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RESULTS...
- Marysville Raceway Park CA)Grass Valley’s Billy
Wallace scored a wire to wire win in the featured MRP Winged Sprint Car main
event Saturday night at Paul and Kathy Hawes’ Marysville Raceway Park.
Anderson’s Rowdy McClenon won the MRP Wingless Sprint Car portion of the
show. Race Results 5/20
- Must See Racing)Dave McKnight and Jo Jo Helberg
each claimed victories in Sunday’s Must See Racing Xtreme Speed Challenge at
Winchester Speedway. The 2nd annual event was greeted by warm weather and a
good crowd.Must See
Racing 5/20
- ARDC)Alex Bright picked up his first ARDC Midget
win of the 2013 season when the American Racing Driver's Club rolled into
Potomac Speedway, Maryland for the first night of racing. Race Results 5/20
PRESS...
Drivers/Tracks/Sanctions/Manufacturers
- World of Outlaws)World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car
Series and Orange County Fair Speedway officials were forced to postpone
Sunday’s event after a steady rain pushed through the area and drenched the
track. With more rain in the forecast on Sunday, officials decided to delay
the event to Monday. All event times remain the same for Monday. Spectator
gates are scheduled to open at 4 p.m. with racing on track set to begin at 6
p.m. Entering Monday’s action, Daryn Pittman sits atop the championship
point standings with 3,263 points and holds a 145-point lead over Paul
McMahan. Donny Schatz’s season seems to have turned a corner as a string of
strong finishes, including a thrilling victory Friday night at Williams
Grove Speedway, has launched him up the standings and now trails McMahan by
just 5 points.5/20
- Husets Speedway SD)Tonight’s racing (May 19) at
Huset’s Speedway has been cancelled. We’re back with a big Memorial Day
weekend double header next Sunday and Monday featuring the Premier Racing
Series plus 600cc Micros both days. Race time Sunday is 7pm with a special
6pm start on Monday.5/20
- Trey Starks)Saturday didn't start as planned, but
Trey Starks liked the result. After his scheduled 360 race at Grays Harbor
Raceway in Elma, Wash., was rained out, Starks and his team put a 410 car in
the trailer and headed for Skagit Speedway. Despite a good chance of rain,
the show was completed with Starks earning his fourth consecutive top-four
finish. Press Releases 5/20
- Williams Grove Speedway PA)Williams Grove Speedway
will host a Race For Charity this Friday, May 24 at 7:30 pm, featuring the
Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint cars and the PASS 305 sprints.
Central
PA 5/20
- NOSA)Following a 5 year absence, the NOSA Sprint
Cars will be returning to Winnipeg's Red River Co-op Speedway on Thursday,
June 13. The last NOSA-sanctioned Manitoba appearance by the group based out
of Grand Forks, North Dakota was the 4th annual NAPA Auto Parts Mid-Canada
Sprint Car Challenge on Thursday, July 10, 2008. The race was won by Grand
Forks native Mark Dobmeier who unseated the perennial winner of the event,
Winnipeg's Lou Kennedy Jr. Press Releases 5/20
- URC)Davie Franek of Wantage, NJ, the current
Rislone URC Sprint Series point leader will be one of many competitors
heading to the New Egypt Speedway in New Egypt, NJ on Saturday night, June
1. This will mark the first of three Rislone URC Sprint shows at New Egypt
in 2013. Following New Egypt, the URC Sprints will make their first
appearance of the year at the Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night, June
7 in an event sponsored by MACH 1 Chassis, located at 10 North Frederick
Street in Mechanicsburg, PA. MACH 1 engineers and builds race car chassis
that have a reputation for safety, strength, durability and performance.URC
5/20
- Tony Bruce Jr)Tony Bruce Jr. worked his way to a
pair of seventh-place finishes over the weekend to extend his top-10 streak
to six races. Bruce Jr. rallied from 17th to seventh on Friday at U.S. 36
Raceway near Cameron, Mo., for the 2nd annual U.S. 36 Nationals Presented by
RacinBoys - the inaugural TBJ Promotions event of 2013. He then ran in the
top 10 all night Saturday during his season debut at Knoxville Raceway,
where Bruce Jr. put together one of his best performances at the famed half
mile. Press Releases 5/20
- Wings Unlimited)Wings Unlimited has been well
represented in Victory Lane across the United States and Australia over the
last couple of weeks with 17 drivers recording a victory. Press Releases 5/20
Sunday May 19th 2013
“Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight.” ― Phyllis Diller
6:00pm
RESULTS...
- Lincoln Park Speedway IN)Mother Nature finally
relinquished her soggy grip around the mid-state and Lincoln Park Speedway
completed its first full show in more than a month. For Kyle Cummins, the
wait was well worth it as the pilot of the Vincennes University, Greenwell
Auto Body, Tim Mason ReMax sponsored No. 3c captured the sprint car victory
over Casey Shuman, Shane Cottle and Jon Stanbrough.Race Results 5/19
- VSS)The 14 Annual RaceSaver Nationals ended up
being a display of great sprint car racing with cars and drivers really
putting on a show after having to run a hurry up show dodging rain the whole
day. Practice and time trials kicked off the event Friday with East Freedom,
Pa. driver Steve Kenawell taking the Tim Fraker Signs Fast Time award.
Saturday brought the rain off and on all day and when a window of weather
opened in the afternoon French Grimes made the call to start early to get it
in with RaceSaver drivers coming from as far away as New York and Louisiana
you have to try to get it in.Race Results 5/19
- Ocean Sprints)2012 Ocean Sprints presented by Taco
Bravo champion Shane Golobic returned to victory lane Friday night, fending
off a hard-charging Bud Kaeding to claim the victory at John Prentice's
Ocean Speedway Watsonville. Golobic had come close several times this season
in the Keith Day Trucking #22 ride before finally completing the deal this
time around. Race Results 5/19
- Lernerville Speedway PA)Indelibly etched in the
Lernervile Speedway record books as their respective divisions’ All Time
wins leaders, future Hall of Famers Brian Swartzlander and Ed Lynch Jr.
returned to familiar territory Friday Night by scoring their first feature
wins of 2013.Race Results 5/19
- ESS)Home field advantage came into play on
Saturday night as the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) invaded the
Selinsgrove Speedway for the first time since 1996, 17 years exactly to the
day. A strong field of cars was on hand for the Mach1 Chassis Spectacular,
Today’s Optical Stars and Stripes tour event but it was the speedway
regulars that took center stage. Race Results 5/19
- Mercer Raceway Park PA)Cowboy Brian Steinman stole
the show at Mercer Raceway Park when he received his motorized all-terrain
wheelchair, which was built especially for him by Trac Fabrication of nearby
Volant, PA. Steinman’s chair was made possible by a grant from the Steven
King Foundation and the generosity of the racing community. In a show of
love and support, the racers and their crews joined him on the frontstretch
for the presentation during the intermission. Scott Priester scored the
victory for Martha Dionise in the 410 Sprints, sponsored by Luxaire Heating
& Cooling and New Wilmington Motors.Race Results 5/19
- I-90 Speedway SD)Micah Schliemann earned his first
win of 2013 after a good duel with Troy Schreurs in the Hard Core Speed Shop
360 Sprint Car main event at I-90 Speedway. "It was really fun," Schliemann
said of wrestling with Schreurs for the lead through the first half of the
race.Race Results 5/19
PRESS...
Drivers
- Mike Kertscher)Mike Kertscher driver of the #80K,
Captain Jim Yacht Sales, River Back Farms, Paul Brunton Motorsports, Meyer D
Crop Consulting, Larry Schneider Insurance, ProKart, DW Schneider
Engineering, CD Signs, Sign Me Up, Fastenal of Plymouth, Fire Escape, rolled
into the Beaver Dam Raceway Park for the Interstate Racing Associations
(IRA) second race of the season on Saturday May 18, 2013.Press Releases 5/19
- Justin Miller)Justin Miller rolled the Miller
Family Motorsports (MFM), Dooley & Associates, KenJay Fiedler Excavating,
Meyer Motors, Veritas Financial, GTS, Revolution Engine Development, Dirt
Divas, RC Custom Design, R&H Enterprises, Triple X, BMG, Larry Nelson,
Schwartz Auction Service #15M into the Plymouth Dirt Track (PDTR) on
Saturday, May 18th for their season opener. Press Releases 5/19
1:20pm
RESULTS...
- IRA)Redemption! Mike Kertscher’s #80k Winged 410
Outlaw Sprint flashed beneath the checkered flag first on a mild spring
Saturday Night snaring his first victory of the 2013 racing season on the
Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint tour. Gone was the sting from narrowly
missing out on winning the first event of the season when he was edged out
for the victory by Bill Balog in what many consider the closest margin of
victory in series history.
IRA
5/19
- USAC)USAC DMA MIDGET RACE RESULTS: May 18, 2013 –
Bradford, Vermont – Bear Ridge Speedway FEATURE: (25 laps) 1. Scott Holcomb,
2. Joe Krawiec, 3. Adam Pierson, 4. Kevin Chaffee, 5. Jeff Horn, 6. Josh
Sunn, 7. Scott Veits, 8. Timothy Gallant, 9. Adam Whitney, 10. Dean
ChristensonUSAC
5/19
- Plymouth Speedway IN)There was plenty of action
with the Sprints on Dirt (SOD), USAC 600 Sprints and the Modified car races
at Plymouth Speedway Saturday night. After a lengthy delay in getting the
inaugural Earl Gaerte Classic underway as crews attempted to get the track
primed for optimal, and safe, racing conditions, the feature races did not
disappoint. Race Results 5/19
- All Stars)Don’t look now, but a new sprint car
team is starting to gel and it could mean trouble for the competitors on the
University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions tour.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Danny Holtgraver capped a fantastic weekend
Saturday at I-77 Raceway Park in Ripley, W. Va., by taking his fourth career
UNOH All Star win. On Friday, Holtgraver won one of the two features at
Attica Raceway Park to add to his King of the 360s win earlier this year in
Florida and an open win at Mercer Speedway a couple of weeks ago.
All Stars
5/19
- ASCS Sooner)Notch a win for the American Bank of
Oklahoma Sooner Region as Norman, Okla. shoe Danny Wood parked the Statewide
Services No. 81 in victory lane at the Devil’s Bowl Speedway against the
Smiley’s Racing Products Lone Star Region.
ASCS 5/19
- ASCS Southwest)Lorne Wofford is giving the Hose
Advantage Store Southwest Region a run for their money, going undefeated in
his past three starts with the Arizona based ASCS region.
ASCS 5/19
- King of the West)King of the West 410 Sprint Car
Series Results – Reno Tahoe Fernley Speedway Saturday May, 18 26 cars Fast
time: Willie Croft 13.673 New Track Record A-main: 1. Jonathan Allard, 2.
Rico Abreu, 3. Willie Croft, 4. Bud Walberg, 5. Peter Murphy, 6. Jason
Statler, 7. Chris Martin, 8. Craig Stidham, 9. Kyle Hirst, 10. Geoffrey
Strole, 11. Carl Droivold, 12. Doug Gandy, 13. Pat Harvey, 14. Cory Eliason,
15. Brent Kaeding, 16. Jared Ridge, 17. Mark Tabor, 18. Danielle Simpson,
19. Jim Richardson, 20. Kevin Smith, 21. Richard Brace Jr., 22. Justyn Cox
King of the West5/19
- Ventura Raceway CA)VRA Midgets Race #5 05/18/2013
Main Event Results: 1. Ronnie Gardner, Norco, Ca, 30 Laps; 2. Cody Swanson,
Norco, 30 Laps; 3. Frankie Guerrini III, San Rafael, CA, 30 Laps; 4. David
Prickett, Fresno, 30 Laps; 5. Robby Josett, Santa Clarita, 30 Laps; 6. Jake
Swanson, Anaheim, 30 Laps; 7. Rick Hendrix, Palmdale, 30 Laps; 8. Trey
Marcham, Oklahoma City OK, 30 Laps; 9. Bruce Douglass, Ventura, 30 Laps; 10.
Shannon McQueen, Tehachapi, 30 Laps; 11. Terry Nichols, Delano, 29 Laps; 12.
Randi Pankratz, Atascadero, 14 Laps; 13. Bobby Michnowicz, Torrance, 6 Laps;
14. Kyle Edwards, Fountain Valley, 1 Lap; 15. Kyle Smith, Moorpark, 1 Lap;
16. Jerome Rodella, El Monte, 1 Lap; 17. Bryan Drollinger, 1 Lap Lap
Leaders: Cody Swanson (1), Ronnie Gardner (2-30) Heat Race Winners: Super
Shox Heat 1: Kyle Edwards; Schroeder Racing Products Heat 2: David Prickett;
BR Motorsports Heat 3: Ronnie Gardner Keizer Aluminum Wheels High Point
Award: Jerome Rodella K&N Engineering Hard Charger: Robby Josett DJ Safety
Hard Luck Award: Bryan Drollinger 5/19
- Selinsgrove Speedway PA)TJ Stutts of Liverpool and
Pat Cannon of Etters each took a victory in the 25-lap features for 360 and
358 sprint cars, respectively, in an action-packed show Saturday night at
Selinsgrove Speedway that drew a total of 57 open wheel racers.
Central PA 5/19
- USAC)USAC WESTERN IGNITE (PAVEMENT) MIDGET RACE
RESULTS: May 18, 2013 – Las Vegas Nevada – Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring
FEATURE: (30 Laps) 1. Bryant Dawson, 2. Christine Breckenridge, 3. Jarid
Blondel, 4. Cody Jessop, 5. George Blacker, 6. Michael Fanelli, 7. Ron
Hazelton, 8. Shawn Buckley, 9. Marina Turner, 10. Winn Frazin.
- Backstretch)Good night of racing at Knoxville last
night and Jeff Broeg's report at
http://backstretch32.blogspot.com/ 5/19
- POWRi)Brady Bacon drove to a runaway victory in
the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series and Dereck King won his second
feature of the season in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series
on Saturday at Macon Speedway. Race Results 5/19
- Skagit Speedway WA)Chad Hillier started off the
night in the 410 division qualifying quickest at 11.108 seconds around the
3/10th mile clay oval. Jason Solwold and Trey Starks won the heat races. In
the 25-lap main event, Solwold won the drag race into turn one with 15
sprint cars flying in right behind him. Solwold held off Trey Starks and
Brock Lemley early with Lemley getting by Starks on a lap 3 restart. Race Results 5/19
PRESS...
Tracks/Sanctions
- Williams Grove Speedway PA)This Saturday, May 25,
the Williams Grove Speedway Saturday Night Series returns to action at the
famed half-mile oval. After taking a week off due to the weekend World of
Outlaws show, the SNS will present a three-division extravaganza.
Central PA 5/19
- The Central PA 358 Point Series beat the weather
this weekend and got both scheduled point series races in the books. Friday
night 358 Rookie of the Year contender Robbie Kendell picked up his first
career 358 sprint car win at Trail Way Speedway over Brad McClelland and
Cris Eash. Jeff Rohrbaugh 2nd in the series standings would only be able to
gain 5 points on the leader Austin Houge who would finish 5th.
Central PA 5/19
- Port Royal Speedway PA)There’s no better time to
kick back and enjoy a night at the races than over the upcoming Memorial Day
holiday weekend at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday May 25 when the oval pays
tribute to those it has lost on the track with the Fallen Heroes
Championship Triple 25-lap features for 410 sprints, super late models and
305 sprints.
Central PA 5/19
- Fremont Speedway OH)After the fantastic racing at
Fremont Speedway the last two weeks, you know when the University of
Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions come to “The Track That
Action Built” for a Memorial Day weekend double-header, there will be plenty
of excitement. Press Releases 5/19
2:00am
RESULTS...
- Selinsgrove Speedway PA)358 Sprints: Cannon,
Stutts, Keller, Tomecek, Mausteller, Nouse, Shultz, Womer, Kelleher, Locke,
Bittner, Mike Walter, Ross, Beard, Reed, Jessica Anderson, Steward, Spriggle,
Cherry (DNFs: Garland, Wilson)... 360 Sprint Car A-Main results: Stutts,
Cannon, Smith, Stillwaggon, Cook, Barger, Ely, Hebing, Barney, Ward Jr,
Swiernik, Grasso, Poirier, Franek, Biasi, Kinney, Zemken, Younge, Parent,
Mausteller, Collins, Trenca. DNF Reakes, Williamson, Donath. 5/19
- USAC)WESTERN MIDGET DIRT RACE RESULTS: May 18,
2013 – Ventura, California – Ventura Raceway FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. Ronnie
Gardner, 1. Cody Swanson, 3. Frankie Guerrini, 4. David Prickett, 5. Robby
Josett, 6. Jake Swanson, 7. Rick Hendrix, 8. Trey Marcham, 9. Bruce Douglas,
10. Shannon McQueenUSAC
5/19
- Knoxville Raceway IA)Davey Heskin won his third
career feature at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night in exciting fashion,
holding off Brian Brown, who had already won in the 360 class earlier in the
evening. The St. Michael, Minnesota driver’s win was worth $3,000 on
McKay/Allied Insurance Night. J Kinder was victorious in the 305 class.
BillW's
Knoxville News
5/19
- Fremont Speedway OH)For the second week in a row,
the fans at Fremont Speedway were treated to a thrilling 410 sprint car race
that featured wheel banging, the winner coming from deep in the field and a
late race charge from a rookie. With four laps to go, Brian Smith was trying
to hold off Greg Wilson who had charged from his 18th starting position, and
rookie D.J. Foos as they sliced through lapped traffic. Smith and Wilson
banged wheels entering turn one with Smith spinning into the infield with
front end damage.
Race Results 5/19
- Column)Danny Burton has Bloomington IN USAC notes
in
Hoosier Race
Report 5/19
- USAC)AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: May
18, 2013 – Tulare, California – Thunderbowl Raceway FEATURE: (30 laps)
1. Mike Spencer, 2. Ryan Bernal, 3. Danny Faria Jr., 4. Bud Kaeding, 5. Matt
Mitchell, 6. Damion Gardner, 7. Austin Williams, 8. Nic Faas, 9. Richard
Vander Weerd, 10. Brody RoaUSAC
5/19
- Ohsweken Speedway ONT)Ohsweken Speedway's 18th
season of competition began on Friday night with Glenn Styres (Corr/Pak
Merchandising Sprint Cars)Race Results 5/19
- Dog Hollow Speedway PA)PRECISE RACING PRODUCTS
Racesaver 305 Sprints (9):Bryce Stephens, Roger Irvine, Jim Marquette, Don
Sotosky, Justin Zap, Jeff Bacha, Brian Wright, Ed Mesaros, Jim Kennedy.
Heat: Stephens 5/19
PRESS...
Tracks/Sanctions
- World of Outlaws)World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car
Series and Williams Grove Speedway officials were forced to cancel
Saturday's Morgan Cup event after late afternoon rain came through the area
and drenched the track. Crews worked for several hours to try to prep the
historic half-mile oval, but the conditions prevented it from being
race-ready.
DIRT/World of Outlaws 5/19
- Williams Grove Speedway PA)A heavy late afternoon
rain shower ended up forcing Williams Grove Speedway and World of Outlaws
officials to cancel Saturday's planned World of Outlaws racing event at the
oval.
