Daryn Pittman claimed the 35-lap non-stop WoO feature event at the fast Tulare Thunderbowl on March 14, 2014. Victory is always sweet!Steve Lafond Tear-Off Heaven Fotos

World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series A-Main at the Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, California on March 15th, 2014 where Rico Abreu picked up his first career World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series win!

Lincoln Speedway Ice Breaker action by Bob Yurko

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Sunday   March 16th 2014

"On opening day, you bring all your best stuff. You even wear your new underwear."   Adam Wilt

5:30pm

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• Photos)Loads of great photos by Steve Lafond from Friday night's World of Outlaws show in Tulare CA Sprint Car of California3/16
• Speedway Motors/Champion Racing Oil Central PA Sprints)Points after Lincoln Speedway 3/15...1. 15 Adam Wilt 50 1 2. 87 Alan Krimes 35 3. 37 J J Grasso 30 4. 99M Kyle Moody 25 5. 2W Glenndon Forsythe 20 6. 27 Greg Hodnett 18 7. 22 Cole Duncan 16 8. 52 Austin Hogue 14 9. 16 Gerard McIntyre Jr 12 10. 69 Shane Hoff 10 3/16
• Tulare CA)Rico Abreu dominated the World of Outlaw Sprint Car Series, thirty-five lap, race on the one/third of a mile clay oval at Thunderbowl Speedway in Tulare, CA. Abreu of St. Helena, CA, started the race in third, racing into the lead with approximately twenty-five laps to go, holding all at bay, as he raced to score the victory of this WoO Sprint Car Series eighth race in their 2014 season. Abreu drives the 24A, Abreu owned Sprint, sponsored by Abreu Vineyards and Stadelhoffer Construction and this is Abreu's very first WoO Sprint Car Series win. Race Results 3/16

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• Column)Ron Rodda has notes from Chico and Marysville CA in From the Grandstand3/16
• IRA)It’s that sound. A sound felt as much as heard. It happens when a full field of 22 drivers step on the “go pedal” as a green flag drops during a 410 sprint main event. It’s audio bliss, and, sadly it’s a sound that can’t be heard at every racetrack. For two raceways joining the 2014 Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint schedule their fans will have a chance to discover first hand the roar of the Winged 410 Sprints doing battle at their home track as drivers turn loose the 900 horsepower engines. IRA 3/16
• Logan Schuchart)After dazzling the veterans on Friday by winning the dash and leading most of the feature, Shark Racing's Logan Schuchart posted his best finish ever in the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series on Saturday night at Thunderbowl Raceway. The rookie from Hanover, Pa., passed veteran Terry McCarl with just three laps to go and went on to finish second to Rico Abreu in the 35-lap feature. Press Releases3/16
• Alan Krimes) ‘Super’ Alan Krimes kicked off his 2014 racing campaign just one spot short of a victory on Saturday afternoon, March 15th at the Lincoln Speedway near Abbottstown, Pennsylvania. The pilot of the Midnite Antiques, Conestoga Valley Garage, Wayne Corini, Krimes Racing Engines, no. 87 ‘410’ sprint car earned the runner-up finish during Lincoln Speedway’s annual ‘Icebreaker 30’ event; a thirty (30) lap, $3,500-to-win program which officially launched sprint car competition in the state of Pennsylvania for 2014. Unfortunately, this event was intended to be completed back on Saturday, February 22nd; but was postponed three consecutive weekends due to inclement weather conditions.  Press Releases3/16

3:30am

RESULTS...

• USAC)AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: March 15, 2014 – Perris, California – Perris Auto Speedway – “Sokola Shootout”  FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. Damion Gardner, 2. Mike Spencer, 3. Nic Faas, 4. Matt Mitchell, 5. Ronnie Gardner, 6. Richard Vander Weerd, 7. Jake Swanson, 8. Josh Pelkey, 9. R.J. Johnson, 10. Cody Williams,USAC 3/16
• USAC)HPD USAC WESTERN PAVEMENT MIDGET RACE RESULTS: March 15, 2014 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Havasu 95 Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bryant Dawson, 99, Dawson-15.431; 2. Shawn Buckley, 7, Buckley-15.677; 3. Steve Myers, 88, Myers-17.787; 4. Wally Pankratz, 98, Blondel-15.923; 5. Jet Davison, 32, Pankratz-16.506; 6. Annie Breidinger, 75, Breidinger-NT; 7. Toni Breidinger, 89, Breidinger-NT; 8. Joel Rayborne, 2U, USAC-NT. DASH: (4 Laps) 1. Dawson, 2. Buckley, 3. Pankratz, 4. Myers. NT FEATURE: (50 Laps) 1. Bryant Dawson, 2. Shawn Buckley, 3. Toni Breidinger, 4. Wally Pankratz, 5. Steve Myers, 6. Joel Rayborne. NT USAC 3/16
• East Bay Raceway Park FL)East Bay Sprints 20 Lap Feature 1. 3A AJ Maddox 2. 9 Billy Boyd, Jr. 3. 15 Johnny Gilbertons 4. 3K Kurt Taylor 5. 2B Frank Beck 6. 55 Kerry Gilbert 7. 1* Tim George 8. 7 Kyle Pitts 9. 3XK Guy Bos 10. 3 Travis Bliemeister 11. 07 Clint Reynolds 12. 38 Tony Agin 13. 50 Rick Byerly 14. 10X Sean Clark 15. 17C Aileen Collins 16. DJ Peeples 17. 15JR Geoff Styner 18. 12 David Kelly 19. 0 Jimmy Ballew 20. 80 Lorenzo Capitano (DNS) 21. 8 Rich Alexander (DNS) 22. 82 Matt Kurtz (DNS) 23. 21 Jason Webster (DNS)Race Results 3/16
• ASCS SW)A winner in Non-Win Sprint Cars Racing 59 times, Bob Ream, Jr. finally broke through with wings on against the Hose Advantage Store ASCS Southwest Region, topping a field of 20 drivers at the Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek, Ariz. ASCS 3/16
• World of Outlaws)Rico Abreu earned the biggest victory of his career on Saturday night when he powered to the checkered flag at Thunderbowl Raceway for his first World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series victory. DIRT/World of Outlaws 3/16
• Civil War)In what was a star-studded opening event for the Civil War Sprint Car Series Presented By Flowmaster Saturday night in Marysville, CA, one star shined the brightest, as Placerville, CA driver simply dominated the 30-lap feature event on the rough and tumble Marysville Raceway Park. By way of winning the series’ inaugural Dash with their revamped format, Gregg Started on the front row alongside Penngrove, CA driver Alissa Geving, and got the early jump aboard his Scott Russell owned Mike’s Hard Lemonade/Capitol Ace Hardware entry. Race Results .3/16

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• PennLive)Getting off to a fast start and enjoying early-season success can build momentum and carry a team. But Adam Wilt isn't getting ahead of himself after claiming the “Icebreaker 30” at Lincoln Speedway on a blustery Saturday afternoon. He's been here before and knows the pitfalls of getting too high.http://www.pennlive.com/3/16
• Joey Saldana)World of Outlaws cowboys saddled their steel horses for a final ride at Thunderbowl Raceway tonight. Joey Saldana appeared to be on point to lock up another No. 1 qualifying effort in his Motter Equipment HE&M Saw Beltline Body Shop 71M, but the last car out for time trials went to the head of the class and Saldana was second with an outstanding 13.127-second lap at Tulare. Press Releases3/16
• I-30 Speedway AR)Opening night (March 15) has been cancelled due to the rain. See you March 22 for Sprints, IMCA Mods, Bumper to Bumper Super Stocks, Mini-Sprints and Mini-Stocks 3/16

Saturday   March 15th 2014

My life is part humor, part roses, part thorns. Bret Michaels

11:50pm

RESULTS...

