event. World of Outlaws 3/20

• NSCHOF)Effective immediately, the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum will be keeping their museum doors locked until April 1, 2020 due to the COVID-19 virus for the safety of our visitors and employees. We will still be filling orders, answering phones, and working on our future exhibits inside our museum, like our “Salute to Champion Greg Hodnett” exhibit. Press Releases3/20

• Ohsweken Speedway ONT)Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Ohsweken Speedway officials have decided to move the Rules Discussions scheduled for Sunday, March 22 to GForceTV.net and the Ohsweken Speedway Facebook page. Sunday, March 22 Infocasts on GForceTV.net and the Ohsweken Speedway Facebook page are scheduled as follows: Thursday Night Micro Sprints Infocast - 12:00pm - 1:30pm Friday Night Excitement Infocast - 2:00pm - 4:00pm Press Releases3/20

Thursday March 19th 

One thing is sure. We have to do something. We have to do the best we know how at the moment... If it doesn't turn out right, we can modify it as we go along. Franklin D. Roosevelt

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• The Champion Racing Oil/Hoseheads.com Central PA Sprint Car Point Series will be back as soon as the country gets the all clear for racing to begin again safely for everyone involved. Danny Dietrich leads the points over Freddie Rahmer & Brandon Rahmer. Champion Racing Oil/Hoseheads.com Central PA Sprints  www.championbrands.com   www.racemaxims.com   www.hoosiermidatlantic.com/  www.capitolrenegade.com/  Fast Tees  J&S Fabrication. 3/19

• Diversified Machine Inc)Diversified Machine Bulldog Rears  We are continuing to operate under normal business hours during the COVID-19 situation. As always, the health and safety of our customers and employees is our top priority. We will continue to monitor the situation. Our daily shipping is unaffected. Thank you for your support! www.diversifiedracing.com 3/19

• BR Motorsports/King Racing Products)We at BR Motorsports are still open for business and here to serve our racing community! Don’t forget to visit our online store as well. www.brmotorsports.com 3/19

• Kreitz Oval Track)Orders can still be placed by calling us (610-678-5325) or via email kreitzovaltrack@msn.com We are still shipping out parts or we can set them outside the store for pickup. 3/19

• Kistler Racing)At this time, in respect of social distancing, we ask that no one come to our location. Please call 419-355-1843 and orders can be shipped. Let’s all take part in staying safe. Thank you. www.kistlerracing.com 3/19

• Smith Titanium)Smith Titanium is still operating like normal! We’re a small company with only 6 employees and plenty of room to stay 6 feet away from each other! If you need something give us a call or order online! www.smithtitanium.com 918-691-5797 3/19

• Marysville Raceway Park CA)Marysville Raceway has postponed the 2020 championship auto racing season until April 11. Speedway officials are working with the Yuba County Officials to comply with precautionary guidelines for public gatherings while the COVID-19 virus is confronted. All week health experts have been reviewing the effect of the virus on gatherings. Wednesday, Bi-County Health Officer Dr. Phuong Luu set new standards for the area which includes restrictions on travel for non- essential services. Those restrictions apply until April 9th. Press Releases3/19

• UMSS)2020 Wing and Traditional schedules took more time than usual to complete, but the wait will be worth it. The series will visit 10 different facilities in 2020 with an additional two facilities for their, yet unnamed, southern Minnesota series that the PIRTEK UMSS will manage in 2020. Cedar Lake Speedway will once again serve as the home track for both programs. With 16 wing dates and 30 traditional dates, as of mid-March, the 2020 PIRTEK UMSS season will give fans many opportunities to experience great, local sprint car racing. Press Releases3/19

• Waynesfield Raceway Park OH)Do to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's order prohibiting gatherings of 100 people or more in an effort to stop the spread of the virus, Waynesfield Raceway Park will postpone the Third Annual Bob Hampshire Classic that had been scheduled for Saturday, March 28.Press Releases3/19

• Dirt Station)Free shipping on racing DVDs! Now until April 30, 2020, receive free shipping on all orders and get the 2-disc DVD set of the 2016 Show Me 100 automatically added to your order at no additional charge. Most orders will ship within 48 hours of placing your order.
  Visit our store now at: http://bit.ly/SPVDirtStation 3/19

• RUSH)Pace Performance RUSH Sprint Car Series together with Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC Directors Vicki Emig and Mike Leone are thrilled to announce that Equipment Rental Options has come on board as the presenting sponsor of the Weekly Series Championship point fund for the 2020 season. The 2020 Equipment Rental Options Weekly Series Championship will feature 30 RUSH Sprint Car events concluding with the "Steel City Stampede" at Lernerville Speedway on October 17. Several new racers will be entering the class after a season that saw car counts grow from the inaugural 2018 season.Press Releases3/19

• Knoxville Raceway IA)Times are changing for everyone in the world right now. All of us at Knoxville Raceway certainly understand that. We don't know what the future holds, but we do know that when these social distancing and small gathering restrictions are lifted, we're going to have Saturday nights filled with racing, friends, family and fun once again. Possibly bigger than ever. In the meantime, many of our partners are feeling the pain of closures, serving restrictions, layoffs and more. It's important that we remember that these companies and individuals have supported us through the great times and we need to support them now. Press Releases3/19

