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In January of 2004 with the help of Guy Stockbridge and eventually Chris Luck in 2006, I set out to build a World of Outlaw sprint car team capable of winning the World of Outlaws Championship. Over the past eight years, seven seasons of Outlaw competition, the team we created through hard work and sleepless nights has finished in the top-five seven times with three runner up finishes and recently two championships in succession.

Along the way, we had the opportunity to work with some of the finest individuals in motorsports and have made friends for life that we will cherish forever. Many of these folks worked daily within Elite Racing and many were sponsors and supporters that made our dreams reachable through their belief in our marketing and performance capabilities.

This offseason has been like all the rest, filled with obstacles and challenges that force you to analyze your current position and also your short and long term goals. As many of you may know, my wife and I started a family on the road almost five years ago and we have been blessed with two beautiful little girls who not only love their mom and dad, but they love the races. When we decided to have a family, we promised ourselves that when it was time for our children to start school the road would no longer be our home. In just eight short months, our oldest will be starting school and life as we know it will once again change.

Events that occurred over the winter months have given me the opportunity to take a good hard look at where we are in life and where we want to be. In this process, I have learned that it is time for me to be at home and although sprint car racing has given me so much, it can never give me what attending my daughter's sporting events and taking them camping will. It is for this reason that I have decided to depart from my professional career on the road and embark on a new challenge as Dad and Husband. It is time for me to build a career outside of racing that will allow me to fulfill my commitments to my children and wife both financially and in person.

It is my passion for this sport, our team, our sponsors, and the fans that has made this decision very difficult and at times unimaginable. However when I imagine my daughter winning her first game and not being there to tell her good job, I see the reality of what life is all about. The sport of sprint car racing is a wonderful thing and has taken my family all over the world. I look forward to continuing my involvement when time allows whether I am driving, tuning, coaching, or whatever I can do to give back to the sport that has given so much to me. Companies often restructure in order to make it to the next level and that is exactly what I am doing, restructuring my priorities so that we as a family can reach the next level.

I cannot say thank you enough to all of those that have been a part of Elite Racing, my teammates, our owners, our sponsors, our fans, and the World of Outlaws. It has been a great adventure and I look forward to putting on a helmet in three months, six months, or even a year, and participating in a sprint car event somewhere in the world just for fun! Because at the end of the day, that is what sprint car racing is and that is why we all love it!

With that being said, we still have business left to do. To show our appreciation to our sponsors and fans we will be running the "Allstar Appreciation Tour," presented by Allstar Performance. We will be racing the first 14 races of the 2012 World of Outlaw season beginning in Volusia County on February 15th and ending at the famed half-mile in Napa Valley Calistoga Speedway.

1. Feb 15thVolusia Speedway Allstars
2. Feb 16th Volusia Speedway Allstars
3. Feb 17th Volusia Speedway WoO Opener
4. Feb 18th Volusia Speedway WoO
5. Feb 19th Volusia Speedway WoO
6. Mar 3rd USA Raceway Park WoO
7. Mar 8th Las Vegas Motor Speedway WoO
8. Mar 10th Perris Auto Speedway WoO
9. Mar 16th Tulare Thunderbowl WoO
10. Mar 17th Tulare Thunderbowl WoO
11. Mar 23rd Silver Dollar Speedway WoO
12. Mar 24th Silver Dollar Speedway WoO
13. Mar 30th Merced Speedway WoO
14. Mar 31st Calistoga Speedway WoO

One of the most exciting parts about the Allstar Appreciation Tour will be the new car design with many new sponsors as well as the reintroduction of many of our partners of the past that have rejoined Elite Racing for this final tour. We will be announcing these sponsors and introducing the new car design in the coming days so stay tuned to the Elite Racing website, facebook, and twitter feeds for exciting news and announcements.

BURLINGTON, IA – 34 Raceway, Burlington, Iowa, hosted its 2011 Season Racing Banquet at Whitey’s Bar and Billiards in Burlington on Saturday, January 28 that included a meal, special awards, top ten awards and live music. Courtney Laue, daughter of Jeff and Amy Laue, presided over the evening’s events, filling in for her mother who had just been released from the hospital that morning. Also assisting in the program were Jake Croxton, Dewain Hullett, Rich Adams, Jason Goble and Jeff Laue.

Nearly 300 were in attendance to honor and recognize the top 10 points finishers in the J & J Steel/Ideal Ready Mix IMCA Late Models, Miller Lite IMCA Modified, Mike’s Auto Parts IMCA Stock Cars, W.T. Gabeline and Sons Trucking 305 Sprints and Pepsi Hobby Stock Divisions. Also recognized were the top five in I-Wireless / Louisa Communications 4 Cylinders, Weikert Iron and Metal Sport Mods and the Holmes Concrete Mod Lites. It was also announced that the total purse paid out for the entire 2011 season was $587,590

Special recognition went to the 2011 season track champions including: Denny Woodworth, Quincy, Il., (IMCA Late Model); Brandon Rothzen, Raritan, Il, (IMCA Modifieds); Jayson Ditsworth, Gladstone, Il., (305 Sprints); Jeff Mueller, New London, Ia, (IMCA Stock Cars and the Sport Mods), Jake Wenig, Burlington, IA (hobby stocks), Nick Wilkerson, Morning Sun, Ia, (4 cylinders) and Greg Rossell, Knoxville, Ia (Mod Lites).

Special awards were presented to the following: Hard Luck Award: Matt Bailey; Million Miles Award: Destini Clark; BFF Award (Black Flag Flat Award): Daniel Bergquist; Most Generous Racer Award; Mike Weikert; Major Fun Award: Ryan Cook & Crew; Stock Car Most Improved Award: Shane Watts; Stock Car Hard Luck Award: John Oliver, Jr.; Big Star 2011 Entertainment Friendship Awards: Jake Wenig and Ray Raker; 2011 Quite Zone Award: Chad Krogmeier, Eric Rowley & Scott Van Buskirk.; 2011 Young Guns Award: Evan Eppersan; 2011 4 Cylinder Hard Charger Award: Wayne Noble. Special Achievement Award: Chad Giberson.

Also recognized was the winner of the Quincy Raceway and 34 Raceway 2012 Q34 Late Model Champion, Joey Gower, Quincy, Il. who was presented with a $1700 paycheck.

One last award included a special thanks to Jason Goble. The only full-time 34 Raceway employee who handles the day to day operations from mowing the grass to making sure the concessions are complete with the great tasting quality food.

34 Raceway will kick off the 2012 season with a car show on March 24. Test and Tune days are planned for March 31 and April 3 and the first race of the 2012 season will be the Slocum 50 with the Deery Brothers IMCA Late Models, 305 Sprints, 4 Cylinders and Mod Lites on April 7. Classes competing at 34 Raceway again this year will include IMCA Late Models, IMCA Modifields, IMCA Stock Cars, 305 Sprints, Hobby Stocks, Mod Lites, Sport Mods and IMCA 4 Cylinders.

RECORD FIELD OF RACE CARS AT A.C. BOARDWALK HALL, PRODUCES HIGH SPEEDS, TIMEX MORGAN FOUR CAR TEAM TOPS CHART, DRIVER TYLER ROSS UNHURT IN WILD MICRO SPRINT CRASH

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. February 3, 2012 . . . After a record 200-plus entries had filed into cavernous pit area of Boardwalk Hall Thursday, a five hour closed-to-the-public test session allowed competitors an opportunity to shake down their cars before racing begins Friday night.

The practice served as a tune-up for the tenth annual Gamblers Classic tonight (February 3) and Saturday (February 4) inside Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall.

The fastest drivers of all, unofficially, were all members of the same team, headed by owner-driver Timex Morgan, Rochester, N.Y. Morgan and his three teammates, Ryan Flores, Mooresville, N.C., Joey Payne Jr., Fairlawn, N.J., and Erick Rudolph, Ransomville, N.Y., were each clocked repeatedly under the nine-second barrier.

“We’re fast,” Payne, a two time Gamblers Classic winner, beamed. “I think I passed everybody on the track in my group.”

Also under the nine-second barrier were Billy Pauch, Frenchtown, N.J., and Tim Buckwalter, Royersford, Pa. Both are past Gamblers Classic support race winners.

Two other two time former Gamblers Classic race winners, Ted Christopher, Plainville, Ct., and Lou Cicconi Jr., Aston, Pa., were not as fast. Cicconi was aboard an all new specially built TQ Midget prepared by Indianapolis car builder Dan Drinan.

Early in the session, Christopher was confident. “There’s still some adjusting to do on the car,” said Christopher. “I can go faster and was two-tenths father than Louie (Cicconi) already,” Christopher added. In the final practice, ‘TC’ clipped an infield tire barrier, bending his left front suspension, ending his night.

Not surprisingly, Cicconi was not as fast as many of his chief rivals, owing to the fact that his new car had never been raced. “We have some work to do,” Cicconi said.

Each of the four classes in competition this weekend – TQ-Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Champ Karts and Slingshots – had the chance to shake down the equipment in four separate, rotating test sessions.

Stewart Friesen, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. dirt track standout, marveled at the amount of time provided and how many paved track specialists coveted the minutes. “These asphalt drivers just love to practice,” laughed Friesen. “Us dirt track guys are lucky to get five minutes during the racing season,” he added.

Friesen opted out of the first of the four planned practices. “I’ll wait until the track takes more rubber,” said Friesen. Unfortunately for the Canadian, his car blew an engine his first time on the track, requiring an engine change.

In the second 600cc Micro Sprint practice, a spectacular crash saw a car driven by Tyler Ross flip numerous times and carom off the outside guardrail at high speed. Ross was uninjured in the wild crash and was actively seeking a replacement car less than an hour after the wreck.

Despite the high level of experience and talent overall, two competitors used the Thursday test to make their very first laps of racing indoors. They are Shawna Ingraham, Brick, N.J., who is driving a Slingshot for the first time, and Chris Laureigh, Lanoka Harbor, N.J., competing in a Champ Kart in his maiden voyage.

Ingraham, recently named Rookie Of The Year at Wall Stadium for her Sportsman stock car season, had had no illusions of instant success. “I just want to have some fun,” said Ingraham, grand-daughter of long time New Jersey stock car patron Don Ling, Sr.

Laureigh’s son Jonathan, 15, was originally scheduled to drive. “When we got here we found out he’s too young, by just a couple of months, to race. So I’m going to drive it,’ said the elder Laureigh, adding that his most recent race was over a decade ago, in a stock car at Wall Stadium.

One of the bigger surprises on the mechanical side of the ledger was the new car being driven Jon Gambuti, Point Pleasant, N.J. While not in and of itself unusual, the car, owned by Colin Martin, Denver, Pa., was a new Drinan-built machine. Martin is the designer of the Spitfire, a TQ design that has two past Gamblers Classic wins to its credit.

“It was time for a change,” said Martin. “That’s what I thought. But the car has been slow. Gambuti wanted me to go back home and get the old car.”

Each car competing in Boardwalk Hall must pass a pre-race technical inspection with dozens of items checked for legality. The most important of these are safety mandates though competition rules compliance is often the most difficult and contentious phase of the certification.

Inspector George McKelvey was pleasantly surprised at the tech results. “This was one of the smoothest inspection years we have had,” said McKelvey.

A collection of twelve Vintage TQ-Midgets from the 60s, 70s and 80s and many of the drivers who raced them in Boardwalk Hall will be on hand over the weekend, signing autographs Friday and driving in an exhibition race following Fan Fest and preceding the start of racing on Saturday.

Tickets are still available for Friday (Feb. 3) and Saturday night’s events either through the Boardwalk Hall box office or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Racing begins at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Feb. 3) and at 7:00 p.m. Saturday. On Saturday, a one-hour Fan Fest meet-and-greet-the-drivers session will take place on the floor of Boardwalk Hall.

FREMONT, Ohio – Following the suit of the World of Outlaws and UNOH All Star Circuit of Champion sprint car organizations, Fremont Speedway will require the teams competing in the Fort Ball Pizza Palace 410 Sprints to use Goodyear Tires on all four corners in 2012 – front and back.

Attica Raceway Park will also require Goodyears on all four corners of the 410 sprints in 2012.

“Between Attica and Fremont we have 11 All Star shows and a World of Outlaws show in 2012, so this just makes sense,” said Fremont Speedway Promoter Rich Farmer, who noted the track has had a Goodyear rear tire rule the past two seasons.

Farmer said the track would give the added Goodyear tire money back to the 410 sprint teams. He has incorporated a $1,000 bonus to the driver who turns the quickest lap in qualifying from throughout the season. Also, the 410 sprint rookie of the year will earn $1,000 at season’s end.

“Also, Callies Performance Products has stepped up and is giving $100 to the fast qualifier each night during non-sanctioned races,” said Farmer, who added the hard charger – the driver who advances the most positions from his/her original starting spot - in each weekly, non-sanctioned feature also gets a gift certificate for a new Goodyear tire.

For more information contact Rich Farmer at 419-307-4241 or go to www.fremontohspeedway.com.

ATTICA, Ohio – Attica Raceway Park will require the O’Reilly Auto Parts 410 Sprints to compete with Goodyear tires on all four corners in 2012. The move comes about after the World of Outlaws and UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions organizations announced they would require teams to use Goodyear tires on the back and front this coming season.

Fremont Speedway will also require Goodyear tires on all four corners on all 410 sprints in 2012.

As a way of helping the 410 sprint teams make the change, Attica Raceway Park will have a special race on Friday, June 15. The Burns Electric/Fisher Performance Mid-Season Championship Night presented by Goodyear Tire will pay $3,000 to win the 410 sprint feature and $250 to start the A-Main. The feature will also start 22 cars with an increased payout throughout the A-Main.

“Ohio’s Finest Racing” venue will kick off its 2012 season on Friday, March 30 (rain date of Saturday, March 31) with the O’Reilly Auto Parts 410 Sprints, Fultz Fabrications and Speed Shop UMP Late Models and Fremont Fence 305 Sprints.

For more information contact Director of Operations Rex LeJeune at 419-680-5606 or go to www.atticaracewaypark.com

WCS adds to Sprint Purse now $2000 to win weekly; Announce Wayne County Fremont Summer Sizzler

Orrville, Ohio (February 1, 2012) In what has been a busy several months Wayne County Speedway officials has been working diligently putting the finishing touches on the preparation for 2012 racing season. Just announced for the 410 Winged Sprints is a purse increase to two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) to win (based on twenty car field) for weekly regular show. If twenty cars are not registered then it will revert to one thousand and five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) to win. “We got a lot of feedback about our weekly purse and while we feel its good. We think paying $2000 to win will get us in with the elite sprint car tracks in Ohio” stated General Manager Jason Flory. “Last year nearly every night we had twenty car fields in our Sprint division. We want to give back to the drivers for supporting us and putting on great shows for our fans. We think everyone will be excited for this” Flory continued.

Also announced in joint cooperation between two area race tracks is the first annual Wayne County Fremont Summer Sizzler. On Friday August 10th Wayne County Speedway will host the first leg of the inaugural event with a two thousand five hundred to win ($2,500.00), two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) to start the feature event. The purse structure for this event is modeled exactly to Fremont Speedway weekly purse. Then Saturday August 11th Fremont Speedway will host the final installment which will pay their weekly purse. As a bonus if the same team wins both nights; they will collect and additional two thousand dollars ($2,000.00). Someone has the possibility of going home with seven thousand dollars ($7,000.00) in their pocket that weekend. “We really made a push to work with area race tracks” stated Flory. “This deal here I can see people marking their calendar for this one. It is going to be big” Flory said.

Fremont Speedway is located 4 miles south of Ohio Turnpike Exit 91 at 901 Rawson Avenue, Fremont, OH 43420 at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds. For additional information about Fremont Speedway check out www.fremontohspeedway.com .

For additional information contact Jason or Kristin Flory at: 330-465-2365, or email at kristinu2@yahoo.com. For news, updates and schedule visit the Wayne County Speedway website at www.waynecountyspeedway.com. Wayne County Speedway is located nine miles east of Wooster, or 15 miles west of Massillon on US Rt. 30, then one mile north on Carr Road.

University of Northwestern Ohio, Summit Racing Equipment Key Partners of 41st UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit

12-day dirt racing event near Daytona Beach kicks off Feb. 14 at Volusia Speedway Park

BARBERVILLE, Fla. - Feb. 1, 2012 - Volusia Speedway Park is pleased to announce University of Northwestern Ohio has become title sponsor of the UNOH DIRTcar Nationals, having already been presenting sponsor the past three years. Volusia is also excited to announce Summit Racing Equipment as the new presenting sponsor, bringing two powerhouse organizations to the 41st Annual UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment.

The 12-day event running Feb. 14-25 at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla., features World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, DIRTcar Late Models and UNOH All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars.

"At Volusia, we race doubleheaders each night so it's only fitting we have two partners like the University of Northwestern Ohio and Summit Racing Equipment to help kick off the 2012 season at Florida's biggest annual dirt track racing event," said WRG Chief Marketing Officer Ben Geisler. "UNOH has been a great partner at Volusia since 2008, now we're excited to help Summit Racing Equipment expand its involvement in DIRTcar Racing through our huge season-opening event."

A major supporter of racing at all levels, UNOH will bring its all-student in-house DIRTcar UMP Modified teams to compete during the event, in addition to the ones driven by NASCAR racers Kenny Wallace, Ken Schrader, Austin Dillon and Ty Dillon.

"Competing at Volusia provides our students with the perfect opportunity to experience real-life racing situations while the sponsorship helps to give us the exposure we need to continue growing our motorsports program," said Steve Farmer, UNOH VP of Corporate Development. "The event itself is second-to-none and we're very happy to play a role in making it a success."

Summit Racing Equipment joined DIRTcar last season to sponsor the Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals, a series run in conjunction with the DIRTcar Late Model 'Hell Tour' Summer Nationals. Now Summit is expanding its relationship with DIRTcar by sponsoring the UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit.

"Through our involvement with the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds last summer, we know they are one of the strongest divisions in the sport," said Jim Greenleaf, Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports and Event Manager. "We are eager to experience the DIRTcar Nationals to reach competitors across all four divisions that race at Volusia."

For more information and updates on the UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment, click DIRTcarNationals.com or follow on Twitter at Twitter.com/DIRTcarNats.

Founded in 1920, the University of Northwestern Ohio is a private, not-for-profit institution. The University of Northwestern Ohio is a co-educational institution authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents to grant master's degrees, baccalaureate degrees, and associate degrees. The University's mission is to provide a positive and diverse learning experience which develops students' knowledge, skills, and attitudes, enabling success in their fields and personal growth through lifelong learning.

Established in 1968, Summit Racing Equipment is the leading high performance parts and accessories company. Summit Racing offers the largest selection, lowest prices, and best customer service in the high performance industry via catalogs, Internet, and Retail Super Stores. The company is headquartered in Tallmadge, Ohio with retail locations in Tallmadge, Ohio; Sparks, Nevada; and McDonough, Georgia.

TORC Trucks, Monster Trucks and World of Outlaws Events Highlight 2012 Schedule at The Dirt Track at Charlotte

CONCORD, N.C. (Feb. 1, 2012) – After a thrilling 2011 season that had fans on the edge of their seats, officials at The Dirt Track at Charlotte have released the 2012 schedule, which includes dirt racing's biggest shows on the biggest stage nationwide.

The Dirt Track at Charlotte's Spring Season of Speed kicks-off with the return of the Traxxas TORC Off-Road Championship Series for the second consecutive year, April 20-21. Bridging the gap between action sports and motorsports, these Baja-style, off-road racing trucks will battle punishing terrain and world class competition on a short road course of turns and jumps, delivering a one-of-a-kind show that is sure to win over the region's dirt racing fans.

This year, the Traxxas TORC Off-Road Championship Series event will be run in conjunction with the world's largest automotive extravaganza, the Food Lion AutoFair, at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

"The Greatest Show on Dirt," the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, returns for the Circle K NOS Energy Outlaw Showdown on May 25. See the winged warriors of sprint car racing including 2011 World Finals winner and four-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car champion Donny Schatz, 2011 champion Jason Meyers and 20-time champion Steve Kinser as they battle for the trophy and bragging rights.

On Aug. 11, The Dirt Track at Charlotte welcomes the most unique vehicles on the planet for the 13th annual Circle K Back-to-School Monster Truck Bash. The 11-foot tall, 2,000-horsepower metal-crushing machines, including Equalizer, Samson, War Wizard, Brutus, Hot Tamale and Avenger are expected to compete in head-to-head challenges and the fan-favorite freestyle competition.

The late models of the World of Outlaws will descend upon The Dirt Track at Charlotte for the World of Outlaws Late Model Showdown on Oct. 10. The wheel-carrying dirt monsters like 2011 World of Outlaws Late Model champion Rick Eckert and three-time World Finals winner Jimmy Owens will battle the country's best dirt drivers in a 50-lap, fender-flying feature event.

Dirt fans from all over the world will flock to The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Nov. 1-3, to witness the sixth annual Lowes Foods World of Outlaws World Finals. Serving as the season finale for The Dirt Track, the World Finals features the stars of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, the World of Outlaws Late Model Series and the big-block modifieds of the Super DIRTcar Series as they come together to crown their respective series champions. Over the last five years, the World Finals has become the biggest dirt racing event of the year, and capacity crowds are expected to fill the stands once again.

Kids' tickets start at just $10 for select events at The Dirt Track at Charlotte and $25 for adults. Tickets for 2012 events are available by calling the Charlotte Motor Speedway ticket office at 1-800-455-FANS (3267) or by going online to www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.

Connect with The Dirt Track at Charlotte and stay up to speed on all the action at the clay oval on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TheDirtTrackatCharlotte and by following on Twitter at www.twitter.com/thedirttrack.

Front Row Challenge/Ultimate Challenge “Best of Both Worlds” Ticket Renewals Kick Off February 7!

OSKALOOSA, IA (2/1/12) by DarinShort.com. News of this year’s format changes to both the 17th Annual Musco Lighting Front Row Challenge® (August 6th) and 11th Annual Casey’s General Stores Ultimate Challenge™ (August 7th) presented by Searsboro Telephone Company have resulted in record ticket inquiries to the Front Row Challenge Ent. LLC office.

And on Tuesday, February 7th existing ticket holders can renew their requests to both of these blockbuster events by contacting the Front Row Challenge Ent. LLC office at 515-957-0020. The office is open weekly from 10AM-4PM (Central time) on Tuesday through Thursday.

For those race fans wishing to purchase tickets to the 2012 event that didn’t have tickets in 2011, remaining ticket sales will officially open on Tuesday, March 13th.

Even with the announced format changes, there are no increases in ticket pricing.

Tickets to each event are reserved, and are $25 for adults (ages 13 and up). Ages 12 and under is $15 per event. The wildly popular “Infield Party Pass” is sold in advance for $20 for adults and just $5 for kids. The day of each event you can purchase an Infield Party Pass for $25.

In case you missed out on the recent announcement of the format changes, here’s what’s on tap for this year’s must-see events, held during the Cox Design and Metal Fabrication Inc. Southern Iowa Sprintweek:

Monday, August 6th – 17th Annual Musco Lighting Front Row Challenge (FRC) featuring a complete racing program for the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series competing for $5,000 to win – or $50,000 to win from the back! And for the first time, the Monday program will also feature a preliminary night for Tuesday’s Ultimate Challenge for non-winged Sprint Cars – so race fans will get to see the best of both worlds of 410 Sprint Car divisions for the price of one! The top two finishers of the non-winged feature will lock into the Tuesday night Ultimate Challenge feature race. Sammy Swindell has won the FRC the past three years in a row – is it possible he can become the only 4-time winner, or will someone dethrone him in 2012?

Tuesday, August 7th – 11th Annual Casey’s General Stores Ultimate Challenge (UC) presented by Searsboro Telephone Company, with the winner of the non-winged USAC Sprint Car feature race taking home a whopping $15,000! A complete program will be on tap for the USAC Sprint Cars; plus for the first time, the Hinchman Racewear Winged 305 Sprint Cars will join the night’s racing program and will run heats and a championship feature. Young Kyle Larson took home the UC honors in 2011, and fans can expect another top-flight group of the world’s best non-winged sprint drivers for 2012.

Please click www.OskyChallenges.com for more information about these two stellar events, including an event poster (link located in the navigation bar towards the top of the page). By visiting www.darinshort.com/osky.html you can view a seating chart for Southern Iowa Speedway.

We’d like to thank all of the fans, race teams and sponsors for their past and continued support of the Front Row Challenge and the Ultimate Challenge throughout the years – and we’re looking forward to spectacular edition of both events in 2012!

STEWART STEAMS BUT TATNELL TRIUMPHS
Official press release: Hi-Tec Oils World Series Sprintcars Championship
February 1, 2012

Brooke Tatnell was a jubilant winner of Round Eleven of Hi-Tec Oils World Series Sprintcars at Kalgoorlie Case & Drill Speedway tonight, but even he was the first to admit he was “better to be lucky than fast” after American Shane Stewart crashed out lapping traffic while leading handsomely earlier in the event.

“I’ll admit it, we didn’t have anything for him (Stewart) and we were probably only good enough for second place tonight, but we’ll take it. You always take it because tomorrow night it could be you crashing out or chasing someone else home. I feel bad for Shane but I’m pleased for our boys and it’s a great to get some points back in the Championship.”

Shane Stewart was dead unlucky in the Miracle Recreation Equipment #17 Monte Motorsport J&J.

The current ASCS Champion had the field well and truly covered as he used the lowline and the crowing rubber content to maximise his car speed but when Grant Anderson spun coming out of turn two the hapless Oklahoman had nowhere to go and crashed straight into the #37.

Kerry Madsen was strong in second place behind Tatnell with Jason Johnson trailing in third ahead of Robbie Farr, Steven Lines, James McFadden, Trevor Green, Dylan Jenkin, Danny Reidy, Max Dumesny, Ben Ellement, Ryan Farrell and Trent Pigdon.

DNF’s in the A-Main included David Murcott, Shane Stewart, Shaun Bradford, Grant Anderson, Shaun Dobson, Jason Kendrick and David Priolo.

Madsen tried his best to run down Tatnell but when the rubber brought the bottom line out there was no way he could run down the five times Aussie champ in front of him.

“I saw Shane go out and I felt bad for him because he really read this racetrack better than anyone and he seemed to have a pretty handy lead. I did the best I could to catch Brooke but we weren’t really going forward. I really want to thank the fans for sticking by us tonight and for the track staff here for working so hard to try and give us something to work with tonight,” said Kerry at the podium.

“It’s an honour to finish on the podium tonight in Allan Haynes’ (car owner) home town and the place where he’s been recognised as a World Series Sprintcars Grand Marshall. I’d like to have got a win for him, but we’ll have to take this podium finish and head towards Albany with some points.”

Robbie Farr pedalled hard on the highline in turns three and four lap after lap trying to edge past Johnson but the lowline in turns one and two was the place to be so each time the East Coast Pipeline #7 would drive up alongside his American rival the #47 Haynes Mechanical Maxim would drive back past.

James McFadden had to work hard early to storm his way to an eventual 6^th place finish behind Steven Lines with the Totally Workwear #25 COOL flying around the highline to pick up several positions before reluctantly having to settle on the lowline where the rubber had eventually proven a factor late in the race.

“It wasn’t a very fun race,” admitted fifth placed Steven Lines, “you really had to just tow the line because nobody wanted to get caught out of position when the rubber started to come into play.”

Ryan Farrell was lively to say the least in the #41 car, putting on a clinic on the highline to come back from the rear of the field in the B-Main to eventually scrape back into the transfer position and then finishing fifth.

The multiple WA champion was on fire in the A-Main early too but faded late in the event when the top line went away and the rubber sped up the inside groove.

Brooke Tatnell now closes in slightly on series leader James McFadden to edge towards a close finish on the 2012 contest with three rounds still remaining in the Championship.

ROBBIE’S RACEY IN RETURN TO THE WEST

official press release – East Coast Pipeline Racing
January 31, 2012

“The way I see it, we raced against over 150 cars and finished inside the top six on both occasions” explains Robbie Farr when referring to his Australian Championship assault last weekend in Adelaide and the Warrnambool Classic the weekend before, “and a lot of other teams couldn’t manage that. I think our boys did an excellent job, and have done throughout the month of January really. You always want to do better but I’m very proud of our boys.”

Farr brought the #7 ECPR Vermeer / Hi-Tec Oils / Orrcon Steel Maxim home in fifth place in the 40-lap Championship A-Main after three gruelling nights of competition in searing heat.

“We were mostly good, but we missed one critical thing in our set up for the feature race,” Farr admits, “and that was something that had a significant effect on our end result. I’m not unhappy, we did a great job really during all the major events in January particularly.”

There was little time to dissect the team’s performance at the Adelaide Nationals, with the big ECPR Hauler heading down the road and disappearing into the night bound for Kalgoorlie Western Australia.

Farr saddles up at the Kalgoorlie International Speedway this Wednesday night in Round Eleven of Hi-Tec Oils World Series Sprintcars Championship where he currently sits third, just 23 points behind second.

“We always go well in WA, and we finished second at Kal’ last year. There’s no reason to expect we shouldn’t go well there this time as well.”

Kalgoorlie is the first of five rounds of World Series Sprintcars held in WA over seven nights including Albany, Manjimup, Bunbury and Kwinana.

For more information on Robbie Farr and the East Coast Pipeline Racing Team please visit www.ecpracing.com

The 40th Lucas Oil Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic may have been run and won, however the Premier Speedway Parr Motorsports GF1 Chassis Sprintcar Track Championship is still wide open with two rounds left to run in determining just who will take home the impressive GF1 Chassis come seasons end.

As always the Classic proved to once again shake up the points battle as the American and Interstate Invasion hit the Warrnambool high banks – Big Time!

Naturally Ian Loudoun’s only appearance of the summer at Sungold Stadium produced maximum points (175) following his Sunday night feature win, while Craig Dollansky in second snared 160 points while Kerry Madsen secured 150 points for his third placed finish.

Despite having run only two shows, Brooke Tatnell currently leads the points battle with a seventh place finish in the Classic earning him 80 points to give him a total of 220 from his two feature race appearances.

With Brooke scheduled to return with his family to the US prior to the SRA Series Grand Final on March 24, his points haul is likely to stall from this point forward.

Sitting in second place is Steven Lines who has amassed 215 points despite missing the feature event at the 2012 Classic. Lines is another whom is yet to commit to the final two rounds of the Track Championship although as the defender of this crown, he may well venture back to Sungold Stadium before seasons end.

Even if Lines does return to Sungold Stadium, it won’t be plain sailing as James McFadden has quietly secured 210 Championship points to sit in third place. McFadden joins Robbie Farr as the only two drivers to have made all three (December 17, January 1 and January 22) A Feature events this summer. Currently sitting fourth in points is Garry Brazier with the New South Welshman sitting on 190 points and given 175 points are up for grabs with each feature victory, should the ‘Braz’ return he too could yet make his mark on the Parr Motorsports GF1 Chassis Track Championship.

Darren Mollenoyux rounds out the top five in point with 190, despite being another of the genuine Track Championship hopes who missed the 20 car field for the Classic.

Premier Speedway General Manager David Mills said that the track Championship had reached a crucial stage.

“It really is going to be interesting from here on in, I know James McFadden is well in contention for the Avalon Raceway Track Championship so we may yet see him return this summer and Linesy is another whom I would hope makes at least one more trek to Sungold Stadium this year”, Mills said.

“With a possible 350 points still available for someone that can win both the Grand Final of the Eureka Garages and Sheds Series on March 24 and then the finale of the Easter Sprintcar Trail on April 8, the Parr Motorsports GF1 Chassis Track Championship is wide open”, Mills added.

The Premier Speedway Club is extremely grateful for the support of Adrian and Kim at Parr Motorsports along with the entire team at GF1 Chassis.

“Parr Motorsports and GF1 Chassis have provided a superb prize for the teams to chase in our Track Championship, we certainly appreciate their support and hope that it leads to a long association between all parties”, Mills concluded.

In all 42 drivers have secured points by making at least one of the three A-Main completed so far this season.

Brooke Tatnell (220 points) Steven Lines (215) James McFadden (210) Garry Brazier (195) Darren Mollenoyux (190) Ian Loudoun (175) Jamie Veal (175) Mike Van Bremen (160) Craig Dollansky (160) Brett Milburn (150) Kerry Madsen (150) Grant Anderson (145) Stephen Bell (145) Darren Hickman (140) Daryn Pittman (140) Robbie Farr (135) Ian Madsen (120) Nick Lacey (110) John Vogels (100) David Murcott (100) Ryan Farrell (95) Glen Sutherland (80) Dylan Jenkin (75) David Muir (70) Shane Stewart (70) Tim Van Ginneken (60) Mitch Foster (60) Trevor Green (55) Max Dumesny (55) Danny Reidy (50) Daniel Pestka (45) Jason Kendrick (45) Jamie Bricknell (35) Carl Dowling (30) Jack Lee (25) Michael Phillips (15) Ryan Davis (15) Brent Aprile (10) Shaun Bradford (10) Kyle Larson (10) Jason Johnson (10) Cameron Gessner (10)

The next round of the Parr Motorsports GF1 Chassis Sprintcar Track Championship at Premier Speedway will be held on Saturday March 24, 2012 as a part of the Grand Final of the Eureka Garages and Sheds Sprintcar Series.

Champion Racing and Performance Oils Advance to 15,000 Facebook "Friends" Milestone

Champion Oil is excited to announce that in just under a year of establishing a presence on Facebook, it has gained over 15,000 Facebook “Friends”. Through its social media accounts, Champion provides the latest racing and performance market news as well as links to their distributors, race teams, trade shows, sponsorships,promotions, and exciting new lubricant products.

Aric Dell, an IT spokesperson for Champion stated, “Since the beginning, our main goal has been to introduce and promote to the racing and performance community our synthetic and performance lubricants. Facebook has served this effort very well.”

“In addition to Facebook, other popular social media strategies are implemented as a key part of our communications strategy. This is an exciting time for ourcompany and we are very pleased with how receptive the racing and performance community has been to our multi-faceted approach.” http://www.facebook.com/championbrands

The strength of Champion’s on-line popularity comes from its “purpose-built” Performance Diesel Oils, Classic & Muscle Motor Oils and numerous Professional Racing Oils.

Champion “Classic” Blue Flame® Performance Diesel Oil is a unique hybrid synthetic blend 15W-40 diesel engine oil designed for pre-2007 engines that combines workhorse high-zinc performance additives, superior protection, advanced polymer technology, and high TBN; supported by a carrier blend of synthetic and conventional base fluids to increase horsepower and torque.

Champion “Classic & Muscle” Motor Oils are purpose-built full synthetic and synthetic blend motor oils for the classic, vintage, hot rod, and muscle car market. These “purpose built” Motor Oils contain a high zinc and phosphorous formula designed to deliver the correct balance of chemistry to protect vintage and high performance engines, especially those using flat tappet and/or roller cams operating at high RPM's and requiring high-pressure valve springs.

Champion “Racing” Oils are designed for high performance applications and are available in a variety of multi-viscosity and straight weights using full synthetic and synthetic blend formulations. These performance oils contain Champion’s proprietary TVS® (Thermal Viscosity Stabilizer), special lubricity modifiers, and a premium level of anti-wear additives which include a high quantity ofZDDP.

About the company: Champion Brands, LLC, is a globally recognized industry leader in specialty lubricants for over 55 years. Champion also produces and blends over 300 products including fuel, oil, engine additives, and lubricants for the racing, automotive, heavy truck, agricultural, industrial, and specialty markets. For more information contact your nearest Champion Distributor, or call Champion at 800-821-5693. Champion Brands, LLC; 1001 Golden Drive, Clinton, MO, 64735 or go to http://www.ChampionsUseChampion.com

Moe Pagni's Outten Used Car Center Returns As Nightly Sponsor For NAPA Auto Parts Fifth Annual Dirt Track Heroes Show

The passing of each day seems to bring more and more growing interest for the upcoming 2012 edition of the NAPA Auto Parts fifth annual Dirt Track Heroes Car Show as new pieces of the show puzzle continue to be fit into place for what is expected to be another highly successful gathering of the past, present and future of auto racing coming together under one roof in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. With the recent announcement of the NAPA Auto Parts of the Delaware Valley making the transition into the major show sponsor for this year's edition of the tremendously successful show and the more recent release of Smith Fabrications and the Stage One Modifieds signing on as a nightly sponsor, the enlightening spirit of the event has the work staff double-timing their pace to fill in the necessary blanks.

The IRCO Community Federal Credit Union, who set the wheels in motion to lend their support to the show when it first launched in 2008 and have continuously sponsored the Dirt Track Heroes Car Show through the show's first four years of the show's existence, will continue to have a presence at the event when the doors of the Mall swing open to welcome the return of the show to the Phillipsburg Mall in 2012 with opening day set for Sunday, March 4th. The show encompasses the majority of the local short track scene and will continue through Saturday night, March 10th.

The Phillipsburg Mall, located on Route 22 East in Phillipsburg, NJ, has proven to be a popular setting for this special event and will offer a multitude of race cars, racing memorabilia, collectibles and photos on display throughout the course of the show. The 2011 edition of the show produced a record breaking 141 cars from all divisions of racing and filled the Mall space as the always free of charge racing event continues to be the trend setter of the many shows that are scheduled during the year. With an exciting and diverse schedule of events to whet the appetite of any true race fan, large crowds are expected to fill the wide walkways of the Phillipsburg Mall. This event has been a traditional Mall favorite and one of the leading attractions, continuously drawing record breaking crowds for the week-long event.

Longtime racing enthusiast Moe Pagni, now famous for the pristine Budd Olsen number 0 restoration replica and for last season's "City of Nazareth" USAC Silver Crown beauty, has once again signed on as a sponsor for the event and will be the highlight sponsor for the opening day of events on Sunday, March 4th starting at noon. Moe has been reluctant to let the cat out of the bag of what he might be sending into the show this year but his participation at the event has always been of a show stopping nature. Moe Pagni heads up Moe Pagni's Outten Used Car Center located at 1902 South Fourth Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania and his business has been a mainstay in the South Allentown area for more than twenty years. Moe coined the phrase, "Stop Dream in, Start Drivin" as the expert sales personnel at Moe Pagni's will find you the car of your desire and place you in the driver's seat. Bad Credit...No Credit? That is not a problem for the Moe Pagni Team as they will take care of a problem you just may have in obtaining credit, for as long as you have a steady viable income, a potential car owner can be approved for financing in a matter of minutes. Moe Pagni's Outten Used Car Center is your one stop shop for finding the solutions to a credit problem and have been doing so for twenty plus years with their in-house credit financing and the place where you can start re-building your credit today. The phone number to reach Moe Pagni's Outten Used Car Center is: 610 791 7912. The website is: www.moes.outtencars.com

Sales have been brisk at the sales center and an extensive inventory of Quality Used Cars is on site at all times. The website has featured specials at all times and all cars are Pennsylvania State Inspected, emissions inspected, professionally detailed and offer for sale only when they meet the highest standards of safety. With honesty and integrity, Moe Pagni looks forward to earning the privilege of your business.

