Stevie Smith and the Fred Rahmer crew celebrate their Dirt Classic win at Lincoln Speedway. Dave Giles Photo.

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Friday  September 30th 2016

Weather forecast for tonight: dark. George Carlin

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• Williams Grove Speedway PA)Williams Grove Speedway has been forced to cancel the entire 54th annual National Open weekend due to persistent rain and forecasted inclement weather. This includes the Saturday, October 1 finale. As a result of the cancellation, a mutually agreed upon date has been reached for the return of the World of Outlaws to Williams Grove Speedwaty for a one-day National Open with the stage set for a make-up on Friday, October 14 at 7:30 pm. Central PA 9/30
• Iowa State Fair Speedway)It is with great disappointment that the promoters of the Iowa State Fair Speedway (ISFS) announced today the discontinuation of racing at the speedway for the foreseeable future. The surprising news was delivered recently by Gary Slater, CEO of the Iowa State Fair in a private meeting. The Iowa State Fair Speedway has been an important part of the Midwest racing roots and Des Moines for decades. Press Releases9/30
• I-30 Speedway AR)With the premier event in 360-ci Sprint Car racing just around the corner, the format for the $15,000-to-win COMP Cams Short Track Nationals presented by Hoosier Tires set for November 2-5 at Little Rock’s I-30 Speedway has been determined. In a departure from recent years, this year’s edition of STN will no longer feature split fields on the qualifying nights. This year, all cars will be eligible to run on Thursday and/or Friday night after a Wednesday night Test ‘N Tune. Press Releases9/30
• World of Outlaws)Due to persistent rain, the running of the Champion Racing Oil National Open has now been postponed to Friday, October 14. The event will become a one-day World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series event with a $25,000-to-win, $1,000-to-start payoff for the 40-lap feature. Start time will be 7:30PM on Friday, October 14.DIRT/World of Outlaws 9/30

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• Gas City I-69 Speedway IN)Rained out Friday night. 9/30
• USAC)Gas City IN USAC Midgets rained out Friday. 9/30
• Open Wheel 101)In this edition of Open Wheel 101, we visit with seven-time Knoxville 360 track champion, Clint Garner. Clint is one of only six drivers to have won in all three sprint car classes at Knoxville. We learn how this first generation racer got into racing, how his time with legends like Doug Wolfgang, Steve Kinser and Sammy Swindell influenced the direction of his career, why he races at Knoxville weekly and much more! We'd like to thank the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum for hosting, and Kris Krohn for doing our video. See our other interviews at www.OpenWheel101.com! 9/30
• MSCS)Tri-State Speedway will host the Harvest Cup on Saturday October 8th. It has become the championship event for the Hoosier Tire Midwest Sprint Car Series. This race for 410 non wing sprint cars originated in 2011 to provide the series with a special event designed to showcase the talents of the drivers one last time each season. The Harvest Cup is that one last opportunity to gain valuable points which could earn a driver a series title and/or a larger share of the point fund sponsored by Hoosier Racing TirePress Releases9/30

Thursday  September 29th 2016

Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you. Arnold Palmer

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• USAC)Saturday night, September 29, 2012 is a date that Chase Stockon won't soon forget. The Fort Branch, Indiana driver was in the midst of his first full season on the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car tour. The usual sleepless nights working in the garage and racking up miles on the road away from home each weekend is par for the course when one travels the entire USAC schedule. Especially for a team hitting the trail for the first time. USAC 9/29
• Placerville Speedway CA)As sponsors continue to come forward for the NorCal Posse Shootout presented by Autism Awareness, 1993 Placerville Speedway Track Champion, Kevin Urton, has extended a Hard Charger Challenge for this event. Press Releases9/29
• High Groove Racin Motorsports Show)Hey everyone! The High Groove Racin' Motorsports Show is still here and WILL be all THROUGH WINTER! We are still on Sunday nights but at a different time! We're on Sunday nights from 4-6 PM Central Time! We've had local stars: Jeremy Schultz, Bill Balog, Blake Nimee, Scotty Thiel, and much more. We've also had local stars: Spencer Bayston, Dusty Zomer, Tanner Thorson, Carson Macedo, Jason Johnson( Ragin Cajun), Logan Schuchart, Brad Sweet, David Gravel and much much more! We're still here and ready to keep you posted with the racing news in the local/national area! The High Groove Racin' Motorsports Show Sunday Nights FROM 4-6 PM on AM 1050 WLIP Paul and Dana Kuyawa 9/29
• Donny Schatz)Two decades ago Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing (TSR) driver Donny Schatz made his first laps at historic Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and the teenager from North Dakota wasn’t quite sure it was a track that he would look forward to returning to. It didn’t take long for him to come around and for the last 15 years, it’s been one of the stops on the World of Outlaws (WoO) Craftsman Sprint Car Series tour he looks forward to most. Press Releases9/29
• Attica Raceway Park OH)Due to scheduling conflicts, Attica Raceway Park has cancelled its season-ending awards banquet for 2016. The point fund money will be sent to the race teams soon, according to Rex LeJeune, Attica Raceway Park Director of Operations. Press Releases9/29
• USAC)USAC National Midget driver Holly Shelton continues to impress during her rookie campaign in the series. Just last Saturday at Rossburg, Ohio's Eldora Speedway, the 20-year-old Sacramento, California native recorded her first career top-five finish of the season. That accomplishment put her in exclusive company. USAC 9/29

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• Williams Grove Speedway PA)We're sad to report that night #1 of the Champion Racing Oil National Open tonight is not going to happen. We'll try again tomorrow.9/29
• CRASH PAD)Just when you think it can't happen to you... Stuff Happens. That's why you have a rollcage, containment seat, belts, firesuit, gloves, hans and helmet. Complete your seat with the Right Stuff between you and a seat bottom impact. The CRASH PAD Reduces your Risk of Broken Back, Broken Neck, Compression Fractures, Nerve Damage. STUFF HAPPENS. Be Prepared. Do It NOW. Dealers, Info, Ordering at www.802solutions.com9/29
• Oswego Speedway NY)With the 2016 Oswego Speedway championship season in the books, focus now to shifts to the Mitchell’s Speedway Press Oswego Speedway Hall of Fame Banquet set to be hosted by the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center on Saturday, November 5. Press Releases9/29
• World of Outlaws)Steady precipitation throughout the area forced the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series to cancel opening night of the Champion Racing Oil National Open at Williams Grove Speedway. Friday and Saturday night will remain on schedule. With high car counts expected, the World of Outlaws will be in the competing for Saturday's $50,000-to-win purse. Last year's finale featured 48 winged-sprints with 28 advancing to the A-Main. Ticket holders for Thursday's show will be able to use their tickets or armbands at face value toward another show. For details regarding the track's rain-out policy, visit williamsgrove.com. The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series returns to action tomorrow for the second night of the Champion Racing Oil National Open. Tickets are still available at both the ticket office or by calling the Williams Grove Office at (717) 697-5000. For more ticketing and event information, visit woosprint.com/national-open or williamsgrove.com/wootickets. For complete National Open coverage at Williams Grove Speedway, visit dirtvision.com.9/29
• Donny Schatz)Seven-time and defending World of Outlaws (WoO) Craftsman Sprint Car Series champion, Donny Schatz, announced today he will compete in the 2017 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals driving for Clauson-Marshall Racing (CMR). Schatz will be making his Chili Bowl debut and the entry is the first for the multicar CMR team in the 31st running of the event held Jan. 9 to 14 at the River Spirit Expo Center. Press Releases9/29

Wednesday  September 28th 2016

I didn't have any concept of age or authority. I remember realising, Oh, the world has rules and we don't. Moon Unit Zappa
 

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• Photos)More shots from the Dirt Classic at Lincoln Speedway by Kris Keath are in SpeedShotz 9/28
• Brady Bacon)Brady Bacon arrived at the Four Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio around noon on Saturday. By the time the festivities were over around 2:50 a.m. Sunday morning, he had racked up a pair of podium finishes, a fourth and a fifth place finish. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver competed in all four divisions, USAC National Midgets, USAC National Sprint Cars, the All Stars and USAC Silver Crown. He was one of only two drivers (the other being Tyler Courtney) who performed quadruple duty Saturday. Press Releases9/28
• Wayne Johnson)Wayne Johnson has many stories of the times he spent with Jesse Hockett…some can even be printed. That made his win last Saturday all the more special, as he claimed the Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial at the Lucas Oil Speedway near Wheatland, Missouri. Wayne also won Friday’s prelim, and his wins couldn’t have come at a better time. This Saturday night, the Lucas Oil ASCS National Series will be competing at the “Fall Brawl” at I-80 Speedway near Greenwood, Nebraska. Press Releases9/28
• Shane Stewart)Coming off a string of top-five finishes, including back-to-back wins, Larson Marks Racing takes momentum into Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Penn. with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series this weekend for the National Open. Press Releases9/28
• J&J Auto Racing)The first day of Fall may have taken place last week, but that doesn’t mean that the winning streak for J&J Auto Racing teams has cooled. The McKenzie, Tenn., based manufacturer’s brand saw four drivers roll into victory lane and two others claim podium finishes last week. Press Releases9/28
• Civil War)Enjoy an edit from the most recent Civil War Series pres. by Flomaster event that took place at the Petaluma Speedway. http://petersenmediainc.com/9/28
• Seth Bergman)Seth Bergman showcased moments of strength during the Hockett/McMillin Memorial last weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway. The brightest moment of the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour tripleheader came on the opening night last Thursday, when Bergman placed fourth in a heat race and third in a B Main to miss transferring into the main event by only one spot. That forced him to use a provisional to start the feature on the inside of the 12th row. Press Releases9/28
• DIRTVision)DIRTVision MAX is back with the National Open from Williams Grove Speedway, September 29th through October 1st! Watch LIVE as the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series battle it out with the PA Posse! Watch all three days LIVE! 3 Day Subscription: $59.99 Thursday, September 29th: $24.99 Friday, September 30th: $24.99 Saturday, October 1st: $29.99 Sign up now at www.dirtvision.com Live video coverage from DIRTVision is scheduled to begin with hot laps at 7 PM ET. For a complete DIRTVision broadcast schedule, visit www.dirtvision.com.9/28
• DHR Suspension)DHR Suspension clients recorded four feature wins last weekend. Wayne Johnson was victorious last Friday and Saturday at the Hockett/McMillin Memorial at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo., with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour. Saturday's triumph was a big one as it paid $10,000 to win. Press Releases9/28
• Ohsweken Speedway ONT)The 2016 Ohsweken Speedway Awards Banquet will be held on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Carmen’s Banquet Centre in Hamilton, Ontario. The annual event will celebrate the achievements of drivers and teams in the Kool Kidz-Corr/Pak 360 Sprint Car, Strickland’s GMC Crate Sprint Car, Ohsweken Speedway Thunder Stock, HRW Automotive Mini Stock, and Gale’s Auto Aftermarket Bomber divisions. Press Releases9/28
• Column)"Dave Steele on Verge of Reaching Top of All Time Florida Sprint Car Win List" by Richard Golardi Florida Open Wheel 9/28
• Column)Ron Rodda has a look back at Past Trophy Cups in From the Grandstand9/28
• Canyon Speedway Park AZ)It’s Hall of Fame Classic time at Canyon Speedway Park which means it’s also time for the lone USAC/CRA Sprint Car weekend of the year atop the 1/3-mile clay oval near Phoenix. While the USAC/CRA Sprint Cars take center stage on Friday and Saturday at the 16th Annual Sands Chevrolet USAC Hall of Fame Classic, the IMCA Stock Cars, Micro Sprints, Mod Lites and Vintage Cars will be in action as well. Press Releases9/28
• USAC)Five drivers, two car owners and a race organizer comprise the 2017 class of inductees for the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame. Alphabetically they are: Steve Cannon, Sim Clark, Jay Drake, Billy Garrett, Johnny Mantz, Mitch Miller, Wes Saegesser and Gary Zarounian. They will be officially inducted during ceremonies in Tulsa, Okla. on January 14 during the week of the Chili Bowl Nationals Midget event. USAC 9/28
• Johnny Herrera)Johnny Herrera opened the Hockett/McMillin Memorial last weekend with a big win before he capped the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour event with a pair of hard charges. The tripleheader hosted by Lucas Oil Speedway began last Thursday when Herrera advanced from fourth to second place in a heat race before he won a qualifier. That lined him up on the inside of the second row for the main event. Press Releases9/28
• Jack Sodeman Jr)Adding to his already impressive season in Western Pennsylvania, earning track championships at Lernerville Speedway and Mercer Raceway Park, Jack Sodeman, Jr. has officially clinched the 2016 #1 Cochran Cavalcade Points championship. Press Releases9/28
• ASCS Lucas Oil)Just off the Hockett/McMillin Memorial, another big night of racing is on tap for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network as the series heads for the world famous high-banks of the I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Neb. on Saturday, October 1 for the $6,000 to win Casey's General Store Fall Brawl. ASCS 9/28
• ASCS SOS)Taking on their first season under the ASCS banner, the Lucas Oil ASCS Southern Outlaw Sprints will bring the 2016 lineup to a close this Saturday, October 1 at the Southern Raceway in Milton, Fla. ASCS 9/28

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• CJB Motorsports)Winning races is absolutely key to winning championships. Another key element is solid, top-5 finishes. David Gravel and the CJB Motorsports team are rapidly achiving championship by both of those metrics. Though they did not add to their win count, the racing weekend featuring stops at Eldora Speedway and Lernerville Speedway netted the team two more top-5 runs. Press Releases9/28
• Millstream Speedway OH)There’s excitement building for the epic sprint car extravaganza coming to Millstream Speedway on Saturday night, October 15. But oddly enough, it’s not all about sprint car racing. Nashville Crush – Unplugged will be highlighting the pre-race tailgate behind the main grandstand from 3:30 – 6:00pm. The Lima-based group has been building a strong regional following for some time now and Millstream Speedway is proud to welcome them to the entertainment lineup. Press Releases9/28
• IRA)One of Wisconsin's biggest dirt track events of the year goes trackside at the Dodge County Fairgrounds half-mile this Saturday night as the areas premier 3 series are all together for the first time. The Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series headlines with the MSA 360 Sprints, and WDLMA Late Models all on the same card. Plus it's championship night for IRA & MSA! Two divisions of Sprints plus Late Models together on the same night at Wisconsin's fastest track. Pits open at 3, Grandstands 4:30, Driver's Metting 5:15, Warm Ups 5:45, Hot Laps at 6:00, followed by IRA qualifying. It's the annual Checkered Classic. The Dodge County Fairgrounds is located just east of Beaver Dam on Hwy 33.9/28
• Chase Dietz)After what turned out to be a successful weekend in Central Pennsylvania, finishing just outside of the top-ten during the Third Annual Dirt Classic at Lincoln Speedway, York native Chase Dietz and car owner Troy Godfrey will make their next big leap and enter World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series competition for the first time this season; anxious to join the Greatest Show On Dirt during the 54th Annual Champion Racing Oil National Open at Williams Grove Speedway. Press Releases9/28
• Column)Danny Burton has notes from Eldora 4 Crown inHoosier Race Report 9/28
• Indy Race Parts would like to congratulate this past weekends winners: AJ Hopkins, Chris Windom, Rico Abreu, Justin Grant, Brady Short, Shane Cockrum (Lincoln Park Speedway Champion) and everyone else that supports Indy Race Parts. If you need any New or Used Sprint Car, Midget, 600 or QRC parts we are your one stop shop. Call 317.244.9437 or view our website www.indyraceparts.com for more info or find us on Twitter, @indyraceparts.9/28
• USAC)After a hard fought “Glenn Howard Classic” at Perris, the Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Cars will invade Peoria, Arizona’s Canyon Speedway Park for two nights of action. Promoted by Kevin Montgomery, the annual “Hall of Fame Classic” starts this Friday, September 30th, and will also showcase the Allscapes IMCA Stock Cars vs. SCRA Stock Cars, Mini Sprints, Western ModLites, and Vintage Cars. The spectator gates will open at 5:00pm with racing at 7:00pm both days. In addition, the track will host an open practice on Thursday from 6pm to 9pm. For more event information, visit www.canyonspeedwaypark.com or call (602) 258-7223 (RACE). USAC 9/28
• USAC/CRA)Powering past Richard Vander Weerd on the sixth circuit, Austin Williams (Yorba Linda, California) sailed to last Saturday’s feature win at Perris Auto Speedway. For Williams, the “9th Annual Glenn Howard Classic” victory was his second Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Car triumph of the season and the fifth of his career. Vander Weerd, R.J. Johnson, Brody Roa, and fast qualifier “The Demon” Damion Gardner rounded out the top-five drivers. Press Releases9/28
• Lernerville Speedway PA)Lernerville Speedway was once more graced with nearly perfect weather conditions for Saturday Night’s World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Commonwealth Clash presented by Classic Ink. After a slow start that included two separate red flag incidents, Donny Schatz dominated the final 21 laps of the 35-lap A-Main after dispatching early leader Logan Schuhart.Press Releases9/28
• Paul Pokorski)After nearly a month off from competition, Paul Pokorski and his Pokorski Motorsports team will return to action for the final Midwest Sprint Car Association event of the 2016 season this Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway in Beaver Dam.Press Releases9/28
• Sam Hafertepe Jr)Sam Hafertepe Jr. and the Keith Dobbs #15H team had a solid weekend at the Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial at Lucas Oil Speedway near Wheatland, Missouri. The Sunnyvale, Texas driver recorded eighth place finishes in the two prelims to lock himself into Saturday night’s finale. After vying for a win, he would come home fourth and extend his point lead in the Lucas Oil ASCS National Series standings to 245. This Saturday, the series heads to I-80 Speedway near Greenwood, Nebraska for the “Fall Brawl”. Press Releases9/28
• Terry McCarl)Terry McCarl and the TMAC Motorsports #24 team will be having some fun at the Price Chopper at 4343 Merle Hay Road this Friday from 2 to 6 p.m.! Come on out for fifty cent hot dogs, chips and more! The Altoona, Iowa driver has returned from central Pennsylvania’s Lincoln Speedway, where he competed at last Saturday’s Dirt Classic. This Saturday night, he’ll be competing at the I-80 Speedway near Greenwood, Nebraska in the “Fall Brawl”. Press Releases9/28