• ASCS)Another day, another wave of cancellations and postponements due to the situation surrounding COVID-19 as the ASCS Southwest Region and San Tan Ford ASCS Desert Non-Wing Series are on hold for the time being. With the bulk of both series taking place at Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, Ariz.), Central Arizona Speedway (Casa Grande, Ariz.), and USA Raceway (Tucson, Ariz.) all three facilities are currently on a holding pattern following the most recent announcement by Arizona Governor, Doug Ducey. When racing will resume remains to be seen. Event updates will be posted to http://www.ascsracing.com as well as our Social Media Outlets on Facebook and Twitter (@LucasOilASCS). We will also issue emails to our E-News Letter, which anyone can sign up for at https://bit.ly/3cTRbCq.3/19

Wednesday March 18th 

                              There is a mysterious cycle in human events. To some generations much is given. Of other generations much is expected. This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny. Franklin D. Roosevelt

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• Perris Auto Speedway CA)Due to the coronavirus, the Kenny Wallace Dirt Racing Experience has canceled this Saturday's event at Perris Auto Speedway. If you purchased laps or rides, visit their website at https://dirtracewithkenny.com/ or call their office at (401) 543-FAST for a refund. Press Releases3/18

• Silver Dollar Speedway CA)Chico’s Silver Dollar Speedway has postponed the 2020 championship auto racing season until after May 10th. Speedway officials are working with the Silver Dollar Fair to comply with precautionary guidelines for public gatherings while the COVID-19 virus is confronted. State officials have mandated an 8-week waiting period ending on May 10. Press Releases3/18

• Stockton Dirt Track CA)Due to concerns with the coronavirus COVID-19, the Noceti Group, Inc. has been instructed to postpone all racetrack events at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds until the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) releases guidance permitting these events. Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-25-20 and Gathering Guidance issued by the CDPH, all racetrack events at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds must be cancelled or postponed, including the Stockton Dirt Track, Little 99 Go Kart & Motorcycle Track and the Outlaw Drift Series. Press Releases3/18

• Premier Speedway AU)Like the rest of our Nation, the Management and Board of the Premier Speedway Club, Warrnambool have been continually monitoring the ever-changing landscape that is the world we currently live in. A part of this process has involved discussions with relevant Government Departments, Local Council, Speedway Australia and relevant Key Stakeholders in our sport including the likes of Ambulance Victoria, Official and Competitor Groups. Press Releases3/18

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• Beerhill Gang TV) If you missed any shows this season and need your fix, check us out on YouTube at http://youtube.com/pasprintcarlive. Relive Terry McCarl, Daryn Pittman, Kyle Moody and Jeff Shepard or anything from the past 2 seasons as well! Make sure to subscribe and thanks for supporting us! 3/18

• ASCS Sooner)With ever-evolving information, CDC Recommendations, and area mandates continually changing, the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Sooner Region presented by Smiley’s Racing Products has been in contact with tracks slated for shows during the month of April and from those conversations, has restructured the start of the 2020 season.

• Kyle Schuett)Kyle Schuett is pleased to announce the return of Health Alliance Medical Plans, Inc. as the primary sponsor of Schuett Racing in 2020. "We're very happy to have Health Alliance back again as a partner this year," the 410ci winged sprint car driver said. "This will be their fifth year with us. They've been a tremendous supporter of Schuett Racing." Press Releases3/18

• ESS)Since 2015, NAPA Auto Parts has been the title sponsor of the US Tour for the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS). For the sixth consecutive year, NAPA returns to provide an extra point fund for all the full point shows held in the United States. Press Releases3/18

• USAC)USAC has announced a new racing video show that will highlight classic USAC events and feature a roundtable discussion and analysis from some of the key figures in the sport, which will air weekly, each Thursday and Saturday night, at 8pm Eastern on FloRacing at http://bit.ly/38YVWHC. Thunder Relived will take you under the helmet and in-depth with USAC personalities past and present as we revisit all the thrills, spills and the greatest moments from USAC's vast Sprint, Midget and Silver Crown video vault. USAC 3/18

• IRA Sprints)Given the unprecedented changes in regards to social gatherings due to the COVID-19 virus, the IRA meetings scheduled for this Sunday, March 22nd, for both our 410 group at the Veloce karting complex, and our wingLESS group at the Brat Stop have been cancelled. The IRA is working closely with our race promoters regarding our early season events, with decisions on each race being made according to local, state, and federal mandates. The safety of our teams, fans, staff, and all those we come in contact with are our biggest concern. We will continue to provide updates as we know them. As of this writing, no events have been cancelled, though we are discussing rescheduling options for our April events in case we are forced to delay the start of the season. It all depends on government mandates, which as we all know, are in constant change during this pandemic. For now, we ask that teams PLEASE send their memberships in, applications are found on our website under Driver Info, and on phone under Rules. To receive the discounted membership price, we require that forms with payment be received (or post marked) on or before April 1. We can postpone depositing the checks until a later specified date, but we truly need to receive everything so we can prepare for our respective opening events. Please make checks payable to IRA, and mail to: Kim Tennyson 11937 Dodson Zion, IL 60099. We may look into having group conference calls in place of our annual pre-season meetings and will advise, but teams are certainly welcome and encouraged to contact Steve at 815-260-2558 or siraprez@sbcglobal.net to hear about any plans, changes, etc for the 2020 season. WingLESS teams, you can contact Tony at racingthe16@aol.com with any tech questions. Also, we need things to stay optimistic during these times, so please continue to send photos/releases that we can share. Things are in place to have 2020 be IRA's best, and that is still our plan. Please be safe, and we wish everyone the best through these unprecedented times.3/18

