Donny Schatz won the final night of the FVP Showdown in Las Vegas on Thursday night. Doug Johnson Photo

World of Outlaws Highlights: World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars The Dirt Track at Las Vegas March 6th, 2014

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Saturday   March 8th 2014

2:40am

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• Silver Dollar Speedway CA)Silver Cup Night 1....360 Sprints...1 75 Sean Becker 2 9j Shane Golobic 3 9b Jayme Barnes 4 94 Steven Tiner 5 11 Roger Crockett 6 18 Justin Sanders 7 11vs John Michael Bunch 8 83 Kyle Hirst 9 82 Robbie Whitchurch 10 9 Dean Freitas 11 88 Brad Bumgarner 12 3 J.J. Hickle 13 70 Raquel Ivie 14 27 Willie Croft 15 71 Colin Baker 16 01 Andy Forsberg 17 P37 Matt Peterson 18 5h Chase Johnson 19 8 Jim Richardson 20 3d Carl Droivold 3/8
• Silver Dollar Speedway CA)Silver Cup Night 1....Wingless Sprints...1 77j Scott Hall 2 32 Rowdy McClenon 3 01 Shane Myhre 4 337 Dustin Thompson 5 50 Don Emery 6 11 Greg Higgenbothom 7 97 Courtney Dozier 8 9 Shayna Sylvia  3/8

Friday   March 7th 2014

I learned long ago to focus on things you can control and don't even pay attention to things you don't. Bryan Cranston

11:50pm

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• Motter Motorsports)Following is a story that appeared in today’s Las Vegas Review-Journal (the largest circulating daily newspaper in Nevada) written by reporter Ron Kantowski. Though the subject is World of Outlaws driver Steve Kinser, Kantowski expertly weaves some great Joey Saldana stories about Kinser throughout this article. You will enjoy the read. If you’d like to read it on the web site and enjoy additional pictures, here’s the link. http://bit.ly/1lGMMod It is especially nice for the World of Outlaws competitors to share the front page of the Sports section with NASCAR on the city’s biggest race weekend. 3/7
• Plymouth Speedway IN)Plymouth Speedway is pleased to announce a partnership with Competition Suspension, Inc. (CSI) out of Brownsburg, Indiana for the 2014 racing season. The crew at CSI builds reasonably-priced quality shocks and utilizes technology in the upper levels of motorsports to help manufacture the best product for their customers. Since 2009, CSI has become the shock of choice for many of today’s top professionals in racing. The crews build each shock specifically to each customer’s specific needs. CSI’s systems have been a part of many track, regional and national championships around the world. Press Releases3/7
• ASCS SW)The Hose Advantage Store Southwest Region picks up competition at the Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek, Ariz. on Saturday, March 15. Slated to be a National/Regional combination, the event was scaled back to a regional event. Kicking off the region's seventh season of competition with the Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real at the Cocopah Speedway, Logan Forler has taken the early points advantage going into the Saturday event.  ASCS 3/7
• ASCS Gulf South)The 13th year of racing for the Griffith Truck and Equipment Gulf South Region kicks off with a double-header with the points chase beginning Friday, March 14 at the Golden Triangle Raceway Park in Beaumont, Texas followed by a stop at the Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown, Texas on Saturday, March 15.  ASCS 3/7

1:50pm

RESULTS...

• World of Outlaws)Donny Schatz became the first repeat winner in the 2014 World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series season when he bested 20-time champion and his Tony Stewart Racing teammate, Steve Kinser, to win the FVP Outlaw Showdown on Thursday night at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The win means Schatz is four victories from tying Mark Kinser for third all-time. DIRT/World of Outlaws3/7
• Las Vegas NV)It was a big win for Donny Schatz, as he crossed the line of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway half mile dirt track, in the World of Outlaw STP Sprint Car Series, racing the FVP Outlaw Showdown, the second and final night of racing here in Las Vegas, NV, in the WoO Sprint Car Spring Break Tour. Race Results3/7

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• TBARA)Our race scheduled for March 22nd at Desoto Speedway will now be the Larry Brazil Memorial. The track management and staff are excited to help us remember one of the greats of our sport. We hope to have a huge turnout for this special event.3/7
• Lincoln Speedway PA)Lincoln Speedway has once again postponed it's season-opening Ice Breaker 30 for this weekend, March 8, until next weekend, Sat. March 15th. 3/7
• Silver Dollar Speedway CA)Silver Dollar Speedway kicks off tonight with the annual Silver Cup weekend slated for March 7th and continue on March 8th. Two completely separate nights of racing will feature the 360 winged sprints, dirt modifieds and wingless sprints.3/7
• Joey Saldana)Joey Saldana doubled down in Las Vegas, taking No. 1 qualifying honors last night and again tonight at the World of Outlaws FVP Showdown at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.On the final night of the Nevada double header in front of a record crowd, Saldana drove the Motter Equipment HE&M Saw Beltline Body Shop 71M to quick time of 14.635 seconds. Press Releases3/7
• CRASH PAD)There's no Reason Not To add this compressible space to the bottom of your seat. The CRASH PAD reduces Spinal Compression from frame bottom impact during a crash. Even front end impact can cause compression injury when you load into your shoulder belts. Compression only happens when one end can't move. To reduce these very short duration Compression forces, there has to be the RIGHT Compressible Material under the end of your spine (tailbone) to give you some space to move. The CRASH PAD was created by racers/engineers for their own use but have made this simple, effective, seat insert affordable for all racers. Lets be honest, you may not need it, but make sure it's there, if you do need it! We've sold lots of these to racers after they broke their backs. Be proactive and order one right now at www.802solutions.com. Spread the word and send this link to your racing friends.3/7
• Dirt Track Heroes)The IRCO Community Federal Credit Union Seventh Annual Dirt Track Heroes Show presented by Enterprise Car Sales completed the fifth day of the week long journey for the racing community and another successful day went into the record books featuring the stars of the Hamlin and Mahoning Speedways occupying center stage.Press Releases3/7
• Fremont Speedway OH)The drivers in the Fremont Federal Credit Union 305 Sprints that compete weekly at Fremont Speedway will have the opportunity to take home extra money during the 2014 season thanks to Engine Pro Engine Parts. During every weekly 305 sprint event, a random drawing will be held from among the drivers who have qualified for the night’s A-main feature event. That “Lucky Dog” will receive an extra $100 bonus paid by Engine Pro if the driver’s car has an Engine Pro sticker on the front wing (decals will be provided by Engine Pro). Press Releases3/7
• King of the West)The King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series is pleased to announce that five events during the upcoming 2014 season will be filmed for airing on the MAVTV American Real television network. “This is big for the King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series and the sport out here in California,” said Prentice Motorsports Group President John Prentice. “Some of the best Sprint Car drivers in the country have come through the Golden State Series & KWS, so being able to showcase the organization on MAVTV is a great thing. People across the USA will now get to see some of the outstanding racing that we have to offer in California and the many terrific drivers we have out here. It will be great exposure for the King of the West Series and all the teams that support it.” King of the West 3/7

3:30am

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• World of Outlaws)Las Vegas NV night 2...A Finish  15-Donny Schatz, 11-Steve Kinser, 21M-Jason Meyers, 7S-Jason Sides, 29-Kerry Madsen, 51-Paul McMahan, 49-Brad Sweet, 13-Dobmeier, 4-Darrah, 1-Swindell, 9W-Haudenschild, 82C-Clauson, 33-Lasoski, 9-Pittman, 21-Brown, 0-Kaeding, 11K-Kinser, 82-Hafertepe, 18-Madsen, 24-McCarl,83-Kaeding, 24A-Abreu, 1S-Schuchart, 71M-Wolfe(Saldana) 3/7
• USAC)USAC WEST COAST & SOUTHWEST “SPECIAL EVENT” SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: March 6, 2014 – Las Vegas, Nevada – The Dirt Track At Las Vegas Motor Speedway – "3rd Annual Sin City Showdown" FEATURE: (25 laps) 1. Austin Liggett, 2. J.J. Yeley, 3. Mike Spencer, 4. Nic Faas, 5. Josh Pelley, 6. Troy Rutherford, 7. Markus Niemela, 8. Matt Mitchell (#37 Mitchell), 9. Charles Davis Jr., 10. Mike MartinUSAC 3/7
• Joey Saldana)Joey Saldana was injured in the World of Outlaws Dash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Thursday night. A rock blew through his arm guard striking his arm. The Motter Team reported that his arm was badly swollen but not broken. Please keep Joey in your prayers for a quick recovery. 3/7

Thursday   March 6th 2014

Honesty is the most single most important factor having a direct bearing on the final success of an individual, corporation, or product. Ed McMahon

11:45pm

RESULTS...