Tuesday  September 27th 2016

I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity. Edgar Allan Poe

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• POWRi)The POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series is thrilled to announce that the Saturday 10/1 Meents Memorial at Belle-Clair Speedway will be broadcast on MAVTV. The Meents Memorial Presented by Priority Aviation will bring out National Midget drivers from all over the Mid-West. The broadcast will include driver interviews, in-car cameras, and various technical segments. MAVTV is available nationwide. Check your local listings for MAVTV channel numbers. Press Releases9/27
• POWRi)Friday, September 30th and Saturday, October 1st, the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series and POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series will take to Belle-Clair Speedway for the final time of 2016. Press Releases9/27
• Derek Hagar)Derek Hagar continuously made improvements last weekend during the three-day Hockett/McMillin Memorial at Lucas Oil Speedway, where he raced both winged and non-wing sprint cars. "The weekend started out as a little bit of a struggle," he said. "I about got upside down in one of the non-winged heat races, but didn't. The winged side was a bit better." Press Releases9/27
• Jackson Motorplex MN)Jackson Motorplex underwent a massive renovation throughout the offseason prior to the 2016 campaign. It was molded into a top-tier facility and the action on the track showed. Whether it was a weekly sprint car show on a Friday night, an IMCA race on a Saturday evening or a special event, the racing was thrilling as Jackson Motorplex had a breakout year. Press Releases9/27
• Brandon Hanks)Brandon Hanks nearly posted a pair of top-10 finishes last weekend during the Hockett/McMillin Memorial. Hanks opened the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour tripleheader at Lucas Oil Speedway last Thursday by advancing from eighth to seventh place in a heat race and from ninth to sixth place in a B Main. Press Releases9/27
• Caleb Helms)Caleb Helms joined the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions last Saturday for the 35 th running of the 4-Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway. Helms opened the event by qualifying 17th quickest overall and fourth in his group, which put him on the pole of a heat race. Press Releases9/27
• Jack Dover)Jack Dover is happy with his performance throughout the Hockett/McMillin Memorial last weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway. Dover faced more than 60 other drivers during the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour tripleheader, which began on Thursday with a high pill draw. Dover advanced from seventh to fifth place in a heat race, which relegated him to a B Main. Press Releases9/27
• Dale Blaney)Last weekend didn't go as planned for Dale Blaney, who competed at Eldora Speedway during both nights of the 4-Crown Nationals. The action began on Friday for the Mainstream Holdings, Inc., sponsored CH Motorsports team, which qualified 17th quickest in its group during the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series portion of the event at the half-mile oval. Press Releases9/27
• Josh Baughman)Josh Baughman had one of the fastest cars throughout the Hockett/McMillin Memorial last weekend. Baughman kicked off the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour tripleheader at Lucas Oil Speedway last Thursday by placing third in a heat race before he advanced from ninth to fifth place in a qualifier. That locked him into the 14th starting position for the 25-lap main event. Press Releases9/27
• Joe Trenca)Joe Trenca is picking up steam as the season is beginning to wind down. The Mucci Motorsports driver earned his fifth top five of the season during a strong weekend that produced a pair of top-10 finishes during a Patriot Sprint Tour tripleheader. Press Releases9/27
• Willie Croft)During the first two stops at the Placerville Speedway with the King of the West Series in 2016 Willie Croft looked to be well on his way to victory lane, but issues hampered. Saturday night’s third and final stop of the year at the track was again unkind to Croft as he was forced to exit the speedway while running in the third spot with a mechanical issue. Press Releases9/27
• Jason Sides)Jason Sides was a charger last week during a trio of World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series events in three different states. The action began a week ago Wednesday at Hartford Speedway in Hartford, Mich., where Sides qualified 19th quickest before placing seventh in a heat race. That lined him up on the inside of the 10th row for the main event. Press Releases9/27
• Jace Vander Weerd)Taking a couple weeks off after a tough California Sprint Week, Jace Vander Weerd and company were back in action at the Perris Auto Speedway on Saturday night where Jace would finish in the 13th spot. “The track was a little more hooked up than I thought it would be, and it was really tough to pass,” Jace Vander Weerd said. “I was able to get a couple spots on the start of the race, and then trying to go outside late to pass a slower car I lost some track position and ended up 13th.” Press Releases9/27
• Tony Bruce Jr)Tony Bruce Jr. produced strong results throughout the Hockett/McMillin Memorial last weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway. Bruce Jr., who was driving for the Smith Family, opened the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour tripleheader last Thursday by winning a heat race. He then placed third in a qualifier to lock into the 12th starting position for the main event. Press Releases9/27
• Jamie Ball)Jamie Ball and the White Lightning Motorsports team traveled to Lucas Oil Speedway last weekend for the first time ever as the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour showcased the Hockett/McMillin Memorial. Press Releases9/27
• Dominic Scelzi)Giovanni Scelzi developed more speed throughout the night last Friday at Ocean Speedway. Scelzi, who was piloting his family owned entry, qualified ninth quickest to open the action at the quarter-mile oval. Press Releases9/27
• Richard Vander Weerd)Using the momentum from a strong California Speedweek finale a couple of weeks back, Richard Vander Weerd was back to form at the Perris Auto Speedway on Saturday night where he picked up a second place finish after a hard fought battle with Austin Williams. Press Releases9/27
• Tim Kaeding)Heading East for one final race weekend in 2016, Tim Kaeding and the Lunstra Motorsports team would have a nice showing in Pennsylvania that was highlighted with a fourth place finish at the Susquehanna Speedway Park. Press Releases9/27
• Madera Speedway CA)An increasingly strong field is assembling for Saturday's iPull-u-Pull CHALLENGE at LoanMart Madera Speedway, with a $3000 to win Winged Sprint Car race and the inaugural West Coast Sportsman 75 on the big card. The fastest one-third mile in the West will also host racing for BCRA Midgets, CSS 360 Super Modifieds, HPD Midgets, Legends of Kearney Bowl, MSTs, and Toyota Sedans. Press Releases9/27
• TJ Michael)The “Texas Traveler” T.J. Michael made two consecutive starts at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on Friday and Saturday, September 23-24, joining the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series and the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. When the dust settled on Saturday night, Michael had earned his way into one of two main events, ultimately qualifying for the Arctic Cat All Star portion of the 35th Annual Four Crown Nationals weekend. Press Releases9/27
• Clauson-Marshall Racing)Race on. It’s what Bryan Clauson would relate to his father Tim when faced with some of the darker moments in the sport. It’s what racers do, they continue to race on. With that in mind, it comes as little surprise that Bryan Clauson Racing will continue on under the watch of Tim Clauson and team co-owner Richard Marshall under the new Clauson-Marshall Racing banner. The team’s first outing will be the USAC Midget “Jason Leffler Memorial” at Wayne County Speedway in Illinois on October 20 with Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., at the wheel. Press Releases9/27
• Silver Dollar Speedway CA)The 2016 racing season at Silver Dollar Speedway comes to end with the 24th Annual Fall Nationals this Friday and Saturday night. This weekend will mark the fourth consecutive year that the track will honor two-time Silver Dollar Speedway sprint car driving champion Stephen Allard with naming the race in his honor. Over 40 Winged 360 sprint cars are expected to challenge for the $5,000 to win Saturday night 40-lap finale. Friday night’s 30-lap main event winner will receive $3,000. Nearly $40,000 will be on the line over the two day race. With the big prize money and Stephen Allard’s name attached to this event, numerous sprint car champions are scheduled to race this weekend. Press Releases9/27
• Oswego Speedway NY)For the third consecutive year Oswego Speedway’s prestigious Budweiser International Classic 200 for Novelis Supermodifieds will air nationally on Suzuki presents SPEED SPORT on MAVTV this Thursday, September 29 at 7:00 & 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The one hour broadcast, featuring the world’s most unique open-wheel short track racecars and the richest race in the world of Supermodified racing, will display 34 of the best open-wheel drivers in the country battling for 200-laps and a total purse of over $100,000. Press Releases9/27
• Patriots)Former World of Outlaws competitor and the member of the Pennsylvania Posse, Lucas Wolfe made his first start with the Patriot Sprint Tour and collected the $5,000 check at the Rolling Wheels Raceway Park over Josh Weller and Stewart Friesen A very strong 34 cars signed in for the lone appearance at the ‘fast track’ as the 360 Sprints were part of the Reapers Harvest 100 including the Big Block Modified’s and the GRIT Sportsman. Race Results9/27

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• Tim Kaeding)Heading East for one final race weekend in 2016, Tim Kaeding and the Lunstra Motorsports team would have a nice showing in Pennsylvania that was highlighted with a fourth place finish at the Susquehanna Speedway Park. Press Releases9/27
• Paul McMahan)Hoping to shake some bad luck while taking a week off from racing, Paul McMahan’s return to the Destiny Motorsports machine would see some good runs stalled out by some bad luck. “I was really pleased with how fast our car was all three night’s,” Paul McMahan said. “We literally just had some bad luck hinder us each night.”Press Releases9/27
• Ian Madsen)Saturday night at the Eldora Speedway, Ian Madsen lived a dream of his as he raced his way to his first career victory at the Eldora Speedway during the Four Crown Nationals. “It has always been a dream of mine to win at Eldora, and it is pretty cool to finally make that happen,” Ian Madsen said. Press Releases9/27
• Photos)More shots from Eldora Speedway 4 Crown & Lernerville WoO are in SpeedShotz 9/27
• Thunderbowl Raceway CA)The biggest event of the season at Merle Stone Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway is less than a month away, with the much anticipated 23rd annual Southwest Contractors Trophy Cup ready to commence on October 20, 21 & 22. Press Releases9/27
• Davie Franek)Davie Franek and the Franek Auto Sales #28f team completed a 3 race weekend on Sunday night at the Rolling Wheels Reaper Harvest. With 33 cars signed into the pit area all looking for the $5,000 to win and Franek fresh off his win at Fonda Speedway the night promised to be a great night of racing action. Franek started 2nd in heat race #3 and finished in the 2nd position advancing to the 25 lap A-Main. Franek then started 2nd in the dash and finished 2nd to Stewart Friesen. The 25 lap feature event Franek started in the 6th position and advanced up to the 5th position by lap where he ran for the middle stages of the race until a late race pass put him back to 6th place where he finished the event. Overall Franek had a great weekend up in New York. Friday night Franek finished in the 5th position at Outlaw Speedway, Franek then won from 10th on Saturday night at Fonda Speedway and then finished in the 6th position on Sunday night at the big 5/8 Rolling Wheels facility. Franek will now be back in action with the United Racing Club on Saturday night October 22nd at the Port Royal Speedway. Franek holds an over 100 point lead heading into the last 3 races of the 2016 season. 9/27
• St Francois County Raceway MO)Hello to all the race fans out there! This is the Auto Plaza Group Race Recap for Saturday, September 24th. If you were not there to watch then you missed out on some great racing as drivers raced for positions not only in the race but in the Points Standings as well. Press Releases9/27
• IRA)The 50th Anniversary season for the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints will draw to a close this Saturday night in a big way. The Checkered Flag Classic will be held at one of the largest, and fastest tracks on the IRA tour as the Winged 900 horsepower machines invade the Dodge County Fairgrounds half-mile clay oval located just three miles east of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. IRA 9/27

Monday  September 26th 2016

Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. T. S. Eliot
 

11:50pm

RESULTS...

• USAC)USAC IMRA MIDGET SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 24, 2016 - Canton, Illinois - Spoon River Speedway  FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. Chett Gehrke, 2. Gedd Ross, 3. Brent Burrows. 4. Dillon Morley, 5. Shane Morgan, 6. Jake Sollenberger, 7. Broc Hunnell, 8. Tracy Hull, 9. Hunter Lane, 10. Dave Baugh USAC 9/26
• Column)Pat & Bruce Eckel have notes from an Indiana Fall Weekend in A Typical Weekend9/26
• WAR)Zach Daum picked up the win Thursday night while Korey Weyant won Friday's WAR Series race at Lucas Oil Speedway. Terry Babb took Saturday's Finale Victory.Race Results9/26
• Column)Gaye Carmichael has notes from Lernerville Speedway WoO in Sprint Car Notes9/26
• Southern Oregon Speedway)Hays Oil Championship Night at Southern Oregon Speedway was a night of firsts for the Pennzoil Winged Sprint Car division. The night included first time Main Event and Trophy Dash winners and a first time champion. Taking full advantage of his front row start, 15 year old Jeffrey Hudson won the 25 lap Main Event.Race Results9/26
• Perris Auto Speedway CA)PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY SENIOR AND YOUNG GUN RESULTS! (Perris, CA, September 25, 2016) Results of the September 24th Senior and Young Gun Sprint Car main events at Perris Auto Speedway. Senior Sprints (drivers 45 and older) 1. Richard McCormick – Canyon Country, CA 2. Bill Badger – Santa Clarita, CA 3. Eddie Tafoya – Chino Hills, CA 4. Ed Schwarz – Santa Fe Springs, CA 5. Danny Parrish – Fairbanks, AK 6. Jim Giardina – Riverside, CA 7. Rick Hendrix – Palmdale, CA Young Gun Sprints (drivers age 14-25 with no prior sprint car experience) 1. Courtney Crone – Corona, CA 2. Hannah Mayhew – Acton, CA 3. Matt McCarthy – Riverside, CA 4. Daniel Anderson – Venice, CA 5. Timmy Fitch – Lake Elsinore, CA 6. Eric Englert – San Dimas, CA9/26

PRESS...