Central PA 5/19
- St Croix Valley Raceway WI)Fourth time? Still not
the charm. St. Croix Valley Raceway fell victim to Mother Nature for an
unprecedented fourth consecutive week, further delaying the track’s season
opener. With threatening weather hovering, track officials prepared the
facility for the belated season opener throughout the day until a cloud
burst at 4:30 p.m. washed away all hopes racing for the evening. Attention
now turns to May 24 and the second annual Davey Tabor Memorial, The Valley’s
tribute to a dear friend and sprint enthusiast. Defending champion Brooke
Tatnell will return to defend his title along with the rest of the UMSS
winged sprint series racers. Also part of the Thunder in the Valley series
will be SCVR regular classes, the Future Fours, Pure Stocks, WISSOTA Midwest
Modifieds, and UMSS Traditional and Micro Sprints. First green flag is set
to fly at 7:05 p.m. For more information on this or other scheduled events
this summer at SCVR, visit the track’s website, SCVraceway.com. 5/19
- KISS)Unfortunately, with a late afternoon rain
storm and more rain nearing the area, the fourth leg of the King of Indiana
Sprint Series, at Lawrenceburg Speedway, has been canceled. Press Releases 5/19
- USAC)Saturday night's USAC Oregon Dirt Ignite
Midget race at Sunset Speedway was rained out.5/19
- USAC)Rains forced cancellation of Saturday night's
USAC Washington Dirt Ignite Midget race at South Sound Speedway. 5/19
Saturday May 18th 2013
Fans don't boo nobodies. Reggie Jackson
2:30pm
RESULTS...
- Photos)Friday photos, victory lane and action shots
are posted in
Winning for
Saturday May 18th
- ASCS Lucas Oil)The term go hard, or go home is one
way to describe Johnny Herrera’s performance at the U.S. 36 Raceway in
Cameron, Mo. as the Albuquerque, N.M. veteran used every piece of “raceable”
surface to dominate the U.S. 36 National presented by Racinboys.com; lapping
all but second finishing Dustin Morgan.
ASCS5/18
- AVSS)Mike Ling from Mount Brydges Ontario, Canada
made the most of his return to the seat of the Wayne Stickney owned #99 with
an opening night win at Dixie Motor Speedway. The win would be his ninth in
Auto Value Bumper to Bumper Super Sprints action, with the last win coming
nearly one year ago in the same car.
Race Results 5/18
- Wayne County Speedway OH)Wooster's Broc Martin
rolled out for the first time this season in the Fisher Performance Sprints
at NAPA Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway and looked to be in mid season form
as he drew the number one pill to start on the pole of the 25 lap feature
and would lead all the way to park the Santmyer Oil, SCFN, and Jim Smith #83
in victory circle.Race Results 5/18
- King of the West)St. Helena's Rico Abreu made a
final corner charge on the high side of the speedway to get by Kyle Hirst in
thrilling fashion and score his second King of the West 410 Sprint Car main
event win of the year on Friday night in Fernley, Nevada. Hirst hung on for
second with Sacramento’s Willie Croft, the night's fastest qualifier Craig
Stidham of Fresno and defending KWS champ Jonathan Allard from Chico
rounding out the top five.
King of the West 5/18
- ASCS Sooner)In a race of attrition, the No. 95 of
Matt Covington proved being in the right place, at the right time, can mean
the difference between first, and second.
ASCS5/18
- Column)BillW has notes from ASCS at US 36 Raceway
MO in
BillW's
Knoxville News
5/18
PRESS...
Drivers/Sanctions/Manufacturers
- USAC)Tonight's TRAXXAS USAC "Hall of Fame" Silver
Crown race at Lucas Oil Raceway has been cancelled due to the extended
timetable of "Pole Day" qualifying events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
and the potential threats of thunderstorms in the area. USAC recognizes the
historical significance of today's motorsports events and is disappointed to
cancel this race but numerous participants in tonight's program, including
the Hall of Fame ceremonies, are also involved at IMS and those ceremonies
would have been severely impacted. Unstable weather in the midwest also has
created thunderstorm possibilities for the area. Options for rescheduling
are being discussed and will be announced when they become firm.5/18
- URC)The forecast of 50% steady rain throughout
Saturday night, forced the cancellation of the Rislone URC Sprint Series
event at the Delaware International Speedway. The decision to cancel was
made at 1:15 PM by Charlie Cathell. URC and Cathell are currently reviewing
the schedule to re-schedule the event. URC’s next event is set for Saturday
night, June 1 at the New Egypt Speedway in New Egypt, NJ. The following
week, URC will be in action at the Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night,
June 7 and on Saturday night, June 15, URC will be in action at the
Grandview Speedway. For more information, please visit our website at
www.urcsprints.com 5/18
- Joey Saldana)The oldest continuously operated dirt
track in the United States, the Orange County Fair Speedway, will host the
World of Outlaws Sunday, May 19. Originally constructed in 1857 for horse
racing, the track this weekend will feature the likes of Joey Saldana and a
host of other drivers, thundering around the five-eighths mile oval in
winged sprint cars. Press Releases 5/18
- SST)Congrats to Shane Stewart and Joe Gaerte
Racing on winning the 2nd race of the Twin 25's last night at Attica on
their SST built Pro shocks. Not bad for the first night of racing in 2013
for JGR.
www.sladeshocktechnology.com "Knowledge & Experience Make the
Difference"5/18
- Craig Dollansky)The first of six stops on the 2013
STP World of Outlaws schedule at Williams Grove Speedway took center stage
on Friday for the Eyecon Trail Cameras #7 team as driver Craig Dollansky
prepared for his 63rd appearance at the historic paperclip half-mile located
in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania against the always tough local ‘PA Posse’
contingent. Press Releases 5/18
3:00am
RESULTS...
- World of Outlaws)Donny Schatz caught and passed
Greg Hodnett in the final corner on Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway
to win his fourth World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series event of the season
in thrilling fashion. Schatz, who started 12th, picked off series points
leader Daryn Pittman and two of Pennsylvania's fiercest competitors, Fred
Rahmer and Hodnett, over the final three laps to win at the historic central
Pennsylvania venue for the 17th time in his career.
DIRT/World of Outlaws 5/18
- POWRi)Belleville IL...Christopher Bell, Nick
Knepper, Z.Daum, A.Felker, T.Robbins, D.King, C.Gehrke, D.Welch, T.Berryhill,
J.Flesher...5/18
- King of the West)Reno NV...Top 5 Rico Abreu, Kyle
Hirst, Willie Croft, Craig Stidham, Jonathan Allard..5/18
- Skyline Speedway OH)The old adage that "Some
things never change" held true once again at Skyline Speedway where former
champions dominated victory lane for the 2013 season opener Friday night.
Three-time defending Skyline track champions Jimmy Stinson of Vandalia, Ohio
(Sprints) and Chris Garnes, Evans, West Virginia (AMRA Kryptonite Late
Models) joined three-time defending Octane AMRA Modified champion Kenny
Johnson, Mineral Wells, WV on the podium after claiming big wins.
Race Results 5/18
- Williams Grove Speedway PA)North Dakota’s Donny
Schatz was the third and final leader of Friday night’s 25-lap World of
Outlaws sprint car feature at Williams Grove Speedway after pulling off a
thrilling last corner, last lap pass of Pennsylvania Posse favorite Greg
Hodnett after starting in the sixth row. Schatz took home $8,000 for the
victory, the 17th of his career at Williams Grove overall.
Central PA 5/18
- Lernerville Speedway PA)1 2L Ed Lynch Jr. 2 22
Brandon Spithaler 3 10 Carl Bowser 4 94 Jack Sodeman Jr. 5 20E Brian
Ellenberger 6 7 Eric Williams 7 30 Daryl Stimeling 8 08 Dan Kuriger 9 16
Gary Rankin 10 33 Brent Matus 11 13 Brandon Matus 12 11 Scott Priester 13 5
Bob McMillin 14 4K Bill Kiley 15 5M Jim McMillin 16 6 Shelia Rankin 17 2s
Francis Sesco 18 C11 Brandon Cornelius 5/18
- Valley Speedway MO)Valley Sprints...1 1 09 Joshua
Stephens 2 2 89 Todd Mcvay 3 3 93 Taylor Walton 4 8 27 Bob Thoman 5 5 65
Chris Parkinson 6 14 1K Aaron Kuhn 7 7 2AZ Rob Hockett 8 10 1X Brad Ryun 9
12 99 Mike Ell 10 15 31 Casey Wills 11 6 12 John Helm 12 11 81 Chad Shields
13 16 18X Nathan Ryun 14 13 61 Rod Baker 15 18 3B Robert Black 16 9 88 Chad
Tye 17 4 7JR Jd Black 18 17 81A Austin Alumbaugh 19 19 20 Zachary Sanders
5/18
- Lee County Speedway IA) 305 sprints...1 1 14S
Jarred Schneiderman 2 2 51J Ryan Jamison 3 3 16 Dustin Clark 4 7 7 Nick
Guernsey 5 9 85 Chase Wanner 6 13 35 Kevin Hetrick 7 4 59 Jake Glasgow 8 8
22P Kyle Petterson 9 5 31 Austin Sears 10 11 59KB Mike Philben 11 6 1 Jayson
Ditsworth 12 10 50P Harold Pohren 13 12 43 Dillan Roth 5/18
- River Cities Speedway ND)1 10 13 Mark Dobmeier 2 7
92 Mitch Mack 3 4 21K Lou Kennedy,jr. 4 2 9N Wade Nygaard 5 21 97G Jody
Rosenboom 6 1 2A Austin Pierce 7 5 25 Cory Mack East 8 12 20A Jordan Adams 9
3 27 Chris Ranten East 10 8 8 Casey Mack East 11 19 26 Blake Egeland 12 13
14 Tom Egeland 13 17 21 Ryder Olson 14 14 6 Zach Wilde 15 15 51 Alex Larson
16 16 31 Shane Roemling 17 20 0 Nick Omdahl 18 6 20K Thomas Kennedy 19 9 1K
Chris Shirek 20 18 10TRB Bob Martin 21 11 35 Brenden Wilde 5/18
- ASCS Lucas Oil)U.S. 36 Raceway ASCS National with
ASCS Warrior Region A Feature (35 Laps): 1. 45X-Johnny Herrera[4]; 2.
93-Dustin Morgan[5]; 3. 17W-Cole Wood[1]; 4. 05-Brad Loyet[8]; 5. 82-Lucas
Wolfe[20]; 6. 23-Seth Bergman[18]; 7. 18-Tony Bruce Jr[17]; 8. 76-Jay
Russell[7]; 9. 28-Jonathan Cornell[9]; 10. 2L-Logan Forler[19]; 11. 53-Jack
Dover[2]; 12. 92J-J.R. Topper[6]; 13. 9M-Mitchell Moore[14]; 14. 4-Jordan
Boston[11]; 15. 45C-Russ Hall[22]; 16. 41-Jason Johnson[10]; 17. 94-Jeff
Swindell[3]; 18. 29-Brandon Hahn[16]; DNF 17-Harli White[13]; DNF 24-Ricky
Stangl[21]; DNF 77-Tim Crawley[15]; DNF 2A-Randy Hibbs[12]ASCS
5/18
- SOD)Ryan Grubaugh won the Engine Pro Sprints on
Dirt presented by ARP feature Friday at Tri-City Speedway. Brett Mann and
Gregg Dalman rounded out the podium. 5/18
- Attica Raceway Park OH)Attica Raceway Park is
quickly becoming one of Danny Holtgraver’s favorite tracks. The Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania resident passed Dale Blaney with two laps to go in the O’Reilly
Auto Parts 410 Sprints to score the win in the first of two 25-lap features
on the Eric Phillips 25th Anniversary Classic. In the second feature, Bixby,
Oklahoma’s Shane Stewart held off a charging rookie D.J. Foos to score his
third career win at the track on American Powersports/Sutton Bank Night.
Race Results5/18
PRESS...
- MOWA)Rained out at Jacksonville IL Friday night.
5/18
- Joey Saldana)The Motter Equipment Fatheadz Eyewear
team rolled out all new artillery for their date with the Pennsylvania Posse
at Williams Grove. After their unexpected encounter with the wall at Lincoln
Speedway Thursday night, the 71M team burned way past the midnight oil
assembling a new car for tonight’s Outlaws vs. Posse rumble on the half-mile
clay oval. Press Releases 5/18
Friday May 17th 2013
"It's a long way from Rudolph to
Daytona, ... I feel I raced in a great era and in a great place. I was
very fortunate." Dick Trickle
11:45pm
RESULTS...
- World of Outlaws)Williams Grove Speedway PA...A
Finish 1-10: 15-Schatz, 39-Hodnett, 20S-Rahmer, 9-Pittman, 51-McMahan,
49-Sweet, 11K-Kinser, 7-Dollansky, 19M-Marks, 1-Swindell, 1K-Larson,
71M-Saldana, 11-Kinser, 15H-Hafertepe, 21-Monteith, 1S-Schuchart, 6-Gravel,
4-Darrah, 7M-Layton, 19-Smith, 48-Dietrich, 3-Cannon, 69-Smith, 83-Kaeding,
63-Kemenah, 14M-McIntyre, 747-Sammons, 29-Madsen 5/17
- USAC)AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS:
May 17, 2013 – Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington Speedway – “Larry Rice
Classic” FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. Dave Darland, 2. Kevin Thomas, 3. Brady
Short, 4. Chase Stockon, 5. Brady Bacon, 6. Robert Ballou, 7. Bryan Clauson,
8. Levi Jones, 9. Hunter Schuerenberg, 10. Matt Westfall,USAC
5/17
- Trail Way Speedway PA)One night earlier, Robbie
Kendall was competing against the World of Outlaws super sprint tour at
Lincoln Speedway and was unable to qualify for the A-main as he finished
sixth in the B-main. On Friday night at Trail-Way Speedway, Kendall fared
much better with a 358 cubic-inch engine in his No. 55K. Kendall passed
early race leader Brad Gleason on the 14th lap and won the 25-lap feature to
become the fourth different 358 sprint winner at the track this season.
Central PA 5/17
PRESS...
- MSCS)The Hoosier Tire Midwest Sprint Car Series
has two big races scheduled over the Memorial Day Holiday weekend. Drivers
will be able to test their skills at getting around a 5/16th mile oval on
Saturday night the 25th and then a bit tighter ¼ mile facility on Sunday
night. Racing begins with the first of two visits for the series this season
at the Lincoln Park Speedway along U.S. Highway 40 in Putnamville, IN, and
continues 127 miles to the South the next night at Tri-State Speedway on
U.S. Highway 41 at Haubstadt, IN. Press Releases 5/17
4:15pm
RESULTS...
- World of Outlaws)A year after being schooled by
the vaunted Pennsylvania Posse at Lincoln Speedway, the World of Outlaws STP
Sprint Car Series racers made great strides but still came up short as local
star Danny Dietrich powered to victory in the Gettysburg Clash for the
second consecutive season. Last year it was hard to find an Outlaw in the
top 10 at Lincoln, this time around Donny Schatz pressured Dietrich for the
entire 35 laps before settling for second by about a car length at the
checkered flag. Sammy Swindell, Tim Kaeding and Brad Sweet rounded out the
top five on the first of four consecutive nights of action for the Outlaws.
DIRT/World of Outlaws 5/17
PRESS...
- DIRTVision)The World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car
Series is back in action tonight and tomorrow night in the PA Posses back
yard at Williams Grove Speedway. If youre unable to make it out to the Grove
for what is sure to be an incredible two-day show, DIRTVision.com brings
fans the opportunity to see it all unfold from home.
DIRT/World of Outlaws 5/17
- Selinsgrove Speedway PA)Selinsgrove Speedway will
honor the memory of one of Pennsylvania’s greatest open wheel racers with
the running of the Ray Tilley Classic for 410 sprint cars at 7 p.m. Sunday,
May 26. The 30-lap tribute race sponsored by Icon Legacy Custom Modular
Homes will pay $5,000 to win out of the $23,000-plus purse.
Central PA 5/17
- OCRS)OCRS "Manufacture Performance Rankings"
update through the completion of race #4 on the 2013 Oil Capital Racing
Series sprint car tour schedule…OCRS
5/17
- Sprint Car Stats has a new column concerning a
brush with greatness (Parnelli Jones) while spanning the globe from Pacific
Northwest to New York to Wangaratta, Victoria at
http://www.sprintcarstats.com/news/?i=15580 5/17
Thursday May 16th 2013
I want people to talk to one another no matter what their
difference of opinion might be. Studs Terkel
11:45pm
RESULTS...
- Lincoln Speedway PA)Defending Lincoln champ Danny
Dietrich turned around a rough start to the 2013 season by leading every lap
of World of Outlaws STP Sprint Series feature on Thursday night. “These guys
are tough,” said a jubilant Dietrich after finishing a celebratory wing
dance on top of his Gary Kauffman-owned Sandoe’s Fruit Market #48 in victory
lane, “And I have respect for all of them. Hopefully, we can continue this
luck into tomorrow and Saturday (at Williams Grove).”
Central
PA 5/16
PRESS...
Drivers/Sanctions
- Austin McCarl)A sixth place finish at Huset’s
Speedway highlighted a weekend of racing for Austin McCarl in the New Gulf
Resources/Excel Therapy Specialists/Bargain Barn Tire #17A sprint car.
Austin also competed with the World of Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway. The
young Altoona, Iowa driver is getting his racing rhythm back and plans a
pair of events again this weekend at Knoxville and Huset’s. Press Releases 5/16
- Kaley Gharst)Driver Kaley Gharst and the Jeremy
Scadden #6 team got their season underway last weekend in South Dakota. The
Decatur, Illinois driver finished 8th in the Loren Barstad Memorial after
going to the tail at the I-90 Speedway in Hartford on Saturday. He
registered a third place finish at Huset’s Speedway near Brandon on Sunday.
Press Releases 5/16
- URC)The third race of the 2013 Rislone URC Sprint
Series will take place at the Delaware International Speedway on Saturday
night, May 18 with race time set for 7 PM. Robbie Stillwaggon and JJ Grasso
were the victors at the at Big Diamond and Selinsgrove Speedway and both
will be gunning for the win at Delaware International Speedway this Saturday
night.
URC 5/16
- Joey Saldana)Lincoln Speedway hosted the
Gettysburg Clash, the opening salvo that would signal the start of the
annual rivalry between the Outlaws and the Pennsylvania Posse. After a
one-night rain delay, the battle lines were drawn and 43 warriors were ready
to throw down. Press Releases 5/16
- USCS)The United Sprint Car Series
www.uscsracing.com 17th Anniversary Outlaw Thunder Tour kicks off its 8th
Annual USCS Sprint Speedweek (2013) on Saturday, May 25th at the famed
Jackson Motor Speedway in Byrum, Misssissippi. Over just eight days the USCS
Speedweek mini-series will visit four different speedways in three states
while keeping travel to a minimum for the fans and race teams.
USCS 5/16
- ESS)It will be 17 years to the day when Bobby
Parrow put his sprinter in the Selinsgrove Speedway victory lane as the
winner of the first ever Empire Super Sprint (ESS) event. Now the Lucas Oil
backed tour celebrating its 30th Anniversary will be out in force to put on
an exciting show in front of the Pa. Posse fans. Press Releases 5/16
- Hoosier Hundred)A large number of rookies,
including two females, are looking to become the first rookie winner of the
Hoosier Hundred USAC Silver Crown race in thirty nine years on May 23 at the
Indiana State Fairgrounds. Oklahoma’s own Jackie Howerton was the last
rookie winner of the prestigious 100-mile dirt track race when he scored a
stunning upset win over Mario Andretti and Al Unser in 1974, driving a
unique turbocharged Offenhauser dirt car for legendary mechanic George
Bignotti. Howerton was just the second rookie winner (Eddie Sachs in 1958
the first) in the now 60 year history of the Hoosier Hundred. Press Releases 5/16
- Winchester Speedway IN)The second annual Xtreme
Speed Challenge will bring the TRUFUEL Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series
and the Engine Pro Must See Racing Supermodified Series presented by Oliver
Racing Parts together for a great twin bill of racing Sunday afternoon at
Winchester Speedway. Press Releases 5/16
- BCRA)Bay Cities Racing Association, presented by
Western Performance Parts will host the 5th event on the 2013 schedule this
Saturday night at the recently re-opened Ukiah Speedway. The fast, tight
turned quarter mile paved track has been a regular stop on the BCRA schedule
for many years and as always produced exciting racing and finishes. Press Releases 5/16
- Plymouth Speedway IN)It's one of the biggest races
of the season at Plymouth Speedway and it's happening on Saturday night. The
Engine Pro Earl Gaerte Classic will feature the Sprints on Dirt Saturday
night. Plymouth Speedway Director of Racing, Matthew Schwartz, indicated
that it will be an exciting night of racing. Press Releases 5/16
- ASCS Lucas Oil)The I-80 Speedway in Greenwood,
Neb. is not for the faint of heart. At four-tenths of a mile in size, the
semi-banked clay oval is among the fastest tracks visited by the Lucas Oil
American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real.