Once again Smith Fabrications, the home of the Stage One Modifieds, will play an important role in this year's edition of the show. "Rapid Rich" Smith has incorporated his solid background in racing and the technical know how to improve upon his finished product and the Stage One Modified is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship from the master fabricator Richie Smith. The Stage One race car is beautiful to look at and the performance of the car on the race track is a thrill a second for those who have tried the equipment on for size. Touting affordability and safety as the race car's primary selling points, a ready to race unit is priced in the neighborhood of $12,000.00 and with the recent announcement the Stage One Modifieds will becoming a regular attraction this season at the always exciting Hamlin Speedway. For additional information regarding the Stage One Modifieds, log-on to their website at: www.smithfabrications.com or contact by phone at: 610 462 4302

The NAPA Auto Parts Stores of the Delaware Valley has five stores conveniently located within the immediate area and the locations are: Easton, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey locations Stewartsville, Hackettstown, Clinton and Flemington. The stores are owned by Quaker City Motors Parts with their headquarters located in Middletown, Delaware. NAPA was founded in 1925 to meet America's growing need for an auto parts distribution system. To date, NAPA has 69 Distribution Centers, more than 6,000 stores and 13,000 affiliated NAPA AutoCare repair facilities, over 320,000 parts in inventory every day and ASE-Certified Parts Professionals. To learn more about NAPA Know How, go to their extensive website at: www.napaonline.com or contact by phone at: 800-LET-NAPA (800-538-6272. All of the stores will have representation at the show throughout the week offering specials and discounts to the racers and fans.

IRCO will remain a big part of the show as they will sponsor the stage area where the nightly shows will be presented. Vice President of IRCO, Greg Collins, will become part of the announcing team lined up for the shows that include the longtime broadcasting team of Ed and Steve Pados from Gasoline Alley fame, veteran announcer Bobby Stull, Bridgeport and Thunder announcer Jeff Ahlum and former Lake Mocatek co-announcer Justin Beltrame. Collins, who serves as the noted historian of the Harmony Speedway, is expected to have much of his memorabilia from the Harmony Speedway for the event and Beltrame will once again spearhead and show the vast collection of Lake Mocatek material he has collected over the years.

The "Golden Era" of auto racing from the late fifties through the early eighties was an era that saw many changes take place in the way the race cars were constructed. The word "stock" gave way to ingenuity at first and followed closely by technology as the race cars became less stock appearing and relied more heavily on the latest speed part that would make the race car go faster. While the years have changed the look and the cost of racing, the spirit of the competition remains much as it was when racing in the local area was launched. The great fan base of racing can come out to this grand Mall event and be transported back to a time when they could hop into their family jitney and travel less than a half hour to witness the excitement of a night at the races. All historical racing groups including Reading, Flemington, Harmony, Dorney Park and Nazareth will have their memorabilia on display and their many scrapbooks open for the fans to take another long look at the glory years of racing and possibly find a picture or two they want to purchase as a keepsake from past glory or racing exploits.

Entries are now accepted to display in the NAPA Auto Parts Dirt Track Heroes Show. More information is available by calling: 443-513-4456. Space is available for race cars of all divisions, vendors and race tracks as well.

In the previous events, cars that were on display included big and small block Modifieds, Sportsman, Micro-Sprints, ARDC Midgets, URC Sprints, Late Models, go-karts and a broad variety of vintage and restored race cars. New Egypt, Grandview, Big Diamond, Bridgeport, Hamlin, Accord, Kutztown, Borger's and Snydersville will again be among the many speedways involved with the 2012 show. The week-long event will set aside one evening to salute the "Stars of Tomorrow" with a special night set aside for the budding young racing talents competing with the many quarter midget clubs in the area and this night has proven to be one of the highlights of the week as many will be giving their first ever interviews to a sizable crowd.

The NAPA Auto Parts Dirt Track Heroes Car Show will again offer a great keepsake event souvenir program book and shirt. The Phillipsburg Mall is open Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM from Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 9 PM

For additional NAPA Auto Parts Dirt Track Heroes information, contact show organizers Bob and Donna Miller by phone at 443.513.4456, via e-mail at TOTH98@aol.com

And don't forget, the sister event to the NAPA Auto Parts Dirt Track Heroes Car Show is the popular and established 27th Annual Racing Legends Reunion & Car Show, set for the Fairgrounds Square Mall in Reading, PA February 19-25, 2012.

Both events offer race teams a great opportunity to promote their sponsors and announce their racing plans for the 2012 racing season.

Sunday- March 4 - (Starting at Noon) - NAPA Auto Parts Dirt Track Heroes Car Show Opening Ceremony (Stage) Presented by Moe Pagni's Outten Used Car Center - All Tracks and Driver Autograph Session: Highlighting Nazareth And Nazareth National Speedways with Reading, Harmony, Orange County, Hatfield, Dorney Park, Langhorne, Trenton, Flemington, East Windsor, Sanatoga, Allentown Fairgrounds, Stroudsburg, Mahoning, Mountain and a salute to the Legends of Lake Mocatek Speedway

Monday- March 5 - (6 PM) – Saluting ATQMRA, Borger’s Speedway, Kutztown Speedway, Shellhamers Speedway, Snydersville Raceway, X-Cel 600 Modifieds, Oreville Karts and the Friends of Hinchliffe Stadium

Tuesday- March 6 - (6 PM) Saluting the “Stars of Tomorrow” featuring Quarter Midget Clubs: Oaklane, Blue Mountain, Lehigh Valley, West End Raceway, Keystone, South Jersey and Garden State Quarter Midget Clubs

Wednesday- March 7 - (6 PM) - New Egypt Speedway and Wall Stadium Night - Saluting the Legends of the East Windsor Speedway - Invite to the Garden State Vintage Racing Club

Thursday- March 8 - (6 PM) – Smith Fabrications/Stage One Modified welcome: Hamlin Speedway, Stage One Modifieds, Accord Speedway, Orange County Fair Speedway and Big Diamond Speedway Night

Friday - March 9 - (7 p.m.) - Salute to Thunder on the Hill Series, Grandview Speedway, Bridgeport Speedway, ARDC Midgets, URC plus the Legends of the Reading Fairgrounds Speedway

Saturday - March 10 - (Noon) - Flemington Speedway, Flemington Speedway Racing Historical Society and Harmony Speedway Historical Society

Saturday - March 10 - (2:30 PM) - Dorney Park Speedway Tribute & Autograph Session

PETERSEN MEDIA: With the biggest races of the season taking place in Australia, drivers utilizing Factory Kahne Shocks continue to take home big checks, as Jason Johnson and Steven Lines picked up wins during the Australian Title.

Wednesday night kicked off the event with “The Prelude to the Title”, and Jason Johnson kept his up his down-under dominance as he picked up with win at Speedway City.

The weekend event brought the best of the best to Speedway City, and Steven Lines put his Monte Motorsports machine in victory lane.

“We’ve spent considerable time developing our FK shock package. I think towards the end of the Classic weekend we really had this car to a point where I was really comfortable,” said Lines.

The victory was especially sweet for Lines, as he was black flagged just a week ago after taking the lead late in a race.

In the US, Bud Kaeding competed in the Winter Classic, and the San Jose, CA native put on quite the show during the three day event.

Kaeding opened the event by scoring a second place finish on Friday night before he worked his way from the ninth starting spot to a third place finish on Saturday, and ended the weekend with a monster run to seventh from his 19th starting spot on his FK Shock package.

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CONCORD, NC – A weather-related travel snafu will prevent Jason Meyers from chatting today on “Winged Nation” at noon eastern on www.MotorRacingNetwork.com as previously announced. Enter Jason Sides who will chat with Kendra Jacobs and Steve Post on the popular internet radio program.

Sides had an interesting off-season as well working through some contractual “wrangling” with the World Racing Group – parent company of the World of Outlaws. An update on that situation as well as follow up on racing in Australia and plans for the upcoming season will be part of the conversation.

“Winged Nation” covers winged sprint car racing across America each week streamed live at noon Eastern (new start time) and then available on www.MotorRacingNetwork.com throughout the week. Jacobs is the daughter of sprint car legend Kenny Jacobs and a former Miss Knoxville Nationals. Post is a broadcaster with MRN Radio and passionate dirt track racing fan.

ROSSBURG, OH (January 30) – With the recent staging of Eldora Speedway’s Awards Celebration, and the crowning of the divisional champions, the 2011 auto racing season has officially drawn to a close.

Before a capacity crowd, championship honors were bestowed upon Rob Trent (Stock Cars) and Jerry Bowersock (Modifieds), as well as Brian Ruhlman and Jon Henry who shared the Late Model title as the result of a tie in the final point standings.

In addition to their trophies and point fund disbursements, the champions received personalized Eldora Speedway jackets from Oakley and custom driver uniforms from Simpson Race Products.

Earlier in the evening, a drawing for drivers with perfect attendance resulted in David Smith winning a 32” JVC television courtesy of the Celina, OH Aaron’s Sales & Lease store, while Andrew Reaume was the last driver standing in the reverse raffle for the Bert transmission.

Specialty awards were the highlight of the fun-filled evening with Jeep VanWormer receiving the most coveted of them, the Chick Hale Sportsman of the Year Award.

Rookie of the year honors were bestowed upon Amanda Smith (Stock Car), John Phlipot, Jr. (Modified) and Matt Westfall (Late Model). Named as the Most Improved Drivers were Dean Pitts (Stock Car), Josh Morton (Modified) and J.R. Hotovy (Late Model), while Hard Luck Awards were distributed to Casey Barr (Stock Car), Shaun Smith (Modified) and Andrew Reaume (Late Model). Voted to have the Best Appearing Cars were Eric Sandlin (Stock Car), Nick Ketterhenry (Modified) and Jon Henry (Late Model).

The championship drivers, and their courts, were not alone when it came to recognition.

Named as the Owner of the Year was Mike Dirksen, while Allan Phillippi was awarded the Mechanic of the Year award. Jeff August of Plymouth, WI was announced as the Fan of the Year, while photographer Nancy Lane-Feldner was the recipient of the Woman of the Year plaque.

Roger Slack was introduced to the crowd as the new General Manager and released the exciting 2012 slate of events for Eldora’s famed one-half mile clay oval. The schedule, which is also available online at www.EldoraSpeedway.com, includes all of the traditional major events, including the Feed The Children Prelude to the Dream (June 6), Dirt Late Model Dream, (June 8 & 9), Kings Royal Weekend (July 13 & 14) and the World 100 (September 7 & 8)

Tickets for Eldora Speedway’s major events may be purchased by calling the speedway office (937) 338-3815 during normal business hours or around the clock online at www.EldoraSpeedway.com. The ticketing staff is busy prepping the online system for the balance of the scheduled events and camping reservations, as well.

Orrville, Ohio (January 30, 2012) Wayne County Speedway Officials have been busy working on several different aspects of the race track this off season. Just announced for the 2012 season is the weekly winner challenge with two different race tracks.

For the 410 Winged Sprints if the winner from Friday night at Wayne County Speedway travels to Mercer Raceway Park and wins they will pocket an additional $500 for the weekend.

In the Super Late Model Division if the winner from Friday night at Wayne County Speedway travels to Hilltop Speedway and wins they will collect an additional $500 for the weekend.

In the Modified division if the winner from Friday night at Wayne County Speedway travels to Hilltop Speedway and wins they will receive an additional $300 for the weekend.

In the Pure Stock division if the winner from Friday night at Wayne County Speedway travels to Hilltop Speedway and wins they will pocket an additional $100 for the weekend.

“Ryan, we are excited to announce the challenges with Hilltop and Mercer. We think this is something good for the drivers and it is always great to work with area race tracks” stated General Manager Jason Flory. “As a driver I know how these guys won’t back down from a challenge. It will be fun for the fans to see not just here at Wayne County Speedway but at Mercer and Hilltop too” Flory continued.

To be eligible for this weekend challenge racers must win in consecutive nights. This is only valid on regular events, no winners will count for special events.

Mercer Raceway Park is conveniently located in western Pennsylvania just minutes from Interstates 79 & 80 with easy access from all locations. The track’s physical location is 555 Fairground Road, Mercer, PA 16127 check out www.mercerracewaypark.com for any additional information about MRP.

Hilltop Speedway is located near Millersburg, Ohio in north central Ohio just 20 miles south of Wooster, Ohio at 2927 County Road 150 Millersburg, Ohio 44654. For additional information on Hilltop Speedway check out www.hilltopspeedway.org.

Ned & Mary Jean Berry have announced that JR Berry will be their driver for the Rislone URC sprint series of 2012.

JR Berry will drive the car as Tim Higgins takes a break after his heart attack that took place at the Delaware International Speedway last season. Hopefully, Tim will be well enough to get back in the car in the year 2013. JR started his racing career at the Linda's Speedway running 4 cylinders in 1993 where he claimed 18 Feature Wins. Then with the help of his father, he purchased his first sprint car and with a motor sponsored by Duval & Sherry Dressler, he began his sprint car racing career in the year 2000. This is the year where he claimed the Rising Star Award, finished in the top ten in points, and earned respect from his fellow competitors.

Since 2004, JR has been running his 410 when possible and always makes the full USAC Swing. He will continue to run his own car on the off weeks that the Rislone URC Sprint Series is not running and take part in some double duty nights along the season. JR Berry will be at the Rislone Sprint Series opener on Saturday night, April 28.

Ned and Mary Jean are hoping to have a successful season with JR planning to run the entire Rislone URC Sprint Series. The last time JR and his dad had teamed up, was the 2001 and 2002 season with the KARS Sprint Series and they greatly enjoyed their success.

The Berry Team will be starting the season out with the car they put together from the last show of 2011. Berry Racing also have another complete car as backup with an extra chassis. Currently, Ricki Kehl of Kehl's Auto Service is freshening the motor with machine work being done by Squeak Automotive Machine. Also returning to Berry Racing will be Shompers Super Lube out of Williamstown, PA., Higgins Automotive out of Reading, PA., Fleetwood Auto Parts out of Fleetwood, PA., Fleetwood Beverage out of Fleetwood, PA., and Paint by Cody and Angel Kerschner and family.

JR has five crew members to help out this year. The team includes Clyde Myers, Jason Dierolf, Gene DeLancei, Brian (Duce) Powelson, Tom Gray, and the Berry Team greatly appreciates their commitment for 2012.

The Berry's are busy planning their 2nd Annual Racing Fundraiser Party to take place on Saturday, February 11 at 6 PM. The location will be the Oley Fairgrounds Center, Oley, PA. Food, Beer and door prizes are included for a donation of $25. Tickets are available by calling 610-334-9571 or 484-343-1206.

Tanner and Kody Swanson set to take on Must See Racing's Xtreme Sprint Series in 2012

In May of 2009, Kody & Tanner Swanson finished 1st & 2nd for the first time in their careers in the USAC Western Sprint car race at All-American Speedway in Roseville, Ca. By the end of that year, they had accomplished the 1st & 2nd “sweep” 6 more times in just 7 races. In 2010, they finished 1st & 3rd in the famed “Night Before the 500” Midget classic, and then became the first brothers in history to sweep a USAC Silver Crown race 1st & 2nd. In 2011, the duo finished 1st & 3rd in the “JD Byrider 100” Silver Crown race at Lucas Oil Raceway, before sweeping the “Turkey Night” Sprint car race 1st & 2nd. For 2012, a new challenge awaits, as the Swanson brothers prepare to tackle the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint car series head on. Since 2010, the Must See Racing series has grown rapidly in their first two full seasons, providing many open wheel race fans an exciting show at “Xtreme” speeds. With a fan and competitor base that is on the rise, Must See Racing also offers a high quality television broadcast for 10 of their 2012 events, reaching over 150 million households on major networks, cable and satellite. However, as the Swanson brothers try to find their place in the very competitive series, they will be doing so competing for different race teams. Kody will be driving for Suellen & Don Wilshe's BioBased.US racing team, while Tanner will drive for Tom Brewer in the SpeedChasers, Inc. #64. While Tanner and Kody are no strangers to the paved surfaces that the Must See series competes on, neither of them have ever driven a Winged Pavement Sprint car. “It will be something that I have to get used to, but I am excited about the challenge,” said Kody. “Even though I haven't driven one of these cars yet, I have ran a few races in a SuperModified on the west coast, and led 40 laps before a broken axle took me out of contention with just 10 laps to go. I definitely have a great opportunity to compete in the Must See Racing series driving for Suellen & Don (Wilshe), and I'm looking forward to what this year has in store for us.” “The Must See series has been gaining a lot of attention over the past few years, and I'm looking forward to the chance to compete among the best in winged pavement sprint cars,” said Tanner, the younger of the Swanson brothers. “Tom (Brewer) has shown that his equipment is capable of going fast, and I'm hoping that I can fit into his strong racing outfit and compete with the best in the series. I am really excited to get the season started and head to Pensacola.” The Must See Racing series will open the 2012 season with a double-header weekend on April 13th & 14th at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, FL and Mobile International Speedway in Alabama. For more information on the Must See Racing Series, visit their website at www.mustseeracing.com. For more information on Tanner and Kody Swanson, visit them on the web at: www.tannerswansonracing.com & www.kodyswansonracing.com, and on Facebook at Swanson Brothers-TK Motorsports.

CONCORD, N.C. – “Winged Nation” returns for its second season Tuesday on MotorRacingNetwork.com with an exciting line-up of guests. Jason Meyers, Kevin Swindell and Chris Luck will join Kendra Jacobs and Steve Post at noon Eastern (new start time) to talk about plans for the upcoming season.

One of the biggest off-season stories is the status of Elite Racing – the two-time and reigning World of Outlaws Championship winning team with driver Meyers. The team was co-owned by a group including Meyer and Luck.

While Meyers has been busy racing, and winning in Australia, Luck has announced a new team with veteran racer Stevie Smith at the controls. On “Winged Nation” the situation will be sorted out as the 2012 season is about set to unfold.

Swindell is off to a great start to the season scoring his third-straight Chili Bowl victory a few weeks back in Tulsa Okla.

Having clinched the Bay Cities Racing Association Dirt championship prior to the final BCRA Dirt race -- becoming the first female to win a major Midget championship, Shannon McQueen collected her championship accolades at the BCRA awards banquet in Stockton, CA on January 28.

In addition to decisively claiming the BCRA Dirt driver and Dirt car owner’s titles, McQueen also claimed fourth overall in driver’s points and sixth overall in owner’s points, as well as receiving the best appearing car award.

In 13 BCRA races, McQueen finished in the Top 10 every race, with 12 Top five runs, including a feature victory at Marysville Raceway Park on April 16, five Heat race wins, Trophy Dash win and two fast time awards, including a new track record at Silver Dollar Speedway (August 5). McQueen amassed six second-place finishes and nine Top 3 runs.

In addition to McQueen’s finishes, McQueen Racing also had a pair of Top 5 runs by 2012 McQueen Racing Chili Bowl teammates Michelle Decker and Harli White.

McQueen Racing would like to thank all of our wonderful sponsors: Lucas Oil Products, K&N Filters, Simpson Race Products, JE Piston Company, Rod End Supply, Advanced Racing Suspensions, Eibach Springs, Ruth Engineering, Jet-Hot Performance Coatings, Butler Built Seating Systems, American Fabrication, West Evans Motorsports and Esslinger Racing Engines by Duane McQueen.

Visit www.shannonmcqueen.com for more information on McQueen Racing. McQueen Racing will kick off their 2012 campaign on March 23-24 in USAC-Western States Midget action at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, CA as part of the Mini Gold Cup featuring the World of Outlaws. McQueen Racing’s 2012 racing schedule will be posted soon.

McFadden’s Fighting Australian Title Finish
James McFadden fought hard throughout last weekend’s Australian Sprintcar Title deciding feature race at Speedway City in South Australia, but despite his best efforts he ended up with an eighth place finish.
One of the Australian Title favourites leading into the weekend certainly didn’t have the best of runs on the opening night, after he had finished his two heat races in eighth and first and then placed 11th in the preliminary feature race from a position 16 start, and it haunted him throughout the remainder of the event. The second night saw him finish fifth and second respectively in the remaining two heat races and that placed him as the 12th highest point scorer going into the feature race. From his position 12 start, McFadden put on a show throughout the 40 lapper and at the fall of the chequered flag finished in eighth place.
The Scott Milling owned NQ # 25 Totally Workwear Midland & VIC Park supported COOL driver, who created history in the 2010 Australian Title at Northline Speedway in the Northern Territory by becoming the youngest ever winner of the event at the age of 21, was disappointed with the way the weekend panned out.
“The team threw everything at the car for the feature race and I did the same as a driver, but in the end we came up short,” commented McFadden. “With such a large field of cars, making up a lot of spots in each of your heat races was going to be vital in regards to starting towards the front of the feature race, which was something that we didn’t do well enough and our feature race starting spot reflected that.”
With their Australian Title campaign finishing disappointingly, McFadden and the team are now focused on consolidating their World Series Sprintcars Championship point standings lead, starting with this Wednesday night’s (February 1) 11th round at Kalgoorlie International Speedway in Western Australia, which is car owner Scott Milling’s home track. This Saturday night (February 4) will see the 12th round fought out at Albany’s Attwell Park Speedway to continue the western swing of World Series.
Don’t forget to get hold of the new James McFadden merchandise range. T-shirts are priced at $30 and Hoddies at $50. You can pick up your merchandise from the McFadden transporter at any of the race meetings that they contest. Alternatively, if you can’t get to the track and would like to place your order email: tdmcfadden@bigpond.com
McFadden would like to thank his car owner Scott Milling, parents Dave and Tania, crew chief Glen Beaton, and crew members Crackers and Alex, along with his valued sponsors: Totally Workwear Midland & VIC Park, Western Diamond Drillers, AUS FUEL GULL, Lucas Oil Products Inc, Allstar Performance, Astro Titanium, KRE Race Engines, OMP, Racer Industries and COOL Chassis, for all of their ongoing support in the 2011/12 season.
To find out more about James McFadden, visit his official website: www.jamesmcfadden.com.au

It certainly wasn’t the ending that Danny Reidy was expecting to last weekend’s Australian Sprintcar Title at Adelaide’s Speedway City in South Australia, but it was one that was made with common-sense in mind.

After finishing seventh, after starting from position 10, in the opening heat race, Reidy had a second row start for his second heat race of the night. It was in this second heat where his weekend turned pear shaped. Off the start the pole sitting car had spun out in front of the field on the opening lap and it involved Reidy. The damage sustained in the incident was enough to put him out for the restart.

Due to the tough conditions and large fields of competitors, Reidy and the team decided that dropping a heat race meant it was going to be near impossible to make the Australian Title deciding feature race, and called it a weekend.

“I wasn’t prepared to wear out my equipment in the faint hope of making the big show at the end of the weekend,” said the NT # 5 Desert Palms Resort – Alice Springs supported J&J driver. “It’s disappointing to have our weekend end the way it did, as the team and I had been looking forward to building our encouraging form.”

The Reidy Racing team, who sit ninth in the current World Series Sprintcars Championship point standings, are now on their way to contest this Wednesday night’s (February 1) 11th round of World Series at Kalgoorlie International Speedway over in Western Australia. Following Kalgoorlie, the World Series western swing will continue this Saturday night (February 4) for the 12th round at Albany’s Attwell Park Speedway.

Reidy would like to thank, Desert Palms Resort - Alice Springs, Camden Neon Signs, P&M Motor Body Repairs, Gonzo’s Race Pipes and Inglis Race Engines, for all of their 2011/12 season support.

Haubstadt, IN - January 29, 2012. The 2012 schedule being released
by the Hoosier Tire Midwest Sprint Car Series will offer competitors
and fans thirteen diverse events. This will be the twelfth season
for the series. A wide range of purses will offer top prizes of
$2,000 (2), $2,500 (2), $3,000 (3), $4,000 (1), $5,000 (3), and
$10,000 (2).
The season opener will be held at the Lawrenceburg Speedway on
Saturday May 5th. This is a must-do event for drivers posturing to
make a run for the series title. Brady Short is the MSCS defending
champion. The feature that night will pay $2,000 to win.
The season will continue with a co-sanctioned event for MSCS and USAC
on May 12th at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, IN. This will be the
third time in history that the two sanctioning groups have raced
together on the swift high banked ¼ mile facility.
MSCS will also be visiting several other Indiana tracks. The series
will make a special weeknight appearance at the half mile Terre Haute
Action Track. MSCS will share the spotlight on a racing bill
headlined with a special NASCAR Night promotion. This race is set
for Tuesday evening June 19th, just two days after the series makes a
Father’s Day Sunday evening appearance at Tri-State Speedway. Both
will be great family night opportunities to attend the races!
The series is set for an encore performance at Lincoln Park Speedway
in Putnamville after last year’s successful return to the facility.
The date for the MSCS Return II Putnamville is August 18. The top
prize is $3,000. The strong contingency of regular sprint drivers
that frequent the track always present formidable opposition for the
series.
The Fall Clash at Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, IN, on Friday
September 14th will kick off the only weekend this season in which the
series has back to back races scheduled. The $5,000 to win that night
and the $10,000 to win the Haubstadt Hustler the next night will
provide the biggest single MSCS racing weekend of the season. The
Haubstadt Hustler will be a co-sanctioned MSCS-USAC event again in
2012.
The MSCS drivers will join the United States Auto Club drivers again
on Sept. 29th for the City of Lawrenceburg Fall Nationals and a
chance to win another $10,000 prize.
Holiday weekend events at which MSCS will be racing include the May
27th and September 2nd dates at Tri-State Speedway. MSCS will join
and welcome the KISS competitors to Haubstadt on Memorial Day
Weekend. The Labor Day Weekend Challenge at Haubstadt will pay
$3,000 to the winner. Both are Sunday night events! Tri-State
Speedway will also present MSCS racing on Saturday night June 30th
with the Summer Blast set to take the green prior to the Fourth of
July midweek holiday.
The Hoosier Sprint Nationals at Haubstadt will be held on Saturday
night August 4th.
This will be the eighth version and it will pay $5,000 to win again this
season. The enduring event continues in its role as the high mark on each
season’s MSCS schedule and is the threshold to the larger purses for races
that close out the season.
The season will then end on October 6th with the Harvest Cup at
Tri-State Speedway. This will be the second year for the event
designed to wrap up the season and provide an opportunity to present
the MSCS Championship Trophy and Rookie of the Year Award to the
recipients with fans, race teams, and sponsors present. The feature
for the season finale pays $4,000 to win.

OBERLIN — The United Rebel Sprint Series has announced its upcoming schedule for the 2012 season, the seventh in series history.

A total of 38 races have been scheduled so far by series founder Rick Salem. That includes the, Beaver Co. Raceway URSS Spring Nationals, the annual Wheatshocker Rebel Nationals at RPM Speedway in Hays in July and the Belleville Nationals at the High Banks in Belleville — another two-day show.

This year also features the most two-day shows in series history, with most guaranteeing at least a $1,000 payout to the winner.

“We've got the biggest series around the country, bigger than anyone else by far,” Salem said. “Last year, we had 89 registered cars, and this year we have a bunch of new cars in Colorado and Kansas.”

The season kicks off April 13 and 14 with the URSS Spring Nationals at Beaver County Raceway in Beaver, Okla. The winner of Saturday's feature will take home $1,500.

The Rebels competed at Beaver several times in 2011, and each time the drivers put on an exciting show. Salem expects more of the same to kickstart the season.

Another two-day show is tentatively scheduled May 26 to 27 at the Great American Dirt Track at Jetmore Motorplex, giving the URSS six shows through the months of April and May.

The series hits the grindstone in June, with at least nine shows scheduled, and possibly more being added. June 1 kicks off the Colorado races at Phillips County Raceway in Holyoke, Colo., followed the next night at I-76 Speedway in Fort Morgan, Colo.

The Kansas drivers also will be in action June 2 when they return to the Bullring known as Rush County Speedway in La Crosse. That will be the first of four races at the quarter-mile track that has featured some of the wildest racing in the past several years.

July is booked with at least 10 shows, highlighted by the annual Wheatshocker Rebel Nationals in Hays. That weekend starts July 13 at WaKeeney Speedway, then heads down Interstate 70 a few miles to Hays for the Saturday and Sunday finale to a tripleheader weekend. A $2,000 payout awaits Sunday night's winner.

August starts off with a bang at the second annual Belleville Nationals on Aug. 4 to 5. The winner of the second night will take home $3,000 — the largest payout in URSS history. A year ago, Luke Cranston won both races on the lightning-fast half-mile banked track.

New this year is a two-day show at the end of August. On the 24th and 25th of the month, Salem will introduce the inaugural Bob Salem Memorial at Oberlin Speedway. Bob Salem, Rick's father, passed away last summer, and the two-day show is in honor of his contributions to sprint car racing.

“He was well known in our town and in the racing community,” Salem said about his father. “And everybody really likes that race track, say it's one of the nicest they race on all year long.”

Sept. 1 and 2 features a two-day show at the half-mile Elmwood Park Speedway in Norton, followed by a two-day Bullring Nationals Sept. 15 and 16 at Rush County Speedway, with the winner of that feature pocketing a large payout.

The season wraps up Sept. 29 with a season championship race at Dodge City Raceway Park and includes a $10,000 purse for drivers.

Also new this season is a partnership with racinboys.com. A large portion of the URSS races will be broadcast online, giving the series another feather in its cap. Dirtdogtv.com also will video broadcast some races during the season as well.

For more information about the URSS, contact Rick Salem at (785) 475-7010, by email at rksalem@eaglecom.net or visit www.unitedrebelsprintseries.com.

PETERSEN MEDIA- Bud Kaeding had quite the weekend in Peoria, Arizona during the Winter Challenge as the third generation driver recorded finishes of second, third, and seventh place.

The weekend got off to a strong start for Kaeding, who charged his BZE/Alviso Rock/Maxim from his ninth starting spot, to a third place finish in his heat, that ultimately put him on the pole for the 30-lap feature event.

Kaeding got the jump, but had Charles Davis, Jr hot on his trail. After leading the first two circuits, Davis, Jr got by Kaeding, and Bud chased him throughout the duration of the feature.

Getting alongside Davis several times late in the feature, Kaeding didn’t quite have enough to get the spot back and chased him across the line.

Saturday saw Kaeding score a fifth place heat race finish, and gridded the field in the seventh spot.

The unique day feature created a very racy, and slicked off racing surface. Kaeding thrill the Canyon Speedway crowd as he went high and low to fight his way up to a third place finish.

Sunday was the most exciting day of the weekend for Kaeding and his Factory Kahne/Yak Graphics backed entry.

Lining up in the 19th spot, for yet another day feature, Kaeding proceeded to work his way through the field.

“Starting that far back, you just worry about keeping your nose clean and avoiding any wrecks,” said Kaeding.

That he did, as he put on one of the most exciting drives of the afternoon, as he advanced 12-spots to score a seventh place finish to close out the weekend.

“It was nice to get back in the car this weekend,” explained Kaeding. “It would be nice to get back in victory lane, especially after ending 2011 with a handful of seconds. Friday we had a shot, but Davis was a little better, and Saturday and Sunday we started a little farther back then we would of liked, but it was a pretty good weekend overall.”

Bud Kaeding would like to thank Kaeding Performance, Sprint Car Innovations, Alviso Rock, BZE, Factory Kahne Shocks, Racing Optics, K&N Filters, Yak Graphics, ButerBuilt, and Brown and Miller for their continued support.

ON TAP: Bud be back in action again this weekend in the second stint of the Winter Challenge in Peoria, AZ.

STAY CONNECTED: Stay connected with Bud by visiting www.budkaedingracing.com, www.facebook.com/budkaedingracing or following @BudKaeding on twitter.

The Upper Midwest Sprintcar Series (UMSS) celebrated their 2011 season and honored the top drivers at its annual awards banquet at the Mermaid Entertainment and Event Center in Mounds View, MN on Saturday night January 28. The multi-purpose facility provided a great venue for the UMSS banquet with well over 100 people in attendance. Several drivers were honored with various awards in both the winged and the new non-winged sprint car divisions.

The third champion of the UMSS was crowned, as Jerry Richert, Jr. from Forest Lake earned the 2011 title. Richert, often referred to as Sonny by his friends and family, had an incredible 2011 season with 3 wins, 16 top five finishes, and 18 top ten finishes during the 19-race campaign. With over 30 seasons of sprint car racing experience dating back to his first win at Centuria, WI in 1981, Sonny continues to add impressive accolades to his famous racing family's accomplishments and advance his own already stellar racing career.

The travelling Barry Kettering Memorial trophy for the UMSS now includes the names of Leigh Thomas, Cody Hahn and Jerry Richert, Jr. as the first three series champions. Jerry thanked his family, crew, co-owner Joe Kouba, and his many sponsors for their support. Sonny stated, "My dad would have been especially proud tonight." Richert's famous father earned numerous championships throughout his racing career and is still thought of as one of the best to hail from the Upper Midwest. Presenting the Barry Kettering Memorial trophy this year to Jerry Richert, Jr. was Warren Kettering from Thunder Bay, Ontario.

The inaugural champion in the new upstart Traditional Sprint Car Series (TSCS) was a rookie in the sprint car ranks in 2011. Kevin Bradwell moved up from the hornet and pure stock classes to try his hand at sprint car racing in 2011. When the 15-race TSCS season had concluded, Kevin Bradwell earned an impressive first championship title. A brand new travelling trophy was unveiled at the awards banquet and will be for the TSCS division champion to hold each year. Recognizing another great name from Minnesota sprint car racing, the first nameplate on the John Stevenson Memorial trophy for the UMSS Traditional Sprint Car Series will be Kevin Bradwell. John Stevenson began his racing career back in the latter 1960s in the non-winged sprint cars and when the final checkers had waved, John had won numerous championships and countless races throughout the Upper Midwest. It is a privilege and honor for the UMSS to be able to name this new travelling trophy in John's memory just as it was three seasons ago to honor another true champion, Barry Kettering.

Following the buffet dinner, UMSS announcer and emcee for the evening, Justin Zoch, got the awards portion of the gala affair underway. Series CDO Ron Bernhagen thanked the drivers, car owners, crew members, families, fans, track promoters and series sponsors for their participation and support of the UMSS. Ron provided an update on the upcoming 2012 season for both the winged and non-winged sprint car divisions and distributed a tentative 2012 schedule. Ron then presented UMSS co-founder and long-time sprint car driver/owner Joe Kouba with a special Dedication to the Sport Award. UMSS Media Director, Greg Parent, then presented Appreciation Awards to UMSS videographer Mark Meeks and UMSS push vehicle operators Mark Meissner and Chuck Priefer. Receiving the 2011 UMSS Sportsmanship Award was TSCS driver and elder statesman of the group, Jack Clark.

The UMSS then honored its top drivers and champions. Drivers outside of the top five were recognized in each division. In the Mora Motorworks Traditional Sprint Car Series, trophies were awarded to the top five drivers in the point standings. Receiving hardware along with photos from Vince Peterson at Track Rat Photos were Kevin Bradwell, Tom Kamrath, Rob Caho Jr, Johnny Parsons III, and Jack Clark. Hoosier Racing Tire also provided a jacket for the inaugural champion Kevin Bradwell.

The program continued with the 2011 GRP Motorsports/BP Trading Company Rookie of the Year Award for the UMSS winged sprint cars. With money and trophies for the top three contenders, third place Kevin Bradwell received $100 while the two co-rookies of the year, Anna Kouba and Chad Patterson each received checks for $500. Hoosier Racing Tire provided jackets for both Anna Kouba and Chad Patterson. The battle for the top spot and rookie honors came down to the final race of the season with Kouba and Patterson tied going into the weekend at the Elko Fall Dirt Nationals. With neither driver able to better their lowest scores, they ended up tied for the title and both were most fittingly recognized as co-rookies of the year. Greg Parent thanked Brian Madsen and BP Trading Company for being on board for the second year to help sponsor the award. Brian has been a long-time supporter of area sprint car racing as an owner, driver, mechanic and promoter.

It was then time to recognize and honor the top five drivers in the UMSS 2011 GRP Motorsports High Five point standings. Each driver received a trophy, a check from GRP and photos provided by Stan Meissner and Vince Peterson. Finishing in fifth place was Brad Barickman with Scott Broty accepting on his behalf. Due to a previous commitment, fourth place finisher and 2010 UMSS Champion Cody Hahn was not able to attend. Chad Patterson accepted on his behalf. On the final night of the season at Elko, Scott Broty was able to move up to third in the final point standings and received $500 in addition to his hardware. In his first full season of competition and also earning his first-ever sprint car feature win, Andy Jones rode home in second place in the standings and received $1,000. Andy also recognized and thanked his car owners, Mastell Racing, by presenting them with a nearly identical second place trophy. Capping off the awards presentation was the crowning of the 2011 UMSS Champion Jerry Richert, Jr. Sonny received two trophies, including the Kettering Memorial trophy, a champion's jacket from Hoosier Racing Tire, photos, and a check for $2,000 from GRP.

With three solid season's in the books and a strong foundation in place to build upon, the outlook for 2012 for the UMSS and area sprint car racing is great. The new Traditional Sprint Car program is really gaining in popularity, as car counts are expected to increase substantially in their second year of existence. A good share of the TSCS shows will be on Friday nights at their home track, St. Croix Valley Raceway. Also with a home track on Friday nights, the Micro Sprint League has several cars that have already been purchased and will essentially will be in their first season under the UMSS banner. This feeder series has great potential for young drivers to race and gain experience in this area. The UMSS is looking forward to another successful season in 2012. To view the tentative schedule for 2012 or obtain more information on the UMSS, please visit our website at www.umsprints.com or check out the UMSS Facebook page.

SMITH FABRICATIONS/STAGE ONE MONDIFIED SIGN ON AS NIGHTLY SPONSOR FOR NAPA AUTO PARTS 5TH ANNUAL DIRT TRACK HEROES CAR SHOW

Much like a whirling dervish, the growing interest for the upcoming 2012 edition of the NAPA Auto Parts fifth annual Dirt Track Heroes Car Show continues to generate a full head of steam as the energetic management staff continues to put the many pieces in place for what is expected to be another highly successful gathering of the past, present and future of auto racing coming together under one roof in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.

With the recent announcement of the NAPA Auto Parts of the Delaware Valley making the transition into the major show sponsor for this year's edition of the tremendously successful show, the remaining pieces are coming together one step at a time with each passing day. The IRCO Community Federal Credit Union, who set the wheels in motion to lend their support to the show when it first launched in 2008 and have continuously sponsored the Dirt Track Heroes Car Show through the show's first four years of the show's existence, have taken a lateral move for the upcoming event set to return to the Phillipsburg Mall in 2012 with opening day set for Sunday, March 4th.