• USCS)The 2013 and defending United Sprint Car Series National Champion, Derek Hagar from Marion Arkansas drove his #9Jr. Dynotech powered J&J Auto Racing/R.E. Enterprises sprint car from outside the second row into the www.rockauto.com United Sprint Car Series victory lane at Tennessee National Raceway in the sprint car portion of the USCS “Tennessee 200” on Saturday night. It was Hagar’s twenty-second career USCS sprint car win and again cast him as the favorite to repeat as the series National Champion during the 18th annual United Sprint Car Series Outlaw Thunder Tour National Championship season. It was his second USCS win of the young 2014 season in just two starts. 3/15
• TBARA)Safety-Kleen TBARA Sprint Car Series Feature Race Results from Saturday 3/15/2014, from Auburndale Speedway, FL, Feature Race Results - 30 laps: 1) Joey Aguilar, 2) Shane Butler, 3) Dude Teate, 4) Ben Fritz, 5) Jimmy Alvis Sr., 6) Matt Alfonso, 7) Rex Hollinger, 8) Herb Neumann Jr., 9) Chris Gimmler, 10) Larry Brazil, Jr., 11) Dave Retzlaff, 12) Garrett Green, 13) Richie Corr, 14) Tommy Nichols 3/15
• ASCS 305)After having to drop to the tail Friday night at the El Paso Speedway Park and coming to fourth, it was evident that Brady Bacon had the speed to win and it showed as the Broken Arrow, Okla. shoe lapped through tenth to collect the $3,000 winner's check at the ASCS 305 Sprint Car Shootout at the Southern New Mexico Speedway. ASCS  3/15

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• Lincoln Speedway PA)"On opening day, you bring all your best stuff. You even wear your new underwear." So quipped Adam Wilt after claiming his second opening day win in three years at Lincoln Speedway Saturday afternoon." His underwear wasn't the only thing new in the Wide Open Motorsports team. Well-known mechanic Lee Stauffer joined the team during the winter months. And he used some hand signals Adam didn't quite understand during a mid-race caution.3/15
• Tulare CA)The World of Outlaw Sprint Car Series rolled into Tulare, CA, to race their seventh points race of this 2014 season, plus the first race of the season that had a green to checkered run, totally caution free, with Daryn Pitman of Owasso, OK, racing the Kane/Curb Great Clips #9 winged sprint, scoring a huge win, on this opening night of two WoO Sprint Car Series events, as Pittman out raced the twenty-four Sprint car field on this fast one/third of a mile clay oval at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, CA. Race Results 3/15
• Photos)Kris Keath photos from the Lincoln Speedway Ice Breaker today and Ron Skinner photos from ASCS Gulf South last night at GTRP are in SpeedShotz 3/15
• ASCS Gulf South)A long trip from Knoxville, Iowa paid off for Jon Agan who topped the Griffith Truck and Equipment Gulf South Region for the first time in the 2014 season opener at the one-third mile Golden Triangle Raceway Park. Collecting $2,500, Agan started front row with Ohio's Greg Wilson. Jumping to the point, Wilson led the first four circuits before surrendering the lead to Agan on Lap 5, falling to third ultimately as Seth Bergman raced by to claim second. ASCS 3/15
• Silver Dollar Speedway CA)Sean Becker once again worked his magic at Silver Dollar Speedway on board the Menne Motorsports #75 Machine, powering to a strong victory. His second of the year at Silver Dollar Speedway and the 48th of his career at the track. Putting him one win out of the three way tie for third on the all time list. Race Results 3/15

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• Sydney AU)Valvoline Raceway washed out again - no winged sprintcars programmed, $10,000 show next week 3/15
• Devils Bowl Speedway TX)Due to rain, practice for today has been cancelled 3/15
• Williams Grove Speedway PA)Williams Grove Speedway management announces a new sponsor for their popular Saturday Night Series. Credit Connection Auto Sales will sponsor the 2014 358 Late Model point fund. Credit Connection Auto Sales is a family-owned business, making them the perfect supporter for the family-oriented Saturday Night Series. They have three dealerships located in Harrisburg, Carlisle, and in York.  Central PA 3/15
• ASCS Gulf South)Events for the Griffith Truck and Equipment Gulf South Region for Saturday, March 15 at the Royal Purple Raceway have been called on account of rain. The next event for the Gulf South Region will be at the Battleground Speedway in Highlands, Texas on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5. For complete information on the Griffith Truck and Equipment Gulf South Region, including up-to-date points and schedule, log onto http://www.ascsracing.com.  3/15
• Logan Schuchart)Rookie Logan Schuchart (pronounced SHU-hart) had an excellent showing in the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Friday night in his first visit ever to Thunderbowl Raceway. Driving the Shark Racing #1S, the 21-year-old driver from Hanover, Pa. qualified eighth, finished second in his heat, led all six laps enroute to winning the dash, and then led the first 22 laps of the 35-lap A main, eventually finishing eighth. Press Releases3/15
• CRASH PAD) Less expensive than a helmet but just as important. You wouldn't wear a helmet without an impact absorbing liner, but that's what you are doing when you belt the end of your spine to the rigid bottom of your seat. In a frame bottom impact during a crash, your spine is compressed into the bottom of the seat in one tenth of a second and the bones in your back are compressed, can fracture and break. Absorb impact with the Right Stuff that tested best for the US Military. You don't have to flip... it can happen in any type racecar. Understand the problem and the CRASH PAD solution at www.802solutions.com. Spread the word and send this link to your racing friends.3/15

3:00am

RESULTS...