ASCS 5/16
3:00pm
PRESS...
Tracks/Drivers/Sanctions
- Berlin Raceway MI)This Saturday, May 18 the Auto
Value Super Sprints will be in town! The fastest cars on 4 wheels will
headline May 18th's events! They will be joined by: Model Coverall Modifieds,
Enterprise Iron & Metal Sportsman and Napa Filters Racing VROA Modifieds.
Racing starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 for adults, $9.00 for Students
12-17, Kids 8-11 are $5.00 and children under the age of 7 are free!5/16
- Calistoga Speedway Hall of Fame)National Sprint
Car Hall of Fame inductee Brad Doty will serve as the 2013 Grand Marshall
for the upcoming Calistoga Speedway Hall of Fame Dinner on Friday night,
August 30th, starting at 6:30 PM. The Hall of Fame dinner will take place at
the Tubbs Building located on the Napa County Fairgrounds. Calistoga
Speedway track historian and veteran SPEED TV announcer Bobby Gerould will
handle the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. The ceremony is open to the
public and tickets are $30.00 per person. Press Releases 5/16
- A.R.T. Chassis)Congratulations Willie Croft on
your KWS 410 Sprint Car feature victory at Petaluma Speedway. Croft driving
Clyde Lamar's #3c A.R.T. chassis became the series first repeat winner. Rico
Abreu grabbed a third place finish in the Abreu Vineyards #24 A.R.T.
Chassis. Croft also grabbed the runner up spot the night before at Silver
Dollar Speedway. In the Midwest youngster Cole Wood driving the Elk Grove
Ford #17w A.R.T. Chassis continued to impress, running third at Knoxville
Raceway in the 360 sprint Car main event. Great Job! 5/16Lucas Oil)
- POWRi)SPEED Channel’s “Lucas Oil…On the Edge!”
will broadcast the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series’ Charlene Meents
Memorial, run Oct. 6, 2012 at Belle-Clair Speedway in Belleville, Ill., on
Saturday (May 18) at 10 a.m. 5/16
- Jack Sodeman Jr)After being washed-out by Mother
Nature during his most recent weekend of scheduled competition, North
Jackson, Ohio’s Jack Sodeman Jr. will return to the racetrack this weekend
for two separate events in two different states. The former Sharon Speedway
‘410’ sprint car track champion will participate in events at the
Lernerville Speedway (PA) and I-77 Raceway Park (WV) this Friday and
Saturday, May 17th & 18th; with Saturday’s event at I-77 Raceway Park in
Ripley, West Virginia being sanctioned by the UNOH All Star Circuit of
Champions.Press Releases 5/16
- Jonathan Swanson)Fresh off of a two race weekend
which saw the Fright night race at Bedford Speedway be cancelled just after
the drivers meeting. Swanson and his 17j crew had to wait another night to
hit the track. Saturday night was the annual running of the Jack Gunn
Memorial race paying a nice $3,500 to win. Swanson and the 17j were one of
40 cars on hand. Just making the race was a win in itself. Swanson and the
17j failed to qualify for the Jack Gunn Memorial. Press Releases 5/16
- Mark Dobmeier)The Midwest season opened up with a
three-race weekend last week for Mark Dobmeier and his Lunstra Motorsports
team. Two nights were spent with the World of Outlaws and the weekend ended
with their first win of the year at Huset’s Speedway.
- Must See Racing)Nineteen-year-old Cody Gerhardt
will be among the nearly thirty participants who will be competing in the
Xtreme Speed Challenge Sunday afternoon May 19 at Winchester Speedway. The
event will be the third race of the season for the Must See Racing Xtreme
Sprint Series (MSRXSS) and will kick off a busy week for the series. Must See
Racing 5/16
- Ohsweken Speedway ONT)Ohsweken Speedway's 18th
annual Opening Night will take the green flag on Friday, May 17 at 7:30pm,
and large fields are expected in all of the regular Friday night divisions.
The opening event of Ohsweken's season will include the Corr/Pak
Merchandising Sprint Cars, Affordable Towing & Recovery Thunder Stocks, HRW
Automotive Mini Stocks, and Gale’s Auto Aftermarket Bombers, with
extra-distance features on tap for each. Press Releases 5/16
Wednesday May 15th 2013
Power is dangerous unless you have humility. Richard J. Daley
11:50pm
PRESS...
Tracks/Drivers/Sanctions
- Photos)Kris Keath Photos from Lincoln Speedway
World of Outlaws Gettysburg Clash Wednesday 5/15 Hot laps before the rain
came. The show will be run tomorrow Thursday
Winning
5/16
- Column)Duane Hancock has Fremont OH Speedway notes
in
Tri-State
Outlook
5/15
- Column)Richard Golardi has a few Top Gun driver
interviews in
Florida Open
Wheel5/15
- Terry McCarl)Terry McCarl put in a solid weekend
of three races, two with the World of Outlaws. He’s getting accustomed to a
new chassis in the TMAC Motorsports #24. Despite solid fields all weekend
long, he had one of the faster rides on the racetrack. The Huset’s Speedway
opener saw him finish fourth Sunday night. Press Releases 5/15
- Wayne Johnson)The Wayne Johnson Racing #77x team
is getting back up to speed. The team competed in two World of Outlaws
events last weekend. Friday night, they visited Elko Speedway in Minnesota
before competing at the Knoxville Raceway in Iowa on Saturday. Wayne will
stay close to home this weekend again and compete at Knoxville on Saturday
night. Press Releases 5/15
- World of Outlaws)An evening rain forced World of
Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series and Lincoln Speedway officials to postpone
Wednesday nights Gettysburg Clash to Thursday. A second round of rain at the
track at approximately 8:30 p.m. made the track impossible to prep until
after 10 p.m. at the earliest, leaving little choice but to delay the event
one day. Fans should keep their ticket and exchange it for tomorrows ticket
at the gate. Spectator gates will open at 4 p.m. with hot laps scheduled for
7 p.m. Next up on the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series schedule is
Williams Grove on Friday and Saturday for two full events culminating with
the Morgan Cup. 5/15
- Lernerville Speedway PA)With two weeks of Fab Four
Racing in the books, Eric “Turkey” Williams finds himself in a familiar
position, but in unfamiliar territory. See Eric Williams is no stranger to
being a points leader; in fact he is the Defending Track Champion at nearby
Mercer Raceway Park. But this is the first time in his brief but fast rising
career that he has led the points at Lernerville Speedway. Press Releases 5/15
- Ocean Speedway CA)Despite an eighth place finish
in last Friday's fifth round of the Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo,
Stockton's Brad Furr maintained a comfortable points lead atop the 360
Sprint Car series. Furr's lead was bolstered by an early season run of two
wins and two fast-times in the first three races at John Prentice's Ocean
Speedway Watsonville. Press Releases 5/15
- Port Royal Speedway PA)Port Royal Speedway will
host a pair of huge racing programs during the first week of June when
Appalachian Mountain Dirt Late Model Speedweek visits the track on Tuesday,
June 4 followed by the wingless USAC sprint cars on Saturday, June 8 in
conjunction with EMMR/Penn Central Racing Reunion Honoree Night.
Central
PA 5/15
- Lincoln Speedway PA)A passing shower early,
followed by a passing shower later, forced World of Outlaw officials to
postpone Wednesday night's Gettysburg Clash featuring the World of Outlaws
and the Pennsylvania Posse. 43 "410" sprints cars had just completed the
first of two sets of hot laps when the final shower arrived at 8:45 p.m.
Realizing that it would be at least 10:30 or 11:00 before the show could
begin, World of Outlaw STP Sprint Series officials decided to postpone the
program until the scheduled rain date of Thursday (5/16).
Central
PA 5/15
- Ohsweken Speedway ONT)Ohsweken Speedway officials
are proud to announce the return of Corr/Pak Merchandising as the title
sponsor of the track’s weekly Sprint Car division. Founded in 1997, Corr/Pak
Merchandising Inc. is based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and is a designer and
producer of Point of Purchase (POP) displays for retail. Strong emphasis on
creative design and speed of response has seen Corr/Pak achieve great
success in a very competitive industry. Their in-house capabilities and
broad range of trusted suppliers enable them to develop any sort of
effective solution for your retail display needs, no matter the materials
used – whether corrugated, wood, boxboard, plastic, wire, steel, or any
combination of those. Press Releases 5/15
- ASCS Lucas Oil)Off the heels of Friday’s U.S. 36
Nationals presented by Racinboys.com in Cameron, Mo. the Lucas Oil American
Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real will return to the Valley
Speedway in Grain Valley, Mo. for the second time in series history for a
midweek appearance on Wednesday, May 22 along with the Speedway Motors
Warrior Region.
ASCS5/15
- Inside Line Promotions)Inside Line Promotions was
driven to Victory Lane for the third straight week as Brent Marks earned his
third feature win of the season. In addition to his eighth straight heat
race win, Marks led all 30 laps on Saturday to claim the World of Outlaws
STP Sprint Car Series tune-up at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pa. He
also placed third at Susquehanna Speedway Park in Newberrytown, Pa., on
Sunday to cap a sensational weekend. Press Releases 5/15
- Brad Doty Classic)Ohio Logistics, providers of
worldwide logistics services, returns as the title sponsor of the Ohio
Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by Racing Optics featuring the World
of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Limaland Motorsports Park on Wednesday, July
10, 2013 in Lima, Ohio. Press Releases 5/15
- WESCO)The WESCO Sprint Car Series will be making
their maiden trip to the Hermiston Super Oval in Hermiston, OR on Saturday,
May 18th. Some competitors of the cast iron pavement sprint car series did
run an end of the year event in Hermiston in 2009, but new operator Brycen
Tarr and crew have made significant changes to the facility and racing
surface, which is expected to bring higher speeds and even better action.
Press Releases 5/15
- Atchison County Raceway KS)Thrilling,
breathtaking, exhilarating and spine-tingling. These are just a few of the
descriptions of the racing on a weekly basis at Atchison County Raceway (ACR)
in Kansas. Enter 700-horsepower winged sprint cars into the equation and the
high-banked 1/5-mile clay oval dubbed “The Cage” becomes a proverbial battle
royal. Press Releases 5/15
- Steve King Foundation)With Memorial Day weekend
just over a week away, it only means one thing for the Great American Dirt
Track in Jetmore, KS, the running of the Annual Steve King Memorial
Saturday, May 25th. This year the event will again bring in the very best
the Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Series Presented by MAV TV has to offer,
plus a community wide celebration.Press Releases 5/15
- Joey Saldana)Veteran sprint car driver Joey
Saldana classifies the Williams Grove race track as one of the toughest on
the World of Outlaws circuit. The half-mile banked clay oval has been
hosting sprint car racing since 1939. Press Releases 5/15
- USAC)Darr Lawson, whose mechanical expertise
contributed to last year’s phenomenal USAC Traxxas Silver Crown success for
RW/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports, has been named USAC’s Director of Competition
and Technical Director. USAC
5/15
3:00pm
PRESS...
Tracks/Drivers/Sanctions/Manufacturers
- Column)Eric Arnold has notes from Knoxville IA
World of Outlaws in
Hawkeye Ovals5/15
- Column)Danny Burton has Kokomo IN KISS notes in
Hoosier Race
Report5/15
- Skyline Speedway OH)Skyline Speedway in Stewart,
Ohio will open its 2013 racing season Friday, May 17 featuring Octane Race
Products AMRA Modifieds, the powerful Kryptonite Race Cars AMRA Late Models,
and Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association Outlaw 410 sprint cars. Mini-Wedge
racing will also be on the race card. Skyline Speedway in Stewart, Ohio is
set deep in the foothills of rural Appalachia, yet is easily accessible from
Ohio and West Virginia's main cities. Press Releases 5/15
- Wesmar Engines)The ASCS Lonestar Region had back
to back races in Texarkana this past weekend. Friday night was at the new
Timberline Speedway which saw former ASCS National Champion Terry Gray from
Memphis, Tennessee drop in to challenge the competitors. Gray, driving his
self owned Wesmar powered J&J #10 took advantage of his front row starting
spot and cruised to an easy victory over another former ASCS National
Champion, Tim Crawley. Driving for veteran driver turned car owner Mike Ward
in his Wesmar powered #88 was able to hold off youngster Seth Bergman in his
Wesmar powered Superior Marine #23 completing a 1-2-3 sweep for the engine
builder out of Bixby, Ok. Sixty-Seven Speedway was next up on the schedule
Saturday night in Texarkana. Tim Crawley improved his spot by one position
as he picked up the victory, again driving the Wesmar powered Mike Ward
owned #88. The ASCS Sooner region gets back to it’s Oklahoma roots as they
invade Muskogee’s historical Thunderbird Speedway this Friday night before
embarking upon the famous Devil’s Bowl Speedway Saturday night. For all your
parts needs you can dial us at 918-366-7311 or visit us at
www.wesmarracing.com 5/15
- URSS)The excitement is building in southeast
Colorado as the Rebels of the United Rebel Sprint Series prepare to make a
return trip to Lamar Speedway in Lamar, Colo. Track President Kelley Morris
was looking forward to the Rebels taking on the 3/8-mile dirt oval at 7 p.m.
Mountain time Saturday night. Press Releases 5/15
- Tracy Hines)Two different race cars and two very
different race tracks will greet Tracy Hines in his home state of Indiana
this weekend. But, that’s just par for the course for the veteran driver who
is used to competing in all three USAC National series as he will race in
both a sprint car and a Silver Crown machine. Press Releases 5/15
- USAC)When the Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Cars battle
at Tulare’s Merle Stone Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway, several bonuses will
be available. The bonuses, issued by USAC, USAC/CRA, and series sponsors are
set to encourage more racer participation and a larger fan base to the May
18th event.USAC
5/15
- USAC)This Saturday, May 18th, the cars and stars
of the Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series will clash at Tulare’s Merle Stone
Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway. Joining the powerful 410 cubic-inch
non-winged sprints will be the IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Stock Cars. The Front
Gates will open at 5:00pm, Hotlaps is 6:00pm followed by time trials, and
Racing at the lightning fast 1/3-mile clay oval is scheduled to begin at
7:00pm.USAC
5/15
- Mercer Raceway Park PA)Racing will resume this
Saturday, May 18, at Mercer Raceway Park. It will be the third round in the
championship fights in all divisions. And, because of last week's inclement
weather, the special presentation of a motorized all-terrain wheelchair to
Cowboy Brian Steinman will take place at intermission time. Press Releases 5/15
Tuesday May 14th 2013
Everybody has talent, it's just a matter of moving around
until you've discovered what it is. George Lucas
11:30pm
PRESS...
Tracks/Drivers/Sanctions/Manufacturers
- David Hesmer)After suffering motor issues on
practice night, David Hesmer an d the BDS Motorsports #1 team made their
debut at the Knoxville Raceway last Saturday night. The World of Outlaws
just happened to be in town; making it a baptism by fire, but the team
rolled the car back in the trailer and is looking forward to this Saturday
night’s weekly Knoxville Championship Cup Series event at Knoxville.
Press Releases 5/14
- Donny Schatz/Steve Kinser)Spending a week in
hostile territory doesn’t sound like an itinerary many rivals would be
looking forward to. The World of Outlaws (WoO) STP Sprint Car Series
schedule has stops all across the United States and even in a pair of
Canadian provinces, but their ventures into central Pennsylvania annually
are some of the toughest. The regional contingent of drivers, appropriately
named “The Pennsylvania Posse,” provides the Outlaws with the stiffest
competition they’ll deal with anywhere all season. Press Releases 5/14
- Brady Bacon)Brady Bacon has a busy weekend in
store that will include three events in three different machines. Friday
night, he’ll tackle the USAC sprint car Larry Rice Classic at Indiana’s
Bloomington Speedway in the Hoffman Racing #69. He’ll be piloting the PPM
Titanium #99 midget at Macon Speedway with POWRi on Saturday and he’ll be
campaigning the Wilke-Pak midget at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie,
Wisconsin on Sunday. Last weekend, he finished tenth in the USAC show at
Tri-State Speedway near Haubstadt, Indiana. Press Releases 5/14
- Paige Polyak)When rain washed away the original
plans for the Polyak Motorsports team to travel to Lernerville and Mercer
last weekend, Paige and team 27P made the short drive to Fremont Speedway
for the FAST show Saturday. With rain-outs everywhere in the region, Fremont
turned into an All Star show with 35 cars present. On a fast moist track,
Paige drew an early number and was the 4th car to qualify. Press Releases 5/14
- J&J Auto Racing)Donny Schatz continued J&J Auto
Racing's winning results at legendary Knoxville Raceway with a victory in
Saturday's World of Outlaws stop at the famed half-mile, dirt oval. Fellow
J&J Auto Racing drivers Terry Gray and Lee Grosz each won ASCS events, one
in Texas (Gray) and the other in South Dakota (Grosz). Press Releases 5/14
- Top Gun)Eagle Jet Top Gun Sprint Series has
canceled all their events scheduled at Putman County Speedway due to a
contract and purse dispute. The next schedule race will be held on June 1st
at Hendry County Motorsports Park in Clewiston, Fl 5/14
- Downforce Designs)Surfing has Hurley. Motocross
has Fox. Sprint car racing has, well, no leader in apparel. Austen
Wheatley's dream is to change that. Enter Downforce Designs, which is the
young racer's apparel company that has taken off in its inaugural season.
While the business started as a custom apparel company within the racing
industry, Wheatley's goal is to transcend that into a successful clothing
line. Press Releases 5/14
- ASCS Sooner)A battle within the ASCS Nation is
brewing as the American Bank of Oklahoma Sooner Region heads to the
Thunderbird Speedway in Muskogee, Okla. on Friday, May 17 before squaring
off at the Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas on Saturday, May 18 with
the Smiley’s Racing Products Lone Star Region.
ASCS 5/14
- Must See Racing)Veteran sprint car driver Jeff
Bloom has been running at Winchester Speedway for a long time. Bloom’s
racing career began back in 1968. It wasn’t until 1972 that Bloom began
competing in the sprint cars and in particular, the American Speed
Association (ASA). Must See
Racing 5/14
- Mikayla Hein)It might not have been the ideal way
to achieve her third–place finish in the recent New Zealand Six Shooters
Title at Ashburton Speedway, but Mikayla Hein was still pleased with her
achievement. The 18–year–old South Australian guest drove in the Aus # 55
Edge Parts & Performance supported XXX car for the 2013 running of the NZ
Title, which was cut short due to wet weather and it consequently cancelled
the running of the NZ Title deciding feature race. Press Releases 5/14
- Marysville Raceway Park CA)Once again the powerful
MRP Winged Sprint Cars will return to Marysville Raceway Park. The premiere
division at MRP will be back with the MRP Wingless Warriors and the MRP Mini
Stocks. This will be the last race left on the schedule for the winged cars
before the annual California Sprint Car Civil War Series returns for the Mel
Hall Memorial Race. The Mel Hall Memorial Race will be presented on Saturday
May 25th. The west’s best winged 360’s will be in the house for that
cornerstone event. Press Releases 5/14
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- King of the West)One of the most anticipated
weekend’s of the season is here for the King of the West 410 Sprint Car
Series, as the West’s top Winged 410 Sprint Car drivers get set to invade
the Reno Tahoe Fernley Speedway in Fernley, Nevada this Friday & Saturday
May 17 & 18.