• Matt Wood Racing)The Matt Wood Racing #17w team and driver Kerry Madsen showed a lot of speed at the Four Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio. Though the results didn’t show it, the car was very fast. Still, the team racked up two top ten finishes against some stout competition, despite battling some issues. Press Releases9/26
• DJ Netto)After a couple of off weeks on the King of the West Schedule, DJ Netto and the Tri-C Motorsports team returned to action with the series as they took the Placerville Speedway on Saturday night. A strong showing would see Netto grab a personal best fourth place finish on a track that has given him fits over the course of his career. Press Releases9/26
• Chase Johnson)Chase Johnson had to climb a hill last Saturday at Placerville Speedway. "I thought it started off looking fairly well," he said. "We pulled an early number for qualifying and that was not the good thing to do. It was way different than a normal Placerville race. The track was still wet and hadn't come in yet. We didn't have a good qualifying time and we struggled the entire night because of that reason." Press Releases9/26
• Shane Stewart)Shane Stewart and Larson Marks Racing scored two top-five finishes this weekend as the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint car series traveled east. The Larson Marks team scored the win at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio Friday night and followed it up with another top-five finish at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Penn. on Saturday. Press Releases9/26
• Robbie Price)After picking up a seventh place finish on the pavement a week ago, Robbie Price picked up two more seventh place finishes on the dirt this week as he was in action with the Sumer Thunder Sprint Series at the Yakima Raceway on Friday and Saturday night. Press Releases9/26
• Roth Motorsports)Making his first start aboard the potent Roth Motorsports No. 83jr Saturday night at the Placerville Speedway, Cory Eliason would pick up a 10th place finish with the King of the West Sprint Car Series. Press Releases9/26
• Jason Solwold)Getting back to work with the Summer Thunder Series over the weekend, Jason Solwold would pick up the win on Friday night before seeing some bad luck get him while leading Saturday night’s feature event at the Yakima Dirt Track. Press Releases9/26
• Justyn Cox)Making the trip to the nearly Placerville Speedway on Saturday night to reunite with the King of the West Series after a couple of off weeks, Justyn Cox would tally a Top-10 finish during a hard fought feature event. Press Releases9/26
• Ryan Bernal)Getting back to action with wings bolted to his Mike Phulps Motorsports No. 56, Ryan Bernal would have a big weekend that saw him run second with the Ocean Sprints on Friday night before mounting a charge from 10th to second with the King of the West Sprints on Saturday night. Press Releases9/26
• Brent Marks)Brent Marks made the most of his recent three-race weekend in Central Pennsylvania; snagging two, top-ten finishes during main event competition, one of which during the Williams Grove Speedway National Open Tune-Up where the “Myerstown Missile” finished 10th. Press Releases9/26
• Brock Zearfoss)For three consecutive days, the “Jonestown Jet” Brock Zearfoss will join the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, competing for three separate paydays equaling a grand total of $70,000. Press Releases9/26
• Danny Dietrich)For the eighth time in 2016 and for the second time at Susquehanna Speedway, Danny Dietrich is a main event winner, this time earning Justin Snyder’s “Salute to the Troops” victory for a $5,000 top prize. The emotional victory kicked off a three-race campaign for the Gettysburg native during the recent weekend, resulting in one additional podium finish during the Third Annual Dirt Classic on Saturday night, September 24. Press Releases9/26
• Sammy Swindell)Sammy Swindell remains a podium machine while driving for A.G. Rains. The team produced a podium finish during all three nights of the Hockett/McMillin Memorial last weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway during the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour tripleheader, which featured 60-plus drivers each night. Swindell and Rains have recorded a podium finish during all eight races together. Press Releases9/26
• Danny Lasoski)Big Game Motorsports is only two races away from earning its second straight National Sprint League championship. Driver Danny Lasoski and crew chief Guy Forbrook have guided the Muddy sponsored team to a 459-point lead in the championship standings heading into the 21 st annual Queen's Royale, which is the final doubleheader of the NSL season this Friday and Saturday at St. Francois County Raceway in Farmington, Mo. Press Releases9/26
• Dominic Scelzi)Dominic Scelzi had another great opportunity to earn his first win of the season before misfortune struck last Saturday at Pelaluma Speedway. Scelzi, who was driving for the Van Lare Family, kicked off the California Civil War Sprint Car Series event by qualifying sixth quickest. Press Releases9/26
• Trey Starks)Trey Starks will return to the Jeff McCall owned sprint car this weekend during the National Open. The team will compete Thursday through Saturday at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa., where Starks is hoping to put together a strong weekend during the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series tripleheader. Press Releases9/26
• NSL)The sophomore season for the National Sprint League will wrap up this weekend. The 410ci winged sprint car series is heading to St. Francois County Raceway in Farmington, Mo., for the 21st annual Queen's Royale, which pays $3,000 to win and $600 to start on Friday and $5,000 to win and $700 to start on Saturday. National Sprint League9/26
• Henry Van Dam)Henry Van Dam has been racing at Central Washington State Fair Raceway for approximately a decade. In most years his visit is only one weekend in September as the season concludes. Press Releases9/26
• Donny Schatz)Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing (TSR) driver Donny Schatz and Bad Boy Off Road/Chevrolet Performance saved their best for last over the weekend, dominating Saturday night’s World of Outlaws (WoO) Craftsman® Sprint Car Series 35-lap Commonwealth Clash A-Feature at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania. The seven-time and reigning WoO champion drove the TSR No. 15 Bad Boy Off Road/Chevrolet Performance J&J to his 23rd triumph of the campaign after finishing second and fourth earlier in the week. Press Releases9/26
• Tarlton Motorsports)In 2016 the Placerville Speedway has seemed to have Kyle Hirst and Tarlton Motorsports’ number. Making their third trip to the speedway on Saturday night, the team had a tough night but fought threw it to finish in the eighth spot. Press Releases9/26
• IRA)This Saturday's 50th Anniversary Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series season fnale at Dodge County is a special one. It's championship night for IRA winded 410's ofcourse, but it's also championship night for the MSA 360 Sprints too. And the WDLMA Late Models are now part of the show too, so the 3 fastest dirt track divisions in Wisconsin will all be in action Saturday night on Wisconsin's fastest track. We're planning on some vintage guys too, PLUS all past IRA Champions are invited as our guest. It's the annual Checkered Classic (remembering Dick Witt & Dick Symoens). We're gonna close out the season in style.... and as all IRA finales are, it's gonna be a party!9/26
• I-35 Speedway MO)October 8 is shaping up as great racing weekend with the 7th Annual McCarthy Auto Group Show Me Spectacular. The super-fast WAR Series Non Wing Sprint Cars, the always exciting USRA A Mods, the ultra-competitive USRA B Mods (11 different winners in the weekly racing), the spirited E Mods, and the Midwest Outlaw Lightning Sprints will headline the show. The Mod Lites, Pure Stock, and Sport Compact classes will also be in competition. 9/26

1:50pm

RESULTS...

• Patriots)Lucas Wolfe 5w wins at Rolling Wheels NY Sunday over Josh Weller, Stewart Friesen, Joe Trenca, and Jeff Cook 9/26
• Civil War)Winning a no-stop affair at the Petaluma Speedway back in June, Sean Becker completed the season sweep with the Civil War Series presented by Flowmaster at the bay area facility after fending off series point leader, Andy Forsberg. With Trent Canales and Becker leading the field to green it would be Canales getting out to the early lead while Becker, Michael Ing, and Dominic Scelzi gave chase. KoW, JH Wingless, Civil War 9/26
• Dirt Classic)After claiming the inaugural running of the Dirt Classic back in 2014, Stevie Smith wasted no time returning to victory lane at the popular event as he fended off some stiff competition in Danny Dietrich and Greg Hodnett to become the first peat winner of the Dirt Classic presented by Schmuck Lumber. Race Results9/26
• Open Wheel 101)BillW has Eldora 4 Crown notes in BillW's Knoxville News 9/26

PRESS...

• Mason Moore)Doing everything he could to gain some points on current Civil War Series point leader, Andy Forsberg, Mason Moore would finish in the third spot on Saturday night at the Petaluma Speedway.“We had a really good night, and I thought we were going to pick up some points on Andy Forsberg heading into the finale, but he had a good late restart and picked up two or three positions late in the race,” Mason Moore said. “My guys gave me a great car, and now we will look forward to Fall Nationals.”  Press Releases9/26
• Andy Forsberg)Getting off to a slow start during the feature event at the Petaluma Speedway on Saturday night with the Civil War Series, Andy Forsberg came alive late and picked up his second consecutive runner up finish with the Civil War Series. Press Releases9/26
• Wilmot Raceway WI)Wilmot Raceway closed out the season with a 5 division special which included its' season championships for it's Hoosier winged 410 Sprints, and the Meyer Valves & Vacs wingLESS (by IRA) Sprints. Mike Kertscher captured his second 25 lap winged feature in a row while Jeremy Schultz captured his 3rd Wilmot track championship. On the wingLESS side rookie Derek Crane picked up his 3rd A-main win of the year, but it was race runner-up Todd Lehr who captured the title. 9/26

Sunday  September 25th 2016

Losing feels worse than winning feels good. Vin Scully

10:50pm

RESULTS...

• USAC)USAC DMA MIDGET RACE RESULTS: September 24, 2016 - Bradford, Vermont - Bear Ridge Speedway FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. Adam Pierson, 2, Adam Whitney, 3. John Heydenreich, 4. Jeff Horn, 5. Dean Christensen, 6. Jim Santa Maria, 7. Robert Tucker, 8. Jeff Champagne, 9. Ray Miller, 10. Kelly Arrison, 11. Seth Carlson.USAC 9/25
• USAC)USAC WESTERN HPD MIDGET RACE RESULTS: September 24, 2016 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. Toni Breidinger, 2. Jesse Love IV, 3. Annie Breidinger, 4. Brian SandsUSAC 9/25
• Wayne County Speedway OH)The 4th annual Ohio Dirt Blowout presented by Kar Connection closed out the racing season at NAPA Wayne County Speedway for 2016 with some wild action in all class'. The OVSCA rolled into Orrville's Historic Oval for the third time this season and for the second time, Wooster's Danny Mumaw captured the win. Driving the Finishline Auto Body, Crown Investment and the ABR Farms #16, Mumaw would take the pole position starting spot and lead every lap of the 25 lap event. Race Results9/25
• Column)Danny Burton has Lincoln Park Speedway notes in Hoosier Race Report9/25

PRESS...

• The Speedway Motors/Champion Racing Oil Central PA Sprint Cars started the weekend off Thursday night at Susquehanna Speedway with Danny Dietrich getting his 8th series win of the year. Friday night Williams Grove Speedway hosted their tune-up race for the National Open coming up this weekend. Greg Hodnett showed everyone he was ready by taking his 18th victory of the 2016 season. Saturday night the Dirt Classic was held at Lincoln Speedway and Stevie Smith bested a 48 car field for the $20,000 victory.Speedway Motors/Champion Racing Oil Central PA 9/25
• Toby Bellbowen opened up his season last night at a rough and wild Hi-Tec Oils Speedway, Toowoomba. Despite crashing out of the A-Main while running fourth, it was a good night for Toby, qualifying second in time trials and running very competitively in his heats and the dash. Press Releases9/25
• Courtney O'Hehir)Courtney O’Hehir travelled north to Toowoomba on Saturday night for the opening round of the Ultimate Sprintcar Championship. On a track that really tested out drivers and machinery, Courtney did a stellar job, bringing the car home straight and ready for the season to kick off at Valvoline Raceway this coming weekend. Press Releases9/25
• Toby Bellbowen)Toby Bellbowen opened up his season last night at a rough and wild Hi-Tec Oils Speedway, Toowoomba. Despite crashing out of the A-Main while running fourth, it was a good night for Toby, qualifying second in time trials and running very competitively in his heats and the dash. Press Releases9/25
• Williams Grove Speedway PA)Sprint car fans in the East will gather this Saturday night to see the 54th running of the Williams Grove Speedway Champion Racing Oil National Open for sprint cars sanctioned by the World of Outlaws Craftsman sprint car series, going 40-laps in distance and paying $50,000 to the winner. Central PA 9/25
• Williams Grove Speedway PA)Williams Grove Speedway will present the premier sprint car event of the season in the east this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 29, 30 and October 1, when it hosts the 54th annual Champion Racing Oil World of Outlaws Craftsman sprint car series National Open. Central PA 9/25

12:50pm

RESULTS...

• Susquehanna Speedway PA)For the second time in a month, veteran racer Frankie Herr raced to the win in Credit Connection Auto Sales Super Sportsman competition at Susquehanna Speedway. The Carlisle, PA drivers win came in Saturday night’s 25-lap feature event, which was the final regular season point race. Central PA 9/25
• USAC)Chris Windom left no doubt that he came to Eldora Speedway Saturday night in championship mode. The Canton, Illinois driver arrived at Eldora's "4-Crown Nationals" with a ten-point deficit to two-time and defending USAC Silver Crown champion Kody Swanson. By the time Windom pulled into victory lane after a dominating, soul-crushing performance on the half-mile dirt oval, he was the USAC Silver Crown division's newest champion. USAC 9/25
• USAC)Eldora Speedway has provided the highest of highs and lowest of lows to Justin Grant over the last couple of seasons. Just a little over four months after his most recent visit to Eldora Speedway, Grant, a 2015 Eldora USAC Sprint Car winner, found himself without a full-time sprint car ride. USAC 9/25

PRESS...

• Paulie Colagiovanni)One night after Colagiovanni's night ended just 10 laps shy at Outlaw Speedway, the Donath Motor Worx, All Star Performance #10 team was at the Fonda Speedway for the first annual Kramer Williamson Memorial Race. Colagiovanni started heat race #2 in the second position and finished in the #3 spot advancing to the nightly feature event. After winning the dash, Colagiovanni started the feature in the 12th position and was inside the top 10 by lap 10 while continuing to advance to the 8th place finish at the end of the 25 lap feature event. Colagiovanni and crew will now head to Rolling Wheels for the Reaper Havest race that will be paying $5,000 to win and $500 to start. Look for the #10 to be near the front on the ultra fast 5/8 mile race track. 9/25
• Davie Franek)Davie "No Panic" Franek has been on a tear all season long and the Franek Auto Sales continued that tear Saturday night at the Fonda Speedway for the first annual Kramer Williamson Memorial Race paying a cool $3,073 to the winner. Following a Friday night 5th place finish at Outlaw Speedway, Franek and the 28f team headed north to the Fonda Speedway. Franek who started in the 3rd position for heat race #2 finished in the 2nd position, directly advancing to the nightly A-Main. Franek started in the 8th position for the 25 lap feature event and was on the move at the drop of the green flag. By lap 10, Franek was shown in 4th position two laps later was up to 2nd. Franek overtook the lead from Cory Sparks on lap 21 en route to his 10th win of the season. After the races, it was discovered the motor in Franek's winning #28f was not going to last for Sunday nights race at Rolling Wheels. Two of Franek's crew drove to Rider overnight to pick up another bullet to bring back north and install for Sunday night's Reaper Harvest event at Rolling Wheels. The 25 lap event is paying $5,000 to the winner and $500. to start. 9/25

9:00am

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• ASCS SW)It didn't take long for Rick Ziehl to rebound in the chase for the 2016 Carlyle Tools ASCS Southwest Regional Championship, as the New Mexico shoe posted his third victory of the 2016 season at the Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek, Ariz. on Saturday night. ASCS 9/25
• ASCS Lucas Oil)A race for the ages at Lucas Oil Speedway; Oklahoma's Wayne Johnson and Tennessee's Sammy Swindell put on a thriller of a show for Saturday's $10,000 top prize in the sixth annual Hockett/McMillin Memorial with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network.  ASCS 9/25
• All Stars)Sometimes, being in the right place at the right time can make all of the difference. For Ian Madsen, that statement proved to be worth $5,000. For the first time in his career, Ian Madsen is a main event winner at the world-famous Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio; scoring a victory against the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions during the 35th Annual Four Crown Nationals. All Stars 9/25
• World of Outlaws)Donny Schatz continued his historic season Saturday night, claiming his 23rd World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series win at Lernerville Speedway. The series had not competed in the track's Commonwealth Clash presented by Classic Ink since 2014, and thousands of fans rallied behind its drivers as if they never left.DIRT/World of Outlaws 9/25
• SSO)After rain washed out many tracks in the North Texas area, Austin Mundie made the trip up from his Tyler, Texas home worthwhile, capturing Sprint Series of Oklahoma IMCA Racesaver 305-ci season finale at Oklahoma Sports Park in Ada on Saturday night. Race Results9/25
• USAC)Rico Abreu arrived at Eldora Speedway Saturday evening via an airplane ride alongside Tony Stewart after competing in the afternoon's NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race in New Hampshire. As soon as the St. Helena, California driver hit the western Ohio half-mile for the first time on Saturday, it almost seemed as if Abreu was still on-board a jet as he piloted his Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports entry to a complete sweep of the night's USAC National Midget events, recording ProSource Fast Qualifying time, then following that up with a new 8-lap track record run on his way to a heat race victory before slashing his way to third from his sixth starting position by the end of the first lap of the feature. USAC 9/25
• USAC)USAC SILVER CROWN CHAMPIONSHIP RACE RESULTS: September 24, 2016 - Rossburg, Ohio - Eldora Speedway - 35th "4-Crown Nationals"  FEATURE: (50 laps) 1. Chris Windom, 2. Justin Grant, 3. Tyler Courtney, 4. Brady Bacon, 5. Kody Swanson, 6. Jeff Swindell, 7. Dave Darland, 8. Jerry Coons Jr., 9. Shane Cottle, 10. Bill Rose,USAC 9/25
• Lucas Oil Speedway MO)In an absolute classic, Wayne Johnson outdueled Sammy Swindell in Saturday night's main event at the 6th annual Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial at Lucas Oil Speedway. Johnson passed Swindell with one lap remaining to capture the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series major and pocket $10,000. Race Results9/25
• Dodge City Raceway Park KS)The curtains came down on the 2016 season at Dodge City Raceway Park with Arvada, Colorado’s Jake Bubak racing to victory lane in the 30-lap Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars vs. URSS feature event atop the 3/8-mile clay oval to cap off the Fourth Annual Jerry Soderberg Memorial Championship event.Race Results9/25

2:30am

RESULTS...

