A.J. Maddox with Car owner Ray Bolin won the Top Gun Sprint Car 25 lap feature at East Bay Raceway Park Friday. A.J. was 2nd to his team mate Matt Kurtz but Matt was penalized 2 spots for hitting the cone. Max Dolder photo

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Friday January 30th 2015

I never could stand losing. Second place didn't interest me. I had a fire in my belly. Ty Cobb

11:50pm

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• East Bay Raceway Park FL)AJ Maddox picks up the win after leader Matt Kurtz hits the cone on the final restart. Maddox took over the lead on lap seven and led until the final caution came out on lap twenty two as Hayden Campbell spun in turn two. On the final restart Maddox led the field to the green with Danny Martin, Jr. and Matt Kurtz crossing the line behind him. Kurtz tried to slide to the inside of Martin, Jr. but hit the cone and crossed the finish line first, but was penalized for hitting the cone. Race Results 1/30

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• Penn Live)Things are changing slightly for Kasey Kahne Racing, and specifically Cody Darrah, in the 2015 Sprint Car season. And it has nothing to do with performance. Acquiring sponsorship is a tough racket. Companies shift money in different directions based on budgets and bottom lines. That is the case at KKR, and Darrah is the collateral damage, at least in the immediate future.http://www.pennlive.com/1/30
• Column)Pastor Dudley Balmer has some January racing notes in Not Just Another Racing Column  1/30
• MAV TV)MAVTV continues to expand its availability across the United States. In 2014 the network added a total of 58 new affiliates including Armstrong, Google Fiber and Mid-Rivers Communications, plus 55 new National Cable Television Coop members. Already in 2015, MAVTV has added Northeast Rural Services and VOIPTV. Press Releases1/30
• Scott Benic)Since announcing that they would chase after the 2015 World of Outlaws Championship with Craig Dollansky behind the wheel, Destiny Motorsports has been very busy getting prepared for the daunting schedule. With just a couple of weeks until the grueling schedule kicks off in Florida, Destiny Motorsports Crew Chief, Scott Benic is eager to get back to the track, and test his team against the best in the sport. Press Releases1/30
• USCS)Just fewer than one hundred attendees watched as the “Bartlett Bullet” Terry Gray from Bartlett, Tennessee was honored for his eleventh United Sprint Car Series presented by K&N Filters National Championship this past Saturday at the 18th annual and the 2014 USCS Champions Awards Banquet in Roswell, Georgia. The veteran sprint car driver made two visits to the www.rockauto.com USCS victory lane as the series feature winner at 411 Motor Speedway on May 2nd and at Lavonia Speedway on July 17th. USCS 1/30
• Aaron Reutzel)Aaron Reutzel already has an ASCS Regional championship to his credit. He has much bigger things in mind for 2015 though, with the $60,000 Lucas Oil ASCS National championship the primary objective. “No question about it, the ASCS National championship is the number one goal for this year,” the driver of the BC Fundz/Basic One Services No. 87 Triple X Sprint Car explained. Press Releases1/30
• ASCS Lucas Oil)Readying for his 2015 run with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real, Washington's Seth Bergman has a clear goal every time he hits the track; improvement. The Washington native grabbed his first Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour victory in 2012, and since then has found Victory Lane three more times, giving Bergman confidence that his 2015 season might bring his best chance at a National Tour title. ASCS 1/30
• Winter Challenge)Inclement weather has forced the cancellation of the final two rounds of the E&K Winter Challenge slated for Tucson’s USA Raceway this weekend. The events that were to feature the USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Sprint Cars along with IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars and more on both Friday and Saturday at the Tucson clay oval will not be rescheduled. Press Releases1/30
• Perris Auto Speedway CA)Perris Auto Speedway promoter Don Kazarian wants to congratulate legendary racing photographer Mike Arthur on his upcoming induction into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Iowa. Arthur will be enshrined at the 28th annual ceremony on May 30th. Press Releases1/30
• USAC)Dave Darland is the 2015 "Winter Challenge" Champion following the cancellations of Friday and Saturday's races at USA Raceway in Tucson, Ariz. because of rain. Darland coupled a pair of second-place finishes and a third in last week's trio of USAC West Coast/Southwest Sprint Car "special events" at Peoria, Ariz. to gain a 10-point margin over series runner Brady Bacon, winner of the January 23 opener. R.J. Johnson, the defending USAC Southwest Sprint Champ, finished third in the final points, followed by Charles Davis Jr. and Ryan Bernal. Bernal won last Saturday and Sunday's races at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria. USAC1/30

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• Winter Challenge)Due to overnight rain and the continued certainty of rain for the remainder of the weekend it is with regret that we cancel the remaining portion of the Winter Challenge. Unfortunately this portion of the Winter Challenge will not be rescheduled. We would like to thank the race teams and fans for supporting this event as we look forward to doing it again next year.1/30
• Burlington WA) Funtime Promotions is pleased to announce the 2015 season opener for the Summer Thunder Sprint Series will be at the Central Washington State Fairgrounds Dirt track Saturday April 4th. The ‘Yakima Valley Sprintcar Challenge’ event will host many of the region’s top sprint car racers. “We are excited to bring the Summer Thunder Sprintcar Series to The State Fair Speedway” said Greg Lybeck assistant general manager at State Fair Park, “The sprint cars are very popular with our fans and this event will expand our motorsports program”. Added purse money will pay $2,500 to win the inaugural event. A special start time will be at 5:00pm and the event will be completed by 8:00pm. “It is important that we get the event done a little earlier than normal” commented Funtime Promotions owner Steve Beitler, “ It’s cooler in the evening and with many fans coming from the west side of the mountains we want them to be able to travel home that night and be ready for Easter”. Also racing that night will be the Shipwreck Beads Modified Series. “There are several new cars being built in the northwest and combined with the modifieds from Grays Harbor, Skagit and the Yakima area this will be a great start to the 2015 season”, said Beitler. More event details will be released in the next couple days….. stay tuned for an announcement on our new series sponsor…. 1/30
• Champion Racing Oil)Champion Oil, a major player in development and manufacturing of racing and performance products, announced today that along with Speedway Motors, both will be series co-sponsors of the 2015 SPEEDWAY MOTORS/CHAMPION RACING OIL CENTRAL PA SPRINT CARS SERIES presented by Hoseheads Sprint Car News. Press Releases1/30
• OCRS)D&E Supply, a Tulsa Oklahoma based drywall supply company, has offered to renew their hard luck award sponsorship to the sprint car driver in the AmeriFlex Hose & Accessories / Oil Capital Racing Series that encounters the toughest night on the racetrack. The Hard Luck recipient previously was awarded $50 cash and thanks to D&E Supply, they have doubled the offering thus providing a $100 bill to the hard luck driver of each event. OCRS 1/30

Thursday January 29th 2015

Teach my children to love! They'll learn to hate on their own. David Allan Coe

11:30pm

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• USAC)Tomorrow night, the “4th Annual E&K Winter Challenge” featuring the USAC SouthWest and West Coast Sprint Cars will shift to USA Raceway in Tucson. Opening with a Friday night $2,000-to-win feature, the mini-series champion will crowned after Saturday’s $4,000-to-win finale. Also showcasing IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars, X-Mods, and Dwarf Cars on both nights, Friday’s show will start at 7:00pm, while the Saturday’s event will begin at $5:00pm For more event and ticket information, visit www.raceusaraceway.com. USAC1/29
• Premier Speedway AU)The 2015 Lucas Oil Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic may now be archived away as the 43rd chapter in this long running event, however it would be remiss of us not to acknowledge the support of our fantastic sponsors and contingency award supporters. Press Releases1/29
• Penn Live)Renegade Sprint Series founder Shane Helms knows there is going to be some disappointment and hurt feelings. But he also knows what is best for Sprint Car racing and its competitors. And in the end, that's what Helms and the Renegades were all about.http://www.pennlive.com/ 1/29
• AHG Series)THIRTY two cars have locked in for round 11 of the AHG Sprintcar Series at the Perth Motorplex on Saturday, February 7, that will also be round 10 of ENZED World Series Sprintcars. Californian Kyle Hirst, fresh from his win at the Warrnambool Classic, returns for the WA-based Monte Motorsport and is expected to be challenged by American-based Sydneysider Brooke Tatnell who again saddles up in the Bunbury-owned Krikke Motorsport team. Press Releases1/29
• Atlantic City NJ)A relatively incident free practice session Thursday night inside Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall was dominated by perennial contender Jimmy Blewett of Howell, N.J., and Battle Of Trenton Indoor Three Quarter (TQ) race winner last December, Andy Jankowiak of Buffalo, N.Y. Press Releases1/29
• Reading Racing Reunion)The Bash is back. For many years, the popular way to unwind after a Friday night at the Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show has been to attend the Bash, where some beverages and food, along with awards presentations and racing movies combined with some good old bench racing among the local racing community and its friends. Press Releases1/29
• Ryan Jones)After spending two months racing over East in some of that region’s biggest events with his family owned race team South Aussie Ryan Jones returns to his commitments with the Schlam Racing Team next week. Showing blistering car speed (a typical Jones trait) during WSS Speedweek, the Kings Challenge in Mt. Gambier and the Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic at Warrnambool Ryan is keen to return to the #49 Schlam Engineering / Arcoplate J&J for a grueling campaign back in the West over the next month. Press Releases1/29
• Hoffman Auto Racing)Hoffman Racing is announcing today that Mean Green cleaner and degreaser will return as our primary sponsor for the 2015 racing season. “ We are thrilled that Mean Green cleaner and degreaser has decided to return as our primary sponsor . Coming off our 10th USAC National Sprint Car Championship and four National wins in 2014, we are excited to once again represent the Mean Green brand. Our race fans have become loyal users of the brand and we want to thank them for helping HAR retain our primary sponsor” said Richard Hoffman President and owner of HAR. Press Releases1/29
• Badger)Officials of the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association (BMARA), recently announced 2015 season rule changes, affecting open wheel racing’s oldest active sanctioning organization. The following will clarify the questions regarding the “new engine rules package: All engines must be normally aspirated, internal combustion, four cycle, in-line, reciprocating piston type, incorporating a maximum of four (4) cylinders. Press Releases1/29
• Atlantic City NJ)The last three times Three Quarter (TQ) Midgets have raced inside Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall, nearly 100 drivers and teams tried their best for the checkered flag. Yet one man, Anthony Sesely of Hazlet, N.J., defied the odds to win all three TQ Midget features, including the last two Gamblers Classics. Press Releases1/29
• Oswego Speedway NY)Ohsweken Speedway officials are pleased to announce the date of the track's annual "Sponsor Night" as Friday, June 5. Each registered 2015 race team will have the opportunity to provide free passes to their sponsors to attend the races that night. Press Releases1/29