King of the West 5/14
- SLS Promotions)The NAPA Auto Parts Rumble in
Michigan is the only opportunity for fans to see the World of Outlaws STP
Sprint Car Series in Michigan. Returning to the half-mile configuration at
I-96 Speedway, the fast dirt track hosts the premier sprint car series on
Saturday, June 1, for the seventh straight year and ninth time in the past
decade. Press Releases 5/14
- Chalk Stix)We would like to congratulate some of
our feature winners from the past 2 weeks! Robert Ballou & Car Owner Kenny
Baldwin - On your BOSS A-Main Victory at Fremont Speedway in Ohio on
Saturday night AND THEN on your KISS Race Victory at Kokomo Speedway on
Sunday night! Lance Dewease & Crew - On your Feature Win at Roaring Knob
Motorsports Complex in Markleysburg, PA! Scott Geesey & Crew - On your Super
Sportsman Victory at William's Grove Speedway in PA! Kevin Thomas Jr. & Crew
Chief Mike Dutcher - On your USAC/MSCS Victory at Haubstadt's Tri-State
Speedway in Indiana! Danny Dietrich & Crew - On your A-Main Win at
Susquehanna Speedway Park in PA! Congratulations to the winners who didn't
contact us with race results and especially the one's we CAN'T mention! Want
to know more? Check us out at www.ChalkStix.com. CHALK STIX, WE'RE
WINNING!!! 5/14
- Column)Ron Rodda has notes from Placerville and
Chico CA in
From the Grandstand5/14
- Kerry Madsen)Before his engine started faltering
with about seven laps to go at the Elko Speedway in Minnesota, Kerry Madsen
and the Keneric Racing #29 team appeared on their way to their second
consecutive victory with the World of Outlaws in as many Fridays. A red flag
at the right time preserved a second place finish, however, and the St.
Mary’s, New South Wales driver drove from 10th to finish 4th at the
Knoxville Raceway on Saturday. The team heads to another hotbed of sprint
cars in central Pennsylvania starting tomorrow night at Lincoln Speedway
near Abbottstown. Press Releases 5/14
- POWRi)Austin Brown will try to rebound from an
unfortunate start to the season when the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget
Series races at Belle-Clair Speedway in Belleville, Ill., on Friday (May 17)
and Macon (Ill.) Speedway on Saturday (May 18). Press Releases 5/14
- Mark Burch Motorsports)After racing with a 410ci
engine for the first time in 12 years, Mark Burch Motorsports found a couple
of the bugs in the system last weekend. The team made its season debut with
the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series at the FVP Outlaws at Elko on
Friday at Elko Speedway in Elko, Minn., where Danny Lasoski qualified just
inside the inversion number to earn a spot on the pole of his heat race.
Press Releases 5/14
- Indy Race Parts would like to congratulate Davey
Hamilton, Kevin Thomas Jr., Chris Windom, Cap Henry, Brady Short, Mitch
Wissmiller & Chris Lamb on their Victories this weekend and everyone else
that supports Indy Race Parts. If you need any New or Used Sprint Car,
Midget, or 600 parts we are your one stop shop. Call 317.244.9437 or view
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for more info or find us on Facebook or Twitter, @indyraceparts. 5/14
- Danny Holtgraver)After spending the recent weekend
battling Mother Nature, and eventually participating in a Fremont/Attica
Sprint Title (F.A.S.T.) event at the Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio,
Danny Holtgraver and the B&R Racing ‘45’ team will be back in action this
Friday and Saturday, May 17th & 18th, at two major ‘410’ events in Ohio and
West Virginia.Press Releases 5/14
- Jack Dover)There aren't many words that describe
Jack Dover's frustration after his third victory in five races this season
was stripped away. After dominating his heat race and the feature at the 3rd
annual Loren Barstad Memorial at I-90 Speedway on Saturday, Dover was told
he didn't make weight at the scales and was disqualified. Press Releases 5/14
- Kings Speedway CA)After taking a week off, the
Rebel Cup Series roared back to life on Saturday night at the Kings Speedway
in Hanford, CA, and it was Easton, CA pilot, Tommy Tarlton picking up the
popular win. Lining up on the front row with Visalia, CA driver, Steven
Tiner, Tarlton got the jump when the green flag waved, and never looked
back. Press Releases 5/14
- Kraig Kinser)Five races in seven nights. If it was
up to Kraig Kinser and just about most other drivers that’s how every week
would be on the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series trail. For one week,
the drivers will get their wish as the first East Coast Swing of the season
will find the series hitting the track for five nights of racing at four
different venues over the course of a one week period.Press Releases 5/14
- Factory Kahne)In a busy motorsports weekend, Bud
and Tim Kaeding, Jonathan Allard, Gary Nelson, Jr, Jason McIver, and John
Carney pocketed wins with their Factory Kahne shocks! Starting 13th in the
World of Outlaw feature event at the Elko Speedway in Elko, MN, Tim Kaeding
rode the high, scary side to his fourth series win of the year on the last
lap, with his Factory Kahne’s giving his car grip. In Watsonville, CA on
Friday night, Bud Kaeding also made the night dramatic, as he too made a
last lap pass to score his first winged win of the season with his Factory
Kahne shocks tuned by Kaeding Performance. Press Releases 5/14
- Craig Dollansky/Sammy Swindell)Craig Dollansky
nearly gave Big Game Motorsports two more feature victories by parking his
Eyecon Trail Cameras car in Victory Lane over the weekend. Dollansky led
feature laps and earned a podium in each of the World of Outlaws STP Sprint
Car Series events at Elko Speedway in Elko, Minn., on Friday and at
Knoxville Raceway on Saturday. Meanwhile, Big Game Treestands teammate Sammy
Swindell faced misfortune while competing in the top 10 in each of the main
events. Press Releases 5/14
- Ventura Raceway CA)This Saturday night May 14,
promises to be an outstanding event at Ventura Raceway. On that night
Ventura Raceway will hold the second ARP Battle at the Beach event of 2013
for VRA and USAC Midgets. This four race series within a series has become a
fan and competitor favorite and Saturday will be no exception. Also on tap,
Saturday, will be four other adult classes, VRA Senior Sprints, VRA Dwarf
Cars, IMCA Modifieds, VRA Focus and VRA Go Karts. All these classes will
keep you on the edge of your seat as they battle on Ventura's 1/5 mile high
speed clay oval. Tonight will also be the first time the midgets have run on
our new red clay track. Press Releases 5/14
- Matt Covington)In action for a pair of events with
the ASCS Lone Star Region, Matt Covington posted a ninth place finish a
Sixty Seven Texarkana Speedway on Saturday, one night after contact knocked
him out of the race at Timberline. Press Releases 5/14
- Ian Madsen)Ian Madsen took on the World of Outlaws
this past weekend, and a late flat tire knocked him out of a top five on
Friday night, before struggles plagued his night at the Knoxville Raceway on
Saturday night. Press Releases 5/14
- McQueen Racing)Hoping to leave behind a recent
stretch of bad luck, McQueen Racing had yet another strong performance on
Saturday, May 11 at the USAC-Western States event at the 1/3-mile Santa
Maria Speedway. Press Releases 5/14
- David Gravel)David Gravel has been looking forward
to this week’s East Coast Swing for the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car
Series for quite some time. First, it provides an opportunity to race close
to his Watertown, Conn., home in front of family and friends. And second,
and even more important, he’ll have a chance to climb behind the wheel five
times in a span of seven nights. Press Releases 5/14
- TJ Slideways)This edition of TJSlideways.com Live
starts off with Brian Liskai from Attica Raceway Park sharing stories with
T.J. leading into the 25th Anniversary Night at Attica Raceway
Park on Friday that will have double 410 sprint car features and non-front
wing 305 sprints. The middle portion of the program features a lengthy
interview with JoJo Helberg about coming to the Midwest from California to
compete in the Must See Racing Series. The show closes with our good friend
Greg Calnan from Ohsweken Speedway to preview the season opening event for
the Corr-Pak Sprint Cars, the STP World of Outlaws, and Canadian Sprint Car
Nationals.Listen
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podcasts on iTunes.5/14
- OCRS)It lies atop a hill and watches over Hudson
Lake like an eagle watches over its territory. Upon entry, you sense by feel
that you’re somewhere special. When its quiet, an eerie sensation tingles
your nerves as if the silence is just a ploy. A glance around tells you that
the place commands respect. Treat her right, she will treat you well. Treat
her wrong, she will toss you out on your backside leaving you to ponder what
the hell happened. This Saturday night, the sprint cars of Oil Capital
Racing Series will come face to face with one of the most wicked, yet
elegant racing facilities in the region………. The Salina Highbanks Speedway.
OCRS 5/14
- Badger)The 67th season of Midget Auto Racing at
Angell Park Speedway kicks off Sunday Night May 19 at the famed 1/3-mile
clay oval. The Stark Automotive Group/Mid-State Equipment Badger Midget
Series event will be the first of eleven midget race events at the track.
Press Releases 5/14
- Ohsweken Speedway ONT)Ohsweken Speedway’s 18th
season of racing begins this Friday, May 17 with 2013 Opening Night,
including 25 lap features for the Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprint Cars, and
Affordable Towing & Recovery Thunder Stocks, a 20 lap feature for the HRW
Automotive Mini Stocks, and a 15 lap feature for the Gale’s Auto Aftermarket
Bombers.5/14
- Must See Racing)Defending Hoosier Outlaw Sprint
Series (HOSS) champion Joe Swanson will tackle the high banks of Winchester
Speedway during the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series (MSRXSS) sanctioned
Xtreme Speed Challenge May 19.
Must See
Racing 5/14
- Competition Suspension Inc) Drivers around the
country continue to find victory lane with CSI’s RS Series shocks and CSI
Factory Tuned shocks. So far in 2013 CSI Shocks have stopped in victory lane
at every single USAC National Sprint Car race. Kevin Thomas Jr. was the
latest to find victory lane on RS-12 Gas Shocks. The Mike Dutcher prepared
car has won the last three USAC National races. Ryan Bernal stayed hot
winning in California with RS-12 Gas Shocks. Brady Short has won twice in
the last two weeks, in KISS competition with his RS-12 Gas Shocks. Ryan Leek
won for the second week in a row in his 600 micro with RS-12 Twin Tube
Shocks. R.J. Johnson won his first race last weekend in his first try on
RS-12 Gas Shocks. The results don’t lie; our superior products and
outstanding customer support are a winning combination. Don’t let the price
tag of a new shock package scare you away, they will pay for themselves!
Contact CSI today (317) 858-8775 or
www.csishocks.com 5/14
- USCS)The USCS Sprint car points are as close as
anyone can remember as the tour heads towards its 7th annual “Sprint car
Speed week”. Competitive racing is what the series is known for and the
National and Regional point standings are a true indicator to that
statement. Consistency seems to be the name of the game as 2012 National
Champion Tim Crawley #88 leads the 2013 National points race by only one
point over Derek Hagar 9jr. from Marion, Arkansas.USCS 5/14
- ASCS Lucas Oil)There are several ways the drivers
of the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real
can choose to maneuver the U.S. 36 Raceway on Friday, May 17 but the move of
choice is the slide job. At 90 feet wide, the turns of the U.S. 36 Raceway
are a steep 21 degrees before falling to a mild 10 degrees of banking on the
straight-a-ways, giving drivers the perfect surface to execute slide jobs.
ASCS 5/14
- Double X Speedway MO)The Sunday Night Thunder has
returned to XX Speedway for 2013. A large crowd of spectators and drivers
opened the curtain on the 2013 racing season at Sunday night in California,
MO. The cool weather was no deterrent to Jonathan Cornell of Sedalia, MO as
he wired the field in the 360 Winged Sprint division. Starting in the front
row as a resut of having won his qualifying heat, Cornell hustled around the
high side of the track and was not headed as the 25 lap feature went green
to checkered.Race Results 5/14
- Danny Reidy)After finishing on the podium in the
past three outings, Danny Reidy’s podium streak came to a crashing end
during last Saturday night’s 12th KRE Sprintcar Series round at Archerfield
Speedway. In what was a racing incident, where he simply ran out of racing
room, Reidy crashed out of the feature race in spectacular fashion in the
early stages of the 30–lap event. He collided with the wall on the main
straight while battling with another car for track space, which then sent
him into a wild crash that saw him come to a stop at the bottom of the
track. Press Releases 5/14
- KSE)All across the country, KSE’s power steering
systems helped drivers find victory lane and a pair of podium sweeps
highlighted this past weekend’s winning. At the Knoxville Raceway it was a
familiar face winning, as Donny Schatz put on quite the show at the historic
½ mile, as he pocketed yet another win. Joining Schatz on the front stretch
was Craig Dollansky and Brian Brown, as all three drivers secured top podium
finishes with KSE power steering systems. Press Releases 5/14
- URC)For most of the 2012 season, Davie Franek and
Robbie Stillwaggon battled for the Rislone URC Sprint Series Championship,
then in the final race of the season, Stillwaggon earned enough points with
a strong run at the Grandview Speedway to win the 2012 URC Championship
crown. After two races, Stillwaggon and Franek are at it again. In the 2013
URC season opener, Franek was leading the feature then in the final laps he
lost his brakes turning the top spot over to Stillwaggon who went on to win
the main event.URC
5/14
- NMDOTY)Billy Wease Jr. and Ronnie Gardner are
current leaders in the National Midget Driver of the Year Championship and
Western Midget Driver of the Year Champions with nine midget races
nationwide slated for the weekend of May 17-19. Past weekend winners include
Jake Swanson at Santa Maria Speedway, and Andrew Felker at I-44 Speedway.
Press Releases 5/14
Monday May 13th 2013
It used to be, everyone was entitled to their own opinion,
but not their own facts. But that's not the case anymore. Facts matter not
at all. Perception is everything. Stephen Colbert
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- MOWA)The Midwest Open Wheel Association hits the
Midwest for a pair of big shows this weekend! First up is the Mary Lee
Standridge Memorial this Friday night at the Jacksonville Raceway in
Jacksonville, Illinois. The stars of MOWA will bid for that
prestigious win, and then head to a new venue. On Saturday, they hit
the high banks of Montgomery Motorsports Park in New Florence, Missouri for
the Spring Sprint Nationals.Press Releases 5/13
- Hoosier Hundred)Rotondo Weirich Motorsports has
been an entrant in the USAC Silver Crown Series since 1999, starting with
Rich Tobias, Jr. and the team can write their name in the USAC history book
on May 23 if one of their two drivers can win the 60th Hoosier 100 at the
Indiana State Fairgrounds. If two-time Hoosier Hundred winner Jerry Coons ,
Jr. or rookie Kevin Thomas can enter victory lane next Thursday night, RW
Motorsports would join the late Al Dean and Vel’s_Parnelli Jones as the only
entrants to win four consecutive Hoosier Hundred races. Press Releases 5/13
- Triple X Race Co)Triple X Race Co continues to
produce winners from coast to coast and everywhere in between. This past
weekend, Brent Marks won an important outlaw tune-up in PA, while Jeremy
Burt won for the second weekend in a row in California. Mike Boston took
home the big check at Eagle Raceway in Nebraska, while Johnny Parsons III
won wingless in Minnesota and Rocky Borys won an element shortened race in
Alberta. Sterling Kane was a wingless winner in Oregon. Press Releases 5/13
- Brent Marks)There isn't a better way to tune-up
than to win. That's exactly what Brent Marks did on Saturday at Lincoln
Speedway in Abbottstown, Pa., where he picked up his third feature victory
of the season in a tune-up for the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series
visit this coming Wednesday for the Gettysburg Clash. Press Releases 5/13
- King of the West)The King of the West 410 Sprint
Car Series is locked and loaded for two night’s of exciting action at the
Reno Tahoe Fernley Speedway this Friday & Saturday May 17 & 18. It will be
the first of five weekends of competition this season at Dan Simpson’s
high-banked RTF Speedway and the double header outing this weekend is the
first time 410 Sprint Cars will grace the blazing fast speedway in a number
of years.
King of the West 5/13
- Steven Tiner)With his 2013 season getting off to a
less than stellar start, Steven Tiner put together quite the weekend as he
scored a fourth place finish on Friday before scoring a second place finish
with the Rebel Cup Series on Saturday night. Running the Western Metal No.
37T machine on Friday night at the Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, Ca, Tiner
opened the night up by timing in fifth fastest. Press Releases 5/13
- DJ Netto)In action at the Ocean Speedway in
Watsonville, CA on Friday night, DJ Netto and his Netto Racing team battled
an ill handling racecar all night, as he scored a 10th place finish with the
Taco Bravo 360 sprints. “We tried everything we could to get our car to
work, but it was pretty unresponsive,” Netto said. Press Releases 5/13
- Thunder On The Hill)Advance tickets are now on
sale for opening night of the 7th Annual USAC National Sprints Eastern Storm
set for the Grandview Speedway on Wednesday night, June 5. The top non-wing
sprint car drivers in the country will be at the one-third mile Berks County
high-banked oval in Bechtelsville, PA. Advance tickets are now available by
calling 443-513-4456. Adult tickets are $25, Children 6-11 $10 and children
five years and under will be admitted for free. Along with the non-wing USAC
Sprints will be the non-wing ARDC Midgets taking part in an open wheel
double-header that will get underway at 7:30 PM. Gates will open at 5 PM on
Wednesday night, June 5. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstands at
4:30 PM. Press Releases 5/13
- Alan Krimes)Alan Krimes will have an opportunity
to beat the best sprint car drivers in the world on three different
occasions this coming week; as the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series is
set to invade Central Pennsylvania for the first time in 2013 this
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. ‘The Greatest Show on Dirt’ will make a
visit to the Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, May
15th to help kick-off the springtime ‘Outlaws’ invasion; followed by
two-full nights of WoO STP Sprint Cars action at the Williams Grove Speedway
in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania on Friday and Saturday, May 17th & 18th.Press Releases 5/13
- Travis Rilat)It was a solid season debut for
Travis Rilat last Saturday in Richard and Lana Saumure's sprint car. With
only a half-dozen events this season in his own car, Rilat flew to the
Northwest for the first race of the Summer Thunder Series presented by
SpeedMart on Saturday at Skagit Speedway, where he recorded a season-best
second-place finish. Press Releases 5/13
- Brandon Wimmer)With a rough weather system hitting
Western Pennsylvania hard over the weekend, Brandon Wimmer and his Destiny
Motorsports team made the call to head to the Fremont Speedway to get in at
least one night of action over the weekend, and they scored a 10th place
finish. Press Releases 5/13
- Justyn Cox)Back in action for two nights over the
weekend, Justyn Cox had a weekend he would rather forget as a crash ended
his night early on Friday, before engine issues sidelined him on Saturday
night. “We had been fortunate up to this point about bad luck, but
unfortunately this weekend it followed us to both tracks, but we will
regroup, and move on to our next race,” Cox said. Press Releases 5/13
- Rico Abreu)Rico Abreu continues to run very well
with the King of the West Series, as he scored another podium finish on
Saturday night, as he tallied a third place finish at the Petaluma Speedway
in Petaluma, CA. Abreu continued to flex his muscle during time trials, as
he set the standard early, and ultimately fell to the third quick spot when
the session ended. Starting in the second row of his heat, the Rutherford,
CA driver scored a third place finish, good enough to put his Abreu
Vineyards/ButlerBuilt/FK Rod Ends backed entry in the dash. Press Releases 5/13
- Riverside Int Speedway AR)This will be an exciting
week for Riverside International Speedway. This week will be filled with
race car activities. 1. Open practice Tuesday, May 14. Gates open at 5 PM
with cars on the track approximately 6 PM. All classes AND FANS welcome- $15
per race car. $5 per person. 11 and under free. This is short notice and we
appreciate your helping us get the word out to everyone. 2. WEDNESDAY, MAY
15, 6 PM BIG CAR SHOW (ALL CLASSES) AT THE FILLIN STATION / SOUTHERN THUNDER
HARLEY DAVIDSON IN SOUTHAVEN, MS NO CHARGE TO ATTEND (Of course, if you want
to enjoy the delicious food at the Fillin Station, you will have to pay for
the food.) 3. FRIDAY, MAY 17, 6 PM LEGENDS CELEBRATION AND CATFISH DINNER AT
THE TRACK. $5 PER PERSON HOOKER HOOD CLASSIC, SATURDAY, MAY 18, 7:30 PM, 360
WS, 305 WS, LM, MOD, STOCK GEN ADM ADULTS 12 & OVER - $20; CHILDREN 6 - 11 -
$5; 5 & UNDER FREE ALL PIT PASSES - $30 5/13
- Kyle Hirst)The Petaluma Speedway wasn’t very kind
to Kyle Hirst, as he scratched and clawed his way to a ninth place finish on
Saturday night with the King of the West Series. “You will have these kind
of nights with a series like the King of the West, but we will go to work,
and hopefully get back up front this weekend,” Hirst said. Press Releases 5/13
- Cory Haas)Cory Haas will face The World of Outlaws
STP Sprint Car Series three times during a four day time span beginning this
Wednesday evening, May 15th, at the Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown,
Pennsylvania. ‘The Greatest Show On Dirt’ will then move on to the Williams
Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania for two-full evenings of ‘410’
sprint car competition on Friday and Saturday, May 17th & 18th. York,
Pennsylvania’s Cory Haas will go head-to-head with the World of Outlaws
during all three programs, as the series makes it’s first appearance in
Central Pennsylvania for 2013. Cory Haas is a former winner at both the
Lincoln Speedway and Williams Grove Speedway, and hopes to use some ‘home
track advantage’ during all three upcoming programs. Press Releases 5/13
- Tim Kaeding)The most important lap to lead in
racing is the last one, and that is exactly the only one Tim Kaeding led on
Friday night, as he charged from 13th to win his fourth World of Outlaw
feature event on Friday night in Elko, MN. “It doesn’t matter how long the
race is, as long as you lead the last lap, and take home the trophy, that is
all that matters,” TK said. “Troy Welty and my guys gave me a great car in
the feature, and we were able to get another win for Dennis and Teresa
Roth.” Press Releases 5/13
- Matt Mitchell)A rough start to the 2013 season has
undoubtedly frustrated Matt Mitchell, but the Yorba Linda, CA driver put the
past behind him as he picked up his first win of the season Saturday night
during the URA event in Victorville, CA driving for Bobby Ferro. Press Releases 5/13
- USAC)Starting fourteenth, Hollister’s Ryan Bernal
grabbed the lead from Dennis Howell on lap 37 to claim the “2nd Annual
Southwest Contractors Billet Cup” at Kings Speedway. Bernal earned $2,300
for scoring his fifth USAC West Coast Sprint Car victory and “Hollywood”
Danny Faria Jr. won the night’s point chase by a narrow margin. Bud Kaeding,
Dennis Howell, Faria, and Landon Hurst followed rounded out the top-five
drivers in the nonstop race.USAC
5/13
- USAC)Ryan Bernal of Hollister, Calif. appears to
be the man to beat this year as the 2013 USAC West Coast Sprint cars return
to Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif. June 8. He leads the series standings
after taking Saturday night’s 30-lap “Spring Showdown” at Hanford. USAC
5/13
- USAC)Bobby Santos of Franklin, Mass. will try to
score an unprecedented third consecutive Traxxas USAC Silver Crown victory
at Lucas Oil Raceway Saturday in the second USAC “Hall of Fame Classic.”