• Eagle Jet Top Gun Sprints) Hendry County Motorsports Park, March 1, 2014 Weld Racing Heat #1 1) 02 Gene Lasker (Tampa, FL) 2) 83 Mark Ruel Jr. (Jacksonville, FL) 3) 24 Danny Martin (Sarasota, FL) 4) G6 Brandon Grubaugh (Ocala, FL) Brown & Miller Heat #2 1) 7 Kyle Pitts (Mulberry, FL.) 2) 38 Tony Agin (Ft. Myers, FL) 3) 15JR Geoff Styner (Cape Coral, FL) 4) 36 Ken Laureno (Port Charlotte, FL) 5) 52 Shane Kreidler (Jupiter, FL) DNS Eagle Jet Feature 1) 24 Danny Martin; 2) 02 Gene Lasker; 3) 7 Kyle Pitts; 4) 52 Shane Kreidler; 5) 15JR Geoff Styner; 6) 36 Ken Laureno; 7) 83 Mark Ruel Jr.; 8) G6 Brandon Grubaugh; 9) 38 Tony Agin;DNS Race Results3/6
• Las Vegas NV)What were the odds that Paul McMahan, in this fabulous neon city, would score the opening night, World of Outlaws, Sprint Car Series featured event victory. McMahan drives the CJB Motorsports #51 Sprint and started this race, front row in second. Paul grew up in Elk Grove, CA, pretty much starting his sprint car career. Now he hails from Nashville, TN. Paul has nineteen career WoO wins. Paul qualified fourth fast with a 14.374 second run, won his heat race, finishing in second in the dash, that led him to his main event win in this FVP Outlaw Showdown, in their Spring Break Tour. Race Results3/6

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• Port Royal Speedway PA)With absolutely no foreseeable avenue to have the overall facility and racing surface prepared for its scheduled March 15 season opener, Port Royal Speedway has cancelled the program. Significant frost remains deeply embedded in not only the racing surface but surrounding grounds as well and although temperatures over the next five days may inch into the 40’s, the fact remains that long range nighttime low temperature prospects remain well below normal and daytime highs during the period from March 12 through March 16 are slated to be well shy of average.  Central PA 3/6
• ASI Racing Engines)A.S.I. Racing Engines showed good speed in the 2014 Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour opening weekend with tour regular Seth Bergman. Saturday's first session of Hot Laps was evidence as Bergman posted the fastest lap at 15.481 seconds.  Press Releases3/6

7:00pm

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• DIRTVision)LIVE TONIGHT: WoO STP Sprint Cars from Las Vegas! Last night the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series kicked off their six-week West Coast swing in Sin City with night one of the FVP Outlaw Showdown at Las Vegas, and the racing had all the fans on their feet. Fans saw Paul McMahan hold off Steve Kinser for his first win on the 2014 season, as well as two great modified and late model events. If you weren’t at the track, or watching on DIRTVision.com, you missed an incredible show. Luckily for you, we have another night of World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series coverage, including the modifieds and wingless sprints, LIVE on DIRTVision.com. We are offering a one-night pass for just $21.99. You can see the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars, the IMCA Modifieds and the wingless sprints for well under the cost of a ticket, all in the comfort of your own home! Live video coverage will begin at approximately 6:00 p.m. PST (9:00 p.m. EST). Click here to get registered and sign up for all access coverage of the FVP Outlaw Showdown at Las Vegas. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at dirtvision@dirtcar.com. 3/6
• Joe Hunt Wingless Sprints)Another exciting season of Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprint Shootout Series kicks off this Saturday night, March 8th, at the Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico. A large car count is expected led by defending champion Terry Schank Jr. Challenging him will be two-time winner of this race, Rio Linda’s Scott Hall. Chico’s Taylor Nelson and Dustin Thompson are expected to race. Last year a staggering total of 65 different drivers earned points during the championship season. Press Releases3/6
• Dodge City Raceway Park KS)It’s drawing ever closer as Dodge City Raceway Park is set to fire to life just 30 days from now with an open practice session on Saturday, April 5. The open practice on April 5 will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with pit passes just $10 and admission to the grandstands free. Press Releases3/6
• USAC)Sunday's USAC HPD Western Dirt Midget race at Chowchilla (Calif.) Speedway has been cancelled due to rain and wet grounds. It marks the fourth time in nine years that a USAC race at Chowchilla has fallen to the elements. 3/6
• Eagle Jet Top Gun Sprint Series looks forward to returning Bubba Raceway Park on Saturday, March 8th after a one year absents. March 8th will be the first of eight events the series has schedule at Bubba Raceway Park in 2014. Drivers expected to races Saturday night include the 2013 point champion Danny Martin Jr., Mark Ruel Jr., Gene Lasker, Kyle Pitts, Tony Agin, Shane Kreidler, Brandon Grubaugh, Ken Laureno, A J Maddox, Matt Kurtz, Shawn Murray, Darren Orth and Tanner Witherspoon. Saturday night’s racing action will also include Florida Mini Sprints, TQ Late Models, Hobby Stocks and V8 Thunder Stocks. The Grandstands will open at 5:00pm, with racing starting at 7:30pm.3/6
• Joey Saldana)Joey Saldana’s enthusiasm for the start of World of Outlaws Spring Break transferred to low qualifier for the opening night of racing at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the first stop on the six-week West Coast tour. Saldana piloted the Motter Equipment HE&M Saw Beltline Body Shop 71M to quick time of 14.267 seconds. Press Releases3/6

3:20am

RESULTS...

• World of Outlaws)Paul McMahan charged to victory on Wednesday's opening night of the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series FVP Outlaw Showdown at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. McMahan surged to the lead past Kerry Madsen in traffic on lap 18, then held off Steve Kinser on a green-white-checkered finish to become the fourth different winner this season in four events. DIRT/World of Outlaws3/6

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• Rife's Racing Collectibles)Thank you to everyone who purchased the 2014 Eastern Sprint Car Calendars. The following fans were door prize winners. Bobby Groft, New Oxford, PA - Hampton Gift Certificate Randy Stone, Carlisle, PA - 10 tickets to Speedway 94 Chris Hoffner, West Deptford, NJ - Set of Racing Flags 3/6
• Dirt Track Heroes)The Seventh Annual IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Show presented by Enterprise Car Sales continues to escalate the show to yet another level with another special edition of the show taking place on Friday afternoon, March 7th at 4 PM. Modified legend "The Flying Dairy Farmer" Bill Wimble has already confirmed he will be joining the great panel of legendary driving stars on Friday and "The Everett Express" Gerald Chamberlain has signed on to be at the show for both Friday and Saturday, the final two days of the show.Press Releases3/6
• ASCS Lucas Oil)Officials with the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track and Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real have confirmed their 2014 visit with a first time double-header at the four-tenths mile clay oval. ASCS 3/6
• Column)Richard Golardi has A Night of Firsts in the Second Race at Citrus County Speedway" Florida Open Wheel3/6
• Robbie Farr)After a hard fought third place in last weekend’s Krikke Boys Shootout in Bunbury WA the East Coast Pipeline Racing team are back on the open highway this week headed to a double-header event at Adelaide and Murray Bridge in South Australia. Farr was inside the top five in points throughout the entire KBS 2014 weekend and began the Sunday night main event from the second row – a place he believed would give him an excellent chance of main event success. Press Releases3/6
• TBARA)Our 2014 season opening events are HERE! We take the green at Auburndale Speedway on March 15, and also the following week at De Soto Speedway on March 22.Press Releases3/6
• Jason Meyers)At the end of the 2013 season, Jason Meyers and his Tarlton Racing team came alive as they won the Gold Cup Race of Champions, and finished second in Trophy Cup Standings. With the 2014 season upon us, Tarlton Racing is pleased to announced that Meyers will kick the team’s season off in Las Vegas, NV against the World of Outlaws. Press Releases3/6