The show encompasses the majority of the local short track scene and will continue through Saturday night, March 10th. The Phillipsburg Mall, located on Route 22 East in Phillipsburg, NJ, has proven to be a popular setting for this special event and will offer a multitude of race cars, racing memorabilia, collectibles and photos on display throughout the course of the show. The 2011 edition of the show produced a record breaking 141 cars from all divisions of racing and filled the Mall space as the always free of charge racing event continues to be the trend setter of the many shows that are scheduled during the year. With an exciting and diverse schedule of events to whet the appetite of any true race fan, large crowds are expected to fill the wide walkways of the Phillipsburg Mall. This event has been a traditional Mall favorite and one of the leading attractions, continuously drawing record breaking crowds for the week-long event.

Once again Smith Fabrications, the home of the Stage One Modifieds, will play an important role in this year's edition of the show. The Smith name has remained in the local racing scene for the past six decades as father Roy Smith was a pioneer in the golden era of racing with his signature numbered 555 race cars that had many top drivers wheeling the equipment such as Freddy Adam, Bobby Bottcher, Billy Tanzosh and Richie Smith among them. "Rapid Rich", while leaving the driver's seat in the mid-90's, used his years of knowledge gained while steering a race car to come up with a scaled version of the full sized Modifieds he drove to many wins in his racing career and came up with the cutting edge Stage One Modified. Incorporating his solid background in racing and the technical know how to improve upon the finished product, the Stage One Modified is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship from the master fabricator Richie Smith. The Stage One race car is beautiful to look at and the performance of the car on the race track is a thrill a second for those who have tried the equipment on for size. Touting affordability and safety as the race car's primary selling points, a ready to race unit is priced in the neighborhood of $12,000.00 and with the recent announcement the Stage One Modifieds will becoming a regular attraction this season at the always exciting Hamlin Speedway, traveling to the races will not rob anyone blind at the gas pumps.

In discussing the Stage One racer with Richie Smith, he stated, "Our goal was to build a sharp-looking and safe race car for those who desire to leave the quarter midget, go kart and slingshot ranks. What we have come up accomplishes our mission as the Stage One car has the same characteristics as a full size Modified with all of the thrill, the need for speed and a more affordable way to go racing". Richie further added, "Our Stage One group is excited about racing the entire season at the Hamlin Speedway. The track is wide with banking and very racy and my brother Randy works his magic in keeping the speedway and the grounds in tip top shape. We are looking forward to a great season at Hamlin". Smith Fabrications and the Stage One Modifieds return for the second season as a nightly sponsor for the event but have participated in all of them to date. In referencing Richie in regards to the Dirt Track Heroes Show he remarked, "We have always enjoyed the Dirt Track Heroes Show as without question it is the best of any of the off-season events. The staff at the event has always made sure we have been recognized as a sponsor and vendor and the interview sessions we have with the guys I used to trade paint with really make for an incredible week in Phillipsburg. I want to thank all of you for working so hard at making this event so successful". For additional information regarding the Stage One Modifieds, log-on to their website at: www.smithfabrications.com

For additional NAPA Auto Parts Dirt Track Heroes information, contact show organizers Bob and Donna Miller by phone at 443.513.4456, via e-mail at TOTH98@aol.com

Both events offer race teams a great opportunity to promote their sponsors and announce their racing plans for the 2012 racing season.

Sunday- March 4 - (Starting at Noon) - NAPA Auto Parts Dirt Track Heroes Car Show Opening Ceremony (Stage) - All Tracks and Driver Autograph Session: Highlighting Nazareth And Nazareth National Speedways with Reading, Harmony, Orange County, Hatfield, Dorney Park, Langhorne, Trenton, Flemington, East Windsor, Sanatoga, Moc-A-Tek, Allentown Fairgrounds, Stroudsburg, Mahoning, Mountain

Wednesday- March 7 - (6 PM) - New Egypt Speedway and Wall Stadium Night - Saluting the Legends of the East Windsor Speedway - Invite to the Garden State Vintage Racing Club

Thursday- March 8 - (6 PM) – Smith Fabrications/Stage One Modified welcome: Hamlin Speedway, Stage One Modifieds, Accord Speedway and Orange County Fair Speedway Night with Salute to the Legends of the Moc-A-Tek Speedway

Friday - March 9 - (7 p.m.) - Salute to Thunder on the Hill Series, Grandview Speedway, Big Diamond Speedway, ARDC Midgets, URC plus the Legends of the Reading Fairgrounds Speedway

Saturday - March 10 - (Noon) - Flemington Speedway, Flemington Speedway Racing Historical Society and Harmony Speedway Historical Society

Saturday - March 10 - (2:30 PM) - Dorney Park Speedway Tribute & Autograph Session

One WCS All Star Sprint Speedweek Date Cancelled, Still Racing All Star Sprints Monday, June 25th

Orrville, Ohio (January 29, 2012) WCS Officials are disappointed to announce that their All Star Sprint Speedweek date of Saturday June 23rd has been canceled. Scheduling issues with the All Star Circuit of Champion Sprint Car Series shortly after releasing race info and contracts being signed; “We are obviously disappointed in these developments. We were looking forward to giving two Sprint Speedweek dates to our fans and drivers” stated General Manager Jason Flory. “But we will focus on the positive, we still have our original sprint speedweek night (June 25th) and will be looking forward to putting together a great show for our fans” continued Flory.

Also on the card June 25th will be the Super Late Models. Additional information, gate time and admission prices will be release at a later date. Information will be posted at www.waynecountyspeedway.com as soon as possible.

MPMC Media Trade Conference Exceeded Expectations for Champion Racing and Performance Products

Champion Oil, a globally recognized industry leader of “purpose-built” synthetic lubricants, concluded very successful technical discussions this week at the Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) Media Trade Conference, a division of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA).

Champion Oil at the MPMC Conference met with over 70 technicaleditors from digital and print publishers such as Hot Rod, Aftermarket Business, Diesel World, Street Rodder, Circle Track, Diesel Power, Power TV, Street Trucks, Auto Trader Classics, Motor Trend, Speedway Illustrated, Engine Builder, Hot Rod Parts Guide, and Performance Business.

“Editors and manufacturers had a productive week at this year’s MPMC Media Trade Conference”, stated Jim Skelly, Director of Councils for SEMA. “The success is a direct result of the great participation that we hadfrom media and manufacturers such as Champion Oil. Now, we look forward to seeing the manufacturers’ media relationships grow.”

Champion introduced to the editors at the conference a variety of new products for the technical discussions.

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First Ever Can-Am Sprint Car Challenge to bring the best Sprint Car Drivers to Autodrome Granby.

GRANBY, PQ – It will be a challenge of two nations come May 11 and 12, 2012…The first ever Can-Am Challenge sprint car event will be hosted by Autodrome Granby in Granby, Quebec. Two days, over $33,000 in prize money with the winner of the 30 lap A-Main finale taking home over $5,000!

The very best 360 sprint car drivers from some six states and two Canadian provinces will trek to the very popular 4/10ths mile oval to see who is up to the challenge in becoming the first Can-Am Challenge champion.

Top teams from the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints, the Patriot Sprint Tour, Corr-Pak Sprints, Sprint Cars of New England and the Southern Ontario Sprints will make their way to the French speaking province in the second weekend of May looking for the biggest pot of gold.

Even though several sanctions will be participating, the event is open competition with any team welcome which can conform to the rules package being put together.

The action will kick off Friday night with qualifying heat events and twin-15 lap, $500 to win A-Main’s where the winners of the preliminary events are guaranteed at least the 10th place starting position in Saturday’s finale.

On Saturday, group time trials, heats, B-Main(s) will all lead up to the 28 car starting field for the $5,000 to win, $500 to start A-Main event. The A-Main will carry a purse of over $25,000 which will see the very best in 360 sprint car racing in action.

Entry forms, purse and rules package will be available soon with a special early pre-entry deadline set up for April 1st.

The exciting Can-Am Challenge will be a part of a big two race weekend that will also see the ground pounding modifieds, sportsman and sports compacts on Friday night with the mods going for a 50 lap special. Saturday the modifieds are back joined by the pro stocks and the exciting lightning sprints making for a must see for any dirt track fan.

Are you ready for the Challenge? Canada, United States…the very best winged sprint cars are ready to throw some mud in Quebec!! May 11 and 12 is the date, Autodrome Granby is the place, the first ever Can-Am Sprint Car Challenge is the event. Come and be a part of history!

Two Champions Come Together as Jason Johnson Racing (JJR) Partners with Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. for 2012 Season

ROCKY MOUNT, Missouri (January 27, 2012) – It is with great pride and enthusiasm that Jason and Bobbi Johnson announce the formation of a new partnership between 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. and the 2011 ASCS National Tour Championship Team Jason Johnson Racing (JJR). There have been many famous partnerships that have produced more significant outcomes together than they could have on their own. From Lewis and Clark partnering on their transcontinental expedition to Batman and Robin conquering evil, these partnerships produced unparalleled results. Beginning with the 2012 racing season, these two successful racers and champions will come together as business partners to field a competitive sprint car racing team that will compete for the 2012 ASCS National Championship.

Jason Johnson, a two-time ASCS National Champion from Eunice, Louisiana, will be the driver of the newly formed team, Stenhouse Jr. Racing. Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. will climb into a team car in 3 to 5 races throughout the season, as his schedule allows. The team will use Roush Yates Ford Engines to power and accelerate their way around racetracks all across the country. Jason Johnson’s Maxim will be carrying the familiar No. 41 while Ricky Stenhouse, Jr.’s Maxim will carry his No. 6. In addition to the team’s commitment to compete on the ASCS National tour, plans are also in place to field a car for Jason Johnson to compete in 20 to 25 World of Outlaw (WoO) events.

In sponsorship news, the newly formed team is excited to welcome AccuDoc Solutions as a sponsor for ten select events throughout the season. In addition, Stenhouse Jr. Racing also welcomes Pro Powder Coating, out of Russellville, Missouri, as a new powder coating supplier. The team is also pleased to welcome back long time sponsorship partners, and supporters of JJR, HM Racing Australia, Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT), Law Offices of Richards Strunks, M&M Farms, GT Bobcat, Lickdale Campground, LaBella Construction, The Shop Diesel Service, Gleco Plating Inc., Skwid Signs, Saich Family, Maxwell Industries and racediecast.com. In addition, they welcome back longtime JJR suppliers Maxim Chassis, Hoosier Racing Tires, KSE Racing Products, K&N Filters, Schoenfeld Headers, Crow Enterprizes, ButlerBuilt Racing Seats, FSR Radiators & Racing Products, Kenny’s Components, FK Rod Ends, Factory Kahne Shocks, Arai Helmets, Vortex Racing Products, Lee Components, ISC Racers Tape, Winters Performance Products, Ben Cook Products, Conroy “Pneu” Control, Wilwood Engineering, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions (BMRS), Chalk Stix Torsion Bars and Weld Racing Wheels.

“Growing up racing sprint cars with my dad, I’ve always had strong ties to sprint car racing,” explained Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. “Partnering with Jason and being able to bring some exposure to Ford on the grassroots level is very exciting for me. This will add some fun to my racing season while also adding value to our partners, such as Ford, Roush Yates and AccuDoc Solutions.”

“We value the beginning of this new alliance with Ricky Stenhouse, Jr.,” stated Jason Johnson. “Team JJR strives to provide each sponsorship partner professionalism and results, on and off the track. We greatly appreciate the support and friendship we have with our current partners, and look forward to representing our new partners, AccuDoc Solutions, Roush Yates Racing Engines, Ford and Valvoline.”

TWO TIME BOARDWALK HALL WINNER JOEY PAYNE SURVIVED MAJOR WRECK TO WIN AGAIN; OVER 200 ENTERED FOR AC INDOOR RACES; FAN FEST I-POD GIVEAWAYS ADDED TO PRE-RACE FUN

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - (January 26, 2012) - There are three TQ Midget drivers who have savored victory in the coveted Gamblers Classic Indoor race not once, but twice.
Unique among them is Joe Payne, Jr., of Fairlawn, N.J.
The 10th edition of the event known as the Gamblers Classic, run under the direction of Len Sammons and staff, is planned for Friday and Saturday nights Feb. 3-4, 2012.
A winner for the first time in the 2004 Gamblers Classic, Payne survived a catastrophic, life-threatening accident in a summer outdoor, 2006 Midget crash. He then returned to Boardwalk Hall in 2007 to win the Classic a second time.
Payne, a past Three Quarter Midget circuit champion, and expert NEMA Midget and Super modified driver during the summer, is among 80 drivers who will manhandle the powerful TQ (three quarter) Midgets around the tenth-mile Boardwalk Hall track.
“The accident (at Stafford Springs, Ct.) cracked my helmet and bent the left side of the seat straight out,” Payne said. “The seat manufacturer couldn’t believe I had survived when he saw the seat. It took awhile to recover from that one,” admitted Payne.
Three other classes, the mechanical bull-like dirt 600cc Micro-Sprints, the slamming’ Slingshots and the guided missile Champ Karts will be in competition.
Nearly sixty Champ kart teams, three dozen Slingshot specialists, and 32 dirt 600cc Micro Sprint men and machines have paid the entry fee to secure a spot on the roster.
That number is expected to grow as this weekend’s race date approaches. Over two hundred cars have entered to date.
Payne, who also has two second place finishers in the ‘Gamblers’ (2008, 2009), will be driving a 2011 model car built by New York master TQ Midget builder Mike Lafler. Lafler’s cars have a reputation for durability and safety, important considerations for Payne since his accident.
Vintage TQ midgets, an added class for 2012, will be showcased on Friday, Feb. 3 throughout Boardwalk’s Hall spectator concourse with many of their drivers and owners on hand to sign autographs.
Vintage Cars will then be displayed and drivers will be available for autographs and photos during the interactive Saturday evening Fanfest session prior to the beginning of racing program. A controlled exhibition race will follow among the vintage cars and their drivers. These retired drivers will hand out full-size souvenir pennants to the first five hundred youngsters during Fanfest as well.
The Vintage TQ program has been assembled by noted racing engineer Gary Mondschein, who himself was a TQ Midget and full size Midget driver for many years.
The Fan Fest pre-race autograph signing session will also provide opportunities for lucky fans to win valuable prizes.
Through the courtesy of 600cc Micro Sprint car sponsor and entrant JR Michalski Heating &?Air Conditioning of Langhorne, Pa., two lucky young fans will win I-Pods. The free-to-enter drawing will take place at trackside at the conclusion of Fan Fest by the side of Brett Michalski’s 600cc Micro Sprint.
Racers wishing to enter any of the divisions competing in Atlantic City may find entry and rule information available at aarn.com.
Tickets for the Atlantic City event are on sale now at Ticketmaster outlets online at www.ticketmaster.com and at the Boardwalk Hall box office.
Good seats still remain available; tickets purchased in advance will not incur a local Atlantic City $2-per-ticket tax charged the day of the event.
Further information can also be obtained by calling the show office (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at 609-888-3618.
TQ Midget entries are also pouring in for “The Coffee Cup”, the indoor race scheduled for Providence, R.I. on March 10-11, 2012 at Dunkin Donuts Center.
Previous winner Ted Christopher, Billy Pauch Sr., Steve Craig, Frank Fischer, BJ MacDonald and Jonathan Reid are among those who have joined Paul Loiter Jr., who was the first entrant for the March event.
The North East Midget Association (NEMA), a venerable and popular midget car racing in New England, has pledged the support of many of its top drivers.
Racers wishing to join in the TQ Midget action at Dunkin Donuts Center may find entry and rule information available at aarn.com.
Tickets for the Dunkin Donuts Center Indoor Race event are on sale at Ticketmaster outlets online at www.ticketmaster.com.

by Tommy Goudge (January 27, 2012) London, Ontario: Ryan Litt is pleased to announce that he will be joining the TNT Promotions #42 Sprint Car team for the 2012 racing season.

The 2012 season will see Ryan racing full time in the Michigan-based Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Super Sprints series, with Michigan Motorsports Hall of Famers Butch Dowker (crew chief), and Bill Tyler (team driver) on board with TNT Promotions owner Tony Nosal. A press release on the AVSS website this week brought more exciting news, with the announcement that Randy Sweet - another MMHoF inductee - will also be racing with AVSS with the same engine and chassis combination.

"I'm really pumped to have a fresh start in 2012," says Ryan. "We decided to run for Tony Nosal & Butch Dowker and go after the AVSS championship. I will still be running my familiar #07 in the Little 500, and in some of the Must See Racing events. Working with legends such as Bill Tyler and Randy Sweet will be great, and I'm looking forward to learning as much as I can from them."

The Dowker shop is now a dealer for Dave Steele's Diablo chassis, and sales have been brisk. Steele is recognized in racing circles as one of the best ever open wheel drivers on pavement, and his chassis have quickly gained that same reputation. Ryan is excited about the opportunity to drive top-notch equipment this season.

"This year we will have a lot less work to do during the week on cars," says Ryan. "We will be able to jump in the pickup truck and drive to the track. It should be a lot of fun, and running the new Diablo chassis with Dowker power will be a great combination. I have some experience driving the Hurricane cars down in Florida, so it should be an easy transition into the new Diablo."

Despite finishing second in the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Car series drivers standings, and winning the car owner title with his family-owned team, Ryan and the London, Ontario-based #07 team weren't happy with their 2011 season. The 2012 Xtreme series schedule involves still more travel, making it even more difficult for teams without large budgets.

"We had a tough season last year," says Ryan. "It was really stressful chasing points and trying to keep up with the big money teams from the Indy area, all while trying to run two businesses back home in Canada. It took the fun out of racing for us. This year the MSR schedule is twice as tough to follow. We can't afford to travel that far and miss that many days of work for the amount the races pay."

Ryan and his family's #07 team still have their eyes on a big prize that has eluded them - the Little 500.

"This will also allow us to spend a lot more time preparing for the Little 500," says Ryan. "Instead of rushing to get everything together, we can really spend a lot of time and smooth everything out on the car and pit equipment."

Crew chief Butch Dowker operates Dowker Engines in Charlotte, Michigan in partnership with brother Terry. Butch has had a hand in 11 racing championships as a crewman and mechanic.

"Having someone like Butch Dowker behind you is awesome," says Ryan. "With Dave Steele only a phone call away, we should be able to get this car up front every race."

Dowker is looking forward to working with Ryan too, and can't wait for the season to start.

"It's going to be a good year, no doubt about it," says Dowker. "We're just looking forward to having some fun. (Ryan) is a nice kid. He's matured a lot in the last two or three years."

RIDE WITH RYAN Make sure to check out Ryan's new HD in-car camera footage. The latest edition finds Ryan flat-out in qualifying around Bristol’s high-banks. Just go to Ryan's official YouTube profile at www.youtube.com/user/RyanLittRacing to watch the videos...and crank up the volume!

Ryan and the teams would like to thank all their sponsors for their support during the 2012 season, including BS&B Radiator, Linton Media, Linde Gases, Xtreme Metal Worx, Dowker Engines, Sweet Manufacturing, Hoosier Racing Tire, and Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oils.

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Brownsburg, Indiana (January 27, 2012) — Fun, food and philanthropy were the themes as race car driver Dillon Welch hosted an “open house” at the Nine Racing midget team facility in Brownsburg, Indiana, on Wednesday evening, January 25, 2012.

More than 200 people toured the race shop, walked through the haulers and got up close with the race cars. Some even squeezed into the seat normally occupied by the 18-year-old Welch. Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse catered the event.

“It was a great opportunity for friends, family, sponsors, and prospective sponsors to get a closer look at our racing program,” Dillon Welch said. “Everyone was very impressed and they really enjoyed the opportunity to see firsthand how all the cars are prepared and all that goes on behind the scenes in the Nine Racing facility.”

The open house evening also featured a pair of special announcements, including a check presentation by Dillon Welch to the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana.

“I host a bowling event each summer here in Indianapolis,” the Carmel High School senior explained. “I then give those proceeds to a local charity and I was so happy to help the Alzheimer’s Association.”

Additionally, Welch announced a partnership with Sheltering Wings, a central-Indiana facility that provides a safe haven for women and children who are victims of domestic abuse.

“Racing for Wings is an educational program we’ve designed emphasizing the signs and dangers of bullying and date violence,” Dillon said. “It’s another opportunity for me to use my platform as a race car driver to make a positive impact in the community.”

Winning races and making a difference in the community are Dillon’s two primary goals. He took some steps toward accomplishing those goals Wednesday night.

Dillon Welch will soon climb back into his #9 pearl white midget when the USAC National Midget Pavement Series opens the 2012 season with a two-day event at Ace Speedway in North Carolina, March 30–31.

Dillon’s sponsors include St. Vincent Sports Performance, Leisure Sports Inc., Z-Line Designs, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Row Printing, CASE Design/Remodeling, Validated Custom Solutions and BioStorage Technologies.

Nine Racing’s 2012 sponsor lineup includes K&N Engineering, Eibach Springs, Weld Racing, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Friction Brakes, ASE, Earl’s Performance Plumbing, SSi Decals, PJ1, and Hoosier Racing Tire.

SUNY Canton Series Returns and SUNY Canton Weekend Announced for Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints!

SYRACUSE, NY – The high profile academic university known as SUNY Canton has been a big fixture with the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) for several seasons and in 2012 it will be no different. For the fourth consecutive season, the popular SUNY Canton Series is back and new for this year will be the SUNY Canton weekend.

The SUNY Canton Series is a separate point standings that involves the events held at Utica-Rome, Fonda, Can-Am and Mohawk International. These tracks are located within the area where most of SUNY Canton’s enrollment base is from and a great way to get information out about the ultra-modern campus.

What will be extra special for 2012 is the announcement of SUNY Canton Weekend which will be held on Friday and Saturday, July 6th & 7th. The winged warriors will invade Mohawk International on the 6th followed by its traditional 4th of July weekend stop at Can-Am Motorsports Park. Adding some spice to these events is that the winner of the 25 lap A-Mains will collect a cool $2,000.

The State University of New York at Canton is a public, coeducational, residential college located on a spacious campus along the banks of the Grasse River. There are miles of beautiful trails circling the campus, with wonderful scenic landscapes. Its northern location places SUNY Canton close to the Adirondack Mountains, the St. Lawrence River, and major cities including Ottawa and Montreal.

SUNY Canton is a vibrant community of people learning and growing together. The College has a continuing record of excellence in providing a career-driven educational experience.

The College has been a major sponsorship force in the local racing community and in return has had several students that enroll with racing backgrounds. It has been an unique program that continues to grow.

The 30th season for the Lucas Oil Tour is just a few months away. The 2012 schedule that already has 24 dates booked with several more still in the works will be released in a few short weeks. It promises to be another exciting year for winged sprint car fans in the northeast and Canada!

For the latest up do date information, please log on to www.empiresupersprints.com where the tradition of excitement guaranteed continues!!

The Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints are brought to you by: Lucas Oil, Northwood 2 Construction/LaSalle Motorsports, SUNY Canton, 730 Truck Stop, Hoosier Racing Tires, Les Constructions Ultra, Westward Painting Company, Fondations 4 Saisons, Car Mate Trailers, The National Parts Peddler Newspaper, Cobra Coaches, The Ohsweken Speedway, Mohawk Racing Parts, Engine Research, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Riverside Bar and Grill, Coffrage Daniel Lampron, Jasmin Peloquin Sport, FX Chevy and many, many associate sponsors.

PETERSEN MEDIA: With the struggling economic times, many people involved in motorsports have noticed a decline in financial support; though at times some companies are able to step up huge and help racers and their teams continue to compete.

Dustin Baxter and his Wescon Motorsports team are very pleased to announce a new partnership with General Hydroponics for the upcoming 2012 season.

“I couldn’t be more excited about the partnership with General Hydroponics,” explained Baxter. “They are a local company and have stepped up big to give back, and support their community.”

Founded over 35 years ago by Lawrence Brooke, General Hydroponics is situated in Sonoma County in California and sits on 10-acres.

General Hydroponics is proud of its tradition of bringing nature and technology together. GH will always continue to strive for quality, simplicity, innovation, and a sustainable future.

The support from General Hydroponics will open Wescon Motorsports’ schedule in 2012 as the team, led by Baxter, will look to compete weekly with the Petaluma Speedway SPEC Sprints, along with select Hunt Shootout, and CRA 410 shows.

“2012 is looking to be a very fun year,” said Baxter. “We are all excited to do some more racing, and compete against some of the best drivers in the business.

Baxter would also like to thank Van Lare Steering Repair, SZASZ Enterprises, Wescon Motorsports, King Racing Components along with General Hydroponics for their continued support.

For more information on General Hydroponics please visit http://generalhydroponics.com.

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TBARA Announces Safety-Kleen Systems as Series Title Sponsor for 2012 Racing Season.

Tampa, FL – TBARA President Buff Fritz announced today that the club has reached agreement with officials at Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. to be the presenting series sponsor for the 2012 race season. The series will now be known as the Safety-Kleen Systems TBARA Sprint Car Series.

“We are very excited to reach this agreement with Safety-Kleen Systems and look forward to helping market Safety-Kleen’s environmentally responsible cleaning solutions to race fans and racers alike all over the southeastern United States,” said Fritz. “We at the TBARA feel that our passion for providing the best in pavement sprint car racing in the southeast and Safety-Kleen’s passion for keeping workplaces safe by keeping the environment clean is a good fit. Safety-Kleen has partnered with some of the finest teams and series in motorsports so we are honored to have them as a marketing partner for the 2012 race season.”

As one of the few areas in the country that has winged sprint car racing on pavement, when the TBARA competes at short tracks all over the southeastern United States, they generally re-write the track record books and pack the stands.

“We are very excited about partnering with the TBARA for the 2012 race season,” added Drew Patey, Director of Safety-Kleen Motorsports. “The TBARA has an almost 40-year tradition of sprint car excellence and we at Safety-Kleen have a track record of excellence in developing practical green processes for business for over fifty years. We feel this is a good fit and look forward to working together for years to come.”

The Safety-Kleen Systems TBARA Sprint Car Series has a 15 race schedule for 2012, covering Georgia and Florida. The Safety-Kleen Systems TBARA Sprint Car Series kicks off their season during SpeedWeeks at New Smyrna Speedway on February 19. For the entire Safety-Kleen Systems TBARA Sprint Car Series schedule, please visit www.tbara.net.

Safety-Kleen is a leading North American used oil recycling and re-refining, parts cleaning and environmental solutions company, with approximately 4,300 employees serving more than 270,000 customer locations in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Safety-Kleen provides a broad set of environmentally-responsible products and services that keep North American businesses in balance with the environment. For more information, please visit www.safety-kleen.com or call (800) 669-5740.

About the TBARA The premier pavement sprint car series in the South, and some would say in the country, the Tampa Bay Area Racing Association (TBARA) has been racing from 1973 through 2011. Known as "the ground pounders," these purpose-built pavement sprint cars are powered by fire-breathing 360 motors and piloted by some of the best drivers in the country, including USAC champion Dave Steele, 2010 TBARA champion Shane Butler, former TBARA champion and current Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series champion Troy DeCaire, and many, many more. Please visit the TBARA online at www.tbara.net.

Event Organizers: Bill Tandetzke (414) 481-7139 dbilll@tds.net Craig Hemmon (262) 679-3461 craighemmen@mail.com

West Bend, Wis.---Vendor entries are being recieved daily for the upcoming Wisconsin Racing Expo, trade show and swap meet. The event will be held on Saturday February 18 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Washington County Fair Park in West Bend. Presenting sponsors of the event are Behling Racing and Diamond Racing Wheels. For the fourth straight year the event will be held at the spacious building which allows greater exhibit space and offers free parking to all show attendees. The list of exhibitors include: parts manufacturers and distributors, race track/sanctioning organizations, race teams and racing memorabilia dealers. The Washington County Fair Park is located at 3000 Hwy. PV, just off US Highway 45. The Sixth annual "Stars of Wisconsin Racing Past & Present", open round table discussion along will higlight the afternoon's activties. A complete list of panel participants will be announced shortly. Various product seminars will be given by company representatives throughout the show. Admission will be $5, exhibitor space remains available and can be obtained by contacting show organizers Bill Tandetzke at (414) 481-7139 or Craig Hemmen (262) 679-3461.

The Thunder Road Show Series will return in 2012 to include three very popular mid-week special events. NAPA Auto Parts will again support special events organizer Bob Miller with his Thunder Road Show Series that will return to both the New Egypt and Lincoln Speedway in the coming season.

The first event will take place at the New Egypt Speedway in New Egypt, NJ on Thursday night, June 3rd with the return of the EASTERN Storm USAC Non-Wing Sprints and a Big Block Modified doubleheader. If you've never seen a non-wing sprint car show, hold on to your seat and check out this event at New Egypt. There's a reason for an outside guardrail and the boys from USAC are not afraid to use it. www.newegyptspeedway.net

The 2nd Annual PPB Battle at Lincoln is set for Wednesday night, June 20. Pioneer Pole Buildings will sponsor the 60 lap ROC Modified feature as MACH1 Chassis will sponsor the 358/360 Sprints that will share this popular showdown. Defending event winners Ryan Godown (modified) and Aaron Ott (sprints) thrilled a capacity crowd and both plan to be back at Lincoln on Wednesday, June 20. www.lincolnspeedway.com

Last but not least is the 2nd Annual Jersey RUSH, returning to the New Egypt Speedway on Tuesday night, August 21st. The Jersey RUSH featured the long awaited return of the 410 sprints to New Egypt and last year it was the "Jersey Jet", JJ Grasso who upset a talented field of the best 410 sprint car drivers in the country. Joining the 410 sprints on the program will be the Big Block Modifieds. The Sammons family of Lenny, Danny and Davey along with Bob Miller are the promotional team for this highly successful Jersey RUSH. Wednesday night, August 22 will be the rain date. Expect an even bigger production in 2012. www.newegyptspeedway.net

Bob Miller, special events organizer began the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series in 1990 with Grandview Speedway Owner Bruce Rogers and 410 sprint car driver Dave Kelly. Since that first Thunder show , one-hundred-and-two events were presented on the "hill" at Grandview Speedway. The Thunder Series offered a variety of divisions including nationally recognized groups like USAC, SCRA, CRA, and the World of Outlaws to name a few.

Over the years, Miller has branched out to present special events at other speedways to include two Down, Dirty & Wild Super Dirt Series event at the Big Diamond Speedway. It was the first ever visit by the Super Dirt Series in God's Country. Miller also teamed up with Delaware International Speedway Promoter Charlie Cathell to bring the Super Dirt Series to the Delmarva facility.

Miller presented as many as six events at the Bridgeport Speedway including a co-promotion with Glenn Donnelly, bringing a Super Dirt Series 200 to Bridgeport, a two day season finale event in South Jersey. The 410 sprints were part of Miller's efforts at Bridgeport along with one of his biggest successes, a co-promotion with Bridgeport Speedway owner Ed Kelly in the tracks 2003 season finale won by Doug Hoffman, a show that drew a field of over seventy modifieds.

In 2010, Miller and Bruce Rogers brought about the return of the USAC non-wing sprints to New Jersey after a 32 year absence from the state. The prior visit by USAC to New Jersey took place at the Flemington Fair Speedway in an event that took the life of famed sprint and modified driver Toby Tobias. USAC returned to New Egypt in 2011 and joins the Eastern Storm scheduled again this year.

In 2011, Miller and event co-organizer and good friend Ray Herold lured the modifieds to the Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, PA. After a twenty-year absence at the "pigeon hills" race track, the roar of the big block modifieds returned in 2011. The show will advertised as the "Battle at Lincoln" and featured the ROC Modifieds and 358/360 Sprints in a double-header that was a thriller. The show was such a success that they sold out of programs and the special event t-shirt.

More information on the 2012 Thunder Road Shows will be announced in the coming weeks. Be sure to visit the Thunder on the Hill website at: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com www.grandviewspeedway.com

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (January 25, 2012) – The Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo return in 2012 with a 16 race schedule at the Ocean Speedway quarter-mile dirt track, located on the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Promoter John Prentice has crafted a schedule that sees all 16 dates in Watsonville with no traveling events planned for 2012.

The 2012 slate opens up on Friday night March 30th. Among the highlights is a busy four race stint during June that ends with the first Johnny Key Classic qualifier on June 29th. The other three Johnny Key qualifying races will be July 20th, July 27th, and August 17th. The 52nd Johnny Key Classic will be Saturday night August 25th.

The series wraps up with back-to-back Friday night shows on October 5 and October 12 to name the 2012 champion.

A cast of strong competition will be gunning after 2011 champion Ronnie Day of Salinas, who took the Keith Day Trucking #22 to the championship on the heels of two series victories including the Johnny Key Classic last August. The championship battle came down to the wire with 2010 champion Tommy Tarlton in the Tarlton & Sons #21 finishing second in the standings.

Tarlton has bulked up his program for 2012, adding a #21x for Rookie of the Year contender Carson Mecedo of Lemoore. Mecedo is a former Micro Sprint standout.

Another driver challenging Day will be Fremont’s Shane Golobic who will drive Steve Osbrone’s #9J for the entire schedule. Golobic ended 2011 red-hot with three consecutive victories along with his May 13th victory at the speedway.

Prunedale’s Justin Sanders, a consistently fast-qualifier and gasser, is expected to return for a run at the championship in the North County Plastering #17 mount. Sanders has also announced that he will run full-time in the Civil War this season keeping the young pilot very busy in 2012.

Returning to Ocean Speedway will be Pleasanton’s Brad Furr in the Ray Scheidt’s Electric #2. Furr ran the King of the West in 2011 finishing tenth in the standings, with a best-finish of second in the August appearance of KWS at Watsonville. Furr finished in the top-five in the 2010 series points making him a contender for 2012.

Other drivers expected to race Watsonville on a regular basis include popular young driver Rico Abreu in the Abreu Vinyards #89, Orval Zane Burke of Sinas, San Jose’s Tommy Laliberte, Gilroy’s Kurt Nelson, and San Jose’s Ryan Rusconi among many others.

The full 2012 Ocean Speedway schedule will be announced at a later time but numerous Modified, American Stock, Four Banger, Micro Sprint, and Dwarf Car races are on the schedule along with four USAC Western Sprint Car races and the return of USAC Western Midgets.

For more information on the Ocean Sprint Cars presented by Taco Bravo log onto http://www.oceansprints.com and for more on the Ocean Speedway visit http://www.oceanspeedway.com

CONCORD, N.C. – “Winged Nation”, the popular 60-minute weekly broadcast covering winged sprint car racing, returns for a second season on January 31st to www.MotorRacingNetwork.com . The show, hosted by Kendra Jacobs and Steve Post, has a new timeslot starting weekly at noon Eastern on the website.

“We had an amazing first year and are so excited to build upon that this year,” said Post. “The thing that’s exciting for us is that we covered big national stories last year as well as some great local racers in the various regions where sprint car racing reigns.”

“Winged Nation” covers winged sprint car racing from Pennsylvania to California as well as the great touring groups barnstorming the country. If it’s happening in winged sprint car racing, “Winged Nation” will cover it.

“This time of year is always so exciting,” continue Post. “Drivers have been racing in Australia and the Chili Bowl has wrapped up, that means it time for outdoor season to begin here in North America. I know race fans are ready for it to all start and so are we.” “Winged Nation” covers winged sprint car racing across America each week streamed live at noon Eastern and then available on www.MotorRacingNetwork.com throughout the week. Jacobs is the daughter of sprint car legend Kenny Jacobs and a former Miss Knoxville Nationals. Post is a broadcaster with MRN Radio and passionate dirt track racing fan.

ROSSBURG, OH (January 19) – Eldora Speedway’s defending champions will be easily identifiable as they compete throughout the 2012 racing season; through a continued partnership with Simpson Race Products.

Kayla Kinser, from her Brownsburg, IN office of Simpson, remarked, “We pride ourselves in being partners with Eldora Speedway and Tony Stewart. Eldora Speedway is one of the world’s greatest race tracks and certainly a Midwest favorite among many. We have been honored to provide Eldora Speedway and its many champions and safety crew members with Simpson Race Products. We hope to continue this relationship for years to come.”

Receiving specially embroidered Simpson Race Products driver uniforms this year will be Brian Ruhlman and Jon Henry (Late Models), Jerry Bowersock (UMP DIRTcar Modifieds) and Rob Trent (Stock Cars). The awards will be distributed during Eldora’s annual Awards Celebration this Saturday (January 28) in the Eldora Ballroom.

“The grassroots level of racing is important to Simpson Race Products because it is where we evolved from. With our advancements in flame retardant products, 2010 Snell rated helmets, SFI approved head and neck restraints and new seat belt designs, we are always striving to make the safest products available to all types of racing.”, concluded Kinser.

In addition to the Simpson Race Products championship awards, hardware and point fund awards will be distributed to the top fifteen drivers in each division, along with the top 20 drivers in the Sunoco sponsored American Late Model Series.

While the Championship Awards Banquet is sold out, tickets are now on sale for Eldora’s 2012 major events, including the Feed The Children Prelude To The Dream, at www.EldoraSpeedway.com, by phone at (937) 338-3815 or at the box office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

After running a truncated schedule in 2011, officials at St. Croix Valley Raceway are putting the finishing touches on a full, summer-long 2012 campaign. Returning for 2012, the weekly card will again feature UMSS Traditional (non-winged) sprints, micros sprints, Pure Stocks and Future IVs. Midwest Modifieds are back as well, in 2012 running under the WISSOTA banner.

The expanded 2012 schedule offers something for everyone in the family. Track co-owner Ron Bernhagen stated, “our goal is not only to be a premier race track, but also a first-class entertainment venue for the whole family.” Events scheduled for this summer include the Fireworks Spectacular on July 6th, as well as trailer races (June 15) and a stunt-filled Crash-a-rama and School Bus races on August 17th.

Bernhagen and raceway co-owner Rick Mastell persist in their tireless efforts to grow the facility into a premier family entertainment destination for the communities of the scenic St. Croix River valley. The transformation of the track’s infrastructure is on-going. Extensive clay work commenced at the end of the 2011 season that included the removal of several rocks from the track, completely re-shaping the infield and track drainage system, and the removal of the old catch fence. Improved lighting and new fencing are just two of the off-season improvements that will be evident during the upcoming season.

The track, quickly becoming a mini-Mecca for open wheel racing fans, includes the following 2012 highlights:

· “Thunder in the Valley” featuring UMSS 360 winged sprint cars, May 25, June 29 and August 24.

· The Traditional 40, a 40-lap feature event for the UMSS Traditional Sprints on June 8th.

· The first annual Kouba Memorial/Open Wheel Nationals. Five open wheel classes will compete – UMSS 360 Sprints, UMSS Traditional Sprints, UMSS Micro Sprints, WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds and WISSOTA Modifieds on June 29th.

· The two-night, two complete show Badger State Championships on September 21st and 22nd.

More details, directions to the track, and the most up-to-date schedule information can be found on the track’s website, www.SCVRaceway.com, and fans can also follow the track on Facebook.