Wednesday January 28th 2015

“Racing is my business, and I look forward to building on the All Star Series’ already impressive legacy by taking it to a new level of success and sustainability.”  Tony Stewart

11:45pm

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• WRE Whitebread Racing Enterprises) Buy $200.00 or more of our products and get free shipping anywhere in the USA, so get your orders in. Made in the USA proudly in our shop. Get the advantage at www.wreproducts.com Check us out....We may be a new company around but we have lots of racing experience. 1/28
• Jackson Delamont)Jackson Delamont returns to Valvoline Raceway this Saturday night, January 31 for the resumption of the Sprintcar Track Championship. After a very successful southern tour for the likeable 20 year old, attention now turns back to the tough domestic scene. Press Releases1/28
• Toby Bellbowen)Toby Bellbowen and the team are back in action at Valvoline Raceway this Saturday night for another round of the ultra-competitive Sprintcar Track Championship. It has been a busy time for the team after they returned from contesting the Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic in Warrnambool, Victoria last weekend. With 108 cars entered for the event, Toby finished 4 th in the D-Main which was an admirable result given Toby had never raced in Warrnambool prior to last weekend. Press Releases1/28
• Penn Live)Tony Stewart's interest in the All Star Circuit of Champions can be traced back to a simple phone call. What happened next — the eventual purchase of the All Star Circuit of Champions — was a happy accident.http://www.pennlive.com/sports/ 1/28
• XSAN TV)30 Nights of Broadcast. All the Big Series, All on One Site, One Click Away. WATCH LIVE DIRT TRACK VIDEO all month on XSAN! #FLAXSAN takes over the Sunshine State with the NeSmith Racing Dirt Late Models, DIRTcar Racing UMP Modifieds, TOP GUN Sprints, TUSA Mod Lites, All Star Circuit of Champions, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car Series, USAC Racing AMSOIL INC. Sprint Car Series, and MORE! Purchase Now: www.xsan.tv/order Exclusive Broadcaster of East Bay Raceway Park and North Florida Speedway. Select shows at Bubba Raceway Park1/28
• Blake Skipper)Returning to Valvoline Raceway full of confidence this Saturday night, January 31, Blake Skipper will be looking to go a number of spots better than his 16th place finish in the Scott Darley Challenge a fortnight ago. After diagnosing problems that have hampered the team, it has been a complete 180 degree turnaround for the team, which has resulted in a renewed enthusiasm. Press Releases1/28
• MAV TV)MAVTV is expanding its household count and viewing base across the United States. In 2014 the network added a total of 58 new affiliates including; Armstrong, Google Fiber and Mid-Rivers Communications, plus 55 new National Cable Television Coop members. Already in 2015, MAVTV has added Northeast Rural Services and VOIPTV. Press Releases1/28
• UMSS)With sponsorship from Midwest Power Equipment, the Upper Midwest Sprint Car Series (UMSS) is proud to announce a special four race series within the 2015 UMSS winged sprint car schedule. The four race series is slated to take the green flag on Saturday June 27 during the inaugural appearance of the UMSS winged sprint cars at the Deer Creek Speedway near Spring Valley. August 2 at the Granite City Speedway in Sauk Rapids will be the venue for the second Midwest Power series race, as the UMSS Traditional sprints will also be on the program. Press Releases1/28
• Florida Open Wheel)Link for race video from Richard Golardi: http://youtu.be/lphifH1O-RI YouTube video - "Sprint Car Speedweeks Preview: Florida 2015" 1/28
• USAC)Drivers Logan Williams, Trevor Schmid, Trent Carter, Garrett Long, Jarid Blondel and Joel Rayborne are slated for year-end recognition as 2014 "Rookies of the Year" when the USAC Western States Banquet unfolds February 7 at the Woodland Auto Display in Paso Robles, Calif. USAC1/28

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• All Stars)Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart has agreed to terms with Guy Webb, owner of the All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series, to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. The transaction between Webb and Stewart will proceed immediately. All Stars 1/28
• NWWT)2015 will see the Northwest Wingless Tour in action for the seventh season. The tour will compete in nine races at four different race tracks in the Pacific Northwest states of Oregon and Washington. Since the series' inception in 2009 there has yet to be a repeat champion but 2015 just might see that streak come to an end. A complete schedule is listed below this story but please note that it is tentative and subject to change. Press Releases1/28
• NSL)The National Sprint League welcomes Diversified Machine, Inc. (DMI) as an official heat sponsor for the 2015 season! The NSL member who wins the DMI heat race of the night will receive a $100 gift certificate from DMI. The NSL currently has twenty-eight races scheduled in seven states in the Midwest. Founded by Big Game Treestands’ Tod Quiring, NSL member drivers will be competing for a $350,000 point fund. National Sprint League 1/28
• Danny Holtgraver)Danny Holtgraver of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania will end his first-ever trip to Australia this Friday and Saturday, January 30th & 31st with a pair of high-profile sprint car events. The former Lernerville Speedway track champion will once again join the World Series Sprintcars on Friday night, January 30th, all before participating in the ‘George Tatnell Cup’ on Saturday, January 31st. Holtgraver will hunt for a career-first victory on foreign soil. Press Releases1/28
• J&J Auto Racing)Jake Beard-Miller continued J&J Auto Racing's early 2015 success by scoring another Sprint car victory at Perth Motorplex last weekend. Beard-Miller piloted his No. 32w J&J to victory in the TW Mechanical 360 division. Beard-Miller competed in both the AHG Sprintcar Series 410 and TW Mechanical 360 division. After setting fast time in the 410, the team suffered a motor issue. In the 360 car, Beard-Miller finished first and second in heat race action before racing to victory in the main event to score his fifth of the campaign. "What a great team effort by my team," said Beard-Miller. "I can't thank my sponsors and girlfriend enough."1/28
• Oswego Speedway NY)With the calendar now officially reading 2015, several Oswego Speedway partner renewals continue to roll in as the days tick closer to the 65th annual opening night at the Steel Palace on Saturday, May 9. Oswego Health, Johnston’s Propane Service, Knights Inn Oswego, Butler Disposal Systems, and Longley Bros. Dodge are the latest to renew their partnerships with the Speedway heading to the new season. Press Releases1/28
• Atlantic City NJ)Despite some region wide weather irritations caused by Winter Storm Juno, all systems are go and on schedule for more than 200 race teams and thousands of fans heading to this year's NAPA KNOW HOW Racing Weekend inside the cavernous Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall. Press Releases1/28
• Sammy Walsh)Despite not making the feature race of the Grand Annual Classic, Sammy Walsh still managed to impress throughout the weekend at Warrnambool’s Premier Speedway. On the final night, Walsh retired from the B main while running seventh shortly before the lengthy rain delay, which forfeited the opportunity to qualify into the Grand Annual Classic deciding feature race. Press Releases1/28
• Grant Anderson)To say that Grant Anderson was rapt with his podium finish in last weekend’s Grand Annual Classic at Warrnambool’s Premier Speedway would be a rather large understatement. In what is regarded as the biggest Sprintcar event in Australia, Anderson managed to finish third behind winner Kyle Hirst and second placed Brooke Tatnell. Press Releases1/28
• NSW Wingless)The NSW Wingless Sprints return in big numbers for the tenth round of the Aussie Forklift Repairs and Fruitwheels Refrigerated Transport Club Championship this Saturday night, January 31 at Valvoline Raceway. All drivers will be very eager to score valuable points as an A-Main hasn’t been run since January 3 because of inclement weather. Press Releases1/28
• SANSW)The fifteenth round of the Sprintcar Track Championship will be contested at Valvoline Raceway this Saturday night, January 31. After a busy international period that concluded a fortnight ago with the running of the Scott Darley Challenge, drivers will now focus back on the week to week fixtures that will see the 2014/15 season round out at the end of March. Press Releases1/28

Tuesday January 27th 2015

Anywhere you go in the world is what you make of it, not what you read in books. Alvin Lee

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• Brian Brown)The Brian Brown Racing Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 team is readying for the upcoming Ronald Laney Memorial at East Bay Raceway Park near Tampa, Florida February 19-21. They wrapped up the “Winter Heat” event earlier this month at Cocopah Speedway near Yuma, Arizona. The highlight was a Tuesday podium finish that saw a charge from 12th to third. Your first weekend in Yuma ended with a tough crash. You rebounded well the following Tuesday. Press Releases1/27
• TJ Michael)T.J. Michael will be joined by crew chief Scott Bartson in the coming weeks. The duo will spend roughly one month together; tackling ‘305’ sprint car events in the state of Texas. Bartson, a Fremont, Ohio native and former classmate of T.J.’s father Tim, will take charge of Michael’s racing operation in Plano, Texas. T.J. Michael will launch his 2015 campaign during the ‘Sprint Smackdown’ at the Lonestar Speedway near Kilgore, Texas on Saturday, February 21st. Press Releases1/27
• Sprintcar All Stars AU)BEST PRESENTED SPUD $1000 cash is up for grabs for the “Best Presented Spud” car at the Tyson Perez Memorial being held at Borderline Speedway on February 7 th . This is the 5 th running of this event and support for the event increases every year. “Last year we got some pretty cool paint jobs & decals on wings. Some guys go to a lot of effort to do something special for the event which is really cool.” says Mandy Searle. “With the interest growing in designing tribute cars over the past couple of years we have had a couple of sponsors put up some serious money again and we are excited to see what the competitors come up with. I just wonder how hard it will be to decide the lucky winner.” 1/27
• I-30 Speedway AR)I-30 Speedway’s Short Track Nationals. It’s an event that race teams and race fans alike from all corners of the country eagerly anticipate each year. And this year is no different, with the 28th version of the premier 360-ci Sprint Car event in the country set for October 28-31, 2015. Press Releases1/27