• ASCS Lucas Oil)Wheatland MO...Protect the Harvest A-Feature A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 2C-Wayne Johnson[1]; 2. 3S-Sammy Swindell[2]; 3. 2L-Logan Forler[8]; 4. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[6]; 5. 9JR-Derek Hagar[18]; 6. 17-Josh Baughman[10]; 7. 52-Blake Hahn[13]; 8. 28-Jonathan Cornell[4]; 9. 21-Brian Brown[7]; 10. 45X-Johnny Herrera[21]; 11. 84-Brandon Hanks[20]; 12. 05-Brad Loyet[19]; 13. 86-Tony Bruce Jr[3]; 14. 5D-Zach Daum[22]; 15. 95-Matt Covington[11]; 16. 14K-Kyle Bellm[23]; 17. 76-Jay Russell[14]; 18. 27-Danny Thoman[24]; 19. (DNF) 11M-Jason McDougal[15]; 20. (DNF) 11X-John Carney II[5]; 21. (DNF) 23B-Brian Bell[9]; 22. (DNF) 87-Aaron Reutzel[17]; 23. (DNF) 23-Seth Bergman[16]; 24. (DNF) 82-Thomas Kennedy[12] Lap Leader(s): Wayne Johnson 1-4, 27, 29-30; Sammy Swindell 5-26, 28 FSR High Point Driver: Brian Bell Hard Charger: Derek Hagar +13 Provisional(s): Kyle Bellm; Danny Thoman (Regional)9/25
• ASCS SW)Queen Creek AZ...#20Z Rick Ziehl #18 Lorne Wofford #75X JT Imperial #74 Colton Hardy #90 Lance Norick #0J Jeremy McCune #2 Alex Pettas #5C Billy Chester #01JR Josh Shipley #14USA Jeff Slinkard #4U James Aragon #69R Damon McCune #17K Kyle Danielson #8 Bob Ream Jr. #29 Darrell Sickles #8X Mindy McCord #14 Cody Sickles #91 Casey Buckman #22B Jesse Baker #21AZ Stevie Sussex #5H Rocky Silva 9/25
• All Stars)Eldora Speedway OH...#18 Ian Madsen #10H Chad Kemenah #11N Randy Hannagan #11K Kraig Kinser #99 Brady Bacon #35 Jac Haudenschild #21 Cap Henry #7C Caleb Armstrong #33M Max Stambaugh #17W Kerry Madsen #70 Dean Jacobs #23c Tyler Courtney #20N Hunter Schuerenberg #09x Carson Macedo #9X Cole Duncan #23 DJ Foos #57X Andrew Palker #40 Caleb Helms #24 Rico Abreu #93 Sheldon Haudenschild #8M TJ Michael #81 Lee Jacobs #1 Dale Blaney #19P Paige Polyak #OO Dane Lorenc 9/25
• USAC/CRA)AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 24, 2016 – Perris, California – Perris Auto Speedway – “9th Annual Glenn Howard Classic” FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. Austin Williams, 2. Richard Vander Weerd, 3. R.J. Johnson, 4. Brody Roa, 5. Damion Gardner, 6. Ronnie Gardner, 7. Jake Swanson, 8. Logan Wiliams, 9. Trey Marcham, 10. Tommy MalcolmUSAC 9/25
• URSS)Dodge City KS...#9x Jake Bubak #20 Luke Cranston #2j Zach Blurton #33 Koby Walters #49x Mike Peters #21x Taylor Velasquez #98 JD Johnson #11k Tyler Knight #18 Brandon Sprott #50 Jed Werner #97 Brian Herbert #83 Austin McLean #28 Tracey Hill #11 Keefe Hemel #10 Jordan Knight #0 Steven Richardson #9 John Webster #33k Aaron Ploussard #20j Brandy Jones #911 Ty Williams9/25
• King of the West)Placerville CA...#0 Bud Kaeding #56 Ryan Bernal #20 Colby Copeland #3C DJ Netto #22 Shane Golobic #25 Bobby McMahan #37 Mitchell Faccinto #21X Kyle Hirst #31C Justyn Cox #83JR Cory Eliason #00 Jason Statler #68 Chase Johnson #12 Jarrett Soares #19 Chase Majdic #98 Sean Watts #45 Jake Morgan #29 Willie Croft #58 Matt Barber #1H Billy Wallace #8 Jim Richardson9/25
• Civil War)Petaluma CA...#35 Sean Becker #7c Andy Forsberg #x1 Mason Moore #m21 Kalib Henry #1v Jake Haulot #9 DJ Freitas #5c Trent Canales #18 Justin Sanders #88 Koen Shaw #121s Michael Kofoid #49 Mike Monahan #99 Wayne Katen #1b Chelsea Blevins #9n David Lindt #12j John Clark #21 Michael Ing #5v Dominic Scelzi #91ri Eli Deshaies #43 Bradley Terrell #32 Norm Johns #7n Zack Lynskey9/25
• BCRA)Placerville CA...#11E Cory Elliott #4D Robert Dalby #57 Maria Cofer #25G Dustin Golobic #62 Taylor Simas #3 Sparkey Howard #88 Brian Gard #87 Bobby Wilson #15 Quinten Crye #14JR Matt Streeter #38 Dan Parker #11F Floyd Alvis #74 J.R. Williams #26 Shane Golobic9/25
• Lernerville Speedway PA)Lernerville Speedway was once more graced with nearly perfect weather conditions for Saturday Night’s World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Commonwealth Clash presented by Classic Ink. After a slow start that included two separate red flag incidents, Donny Schatz dominated the final 21 laps of the 35-lap A-Main after dispatching early leader Logan Schuhart. Sporting a new pink trimmed decal scheme for the impending Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Schatz #ParkedIt in Dlubak Powder Coatings Victory Lane for his eighth career Lernerville feature win and 23rd World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series win of the season. After losing the lead after 13 circuits, Logan Schuchart held off Brad Sweet to finish second. Race Results9/25
• Lincoln Speedway PA)“I said at the beginning of the night that the only thing better than winning a Lincoln Dirt Classic was winning two of them.” So said Stevie Smith after claiming his second win in three years in the 40-lap $20,000-to-win “Dirt Classic” in the Pigeon Hills Saturday night. Smith, who started third after setting third-fast time and gathering the third-most points in time trials and qualifying, followed front row starters Lucas Wolfe and James McFadden the first two laps before catching the Kasey Kahne Racing #4 in turns three and four of lap three. Central PA 9/25
• USAC)AMSOIL USAC SPRINT CAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RACE RESULTS: September 24, 2016 - Rossburg, Ohio - Eldora Speedway - 35th "4-Crown Nationals" FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. Justin Grant, 2. Chris Windom, 3. Brady Bacon, 4. Dave Darland, 5. Tyler Courtney, 6. Dallas Hewitt, 7. Chase Stockon, 8. Matt Westfall, 9. Josh Hodges, 10. Nick BilbeeUSAC 9/25
• USAC)USAC NATIONAL MIDGET RACE RESULTS: September 24, 2016 - Rossburg, Ohio - Eldora Speedway - 35th "4-Crown Nationals"  FEATURE: (25 laps) 1. Rico Abreu, 2. Tanner Thorson, 3. Brady Bacon, 4. Chad Boat, 5. Holly Shelton, 6. Davey Ray, 7. Carson Macedo, 8. Ryan Robinson, 9. Jerry Coons Jr., 10. Dave DarlandUSAC 9/25
• East Bay Raceway Park FL)Q Auto & Injury Attorneys Sprints (15-lap feature) 1. 55 Kurt Taylor 2. 50 Joe Zuczek 3. 3k Guy Bos 4. 12 David Kelley 5. 21 Justin Webster 6. 1* Tim George 7. 21a Rebecca George 8. 29 Bryan Eckley 9. 01 Anthony D'Alessio 10. 44a Mike Steinruck 11. Nikole Voisey 12. 23d Dylan Colding 13. 02 Gene Lasker 14. 89 Brian Amans (DNS)9/25

Saturday  September 24th 2016

Bryan Clauson was a champion on and off the track—a decorated sprint car driver and a friend to all who knew him. In his final act of generosity, Bryan saved five lives and will heal dozens more through organ and tissue donation. As a registered organ donor, Bryan pledged to help the 120,000+ Americans waiting for a life-saving transplant. We invite you to join Bryan in this fight by registering to become an organ, tissue and eye donor as part of the Race to Save Lives campaign. To register, click the above image. Thank you for being a part of Bryan’s legacy.

6:00pm

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• Photos)Photos from Susquehanna Speedway PA, Williams Grove Speedway PA & Eldora Speedway World of Outlaws are in SpeedShotz 9/24
• OCRS)Engine woes plagued the Ameri-Flex / OCRS point series front runners on Friday at Southern Oklahoma Speedway. Defending champion Robert Sellers had an engine let go while leading the 25-lap Ameri-Flex Hose & Accessories main event and points runner-up Whit Gastineau suffered the same fate. However, fourth place Sheldon Barksdale took full advantage to pick up his sixth victory of the season. OCRS 9/24
• Column)Gaye Carmichael has Eldora Soeedway OH WoO notes in Sprint Car Notes9/24
• WAR)With two nights of preliminary action now in the books, Zach Daum picked up the win Thursday night while Korey Weyant won Friday's WAR Series race at Lucas Oil Speedway. In Thursday's race, Layne Himebaugh set the pace early as he was trailed by Weyant. Weyant would work his way past Himebaugh on lap three and would set the pace as Daum had a good battle with Himebaugh for the second spot. Race Results9/24

2:00pm

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• ASCS Lucas Oil)So far, it's the veterans who have been the top dogs at the sixth annual Hockett/McMillin Memorial as Wayne Johnson survived slower traffic heavier than a New York traffic jam for victory in Friday's Preliminary A-Feature event with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network.ASCS 9/24
• Ocean Sprints)Watsonville’s Justin Sanders & Hollister’s Ryan Bernal waged an epic duel on Friday night to help finish off the 2016 Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo season. In the end it was Sanders just sneaking by off the final corner to claim his fifth victory of the year and fourth in a row to conclude the campaign. Race Results9/24
• SSO)After attempting several sliders through most of the race, Marcus Thomas finally made one stick in lapped traffic to claim his first career Sprint Series of Oklahoma IMCA Racesaver Sprint Car Series feature Friday night at Southern Oklahoma Speedway in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Race Results9/24
• Patriots)Local driver and sprint car great, Chuck Hebing showed he still has it as the Ontario, New York driver passes Josh Weller on the final lap to win the inaugural Outlaw Fall Nationals to score his first 360 Sprint car win at Outlaw Speedway since 2012. Race Results9/24
• Mercer Raceway Park PA)Gabany and Kekich Home Again in Mercer Raceway Park's Victory Lane; Kekich, Reuser, Haylett, Frankenberry, Marcucci, and Jones Also PrevailRace Results9/24

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3:30am

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• World of Outlaws)Shane Stewart successfully fended off the field Friday night, ultimately winning opening night of Four Crown Nationals Weekend at Eldora Speedway. Though the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series was only scheduled to compete in a one-day, 30-lap feature that paid $10,000, Stewart and company set the tone for the track’s 35th-running of the storied event. DIRT/World of Outlaws 9/24
• STSS)The crowd at Central Washington State Fair Raceway was treated to a fantastic Summer Thunder Sprintcar Series main event with Jason Solwold emerging victorious at the end of 30 exciting laps. Race Results9/24
• Ocean Speedway CA)Justin Sanders won the Ocean Sprints finale. 9/24
• Bridgeport Speedway NJ)TSRS...#99 Stef Carberry #18 Tim Tanner #56 Ryan Stillwaggon #28 Tommy Carberry #24 Mike Haggenbottom #70 Eddie Wagner #9 Joe Lord #44 Dave Brown #12 Joe Kay #64k Kyle Purks #71 Chris Allen #23 Samantha Lieberman #15B Bryant Davis #57v David Bonner #0 Harris Kohen #40 Tim Smolenyak #777 Douglas Snow #39x Scott Frack #17c Doug Suiter #77j Jeff Geiges #9s Rick Steif 9/24
• Williams Grove Speedway PA)Greg Hodnett went into the night as the Williams Grove Speedway point leader, but hadn’t won a 410 sprint car feature at the track since the end of March. He changed that stat Friday night as he took the lead from Lucas Wolfe in lapped traffic and controlled the final 14 laps to win his first 410 feature at the track since the second race of the season. He did win three features in the 360 sprints over the course of the summer. Central PA 9/24
• Outlaw Speedway NY)Outlaw Fall Nationals Quick Results September 23 A Main: CHUCK HEBING, Josh Weller, Dylan Westbrook, Jared Zimbardi, Davie Franek, Mark Smith, Shawn Donath, Joe Trenca, Justin Barger, Jonathan Preston, Steve Collins, Glenn Styres, Steve Glover, Parker Evans, Jason Barney, Darryl Ruggles, Matt Tanner, Chad Miller, Pete Richardson, Dave Just, Paulie Colagiovanni, Jeff Cook, Kyle Drum, Tommy Wickham, Mike Kohler Race Results9/24
• Column)BillW has notes from Eldora Speedway WoO in BillW's Knoxville News9/24

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• Eldora Speedway OH)Saturday's 35th running of the "4-Crown Nationals" will not only feature intense competition and a pit area full of four classes of racecars. One driver has the opportunity to take home a bag full of cash by virtue of winning three of the night's four feature events or by capturing the ultimate prize of winning all four! Press Releases9/24
• Eldora Speedway OH)Oklahoma has produced its share of auto racing talent, especially in Tulsa and its suburbs. Names like Lance Blevins, Andy Hillenberg, Daryn Pittman, Stevie Smith and Shane Stewart all hail from northwestern Oklahoma. As does Brady Bacon. But none have tried what Bacon attempts Saturday at Eldora Speedway – sweeping the USAC 4-Crown Nationals. Press Releases9/24
• Dodge City Raceway Park KS)Dodge City Raceway Park puts the wraps on the 2016 racing season with Saturday night’s Fourth Annual Jerry Soderberg Memorial Championship event. And, in at least one class, the title chase is literally coming down to the wire with no fewer than five drivers still in the hunt for the IMCA Modified championship. Press Releases9/24
• Southern Oregon Speedway)Southern Oregon Speedway brings the curtain down on the Pennzoil Winged Sprint Car season this Saturday night. It will be the eighth Sprint Car race at the track this year. When Mike McCann came in as promoter of the three-tenth mile clay oval, be assessed the situation and decided that a Winged Sprint Car division should be rebuilt there. For over a decade there was a regular division there until the end of the 2010 season. Open engine rules were used in the division reboot, though the 360 and Limited engine cars were the ones that supported. Press Releases9/24
• Florida Open Wheel)Link for race video from Richard Golardi: https://youtu.be/ineWcBKWIOA Video - "Scenes From 2 Nights at BRP: USCS at Bubba Raceway Park", video montage from USCS sprint car racing 9/24
• Motorsports 2017)The 32nd annual Motorsports Racecar and Trade Show dates have been set for Friday, January 20 thru Sunday, January 22nd. Labeled as the mid-winter motorsports happening the show again takes place at the popular Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. Press Releases9/24