• USAC)USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: March 14, 2014 – Tulare, California – Thunderbowl Raceway FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. Dennis Howell, 2. Richard Vander Weerd, 3. Jace Vander Weerd, 4. Danny Faria Jr., 5. Bud Kaeding, 6. Markus Niemela, 7. Marty Hawkins, 8. Austin Liggett, 9. Troy Rutherford, 10. Kevin Barnes,USAC 3/15
• Silver Dollar Speedway CA)1 75 Sean Becker 2 53 Andy Gregg 3 6w Billy Wallace 4 5 Kirt Organ 5 11vs John Michael Bunch 6 5h Chase Johnson 7 01 Andy Forsberg 8 21 Colby Wiesz 9 KR14 Tyler Spath 10 19 Keith Bloom 11 28 Adam Brenton 12 2b Jeremy Burt 13 22 Garen Linder 14 7k Kenny Allen 15 9 Dean Freitas 16 21m Michael Ing 17 11z Christine Zaveson 3/15
• ASCS 305)Jason Johnson added $3,000 to his bank account Friday night at the El Paso Speedway Park, charging from seventh to win the first annual ASCS 305cid Sprint Car Smackdown with the West Texas ASCS 305 Region presented by Mesilla Valley Transportation. Working past Aaron Reutzel with 13 laps to go, traffic, and a caution with three to go, played into Johnson's hands as the Stenhouse, Jr. Racing owned, Curb / Agajanian Performance Group co-owned No. 41 crossed with an advantage of 0.655 seconds. ASCS 3/15
• World of Outlaws)Defending World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series champion Daryn Pittman worked past pole-sitter Logan Schuchart on lap 22 and held off Donny Schatz to earn his first victory of the season on Friday night at Thunderbowl Raceway. Paul McMahan, Kerry Madsen and Joey Saldana rounded out the top five with California native Tim Kaeding in sixth, 20-time series champion Steve Kinser in seventh and Schuchart in eighth. DIRT/World of Outlaws 3/15

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• Robbie Farr)From the outside looking in, the role of a full time Sprintcar pit crew member probably looks pretty glamorous. Big crowds, exciting events, good prize-money, plenty of travel. PLENTY, in fact, of travel. Press Releases3/15
• URC)Andy Best of Dover, DE is busy preparing for the coming racing season which will include some Rislone URC Sprint Series events. An automotive painter by trade, Andy Best will once again have his 88b sprint car racing on the 360 sprint car circuit. Best is a one-time feature winner with URC and that first win came his way in April 2010 at the Delaware International Speedway. URC 3/15
• Joey Saldana)Joey Saldana received congratulatory well wishes from fans, friends, family and supporters today, as he celebrated his 42nd birthday. It would take a consolidated effort by Saldana and the Motter Equipment HE&M Saw Beltline Body Shop 71M team to help earn the birthday present he wanted most: tonight’s World of Outlaws trophy. Press Releases3/15

Friday   March 14th 2014

To be good, you need to believe in what you're doing. Billy Crystal

3:00pm

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• PennLive)Temperatures have risen. The sun has come out. And the 18 inches of snow that covered Lincoln Speedway is gone. This could be the week the Pennsylvania Sprint Car season begins. Lincoln Speedway is a go for Saturday's 2 p.m. racing program after postponing the last three weeks. The Abbottstown facility pushed back the Icebreaker 30 a third time because of poor parking lot conditions.http://www.pennlive.com/ 3/14
• DIRTVision)The World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars are back in action tonight and tomorrow night in Tulare, CA as they continue their West Coast swing. If you’re unable to make it out to Thunderbowl Raceway for what is sure to be an incredible two-day show, DIRTVision.com will bring fans the opportunity to see it all unfold from home. Watch both nights for just $39.99, that’s less than the cost of a ticket for just one night! Not only will you get to see the World of Outlaws STP Sprint cars, you’ll also have full coverage of the USAC West Coast 360s and IMCA Modifieds! Racing is scheduled to begin nightly at 5:00 p.m. PST (7:00 p.m. CST/8:00 p.m. EST) with hot laps, and DIRTVision will be on air at that time. Click here to register now! Subscribe today at www.dirtvision.com! 3/14
• Isaac Chapple)Spending the last few years working on racecars, and getting a feel for what they do, Isaac Chapple and his Chapple Racing team are extremely excited to announce that in 2014 he will follow the USAC National Dirt Midget Series, chasing after their Rookie of the Year title. Making appearances at the Rumble Series and the Chili Bowl over the winter, Chapple is ready to take the next step in his racing career. Press Releases3/14
• ASCS Lucas Oil)The season's first stop at the half-mile Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas is within sight for the drivers of the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real. The 41st running of the Spring Nationals and second Matt Clevenger Memorial will take place Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22 at the Mesquite oval, which was the site of Kyle Bellm's first Protect the Harvest A-Feature triumph in the rain shortened 2013 event. ASCS 3/14
• Indy Race Parts)Save big wearing Green! Come into the shop located at 361 Gasoline Alley, Suite A in Indianapolis, IN on Monday and you will receive 15% off any USED parts purchase (Excludes chassis & motors) Remember we are your one stop shop. Call 317.244.9437 or view our website www.indyraceparts.com (new site coming end of March) for more info or find us on Twitter, @indyraceparts.3/14
• Sprint Car Stats)Eckert has new column concerning five sprint races in four nights from Las Vegas to Chico, CA athttp://www.sprintcarstats.com/news/?i=20439 3/14

Thursday   March 13th 2014

The only failure is not to try. George Clooney

11:45pm

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• USCS)Attention Race Fans, two of the top United Sprint Car Series Outlaw sprint car drivers entered for the Tennessee 200 racing event at Tennessee National Raceway this Friday and Saturday nights. Both drivers will be making appearances with their race cars at two Middle Tennessee O’Reilly Auto Parts Stores on Friday, March 14th. USCS 3/13
• Triple X Race Co)One of the most common phrases we hear from new customers at Triple X Race Components is “I can’t ever seem to get my orders from ___ on time.” With it being the middle of March, and season openers across the country a matter of mere weeks away, we want you to know that XXX Chassis and Components are in stock and available for immediate shipping. Did you know that Triple X specifically engineers our components for compatibility with other manufacturers? It’s true! We’re trying to lower the cost of racing in every way possible, and by building high quality parts that work on most brands of chassis (not just Sprint, but 600 and Midget too!), you can enjoy the cost savings of XXX without having to change out major pieces of your race program. Don’t get stuck at home because you don’t have the component you need to finish your car for the season. Call us today at 866.632.9925 or visit us at www.xxxraceco.com. Same day shipping is available on most orders placed before 3pm pacific. We have the largest network of dealers of any chassis manufacturer, and they have parts on the shelf waiting for you to take them home today. Triple X Race Co – Race Hard! 3/13

• Perris Auto Speedway CA)For the second year in a row, the winner of the USAC/CRA portion of the Perris Auto Speedway fantasy league game will get to drive a real sprint car for 10-laps on the famous Riverside County Clay oval courtesy of The Sprint Car Driving Experience. The game is free to play and interested parties can sign up at the following link now: http://www.shorttrackin.com/ Press Releases3/13
• Oswego Speedway NY)Oswego Speedway’s Entergy/Price Chopper Kids on Track program is ready to take the green flag for the 2014 racing season. This year’s Kids on Track signup forms are now available on the Oswego Speedway website and will also be available at Saturday’s Pinewood Derby at Premier Living Suites in Oswego, beginning at 11am. Press Releases3/13
• Danny Holtgraver)Since returning to Pennsylvania from sunny, central Florida where he spent a month competing against the UNOH All Stars Circuit of Champions and the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series during multiple ‘speedweek’ events, business has been very slow for Danny Holtgraver. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native has been anxiously awaiting the start of the 2014 Pennsylvania sprint car season; which has been on hold for a number of weeks due to Mother Nature’s endless winter weather torment. Press Releases3/13