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• Ian Madsen)Ian Madsen and his D&B Goodyear Development teams had a very strong showing at the 43rd Lucas Oil Grand Annual Sprint Car Classic, that saw the team score a second place finish during their qualifying night, before finishing fourth during Sunday’s finale. Press Releases1/27
• BR Motorsports/King Racing Products)Over the last week, drivers using BR Motorsports and King Racing Products have been very successful, racking up four wins in total ranging from the United States to Australia. In Australia, BR Motorsports Factory driver, Brooke Tatnell, had a great showing during the 43rd Lucas Oil Grand Annual Sprint Car Classic. Qualifying on Friday night, Tatnell grabbed the lead halfway through the feature event, and used his BR Blueprinted MSD Ignition to grab the win. Sunday night saw BT back up his strong performance as he ended the big week of racing with a second place finish. Press Releases1/27
• Wilmot Raceway WI)The Kenosha County Fair's Wilmot Raceway will host their annual Awards Party this Saturday Night, Super Bowl Eve, at the Bristol Oaks Country Club, Hwy 50 just east of Rt 45. Everyone is welcome. Tickets are just $15 per person and include salad, and a pizza & pasta bar. Wilmot will honor the top 5 in each of their core classes with trophies and checks, plus drivers 6th -10th in the Modified and Street Stock classes will also receive trophies. Wilmot Raceway had a big 2014 season! Press Releases1/27
• World of Outlaws)For the first time in their history, the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and the King of the West Series will co-sanction two weekend events this spring. Together the two series will sanction the races on Friday and Saturday, March 13-14, at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., and the Wine Country Outlaw Showdown on Saturday and Sunday, April 11-12, at Calistoga (Calif.) Speedway. DIRT/World of Outlaws 1/27
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• Oswego Speedway NY)The annual Strong Racing FUNRaiser will take place yet again at Lighthouse Lanes in Oswego on Saturday, February 7 beginning at 1 p.m., but with a special twist in 2015. With Strong Racing taking a year off this coming season, all money raised at this year’s fundraiser will instead go to one Supermodified and one Small Block Super team at the Speedway as a thank you to all teams for their support throughout the years. Press Releases1/27
• Brent  Marks)The Fredericksburg Eagle Hotel in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania will host their 2nd Annual Brent Marks Racing party this Saturday evening, January 31st; with all proceeds benefiting Marks’ 2015 racing campaign. A ten dollar donation at the door will allow access to the event, which includes dinner, a chance at multiple door prizes and an opportunity to buy 2015 Brent Marks Racing merchandise. The evening’s festivities will begin at 8PM and will last until Midnight. Press Releases1/27

Monday January 26th 2015

It is not enough for me to win. My enemies must lose.  David Merrick

11:40pm

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• Column)Hamilton Moves Forward With 2015 Plans for Florida King of the Wing Races by Richard Golardi Florida Open Wheel 1/26
• Danny Reidy)Pleasing is the best way to describe Danny Reidy’s 2015 Grand Annual Classic performance over the weekend at Warrnambool’s Premier Speedway. After a 10th place finish in the Grand Annual Classic deciding feature race along with a fifth place finish in the preliminary feature race on the second night, Reidy was satisfied with how his weekend panned out amongst the 100-plus entries. Press Releases1/26
• Premier Speedway AU)California’s Kyle Hirst sped to victory in the 40-lap main event in the early hours of Monday morning to claim victory in the 43rd Lucas Oil Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic, smashing the 40-lap track record along the way. Hirst’s race time on a heavy, locked down race track, which unfortunately endured a considerable amount of rain mid way through the first of two scheduled B-Main events, was 7:42.40 which eclipsed Kerry Madsen’s time of 8:55.57 as set back in 2008. Press Releases1/26
• Kerry Madsen)In what was the biggest week of the year in Australia Sprint Car Racing, Kerry Madsen and his Keneric Racing/American Racing team performed well, as Madsen picked up the King’s Challenge last Thursday night before finishing fifth during the 43rd Lucas Oil Grand Annual Sprint Car Classic on Sunday night. Press Releases1/26
• Sean Becker)With the 2015 season vastly approaching, Sean Becker is pleased to announce that he will team with Menne Motorsports, and owner Dan Menne, as well as longtime mechanic, Brian Cannon, and again go after the 2015 Silver Dollar Speedway track title. “I am very appreciative that Dan Menne has committed to go after the 2015 SDS championship again with me,” Becker said. “We are excited to continue our relationship and are also very excited to bring Brian Cannon on board to add another element to our team.” Press Releases1/26
• Central PA Dirt Trackin’)The 32nd edition of the Central PA Dirt Trackin’ Show presented by Jack Giamblavo Family of Dealerships came to a close on Saturday, January 25 in the Memorial Hall at the York (PA) Fairgrounds. The 33rd edition will be held on Friday and Saturday, January 29 and 30, 2016. This show will not conflict with the annual AARN Motorsports show in Oaks, PA as it did this year. Press Releases1/26
• Cottage Grove Speedway OR)Race fans that are excited to hear of the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series back to the Cottage Grove Speedway on Wednesday September 9th will be even more happy to know that tickets will go on sale on this Tuesday January 27th at 9:00 AM. After a year hiatus by the “Greatest Show On Dirt” teams and officials with the tour are extremely enthusiastic they are headed back to the historic 1/4-mile clay oval. Get your tickets soon because they will be selling fast. Press Releases1/26
• Valvoline Raceway AU)After the always enormous Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic over the Australia Day weekend in Warrnambool Victoria the battle weary but courageous Parramatta Posse members return to home base Valvoline Raceway this Saturday night for Round 15 of the 22 round competition. Almost 20 of the ‘Posse’ competed over the three nights at Warrnambool plus the Avalon Raceway “President’s Cup” in Geelong on Wednesday night and the “Kings Challenge” at Mt. Gambier and came away from the grueling week on the road with a variety of encouraging and personal best results. Press Releases1/26
• USAC)Leading all 30-laps, Ryan Bernal of Hollister, California backed up Saturday’s dramatic victory to claim his second straight win of the “E&K Winter Challenge.” For Bernal, the $4,000 triumph at Kevin Montgomery’s Canyon Speedway Park was his fourth career USAC SouthWest Sprint Car feature win. “The People’s Champion” Dave Darland, “Chargin” Charles Davis Jr., Brady Bacon, and R.J. Johnson followed Ryan to the checkered flags. USAC1/26
• Perris Auto Speedway CA)Promoter Don Kazarian has announced that in honor of the 20th season opener at Perris Auto Speedway on Saturday, March 7th, adult fans will receive a 20% discount that night lowering their ticket price to $20.00. On the track the action will be supplied by the Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints and the PAS Young Gun Sprint Cars in the annual Sokola Shootout. Gates will open at 5:00 PM with racing at 7:00. Press Releases1/26
• World of Outlaws)The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series will make its inaugural appearance at historic Plymouth (Ind.) Speedway this season. The addition of Plymouth, and two other schedule adjustments, sets the tour for 2015. DIRT/World of Outlaws 1/26

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• USAC)The 4th Annual E & K "Winter Challenge" concludes this weekend with a pair of events at USA Raceway in Tucson, Ariz. Races are scheduled Friday and Saturday nights at the 3/8-mile dirt oval. Dave Darland enters the final two "Winter Challenge" events with a 10-point lead over Brady Bacon in the series points after scoring a third and a pair of seconds in last week's three openers at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. USAC1/26
• WAR)Chris Parkinson has been crowned the 2014 champion of the WAR Series! At the 2014 championship banquet where over $18,000 dollars was given away was capped by a very emotional Parkinson’s speech where he thanked his crew and father then went on to talk about loosing on of his crew members over the holidays saying “if it wasn’t for these guys putting in the work none of this would be possible.” Press Releases1/26
• PennLive)Mark Coldren doesn't have the free time to race a Sprint Car every week. It's too much effort with all of his commitments. His professional and personal life have changed. Water Treatment by Design — Coldren's business — is booming. On the home front, he has two new additions to the family in the form of twins.http://www.pennlive.com/ 1/26

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• USAC)USAC SOUTHWEST/WEST COAST SPECIAL EVENT SPRINT RACE RESULTS: January 25, 2015 – Peoria, Arizona – Canyon Speedway Park – "2015 E&K Winter Challenge"  FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. Ryan Bernal, 2. Dave Darland, 3. Charles Davis Jr., 4. Brady Bacon, 5. R.J. Johnson, 6. Dalten Gabbard, 7. Mike Martin, 8. Stevie Sussex (#21AZ Burkhart), 9. Matt Lundy, 10. Rick Ziehl,USAC1/26
• Canyon Speedway Park AZ)After winning by mere inches the previous night, Ryan Bernal left little doubt about Sunday’s outcome by wiring the USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Sprint Car field in Sunday night’s 30-lap feature at Canyon Speedway. Bernal gunned into the lead at the outset of the E&K Winter Challenge Round Three feature and led all the way aboard the Tri-L Mandarin Ranch entry to take the $4,000 winner’s share. Race Results 1/26

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• PPB Motorsports 2015)Shelby Harper a 22 year old beauty from Milford, N.J, who is a bodybuilder, is a hair stylist and races 600cc Micro Sprints, was named Ms. Motorsports 2015 Saturday night at the 30th Annual Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2015 Presented by Sunoco Race Fuels Distributed by Insinger Performance Race Car & Trade Show held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa Friday through Sunday. Press Releases1/26

Sunday January 25th 2015

After two thousand came two thousand and one
To be the new champions, we were there for to run
From springtime in Arizona, 'til the fall in Monterey
And the raceways were the battlefields and we fought 'em all the way
Mark Knopfler - Speedway At Nazareth