USAC
5/13
- USAC)Friday night’s “Larry Rice Classic” at the
Bloomington (Ind.) Speedway salutes the 1978 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the
Year who earned the respect of the auto racing community both in and out of
the cockpit. He won both a Silver Crown and National Midget Championship
during his USAC driving career. USAC
5/13
- USAC)Teammates Damion Gardner and Nic Faas once
again face off for the 2013 AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car point lead this
Saturday when the series returns to Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif.
USAC
5/13
- USAC)The USAC Southwest Sprint Cars return to
Canyon Speedway in Peoria, Ariz. May 25-26. Series point leader R.J. Johnson
already has two victories there in 2013 and hopes to remain undefeated in
the upcoming events. USAC
5/13
- USAC)The “Battle at the Beach” returns to Ventura
(Calif.) Raceway Saturday night and Ronnie Gardner will lead the USAC
Western Midgets back to the one-fifth mile dirt oval overlooking the Pacific
Ocean. USAC
5/13
- USAC)USAC Ignite Midget racing finds three fronts
this week. The Western Pavement series visits the Bullring at Las Vegas
(Nev.) Motor Speedway Saturday. The inaugural race in the new Oregon Dirt
series is also slated Saturday at Sunset Speedway Park in Banks, while the
Washington Pavement series is set to kick off Saturday at South Sound
Speedway in Rochester. USAC
5/13
- USAC)Ray Miller’s victory in the 2013 USAC DMA
Midget opener at Bear Ridge Speedway in Bradford, Vt. marked a signature
moment in USAC’s 57-year history. His win at age 72 makes him one of the
more experienced USAC winners of all time. USAC
5/13
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- The Speedway Motors/Champion Racing Oil Central PA
Sprint Cars were canceled by rain Friday night at Williams Grove
Speedway. The weather just barely cleared out in time for Saturday action to
take place. At Port Royal Speedway Blane Heimbach became the 17th different
series winner for the year. While at Lincoln Speedway Brent Marks took his
3rd series win of the year. Danny Dietrich was back in victory lane for the
2nd time in 2013, this time Sunday night at Susquehanna Speedway Park.Speedway Motors/Champion
Racing Oil Central PA 5/13
- Bill Rose)The trailer was loaded and Bill Rose was
ready to haul to Minnesota last Thursday. Unfortunately, a last-minute
emergency prohibited Rose from returning to World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car
Series action after a broken left arm has sidelined him for much of this
season. Rose was slated to compete at the FVP Outlaws at Elko on Friday at
Elko Speedway in Elko, Minn., and Saturday at Knoxville Raceway in
Knoxville, Iowa, at the Mediacom Shootout. Press Releases 5/13
- Jonathan Allard)Jonathan Allard spent his weekend
battling for the lead in two races, as he scored a pair of top-two finishes
over the weekend, highlighted by a win on Friday night at the Silver Dollar
Speedway, before a second place finish with the King of the West Series on
Saturday night. Press Releases 5/13
- Andy Gregg)After a two-week hiatus from weekly
completion at the Placerville Speedway, Andy Gregg defended his win from the
last show , as he picked up his second win of the season with an ill friend
on his mind. “It is great to get another win in front of the home crowd,”
Gregg said. “And it’s even more special to win after the moment I shared
with ‘Big R’, Scott Russell’s father, who unfortunately passed yesterday,
prior to Saturday’s event.” Press Releases 5/13
- Tommy Tarlton)Having a very strong, and consistent
start to his season, Tommy Tarlton broke through on Saturday and scored the
Rebel Cup Series win at the Kings Speedway in Hanford, CA on Saturday night.
Timing in third quickest, Tarlton got through his heat race where he lined
up on the outside of the front row for the 30-lap feature alongside Steven
Tiner. When the green flag dropped, Tarlton hit the loud pedal, and grabbed
the lead, and never looked back. Press Releases 5/13
- Joey Saldana)The World of Outlaws event on the
3/8-mile Lincoln Speedway Wednesday, May 15 marks the beginning of one of
Joey Saldana’s favorite weeks. A week filled with races. There are four STP
Sprint Car Series races in five days. Press Releases 5/13
- Brian Brown)Brian Brown and the Casey’s General
Stores/FVP #21 team will have to wait a little while to get that first win
with the World of Outlaws, but they could hold their head’s high after a
strong third place run Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. This
weekend, finds the team tentatively with the ASCS National Series in
Cameron, Missouri on Friday, as well as pulling double duty with the 360 and
410 at Knoxville on Saturday. Press Releases 5/13
- Sprintcar All Stars)The Mainline DynoLog
Dynamometers All Star Series are proud of what they have achieved since the
series kicked off in 2007-08. The series has completed many goals over this
short period and continually increases in popularity, always promoting
itself in a positive manner. Press Releases 5/13
- Marysville Raceway Park CA)Grass Valley’s Jeremy
Burt is on a roll. The 2007 MRP Winged Sprint Car champion chalked up
another wire to wire win at Paul and Kathy Hawes’ Marysville Raceway Park
Saturday. Anderson’s Rowdy McClenon won the MRP Wingless Sprint Car portion
of the show. Press Releases 5/13
- KISS)The 2013 King of Indiana Sprint Series has
three races in the books and turns south toward the Lawrenceburg Speedway
for their fourth stop this coming Saturday, May 18. As is typical of the
KISS series, none of the main events have been won from the front row, each
has been captured from further back in the pack, leading to racing that is
going to be talked about for awhile. Press Releases 5/13
Sunday May 12th 2013
May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your
house. George Carlin
11:50pm
RESULTS...
- Photos)More Weekend photos, victory lane and action shots
including Sunday are posted in
Winning for
Sunday May 12th
- Husets Speedway SD)Mark Dobmeier grabbed the lead
from pole sitter Lucas Wolfe in the first set of corners and raced on to the
Outlaw Sprint win in Sunday night's traditional Mother's Day season opener
at Huset's Speedway. Wolfe finished 2nd with Kyle Larson, Terry McCarl and
Cole Wood rounding out the top 5. In the Coffee Cup Fuel Stops Championship
Sprint main event, Ryan Bickett and Kaley Gharst battled wheel to wheel
exchanging the top spot a couple times before Dusty Ballenger raced by them
both on the final lap to claim the win. Race Results 5/12
- Susquehanna Speedway Park PA)Gettysburg’s Danny
Dietrich took the victory in the Inaugural Mother’s Day Special at the
Susquehanna Speedway Park on Sunday night.
Central PA5/12
- MSCS)Kevin Thomas Jr. won the MSCS and USAC
co-sanctioned feature Saturday night at Tri-State Speedway. Although Thomas
led most of the 30 lap event in the Dutcher/RW/Tri-Star Sprinter he found
himself under mounting pressure from Robert Ballou in the Baldwin Brothers
Sprint. Both had won their heats! Ballou took the lead on lap 20 of the
feature but lost it back to Thomas on lap 25 as the dual continued. Thomas
swept by as Ballou corrected his line in turn four.Race Results 5/12
- King of the West)On a night paying respect to the
famed Baylands Raceway Park there were a few select cars that everyone
pointed to as sentimental favorites and when all had been settled, one of
them parked in victory lane, as Sacramento’s Willie Croft continued the
hottest start of his career to claim his second KWS 410 win of the year
aboard the Clyde & Marion Lamar owned Tri-C Machine Sprinter.
King of the West 5/12
- Devils Bowl Speedway TX)DGS Motorsports RaceSaver
Sprint Cars A-Main- 1.Logan Payne, Dallas; 2. Michael Lang, Mesquite; 3.
Scott Reneau, Trinidad; 4. Raven Culp, Mesquite; 5. Robert Vetter, Wolfe
City; 6. Kurt Summers, Forney; 7. Tucker Doughty, Heath; 8 David Wright,
Gunter; 11. Ed Keaton, Midlothian; 12. Johnny Miller, Burleson; 13. Russell
Shoulders, Forney; 14. Dalton Stevens, Scurry; 15. Edd French, Justin. 5/12
PRESS...
Tracks/Drivers/Manufacturers/Sanctions
- FAST)The Kistler Racing Products Fremont/Attica
Sprint Title presented by KS Sales & Service returned to action in Northern
Ohio. Yet another soggy Friday afternoon washed out the fifth event (second
F.A.S.T. event) of 2013 at Attica Raceway Park. However, a cold, wet
forecast didn’t deter Fremont Speedway promoter Rich Farmer from swinging
open his gates to faithful fans on Saturday night.Press Releases 5/12
- David Gravel)David Gravel certainly had his work
cut out for him on Saturday night at the famed Knoxville Raceway in Iowa, in
the Mediacom Shootout. Starting 25th on the grid against one of the
strongest fields all year in a World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series event,
he had 25 laps to work his way forward on the famed half-mile. He did
exactly that, improving a total of 14 positions over the course of the race
to finish just outside of the top-10 in the 11th spot. Press Releases 5/12
- Williams Grove Speedway PA)Williams Grove Speedway
will host the World of Outlaws sprint cars circuit for the first time this
season this coming weekend, Friday May 17 and Saturday May 18. Racing on
both nights gets underway with time trials at 7:30 pm. Friday’s main event
will be 25-laps in distance paying $8,000 to win while Saturday’s feature
will be 30-laps of racing for a $12,000 prize.
Central PA5/12
- The Crash Pad Wins Again! Chase Dietz rides his
Crash Pad to a strong Lincoln 358 Sprint feature win in just his 7th race in
the 358 Division. This follows the Donnie Kreitz All-Star Sprints Crash Pad
equipped victory at Williams Grove a couple weeks ago! The Crash Pad won't
make you a winner, but winners know it can Reduce the Risk of Spinal Injury
if their luck changes. Compression fractures, broken neck or back can occur
in a frame bottom impact in a crash. You need the Right Stuff in your seat
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- Craig Dollansky)For the first time since recording
a podium finish at the 52nd Annual Knoxville Nationals last August, the
Eyecon Trail Cameras #7 team returned to Knoxville Raceway on Saturday for
their first stop of the season at the historic half-mile as part of the
Mediacom Shootout. Press Releases 5/12
- Shane Smith Motorsports)Just like every other week
the car arrived to the track early. While waiting to get in it rained. It
stopped just in time for the gates to open. Our pits were a muddy mess but
this is dirt track racing. After getting the CTI, CRW, Rod End Supply, Viper
Venom Fuels, Speedway Rentals car ready for the night. The boss lady and
crew chief was seen socializing with friends. Press Releases 5/12
- Trey Starks)Trey Starks categorized the initial
round of the Summer Thunder Series a success. With a great track and solid
car count, Starks recorded a podium at the first show of the four-race event
at Skagit Speedway on Saturday. Press Releases 5/12
- Selinsgrove Speedway PA)Selinsgrove Speedway will
return to racing action at 7 p.m. this Saturday, May 18, featuring the Lucas
Oil Empire Super Sprint (ESS) 360 sprint cars and A&A Auto Stores 358 sprint
cars in an open wheel doubleheader sponsored by Mach 1 Chassis of
Mechanicsburg.
Central PA5/12
- Tony Bruce Jr)Following a rare weekend off, Tony
Bruce Jr. has a lot on his plate this week. Amidst logistical issues
regarding his truck and trailer, Bruce Jr. is also sharing focus on two
races with varying degrees of difficulty this weekend. His business - TBJ
Promotions - is set for its first race of the season on Friday at US 36
Raceway near Cameron, Mo., for the 2nd annual US 36 Nationals Presented by
RacinBoys, which features the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour. Press Releases 5/12
- SOS)When the green flag flies at Brighton Speedway
this Saturday, May 18th, it will start the race to the 2013 championship for
the longest running sprint car series in Canada, the Southern Ontario
Sprints. Back to back champion “General” Lee Ladouceur of Alexandria,
Ontario will be looking to make it a three-peat in '13. While always
consistently near the top of the results, Lee is still looking for his first
win with the SOS. Press Releases 5/12
- Kraig Kinser)Kraig Kinser’s main goal this past
weekend at Knoxville Raceway and Elko Speedway was to solidly make the
feature each night, complete all the laps and come away with two respectable
finishes to make up for a tough weekend at Eldora the previous one. He was
able to accomplish this as he finished 15th or better both nights, including
gaining eight spots in the main event to come home 13th at Knoxville on
Saturday night against the largest field of cars assembled all season.
Press Releases 5/12
3:00pm
RESULTS...
- World of Outlaws)If it wasn't obvious before,
Donny Schatz made it clear on Saturday night: The path to winning at
Knoxville Raceway goes through him. Schatz charged from seventh to victory
in the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Mediacom Shootout at the
famous half-mile, where he has won five of the past six Knoxville Nationals
crowns in addition to winning six additional series races there since 2006.
DIRT/World of Outlaws 5/12
- URSS)Brian Herbert made the most of an opportunity
to race in front of his home town crowd by driving to victory lane in
Saturday night’s 25-lap United Rebel Sprint Series feature event atop the
3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval. Race Results 5/12
- Silver Dollar Speedway CA)Chico’s Jonathan Allard
secured his 46th career main event win when he passed Willie Croft while the
two were battling in heavy lapped traffic Friday night at Silver Dollar
Speedway. “I need to thank my dad for working on this motor most of this
week,” said Allard in victory lane. “We came up here to figure it out and we
are close.” Allard also stated, “It’s a pleasure to drive this car for
Morrie and Katie Williams. I have to thank my crew and the entire Williams
Motorsports supporters.” Race Results 5/12
- OCRS)There is something about “special events” at
the Oklahoma Sports Park that suits Gary Owens just fine when the Oil
Capital Racing Series comes to town. For the second time in five events at
George Welch’s 4/10 mile track, Owens took advantage of his front row
starting spot and became the fifth winner in as many attempts of the Harold
Leep Jr Memorial race. Owens last took checkers at OSP in the fall of 2011
when he won his first OCRS feature event at the Oklahoma State Championship
event. OCRS 5/12
- I-44 Riverside Speedway OK)Sweeping heat race and
qualifier action, Carls Junction, Missouri’s Andrew Felker earned the pole
position with Claremore, Oklahoma’s Blake Edwards alongside as teammate in a
second Felker Midget entry for the 20 lap Midget main event. Race Results 5/12
- USAC)USAC SOUTHWESTERN SPRINT RACE RESULTS: May
11, 2013 – Queen Creek, Arizona – Arizona Speedway FEATURE: (30 laps)
1. R.J. Johnson, 2. Chris Bonneau, 3. Bruce St. James, 4. Mike Martin, 5.
Shon Deskins, 6. Andy Reinbold, 7. Ronnie Clark, 8. Stevie Sussex, 9. Brian
Hosford, 10. Bryan SwinehartUSAC
5/12
- USAC)USAC WASHINGTON IGNITE DIRT MIDGET RACE
RESULTS: May 11, 2013 – Alger, Washington – Skagit Speedway FEATURE: (20
Laps) 1. Chase Goetz, 2. Robby Vaughn, 3. Ariel Biggs, 4. Dougie James, 5.
Garrett Thomas, 6. Todd Hartman, 7. Chance Crum, 8. Renee Angel.USAC
5/12
- ASCS LoneStar)Bettering his finish by one from the
night before at Timberline Speedway with the Smiley’s Racing Products Lone
Star Region, sixth starting Tim Crawley lapped into the top ten en route to
victory at Arkansas’s Texarkana Sixty-Seven Speedway.
ASCS 5/12
- Selinsgrove Speedway PA)When race leader Pat
Cannon of Etters dropped out of the 30-lap sprint car feature on a lap 28
restart with engine woes, JJ Grasso of Pedricktown, N.J., inherited the lead
and drove to his first win of the season in the 33rd annual Jack Gunn
Memorial Saturday night at Selinsgrove Speedway.
Central
PA5/12
- Canyon Speedway Park AZ)Ricky Thornton, Jr., and
Matt Lundy headlined Saturday night’s Third Annual Mother’s Day Race for the
Cure event atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval near Phoenix as
more than 120 cars filled the pit area. Race Results 5/12
- NCRA)Jeremy Campbell took the lead at the start
and never looked back as he dominated action as the National Championship
Racing Association of Park City, Kansas presented by Precise Racing Products
360-ci sprint car division made their second appearance of the season at 81
Speedway in Park City. Race Results 5/12
- I-90 Speedway SD)Jack Dover led all 25 laps of the
3rd annual Loren Barstad Memorial for Hard Core Speed Shop 360 Sprint Cars
at I-90 Speedway, but Lee Grosz is the driver who will be remembered along
with past winners Mitch Runge and Ryan Bickett. Grosz worked his way up from
13th to an impressive third at the race's end - a good night for any racer.