• Len Sammons Productions)The 2020 Indoor Auto Racing Series Fueled by VP Race Fuels championship races scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 13-14 inside the New York State Fairgrounds Exposition Center in Syracuse, NY were canceled as a result of COVID-19. As a result of the cancellation, the 2020 BELFOR Property Restoration “Concrete” Series champions were crowned based on the current point standings. Press Releases3/18

• Sprint Car Bandits)82 Speedway in Petty Texas, AKA “The Land of the XL” will host the best 360C.I. powered Sprint Car teams of the region with the running of the Texoma Sprint Car Championships featuring the NCRA 360C.I. Sprint Car Bandits® (SCB) series presented by BasicE-Commerce.com. The series also negotiated an XL-size competitor purse of $2,000 to win and $300 just to take the green flag in the 25-lapper. Press Releases3/18

• Daniel Hartigan)After numerous minor Western Australian Title podium finishes in other classes, Daniel Hartigan was able to finally stand on the top step of the podium with victory in the Western Australian Limited Sprintcars Title. Driving once again with car owners Peter and Tania Harvey and their Sprintcar Parts Australia team, Hartigan ventured to Moora Speedway on Saturday night with his confidence high in what was just his third Limited Sprintcar appearance of the season. Press Releases3/18

• Wayne Johnson)It’s Wednesday!! A new episode of Wednesdays With Wayne is available now!! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/ 07 – Quarantine Chronicles, Episode 1 Well, racing is slim but Wayne and the boys + Sara sit around and chat anyway. We look forward to bringing you new and exciting content each week. Stay tuned for interviews, insights and who knows what else! This week's question of the week was provided by Brad Carroll. Call (405) 362-0620 to leave us a question! You can also visit us on social or email Wayne at waynejohnsonracing@yahoo.com. If we use your question we'll send you some WJR merch! To purchase Wayne Johnson merchandise or catch up with Wayne anytime you can find us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Just search: waynejohnsonracing Please do us a huge favor and rate, review & subscribe so you will get all the episodes as soon as they drop! If you’d like FREE Wayne Johnson koozie – share this episode on your social media. Send us a screen shot to waynejohnsonracing@yahoo.com, along with your mailing address and we’ll send you a FREE koozie just for being awesome and helping us out! We'll see you next Wednesday!!3/18

Tuesday March 17th 

                           The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. Winston Churchill

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• POWRi)In light of recent guidance and directives from the CDC suggesting postponement of events over the next several weeks, POWRi and track officials have postponed the Turnpike Challenge in favor of Wednesday, April 29 – Sunday, May 3, 2020. Press Releases3/17

• OCRS)Due to some early week rain and a forecast of continued rain through Thursday, the AmeriFlex / OCRS season opener at Monarch Motor Speedway in Wichita Falls, Texas has been rescheduled for April 3. Monarch Motor Speedway officials felt the facility would be too wet to manage after a week of rain.3/17

• Ventura Raceway CA)Track is closed with next race scheduled for April 18th. 3/17

• ASCS)With the extension of restrictions on gatherings of 50 or more in Dallas County set to be extended, Devil’s Bowl Speedway officials have no choice but to cancel this weekend’s Spring Nationals with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network. As of now, the event has not been rescheduled. ASCS 3/17

• East Bay Raceway Park FL)March 21st & 28th racing events have been cancelled. 3/17

• Dodge City Raceway Park FL)Due to concerns regarding the COVIC-19 pandemic, all racing activities at Dodge City Raceway Park have been suspended until further notice as of March 17, 2020. This includes all events scheduled atop the Dodge City Raceway Park 3/8-mile clay oval as well as the 1/7-mile Little DCRP clay oval. The health and welfare of every one of our fans, racers, crew members and employees is of the utmost importance at this time. Track officials along with city, state and national officials will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as available. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.3/17

• Lincoln Speedway PA)Lincoln Speedway will not be racing this Saturday, March 21. Keep up to date on all speedway news and information by visiting the track's website http://lincolnspeedway.com and by following us on social media. 3/17

• Blake Carrick)Continuing to put together strong performances aboard the Carrick Motorsports No. 38B machine, Blake Carrick charged form 10th on Friday night and finished fifth at the Silver Cup. “It was a really good night,” Blake Carrick said. “Aside from a mistake in my heat race, I was really happy with how things went all night long.” Press Releases3/17

• SSSS)Cancelled at Auburndale FL March 21st 3/17

• ASCS Desert)After the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series postponed their events through Arizona and California, the discussion arose to keep the Saturday, March 21 date at USA Raceway going with the San Tan Ford ASCS Desert Non-Wing Series in action. ASCS 3/17

• Williams Grove Speedway  PA)Williams Grove Speedway will not be racing this Friday, March 20, based on the recommendations of the governor of Pennsylvania. The status of future races will be announced. Keep up to date on all speedway news and information by visiting the oval's official website at www.williamsgrove.com. 3/17

• Port Royal Speedway PA)In response to the Cornonavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and in compliance with Governor Wolf’s recommendation, the Port Royal Speedway will be postponing racing activities for the next two weeks effectively starting with this weekend’s double header. The postponement includes the March 21-22 races, along with the March 28th activities. The goal is to return to racing April 4th, 2020. Central PA 3/17

Monday March 16th 

                               Adrenaline is wonderful. It covers pain. It covers dementia. It covers everything. Jerry Lewis

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• Photos)Shots by Steve Koletar from Williams Grove Speedway are in SpeedShotz 3/16