4:00pm

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• Eldora Speedway OH)More than 400 drivers, crew members and fans gathered inside the Eldora Ballroom Saturday evening to bring an official close to the 2014 season with the annual Eldora Speedway Awards Ceremony. Honored as divisional champions for the legendary half-mile clay oval were Matt Miller (DIRTcar UMP Late Model), Matt Westfall (DIRTcar UMP Modified) and Frank Paladino (Eldora Stock Car), while Brandon Thirlby received accolades for his championship in the Sunoco American Late Model Series. Press Releases1/25
• Port Royal Speedway PA)Back by popular demand for the 2015 racing season at Port Royal Speedway will be the Labor Day Night Demolition Derby as part of the Juniata County Fair. After a Labor Day afternoon racing event including 410 sprints along with other divisions at 1 pm on September 7 that boasts Free Admission To The Fair and JUST $10 race admission, the oval frontstretch will be transformed for a demo derby. Central PA 1/25
• Montpelier Motor Speedway IN)As the Montpelier Motor Speedway enters its 112th year of racing including its 29th consecutive season opener, race fans will find an aggressive and diverse schedule featuring 27 races at the East Central Indiana 1/4 mile clay oval. Owners and Promoters, Harold and Lori Hunter, enter their 7th year of promotion and 5th year of ownership of the facility built in 1903.Press Releases1/25
• Plymouth Speedway IN)Doug Wolfgang shared great memories of his family on the road and had a few laughs remembering some of his best times at race tracks during Saturday’s 2014 Night of Champions Banquet at Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth. The South Dakota resident, who won over 500 features as a sprint car driver, captivated the crowd when he told of the fiery accident in 1992 at a Kansas Speedway that ended his racing career and how lucky he is to continue his involvement in the racing community. He even agreed to come back and visit after Owner Ed Kennedy announced that the World of Outlaws will be racing at the track on Oct. 17 this season. Press Releases1/25

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• USAC)In one of the closest finishes in the history of Canyon Speedway Park, Ryan Bernal of Hollister, California emerged victorious in Saturday’s “Winter Challenge” main event. Charging from the tenth staring spot, Bernal powered to a photo finish with “The People’s Champion” Dave Darland at the checkered flags. With transponders registering a .005 victory for Ryan, the $2,000 triumph was his third career USAC SouthWest win. Darland, R.J. Johnson, Brady Bacon, and “Chargin” Charles Davis Jr. rounded out the top-five drivers as the third round of the Winter Challenge continues tonight.  USAC1/25
• Canyon Speedway Park AZ)The term “narrowest of margins” doesn’t do it justice. “It” being the finish of Saturday night’s 30-lap USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Sprint Car feature event, as Hollister, California’s Ryan Bernal edged Dave Darland at the line by just .005 seconds for the $2,000 winner’s share in Round Two of the E&K Winter Challenge at Canyon Speedway Park. Race Results 1/25

Saturday January 24th 2015

I don't care about the rules. In fact, if I don't break the rules at least 10 times in every song then I'm not doing my job properly. Jeff Beck

3:30pm

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• AHG Series)IT’S been a long time between drinks but Jamie Maiolo finally got to stand on the top step of the podium when he won round 10 of the AHG Sprintcar Series at the Perth Motorplex on Saturday night. Maiolo won the 25-lap final from Cameron Gessner and Shaun Bradford but up until the last lap it looked like he was going to finish second to polesitter David Priolo who led for most of the event. Race Results 1/24
• Premier Speedway AU)Current Australian Champion David Murcott has emerged as the dominant driver of Classic week, with the pilot of the Horrell Motorsport Q83 taking the win on night number two of the 43rd Lucas Oil Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic. On a track that was the polar opposite to night one, the action came thick and fast, with the final containing a number of incidents, none more so than in turn four when a spinning Ryan Jones was collected by Luke Dillon and Jac Haudenschild just moments after Dillon had taken the race lead away from Murcott in lapped traffic. Race Results 1/24
• Canyon Speedway Park AZ)This year’s edition of the E&K Winter Challenge opened in much the same fashion as last year’s Winter Challenge with Broken Arrow, OK, native Brady Bacon parked in USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Sprint Car victory lane at Canyon Speedway Park at the end of the night. This time, the reigning USAC Sprint Car champion picked up Friday’s $2,000 winner’s share in the 30-lap main event aboard the Josh Ford Motorsports No. 73 entry. Race Results 1/24

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• Sprint Car News)A new driver profile is now posted on AJ FLICK, Western Pennsylvania’s top rookie of 2014 http://www.sprintcarnews.com/1/24
• CRASH PAD)Now is the time to think about adding a CRASH PAD to your seat for next year. Get one now so that you can adjust your seat as needed to make up for the thickness of the material. To Reduce the Risk of Spinal Injury, the thicker the Pad the better. The CRASH PAD thickness is always adjustable so you can get the feel you like. THE LAWS of physics require that there must be Compressible Space under your butt with the Right Resistance to absorb impact and slow your downward motion in a crash. The CRASH PAD has the Right Stuff that tested best by the US Military. Find more information, order online or find a dealer at www.802solutions.com. 1/24

Friday January 23rd 2015

Change is inevitable - except from a vending machine  Robert C Gallagher

11:45pm

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• USAC SW/WC)Brady Bacon wins night 1 of Winter Challenge at Canyon Speedway Park AZ. 1 3 73 Brady Bacon 2 4 51 RJ Johnson 3 9 16B Dave Darland 4 7 50 Charles Davis Jr 5 14 21AZ Steve Sussex 6 1 16 Mike Martin 7 8 74 Rick Ziehl 8 13 19 Andy Reinbold 9 11 55NM 10 5 77 Dalten Gabbard 11 2 12 Josh Pelkey 12 6 56 Ryan Bernal 13 12 20X Shon Deskins 14 10 13 Dennis Giles USAC1/23
• Premier Speedway AU)Brooke Tatnell tamed the high banks of Sungold Stadium, Premier Speedway, Warrnambool to claim night one honors in what was a non-stop 30 lap feature event on night one of the 43rdLucas Oil Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic. The three time Classic Champion started from position three behind pole sitter Ian Madsen and Tasmanian young gun Callum Zizek who gave car owner Darren Goodyer a two pronged front row assault in a dream result. Race Results 1/23

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• Tribute To Trostle)Pennsylvania sprint car ace Lynn Paxton will join Tim Green, Shane Carson, and Doug Wolfgang as special guests for the January 31 Tribute to Trostle event at Knoxville Raceway. The celebration of the career of the Hall of Fame sprint car builder and owner will benefit his medical expenses. Paxton never drove for Trostle, but he raced against him and many of his drivers. They became good friends over the years and are fellow inductees in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. Paxton has been a force behind the opening and expansion of the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing. He and Trostle share a passion for restoring vintage sprint cars and preserving racing history. Press Releases1/23
• Joey Saldana)Dan Motter is upping the ante and building his Motter Equipment HE&M Saw Beltline Body Shop team’s arsenal to tackle the Pennsylvania Posse on their home turf during the 2015 World of Outlaws season. “We are proud to announce that Randy Wolfe, from Mechanicsburg, Pa., is joining our team as crew chief,” said Motter. “It didn’t happen by design, but as it turns out, our whole team now is from Pennsylvania. With the addition of Randy, the excitement level within our team has hit the rev limiter.” Press Releases1/23

Thursday January 22nd 2015

There is no 'i' in team but there is in win. Michael Jordan

10:45pm

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• ASCS Warrior)The Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region has released their 2015 lineup with events at nine Missouri ovals for the series 16th season of competition, and fifth under the ASCS banner. Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Mo. will kick off the 2015 season on Saturday, April 25 for the series lone visit to the one-third mile oval. ASCS 1/22
• HECKMAN TREE FARM RACING) CHAMBERSBURG, PA -- After careful consideration and conversation with current driver, Doug Esh, Heckman Tree Farm Racing has decided to not race the upcoming 2015 season. Owners, Gary and Linda Heckman, along with son, Michael, have decided to take the year off to determine the impact and importance of not racing now that both Gary and Linda have retired. We wish Doug success in whatever direction he chooses to pursue and thank him for a successful 2014 season. We also wish to thank all of our sponsors for their support over the past several years. Racing has been part of our lives since the year 2000 and making this decision has not been easy, but we would like to look at other options to spend our summer weekends.1/22
• Column)Richard Golardi has an interview with Davey Hamilton about Florida pavement sprint car racing in Florida Open Wheel 1/22
• OCRS)To say the past few racing seasons have seen the AmeriFlex Hose & Accessories / Oil Capital Racing Series gain steady growth one step at a time would be a fair and accurate account of what the regional sprint car series has encountered. There have been added racetracks, new sponsors, new fans and special programs for the race teams along with a steady dose of public relations work to gain additional notoriety within the motorsports fraternity. OCRS 1/22
• PPB Motorsports 2015)The aisleways are humming, the loading docks are crammed, and the pace is frenetic from wall to wall inside the giant Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa., as more than 250 racing vehicles, from drag racing cars to dirt track machines, hundreds of hard parts manufacturers, from engine builders to dzus button purveyors, and dozens of race track promoters and racing series entrepreneurs find their ways to their portion of the 250,000 square feet of show space at the 30th Anniversary Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2015 Presented by Sunoco Race Fuels Distributed by Insinger Performance Race Car and Trade Show.Press Releases1/22
• Team ILP)A public relations program is an invaluable tool for every race team. Now is a great time to incorporate a PR package into your racing program with the 2015 season already underway. Inside Line Promotions is offering unique press release specials for 2015. In addition to the option of purchasing single press releases, Team ILP clients can take advantage of receiving free press releases via a package deal. Press Releases1/22