But his night would get better as the top finishers hit the scale. Dover's
car crossed the scale first. He was disqualified after three checks found
his car too light. Up next was front row starter Gregg Bakker. His car was
also too light. As they say, the third time was the charm as Grosz's 4j was
the first of the top finishers to make weight.Race Results 5/12
PRESS...
Tracks/Drivers/Manufacturers
- Willie Croft)During the inaugural running of the
‘Tribute to Baylands’ it was only fitting that Willie Croft picked up his
fourth win of the year driving the Tri-C Motorsports No.3c, a car that
visited victory lane on many occasions at the Baylands Raceway Park. “Our
goal was to win four or five race this year, and to have four right now is
really special,” Croft said. “This racecar is awesome, and I’m so excited to
get the Lamar’s in victory lane again.” Press Releases 5/12
- Port Royal Speedway PA)After a week off for Spring
Break on May 18, Port Royal Speedway will return with a big Memorial Day
Saturday racing program on May 25 with the Port Royal Fallen Heroes
Championship Triple 25s for 410 sprints, late models and PASS 305 sprints.
Central
PA5/12
- Central PA 358 Point Series)Mother Nature picked
up another pair of wins this weekend leaving the Central PA 358 Point Series
with just 1 points race. Lincoln Speedway hosted the 358 sprinters and 358
Rookie of the Year contender Chase Dietz would pick up his 1st career 358
feature win.
Central
PA5/12
- BeaberBuilt would like to congratulate Brett
Mellenberndt on continuing his winning ways. Brett has won several races
over the past few season utilizing a BeaberBuilt chassis and debuted a brand
new chassis and parked it in victory lane Friday night at Raceway Park in
Jefferson SD. 5/12
2:00am
RESULTS...
- Photos)Weekend photos, victory lane and action shots are posted in
Winning for
Sunday May 12th
- Ventura Raceway CA)VRA Sprint Cars Race #4
05/11/2013 Main Event Results: 1. Greg Taylor, Ventura, 30 Laps; 2. Richard
Ortega Jr, Camarillo, 30 Laps; 3. Tom Hendricks, Simi Valley, 30 Laps; 4.
Bruce Douglass, Ventura, 30 Laps; 5. Luke Boles, Goleta, 30 Laps; 6. John
Nock, Newhall, 30 Laps; 7. Guy Woodward, Santa Clarita, 30 Laps; 8. Hobie
Conway, Ventura, 30 Laps; 9. Chris Gansen, San Bernardino, 30 Laps; 10. Don
Gansen, San Bernardino, 29 Laps; 11. Chris Meredith, Thousand Oaks, 29 Laps;
12. David Taylor Jr., Moorpark, 15 Laps; 13. Charlie Butcher, Santa Barbara,
8 Laps; 14. Kyle Smith, Moorpark, 8 Laps; 15. Russel Deblauw, Ventura, 8
Laps; 16. Austin DeBlauw, lVentura, 8 Laps; 17. Clark Templeman III, Santa
Clarita, 8 Laps; 18. Rick Hendrix, Palmdale, 8 Laps Lap Leaders: Charlie
Butcher (1-6), Kyle Smith (7-8), Greg Taylor (9-30) Heat Race Winners:
Extreme Mufflers Heat 1: Greg Taylor; Saldana Racing Products Heat 2:
Charlie Butcher; BR Motorsports Heat 3: Russel Deblauw Keizer Aluminum
Wheels High Point Award: Russel Deblauw K&N Engineering Hard Charger: Luke
Boles DJ Safety Hard Luck: Charlie Butcher 5/12
- Skagit Speedway WA)Just one week ago, driver
Travis Jacobson was planning on taking this weekend off. The team put
together a motor deal late Friday and showed up Saturday ready to race.
Ready to race included winning the initial Summer Thunder Sprintcar Series
presented by SpeedMart at ASA Member track Skagit Speedway. 31 Sprint cars
were on hand for the initial event racing before a packed house.
- Fremont Speedway OH)That’s what the fans who
witnessed the non-stop 30-lap 410 sprint feature at Fremont Speedway left
saying Saturday night. Cap Henry, Chris Andrews and Caleb Griffith put on a
phenomenal show on a blustery night, slicing and dicing through lapped
traffic while trading slide jobs. In the end, Henry edged Andrews for his
first career 410 sprint victory at “The Track That Action Built” on Baumann
Auto Group Night. The race featured numerous lead changes all around the
third-mile oval on a points night for the $10,000-to-win Kistler Racing
Products FAST (Fremont Attica Sprint Title) Championship Series. Race Results 5/12
- Knoxville Raceway IA)Donny Schatz remained
dominant claiming victory for the fourth time in the last five spring World
of Outlaws shows at Knoxville Raceway. The Fargo, North Dakota native
claimed his sixteenth career feature here at the “Sprint Car Capital of the
World” in the Mediacom Shootout Saturday night. Craig Dollansky was second,
ahead of Brian Brown. BillW's
Knoxville News 5/12
- Dodge City Raceway Park KS)Brian Herbert made the
most of an opportunity to race in front of his home town crowd by driving to
victory lane in Saturday night’s 25-lap United Rebel Sprint Series feature
event atop the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval. Herbert, the
defending series champion, took the lead away from Jerry Caldwell on the
third round then held off his chasers in the final laps through traffic for
his first win of the year. Race Results 5/12
- USAC)USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: May
11, 2013 – Hanford, California – Kings Speedway – “Billet Cup”
FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. Ryan Bernal, 2. Bud Kaeding, 3. Dennis Howell, 4.
Danny Faria Jr., 5. Landon Hurst, 6. Rusty Carlile, 7. Andy Ferris, 8.
Markus Niemela, 9. Kolby Araki, 10. Ricky KirkbrideUSAC
5/12
- USAC)USAC EASTERN/MIDWEST PAVEMENT IGNITE MIDGET
RACE RESULTS: May 11, 2013 – Columbus, Ohio – Columbus Motor Speedway
FEATURE: (30 Laps) 1. Chris Lamb, 2. Natasha Cox, 3. Cooper Clouse, 4. Ryan
Krachun, 5. Ricky Bowers, 6. Wil Raber, 7. Calvin Carroll, 8. Adam Thomason,
9. Nikki Carroll, 10. Toby AlfreyUSAC
5/12
- USAC)USAC WESTERN IGNITE (DIRT) MIDGET RACE
RESULTS: May 11, 2013 – Santa Maria, California– Santa Maria Speedway
FEATURE: (20 Laps) 1. Wally Pankratz, 2. Cory Elliott, 3. Randi Pankratz, 4.
Jarid Blondel, 5. Parker Colston, 6. Clayton Ruston, 7. Christine
Breckenridge, 8. George Blacker.USAC
5/12
- USAC)USAC WESTERN MIDGET DIRT RACE RESULTS: May
11, 2013 – Santa Maria, California – Santa Maria Speedway FEATURE: (25
laps) 1. Jake Swanson, 2. Ronnie Gardner, 3. T.J. Smith, 4. Cody Swanson, 5.
David Prickett, 6. Nic Faas, 7. Shannon McQueen, 8. Frankie Guerrini, 9.
Randi Pankratz, 10. Trey MarchamUSAC
5/12
- Patriot Sprints)For a long time, Bryan Howland did
not consider the Woodhull Raceway one of his better tracks, but since
winning there in 2011, he and his No. 51 Team have found a hot setup, which
he used again on Saturday Night to earn a second trip to Woodhull Victory
LaneRace Results 5/12
- East Bay Raceway Park FL)Eagle Jet Top Gun Sprints
made their first appearance of the 2013 Season with 19 cars ready to battle
for their feature event. Winning their heats were Danny Martin, Jr.,
Mark Ruel, Jr. and Tony Agin. All three drivers would be eligible for the
Jeff Barfield Sweep if they won the feature event paying an extra $400
including the $1,000 to win presented by Gator Core and Go Green Auto
Recycling. On the front row for the feature it was A.J. Maddox and Tony Agin.
Race Results 5/12
- UMSS)Making their second-ever appearance at the
Elko Speedway, the UMSS Traditional Sprint Car Series (TSCS) raced in front
of one of the largest crowds in track history as the support division during
the World of Outlaws program on Friday night May 10. As he had done in July
of 2011, Johnny Parsons III from Owatonna stayed perfect in feature race
action to grab the season opening victory for the TSCS non-winged sprints
and his second career sprint car win at Elko. Parsons led all 20 laps in the
feature, topping 2011 series champion Kevin Bradwell by 4/10ths of a second
for the victory. Parsons earned $500 for his season opening win and his
series leading 12th career TSCS victory. Race Results 5/12
PRESS...
Tracks/Drivers
- Joey Saldana)A large contingent of drivers came to
the sprint car capital of the world to compete in the World of Outlaws
Mediacom Shootout at Knoxville Raceway.In August the crown jewel of the
World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car series, the Knoxville Nationals, will be
contested at this track. Press Releases 5/12
- IRA)It’s become far too familiar around the state
of Wisconsin this spring… weather related cancellations of short track
racing events. Unfortunately the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints have
also seen their share of postponements. The planned IRA event at Wilmot
Raceway planned for Saturday Night, May 11th had to be cancelled due to wet
grounds. A cold and wet spring, coupled with heavy overnight rains made the
track grounds too wet to allow competitors to enter the pit area leaving
raceway officials no choice but to pull the plug on the program.
IRA
5/12
Saturday May 11th 2013
Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it. Salvador
Dali
11:50pm
RESULTS...
- Port Royal Speedway PA)Blane Heimbach of
Selinsgrove turned in an exciting come from behind performance to score a
convincing win in Saturday night’s 25-lap 410 sprint car feature at Port
Royal Speedway, worth $3,000.
Central
PA5/11
- USAC)AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS:
May 11, 2013 – Haubstadt, Indiana – Tri-State Speedway – “Spring Showdown” –
Co-Sanctioned by Midwest Sprint Car Series FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. Kevin
Thomas, Jr., 2. Robert Ballou, 3. Chase Stockon, 4. Brady Short, 5. Dave
Darland, 6. Levi Jones, 7. Wes McIntyre, 8. Landon Simon, 9. Hunter
Schuerenberg, 10. Brady BaconUSAC
5/11
- Lincoln Speedway PA)Brent Marks was the class of
the field in claiming the $4,000 top prize in Saturday's Prospect Metal and
Used Auto Parts Night World of Outlaw tune-up at Lincoln Speedway Saturday
night. It was Marks' third win of the year in the Pigeon Hills, and ended a
perfect night for the BAPS Auto Paints and Supply/Fredericksburg Eagle
Hotel/KC Automotive/Creekside Auto Sales #19M after winning his qualifying
event for the eighth week in a row. Central
PA 5/11
- URC)JJ Grasso of Middletown, DE scored an
impressive win Saturday night at the Selinsgrove Speedway, winning the 8th
Annual URC/358 Jack Gunn Memorial. The thirty lap feature win earned Grasso
$3,600 in a thriller that saw Grasso chase down race leader Pat Cannon in
the final five laps. A late race caution brought the field nose to tail for
the final three laps.
URC 5/11
- Selinsgrove Speedway PA)URC..Sprints Feature: JJ
Grasso, Cody Keller, Mark Smith, TJ Stutts, Aaron Ott, Josh Weller, Ryan
Kissinger, Colby Womer, Randy West, Jason Shultz, Art Liedl, Davie Franek,
Brian Carber (DNFs: Pat Cannon, Dave Ely, Robbie Stillwagon, Joey Biasi,
Duane Mausteller, Matt Horst, Eric Tomecek, Andy Best, Chad Trout, Larry
Kelleher, Bryn Gohn, Derek Locke, Kevin Darling 5/11
- Ocean Sprints)Bud Kaeding stormed past Carson
Macedo with a last lap pass to win the fifth round of the Ocean Sprints
presented by Taco Bravo on Friday night. The thrilling finish to the 30 lap
contest topped an excellent night of racing action at John Prentice's Ocean
Speedway Watsonville. Race Results 5/11
- Column)Danny Burton has Gas City IN KISS notes in
Hoosier Race
Report5/11
2:50pm
RESULTS...
- KISS)Calling it his biggest victory, Brady Short
earned his second KISS victory of the season with another come-from-behind
thriller. Racing from the ninth starting slot, Short battled to the front,
overtaking Dave Darland for the win. Tyler Courtney finished third, behind
Darland, with Josh Spencer and Logan Jarrett filling the top five.Race Results 5/11
- Column)BillW has notes from Elko MN World of
Outlaws inBillW's
Knoxville News 5/11
PRESS...
Tracks/Drivers
- Attica Raceway Park OH)As part of its 25th
anniversary season, Attica Raceway Park will pay tribute to the first
promoter of “Ohio’s Finest Racing” speedplant on Friday, May 17th. Eric
Phillips was one of the men responsible for bringing racing back to Attica
in 1988, and ARP will honor his memory with a huge night of racing on
American Powersports of Findlay and Sandusky/Sutton Bank Night. Press Releases 5/11
- Williams Grove Speedway PA)Heavy overnight rain
continued through the morning hours forcing Williams Grove Speedway
management to cancel the Saturday Night Series racing. The Saturday Night
Series will return in two weeks on May 25. There will be no racing next week
due to the invasion of the famous World of Outlaw Sprint Cars. The May 25
show will include the 25-lap Bill Heckert Memorial for the Blazer's Body
Shop Super Sportsman. The Newville Electrical Services 358 Late Models and
the Newville Construction Services Street Stocks will join the Super
Sportsman. The racing action begins at 6:30 p.m. Although this is a
championship race, the adult admission will remain at the low cost of five
dollars. All children 12 and under are free. The May 25 Meet and Greet will
begin at 5 p.m. in the infield. The Super Sportsman teams of Rick Barr, Eric
Eckert, and Steve Wilbur will meet the fans. 5/11
- Mercer Raceway Park PA)Due to wet and saturated
grounds, the UNOH All Stars Circuit of Champions event has been postponed
until July 6. Remember that alerts regarding any cancellation of the racing
activity can be sent to your smart phone or other electronic devices. Just
go to the track website and click on the icon for RainedOut.com and follow
the easy steps to sign up. About Mercer Raceway Park: Mercer Raceway Park is
a 3/8-mile dirt track located minutes from both Interstate 79 and 80 just
off Route 19 on Fairground Road in Mercer, Pa. Dirt track racing and quality
family entertainment are presented weekly from late March through late
September. For more information, check out
www.mercerracewaypark.com,
www.twitter.com/mercerraceway, or www.facebook.com/mercerracewaypark. 5/11
- Craig Dollansky)After much anticipation and
preparation, Elko Speedway just south of Minneapolis was ready to shine in
the spotlight on Friday as an abundant amount of dirt transformed the
pavement surface. Marking the inaugural STP World of Outlaws event at the
facility, Craig Dollansky and the #7 team were eager to hit the track
carrying the Aggressive Hydraulics paint scheme. Press Releases 5/11
2:30am
RESULTS...
- ASCS Lone Star)Added just a week ago to the 2013
slate, 22 cars filed into the newly opened Timberline Speeedway for the
Smiley’s Racing Products Lone Star Regional debut at the red clay oval. At
the end of 25 laps, former Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real
Champion Terry Gray took the night’s Lone Star payday.
ASCS 5/11
- Gas City I-69 Speedway IN)KING OF INDIANA SPRINT
SERIES (KISS) SPRINTS Heat #1 Winner – Tyler Courtney Heat #2 Winner – Shane
Cottle Heat #3 Winner – Josh Spencer Heat #4 Winner – Logan Jarrett B-Main
Winner – Gary Taylor Feature: 1. Brady Short 2. Dave Darland 3. Tyler
Courtney 4. Josh Spencer 5. Logan Jarrett 6. Matt Westfall 7. Hunter
Schuerenberg 8. Chris Windom 9. Scotty Weir 10. Kevin Thomas, Jr 11. Robert
Ballou 12. Gary Taylor 13. Shane Cottle 14. Jerry Coons, Jr 15. Casey Shuman
16. Chris Gurley 17. Parker Price-Miller 18. Bobby East 19. Ted Hines 20. AJ
Hopkins 21. Max McGhee 22. CJ Leary 5/11
- World of Outlaws)Tim Kaeding charged to victory in
the FVP Outlaws at Elko on Friday night in a rain-shortened A-main in the
World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series inaugural event at Elko Speedway.
Kaeding started 13th and methodically worked his way to the front, sliding
in front of Kerry Madsen just before a crash brought out a red flag, which
was followed by a steady rain forcing officials to call the race with 34 of
the 40 laps completed.
DIRT/World of Outlaws 5/11
- Silver Dollar Speedway CA)1 0 Jonathan Allard 2 3c
Willie Croft 3 x27 Sean Becker 4 92 Andy Forsberg 5 24 Rico Abreu 6 35
Michael Tarter 7 04 Kevin Sharrah 8 22 Mason Moore 9 55 Bud Walberg 10 1nz
Peter Murphy 11 77 Chris Bell 12 19 Keith Bloom 13 88 Brad Bumgarner 14 21s
Craig Swim 15 2 B.J. Martin 16 27 Clint Wilson 17 5h Justyn Cox 18 25 Jason
York 19 KR14 Tyler Spath 5/11
- Valley Speedway MO)Valley Sprints...1 8 66 Chris
Parkinson 2 7 09 Joshua Stephens 3 9 2AZ Rob Hockett 4 20 7JR Jd Black 5 11
9 Casey Baker 6 14 93 Taylor Walton 7 12 38 Cody Baker 8 15 18X Nathan Ryun
9 16 12 John Helm 10 10 9X Chad Goff 11 19 61 Rod Baker 12 13 1K Aaron Kuhn
13 3 81A Austin Alumbaugh 14 17 99 Mike Ell 15 1 1X Brad Ryun 16 4 51
Mitchell Moore 17 6 81 Chad Shields 18 2 3B Robert Black 19 5 70 Pete
Palazzolo 20 18 27 Bob Thoman 21 21 88 Chad Tye 5/11
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Sanctions/Drivers
- Little 500 Hall of Fame)The 24th annual Little 500
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honoring the "Class of 2013" is less than
two weeks away and tickets are still available. The induction ceremony is
scheduled for Saturday, May 25, 2013. The 2013 induction ceremony will honor
this year's inductees and includes: Tom Schemmer, Lloyd Shores, Mac Steele,
and Al Sweeney. The induction ceremony will take place during a luncheon at
Anderson Speedway the day of the 65th Pay Less Little 500. Press Releases 5/11
- Joey Saldana)Elko Speedway hosted its first-ever
World of Outlaws event Friday night. Built as a paved track, 3200 cubic
yards of dirt were brought in and packed down to cover the pavement, making
the track 10 feet wider for the greatest show on dirt. A huge crowd of
sprint car fans filled the Major League Baseball-style grandstands for the
FVP Outlaws at Elko. Press Releases 5/11
- URC)A thunderstorm rolled into Bedford, PA just
prior to the URC drivers meeting Friday night at the Bedford Speedway. The
rain continued and forced the cancellation of the second of the 2013 Rislone
URC Sprint Series. The URC sprints will be inaction Saturday night, May 11,
competing in the Jack Gunn Memorial at the Selinsgrove Speedway in
Selinsgrove, PA. This prestigious event, dedicated to the late Jack Gunn
will pay $3,500 to the winner of the feature event. Race time is 7 PM at
Selinsgrove.