Wednesday   March 5th 2014

There's nothing I value more than the closeness of friends and family, a smile as I pass someone on the street. Willie Stargell

3:00pm

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• The Speedway Motors/Champion Racing Oil Central PA Sprint Cars Presented by Hoseheads season is set to begin a 9 month stretch of racing this Saturday afternoon at Lincoln Speedway. Three early season shows have been lost to winter weather and winter has still not released it's grip on the Northeast. The season will start this Saturday 2pm at Lincoln Speedway if the weather co-operates.Speedway Motors/Champion Racing Oil Central PA 3/5
• Interstate Cup)I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas) and Riverside International Speedway (West Memphis, Arkansas) have teamed up to once again offer a bonus program for Sprint Car teams in the Mid-South area, and it's again being tabbed as the COMP Cams Interstate Cup presented by Dixon Road U-Pull-It.
• DIRTVision)The World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars are back in action this week in Las Vegas as they kick off their six week West Coast swing. With only three races under their belts, the Outlaws are more than ready to get back in the seat. If you’re not able to be out in Vegas for what is sure to be an incredible two-day show, DIRTVision.com is bringing fans the opportunity to see it all unfold from the comfort of their own home. Watch all the action both tonight and tomorrow night for just $39.99, that’s less than the cost of a reserved seat for just one night! Not only will you get to see the World of Outlaws STP Sprint cars, you’ll also have full coverage of the modifieds, late models and wingless sprints! We’ll feature a multi-camera shoot for this show, bringing fans the best view of every lap! We’re bringing you the racing you love with the improved coverage you’ve asked for! Racing is scheduled to begin nightly at 7:00 p.m. PST/10:00 p.m. EST, and DIRTVision will be on air at that time. If you can’t watch both nights live, the video will be available in the archive shortly after the event. By purchasing the coverage from Las Vegas, you will have the access to come back and watch the archives at DIRTVision.com. Subscribe today at www.dirtvision.com!3/5
• J&J Auto Racing)A pair of J&J Auto Racing teams scored big wins last week in the United States and Australia. Derek Hagar picked up his first win of 2014 by dominating the USCS Outlaw Thunder National Series opener at Magnolia Motor Speedway, while Chad Ely was crowned the Mainline DynoLog Dynamometers All Star Series 2013/2014 Champion Saturday night at Timmis Speedway in Australia. Press Releases3/5
• Sprint Car Stats)Eckert has Cocopah Speedway column concerning ASCS opening weekend at http://www.sprintcarstats.com/ 3/5
• Dirt Track Heroes)The Seventh Annual IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Show presented by Enterprise Car Sales has pushed the envelope one step further and escalated the show to yet another level with another special edition of the show taking place on Friday afternoon, March 7th at 4 PM. The legendary former two-time NASCAR Sportsman Champion "The Flying Dairy Farmer" Bill Wimble will be joining a panel of legendary driving stars to kick off the two-show Friday event. Wimble, who in conjunction with author Lew Boyd at Coastal 181 tells the journey of his storied life in his best selling book "I'll Never Be Last Again", will be signing and selling his book at the event from 4 PM until 9 PM on this special edition of the show. Press Releases3/5
• Florida Open Wheel) CCS Wingless Sprint Car Series feature race video from Citrus County Speedway, Inverness, FL on Saturday, March 1, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/ 3/5

Tuesday   March 4th 2014

Anybody who doesn't know that politics is crime has got a few screws loose. James Ellroy

11:45pm

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• EARHoF)Eight men with outstanding auto racing credentials will be recognized as The Elma Auto Racing Hall of Fame Class of 2014 in a ceremony on March 15, 2014. The 6th Annual EARHoF Induction Ceremony and Silent Auction will be held at the Elma Eagles Hall in Elma.Press Releases3/4
• Winged Nation)Did you miss Winged Nation on MRN.com? We had Dominic Scelzi, Rico Abreu, Bruce Ellis, we talked burgers and more: http://www.mrn.com/ Check it out!3/4
• ASCS 305)The West Texas ASCS 305cid Region presented by MVT is expecting some big names on March 14 and 15. Offering a pair of $3,000 to win, $400 to start night's of racing, it's safe to say that the attention of many has been peaked. ASCS 3/4
• Jonathan Allard)Saturday night was the start of a new month and a turn in the teams luck at the 2013/14 New Zealand Sprintcar Grand Prix at WXC Springs Speedway. An average crowd turned up on a beautiful Auckland day to watch these winged warriors battle it out on a poorly prepared clay surface. Allard started heat one from grid two where he ran away from the field to take the victory and then heat two saw him start from the rear to finish third which resulted in the team claiming top points going into the New Zealand Sprintcar Grand Prix final. Press Releases3/4
• RMMRA)Retired RMMRA Midget owner and 2013 Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee Bob Olds passes away at the age of 86. Bob Olds was born in 1927 in Denver. At age 13, while on his paper route in Park Hill, he was invited into Buddy Martinson's garage to polish wheels and clean his midget racer. He did such a good job that the crew even snuck him into the pits at Gilmore for Turkey Night. Bob went to East High School and bought a 31 Model A Roadster for $120, took off the fenders, and started drag racing all over town, including timing and speed trials at Lowry Field and old Tower Road - which is why he is a charter member of the Denver Timing Association. Press Releases3/4
• Aaron Reutzel)Aaron Reutzel kicked off his pursuit of the Lucas Oil ASCS National championship with a pair of feature starts in this past weekend’s series season-opening double at Cocopah Speedway in Yuma, AZ. With a 14th place finish in Friday night’s opener and then a DNF in Saturday’s main after being awarded a Promoter’s provisional, Reutzel and the Stafford Performance-powered Bob and Christie Miller’s Car Parts Machine/Wren’s Motorsports No. 87 Triple-X team are enthused about the rest of the 2014 season. Press Releases3/4
• Plymouth Speedway IN)They’ve been in business in Plymouth for 33 years and the owner decided it was time to partner with Plymouth Speedway to help bring the best racing entertainment to fans. The owner of Lincolnway Auto, Cecil Wilson, said the partnership just made sense. “Racing has become a popular sport in the area and great entertainment for those who attend the races,” said Wilson. “We wanted to become part of what everybody’s talking about.” Press Releases3/4
• Stockton Dirt Track CA)Just 9 days remain to purchase your race tickets & be eligible for the "Dinner with the King" drawing! Five lucky winners out of the Stockton Dirt Track March 21 & 22 pre-sale tickets bought by March 13, will get the chance to have dinner with 20-time World of Outlaws champion Steve Kinser at the El Rancho Inn Steak & Lobster House on Thursday March 20 at 7pm. Don't miss out on your chance to have a world class dinner with arguably the greatest Sprint Car driver to ever live! Once again the deadline to purchase your race tickets is Thursday March 13! Tickets can be bought online at http://dirtcar.ticketforce.com/ or by calling (877) 395-8606 Tables at the El Rancho Inn Steak & Lobster House on Thursday March 20 can also be reserved in groups of five for those wanting to have dinner that night. The El Rancho Inn – Steak & Lobster House is located off Charter Way/MLK Blvd and Mariposa Road in Stockton, California. To reserve your table contact (209) 467-1529 3/4
• Column)"Bubba Raceway Park and USAC – It Must Be Speedweeks (Part Two)" by Richard Golardi Florida Open Wheel

