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A.J. Maddox won the Top Gun Sprints feature at East Bay Raceway FL.
Tommy Nichols won the TBARA Sprint Car Series feature race at Orlando
Speedworld in Bithlo, FL, on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Max Dolder
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Monday December 9th 2013
When I was younger, I had big visions of changing the
world. Rick Danko
11:50pm
PRESS...
Sanctions/Drivers/Manufacturers
- Lucas Oil Chili Bowl)As the December 17
deadline for early entry looms, the number of drivers has begun to
swell as the list of Golden Driller hopefuls stands at 137 drivers
spread among 95 teams. Tracy Hines is the first past driver champion
to enter the 2014 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by
General Tire. Topping the field in 2005 for Wilke-Pak, the Indiana
native will be behind the wheel of the Bob Parker backed No. 24.
Hines, with 12 Chili Bowl “A” Features to his credit, will also
field a car in the coming Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals for C.J.
Leary.
ASCS 12/9
- Danny Reidy)Danny Reidy and the Reidy
Racing team endured a tough run last Saturday night at the Toowoomba
Speedbowl, but their persistence was rewarded with a satisfying
feature-race result. After battling with the Qld # 5 Desert Palms
Resort in Alice Springs supported J&J throughout the night, Reidy
still managed to qualify directly into the feature race, starting
from position 12, and ended up seventh at the fall of the chequered
flag. Press Releases12/9
- ASCS 305)Centering around bi-weekly racing
in west Texas and southern New Mexico, the West Texas ASCS 305cid
presented by Mesilla Valley Transportation has released 24 race
schedule for the 2014 season. The El Paso Speedway Park in El Paso,
Texas and Southern New Mexico Speedway in Las Cruces, N.M. will
carry the bulk of the season’s races, starting with the combined
$6,000 to win Southwest ASCS 305 Sprint Car Shootout, happening
March 14-15, 2014.
ASCS 12/9
- Atlantic City NJ)Ted Christopher, who has
been the most prolific winner of Indoor racing events since Len
Sammons Motorsports Productions brought indoor racing back to life
in 2003, revealed that he and Donnie Preece, co-owner of the nearly
invincible No. 13 Three Quarter Midget, have built a new car for
2014 action. The car is scheduled for a test session at Borgers
Speedway on Saturday, December 14 pending weather issues and the
completion of the car. Press Releases12/9
- Top Gun Sprints)In consideration of the
time of year and how busy everyone is during the Holiday season we
have revamped the race schedule for next weekend. The program will
now be a one day event on Saturday, December 14th. The purse has
been increased to the previously posted Sunday purse with a few more
added incentives. Race starting time will be moved forward to 4:30
drivers meeting, with hot laps to follow and racing to begin at 6
pm. The top 5 in heat races will be paid as follows: 1st - $50.00,
2nd - $40.00, 3rd - $30.00, 4th - $20.00 and 5th - $10.00. There
will be a $100.00 payout for the leader at the halfway point. There
will be a $100.00 payout for a ‘hard charger’ award. The feature
will now pay $300.00 to start. The Jeff Barfield Memorial Clean
Sweep will be increased to $400.00 with a total purse payout for the
night of over $10,000.00 for 24 cars. The food concessions at the
track will remain open for you to purchase food/drinks, and there
will be a band for your enjoyment after the races. Rooms are still
available for those that would like to stay over at the Clewiston
Inn.12/9
- Factory Kahne Shocks)As the racing season
gets into full swing internationally, drivers using Factory Kahne
Shocks had a nice weekend, as Michael Pickens and Ian Madsen scored
impressive wins. Taking part in the New Zealand Title Midget Race,
Michael Pickens was on a rail with his 3.1 Base Valve Factory Kahne
Shocks at a very rough and hooked up Western Springs Speedway in New
Zealand. Press Releases12/9
3:50pm
PRESS...
Tracks/Drivers/Manufacturers
- Isaac Chapple)For the past two seasons,
Isaac Chapple has been around midget racing, as he worked at Bryan
Clauson, Incorporated, and managed to race part time when the
schedule allowed. Fast Forward to this winter, and Chapple is poised
to kick off his racing career as he will compete in a few of the
nations biggest, indoor midget races this Winter. “Isaac Chapple is
one of the hardest working kids I know,” Tim Clauson of Bryan
Clauson, Inc. said. “We are hoping nothing but success for him and
his team, thank him for the great job he did for us over the past
two years.” Press Releases12/8
- BR Motorsports/King Racing Products)With
much of the racing world heading to Indianapolis, IN this week for
the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show, BR Motorsports and King
Racing Products are excited to show off some new products at their
booth located at spot 1909. As King Racing Products continues to
lead the world in cutting edge parts, and technology, the entire
staff is excited to showcase more than 10 new products at the booth.
Press Releases12/8
- Ian Madsen)With last weekends debut being
rained out aboard his Jason McDonald owned No. 29 machine, Ian
Madsen and visited the familiar Valvoline Raceway, formerly known as
the Sydney Speedway, and picked up the very popular win, his 13th
overall in 2013. “I can’t thank this entire team enough,” Madsen
said. “Jason McDonald has put together a top notch team, and Dave
Sharman did an amazing job getting everything together, and we were
bad fast Saturday.” Press Releases12/8
- Thunderbowl Raceway CA)With Christmas fast
approaching be sure & pick up your Thunderbowl Raceway World of
Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series tickets for those special loved ones!