Wednesday January 21st 2015

If you even dream of beating me you'd better wake up and apologize. Muhammad Ali

11:45pm

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• Parker Price-Miller)Parker Price-Miller was off to a great start during his Chili Bowl qualifying night, but a late race accident during his qualifier, ultimately sank the Kokomo, IN driver for the rest of the weekend. “We had a really good start to our week, and were sitting in a good spot, but I was in the wrong place at the wrong time, and just like that we were in a huge hole,” Price-Miller said. Press Releases1/21
• Toby Bellbowen)It was a mixed bag of a weekend of Toby Bellbowen and the team for the running of the Scott Darley Challenge. Not qualifying for the A-Main on the opening night meant Toby was a frustrated spectator and even though he turned it around on the second night, qualified for the feature, an incident with another driver meant he was given the ‘mechanical defect’ flag, effectively ending his race. Press Releases1/21
• Champion Racing Oil)Champion Oil, a major player in development and manufacturing of racing and performance products, announced today that Stinnett Automotive and Racing headquartered in Emporia, Kansas now offers the complete line of Champion Racing Motor Oils, Chemicals, Additives, and Lubricants. Press Releases1/21
• Lucas Oil Chili Bowl)It may be a week's worth of racing, but work on the Chili Bowl is never ending as the office prepares for the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire. Scheduled for January 12-16, 2016 inside the River Spirit Expo Center, reserved seat ticket renewals will begin on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Flyers will be mailed to the previous year's ticket holders. Tickets are sold in four-day (Wednesday-Saturday), or five-day (Tuesday-Saturday) only. Leading up to the event, Tuesday's opening night is the only individual night that can be purchased for reserved seating. ASCS 1/21
• HTMA Race Parts/Tire Specialist Needed)Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic & Precise Racing is currently accepting résumés to fill an immediate racing specialist position. Come join our fast growing team in the racing industry as we move to the future. This position is based out our Baltimore Maryland location. This position consist of but not limited to Sales, Track Events and Warehousing. Some travel will be required. Experience in racing and a CDL is required for this position. Relocation assistance is available. Individuals interested in this opportunity can email a resume for interview consideration to chris@PreciseRacing.com  or bob@hoosiermidatlantic.com Resumes can also be fax to 410-833-5921.
• Perris Auto Speedway CA)The best deal in racing, money saving season tickets for the 20th anniversary season at Perris Auto Speedway, is available now. Season tickets will only be available through Friday, February 20th. Different season packages are offered. Fans can get all of the details or they can order season tickets by calling 951 940-0134 on Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. When calling ask for Kim Kazarian. If she is not in, please leave a message and she will return your call. Press Releases1/21
• Kyle Bellm)Kyle Bellm has known all along that he wanted to make a run at National points somewhere along the way. It was just a matter of when. The time is now, as the accomplished 24-year-old Regional racer from Nixa, Missouri, will step up to take on the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour in 2015. It will mark Bellm’s first run at the $60,000 ASCS National championship. Press Releases1/21
• Aaron Reutzel)No question about it, he had already made his presence known. Those on hand for Cocopah Speedway’s inaugural Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown in Yuma, AZ, had taken notice of Aaron Reutzel. All that was lacking was the end results. That changed with the January 10 Winter Heat Finale as Reutzel finally shook off the gremlins to pick up his first career 410-ci Sprint Car victory and the $12,000 winner’s share that went along with it, the biggest win of his career thus far. Press Releases1/21
• Big Al Kids & Motorsports)The Big Al Kids & Motorsports Foundation is excited to showcase its first outlaw kart benefit on Sept. 8. The Outlaws for Kids event, which will be held at Cottage Grove Speedway in Cottage Grove, Ore., is scheduled for the off day between World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series races in Washington and Oregon. It also follows the famed King of the West kart race the weekend prior at Cottage Grove Speedway. Press Releases1/21
• Oswego Speedway NY)Oswego Speedway’s popular Price Chopper ‘Tickets to Go’ program will continue in 2015 with discounted advance sale adult tickets going on sale at all Price Chopper Supermarkets locations beginning this spring. The Speedway and Price Chopper have teamed to offer this special discount for six of the regular season events at the fast 5/8 mile oval this season. Press Releases1/21
• ASCS SW)The southwest arm of the ASCS Nation has released their tentative lineup for the 2015 season with 21 dates in Arizona, New Mexico, and west Texas. Looking to continue the growth seen in 2014, the region's eighth season of competition will kick of February 14 with the first of three visits to the high-banked Central Arizona Speedway in Casa Grande, Ariz.ASCS 1/21
• Brock Zearfoss)Brock Zearfoss will officially launch his 2015 season in less than two months; planning to kick-off sprint car competition in Pennsylvania during the Port Royal Speedway opener on Saturday, March 14th. The Jonestown, Pennsylvania native will focus a majority of his upcoming season on weekly action at Williams Grove (PA) Speedway and Port Royal (PA) Speedway. To help prepare for the upcoming year, Brock Zearfoss Racing will hold their annual fundraiser, set for Saturday, February 28th. Press Releases1/21
• Canyon Speedway Park AZ)The initial North American Sprint Car races of 2015 take place this weekend as Canyon Speedway Park hosts the initial three rounds of the E&K Winter Challenge. Following an open practice session at the 1/3-mile clay oval on Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday’s card marks the first of the five race set featuring the USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast non-wing Sprint Cars. Press Releases1/21

Tuesday January 20th 2015

Next in importance to having a good aim is to recognize when to pull the trigger. David Letterman

11:30pm

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• SpeedShotz)Loads of Saturday night Chili Bowl photos by Hein Brothers are in SpeedShotz1/20
• Blake Skipper)It was a special weekend for Blake and the team at Blake Skipper Racing. Finally turning the corner on sorting out issues with the car, Blake did a great job to qualify from the B-Main to the 40 lap Scott Darley Challenge and register a 16th place finish in the A-Main. This was his best performance all season. Press Releases1/20
• Jackson Delamont)Jackson Delamont scored a very impressive third place finish in the Scott Darley Challenge, held last weekend at Valvoline Raceway. Jackson drove a calculated race and in the middle stages of the 40 lap event, led for a number of laps before falling into the clutches of eventual winner Trevor Green and second placed Jamie Veal. Press Releases1/20
• Central PA Dirt Trackin)The doors of the 2-day Central PA Dirt Trackin’ Show presented by the Jack Giambalvo Family of Dealerships will swing open on Friday, January 23, 2015 to many race fans, drivers and supporters of local short track racing in the Central Pennsylvania area in York Memorial Hall Expo Center at the York Fairgrounds in York, Pennsylvania. Press Releases1/20
• Sam Hafertepe Jr)Sam Hafertepe Jr. put together his most consistent Chili Bowl last weekend during his short career at the premier midget event. Hafertepe Jr. kicked off the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals with preliminary action last Tuesday inside the River Spirit Expo Center, where he advanced from third place to win his heat race at the Tulsa Expo Raceway. Press Releases1/20
• Tyson Hall)Tyson Hall learned many lessons last weekend during the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals. Hall, who was driving a family midget for the first time at the prestigious event inside the River Spirit Expo Center, noted that he is looking to gain more experience when he returns next year. Press Releases1/20
• Reading Race Reunion)The 30th Annual Berks-Schuylkill Oil Heat Alliance Association Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show, presented by Weichert Realtors Neighborhood One Action Track USA, will have a new face at the helm when the 2015 edition begins on February 22nd at the Fairgrounds Square Mall. Press Releases1/20
• Column)Richard Golardi has the 2015 season at Bubba Raceway Park in Florida Open Wheel 1/20
• Column)Pat & Bruce Eckel have notes from Michigan indoor racing inA Typical Weekend  1/20
• ASCS)Combining the Smiley's Racing Products Lone Star and American Bank of Oklahoma Sooner Regions back into a single region, drivers across Texas and Oklahoma will embark on a tentative lineup of 32 races with the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Red River Region presented by Smiley's Racing Products.ASCS 1/20
• ASCS Gulf South)The 2015 lineup for the Southern Trailer Works ASCS Gulf South Region presented by Griffith Truck and Equipment has been revealed with 18 events on the docket.ASCS 1/20
• USAC)Champions of USAC's 2014 Western racing series will be celebrated February 7 at the annual Western "Night of Champions" at the Woodland Auto Display in Paso Robles, Calif. Housing a spectacular display of vintage motorsports vehicles and exhibits, the museum is housed at the Estrella Warbirds Museum located at the east end of Paso Robles. USAC 1/20
• Oswego Speedway NY)Mike Bruce, a three time main event winner last season in Oswego Speedway’s Pathfinder Bank Small Block Super division, will be making an appearance at the Oswego Alliance Church Community Center Pinewood Derby this Saturday, January 24. Press Releases1/20
• Canyon Speedway Park AZ)The initial North American Sprint Car races of 2015 take place this weekend as Canyon Speedway Park hosts the initial three rounds of the E&K Winter Challenge. Following an open practice session at the 1/3-mile clay oval on Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday’s card marks the first of the five race set featuring the USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast non-wing Sprint Cars. Press Releases1/20