Sprintcar Thunder Double @ Rolling Thunder & Redline Raceway
This weekend in Adelaide isn’t the only place to get two consecutive nights of Sprintcar action with Rolling Thunder Raceway (Bacchus Marsh) and Redline Raceway (Ballarat) having combined to put on a double header of Sprintcar Thunder Series rounds this Friday (27th) and Saturday (28th) of the Australia day holiday weekend.
Rolling Thunder will also feature the Dwarf Car Nationals, Outlaw Thunder Sedans, Marsh Modified Sedans and the raucous Formula V8 Sedans.
Gisborne’s Chris Solomon is currently leading the Sprintcar Thunder Series and is in fact undefeated so far this season in the series as well as taking an All Star round win and is also relishing the return to Redline where he took his first feature win last season.
“After watching the boys go hard at Warrnambool for the Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic, I’m fired up for our own ‘classic’ weekend with consecutive nights of racing.” stated the young charger.
The Formula Motorsport Group has a good history of wins at both venues across their spread of drivers which includes Sydney’s Troy Little as well as Chris and Paul Solomon, so now all that remains is for Paul Solomon to score a win to fire up his season after some early season engine issues.
“We’ve got the fuel system sorted out and are back to where we should have been right from the start,” Said the older of the brothers. “And I’ll tell you what - I’m getting sick of little brother finishing ahead of me so he better watch out this weekend.”
Geelong’s Domain Ramsey was a close second to Chris Solomon in the last series round and had so much fun he’s forgone the National Sprintcar Championship in Adelaide for some local fun instead.
“That race at Bacchus (Rolling Thunder Raceway) was a lot of fun and this way I can still race two nights and make some money at work in between.” Said the driver who races either a 410, a 360 or a V6 wingless sprintcar at any opportunity.
Other drivers to make up the quality field include the likes of veterans Mark Weaver and Peter Logue along with Sydney’s Troy Little, Wayne Logue, Rory Button, Brad Foster, Gary Bruce, Bob Forbes, Justin Morris and others.
In the Formula V8’s young Harley Tindall put on a show when he somersaulted his dads sedan in sensational style, and while we are not expecting a repeat performance, this young gun will still be spectacular to watch.
Outlaw Thunders sedans also provide plenty of wheel lifting variety across the various models of sedans as do the Marsh Modifieds.
Dwarf cars will be also making their debut at RTR for the Dwarf Car Nationals.
The 5/8ths category cars will be an interesting addition to the program.
Redline Raceway will be supported on Saturday 28th by the spirited Street Stocks and the Formula V8’s.
The following weekend at Rolling Thunder Raceway will feature the first ever Victorian Late Model Sedan Championship where we have been promised a full field of cars for the Fineline Building Projects sponsored event. (more details will be released next week)
Racing starts at 5:30pm Friday the 27th January.
Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for juniors. Accompanied kids under 12 are free, and all admission comes with complimentary pit access.
Keep up to date on facebook at Rolling Thunder Raceway, or visit us online at rollingthunderraceway.com.au
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WCS Officials announce two All Star Sprint Speedweek dates; Add All Star Sprints to September 2nd date

Orrville, Ohio (January 23, 2012) Wayne County Speedway officials have been working diligently this off season in preparation for the 2012 racing season. As the 2012 season approaches the final touches are being put on the schedule with several sanction races dotting the schedule. General Manger Jason Flory recently finalized two All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Speedweek dates the first being on Saturday June 23rd and coming back on Monday June 25th. “We are happy to announce our All Star Sprint Speedweek dates. After getting started late last year and not having a Speedweek race it is good to be able to give this to our fans” stated Flory. “The All Stars do a great job and to bring in those racers, staff and officials; our fans will be treated to two great shows.” Other divisions racing on Saturday the 23rd is yet to be determined. Racing with the Sprints on Monday June 25th will be Super Late Models.

The All Star Circuit of Champion Sprints will be returning Sunday September 2nd for our Labor Day weekend sprint special. The 2012 season schedule is nearly complete and ready to publish. “We have made a few additions to our schedule; things our fans have asked for and we stepped up to the plate and delivered.

Burlington Iowa: The Sprint Invaders board of directors is proud to announce its partnership with BROCKWAY MECHANICAL & ROOFING Company for the title sponsorship of the series in 2012. BROCKWAY, with locations in Burlington & Grimes, Iowa is known for their customer service and dedication to ensure complete quality projects. Board member Chris McGraw, and other Board members are really pumped to have Brockway Mechanical & Roofing sign on as the heart blood of the series. Brockway Mechanical & Roofing offers their customers the knowledge, ability, and performance to meet all their modern mechanical, sheet metal, plumbing, and roofing needs. They have a management staff and field team of more than 100 dedicated professionals. Their design team members coordinate with different trades to ensure compatibility and efficiency in all steps of your projects. Brockway’s proven fast-track construction process offers safe, fast, quality, and cost-effective building processes. Mark Brockway stated “Sprint Invaders brings positive family entertainment to race fans of all ages. Partnering with the group will bring good things for both BROCKWAY MECHANICAL & ROOFING, the INVADERS, and the racing community.” The SIA will begin its 11th season of sprint car racing action on April 14th at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. Be sure to check the new look of our website at www.sprintinvaders.com.

Shelby Township, Mich. — January 24, 2012 —Taylor Ferns, the reigning USAC D1 Midget Series champion, will compete in all four of the Traxxas USAC Silver Crown Series races on pavement in 2012 for Team 6R in a Toyota-powered Beast.

“I’m really excited to join Team 6R,” said Ferns. “It’s a great accomplishment for me to be able to drive for a team like that. I look up to Kody (Swanson) and all of the drivers on the team and look forward to working with them and learning from them.”

Team 6R, owned by Darryl Guiducci, is the winningest team in USAC Silver Crown Series history. Jack Hewitt, Jim Keeker, Dave Steele, Kody Swanson and Brian Tyler have all recorded wins over the last 20-plus years for Team 6R. The team was created in 1988, and has over 50 total wins in USAC Silver Crown, Midget and Sprint Car competition.

“We’re really excited to have Taylor with us,” said Guiducci. “We were fortunate enough to do a test with her last year at Indianapolis Raceway Park. She handled herself very professionally and did everything she was asked to, and turned some pretty good times as well. We’re looking to help the Silver Crown Series grow and she’s a perfect asset to it.”

Ferns, the winningest female in USAC history, was victorious last season at the Indianapolis Speedrome en route to claiming the USAC D1 Midget Series title. In 16 main events with the series, the native of Shelby Township, Mich. finished in the Top-10 in each and every start.

On the pavement in 2011, the high school sophomore made 12 starts with the series, recording an average finish of 6.2. Ferns also made five starts in a sprint car on pavement last year at Spartan Speedway in her home state of Michigan, picking up five Top-Five finishes.

“When I started racing, it was on the pavement, so I have a lot of laps on it,” said Ferns. “I enjoy racing on both pavement and the dirt. I guess I am more used to pavement, and a lot of what I have learned racing on pavement has helped me on dirt as well.”

The 2012 Traxxas USAC Silver Crown Series opens on May 19 at Lucas Oil Raceway in Clermont, Ind. with the inaugural “Hall of Fame Classic.” Ferns will compete in that event, along with the June 22 race at Iowa Speedway, the June 29 contest at Toledo Speedway in Ohio and the July 27 event at Lucas Oil Raceway.

“I had a great time testing the Silver Crown car last year,” shared Ferns. “I really like those cars. They are a lot bigger than a midget and when you are driving them, things happen a lot slower, but you are going so fast in them. I adjusted to the car pretty well testing and I can’t wait to race one.”

Last season Team 6R racked up a combined 14 Top-10 finishes with the Kody Swanson, Tanner Swanson and Brian Tyler behind the wheel. Kody Swanson was victorious twice on the pavement at Lucas Oil Raceway, as well as Toledo Speedway, while Tyler won the dirt at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill.

Danny Reidy’s Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic campaign at Premier Speedway in Victoria last weekend may not have finished the way he would’ve liked, but he was still pleased with the continued progress being made.

Since switching from the Eagle back to the J&J brand of chassis earlier this month, Reidy has made leaps in his consistency. However, despite the positive progress, there is still work to be done in order to bring home results.

A top 10 finish in the Grand Annual Classic feature race went begging for the NT # 5 Desert Palms supported J&J driver, after he was the innocent victim, while placed nicely inside the top 10, in someone else’s mistake and it forced him into retirement on the 18th lap.

“We were going pretty there in the feature race up until another competitor came off the infield and took out my front end,” explained Reidy, who had started the feature race from position 13. “After continuing for a few laps after that [the contact] I could sense that someone wasn’t right, and when I got to the infield and surveyed the damage, I was glad that I made that decision.”

Reidy’s Grand Annual Classic weekend began in strong fashion when he qualified 12th in the second group of time trials. The opening night included a fourth in the first heat race and then a victory from the back of the field in the second heat race. These results earned Reidy a seventh starting spot in the preliminary feature race. On track for a top 10 finish, Reidy chanced his arm in the final stages in an effort to make further progress by switching from the highline of the track to the bottom, but it didn’t work out and he consequently dropped back to 12th at the finish.

Leading up to the Grand Annual Classic, Reidy contested the Kings Challenge at Mount Gambier’s King Challenge in South Australia. After time trialling in second quick, Reidy then finished second and sixth in his heat races. These results placed him in the pole shootout, where he was able to move from sixth to a fourth feature race starting position. In the feature, while running strongly inside the top five, Reidy tagged the wall after a dozen laps and it caused enough damage to force him into retirement.

Despite not recording the desired end results, Reidy remains upbeat about his improvement aboard the J&J.

“Since we’ve stepped back into the J&J, we’ve managed to improve our overall speed,” he said. “The J&J is a lot more responsive in regards to the setup for the team and our improved consistent speed is a reflection of that.”

With improved speed, Reidy and the team are now looking forward to this Friday and Saturday night’s Australian Title at Adelaide’s Speedway City in South Australia. In the lead up to the Australian Title, Reidy will contest the Prelude to the Championship this Wednesday night (January 25) at the Speedway City venue.

Reidy would like to thank, Desert Palms Resort - Alice Springs, Camden Neon Signs, P&M Motor Body Repairs, Gonzo’s Race Pipes and Inglis Race Engines, for all of their 2011/12 season support.

If someone heard the titles - The President's Cup, The King's Challenge, and The Classic - Images of grand events would arise. On the other hand, if asked what sport they were associated with sprint car racing would probably not be on the list. This week Jason Meyers took on all three notable Australian races with some highs and some lows. With bigger fields and a mix of the best American and Australian drivers contending for wins, it made for a week of fierce racing action.

First up on Wednesday night was the President's Cup at Avalon Speedway. Meyers started the night by qualifying 27th, but then quickly bounced back during the heat races. He won Heat 3 and secured a starting position in the feature event. Lined up in the 6th starting spot, Meyers had 25 laps to get the job done. The World of Outlaws Champion, first drove by Danny Smith, then took spots away from Aussie drivers James McFadden and John Vogels. With the feature running wire-to-wire without a caution, Meyers ran out of time and could not catch the lead duo. Meyers took the 3rd place finish, while Robbie Farr took the win.

On Friday night, the two-time World of Outlaw Champion was ready to contend for the King's Challenge at Borderline Speedway. Meyers began the night qualifying 3rd then finished 4th in his heat races. In the feature event the Californian was lined up 12th, when the green flag flew. Meyers methodically made his way through the pack like a true champion. By the time the Checkered Flag flew, Meyers had made his way up to the 4th position and was closing on the leaders.

Saturday and Sunday night were the two nights of The Classic and over 80 of the best sprint car racers in the world showed up to battle to be a part of the historic event. Meyers began his foray at the classic by qualifying 32nd. Then went on to finish 6th and 1st in heat races on night one.

On the second night of racing action, Meyers had his work cut out for him. In the heats he finished 4th and 8th, which placed him in the C-Main. In the main, the two-time champion started 7th and finished in 4th which transferred him to the B-Main. In the B-Main, Meyers had the #14 Fire Service Plus KPC on rails. After starting 18th, Meyers finished 6th which was two spots from making the feature event.

"The C and B Mains went green to checkered flag and we had a good car finally after struggling the night before," Meyers stated." We just needed some cautions. We came close but just dug ourselves too big of a hole to climb out of. Overall, it was a great trip to Australia this year made possible by Steve Caunt and family. Fire Service Plus, MJ Rowles, and Goldstar Transport also made this trip possible. We are looking forward to getting back home and making final preparations for Florida."

PETERSEN MEDIA: Factory Kahne Shocks would like to congratulate Louisiana’s Jason Johnson for picking up the Kings Sprintcar Challenge in Mt. Gambier, AU at the Borderline Speedway.

Johnson wasn’t the only one who found success on his FK shock package, as Factory Kahne Shocks nearly swept the podium.

Steven Lines started the night off for Factory Kahne as he led the field in time trials as he set quick-time.

Lines continued to show speed in the feature as he grabbed the lead over Australian ace, Robbie Farr, with just two laps to go, but was black flagged for contact with another car and sent to the back.

Young, California driver, Kyle Larson, returned to Australia for the weekend and utilized his FK shock package to pick up the B-main win, and then proceeded to thrill the Australian fans with a remarkable run to second place behind Jason Johnson from his 17th starting position.

During the biggest race of the Australian season, The Classic, Shane Stewart turned in the best performance on Sunday with Factory Kahne shocks, as Stewart wheeled his Monte Motorsports entry to the B-main win, before he charged forward to an eighth place finish from his 17th starting position on the rubbered up track.

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After tasting victory at Premier Speedway on Saturday, Craig Dollansky and the D&B Goodyer Developments #7 team put the wraps on their six-race 2012 'Down Under' tour the following night as they returned to the facility for the 'Knoxville Nationals' of Australia, the 40th Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic.

The night got underway with the first round of heats that lined up according to points accrued from Saturday's program. Tallying the second most points, Dollansky started on the pole of heat #2 and finished 2nd behind Trevor Green. The second round of heats provided fans with thrills similar to qualifying heats at the Knoxville Nationals as complete inversions forced the fast guys to race their way through the field. Starting from the tail of heat #10 'The Crowd Pleaser' muscled his way through the competition to finish 3rd.

Points were again accumulated after the heats with Dollansky topping the charts and earning the right to start on the pole of the $40,000-to-win main event. When the green flag dropped on the prestigious 40-lap feature Ian Loudoun got the early jump to take the lead. When action resumed after two cautions and a red the track started to rubber up around lap 11 with the leader moving to the bottom. Dollansky continued to close the gap between himself and Loudoun as the laps winded down and even got his nose underneath the leader at one point but would finish in the runner-up position.

"I got a nose under him towards the end of the race but I'd rather run second than both of us not finish," explained the Elk River, Minnesota native. "I kept waiting for him to make a mistake or use up his tires but it never happened. I thought the early cautions would allow us to capitalize on them but we just couldn't make it happen but we're happy to run strong in front of some of the greatest and most passionate fans you'll meet."

With another year of racing 'Down Under' in the books, Craig, wife Julie, and crew chief DJ Lindsey will return to the United States and frigid Minnesota as the Big Game Treestands #7 team continues to prepare for the World of Outlaws season that launches into action next month in Florida.

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(Perris, CA, January 23, 2012) Perris Auto Speedway promoter Don Kazarian has announced that due to the current economy, there will be some price changes when the Riverside County Clay oval opens it's 17th season in February.

In recent weeks the diminished economy has cost Southern California two racing facilities. Orange Show Speedway in San Bernardino, the oldest track in the state which had operated continuously since the 1940s, and Victorville Raceway Park. Kazarian is bound and determined not to late the same fate befall The PAS and regrettably some increases have to be instituted.

"The ticket and pit pass increases this year is primarily driven by historical low sponsorship along with USAC's inability to subsidize the purses paid out for USAC/CRA events at the speedway," the longtime promoter lamented. "I want to thank USAC for all their support in the 2009 and 2010 racing seasons. I understand they too have their own economic concerns and I appreciate everything they have done to keep their presence in Sprint Car racing on the west coast. The entire motorsports industry is driven by sponsorship participation. The plain facts are, it has dramatically impacted the short tracks. If we mirror the same business models as the other tracks, it will only be a matter of time we find ourselves in the same economic situation that they have experienced. I know it is a lot for not only the race fans to accept but the race teams as well. Hopefully everyone will accept this and the speedway will continue to provide exciting racing for years to come. It is a shame that numerous tracks have been forced to close, especially in Southern California."

Tickets for active military members with proper id, kids 6-12 and students aged 13-18 with school id will remain at $5.00. Kids 5-years old and under are free.

"While we are forced to increase the prices, we plan on rewarding the fans with stepped up value for their extra fees," Kazarian stated. "I want thank all of our wonderful race fans for the past 16 years of support and look forward to seeing them on February 25th at our season opener."

The best deal in racing, money saving 2012 Perris Auto Speedway season tickets, is available through February 24th. To get yours, please call The PAS office at: (951) 940-0134.

To keep up with all of the latest Perris Auto Speedway news, photos, gossip and receive special offers, sign up at The PAS Facebook site at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php - !/pages/Perris-Auto-Speedway/11387679868

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Perris Auto Speedway wants to thank its corporate sponsors for the 2012 season. Aaron's, Ahern Rentals, All Coast Construction, Amsoil, Ayers Hotel and Spa, Budweiser, Champion Towing, City of Perris, Comfort Inn, Daytona Boat & RV Storage, Frazee Paint, Hoosier Tires, K&N Engineering, P.I.P.E., Pepsi-Cola, Pick-A-Part Auto Salvage, Prolong Super Lubricants, Soboba Casino, Square H, Temecula Valley Pipe & Supply, Trench Shoring, US Foods, Valley Auto Salvage and Zanzabuku Sports Lounge.

Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds (home of October’s Southern California Fair), approximately one hour east of Los Angeles and one hour North of San Diego. To get to the track, take the 215 freeway, exit on the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds.

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February 25 - "Sokola Shootout" USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

March 3 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods, Super Four Bangers

March 31 - USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

April 14 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods, Super Four Bangers

April 21 - Night of Destruction #1: Rollover Contest, Trailer Figure 8 Races, Figure 8's, Auto Roller Derby, Demo Cross

April 28 - USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

May 5 - PASSCAR Road Course Challenge: Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods, Super Four Bangers

May 19 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods, Super Four Bangers

May 26 - Salute to Indy: USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

June 9 - Night of Destruction #2: Demolition Derby, Trailer Figure 8 Races, Figure 8's, Auto Roller Derby, Demo Cross

June 23 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods, Super Four Bangers

July 4 - Firecracker 30 & Sky Concert: USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

July 14 - Night of Destruction 3: Trailer Figure 8 Races, Figure 8's, Demo Cross, Auto Roller Derby, Rollover Contest

July 21 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods, Super Four Bangers

July 28 - California Racers Hall of Fame Night: USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

August 18 - USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

September 1 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods, Super Four Bangers

September 8 - Night of Destruction 4: "Perris Leap" Trophy Truck Long Jump and Engine Meltdown, Trailer Figure 8 Races, Figure 8's, Auto Roller Derby, Demo Cross

September 15 - Glenn Howard Classic: USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

September 22 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods, Super Four Bangers

October 27 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods, Super Four Bangers

November 2 - 17th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals: USAC National Sprint Cars, USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

November 3 - 17th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals: USAC National Sprint Cars, USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

OAKS, PA January 23, 2011 . . . Large crowds jammed the aisles and exhibitors did brisk business at the Motorsports 2012 Presented by SEF Small Engine Fuels Race Car and Trade Show. Racers, fans and promoters filled the three day show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center to see just about everything imaginable in motorsports. Attendance was up considerably over past years for Friday and on the closing day, Sunday. A big crowd filled the Expo on Saturday despite the first winter storm to hit the area this season.
NASCAR Sprint Cup star Matt Kenseth, four time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday, drag racing legend Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins, five time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion crew chief Chad Knaus, former NASCAR star now SPEED TV personality Jimmy Spencer and a host of other well known figures in the sport were on hand to visit with fans and sign autographs.
“Our sales were good this year and every year. We know the market, the people know we are going to be here and give them good prices,” said Jeff Behrent of Behrent’s Performance Warehouse (Florida, NY).
Other vendors, filling more than 600 exhibit areas, shared the same enthusiasm about the show with several already making plans to return with the show takes place again in January, 2013.
No less than 250 race vehicles representing a wide variety of motorsports were won display and enjoyed by the fans.
Attendees also had the opportunity to visit various speedway displays collecting information on the 2012 season that will help them make plans for the events they want to attend.
“We do this show to meet the racing public, get exposure, and give something back to the sport, “ said VP Racing Fuels’ Fred Turza. “The Motorsports show has been excellent for what we are trying to achieve.”
One of the many highlights of the show was the annual BPG Racing Ms Motorsports Pageant won this year by Ms. Samantha Legas. The 20-year-old resident of Savannah, NY picked up $1,500 as the new Ms. Motorsports and will now represent the show through a number of personal appearances at motorsports events throughout 2012.
“I never expected to win Ms. Motorsports since I never had entered a pageant before,” said Legas. “I enjoy modeling, I enjoy racing and this is an opportunity to do both. I’m really looking forward to it.”
First Runner-up was 21-year-old Kasey Missimer of Bechtelsville, PA representing NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway. Kasey also has the opportunity to be Miss AARN. Should Legas not be able to fulfill her obligations as Ms. Motorsports Kasey would step in.
Second Runner-up honors went to Mindy English of Addison, NY. The Dangerous Wines Swimsuit Winner was Kimmie Trout of Reading, PA.
The MetalFab sponsored Sunday activities included the Little Miss Motorsports Pageant with eight year old Carlee Strunk, daughter of 358 Modified racer Glenn Strunk, of Bechtelsville, PA earning the title. First Runner-up was Brianna Carter of New Egypt, NJ with Second Runner-up honors going to Kylie Murray of Pottstown, PA.
In the Tiny Miss Motorsports Pageant seven year old Samantha Idele of Southampton, NJ walked off with the top prize while First Runner-up honors went to Raclyn Eisenhard who calls Reading, PA home. Second Runner-up was Samantha Grice of Newark, Delaware.
Also on Sunday Joshua Fisher lead Jacob Reinfendifer and Cody West across the finish line in the 7-9 bracket of the Big Wheel racing action. Shane Rothman was tops in the 5-6 year old class with Bryce Smith and Gunnar Zeiner (son of late model racer Zane Zeiner) following. Mia Hirschman, granddaughter of asphalt modified racer Tony Hirschman Sr., won the 3-4 year old feature with Mackenzie Adams and Lainden Hinds finishing second and third.
Best Booth Awards were earned by:
Best In Show: Four Star Lettering
Best Commercial Booth: DMI
Best Quarter Midget Booth: Doylestown Quarter Midgets (Honeybrook)
Best Vintage Club: Garden State Vintage Stock Car Club
Best Speedway Booth: NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway
Best Car Award went to:
Best Stock Car: Matt Jester (BD Media Booth)
Best Open Cockpit Car: Nick Schlauch, Sr. (Lincoln Speedway Booth)
Best Drag Car: Mike Clayboss 1970 Buick (VP Booth)
Best Vintage Stock Car: Frankie Schneider Sedan (Nazareth Reunion)
Best Vintage Open Cockpit Car: “White Phantom” (Flemington Historical)
Plans for the 2013 edition the Motorsports show will be announced shortly. Companies wishing to get on the mailing list to receive 2013 exhibitor information, which will be available in less than a month, can do so by writing to motorsports@aarn.com. Fans can also join the mailing list by writing to the same address.
“We would love to hear from show attendees/fans/racers with their opinions about the show,” said show producer Len Sammons. “We are always looking for suggestions regarding the show. We think we had a great show this time around but we always feel there is room for improvement.”

Firecracker 100 and Silver Cup headline 2012 Lernerville Speedway schedule! Later starting date, but Fab Four Racing still the bread & butter!!

Sarver, PA (January 23, 2012) The 2012 schedule at Lernerville Speedway will once again feature Crown Jewel events in the 6th Annual Firecracker 100 presented by GottaRace.com and the 21st annual installment of the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup, both featuring and sanctioned by the World of Outlaws.

But our bread and butter continues to be the best weekly show in America; Fab Four Racing. All four division sponsors are back for 2012, so Fab Four Racing will once again feature the Ti22 Performance DIRTcar Sprints, Precise Racing Products DIRTcar Late Models, Diehl Auto Group DIRTcar Northeast Big Block Modifieds and Millerstown Pic-A-Part DIRTcar Sportsman.

The biggest change for 2012 is a later starting date. For years, Lernerville Speedway has scheduled one of the earliest “Opening Nights” in the region; traditionally the last Friday in March. But with Mother Nature carrying a winning percentage of greater than 75% over the past five seasons, Lernerville Speedway management has decided to move Opening Night 2012 to Friday, April 20 and Budweiser Points will start right off the bat!

Even with the later starting date, 17 Fast Fridays of Fab Four Racing are scheduled between Opening Night on April 20 and Championship Night on August 24.

Before the green flag flies, however, Lernerville’s preseason begins with the Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, March 3 at the Days Inn on Route 8 in Butler, followed by cars shows at the Clearview Mall in Butler (March 8-10) and the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills (March 15-17). After a month to bear down and get ready for the 2012 season, the action will move to the track on Saturday, April 14 for the Test & Tune practice session.

As mentioned above, the Crown Jewel events will be the highlight of the 2012 season as the World of Outlaws Late Model Series roll into Sarvertown for a three-night mega event in late June for the 6th Annual Firecracker 100 presented by GottaRace.com and the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars invade the Action Track in mid-July for the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup XXI Twin 30s.

The Firecracker 100 is scheduled for Thursday-Friday-Saturday, June 28-29-30 and the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup is scheduled for Tuesday, July 17. The World of Outlaws Sprints will also visit the Sarver Speedplant on Saturday, September 22 for the Commonwealth Clash. Tickets for all three events are on sale at www.Lernerville.com by clicking the “Buy Tickets” icon or by calling the speedway office Monday-Thursday 9:00AM-4:00PM at (724) 353-1511.

2012 Fab Four Racing promotional events include Silver Jacket Night on April 27, Cinco de Mayo Night on May 4, Breast Cancer Awareness Night on May 11, Armed Forces Night on May 18, Ladies Night/80s Night on May 25, Nostalgia Night on June 1, Fire/EMS/Police Night on June 8 and the Mid-Season Championships on June 15. Holiday Races with Fireworks on #1 Cochran Fan Appreciation Night on June 22 will lead us into the 6th Annual Firecracker 100 presented by www.GottaRace.com.

The promotions continue to roll after the Firecracker with Youth Sports Night on July 6 and Friday the 13th Night featuring $13 admission on July 13.

After the Silver Cup, Fab Four Racing will take a mid-summer vacation as the ULMS Late Models will make their Action Track debut on the Friday, July 20 along with the UEMS E-Mods (which debuted at the 2011 DIRTcar Round Up Steel City Stampede) and the Millerstown Pic-A-Part DIRTcar Sportsman/Stock. The ULMS Lates will be racing for $2,500-to-win, while the UEMS Mods will race for $1,000-to-win.

Fab Four Racing resumes on July 27 with the Joe Pitkavish Memorial for the Diehl Mods, followed by ARCH Fan Club Night on August 3, Pittsburgh Circle Track Club Night on August 10, Scout Night on August 17 and the 2012 Fab Four Racing season will conclude with Championship Night on Friday, August 24. A more detailed explanation of the different features of each promotion will be announced closer to the start of the 2012 season.

Lernerville’s postseason will begin with the with the traditional Labor Day weekend lid lifter featuring the All Star Circuit of Champions Sprints on Friday, August 31. The 305 Sprints return to the card in 2012 along with the Pic-A-Part DIRTcar Sportsman.

Our Pic-A-Part DIRTcar Sportsman will once again take center stage on Saturday, September 8 in Sportsman/Stock Spectacular during Autumn-Motive Fest 2012; switching dates with the “Back to School” School Bus & Kid’s Bike Races which will now be run on the weekend after Autumn-Motive Fest; on Saturday, September 15. School Bus and Kid’s Bike races will also be run on Tuesday, August 7 along with Enduro 100 and Trailer Races on the “Summer Vacation” card.

The BRP Modified Tour will come to a dramatic conclusion during the three-day DIRTcar Round Up Steel City Stampede for a third straight season with the Kodiak Memorial Feature being run on Saturday, October 27.

Speaking of the DIRTcar Round Up, in its third season, the Steel City Stampede continued to grow into the pre-eminent end-of-season event in Western PA in 2011! The 2012 edition will expand to nine fast divisions all three nights, headlined by Fab Four Racing’s Ti22 Sprints, Precise Lates, Diehl Mods and Charapp Sportsman/Stock. Joining the Steel City Stampede lineup for the first time will be the FASTRAK Northeast Late Model Touring Series. The “Crate Lates” have been on the card since the inaugural event, but this will be the first time this race will be FASTRAK sanctioned. The 305 Sprints will also make their Stampede debut in 2012 after debuting at the speedway in 2011 along with the All Star Sprints. The UEMS/UMP Mods, Mod Lites and 4-Cylinders will also return, along with the Saturday Night finale Enduro 100.

Lernerville Speedway management continues to work with DIRTcar Northeast and the Sharon Speedway on the recently announces mini-series between the two tracks for the Big Block Modifeds, dates and details should be released in the near future.

The 2012 Lernerville Speedway schedule can be downloaded for printing at www.Lernerville.com by clicking the “2012 Schedule/Pricing” link or pick one up at the Banquet or either car show!

Mercer, PA (January 22, 2012): Mercer Raceway Park officially closed the books on the 2011 season with its gala banquet and awards ceremonies held at the Normandy Banquet Center, in Hermitage. In addition, speedway management made several improtant announcements for the 2012 racing season.

Receiving top honors were Bob Felmlee (Luxaire Heating and Cooling Sprint Cars), Guy Griffin (Ti22 Performance Outlaw Sprint Warriors), Jimmy Holden (Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modifieds), Rusty Moore (Precise Racing Products Stock Cars), Darin Gallagher (Big Dog R/C Center Modified Lites), and Pete Blazak (Big Daddy's Speed Center Mini Stocks).

Felmlee, of Franklin, claimed his second straight title in the Sprint Car division, topping another veteran, Rod George, of Kittanning, by seventeen points. Behind them, however, three younger pilots showed that the future of Sprint Car racing at the Park will be exciting for many years to come. Brandon Spithaler, of Evans City, burst onto the scene with his first win in the early part of the 2011 season, and the momentum carried him to third place in the standings. Finishing fourth and fifth were a pair of third-generation drivers. Adam "Bomb" Kekich, who also was named the track's Rookie of the Year, led Brandon "the Wheelman" Matus in the final tally.

Rounding out the top ten in the Luxaire Heating and Cooling Sprint Cars were Brent Matus, Scott Priester, Chris Best, Eric Williams, and Gail Ruth, Jr.

The 2011 season was the debut of the track's other Sprint Car class, the Ti22 Performance Outlaw Sprint Warriors. Guy Griffin, of Greenville, came out on top, the second time in his long career that he was a champion at Mercer Raceway Park. Previously, Griffin topped the track's Modified class. His protege, Justin Whitesell, of Austintown, OH, ranked second, while Dennis Wagner, of Pulaski, finished third. Fourth place went to Michael Bauer, a high school student from Clarion, and fifth was Jim Morris, of Fowler, OH.

Adam Anderson, Jacob Lagestee, Mike Lutz, Harold Braden, Jr., and Jeff Taylor were also recognized for their accomplishments during the 2011 season.

Jimmy Holden also claimed his second consecutive title in the Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modifieds. The driver from Tiona finished 29 points ahead of his rival, Frank Guidace, of Mercer, but the competition between them all season long was much closer than the final margin would suggest. It seemed as though they traded the top spot on a weekly basis, and the championship came down to the final race of the year. Third was another Mercer driver, Eric Gabany, who logged two outstanding third-place runs when the Big Block Modifieds came to town. Fourth was Matt Reeher, while Kyle Fink completed the top five.

Positions six through ten went to Rick Hall, Dustin Martin, Ron Eperthener, Lonny Riggs, and Kevin Green.

Trusty Rusty Moore, of New Castle, dominated the Precise Racing Products Stock Cars, despite increasing competition as the year progressed. For his accomplishment, Moore also received two other awards. One was the track's special achievement award for his record-setting fourteen wins, while the other was the prestigious Cavalcade Award as the top Stock Car pilot in the region. Russell Byler, of New Wilmington, and Bob McCann, also of New Castle, were second and third, respectively. Darrin Hyde and Brandon Johnston, completed the top five.

Marty Warren, Terry Wheeler, Bryan Wagner, Anthony Bruno a/k/a Tony Spaghetti, and Andy Thompson ranked sixth through tenth in the resurgent class.

Young Darin Gallagher, of Buler, took top honors for the first time in his brief career in the Big Dog R/C Center Modified Lites. Finishing second was Tom Line, of Apollo, while Cody Bova, of Struthers, OH, ranked third. Andy Feil and Shane Pfeuffer completed the top five.

Kotie Kirkbride, Jacob Bova, Andrew Bruce, Mark Marcucci and Brian Miller completed the top ten in this exciting division.

Last but not least, Pete Blazczak of Gibsonia, grabed the crown for the Big Daddy's Speed Center Mini Stock division. Blazczak, who was rebounding from a season-ending injury in 2010, started the season red-hot, but he barely had enough steam to hold off veteran Ed Haylett in the final weeks of the season. Haylett, of Polk, was also named the track's most improved driver. Troy Lehnortt, of Oil City, was the third-place finisher. Michael Thompson and Rudy Troples were fourth and fifth, respectively.

Joel Wisser, Mike McConnell, Steve Longwell, Sr. Chase Anthony and Steve Longwell, Jr. came in sixth through tenth in the track's other full-fendered division.

After all of the accolades were presented, speedway management announced that five of the six divisional sponsors will be returning for the 2012 season. Joining Luxaire Heating and Cooling, Ti22 Performance, Approved Toilet Rentals, Precise Racing Products and Big Dog R/C Center will be Team USA, the new title sponsor for the Modified Lites.

The first event of the 2012 season was also announced. The annual Chiller Thriller will be held on Saturday, March 31. The headline class will be the UFo Late Models. Support divisions will be released at a later date. Non-wing racing will return to Mercer Raceway Park, with both BOSS Sprints and ARDC Midgets getting to run topless. The FASTRAK Late Models and the BRP/Hoosier Tire Modified Tour will be featured, as will the All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars. Watch for an announcement of the full 2012 schedule in the coming weeks.

About Mercer Raceway Park: Mercer Raceway Park is a 3/8-mile dirt track located minutes from both Interstate 79 and 80 just off Route 19 on Fairground Road in Mercer, Pa. Dirt track racing and quality family entertainment are presented weekly from late March through late September. For more information, check out www.mercerracewaypark.com, www.twitter.com/mercerraceway, or www.facebook.com/mercerracewaypark.

Robbie Farr was in strong form for every one of the four nights of the Avalon-Mt. Gambier-Warrnambool weekend, concluding with a sixth place finish in last night’s Warrnambool Classic and along the way winning the prestigious “Ian Sheppard Memorial Trophy” for the most consistent driver over the four nights.

Farr sped the #7 Orrcon Steel / Hi-Tec Oils / Vermeer Maxim to several memorable drives over the frantic four night schedule and although he didn’t score a main event win it wasn’t through lack of trying.

“We led the Kings Challenge on Friday night at Mt. Gambier until we only had three laps to but we got crashed out at the flag stand and went from a $10,000 pay day (which would have been his second in a row) to a Kit Kat and a can of Coke. That’s racing I guess but it was a hard pill to swallow.”

Undaunted the ECPR Team then headed to Premier Speedway Warrnambool to what Robbie describes as ‘a bit of a bogey event for me because I generally don’t go as well there as other places we race.”

With over 80 cars and a massive contingent of 14 Americans the ECPR Team aimed at a top five result for the weekend.

“When you consider the depth of talent in the field, sixth is not we wanted but it’s not a bad result and it’s a great effort by the boys,” Farr explained, “we started out of five but Grant Anderson found the rubber before us and put us back to sixth. He did a good job.”

“I don’t think there’s a person in this pits that isn’t happy to see Woz (Ian) win this race,” he smiled, “he did a great job. I think everyone was probably expecting Dollansky or someone to catch up with him at some point but from what people tell me he was too tough. I’m really happy for Ian and the whole Loudoun family.”

There’s no rest for the wicked however with the ECPR hauler headed shortly to Adelaide for Wednesday night’s USA vs. Australia Showdown at Speedway City as a precursor to the 2012 Australian Sprintcar Championship this coming Friday and Saturday.

“We’re in good form. We’ve got a good car, the boys are doing a great job and I feel good about our chances. That’s a good way to go into an Aussie title.”

Dirt Midget Association Finalizes Details, Plans Full 2012 Schedule at Bear Ridge Speedway

ELLINGTON, CT – The USAC Dirt Midget Association (DMA) held its final pre-season meeting at Seals-It headquarters on Sunday and reviewed plans for an every-other-week schedule at Bear Ridge Speedway in Bradford, VT. More than 60 current and potential members were on hand.

New drivers and car owners were introduced, technical issues were discussed and a question and answer period was held, prior to a complimentary lunch. “We came a long way in our first season,” New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame Member and DMA leader Ray Miller said, “and with additional cars, our second season should be even better.”

The additional members from Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut provide every indication that weekly fields should run between 20 and 25 cars.

“We need to take the momentum that we ended with last season, and carry it forward to the start of next season,” Bear Ridge owner/operator Butch Elms observed. “I know that your organization has grown and I can promise that the track will be ready for you.”

The USAC DMA season will begin on Saturday May 5 with the Jiffy Mart of Bradford Car Show, followed by KDD NAPA of Bradford Opening Night with double points at the speedway.

“Butch Elms and April May Preston have given DMA a home at Bear Ridge Speedway, and I just can’t wait to get back home on May 5th,” said DMA leader and Hall of Famer Skip Matczak.

Check out the Bear Ridge Speedway website at bearridgespeedway.com and the USAC DMA website at dmaracing.org for the latest info and updates.

Area discount savings will now be offered by the Days Inn Tampa North during the 2012 East Bay Winternationals. The new discount coupon booklets will be available for racers and fans, while guest of our hotel. The offers in a sixteen page coupon booklet will include free items, percentages off, $5.00 dollars off, and 2 for one. The booklet will include savings for the following: dining/nightlife, attractions, arts/culture, shopping, outdoor activities, and rental cars. Additional savings are realized on the guest rooms during the 2012 Winter Nationals. The East Bay Winternationals rate will be $45.00 (1-2ppl) and includes a free hot breakfast. These coupon savings and special rate at the Days Inn Tampa North will allow travelling fans to stay longer , visit area sights, attractions etc. while staying within their budget. The days Inn Tampa North is centrally located in Tampa and within walking distance of the Grand Prix -Go cart Racing track. Additionally the hotel is only 3 miles from Busch Gardens/Adventure Island.