The world's best Winged 410 Sprint Car drivers will be in action at
the one-third mile clay oval on Friday & Saturday March 14 & 15,
including five-time WOO champion Donny Schatz of Fargo, North
Dakota. The pilot of the Tony Stewart Racing/ STP No. 15 finished
runner up in the standings this past season & will be looking to get
back atop the ladder in 2014. Schatz last season led the series with
an amazing 23 main event wins throughout the year, including his
seventh career Knoxville Nationals title. Press Releases12/8
- Simpson)The Hybrid Sport from Simpson
Performance Products is the latest in SFI 38.1 approved head and
neck restraint technology from one of the most trusted names in
racing safety. The evolution of the Hybrid Pro Rage technology and
design has led the way for the development of our new high
performance Hybrid Sport which promises the racer a better product,
at the same price range as the Pro Rage. The Hybrid Sport is
lighter, weighing in at 20% less for the large, including hardware;
and the DuPont carbon/polymer construction is sleek, modern and
appealing with defined wings for seatbelt containment. Press Releases12/8
Sunday December 8th 2013
I think of myself as an intelligent, sensitive human
being with the soul of a clown which always forces me to blow it at the
most important moments. Jim Morrison
11:50pm
PRESS...
Tracks/Drivers
- Top Gun Sprints)
 Everglades
Winter Nationals, Hendry County Motorsports Park, Clewiston FL Dec
14th Click image for more 12/8
- Bud Kaeding/Williams Motorsports)The
Williams Motorsports team is very excited to announce that San Jose,
CA pilot, Bud Kaeding, will take the reigns of their potent No. 0
machine in 2014, as they go after the King of the West crown. “We
are all very excited about Bud Kaeding coming on board with us in
2014,” Team Manager, and Crew Chief, Ashley Smith said. “Bud Kaeding
is a tremendous talent, and hopefully we can win a lot of races
together.” The Williams Motorsports team will run a similar schedule
as they have in seasons past as they will kick their season off with
the World of Outlaws when they head into California, follow the King
of the West Tour, take a trip to Knoxville in August for the
Knoxville Nationals, and compete in some of California’s big season
ending races. Press Releases12/8
- PennCan Speedway PA)With the Penn Can
Speedway banquet less than one week away officials at the popular
three eighths mile oval are gearing up for the 2014 racing season.
After the very successful 2013 season in the books, co-promoters Al
Wilcox and Reed Miller have set their sights on the 2014 racing
season. Press Releases12/8
- Column)Paul Kuyawa has Wisconsin notes in
Runnin The High Groove12/8
- Russ Hall)It was a breakout year for Russ
Hall and the Skillz Motorsports #45c. In addition to winning a
Sprint Invaders championship, the team was able to garner the
“Hard-charger Award” at Knoxville Raceway despite missing two nights
of competition. A look ahead to 2014, sees the team returning to
their familiar #29, and looking for partnership. To say the year
started slow for the Pleasant Hill, Iowa driver would be an
understatement. “We struggled a bit to start the year in Florida,”
says Russ. “We were down there racing for ‘Team Mulligan’. Kenny had
some health scares and we just wanted to have fun. That’s what we
did. We went to Devil’s Bowl with the new car and a new Ostrich
motor in March. That didn’t go well at all. We just ran one night
and missed the show. That was a long ride home.” Press Releases12/8
1:20pm
PRESS...
Tracks/Drivers
- CSP Winter Challenge)While the end of 2013
nears and Peoria’s Canyon Speedway gears up for 2014, Arizona race
fans can mark their calendar for one of the hottest events of the
year as The best of the best in Wingless Sprint Cars and IMCA
Modifieds tackle Canyon Speedway’s 1/3-mile clay oval for six races
over the course of nine days on January 24th, 25th, 26th, 30th, 31st
and February 1st. Press Releases12/8
- Kerry Madsen)With 2013 in the books, the
Keneric Racing #29 team and driver Kerry Madsen are looking forward
to next season already. The year saw them finish tenth in the final
point standings with the World of Outlaws, but a strong month of
money had them finishing sixth overall in money earnings with the
series. With a new crew chief on board, and a renewed confidence,
the team is very much looking forward to getting 2014 underway.
Press Releases12/8
- California Triple Crown)2014 Triple Crown
$22,000 BONUS ( paid by all Calif promoters) Can a driver do
something that has never been done before? Win Taco Bravo, Civil War
and King Of West all in same year? With NO conflicting dates in 2014
it is now up to the teams to take the challenge !! Thanks to All
track promoters for working together. The #calitriplecrown will be
45 races- schedules for all 3 coming soon. Win the KWS, Civil War,
and Ocean track titles and take home a $22,000 bonus! 12/8
- Jennerstown Speedway PA)A popular speedway
has been sold to a new owner and is set to reopen after being closed
for five years. The announcement was just made Thursday, but already
the news has spread fast as an entire town, with roots deep in
history, anxiously awaits its return. "(I remember) seeing the cars
going around the track, the excitement of the fans, the smell of the
race fuel and the tires," said John Taylor, a member of Sports Car
Club of America and ZeroTime Entertainment, the group recently
purchasing Jennerstown Speedway. Press Releases12/8
3:00am
RESULTS...