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• Andy Gregg)As Andy Gregg gets ready to debut his personal GUTS Racing No. 53 entry this Friday night in Chico, CA it is with great excitement that he can announce a partnership with the Chico based radio station, 95.7 The Wolf for the 2014 season. Press Releases3/13
• National Sprint Car Museum)The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum will host the once-postponed “Sprint Car 101: An Evening with Joe Beaver” program on Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m. The program is free and open to the public, and it will feature Knoxville Raceway historian Eric Arnold as the emcee. Press Releases3/13
• Kerry Madsen)Follow along as Keneric Racing/American Racing and driver Kerry Madsen take on the World of Outlaws in Las Vegas, NV. From a behind the scenes look at a commercial being shot, to hanging out atop the hospitality rig, we bring you a unique look at the two-night show. http://petersenmediainc.com/keneric-racingamerican-racing-las-vegas/ 3/13
• Grandview Speedway PA)A little prayer just may help as Grandview Speedway continues to move toward their popular Free-to-the-Public practice session set for Saturday, March 29th at noon. Weather conditions have created havoc for auto racing events scheduled at area speedways so far this season but management at the Bechtelsville racing facility still hopes to be able to present the practice session. It gives racers the opportunity to test and tune their new equipment before the season opens officially on Saturday, April 5, 7 p.m. Press Releases3/13
• Steve Kinser/Donny Schatz)There are many obstacles on the road to success for the drivers and teams that compete with the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series. This competitive group is filled with adrenaline chasers and, with each stop on the 92-race slate, there is a new challenge. This weekend’s doubleheader at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., offers the Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) tandem of Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz an opportunity to continue their impressive beginning to the 2014 campaign at one of California’s most competitive dirt ovals.Press Releases3/13

Wednesday   March 12th 2014

Frisbeetarianism is the belief that when you die, your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck. George Carlin

11:45pm

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• Wayne Johnson)The Wayne Johnson Racing #77x team did not have “Lady Luck” on their side with the World of Outlaws in Las Vegas last week. A broken motor in the Dash on Wednesday night definitely put a damper on things, but the team is back in their Iowa headquarters preparing for the All Stars season opener in a few weeks. Meanwhile, Wayne will be competing March 21 and 22 in Ray Williams’ car with the ASCS National series at Devil's Bowl Speedway. Press Releases3/12
• Chase Johnson)In action for their first time together last weekend at the Silver Cup in Chico, CA, Chase Johnson and the Van Dyke Motorsports team showed very good speed, however, luck did not seem to be on their side. “We showed great speed all weekend long,” Johnson said. “Harley, Fez, and myself all worked very well together, and I’m looking forward to the season ahead.” Press Releases3/12
• Kyle Hirst)Roth Motorsports is pleased to announce that they will kick off their 2014 California season with Kyle Hirst behind the wheel this coming Friday and Saturday at the Thunderbowl, in Tulare, CA as the World of Outlaws begin their California swing. Press Releases3/12
• Andy Forsberg)Set to kick their 2014 season off on Saturday at the Marysville Raceway Park in Marysville, CA, F&F Racing is excited to welcome Lucas Oil to their team as well as the extension of their partnership with Pit Stop USA. Press Releases3/12
• Perris Auto Speedway CA)Perris Auto Speedway’s Senior Sprint Car and Young Gun Sprint Car Series’ will open their 2014 season this Saturday night, March 15th, along with the Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Cars and the California Lightning Sprint Cars at the annual Sokola Shootout. It will be the fourth season of action for the Senior Sprints and the second season for the Young Guns. Spectator gates will open at 5:00 PM and racing will commence at 7:00. Press Releases3/12
• Thunderbowl Raceway CA)The Merle Stone Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway is excited to have the April 12 “Spring Thunder Nationals” presented by KRC Safety Company televised on MAVTV American Real! It will be the first of five King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series events filmed for airing on MAVTV during the Dirty 30 Series. Press Releases3/12
• Kraig Kinser)In sprint car racing there are certain tracks where just the mere mention of the name of the city that the venue is located in spurs everyone to know exactly what venue you are talking about. Tulare is one such place. Merle Stone Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway is the official name of the high-banked one-third mile, but for all intents and purposes it’s referred to by drivers, crews and fans alike as simply — Tulare. That’s where Kraig Kinser and the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series will be this weekend. Press Releases3/12
• Butler Built)ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems proudly introduces their new Front Axle Tether System. ButlerBuilt has developed a front axle restraint system designed around Sprint Car Racing. With the demand set forth by race tracks and sanctioning bodies nationwide to contain the front axle in the event of an accident, ButlerBuilt has developed a tether system that ties the front axle assembly to the car in the event of an accident. “There has been a need for a product like this for some time now and our system is both cost effective and will help protect crew members, officials and most importantly race fans,” said ButlerBuilt owner Brian Butler.Press Releases3/12
• Marysville Raceway Park CA)This is turning into a classic sprint car event. In addition to all of the stars headed toward Marysville Raceway Park Saturday (see earlier press releases below) some additional names of note have made their intentions known. Press Releases3/12
• Marysville Raceway Park CA)Civil War, Taco Bravo, and KWS stars clash vying for $40,000 Sat By Bob Burbach Marysville CA - March 8, 2014 --- California’s premiere winged 360 sprint car tour will open the 2014 season at Marysville Raceway Park Saturday night. Paul and Kathy Hawes will offer their inviting, fan friendly facility for Round 1 of the Flowmaster, Hoosier Tire California Sprint Car Civil War Series. Press Releases3/12
• Marysville Raceway Park CA)It took a while, but this observer received confirmation that 3-time and defending MRP Winged Sprint Car champion Billy Wallace of Grass Valley has entered round #1 of the Flowmaster, Hoosier Tire California Sprint Car Civil War Series being staged this Saturday night at Marysville Raceway Park. “Bad Fast” Billy Wallace will be in the hunt. That’s a good thing. Wallace is the defending 3-time champion at MRP in the MRP Winged Sprint Car series. Press Releases3/12
• Driver Websites)Paul Nienhiser is the latest driver to hire Driver Websites to produce a website. Nienhiser, who is a 410ci sprint car driver, selected the professional package with driver cards. His website will include a custom shopping cart, a graphics update and a custom mobile version of the website along with sponsor/marketing partner impression and click reporting. Press Releases3/12
• Driver Websites)Emergency Vehicle Group is the latest client to purchase a business website from Driver Websites. The website - http://www.EVGinc.net - describes the business and its services, adding the latest news, photos and employment opportunities. Additionally, Emergency Vehicle Group will receive an integrated content management system. Press Releases3/12
• Jared Esh)As the 2013 holiday season approached, Jared Esh was prepared to sit on the sidelines during the '14 racing season. A two-time feature winner last year in the ultra-competitive 600cc Micro-Sprint division at Lanco's Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway, Esh rid himself of his potent No. 30 and sold all of his spare parts, too. After the victories, a solid ninth-place finish in the point standings, and a Most Improved Driver Award at the Lanco Banquet, why would the up-and-coming second generation wheel-twister suddenly sell his entire inventory? Press Releases3/12
• Dylan Cisney)After capturing his first career feature win and then backing that up with a fourth place finish in the 410 sprint car points last season at Port Royal Speedway, Dylan Cisney is more than ready for his second full season at the Juniata County speed plant. Press Releases3/12
• Ohsweken Speedway ONT)Ohsweken Speedway officials are proud to announce the return of Corr/Pak Merchandising as the title sponsor of the weekly 360 Sprint Car division. Founded in 1997, Corr/Pak Merchandising Inc. is based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and is a designer and producer of Point of Purchase (POP) displays for retail. Strong emphasis on creative design and speed of response has seen Corr/Pak achieve great success in a very competitive industry. Their in-house capabilities and broad range of trusted suppliers enable them to develop any sort of effective solution for your retail display needs, no matter the materials used – whether corrugated, wood, boxboard, plastic, wire, steel, or any combination of those. Press Releases3/12