Friday  September 23rd 2016

First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you. F. Scott Fitzgerald

12:25pm

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• ASCS Lucas Oil)Besting a stout lineup of 65 drivers, New Mexico's Johnny Herrera was the class of the field on Thursday night, earning the top spot in Thursday's kick off to the sixth annual Hockett/McMillin Memorial at the Lucas Oil Speedway with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network. ASCS 9/23
• Susquehanna Speedway PA)Danny Dietrich tweeted “it will be a win it or wear it kind of night” Thursday afternoon in reference to Thursday night’s BAPS Coatings & Supplies 410 Sprint Series Justin Snyder “Salute to the Troops” event at Susquehanna Speedway. And he wasn’t kidding. While he nearly “wore it” on several occasions during the 30-lap feature event, the Gettysburg driver remained relentless, pounding the top of the speedway and then “won it” when race-long leader Aaron Ott caught a rut on the final on the final lap exiting the second corner. Central PA 9/23
• Lucas Oil Speedway MO)Johnny Herrera made a late-race pass and held off veteran Sammy Swindell to prevail in the main event on Night One of the Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial at Lucas Oil Speedway. Herrera, of Albuquerque, N.M., earned $3,000 for his fifth Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series National Tour victory of the season as the mega three-night Sprint Car event got underway. Race Results9/23

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• SOD)The Engine Pro Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP MAHLE/Clevite Beyond Limits Challenge, formerly the MAHLE/Clevite Short Track Challenge, had a very different look for 2016.Press Releases9/23
• IMCA)IMCA EMI RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Andy Shouse, Mustang, Okla., 776; 2. Tyler Drueke, Ea­gle, Neb., 763; 3. Michael Stien, Ceylon, Minn., 762; 4. Marcus Thomas, Corsicana, Texas, 758; 5. Jason Martin, Lincoln, Neb., 756; 6. Robert Vetter, Wolfe City, Texas, 744; 7. Clint Benson, Papillion, Neb., 743; 8. Zach Blurton, Quinter, Kan., 735; 9. Luke Cranston, Holcomb, Kan., 734; 10. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, 729Press Releases9/23
• Donny Schatz)Success is the result of all of the pieces working together at the right time. And the saying goes, “it takes a team to make the dream.” For Tony Stewart-Curb Agajanian Racing (TSR), the run of success over the past decade can be attributed to a team of talented professionals continuing to push to be the best and being supported by successful partners who share its passion for being the best. Press Releases9/23
• Antioch Speedway CA)The 18th season of the Wingless Spec Sprint division is reaching its conclusion at Antioch Speedway. One of the original drivers on the roster when the division first started in 1999 is prepared to win his second championship, putting him in the two time champions category along with Darrell Hanestad, Dan Gonderman and Billy Macedo. Jim Perry Jr. has won more than 40 Main Events in his Spec Sprint career, including three this season, and he doesn't even need to be there this week to win the title. Press Releases9/23
• Toby Bellbowen)It has been a long off season but this weekend, Toby Bellbowen returns to competition on Australian soil as the opening round of the Ultimate Sprintcar Championship (USC) fires into action at Toowoomba’s Hi-Tec Oils Speedway this Saturday night, September 24. Press Releases9/23

Thursday  September 22nd 2016

When it comes to luck, you make your own. Bruce Springsteen

11:45pm

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• PennLive)Danny Dietrich negotiates tricky conditions, makes last-lap pass to win Susquehanna $5,000 paydayhttp://www.pennlive.com/ 9/22
• Sprintcar All Stars)The Mainline DynoLog Dynamometers All Star Series are approaching their 10th season and have released an anniversary logo to help celebrate the occasion. Press Releases9/22
• Davie Franek)Davie Franek and the Franek Auto Sales #28f will head north this weekend to the state of New York in search of some big paydays. Franek and team will travel to Outlaw Speedway (Formally Black Rock) on Friday night for the 2016 Fall Nationals paying a whopping $5,000 to the winner. On Saturday night Franek and the team will head to the 1/2 mile Fonda Speedway for the 1st Annual Kramer Williamson Memorial race paying $3,073 to the winner. The final night of racing will be on Sunday night when the team heads to the newly promoted Rolling Wheels Raceway for their first annual Reapers Harvest paying a cool $5,000 to win again. A sweep would bring home Franek over $13,000 in winnings for 3 nights of action. Franek who is the 2016 URC points leader heading into the final 3 races of weekend will be idle from URC until October 22nd when they travel to the Port Royal Speedway. 9/22
• World of Outlaws)The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series will take the stage at Fulton Speedway during NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week for the Kenny Wallace Dirt Racing Experience Saturday Night Special.DIRT/World of Outlaws9/22
• OpenWheel 101)BillW has a look back at the Mopar Million at www.OpenWheel101.com 9/22
• Ohsweken Speedway ONT)Ohsweken Speedway’s “Hot Run Night” has been rescheduled to Friday, September 30. The event was originally scheduled for Friday, September 23, but has been moved to September 30 in order to make sure track conditions are ideal for motorcycle racers and their final round of the Flat Track Canada National Championship Race Series on Saturday, September 24. Press Releases9/22
• Column)Gaye Carmichael has notes from Hartford MI WoO inSprint Car Notes 9/22
• Chase Dietz)A $20,000 potential sits ahead for Chase Dietz and car owner Troy Godfrey, as the duo prepare for the Third Annual Dirt Classic at Lincoln Speedway on Saturday, September 24. The Dirt Classic, which will utilize a unique format and lineup procedure, will award a $20,000 top prize and a minimum of $1,000 to every main event starter. As a former Lincoln Speedway winner, Chase Dietz is excited for the opportunity to compete in one of the nation’s largest, single day events, working to outdo his result from 2015. Press Releases9/22
• Team ILP)Inside Line Promotions drivers Ryan Smith, Seth Bergman, Zach Blurton, Jack Dover and Derek Hagar each scored a feature win last weekend. Smith garnered his first triumph of the season as he powered to his first career victory at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa., on Friday. Press Releases9/22
• Kevin Mingus)Kevin Mingus' rookie season, which featured his first year on dirt in a 305ci winged sprint car and his first year on asphalt in a full-body late model, is coming to an end and he couldn't be more proud of how it has gone. "If you look at how we began in March when we first started out and where we are in September … it's been a remarkable year of growth and improvement," he said. Press Releases9/22
• Jack Sodeman Jr)The Commonwealth Clash featuring the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series will highlight competition at Don Martin’s Lernerville Speedway this Saturday evening, September 24; the second of two Western Pennsylvania appearances by the national travelers in 2016. Jack Sodeman, Jr., the 2016 Lernerville Speedway track champion and three-time main event winner, will join in on the action at the Sarver highbanks, attempting to outduel and outlast the Greatest Show On Dirt for a $10,000 winner’s share. For Sodeman, it will be his only start of the upcoming weekend. Press Releases9/22

2:15pm

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• Shane Stewart)Coming off a win last night at Hartford (Mich.) Speedway, Larson Marks Racing and Shane Stewart head east for two nights of racing. The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Cars Series travels to the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio for the 4-Crown Nationals on Friday night and will be at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Penn., for the Commonwealth Clash the following night. Press Releases9/22
• Eldora Speedway OH)For the first time since 2007, the World’s Greatest Dirt Track will host four divisions during the Saturday night portion of the Four Crown Nationals program, adding more hype to a prestigious weekend of competition that will feature the best of the best with the wings, and without. Press Releases9/22
• Champion Racing Oil)Join us at Williams Grove Speedway on September 29th, 30th and October 1st Register to win $1000 in Champion Products Champion Brands, LLC, is a globally recognized industry leader in specialty lubricants for over 60 years. Champion also produces and blends over 350 products including fuel, oil, engine additives, and lubricants for the racing, automotive, heavy truck, agricultural, industrial, and specialty markets. For more information about contact your nearest Champion distributor, or call Champion at 660-890-6231. Champion Brands, LLC; 1001 Golden Drive, Clinton, MO, 64735 or go to http://www.championbrands.com 9/22
• USAC)Two drivers have each thrown their hat into the ring and will put themselves to the mental and physical test involved with running all four legs of this Saturday’s 35th running of the “4-Crown Nationals” at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Broken Arrow, Oklahoma’s Brady Bacon and Indianapolis, Indiana’s Tyler Courtney have both secured rides in the USAC Silver Crown, USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car, USAC National Midget and Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions for Saturday’s spectacular. USAC 9/22

Wednesday  September 21st 2016

What really matters is what you do with what you have. H. G. Wells

11:40pm

RESULTS...

• World of Outlaws)Shane Stewart knew that the initial start and any restarts would be crucial on Wednesday night at Hartford Speedway in Michigan, as the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series returned to the "Wicked Fast Half-Mile." Stewart wound up mastering the initial start and a pair of double-file restarts en route to picking up his seventh A-Feature win and eighth overall triumph of the season. Stewart led all 25 laps of the event, which was originally postponed by rain back on July 29.DIRT/World of Outlaws9/21

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• Column)"Danny Martin Jr. Ends His Summer Hiatus with Two USCS Wins"Florida Open Wheel 9/21
• Aaron Reutzel)Aaron Reutzel’s fortune at Lucas Oil Speedway has historically not been the best. “We’ve had horrible luck there,” Reutzel says of the Wheatland, MO, oval. “That place just hasn’t been good to us.” That’s something that he and the Dissolvalloy Downhole Revolution/BC Fundz No. 87 Triple-X Sprint Car team hope to change for the better with a $10,000 winner’s share posted for this weekend’s Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial. The Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour event runs over three nights beginning on Thursday. Press Releases9/21
• Scotty Thiel)Saturday night presented the second last event of the IRA season at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, WI. Scotty and the team prepared all week for the final event at the track for 2016. After changing track conditions played a major factor in the night, Scotty would charge his way up to a solid sixth place finish in the 30 lap A-main event. Press Releases9/21
• Sam Hafertepe Jr)Sam Hafertepe Jr. and the Keith Dobbs #15H team kept at it last weekend at the Canadian Nationals, and it paid off with a run from 19th to sixth in the finale. The Sunnyvale, Texas driver will be back across the border this weekend as he tackles the three-night Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial at Lucas Oil Speedway near Wheatland, Missouri. Sam won the feature event there with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Series back in June during Speedweek. Press Releases9/21
• SSO)The inaugural season for the Sprint Series of Oklahoma IMCA Racesaver Sprint Car Series comes to a close in a huge way this weekend as it will be a double-header of races that will tell the tale of the point championship and quite possibly IMCA Sprint Car national championship. Press Releases9/21
• ASCS Frontier)Unfortunately, the return of ASCS Sprint Car racing to Atomic Motor Raceway in Atomic City, Idaho will have to wait as track and series officials have made the call to cancel this weekend's event with the Brodix ASCS Frontier Region on account of near 100% chance of rain through Friday along with crippling cold temperatures.ASCS9/21
• Wayne Johnson)After a weekend spent with the World of Outlaws, Wayne Johnson and the Two-C Racing team turn their attention back to the Lucas Oil ASCS National Series this weekend. The three-night Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial awaits at Lucas Oil Speedway near Wheatland, Missouri. Press Releases9/21
• Dirt Classic)Since it’s inception the Dirt Classic has gotten bigger and better every year. In its third year of existence, the build up has been incredible as four events in various regions have led up to the $20,000-to-win, $1,000-to-start event. With just one Dirt Classic event left on the 2016 schedule, all eyes are now on the big one as the 3rd Annual Dirt Classic presented by Schmuck Lumber is set for September 24th at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, PA. Press Releases9/21
• Kyle Bellm)After a strong top-ten finish against a stout field at Little Rock’s I-30 Speedway on Saturday night, Kyle Bellm and the Resource Asset Management Solutions (RAMS) No. 14k Sprint Car team are ready for a big three-day weekend of racing. And it’s close to his Nixa, MO, home with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour in action at Wheatland’s Lucas Oil Speedway for the Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Press Releases9/21
• Zac Taylor)Zac Taylor became the highest finishing rookie in the history of the Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association (RMMRA) thanks to another top-10 performance during the season finale last weekend. The talented teen recorded a sixth-place finish at the season-ending event on Saturday at I-76 Speedway, earning him a second-place result in the series point standings. Press Releases9/21
• DHR Suspension)DHR Suspension has visited Victory Lane nine times in the last two weeks at events from coast to coast. Joey Saldana is the most recent winner as he was one of six drivers to record a triumph last Saturday. Saldana scored his fifth World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series triumph of the season while competing at U.S. 36 Raceway in Osborn, Mo. Press Releases9/21
• Ryan Smith)Ryan Smith had tried just about everything to drive into Victory Lane in 2016. However, it was a 3-year-old chassis that finally got Smith that win. Smith relied on the comfortable ride as he led all 25 laps last Friday at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa., where his first win of the season was the first of his career at the famed half-mile oval. Press Releases9/21
• USAC)A strong field of 26 cars and drivers have entered this Saturday's 35th running of the "4-Crown Nationals" at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, which would mark the largest field for the series at the track in six years! The field includes four past "4-Crown" Silver Crown race winners including four-time winner Dave Darland (2004, 2005, 2008 and 2009), two-time winner Jerry Coons, Jr. (2007 and 2014) as well as one-time victors Chris Windom (2013) and Brian Tyler (2002). USAC 9/21

12:40pm

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• Patriots)The highest paying show so far on the 2016 A-Verdi Storage Containers Patriot Sprint Tour schedule is up next this Friday, September 23. Drivers representing states and provinces from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ontario, and Quebec will be making the trip to the newly named Outlaw Speedway (formerly Black Rock Speedway) battling for $5,000, with $400 to start! Press Releases9/21
• USAC CRA)This Saturday, September 24th, the Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Cars will return to action at Perris Auto Speedway. Promoted by Don Kazarian, “9th Annual Glenn Howard Classic" will also showcase the PAS Senior Sprints and the PAS Young Gun Sprints. The spectator gates will open at 5:00pm and racing at "America's Premier Dirt Track" will start at 7:00pm. For more event information, visit the track’s website at www.perrisautospeedway.com or call 951.940.0134. USAC 9/21
• Prentice Motorsports Group)We are pleased to announce that Prentice Motorsports Group has reached an agreement with Goodguys Rod & Custom Association to become a new sponsor & marketing partner starting with this weekend’s events. Press Releases9/21
• Mark Dobmeier)Mark Dobmeier and the Jimco Racing/Polaris #13 team capped an outstanding 2016 race season by winning last Friday night’s event at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The win was the Grand Forks native’s 124th at River Cities and the team’s thirteenth victory of the season. Cars are already being assembled for the 2017 campaign. Press Releases9/21
• Lucas Oil Speedway MO)As he closes in on the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series championship, Sam Hafertepe Jr. is taking time to appreciate and enjoy the ride. Hafertepe rolls into Lucas Oil Speedway for the three-day Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial starting on Thursday with a 253-point lead over Johnny Herrera. With seven wins and 22 top-five finishes in 27 features, it's been a banner season for the 30-year-old Texan. Press Releases9/21
• Tyler Clem)14-year-old, Tyler Clem enjoyed an outstanding weekend in his Vahlco Wheels #14 Bubba Army/ J&J Chassis Sprint Car with the United Sprint Car Series at Bubba Raceway Park. “There was a lot of veterans in that field, and I feel like we gave them a run for their money both nights,” said Clem. “If you had told me at the start of the weekend that I would get a 2nd and a 3rd, I would’ve definitely have been happy. We are just a tick away from winning some of these big shows. Thanks to my team, sponsors, and fans for their support!” Press Releases9/21
• OCRS)The 2016 Ameri-Flex / OCRS finale will be held on October 15th at the Caney Valley Speedway in Caney Kansas. This event replaces the rained out show last Saturday at the Brill's Motor Speedway in Meeker Oklahoma. BMS and Ameri-Flex / OCRS officials were unable to find a workable date to reschedule before the track closes for the season. OCRS 9/21
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• CJB Motorsports)With over 90 nights of racing on the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series, a team is bound to have some good and bad luck. With nine victories on the season, David Gravel and the #5 team have had their fair share of success. As the team has moved back east following their second west coast tour, racing luck shifted a tad.Press Releases9/21
• Paulie Colagiovanni)Paulie Colagiovanni headed west into the providence of Ontario this past weekend to for two reasons. First was to complete the rained out feature earlier this season which would take place on Friday night, and second to take a shot at the $12,000 payday for the Canadian Nationals at the Ohsweken Speedway. Press Releases9/21