3:45pm

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• Devils Bowl Speedway TX)We are proud to announce a newly formed partnership with Honeycutt Sand & Gravel of Seagoville, Texas! We hope fans will enjoy seeing their new front straightaway sign in 2014 at all events! Starting with the 41st Spring Nationals March 21st & 22nd! Call (972) 222-2421 to book your tickets! 3/4
• Seth Bergman)Seth Bergman classified his season-opening weekend as average. "We didn't do anything to awe anybody, but we didn't have a bad weekend," he said. "We didn't make a big splash, but it wasn't anything to be too disappointed with." Press Releases3/4
• Chase Johnson)Chase Johnson has a myriad of opportunities to keep him busy during the 2014 season. First up, Johnson will drive for Harley Van Dyke at approximately 18 races, including the season-opening Silver Cup this Friday and Saturday at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, Calif. Press Releases3/4
• Perris Auto Speedway CA)There is no racing at Perris Auto Speedway this Saturday, March 8th. The famous Riverside County clay oval will kick off the 2014 campaign with the Annual Sokola Shootout featuring the Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Car, PAS Senior Sprints, Young Gun Sprints and the California Lightning Sprint Cars on March 15th. Night of Destruction #1 will be held on March 29th, the PASSCAR season opener is set for April 5th and the legendary World of Outlaw Sprint Cars will be making their only Southern California appearance of 2014 in a show with USAC/CRA on April 12th. For more information on The PAS call: (951) 940-0134. 3/4
• Tony Bruce Jr)Although the results weren't what Tony Bruce Jr. hoped, he was satisfied with the direction of One 8 Motorsports after the season-opening weekend. Bruce Jr. rallied from a B Main last Friday and Saturday during the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour season opener at Cocopah Speedway. Press Releases3/4
• CRASH PAD)So... What are you waiting for? You can take your chances that you won't hurt your Back or Neck in a crash, or you can put a CRASH PAD in the bottom of your seat and reduce the risk. There is NO REASON NOT TO. Besides being comfortable and Reducing Vertical Down Impact, it puts Compressible Space between your Butt and a Driveline or Rear that gets slammed into the bottom of the seat. The CRASH PAD is the Least Expensive way to put vertical impact material in your seat. Plus, it is the material that tested BEST by the US Military to reduce Spinal Compression Impact. Stuff Happens... no matter the size or type of racecar. Much Cheaper than a helmet but just as important. Do It Now! Go to www.802solutions.com for more information, find a dealer or buy online. Spread the word and send this link to a racing friend.3/4
• USAC)Hopefully the fourth time will be the charm as the one-third mile dirt Chowchilla (Calif.) Speedway hosts the USAC HPD Dirt Midgets this Sunday afternoon. Weather conspired to force cancellation of USAC events scheduled there in 2007, 2009 and 2012. USAC 3/4
• ASCS Lucas Oil)With the 2014 Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour opening its 23rd year of competition this past weekend, a review of some of the points of interest is in order, and kicks off the first edition of the Weekend Rewind. ASCS 3/4
• USAC)In one of the most dramatic opening night races, “The Demon” Damion Gardner of Concord, California slipped by R.J. Johnson and Gary Taylor to lead the final two laps and claim Friday’s “Copper On Dirt” feature. Recording his 47th Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Car win, the defending series champion earned the $2,500 victory at Canyon Speedway Park and sits atop the point standings. Johnson, Taylor, “Chargin” Charles Davis Jr., and Josh Hodges followed Gardner to the checkered flags as rain would cancel Saturday’s program.USAC 3/4
• Dirt Track Heroes)The IRCO Community Federal Credit Union Seventh Annual Dirt Track Heroes Show presented by Enterprise Car Sales rolled out the second day of a week long gathering for the racing community and with it another successful day of racing stories and fun carried into the evening hours until the Mall closed it's doors for the evening. Press Releases3/4

Monday   March 3rd 2014

As soon as a norm is established, people start questioning it, which is probably a good thing in the end. Robyn Hitchcock

10:40pm

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• Steve Kinser/Donny Schatz)Last year’s World of Outlaws (WoO) STP Sprint Car Series title chase played out like a 15-round title bout. Three weeks ago, the 2014 campaign opened with a solid one-two punch in the form of thrilling wins for Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) teammates Donny Schatz and Steve Kinser. The decorated champions return to action this week with a pair of races in Las Vegas Wednesday and Thursday, followed by a Saturday-night tussle in Tucson, Ariz. Press Releases3/3
• Danny Reidy)Danny Reidy was close but just not close enough to the winning spoils in last Saturday night’s 10th round of the KRE Sprintcar Series at Archerfield Speedway in Queensland, but ended up finishing in second place. Press Releases3/3
• Grant Anderson)Winning both heat races and then the feature race over the weekend for the ninth round of the Eureka Garages & Sheds Sprintcar Series at Heartland Raceway (Moama, NSW) was the perfect night for Grant Anderson. Press Releases3/3
• Craig Dollansky)The 2014 season will commence next month for Craig Dollansky as he rejoins the Big Game Treestands #7 team for Big Game Motorsports. Aside from making the weekly Lucas Oil Championship Cup Series at Knoxville Raceway a top priority, the team plans to take full advantage of the benefits an open schedule provides. Press Releases3/3
• Kraig Kinser)Following the season opening events at Volusia Speedway Park in Florida, Kraig Kinser and his fellow World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series competitors had two weekends off to get ready for the first West Coast swing of the season. That pair of weekends away from the track will be the last two without any racing, until the completion of the World Finals in November, as the series will compete at least once and in many cases, multiple times, for the next 36 straight weeks. The eight-plus month stretch of races starts this week in Las Vegas and Tucson, Ariz. Press Releases3/3
• Brian Brown)The openers for the Brian Brown Racing Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 team didn’t include a win, but two strong finishes of third and fourth were a solid start. The finishes came against a stout field of Lucas Oil ASCS National Series sprint cars at Cocopah Speedway near Yuma, Arizona. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver heads north to Las Vegas for Wednesday and Thursday matchups with the World of Outlaws before that series heads to Tucson, Arizona on Saturday. Press Releases3/3
• USAC)With almost 60 years experience in vehicle testing, automotive certification, product comparison, and Land Speed Record Certification, the United States Auto Club is prepared to expand its highly respected certification program in 2014. In addition to raising the activity and awareness of the services previously performed, USAC will develop a talent pool of drivers to be utilized for performance driving duties worldwide. USAC 3/3
• USAC)Hopefully the fourth time will be the charm as the one-third mile dirt Chowchilla (Calif.) Speedway hosts the USAC HPD Dirt Midgets this Saturday night. Weather conspired to force cancellation of USAC events scheduled there in 2007, 2009 and 2012. USAC 3/3
• USAC)The AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Cars resume action March 15 at Perris (Auto) Speedway and defending series champion Damion Gardner carries the early point lead into that race after winning at Peoria, Ariz. Friday night. USAC 3/3
• USAC)Havasu 95 Speedway in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. hosts the next Honda USAC Western Midget race March 15, while the dirt portion of the calendar resumes May 3 at Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway. USAC 3/3

2:00pm

RESULTS...

• USCS)The 2013 and defending United Sprint Car Series Champion, Derek Hagar from Marion Arkansas drove his #9Jr. Dynotech powered J&J Auto Racing/R.E. Enterprises sprint car from outside the front row into the www.rockauto.com United Sprint Car Series victory lane at Magnolia Motor Speedway in the sprint car portion of the USCS “Frostbuster 250” presented by Carl Hogan Toyota season opener on Saturday night. It was Hagar’s twenty-first career USCS sprint car win and cast him as the favorite to repeat as the series National Champion during the 18th annual United Sprint Car Series Outlaw Thunder Tour National Championship season. USCS 3/3