• Column)Pat & Bruce Eckel have notes from Sunday's race at Williams Grove Speedway where Carson Macedo scored his first career WG win beating Danny Dietrich and Lance Dewease. A Typical Weekend3/16

• Brent Marks)After shaking off the offseason rust at the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park, Brent Marks and the CJB Motorsports #5 machine returned to action at Port Royal (Pa.) Speedway for a test and tune on March 7th, followed by a full racing event the following day. Press Releases3/16

• Lucas Oil Speedway MO)Due to guidelines recommended by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Lucas Oil Speedway is postponing the start of its racing season until tentatively May 9. Lucas Oil Director of Racing Operations Dan Robinson said he and General Manager Danny Lorton have been closely monitoring the situation. The CDC has recommended no public gatherings of 50 or more people for eight weeks, which would preclude holding events in the month of April and the first Saturday in May. Press Releases3/16

• Sprint Car Bandits)Regarding the Friday, March 20th HOT Speedway SCB event: The track is temporarily suspending their season due to activity restricting recommendations being put in place by the city they are located in. Assuming things come back online there relatively soon, the track fully intends on providing the SCB with a replacement date for the Gordon Woolley Classic at that time. (On an unrelated yet similar note, it's supposed to continue raining all this week in Waco anyway, including a 80% chance of precip this Thu/Fri, so it had a really good chance of raining out as is.) Press Releases3/16

• Racin Boys)One of the most storied tracks in Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour history is on deck for the series. Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, is slated to host the premier 360ci winged sprint car traveling series this Friday and Saturday during the 47th annual Spring Nationals. It marks the first two of four scheduled series races this season at the unique half-mile oval. Press Releases3/16

• Jackson Motorplex MN)The AGCO Jackson Nationals is much more than a race; it's an event. In addition to the spectacular action on the track during the marquee $100,000-to-win World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series showcase running from June 25-27, Jackson Motorplex will host a variety of events throughout the weekend. Press Releases3/16

• Danny Sams III)Danny Sams III has a 35-hour roundtrip trek on tap for his next event. The Sams LaMountain Racing driver is planning on traveling from Florida to Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, for the 47th annual Spring Nationals this Friday and Saturday. Press Releases3/16

• Scott Bogucki)SawBlade.com sponsored sprint car driver Scott Bogucki is planning to head to a tricky track this weekend. Bogucki and the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour venture to Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, on Friday and Saturday for the 47th annual Spring Nationals. Press Releases3/16

• Alex Hill)Alex Hill is looking to build on a strong performance during her California debut as she ventures to one of her favorite tracks this weekend. Hill is scheduled to invade Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, this Friday and Saturday during the 47th annual Spring Nationals with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour. Press Releases3/16

• USAC)Given the uncertainty and ever-rapidly changing situation of the coronavirus pandemic in our country, the USAC management team is working cohesively with race promoters and track operators for races scheduled over the next 30 days. Decisions on each race will be made according to local, state and federal mandates that ensure the safety of all our fans and teams. USAC 3/16

• Williams Grove Speedway PA)Williams Grove Speedway returns to action with its first night program of the 2020 season this Friday, March 20 at 7:30 pm, featuring the Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint cars and the ULMS Super Late Models. The super late models will be competing in the first of what will be six shows for the big stock cars at the oval this season, staged as the season opener for the 20th anniversary ULMS season. Central PA 3/16

• TSS)Coming off a wild and suspense-filled feature at Kennedale Speedway Park on March 7th, the Texas Sprint Series (TSS) for RaceSaver IMCA sprint cars moves to Boyd Raceway on Friday, March 27th – and driver pre-entry to the event is now open. Drivers planning on competing in the TSS portion of the event must pre-enter at www.raceTSS.com (on the ‘rules’ page) by Wednesday, March 25th. A complete program of Boyd Raceway divisions will round out the 6-division racing card. Press Releases3/16

• Brett Michalski)It was a busy weekend in the Keystone State for Penndel, Pennsylvania’s Brett Michalski, as the former Lincoln Speedway feature winner and Rookie of the Year made his return to the ‘Fabulous’ Lincoln Speedway on Saturday, March 14, soon followed by a stop at the ‘paperclip,’ Williams Grove Speedway, for its season opener on Sunday, March 15. Press Releases3/16

• Danny Dietrich)It was another productive weekend in Pennsylvania Posse Country for ‘Double-D’ Danny Dietrich, ultimately capping his two-day run with back-to-back top-five outcomes, highlighting each of his starts with a runner-up performance during Williams Grove Speedway’s season opener on Sunday, March 15. Press Releases3/16

• Brock Zearfoss)Brock Zearfoss represented his Central Pennsylvania fanbase well on Saturday during his visit to the Port Royal ‘Speed Palace,’ as the former Port Royal Speedway champion put on an impressive afternoon display that included a hard charge from sixth to second during heat race competition, soon followed by a rally from 11th to sixth during A-main action. The result bumped Zearfoss’ top-ten total to seven on the season. Press Releases3/16

• Justyn Cox)Feeling very good about things following his first weekend with C&M Motorsports, Justyn Cox wasted no time putting the car in victory lane as he dominated Friday night’s Silver Cup feature event. “After last weekend, I knew we would have a chance to win a lot of races this year,” Justyn Cox said. “We were so fast at Merced and Petaluma, and we continued to be fast on Friday night and it is awesome to get Cody and Mandi a win so soon.” Press Releases3/16

