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Sarver, PA (March 10, 2010) Lernerville Speedway General Manager is proud to announce the addition of three new division sponsors for the 2010 season of Fab Four Racing. “We’ve had a great run with Commercial Truck & Trailer, Friedman’s Freshmarkets and Advance Auto Parts as longtime sponsors of the Sprints, Late Models and Sportsman Stocks, respectively. But in this economic climate, things change and you have to adapt and move on!”

As announced at the recent Awards Banquet, Ti22 Performance will now be the sponsor of the DIRTcar Sprint division. Ti22 Performance burst onto the scene last season with a new line of titanium racing components for sprint cars and as the primary sponsor on Brian Ellenberger’s World of Outlaws Series mount. In addition to being the primary sponsor for the 2009 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year, Ti22 also sponsored Dale Blaney on the All Stars tour and a handful of local drivers including 2009 Sharon Speedway Track Champion and Lernerville Feature winner Jack Sodeman Jr.

Integra Shocks will now be the weekly sponsor of the DIRTcar Late Models. An industry leader in dirt track racing, and more specifically Late Models, Integra Shocks joined the Lernerville Speedway marketing team in 2009 and made the jump to division sponsor for the 2010 season.

Charapp Route 28 is the new weekly sponsor of the DIRTcar Sportsman Stock division. General Sales Manager Jim Matthes and Charapp Route 28 have been involved in the Sportsman division the past few seasons as a primary sponsor on Shawn Thorn’s #12 car and more recently as the sponsor of the Sportsman Dash at the 2009 Autumn-Motive Fest. Charapp Route 28 makes the jump to Sportsman division sponsor for 2010 and Jim Matthes is raising the bar with a variety of marketing opportunities for Sportsman drivers.

More details will be released in the near future about how these three companies, as well as returning DIRTcar Modifieds division sponsor Diehl Auto Group, will take an active role in promoting better competition and increasing the exposure of their respective divisions. We welcome their presence in our Fab Four Racing program and look forward to working side-by-side with them throughout the 2010 season and beyond!

Less than two weeks after receiving the prestigious Lernerville Milestone Award at the Awards Banquet, Ed Lynch Jr. and Lynch Racing continue to collect accolades as the 2010 season approaches! As reported in an earlier release, “The Apollo Rocket” was named by SPEED TV’s Jim Chiappelli as one of the Decade’s Dazzling Dozen of winged 410 Sprint Car drivers.

In the February, Bruce Ellis of Sprint Car & Midget Magazine penned a nine-page article titled “Drivers of the Decade.” Lynch was again profiled. Ellis wrote of Lynch, “124 wins is a lot of wins, regardless of whom you are racing with. Actually Lynch had more wins in the United States than Donny Schatz during the decade…and yes, we realize the competition in Western Pennsylvania isn’t quite at the level of the World of Outlaws, but we’re just sayin’…he won three All Star races and three Lernerville track championships during the decade…validation came with the night he won the WoO sanctioned Silver Cup worth $35,000 at Lernerville in 2002…further creditability comes from his record at the Knoxville Nationals where he qualified for the A-Main four times during the decade against the roughest competition in the sport.”

Then, in the March issue of the same magazine, a panel of media experts listed Lynch among the top 25 drivers in the North American Sprint Car Poll for the 2009 season. He is also included in the newly released World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars game created by THQ Inc. on the Xbox 360 platform. And a new line of #2L die-cast collectible cars (both in 1:64 and 1:18 scale) can be purchased by logging on to www.r-ronline.com. We are very proud to be the home track of Ed Lynch Jr. and look forward to his continued success during the 2010 season.