- TBARA)Orlando FL....1st # 55 Tommy Nichols
2nd # 31 Dude Teate 3rd # 11 Joey Aguilar. 12/8
- Sprintcar All Stars AU)Normally after an A
Main win you see an ecstatic driver climb about his race car with
sheer emotion but RD 4 of the Mainline Dynolog Dynamometers All Star
series saw something a bit different last night. Ken Hutchins the
car owner of the ACT49 Matthew Reed driven Modern Stainless Steel
Eagle was obviously thrilled with Reed’s win. After congratulating
his driver Hutchins climbed up on the car and punched the air with
delight. The enjoyment still obvious at the trophy presentation as
the team accepted the winner’s trophy, the Kings Crown and cape and
celebrations that went with it. “This is pretty cool” said Reed.
“Kenny first win and we get all added attention of wearing the crown
which adds some more fun to the night.” Unfortunately Benissa
Hutchins was not there to share it with them on the night.
Race Results 12/8
- East Bay Raceway Park FL)The Eagle Jet Top
Gun Sprints had 29 cars registered for their 25 lap $1,000 to win
feature sponsored by Buddy’s Home Furnishings. Third feature of the
night went to the Eagle Jet Top Gun Sprints. Winning their heats
were AJ Maddox, Andy Cobb, Mark Ruel, Jr. and Terry Witherspoon. All
four drivers were also eligible to win the Barfield Sweep of an
extra $100 if the won the feature as well. Starting on the front row
would be AJ Maddox and Johnny Gilbertson.Race Results 12/8
- Sprintcar Association Of NSW, Track
Championship Round 5. December 7, 2013 – Parramatta, NSW Australia –
Valvoline Raceway– A MAIN: (30 laps – With Starting Positions)
1. Ian Madsen (9), 2. James Thompson (6), 3. Max Johnston (10), 4.
Max Dumesny (12), 5. Roddy Bell Bowen (20), 6. Toby Bell Bowen (3),
7. Troy Little (2), 8. Grant Tunks (8), 9. Damian Abbott (5), 10.
Jamie O’Neill (15),Race Results 12/8
Saturday December 7th 2013
The parallels between 9/11 and Pearl Harbor are striking. In
each instance there were warning signs before the attack, and in each
instance our government failed to connect the dots. Diane Watson
2:30pm
PRESS...
Manufacturers
- Column)Pastor Dudley Balmer has his column
about sponsorship one name at a time in
Not Just
Another Racing Column12/7
- WRE) Whitebread Racing Enterprises Would
like to Congratulate John Matrafalio and his whole Crew on Winning
the 2013 CRSA Championship !!!! Thank you for using our products at
WRE to get the Championship under your belt in 2013. Get the
advantage at
http://www.wreproducts.com/ 12/7
- Ohio Short Track Publishing is proud to
bring you a new product for the 2013 Christmas season. Introducing
the 2014 Ohio Sprint Car Racing calendar! Featuring the tracks,
cars, and stars from around Ohio. From north to south, 360 to 410,
wingless dirt to winged pavement, it’s all here! Head over to
www.ohstpub.com to check it
out. Follow us on Twitter @ohstpub.12/7
Friday December 6th 2013
With my sunglasses on, I'm Jack Nicholson. Without them,
I'm fat and 60. Jack Nicholson
11:50pm
PRESS...
Sanctions/Manufacturers/Drivers
- Triple X Race Co)Triple X Race Components
will have the brand new, 2014 Triple X 600 Combo Chassis on display
at this year’s PRI Trade Show in Indianapolis beginning December
12th. Stop by booth 3721 to see the latest chassis innovation in the
Micro Sprint world from XXX. The 2014 600 Combo Chassis incorporates
both Panhard and Jacobs Ladder mounts for each of the most popular
styles of rear axle assemblies. The Panhard assembly comes with
cockpit mounts for in race adjustment. Press Releases12/6
- Taylor Ferns)Taylor Ferns has acquired
quite a few skills over the last few years competing in midgets and
was able to apply these items, such as car control and throttle
control this year, as she branched out and raced in some ARCA and
Silver Crown events. She also continued to compete in a midget on
both the dirt and pavement. Press Releases12/6
- Central PA Dirt Trackin')The doors of the
3-day Central PA Dirt Trackin’ Show will swing open on Friday,
January 24, 2014 to many race fans, drivers and supporters of local
short track racing in the Central Pennsylvania area. The ownership
of the long standing and popular Central PA Dirt Trackin’ show held
every January in York changed hands back in July. Todd and Rhonda
Fisher, owners of the Susquehanna Speedway Park, have purchased the
rights and assets of the wintertime racecar show from Larry Miller
of Mechanicsburg. The planning and organizing of the show has now
been set in full motion as the racing seasons of Central PA have
come to an end. Central
PA 12/6
Thursday December 5th 2013
God gives us the ability, but rock 'n' roll was created
by men. Little Richard
2:50pm
PRESS...
Sanctions
- POWRi)The POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget
Series has been forced to cancel Saturday’s fourth annual Great
Clips Battle at the Center presented by K & N Filters by a severe
winter storm the National Weather Service predicts will drop
freezing rain, sleet and three-to-seven inches of snow at the
Southern Illinois Center and the surrounding areas in the two days
leading up to the event. The NWS forecast calls for freezing rain
and sleet on Thursday during daylight hours preceding a 100 percent
chance of tonight and Friday. Press Releases12/5
- ASCS Gulf South)ASCS Gulf South Sprint Car
Series 2014 Schedule “Our 13th year on Tour”
ASCS 12/5
Wednesday December 4th 2013
I can tell you the day The Beach Boys will no longer exist -
never. We'll be on stage in wheelchairs. Dennis Wilson
11:40pm
PRESS...