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• Lucas Wolfe)The Allebach Racing 5w returns for a limited schedule in 2014. Lucas and Randy Wolfe are heading to Las Vegas and all of the West Coast World of Outlaw shows. Races run WILL NOT interfere with the  Zemco 1z schedule.3/3
• Stevie Smith)The Bandit will be back for the 2014 racing season! Thanks to Fred Rahmer, Stevie will pilot the #51, sponsored by Aran Trading at Williams Grove Speedway for approximately 20 races. The team plans to run the Diamond Series and World of Outlaws events at Williams Grove. As of now, the Grove Opener is on the schedule. Check back here for schedule updates. T-shirts will be on their way soon, too! Stevie will be also be piloting the CH Motorsports #83 entry at Attica Raceway Park with the All Stars on April 4th and 5th.3/3
• Tony Stewart Racing)Tony Stewart Racing’s (TSR) Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz will appear at the J.D. Byrider in Las Vegas – 5600 West Sahara Ave. – Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. PST in advance of the sixth annual FVP Outlaw Showdown at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Press Releases3/3
• BR Motorsports)As the USAC/CRA Series and the Lucas Oil ASCS National Series both invaded the state of Arizona over the weekend, it was drivers using both BR Motorsports, and King Racing Products who scored sprint car wins. On Friday night at the Canyon Speedway Park, Damion Gardner made a late race move that netted him the Copper on Dirt victory. Gardner’s entry is equipped with a BR Blueprinted MSD Ignition system, and is outfitted in numerous BR and King Racing Products. Press Releases3/3
• Stockton Dirt Track CA)Fremont's Shane Golobic is expected to pull double-duty when the Stockton Dirt Track kicks-off the year on Friday March 21 with Winged 360 Sprint Cars & BCRA Midgets. The talented & versatile driver claimed the Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo championship in 2012 and is a multi-time A-main starter at the prestigious Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Oklahoma. Press Releases3/3
• Matt Mitchell)Jumpstarting his 2014 season on Friday night, Matt Mitchell picked up a 10th place finish at the Copper on Dirt after Mother Nature turned it into a one day event. “We struggled a little early in the night, and that put us in the middle of the pack for the feature event,” Mitchell said. Press Releases3/3
• Derek Hagar)Derek Hagar started his 2014 season just as hot as he ended last year. Hagar led the distance and lapped the entire field on Saturday at Magnolia Motor Speedway during the USCS Outlaw Thunder National Series season opener. Press Releases3/3
• Cole Wood)The season-opening weekend didn't go as planned for Cole Wood. "I had a lot higher expectations than what we ended with," he said. "We were really fast both nights, but we had to start far back in the features because of mistakes I made in the heat races." Wood opened the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour doubleheader at Cocopah Speedway on Friday by finishing sixth in his heat race. Press Releases3/3
• Austen Wheatley)While Austen Wheatley's focus has been on his business for the past several months, he is amped to return to the cockpit this week for a trio of World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series events. Wheatley will make his season debut on Wednesday and Thursday at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas in Las Vegas and will complete his weekend on Saturday at Tucson International Raceway in Tucson, Ariz. Press Releases3/3
• Danny Lasoski)Danny Lasoski's trip west started off on the wrong note. An electrical issue in the trailer plagued the team as it headed to Arizona for the Cocopah Cup Challenge at Cocopah Speedway last Friday and Saturday. Press Releases3/3
• Kolt Walker)With less than three weeks until the season opener, things are taking shape for Graves Motorsports. "We're just starting to get a few of the bits and pieces in that we ordered," Driver Kolt Walker said. "Both cars are pretty much built." The graphics are finalized and Walker noted that the cars should be complete within the next couple of weeks.
• Sammy Swindell)Buckle up because it's about to be a long and wild ride. Big Game Motorsports driver Sammy Swindell is set to race with the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series every week until the middle of October, which starts on Wednesday and Thursday at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas in Las Vegas for the FVP Outlaw Showdown. Press Releases3/3
• Matt Covington)Taking on the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour at the Cocopah Speedway to start the 2014 season off, Matt Covington was able to show some speed on both nights of action, but inconsistency got the best of him. On Friday night after a good pill draw, Matt lined his T&L Foundry/Wesmar powered/Triple X chassis on the outside of the front row in his heat. At the drop of the green, Matt found himself fighting a loose race car and slipped back to the third position. Matt would pull the wing back and run the leaders back down but ultimately settle for a 3rd place finish. Press Releases3/3
• National Sprint Car Museum)Caseys General Stores has renewed its commitment to the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum by pledging $25,000 to the museum foundations Expand the Dream campaign. The announcement was made this week by Caseys General Stores president & CEO Robert J. Myers and museum executive director Bob Baker. Said Bob Myers today, Caseys has been involved with the Museum since the very beginning and we are delighted to continue our involvement. Press Releases3/3
• SOS)The schedule for the eighteenth season of competition is now set for the Southern Ontario Sprints (SOS). 2014 will see the SOS visit 4 different tracks across the province, including a return to one for the first time in a while. As well, the SOS continues the tradition as an affiliate sanctioning body for the 10th annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals. Press Releases3/3
• Kerry Madsen)In what was his final start in Australia for the 2014 season, Kerry Madsen was dominant aboard his Keneric Racing/American Racing No. 29 machine, as he led all 35 laps on Sunday night to claim the Krikke Boys Shootout. “It was a great track on Sunday night, a track that was demanding for a full 35 laps, and that was a blast,” a jubilant Madsen said. Press Releases3/3
• Trey Starks)Trey Starks will debut his new sponsor and fresh scheme this week against the toughest sprint car competition. With Southstar Equipment on board as a primary sponsor, Starks will face the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas in Las Vegas on Wednesday and Thursday before wrapping up the week on Saturday at Tucson International Raceway in Tucson, Ariz. Press Releases3/3

Sunday   March 2nd 2014

We take the shortest route to the puck and arrive in ill humor. Bobby Clarke

11:40pm

RESULTS...

• Cotton Bowl Speedway TX)Racesaver Southern United Sprints 3c Raven Culp, 30 Brandon Corn, 4 Jonathon Danley, 38 Nathan Hamburg, 51 Caleb Martin, 18m Bobby Middleton , 00 Dustin Woods, b51 Johnny Brown, 22L Kent Lewis sr., 94 Drew Wright, 1 Randy Allen, 7x Derek Begnaud, 29 Robert Doak, 91 John Whitworth jr., 11 Bruce Bridges, 9 Tyler Neubaum , 57 Jacob Lucas, v8 Robert Vetter, 10 Ray Allen Kulhanek, 16 Kody Adams---DQ(unsportsmanlike conduct) Race Results 3/2
• ASCS Lucas Oil)It didn't take long for Rico Abreu to become a repeat winner with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real. Staging the Abreu Vineyards No. 24 third in the night's Protect the Harvest A-Feature, the Rutherford, Calif. driver worked past race long leader Christopher Bell on Lap 27 to pocket $10,000 at the Cocopah Speedway in Yuma, Ariz. ASCS 3/2

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• Dirt Track Heroes)The IRCO Community Federal Credit Union sponsored Seventh Annual Dirt Track Heroes Show opened Sunday and a big crowd of racing fans and Mall-walkers enjoyed this FREE event at the Phillipsburg Mall. The panel of legendary racing stars, who used the interview session to chat about their racing exploits in a fun and matter of fact storyline. The seventh annual edition of the show will continue through March 8th with sponsorship through IRCO, Smith Fabrications and the Stage One Modifieds, Martocci's Automotive, Hamlin Speedway/S&S Speedways, Kim's Kreations, R&F International Muffler and Brake, Persa Auto Repair, Murante Auto Repair, Penn Jersey Super Markets and Auto and Enterprise Car Sales. Press Releases3/2
• Shark Racing)After a challenging opening to the 2014 season in the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series last month in Florida, Logan Schuchart (pronounced SHU-hart) and Jacob Allen of Hanover, Pa. are looking for better luck as the series visits Nevada, Arizona and California for eight races in March. Press Releases3/2
• Sprintcar All Stars AU)SA22 Chad Ely was crowned the Mainline DynoLog Dynamometers All Star Series 2013/2014 Champion Saturday night at Timmis Speedway. Ely was dominate all season and is the only driver of the history of the series to lock in 4 A Main wins in one season. “Chad and his team have prepared a fast race car all season and his experience running with us over the past 5 seasons and running in the states to run during our off season have certainly given him the edge this season.Press Releases3/2
• URC)Dan Mazy of Lyons Station, PA is counting the days until the URC Rislone URC Sprint Series opener. Advancing from the Big Diamond Speedway Road Runner division to the modifieds, Dan was ready for the transition to the sprints. “I always wanted to race sprint cars and it seemed like the best way to get their was making the change from the modifieds to the URC Sprints”, said Mazy who is a Job Foreman at AGM Timber Service. In 2012, Mazy made his start with URC and today, he is a top contender for any event. URC 3/2
• Trey Starks will debut his new sponsor and fresh scheme this week against the toughest sprint car competition. With Southstar Equipment on board as a primary sponsor, Starks will face the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas in Las Vegas on Wednesday and Thursday before wrapping up the week on Saturday at Tucson International Raceway in Tucson, Ariz. Press Releases3/2