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• Rico Abreu)Good morning, everyone. And welcome to today's teleconference with the newest full-time driver at HScott Motorsports with Justin Marks, Rico Abreu. Rico won the 2015 Chili Bowl last weekend in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and as previously mentioned has secured his first full-time ride in NASCAR. Congratulations, Rico. Thank you for joining us today. Press Releases1/20
• Harli White)Though her Saturday night did not go off as planned, Harli White still is pleased with her overall Chili Bowl performance that saw her advance to a 14th place finish from her 24th starting spot during her preliminary night, and also receive the Jason Leffler Elbows Up Award. Press Releases1/20
• Ian Madsen)With a very big week of racing on tap this coming week, the D&B Goodyer Developments team, and driver Ian Madsen, look to rebound from a tough end to the Darley Classic in a big way. “It was a rough way to end the Darley Classic, but this team works so hard, and we are all ready to get to work this week, in what is always a fun, and challenging week of racing.” Press Releases1/20
• Kerry Madsen)Heading to the Sydney Speedway over the weekend for the Scott Darley Classic, Kerry Madsen and his Keneric Racing team had hoped to put themselves in position to take the ‘Challenge’ on Saturday night. Madsen and company did just that, as the ‘Mad Man’ was spectacular on Friday night as he came from the C Main to win the opening night feature in dramatic fashion. Press Releases1/20
• Rico Abreu)HScott Motorsports with Justin Marks announced today that USAC National Midget champion and open wheel standout, Rico Abreu, will join the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East team in 2015. Abreu, 22, competed in more than 100 open-wheel races in 2014 in the United States and New Zealand. He posted 26 wins across 410 winged and non-winged sprint car, 360 winged sprints, and USAC midget competition in which he also won the national championship. Abreu most recently won the 2015 Chili Bowl Nationals last weekend. Press Releases1/20
• World of Outlaws)The World of Outlaws unveiled a new look today for the start of 2015 season as STP departs as Title Sponsor of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. The new look is reminiscent of the logo last used by the series during the 2007 season with what was then a bright red replaced with a darker cardinal red. New transporter wraps, websites, advertising and souvenir merchandise are all in the works featuring the cardinal, along with a heavy dose of black and white with a dirt inspired tan as an accent color. DIRT/World of Outlaws 1/20
• Christopher Bell)Little more than 72 hours after competing in his second consecutive Chili Bowl Nationals championship finale, Christopher Bell will kick off five consecutive nights of Sprint Car action on the other side of the world in Australia. Bell battled through a record field of 326 competitors at the Chili Bowl last week to put the Keith Kunz Motorsports No. 71 Toyota-powered Midget among the 24-car starting field for Saturday night’s 55-lap finale. Press Releases1/20
• Dirt Track Heroes)The tentative schedule for the popular eighth edition of the week long Dirt Track Heroes Show is now confirmed for 2015. The successful event will once again begin its week long run at the Phillipsburg Mall located off Route 22 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Opening day is set for Sunday, March 1st with a salute to all of the racetracks and a special emphasis on the great racing that took place at the speedways located in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, including the half mile, and both the paved and dirt versions of the larger National speedway which closed after the 2004 racing season. Press Releases1/20
• ARDC)The 29th Lucas Oil Chili Bowl is history. The American Racing Drivers Club (ARDC), the oldest race sanctioning organization in the country, was well represented at the Chili Bowl competition held in Tulsa, OK. Four drivers with strong ties to ARDC raced in the A Mains on their qualifying nights. Six drivers won qualifying events throughout the week. With a record number of entries reaching well over the three hundred mark this year, qualifying spots were at a premium on every day of the competition. Press Releases1/20
• Valvoline Raceway AU)$13,975.45 was raised for Garry Coleman OAM’s Motorsport Ministry (MSM) on Saturday night during the Scott Darley Challenge at Valvoline Raceway as generous fans and racers alike joined in the mission to raise funds for the remarkable man and his chaplains across Australia. Press Releases1/20

Monday January 19th 2015

USA Today has come out with a new survey - apparently, three out of every four people make up 75% of the population. David Letterman

11:15pm

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• Dominic Scelzi)Dominic Scelzi would swallow a horseshoe right now to find an ounce of luck. Unfortunately, Scelzi was derailed by bad last week during a strong outing at the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals. Scelzi, who was driving for Cole Wood Racing, was in the midst of a breakout performance out of a record of more than 325 drivers at the premier midget event when a piece of dirt undid everything. Press Releases1/19
• Kevin Swindell)Kevin Swindell continued an amazing feat last weekend when he recorded a top-two finish during the famed Chili Bowl for the sixth consecutive year. Swindell outlasted an event record of more than 325 drivers to score a runner-up result on Saturday to cap the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals at the Tulsa Expo Raceway inside the River Spirit Expo Center. Press Releases1/19
• Chase Johnson)Chase Johnson is beaming following his return to the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals. Johnson made the main event during his preliminary night at the premier midget event inside the River Spirit Expo Center last week when he drove for Cole Wood Racing for the second straight year. Press Releases1/19
• Alex Bright)The 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals was filled with ups and downs for Alex Bright, who opened the event last Tuesday with his preliminary night at Tulsa Expo Raceway inside the River Spirit Expo Center. Bright, who was piloting a midget for Mike Heffner, won his heat race after starting on the outside of the front row. He then finished where he started - third - in a qualifier to accumulate enough points to lock into the 30-lap main event, which he started on the outside of the seventh row. Press Releases1/19
• Shark Racing)The Sixth annual Sharkfest benefit is set for this Saturday. The event to support Shark Racing drivers Jacob Allen and Logan Schuchart will be held at the New Oxford Social Pavilion in New Oxford, Pa., from 5-11 p.m. There will be raffle prizes, games, a cornhole tournament, a DJ and a live auction. All proceeds will be utilized to keep Shark Racing on the road with the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series. Press Releases1/19
• Dunlap Performance)Dunlap Performance was on the wrong end of the luck stick last weekend during the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals. "This has always been a tough event and it got even tougher this year will all of the entries," said Brian Dunlap, who co-owns Dunlap Performance with his father, Mike. "The tougher the race becomes the harder it makes me want to work to ensure success in that building going forward. You have to approach the week with your best foot forward and hope luck is on your side. Unfortunately we struggled in the luck department this year and that has us fired up even more to go back next year and redeem ourselves." Press Releases1/19
• Josh Baughman)Josh Baughman is excited to focus on the start of the sprint car season following a disappointing Chili Bowl. Baughman, who was driving for Andrew Felker Racing, ended the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals last weekend at Tulsa Expo Raceway inside the River Spirit Expo Center by spinning out in a G Main on Saturday. Press Releases1/19
• Andee Beierle)Andee Beierle couldn't catch a break - or brake - last weekend at the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals. Beierle, who was driving a midget for Daum Motorsports, lost her brakes during the heat race on Thursday's preliminary night. Press Releases1/19
• USAC WC/SW)Starting this Friday, January 23rd, the “4th Annual E&K Winter Challenge” will open the 2015 season for the USAC SouthWest and West Coast Sprint Cars. Showcasing five-races in nine nights, the non-point “Arizona Speed Week” will draw many talented drivers from across the country. Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria will host the first three nights of action before shifting to Tucson’s USA Raceway on January 30th. Racing will start at 5:00pm on weekends and 7:00pm on weekdays. For more event, ticket, and practice information, visit www.canyonspeedwaypark.com or www.raceusaraceway.com. USAC 1/19
• Danny Reidy)Close but not close enough was the best way to sum up Danny Reidy’s performance throughout last weekend’s Scott Darley Challenge at Sydney’s Valvoline Raceway. On both nights, the NQ # 5 Desert Palms Resort in Alice Springs supported Maxim driver missed a direct transfer into the feature race by a single position. Press Releases1/19
• BR Motorsports)For the past 22 years BR Motorsports has been servicing the Motorsports Industry worldwide, over this time BR Motorsports has continued to grow into many different motorsports markets covering sprint cars to top fuel dragsters and everything in between. In 2015 BR Motorsports is growing even larger and is looking for highly motivated individuals to grow in the motorsports industry. Positions in sales, shipping/receiving, CNC machine operators, race team members and ignition technicians are all available. If interested email your resume to info@brmotorsports.com or fax it to 559-739-1556. Benjamin Franklin once said “Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning” 1/19
• Shannon McQueen)After a rough preliminary night, Shannon and her McQueen Racing team were poised and ready to improve on their Chili Bowl results. Based on her Tuesday night C-main finish, Shannon lined up fourth in Saturday’s first K-main event. At the end of the ten lap event, Shannon finished third and transferred into the J-main, where she would line up a few spots behind teammate Amber Balcaen. Similar to the K-main, Shannon would have ten laps to try to come from the back of the field into the top four in order to continue racing.Press Releases1/19

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• Sprintcar All Stars AU)Jimmy Gardiner made history last night winning the 5 th annual Mainline DynoLog Dynamometers All Star Challenge at Simpson Speedway. In what was certainly an action packed feature the race was declared on lap 30 out of 35 with damage to the catch fence which would have taken too long repair. V23 Jimmy Gardiner and SA83 Shannon Barry were dicing for the lead and as both tried to overtake a lap car Barry ended up riding the wall in Turn 3. Race Results 1/19