URC 5/11
Friday May 10th 2013
It's so sweet, I feel like my teeth are rotting when I listen
to the radio. Bono
10:50pm
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Sanctions/Tracks/Drivers
- Wayne County Speedway OH)Overnight rains into the
morning soaked the grounds of NAPA Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway causing
Jason and Kristin Flory to cancel the racing card for Friday night. A
practice session for all cars is set for Tuesday evening from 5 pm to 8 pm
with a $10 charge for the pits while the grandstands will be free. Press Releases 5/10
- Trail Way Speedway PA)Several dozen race teams had
checked into the pits on Friday night at Trail-Way Speedway and several kept
their cars in their trailers as the sky darkened. At 6:31 p.m., rain began
to dot the 1/3-mile oval and a few teams pulled their trailers out of the
pits.. Six minutes later, a downpour followed and, one minute after that,
track officials canceled the program of 358 sprints, 270cc micro sprints,
limited stocks and street stocks.
Central
PA 5/10
- Lernerville Speedway PA)After giving us a glimmer
of hope after min-morning showers passed through, Mother Nature reared her
ugly head again shortly before 5:00 and forced the cancelation of tonight’s
All Star Sprint, RUSH Dirt Late Model and Millerstown Pic-A-Part DIRTcar
Sportsman triple header. Lernerville Speedway management is working with
officials from the All Star Circuit of Champions and the RUSH Dirt Late
Model Series on a make-up date; details of which will be released at a later
date and time.
- Bedford Speedway PA)Friday nights URC Sprints show
was canceled due to rain. 5/10
- Williams Grove Speedway cancelled Friday's
two-division card of sprint car racing thanks to a mid-afternoon shower and
the expectations for heavier, more steady rain to set in over the area
during the evening. The oval will return to action May 17 and 18 with the
World of Outlaws sprint cars on the card both nights. 5/10
- Cap Henry)Last weekend, CAP HENRY and Team CHR
departed for western Pennsylvania for the second of three straight weeks in
hopes of getting some seat time and laps with the P.A. Posse and local track
standouts. Cap said, ”I would love to get a Top 5, a Top 3 and even a
victory because we have run so well at these tracks in the past...” Press Releases 5/10
- Alan Krimes)Denver, Pennsylvania’s Alan Krimes has
been on a tear thus far in 2013 at the Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown,
Pennsylvania. The recent Lincoln Speedway winner and track championship
contender for 2013 currently sits second (2nd) in the ‘410’ driver standings
at the speedway; on the strength of one (1) victory, six (6) top five and
nine (9) top ten finishes. The ‘Pennsylvania Posse’ regular has also been
ultra-consistent in other parts of Central Pennsylvania, and currently rides
fourth (4th) in the Central PA ‘410’ sprint car standings. Press Releases 5/10
- Riverside Int. Speedway AR)Mother Nature won the
race this weekend again! Rain and Mud resulted in the cancellation of the
races Saturday, May 11. Next week, hopefully, it will be clear. There will
be a car show at the Fillin Station in Southaven from 6-9:30 pm. Legends
Celebration and catfish dinner is $5 per person at the track beginning at 6
pm. And Finally, Saturday night is the Hooker Hood Classic which will be our
first night of racing this year. Prices for Hooker Hood Classic are $20
(Adults 12 and over); Children 6-11 $5; and children 5 and under free. Pit
passes are $30. 5/10
- King of the West)The upcoming scheduled King of
the West 410 Sprint Car Series event at Merced Speedway on June 1 has been
canceled, with no makeup date being scheduled. From the Merced Sun-Star
Newspaper: The King of the West Series event scheduled on June 1 has been
replaced by the "School's Out SportMod Spectacular". The King of the West
410 Sprints will be in action this Saturday night May 11 at the Petaluma
Speedway's "Salute to Baylands." 5/10
- Dog Hollow Speedway PA)Due to rain this afternoon
and more forecast throughout the night, Dog Hollow Speedway owner Jim Michny
cancelled the Friday night racing program. The kids bike races will be made
up next Friday along with a five division show for the Super Late Models,
305 Sprints, Pure Stocks, Four Cylinder Sidewinders and modified Four
Cylinders. Race time is 7:30 p.m. For more information check the wedsite at
www.dog-hollow.net 5/10
- Limaland Motorsports Park OH)Due to afternoon rain
showers, Limaland Motorsports Park has cancelled the Meet the Drivers Night
scheduled for Friday, May 10. Limaland will return to racing action on
Friday, May 17 with the 78th Anniversary Race. The Elwer Fence Sprints, K &
N UMP Modifieds and Bud Thunderstocks will all be on the Limaland high
banks. Pit gates open at 4:30. Spectator gates will open at 5:00 with hot
laps beginning at 6:30. Racing action starts at 7:30 p.m. 5/10
3:00pm
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Sanctions/Manufacturers
- Weather)Williams Grove PA, Attica OH and Limaland
OH NRA have canceled for tonight. 5/10
- DIRTVision) The World of
Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series is back in action this weekend in Knoxville,
Iowa as they battle the historic half mile. If youre unable to make it out
to Knoxville Raceway for what is sure to be an incredible event,
DIRTVision.com will bring fans the opportunity to see it all unfold from
home. Press Releases 5/10
- Coastal 181)Motorsports publisher Coastal 181
announced today that Parnelli Jones and co-author Bones Bourcier will be
signing their book “As a Matter of Fact I AM Parnelli Jones” at the Indy
Motorsports Memorabilia Experience show to be held at the Indianapolis Motor
Speedway on Saturday, May 25th. Saturday is also “Legends Day,” when
Parnelli is being honored on the 50th anniversary of his 1963 Indy 500 win.
Press Releases 5/10
- A.R.T.Chassis)Congratulations Rico Abreu on
winning the 23rd Annual Dave Bradway Memorial KWS 410 sprint car main event
at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, Ca. Rico driving his brand new Abreu
Vineyards Paul Silva tuned #24 A.R.T. Chassis was fast all night picking up
fast time and the dash win and earning $8500 for the evening. Friday nights
runner up Shane Stewart was also blistering fast and took home the lions
share of the lap money in Paul Silva's #57 A.R.T. Chassis before u-joint
failure sent him to the infield. John Carney II snagged $2,000 and a feature
victory at Amarillo’s Route 66 Motor Speedway with the ASCS 305cid Sprint
Cars. Max Adams in his first non-wing outing driving his family owned #5x
A.R.T. Chassis picked up a podium finish at Placerville Speedway during the
USAC non-wing sprint car event. Great Job Guys! 5/10
- Hoosier Hundred)It’s been 32 years since a female
driver competed in USAC’s TRAXXAS Silver Crown Series at the Indiana State
Fairgrounds. That could change on Thursday night, May 23 when the Hoosier
Hundred unfolds at the one-mile dirt Indianapolis oval on its new date. This
year two female drivers are expected to compete in the 100-mile race which
switches from its traditional Friday date to Thursday prior to the
Indianapolis 500. Taylor Ferns of Shelby Township, Mich. and Miranda
Throckmorton of Avon, Ind. are targeting the Hoosier Hundred for their
series dirt-track debuts. The race would be Throckmorton’s first Silver
Crown race ever while Ferns competed in three pavement Silver Crown events
last year. Press Releases 5/10
Thursday May 9th 2013
More than art, more than literature, music is universally
accessible. Billy Joel
11:50pm
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Drivers/Sanctions/Tracks
- Photos)Lots of weekend photos, victory lane and action shots are posted in
Winning for
Thursday May 9th
- Column)Duane Hancock has Eldora WoO notes in
Tri-State
Outlook5/9
- Dodge City Raceway Park KS)Sprint Cars take to the
Dodge City Raceway Park 3/8-mile clay oval for the first time of 2013 this
Saturday night. And it’s something that will be a fairly common occurrence
over the balance of the year at the southwest Kansas race track. Press Releases 5/9
- URSS)The United Rebel Sprint Series has a storied
history at Dodge City Raceway Park. Richie Dewell hopes he's able to add his
name to the long list of drivers who have won on the 3/8-mile dirt oval
after Saturday night. Dewell hasn't had a lot of seat time the last few
years, so the early portion of this season has seen him getting readjusted
to the car. Still, he is hoping for great things as the Rebels try to tame
the track at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Press Releases 5/9
- Ocean Sprints)The Ocean Sprints presented by Taco
Bravo has seen the competition level heating up and the fifth race of the
2013 season this Friday night should be another exciting contest! John
Prentice's Ocean Speedway Watsonville will welcome the cars and stars of the
West Coast's premiere weekly 360 Sprint Car Series to do battle on the
quarter-mile dirt oval. Press Releases 5/9
- King of the West)The King of the West 410 Sprint
Car Series, in association with Kaeding Performance in Campbell, California
are pleased to announce that the extensive contingency program put together
by the company will return this season, bigger and better than ever. The
Kaeding Performance staff has rounded up a number of quality sprint car
parts & manufacturers once again to give the King of the West 410 Series a
thorough list of contingency awards to hand out each week and at the end of
the year awards banquet. Last season the program was a very popular one
among teams each week and will be so again in 2013.
King of the West 5/9
- Mark Burch/Danny Lasoski)The poking and prodding
worked for Danny Lasoski. After a successful partnership with Mark Burch
Motorsports with 360ci sprint cars the past couple of seasons, Mark Burch is
putting a 410ci engine in this weekend for the first time with Lasoski as
the pilot. "I kept talking it up," Lasoski joked. "I think what really
sealed the deal is there are a lot of races in the Midwest he couldn't go to
because he didn't have a 410. I'm just glad he got a 410." The first plan of
action is to attack the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series at the FVP
Outlaws at Elko on Friday at Elko Speedway in Elko, Minn., and Saturday at
the Mediacom Shootout hosted by Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. Press Releases 5/9
- Craig Dollansky)For the first time in twelve years
the STP World of Outlaws will sling dirt at a track primarily accustom to
pavement racing. The site is Elko Speedway in Minnesota and tomorrow, Craig
Dollansky and the rest of the Outlaws will take on the state-of-the-art
facility marking the first time the premier sprint car series has put dirt
on a racing surface since 2001 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Press Releases 5/9
2:00pm
PRESS...
Drivers/Sanctions/Tracks
- Open Wheel Power Rankings)Rod End Supply has
signed on as title sponsor of the Winged 360 Sprint Car Power Rankings, one
of the primary divisions of the Open Wheel Power Rankings released each week
at www.racinboys.com. Part of “The Wheatley Collection” series of articles
on Racinboys, the Open Wheel Power Rankings are determined by cumulative
points based on a sliding scale dependent upon car count at Sprint Car and
Midget events across all sanctions and non-sanctions throughout North
America. Press Releases 5/9
- Plymouth Speedway IN)While the Modifieds, USAC Non
Wing 600 Sprints, USAC Wing Restrictor 600 Sprints, Super Streets and
Thunder Cars are scheduled to race on Northern Indiana's fastest dirt track
at Plymouth Speedway this Saturday, May 11, the Earl Gaerte Classic on May
18 is expected to feature a special lineup. The Earl Gaerte Classic SOD
Sprint event will feature Modifieds, Sprints, USAC 600 Wing and USAC
Restricted 600 Wing cars which will provide the best racing entertainment on
Plymouth Speedway's dirt oval. Press Releases 5/9
- Must See Racing)Must See Racing officials are
proud to announce Engine Pro of Michigan as the Must See Racing
Supermodified Series entitlement sponsor with Oliver Racing Parts named as
the series presenting sponsor.
Must See
Racing 5/9
- Tracy Hines)April and the first weekend of May
were not the most friendly when it came to weather conditions for Tracy
Hines and his fellow USAC competitors. Rain, cold and even snow led to the
postponement or cancellation of a total of seven races across the three USAC
National Series. With the calendar now fully turned to May, a stop at
Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind., for a USAC Amsoil National Sprint Car
Series event awaits. Press Releases 5/9
- Inside Line Promotions)Inside Line Promotions
added a feature victory for the second straight week as Trey Starks earned
his first win of the season last Saturday. Starks led all 25 laps at Skagit
Speedway in Alger, Wash., to nab his fourth career victory and second at the
3/10-mile track. Tony Bruce Jr. recorded two more top-five finishes in Texas
to earn his fourth consecutive top five. Press Releases 5/9
- URA)This Saturday, the stars of the United Racing
Association return to do battle in Round #3 of the Unlimited Sprint Cars at
the “Fastest Clay Oval in the High Desert”, located at the San Bernardino
Fairgrounds in Victorville, CA. Also on hand to trade slide jobs will be the
Open Competition Dwarf Cars and the U.S. Legend Modifieds. To celebrate
Mother’s Day, Dirt Entertainment, the URA, and Route 66 Motorplex will be
offering a $5.00 discount for all moms accompanied by a child. Press Releases 5/9
Wednesday May 8th 2013
When you stand alone and sell yourself, you can't please
everyone. But when you're different, you can last. Don Rickles
10:30pm
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Drivers/Sanctions/Tracks
- All Stars)If the results from this past weekend
are any indication, the teams of the University of Northwestern Ohio All
Star Circuit of Champions are more than ready to battle the regional drivers
of Western Pennsylvania on Friday, May 10 at Lernerville Speedway and Mercer
Raceway Park on Saturday, May 11. During this past weekend, several of the
UNOH All Star teams tuned up for the big weekend during regular weekly
events at the two tracks. On Friday, May 3, former Lernerville track
champion Danny Holtgraver, who sits fourth in the UNOH All Star national
points, looked to have the feature in hand at his home track. But, it was
UNOH All Star regular Cap Henry, who is third in the series national points,
who got around Holtgraver late in the feature and scored his second ever 410
sprint win. All Stars
5/8
- Travis Rilat)Travis Rilat is excited about his
opportunity with Richard and Lana Saumure, which enters its second year as
the Texan will fly to the Pacific Northwest for a race in the Saumure's No.
39c. "They have a first-class operation and we get along really well," Rilat
said. "We seem to have a lot in common. It's a good partnership slash
friendship." Press Releases 5/8
- Lernerville Speedway PA)Jack Sodeman Jr. of North
Jackson, Ohio will have an opportunity to earn a career-first UNOH All Star
Circuit of Champions victory this weekend in Western Pennsylvania. The UNOH
All Stars will be making their first Western Pennsylvania swing of the 2013
season this Friday and Saturday, May 10th & 11th; visiting the Lernerville
Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania on Friday evening, before paying a visit to
the Mercer Raceway Park in Mercer, Pennsylvania on Saturday. Press Releases 5/8
- Jack Sodeman Jr)Jack Sodeman Jr. of North Jackson,
Ohio will have an opportunity to earn a career-first UNOH All Star Circuit
of Champions victory this weekend in Western Pennsylvania. The UNOH All
Stars will be making their first Western Pennsylvania swing of the 2013
season this Friday and Saturday, May 10th & 11th; visiting the Lernerville
Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania on Friday evening, before paying a visit to
the Mercer Raceway Park in Mercer, Pennsylvania on Saturday. Press Releases 5/8
- TJ Hartman)TJ sat down and reflected on the
experience of racing and living in Australia for 4 months. Read what he has
to say, and see who made a lasting impression on the 21 year old from
Puyallup, WA. by clicking on the following link:
http://tjhartmanracing.com/index.php/news/190-tj-hartmans-appreciation
The link can also be copied and pasted into your browser and it will take
you to the article. Press Releases 5/8
- Brandon Matus)Brandon Matus has upset the UNOH All
Star Circuit of Champions already once during his young career, and looks to
do it again this weekend when the traveling ‘410’ series comes to Matus’
‘home turf’ in Western Pennsylvania. Brandon Matus, who pilots the Sobczak
Electric, Matus Service Center, Miller Masonry no. 13 ‘410’ sprint car
regularly in Western Pennsylvania, will go head-to-head with the UNOH All
Stars this Friday and Saturday, May 10th & 11th, when they visit the
Lernerville Speedway (PA) and Mercer Raceway Park (PA). Press Releases 5/8
- Billy Alley)April 27th saw the Ironwood
Builders/Billy Alley #3 take to the track with the newly formed Nebraska 360
Sprint Series at the Butler County Speedway. Being the inaugural event for
the series it was important to the new team to have a good showing. “Butler
is a track that I’ve had some success at in the past, I felt really good
rolling into the track” Billy said. The new series starts with Time Trials,
something very unique for the Nebraska area. Press Releases 5/8
- Marysville Raceway Park CA)This week the MRP
Winged Sprint Cars will return to Marysville Raceway Park Saturday night.
The premiere division at MRP will be back with the MRP Wingless Warriors
with the Pro 4 Sprints also being presented during an MRP open wheel
extravaganza. The MRP Mini Stocks be back for their 5th point race to add
some fendered action to the excitement. This will be one of two races left
on the schedule for the winged cars in advance of the annual California
Sprint Car Civil War Series Mel Hall Memorial Race. The next two events will
award points in the MRP season championship before the break for the “Mel
Hall” event. Press Releases 5/8
- Susquehanna Speedway Park PA)On Sunday night, May
12, the 410 Super Sprint Cars return to SSP with the Late Models in a
Mother’s Day Sprint Car Special. It will also be the 59th Anniversary of the
speedway’s opening day in May of 1954. The original opening day was Sunday,
May 16 but the event was postponed due to rain with the opener eventually
being run on Sunday, May 23 with Buzzy Wilson taking the win in Stock Cars.
Since 1954, there have been more than 1,000 races held at the Newberrytown
Oval in York County. Central
PA 5/8
- US 36 Nationals)The environment in Victory Lane at
the inaugural US 36 Nationals Presented by RacinBoys last year was as
electric as the action on the high-banked track. Following Jason Johnson's
thrilling late-race slide job for the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour victory
at U.S. 36 Raceway last July, the celebration was interrupted by an argument
about driving styles. Expect to see similar passion on and off the track
during the 2nd annual US 36 Nationals Presented by RacinBoys on Friday, May
17, which now kicks off the TBJ Promotions schedule. Press Releases 5/8
- I-90 Speedway SD)Automotive Services, Inc.,
presents the 3rd annual Loren Barstad Memorial this Saturday night at I-90
Speedway in Hartford, South Dakota. A great field of 360 Sprint Cars is
expected to race for the $1500 top prize. The main event features a $10,000
purse.Press Releases 5/8
- National Sprint Car Museum)The twenty-fourth
annual National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (NSCHoF) induction banquet, set for
Saturday afternoon, June 1, is taking shape as 2013 inductees, family
members, friends and special guests are beginning to confirm their
attendance. Dave Argabright and Pat Sullivan will again emcee the affair
which will be held in the Dyer-Hudson Hall on the Marion County Fairgrounds
in Knoxville. Press Releases 5/8
- Dodge City Raceway Park KS)While the United Rebel
Sprint Series takes to the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval for
the first time of the year this Saturday night, heated championship chase
action in four of the track’s five regular divisions only adds more
excitement to a full slate of competition. Press Releases 5/8
3:00pm
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Drivers/Sanctions/Manufacturers/Tracks
- IRA)Last weekend Wilmot Raceway lay dormant as the
season opener at the historic raceway was postponed due to a continuation of
a very wet spring. This weekend the raceway will be shaken to it’s core. The
2013 season is set to get underway this Saturday Night May 11th.
IRA
5/8
- Austin McCarl)When Austin McCarl’s New Gulf
Resources/Excel Therapy Specialists #17A went up in big balls of flame in
the season opener at the Knoxville Raceway, most in attendance, including
the driver, thought the worst. Alas, there is good news as the culprit was
an oil line coming loose, and the Altoona, Iowa driver will be back in
action this weekend both at Knoxville and in the opener at the Huset’s
Speedway near Brandon, South Dakota on Sunday. Press Releases 5/8
- Tony Stewart Racing)Sometimes the numbers don’t
lie, and the facts are just too difficult to ignore. When the World of
Outlaws (WoO) STP Sprint Car Series makes its debut at a new dirt track, the
odds-on favorite to come out on top has to be Tony Stewart Racing’s (TSR)
Steve Kinser. And when the Outlaws are competing at historic Knoxville
(Iowa) Raceway, it’s considered an upset when his TSR teammate Donny Schatz
isn’t leading the way. Press Releases 5/8
- Skagit Speedway WA)The newly formed and much
anticipated Summer Thunder Sprintcar Series is set to kick off round 1 this
Saturday night at Skagit Speedway. See the best sprint car drivers in the
Pacific Northwest and Western Canada battle it out on the famous Skagit clay
oval. The fist of 4 events to be held at Skagit Speedway will reward the
drivers with a $13,000 purse and a 1st place bounty of $2,000, 2nd place
$1,200, 3rd place $1,000 and $300 to start the main event. Press Releases 5/8
- Kraig Kinser)Normally, Elko Speedway in Minnesota,
and the famed Knoxville Raceway in Iowa, are polar opposites, as one is
paved and the other one of the most historic dirt tracks in all of racing.