3:20pm

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• Citrus County Speedway FL)Citrus County Speedway Sprint Cars Feature Race Results from Saturday 3/1/2014, from Inverness, FL, Feature Race Results - 30 laps: 1) Mickey Kempgens, 2) Garrett Green, 3) Steven Bradley, 4) Shane Butler, 5) Keith Butler, 6) Dude Teate, 7) Jimmy Alvis, 8) John Sambor, 9) Ty DeCaire, 10) Tommy Nichols, 11) Dave Retzlaff, 12) Ric Voisey, 13) Herb Neumann Jr., 14) Terry Taylor, 15) Chad Freeman, 16) Russell Jones, 17) Richie Corr, 18) Steve Heisler (DNS), 19) Todd Donaldson (DNS), 20) Kurt Taylor (DNS), 21) Jimmy Miltner (DNS), Penalties - #14 - Richie Corr, for not going to tech area upon race completion 3/2

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• World of Outlaws)The World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series is set for its March 8 invasion of Tucson International Raceway, where on Friday Arizona open-wheel legend Ron Shuman was named grand marshal of the NAPA Auto Parts Wildcat Shootout and RideNow Powersports joined the event as a sponsor. Shuman, a native of Mesa, Ariz., better known as the "Flying Shu" behind the wheel, had a several decade career rooted in open wheel racing including World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars, super modifieds, non-wing sprint cars and midgets. With 14 World of Outlaws wins, Shuman holds the 23rd position in all-time wins with the series. He will be joined by his brother, Billy, as the entire Shuman family has supported open-wheel racing in Arizona and around the country. DIRT/World of Outlaws 3/2
• ASCS Gulf South)The May 17th date at Battleground Speedway and the TBA date on Aug. 31st have been dropped from the schedule. The May 3rd date will be run at Battleground Speedway and not Bronco Raceway Park. The July 19th date will be run at 171 Speedway and not Bronco Raceway Park. 3/2

3:20am

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• ASCS Lucas Oil)Cocopah Speedway in Somerton, Ariz. A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 24-Rico Abreu[3]; 2. 31B-Christopher Bell[1]; 3. 21-Brian Brown[7]; 4. 33L-Danny Lasoski[16]; 5. 82C-Bryan Clauson[8]; 6. 41-Jason Johnson[5]; 7. 11-Roger Crockett[4]; 8. 45X-Johnny Herrera[6]; 9. 82-Sam Hafertepe Jr[11]; 10. 23-Seth Bergman[14]; 11. 3-Craig Stidham[9]; 12. 05-Brad Loyet[13]; 13. 17-Blake Hahn[20]; 14. 2L-Logan Forler[17]; 15. 0-Glenn Styres[10]; 16. 95-Matt Covington[15]; 17. 18-Tony Bruce Jr[21]; 18. 29-Brandon Hahn[12]; 19. 17W-Cole Wood[22]; 20. W20-Greg Wilson[19]; 21. 9R-Reece Goetz[24]; 22. 94-Jeff Swindell[23]; 23. 12-James Mosher[18]; 24. (DNF) 22-Mason Moore[2]; 25. (DNF) 87-Aaron Reutzel[25]ASCS 3/2
• Showtime Speedway FL)1 Joey Aguilar  2 Sport Allen 3 Aaron Pierce 4 Joe Swanson 5 Davey Hamilton  6 Jj Dutton 7 Roland Johnson 3/2
• USCS)Columbus MS.....Derek Hagar, Terry Gray, Eddie Gallagher, Brandon Hanks, Henry Gustavus, Morgan Turpen, Lance Hester, Jeff Willingham, Lee Moore, Todd Fayard 3/2

Saturday   March 1st 2014

You know, I was a school rebel. Whatever they said do, I didn't do. I was totally anti-everything. Roger Daltrey

11:45pm

RESULTS...

• Sprintcar All Stars)ACT49 Matt Reed returned for the States on Friday, sat on another flight to Mildura on Saturday then sat in his new mount supplied by Ken Hutchins owned Modern Stainless Steel ART. Reed looked comfortable in his new seat from the start taking out the Oval Express Magazine Quick Time Award. The Bar Up $8K was also on offer for the qualifying teams and Reed grabbed the $5K bonus for being the first across the line. Race Results 3/1
• Florida Saturday Night)Danny Martin Jr wins the Top Gun Sprints opener at Hendry County Motorsports Park, Joey "The Ace" Aguilar takes the win at Showtime Speedway, Mickey Kempgens wins at Citrus County Speedway. floridasprintcarfans.com/3/1

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• NCRA)The 2014 race season for the National Championship Racing Association of Park City, Kansas presented by Precise Racing Products sprint car division will get underway in just one more month with the top sprint car drivers throughout the region making plans for the 4th annual “Air Capital Shootout” on Saturday night, March 29th at 81 Speedway in Park City. This race will once again pay $5000 to win and this year’s version will see drivers who make the twenty car feature finale getting paid $500 just to start. Press Releases3/1

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• ASCS Lucas Oil)With lightning dancing across the desert floor and the smell of rain thick in the air, Rico Abreu stood atop the podium for the first time with Lucas Oil ASCS presented by MAVTV American Real, picking up the 2014 season opener at the Cocopah Speedway in only his second career A-Feature start with the national arm of the American Sprint Car Series. "This is incredible," said Abreu about his $3,000 payday. ASCS 3/1
• USAC)AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT RACE RESULTS: February 28, 2014 – Peoria, Arizona – Canyon Speedway Park – “Copper On Dirt” FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. Damion Gardner, 2. R.J. Johnson, 3. Gary Taylor, 4. Charles Davis Jr., 5. Josh Hodges, 6. Nic Faas, 7. Mike Martin, 8. Jake Swanson, 9. Colby Copeland, 10. Matt MitchellUSAC 3/1
• USAC)HONDA USAC WESTERN MIDGET DIRT RACE RESULTS: February 28, 2014 – Peoria, Arizona – Canyon Speedway Park – “Copper On Dirt” FEATURE: (20 laps) 1. R.J. Johnson, 2. Alex Schutte, 3. Trey Marcham, 4. Terry Goodwin, 5. Jake Swanson, 6. Jarid Blondell, 7. Chad Nichols, 8. Ronnie GardnerUSAC 3/1
• USAC)Heavy rains in the Phoenix area have forced cancellation of Saturay night's closing event of this year's 7th "Copper on Dirt" AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car and Honda USAC Western Midget races at Canyon Speedway Park.3/1
• Canyon Speedway Park AZ)Persistent rain has forced the cancellation of Saturday night’s Seventh Annual Copper on Dirt finale at Canyon Speedway Park. Canyon Speedway Park returns to action on Saturday, March 22, with the Arizona Figure 8 Championships with the CSP season opener one week later on March 29 featuring the USAC Southwest Sprint Cars along with Micro Sprints, Pure Stocks and AMA Mod Lites. Additional information regarding CSP is available at www.canyonspeedwaypark.com.3/1