Sanctions/Tracks/Drivers/Manufacturers
- 2014 Be A Better Racer Driving & Chassis
School. The upcoming Be A Better Racer Driving and Chassis
School in Reading, PA is January 25, 2014. This year’s sprint car
class will be instructed by noted mechanic “Lethal” Lee Stauffer and
veteran sprint car driver and school founder, Dave Ely. Stauffer has
long been known as a true innovator in sprint car racing. Over the
last 25+ years, Lee has had an impressive success record in building
and tuning the fastest cars and teams not only in Central PA but
throughout sprint car racing. This will be Lee’s second time
teaching the class. Lee taught the 2012 Be A Better Racer before a
sold out crowd of 100+ people. Attendees that year were amazed when
Lee handed out his winning set-up sheets from race victories during
the previous year. The highlight of the class will be the 3+hour
question and answer session with Dave and Lee. The Be A Better Racer
classes provide in depth, real technically oriented material. We
aren’t trying to sell you anything. We’re not rehashing the basics.
This is real hardcore set-up talk with an additional driving
segment. This year’s class will run from 10am-4pm with lunch
provided by DMI Sprint Car Components. The class includes text book,
set-up sheets, and over $200 of manufacturer coupons. The cost is
only $99.95 per person or $179.95 for 2 people. For more info,
please call (484)794-2993 or visit
www.beabetterracer.com.
12/4
- Eldora Speedway OH)Continuing a
long-standing Eldora Speedway tradition, the first Saturday of
December kicks off the annual public sale of event tickets and
campsites for the historic facility’s marquee events, Dirt Late
Model Dream Weekend (June 5, 6 & 7), Kings Royal Weekend (July 11 &
12), 1-800 CarCash Mudsummer Classic (July 23) and World 100 Weekend
(September 4, 5 & 6). Press Releases12/4
- Sprintcar All Stars AU)RD 4 of the
Mainline DynoLog Dynamometers All Star Series will be run this
Saturday night at Rosedale Speedway, and the question is “who will
be crowned King of Rosedale?” Will #SA22 Chad Ely take out a hat
trick or can the defending locals stop him? “The 1/2mile track has
proved very popular with our competitors and they are all looking
forward to returning to the venue. We are always made to feel very
welcome and all our teams like the race track.Press Releases12/4
- USCS)Derek Hagar from Marion, Arkansas
captured the 2013 United Sprint Car Series presented by K&N Filters
National Championship. The twenty-two year old past USCS Rookie of
the Year (2006) made ten visits to the www.rockauto.com USCS victory
lane as the series feature win leader for 2013. Additionally his
2013 USCS statistics show twenty-four top five and twenty-eight top
ten finishes in the series thirty A-Main events. Hagar also claimed
the title in the USCS Southern Thunder regional series.
USCS 12/4
- Triple X Race Co)Triple X Race Components
will have the brand new, 2014 XXX 600 Combo Chassis on display at
this year’s PRI Trade Show in Indianapolis beginning December 12th.
Stop by booth 3721 to see the latest chassis innovation in the Micro
Sprint world from XXX. The 2014 600 Combo Chassis incorporates both
Panhard and Jacobs Ladder mounts for each of the most popular styles
of rear axle assemblies. The Panhard assembly comes with cockpit
mounts for in race adjustment.Press Releases12/4
- Sammy Swindell)Big Game Motorsports pilot
Sammy Swindell capped the year by claiming his first career Porter
Hire International Sprintcar Series title. Driving for Ron Salter,
Swindell picked up his first-ever victory at Western Springs
Speedway on Nov. 23 and he then charged from 15th to third last
Sunday to earn the championship. It also marked the fourth track in
New Zealand where Swindell has won at least one race. Press Releases12/4
- Williams Motorsports)In
the racing world nothing lasts forever, and in 2014 the Williams
Motorsports team will be doing something a little different. With
the winter months rolling in, and the 2014 season green flag right
around the corner, The Williams Motorsports team is gearing up for
the World of Outlaws to head out West, but at this time the team is
seeking a fulltime driver to pilot their potent machine for the
first time since 2005. Over the last few years, the infamous No.0
car has been potent fixture out West, as it has captured three King
of the West crowns, as well as four Dirt Cup wins, and in 2012 the
team started in the second row of the Knoxville Nationals.Press Releases12/4
- Kaeding Performance) It's finally here!!!