This weekend, the pair of tracks in the Upper Midwest will have two things
in common as Elko Speedway will be covered in dirt and both tracks will host
the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series. Kraig Kinser will compete at
both as he makes his first trip of the season to Minnesota and Iowa, in the
Casey’s General Store/Mesilla Valley Transportation Maxim. Press Releases 5/8
- David Gravel)For the last few seasons, David
Gravel has made just one trip a year to the Upper Midwest to race and that
coincided with his annual visit to the famed Knoxville Raceway in Iowa, for
the Knoxville Nationals. This year, competing with the World of Outlaws STP
Sprint Car Series, he’ll have a handful of opportunities to race in that
part of the country, with the first of those being this weekend with a trip
to Minnesota and Iowa. Gravel, who filled-in for the injured Bill Rose for
most of the beginning of the 2013 season, has joined forces with the veteran
driver and will run as a teammate to Rose for the rest of the season. Press Releases 5/8
- USAC)Numerous USAC “Hall of Fame” inductees are
heading for Indianapolis, Ind. May 18 to participate in formal ceremonies
prior to the second annual “Hall of Fame Classic” USAC Traxxas Silver Crown
race at Lucas Oil Raceway. USAC
5/8
- USAC)Only twice in 63 years has a driver been able
to string together three consecutive victories in the prestigious “Hoosier
Hundred,” the USAC Traxxas Silver Crown race slated May 23 at the Indiana
State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. USAC
5/8
- USAC)This Saturday, May 11th, the cars and stars
of the USAC Western Midget Series will make their only appearance at Ruben &
Katy Munoz’s Santa Maria Speedway. The action packed showcase will also
feature the Papich Construction IMCA Modifieds, NMRA TQ Midgets, USAC Ignite
Midgets, and the Toste Construction Mini Stocks. The Front Gates will open
at 4:30pm and Racing at "The West Coast's Best Short Track" is set to begin
at 6:00pm. USAC
5/8
- USAC)This Saturday, May 11th, the USAC Southwest
Sprint Car Series will return to Queen Creek's Arizona Speedway for a night
of action packed racing. Located within the ET Motopark, the showcase will
also feature Supers, Mini Sprints, and Bombers. The Front Gates will open at
5:00pm and Racing at the popular 3/8-mile facility is scheduled to begin at
7:30pm. USAC
5/8
- USAC)This Saturday, May 11th, the USAC West Coast
Sprint Car Series will make their first of six appearances at Kings Speedway
in Hanford. The “2nd Annual Southwest Contractors Billet Cup" will feature a
special points format with a fully inverted 30-lap main event paying
$1,500-to-win and $200-to-start. In addition, an extra $8,350 point fund
with $2,000 awarded to the highest point driver will be up for grabs. With
over $16,000 available in total purses and contingencies, the “Billet Cup”
will have one of the biggest paydays of the season. The winged Rebel Cup 360
Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, IMCS Stock Cars, and Vintage Cars will join the
action packed card. The Spectator Gates will open at 5:00pm with racing
scheduled for 6:30pm. USAC
5/8
Tuesday May 7th 2013
You know you're getting old when you get that one candle on
the cake. It's like, 'See if you can blow this out.' Jerry Seinfeld
11:45pm
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Drivers/Sanctions/Manufacturers/Tracks
- Column)Kokomo KISS notes from Danny Burton are in
Hoosier Race
Report 5/7
- Column)Richard Golardi has Full Throttle Speedway
TBARA notes in
Florida Open
Wheel5/7
- Skyline Speedway OH)Skyline Speedway in Stewart,
Ohio will not open this weekend as planned due to the inch of rain that fell
at the track yesterday and anticipated more rain this afternoon and evening.
Likewise, a 70 percent chance of rain is forecast for Friday. "Yes, We will
be open, but not until May 17," said owner Billy Jarrell. Skyline will run
Octane AMRA Modifieds, Kryptonite Late Models, OVSCA 410 Sprints, and
Mini-Wedges each and every Friday night. Visit www.skylinespeedway.net for
details and a schedule. The OVSCA sprint cars will be at Brushcreek this
weekend. All other member AMRA tracks are slated to run as well. Visit track
websites for details.5/7
- Terry McCarl)When Knoxville Raceway rained out,
Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio became the nearest destination for Terry
McCarl and the TMAC Motorsports #24 team. With a little persuasion from a
friend, he decided to make the trip and qualified for both World of Outlaws
feature events. The Outlaws come to the Midwest and TMAC will take them on
Friday at Elko Speedway near New Market, Minnesota and Saturday at
Knoxville. Press Releases 5/7
- Kerry Madsen)After a trying early season with the
World of Outlaws, the Keneric Racing #29 team celebrated Friday night with
their first feature win at the Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio. Though
engine woes slowed them Saturday, the win was a confidence builder as they
move close to home with events at the Elko Speedway near New Market,
Minnesota on Friday, and the Knoxville Raceway in Iowa on Saturday. Press Releases 5/7
- Adam Kekich)Adam Kekich will have an opportunity
to put his name in the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions record books this
Friday and Saturday, May 10th & 11th; as ‘America’s Series’ is set to invade
Western Pennsylvania for the first time in 2013 this weekend for
‘National’/’Ohio Region’ events. The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions
‘410’ sprint cars, lead by current UNOH All Star ‘National,’ ‘Eastern
Region,’ and ‘Ohio Region’ point leader, Dale Blaney, will make their way
into Adam Kekich’s back yard this weekend with appearances at the
Lernerville Speedway (PA) and Mercer Raceway Park (PA).Press Releases 5/7
- Mercer Raceway Park PA)Saturday, May 11 will be a
special day in the history of Mercer Raceway Park. The festivities will
begin at 4 p.m. with a concert presented by Sky Pilot. Then, the racing
program will feature the popular UNOH All Stars Circuit of Champions Sprint
Cars and three of the track's regular classes. Cowboy Brian Steinman will be
the guest of honor. He will receive his all-terrain wheelchair during
intermission. You won't want to miss this one!Press Releases 5/7
- Jack Dover)With both of his destinations last
weekend cancelled because of weather, Jack Dover spent a relaxing weekend at
home. "We did nothing," he said. "Nothing even in the shop. We were all
ready. I just hung out with friends." With two victories and three top-five
finishes in his first four events this season, Dover has his eyes set on two
more wins this weekend in South Dakota. He will compete on Saturday at I-90
Speedway in Hartford at the 3rd annual Loren Barstad Memorial and Sunday at
Huset's Speedway in Brandon. Press Releases 5/7
- Shaun In The Dirt Podcast #92 Interviews with Phil
Martelli, Derek Roberts, Randy Price, Colton Heath, Zach McCabe, Trey
Starks, Brock Lemley, Freddie Vela Listen here: http://shauninthedirt.podomatic.com/entry/2013-05-07T20_00_40-07_00
Everett, WA | 5/7/13 - On podcast 92 I talked to the track announcer at
Grays Harbor Raceway Phil Martelli. We reviewed last weeks action and talk
about the upcoming season at Grays Harbor Raceway. I also had a chance to
head up to Skagit Speedway to check out the weekly Saturday night show. I
talked to Derek Roberts who talked about the tough luck for him before the
main. Then I talked to the winners Zach McCabe, Trey Starks, Brock Lemley,
and Freddie Vela, and sportsman runner up Colton Heath, and 360 sprint car
third place Randy Price who had a very busy night and a great run in the
main. Check it out at
www.shauninthedirt.com 5/7
- ASCS LoneStar)The Smiley’s Racing Products Lone
Star Region will take center stage in the ASCS Nation this coming weekend as
the series heads for new ground at the Timberline Speedway in Crowley, Texas
on Friday, May 10 before returning to the Sixty-Seven Texarkana Speedway on
Saturday, May 11.
ASCS 5/7
- J&J Auto Racing)Danny Holtgraver, Daniel Pestka,
Shane Morgan and Tony Grams were victorious last weekend driving J&J Auto
Racing Sprint cars at dirt track's in the United States and Australia.
Press Releases 5/7
- McQueen Racing)Bakersfield’s Shannon McQueen is
hoping to gain some positive momentum after some early season woes have
bitten the always-formidable McQueen Racing stable. McQueen, a multiple-time
race winner and the first woman to win a BCRA Midget championship (2011 BCRA
Dirt) and USAC-Western States Midget series championship (2012) will be
vying for the win in the McQueen Racing #7 Spike/Esslinger by Duane McQueen
in the USAC-Western States event at the 1/3-mile Santa Maria Speedway on
Saturday, May 11. Press Releases 5/7
- Patriot Sprints)The traditional early-season
events for the Patriot Sprint Tour continue this weekend with a popular
return to most banked track on the circuit. The Woodhull Raceway will play
host to the Patriot Sprint Tour America series for the 10th time this
Saturday, the third PST-sanctioned event of this 10th Anniversary season.
- The Crash Pad)What's in your seat besides your
butt? Nothing? Compression Fractures and other Spinal Injuries can occur
when you land wheels down in a crash. It's the most serious common injury in
short track racing today. The weight of your head and helmet come down on
top of your spine like a pile driver in a frame bottom impact. This
compresses your spine against the rigid bottom of your seat and can break
your neck or back. The Crash Pad is made of the Right Stuff to provide
compressible resistance to impact forces and the create the space needed to
slow your downward motion. Learn more about the problem and solution with
videos and information at
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- Hoosier Hundred)Arizona’s Jerry Coons, Junior can
join Al Unser and the late Jimmy Bryan as the only drivers to win the
prestigious Hoosier Hundred three consecutive years when the USAC Traxxas
Silver Crown Series visits the Indiana State Fairgrounds on May 23. Coons
qualified third fastest for last year’s race and led the final 86 laps in a
dominant victory two nights before the 2012 Indianapolis 500, becoming the
first back to back winner of the classic dirt car race in 11 years. Press Releases 5/7
- Williams Grove Speedway PA)This Saturday, May 11,
the Williams Grove Speedway Saturday Night Series will present the second
2013 Meet and Greet. Super Sportsman drivers Eric Eckert and Rick Barr will
meet race fans. The duo will have their cars in the infield area at 5 p.m.
Central
PA 5/7
- Petersen Media)Check out the latest video we put
together form the World of Outlaw weekend at Eldora!
http://petersenmediainc.com/track-pass-eldora-speedway/5/7
- Big Game Motorsports)It was a weekend at both ends
of the spectrum for Big Game Motorsports. While Big Game Treestands backed
Sammy Swindell said he had one of his worst weekends at Eldora Speedway,
teammate Craig Dollansky nearly picked up a record-setting World of Outlaws
STP Sprint Car Series victory in his Eyecon Trail Cameras car during the
Outlaw Thunder doubleheader at the famed half-mile track. Press Releases 5/7
- King of the West)When hanging around the track and
bench racing with fans throughout Northern California the now defunct
Baylands Raceway Park often comes up in conversation. The famous dirt track
located in Fremont, California was a favorite among many and this Saturday
night at the Petaluma Speedway we will be paying honor to the famed Baylands
Raceway.
King of the West 5/7
- Kevin Nouse)Kevin Nouse and the R&R Motorsports
#4R team are off to a strong start in the 2013 season with 3 top three
finishes in 3 starts, including a dominant victory at Williams Grove
Speedway on Friday. And according to Nouse, that was the plan from the
start. “It doesn’t surprise me at all that we’re off to a strong start”
stated Nouse. “All of the pieces are in place to make this team a consistent
winner and that’s the ultimate goal. We assembled a strong team over the
winter with the right personnel and some great sponsors, and it’s showing
with our performance on the track.” Press Releases 5/7
- SLS Promotions)A new track presents new challenges
and a new opportunity, but mostly, it creates a level playing field. That's
exactly the scenario for the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series drivers
as they make their inaugural visit to Elko Speedway on Friday for the FVP
Outlaws at Elko. It's the first time the 3/8-mile track, which will be
covered in dirt, will host the premier sprint car series. Press Releases 5/7
3:00pm
RESULTS...
- URSS)This time, lap traffic wasn't going to stop
Jeff Radcliffe. The Hill City Hotshoe made his way through the traffic and
grabbed the win at Dawson County Raceway on Sunday night in Lexington, Neb.
A night earlier, Radcliffe got passed by Luke Cranston in lap traffic, but
this time Radcliffe picked and chose his passing lanes perfectly en route to
the win. Race Results 5/7
PRESS...
Drivers/Sanctions/Manufacturers/Tracks
- Geoff Styner)This is a fundraiser for Florida TQ
and sprint car driver Geoff Styner, who suffered life threatening injuries
in a crash at Full Throttle Speedway on May 4, 2013.
http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/help-geoff-styner-/57942 5/7
- King of the West)Don't forget to make your
reservations now at the JA Nugget for the first King of the West Sprint Car
Series event at Reno Tahoe Fernley Speedway on May 17 & 18 by logging onto
the Nugget website www.janugget.com &
enter the code GKWS2 for the KWS rate! You can also call 800-648-1177 and
refer to the code. All the teams & crews will be staying at the Nugget & we
will have fan fest parties on Friday night's after the races! Book your
rooms now! You won't wanna stay anywhere else! The JA Nugget is the place to
be! 5/7
- Column)Ken Wagner has another set of Perris CA
USAC/CRA notes in
Wagsworld
5/7
- Knoxville Raceway IA)The World of Outlaws STP
Sprint Car Series, featuring the best winged sprint car drivers in the
world, is coming to Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, May 11. Knoxville
Raceway’s weekly drivers will compete against the Outlaws to defend their
home track, setting the stage for an electrifying preview of the Knoxville
Nationals in August. Press Releases 5/7
- Ventura Raceway CA)Ventura Raceway is back in
action this Saturday night May 11, featuring five classes of the best short
track racing to be found anywhere. VRA 360 Sprints headline the show this
week along with VRA Dwarf Cars, Mod Lites, Hobby Stocks and Sport Compacts.
All the drivers in these classes will be going all out to try to improve
their season point positions as they race on Ventura's fast red clay oval.
Last week's event was the first race featuring the new red clay racing
surface and racing was outstanding. This week other classes get their first
crack at the new and improved racing surface. Press Releases 5/7
- Wilmot Raceway WI)The 900 horsepower thunder of
the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series invades the Kenosha County
Fairs' Wilmot Raceway this Saturday night. With last Saturday's scheduled
Wilmot event falling victim to weather, this event will double as the 2013
season opener. The IRA Outlaw Sprints are the premier upper-Midwest touring
series and one of the most popular attractions at Wilmot Raceway. The top
teams from all of Wisconsin and northern Illinois will be on hand to tackle
the tricky third-mile clay oval. Joining the IRA Sprints on the evenings
event card will be the Modifieds and Mini Sprints creating a spectacular
open wheel tripleheader. Grandstand gates open at 5, warm ups begin at 5:45
followed by IRA qualifying, with opening ceremonies to begin at 7. 5/7
- Cody Darrah)The World of Outlaws made there first
ever trip to El Paso Speedway Park in EL Paso, TX on April 12th. Cody and
his Sure Point Medical team were ready to take on the new track on the
schedule. Qualifying 10th put them on the front row of heat 1. With a bobble
on the start Cody fell back to third where he would finish. Adjusting to the
changing race track Cody looked to capitalize on the 30 lap main event. He
was working his was way up when he hit a rut in turn one causing his #4 to
flip wildly in the corner. He would walk away from his destroyed race car
but his night was over. Press Releases 5/7
- Daryn Pittman)For the first time the World of
Outlaws made a stop at El Paso Speedway Park in EL Paso, TX on April 12th.
With momentum from a strong West Coast trip Pittman and the whole Great
Clips crew were ready to make the best of the one night event. Starting off
quick out of the gate qualifying 2nd locked them into the dash. Learning
more about the track during the heat they started to have some motor
problems. “We thought we were having a motor going—it was just dying in the
corner. This altitude we’re running at, it’s just not something we’ve done
this year and it takes some getting used to.”Press Releases 5/7
- Factory Kahne)On one of fastest tracks around, the
Eldora Speedway, Factory Kahne shocks got the job done, as Kerry Madsen and
Daryn Pitman pulled off the weekend sweep for FK shocks! After taking the
lead at the halfway point on Friday night, Kerry Madsen rode the high,
scary, side of the Eldora Speedway to pick his first win of the year, and
his first win on Factory Kahne’s.
- Shaylen Raye Motorsports)The Shaylen Raye
Motorsports Sprint Car racing team driven by Travis Jacobson returned to
Skagit Speedway last Saturday night for race two of the ambitious 2013
racing schedule. Results were not much different from the first week with
the exception of a bad fast qualifying lap. Press Releases 5/7
- Indy Race Parts would like to congratulate Ron
Blair, Billy Wease, CJ Leary, Brady Short, Cap Henry, Daryn Pittman, Robert
Ballou & Chris Lamb on their Victories this weekend and everyone else that
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- Jonathan Swanson)A double header on tap this
weekend for Jonathan Swanson and the 17j crew as Friday they will make the
long haul to Bedford Speedway located in western PA. Swanson has visited the
famed 1/2 mile previously when URC attended in August of 2010. Swanson will
be looking for a top finish in his potent 17j URC Sprint Car. On Saturday
night the 17j will travel to the ultra-fast Selinsgrove Speedway for the
Jack Gunn Memorial Race. Swanson will be looking to improve on a 22nd place
finish on opening night. Swanson knows that he has the equipment and the
talent to run up front this weekend and what a great way to get the season
started off on the right foot with a couple of top runs this weekend. Be
sure to follow Jonathan Swanson and all his happenings at
www.jonathanswansonracing17j.com. Be sure to stop by the trailer after the
races for a T-Shirt and autograph. 5/7
- FAST)With the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car
Series invading "The Buckeye State" over the weekend the mighty 410 sprint
car division was idle at both Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway.
Several drivers of the Kistler Racing Products Fremont/Attica Sprint Title (F.A.S.T.)
presented by KS Sales & Service took the opportunity to spend their downtime
with family and friends; however, several did not sit idle over the weekend
and raced around Ohio and Pennsylvania. After the short hiatus, the battle
for the 2013 Kistler Cup will be re-ignited this weekend with a pair of
events in Northern Ohio. Also returning to action will be the JLH General
Contractors F.A.S.T. 305 Championship Series. Press Releases 5/7
- LRB INC RACE PRODUCTS) Logan Forler made his way
to victory lane Saturday night at Battleground Speedway with the ASCS Gulf
South Region after a 4TH place finish Friday night at the Golden Triangle
Speedway. Ryan Bernal makes it 6 in a row Saturday night after taking the
victory at Placerville Speedway with the USAC Western Classic Series aboard
the potent Ford Racing #73. Coming off a 3RD place finish Friday night, Rico
Abreu took the win Saturday night at the Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial race
after setting quick time and winning his heat. Andy Gregg runs a strong 4TH
place finish at the prestigious race. Shane Stewart ran a strong 2ND place
finish Friday night aboard the Paul Silva #57 along with Justyn Cox rounding
out the top 5 in the VanDyke 5H. Dave Steele takes the victory at Full
Throttle Speedway with the TBARA Series. All these teams and or drivers plus
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