1:00am

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• Canyon Speedway Park AZ)Reigning USAC/CRA Sprint Car champion Damion Gardner emerged from a wild three-car battle over the final rounds of Friday night’s 30-lap main event atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval to top the opening night of the Seventh Annual Copper on Dirt.Race Results 3/1
• ASCS Lucas Oil)Lucas Oil ASCS Cocopah Speedway in Somerton, Ariz.Protect the Harvest A-Feature - Top 4 lock into Saturday's A-Feature. (25 Laps): 1. 24-Rico Abreu[1]; 2. 31B-Christopher Bell[3]; 3. 11-Roger Crockett[5]; 4. 21-Brian Brown[10]; 5. 05-Brad Loyet[4]; 6. 45X-Johnny Herrera[2]; 7. 41-Jason Johnson[8]; 8. 2L-Logan Forler[6]; 9. 82C-Bryan Clauson[14]; 10. 77X-Wayne Johnson[7]; 11. 23-Seth Bergman[11]; 12. 82-Sam Hafertepe Jr[9]; 13. 94-Jeff Swindell[19]; 14. 87-Aaron Reutzel[18]; 15. 33V-Henry VanDam[22]; 16. 9R-Reece Goetz[21]; 17. 17-Blake Hahn[12]; 18. 20Z-Rick Ziehl[15]; 19. 0-Glenn Styres[13]; 20. 41W-Joshua Williams[24]; 21. 17W-Cole Wood[23]; 22. (DNF) 11W-Joe Wood Jr[16]; 23. (DNF) 18-Tony Bruce Jr[17]; 24. (DNF) 95-Matt Covington[20] ASCS 3/1

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• USCS)USCS at Magnolia MS was rained out tonite...We still race on Saturday night. 3/1
• Civil War)With the 2014 season just a couple of weeks away from kicking off, the Prentice Motorsports Group has decided to in fact acknowledge the 50lb weight break for teams utilizing an ASCS engine. Press Releases3/1
• Port Royal Speedway PA)There will be no March 8 practice session at Port Royal Speedway as the enduring winter weather has already pushed the oval past the point where it could facilitate the practice program. The 2014 season opener at the track is slated for Saturday evening, March 15 at 6 pm but again, it would seem that the early season timetable for racing in the area including at Port Royal will be dictated by the winter weather clock.  Central PA 3/1

Friday   February 28th 2014

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

4:35pm

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• IRA)Locked dormant beneath layers of snow, Wisconsin’s wind whipped speedway’s are soon to be uncovered by the spring thaw, and with the thaw fans will begin to anticipate the forthcoming racing season. Teams participating in the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series are already crafting their machinery and preparing for the highly competitive season ahead. Some drivers have already jumped behind the wheel to shake off the dust and get an early start on the competition, while others are proudly displaying their 2014 season colors showcasing the rides they hope to place in victory lane. IRA 2/28
• Knoxville Raceway IA)Fans have even more exciting racing coming to Knoxville this year. On June 13-15 the legendary track will host Vintage Flat Track Motorcycles on Friday, World of Outlaw Sprint Cars on Saturday and the AMA Grand National Flat Track Motorcycles on Sunday. Press Releases2/28
• Marysville Raceway Park CA)The annual running of the Sherm Toller Memorial Race has been postponed by heavy rains over the speedway. The three day accumulation of water has KO’d any possibility of getting the race in. If there’s any good news about this situation it is the fact that the prestigious event will be run. The $2500 to win classic will be rescheduled for Saturday night October 4th. Press Releases2/28
• Ti22/GF1)Over the course of this winter, we have had some exciting things going on at Ti22 Performance and GF1 Chassis. Earlier this year we completed a move into a new facility in downtown Carlisle, PA. The new shop is conveniently located off the PA turnpike and is set up to be more conducive to efficient production. This will allow us to grow and meet current demand better. Additionally, we have restructured our team to better accommodate company demands. Barry Jackson will be on the road full time with the CJB Motorsports team with Paul McMahan for the 2nd year. He will continue his position with Ti22 as a head product designer, technical specialist and sales contact. Phil Hayslett, a long time welder for Ti22 and JEI, has been promoted to Production Manager and will oversee the production of the new shop. Hayslett, along with Russ Mitten and Chase Fahnestock will continue building GF1 chassis and components. We are optimistic that the new shop will allow us to continue to grow and meet the increasing demand for years to come.Our main office is still located just north of Pittsburgh and Danielle Blewitt, George Fisher and Dale Blaney are all still employed with Ti22.2/28
• Thunderbowl Raceway CA)One of the more accomplished World of Outlaws drivers at the Thunderbowl Raceway happens to be Brownsburg, Indiana’s Joey Saldana, who will return to the track aboard his Motter Motorsports No. 71m Sprint Car on March 14 & 15. Press Releases2/28
• Perris Auto Speedway CA)Due to the rain the track received overnight and the forecast of additional rain through Sunday morning Perris Auto Speedway has canceled the PASSCAR Season Opener that was scheduled for this Saturday, March 1st. The PASSCAR Season Opener will now be on April 5th. The USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, PAS Young Gun Sprints and the California Lightning Sprint Cars will now kick off the tracks 19th season of action at the Annual Sokola Shootout on March 15th. Press Releases2/28
• BOSS)As race season fast approaches, the Buckeye Machine - Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series continues to work toward filling heat race and bonus award sponsorship positions for the 2014 season. On the heels of signing Buckeye Machine of Forest, Ohio as the series' title sponsor, Burdette Builders of Sunman, Indiana signed on as the first marketing partner to commit to a full season of heat race sponsorship. BOSS heat races will pay a total of $100 to the top 4 finishers at each event with the heat winners receiving $40 with second through 4th earning $30, $20, and $10 respectively. Press Releases2/28
• Joey Saldana)Joey Saldana will soon be leaving the unseasonably cold and snowy Indiana climate for the World of Outlaws version of Spring Break, a six-week tour in the West, beginning with a double header March 5-6 at the FVP Outlaw Showdown at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Press Releases2/28
• Racin Boys)Anticipation continues to grow as some of the top sprint car drivers in the world are set to tackle the Cocopah Cup Challenge, which starts tonight at Cocopah Speedway. With presenting sponsors Speedway Motors and McCarthy Auto Group, RacinBoys will provide a live Pay-Per-View video broadcast of the action at the 3/8-mile oval for the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour season-opening event on Friday and Saturday. Press Releases2/28
• Luke McCutcheon)The # 5 NOS Racing Team Wingless hit the high banks of Sungold Stadium Warrnambool on the 22nd of February for the Victorian Wingless Sprints title and team driver Luke McCutcheon put in a fantastic qualifying effort to put himself into a great starting position in the all-important title race where he drove to the flag to finish fourth against the best Victoria and interstate had to offer.Press Releases2/28

Thursday   February 27th 2014

Nobody's perfect. Everyone slides here and there, and they have their ups and downs. When they are down, that is not the time to step all over them. Neal Schon

11:45pm

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• Column)"Bubba Raceway Park and USAC – It Must Be Speedweeks (Part One)" by Richard Golardi Florida Open Wheel2/27
• USAC)On Thursday, March 6th, the powerful USAC SouthWest and West Coast Sprint Cars will invade The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Sponsored by Hoosier Tire and the Hose Advantage Store, the $2,500-to-win "3rd Annual Sin City Showdown" will kick-off the three-race “Grudge Series" and will feature drivers from Arizona, California, and New Mexico. The famed World of Outlaw Sprint Cars and IMCA Modifieds will share the spotlight as the spectator gates will open at 5:00pm with racing scheduled for 6:15pm.USAC 2/27
• Florida Open Wheel) YouTube video - "Speedweeks & Sprint Cars at Bubba's", an homage to Speedweeks and sprint car racing at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala  http://www.youtube.com/ 2/27
• CRASH PAD)A wheels down landing is great if you are landing an airplane but it can be the ticket for a helicopter ride to the trauma center if you do it in your race car. The CRASH PAD is a simple seat insert that uses the best material we could find to Reduce the Risk of Spinal Injury in seat bottom impact. Crashes are never planned. Stuff happens. Back and Neck injuries are too serious to ignore. Don't wait 'till you're hurtin'. Use your TAX REFUND to do something effective right now! Take a look at the information at www.802solutions.com. Spread the word and send this link to a racing friend.2/27