2:45pm

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• Dominic Scelzi)Dominic Scelzi is taking the positive away from his first-ever week of racing on a half-mile track. Competing with the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas last Wednesday and Thursday, Scelzi got his first experience racing wheel to wheel on a big track. Press Releases3/12
• Tommy Tarlton)Racing a very minimal schedule over the last two seasons due to work and family obligations, Tommy Tarlton is thrilled to announce that he is starting off the 2014 season with the hopes of chasing after the inaugural California Triple Crown, by racing the full California Sprint Car Civil War Series Presented by Flowmaster, King of the West, and Ocean Sprints Presented by Taco Bravo schedules.Press Releases3/12
• Andy Gregg)For the fifth year in a row the MillerCoors company will support local racing, and for the second year in a row they will partner with Andy Gregg and Brian Cannon as they team up to compete across the state of California. Press Releases3/12
• Stockton Dirt Track CA)The previously announced Dash for the BCRA season-opener will now feature a total of $1000 on the line that will be broken up now as follows: $350 to the winner, $165 to second, $130 to third, $120 to fourth & fifth and $115 to sixth. Terry Tarditi of T&T Trucking is a past BCRA champion & has been a longtime supporter of the series. Press Releases3/12
• Matt Mitchell)Charging from 23rd to eighth on Thursday night at the Las Vegas Dirt Track, Matt Mitchell earned the race’s Hard Charger award, but what ate at the Yorba Linda, CA driver was the fact that he started 23rd after winning his heat race, but was penalized for missing tech inspection. Press Releases3/12
• USAC)Dave Darland of Lincoln, Ind., who seems to set new all-time USAC records nearly every time he sits behind the wheel, is the first driver listed on an entry for the 2014 USAC Silver Crown Series opening "Sumer Classic" at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track April 6. USAC 3/12

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• USAC)USAC officials and race organizers at Havasu 95 Speedway have decided to postpone Saturday's originally-scheduled Honda Western Midget Pavement race n lieu of a fall race at the Arizona oval. "We feel this is in the best interests of the series competitors and fans in order to insure a competitive field of participants," says USAC Western Chief Steward Dave Lewis.3/12
• Column)Richard Golardi has "The Long Survivor – 2014 TBARA Season Preview"Florida Open Wheel 3/12
• Stockton Dirt Track CA)The upcoming double-header weekend at the Stockton Dirt Track will not only be part of the “Salute to the King” tour for 20-time World of Outlaws champion Steve Kinser, but it will also be the return of fellow National Sprint Car Hall of Famer Sammy Swindell to the speedway. The three-time World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series titlist rounded out the top-10 in the feature last year at the Stockton Dirt Track, and ultimately ended the season sixth in the final series standings. Press Releases3/12
• Aaron Reutzel)There’s no better place than the Wild West to go chasing after some big money in true Outlaw style, which is exactly what Aaron Reutzel has in mind for this coming weekend. Taking advantage of an idle weekend on the Lucas Oil ASCS National trail, the Clute, TX, racer is set to take the wheel of a Casey Minks entry for this weekend’s ASCS West Texas 305 double on Friday and Saturday. Press Releases3/12
• Selinsgrove Speedway PA)Extremely wet track conditions forced Selinsgrove Speedway officials to cancel this weekend’s season opening events sanctioned by the Race of Champions Dirt Modified Tour.  Central PA 3/12
• TBARA)The 2014 T-shirts will be available Saturday at Auburndale Speedway. The cost is $15.00 each or 2 for $25.00 (XXXL is $2.00 more). Auburndale Speedway will open the gates at 12 pm, practice starts at 3pm. Please plan accordingly. 3/12
• J&J Auto Racing)Donny Schatz and Daniel Pestka opened the month of March with victories this past week behind the wheel of J&J Auto Racing machines. Schatz won his second World of Outlaws A-Feature of the season, and Pestka scored a thrilling final lap pass to win in South Australia. Press Releases3/12
• Danny Lasoski)Danny Lasoski is in rebuild mode after a rough trip to the West. "The trailer is in the shop and I have to rebuild a new sprint car," he said. "We'll keep our heads up. We're going to rebuild and try to get ready for Devil's Bowl." Press Releases3/12
• Brad Doty Classic)The Ohio Logistics 26th Annual Brad Doty Classic presented by Racing Optics is Limaland Motorsports Park's premier event for the 2014 racing season. Tickets will go on sale Monday, March 24 for this historic event featuring the World of Outlaws. The Classic will be contested on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Press Releases3/12
• KSE Racing Products)The US Sprint Car season is slowly getting into it’s full swing, and as it does, KSE Racing Products continually help drivers find victory lane. The World of Outlaws resumed their 2014 season last weekend in Las Vegas, NV, and Tucson, AZ and all three night’s feature KSE Power Steering Boxes in the winning car. Press Releases3/12
• Joey Saldana)The World of Outlaws Spring Break continues West, making its next stop in The Golden State for a March 14-15 double header in Tulare. Joey Saldana, driver of the Motter Equipment HE&M Saw Beltline Body Shop 71M Sprint Car, has more victories at Merle Stone Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway than any other Outlaws competitor. Press Releases3/12
• Cole Wood)Cole Wood is excited to return to the midget ranks in a week and a half following a frustrating showing with the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series last week. Press Releases3/12
• Sam Hafertepe Jr)The trip west for Sam Hafertepe Jr. was anything but lucky. Piloting a Buffalo Wild Wings sponsored car for Blazin' Racing, Hafertepe Jr. ran into bad luck after bad luck during the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series events at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas in Las Vegas and at Tucson International Raceway last week. Press Releases3/12
• CRASH PAD MATERIAL) Improve Your Good Seat! You need a couple of inches of the Right Stuff under your butt or you’re asking for trouble. Upholstery and foam rubber will not help in high speed impact. You can add the Right Stuff under your existing seat upholstery. The CRASH PAD's shock absorbing raw material is offered in sheet form to cut, fit and customize to your seat and existing upholstery. Just remember that more is better. More thickness and more surface area under your Butt and Lumbar area will provide the compressible space needed to slow your downward motion in a frame bottom impact. Other materials can be rigid or ineffective in high speed impact and DO NOT USE FOAM RUBBER because it can actually add G forces to an impact when it springs back and drives your spine back up into your downward moving head. Use the CRASH PAD’s Right Stuff. It's available at our website at www.802solutions.com. Spread the word and send this link to your racing friends. 3/12
• BR Motorsports)Tracks continue to open up, and drivers using BR Motorsports components continue to tally wins, and that was the case last weekend in Chico, CA as drivers using BR Ignitions swept the annual Silver Cup. Sean Becker shined on Friday night, as he wheeled Dan Menne’s No. 75 machine to a very dominating win with is his BR Ignition. Becker swept the night as he was the fast qualifier, won his heat, and took home the feature event. Press Releases3/12
• Justin Sanders)Climbing aboard the Warrington No. 18 machine in Chico, CA for the Silver Cup, Justin Sanders got his season off to a very nice start as he pocketed a sixth place finish on Friday night, before finishing fourth on Saturday. Press Releases3/12
• Ian Madsen)Heading west to kick off his 2014 season with KCP Racing, Ian Madsen had a weekend that he is quickly looking to forget about in Las Vegas, NV, and Tucson, AZ as the team had nothing but bad luck. Press Releases3/12
• Andy Gregg)Though he ran third to open up his 2014 season with Russell Motorsports, Andy Gregg could only boast about how proud he was of his crew, and car owners, for how hard they worked in the days leading up to last Saturday night. Press Releases3/12
• Kaeding Performance) Congratulations to Tommy Laliberte on his sweep in the Joe Hunt Wingless Spec Sprint Series race at the Silver Cup in Chico driving the Alan Clark/Taco Bravo/MAXIM utilizing Factory Kahne Shocks tuned by Kaeding Performance. Sean Becker scored the win in Silver Cup action on Friday Night driving the Menne Motorsports MAXIM utilizing Factory Kahne Shocks tuned by Kaeding Performance. Join these teams in victory lane by calling 1-800-KAEDING and visit our online catalog at WWW.KAEDINGS.COM 3/12
• DJ Netto)DJ Netto spent much of his opening week of action fighting mechanical gremlins under the hood of his Netto Agriculture No. 88n machine, and once they got it ironed out late in Thursday night’s program, Netto and his team can look forward to Tulare, CA this weekend. Press Releases3/12
• Civil War)Anticipation for the 2014 California Sprint Car Civil War Series Presented By Flowmaster comes to a close Saturday night as the series begins it’s first season under the Prentice Motorsports Group banner with their season opening event at the Marysville Raceway Park. Press Releases3/12
• Perris Auto Speedway CA)When Perris Auto Speedway opens its 19th season with the Sokola Shootout for the Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint5 Cars this Saturday night, March 15th, the busiest area of the pits will like usual be the John Jory Corporation hauler that brings the Williams family to the famous Riverside County half-mile clay oval. There will be at least three of the famous black race cars in the pits and possibly four as there will be most of the season. Spectator gates will open at 5:00 PM and the first race will take the green flag at 7:00. Press Releases3/12
• Steven Tiner)Scrambling to get some final pieces to allow him to race the Silver Cup, the racing world was very kind to Steven Tiner has he tracked down what he needed, and went on to score finishes of fourth and eighth place at the Silver Cup in Chico, CA. Press Releases3/12
• Jason Meyers)Kicking off the 2014 season in Las Vegas, NV, Jason Meyers and his Tarlton Racing team brought their ‘A’ Game, as Meyers charged from 19th to ninth on Wednesday, before recording a very strong third place finish on Thursday night aboard his Elite Landscape Construction/Tarlton and Son, Inc./Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino No. 21 machine. Press Releases3/12