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• USAC)The 4rd Annual "Winter Challenge" opens the next two weeks in Arizona as the 2015 USAC racing season gets under way with a flourish. The USAC West Coast and Southwest Sprint Cars will compete in five races at two Arizona dirt tracks to kick off the year. Races at Canyon Raceway Park in Peoria are slated this week (January 23-24-25) and Tucson's USA Raceway hosts the Jan. 30 and 31 events. USAC 1/19
• USAC)One new date and a rescheduled date for 2015 capture the headlines as USAC's 2015 racing schedules continue to sport new looks. Race organizers Kevin and Tammy Gundaker are excited about the 2015 "Gold Crown Midget Nationals" at their Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Ill. Their excitement stems from the move from October to the Labor Day weekend after weather adversely influenced the events in recent years. This year's Honda USAC National Midget races will occur on Friday and Saturday September 4 and 5. USAC 1/19
• Jordan Weaver)This year is set up to be a big one for Jordan Weaver. Widow Wax has joined the team as a primary sponsor for Weaver, who will chase the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour for the first time. "I've always wanted to do it and now that we have Widow Wax on board the time is right," she said. "We want to represent them well and the way to do that is to go on the ASCS National Tour." Press Releases1/19
• MAV TV)Race fans wanting to get a racing-fix prior to the start of Florida Speedweeks will be able to do so when MAVTV airs coverage of the inaugural Winter Heat Showdown Feb. 5 and Feb. 12. SPEED SPORT Productions captured all of the action from five nights of 410 winged sprint car racing during the Winter Heat Showdown at Arizona's Cocopah Speedway and will present it as a pair of one-hour television shows recapping the action. Press Releases1/19
• The Cushion)Just a week after making it official that they would broadcast the 43rd Lucas Oil Grand Annual Classic LIVE from Premier Speedway in Australia January 23rd-25th, the entire T2 Digital team is pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement to broadcast 9 races LIVE from the famed Lincoln Speedway in Pennsylvania in 2015 to go along with another full season at the Knoxville Raceway. Press Releases1/19
• Tribute To Trostle)Saturday, January 31 will see two big events on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa. The annual Open Wheel Swap Meet will take place at the Dyer-Hudson Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. That evening, will be a “Tribute to Trostle”, a benefit to celebrate the racing career of National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame car owner, Bob Trostle. Press Releases1/19
• Sammy Swindell)Sammy Swindell's return to a race car resulted in yet another win. Swindell, who hadn't competed since the famed Knoxville Nationals last August, powered to the Vacuworx Invitational Race of Champions last Tuesday to kick off the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals at the Tulsa Expo Raceway inside the River Spirit Expo Center. Press Releases1/19
• Oswego Speedway NY)A veteran of Supermodified and Small Block Super racing at Oswego Speedway, 2010 Pathfinder Bank SBS track champion Dave Cliff is looking to revive his Novelis Supermodified career at the Steel Palace in 2015, driving his family owned Gnomey Racing No. 06. Press Releases1/19
• Port Royal Speedway PA)While finishing touches continue on the 2015 Port Royal Speedway slate of events, the season opener is set for Saturday, March 14 at 6 pm, featuring the 410 sprints and super late models. The sprint cars will compete for $3,500 to win in the opener while the super lates race for $2,000 to win. Central PA 1/19
• Advanced Racing Suspensions congratulates Rico Abreu, and the entire Keith Kunz team for winning the Chili Bowl race on A.R.S. shocks. Rico also won the Wednesday night preliminary feature as did his team mate Kyle Larson on Tuesday night. Both drivers were equipped with the latest canister design rear shocks which provide maximum grip. A.R.S. shocks are totally designed and built in house, American -made with all-American components and materials. For more information on our complete line of winning shocks call (317) 271-7100, or at www.advancedracing.net. 1/19
• Mercer Raceway Park PA)Mercer Raceway Park hosted the gala banquet and awards ceremony at the Normandy Banquet Center in Hermitage, PA, thus closing the books on the 2014 racing season. Points champions in the six Saturday Night Live! racing divisions were honored, along with some special recognitions being conferred. the tentative schedule was also released. Press Releases1/19

Sunday January 18th 2015

A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.  Sir Francis Bacon

2:40pm

RESULTS...

• SANSW)Trevor Green took an emotional victory in the final night of the Scott Darley Challenge at Valvoline Raceway on Saturday night. Trevor used his front row starting spot and years of experience on dry, slick tracks to score the win and become a repeat winner of the prestigious race. It was a satisfying victory for the South Aussie who had had a season to forget up until last night. This win was well overdue and definitely needed, not only for Trevor, but for car owners Barry and Vivienne Lewis. Race Results 1/18
• QSS SA)Last night veteran Jamie Cobby turned back the clock with a vintage display at Speedway City as he led all 25 laps to secure round 6 of the QSS SA Sprintcar Shootout Series. After qualifying in position two Cobby defeated pole sitter Luke Dillon in the drag race into turn one and that proved to be the race winning move as the race went flag to flag with Dillon holding on to finish second ahead of a fast finishing Ryan Jones who unfortunately lost a lot of time to leaders early in the race trying to get past Aiden Hall. Race Results 1/18

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• Danny Holtgraver)Danny Holtgraver of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania earned his fifth top-ten finish of his 2014/2015 Australian campaign on Saturday evening, January 17th at Sydney’s Valvoline Raceway near Sydney, Australia. Holtgraver, who pilots the Reeve Kruck owned, Titan Garages and Carports, Titan Steel Buildings, Australian Roller Doors, no. Q36 sprinter, finished fourth after starting sixteenth in the 40-lap ‘Scott Darley Challenge’ finale at Valvoline. The fourth place performance is now Holtgraver’s top accomplishment in Australia thus far. The former Lernerville Speedway track champion has now finished inside the top-five twice while ‘Down Under.’ Press Releases1/18
• All  Stars)One of America’s oldest traveling sprint car organizations, the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions, will kick off their 2015 racing season with the traditional journey to sunny Florida. The UNOH All Star teams will battle during five events – all paying $5,000 to win and $400 to start the A-Main – at two tracks over eight days. All Stars 1/18

2:50am

RESULTS...

• Lucas Oil Chili Bowl)Saturday night at the Chili Bowl was one for the record books, as California's Rico Abreu raced to his first triumph in the finale of the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire, delivering car owner, Keith Kunz, his first Golden Driller since 2002. 29th Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire Tulsa Expo Raceway - Tulsa, Okla. Saturday, January 17, 2015 A Feature (55 Laps): 1. 97-Rico Abreu[3]; 2. 39-Kevin Swindell[10]; 3. 71L-Damion Gardner[23]; 4. 67-Tanner Thorson[18]; 5. 1-Sammy Swindell[16]; 6. 21-Daryn Pittman[8]; 7. 71K-Kyle Larson[4]; 8. 15D-Andrew Deal[6]; 9. 5D-Zach Daum[20]; 10. 63-Bryan Clauson[2]; 11. 8K-Blake Hahn[15]; 12. 05-Brad Loyet[7]; 13. 5-Jerry Coons Jr[1]; 14. 7A-Darren Hagen[22]; 15. 2B-Ryan Bernal[17]; 16. 17C-Casey Shuman[25]; 17. 1ST-J.J. Yeley[12]; 18. 39B-Spencer Bayston[11]; 19. 63K-Chris Windom[5]; 20. 17RW-Dave Darland[24]; 21. 15X-Chad Boat[9]; 22. 5C-Colten Cottle[21]; 23. 71-Christopher Bell[14]; 24. 88B-Terry Babb[13] ASCS1/18
• Valvoline Raceway AU)South Aussie Trevor Green was a jubilant back-to-back winner of the Scott Darley Challenge tonight after romping home with the $19,000 winner’s cheque at Valvoline Raceway in the 40 lap A-Main in his new colour-schemed Natrad #11 Maxim. “Evergreen” led for much of the epic main event and almost succumbed to a sensational play for the top spot from Victorian Jamie Veal and NSW youngster Jackson Delamont in the last two laps. Race Results 1/18
• SpeedShotz)Loads of Friday night Chili Bowl photos by Hein Brothers are in SpeedShotz1/18

Saturday January 17th 2015

Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer. Muhammad Ali

3:00pm

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Tracks/Sanctions/Manufacturers

• Perris Auto Speedway CA)Don Kazarian, longtime promoter at Perris Auto Speedway, was named the “Promoter of the Year,” by the North American Non-Winged Sprint Car voting panel. The announcement was made Friday in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. The poll is conducted by the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Iowa. The annual award is voted on by media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers. Kazarian was named “USAC Promoter of the Year” a decade ago, but this is the first time to receive the coveted honor from the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. Press Releases1/17
• PPB Motorsports 2015)Popular lady drag racer Jill Canuso is looking forward to meeting fans, talking drag racing and signing autograph her autograph cards during all three days of the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2015 Presented by Sunoco Race Fuels Distributed by Insinger Performance set to take place Friday, January 23rd through Sunday, January 25th. Press Releases1/17
• NSCHOF)Champion sprint car driver Sammy Swindell of Tennessee has been named the recipient of the 2014 “Thomas J. Schmeh Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Sport” by all three voting panels of the North American Sprint Car Poll. According to poll founder and current National Sprint Car Museum curator Tom Schmeh, after whom the award was permanently named back in May, “The poll’s Outstanding Contribution Award is the museum foundation’s highest honor for current achievers in the sport, as it is voted on by industry insiders from the 360-, 410-cubic-inch, and non-winged sprint car divisions. Clearly the voters in all three categories have a real respect for what Sammy has accomplished during his lengthy and remarkable career. It is only fitting that this announcement is made at the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, an event that he and his son Kevin have come to dominate.” Press Releases1/17
• NSCHOF)Dave Darland of Kokomo, Indiana, today was named the 2014 “Driver of the Year” by the North American Non-Winged Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers for the first time. The leading United States Auto Club (USAC) sprint car feature winner of all-time earned four (4) of the fourteen (14) first-place ballots cast in the year-end poll. Press Releases1/17
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• Racin Boys)The 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire wraps up on Saturday following four fantastic preliminary nights inside the River Spirit Expo Center. RacinBoys will continue its live Pay-Per-View from the marquee midget event and will air all of the main events leading up to the live television coverage on MAVTV, which is slated to begin around the C Mains Saturday night. Press Releases1/17

2:00am

RESULTS...

• Lucas Oil Chili Bowl)Friday 1/16....A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 63-Bryan Clauson[1]; 2. 21-Daryn Pittman[3]; 3. 15X-Chad Boat[8]; 4. 67-Tanner Thorson[18]; 5. 7A-Darren Hagen[12]; 6. 47X-Tim McCreadie[17]; 7. 3-Shane Cottle[7]; 8. 68-Ronnie Gardner[9]; 9. 21K-Cory Kruseman[5]; 10. 71L-Damion Gardner[4]; 11. 1JR-Stevie Sussex III[11]; 12. 17RW-Dave Darland[2]; 13. 4J-Tim Crawley[10]; 14. 17K-Alex Schutte[16]; 15. 37F-Hunter Schuerenberg[13]; 16. 57D-Daniel Robinson[23]; 17. 9D-Sean Dodenhoff[6]; 18. 51F-Mike Spencer[14]; 19. 85H-Shane Hollingsworth[22]; 20. 41-Jason Johnson[20]; 21. 82H-Mike Hess[21]; 22. 17J-Chase Johnson[15]; 23. 24X-Landon Simon[24]; 24. 35X-Frank Flud[19] ASCS1/17
• SANSW)Kerry Madsen put on a display of brilliance to take the opening night A-Main of the Scott Darley Challenge at Valvoline Raceway tonight. Second to the line was Brad Sweet and third was James Thompson. What made it more special was the fact he had to do it the hard way and come from the C-Main onto the B-Main and lined up at the tail end of the A-Main. Race Results 1/17
• Column)Richard Golardi has some Florida Speed Week possible plans in Florida Open Wheel 1/17

Friday January 16th 2015

I'll just tell you the way it is. You ask me what time it is and I'm gonna tell you how to build a clock. Dick Dale

2:15pm

RESULTS...