The Days Inn Tampa North has a modern décor with all of today's amenities. Along with the racers special rate, banners, and decorations; the Days Inn Tampa North offers a free hot breakfast. Additionally, the hotel offers an Olympic size pool; TV ESPN, CNN and many channels; free wireless internet; guest laundry; hair dryers; in room safes; elevators; computer for your use in the lobby; ATM; and over 30 restaurants within 2 miles

To make reservations call (813) 977-1550 and ask for the East Bay Winter Nationals rate Or email Daysinn05280@aol.com. If you need further assistance contact Dan Sanborn at the above number extension 401.

Top Gun Sprint Series crowned their 2011 champions at an awards banquet held at the Ocala Municipal Golf Course in conjunction with Bubba Raceway Park’s awards banquet.

In its third season, the series honored the top ten drivers with unique Eagle trophies, cash awards and contingency product awards.

Points champion Danny Martin, Jr. was followed by Mark Ruel Jr., Tim George, Jimmy Ballew, Matt Kurtz, with Robbie Smith, A.J. Maddox, Rich Alexander, Ryan Partin and Terry Witherspoon rounding out the top ten.

Pro Shock contingency awards went to Jimmy Ballew, Matt Kurtz and Robbie Smith. Bilstein Shock winners were Mark Ruel, Jr. and Rich Alexander. ND Tech Shock Dyno was awarded to Tim George and our newly acquired Scorpion Racing Products rocker arms winner was Robbie Smith. Point champion, Danny Martin, Jr. also received a Hoosier Racing Tire Championship jacket.

Special thanks to Carlton Calfee and Boomtrux, Inc., our 2011 season and awards banquet trophy sponsor.

Top Gun’s kicks off their 2012 season on March 17th at BRP (Bubba Raceway Park). Hope to see you there!

PORTLAND, OR Sunday January 22, 2012 – The American Speed Association Northwest Sprintcar Racing Association Board of Directors have announced that the asphalt winged-sprint car series will be competing on Hoosier Tires, the Official Tire of ASA Racing, for the 2012 season. This decision reverses the earlier announcement that the series would be switching to the American Racer tire for the upcoming season.

The decision comes after ASA/NSRA officials met with representatives of Hoosier Tire West. The two parties were able to come to a mutual agreement allowing Hoosier to stay on board as the official tire for the series.

ASA/NSRA Board of Directors also made a rule change to limit the teams to five tires for each event. For qualifying, heat races, and main events only five tires can be used. All tires will be marked prior to qualifying including the one extra tire. Teams have the freedom to choose which position on the car the extra tire may be used. Trophy Dashes will not require using the five marked tires.

ASA/NSRA is the most exciting opened wheel racing on the west coast and by far the fastest. NSRA drivers currently hold 22 all time track records at venues throughout the region. These are open wheeled, winged sprint cars running on pavement utilizing 700 plus horsepower alcohol-burning engines running on oval tracks that vary in length from quarter mile to five-eights mile facilities.

Further information about ASA/NSRA can be found on their website: NSRA racing.com

Northwest Sprintcar Racing Association is sanctioned by the American Speed Association .. To learn more of the Daytona Beach, Florida-based Racing Speed Associates or the American Speed Association® including the ASA Member Track program, call (386) 258-2221 or send an e-mail to info@asa-racing.com. For news and information from racetracks and regional tours involved in the American Speed Association®, visit www.asaracing.com .

The 2012 Australia tour has been tough for Craig Dollansky and the D&B Goodyer Developments #7 team up to this point but on Saturday everything turned around on night one of the Lucas Oil Products Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic at Premier Speedway.

With numerous other Americans joining the Australia contingent at the prestigious event the night would get underway with a stellar field of 81 cars signed in. Qualifying would see 'The Crowd Pleaser' stop the clocks 11th quick in the second set. In the first round of heat races Dollansky started inside of row two and powered to victory. The second round of heats saw the Elk River, Minnesota native start way back in row four and knife all the way through the competition to steal the lead on the final lap and take the victory.

Strong runs in the heat races positioned Dollansky third in points as the highest American behind Kerry Madsen and Ian Loudoun. Starting from inside row two of the 25-lap feature 'The Crowd Pleaser' diced it up with Loudoun in the early stages of the main event as they executed numerous slide-jobs in the first four laps. The duo set a fast pace and continued to battle until lap 11 laps to go when the D&B Developments sprinter claimed the top spot and held off the Australian competition by motoring to victory.

"We decided to strip the car down after the King Challenge and build a new one for tonight and it sure paid off. It was a great effort by my guys who worked their tails off," commented Dollansky. "We didn't qualify as well as we wanted but we were able to get through the heat races to win both and put us in good position for the feature and capitalize on it. The Australian race fans are great and we love coming down here, tomorrow is longer with 40 laps but we'll see if we can do it again."

With points accumulated Dollansky sits second behind Kerry Madsen heading into tonight's $40,000-to-win, 40th running of 'The Classic' at Premier Speedway, Australia's richest and most prestigious event.

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Rio Vista, CA – January 20, 2012…Winning the second most races this past season with the King of the West Sprint Car Series former two-time champion Jonathan Allard eventually ended the year fourth in points, missing out on third in the standings by just four scant markers.

The Chico, California native was his usual exciting self in 2011 and captured four main event victories throughout the season with KWS. The win total was enough to move him into a tie with Steve Kent for third on the all-time Golden State 410 win list, with each now having 28-victories apiece.

“I can’t thank Morrie and Katie Williams, Ashley Smith and the whole Zero team enough for a great year,” Allard had said. “We obviously would have wanted to win the title, but to get four wins was nice and we were in contention pretty much every night.”

Allard book ended the King of the West Series season by claiming victory on opening night in Antioch and then closing the year in that same fashion at the Cotton Classic in Hanford. His other two wins with the tour came on June 11 at the Southern Oregon Speedway and July 9 during the “Doug Fort Memorial” at Santa Maria Speedway.

The highlight of his year however, came in June at the 40th annual Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup in Washington. Having already won the event twice before in his career, Allard started from the front row and held off the challenges of Shane Stewart and then Tim Kaeding to lead all 40-laps during Saturday’s finale.

“It was unbelievable to win another Dirt Cup and to do it this past year was the best yet because of the money on the line,” said Allard, who took home a staggering $40,000 for the victory. “Steve Beitler and the crew up there do a great job and we always look forward to racing at the Dirt Cup every year.”

Amazingly the 2011 season marked Allard’s seventh year behind the wheel of the Williams Motorsports No. 0 sprint car, which represents one of the longest running driver/team combos in California. To go along with his four King of the West wins he also led the series in fast times with six and dash victories with four. In addition to that he brought home 10 top-five finishes, 10 top-10’s and five heat race triumphs.

The coming season will find Allard looking to get back into championship contention and bring home the King of the West title after having immense success in New Zealand, where he has already won six main events.

To learn more insight on two-time Golden State champion Jonathan Allard make sure to check out his two appearances on “KWS Tonight” that can be seen at http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/15576979 and http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/13992756 and also visit his website http://www.allardmotorsports.com

The Golden State King of the West 410 Sprints would like to thank the following companies for their support this season: Goodyear Racing Tires, Kaeding Performance, Pit Stop USA.com, Hoseheads.com, Grant’s Fine Art, Auto Meter Products Inc., Contingency Connection, Maxim Chassis, Amerikote, Abel Chevrolet, Bully Dog, Red Horse Performance, JE Pistons, KSE Racing Products, Hunt Magnetos, Weld Racing, Racing Optics, Butler Built Performance, HoservilleCA, Angellos ATV Rental, Rogue Regency Inn, Williams Motorsports, DES Inc. and Simpson Percherons.

Don't forget to “like” the Golden State King of the West Series on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/kwssprintracing for the most timely and up to date information on the series.

Also check out our official website at http://www.kwssprints.com for the latest news, results, history and more on the Golden State King of the West 410 Sprint Cars.

Be sure to catch archived shows of “KWS Tonight,” along with special highlight clips from the 2011 season at http://vimeo.com/user5784994/videos and http://www.ustream.tv/channel/king-of-the-west-today/videos

Westward Painting Company to back Nightly Halfway bonus for Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints in 2012.

SYRACUSE, NY – As the calendar turned to the new year and the 30th consecutive racing season will soon start for the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS), sponsorship programs are being finalized. For 2012 the Westward Painting Company, Inc. (WPC) out of Lyons Falls, NY will sponsor the nightly halfway award.

The driver that leads lap 13 in each ESS full point show will receive an extra $100 cash thanks to WPC. The successful industrial and commercial painting company is owned by the Ward family whose son Kevin Ward Jr. was the 2010 Lane’s Yamaha Rookie of the Year with ESS.

WPC was formed in 1992 which does industrial coating and painting of structural steel towers, tanks, bridges as well as commercial wall painting both exterior and interior. They service all of upstate NY and can be found by calling (315) 348-4047.

The halfway bonus is one of many nightly cash awards that is on top of the base A-Main purse that is offered at each full point event. With help from so many dedicated sponsors such as WPC, it keeps the ESS teams on the road throughout the season.

Opening day is set for Saturday, April 28th at Can-Am Motorsports Park… The Lucas Oil ESS stars will be coming to a dirt track near you!! Hebing, Poirier, Donath, Ward Jr., Sparks, Cook, Yonge, Tanner, Parent, Bergeron, Wickham, Stelter, Barney, Swiernik, Rand, Vigneault, Donk, Habeck, Gurney, Cain along with new comers Kinney, Reakes IV, Trenca and many more!!

For 30 consecutive years, the tradition will continue of excitement guaranteed!! For more information, please log on to www.empiresupersprints.com

ATTICA, Ohio – In today’s economy, it’s rare to keep prices at the same level from one year to the next. Well, Attica Raceway Park has kept the ticket price for fans to watch the best sprint car racers in the world the same for the past five years.

The World of Outlaws will return to “Ohio’s Finest Racing” speed plant on Friday, June 1. Reserved seats for the Kistler Engines Classic are on sale now at $30 each or $32 when using a major credit card.

And, to make the fans more comfortable, ARP has increased the size of the seats to 20 inches and added another row of reserved seating. The top six rows in the middle grandstands are now reserved for the World of Outlaw Sprint Cars event. Sections D, E. F and G – there is a seating chart at www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Call 419-680-5606 to reserve your seat to watch two time consecutive World of Outlaws champion Jason Meyers, four time champion Donny Schatz, who picked up his second career World of Outlaws win at Attica in 2011, The King, 20-time series champion Steve Kinser, former series winner at ARP Joey Saldana and more take on the tough local competitors including 2011 track champion Dean Jacobs, 2011 FAST champion Bryan Sebetto, six time track champion Byron Reed and more along with All Star champions Tim Shaffer and Dale Blaney.

Sikeston, Mo (01-20-12) by Robert Cortum - Jerrod Hull Motorsports For Immediate Release

The 2012 season for the Midwest Open Wheel Association’s reigning Champion did not get off to the start he was hoping for. But for Jerrod Hull, racing at the 2012 edition of the greatest midget race in the world will always stay in his memories and one more performance into his extensive resume.

“This was the first time I ever got a chance to race at the Chili Bowl; in fact it has almost been ten years since I have attended. We ran into some issues but I still feel blessed to have run so hard in 2011 with MOWA and win the opportunity to represent them,” states the Sikeston, Missouri native.

Part of the Midwest Open Wheeled Association’s prize package for the season champ was a fully furnished ride at the prestigious event. While, Hull’s main concern race in and race out was to perform well, catch some wins, and win a 5th consecutive championship in the Midwest, taking home the bonus of this opportunity was just a cherry on top.

“Running with MOWA gave us a chance to race a quite a few events in our backyard at places we are more familiar at. Their unique point system, contingency program, fan out-reach are just a few more examples of what makes them a great series to run with. I have to thank the entire MOWA staff and volunteers for their continued professionalism and especially Ken Dobson for allowing us to run his car at the Chili Bowl.”

Jerrod’s week started out a little rough as his first set of practice hot laps proved the car had some cosmetic flaws that hindered his steering abilities. In his second session he felt a little more comfortable in the car with the modifications and felt like they had a strong car.

“My elbow was hitting the side panel every time I went to steer. What that did was a couple of things, first of all it limited the ability to steer as aggressively as I wanted, the other was a bit of mind tricks on me. It goes almost without saying that my regular ‘office’ in the sprint car has a more executive feel as opposed to the ‘office’ of a midget where it felt like a broom closet. But the guys got everything adjusted and we went out for the second set and it felt 100% better. Towards the end of the session I was starting to reel in a couple cars out there.”

The team, led by long time Jerrod Hull Motorsports Crew Chief Scott Bonar (who has built quite the resume for himself in the midget ranks as a crew chief in his career), would find themselves positioned on the front row of their heat on their qualifying night which was moved from Thursday to Friday. However at the drop of the green, Hull found himself struggling with a tight car and finished 6th in the event. Qualifying for the night’s C-Main meant the Hull would have a long row to hoe at the Quick Trip Center. At the start, he found himself tangled up with another car, ending the week prematurely.

“There were a couple of things we were fighting, stagger being one of them. Scotty (Bonar) did everything I think he could do, but it just didn’t work this time. He’s one of the best and proud to have him as my crew chief. The other thing was I just didn’t feel comfortable in the car. I was not using the seat that I am normally used to. Ask any racer and they will tell you how being comfortable in the actual seat can play a huge difference in the night’s outcome.”

Hull’s free time at the 2012 Chili Bowl consisted of booth appearances for some of the product supporters for his #12 Heartland Trailers sprinter, touring the vast trade show, and spending a little down time with his family.

“It was kind of an up and down week off the track. While it was a good time spent with my family and friends and talking to other racers and car owners at the booths of some of our product supporters, we were also taken back by the tragedy involving Donnie Ray Crawford. From the entire Jerrod Hull Motorsports team, we want to wish Donnie Ray’s family peace in their time of struggle and hurt, and offer our deepest sympathies and condolences.”

The 2012 season is underway for the Jerrod Hull Motorsports team. The team continues to sort out their direction for the season they have made decisions to race with such organizations as the Midwest Open Wheel Association, Sprint Invaders, and the USCS. The team is also proud to announce that there will be no changes in their sponsors and supporters from the 2011 season. The car will continue to be branded as the Heartland Trailer Mfg #12 Maxim. The team will continue to be aided by Midland Performance of West Burlington, Iowa, Axis Products, Lighthouse Christian Center, Webb Racing, Red Brick Transportation, and Got Dirt? Racing Promotions. Equipment and products will continue to be provided by: Champion Oil, K&N Filters, Super Shox, Weld Racing, Ti22, Hoosier, All Star, BMRS, Simpson, and HRP. The motors will continue to be cared for by Manny Rockhold of Automotive Machine.

On the web: www.heartlandtrailermfg.com www.lighthouseofdexter.org www.championbrands.com www.knfilter.com www.supershox.com www.weldracing.com www.ti22.com www.hoosiertire.com www.allstarperformance.com www.bmrs.net www.simpsonraceproducts.com www.hrpracing.com www.midwestopenwheel.com

BY MARK McKEON WENTWORTH, NH – The i’s have been dotted, the t’s have been crossed and Si Allen of West Windsor, VT is now legally and officially the proud owner of Legion Speedway, located on Route 25 at the Rumney/Wentworth town line. The real estate closing took place on January 19 in the Law Offices of Dechman and Cowie in Plymouth. Allen, the 1975 Late Model Track Champion at Westboro Speedway and the 2005 Sprint Cars of New England Series Champion, expressed his appreciation to the members and officers of Lamont Kennison American Legion Post 76. “The Post has supported the track for the last half century and my job is to carry on the great tradition they established,” Allen said. Post Commander Dave Learned and Adjutant Wayne Frost represented the Legion at the closing. Allen has already made a number of improvements to the facility and plans to add several more inches of clay to the surface before the doors open for a practice session on May 20. Twilight racing will be held on Sundays with hot laps at 4:30 pm and racing at 5:00, starting Memorial Day Weekend, May 27. Sportsman Modifieds, Super Streets, Mini Stocks and 600cc Mini Sprints will be the weekly divisions while the Sprint Cars of New England and the Granite State Mini Sprints tours will make periodic visits. Wally and Janine Brown, proprietors of Brownie’s Automotive in Enfield and third generation racers, will promote and operate the track. “Janine and I are looking forward to working with Si to provide racers with a safe, fair place to race and giving fans a quick, action packed show that makes them want to come back again next week,” Wally Brown said. For updates on Legion Speedway and to view our complete schedule, visit our web site at legionspeedway.com.

Chiappelli Motorsports, partnering with Grubb Motorsports, will field their familiar yellow #98 Golden Flavor 410 Sprint in the Pennsylvania area this season. The 35 race schedule will include select shows in PA as well as the Kings Royal and Knoxville Nationals.

Danny Lasoski will pilot the #98 Sprint with Chris Strait as crew chief. “I’m really looking forward to racing in PA. My father was actually from PA and I still have family there. Chris and I have worked together in the past and we are looking forward to this challenge,” said Danny. Chris states that although he has been a sprint car mechanic for over 12 years, it has always been on the road. This will be different, racing in his home state on a regular basis.

Eagle Motorsports Inc, owned by Bill Mann, will be manufacturing the cars for the team. Eagle Motorsports stands ready to assist any team utilizing their Sprint Cars. Call Brad Aylesworth at Eagle Motorsports for product info.

The primary sponsors will be Golden Flavor Sesame Sticks and Keystate Ag Transport. Product sponsors to date include Sweet Mfg., Hoosier, Weld, Schoenfeld, and Wings Unlimited.

Tom and Fran Chiappelli will oversee the operation which will be based out of their Cairnbrook, PA shop. Marketing partnership inquiries and product placement opportunities can be made by contacting Tom @ 814-754-4712.

Competing against the World’s best racers over five days January 10 through 14, with approximately 260 racers competing, including reigning and three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion and two-time Chili Bowl winner Tony Stewart, reigning NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., Sprint Car icon and five-time Chili Bowl winner Sammy Swindell, reigning two-time champion Kevin Swindell and a plethora of the most talented racers from an array of racing backgrounds and disciplines, McQueen Racing didn’t capture the coveted Golden Driller Trophy at the 26th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, but they were not alone of the 259 entries.

Having completed a stellar 2011 racing season, McQueen Racing opened the 2012 racing season with a strong, efficient, performance at the 26th Annual Lucas Tulsa, Oklahoma at the QuikTrip Center’s 1/5-mile Tulsa Expo Raceway, January 10-14.

With all three of the team’s entries making it into the upper half of Saturday’s finale, which began with a K-Main, double J-Mains up through Double B-Mains, leading into the 55-lap A-Main, McQueen Racing didn’t take a Golden Driller home, but performed admirably against the best of the best on one of the trickiest tracks to race on.

For the first-time, McQueen Racing’s Chili Bowl three-car team was an all-female roster, consisting of Bakersfield, California’s Shannon McQueen, Guthrie, Oklahoma’s Michelle Decker and Lindsay, Oklahoma’s Harli White, a 16-year-old Chili Bowl rookie.

White, a Chili Bowl rookie, chauffeured the McQueen Racing #7W American Waste Control, Waurika Truck & Tire, Quantum Consulting, K&N Filters, Eibach Springs Spike/Esslinger in Wednesday’s River Spirit Casino preliminary qualifying night.

After starting second in her Heat, alongside NASCAR and Chili Bowl veteran Jason Leffler in her Heat, Harli was beat to the first corner, following Leffler closely to finish second. In her A-Qualifier she was roughed up, falling backwards, ending up in the B-Main. With little passing opportunities on a difficult track, Harli missed transferring to the A-Main.

Decker, piloting the Shannon McQueen #7D Waurika Truck & Tire, Carter Custom Finishes, Starrship Trucking, Simpson Race Products, Quantum Consulting Spike/Esslinger competed on Thursday’s Suburban Chevrolet preliminary qualifying night.

Decker started last in her Heat race due to drawing a 79 pill. Struggling to find grip on a poor track, Decker was marred in inexperienced traffic in the B-Main, missing the transfer to the A-Main.

McQueen, the team owner, manned the Shannon McQueen #7 Murf Dogg Racing, R.C. 4 Less, American Waste Control, Simpson Race Products, K&N Filters Spike/Esslinger on Friday’s Vacuworx International preliminary qualifying night.

Keeping the streak of high pill draws, McQueen drew the fourth highest pill. With a narrow, fast track, McQueen jumped from seventh to fifth on the opening lap and was setting up to pass for fourth when the fourth place car spun in front of her, dropping McQueen to the rear with only two laps remaining in the Heat. McQueen fought back to claim sixth in the heat.

One spot shy of automatically qualifying for the A-Qualifier races, McQueen had to race in the C-Main, where she ran third, transferring to the B-Main, where she stormed from 18th to sixth, missing the A-Main transfer by just two spots.

After competing in qualifying night action, all three Lady racers competed in Saturday’s Chili Bowl final night, which started with a K-Main.

Though driving with a heavy heart, Harli showed poise, remaining confident and running with the best, with most everyone at the Chili Bowl was mourning the loss of popular Oklahoma racer and close friend of the White family Donnie Ray Crawford, who lost his life in a tragic non-racing incident on Saturday morning.

Originally getting a solid start in G-Main 1, running from 12th to sixth, Harli fell backwards halfway through the feature and did not transfer to F-Main 1.

Decker started on the pole, and despite strong challenges, led every lap of G-Main 2, hugging the bottom and transferring to F-Main 2 with the win in G-Main 2. Unfortunately, Decker got upside down on lap 2 in F-Main 2, as another car moved from the bottom swiftly, causing her to flip on the front stretch as she had nowhere to go.

McQueen quickly moved from her eighth starting spot E-Main 2 to a potential transfer position in fourth before getting shuffled back to eighth while fighting a rapidly changing track, missing the transfer by only two positions.

McQueen Racing sponsors include K&N Filters, Lucas Oil Products, Simpson Race Products, Eibach Springs, American Fabrication of Bakersfield, Advanced Racing Suspensions, Ruth Engineering, West Evans Motorsports, Esslinger Racing Engines by Duane McQueen and JE Piston Company.

Additional 2012 Chili Bowl Sponsors include: American Waste Control, MurfDogg Racing/Motorworks, R/C 4 Less, Carter Custom Finishes, Quantum Consulting, Waurika Truck and Tires, Starrship Trucking, Dale’s Electric and Mud-X.

E Main 2: 1. #11W Chris Windom, Canton, IL; 2. #7DA Dalton Armstrong, New Castle, IN; 3. #73S Alex Sewell, Broken Arrow, OK; 4. #94X Kevin Olson, Machesney Park, IL: 5. #2B Tyler Reddick, Coming, CA; 6. #3F Tony Elliott, Warsaw, IN; 7. #15D Andrew Deal, Caney, KS; 8. #7 Shannon McQueen, Tehachapi, CA; 9. #51 Brent Camarillo, Camarillo, CA; 10. #88 Brendan Bright, Collegeville, PA; 11. #24E Rick Eckert, York, PA; 12. #37X Cameron Hagin, Broken Arrow, OK; 13. #9U Doug McCune, Colleyville, TX; 14. #21M Billy Lawhead, El Reno, OK; 15. #91X Kyle Steffens, St. Charles, MO; 16. #28 Alex Schutte, Rohnert Park, CA

F Main 2: 1. #37X Cameron Hagin, Broken Arrow, OK; 2. #2B Tyler Reddick, Corning, CA; 3. #15D Andrew Deal, Caney, KS; 4. #28 Alex Schutte, Rohnert Park, CA; 5. #51X Matt Lundy, Phoenix, AZ; 6. #11XS Donovan Peterson, Brookings, SD; 7. #37T Chris Urish, Elkhart, IL; 8. #15B Danny Burke, Houston, TX; 9. #14R Troy DeCaire, Tampa, FL; 10. #58 Cole Peard, Quincy, CA; 11. #00 Pete Davis, Pleasanton, CA; 12. #11H Garrett Hood, Concordia, KS; 13. #18 Floyd Alvis, San Carlos, CA; 14. #49JR Bobby Michnowicz, Lomita, CA; 15. #7D Michelle Decker, Guthrie, OK; DNS -- #33X Jason Lair, Del City, OK

G Main 2: 1. #7D Michelle Decker, Guthrie, OK; 2. #28 Alex Schutte, Rohnert Park, CA; 3. #49JR Bobby Michnowicz, Lomita, CA; 4. #37T Chris Urish, Elkhart, IL; 5. #2R A.J. Hopkins, Brownsburg, IN; 6. #81B Ryan Beechler, McKinney, TX; 7. #6M Justin Mallo, Cheyenne, WY; 8. #0G Greg Bragg, Visalia, CA; 9. #0B Glenn Styres, Ohsweken, Ontario; 10. #12S Bryan Severs, Collison, IL; 11. #27C Kip Hughes, Enid, Ok; 12. #9M Cory Mallo, Cheyenne, WY; 13. #98G Gavin Galbraith, Washington, MO; 14. #8B Bob Ream Jr., Glendale, AZ; 15. #89JR Ron Kuhn, Independence, MO; DNS - #8K Donnie Ray Crawford, Broken Arrow, OK

G Main 1: 1. #6X Chris Morgan, Topeka, KS; 2. #94 Darren Kingston, Vandalia, IL; 3. #14W Matt Westfall, Ludlow Falls, OH; 4. #86C David Camfield Jr., Decatur, IL; 5. #8R Bobby Ruffin, Crandall, TX; 6. #38N Kyle Neal, Ewing, IL; 7. #15N T.J. Smith, Fresno, CA; 8. #17K Tanner Berryhill, Bixby, OK; 9. #7W Harli White, Lindsay, OK; 10. #2X Tyler Millwood, Kingston, CA; 11. #23F Jesse Sobbing, Glenwood, IA; 12. #49 Trevor Kobylarz, Birdsboro, PA; 13. #12JR Josh Pelkey, Peoria, AZ; 14. #77B Mike Boesel, Bennett, CO; 15. #25 Dylan Peterson, Sioux Falls, SD; DNS - #96 Cody Brewer, Choctaw, OK

McQueen Racing will continue their 2012 season on March 23-24 in USAC-Western States Midget action at the ¼-mile Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, CA as part of the Mini Gold Cup featuring the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars.

Visit www.shannonmcqueen.com for more information. The 2012 McQueen Racing schedule will be posted soon.

(Perris, CA, January 19, 2012) The "Greatest Show on Dirt," the legendary World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, will be making its long awaited return to "Southern California's Home to Major League Sprint Car Racing," Perris Auto Speedway, on Saturday night, March 10th. It will be the one and only time for fans to see the popular series in Southern California in 2012.

"It has been five long years since we hosted the World of Outlaws and it is going to be great to have them back," Perris promoter Don Kazarian said with a grin. "They are the fastest dirt track sprint cars in the world and they put on a sensational show."

All of the top World of Outlaws stars will be in action at the race including four-time series champion Donny Schatz of Fargo, North Dakota, two-time defending title winner "Hotfoot" Jason Meyers of Clovis, California and 20-time World of Outlaws champion, "The King of the Outlaws," Steve Kinser.

"It will be fantastic to see all of the World of Outlaw stars in action, especially Steve Kinser," Kazarian said. "He is literally the "Babe Ruth of Sprint Car Racing" with 561 World of Outlaw wins and 20 championships. I think it is safe to say that nobody will break those records. With Steve turning 58-years-old in June, who knows how many more times he will be racing in Southern California."

Taking a page from NHRA, fans will be able to visit the cars and stars in the pit area as premium and reserved seat tickets will come with a pit pass. "This is very important to the fans," Kazarian said. "Just like NHRA they will be able to see the teams up close and personal and watch how hard they work on their cars. This just adds to the already great show."

Fans can order tickets online 24 hours a day at: http://dirtcar.ticketforce.com/ordertickets.asp?p=210&backurl=default.asp

Joining the World of Outlaws on March 10th will be the California Lightning Sprint Cars.

You can also keep up with the latest news and receive special offers from The PAS Twitter site: http://twitter.com/perrisautospdwy.

racesatthepas@aol.com is the only authorized Internet address to issue official media news released from The Perris Auto Speedway or Oval Entertainment

February 25 - "Sokola Shootout" USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

March 3 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods

March 31 - USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

April 14 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods

April 21 - Night of Destruction #1: Rollover Contest, Trailer Figure 8 Races, Figure 8's, Auto Roller Derby, Demo Cross

April 28 - USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

May 5 - PASSCAR Road Course Challenge: Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods

May 19 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods

May 26 - Salute to Indy: USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

June 9 - Night of Destruction #2: Demolition Derby, Trailer Figure 8 Races, Figure 8's, Auto Roller Derby, Demo Cross

June 23 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods

July 4 - Firecracker 30 & Sky Concert: USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

July 14 - Night of Destruction 3: Trailer Figure 8 Races, Figure 8's, Demo Cross, Auto Roller Derby, Rollover Contest

July 21 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods

July 28 - California Racers Hall of Fame Night: USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

August 18 - USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

September 1 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods

September 8 - Night of Destruction 4: "Perris Leap" Trophy Truck Long Jump and Engine Meltdown, Trailer Figure 8 Races, Figure 8's, Auto Roller Derby, Demo Cross

September 15 - Glenn Howard Classic: USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

September 22 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods

October 27 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods

November 2 - 17th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals: USAC National Sprint Cars, USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

November 3 - 17th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals: USAC National Sprint Cars, USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars

"Badger announces 16-race slate for 2012"
"Seven at Angell Park; Jacksonville season opener on April 27"

By Bryan Gapinski
Sun Prairie, Wis., Jan. 20---Officials of the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association (BMARA) released a sixteen race schedule for the 2012 racing season, today. It will mark the 76th year of sanctioning midget auto racing, for the country's oldest midget auto racing organization. The Stark Automotive Group/Mid-State Equipment Badger Midget Series will contest events at six tracks in Wisconsi and Illinois.
Sun Prairie's Angell Park Speedway continues as the cornerstone of the series, with seven races slated at the famed 1/3-mile facility, all seven events have a raindate. Among the highlights include: a USAC National/Badger co-sanctioned event on July 8, "The Cornfest Midget Classic" sanctioned by USAC, Bager and POWRi on Aug. 19 and the 31st annual Firemans Nationals presented by Pepsi on Sep. 1. Other Badger Angell Park events will be on May 27, June 10, July 15, and Aug. 12.
The Wilmot (Wis.) Speedway will host "The 6th annual Salute to Harry Turner" on July 15, a co-sanctioned event with POWRi and return for a second date on Aug. 11. Badger will co-sanction seven events in Illinois with POWRi, including the season opener at Jacksonville (Ill.) Speedway on April 27. Three events at Macon (Ill.) Speedway will be on April 28, June 23, and Aug. 17. After a successful debut last year the series returns to Peoria (Ill.) Speedway on May 19. Lincoln (Ill.) Speedway will have two events on June 22 and Aug. 18.
Badger will again endorse the POWRi sanctioned Speedway Motors Midget Money week. The opening event will be July 27 at Solomon Valley Raceway (Beloit, Kan,) for the 3rd annual Chad McDaniel Memorial. Followed by July 28 Cornhusker Midget Nationals at Junction Motor Speedway (McCool Junction, Neb.), and the next evening at US 36 Raceway (Cameron, Mo.).
The Badger 600 Micro Series will run all seven events at Angell Park Speedway, along with both Wilmot Speedway races. Additional stand-alone races for the Micro's will be announced shortly.

2012 Schedule
Fri. April 27 Jacksonville Speedway (Jacksonville, Ill.)*
Sat. April 28 Macon Speedway (Macon, Ill.)*
Sat. May 19 Peoria Speedway (Peoria, Ill.)*
Sun. May 27 Angell Park Speedway
Sun. June 10 Angell Park Speedway
Fri. June 22 Lincoln Speedway (Lincon, Ill.)*
Sat. June 23 Macon Speedway
Sun. July 8 Angell Park Speedway**
Sat. July 14 Wilmot Raceway (Wilmot, Wis.)*
Sun. July 15 Angell Park Speedway*
Fri. July 27 Solomon Valley Speedway (Beloit, Kan.)--non points race
Sat. July 28 Junction Motor Speedway (McCool Junction, Neb.)--non points race
Sun. July 29 US 36 Speedway (Cameron, Mo.)--non points race
Sat. Aug. 11 Wilmot Raceway
Sun. Aug. 12 Angell Park Speedway
Fri.. Aug. 17 Macon Speedway*
Sat. Aug. 18 Lincoln Speedway*
Sun. Aug. 19 Angell Park Speedway***
Sat. Sep. 1 Angell Park Speedway
*=co-sanction with POWRi
**=co-sanction with USAC National
***=co-sanction with USAC Nat'l, & POWRi

The 2012 Chili Bowl has come to an end and all the teams are back home reflecting on the weeks events. Neverlift Motorsports in Fresno, CA is no different. Team owner and driver David Prickett(15p) is happy to say the week went very well. The team was represented by 3 cars this year, with drivers Connor Kassik(15k) and TJ Smith(15n) joining in the representation of the black and silver team.

TJ was up first on Tuesday nights qualifier, drawing a 7 pill and starting on the pole of his heat. At the green, the outside car got the jump dropping TJ to 2nd, but TJ was much faster and charged hard on the leader for several laps before Jerry Coons Jr. joined the fray from 3rd. On lap 6 of 8, Jerry moved past TJ and TJ would finish 3rd. This set TJ 32nd in points of the 76 qualifiers, lining him up in a qualifying race. Unfortunately, another car spun directly in front of TJ in the opening laps and TJ could not avoid, suffering a bent front axle and ending hopes of transfering directly into the A feature. The team got the car fixed and TJ began the B feature near the rear. It was looking good for the 15n as TJ passed 6 cars in 4 laps sitting in 6th when another car ran into his left rear tire causing a flat and ending his night. TJ would start Saturday in an H main.

David was up next on Wednesday, and the day did not start well, with the 15p suffering a broken rocker shaft in hot laps. The Neverlift Motorsports team, with help from Johnny Murdock and Matt Streeter, was able to get repairs made and David started 5th in his heat. In the first 3 laps David moved up to 3rd where he would stay to the finish. This would line David up 17th in points, outside the front row of his qualifier. At the start, pole sitter Matt Streeter would lead the way and at the end of the 1st lap, David would fall to 3rd. But that wouldn't last long as David found his groove on the high line and would take the lead on lap 3 never looking back. The only other car David saw this event was 5 time Chili Bowl Champion Sammy Swindell, who would have to settle for 2nd. David was now 7th in points and would start inside the 4th row in his first A feature. Track changes and a very fast main had the team a little off, and David would fall to 19th, setting him up in a D main for Saturday.

Connor was last to qualify on Thursday and it was a rough night for the 15k. Connor pulled an 11 pill and would start outside row 1 of the heat race. The opening lap the pole sitter spun in front of Connor causing him to stop and relegating him to the rear. While battling back to the front, contact with another car would cut a tire, sending Connor to a C main. After starting 11th and moving to 6th in the C, Connor made hard contact with the front straight wall sending the car airborne, and consiquently ending his Chili Bowl with unrepairable damage.

Championship night showed TJ starting from outside the front row of the H main and TJ immediately jumped to the lead. Several late race cautions caught the field back up, and TJ lost the lead to Matt Westfall at the white and would finish 3rd at the checkers, still transfering to the G main. TJ would start at the rear and moved up to 12th where he would finish.

David started outside row 2 of the D main, taking the lead for a brief moment on lap 3. A long caution allowed David too much time for cockpit adjustments and David dialed himself right out of the transfer spot to finish 10th. Davids best prior finish was 15th in a D main in 2009.

Neverlift Motorsports would like to thank its sponsors Crysalli Artesian Water, Pricketts Distributing, Fruitful Juice Company, David Prickett Racing, C&C Custom Design, Elite Powder Coating and Neverlift Racing, as well as all our supporters AFCO, Hoosier Tire, Hoosier West Parts and Service, West Evans Motorsports, Wilwood, K&N and MPD Racing. Special thanks to Scott Pierovich, Lonnie Lopez, Derek Riedel, Dan Kassik, Tyler Dolacki, Russ Prickett and Moose Lacy.

Politically it’s not a logical progression from being The President to becoming The King, but in a racing sense it may well be possible as Robbie Farr steers the #7 Orrcon Steel / Vermeer / Hi-Tec Oils Maxim around Borderline Speedway Mt. Gambier tonight.

Farr clinched the victory in the $10,000 to win “President’s Cup” at Avalon Raceway Lara on Wednesday night to seal his second success in the blue-ribbon affair since 2007.

“It was a good night for us, but it was an odd night if that makes any sense,” Farr mused, “we had a few things trouble us on the night that normally would affect the end result but we started on the front row and apart from Murky (David Murcott) having a look at us we were able to drive on with it.”

A stellar field was on hand to contest the event with no less than 12 Americans in the pits.

“You roll into a pit area where basically a third of the field are yanks and you think it’s going to be one tough night. And it is. I think the track in the heat races probably helped us a little because our time trial wasn’t anything overly decent but we were able to pass a couple of cars both times.”

Farr moved the ECPR Orrcon Steel #7 from 6th to 4th in one heat and 5th to 3rd in another, and that was enough to put him on the front row for the main.

“We were pretty shocked to find out we were on the pole for the main,” Farr grins, “I guess nobody else did much in their heats and because we timed in 15th it kinda lobbed us into the middle of both our heats. We made a bit of progress and it helped I guess.”

Despite having magneto problems earlier during the night and a main wing strut collapsing in the main event, Farr was able to account for an awesome field to claim the $10,000 on offer and head into tonight’s Kings Challenge at Borderline Speedway Mt. Gambier.

“We’ve had to work much harder to run much further back in a field like that Wednesday night, but we’ll take it anyway we can get it. We’re pumped about running Borderline tonight and can’t wait to get after it.”

(Bill W) January 19, 2011 – Kaley Gharst and the Stathy #26 team should be a force to be reckoned with in the next month in Western Australia. With some big races looming on the horizon, the team has put together three solid finishes despite some mechanical hardships, and is looking forward to this Saturday’s event at the Perth Motorplex.

Things started on Boxing Day (December 26) at the Coates Hire Bunbury City Speedway in Bunbury. “We went out last in qualifying,” says Kaley. “We didn’t time very well, but we came back and were very strong in the heats, winning both of them. That put us in the tenth starting spot in the feature.”

The team set their sights on the main event. “We were thinking it was going to get pretty slick, so we decided to try some different bars and shocks,” says Kaley. “We misjudged it a little bit and we backed up to thirteenth, battling a tight racecar. As the race went on, though the car came in and we ended up getting back up to fifth.”

With a top five finish under their belts the team went to Perth the following night. “We qualified alright (8th), but we weren’t as strong in our heats (8th and 6th),” says Kaley. “That put us starting twelfth in the A.”

An early-race tangle sent the Decatur, Illinois driver to the tail. “We had a good start, but a car ended up spinning in front of us in turn three,” says Kaley. “I barely clipped him and spun and then another car hit us head-on. I didn’t think we could continue, but the front-end was still intact. We did lose the front wing.”