Tuesday   March 11th 2014

The very existence of flame-throwers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done. George Carlin

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• Jac Haudenschild)Starting in the back against the World of Outlaws and moving forward is no easy feat, but Jac Haudenschild, and his Destiny Motorsports teams rebounded well from early time trials efforts, and made two impressive charges against the World of Outlaws last weekend. Press Releases3/11
• SOS)The Southern Ontario Sprints are pleased to welcome our new partner, Speedway Motors, for the 2014 season. Speedway Motors will join the SOS as an Associate Sponsor. Speedway Motors is America’s Oldest Speed Shop® and has been a trusted source for specialty rodding and racing products and friendly expert advice for 60 years. Press Releases3/11
• Trevor Green)Green Brothers Racing continued an impressive run of form over the 2013-14 season with victory in the 40-lap sprintcar marathon event held at Murray Bridge Speedway last Sunday night. Over what proved to be an evening of attrition, SA veteran Trevor Green was able to remain unscathed and ultimately pilot the Natrad S#4 Maxim to the chequered flag, ahead of fellow SA drivers Luke Dillon and Brad Keller. On a warm night and on a track which provided some degree of difficulty, Green was seventh fastest in time trials during a World of Outlaws style format which featured just one heat race. Press Releases3/11
• Rico Abreu)After a successful first time trek to Florida that saw him make every feature event against top notch competition, Rico Abreu returned to the West Coast and immediately caught fire with three wins in five events. Driving the Abreu Vineyards number 24 wrenched by Paul Silva, Abreu took advantage of late mistakes by the race leading drivers each night of a two day affair in Yuma, Arizona as the American Sprint Car Series national tour began it’s 2014 season on February 28 and March 1. This past weekend the 22 year old placed a feather in his cap with a late race charge to pull away to another big win in the Silver Cup at Chico’s Silver Dollar Speedway’s season opener.Press Releases3/11
• Tim Kaeding)After starting the 2014 World of Outlaw season off very strong in Florida, Tim Kaeding learned how the other side of the spectrum lived over the weekend in Las Vegas, NV, and Tucson, AZ as he charged from 23rd on Wednesday night to a 10th place finish before being involved in a hard wreck on Thursday night, and struggling at times on Saturday night. Press Releases3/11
• USAC)This Saturday, March 15th, the Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series will return to Perris Auto Speedway for the “12th Annual Sokola Shootout." Joining the traditional 410 cubic-inch powered racecars will be the winged California Lightning Sprints, PAS Senior Sprints, and Young Gun Sprints. The spectator gates will open at 5:00pm, with racing at "America's Premier Dirt Track" to begin at 7:00pm.USAC 3/11
• USAC)This Friday, March 14th, the USAC West Coast Sprint Car Series will invade Tulare’s Merle Stone Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway. The event will mark the second point race of the campaign and the first of five appearances at the lightning fast 1/3-mile oval. The action packed card will also showcase the famed World of Outlaw Sprints as the front gates will open at 4:00pm and racing is scheduled for 7:00pm.USAC 3/11