Tuesday  September 20th 2016

You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them. Ray Bradbury

11:45pm

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• Column)Duane Hancock has notes from Fremont Speedway OH in Tri-State Outlook9/20
• Sammy Swindell)Sammy Swindell is teaming up with the Todd and Susan LaHaise owned Blazin' Racin' program during several marquee events to close the 2016 season. The team will tackle the final three Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions races - Oct. 8 at Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio, and Oct. 21-22 at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio - as well as the Bad Boy Off Road World of Outlaws World Finals Oct. 27-29 at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C., with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series. Press Releases9/20
• USAC)In the 46-year history of the USAC Silver Crown Championship, only six times has the race for the series title been separated by ten points or less heading into the final event of the season. That scenario is the story that headlines this Saturday night's 35th running of the "4-Crown Nationals" at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. USAC 9/20
• Brandon Hanks)Brandon Hanks turned his luck around at Lucas Oil Speedway earlier this season. Hanks scored a victory during a visit in May when the results were a vast improvement compared to several previous races at the 3/8-mile oval in Wheatland, Mo. Press Releases9/20
• Caleb Helms)Caleb Helms grew up watching races at Eldora Speedway. The half-mile oval near Rossburg, Ohio, is a little more than an hour away from his shop. From a child watching his dad compete to participating in the action on the high-banked track himself, Helms has an affection for Eldora Speedway. Press Releases9/20
• Joe Trenca)Joe Trenca has a tripleheader on tap this weekend in his home state. Trenca and the Mucci Motorsports team will compete on Friday at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, N.Y.; on Saturday at Fonda Speedway in Fonda, N.Y.; and on Sunday at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park in Elbridge, N.Y. Press Releases9/20
• Jamie Ball)Jamie Ball will make his debut at Lucas Oil Speedway this weekend. The White Lightning Motorsports driver is tackling the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour's Hockett/McMillin Memorial Thursday through Saturday at the 3/8-mile oval in Wheatland, Mo. Press Releases9/20
• Josh Baughman)Josh Baughman earned his second-best World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series result last weekend during a Midwest doubleheader that also featured the National Sprint League. Press Releases9/20
• Zach Blurton)Zach Blurton is having the best season of his young career as he earned his fifth win of 2016 last Saturday at Colorado Motorsports Park. Blurton, who won his heat race and started the main event sixth, took the lead on Lap 12 of the United Rebel Sprint Series (URSS) sanctioned event and he never looked back. Press Releases9/20

8:20pm

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• USAC/CRA)Perris Auto Speedway will welcome in fall this Saturday night, September 24th, with one of the most prestigious races on the 2016 schedule. The 9th Annual Glenn Howard Memorial will take place and it will offer a trophy that the entire Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Car field would love to put on their mantel piece come early Sunday morning. The PAS Senior and Young Guns will also be on the program at the “Southern California Home of Major League Sprint Car Racing.” Spectator gates will open at 5:00 PM and the first race will be at 7:00. USAC 9/20
• Brock Zearfoss)After what proved to be a weekend full of misfortune, the victim of mechanical issues on Friday and Saturday, September 16-17, during competition at Williams Grove Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway, the “Jonestown Jet” Brock Zearfoss will sideline his distress and begin working on ways to improve; a perfect proposition before the upcoming World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series invasion into Central Pennsylvania. Press Releases9/20
• TJ Michael)For the third time in 2016 and for the third time in his career, the “Texas Traveler” T.J. Michael will attempt to tame the highbanks of Eldora Speedway. The full-time Arctic Cat All Star traveler and rookie contender finished 16th during his first-ever visit to the World’s Greatest Dirt Track, climbing from row ten during Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Cometic Gasket. Press Releases9/20
• Brent Marks)A trio of high profile, Central Pennsylvania programs stand ahead for Brent Marks Racing and crew, including the $20,000-to-win/$1,000-to-start Dirt Classic at the Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania. Press Releases9/20
• WAR)The 2016 WAR Awards Banquet will be held Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Harrah’s Casino in North Kansas City, Missouri. The WAR Sprint Car Series extends invitations to all who desire to join the festivities for a night of celebration and awards. Press Releases9/20
• Dodge City Raceway Park KS)Over each of the past two years, Taylor Velasquez has found himself in Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car vs. URSS victory lane as the curtain has come down on the Dodge City Raceway Park season. Press Releases9/20
• URSS)The final race in the 2016 Myers Racing Engines National Points has the Rebels headed back to Dodge City Raceway Park for the fourth annual Jerry Soderberg Memorial this Saturday Night. Current DCRP Points Leader Taylor Velasquez out of Turpin, Oklahoma will be going for his third Jerry Soderberg Memorial win in a row, current IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Series Rookie of the Year points leader Zach Blurton captured the inaugural event win in 2013. Press Releases9/20
• Wilmot Raceway WI)Wilmot Raceway will host it's season championships thi weekend, September 23-24. Friday night has Modifieds, Street Stocks, Bandits, and Mini Sprints on the card, the Saturday a great combination of winged 410 Sprints, wingLESS Sprints, WDLMA Late Models, and Modifieds, and Street Stocks in a season finale spectacular. See http://www.wilmotraceway.com/ for details.9/20
• Placerville Speedway CA)With the season winding down the start of five races to go for the traveling King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series will take place this Saturday night with the final visit of the season to the always action packed Placerville Speedway. Press Releases9/20
• FAST)Monclova, Ohio’s Byron Reed ended his 2016 Kistler Racing Products FAST 410 Series presented by K S Sales & Service championship chase with a ‘bang’ on Friday night, September 16; clinching his fourth FAST 410 Series championship with a victory during the series finale at the Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio. Reed started on the pole and dominated the 30-lap program, his ninth total victory of the season thus far. Reed, who scored a $5,000 payday for his FAST 410 Series finale victory, as well as $10,000 for his FAST 410 Series title, recorded a grand total of seven victories during his 2016 campaign on the FAST trail, three of which at “The Track That Action Built.” Broc Martin, the 2016 Fremont Speedway track champion, finished second during the FAST 410 Series finale on September 16, followed by Craig Mintz, Duane Zablocki, and Jody Keegan. Press Releases9/20
• Jack Dover)Jack Dover produced another stout performance last Saturday at Park Jefferson International Speedway, where he earned his third consecutive victory and 13th of the season. Dover kicked off the Carpetland Nebraska 360 Sprints event by advancing from seventh to fourth place in a heat race. That earned him a spot in the feature redraw, where he pulled the highest number - eight - to start the 25-lap main event on the outside of the fourth row. Press Releases9/20
• Derek Hagar)Derek Hagar swept the Ralph Henson Memorial last Saturday at I-30 Speedway, where he garnered more than $5,000 in prize money. However, just as important, Hagar held off one of the sport's biggest names en route to his 13th triumph of the year. Press Releases9/20
• Seth Bergman)Seth Bergman returned to Victory Lane last Saturday at Missouri State Fair Speedway. It was his first ASCS Warrior Region win of the season and his first career triumph at the huge half-mile oval, where he took advantage of a little luck to garner his sixth total victory this season. Press Releases9/20
• Craig Dollansky)The TKS Motorsports #2KS team and Craig Dollansky wrapped up a busy weekend with the World of Outlaws with a 13th place finish at US36 Raceway in Cameron, Missouri. Considering the heavy track conditions, putting the car back in the trailer in one piece may have been the biggest victory. The team has this weekend off before wrapping up 2016 at the Queen’s Royale near Farmington, Missouri at the St. Francois County Raceway. Press Releases9/20
• Civil War)A furious month of September for the Civil War Series presented by Flowmaster comes to a close on Saturday night with the series’ penultimate event of the 2016 season taking place at the Petaluma Speedway. An extremely busy stretch in the schedule concludes at one of the most exciting tracks on the schedule, Sonoma County’s Petaluma Speedway. Known for its sticky gumbo surface, Petaluma Speedway can often times wreak havoc with drives and teams with a surface that can change at the blink of an eye. KoW, JH Wingless, Civil War 9/20
• Cody Lamar)Making his first start at the Marysville Raceway officially as the track champion, Cody Lamar would take on the Civil War Series Saturday night and a strong run would go south as a late incident relegated him to a 13th place finish. Press Releases9/20
• USAC)Saturday night’s 35th “4-Crown Nationals” brings all three of USAC’s National divisions to Rossburg, Ohio’s half-mile Eldora Speedway for one night and, as usual, the one thing that is predictable in the AMSOIL National Sprint Car portion of the program is unpredictability. USAC 9/20
• Ian Madsen)Over the last five years Rob and Sandra Watson of Watson’s Express Transport have played a pivotal role in Ian Madsen racing in his native Australia during his American offseason. With the offseason approaching quickly, Ian Madsen is pleased to announce he will pilot the Rob and Sandra Watson owned No. 66 machine for a 15-race tour during the months of December and January. Press Releases9/20
• Jarrett Soares)After a week off following an extremely busy Gold Cup week, Jarrett Soares is looking forward to reuniting with the King of the West Series on Saturday night at the Placerville Speedway. “Gold Cup was a really fun and busy week running the Outlaw Kart as well as the 360ci and 410ci races,” Soares said. “It was a nice week off, but we are all looking forward to Placerville Speedway this weekend.” Press Releases9/20
• Robbie Price)Wrapping up his first full season on pavement, Robbie Price would finish seventh at the Meridian Speedway in Meridian, ID which would put him second in the final season long point standings. “It was a good night of racing for our team,” Price said. “I think we could have had a little better result, but we got a flat during a late red and had to pit.” Press Releases9/20
• Ian Madsen)Spending his weekend racing with the National Sprint League and the World of Outlaws, Ian Madsen’s weekend would be highlighted with an 11th place finish on Saturday night in Cameron, MO. “We had been running pretty strong as of late, so we were hoping to have a better showing with the World of Outlaws, but we still ended up with an okay weekend,” Ian Madsen said. Press Releases9/20
• All Stars)For the first time since 2007, the World’s Greatest Dirt Track will host four divisions during the Saturday night portion of the Four Crown Nationals program, adding more hype to a prestigious weekend of competition that will feature the best of the best with the wings, and without. All Stars 9/20
• Parker Price-Miller)Fresh off of a pair of races with the Destiny Motorsports team, Parker Price-Miller flew to Canada to meet up with the Hill’s Racing team where he proceeded to claim his first career Canadian Nationals wins. “Sunday night was a dream night,” Price Miller said. “It was such a great race between myself, Jessica Friesen, and Steve Porier, and I am really glad we came out on top.” Press Releases9/20
• Lucas Oil Speedway MO)Fans of open-wheel racing surely have had this week circled on the calendar for months. And with perfect fall weather in the forecast, the 6th annual Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial at Lucas Oil Speedway figures to be epic. Press Releases9/20

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• URSS)The United Rebel Sprint Series rolled into the Colorado Motor Sports Park for a Colorado Region point’s battle Saturday night with nine teams making the pull to Byers. Current point’s leader Austin Mclean went into the event with a slim six point lead over second place Zach Blurton and was looking to add to his lead. But when the night ended it was Zach Blurton who came away with the win. Race Results9/20
• ASCS Lucas Oil)Arguably two of Sprint Car racing's biggest ambassadors was Jesse Hockett and Daniel McMillin. Cousins closer than brothers, both were taken from this world much too soon and in the wake of their passing, teams and fans continue to flock to the "ShowMe State" to honor their legacy. ASCS 9/20
• OCRS)After a cancellation last Friday due to early morning showers that left the Southern Oklahoma Speedway grounds unusable, the Ameri-Flex / OCRS sprint car series will take another shot at competing on the 3/8-mile oval this Friday night as the fight for the series championship looms on. Racing is set to begin right after after 7:30pm warm up sessions for the Ameri-Flex / OCRS sprinters along with the Sprint Series of Oklahoma and the Wingless Outlaw Warrior sprints that will also be part of the all sprint car program.OCRS 9/20
• USCS)Join USCS on Tuesday night (9/20) at 8pm EDT / 7pm CDT for the September 20th edition of the @USCSRacing Weekly Show. We'll put a final recap on the outstanding racing excitement over the weekend at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Florida. USCS 9/20
• Eldora Speedway OH)A four-man race atop the USAC Midget National Championship standings makes its next stop to Rossburg, Ohio’s Eldora Speedway Saturday night, September 24 for the 35th running of the “4-Crown Nationals.” Spencer Bayston leads a fast bunch that includes Chad Boat, Brady Bacon and Tanner Thorson who are all separated by just 71 points coming into Saturday night’s 25-lap event. Press Releases9/20
• USC)The 2016/2017 Ultimate Sprintcar Championship kicks off at Toowoomba’s Hi-Tec Oils Speedway this Saturday night and a record car count including the defending USC Champion has entered. Speedway Australia “Competitor of the Year” and 2015/2016 USC Champion Jamie Veal has nominated for the USC opener in his all-conquering #35 SWI Engineering Maxim but he’s in for a torrid time at the Hi-Tec high banks. Press Releases9/20

Monday  September 19th 2016

Even Castles made of sand, fall into the sea, eventually. Jimi Hendrix

11:00pm

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• Column)Pat & Bruce Eckel have notes from Haubstadt IN A Typical Weekend9/19
• WMRA)The Washington Midget Racing Association would return to action after a few weeks off. The series would first visit Washington’s Wenatchee Valley Super Oval on August 27th. After the trip to central Washington, they would head to Agassiz Speedway, in British Columbia, Canada, on September 10th for the Fred Rannard Sr. Midget Classic. Race Results9/19
• NSRA)The Royal Purple NSRA Sprint Series would be in action for the final time in 2016 on Saturday, September 17th. It was the second consecutive night of racing for the series at Idaho’s Meridian Speedway. Thirteen cars would still be on hand representing the states of Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Utah as well as the Canadian province of British Columbia. Race Results9/19
• URSS/SSO)Current Myers Racing Engines United Rebel Sprint Series point leader Luke Cranston worked lapped traffic to his advantage, taking the lead with two laps to go to win an exciting Sprint Series of Oklahoma IMCA Racesaver Sprint Car/URSS co-sanctioned event at Longdale Speedway in Longdale, Oklahoma on Saturday night. Race Results9/19