The 24th annual Kaeding Performance Race Car Swap Meet at the San
Jose Fairgrounds on Tully Road, will take place this Saturday,
December 7th at 8:00 a.m. This is the Swap Meet to come to, with
vendors and buyers from all over California, Washington, Oregon,
Nevada,Hawaii, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. So pack up all
your racing parts or bring $$$ to find the best buys from the top
teams in the Western States and beyond. Kaeding Performance will be
hosting an Open House at their location 813 Cristich Lane in
Campbell from 12 Noon to 6:00 p.m. following the Swap Meet. The Open
House will include a buffet lunch, door prizes & Open House
Specials.12/4
- Texas Motorsports Expo)A sold out Texas
Motorsport Expo plus nearly 300 Longhorn Shootout race teams will
greet fans this weekend, December 6th-7th at the Mesquite ProRodeo/Convention
Center complex in Mesquite Texas. Although there is wintry weather
forecast through 6PM on Expo setup/Longhorn qualifying day (December
6th), it should have no effect on the Saturday events. Press Releases12/4
- CRASH PAD RAW) Raw
Material is available to put under your existing uphostery. The
Right Stuff in the CRASH PAD can easily be cut and fitted to your
existing seat with the upholstery you already have. You should plan
on 2" of thickness under you and 1" of thickness for 8" or more up
your back. This will provide the same impact absorbing capacity in
your seat as the standard CRASH PAD at less cost. The 2" of material
will preload to about 1 1/2" or so with your body weight when belted
in. The thickness of the material provides the critical space to
slow downward motion in a frame bottom impact in a crash so the
thicker the better. Reduce your risk of Spinal Injury, Compression
Fractures, Broken Back and Broken Neck. It also makes the seat
really comfortable and can reduce existing back pain you may have
while racing. You can buy 1" and 1/2" sheets of CRASH PAD material
online at www.802solutions.com or give us a call. Prices will
increase Jan 1 due to increases from our suppliers so buy in 2013 to
SAVE. Spread the word and send our link to your racing friends. 12/4
Tuesday December 3rd 2013
There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man.
It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the
middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition,
and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge.
This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call the
Twilight Zone. Rod Serling
11:30pm
PRESS...
Sanctions/Tracks
- Lucas Oil Chili Bowl)Unveiled at 105
entries, the first pool of Golden Driller hopefuls has been released
with drivers representing 79 municipalities from 20 states and two
countries. Among the names entered, 21 have competed in Saturday’s
championship feature, including 2013 USAC Champion; Bryan Clauson
who will pilot the Dooling No. 63 as team mate to New Zeland’s
Michael Pickens.
ASCS 12/3
- Ohsweken Speedway ONT)An information
session and rules meeting is coming up this weekend for Ohsweken
Speedway's new Crate Sprint Cars division joining the weekly Friday
night schedule at the track in 2014. The meeting will be held at the
Styres/Hill race shop at 1:00pm on Saturday, December 7. The shop is
located at 43 Mohawk Road, around the corner from Townline Variety,
near the intersection of Indian Line and Mohawk Road. Those planning
to attend are asked to please bring a folding chair with you, if
possible. Press Releases12/3
- Column)Richard Golardi has the Season
Finale for TBARA and A Look Forward to Speedweeks"
Florida Open
Wheel12/3
- Port Royal Speedway PA)Season passes and
seats for the 2014 racing season at Port Royal Speedway are now on
sale. And the timing is perfect for holiday gift giving! There is no
increase in price for season seats and passes for the 2014 season as
all rates remain unchanged from the 2013 season. A season reserve
seat for all oval racing events including fairweek races in 2014
will again cost just $50.00. This pass reserves seats only and is
not good for general admission to any events during the upcoming
season. Central
PA 12/3
8:00pm
PRESS...
Sanctions/Manufacturers/Drivers/Tracks
- Lucas Oil Chili Bowl)As grand an event may
be, as smooth as the program may appear, it is all for not without
proper communication. A simple miscue due to someone not able to
hear an order, or the ability to relay that order can bring an event
to a grinding halt. In preparation for the 29th Speedway Motors
Tulsa Shootout and 28th Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by
General Tire, event managers and directors are pleased to announce
Racing Electronics as the official two-way radio supplier for both
crown jewel indoor events.
ASCS 12/3
- Tracy Hines)Only one drive finished among
the top-six in points with each of the USAC National series in 2013.
In addition, just one driver was victorious in a Silver Crown car,
Midget and Sprint Car in USAC National competition this season. That
driver — Tracy Hines. The veteran driver scored wins with the
Traxxas USAC Silver Crown Series, Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car
Series and the Honda USAC National Midget Series Pavement
Championship. In points, Hines was the runner-up in the Honda USAC
National Midget Series Pavement Championship, third in the Traxxas
USAC Silver Crown Series, fourth in the Honda USAC National Midget
Series Dirt Championship and sixth in the final tally for the Amsoil
USAC National Sprint Car Series. Press Releases12/3
- Craig Dollansky)Big Game Motorsports
driver Craig Dollansky captured his 10th consecutive season of
placing in the top seven of the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car
Series championship standings. Dollansky led his Eyecon Trail
Cameras team to six feature victories, including his third straight
triumph at the Ironman 55 at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in
Pevely, Mo., on Aug. 3. Press Releases12/3
- Andrew Felker)Andrew Felker was on point
to earn the most prestigious victory of his career before a cut tire
derailed him last Thursday. Felker led the first half of the 98-lap
Honda USAC National Dirt Midget Series 73rd annual Turkey Night
Grand Prix at Perris Auto Speedway before he brought out the caution
on Lap 50 because of the left rear tire issue. Press Releases12/3
- Momentum Racing Suspensions)Looking for
great gift ideas for the racer on your list? Now you can get
Momentum Racing Suspensions gift certificates just in time for the
Holiday season!! Call 317-842-FAST (3278) to get yours in time for
Christmas! Also, don’t forget it's time to get your shocks checked
out & tuned in as you start prepping for a successful 2014 season!