• Sean Becker)Building off of a third-place finish one week ago in Petaluma, CA, Sean Becker and the Van Lare Motorsports team were even better on Friday night at Silver Dollar Speedway as ‘The Shark’ ran second at the Silver Cup. “Friday night was a great night for this race team,” Sean Becker said. “We built off of our first weekend together and put ourselves in a great position at the Silver Cup.” Press Releases3/16

• Andy Forsberg)Making his season debut at Silver Dollar Speedway on Friday night, Andy Forsberg and the F&F Racing team picked up a sixth-place finish during the weather shortened Silver Cup. “It was your typical March night at the track,” Andy Forsberg said. “It was hooked up fast, we just really didn’t have anything for anyone. Thanks to the guys for all their work, and thanks to the track for getting the show in with all that is going on, and the weather that rolled into town.” Press Releases3/16

• Tanner Carrick)Friday night in Chico, CA, Tanner Carrick held on to pick up an eighth-place finish at the Silver Cup after enduring power steering issues early in the feature event. “We had a really fast racecar on Friday night, and the night was going extremely well,” Tanner Carrick said. “Unfortunately, early in the feature event, I lost power steering and had to hang on.” Press Releases3/16

• Jesse Love)Heading to Silver Dollar Speedway on Friday night for the 2020 Silver Cup, Jesse Love would race his way into the feature event only to see a lap 19 incident end his night early. Press Releases3/16

• US 36 Raceway MO)US 36 Raceway officials have postponed the start of the season until at least April 17, following continued recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With the postponement of the start of the season, the practices for March 28 and April 4 are canceled, along with the opening weekend of events on April 10 and 11. The April 17 season opener is tentative at this time and subject to change. Press Releases3/16

Sunday March 15th 

  I've got big shoes to fill. This is my chance to do something. I have to seize the moment. Andrew Jackson

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• Photos)Shots by Kris Keath and Rick Rarer from Williams Grove Speedway today are in SpeedShotz 3/15

• OCRS)For the first time since 2015 the AmeriFlex / OCRS Sprint Car Series returns to Monarch Motor Speedway in Wichita Falls, Texas on Friday, March 20. On our last visit the track was named Red River Speedway and Whit Gastineau picked up the victory. Gastineau will have his chance to repeat on Saturday in the AmeriFlex / OCRS season opener. Press Releases3/15

• Little 500 Hall of Fame)A former Little 500 car owner, a current Little 500 car owner, and a mechanic are slated for induction into the Little 500 Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 23 part of the 72nd Annual Pay Less Little 500 presented by UAW Week. The Class of 2020 will be formally inducted at a luncheon at Anderson Speedway the afternoon of the Little 500. Press Releases3/15

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Saturday March 14th 

     The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it. Albert Einstein

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• Silver Dollar Speedway CA)Silver Cup night 1...1 #7C Justyn Cox 2 #5V Sean Becker 3 #17W Shane Golobic 4 #2X Chase Majdic 5 #38B Blake Carrick 6 #X1 Andy Forsberg 7 #11VS John Michael Bunch 8 #83T Tanner Carrick 9 #21 Michael Ing 10 #63 J.J. Hickle 11 #7H Jake Haulot 12 #5C Trent Canales 13 #12J John Clark 14 #96 Greg Hamilton 15 #1M Colby Copeland 16 #5H Michael Faccinto 17 #75 Kyle Hirst 18 #93 Stephen Ingraham 19 #1B Chelsea Blevins 20 #44 Jesse Love 21 #7B Brent Bjork 22 #71L Korey Lovell 3/14

Friday March 13th

                           Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? George Carlin

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• NARC KWS)After deliberating with board members, sponsors, and legal representatives, the NARC King of the West Racing Series has decided to follow California’s recommendations and postpone tomorrow’s (March 14th) season opening event at Kern County Raceway Park. The NASCAR portion of the “Dual Show” program will continue. 3/13

• Attica Raceway Park OH)Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's order prohibiting mass gatherings of 100 people or more in an effort to stop the virus, Attica Raceway Park officials will cancel the 2020 season opener scheduled for March 20. "We will keep monitoring this ever-changing situation and keep everyone informed as we move forward. As of today, the March 27 event is still on and we will stay vigilant as to what the experts and government officials are dictating," said Rex LeJeune, Director of Operations at Attica Raceway Park. Press Releases3/13

• Stockton Dirt Track CA)Concern over the Coronavirus has hit the racing world and started to alter race schedules all over the United States. ! ! The Noceti Group, Inc. will continue to closely monitor the current conditions and guidance from local and state authorities. We have been in close contact with state and county officials as well as the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department discussing the related issues amidst COVID-19 concerns. Press Releases3/13

• Knoxville Raceway IA)At Knoxville Raceway, we greatly value our fans, competitors and partners. We understand there are questions concerning the 2020 racing season and the status of our season opener on April 18. We are staying up to date with all direction from local, state and federal agencies regarding the threat of the virus and any restrictions on public gatherings. At this time, we are fully planning to start the season as scheduled. We are prepared to alter our plan of action if needed at any time. Please continue to check out website or social media accounts for further updates if changes occur. 3/13

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• Silver Dollar Speedway CA)Racing has been given the green light for tonight’s event at the Silver Dollar Speedway. However, the Speedway and its officials have closely been monitoring the State guidelines and are only going to allow the first 250 people into the grandstands to attend tonight’s show. People attending this event must sit six feet apart as mandated by the State of California. The front gate is set to open at 5 PM still. The pit gate for the teams will open at 2 PM as previously slated. The winged 360 sprint cars and dwarf cars are scheduled to kick things off tonight.3/13