• SpeedShotz)Thursday night Chili Bowl photos by Hein Brothers are in SpeedShotz1/16
• Valvoline Raceway AU)Kerry Madsen was simply stunning in his come from behind win in the first night of the Scott Darley Challenge at Valvoline Raceway tonight. In front of his delighted hometown crowd Madsen put on a clinic to come from first the “C Main” then the “B Main” and eventually put his stamp on the 40 lap A-Main to pocket the $19,000 winner’s purse. Race Results 1/16

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• Sprint Car News)A new driver profile is posted on one of the Pa Posse’s young guns; RYAN SMITH, Check it out http://www.sprintcarnews.com/1/16
• Racin Boys)RacinBoys presented another top-notch evening for your viewing pleasure from inside the River Spirit Expo Center on Thursday as Jerry Coons Jr. stormed to the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire preliminary victory. While Coons Jr. and runner-up Andrew Deal ran up front the entire race, four-time event champion Kevin Swindell and hot shoe Christopher Bell put on a show charging from Row 9 during the 25-lap feature. Swindell ended by capturing the third lock-in position - as well as the Hard Charger Award - into Saturday's main event. Press Releases1/16
• Perris Auto Speedway CA)Just like Santa Claus, the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars will only be coming to the greater Los Angeles and San Diego area one time this year and that date is fast approaching. The annual “So Cal Showdown,” will take place on April 18th at the famous Perris Auto Speedway in Riverside County. Back by popular demand from the fans, the world’s fastest dirt track stars will be joined at the show by the Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Cars. Press Releases1/16

3:00am

RESULTS...

• Lucas Oil Chili Bowl)Night three of the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire saw one the Chili Bowl's veterans claim victory, as Jerry Coons, Jr. hustled the highline to his third career prelim night victory What will be the 16th A-Feature start for the Tucson, Ariz. native, this makes 12 consecutive years that Coons has made the cut for Saturday's A-Feature.ASCS1/16

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• NSCHOF)Jason Johnson of Eunice, Louisiana, was voted the 2014 “Driver of the Year” by the North American 360 Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers for the sixth time. Johnson, the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) national tour champion, earned eight (8) of the eighteen (18) first-place ballots cast in the year-end poll. Jason & Bobbi Johnson earned their fourth “Team of the Year” award as well. Press Releases1/16
• SpeedShotz)Wednesday night Chili Bowl photos by Hein Brothers are in SpeedShotz1/15

Thursday January 15th 2015

This paperback is very interesting, but I find it will never replace a hardcover book - it makes a very poor doorstop.  Alfred Hitchcock

10:15pm

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Tracks/Sanctions/Drivers

• Robbie Farr)Robbie Farr and the ECP Racing Team are back at Sydney Speedway this weekend as they contest the biggest event on the NSW calendar – the prestigious Scott Darley Challenge. A track record 78 Sprintcar entries have been received for the two-night affair boasting $119,000 in prize money and the chance for one driver to win a total of $58,000 over the weekend. Press Releases1/15
• Florida Open Wheel)Link for race video from Richard Golardi: http://youtu.be/K2bIgzc5ygM "YouTube video - "Jack Hewitt at The Villages - Days of Indy", Jack Hewitt speaks at The Villages Motor Racing Fan Club 1/15
• Sprintcar All Stars AU)A star studded field of entries has rolled in for the Mainline DynoLog Dynamometers All Star Challenge. With nominations currently sitting at 30 for the event this Saturday night you can guarantee all drivers will want to take the $6000 pay cheque. All the All Star regulars ensured they locked in early for the event. Current Series Champion Chad Ely in the AUS1 J&J is making a return to the Series after running a 410 across the country so far this season.Press Releases1/15
• BOSS)The Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series is proud to announce the 2015 tour schedule. The tour that was formed from nothing just four years ago will now feature a record 22 races on 17 different race tracks in 4 states. There are NO co-sanctions and NO "home" track. This 2015 tour will test the drivers and teams with 1/4 mile tracks to 5/8 mile monsters. The number one goal of the schedule was to strategically pair doubleheader weekends to save the teams travel expenses. The heart of the schedule features bi-weekly doubleheaders with weekends off between them.Press Releases1/15
• Donny Schatz)Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart Racing’s (TSR) No. 15 team were recognized today by the North American 410 Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers. The Poll named Schatz, 410 North American Driver of the Year, and TSR, Team of the Year. Press Releases1/15
• Column)Camisha Miller has an interview with Deanna Sides inDirt Divas  1/15

3:15pm

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• NSL)The National Sprint League and the Renegade Sprint Series are joining forces for a pair of weekends in 2015. The National Sprint League is headquartered in the Upper Midwest with approximately 30 races in seven states on its schedule. Based in Ohio, the Renegade Sprint Series has over 35 dates on its schedule for 2015. National Sprint League 1/15
• PPB Motorsports 2015)The very popular Kenny Wallace, a veteran of 28-years of NASCAR racing and an entertaining FOX-TV personality, will be sharing his thoughts about auto racing promotions and taking questions from fans during a one-on-one session at the 30th Anniversary Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2015 Presented by Sunoco Race Fuels Distributed by Insinger Performance Race Car and Trade Show. The three day show takes place at the huge Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa and runs from Friday, January 23rd thru Sunday, January 25th. Press Releases1/15
• Oswego Speedway NY)The Oswego Speedway Eagles Fan Club, a volunteer non-profit organization formed several years ago with the sole purpose and intent of supporting drivers and owners that compete at Oswego Speedway, is excited to announce a new cast of officers, signaling the continuation of the club in 2015. Press Releases1/15
• ASCS Gulf South)ASCS Gulf South Sprint Car Series “Our 14th year on Tour” 2015 Schedule. ASCS1/15
• Atlantic City NJ)The drama and excitement of watching and competing in professional auto racing events, indoors, in the dead of winter, is stimulating in and of itself. This year, attendees traveling to NAPA KNOW HOW Racing Weekend inside Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall will have the added joy of filling up their gas tanks with gas in the range of $1.90 per gallon - more than a dollar a gallon cheaper than in past years. Press Releases1/15
• Racin Boys)Another night of the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire produced yet another driver eating the alphabet soup. RacinBoys captured all of the action as five-time event champion Sammy Swindell charged from the back to win a D Main, finished second in a C Main, claimed a B Main and placed fifth in the main event inside the River Spirit Expo Center. Press Releases1/15

3:00am

RESULTS...

• Lucas Oil Chili Bowl)River Spirit Qualifying Night of the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire saw Keith Kunz Motorsports taking their second win in as many nights as California's Rico Abreu stormed to his first career Preliminary Night victory. Asked about his mindset in the late stages of the race, Abreu replied, "Don't crash. You get those lapped cars running side-by-side in front of you then all you worry about is the guy behind you running you down." ASCS1/15

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• SANSW)The event may have changed name and prize money structure over the years but for the last six years, it has honoured a young talented racer that was taken from us too soon. There is something special about this year’s Scott Darley Challenge. New ownership at Valvoline Raceway gave a new fresh outlook on the event and what has transpired is a refreshingly new format that has attracted Australia’s best and a load of hot foot Americans including veteran Jac Haudenschild, Brad Sweet, who has dominated the Sydney scene, Tim Kaeding, Kyle Hirst, Jason Sides, Danny Holtgraver, Davey Heskin and Jac’s son Sheldon Haudenschild who along with Hirst will have their first hit out at the Sydney venue this weekend. Press Releases1/15
• NSCHOF)For the seventh time in his career, Donny Schatz of Fargo, North Dakota, was voted the “Driver of the Year” by the North American 410 Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers. The 2014 Knoxville Nationals winner and World of Outlaws (WoO) champion, earned twenty-three (23) of the twenty-four (24) first-place ballots cast in the year-end poll. Tony Stewart, owner of the Donny Schatz sprint car, earned his seventh “Team of the Year” honors, though three of those have come from the North American Non-Winged Sprint Car Poll. Press Releases1/15
• Premier Speedway AU)Australia’s biggest and most prestigious speedway event, the 2015 Lucas Oil Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic at Sungold Stadium, Warrnambool, will be accessible worldwide for the first time ever with the announcement of a live streaming package. Press Releases1/15
• Wayne Johnson)Following the “Winter Heat” event in Arizona, the Wayne Johnson Racing #77x team will take a brief respite in their Knoxville, Iowa headquarters. Racing in Florida heats up next month and the team will be back on the road. They found speed as the events at Cocopah Speedway near Yuma, Arizona went on last weekend. One place they couldn’t find any luck with was the draw. Press Releases1/15
• Toby Bellbowen)The next event for Toby Bellbowen Motorsport is here, the Scott Darley Challenge and Toby would like nothing better than to take the win this Friday and Saturday night at Valvoline Raceway. The race, to honour the life of Scott Darley, has drawn a record equalling amount of nominations and Toby will be hoping his good form over the Christmas/New Year period continues for the two nights coming up. Press Releases1/15
• Jackson Delamont)In the rough and tumble world of Sprintcar racing, having a dogged determination is vital. And they don’t come much more determined than Jackson Delamont. This Friday and Saturday night at Valvoline Raceway he will compete in the Scott Darley Challenge – a race that honours the life of Scott, who was an up and coming star in the NSW Sprintcar circles and tragically taken too soon. Press Releases1/15
• Blake Skipper)After the last show at Valvoline Raceway on January 5, Blake Skipper and the team found hopefully what has been the cause of their gremlins that has plagued them in recent weeks. The team will be out in force this weekend as Blake turns his season around and pointing in the right direction and what better event to do that than the Scott Darley Challenge weekend this Friday and Saturday at Valvoline Raceway. Press Releases1/15
• Tyson Hall)Tyson Hall is back for another shot at the Chili Bowl crown. Hall will compete on Friday during his preliminary night at the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals inside the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla., before the finale on Saturday. Press Releases1/15