While you’re waiting for the rest of the snow to melt and for the action to move back onto the track, we’d like to invite you to join the 2010 Fab Four Fantasy Racing League. Our friends at www.FantasyDirtRacing.com introduced the league last year with great success. Like last year, your Fantasy Fab Four team will consist of five drivers; one from each division of Fab Four Racing and a wild card driver from any division. Points will be awarded for feature wins and the website will keep a running tally of who’s leading the points! This year’s winner will receive their choice of two tickets to either the All Stars Dual in the Dirt, the World of Outlaws Sprints Commonwealth Clash or the DIRTcar Round Up Steel City Stampede, plus a Budweiser Track Champions poster courtesy of Stivason Photos. More prizes will be announced before the season starts for the top five in Fab Four Fantasy League final points standings. Log on to www.Lernerville.com and click on the Fantasy Fab Four link along the left hand side of the page to register your team today!

Finally, as the weather has finally appeared to have turned the corner towards spring, the travelling Lernerville Speedway Car Show makes it second and final stop at the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills on Route 28 this weekend. Cars will be moved into the mall tonight at the end of business hours and on display from the opening of business Thursday morning until the end of operations Saturday Night. As always, www.Lernerville.com will be hosting the Fan Favorite Award voting. To register your vote and be eligible for two FREE tickets to 2010 Fab Four Racing, click on the “Enter to Win” logo on the main page. For the out-of-towners, Track Photographer Cory Stivason will have snapshots of all the cars on his website, which is also linked on our main page!

TULARE, CA (March 5-6) --- Tarlton Motorsports kicked off the 2010 season at the always exciting Tulare Thunderbowl, in Tulare, Ca. 2009 Ocean Sprints 360 Sprint Car champion, Tommy Tarlton competed against the always pesky traveling World of Outlaws winged Sprint Car group. Peter Murphy competed in the Non-Wing portion of the weekend, competing with the West Coast 360 Sprint Car Series.

The opener also included the debut of a new and welcomed sponsor to the Tarlton Motorsports family: Corporate America Lending, located in Fresno, Ca. has come aboard and we are excited and look forward to wave the checkered flag with them.

Tarlton Motorsports’ Non-Wing program donned a new Non-Wing, KPC XC1 chassis, including a “Next Generation 10” Shark motor in the Tom Tarlton-owned mount. 2009 Santa Maria Track Champion and Bandit Non-Wing champion, Peter Murphy, along with the ultra-talented “Team Tarlton” immediately showed that they will be a force to reckon with all season long.

Tommy, who also serves as Vice President of Tarlton and Son, Inc., has brought his canny business ability to racing, by forming one of the strongest and well put together Sprint Car teams in California. Along with talented crew chief Paul Baines, the two are looking for great things ahead.

Tarlton’s Friday Outlaw showing was not what he wanted. In his heat race however, he showed that the Corporate America Lending, Tarlton & Son, Inc. No. 21 is capable of moving forward. After a stop in his heat race, Tarlton was on the “outside looking in” at a transfer spot. Tarlton got his “elbows up” and powered the immaculately prepared mount to an incredibly exciting transfer spot finish, which put him in the feature event.

In the 35-lap feature, Tarlton was involved in a scary wreck. During a restart, Iowa’s Terry McCarl got out of shape on the front stretch, and Tarlton, who had a full head of steam, and no where to go, pounded the spinning McCarl. After the incredible impact, Tarlton’s mount began to perform wild gyrations, eventually coming to stop in the infield. Thankfully everyone was okay.

Jason Meyers from nearby Clovis won the wild event. Tarlton & Son., Inc. is a proud sponsor on this very potent World of Outlaws team, and we congratulate Jason and his team on his big win.

With a damaged car in the pits, and no time to rest, the Tarlton Motorsports team worked feverishly to repair the battered No. 21 for Saturday’s event.

Tarlton would fair a lot better during Saturday’s action, as he showed speed against the fastest 410’s in the United States. Tarlton qualified 13th out of the 29 entries. After coming through the B feature, Tarlton kept his cool, and he then went on and capped off his weekend with a strong ninth place finish. Tarlton was the only non-Outlaw regular to finish in the Top-10.