• World of Outlaws)Due to escalating concerns and mixed guidance from various county, state and health organizations with regard to the impact and response to COVID-19, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is postponing all events through April 9, effective immediately, in the wake of growing health concerns. This decision has not been made lightly, and while everyone in our sport wants to race, we believe this is the right decision given the traveling nature of our Series and the local makeup of our events.World of Outlaws 3/13

• Ventura Raceway CA)Races cancelled Saturday March 14th. 3/13

• USAC)The spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19 in the United States and around the world has had effects on numerous events around the sporting world, and USAC racing's March calendar is now included in that group. This Saturday's March 14 West Coast Sprint Car event at Hanford, California's Keller Auto Speedway at Kings Fairgrounds has been postponed with officials hopeful to make up the Twin 20s event at a later date this season. Furthermore, the Western States Midget season opener on Saturday, March 21, at Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway has been postponed as well as the Saturday, March 28 USAC CRA Sprint Car event from Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway, which has also been postponed. USAC  3/13

• SLS Promotions/Fargo ND)The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will return to Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, N.D., again this season on Sunday, August 23rd as Gerdau presents “The Red River Rumble.” Joining the World of Outlaws will be the IMCA Stock Cars. Press Releases3/13

• Valvoline Raceway AU)Complications arising from the COVID-19 virus pandemic have affected Valvoline Raceway’s ability to conduct our March 14 race event. With the community’s increased emphasis on the availability of medical staff (and their possible risk of contamination in public arenas) Valvoline Raceway would not be able to provide its existing level of medical support for race teams and spectators. “The normal rules no longer apply,” says Valvoline Raceway Principals Felicity and Barry Waldon, “we cannot provide the level of first aid and medical support that we would normally provide in Sydney for our race events, either for our teams or the spectators and officials.Press Releases3/13

• UMSS)The longer relationships last in racing, the better they get. Such is the case with the longstanding partnership that the PIRTEK Upper Midwest Sprint Car Series (UMSS) and our Renegade Racing brand has with Hoosier Tire. Since the inception of the PIRTEK UMSS in 2009, Hoosier Tire has provided quality racing tires to our teams and that partnership will continue through the 2022 season. “All of us with the PIRTEK UMSS and our Renegade Racing brand value our partnership with Hoosier Tire and appreciate the durability and safety built into each tire,” stated Ron Bernhagen of the PIRTEK UMSS. “We look forward to Hoosier Tire being a part of our plans for many years to come.” P Won Performance is the official tire distributor for the PIRTEK UMSS and will deliver tires right to your door. Check them out at https://p-won.com/ 3/13

• Perris Auto Speedway CA)The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car – Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Car race scheduled for March 28th at Perris Auto Speedway has been canceled. “Perris Auto Speedway has been forced to cancel our scheduled event on March 28th (World of Outlaws, USAC/CRA and PAS Senior Sprints) due to the State of California Department of Public Health policy on gatherings of 250 people or more,” promoter Don Kazarian said on Friday morning. “The Perris Auto Speedway is working with all the sanctioning bodies to possibly reschedule these events later in 2020. If you purchased advance tickets through tix.com for this event, you will receive a full refund from them. If you purchased tickets from the World of Outlaws, please contact them at https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/.” Press Releases3/13

Thursday March 12th

 Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends and fads and popular opinion. Jack Kerouac

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• BR Motorsports/King Racing Products)As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) begins to have an increased impact on our communities, we feel it is important to connect directly with you to share more about the steps we are taking to help keep you, our employees and our communities safe and healthy. Our hearts go out to all those who have been affected. The health and safety of our customers and employees has always been our top priority and this is a rapidly-evolving situation that we will continue to monitor. BR Motorsports & King Racing Products locations are cleaned and sanitized daily as part of our normal course of business. Over the past few weeks, we've added resources like hand sanitizer throughout our stores for both customers and employees. We're also ensuring our employees have the information they need to stay healthy. All of these practices and our business decisions are influenced by guidance from local, U.S. and public health agencies. Based on the guidance we've received from various health agencies, our own preparedness and the current state of our operations, we are confident our stores continue to be safe, and we remain open for business. As always, our hope is to make it easy for you to shop when and how you'd like. In addition to our physical locations we are also ready to serve you online at www.brmotorsports.com and www.kingracingproducts.com. Thank you for being a loyal customer, Blake Robertson 3/12

• Carson Macedo)The Kyle Larson Racing team and Carson Macedo are set to get the 2020 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season back underway this weekend in the Lone Star State. The doubleheader will kick off Friday night at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, followed up with LoneStar Speedway in Kilgore, Texas for the East Texas Lone Star Shootout. Press Releases3/12

• Sam Hafertepe Jr)Posting a top-five finish with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network at Petaluma Speedway, Sam Hafertepe, Jr. is headed home for action with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.Press Releases3/12

• Len Sammons Productions)The 2020 Indoor Auto Racing Series Fueled By VP Race Fuels TQ Midget, Champ Kart and Slingshot season championships, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 13-14, 2020 inside the New York State Fairgrounds Expo Center in Syracuse, NY were cancelled as of Thursday late afternoon, March 12. On Thursday early afternoon, New York Governor Mario Cuomo issued an executive order prohibiting public gatherings of over 500 people, this in response to the coronavirus pandemic and the state of emergency Cuomo had declared the previous day. The order will take effect Friday at 5 p.m. Press Releases3/12