Brad Benic's Momentum Racing Suspensions can help you get a head
start & get you tuned in with a great value: ship your shocks in
from now until December 21st to get 10% off & free return shipping!
Check out this deal & some new updates on
www.momentumracingsuspensions.com, email at
momentumsuspensions@yahoo.com or call Brad at 317-842-3278.12/3
- J&J Auto Racing)The racing action is
picking up steam in Australia and New Zealand as the season is off
to a fast start. J&J Auto Racing drivers have been fast early on in
the campaign with Chad Ely and Donny Schatz both scoring recent wins
for J&J. Press Releases12/3
- POWRi)Bryan Clauson won 26 features in
midgets and sprint cars in national events and his second straight
USAC National Sprint Car championship this year. “The best season of
my career,” he said. Clauson’s extraordinary campaign continues
Saturday (Dec. 7) with the opportunity to add a victory in an
all-star style event in the fourth Great Clips Battle at the Center
presented by K & N Filters, a non-points event organized by the
POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series, on the Mini Magic Mile at
the Southern Illinois Center. Press Releases12/3
- Full Circle Racing)After overcoming some
early gremlins, Ricky Shelton and the Full Circle Racing team showed
they can race with the strongest competitors in their debut race at
the 73rd Annual Turkey Night Midget Grand Prix at the half-mile
Perris Auto Speedway. Press Releases12/3
- Attica Raceway Park OH)Attica Raceway Park
fans and race teams helped put an explanation point on the 25th
anniversary season of “Ohio’s Finest Racing” speedplant at a gala
banquet that crowned the track’s four champions and celebrated the
rest of the top 10 in points. Gibsonburg, Ohio’s Craig Mintz wrapped
up his second straight Attica championship in the O’Reilly Auto
Parts 410 sprints. The 2013 Kistler Racing Products FAST champion
competed in 14 events in 2013, missing only the Aug. 30 All Star
show. Craig scored his 9th career Attica win on July 5. He recorded
an incredible 11 top 10 finishes and 8 top five runs. Besides his
win, he recorded four runner-up finishes! His average feature
finishing position was seventh. Press Releases12/3
- Trevor Green)A spectacular hard charging
podium spot may have resulted for Green Brothers Racing, but last
Saturday night’s venture to Warrnambool’s Premier Speedway was
certainly a case of plenty of ‘trials and errors’. The banked clay
has proved to be a happy hunting ground for SA sprintcar warrior
Trevor Green in recent times, having secured two A-main victories
and two second placings, together with two top 10 finishes at the
annual Classic, an event he won back in 1997. Press Releases12/3
Monday December 2nd 2013
Some people wonder all their lives if they've made a
difference. The Marines don't have that problem. Ronald Reagan
11:30pm
PRESS...
Sanctions/Manufacturers/Drivers/Tracks
- ASCS Warrior)The Speedway Motors ASCS
Warrior Region will be under new leadership in 2014 as Larry Hol has
been chosen to lead the Missouri arm of the ASCS Nation. Randy
Combs, who saw the transition from W.O.W. to ASCS Warrior as the
Series Director since 2009, will remain with the ASCS Warrior Region
to oversee tech inspection, as well as be the eyes and ears for Hol
in the pit area.
ASCS 12/2
- Brian Brown)2013 started with a bang for
Brian Brown and the Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 sprint car team.
A win on their first night out in Tucson, Arizona led to a west
coast trip that would yield another one in California. The momentum
carried back to several strong runs with the World of Outlaws and
the wins kept coming through the month of June. You started things
off as well as you could with an ASCS National win in Tucson. Press Releases12/2
- Payton Pierce)After six years of racing
throughout the Midwest in various types of cars, Payton Pierce is
excited to announce his greatest opportunity yet. As this winter the
young superstar will be piloting the #39P Bryan Clauson Racing
Midget! A deal set to allow Pierce to drive at one of the biggest
Midget races in the country this weekend. Press Releases12/2
- Kolt Walker)In addition to building new
cars for next season, Kolt Walker and the Graves Motorsports program
are in the process of finding potential partners. "Right now the
biggest thing I've been working on is getting a little bit of help
for next year," Walker said. "We're searching for some sponsors to
help offset some of the costs. Of course with Thanksgiving last week
we're also trying to be active to work off some of that food we
stuffed ourselves with." Press Releases12/2
- Tyler Thomas)Tyler Thomas battled a tight
race car for most of the 73rd annual Turkey Night Grand Prix last
Thursday at Perris Auto Speedway. Thomas timed in 27th quickest
during qualifying at the Honda USAC National Dirt Midget Series
event on the half-mile track, which started him seventh in a B Main.
Press Releases12/2
5:20pm
PRESS...