“We are just trying to get up to speed. We had to build another car after that massive crash. But we’re excited about the year. Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino is still on board and we also have Corporate America Lending on board – it’s pretty exciting,” said Tarlton. “Sharp Insurance is sticking with us, along with BG products and all of the great sponsors that help us. We’re excited and looking to have some fun and win some races along the way. We are going to represent our sponsors well, and bring them home some trophies!”

Murphy’s night was also full of excitement. With no qualifying and “Pill Pick” to determine starting positions. It was in his heat race, that Murphy would pull the “move of the night” in the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Tarlton & Son, Inc. No. 21 KPC. From his mid-pack starting position, Murphy became a “shark to blood” when the green flag flew. As everyone dove to the bottom side of the track, Murphy blew by his competition, passing three cars in the process and took command of the lead heading down the backstretch. Murphy walked away with the win, and in the process, it was clear that he would be contending for the opening night win.

Outside front row starter, and eventual winner, Dean Alexander got the jump in the main event. Biding his time, Murphy eventually got around Alexander on the third circuit, taking the lead. As laps wound down, the racing heated up and the gloves came off, as Murphy got locked into a duel with USAC/ CRA star, Danny “Showtime” Sheridan.

The two had the fans on their feet, as each driver was not giving an inch of racing surface. Heading into turn-3, real estate ran out as a lapped car came into play, which resulted in Sheridan taking a hard flip and Murphy coming to a stop. Murphy was able to restart and join the rear of the field. Peter would begin his charge, but with laps running out, and the curfew becoming an issue, the checked flag waved with 25-laps in the books. Murphy was still able to salvage the night and would muster a seventh place finish.

“The car was good. I didn’t have any brakes, so I couldn’t slow down like I wanted. I would have liked to race Danny for the win – he’s a great competitor – it was just a racing deal that happened,” Murphy explained. “I think we’re on to something. Once we get dialed in, we’re going to be good!”

Weather permitting; Tommy will be racing at Chico’s Silver Dollar Speedway for a two-day stint at the Mini Gold Cup.

Peter will be seeking victory this Saturday at Kings Speedway, during West Coast 360 Non-Wing action.

Special thanks to: The Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Ridgeline Framing, Corporate American Lending, Shark Racing Engines, Matt & Glass, M & S Motorsports, Sharp Insurance, Elite Racing, BG Products, Pro Signs, VMAC, Kaeding Performance, Pro Shocks, Sander Engineering, Astro Titanium, Simpson, BR Motorsports, Willwood, and Brown & Miller Racing Solutions.

McMahan prepared to lead team as they carry Steve Harris' legacy into 2010 racing season beginning this weekend