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• Johnny Herrera)Johnny Herrera certainly knows how to get around Lucas Oil Speedway. Herrera has recorded 10 top-10 finishes at the 'Diamond of Dirt Tracks' since September 2011. "That's one of the best tracks that we go to," he said. "The facility is top notch and the track usually features great racing so we always have it circled on the calendar." Press Releases9/19
• Danny Lasoski)Big Game Motorsports driver Danny Lasoski is anything but satisfied with a pair of top 10s last weekend. The Muddy sponsored team placed sixth both Friday at Clay County Fair Speedway in Spencer, Iowa, during the Arnold Motor Supply Shootout and Saturday at U.S. 36 Raceway in the FVP Missouri High-Banked Nationals. The doubleheader was co-sanctioned between the National Sprint League and World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series. Press Releases9/19
• Paul McMahan)Taking the week off to recover from a tough crash in Chico, CA, Paul McMahan is set to climb back aboard the Destiny Motorsports entry on Wednesday when the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series invades the Harford Speedway. Press Releases9/19
• DJ Netto)With his Tri-C Motorsports team making the tow to his home track on Saturday night, DJ Netto would have an eventful night at the Keller Auto Speedway and though he wasn’t able to record the finish he was hoping for, Netto was pleased with how things felt. Press Releases9/19
• Mason Moore)Amidst an extremely tight point race for the Civil War Series championship, Mason Moore would finish in the sixth spot at the Marysville Raceway on Saturday night, as the battle stays tight with just two races to go. “We lost some points on Saturday night, but we still have two races to make up ground,” Moore said. “It was a tough track on Saturday night but we made do with what we had and finished sixth.” Press Releases9/19
• Justyn Cox)Battling with the Civil War Series at the Marysville Raceway on Saturday night, Justyn Cox would have his elbows up on a heavy and rough surface though he would work his way up to finish in the Top-Five. “It was pretty fast all night long, and it made passing tough,” Cox said. “You had to be patient, and by doing that we were able to gain a few spots.” Press Releases9/19
• Andy Forsberg)With the Civil War season quickly coming to a close, Andy Forsberg took care of business on Saturday night at a rough and tumble Marysville Raceway, as his second place finish extended his slim point lead as he chases his ninth Civil War series championship. Press Releases9/19
• Cory Eliason)Returning to the Keller Auto Speedway on Saturday night with the Van Dyke Motorsports No. 5h, Cory Eliason returned to his winning ways as the Kingsburg, CA driver picked up his seventh win of the 2016 season in convincing fashion. Press Releases9/19
• Jason Sides)Jason Sides had a strong week of racing across the United States. The action with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series began last Wednesday when Sides made his debut at El Paso County Raceway in Calhan, Colo. He qualified fourth quickest before placing second in a heat race to earn a spot in the dash. Press Releases9/19
• Brian Brown)Three events with the World of Outlaws have Brian Brown and the Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 team ready for this weekend’s Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial at Lucas Oil Speedway near Wheatland, Missouri. Two of the WoO events last weekend were supported by FVP, and plenty of customers were in attendance in Calhan, Colorado and near Cameron, Missouri. Things started for you on Wednesday at El Paso County Raceway in Calhan, Colorado. Press Releases9/19
• Shane Stewart)Larson Marks Racing scored two more top-five finishes this weekend in the Midwest. The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series traveled to Clay County Fairgrounds in Spencer, Iowa on Friday night and US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Mo., the following night. Press Releases9/19
• Joey Saldana)For the fifth time in 2016, Joey Saldana parked the Roth Motorsports No. 83 machine in victory on Saturday night after an extremely grueling battle at the US 36 Raceway. “This is awesome,” Joey Saldana said. “We set out in 2016 to win races, and its been a little bit since our last one. Dennis and Teresa Roth give this team great equipment to compete at a high level, and it’s nice to get them a win.” Press Releases9/19
• Kansas City KS)/SLS Promotions)Discount General Admission tickets for the O’Reilly Auto Parts Rumble on the River, featuring the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas, on Friday, October 21 are now available for purchase at participating O’Reilly Auto Parts stores. Press Releases9/19
• Hartford MI/SLS Promotions)Embarking on his rookie season with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series this year, Greg Wilson has visited numerous tracks from coast-to-coast for the first time. One track that he knows well and will be returning to this week is Hartford Speedway in Michigan. Press Releases9/19
• Matt Wood Racing)The Matt Wood Racing #17w team and driver Kerry Madsen posted a pair of top tens with the World of Outlaws last weekend. On Friday night in Spencer, Iowa, the team came back from some adversity, charging from 22nd to ninth in the feature. Another top ten followed Saturday at US36 Raceway near Cameron, Missouri. This weekend, the team will compete at Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio with the WoO Friday and the All Stars Saturday. Press Releases9/19
• OCRS)The 2016 Ameri-Flex / OCRS awards banquet will held on Saturday November 19th at the "Signs of the Times" in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. BBQ dinner will be catered by former racer Roger Eckhardt. Tickets will be $20 per person payable at the door. As always, fans of the series are welcomed and encouraged to attend. OCRS9/19
• Susquehanna Speedway PA)The sprint car season is winding down so that’s all the more reason to get your racing fix this Thursday night, September 22 at Susquehanna Speedway,. The Justin Snyder Salute to the Troops for 410 Sprints will highlight the Thursday night racing program at the York Haven oval with lots of prize money up for grabs. As a part of the BAPS Coatings & Supplies 410 Sprint Series, the latest event for the 410 Sprint cars will pay $5,000 to the winner in honor of Snyder, a huge race fan and proud retired combat veteran of the U.S. Army, whose life was ultimately cut short earlier this year. The 30-lap feature will pay $400 to start. Central PA 9/19
• J&J Auto Racing)The fifth annual Keystone RaceSaver Challenge at Port Royal Speedway has added a familiar name to the event. Former KRC champ Jake Waters of Mifflintown will join as guest announcer for the event, offering color commentary during the evening. Waters has also agreed to serve as Master of Ceremonies and host the PASS series banquet on January 17, 2017. Press Releases9/19
• Port Royal Speedway PA)The fifth annual Keystone RaceSaver Challenge at Port Royal Speedway has added a familiar name to the event. Former KRC champ Jake Waters of Mifflintown will join as guest announcer for the event, offering color commentary during the evening. Waters has also agreed to serve as Master of Ceremonies and host the PASS series banquet on January 17, 2017. Central PA 9/19
• Danny Dietrich)For the first time in his career, Danny Dietrich, pilot of the Gary Kauffman Racing, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Hickory Run Orchards, Weikert’s Livestock, Carlisle Auto Salvage, CATS Used Truck Parts, No. 48 entry, will make the trip to Concord, North Carolina; set to join the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series for the annual Bad Boy Off Road World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. Press Releases9/19
• Jason Sides)Jason Sides had a strong week of racing across the United States. The action with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series began last Wednesday when Sides made his debut at El Paso County Raceway in Calhan, Colo. He qualified fourth quickest before placing second in a heat race to earn a spot in the dash. Press Releases9/19
• Trey Starks)Trey Starks will return to The Keystone State this weekend for a tripleheader in Central Pennsylvania. Starks is slated to pilot a sprint car for Scott Gobrecht on Thursday at Susquehanna Speedway Park in Newberrytown; on Friday at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg; and on Saturday at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown for the Dirt Classic. Press Releases9/19
• Giovanni Scelzi)Giovanni Scelzi tied his career-best sprint car finish last Saturday at Keller Auto Speedway. Scelzi piloted a Roth Motorsports owned race car during the event, which began with a 12th place qualifying result. Press Releases9/19
• Sammy Swindell)Sammy Swindell and A.G. Rains have a partnership that has worked since Day 1. Swindell recorded a runner-up result last Saturday at I-30 Speedway during the Ralph Henson Memorial, which marked his 13th podium finish of the season. It was also the fifth time Swindell and Rains have teamed up in the last year and each time has resulted in either a win or a second-place finish. Press Releases9/19
• NSL)The chase for the National Sprint League championship has been intense since the season-opening race in early May. Danny Lasoski and Craig Dollansky have duked it out, wheel to wheel and wing to wing, for nearly five months. With only three races remaining - two that provide points - the leader has a clear advantage for the first time. National Sprint League 9/19
• Tony Bruce Jr)Tony Bruce Jr. charged to a strong result at I-30 Speedway last Saturday during the Ralph Henson Memorial. "We drew the highest pill for the heat races," he said. "We had to start dead last and really couldn't get much going. The track was pretty heavy at the beginning of the night." Press Releases9/19
• Bags For Bandaids)The Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial race at Lucas Oil Speedway has many exciting aspects for fans and drivers alike. The WAR Sprint Car Series has partnered with the Hockett family and Lucas Oil Speedway to add a special event to the schedule. Press Releases9/19
• Ocean Sprints)What started back in April will officially come to a close this Friday night September 23, with the Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo set for their 2016 season finale at Watsonville’s Ocean Speedway. The event on Friday will ultimately mark the 12th race of the year, in what has been the 10th anniversary season for the Ocean Sprints. Press Releases9/19

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• IRA)The intensity ratcheted up as the season is winding down in Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint Car series action. Following the action during of the 2nd Annual Scott Semmelmann memorial race held at Beaver Dam Raceway 2013 IRA Sprint Series Rookie of the Year Jeremy Schultz is close to wrapping up the series title but while Schultz is winning the war the evening’s battle was captured by Mike Kertscher. IRA 9/19
• USCS)Danny Martin Jr. of Sarasota, FL swept the weekend at Bubba Raceway Park by winning the United Sprint Car Series Outlaw Thunder Tour Presented By K&N Filters Florida Sprint Car State Championship 30-lap final on Saturday night. He collected a $2000 paycheck for his efforts in the main event. It was Martin’s fifth trip to the www.rockauto.com USCS Victory Lane of the 2016 season. USCS 9/19
• Column)Danny Burton has Lawrenceburg IN notes in Hoosier Race Report9/19
• Missouri State Fair Speedway)The sixth of seven planned events at Missouri State Fair for the 2016 race took place over the weekend with three different first-time winners adding their names to the storied list of winners at the ‘Historic Half Mile’ on Champion Oil Race Night.   ASCS Warrior Region Sprint Cars headlined the evening with a pair of heat races and a 25-lap, $1,500-to-win main event. Sixteen drivers signed in for the events as Tyler Blank of California, Missouri began the night with the first checkered flag in heat race one. Randy Martin advanced from fifth on the grid to come away second while Wyatt Burks started and finished third. It took Sedalia, Missouri’s Jonathan Cornell very little time to advance from his fourth-starting position to drive to the win in heat race two. Chris Morgan and Seth Bergman crossed the line in second and third behind Cornell.Race Results9/19
• ESS)Paul Kinney over the last few years has been one of the top teams on the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) circuit. Since his start in sprint cars he has never finished out of the top five in points. For some reason however, he has been winless since June 30, 2013. All that changed Friday night when he won the final full point event at Ohsweken on Friday night. Race Results9/19
• Ohsweken Speedway ONT)65 360 Sprint Cars returned to Ohsweken Speedway on Sunday, September 18 to compete in the 12th annual Arrow Express Canadian Sprint Car Nationals. 30 of those drivers qualified for the 35 lap A-Feature, and Kokomo, Indiana's Parker Price-Miller was the driver standing in Mobil 1 Victory Lane after another thrilling race garnered him a $12,000 payday. Race Results9/19
• USAC)USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: September 17, 2016 – Queen Creek, Arizona – Arizona Speedway FEATURE: (25 laps) 1. Stevie Sussex, 2. Josh Pelkey, 3. R.J. Johnson, 4. Charles Davis Jr., 5. Matt Rossi, 6. Tye Mihocko, 7. Chris Bonneau, 8. Tom Ogle, 9. Dennis Gile, 10. Kyle ShipleyUSAC 9/19

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• The Speedway Motors/Champion Racing Oil Central PA Sprint Cars ran at Williams Grove Speedway Friday night with Ryan Smith getting his first win of the year and his first career win at "The Grove". Saturday was the Jim Nace Memorial at Selinsgrove Speedway with Lucas Wolfe taking the non-stop victory and setting a new 30 lap track record and his 4th win of 2016. Speedway Motors/Champion Racing Oil Central PA 9/19
• Josh Schneiderman)Josh Schneiderman and the Deuce Motorsports #49 put on another one of their patented charges last Saturday night with the Sprint Invaders at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. Going from twelfth to third, Josh not only finished strong with the series, but saw his brother Jarrod win his first ever Sprint Invaders feature. The team is weighing remaining races on their schedule, or whether they will call it a year. Press Releases9/19

Sunday  September 18th 2016

Is there anything better than to be longing for something, when you know it is within reach? Greta Garbo

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• USCS)USCS Florida State Championship Race quick results: Hoosier Speed Dash: winner #24Jr. Danny Martin, Jr., Engler Machine and Tool First Heat: winner #14 Tyler Clem, Brown and Miller Racung Solutions Second Heat: winner #10m Morgan Turpen....USCS Outlaw Thunder Tour presented by K&N Filters A-Man 30 laps: winner 24Jr. Danny Martin, Jr., 14 Tyler Clem, 10m Morgan Turpen , 116 Nick Snyder, 24D Danny Sams III, 10 Terry Gray, 22 Shawn Murray, 59III Johnny Petrozelle, 99 Tanner Witherspoon, 67 Jake McLain, 38 Tony Agin, 33 Joe Larkin, 43 Terry Witherspoon, 83 Bob Auld and 20 Frank Carlsson. 9/18
• USAC)USAC EASTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: September 18, 2016 - Whitesville, Kentucky - Kentucky Motor Speedway  FEATURE: (35 laps) 1. Chris Lamb, 2. Jessica Bean, 3. Andrew Layser, 4. George Kurtz, 5. Sam Hatfield, 6. Nolan Allison, 7. Jagger Parker, 8. Jackson Boone, 9. Famous Rhodes II, 10. Eric Lewis, 11. Neal AllisonUSAC 9/18
• MSCS)Kyle Cummins collected the $10,000 top prize in the running of the ninth annual Haubstadt Hustler for 410 non wing sprint cars. The Princeton, IN, driver led the last half of the 40 lap feature for the MSCS and USAC sprint cars. Race Results9/18
• IRA)Mike Kertscher captured the 2nd annual IRA Scott Semmelmann Memorial at Beaver Dam Raceway edging Mike Reinke, Steve Meyer, Bill Balog, and Jeremy Schultz. 34 cars were on hand. Final 2016 event is Oct 1 at the Dodge Co Fairgrounds half-mile. 9/18
• Williams Grove Speedway PA)The 54th annual Williams Grove Speedway Champion Racing Oil National Open for the World of Outlaws Crafstsman Sprint Car Series is now just two weeks away with action slated for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 29, 30 and October 1. The three-day affair will showcase the best of the Pennsylvania Posse sprint car stars against the World of Outlaws Craftsman Series sprint car series stars in an epic battle culminating with a $50,000 to win, 40-lap finale on Saturday night. Central PA 9/18
• Williams Grove Speedway PA)Presented by PeopleReady, the Lawrence Chevrolet sprint cars will tune up for the 54th annual Williams Grove Speedway World of Outlaws Champion Racing Oil National Open this Friday night, September 23 at 8 pm. With the National Open looming September 29, 30 and October 1, this will be the last chance for the Williams Grove regulars known as the Pennylvania Posse to ready themselves for the big three-day event the following week. Central PA 9/18

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• USAC)The 45th Harvest Classic at the LoanMart Madera Speedway brought out a complete night of open wheel horsepower combined with multi-engine tractor pulls and vintage Super Modifieds on Saturday night. Cody Gerhardt took over the Madera Western Winged Sprint points with a big victory while Chad Nichols dominated for a strong BCRA Midget win. USAC 9/18
• World of Outlaws)Joey Saldana has long been known as one of the most fit drivers on the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series. All of that fitness came in handy on Saturday night as Saldana was victorious over Jason Johnson, another driver that puts a large emphasis on physical training. The pair waged a thrilling duel late in the race on a blazing fast and very physically demanding track at U.S. 36 Raceway in the FVP Missouri High Banked Nationals for the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series and National Sprint League.DIRT/World of Outlaws9/18
• Sprint Invaders)West Burlington, Iowa’s Jarrod Schneiderman had come close, but Saturday night he broke through for his first career win with the Shottenkirk.com Sprint Invaders. The victory at 34 Raceway in his hometown was worth $1,500. In addition, Chris Martin was crowned the 2016 champion for the series. He needed only to start the feature event. Race Results9/18
• Selinsgrove Speedway PA)Lucas Wolfe of Mechananicsburg entered Selinsgrove Speedway Saturday for time trials and laid down the quickest lap of the night at 16.353 seconds. That would be an indication of what was to come for the 410 Sprint Car field in attendance for the Jim Nace Memorial 34th Annual National Open.
• USAC)USAC IMRA MIDGET SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 17, 2016 - Burlington, Iowa - 34 Raceway  FEATURE: (20 laps) 1. Jeff Mallonee, 2. Ryan Probst, 3. Broc Hunnell, 4. Dillon Morley, 5. Brent Burrows, 6. Ken Hanson, 7. Dave Anderson, 8. Kendra Leer, 9. Travis Pence, 10. Hunter LaneUSAC 9/18
• USAC)USAC DMA MIDGET RACE RESULTS: September 17, 2016 - Bradford, Vermont - Bear Ridge Speedway - "NE Dirt Track Championships" FEATURE: (20 laps) 1. Adam Pierson, 2. Jeff Champagne, 3. Robert Tucker, 4. Adam Whitney, 5. Dean Christensen, 6. John Heydenreich, 7. Seth Carlson, 8. Ray Miller, 9. Andrew Barrows, 10. Manny DiasUSAC 9/18
• USAC)It took Kyle Cummins a decade to kick open the door that separated him from his first career USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car win back in July at Kokomo Speedway's "Indiana Sprint Week" round. It would only take another two months for the Princeton, Indiana native to break through for that elusive first USAC victory at his home track - Tri-State Speedway. USAC 9/18