Monday   March 10th 2014

If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special. Jim Valvano

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• Column)Gordy Killian has all sorts of early season notes and thoughts in Directory Assistance3/10
• Column)Ron Rodda has notes from the Silver Cup in Chico CA From the Grandstand 3/10
• Joe Hunt Wingless Sprints)Gilroy’s Tommy Laliberte started off 2014 like he ended 2013, in victory lane. The non-wing specialist captured 11-wins in 2013 and by the outcome of things on Saturday night; he could even get more wins this year. Laliberte dominated the evening’s event by turning the fastest lap in qualifying, winning the first eight-lap heat race and leading every lap in the main event. “It’s our first trip to Chico and we had a really good car,” said Laliberte. “I couldn’t be happier.” Press Releases3/10
• Travis Rilat)Following an emotional victory in memory of a longtime friend one month ago, Travis Rilat carries momentum into the start of his sprint car season in the United States this weekend. Coming off a monumental triumph at the Tyson Perez Memorial on Feb. 8 at Borderline Speedway in Australia, Rilat will debut stateside this Saturday at Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown, Texas, with the ASCS Gulf South Region. Press Releases3/10
• Sammy Swindell)Qualifying is one of the key components to a successful night when competing with the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series. Unfortunately for Big Game Motorsports driver Sammy Swindell, his team has struggled to find the best engine package and his qualifying results have suffered early in the 2014 campaign. Press Releases3/10
• Danny Reidy)A flat left-rear tyre and then an overheating engine brought Danny Reidy’s run in the Dash for Cash event last Saturday night at Maryborough Speedway to a premature end. Press Releases3/10
• Williams Grove Speedway PA)Just under three weeks remain until the curtain rises on the 2014 racing season at Williams Grove Speedway with the season opener slated to kick off the 75th anniversary season at the oval on Friday night, March 28 at 7:30 pm. Central PA 3/10
• USAC)Defending AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car Champion Damion Gardner and five-time series king Mike Spencer continue their battle for the all-time Perris Auto Speedway victory lead Saturday when the series visits the half-mile southern California oval for the "Sokola Shootout." USAC 3/10
• USAC)Defending HPD USAC Pavement Midget Champion Bryant Dawson of Phoenix, Ariz. leads the series to round two Saturday at Havasu 95 Speedway in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. Saturday's feature will be a 50-lapper, making it one of the longest races of the season. USAC 3/10
• ASCS 305)A combined $30,000 in total prize money with a potential winner's share of $6,000 is on the line for the West Texas ASCS 305 Region presented by Mesilla Valley Transportation. Expecting some of the biggest names in ASCS competition, the El Paso Speedway Park in El Paso, Texas begins the weekend on Friday, March 14 with the 305 Smackdown. Saturday, March 15 will see events shift north to the Southern New Mexico Speedway in Las Cruces, N.M. ASCS 3/10
• Marysville Raceway Park CA)It took a while, but this observer received confirmation that 3-time and defending MRP Winged Sprint Car champion Billy Wallace of Grass Valley has entered round #1 of the Flowmaster, Hoosier Tire California Sprint Car Civil War Series being staged this Saturday night at Marysville Raceway Park. “Bad Fast” Billy will be in the hunt and hat’s a good thing. Wallace is the defending 3-time champion at MRP in the MRP Winged Sprint Car series. Wallace has been on an amazing tear at MRP over the last three years. Press Releases3/10
• Brian Brown)Winning races with the World of Outlaws requires you to put yourself in position to win. Despite qualifying well with fast racecars, Brian Brown and the Casey’s General Stores/FVP #21 team suffered some bad luck along the way last weekend. After a flat tire knocked them out of a certain Dash spot on the first night at the Dirt Track in Las Vegas last Wednesday, a wind-aided flip sidelined them while leading the Dash in Tucson. The team rebounds this week for a pair of events at the Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, California. Press Releases3/10

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• 34 Raceway IA)34 Raceway, is gearing up for its 2014 season with the annual Midwest Performance & Power Westland Mall 2 day car show and the Roederer’s Kick Off Party Saturday, March 15 and Sunday March 16. Racers in all divisions taking to the track this season will have their cars on display at Westland Mall during regular mall hours on Saturday and Sunday.  Press Releases3/10
• Devils Bowl Speedway TX)ATTENTION RACERS We will be shooting footage for TV commercial inclusion. Shine them up!! Open Practice - March 15th Gates Open: 5:00pm Starts: 6:00pm Ends: 9:00pm Pit Passes: $10 Grandstands: FREE  3/10
• Penn Can Speedway PA)With the Penn Can Speedway season less than six weeks away, speedway operators Reed Miller and Al Wilcox are getting ready to carry on the racing tradition for another exciting year at the Susquehanna County speedway. The 2014 schedule has been completed with the annual “Can Opener” slated for Friday April 18th.  Press Releases3/10
• Murray Bridge Speedway AU)Trevor Green survived what only could be described as a torrid feature event at the Murray Machining and Sheds Murray Bridge Speedway as he led home the field in the MTA 40 lap Sprintcar Marathon. Initially 20 cars took the green flag but after an eventful race only nine of the drivers saw the chequered flag with nearly all of the non-finishers being involved in major incidents.  Press Releases3/10
• Speedway City AU)Strathalbyn’s Dan Pestka put a tough year behind him by winning the Martelco Hire Champion of Champions at Speedway City last night. After starting on the pole courtesy of his dash win earlier Pestka fell back to second and trailed current Australian Champion Dave Murcott until the final corner when Pestka executed an inside pass to steal the win on the finish line.  Press Releases3/10
• URC)From his home town in Wyoming, DE, Kevin Darling has been a long time competitor on the Rislone URC Sprint Series tour, traveling to many if not all the tracks on the URC schedule. With the change in URC’s handicapping procedure in the coming year, Darling feels this will work to his advantage, and time will tell, and he’s ready! URC 3/10

Sunday   March 9th 2014

If you can't make it good, at least make it look good. Bill Gates

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• Silver Dollar Speedway CA)Neither rain, wind or lack of sleep was going to interfere with promoter Dennis Gage and his finely tuned staff of workers to get the second night of Silver Cup completed and in the books. The Saturday night race attracted 86 different race teams and over 1300 fans in the main grandstand side. When it was all said and done, crowd favorite Rico Abreu scored an impressive win in the winged 360 main event.Race Results3/9
• USAC)Taking the lead from J.J. Yeley on lap three, Tracy, California’s Austin Liggett claimed the “3rd Annual Sin City Showdown” at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Thursday’s $2,500 “Grudge Series” victory was Liggett’s first USAC West Coast & SouthWest Sprint Car triumph as Yeley, Mike Spencer, Nic Faas, and Josh Pelkey rounded out the top-five drivers. USAC 3/9