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (3-9-10)- At the conclusion of the 2009 racing season, veteran driver Bobby McMahan of Elk Grove accomplished a missing accolade on his racing resume; a championship title at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico. For McMahan the title meant far more then the trophy and the bragging rights, it was final achievement with veteran car owner and his dear friend Steve Harris by his side. This weekend, McMahan will face one of his most challenging races when he takes to the banks of Silver Dollar Speedway for the season opening Mini Gold Cup. However, it's not the competition that will be in McMahan's mind. Nor is it the fear of being rusty after a long winter. Friday will be the first time McMahan climbs behind the wheel of a Racing for the Troops #26b sprint car since the passing of Harris last month. "Steve had the biggest heart of anyone I've known," said McMahan. "He would do whatever he could to help out his friends. He gave us all the tools we needed with this racing team and he loved this sport. It's going to be hard to go back to Chico knowing he is gone but I know he'll be watching over us from a great vantage point." Last season, McMahan returned to full time racing after a several year layoff to spend time with his family and his kids as they grew into their teen years. After jumping back behind the wheel part time in late 2008, the former Northern Auto Racing Club and USAC top runner agreed to make it a fulltime effort in 2009 as one of three drivers from the Racing for the Troops' stable. However, the decision to return to the seat wasn't all up to McMahan and the invitation from Harris illustrated the late businessman's true spirit and will always be a memorable moment to McMahan. "Steve called Linda, my wife, before he even asked me to drive for him. He wanted to make sure it was ok with her and the family before he made the offer," said McMahan. "So everyone pretty much knew about it before I even did. Then he came to me and told me it was ok with her if I drove for his team and he wanted me in the car. He always had a plan in his head." During the 2009 racing season, Harris was battling cancer in his final stages. In fact, according to his son Kyle, McMahan's teammate, he was beating the odds of the illness far longer then doctors had ever predicted. During the year, McMahan and the younger Harris raced together with fellow teammate Sean Becker in the Friday night championship at Silver Dollar Speedway in a season they all will long cherish. McMahan claimed the title, Becker finished in fifth place and Kyle placed eighth in his first full year of racing. Steve Harris was then presented with the track's Humanitarian Award for his contribution the sport and his community support to America's Troops and Veterans. "It was a bittersweet year for us, we all knew how ill Steve was," said McMahan. "But to see him continue on the way he did was inspiring for all of us. He never gave up and he fought all the way to the end. He lived life to its fullest one day at a time." Despite the heavy heart he will carry along with his teammates, McMahan is ready to lead the team back to the battlefield for the high paying season opener. While he greatly misses Harris he will look to continue the legacy of Harris in the sport of area sprint car racing at the arena that meant so much to them in 2009. "We will be there and ready to race," said McMahan. "It's what Steve wanted us to do and what he planned for. If one of us can get to victory lane or a podium finish that would be a great tribute but just being there, racing, is tribute in itself to the man that never gave up. We're not giving up anytime soon." In the wake of Harris' passing, the entire team has been very busy in recent weeks relocating their racing operations and preparing all three of the team cars and back up cars for the year to come. McMahan's #26b ART chassis is assembled and waiting for the talents of area graphic artist Matt Fontaine to apply the finishing touches in the coming days. "I've always driven a Maxim car but Steve really wanted me to run an ART car late last year," said McMahan. "So that's taken some time to get everything positioned in the car with the new chassis but we will be ready, we pretty much just need to make it pretty now." Following the Mini Gold Cup, McMahan and Harris will begin traveling the state for their outlaw style campaign. Some of the larger races they plan to commit to include the annual Mark Forni Classic at Placerville Speedway and the Louie Vermeil USAC event at Calistoga Speedway in August. They plan weekly appearances throughout the year at Silver Dollar, Marysville, Placerville, Ocean Speedway, Petaluma, Antioch, Quincy and more. Becker will compete along with the team as his schedule permits; he will also be driving for championship car owner Scott Miller in the Civil War Series. "It's taken a lot of work to get ready for this weekend," adds McMahan. "We've had a lot of help and I really want to thank our entire team, Scott Miller's team and everyone who pitched in. I can't possibly list them all. It was great." Steve Harris Racing and the Racing for the Troops sprint car team has a number of marketing partners for the 2010 racing season. Proud supporters of the team include World Environmental Energy Incorporated, C & H Service Disabled Veterans Enterprises, Benic Enterprises, Butler Built Seats, SS Racing, Art Enterprises and Redline Oil.

The team is proud to continue it's support of military veterans and active duty service members, educating the public on the needs of those returning from war and supporting activities which provide resources to America's active military, veterans and their families. They invite all the race fans to their pit area following the races where they will have brand new t-shirts for sale as early as Friday night and look forward to meeting new fans. You can earn more about the team's mission by visiting their website at www.racingforthetroops.com.

Allentown, PA: The Third Day Of The 3rd Annual IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Event Hits Full Stride With 50 Plus Driver Interviews By:Steve Pados, GA Motorsports Media

A fantastic crowd turned out on Tuesday evening as the third day of the 3rd Annual IRCO Community Federal Credit Union sponsored Dirt Track Heroes event continued to hit stride with it's week long celebration of the past, present and future of auto racing. The CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Team conducted more than 50 interview with racers ranging in ages from five to seventy in their salute to the small car divisions of racing. Borgers Speedway, Hamlin Speedway, Accord Speedway, Old Dominion and Trailways Speedway drivers were well represented as were drivers from the Phoenixville, Blue Mountain, Lehigh Valley and West End Quarter Midget clubs. The stars of tomorrow were well represented and some quite animated with their interviews as many were giving their first ever interviews to the large racing crowd on hand for the festivities.