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• Lincoln Speedway PA)Lincoln Speedway has postponed the Sat. March 1st Ice-Breaker season-opener until next week, Sat. March 8th. Rain date March 9th.2/27
• Grandview Speedway PA)Raise your hand if you think the snow should be gone. Auto racing fans throughout the area are anxious to see the snow disappear and racing get the green flag. The Rogers family, operators of Grandview Speedway, are looking forward to snow being gone and work starting on the one-third-mile, banked clay track to get it ready for the free-to-the-public practice session set for Saturday, March 29th starting at noon. Press Releases2/27
• Dirt Track Heroes)As the countdown continues for the upcoming 2014 edition of the IRCO sponsored Seventh Annual Dirt Track Heroes Car Show, opening day grows near. The IRCO Community Federal Credit Union set the wheels in motion to lend their support to the show when it first launched in 2008 and have continuously supported the Dirt Track Heroes Car Show throughout its run will continue to have a strong presence at the event when the doors of the Mall swing open to welcome the return of the show to the Phillipsburg Mall in 2013 with opening day set for Sunday, March 2nd.Press Releases2/27
• Brian Brown)Brian Brown previews his 2014 season http://youtu.be/wen6B3igURE 2/27
• Jimmy Jeep Knapp, noted push truck driver and administrator of Jimmy Jeeps Push Truck World web site has fallen at home and broken his leg, Jimmy had just returned to his home in Indiana after pushing in Florida. Jimmy has started race cars at over a hundred tracks in his storied career. We pray for Jimmy's speedy recovery and hope to see him and his famous yellow Jeep in action in the near future.2/27
• USAC)On Thursday, March 6th, the USAC West Coast Sprint Car Series will open their sixth point season at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Co-sanctioned with the USAC SouthWest Sprints, the "3rd Annual Sin City Showdown" is also the opening round of the three-race "Grudge Series." Sponsored by Hoosier Tire and the Hose Advantage Store, the action packed card will also showcase the famed World of Outlaw Sprint Cars and IMCA Modifieds. The spectator gates will open at 5:00pm with racing scheduled for 6:15pm.USAC 2/27
• USCS)Wild and exciting winged outlaw sprint car racing, Super Late Models and the K&N Filters Outlaw Modified division will headline this weekend’s USCS “Frostbuster 250” presented by Carl Hogan Toyota at Magnolia Motor Speedway on Friday (2/28) at 8;00pm and Saturday (3/10 at 6:00pm. The United Sprint Car Series "Outlaw Thunder" Tour presented by K&N Filters www.uscsracing.com winged sprint cars will roar into the fast 3/8 - mile high-banked clay oval for the 6th annual event. This event is the season opener for the USCS sprint cars and for the speedway. The United Sprint Car Series presented by K&N Filters launches its 18th Anniversary and fifty-one race 2014 schedule over this weekend at “the MAG”. USCS 2/27

Wednesday   February 26th 2014

Sometimes I am two people. Johnny is the nice one. Cash causes all the trouble. They fight. Johnny Cash

11:45pm

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• Payton Pierce)With the 2014 campaign kicking off in less than two weeks for Payton Pierce Racing, the team is currently gearing up for most likely the biggest season yet. The 17 year old Bridgeport, Texas native is slated to run a 42 event schedule with races at 10 different tracks in four states. Press Releases2/26
• Sandusky Speedway OH)It's BACK TO THE FUTURE with Bio Based USA as they present the one and only Sandusky Speedway King of the Wings Open Wheel Extravaganza on Wednesday, July 16th. This will be the very first major event in many years to feature both the Supermodifieds and Sprint Cars running together. It’s a one-time event showcasing the fastest short track racers in the country. If you miss this one you will miss it forever. Finally the world will know which racecar is the fastest in competition. Press Releases2/26
• Inner Circle Girl)Jen Peterson has some USAC driver interviews from Bubba Raceway Park FL in http://www.youtube.com/ 2/26
• Perris Auto Speedway CA)For the second year in a row, Perris Auto Speedway is teaming up with Raymond Karr’s ShortTrackin.com for fantasy league competitions at the world famous Riverside County clay oval. Fans can participate in one or all four of the leagues and it is absolutely free to play. Press Releases2/26
• Triple X Race Co)Triple X teams in Florida and Australia made some big trips to the proverbial pay window this past weekend. Wayne Johnson cashed the biggest check, winning the final two nights of the Ronald Laney Memorial at East Bay to collect the $10,000 winner’s share. Parker Price-Miller helped Team XXX sweep all three nights at East Bay with a win on Thursday. Across the state, Brady Bacon and the Hoffman Racing Team won the USAC National opener at Bubba Raceway Park and in Australia, Brock Hallett won two Formula 500 (600) races in one night at Speedway City. Press Releases2/26
• Column)Gordy Killian has notes from Florida racing in Directory Assistance 2/26
• Stockton Dirt Track CA)The top Sprint Car drivers in the world of auto racing are geared up to invade the Stockton Dirt Track at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds on Saturday March 22. Just prior to that however, the greatest Sprint Car driver of all-time will be honored at City Hall in Stockton during a special ceremony on Thursday March 20 at 11:30am. Press Releases2/26

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• Wayne Johnson)After a tough 2013 season, Wayne Johnson and the #77x team got what they needed to build some early momentum for 2014. The Knoxville, Iowa driver knocked off a pair of wins including the $10,000 finale at the Ronald Laney Memorial “King of the 360’s” at East Bay Raceway Park near Tampa, Florida. The team has traveled across the country for this weekend’s two-night ASCS event at the Cocopah Speedway near Yuma, Arizona. Press Releases2/26
• Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex PA)Last year, Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex made headlines when the “410” Sprint Cars made their first ever appearance at the Markleysburg, Pa. oval. For 2014, the fire-breathing, mudslinging winged warriors will make two stops; first on Sunday, May 18 followed up by a return visit two weeks later on Sunday, June 1. While Roaring Knob has long been known as a hot spot for Super Late Models since the track opened in 1998 featuring the cars weekly along with visits by the Lucas Oil Series, NDRL “Kings of Dirt”, Three State Flyers, and Appalachian Mountain Speedweek Series, Sprint Cars were never on the southwestern Pennsylvania 3/8-mile oval’s radar. Press Releases2/26
• Dirt Track Heroes)As the countdown continues for the upcoming 2014 edition of the IRCO sponsored Seventh Annual Dirt Track Heroes Car Show, another day of pounding the pavement has brought forth an additional event sponsor for what is projected to be another successful gathering of the past, present and future of auto racing as they all join forces together under one roof in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.Press Releases2/26
• Champion Oil)Champion Oil, a major player in development and manufacturing of performance lubricants, announced today that Guangzhou Aisheng Trading Co. LTD (Aisheng) is their exclusive Master Warehouse Distributor in the People’s Republic of China including Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao. Press Releases2/26
• Devils Bowl Speedway TX)The Devil’s Bowl Speedway is proud to announce ASI Racing Engines as the new title sponsor of the RaceSaver Sprint Car division. The new ASI RaceSaver Sprint Cars will feature a championship points fund, along with a brand new points format . The ASI RaceSaver Sprint Cars will feature 24 point races in 2014, 20 of which will be counted toward the championship chase. Drivers will have the opportunity to miss up to 4 point nights or drop their 4 worst point nights, without it affecting their championship aspirations. The only night that is a mandatory point night, is the Saturday of the Championship Finale on September 6th.Press Releases2/26
• ESS)For the third consecutive season, we like to bring you the celebrated Le Groupe Ultra Tour of Canada! All the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) events held north of the border and at Mohawk Int’l will carry a separate point fund with a champion crowned. Press Releases2/26
• Competition Suspension Inc.) The 2014 season has started off in fine fashion for customers using CSI Shocks. Brady Bacon captured the USAC opener in Ocala on our new RS-X2 Double Adjustable Shocks. Across the state Parker Price Miller found victory lane at East Bay on the opening night of the King of 360’s. Three drivers using CSI Shocks won Buckeye Quarter Midget Championships over the weekend, Zeb Wise, Koulten Herbert and Jacob Denney. We continue to strive for perfection each and every day; you won’t find a more dedicated hard working staff in the industry. The only thing better than our shocks is our customer service, we work hard to assist you in getting the most out of your suspension package. Contact us today to find out how we can get your season off on the right foot. (317) 858-8775 or www.csishocks.com 2/26
• Sprintcar All Stars AU)In what has been an awesome season it all comes to a head this Saturday night as the Mainline DynoLog Dynamometers All Star series holds their final round at Timmis Speedway, Mildura. Press Releases2/26