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• Henry VanDam)Henry Van Dam recently embarked upon an ambitious start to his season. The Enumclaw, Wash., resident hauled to Arizona, Nevada and California for five races, including doubleheaders with the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series and the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour. Press Releases3/9
• Wings Unlimited)It was a very successful offseason for Wings Unlimited, which added several high-profile clients to the roster. Steve Kinser, a 20-time World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series champion, and his son and fellow World of Outlaws driver, Kraig Kinser, have joined the team and both quickly found Victory Lane. Press Releases3/9
• Trey Starks)Although the opening week of the season didn't go as expected for Trey Starks, he found a silver lining at the conclusion of the action-packed week. "I really wish we had races that didn't count to get some of the stupid stuff out of the way," he said. As Starks competed in three races during a four-day span with the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series, his team chased a mechanical gremlin that hampered his performance. Press Releases3/9
• Marysville Raceway Park CA)California’s premiere winged 360 sprint car tour will open the 2014 season at Marysville Raceway Park Saturday night. Paul and Kathy Hawes will offer their inviting, fan friendly facility for Round 1 of the Flowmaster, Hoosier Tire California Sprint Car Civil War Series. This is the first top notch, season long, clay track racing series that will be offered during the early part of the season this year in California. The California Sprint Car Civil War Series will be decided in special events that touch the length and breadth of California. Press Releases3/9
• Selinsgrove Speedway PA)Selinsgrove Speedway will open its annual motorsports show at the Susquehanna Valley Mall on Sunday, March 16, showcasing race cars from the speedway’s 358-360 sprint car, late model, pro stock, roadrunner, micro sprint car, and go kart divisions. The show will run through Friday, March 21.  Central PA 3/9
• Kraig Kinser)With the bad luck that Kraig Kinser ran into on the race track in Las Vegas, it wouldn’t have been surprising if the strong winds that rolled into Tucson International Raceway in Arizona on Saturday night would have interrupted him as they did other drivers, but that thankfully was not the case. The native of Bloomington, Ind., had a consistent night from start to finish, taking the checkered flag in the seventh position in the 25-lap NAPA Auto Parts Wildcat Shootout presented by RideNow Powersports for the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series. Press Releases3/9
• Kerry Madsen)Returning to the United States to resume his World of Outlaw schedule, Kerry Madsen had a strong week aboard his American Racing/Keneric Racing No. 29 machine has he pocketed two top-five finishes in three races. “We really had a great racecar all week long, and if it wasn’t for some bad luck on Wednesday night, we probably would have had three top-five finishes, but I can’t thank everyone involved enough for their hard work.” Madsen said. Press Releases3/9
• Dirt Track Heroes)The IRCO Community Federal Credit Union Seventh Annual Dirt Track Heroes Show presented by Enterprise Car Sales successfully completed it's week long journey for the racing community yesterday with a heartwarming tribute for Hall of Fame car owner Ken Brenn and the Brenn Family through the efforts of the Flemington Speedway Historical Society. The Saturday event highlighted a tremendous week long show that proved one again the fans come out to see the legendary people that forged the foundation for what racing is all about.Press Releases3/9
• URSS)Another Local Colorado Business has jumped on the Bandwagon of support for the Colorado Region of the URSS. Jim Doyle of JDoyle Enterprises, LLC has officially signed on to support this years large crop of Rookies in the URSS Colorado Region. Press Releases3/9

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• Silver Dollar Speedway CA)Silver Cup - Night 2 1st Rico Abreu 2nd Sean Becker 3rd Andy Gregg 3/9
• Bubba Raceway Park FL)Top Gun Sprints...1 2 24 Danny Martin, Jr. 2 1 83 Mark Ruel, Jr. 3 3 88 Sport Allen 4 8 52 Shane Kreidler 5 12 38 Tony Agin 6 6 99 Tanner Witherspoon 7 9 79 David Slawiak 8 4 36 Ken Laureno 9 13 G6 Brandon Grubaugh 10 10 34 Darren Orth 11 7 02 Gene Lasker 12 14 2X Rex Howe 13 15 8 Rich Alexander 14 5 14 Tyler Clem 15 11 7 Kyle Pitts3/9
• World of Outlaws)Brad Sweet drove to victory in the NAPA Auto Parts Wildcat Shootout presented by RideNow Powersports on Saturday night at Tucson International Raceway for his second World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series win of 2014. Sweet surged into the lead past Kerry Madsen on the fourth lap of the 25-lap main event at the 3/8-mile dirt oval. Madsen held on for second while Steve Kinser was third for his fourth consecutive podium finish during his "Salute to the King" tour. Past champions Daryn Pittman and Donny Schatz rounded out the top five. DIRT/World of Outlaws3/9
• Valvoline Raceway AU)It had been thirteen months since Max Dumesny tasted victory at Valvoline Raceway and on Saturday night, he made sure his comeback win was spectacular. Max mounted a pass on leader Ben Atkinson as the duo came out of turn four to an emphatic win. Atkinson had to settle for second whilst front row starter, Grant Tunks filled the final podium spot. Race Results3/9

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• Joey Saldana returned to the cockpit of the Motter Equipment HE&M Saw Beltline Body Shop 71M tonight for the NAPA Auto Parts Wildcat Shootout. The Brownsburg Bullet suffered an injury to his right arm when a piece of race track debris crashed through the 71M’s right side arm guard during Thursday night’s dash at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Saldana was taken to a Las Vegas hospital and released later that night following x-rays and treatment for a hematoma. Press Releases3/9
• Jason Sides)The final night at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, was much better than the previous night, but still came up short. Jason timed in 14th quick, perfect starting position for the heat race. He would start on the pole of the 2nd heat besode Terry McCarl. The bottom wasn't as good as the top and Terry got the jump on the start. Jason would hold off Daryn Pittman and finish 2nd. This put him in the dash. Press Releases3/9

Saturday   March 8th 2014

A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

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• Silver Dollar Speedway CA)Sean Becker completed the clean sweep of the friday night portion of the Silver Cup by charging from the 8th starting position to take the victory aboard the Menne Motorsports #75 machine. “Every time I strap in to this car I feel like we can win.” stated a very excited Becker in Victory Lane. The track was like the Silver Dollar of the 1990's Rough, Rutted, Fast, and Fun to Watch. The win marks his 47th career win at the Speedway.Race Results3/8

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• Travis Young)TravisYoungRacing.com has been launched for the 2014 racing season. Travis from Franklin, Indiana will be starting off the racing season soon at Anderson Speedway on April 13. Travis will travel a bit this summer competing at Grundy County Speedway and Kalamazoo Speedway to name a few. Be sure to check out www.travisyoungracing.com for all the updates throughout the 2014 racing season.Travis knows this wouldn't be possible without his sponsors BG Products, Inc. and 3 Wide Life. Travis Young Racing along with Jonathan Swanson Racing and Jake Neuman Racing are all designed by KTM Web Designs a subdivision of Tim's Racing Photos. You can contact us at timsracingphotos@gmail.com or FB message us about website details.3/8
• OCRS)After a successful showing of non-wing sprint car events as part of the series schedule last year, the Oil Capital Racing Series is returning in 2014 with more wingless action on the docket. OCRS is pleased to announce that the Jimmy Sills School of Open Wheel Racing will award the 2014 top non-wing point scorer with a free, yet highly valuable, racing school program at their Marysville, California open wheel racing facility. The program offered is valued at $1,895. OCRS 3/8
• Dirt Track Heroes)The IRCO Community Federal Credit Union Seventh Annual Dirt Track Heroes Show presented by Enterprise Car Sales completed the sixth day of the week long journey for the racing community and head into the finale on Saturday with a tribute slated for Ken Brenn Sr and the Brenn Family through the efforts of the Flemington Speedway Racing Historical Society. The Friday event highlighted a tremendous two event day that lasted right up until the Mall closed for the evening.Press Releases3/8
• Champion Racing Oil)Champion Oil, an industry leader in the development of full synthetic motor oils, announced today the launch of their new European Low SAPS 5W-30 Motor Oil marketed under its “SynGold” Full Synthetic product line. Press Releases3/8

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

Friday   March 7th 2014

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

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

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

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

3:30am

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

Thursday   March 6th 2014

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

11:45pm

RESULTS...

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

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

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

3:20am

RESULTS...

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

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

Wednesday   March 5th 2014

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

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

Tuesday   March 4th 2014

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

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

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

Monday   March 3rd 2014

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

10:40pm

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

2:00pm

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

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