Despite a bit of a crippled racecar, Kaley would surge to sixth at the checkers. “We had a good run from the back, all the way up to sixth,” he says. “After the race, we saw how bad the car was. The frame was bent to the right about four inches, and pushed back about three. The left front corner was pushed down about two inches and the torsion tubes were bent badly. We straightened it out as much as possible for the ‘Sprintcar Muster’.”

After qualifying 11th at the Sprintcar Muster on January 2 at the Perth Motorplex, Kaley did well in the heats. “We started eighth in the first heat and we were up to fourth when a yellow came out,” he says. “On the restart, I was able to get a good start into turn one and get the lead and the win with a slide job. In the second heat, we started seventh and ran third.”

Kaley started sixth in the main event, and overcame tough odds again. “We were running fifth in the first lap or two before the wing slider valve broke and the wing went all the way back,” he says. “We were extremely tight, but I was able to use the brakes to turn the car up on the cushion. With about four or five laps to go, I lost my brakes. The bolt that holds the pads in broke, and we lost them out of the inboard rotor. I had to run the middle of the track and fell back to seventh or eighth. When the track slicked out a little more, I was able to make it up to fourth at the checkers.”

There is excitement for this Saturday’s race at the Perth Motorplex. “We received a new chassis last Thursday and we’re excited for Saturday,” says Kaley. “We fired up our new Maxwill engine and hopefully, we can grab our first win of the season down here.”

The World Series Sprintcars Series will start a series of seven events in eighteen days in Western Australia on February 1.

Kaley would like to thank the following for their help in Australia: Steve Stathy, Paul Stathy, Brand Passmore, Andrew Jarvis, and Michael Combes for all their hard work and help, and also, Philmac, Aussie Outdoors, Passmore Automotive, Contract Fencing, Goldstar Transport, Russell Hall’s Bunbury Autogroup, Autostyle Spraypainters and Dino’s Haulage.

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Kaley and the Jeremy Scadden #6 team would like to thank: Scadden Construction, CNS Homes, LEV Wings, Singer Engines, J&J Auto Racing , DMI Components, Keizer Wheels , Schure Built Suspension Systems, Hoosier Tire North , Butlerbuilt Seating and Bell Helmets.

During Winternationals Area discount savings will now be offered by the Days Inn Tampa North during the 2012 East Bay Winternationals. The new discount coupon booklets will be available for racers and fans, while guest of our hotel. The offers in a sixteen page coupon booklet will include free items, percentages off, $5.00 dollars off, and 2 for one. The booklet will include savings for the following: dining/nightlife, attractions, arts/culture, shopping, outdoor activities, and rental cars. Additional savings are realized on the guest rooms during the 2012 Winter Nationals. The East Bay Winternationals rate will be $45.00 (1-2ppl) and includes a free hot breakfast. These coupon savings and special rate at the Days Inn Tampa North will allow travelling fans to stay longer , visit area sights, attractions etc. while staying within their budget. The days Inn Tampa North is centrally located in Tampa and within walking distance of the Grand Prix -Go cart Racing track. Additionally the hotel is only 3 miles from Busch Gardens/Adventure Island.

112 Days and Nights of Full-Throttle Fun Set for 2012
At Charlotte Motor Speedway

CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 19, 2012) – Charlotte Motor Speedway is solidifying its nickname as “The Greatest Place To See The Race” in 2012 with 112 full-throttle days and nights of entertainment for the whole family. Featuring a mix of brand new events and traditional fan favorites, this year promises to be the biggest yet.

The 2012 schedule includes NASCAR, NHRA and World of Outlaws events, along with the return of both the spring and fall Food Lion AutoFairs, and features events at three state-of-the-art venues - Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte.

New to the event calendar will be a Labor Day family festival to kick off the Democratic National Convention week in Charlotte. Designed to welcome Carolinians, tourists, media and delegates to the host city, the Sept. 3 event will be a free, non-partisan community celebration of the South held at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The family festival is open to the public and will feature live entertainment, activities and exhibitions that showcase Charlotte and the Carolinas.

Also new for 2012 is the Vietnam Veterans Homecoming Celebration on March 31, which will honor those who served in the Vietnam War. With support from the USO of North Carolina and the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters, the event will include live music, military salutes, displays and demonstrations.

zMAX Dragway officials are introducing new events at the Bellagio of drag strips including Mayhem @ the MAX, which consists of bracket racing for amateur racers, junior dragsters and street cars. Held over six Saturdays from April to August, racers are awarded points each week and will compete for the championship in their respective categories.

One of the grandest traditions in all of motorsports, the Coca-Cola 600, will be back for its 53rd running on May 27. Fans will also see the return of big events such as the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, Bank of America 500, Goodguys Southeastern Nationals, the Lowes Foods World of Outlaws World Finals and more. The Summer Shootout Series, a summertime family favorite, will also return every Tuesday night June 12 – Aug. 14.

To get fans ready for the new season, the speedway is offering incredible values through the Charlotte Motor Speedway Season Ticket and NHRA season ticket packages.

NASCAR fans that purchase tickets to all three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events get special savings and discounts with the Charlotte Motor Speedway Season Ticket. The package includes the added benefits of one NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Pit Pass (per account), one ticket to the Dollar General 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race (per qualifying season ticket), six free guest passes to The Speedway Club, 10 percent off souvenirs, 10 percent off entry to the NASCAR Hall of Fame, VIP parking, a Charlotte Motor Speedway Season Ticket Holder hard card and more.

Nitro lovers who want to see racing at zMAX Dragway can buy NHRA season tickets for action on the world’s only four-lane, all-concrete dragway. The package includes six days of NHRA racing with a savings of 15 percent on tickets, VIP parking, 10 percent off souvenirs at the Charlotte Motor Speedway gift shop, a season ticket holder hard card and more.

The 2012 Charlotte Motor Speedway schedule follows.
March 3 - 24 Spring Meltdown Open Test & Tune (Saturdays) zMAX Dragway
March 17 Charlotte Motor Speedway Fan Appreciation Day Charlotte Motor Speedway
March 31 Vietnam Veterans Homecoming Celebration Charlotte Motor Speedway
April 13 - 15 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals zMAX Dragway
April 19 - 22 Food Lion AutoFair Charlotte Motor Speedway
April 27 - Aug. 24 Drag & Brag Series (Select Fridays) zMAX Dragway
April 28 - Aug. 18 Mayhem @ the MAX (Select Saturdays) zMAX Dragway
May 18 North Carolina Education Lottery 200 Charlotte Motor Speedway
May 19 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Charlotte Motor Speedway
May 24 LiftMaster Pole Night Charlotte Motor Speedway
May 25 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Showdown The Dirt Track at Charlotte
May 26 History 300 Charlotte Motor Speedway
May 27 Coca-Cola 600 Charlotte Motor Speedway
June 12 – Aug. 14 Summer Shootout Series (Tuesdays) Charlotte Motor Speedway
June 23 Faith, Family and Freedom Concert zMAX Dragway
Aug. 3 - 4 ADRL Dragstock zMAX Dragway
Aug. 11 Circle K Back-to-School Monster Truck Bash The Dirt Track at Charlotte
Sept. 3 Labor Day Family Festival – DNC Week Kickoff Charlotte Motor Speedway
Sept. 8 Laps for Life Blood Drive Charlotte Motor Speedway
Sept. 8 O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals zMAX Dragway
Sept. 20 - 23 Food Lion AutoFair Charlotte Motor Speedway
Oct. 5 – 7 Charlotte Diesel Super Show zMAX Dragway
Oct. 10 World of Outlaws Late Model Showdown The Dirt Track at Charlotte
Oct. 11 Bojangles’ Pole Night Charlotte Motor Speedway
Oct. 11 UNOH Southern Slam 150 Charlotte Motor Speedway
Oct. 12 Dollar General 300 Charlotte Motor Speedway
Oct. 13 Bank of America 500 Charlotte Motor Speedway
Oct. 26 - 28 Goodguys Southeastern Nationals Charlotte Motor Speedway
Nov. 1 - 3 Lowes Foods World of Outlaws World Finals The Dirt Track at Charlotte
Nov. 20 - Dec. 30 Carolina Christmas (excluding Christmas Day) Charlotte Motor Speedway
Nov. 23 Race Ticket & Souvenir Blowout Charlotte Motor Speedway

For a detailed listing of events and for more information on tickets and pricing, visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com or call the speedway’s ticket office at 1-800-455-FANS (3267).

For daily updates, connect with Charlotte Motor Speedway on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CLTMotorSpdwy or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/charlottemotorspeedway.

A FULL SLATE OF ACTION PACKED FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDED AS OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY RELEASES SCHEDULE FOR 2012

By Ken Pelkie - Friday nights, all summer long will find Ohsweken Speedway the place to be for thrilling and affordable weekly entertainment again in 2012. The finest and fastest 3/8 mile dirt track in Southwestern Ontario has once assembled a program for the 2012 racing season that will be sure to fulfill your Friday night family entertainment appetite. With a commitment to action packed racing, Ohsweken Speedway has been the scene of a solid field of cars with fast paced, non-stop excitement for the growing legion of fans the past couple of seasons. This season guarantees more of the same as “Friday Night Thunder” roars into action.

To view the complete press release and schedule, please click on the following link: http://ohswekenspeedway.com/news/2012/011712.htm

“SPRINT CAR 101: AN EVENING WITH LONNY PARSONS” TO BE STREAMED LIVE ON THE INTERNET

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 18, 2012) – Tonight’s “Sprint Car 101 – Third Thursday Series” program at the National Sprint Car Museum, featuring Bob Baker interviewing veteran touring sprint car owner Lonny Parsons, will be streamed live at www.ustream.tv/channel/sprintcarhof. The program, which is free and open to the public, will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Central.

Museum special events coordinator David Herrmann said today, “We have had good success in the past streaming these programs live for those who have been unable to join us in Knoxville. It should be a lot of fun tomorrow night hearing Lonny talk about his past drivers, including Tim Shaffer, Kraig Kinser, Danny Lasoski, Brian Brown, Danny Wood, Brooke Tatnell, Dean Jacobs, Johnny Herrera, Trevor Green, Mike Wagner, Paul McMahan and others. It will also be entertaining and informative just listening to Lonny talk about his long-time work relationship with Casey’s General Stores.”

Those seeking more information on the “Sprint Car 101” Third Thursday Series of programs can visit www.sprintcarhof.com.

Brownsburg, Indiana (January 18, 2012) — Kyle Steffens, of St. Charles, Missouri, made his Nine Racing team debut in the #91X at last week’s 26th Annual Chili Bowl Midget Nationals at the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Kyle began the 2012 Chili Bowl event by winning his heat race on Thursday, January 12. He finished 8th in the A Qualifier 3, and then finished 6th in the B Main. Unfortunately, the top four transferred to the A Main, so he missed moving up to the A Main by two places.

On Saturday, January 14, Kyle drove the Nine Racing #91X in the E Main 2, but ended up finishing the event in 15th place as the top four transferred to the D Main.

After the conclusion of the Chili Bowl Nationals, Kyle said, “I’m bummed that the Chili Bowl is over, but happy to have new opportunities for 2012 in an open wheel car. Thanks to the entire Nine Racing team.”

SteffensAtSpeed.jpg: Kyle Steffens had a strong debut with the Nine Racing team when he drove the #91X at the 26th Annual Chili Bowl Nationals, January 10-14, 2012, at the QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Brownsburg, Indiana (January 18, 2012) — After a strong performance at the 22nd Chili Bowl Nationals in 2008, where he battled through a number of races to reach Saturday’s A Main, Billy Wease jumped into the #19X of Nine Racing and returned to the 26th Annual Chili Bowl Nationals last week.

The five-day midget racing event drew over 260 entries to the Tulsa, Oklahoma, QuikTrip Center’s Tulsa Expo Raceway.

Billy, of Noblesville, Indiana, began the event strong by winning his heat race on Wednesday, January 11, by holding off a charge from Jimmy Voitel. Billy then finished 4th in the A Qualifier #4 and transferred to the A main on Wednesday where he finished in 21st position.

He was able to race again on Saturday, where he finished 7th in the D Main 2, but unfortunately, only the top six transferred to the C Main, and he just narrowly missed moving to the next race.

“It was great to be back in the driver’s seat of the Nine Racing midget,” said Billy Wease. “Unfortunately, we just missed transferring to the C Main, which ended our night. I want to thank the entire Nine Racing team, including my crew chief Glenn Martin, for giving me a great car.”

Billy’s sponsors for the Chili Bowl Nationals were Ed Pink Racing Engines and Adams & Mehling Accounting, Inc.

Champion Blue Flame® Performance Diesel Motor Oil and Diesel Motorsports Announce 2012 Drag Racing Schedule

ChampionBlue Flame® Motor Oil, a major sponsor of Diesel Motorsports and the National Association of Diesel Motorsports (NADM), announced today thier 2012 National Event Schedule for Diesel Drag Racing and Sled Pulling competiton.

May 5, 2012 - Bungart Motorsport’s Sled Pulling Tune-up /Sled Pulling /Dyno Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, MO

July 20 &21, 2012 - 1-800Autoparts East Coast Nationals /Drags /Pulls /Dyno Numidia Dragway, Numidia, PA

Aug 17&18, 2012 - Industrial Injection/H&S Performance / Drag/ Pulls/ Dyno Rocky Mountain Raceway, Salt Lake City, UT

Sept 8, 2012- New Era Diesel’s Buckeye Diesel National / Drags/ Pulls/ Dyno National Trails Dragway, Hebron, OH

Oct 6, 2012- RAM/ODRA Texas Diesel Roundup /Drags /Pulls /Dyno North Star Dragway, Denton, TX

Nov 30, 2012 - Diesel Specialists PRI Drags /Drag Racing Central Florida Race Complex, Orlando, FL

Diesel Motorsports, formerly the National Association of Diesel Motorsports, was eastablished in 2007 and is the only sanctioning body for diesels that promotes all diesel motorsports associations, clubs and events. Diesel Motorsports holds a number of diesel events around the country while also building a membership that offers benefits for business members as well as fans.

Diesel Motorsports offers diesel drag racing, sled pulling, and Dyno competitions. In addition to exhibition diesel vehicles and Show-N-Shine, Diesel Motorsports is looking to add some new fresh competitions to please the diesel fans and competitors around the world. Diesel Motorsports events are all about diesels including a large Vendor Alley at each event with many National manufacturers represented. http://www.dieselmotorsports.us

Champion Brands Blue Flame® Performance Diesel Motor Oils are formulated with workhorse performance additives, superior protection, advanced polymer technology, and high TBN, supported by a carrier blend of synthetic and conventional base fluids.

In addition, Champion Brands Blue Flame® Diesel Motor Oil delivers unmatched high temperature film strength and lubricity protection, has the muscle to combat oil shear, maximizes and sustains cylinder compression, and is proven to increase engine horse power and torque.

About the company: Champion Brands, LLC, is a globally recognized industry leader in specialty lubricants for over 55 years. Champion also produces and blends over 300 products including fuel, oil, engine additives, and lubricants for the racing, automotive, heavy truck, agricultural, industrial, and specialty markets. For more information about the Champion Blue Flame® Performance Diesel Motor Oil contact your nearest Champion distributor, or call Champion at 800-821-5693 or 660-885-8151. Champion Brands, LLC; 1001 Golden Drive, Clinton, MO, or go to http://ChampionsUseChampion.com.

URC’s Jonathan Swanson Prepares For Motorsports 2012 With Pioneer Pole Buildings And Kriner Racing Engines

Yardville, NJ-- On Friday, January 20th, Rislone URC sprint series driver Jonathan Swanson will unofficially kick off his 2012 season with a weekend full of appearances at the annual Motorsports Trade Show in Greater Oaks, PA. This year Jonathan was invited to display the car he will be campaigning in the 2012 Rislone URC Sprint season at the Kriner Racing Engines booth from Friday through Sunday.

Along with having his car available for display, Jonathan will also be making several appearances not only at the Kriner booth but also the booth of primary sponsor Pioneer Pole Buildings. Much like last year Jonathan will be in the Pioneer booth on Saturday afternoon signing autographs and taking pictures.

“This is a great way to kick off 2012,” said Jonathan. “Not only will fans get the chance to see all of our hard work getting the car ready for competition, but I’ll also get to meet with the fans and tell them about the great companies both Pioneer and Kriner are.”

Jonathan will have pictures available for fans at his car in the Kriner booth and the autograph session at the Pioneer booth. Fans can also get a look at the 2012 URC schedule that Jonathan plans to run, as well as the USAC Eastern Swing Jonathan plans of running for the third consecutive year. In addition on Sunday, January 22nd, Jonathan will have a special surprise for all the children in attendance during Family Day at the show.

For more information on Jonathan’s upcoming appearances and his 2012 racing schedule, visit www.jonathanswansonracing17j.com.

THREE QUARTER MIDGET DRIVER MIKE TIDABACK HAS EXPERIENCED INDOOR RACING EXTREMES; HE IS AMONG FORMER WINNERS IN A.C.

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ…..January 18, 2012 . . . Mike Tidaback knows first hand what it feels like to experience the rush of victory inside Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall. He also knows what it is like to walk away from a big time crash. The 10th edition of the event known as the Gamblers Classic, run under the direction of Len Sammons and staff, is planned for Friday and Saturday nights Feb. 3-4, 2012. In the sixth running of the Indoor racing classic, in 2008, Tidaback, of Little Falls, N.J., rubbed wheels with fellow driver Donnie Adams and, in a battle of wills, won the feature in spectacular style. Two years later, in the eighth running of the Gamblers Classic, Tidaback was dazed and ablaze after flying through the air following a multi-car, high-speed collision. Tidaback, a past Three Quarter Midget circuit champion, is among over 70 drivers who will wrestle the powerful TQ (three quarter) Midgets around the tenth-mile Boardwalk Hall track. Three other classes, the straight-line fast dirt 600cc Micro- Sprints, the tested-tough Slingshots and the lazer-like Champ Karts will be in competition. Over fifty Champ kart teams, two-and-a-half dozen Slingshot specialists, and a like number of dirt 600cc Micro Sprint men and machines have paid the entry fee to secure a spot on the roster. That number is expected to grow with just two weeks remaining prior to race time. Overall, more than 200 teams are expected to be vying for starting berths in the four feature races. Vintage TQ midgets, an added class for 2012, will be showcased on Friday, Feb. 3 throughout Boardwalk’s Hall spectator concourse with many of their drivers and owners on hand to sign autographs. Cars will then be displayed and drivers will be available for autographs and photos during the interactive evening Fanfest session prior to the beginning of racing program. A controlled exhibition race will follow among the vintage cars and their drivers. Drivers will hand out full-size souvenir pennants to the first five hundred youngsters during Fanfest as well. The Vintage TQ program has been assembled by noted racing engineer Gary Mondschein, who himself was a TQ Midget and full size Midget driver for many years. Racers wishing to enter any of the divisions competing in Atlantic City may find entry and rule information available at aarn.com. Tickets for the Atlantic City event are on sale now at Ticketmaster outlets online at www.ticketmaster.com and at the Boardwalk Hall box office. Good seats still remain available; tickets purchased in advance will not incur a local Atlantic City $2-per-ticket tax. Further information can also be obtained by calling the show office (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at 609-888-3618. TQ Midget entries are also pouring in for “The Coffee Cup”, the indoor race scheduled for Providence, R.I. on March 10-11, 2012 at Dunkin Donuts Center. Previous winner Ted Christopher, Billy Pauch Sr., Steve Craig, Frank Fischer, BJ MacDonald and Jonathan Reid are among those who have joined Paul Lotier Jr., who was the first entrant for the March event. The North East Midget Association (NEMA), a venerable and popular midget car racing in New England, has pledged the support of many of its top drivers. Racers wishing to join in the TQ Midget action at Dunkin Donuts Center may find entry and rule information available at aarn.com. Tickets for the Dunkin Donuts Center Indoor Race event are on sale at Ticketmaster outlets online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Ontario Topless Sprints Announce Tentative 2012 Schedule; OTS is Full Steam Ahead With Exciting Events Planned

After a very successful inaugural event at Humberstone Speedway in 2011, the Ontario Topless Sprints are back for a new season on a much larger scale with events scattered throughout the summer at several different racetracks in Ontario, Pennsylvania and Ohio.

The tentative schedule has the Ontario Topless Sprints (OTS) and the Ohio based Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series (B.O.S.S) working together during most of the events on the schedule, as well as one OTS standalone event on the schedule. The OTS and B.O.S.S. will also have a co-sanctioned event with the Michigan Traditional Sprints (MTS).

The OTS season will get underway with a weekend doubleheader beginning at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio on Friday, May 18th and Mercer Raceway Park in Mercer, Pennsylvania on Saturday, May 19th. Just one event is on the schedule at this time during the month of June as OTS travels to Pittsburgh’s Penn Motor Speedway on Saturday, June 23rd. July is the busiest month of the season for OTS with three events on the schedule with a visit to Sharon Speedway in Sharon, Ohio. Another weekend doubleheader is on the card on July 20th and 21st as OTS holds events at South Buxton Raceway and Humberstone Speedway respectively. After more than two months off, the series will then wrap up back at Wayne County Speedway for the 2012 season finale on Saturday, October 6th.

“We are very excited to announce our 2012 season schedule”, says Ontario Topless Sprints President Ken Bayliss. “This is just a tentative schedule though, and we hope to be able to add some more events in the near future”.

In an effort to help build OTS as well as its sister site for the Ontario Outlaw Flat Trackers, www.ooft.ca - we will have a booth set up at the Canadian Motorsports Expo in Toronto, Ontario at the International Centre on February 10th, 11th and 12th. Stop by and visit us and learn more about both the OTS and OOFT.

Ontario Topless Sprints would like to thank Giant FM Classic Rock 91.7FM, Traffic & Court Services, Finish Line Web Design, OTR Filters, E-Shine.ca, Lou’s Tire Service, CARSTAR, Great Signs & Graphics, Garden City Environmental, Xtreme Custom Exhaust, Tapp’s Water Treatment, Pit Stop Automotive, Castle Racing Team, RCM Racing Equipment, Kear’s Speed Shop, King Racing Products, BR Motorsports, Outerwears Performance Products and Pancho’s Racing Products for supporting OTS in 2012.

“We wouldn’t be able to do any of this without the help of the great companies that support us”, adds Bayliss, who will also be competing in the OTS events this season. “I just can’t thank everyone enough for their support as we move into our first full season with the series. We had a great time at our event at Humberstone in 2011, and look for an even better 2012”.

For more information on this exciting form of motorsports, please visit Ontario Topless Sprints on the web at www.ontariotoplesssprints.com. You will find information on the event including rules, driver entry list when available, and our great sponsors and affiliates that are on board with us to date. You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/otsracing.

A FULL SLATE OF ACTION PACKED FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDED AS OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY RELEASES SCHEDULE FOR 2012

Friday nights, all summer long will find Ohsweken Speedway the place to be for thrilling and affordable weekly entertainment again in 2012. The finest and fastest 3/8 mile dirt track in Southwestern Ontario has once assembled a program for the 2012 racing season that will be sure to fulfill your Friday night family entertainment appetite. With a commitment to action packed racing, Ohsweken Speedway has been the scene of a solid field of cars with fast paced, non-stop excitement for the growing legion of fans the past couple of seasons. This season guarantees more of the same as “Friday Night Thunder” roars into action.

The first three Friday nights in May will see the speedway open for practice sessions that will be FREE to spectators wishing to come out and view the action from our spectator grandstands. When the gates swing open on May 25th for the opening round of the 2012 Championship Points chases for the four weekly divisions, the racing machines will be ultimately tuned and the fans will be able to “Feel The Excitement” as the season begins for the only track in Ontario offering the thrill of the “ground pounding” winged Sprint Cars on a weekly basis. “Sprints remain the main attraction at Ohsweken while support classes include Thunder Stocks, Mini Stocks, and Bombers” stated promoter Glenn Styres while releasing the 2012 slate of events. “We will also offer up a weekly entertainment bonus ranging from Mod Lites or Vintage Cars along with our Junior Fan Club. Every week will be something different but our eye will remain on the time as priority will be to end the show by 10:30” Styres concluded.

On May 25th the Winged Sprint Cars embark on an sixteen race chase to the championship and a piece of the $20,000 posted point fund backed again by Corr/PAK Merchandising of Richmond Hill. The Sprint Cars will be joined each week by the Lighthouse Tattoos Thunder Stocks, HRW Automotive Mini Stocks, and the Pierced Parts Bombers. Special events designed to entertain every fan are scattered over the summer with something different being presented each week. With “Affordable Family Entertainment” as the primary goal, Ohsweken Speedway is the place to be at 7:45 PM each Friday night for an evening of affordable, action packed entertainment.

“We have been focusing our attention and building toward family entertainment while giving our fans a true racing alternative in the area” states Ken Pelkie, Director of Racing Operations. “Our commitment to the fans is to provide an entertaining, first class show that the whole family will enjoy and present it in a timely manner. Two to two and one-half hours is the target for completion of the program throughout the season” Pelkie concluded.

Fans will have to wait just a little over three months before an open practice sessions take place. Friday, May 4th; 11th; & 18th will see all classes of cars that will compete at the Speedway during 2012 testing the speedway while they shake down their equipment. On track action will begin at 7:00 PM and is Free to spectators.

The season then officially gets underway on Friday night, May 25th when Engler Machine & Tool presents the “Season Opener”. This opening round in the season long point championship race for all four weekly classes on the fast 3/8 mile clay oval will feature extended feature laps for all divisions. The first of six visits of the “International Modified Lite Championship Tour” will also be on the program.

To kick off an exciting month of June, Grisdale Racing Products will host “Sponsors Night” June 1st as the championship chases for the four divisions settle in for the grinding 2012 season. Race Teams will all have the opportunity to invite their sponsors to the speedway for a night of entertainment as guests of Ohsweken Speedway. Also on the program will be the first of four visits for the season of the “Vintage Cars”.

June 8th will find Trailers by Jim Bray presenting the ”Abel Castelein 50” for Mini Stocks as we honour the memory of one of the veterans and true advocates of Ohsweken Speedway who passed away suddenly last fall.

June racing continues on the 15th as Lighthouse Tattoos hosts “Brant County Night” featuring Twin 15’s for the Lighthouse Tattoo Thunder Stocks. Any spectators showing proof of residence in Brant County will be admitted to the speedway for half price. CORR/Pak Sprints, HRW Automotive Mini Stocks, and Pierced Parts Bombers will also be on the racing program.

The Jones Brown Insurance once again will present the “Northern Summer Nationals” mini-series in 2012. With two events scheduled to be run at each of Ohsweken Speedway and South Buxton Raceway, the rain plagued series was cut in half in 2011 however full fields of cars graced the pits at each venue. Round #1 takes place June 22nd at Ohsweken with Round #2 the following night at South Buxton. CORR/Pak Sprints and the Patriot Sprint Tour will all co-sanction the series with the overall point champion of the series capturing a guaranteed starting position in the 8th Annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals in September. A full program of Thunder Stocks, Mini Stocks, and Bombers will also be on the program.

June 29th will close out the month as Metal Works Powder Coating of Caledonia presents “Kids Night”. Mod Lites will also be on hand as the first of two nights of “Box Car” races and a “Tug of War” between our drivers and Junior Fan Club members are scheduled to take place during intermission.

July gets started in a big way on July 6th as the Rochester Knighthawks hosts a “Sunshine Foundation” event featuring our four regular divisions and the International Modified Lite Championship Tour. The first of two “Autograph Sessions” will also take place during intermission.

Mid Season Championship night is up next as WISECO Pistons presents the midyear classics for Corr/PAK Sprints, Lighthouse Tattoo Thunder Stocks, and Pierced Parts Bombers while Evers Financial hosts the championship round for the HRW Automotive Mini Stocks. Extra laps and extra cash await the drivers for the night’s action.

July 20th finds Outhouse Image & Design along with McDONALDS Brantford and Paris locations hosting “Christmas In July” when a visit from Santa is once again on his schedule. The annual “Toy Drive” is also on tap for the evening with 100% of the donations distributed to needy organizations in neighbouring communities. Last year’s collection showed the true generosity of our fans and supporters and was graciously received. Everyone donating a toy this year will receive a ½ price admission coupon that can be used for any regular priced race night for the remainder of the season. Corr/PAK Sprints, Thunder Stocks, Mini Stocks, and Bombers will provide the on track action for the evening. The 2nd and last “Autograph Session” of the season will take place on the track during intermission.

Best Western – Cairn Croft Hotel plays host to “Norfolk County Night” on July 27th. Any spectators showing proof of residence in Norfolk County will be admitted to the speedway for half price.

July closes out as the World of Outlaw Sprints take to the track on Tuesday night, July 31st this season in their only visit to Ohsweken Speedway. A full program will be presented by Arrow Express consisting of Time Trials, Heat races, “B” Main and “A” Main paying $10,000 to the winner plus valuable points toward the season long championship chase. All the regulars on the Outlaw circuit including Donny Schatz, Steve Kinser, Joey Saldana, Jason Meyers, and others including Jessica Zemken will be on hand to try to capture the “Six Nations Showdown” title that Tony Stewart took home last year. The International Modified Lite Championship Tour cars will compete on the program as the support division. August 1st has been secured if needed as a makeup date for the World of Outlaw event.

The Art Hill Memorial will once again be contested by the Mini Stocks on August 3rd. Presented by HRW Automotive, the 42 lap affair will again pay $1,000 to the winner. Joining the Mini Stocks on the program will be the Corr/PAK Sprints, Thunder Stocks, and Bombers while the 4th Annual “Ohsweken Speedway Hot Dog Eating Championship” will be contested at the flag stand during intermission.

The final drive toward the season long championships continues on August 10th when Gales Auto Aftermarket presents “Haldimand County Night”. All adults proving residence in Haldimand County will be admitted to the speedway for half price. Corr/PAK Sprints, Mini Stocks, and Bombers will be joined for the third time in 2012 by the Vintage Cars. Rounding out the night’s action will be a 50 Lap feature event for the Lighthouse Tattoos Thunder Stocks.

The final two legs of the Jones Brown Insurance sponsored “Northern Summer Nationals” take place at Ohsweken Speedway August 17th and South Buxton Raceway on August 18th. Teams from CORR/Pak Sprints and the Patriot Sprint Tour will again gather to declare the overall point champion of the series awarding a guaranteed starting position in the 8th Annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals in September. A full program of Thunder Stocks, Mini Stocks, and Bombers will also be on the program at Ohsweken.

August 24th, MMBO Marketing will present a benefit race night for the “Canadian National Autism Foundation” with a full program of racing for Corr/Pak Sprints, Thunder Stocks, Mini Stocks, and Bombers. Making their fifth of six appearances in 2012 will be the International Modified Lite Championship Tour. Stay tuned for more information on this exciting event as details are developed.

Labour Day weekend comes early in 2012 with racing at Ohsweken Speedway taking place on August 31st to close out the month. Pierced Parts presents a Labour Day Special featuring CORR/Pak Sprints, Lighthouse Tattoos Thunder Stocks, HRW Automotive Mini Stocks, and the Pierced Parts Bombers. All will be in action in their final tune up before the Season Championship races on September 7h. The 2nd of two events for the Box Cars will also be on the program along with a “Double Flag Pole “ race for our Bombers.

Season Championship races are on tap September 7th for the Thunder Stocks, Mini Stocks, and Bombers as their point chases will end when O’NEILS FARM EQUIPMENT – CASE INTERNATIONAL hosts the evening’s action. Qualifying positions for the “8th Annual – Ohsweken Shootout” are up for grabs for the Corr/PAK Sprints who will conclude their championship chase on Canadian Nationals weekend. Extra distance will be added to all feature races contested that evening.

Following a practice night on Thursday, September 13th, Ohsweken will roar back to life on Friday, September 14th as STYRES GAS BAR presents the 8th Annual Ohsweken Shootout to headline the Night Before the Nationals. Along with twin 15 lap features for the Sprint Cars that guarantee the winners a starting position in the Saturday feature event, the Ohsweken Shootout provides an opportunity to see qualified cars from the sanctioning bodies compete head to head in a 10 lap showdown. The 6th Annual Dave MacLeod Memorial – Mr. Sprint Car Challenge is also scheduled to run on Friday night. The Bracket style elimination event to honour the life long competitor from the western New York region has become a fixture on the Friday night portion of Nationals weekend.

Then the racing season ends its weekly program on Saturday, September 15th as the 8th Annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals presented by Arrow Express takes to the speedway. In its seven year history, the Canadian Nationals has provided some of the finest fields of competitors anywhere and stands as the flagship event of Ohsweken Speedway while ranking among the top events for 360 Sprint Cars in North America. This year paying $12,000 to win the Feature event, 35 laps await the thirty car line up for the green flag. $850 will go to the last place finisher. As an added incentive for teams to compete again this year, a non Qualifiers Second Chance “Little Feature” will be presented by Sicards RV which will see the winner locked into the 30th starting position of the Main Event. The final appearance of 2012 for the International Modified Lite Championship Tour will once again support the Canadian Nationals program.

Several other sponsors have committed to return and support Ohsweken Speedway in a major way throughout the season including Hoosier Racing Tire Canada, Manton Push Rods, Zemco Speed Equipment, HRP Racing Products, Canton Racing Products, Saldana Racing Products, DMI, KING Racing Products, The Brakeman, Winters Performance, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, and Kinser Air Filters who combined will expand the Corr/Pak Sprint Car point fund once again to over $25,000 in cash and product. The renewal period for last year’s Reserved Seat ticket holders ended at 6:00 PM January 14th. Advanced Ticket Sales for all events where reserved seating will be utilized which include the World of Outlaws show and the Canadian Nationals opened to the general public January 16th and continue Monday through Thursday during normal business hours at 1-888-720-7223 on a first come, first served basis until the week prior to the events scheduled dates. Requests for tickets may also be submitted via email to pelkiekj@ebtech.net (attention Cheryl). Please follow instructions to obtain your tickets as posted on the official website at www.ohswekenspeedway.com . Any questions should be directed to Cheryl or Ken Pelkie at (1-888) 720-7223 or email to pelkiekj@ebtech.net.

Until the sound of racing engines fill the spring air, Ohsweken Speedway will be taking part in a couple of indoor shows and static displays. The first coming up soon takes place in Toronto at the International Centre. The MEGASPEED Custom Car & Truck Show runs three days from March 9th through the 11th. Please stop by to pick up a 2012 schedule and say hello. A return visit to the Brantford Lynden Park Mall is planned in April. Please watch the official website of Ohsweken Speedway for dates and times as they become available.

Be sure to visit the website often for all of the latest news on these and other happenings as work continues toward pre season practice sessions May 4th; 11th; & 18th with opening day on May 25th.

- All Friday Dates Feature Corr/PAK Sprints / Lighthouse Tattoos Thunder Stocks / HRW Automotive Mini Stocks & Pierced Parts Bombers Unless Otherwise Noted plus Added Attractions as listed.

Friday 25 - ENGLER MACHINE & TOOL presents SEASON OPENER plus "INTERNATIONAL MODIFIED LITE CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR"

Friday 1 - GRISDALES RACING PRODUCTS presents SPONSORS NIGHT plus "VINTAGE CARS"

Friday 15 - LIGHTHOUSE TATTOO’s presents BRANT COUNTY NIGHT featuring "TWIN 15’s for THUNDER STOCKS"

Friday 22 - JONES BROWN INSURANCE presents "NORTHERN SUMMER NATIONALS Series – Round #1" co-sanctioned by CORR/Pak Sprints; & The Patriot Sprint Tour:

Saturday 23 - “NORTHERN SUMMER NATIONALS Series – Round #2” at South Buxton Raceway co-sanctioned by CORR/Pak Sprints; & The Patriot Sprint Tour:

Friday 29 - METAL WORKS presents KIDS NIGHT plus "INTERNATIONAL MODIFIED LITE CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR" and "BOX CAR RACES"

Friday 6 - ROCHESTER KNIGHTHAWKS presents The "SUNSHINE FOUNDATION" plus The "INTERNATIONAL MODIFIED LITE CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR" and an "AUTOGRAPH NIGHT"

Friday 13 - "MID SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT" presented by EVERS FINANCIAL for Mini Stocks & WISECO PISTONS for Corr/Pak Sprints / Thunder Stocks & Bombers plus "VINTAGE CARS"

Friday 20 - OUTHOUSE IMAGE & DESIGN along with McDONALDS (Brantford & Paris Locations) presents "CHRISTMAS IN JULY" featuring SANTA CLAUS plus "Annual TOY DRIVE" and "AUTOGRAPH NIGHT"

Tuesday 31 - ARROW EXPRESS presents World of Outlaw SPRINTS plus "INTERNATIONAL MODIFIED LITE CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR"

Friday 3 - HRW AUTOMOTIVE presents "ART HILL MEMORIAL" for MINI STOCKS" plus "Annual OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY HOT DOG EATING CHAMPIONSHIP"

Friday 10 - GALES AUTO AFTERMARKET presents HALDIMAND COUNTY NIGHT featuring 50 Laps For THUNDER STOCKS plus "VINTAGE CARS"

Friday 17 JONES BROWN INSURANCE presents "NORTHERN SUMMER NATIONALS Series – Round #3" co-sanctioned by CORR/Pak Sprints; & The Patriot Sprint Tour:

Saturday 18 - “NORTHERN SUMMER NATIONALS Series – Round #4” at South Buxton Raceway co-sanctioned by CORR/Pak Sprints; & The Patriot Sprint Tour:

Friday 24 - “KIDS RACE” by MMBO MARKETING presents The CANADIAN NATIONAL AUTISM FOUNDATION featuring The "INTERNATIONAL MODIFIED LITE CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR "

Friday 31 - AWESOME RACEWEAR presents LABOUR DAY SPECIAL featuring "BOX CAR RACES" & "DOUBLE FLAGPOLE RACE"

Friday 7 - O’NEIL’S FARM EQUIPMENT & CASE INTERNATIONAL presents "SEASON CHAMPIONSHIPS" for All Divisions

Friday 14 - STYRES GAS BAR presents 8th Annual "OHSWEKEN SHOOTOUT" & "THE NIGHT BEFORE THE NATIONALS" plus 6th Annual "Dave MacLEOD MEMORIAL - Mr. SPRINT CAR CHALLENGE" plus "VINTAGE CARS"

Saturday 15 - ARROW EXPRESS presents 8th Annual "CANADIAN SPRINT CAR NATIONALS" (35 laps - $12,000 to Win) plus "non-Qualifiers Li’l Feature" presented by SICARD RV and "INTERNATIONAL MODIFIED LITE CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR"

Inside Line Promotions – OWASSO, Okla. (Jan. 17) – TBJ Promotions is expecting a banner year in 2012.

Entering his fourth season in the promotional business, TBJ Promotions Founder Tony Bruce Jr. has put together a vigorous schedule of six ASCS National Tour races during a 10-week span next spring.

“We’re definitely going to be busy, but I’m very excited to showcase TBJ Promotions, the ASCS National Tour and sprint car racing at these events,” he said. “Each year I try to build on the previous and I think 2012 is set up to be our best.”