Sanctions/Manufacturers/Drivers/Tracks
- BR Motorsports/King Racing Products)Hopping
aboard the Josh Ford Motorsports midget for the Turkey Night Grand
Prix, Dave Darland put together a strong run and scored the huge
win! Piloting the King Racing Products Factory car, Darland went
wheel to wheel with Damion Gardner in the waning laps, before taking
advantage of a Gardner miscue, and went on to score a huge win
aboard the Jimmy May prepared machine fitted with both BR
Motorsports and King Racing Products. Press Releases12/2
- Matt Covington)Though at times he had
terrible luck during the 2013 season, Matt Covington can look back
at the big picture and smile, as the Glenpool, OK driver pocketed
two back-to-back ASCS regional titles as he won his third
consecutive ASCS Lone Star championship and second consecutive ASCS
Sooner Region title. Press Releases12/2
- KSE Racing Products)As the US sprint car
racing season came to a close on Thanksgiving with the running of
the Turkey Night Grand Prix, the attention now turns to the annual
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show that will be taking place at
the Indianapolis, IN Convention Center December 12th-14th, and KSE
Racing Products is excited to have a booth in the show. With many of
the sports top manufacturers and performers on hand for this marquee
event, the entire KSE Racing Products team invites you to visit the
booth located at Peninsula Booth No. 4315. Press Releases12/2
- IRA)The Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint
Series celebrated their 2013 season with their annual gala Saturday
night at the Crystal Room at Buffalo Phil's, part of the Great Wolf
Lodge complex in the popular Wisconsin Dells. A crowd in excess of
two hundred attended to honor champion Bill Balog and seventeen of
his fellow IRA teams. Over $63,000 in cash awards were distributed,
which "additionally" was followed by IRA's popular prize package
drawing in which all eighteen teams are winners as a variety of
"actual" product, such as chassis, cylinder heads, wings, wheels,
safety gear, shocks, etc, etc are presented. Host Ray Underwood and
IRA President Steve Sinclair shared the microphone with all eighteen
participation eligible teams present.
IRA
12/2
- Motorsports 2014)The outdoor auto racing
season is over and now racers and fans will be looking forward to
the midwinter respite known as the 2014 Pioneer Pole Buildings
Motorsports Racecar & Trade Show Fueled by Sunoco & Distributed by
Insinger Performance. The three day show filling 225,000 square feet
of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA with just about
everything imaginable in motorsports is set to kick off on Friday,
January 10th and continue through Sunday, January 12th. Press Releases12/2
- Bryan Clauson)Fresh off one of the most
successful years in USAC history Bryan Clauson and Bryan Clauson
Racing are proud to announce the upstart of the Driven Driver
Development Program. “It has always been a goal of mine to build our
program to the point that we could take our knowledge and help
develop the next generation of racecar drivers. We have spent the
past several years building our program and database up to a point
that we feel we can offer young drivers the opportunity to learn and
excel in an environment that gets the most out of their driving
ability. We are driven to provide the equipment, knowledge, and
experience to accelerate the learning curve of a young driver, “
commented the 4-Time USAC Champion.Press Releases12/2
- Skagit Speedway Alger WA) It is finally
December and the Christmas Season is at full throttle! Are you
looking for that perfect gift or that last minute stocking stuffer??
Well look no more…The elves at Skagit Speedway have been busy
getting some goodies together that will satisfy all your needs, even
the hardest to please Scrooge! Order your gift certificate now for
any special event for 2014 and receive a FREE T shirt!! Order 2
event tickets, get 2 shirts, 3 events 3 shirts… We don’t care if you
order 10 event ticket packages… we will send you 10 T shirts…for
FREE and we will pick up the shipping costs! If your looking for
something other than an event ticket maybe 9 regular race tickets
for $99 is a perfect gift!(that’s a savings of $27). Come to the
races 9 times or bring 8 of your fiends with you once and have a
great time! All event certificates can be exchanged for reserved
seats after Feb 1st. The 9 race certificates may also be exchanged
after Feb 1st. www.skagitspeedway.com Stay tuned for another BIG
suprise coming soon…… 12/2
Sunday December 1st 2013
11:20pm
PRESS...
Sanctions/Manufacturers
- Lee Stauffer Sprint Car Set-Up School) The
2014 edition of Dave Ely's Be A Better Racer Driving & Chassis
School in Reading, PA is fast approaching. The sprint car class was
originally scheduled to be instructed by Doug Wolfgang. Due to
circumstances beyond anyone's control, The Wolf will not be teaching
the class. The new instructor will be noted mechanic, "Lethal" Lee
Stauffer. Handling the driving portion of the class will be school
founder Dave Ely. The class is Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 10am
until 4pm at the Leesport Farmers Market in Reading, PA. The class
will focus on all divisions of sprint cars including 305, 360 and
410's. Additionally, the class would benefit any other winged
division including Super Sportsman and micro sprints. The cost of
the class is only $99.95 per person or a discounted 2 person combo
rate of $179.95. The class includes a text book, lunch courtesy of
Bulldog Quick Change Rears and over $200 of manufacturer coupons.
This is a must attend event as there will not be a DVD sold of this
class. For more information please call (484)794-2993 or visit
www.beabetterracer.com
to order online. All major credit cards accepted. Makes a great
Christmas gift! See you Saturday, January, 25th! 12/1
- CRASH PAD Just some
facts: 1. You are not immune. Spinal Compression Fractures happened
to Denny Hamlin and Dario Franchitti this season in frame bottom
impacts. They also happened to many drivers from rookies in Micros
to Latemodels, Modifieds and Sprint Car Champions. Stuff happens and
it can happen to anyone at any race from indoor bullrings to Super
Speedways. Press Releases12/1
- ARDC)The American Racing Driver's Club is
rich in history as the oldest race sanctioning body in the United
States prepares to celebrate its 75th Anniversary in 2014. The
Kobylarz name as been a part of that history for nearly twenty
years. Bryan Kobylarz captured back-to back Driver Championships in
1998 and 99. Kobylarz then added a owner's title in 2008 with driver
Randy Monroe. Trevor Kobylarz picked up his first ARDC Championship
this season to add his own chapter to the history books.