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• ASCS)With the ever-changing climate of information concerning the severity and spread of COVID-19, otherwise known as Coronavirus, the American Sprint Car Series has not received any notifications of event cancelations at this time. “Our concern above all is the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved at an ASCS event," stated ASCS National Director, Matt Ward. ASCS3/12

• Kern County Raceway Park CA)Kern County Raceway officials are paying close attention to the ongoing COVID-19 health concerns. All Kern County Raceway events are going forward as scheduled. As always, we will act in the best interest of our fans and competitors. In the event of any change, we will communicate via Facebook, email and our website www.KernRaceway.com 3/12

• Devils Bowl Speedway TX)Racesaver Nationals this weekend have been cancelled. 3/12

• Ocean Speedway CA)Unfortunately, we've now had to cancel tomorrow's race due to word coming from state & county authorities that the "recommended" cancellation of gatherings has now become "mandatory" within the last hour. We apologize for the confusion, as this is an incredibly active situation. 3/12

• Ocean Speedway CA)Tomorrow, we are scheduled to open our 61st season of racing at the Fairgrounds. However, with the Corona Virus situation, we ask that if you are not feeling well or are in a particularly at risk population that you stay home. We will provide updates throughout the night on Twitter.3/12

• USCS)The 3rd annual Shoals Shootout at Tuscumbia AL has been CANCELLED for THIS weekend...possible makeup date next weekend STAY TUNED!3/12

• NARC KWS)The NARC King of the West Sprint Car Racing series continues to work with local track promoters and our race teams regarding concerns about the current COVID-19 health crisis. All parties are proactively taking the latest information and guidance from local government officials and the CDC into consideration when making decisions. If all parties – sanctioning body, promoters, race teams and fans – are on the same page in a safe environment, we are planning to move forward with our racing schedule as planned. Since this is a volatile issue that changes almost hourly, we will provide information on our Facebook, Twitter and NARC410.com website. Thank you for your support.https://narc410.com/3/12

• Thunderbowl Raceway CA)The Public Health Department has conferred with Thunderbowl Raceway officials about the current Corona Virus outbreak and has ultimately forced the first three nights of scheduled racing to be canceled. The March 21st Kings of Thunder headlined event and the April 3rd and 4th World of Outlaws headlined event have been canceled. Updates on future events will be posted as soon as they become available. The next scheduled event will take place on May 2nd. 3/12

• USAC)Saturday's USAC West Coast Sprint Car race at Keller Auto Speedway (Hanford, CA) has been cancelled. The series will now open their season with a rare doubleheader, starting Saturday, April 18th at Bakersfield Speedway (Bakersfield, CA), followed by their first event at The Dirt Track at Kern County Raceway Park (Bakersfield, CA) the following night.USAC  3/12

• World of Outlaws)World of Outlaws officials, together with our partner tracks and promoters, are paying close attention to the ongoing COVID-19 health concerns. We are monitoring the latest information and guidance regarding coronavirus at city, county and state levels, as well as CDC recommendations. All World of Outlaws events are going forward as scheduled. Should the need arise to alter plans based on local conditions, we will act in the best interest of our fans and competitors. In the event of any change, we will communicate via Twitter and Facebook, email to ticket holders, and on our website. Thank you! https://worldofoutlaws.com  3/12

• Port Royal Speedway PA)PRS will continue to operate as normal and we will be racing this Sat, March 14th and in the foreseeable future. We will continue to monitor the situation and will operate based on the guidelines set for us at higher levels. https://portroyalspeedway.com 3/12

• Lincoln Speedway PA)Lincoln Speedway is continually monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 health concerns. Racing this weekend and for the foreseeable future will go on as scheduled as we monitor the guidelines and recommendations set forth by officials at the local, county, state and federal levels Should we need to make changes to our schedule we will do so with the best interest of our fans, competitors and staff in mind. In the event of any change we will communicate via Twitter, Facebook and our website.http://www.lincolnspeedway.com/ 3/12

• Zane Lawrence)Zane Lawrence is tackling an eventful season in 2020 with both the Texas Sprint Series and Sprint Car Bandits Series at familiar tracks throughout Texas. "We've got a fun year ahead of us," he said. "The Texas Sprint Series and Sprint Car Bandits have collaborated their schedules to where they won't cross over and we will have an excellent car count for each event. It helps the guys that run both 305ci and 360ci sprint cars, like myself, to be able to compete in both series. Press Releases3/12

• Matt Covington)After making it home from a long drive back from California, Matt Covington and the team will use the week off to prepare for Devil’s Bowl in hopes of getting back on track and back up front. Covington is coming off a rough weekend after his inaugural trip to California netted a provisional start on Friday at Merced, along with not making the A-feature at Petaluma on Sunday. Press Releases3/12

• Placerville Speedway CA)The Placerville Speedway would like to welcome back High Sierra Industries as a valued partner and our new scoreboard sponsor in 2020. High Sierra Industries is an industry leader in emergency food and hydration, serving many different needs including fires, schools, convalescent homes and more. Press Releases3/12

Wednesday March 11th

                      There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls. George Carlin

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• Column)Joseph Terrell has his next column looking at all the happenings on the West Coast over the last few weeks specifically focusing on the ASCS National Tour western swing. The West Coast Sprint Car Scene3/11