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• Civil War)For the third time in 2016 Roseville, CA driver, Sean Becker stood in Civil War Series presented by Flowmaser victory lane. Getting by Shane Golobic on the race’s opening lap, Becker would fend off both Golobic and Andy Fosberg to score the win on a very rough and tumble Marysville Raceway on Saturday night. KoW, JH Wingless, Civil War 9/18
• SSO/URSS)Current Myers Racing Engines United Rebel Sprint Series point leader Luke Cranston worked lapped traffic to his advantage, taking the lead with two laps to go to win an exciting Sprint Series of Oklahoma IMCA Racesaver Sprint Car/URSS co-sanctioned event at Longdale Speedway in Longdale, Oklahoma on Saturday night.
• NSL)Joey Saldana fit the definition of an elbows-up racer on Saturday at U.S. 36 Raceway, where he hustled around the fast track to capture the FVP Missouri High-Banked Nationals. The win was Saldana's first career with the National Sprint League and it marked his fifth triumph of the season with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series. National Sprint League 9/18
• USAC)USAC WESTERN HPD MIDGET RACE RESULTS: September 17, 2016 - Madera, California - Madera Speedway - 45th Annual "Harvest Classic" FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. Tom Paterson, 2. Cody Jessop, 3. Jesse Love IV, 4. Toni Breidinger, 5. Joey Iest, 6. Austin Mero (#00), 7. Annie BreidingerUSAC 9/18
• USAC)USAC AMSOIL SPRINT CAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RACE RESULTS: September 17, 2016 - Haubstadt, Indiana - Tri-State Speedway - "Haubstadt Hustler" (Co-Sanctioned by MSCS) PROSOURCE  FEATURE: (40 laps) 1. Kyle Cummins, 2. Tyler Courtney, 3. Shane Cottle, 4. Kevin Thomas, Jr., 5. Chase Stockon, 6. Chris Windom, 7. Carson Short, 8. Justin Grant, 9. Brady Bacon, 10. Jon Stanbrough,USAC 9/18
• Ohsweken Speedway ONT)119 drivers signed in to race in the Night Before The Nationals presented by Burger Barn on Friday. Jared Horstman, Mark Smith, Paul Kinney, Steve Poirier, Yan Bilodeau, Rob Hoskins, and Paul Longboat visited Mobil 1 Victory Lane.
• Column)Gaye Carmichael has notes fromWoO at Osborn MO in Sprint Car Notes 9/18
• Lincoln Speedway PA)Russ Mitten raced to his biggest payday of the year in Saturday night’s Lawrence Chevrolet Keystone 50 for super sportsman at Lincoln Speedway. The Newville veteran started on the outside of the front row and led every lap of the extra-distance race, picking up all the lap money and $100 bonus for the leading the most laps for a total payday of $3,190 in scoring his fifth career win in the Pigeon Hills. Central PA 9/18
• Lawrenceburg Speedway IN)1 3 89 Shawn Westerfeld 2 4 18 Jarett Andretti 3 7 32 Garrett Abrams 4 9 04 Drew Abel 5 19 7X Logan Hupp 6 6 21 Travis Hery 7 12 34B Brent Beauchamp 8 14 71X Stratton Briggs 9 8 15 Cody Clarkson 10 11 26 Patrick Giddens 11 2 17 Nick Bilbee 12 16 76 Jj Hughes 13 1 44L Joe Liguori 14 17 19 Matt Cooley 15 10 5J Joss Moffatt 16 5 17R Kyle Robbins 17 18 3H Brian Gray 18 15 6 Brad Stevens 19 20 7M Tony Mcvey 20 13 74 Tony Main 9/18
• Selinsgrove Speedway PA)#1 Lucas Wolfe #27 Greg Hodnett #94 Ryan Smith #19m Brent Marks #12 Blane Heimbach #07 Doug Esh #88 TJ Stutts #25 Aaron Ott #29 Jason Shultz #48 Danny Deitrich #3z Brock Zearfoss #17B Steve Buckwalter #33 Curt Stroup #0 Rick Lafferty #47K Kody Lehman #24B Dustin Baney #33w Michael Walter II #75 Nicole Bower #77 Derrick Locke #15 Vince Snyder #71 Charlie Anderson #1w Eric Tomocek 9/18
• Marysville Raceway CA)#35 Sean Becker #7C Andy Forsberg #22 Shane Golobic #9 D.J. Freitas #31C Justyn Cox #X1 Mason Moore #19 Chase Majdic #18 Justin Sanders #43 Bradley Terrell #92 Koen Shaw #14H Heath Hall #21 Michael Ing #9L Cody Lamar #88 Brad Bumgarner #58 Matt Barber #71L Korey Lovell #6W Billy Wallace #49 Mike Monahan 9/18
• USCS)Danny Martin Jr. of Sarasota, FL took the lead on lap nine and never looked back to win the United Sprint Car Series Outlaw Thunder Tour Presented by K&N Filters 20-lap prelim main event on Friday night at Bubba Raceway Park. In the first of two nights for the Florida State Championship Races on the egg-shaped 3/8-mile clay oval, all of the USCS events went caution-free. It was Martin’s fourth stop in the www.rockauto.com USCS Victory Lane this season. USCS 9/18
• USAC)USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGET SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 17, 2016 – Santa Maria, California – Santa Maria Raceway LIGHT UP THE WORLD BEVERAGES FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. Cody Swanson, 2. Ronnie Gardner, 3. Cory Elliott, 4. Frankie Guerrini, 5. Shannon McQueen, 6. Michael Faccinto, 7. Tyler Dolacki, 8. Courtney Crone, 9. Maria Cofer, 10. Randi PankratzUSAC 9/18

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• Fremont Speedway OH)Persistent rains throughout the day Saturday have forced Fremont Speedway to cancel the second night of the 9th Annual Jim Ford Classic. The make-up date of Sunday, Sept. 18 has also been cancelled due to the amount of rain that has fallen.  Press Releases9/18
• Thunder On The Hill)A frightening chill falls over the Grandview Speedway as the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presents MODS AT THE MADHOUSE on Saturday, October 15 -- a thrilling three-division show headlined by a Big-Block/358 Modified Monster challenge – plus action from the Sportsman and the TSRS Sprint Car Series. Race time is set for 6 PM. Central PA 9/18
• USAC)Rain has forced cancellation of Saturday night' s USAC Indiana/Midwest Thunder Midget race at Montpelier (Ind.) Motor Speedway. No rescheduled has yet been announced. The Indiana Midget series resumes Sept. 30 at Gas City (Ind.) I-69 Speedway. 9/18
• USAC)Rain has forced cancellation of Saturday's USAC Eastern Midget race at Highland Rim Speedway. The series continues Sunday night at Kentucky Motor Speedway in Whitesville.9/18
• Ohsweken Speedway ONT)Racing at Ohsweken Speedway scheduled for Saturday, September 17th has been postponed to Sunday, September 18th due to inclement weather. All race times from Saturday’s Canadian Sprint Car Nationals schedule will carry over to Sunday, with hot laps scheduled for 6:30pm, followed by time trials at 6:30pm, and racing at 7:30pm. Tech inspection will begin at 11am on Sunday for cars that were not already inspected today. Please visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com for more information. 9/18

Saturday  September 17th 2016

You don't lead by pointing and telling people some place to go. You lead by going to that place and making a case. Ken Kesey

11:45am

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• Fremont Speedway OH)Byron Reed has put together THE best season of his 26+ years of 410 sprint car racing. He dominated the 30-lap feature at Fremont Speedway Friday to score his 9th win of 2016 to wrap up his fourth Kistler Racing Products FAST Championship Series presented by KS Sales and Service title.  Race Results 9/17
• USAC)USAC WESTERN HPD MIDGET RACE RESULTS: September 16, 2016 - Madera, California - Madera Speedway - 45th Annual "Harvest Classic"  FEATURE: (25 laps) 1. Annie Breidinger, 2, Cody Jessop, 3. Jesse Love IV, 4. Toni Breidinger, 5. Tom Paterson, 6. Joey Iest, 7. Johnny Nichols, 8. Blake Brannon, 9. Austin Mero. NT USAC 9/17
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3:50am

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• Ohsweken Speedway ONT)Feature 1...#17 Jared Horstman #28fm Steve Poirier #47x Dylan Westbrook #51 Bryan Howland #67p Jordan Poirier #10b Mitch Brown #2m Dustin Daggett #97 Cory Turner #53 Shawn Donath #6 Curtis Gartly #9 Steve Lyons #10pc Paulie Colagiovanni #61 Parker Evans #28 Phil Gressman #27z Stan ZanchinFeature 2...#55 Mark Smith #123 Yan Bilodeau #79 Jordan Thomas #18 Ryan Susice #1Z Jessica Friezen #87 Jason Barney #f55 Alex Vigneault #2 Kyle Sauder #14 Coleman Gulick #88c Chad Miller #77x Alex Hill #3g Brandon Wimmer #0 Glenn Styres #2w Lee Winger #11j Chris Jones 9/17
• USCS)Ocala FL...Danny Martin Jr won Friday night. 9/17
• River Cities Speedway ND)1 1 13 Mark Dobmeier 2 4 8 Casey Mack 3 3 2A Austin Pierce 4 2 20A Jordan Adams 5 7 27 Chris Ranten 6 10 92 Mitch Mack 7 5 9N Wade Nygaard 8 6 8H Jade Hastings 9 8 0 Nick Omdahl 10 9 35 Brenden Wilde 11 14 51 Alex Larson 12 21 6 Zach Wilde 13 16 91M Jackson 14 12 13T Ty Hanten 15 11 99 Jordan Graham 16 15 26 Blake Egeland 17 18 24 Jon Sorenson 18 19 25 Cale Mack 19 17 40 Lawrence Veralrud 20 23 5 Dave Glennon 21 13 14 Tom Egeland 22 22 31 Shane Roemeling 23 20 10TR Bob Martin 24 24 27X Eric Klasson 9/17
• NSL)Donny Schatz took advantage of a green-white-checkered finish to steal the Arnold Motor Supply Shootout on Friday at Clay County Fair Speedway. The victory was his first career with the National Sprint League and his 22nd of the season with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series. He also became the 10th different NSL feature winner in 22 main events this season. National Sprint League 9/17
• World of Outlaws)Donny Schatz only led two laps on Friday night in the Arnold Motor Supply Shootout at Clay County Fair Speedway, but they were the most important two - the final two - as he picked up his fifth-career win at the track. Schatz used a strong restart on a green-white-checker finish to snatch the win from Daryn Pittman, who paced the opening 28 laps.DIRT/World of Outlaws 9/17
• Williams Grove Speedway PA)Kevin Nouse scored the 358 sprint car championship event at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night, taking $2,500 for the lucrative victory, his second of the year at the track and 16th overall of his career. In the 25-lap 410 sprint car main, it was Ryan Smith who scored for the first time ever in his career at Williams Grove Speedway, leading all 25 circuits to pick up the $3,600 victory. Central PA 9/17

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• IMCA)IMCA EMI RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Andy Shouse, Mustang, Okla., 773; 2. Michael Stien, Ceylon, Minn., 759; 3. Marcus Thomas, Corsicana, Texas, 758; 4. Tyler Drueke, Eagle, Neb., 757; 5. Jason Martin, Lincoln, Neb., 756; 6. Clint Benson, Papillion, Neb., 743; 7. Robert Vetter, Wolfe City, Texas, 740; 8. Zach Blurton, Quinter, Kan., 730; 9. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, 729; 10. Colin Smith, SheldonPress Releases9/17
• Zac Taylor)Even though he is a teenager, Zac Taylor has shown the racing maturity of a seasoned veteran. Last Saturday, Taylor studied the track conditions at El Paso County Raceway and used it to his advantage as he claimed his sixth sprint car win of 2016. Press Releases9/17
• USAC)Friday night's "Jim Hurtubise Classic" at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track featuring the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship has been postponed to Saturday night, October 15 due to heavy afternoon rains which put a damper on racing at the ½-mile dirt oval. USAC 9/17
• USAC)The familiar 4J Motorsports no. 4J that has been driven to victory lane by Cullman, Alabama's Kevin Thomas, Jr. in three of the last four series races will sport a new look beginning with this weekend's pair of USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car events on Friday at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track and Saturday at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. USAC 9/17
• Patriots)Three straight days, three excellent paying shows for the best 360 Sprint Car drivers in the Northeast as competitors from the Patriot Sprint Tour, Empire Super Sprints, and the United Racing Club collide once again for a three-day weekend visiting facilities in central New York on September 23-25. Press Releases9/17
• Hills Racing Team)Alex Hill and her #77x Sprint Car team are ready for one of their biggest events of the season, along with an armada of Hill's Racing teammates. Alex spent last weekend racing in New York with the Empire Super Sprints tour, with races Saturday at Can-Am Motorsports Park, and Sunday with a 47 car field in the $10,000-to-win Cole Cup at Utica-Rome Speedway. Press Releases9/17
• Team Turner)The Team Turner Racing Sprint Car drivers scored a pair of top five finishes last Friday, but saw another potential top five end with a wrecked race car in a cornfield. Now the team is ready for their biggest weekend of the season. Press Releases9/17
• Vaportrail Clothing)Vaportrail Clothing is proud to announce its newest athlete. Carson Macedo, who is currently competing for the Honda USAC National Midget Series championship, has been tabbed as the latest addition to Team Vaportrail. Press Releases9/17
• ASCS Lucas Oil)The first big scale event ever held at the Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla. was the "Fall Fling". Removed from the Oklahoma oval's schedule for nearly two decades, the event will return in 2016 as the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network will the Fall Fling on Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5. ASCS 9/17
• ASCS Warrior)Mother Nature wins again as Friday's events at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City have been rained out with the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region presented by Impact Signs. ASCS 9/17

Friday  September 16th 2016

I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure. Mae West Read

12:30pm

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• Placerville Speedway CA)When Russell Motorsports Inc. took over the Placerville Speedway during the offseason they made sure to add a high profile event to their schedule to close their first season. Building up great relationships with many sponsors over the season, RMI is pleased to announce the format and purse for the inaugural Nor Cal Posse Shootout presented by Autism Awareness. Press Releases9/16
• Shane Stewart)After a five-race stint on the West Coast, Larson Marks Racing heads back to the Midwest this weekend for two nights of racing. The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series will be competing at Clay County Fairgrounds in Spencer, Iowa tonight before the five-hour drive south to race at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Mo., on Saturday. Press Releases9/16
• IRA)It’s been a hectic season for the drivers of the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint series. 28 races are already in the books and two events remain on the 2016 season schedule. The first event is this Saturday evening at Beaver Dam Raceway with the running of the 2nd annual Scott Semmelman Memorial race. The season finale will be held two weeks later on Saturday night October 1st at the Dodge County Fairgrounds IRA 9/16