It kicks off with the 4th annual Rock ‘N Roll 50 at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark., on April 28. The high-banked, ¼-mile, which is the oldest continually operated dirt track in the country (since 1948), hosts the only 50-lap feature on the ASCS National Tour.

Tim Crawley of Benton, Ark., won the first two features before last year’s event was washed out by a flood. He also won the inaugural preliminary night and Bruce Jr. claimed the preliminary race in 2010. Each season Crawley earned a customized Gibson guitar as the winner’s trophy, which will again be the prize next season.

“It was frustrating that weather got the best of us last year,” Bruce Jr. said. “A lot of drivers, including myself, look forward to that event. I’m excited to continue the race in such a historic venue.”

The 4th annual Steve King Memorial is next on the TBJ Promotions’ calendar. The two-day event is slated for Memorial Day Weekend – May 26-27 – at The Great American Dirt Track in Jetmore, Kan., which is the semi-banked, 3/8-mile track where the late Steve King cut his teeth in a sprint car.

“I got my first laps in a sprint car there as well and Steve was always a friend to me,” Bruce Jr. said. “It’s a special event to the community, the Steve King Foundation and TBJ Promotions. It’s great to honor Steve with great racing at his home track.”

Five of the six features (including preliminary nights) have been won by either Jack Dover or Brady Bacon. After Travis Rilat claimed the inaugural preliminary night in 2009, Dover won the finale in 2009 and the preliminary night last season. Bacon swept in 2010 and won the finale last season.

The winner of the finale each year is rewarded with a unique pedal bike, which is designed like a tractor in remembrance of King – an avid farmer when he was away from the track.

Two weeks later, TBJ Promotions hosts the famed Eagle Nationals at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Neb., on June 8-9. It will be the third season that TBJ Promotions has been in charge of the Eagle Nationals, which dates back to 1981.

“Eagle Raceway is a high-banked, 1/3-mile oval that creates some of the most exhilarating racing of the season,” Bruce Jr. said. “I think every driver looks forward to the stout competition. If you win the Eagle Nationals, you definitely have something to brag about.”

Dover won last year’s finale after the preliminary night was rained out. Jason Johnson claimed the finale in 2010 with Danny Wood winning the preliminary night.

The season concludes for TBJ Promotions on July 3 with the inaugural US 36 Nationals presented by RacinBoys at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Mo. TBJ Promotions is teaming with Scott Traylor Promotions for the midweek event at the high-banked, 3/8-mile oval.

“We are really looking forward to this event and working with Scott Traylor Promotions,” Bruce Jr. said. “US 36 Raceway is a lot like Eagle Raceway and I think the type of racing we will see is similar. It will be side-by-side competition until the checkered flag.”

For more information about TBJ Promotions and the events, as well as to find discounted tickets, visit www.tbjpromotions.com.

TBJ PROMOTIONS – TBJ Promotions is a full-service promotional company with an emphasis on sprint car racing. Owned and operated by Tony Bruce Jr., TBJ Promotions runs the Rock ‘N Roll 50 at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. (April 28), the Steve King Memorial at The Great American Dirt Track in Jetmore, Kan. (May 26-27), the Eagle Nationals at Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Neb. (June 8-9) and the US 36 Nationals presented by RacinBoys at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, Mo. (July 3). For more information, visit www.tbjpromotions.com.

In 2011 Kevin Swindell did what no other drive had been able to do in the 25 year history of the Chili Bowl, win it two consecutive years in a row. With the amount of talented drivers and top level cars in a event that last for 5 days to come out as a winner even once is quite an accomplishment. To win it twice in a career is rare but to win it for the 3rd consecutive time like Kevin Swindell has done is simply amazing and a 4th consecutive win for Swindell motorsports leaves no doubt that the Swindell's have dominated the Chili Bowl not only with Saturday night wins but also with top podium finishes as Sammy has been on the podium with a win in 2009 and a third in 2010 and second in both 2011 and 2012. In winning these races and preliminary features the Swindell's have also lead the most laps in the toughest Midget race of the year.

It's obvious that the Swindell's are incredibly talented drivers and their cars have a distinct advantage that many racers are trying to figure out. One of the key ingredients to the Swindell formula is Super Shox!

With the precision vavling and accurate adjustments that Super Shox have the Swindell's can fine tune their cars to run anywhere on the track. With Super Shox in their arsenal Sammy and Kevin have been able to fine tune the rest of the set up on their cars to optimal performance. With the repeatability of Super Shox Sammy and Kevin are able make improvements to get the most out of the cars every time they hit the track.

Until a driver feels the Super Shox difference it's difficult to imagine how much better the car will feel. From the stability and control that Super Shox have the driver feels like the car is in slow motion and they can put the car anywhere they want. Then they feel the grip as the car turns and cuts and drives off the corner much harder than what they are accustomed to, now they have felt the Super Shox difference and are ready to drive deeper and harder than ever before.

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GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY TO BE HONORED. . . . 27TH ANNUAL RACING LEGENDS REUNION & CAR SHOW TO OPEN WEEK LONG RUN SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 AT THE FAIRGROUNDS SQUARE MALL

2012 will mark fifty years that the Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA has been entertaining race fans at their one-third mile high-banked dirt oval.

Throughout this stretch of success, the Berks County business has been under the leadership of the Rogers Family, almost unheard of in today's world where race tracks open and close, often with different promoters or track operators. But for the Grandview Speedway, it has always been the Rogers Family, an accomplishment enjoyed by very few race tracks. The 27th Annual Racing Legends Reunion & Car Show will return to the Fairgrounds Square Mall in Reading, PA and part of the week long event will be a salute to Grandview Speedway as they launch their fiftieth consecutive season of entertaining race fans. Grandview Speedway has been a fixture at the annual event held each year at the Fairgrounds Square Mall, taking part in the show in each of the prior twenty-six events. The Racing Legends Reunion & Car Show will open on Sunday, February 19 and continue through Saturday, February 25 and you'll find the Grandview Speedway display located in Center Court of the Mall.

The Fairgrounds Square Mall now sits upon the very site that was once home to the Reading Fairgrounds Speedway, one of the most popular and well respected weekly dirt tracks in the country. For the twenty-seventh year, this Annual Car Show will salute the memories of racing past, and at the same time, launch the start to the 2012 local short track racing season. Unique to this show is that it is open to all speedways, organizations and racing clubs, providing a joint opportunity to promote short track racing in general and grow the sport for all who are involved.

Bob and Donna Miller, founders and owners of the show have set the example of bringing tracks together and how working together can create positive results. "In years past, when race car shows took place in Malls, it was pretty much set-up by a local speedway where they promoted only their track," Miller continued to say, "What we did with this show and the Phillipsburg Mall Show was to create this environment of working together with positive motives for all involved, and it has worked great". This show has always offered an open door to all tracks and organizations, a sign of collaboration and working together that the Millers have worked towards for years.

Dave Kelly who now lives in Florida will be returning to Reading for the Friday night Legends Reunion. Kelly was the winner of the historic final event at the Reading Fairgrounds and was a former Grandview Speedway Champion. After the closing of Reading, Kelly continued to be a big winner in the modifieds before moving into the URC sprints where he was a multi-time champion. Kelly also did his share of 410 sprint car racing and won on numerous occasions. Kelly is excited to make a return to the Fairgrounds where he enjoyed so much success.

Currently in the planning is a model race to take place on Saturday, February 25. For more information, please contact Mike Feltenberger at STARTERONE@aol.com. Another Saturday activity will be a walking tour of the Fairgrounds property to identify the layout of the race track. Times and details will be announced shortly. The events and activities are free to the public.

Race teams, venders anyone wishing to display or take part in the 27th Annual Racing Legends Reunion & Car Show is asked to contact Bob or Donna Miller at 443-513-4456. There is a minimal fee to display.

Show founder Bob Miller and co-event organizer Brett Deyo are actively working at making the 2012 event one of the biggest show is years. There is a lot of energy for 2012 especially as the shows salutes 50 years of the Grandview Speedway. The big news in additional to Grandview's 50th year is the $50,000 to win 41st Annual BPG Freedom 76 paying an unheard of $50,000 to the winner on September 15. Drivers, owners, crew members and former officials of Grandview Speedway that would like to be part of the Grandview Reunion on Friday night, February 24th at the Fairgrounds Square Mall, should contact Donna Miller to register at TOTHILL98@aol.com.

All divisions of racing are invited to take part in this off season event that is free to the public at the Fairgrounds Square Mall. For now, be sure to get your entries in for the 27th Annual Racing Legends Reunion & Car Show. Entries are being accepted at TOTHILL98@aol.com or Deyo99H@aol.com,

Also in the planning stages is the 5th Annual Dirt Track Heroes Car show, to take place at the Phillipsburg Mall in Phillipsburg, NJ. Dirt Track Heroes will officially open on Sunday March 4 and continue through Saturday, March 10th. In the 2011 presentation of the show, 141 race cars from various divisions filled the Mall with record crowds beating the Mall walkway. Steve and Ed Pados will again handle the nightly activities that salute the kids in our sport today, current heroes and the many past heroes who wrote the history books of short tracing racing. A complete line-up of activities will be released shortly.

Drivers, Owners, Vendors looking to be part of the 5th Annual Dirt Track Heroes Car Show should contact Bob or Donna Miller by calling 443 513 4456 or, by e-mail at TOTHILL98@aol.com

These two great shows remain free to the public and are the kickoff point of the coming 2012 local racing season. Plenty more details will be released shortly on both these shows in the coming weeks.

The 23rd season of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will return to the Grandview Speedway in 2012.

To get things started, the staff of Thunder on the Hill salutes the Grandview Speedway and the Rogers Family as they celebrate their fiftieth anniversary season. "In today's challenging times, very few tracks have survived the test of time, and enjoyed the success that the Grandview Speedway has seen under one family", said Bob Miller, Co-organizer of the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series with track owner Bruce Rogers. In today's world, the milestone of achieving fifty uninterrupted seasons of success as seen at the Grandview Speedway is truly an accomplishment to be proud of.

The Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will return to Grandview in 2012 with five race dates on the scheduled. Joining the Thunder promotional team in 2012 is Cassie Brutosky who will hold the title as Miss Thunder on the Hill in 2012. Cassie from Hazleton, PA knows her way around the Grandview Speedway as she was one of several hard working Round Table Girls over the past two years. The Round Table Girls were well recognized at the Thunder Shows as they greeted fans at the gate, escorted fans to the infield for warm-ups and took part in the many fan give away activities during the year. "I had a lot of fun at the races and made many new friends over the past two years", Cassie added, "I love the races more than anything and have been going ever since I was born and couldn't imagine not seeing a race every weekend during the summer." The twenty-two year history of Thunder on the Hill finds one-hundred and two events in the record books with a total payout that tops $3.4 million dollars. Thunder on the Hill broke down barriers of crossing promotional lines, especially as it pertains to special events. First off, brining the 410 sprints to the bull ring modified track of Grandview on a regular basis was a huge undertaking. The Thunder Series then worked with the California Racing Association to bring a group of west coast non-wing sprint car drivers to the east, delivering another success. From that point, it was the WoO Sprints, the Super DIRT Series Modifieds, the WoO Late Models, ROC Modifieds and it was Thunder on the Hill that brought USAC back to Pennsylvania after many years. Miller and Rogers in a joint effort lured USAC to the New Egypt Speedway in 2010, making this show USAC's first return to the State of New Jersey in thirty-two years. Miller also organized the ROC Modified show at the Lincoln Speedway in 2011, making that the first modified race at the weekly sprint car track in twenty-five years. For Bob Miller, it's more about changing history then just running a race.

In 2012, the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will open on Wednesday, May 23 with the Keystone Cup 410 Sprints and 358 Modified double-header. Then on Tuesday, June 5 the USAC Non-Wing Sprints will battle in the Jesse Hockett Classic joined by the ARDC Midgets. On Tuesday night, July 3 the Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series will invade Grandview doubling up with the 358 Modifieds. The PPB sponsored 15th Annual Traffic Jam for Modifieds will be sanctioned by the ROC and joined by the sportsman on Tuesday night, July 31. The Thunder Series will close out the season with the always popular House of Thunder Halloween Party set for Saturday night, October 13, showcasing the features only format.

Portland, OR January 16, 2012 - The American Speed Association/Northwest Sprintcar Racing Association (ASA/NSRA) is pleased to announce its officers and board of directors for the 2012 season.

Further information about ASA/NSRA can be found on their website: NSRA racing.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Midwest City, Oklahoma - January 16, 2012 - An added bonus awaits all drivers who attend this Saturday’s 25th annual Kansas Racer’s/High Performance Trade Show, Auction and Seminar in Wichita, Kansas as the Wellington, Kansas based BSB Manufacturing and 4 Speed Promotions have teamed up to offer free shock dyno and a free Q&A session at the event.

The free shock dyno are limited to two (2) per person with the Q&A session times are 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm, all taking place at the Kansas Pavillion II, located at I-35 North and 85th North.

Show hours are from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm on Saturday. Consignment, swap meet and trade show set up will be on Friday from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm.

In addition to bird cages, BSB Manufacturing makes rear end components, sells complete shock packages, rebuilds and revalves shocks, and retails high performance parts and firesuits,

From new and used race parts and supplies and from dirt track to pavement racing, street or drag strip, this annual event will have everything for both the racer and race fan. The annual OKC event held two weeks ago saw the biggest auction lot in the events history and the same is expected for this show.

Limited trade show, swap meet, track promoter and consignment space is still available and you can still register by calling 4 Speed Promotions event organizer Greg Deatherage (940) 733-8937. You can find out more information on this event and the upcoming 2nd annual Arkansas Racer’s/High Performance Trade Show, Auction and Swap Meet at www.raceshow.net.

New Braunfels, Texas, USA - Simpson Performance Products, Inc., the largest U.S. based manufacturer of Motorsport Safety Products, including helmets, firesuits, head & neck restraints, seatbelts and racing parachutes, responds to an increased demand in the European market for Simpson products by opening a European office.

Simpson has reached an agreement with Jan Phersson, well known Scandinavian racer and entrepreneur to represent the Simpson brand in the European Motorsport community. Over the years, Simpson Sweden, lead by Phersson, has grown to become one of the largest distributors of Simpson products outside of the United States. Jan has an outstanding passion for motorsports safety, which mirrors the Simpson goal of making racers safer.

“For me, it has always been important to be able to give 100% to whatever I do,” said Phersson. “Simpson’s deep commitment to racing safety is a good fit for me. I represent Simpson products, I race with Simpson products. I believe in the value of the Simpson brand, which has been keeping racers safe for over fifty years.”

Commenting on the partnership, Chuck Davies, CEO of Simpson said, “Our brand’s increasing popularity with European racers has prompted us to look at how we might better service our European dealer network. Working with Jan was a perfect solution. As Manager of Simpson Europe, Jan’s leadership provides us with a strong base for future development of our product line in the European market. Additionally, his development of the Simpson Motorsports Academy, based in Scandinavia has been an important factor towards Simpson Sweden’s success.”

Simpson products are instantly recognizable and have a unique style preferred by many racing professionals. Our products are used in all types of racing, including SFI and FIA mandated sanctioning bodies. Simpson’s European expansion coincides with the recent release of our Hybrid series of FIA and SFI approved head & neck restraints as well as the X Bandit Pro FIA 8860 approved racing helmet. Simpson’s modern generation of head & neck restraints and the aggressive styling of the X Bandit Pro are drawing big attention from European racers.

Since 1959, Simpson Performance Products (www.teamsimpson.com) has been manufacturing a complete line of products for motorsports safety, including drag parachutes, the flagship Simpson product. That is over 50 years of being the dominant U.S. brand in racing safety, protecting the driver and crew from head to toe with helmets, Nomex® racing suits, restraints, shoes and gloves.

After nearly recording a victory at the first race in Australia, the D&B Goodyer Developments #7 team was back in action the following day at Mountain Dew Ice Raceway in Hobart, Tasmania.

Arriving a few minutes after the cut-off time put the team in an early hole to start the evening as they were forced to start at the back of heat competition. The adversity would not affect Dollansky however as he motored from row four to finish 2nd in both heat races.

Strong performances in the heats meant 'The Crowd Pleaser' was high point man for the main event. In the A-Main Dollansky ran towards the front and was narrowing the gap between himself and the leader as the laps winded down. The Elk River, Minnesota native came close to passing for the lead on the last lap but finished 2nd behind Jamie Bricknell.

The D&B Goodyer Developments #7 team returns to action on January 18th at Avalon Raceway in Geelong, Victoria.

A poor qualifying time trial haunted James McFadden throughout last Saturday night’s 10th round of the World Series Sprintcars Championship at Speedway City, but he still managed to salvage a credible result. Despite not enjoying the front running form that he had been used to since the beginning of his World Series campaign as a non-contracted driver back in November of last year, McFadden had to qualify for the feature race via the B-main, which he ended up winning. From his position 15 feature race start, the former Australian Champion worked his way forward from the rear of the field to finish in 11th at the conclusion of the 30-lap journey. McFadden’s night started off in a difficult way by qualifying 29th out of the 42 car field, but he managed to reclaim much needed points by winning his opening heat race and then finishing second in the final heat race from second row starts. Although he had made up a lot of points, McFadden still had to qualify for the feature race through the B-main, where he started from pole position. The B-main resulted in him claiming an all the way victory over the 15-lap distance. “Our time trial result left us chasing our tails all night, but we managed to battle through and come out the other end,” said the NQ # 25 Totally Workwear Midland & VIC Park supported COOL driver. “Although it was disappointing to have not finished higher in the feature race, we came away with our heads held high and grew stronger as a team.” Last weekend’s result has failed to substantially dent the lead that McFadden currently holds down in the World Series Championship overall point standings. He now holds a 423 point lead over his nearest rival Brooke Tatnell. This Wednesday night (January 18) at Avalon Raceway (Geelong, Victoria) McFadden lines up to contest the President’s Cup, followed by defending the Kings Challenge this Friday night (January 20) at Borderline Speedway (Mount Gambier, South Australia), and then the Grand Annual Classic on Saturday and Sunday night (January 21 and 22) at Premier Speedway (Warrnambool, Victoria). McFadden would like to thank his car owner Scott Milling, parents Dave and Tania, crew chief Glen Beaton, and crew members Crackers and Alex, along with his valued sponsors: Totally Workwear Midland & VIC Park, Western Diamond Drillers, AUS FUEL GULL, Lucas Oil Products Inc, Allstar Performance, Astro Titanium, KRE Race Engines, OMP, Racer Industries and COOL Chassis, for all of their ongoing support in the 2011/12 season. To find out more about James McFadden, visit his official website: www.jamesmcfadden.com.au

(Bill W) January 16, 2012 – Brady Bacon’s 2012 racing season kicked off with a run at the Chili Bowl last week in his home state. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver teamed up with the Wilke-Pak team and in his preliminary, finished one spot short of locking himself into Saturday night’s feature event. A tangle with a fellow competitor derailed his chances on Saturday night. Brady now gears up for Ocala, Florida and USAC sprint car competition, where he will team with the potent Hoffman #69 team.

Running the Heat/Qualifier system at the Chili Bowl, Brady posted solid efforts in both on his preliminary night Tuesday in the Wilke-Pak Spike Toyota #11. He would start seventh in his heat. “The track was pretty heavy when we went out in the heat,” he says. “It was hard to pass. The start is a 50/50 shot and we got bottled up on it. We just didn’t have a clean first lap. We were able to get up to fourth and start outside the front row of the Qualifier. We were able to win that pretty easily starting up front.”

A solid start in the feature showed promise for a top three finish that would lock Brady into Saturday’s finale. “We really had a good car all Monday (practice day) and Tuesday,” he says. “In the feature, there were a few times where I needed just a little luck and didn’t get it. We had a good enough car to win or finish second at least. The circumstances were that we didn’t catch a break.”

The 2011 Knoxville Nationals Rookie of the Year ended up fourth at the checkers. “We’d lose a spot when the yellow came out,” says Brady. “I’d be fixin’ to pass someone and they would change their line…we just couldn’t catch a break. Fourth out of 64 wasn’t bad at all though, I just wish we could have moved up one more spot and locked ourselves in for Saturday.”

Running on Tuesday put Brady on the pole of Saturday’s B main. The top six would move on to the main event. “They were taking six and we were starting on the pole,” he says. “We felt good about getting in without outside interference, but that didn’t happen. We led the first few laps.”

Contact from another competitor sent Brady to the back and he ended outside of a transfer spot. “Zach Daum was running second, and he had a fast car,” he says. “The bottom was fast early on, but the top came in as the race went on. (Daum) may have thought there was a bonus for winning the B feature, but he just spun us out. That pretty much ended it for us. By that time, the bottom was slick and the top had holes. I had trouble getting any speed to move up.”

With the Chili Bowl in the rear view mirror, it’s time to look ahead to the sprint car season. “We’ll run for the Hoffman’s at Ocala (February 9-11),” says Brady. “They have a XXX (Chassis) for those races, and we’re going to try to switch things up to make their team better, and get me some racing in February. When the ASCS kicks off the first weekend in March we’ll be in Peoria, and then on to Yuma.”

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One of the country’s form sprintcar drivers of the 2011/12 season, James McFadden, has this week launched his new range of merchandise. Thanks to the efforts of Wayne Meyer from Speedway Star Race Wear, McFadden’s t-shirt range comes in two colours, black or grey, and will be available for race fans from this Friday night’s (January 20) Kings Challenge at Mount Gambier’s Borderline Speedway in South Australia onwards for the remainder of the 2011/12 season. It must be advised that a limited stock of McFadden merchandise, in a wide range of sizes, is going to be available. So…in order to avoid disappointment, GET IN QUICK! If you cannot get out to the track, then you can place your order by emailing: tdmcfadden@bigpond.com So, from this Friday night’s King Challenge, where McFadden is incidentally the defending champion, the new range of merchandise will be made available. T-shirt prices will be confirmed shortly. McFadden would like to thank his car owner Scott Milling, parents Dave and Tania, crew chief Glen Beaton, and crew members Crackers and Alex, along with his valued sponsors: Totally Workwear Midland & VIC Park, Western Diamond Drillers, AUS FUEL GULL, Lucas Oil Products Inc, Allstar Performance, Astro Titanium, KRE Race Engines, OMP, Racer Industries and COOL Chassis, for all of their ongoing support in the 2011/12 season. To find out more about James McFadden, visit his official website: www.jamesmcfadden.com.au

(Bill W) January 16, 2012 – A successful season that yielded a Knoxville Nationals start, multiple wins, Rookie of the Year at Huset’s Speedway, and a sixth place Knoxville point finish, has Austin McCarl primed for 2012. He is hoping to partner with someone for this season’s campaign and one of the brightest young starts in sprint car racing is looking for some support to add to those who made everything possible in 2011.

Among the above accomplishments for Austin in 2011, was his second consecutive “Most Improved Driver of the Year” in the 410 class at Knoxville. He went from tenth in the points in 2010 to sixth in 2011. “I’d like to win the championship this year and get it again,” he says of the Award. “We sure had to be pretty bad in 2009 to win it twice in a row, that’s for sure! It’s always fun to get up there at the banquet after you’ve won an award like that. It helps people know who you are, and maybe they talk about you a little bit.”

The Altoona, Iowa driver is busy playing basketball and going to school at Grandview College in Des Moines this winter, but took some time to reflect on a great season. “2010 was more than I expected,” says Austin. “I didn’t have a whole lot of expectations going in, and we had a solid season. This past year, I wanted to win races, and we were able to. We were able to win at Huset’s (twice). I took one away from myself there too.”

Marked improvements in qualifying and in his finishes at Knoxville Raceway saw Austin vie for wins on a couple of occasions, and he was solidly in the top ten most nights. “We were close a couple of times,” he says. “Unfortunately, my dad got by me on that late race restart (July 9). We had our ups and downs, but it was definitely a solid year when you can finish sixth in the points at Knoxville.”

When the best in the sport came in August, Austin emerged from the preliminary nights solidly in the Knoxville Nationals finale field (twelfth overall). “That was really the highlight of my career so far…and so was winning at Huset’s, which was a dream come true,” he says. “I learned a lot more this past year than the previous years. I’m really looking forward to 2012, but I don’t have a whole lot going on outside of the folks who helped me last year. With the right opportunity, I think I’m capable of doing big things.”

Despite looking for some help for racing in 2012, Austin has gained faith in his abilities each time he goes out on the track. “It’s big,” he says. “Your confidence goes up so much once you know how to win. Your mindset is totally different. It’s hard to understand for some people, but when you show up knowing you have a car capable of winning, and you are capable of beating Terry McCarl and Danny Lasoski at Knoxville, and Terry McCarl and Mark Dobmeier at Huset’s, it’s a game-changer.”

Despite missing a handful of races at Huset’s Speedway near Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Austin was named the Rookie of the Year there in 2011. “Not being there the whole year, I didn’t know if I could do it,” he says. “I tore some stuff up late in the year, but it was definitely an honor. I felt every time we went there, especially after the first win that we were going there to win the race. We were past just getting laps. My mindset every time was to win.”

Austin hopes to carry over his solid runs into the coming year. “My confidence became really good there (Huset’s), and at Knoxville too,” he says. “We were able to run up front wherever we went, and we’re hoping to build on that.”

Keep up to date on Austin’s exploits and check out the new look at www.AustinMcCarl.com!

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PETERSEN MEDIA- The 2012 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals will be an event that Red Lion, PA driver, Cody Darrah, will like to quickly forget as he scored a 10th place finish in the Saturday night E-main.

Things were off to a promising start for Darrah and his J&K Salvage/Factory Kahne Shocks/Don Ott powered No.89 as he grabbed the second spot in his heat, and transferred to an A qualifier.

A 6th place finish in his qualifier, forced Darrah into one of the twin B-main events, where the top four finishers would punch a ticket into the feature event.

During the B, Darrah would fall back from his third starting spot early, but the 22-year-old driver would come alive at the end and fight back to the fifth spot, just one spot short of transferring to the feature.

The lack of points earned from his prelim night saw Cody and his Darrah Motorsports team line up in the second row of one of the twin-E-main events during the Saturday program.

Needing to pass a lot of cars, the Darrah team tried some things in the E that were not effective, and Cody ended the 2012 Chili Bowl with a 10th place finish in his E-main.

“It was definitely not the Chili Bowl that we wanted to have,” explained Darrah. “It just shows how important it is to make the feature on your prelim night, and get as many points as possible. I have to thank my family and all of our supporters for getting us here. Now it’s time to get everything in order for the rest of 2012.”

Darrah would like to thank J&K Salvage, www.jksalvageco.com, Factory Kahne, All Star Performance, Schoenfeld Headers, and Hoosier Tires Mid-Atlantic for their support during this event.

STAY CONNECTED- Check in to www.codydarrah.com or visit his facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cody-Darrah/164513250262145?ref=ts for the latest news on Cody.

PETERSEN MEDIA- Petersen Media specializes in motorsports media constructing news releases, both pre and post race, as well as constructing email lists to keep sponsors, and fans up to date. Petersen media also utilizes today's Social Media networks to provide trackside updates to fans and sponsors, and can customize packages to fit your team’s needs.

This is a way to develope new Florida sprint car drivers to learn how to race hi powered sprints without competeing with the established drivers. This program has the full support from the TBARA sprint car series. Buff Fritz president of TBARA said he is behind this 300 percent. This devlopment series is for drivers age 14 and up. All cars will be required to meet TBARA rules. All cars will have throttle stops in place so cars can not have more than 1/2 throttle response to keep speed lower. These new drivers will be able to get on the race track 1-2 times per TBARA event. The first two drivers that have signed up for this new class is Garrett Green & Ty DeCaire. For more info on this sereis contact Terry DeCaire 6466 Willow Wood Lane Tampa, FL. 33634 813-376-9464 These two drivers will be testing at a local track in the next few weeks.

PETERSEN MEDIA: In just his second attempt competing in the Chili Bowl, Rico Abreu successfully made the championship A-main on Saturday night as he raced his way out of one of the B-mains and scored a 21st place finish in the 55-lap finale.

Abreu’s week got off to a strong start during his Thursday night qualifying night, as he wheeled his Keith Kunz Motorsports/Abreu Vineyards entry to a third place finish during his heat, followed by a second place run in an A-qualifier to line him up 13th in the feature.

Starting in the middle of the pack, Abreu navigated the tight confines of the Tulsa QuickTrip Center as he worked his way up to a seventh place finish, putting him in contention for Saturday’s finale.

Saturday saw Abreu line up in the fourth row of a B-main, with the top six finishers transferring to the feature event.

When the race got underway, Abreu quickly began working his Keith Kunz prepared mount through the field and went on to win the semi, and transferred to his first Chili Bowl feature in just his second attempt.

Abreu’s finish put him in the seventh row of the 55-lap feature. As the race got underway, it was apparent that Rico’s car wasn’t to his liking as he fought his tight car.

As he searched around the Tulsa Raceway, Abreu fell back to the 21st spot, as the checkered flag flew with for Kevin Swindell, Sammy Swindell, and his Keith Kunz Motorsports teammate, Kyle Larson.

“I really have to thank Keith Kunz and all of his guys for giving me the chance to run this event,” said Rico. “We were good all week long, and in the feature we just made a couple wrong adjustments and made it a little tough tonight.”

ON TAP: Rico and his Abreu Vineyards/Kaeding Performance team will now finalize the rest of their 2012 schedule.

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FLEMINGTON SPEEDWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PARTICIPATING IN MOTORSPORTS SHOW JAN. 20-21-22

Bloomsbury, NJ -- The Flemington Speedway Historical Society will have a big presence at the Motorsports Race Car and Trade Show on January 20, 21 and 22 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA. This year open-cockpit drivers who competed at the famous Flemington Speedway will be highlighted. The Society's booth will exhibit several vintage and restored race cars, in conjuction with driver appearances and autograph sessions. These will take place from 2:30 to 4:30 pm on Saturday, January 21. Drivers participating will be Bobby Allen, Glenn Fitzcharles, Kramer Williamson, Midge Miller, Charlie Massey, Lou Cicconi, Glen Clarke and others.

Also on display will be a replica of the Society's Most Influential Persons award, now renamed the "Tas" Award. It was renamed so in memory of the late great Al "Tas" Tasnady, the first recipient of the honor. It is a beautiful award, depicting a profile of Tas etched in marble. In addition, "Tas" t-shirts will be for sale, along with FSHS memberships and apparel. Track memorabilia will be on display. Please stop by and visit us at Booth Nos. 661-666 in Hall C, the same location as last year.

The next meeting of the Flemington Speedway Historical Society will be on Tuesday, February 7 at the newly opened Cocco's Gelato & Cappucino Cafe at 54 Main Street in Flemington, NJ. The Society's mission is to preserve, protect and document the history of the Flemington Speedway. For more information, contact Mark Harrington, President, at 484-221-2052, or at harrington1@frontiernet.net, or visit us on the web at www.flemingtonspeedwayhistoricalsociety.com.

Bishop’s cashed up!
Harley Bishop’s #ACT15 Maxim took out the cash at the Fire Service Plus Sprintcar All Star Series Mainline Dynolog Dynamometers 360 All Star Challenge last night at Simpson Speedway.
“Pumped is not the word after Harley pulled in at the scales” says Mandy Searle. “He was so excatic to win the event and of course the $5K – pumping his hands in the air and yelling in the cock pit. It was great to see such emotion from one of our Rookie 360 runners. Johnnie Butler, co-owner of the car told me the last few laps seemed like an eternity as they counted down till the checker as he came out to the infield to congratulate his driver.”
“Only 1 red for the feature and 16 cars finishing was a big difference to our show last year. All the track improvements Simpson made over the off season certainly paid off with the teams being given a great race track.” Searle tells us.
Johnny Vogels #V70 slotted in a 360 for the night and Bishop knew he was close behind him and waiting for the right moment to take the lead – showing his nose and challenging Bishop lap after lap with Hickman’s V40 close behind in 3rd.
Current Series Champion Mark Caruso had a better night at the office finishing in 7th place and taking the car home straight and hopefully ending his bad luck run that he has had so far.SA78 Keke Falland had another strong & consistent night after a bout of Food Poisoning had him wondering if he was actually going to make it through the night. “We offered to take a bucket out on the infield for him just in case.” Mandy says.
Casualties on the night were the V28 Cool of Simon Amato who showed impressive form all night only to have an engine let go in the Pole Shoot Out robbing his 2nd place start from him in the A Main. V11 Brad Foster tapped the wall in his first heat taking out his rear end and after the team repaired it for the A then had gremlins and didn’t start the feature. V80 Scott Irons took a big tumble in his heat ending the rookies 2nd night out on the track. The V27 Owen Bulman was another Rookie who had engine problems that couldn’t get sorted in time.
Heat wins – Darren Hickman, Phil Lock, Keke Falland, Paul Solomon
Pole Shoot Out – Harley Bishop
Final Placing’s - Harley Bishop, John Vogels, Darren Hickman, Paul Solomon, Phil Lock, Chris Solomon, Mark Caruso, Keke Falland, Bill Fraser, Wayne Logue, Zac Farrer, Michael Cunningham, Mark Noonan, Mark Weaver, Gavin Taylor, Kristy Ellis, Domain Ramsay – DNF.
Contingency winners for the night were:
Mark Noonan - Fire Service Plus Hot Arse Award
Simon Amato - Hugs & Kisses Award
Owen Bulman - The Johnny V Tear Off Award
Darren Hickman - Oval Express Quick Time Award
Scott Irons, - $100 IDIGIT Award
Keke Falland - Bar Up 8 Award
Mark Caruso - Red Ed Sheds Award
Chris Solomon - 1-11 Tools Hard Charger Award
Harley Bishop - Hennessey Transport Shoot Out
Harley Bishop - Hoosier Tire A Main winner

Ohsweken Speedway advanced ticket coordinator Cheryl Pelkie has been busy handling renewals for fans holding Reserved Seat Tickets from the 2011 World of Outlaw Sprints and Canadian Nationals events. These events are back on the schedule for 2012 with the World of Outlaws scheduled to compete on Tuesday, July 31st and the Annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals, scheduled to run the 8th edition on Friday, September 14th and Saturday, Sept. 15th.

Reserved Seat Ticket Holders from the 2011 World of Outlaw Sprint show and the 7th Annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals had until Thursday, January 12th to purchase the same seats that they held for the 2011 events.

Ticket sales will now be open to the general public beginning on Monday, January 16th.

ALL Purchases of Advanced Reserved Seat Ticket for these Two Events Must be completed over the phone by calling Toll Free at 1-888-720-7223 and

Please call Cheryl or Dawn at 1-888-720-7223 or email them at pelkiekj@ebtech.net for assistance.

The following SEASON PASS options are also now available by emailing pelkiekj@ebtech.net or calling Cheryl at 1-888-720-7223 for assistance.

Season Passes for the 2012 Season provide General Admission to any of our Friday Night Thunder Events. (They Do Not Include the World of Outlaws July 31, or the Canadian Nationals September 14/15.)

· Pit Memberships are also available at a cost of $30 until May 4 and $45 after May 5. (A $20 admission cost is required weekly with a Pit Membership Card)

The complete 2012 racing schedule is complete and will be available for release in the next few days.

Ohsweken Speedway rules committee has compiled and released the final competition rules for the four regular classes competing at the speedway in 2012 following a general meeting with teams in late October. A couple of errors were noticed on the Draft copies posted in December and are now corrected. The rules in their entirety have now been posted on the official Ohsweken Speedway website at www.ohswekenspeedway.com.

Ohsweken Speedway will be participating in the new Megaspeed Custom Car & Truck Show at the International Center in Mississauga on March 9, 10, & 11. If in the area be sure to stop by and say hello. You are encouraged to visit the official website of Ohsweken Speedway often for all of the latest news on these and other happenings as including a competitors information and Registration meeting anticipated in late March as work continues toward three practice sessions May 4; 11; & 18 with opening day scheduled for May 25th.

Any Sprint Car or General questions should be directed to Ken Pelkie at (1-888) 720-7223 or email to pelkiekj@ebtech.net.

All Stock Car technical questions should be forwarded between 9:00AM and 5:00PM to Jim Van DYK at (1-519) 784-7344.

Madera CA, (1.14.12) The official 2012 Madera Speedway schedule has been released. It includes two SRL Southwest Tour races, five pure open wheel shows featuring Super Modifieds, USAC Sprints, BCRA/USAC Midgets, USAC Focus Midgets and NCMA, a televised Lucas Oil Modified race, a six race Coors Light Open Late model series, a twelve race LunkerDaddy Late model series, three slip and slide enduros, a multi-engine tractor pull, and the world famous Pumpkin Smash and much more!

In addition to the great line up of racing the Madera Speedway has some great stunt shows planned, June 30th will feature one of the biggest fireworks displays the this part of California has ever seen, and there is a record speed run open to twelve different categories of cars and motorcycles in the works as this is written.

There is much excitement about the repaving of the fastest 1/3 mile in the West, and one of the groups that are a buzz about the reworking of the Madera Speedway is the ground pounding 410 Super Modifieds. The reason, the possibility of a new track record, and a world record for the 1/3 mile track! How low can the Supers go is the question?

Track records are sure to be shattered in all divisions racing at the Madera Speedway in 2012. Visit the schedule page of the Madera Speedway website at www.racemadera.com and make your plans to come out and enjoy the excitement of the new beginnings for short track racing at the Madera Speedway in 2012!