Press Releases12/1
- Sprint Car Channel)Donny
Schatz won the 35-lap sprint car feature at Western Springs Speedway
last night. Fans can listen to the audio (under the Dec. 1 date) and
post-race interview at
http://thedirttrackchannel.com/Webcast.html 12/1
Saturday November 30th 2013
Your education can take you way farther than a football,
baseball, track, or basketball will - that's just the bottom line. Bo
Jackson
11:40pm
RESULTS...
- Sprintcar Association Of NSW) Track
Championship Round 4. November 30, 2013 – Parramatta, NSW Australia
– Valvoline Raceway A MAIN: (30 laps – With Starting
Positions) 1. Roddy Bell Bowen (5), 2. Ben Atkinson (6), 3. Max
Dumesny (14), 4. Blake Skipper (2), 5. Max Johnston (7), 6. Bruce
White (11), 7. Mark Attard (13), 8. Toby Bell Bowen (21), 9. Kim
Becker (12), 10. Damian Abbott (8),Race Results 11/30
PRESS...
Tracks/Manufacturers
- WRE) Whitebread Racing Enterprises would
like to congratulate Dayne Kingshott & the all of the Kingshott
Racing Crew on your win with Speedcar Pro Series at Speed City AU.
Thank you for using our products at WRE!!! Get the advantage at
http://www.wreproducts.com/
11/30
- Ohsweken Speedway ONT)The 2013 Ohsweken
Speedway season was celebrated on Friday night with the annual
awards banquet at Carmen’s Banquet Hall in Hamilton. Jim Huppunen
was honoured as the champion of the Corr/Pak Merchandising 360
Sprint Car Division, while Lee Winger was crowned Affordable Towing
& Recovery Thunder Stock champion, Davey Boughton received HRW
Automotive Mini Stock accolades, and Dusty DeBoer was awarded his
trophy as champion of the Gale’s Auto Aftermarket Bomber division.
Press Releases11/30
- Reading PA/Philipsburg NJ)With the 2013
racing season drawing to a close, the racing scene will quickly
shift to the many local car shows planned in the new year. The 29th
Annual Racing Legends Reunion & Car Show will return to the
Fairgrounds Square Mall in Reading, PA, opening on February 23rd and
continuing through March 1st. The next day, Sunday, March 2nd , the
7th Annual Dirt Track Heroes Car Show will open at the Phillipsburg
Mall in Phillipsburg, NJ. The Dirt Track Heroes event will run
through Saturday, March 8th. Both events offer race teams,
organizations and race tracks a great opportunity to promote their
efforts, sponsors and announce their plans for the 2014 racing
season. Press Releases11/30
- Motorsports Marketing News)It is getting
tougher and tougher to secure serious sponsorship support. That is
true in all forms of motorsports. “Most all of the telephone calls
we receive at our office are asking the who, what, where, why and
more of seeking sponsorship,” said Ernie Saxton, publisher of
Motorsports Sponsorship Marketing News and a sponsorship expert. “It
is amazing to find how unprepared those who are calling us about
sponsorship are. The majority have no idea what the first step is in
seeking serious sponsorship. With that in mind we are offering a
variety of tools to help sponsorship seekers.” Use any of the
sponsorship tools below to help reach sponsorship success. They make
great Christmas gifts. Press Releases11/30
Friday November 29th 2013
I think everything should happen at halfway to dawn.
That's when all the heads of government should meet. I think everybody
would fall in love. Billy Strayhorn
11:30pm
PRESS...
Manufacturers
- The Dirt Track Channel)While millions of
Americans are enjoying their Thanksgiving Dinner leftovers, The Dirt
Track Channel.com
http://thedirttrackchannel.com/Webcast.html is giving thanks for
another year of audio from Western Springs Speedway including the
Midget World Series from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5,2014. Press Releases11/29
- CRASH PAD) Beat the 2014 increase. Buy now
and Save. It's a Pain in the Back when the frame bottom smacks the
track in a crash. Last season Compression Fractures, Broken Back and
Broken Neck happened to Rookies and Champions in everything from
Micros to Cup cars. Did you crash and get away with only a sore
back? Lucky. Add this seat insert, with The Right Stuff. to your
good seat to Reduce your Risk of Spinal Injury in Crashes. The CRASH
PAD provides the Compressible Space and Resistance to slow your
downward motion in a wheels down impact. We've found it also
relieves stress and back pain in normal racing. Get it now or put it
on your Christmas List and be ready for next season. Go to
www.802solutions.com for
more information, find a dealer or buy online. Spread the word and
send this link to your racing friends.11/29
4:30am
RESULTS...
- USAC)Dave Darland added to his legacy and
joined select company in Thursday night’s 73rd “Turkey Night Grand
Prix” at Perris Auto Speedway. The Lincoln, Indiana veteran avoided
a late-race mishap for leader Damion Gardner to win the 98-lap
classic and join Mel Kenyon and Stan Fox as the only drivers to win
the Thanksgiving race on both dirt and pavement. Darland took the
lead a lap after halfway but appeared to be headed for a runner-up
finish until Gardner lost a left-rear wheel on lap 95. He maneuvered
the final four circuits unchallenged and won by .823-seconds in the
Keith Ford-owned King Racing Products – A&A Precision Machine #73
Ellis/Fontana.USAC
11/29
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