• USAC WC)This Saturday, March 14th, the cars and stars of the USAC West Coast Sprint Car Series will open their twelfth season at Keller Auto Speedway. Now promoted by Peter Murphy, the Hanford, California oval will showcase “twin 20-lap features” for non-winged 360 sprints. The field will be totally inverted in the last event and if a driver wins both features, they will earn an extra $1,000 cash bonus. The action packed card will also feature IMCA Stock Cars and the Legends of Kearney Bowl Vintage Cars. The pit gates will open at 1:00pm, front gates will open at 4:30pm and racing is scheduled for 6:30pm. For more event information, visit the track’s website at kellerautospeedway.com.USAC  3/11

• Placerville Speedway CA)As we approach opening night make sure to purchase your Placerville Speedway season pass, which includes a reserved seat and features an extensive savings as opposed to purchasing each week! A season ticket is good for 23 total events, excluding the El Dorado County Fair, Monster Trucks and the Hangtown 100. An adult season pass can be purchased for $330 or with a parking pass for $445. When breaking down the season pass savings, you can take in the action for under $15 a night. Passes are also available for seniors, military, juniors and children. Season passes are available at https://www.placervillespeedway.com/store 3/11

• Kerry Madsen)To say that the Krikke Motorsport team and their driver Kerry Madsen had a consistent 2019-20 season campaign would be quite the understatement. In what was the second season together for the duo, they managed to impressively finish 15 of the 19 feature races on the podium with three of the being wins, along with being the only team to record back-to-back WSS round wins. Press Releases3/11

• Jordyn Charge)It was certainly an eventful 2020 Australian 360 Sprintcar Championship campaign for Jordyn Charge at Simpson Speedway in Victoria over the weekend, but it was one that ended with him picking up a podium finish. Despite Charge’s Australian Championship weekend starting in disastrous fashion following a crash in Friday night’s practice sessions, which was caused by a component failure on his car, the 20-year-old and his team never gave up hope and it rewarded them with a second-place Australian Championship finishPress Releases3/11

• Brett Milburn)From a young age, Brett Milburn has always dreamed of Australian Sprintcar Championship glory, and last weekend at Simpson Speedway in Victoria, he achieved this dream by winning the Australian 360 Sprintcar Championship. Press Releases3/11

• DIRTVision announced today that events from three iconic dirt tracks, Knoxville Raceway, Williams Grove Speedway and Attica Raceway Park, will be added to the already impressive schedule of events included in the DIRTVision FAST PASS, still available for just $39/month. World of Outlaws 3/11

• AST)Action Sprint Tour officials are excited to reveal the schedule for the series’ third season of competition. The 2020 season will see the tour visit four Ontario tracks over the course of four months to complete a 10-race schedule. Press Releases3/11

• Cory Eliason)As we Sprint forwards into March, KSE Racing Products continue to help drivers and teams get off to hot starts in 2020. With a break in the All Star Circuit of Champions schedule, Cory Eliason and Rudeen Racing made the trip East to PA. In a thrilling battle at Port Royal Speedway, the California product used his KSE Racing Products to score a win in the Keystone State. Press Releases3/11

• Port Royal Speedway PA)Following a rare Sunday opener that saw one of the largest crowds in the history of the track take to the stands, Port Royal Speedway returns Saturday with the reappearance of the Weikert’s Livestock 410 Sprint Cars and the River Valley Builders Super Late Models. Central PA 3/11

• Dominic Scelzi)Dominic Scelzi hustled to his third consecutive top-10 finish during Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour competition last Friday at Merced Speedway. The outing made him one of only two drivers to earn a top 10 in each of the first three races of the season for the series. It also propelled him into the lead in the championship standings, although he isn't running for points. Press Releases3/11

• Alex Hill)Alex Hill captured a top-10 finish against a stout field featuring more than 50 drivers during her California racing debut last Friday night at Merced Speedway. "I'm glad we finally got to race in California and it was even better that we did well against a lot of good competition," said Hill, who was one of two drivers - along with teammate Dylan Westbrook - to qualify for the A Main without running a B Main in both nights of Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour competition in the state. Press Releases3/11

• Channin Tankersley)Old School Racing driver Channin Tankersley showed speed during his season debut last weekend when he visited Chatham Speedway for a USCS Series doubleheader. "Thursday night we decided to go," he said. "We went to shake the car down and it was okay. We were pretty happy. As any race you go there and are trying different things. We learned a little bit. The biggest thing was to get me back acclimated since I haven't raced a whole lot recently." Press Releases3/11

• Greg Wilson)Greg Wilson is pleased with the confidence his team has built recently, particularly after his strongest weekend of the season. Wilson led his Hercules Tires, DNC Hydraulics, Ohio Logistics and Gear Off Road sponsored team to two podium finishes in the same weekend for the first time since June 2015 last Friday and Saturday during his debut at Chatham Speedway. Press Releases3/11

• Scott Bogucki)Scott Bogucki captured his best result of the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour season last Sunday at Petaluma Speedway, where he guided his SawBlade.com backed team to a sixth-place run during his first visit to the oval. Bogucki maneuvered from eighth to fourth place in a heat race and he finished third in a qualifier to rank eighth in event points, lining him up on the outside of the fourth row for the main event. Press Releases3/11

• POWRi)With over half of their schedule (15 of 27 races) aligning with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League in co-sanctioned events, each and every showdown for the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League is crucial in not only the championship chase, but valued experience against the nation's best. Starting each year at home, the West racers come into the Turnpike Challenge with the slight advantage of racing on home turf, an edge that has proven invaluable on a handful of occasions. Press Releases3/11