March 3rd - Practice and member sign up, this is open to all cars (set up at 11:00am, track will be hot from 12-4pm) For prices Click here to go to the testing page

March 10th - Practice and Member sign up, this is open to all cars (set up at 11:00am, track will be hot from 12-4pm) For prices Click here to go to the testing page

March 17th – Coors Light Spring Fling 250 Lap Enduro and Open Show (Round one of the six race open series) Race #1 of the $1,000 to win Coors Light Open Late Model Series ,100 lap Open Late models (Split 50’s with the 50 Lap Hobby Stock race in the break), 50 lap Open Hobby Stocks, 50 Lap 4-Bangers

March 24th – Smokey Hanoian Classic presented by Allied Storage & Containers (first 2012 point race) LunkerDaddy Late Models, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, MST, Toyota Sedans, 4-Bangers

March 31st - Gerhardt Classic / Super Saturday Round #1 Presented by Coors Light, 100 Lap USAC Sprint Car race, 50 lap 410/360 Super Modified race, (Twin 50’s) 50 Lap USAC Focus Midget race , BCRA/USAC Midgets, NCMA Sprints

April 14th - Hampton Inn Night, LunkerDaddy Late Models, Sport Mods, MST, Toyota Sedans, Hobby Stocks, 4-Bangers

April 21st – - Mike Roos Memorial Spears SRL Southwest Tour, Legends of the Pacific (pending), LunkerDaddy Late Models, Hobby Stock, MST, Toyota Sedans, 4-Bangers (Double Points all local classes)

April 28th – Gene Adams Paving Night / Race #2 of the $1,000 to win Coors Light Open Late Model Series 100 laps (split 50’s), Hobby Stocks, MST, Toyota Sedans, 4-Bangers,

410/360 Supers, USAC Sprint Cars, NCMA Sprint Cars, Vintage Super Modifieds, Valley Sportsman, BCRA/USAC Midgets, USAC Focus Midgets

May 19th - Holiday Inn Express Night / Race #3 of the $1,000 to win Coors Light Open Late Model Series 100 Laps (split 50’s), Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, MST, Toyota Sedans, 4-Bangers (Double Points)

June 9th - AL Pombo Classic / Coors Light Super Saturday Series Round #3 Presented by Hoosier Tires

410/360 Super Modifieds, USAC Sprint Cars, BCRA/USAC Midgets, USAC Focus Midgets, Vintage Super Modifieds, Valley Sportsman, NCMA Sprint Cars

June 16th - Summer Kick off Boots and Bikini Night, 200 lap ENDURO, LunkerDaddy Late Models, Hobby Stocks, MST, Toyota Sedans, 4-Banger, Sport Mods

June 30th- Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks and stunt show Spears SRL Southwest Tour, Legends of the Pacific (pending), LunkerDaddy Late Models, MST, Toyota Sedans, 4-Banger, Hobby Stocks (Double points all local classes)

July 7th - Pacific Mobile Night / LunkerDaddy Late Models, Hobby Stocks, MST, Toyota Sedans, 4-Bangers

July 14th – Super Saturday Round 4 presented by Coors Light, 410/360 Supers, BCRA/USAC Midgets, USAC Sprint Car, NCMA Sprint Cars, Sport Mods

July 28th- Televised Summertime Horsepower Nationals Presented by Lucas Oil / Lucus Oil Modified Tour, Race #4 of the $1,000 to win Coors Light Open Late Model Series 100 laps (split 50’s), Sport Mods, Hobby Stock, MST, Toyota Sedans, 4-Bangers

August 4th - Valley Children's Kids Night! Presented by Super 8 Super Saturday Round #5 ($15 adult tickets!) 410/360 Supers Exhibition Race, LunkerDaddy Late Models, Hobby Stock, 4-Banger , Valley Sportsman, Sport Mods, MST

August 18th - LunkerDaddy Late Models, Hobby Stock, MST, Toyota Sedans, 4-Bangers

September 14th - Harvest Classic Night #1 presented by Madera Auto Center / $5 grandstand ticket for everyone on night one Courtesy of Madera Auto Center! LunkerDaddy Late Models, Sport Mods, Hobby Stock & 4-Banger , MST, Toyota Sedans

September 15th - Harvest Classic Coors Light Super Saturday Series Round #6 presented by Midland Tractor and John Deere! 410/360 Super Modifieds, USAC Sprint, NCMA Sprint Cars, BCRA/USAC Midgets, Vintage Super Modifieds / Valley Sportman , Plus the Blown, Injected multi engine Pulling Tractors!

September 22nd, Race #5 of the $1,000 to win Coors Light Open Late Model Series 100 laps (split 50’s), Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, MST, Toyota Sedans, 4-Bangers

September 29th – Championship Night, LunkerDaddy Late Models, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, MST, Toyota Sedans, 4-Bangers, (Triple Points all Classes)

Championship race for the Coors Light Late Model Open Series (race #6) 100 laps (split 50’s), Hobby Stock Open, 4-Banger Open, 300 lap Enduro, and Boat Drags! Click here for the schedule of events

MOTORSPORTS 2012 IS JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING IMAGINABLE SQUEEZED INTO A 225,000 EXPO CENTER, DISPLAY SPACE SOLD OUT

OAKS, PA January 15, 2012 . . . It’s here!!! Motorsports 2012 Presented by SEF Small Engine Fuels Race Car and Trade Show will get the green flag on Friday, January 20th at 2 p.m. when the doors open and 225,000 square feet of just about everything imaginable is unveiled in the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA. It is the 27th annual edition of this huge motorsports show produced by Len Sammons and staff. “Display space is sold out for the show. We have squeezed in as much about motorsports as we possibly can,” said Sammons. “We are expecting big attendance numbers and the show could possibly be a record breaker.” The three day show, closing at 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 22nd, gives attendees the opportunity to chat with and collect autographs from some of the biggest names in motorsports. Included will be four time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday, five time NASCAR Sprint Cup championship crew chief Chad Knaus, past NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Matt Kenseth, former NASCAR standout and now SPEED TV personality Jimmy Spencer, drag racing legend “Grumpy”Jenkins, sprint car Hall of Famers Doug Wolfgang and Brad Doty, SPEED TV personality John Roberts and many local and regional racers. A ticket to the show gives visitors a chance to see more than 250 race vehicles on display and visit hundreds of vendors offering something for everyone. During the course of the three days there will be: * A variety of FREE seminars covering a number of subjects that relate to the sport * Big Wheel racing for the kids (on Metal Fab Sunday). No need to bring a Big Wheel * The BPG Racing Ms. Motorsports Pageant on Saturday, 8 p.m. * Little Miss and Tiny Miss Motorsports Pageant on Sunday at 1 p.m. * Nazareth Speedway Reunion with more than three dozen drivers on hand to sign a special commemorative poster * A number of book authors offering copies of their book and signing autographs * Top Northeastern Race Winners Autograph Session with commemorative poster * DISCOVERY TV’s Russ Newberry of the “Deadliest Catch” * RAACE Charity Auction * And so much more

Daily admission to the show for adults is just $14 while youngsters 5 thru 12 pay $5. A three day adult ticket is $30 and youngsters pay $15. However on Metal Fab Sunday admission for youngsters 12 and under is FREE. And there is ample free park convenient to the hall. A complete show schedule, directions and other information can be found at www.aarn.com. And if you have specific questions you can call 609.888.3618.

Sydney and Salutes: Meyers Continues his Winning Ways in Australia as he is honored back in the States

While we are use to saluting our military by raising a right hand or firing a gun in honor, salutes may take many other forms. By definition a salute is a gesture of respect used to formally honor or praise someone. That is exactly what the Sprint Car world did this week, as they named the 2010 and 2011 World of Outlaws Champion Jason Meyers as 410 Sprint Car Driver of the Year for the second consecutive year and recognized Elite Racing for their accomplishments. While being honored, Meyers was in Australia continuing his sweep at Sydney Speedway. With four consecutive victories, Meyers has definitely gotten a jump on the competition in 2012.

This weekend Meyers was looking to face the Scott Darley $50,000 Sprint Car Challenge, but Mother Nature would have other plans. On Friday night Meyers was on point, timing in second in time trials. Then the Champion started 6th in his heat race and took his first victory of the evening. With passing points being assessed, Meyers was lined up 5th for the feature event.

When the green flag flew, it was only a matter of time until Meyers found his way to the front of the pack. Within a few laps and with the help of two restarts, Meyers dove to the inside of pole-sitter Ian Loudon and never looked back. As a result Meyers not only notched his fourth consecutive victory at Sydney Speedway, he took the point lead by nine markers over Garry Brazier going into the Darley Challenge. Meyers was poised to make a run for the $50,000, but the weather did not cooperate. As of now a make-up date has not been announced for the rained out show.

While Meyers was busy racing, it was announced that he had been chosen the 2011 410 Sprint Car Driver of the Year by the North American 410 Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers. The 2011 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series point champion earned 26 of the 29 first-place ballots cast in the year-end poll.

For the first time, Elite Racing earned the 410-cubic-inch sprint car Team of the Year. To go along with this honor, Meyers also had an award-winning chassis in 2011. Steve Kent of KPC Chassis won the Builder/Manufacturer of the Year award.

The 10th round of the World Series Sprintcars Championship last Saturday night at Adelaide’s Speedway City in South Australia resulted in Danny Reidy finishing where he started.

In what was the second World Series round appearance of the 2011/12 season at the Speedway City track, the NT # 5 Desert Palms Resort – Alice Springs supported J&J driver qualified for the feature race out of position 12 and at the fall of the chequered flag that was where he finished up.

“We were well inside the top 10 for most of the feature race, but a few mistakes resulted in us dropping back there in the end,” commented Reidy, whose latest result has seen him move up to ninth in the current overall World Series Championship standings (1862 points). “This was only our second weekend back since reverting back to the J&J, and although this weekend didn’t eventuate with our desired result, I feel that we are headed in the right direction.”

Continuing on with his good qualifying form from the weekend before, Reidy ended up sixth in time trials out of the 42 car field. Due to his strong time trial outcome, Reidy started towards the back of both of his heat races. Reidy started his opening heat race out of ninth and that was where he ended up, while in the second heat race he was able to make some gains and finish in sixth.

A mere three points was the difference between qualifying into the Top 8 shootout and where Reidy started, position 12, in the feature race.

“I only needed to pass two more cars in one of my heat races, and I would’ve made the shootout,” he said. “World Series is a tough deal, and this is just another example of how close the competition is.”

This Friday night (January 20) at Borderline Speedway (Mount Gambier, South Australia) Reidy will contest the annual Kings Challenge, and then head to Premier Speedway (Warrnambool, Victoria) for Saturday and Sunday night’s (January 21 and 22) prestigious Grand Annual Classic.

Reidy would like to thank, Desert Palms Resort - Alice Springs, Camden Neon Signs, P&M Motor Body Repairs, Gonzo’s Race Pipes and Inglis Race Engines, for all of their 2011/12 season support.

JERRY REIGLE POSTHUMOUSLY NAMED 2011 RECIPIENT OF “OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE SPORT AWARD” BY

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 14, 2012) - Veteran Harrisburg Patriot-News and Area Auto Racing News columnist Jerry Reigle, who passed away in late August following a brave fight against cancer, has been posthumously named the recipient of the 2011 “Outstanding Contribution to the Sport Award” by all three voting panels of the North American Sprint Car Poll. According to National Sprint Car Museum executive director Bob Baker, “The poll’s Outstanding Contribution Award is the museum foundation’s highest honor for current achievers in the sport, as it is voted on by industry insiders from the 360-, 410-cubic-inch, and non-winged sprint car divisions. For the late Jerry Reigle of central Pennsylvania to earn this award, it speaks to the level of respect that people in our entire industry, nationwide, had for him and his motorsports writings.”

Past recipients of the North American Sprint Car Poll’s “Outstanding Contribution to the Sport Award” are as follows: Steve Sinclair, Kasey Kahne, Tom Schmeh, Dick Jordan, the late Fred Brownfield, Doug Auld, the late Hank Gentzler, Tony Stewart, Emmett Hahn, Allan Holland, Dave Argabright, Ron Shuman, the late Kevin Gobrecht, Jack Hewitt, Jack Miller, Brad Doty, Art & Carol Malies, Dave Bowman, Ralph Capitani, the late Ted Johnson, Mark Kuchan, Steve Kinser, the late Don Martin, Steve Beitler, Lee Brewer, Mark Kinser, Frank Lewis, Earl Baltes, Casey & Beverly Luna, Elayne Hoff, Jean Lynch, the late J.W. Hunt, and Bert Emick.

The North American Sprint Car Poll is an annual awards program of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum. All awards will be distributed in the spring of 2012 at tracks throughout North America. This award was announced on the fifth day of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

This Saturday night (January 21) sees the hosting of the tenth annual Sprintcar Gold Cup at the Holland Collision Centre Ruapuna Speedway.

This prestigious event has again attracted several International drivers, with Americans Austen Wheatley and Barry Martinez both making their first appearance in New Zealand, while Australian 'Wildman' Allan Woods will again return. Last year Woods earned the wrath of the officials for his aggressive driving, and he has said that he has no intention of toning down for the event.

Wheatley, an 18 year old from Lake Stevens, Washingon is rated by many as one of the real up and coming stars of the tough North West Sprintcar scene, and although his home track is the legendary one third of a mile Skagit Speedway, he has plenty of experience on the quarter mile tracks similar to Ruapuna, but admits that he will have to adapt quickly to the flatter New Zealand tracks, although he will have veteran American crew man Rod Tiner looking after his car.

“This is the opportunity of a lifetime. I’ve always wanted to race in Australia or New Zealand just because it’s so different over there. It’s cool being among the select few to get this opportunity.”

“I’ve watched some videos,” he said. “I know that the tracks are really, really tight quarter miles and that they’re flat. It’s definitely going to be a learning experience.” Both Wheatley and Martinez will race late model Sprintcars owned by Christchurch's Edge Performance Racing, however they have airfreighted their own engines over for their South Island campiagn. Former New Zealand Sprintcar Champion Jamie McDonald will headline the North Island contingent, but he is sure to face plenty of competition from the fledging South Island group of drivers.

The Gold Cup is the only major event on the New Zealand Sprintcar calendar that McDonald is yet to win, but his recent formis such that he will carry a lot of confidence into the meeting.

With the track having been in excellent condition all season, the lap record of 12.687 seconds , set by Allan Wakeling in 2004 will come under real pressure, with twenty five of the 800 horsepower, methanol burning V8 Sprintcars entered for the event.

Fantasy Dirt Racing is geared up for another exciting year in 2012!!! Currently the williams grove fantasy league is taking registrations. We would like to welcome back the All Star Circuit of Champions, Fremont/Attica Sprint Title, Knoxville Raceway, Lernerville Speedway, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, Three Wide Media, and Williams Grove as partners for 2012 Fantasy Leagues. For '12 we are rolling out some new changes to the fantasy leagues. Some changes that will be standard for most leagues are more in depth scoring, all teams being scored regardless of roster set, and the biggest change is a new any time anyone roster change feature. This roster change feature will allow you the team owner to change your core drivers or "Wild Card" at any time and up to 4 times for the season! How it works is you will click on your team name and have the ability to replace from one up to all drivers on your roster, each time you do this it will count as a roster change, you will be allowed to change your roster up to 4 times in a fantasy season. This will give team owners more control and power over their fantasy team!!! In other www.fantasydirtracing.com site news, we are also in the process of restructuring our Three Wide Media National Fantasy League. In 2012 this league will be two separate leagues instead as in years past being one. We have also been working hard during the offseason expanding the features of the DIRT RACING WALL. If you are unfamiliar with the Dirt Racing Wall, it is a social network built just for dirt racing fans, drivers, promoters, and team owners!!! You have the ability to post status updates, photos, videos, and music and are able to meet new dirt racing fanatics!!!! We would also like to thank our 2012 sponsors, Speedway Motors, VRP Racing Shocks, Car Mate, Sniper Racing Shocks, and Harris Decals as they are a big reason we are able to offer free fantasy racing. In closing we are anxiously awaiting the upcoming Dirt Racing season and look forward to bringing bigger and better fantasy racing leagues to everyone.

JASON MEYERS NAMED NORTH AMERICAN 410 SPRINT CAR POLL

“DRIVER OF THE YEAR” FOR 2011… AGAIN

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 13, 2012) - For the second straight year, Jason Meyers of Clovis, California, was voted the “Driver of the Year” by the North American 410 Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers. The 2011 World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series point champion earned twenty-six (26) of the twenty-nine (29) first-place ballots cast in the year-end poll. For the first time, team owners Chris Luck, Jason Meyers and Guy Stockbridge earned 410-cubic-inch sprint car “Team of the Year” honors.

Those drivers ranked second through fifth, respectively, are four-time “Driver of the Year” Donny Schatz of North Dakota, 14-time “Driver of the Year” and National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee Steve Kinser of Indiana, All Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC) National, Ohio Region and Great Plains Region champion Tim Shaffer of Ohio, and Craig Dollansky of Minnesota. Rounding out the ‘top ten’ for the season are National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee Sammy Swindell, Joey Saldana, Paul McMahan, ASCoC Eastern Region and Williams Grove Speedway champion Lance Dewease, and Speedway Motors Central Pennsylvania Point Series champion Greg Hodnett, respectively. Donny Schatz earned two (2) first-place votes, while Tim Shaffer captured one (1).

Kyle Larson of California will receive the “Wild Card Award” for his exciting ‘410’ sprint car performances in 2011. Incredibly enough, Larson was named to be the recipient of the same award this year from both the North American Non-Winged Sprint Car Poll and the North American 360 Sprint Car Poll voting panels as well. That has never happened since the polls were split out in the year 2000, although the following three drivers have all won two of the three “Wild Card Awards” in the same season: Kasey Kahne (2000), Erin Crocker (2003), and Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. (2006).

Dustin Selvage of Iowa, a rookie at the Knoxville Raceway in 2011, has earned the “Rookie of the Year” award in the ‘410’ division of the North American Sprint Car Poll. Ralph Capitani of the same Knoxville Raceway in Iowa will take home the “Promoter of the Year” honors for the twelfth and final time in his career. Steve Kent of KPC Chassis earned the “Builder/Manufacturer of the Year” plaque for the ‘410’ poll. The “Media Member of the Year” honors will posthumously go to the late Jerry Reigle, who wrote for the Area Auto Racing News and passed away in late August after a long bout with cancer.

The North American 410 Sprint Car Poll is an annual awards program of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum. All awards will be distributed in the spring of 2012 at tracks throughout North America. The awards were announced on the fourth day of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Final 2011 North American 410 Sprint Car Poll

rank, driver (first place votes), hometown, state/province, points

1., Jason Meyers (26), Clovis, CA, 2600

2., Donny Schatz (2), Fargo, ND, 1408

3., Steve Kinser, Bloomington, IN, 1003

4., Tim Shaffer (1), Aliquippa, PA, 639

5., Craig Dollansky, Elk River, MN, 563

6., Sammy Swindell, Memphis, TN, 523

7., Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, IN, 450

8., Paul McMahan, Elk Grove, CA, 345

9., Lance Dewease, Fayetteville, PA, 285

10., Greg Hodnett, Memphis, TN, 252

11., Daryn Pittman, Owasso, OK, 232

12., Dale Blaney, Fowler, OH, 178

13., Jason Sides, Bartlett, TN, 174

14., Tim Kaeding, Campbell, CA, 135

15., Kyle Larson, Sacramento, CA, 101

16., Danny Lasoski, Higginsville, MO, 73

17., Fred Rahmer, Salfordville, PA, 57

18., Brian Montieth, Phoenixville, PA, 53

19., Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg, PA, 42

20., Sam Hafertepe, Jr., Sunnyvale, TX, 36

21., Billy Balog, Fairbanks, AK, 28

22., Shane Stewart, Bixby, OK, 22

23., David Gravel, Watertown, CT, 21

tie, Bryan Sebetto, Fremont, OH, 21

25., Kraig Kinser, Bloomington, IN, 20

Also receiving multiple votes: Jonathan Allard, Brian Brown, Mark Dobmeier, Kerry Madsen, Terry McCarl, Danny Smith, Stevie Smith, Dusty Zomer.

(Bill W) January 12, 2012 – A few changes are in store for the 17th Annual Musco Lighting Front Row Challenge and the 11th Annual Casey’s General Stores USAC Ultimate Challenge presented by Searsboro Telephone Company. The biggest change will be more racing for the fans, while ticket prices remain the same as always!

The UNOH All Star Sprints return for Monday’s Front Row Challenge. They will be battling for $5,000 to win, or $50,000 to win from the back! The preliminary for Tuesday’s Ultimate Challenge including heats, a B main and feature will also be in action on Monday night, August 6, giving fans the best of wing and non-wing 410 sprint car action in one awesome night!

On Tuesday, August 7, the finale of the $15,000 to win Ultimate Challenge will commence. Last year, young sensation, Kyle Larson, jumped into the famous Hoffman #69 for the first time to bring the cash home to California! The 305 winged sprints will also be battling it out on Tuesday night!

Ticket renewals for the Musco Lighting Front Row Challenge and the USAC Searsboro Telephone Company Ultimate Challenge begin February 7! You can purchase your tickets for both events or get more information by calling TLM Ent. at 515-957-0020, Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The remaining tickets will be up for grabs starting on March 20! Infield party passes may also be purchased at that time! Infield passes will be $20 in advance and $25 the day of the race. Kids are again $5!

To keep updated and get more information on the FRC or UC, including historical data, ticket information and photos from last year's events, log on to www.OskyChallenges.com!

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 13, 2012) - Friday Night events at the 52nd Goodyear Knoxville Nationals will be much different than in years past, Knoxville Raceway officials announced today. Friday night has traditionally been for drivers who are not qualified for Saturday night's big show and for the Knoxville World Challenge. Now the four (4) drivers at the top of the A-Main Friday night will advance directly into Saturday night's A-Main in positions 17-20.

"The change in the format will provide for a more exciting Friday night for the race fans," said Toby Kruse, Knoxville Raceway General Manager. "This change will allow a racer who has a bad qualifying night on Wednesday or Thursday to come back in full force on Friday night and race for a shot at the title."

The new format will take the top sixteen (16) drivers from the two qualifying nights directly into Saturday's A-Main based on points. The next 10 drivers in points will then have the option of either filling the first ten (10) spots in Saturday's B-Main or racing from scratch on Friday and trying to make it into the top 4 for the night.

The other Friday night highlight will be the Knoxville World Challenge, which drivers from around the world qualify for by attending races in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Currently, 14 drivers from the United States are qualified, including Jason Meyers, Donny Schatz, Sammy Swindell, Craig Dollansky and Shane Stewart.

For more information about Knoxville Raceway and the Knoxville Nationals, go to www.knoxvilleraceway.com <http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com .

Kistler Racing Products Returns As Title Sponsor of the Fremont/Attica Sprint Title

The Fremont/Attica Sprint Title (F.A.S.T.) Series is pleased to announce that Paul Kistler, owner of Kistler Engines and Kistler Racing Products in Erlin, Ohio, has agreed to return as the championship series' title sponsor for the 2012 racing season. This marks the fourth consecutive year for the F.A.S.T. Championship Series to carry the Kistler Racing Products speed shop brand at Fremont Speedway and Attica Raceway Park.

"This concept is something this area really needed," said Paul Kistler. "It helps out these racers and it promotes sprint car racing in Northern Ohio on a national level. We are proud to be a part of this series and be able to give something back to our customers. The F.A.S.T. Series has grown into something much larger than we expected in just four short years."

The 2011 F.A.S.T. season saw Bryan Sebetto sweep the last three events and hoist the Kistler Cup championship trophy in Engine Pro Victory Lane and the claim the big $10,000 championship check. It was the closest finish in the series' young history as wily veteran Dean Jacobs finished just 27-points back and 2010 F.A.S.T. Champion Byron Reed finished just 62 points back in third place. The chase for the 2012 Kistler Cup is set to begin in April as the 410 sprint cars are slated to run 20 FAST points events over the course of the season.

The F.A.S.T. Championship Series continues to grow, but stays true to its vision of helping out the local drivers and teams that compete weekly in the sprint car divisions at Fremont and Attica in Northern Ohio. Over the course of three years the FAST On Dirt, Inc. (parent company of F.A.S.T.) has handed out over $100,000 in cash and contingency prizes plus several thousand more dollars worth of discount certificates to race part manufacturers.

"Its hard to believe we are looking ahead to our 4th season," said F.A.S.T. organizer Bryan Autullo. "When Scott, Chris, and I put this idea together at the end of 2008, we didn't know if it was going to fly. With Paul Kistler believing in our concept and lending his name to this organization as our title sponsor, it put us on the map. It has been a win/win relationship ever since and we're able to do some things that we didn't even know were possible in the beginning."

With the amount of money the series pays out in cash and prizes, and with the bonus money and increased purse payouts at select events throughout the season, the F.A.S.T. Series can boast the highest paying local 410 racing between Knoxville and Williams Grove. Both Fremont Speedway and Attica Raceway Park have gotten behind this series to find ways to increase the point fund and to pay additional money on certain nights. The entire concept has become a team effort from the start.

"Having Paul Kistler, Brian Kemenah, and Dave Deyo on our team has really made the series into what we envisioned in 2008," commented Chris Kettman of the F.A.S.T. organization. "Going into our 4th season, its a pleasure to once again have these guys on board with us and helping out the local race teams. We've accomplished everything we set out to do and its only going to get bigger and better with guys like this in our corner. We're looking forward to the future of FAST."

Kistler Racing Products has helped bring more sponsorship to the series by spreading the word about what has been happening in Northern Ohio to their suppliers. Several more companies have jumped on the F.A.S.T. bandwagon through their relationship with Paul, Brian, and Dave. Not only is the series organization grateful, but it all eventually trickles down to the race teams who benefit from the cash and prizes set forth by all of the people involved. The manufacturers, the sponsors, the promoters, and the media all have a part in this from top to bottom.

"The guys from FAST really do more than just advertise for us," stated Dave Deyo of Kistler Racing Products. "They are always there to help us with whatever we need from our web site to print ad designs to video projects. They are great guys to work with and we look forward to continuing our relationship in 2012."

Look for the F.A.S.T. display along with the Kistler Cup championship trophy at the upcoming 4th Annual Kistler Engines/ Kistler Racing Products Open House on Saturday, as well as, the upcoming mall shows and swap meets. Check out the merchandise or talk with Bryan, Chris and Scott about the series plans for the upcoming season.

"The guys from F.A.S.T. really do more than just advertise for us," stated Dave Deyo of Kistler Racing Products. "They are always there to help us with whatever we need from the web site to print ad design to video projects. They are great guys to work with and we look forward to continuing the relationship in 2012."

Kistler Engines builds lightweight, high performance racing engines and quality is their commitment. They pride themselves in high tech, innovative designs, producing highly competitive engines for Sprint 410's as well as Late Models, 360's, Midgets and 305's. Through the use of state-of-the-art equipment, the highest standard quality parts, and constant research and development, Kistler Engines is setting the standard in the highly competitive field of dirt track racing today. Customers powered by Kistler Engines have consistently set F.A.S.T. times and track records, and have won with the World of Outlaws, All Stars, and numerous feature events including the Knoxville Nationals. Kistler Engines has also earned a reputation for service among professional race teams with quick turnaround time on rebuilds in most cases. In addition to complete engine building and machining services, Kistler Engines also stocks a wide variety of "hard core" engine parts. With a vision of adding a complete sprint car parts store, Kistler hired key staff members to be able to offer the same type of service at Kistler Racing Products as he has with his engine business. Brian Kemenah and Dave Deyo take care of the day-to-day operations of KRP. Kemenah is a Knoxville Nationals Winning Crew Chief and is a major asset to Kistler Racing Products as customers are able to ask technical questions and receive race proven answers. You can also visit Kistler racing Products at their parts truck every weekend in the pits at Attica and Fremont.

To learn more about the Fremont/Attica Sprint Title visit our official site at www.fastondirt.com.

Proven race engine builder Paul Kistler and his employees will open its doors to the local and national sprint car community on Saturday, January 14th for the 4th Annual Kistler Racing Open House. This event runs from 9 am to 5 pm at their shop at 1263 North County Road 232 in Erlin, Ohio, which is just a short drive from Fremont. This event is free and open to anyone who wants to do a little bench racing at the Kistler Engines & Kistler Racing Products complex. The event features guests like Fred Linder of Pro Shocks, Brad Aylesworth of Eagle Chassis and Greg Murchison of Kinsler Injection as they show off what's new for their companies heading into the 2012 season. Also Brian Paulus of Tearoff Apparel will be in attendance showing what his company has to offer in custom racing apparel.

The highlight of the afternoon will be the annual raffle drawing, which features many of the products offered on the shelves at Kistler Racing Products. The grand prize for this year's raffle is the choice of a sprint car chassis & body kit from either J&J Auto Racing or Eagle Chassis. Other prizes that will be raffled off include a FSR Deluxe Hot Box Engine Heater, complete set of wings from Top Flight Wings, a complete Randy's Racing Filter Air Box, a Bell GTX.2 Racing Helmet and two Weld Racing direct mount front wheels.

Raffle tickets can be purchased ahead of the event for $5 each or 6 raffle tickets for $25. You do not need to be present to win. To learn more about the raffle or to purchase your tickets you can call the shop at (419) 332-1843 (Paul Kistler) or (419) 355-1843 (Brian Kemenah or Dave Deyo).

To learn more about Kistler Engines and Kistler Racing Products and their upcoming open house visit them online at www.kistlerracing.com.

Plans are set for the 2012 Racer's Chili Challenge presented by F.A.S.T. & Hoserville Ohio, but we need your winning chili recipes! Up for grabs is $100 cash to the winner of the People's Choice Award. The event this year is Saturday, February 25th at the Fremont Speedway Hall of Fame Building (Sandusky County Fairgrounds). The doors open to the public at 4 p.m. and general admission is just $5.00 at the door. Children 12 & under will be admitted free with a paid adult.

Entry as a chili competitor into the 2012 Racer's Chili Challenge is FREE and teams consist of two team members. Teams are responsible for bringing 1 to 2 gallons of chili in a crock-pot or roaster the day of the event. There are three divisions in which you can enter your chili team: Sprint Cars (410s/305s), Late Models/Dirt Trucks, and Fans/Media.

Own a business that is looking to get involved in something that is driven to sell? Contact Bryan Autullo at (419) 266-2897 or email us at info@fastondirt.com to obtain our 2011 F.A.S.T. Marketing Proposal. Many new and exciting affordable advertising opportunities are available in 2012!

Denver, CO. - Championship RMMRA Midget car owner Harry Conklin passed away on January 10, 2012 at the age of 91.

Harry Conklin became a race car owner in 1946, owning Midgets, Modifieds and Sprint Cars. Conklin won his first of fifteen RMMRA Midget Owner Championships in 1964 with Jimmy LaManna as driver. His Midgets have won seven Mile High Classic Nationals and scored two wins at the Belleville Midget Nationals. His Sprint Cars have won four Colorado championships and early on his Modifieds won two championships. His last RMMRA Owner Championship came in 2004 with Gary Taylor at the wheel. Also, Conklin also had 150 plus Colorado Midget Feature wins in his career. His Sprint Cars have won four Colorado championships and early on his modifieds won two championships.

He had over 50 drivers that ran for him and Louise (his wife) over the years. Notable drivers were: Jimmy LaManna, Steve Troxell, Sam Sauer, Randy Roberts, Kenny Lewis and Gary Taylor.

Along being a Championship Midget car owner and Championship Sprint Car owner, Conklin operated Harry’s Transmission Shop for many years.

Fire Service Plus Sprintcar All Star Series have been working hard on promoting the scheduled event at Heytesbury Stockfeeds Simpson Speedway on January 14th and now the night is almost here. $5,000 to win, $2,500 for 2nd, $1,500 for 3rd and $500 for 18th place- a total of $18,000 up for grabs for the A Main. This is the richest single night payout for 360’s in Australia. “This is really exciting for us. It not only gives drivers a chance to pick up some serious money but it also puts another major event on the calendar for them. Andrew Elder of Mainline Dynolog Dynamometers has been absolutely fantastic with his support of this event. We cannot thank him enough for his belief in the All Star Series. Simpson Speedway have again supported us for this event and worked hard on the venue during the off season so hopefully it pays off for them. We weren’t blessed with the best weather last year but hopefully this weekend will be kinder to us. We are also pleased to welcome Rod Stephens Modular Homes to the event for the first time and I know they will be entertained with some very exciting racing.” Says Promoter Mandy Searle. With 5 different feature winners over 5 rounds who will take out the 6th and the cash? Young Rookie Keke Falland’s SA78 ‘Freddy Kruger’ Cool is currently leading the Series and Harley Bishop in the ACT15 Melbourne Central Prestige Maxim hot on his tail – could it be the night for one of the Series Rookies? Tony Moule’s ACT 26 QT Chassis is unfortunately missing Simpson due to his prior commitments in a Dirt Modified at Avalon Raceway which will open up his current 3rd place in the Series. Last year’s winner Chris Best’s #V41 is back to defend the night and will be trying to secure another $5K for his efforts but it will not be easy for him with Series regulars of #SA33 Mark Caruso, #V97 Colin Brooks, #V28 Simon Amato, #V11 Brad Foster, #V4 Phil Lock, Chris & Paul Solomon, Mark Weaver all wanting a podium finish for the night. SA 360 Title Holder Domain Ramsay, SRA Eureka Series Champion John Vogels and past Series champion Darren Hickman also there to collect the cash – it really is anyone’s race. Come along and join in the excitement on the night. The racing is serious but the series promotes a party type atmosphere for the family with giveaways, driver autographs at Heytesbury Stockfeeds Simpson Speedway. On track action starts from 5.30pm. Check out the websites www.mainlineauto.com.au and www.rodstephensbuilder.com.au

Robbie Farr has the batteries charged and the East Coast Pipeline Maxim on song as the team heads away from a stout week of competition at Brisbane’s Archerfield Speedway and into South Australia for this Saturday night’s WSS competition at Speedway City. “Queensland was a fantastic week for us,” admits Farr, “we won the Wednesday night event, we were leading Friday night’s preliminary when we got taken out by a lapped car and Saturday night for the 50 lap final we ran second to Donny Schatz. Running second to Donny is like winning any other nights, so we’re pleased for the whole team.” If not for the disappointment of the lapped car incident on the Friday night, the #7 East Coast Pipeline / Orrcon Steel / Hi-Tec Oils Maxim would have finished the week with two wins and a second placing to one of the best drivers in the world. The whole week at Archerfield there were just some phenomenal drivers there,” admits Robbie, “so to come away with the results that we did is a huge testament to the boys for their efforts. We’re back on track and I’m feeling we have the car again to win races.” Farr’s form also saw him regain second place overall in the WSS Championship points battle. This weekend the competition is no less fierce as 42 cars including six Americans contest the tenth round of the 2011/2012 Hi-Tec Oils World Series Sprintcars Championship at Adelaide’s Speedway City. The week after that it gets really busy with four races in five days culminating in the massive $40,000 to win Warrnambool Classic and then a return to Adelaide the following weekend for the 50th Australian Sprintcar Championship. “This is the time you need to have your act together, and right now I feel that we do. Its an exciting time with all these big races, plus World Series really going off each round,” Farr explains. Races ahead for East Coast Pipeline Racing: Wednesday, January 18: President’s Cup, Avalon Raceway VIC Friday, January 20: The Kings Challenge, Mt. Gambier SA Saturday, January 21: The Warrnambool Classic, Warrnambool VIC Sunday, January 22: The Warrnambool Classic, Warrnambool VIC Friday, January 27: Australian Championship, Speedway City SA Saturday, January 28: Australian Championship, Speedway City SA For more information visit www.ecpracing.com

Finish Line Web Design Returns to the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints for 2012: The Best Appearing Car Package Totals over $1,000!

SYRACUSE, NY – I what turned into a very popular contest will be back in 2012 for the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS). Thanks to Craig Revelle and his Finish Line Web Design the best appearing car award for the upcoming season will make its return.

Hailing out of Gananoque, Ontario, Canada, Finish Line Web Design awarded $500 to Mike Stelter for being voted the best appearing car among the ESS ranks for the 2011 season. He bested Alain Bergeron by the narrowest of margins for the award.

This season, the driver that is chosen will receive an even larger package which will now include $250 and a free website along with maintenance for one year. A package that will now total over $1,000. As last year, fans will have a chance to do the voting through the Finish Line website.

"I am very excited to be working with the Empire Super Sprints again in 2012 with the best appearing car award.” said Revelle. “Last year was very exciting to follow the voting in the late stages of the contest and I am looking forward to seeing how it unfolds this year".

Revelle has been a major fixture in motorsports marketing for many years and has customers from both sides of the border. Some of his customers include Can-Am Motorsports Park and Mohawk International Raceway where ESS will again hold events for 2012.

He also has done work for ESS pilot Billy Dunn as well as Matt Billings and Greg Belyea who will also race the winged machines this season. Other teams include Alan Johnson, Gary Tomkins, Danny O’Brien, Luke Whitteker, American Traditions Motorsports, Chris Raabe, Christine Martin, Tabatha Murphy and many others. If you have a business he will set up a website to help you promote your products as well.

Not only would Revelle provide all your internet needs but also produce autograph/hero cards, sponsorship proposals, brochures, posters and silk screening. Feel free to contact Craig through his website at www.finishlinewebdesign.com

The Lucas Oil backed tour is busy setting up its 30th consecutive season of producing the finest in 360 sprint car racing from two nations. The schedule is near completion and with the excitement of many news teams coming aboard it’s shaping up to be another tremendous year.

For the latest up to date information please log on to www.empiresupersprints.com where the tradition of excitement guaranteed continues!

*** Note: If an ESS team signs on to get a website created by Finish Line before the opener in 2012 and win the best appearing award their 2013 maintenance will be free and they will receive an extra $250 cash bonus!!

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 11, 2012) - Levi Jones of Olney, Illinois, today was named the 2011 “Driver of the Year” by the North American Non-Winged Sprint Car Poll voting panel of media members, promoters, sanctioning officials and manufacturers for the third time. The United States Auto Club (USAC) champion and 2005 and ‘09 “Driver of the Year” earned eleven (11) of the seventeen (17) first-place ballots cast in the year-end poll.

Those drivers ranked second through fifth, respectively, are Chris Windom of Illinois, USAC-California Racing Association (CRA) champion Mike Spencer of California, three-time “Driver of the Year” Jon Stanbrough of Indiana, and Hunter Schuerenberg of Missouri. Rounding out the ‘top ten’ drivers are Bryan Clauson, Damion Gardner, Nic Faas, King of Indiana Sprint Series (KISS) champion Dave Darland and Tracy Hines, respectively. Chris Windom captured four (4) first-place votes, while single nods went to Jon Stanbrough and Bryan Clauson. Interestingly, Ken Baldwin, car owner for Windom, will receive the 2011 non-winged sprint car “Team of the Year” award for his first time.

Kyle Larson of California will receive the “Wild Card Award” for his exciting non-winged sprint car performances in 2011. Due to a tie in voting, Sean Buckley of www.jackslash.com and Justin Zoch of FlatOut magazine will share the North American Non-Winged Sprint Car Poll’s “Media Member of the Year” honors. Jim O’Connor of the Kokomo Speedway will earn the “Promoter of the Year” title for the first time.

Logan Jarrett of Indiana will receive the 2011 North American Non-Winged Sprint Car Poll “Rookie of the Year” award from the voting panel. Due to another tie in voting, Jeff Claxton of Claxton Engines and John Godfrey of Spike Chassis will share the “Builder/Manufacturer of the Year” honors for 2011.

The North American Non-Winged Sprint Car Poll is an annual awards program of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation, Inc., of Knoxville, Iowa. All awards will be distributed in the spring of 2012 at tracks throughout North America. The awards were announced on the second day of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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Robbie Farr	2772
Jason Johnson	2731
Steven Lines	2623
David Murcott	2604
Max Dumesny	2402
Dylan Jenkin	2358
Trevor Green	2069
Danny Reidy	2058
Ian Madsen	1898
Grant Anderson	1891
Jeremy Cross	1580
Garry Brazier	1472
Ricky Maiolo	1435

ASCS Vs. USAC West Coast Sprint Cars	IMCA Modifieds
Andy Reinbold	Billy Caron
Bob Ream	Brian Schultz
Brian Hossford	Cary Sample
Brian Swinehart	Chris Abelson
Bruce St. James	Cliff Maggard

Final 2011 North American 360 Sprint Car Poll