The show, which began on Sunday, is a week long celebration of the past, present and future stars of racing and will continue throughout the week with an outstanding array of driving talent and more than 120 race cars that have lined the Phillipsburg Mall walkways along with the many vendors who share a look at their vast collections of racing memorabilia that date back to the golden era of racing. The Mall will play host to a week long celebration that will run until March 13th at the Phillipsburg Mall, located on Route 22 East in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.

IRCO Community Federal Credit Union Vice President Greg Collins opened the show last night thanking everyone for their support of the show and thanking the drivers for their dedication and loyalty with their racing efforts. Bill Hanna from the newly formed Flemington Speedway Historical Society highlighted the early success of the fledgling organization and thanked everyone for their support as they continue to sign-up new members throughout the week. Hanna was quick to point out the Flemington day on Saturday has more than 40 drivers already signed on their salute to the Late Model division that competed at the famous "Square". Host Steve Pados thanked Orange County and Accord Announcer Joel Murns for taking time out of his work schedule to lend a hand with the nightly stage shows as the evening was Murn's final night at the event.

Headlining the show last evening were racing stars many with names the same as many of the great driving stars who thrilled us in the past as the generations of racing racing stars re-surface throughout the small car divisions. Lou Horvath Jr, Jesse and Jimy Leiby, Ryan Raidline, Chris, Amber and Paiten Oraschin, Carl, Olivia and Spencer Mease, Mike Eckhart Jr, Steve Heckman, Angela Caruso, Glenn Borger, Dave Dornblaser, Rhett Long, Steve Metzger, JJ Uliana, TJ Lilly, Anthony Schlosser White, Gavin Santee, George and Michael Wambold, Jessica Coon, John Coon, Tiffany Wambold, Tex Snyder, JR Fulper, Kadie Pursell, Rich Pursell, Alex Reinsmith, Jack Butler, Morgan and Josh Frantz, Brian Zyck, Kevin Holt Jr, Josh Schaeffer, Katie Vreeland, Tyler Dorfeld, Alyssa Riker, Glen Macomber, Mathew and Bob Hopkins, Tony Miller, Scott Miller, Logan Crout, Kurt Bettler, Ryan Polenz and David Polenz, were among the tremendous group of driving stars interviewed during the quickly paced show. A special thanks from the management goes out to the Hopkins Family from the West End Quarter Midget Club, J & L Speed Supplies from Hellertown and Hamlin Speedway for the giveaways at last night's show.

The popular vintage racing groups, Harmony, Reading, the newly formed Flemington Speedway Historical Society, Dorney Park and the Nazareth Groups continue to display their vast collections of racing memorabilia and the America on Wheels Museum is on hand handing out literature about their great transportation exhibit located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Show is offering a souvenir T-Shirt and program book that is filled with stories and history of the local racing action. To find out more about IRCO and their services, visit the company's website at: www.ircocu.com or contact Greg Collins at: gcollins@ircocu.com The coloring book contest is continuing to receive entries by the day and the winners will be selected on the final day of the show.

Join the Pados Brothers, Ed and Steve, and Bobby Stull as the Phillipsburg Mall becomes abuzz each night with racing excitement once again as the 3rd Annual IRCO sponsored Dirt Track Heroes show rolls into the fourth day of the week long event that ends it's run on March 13th. Wednesday night the driving stars of the New Egypt Speedway come out to the Mall for an exciting night of driver interviews and there will be a special salute to the racing stars who competed at the East Windsor Speedway to be showcased in the stage area beginning at 6 PM.

(Bill W) March 10, 2010 – In the Channing Zierolf Motorsports entry, Wayne Johnson found a lot of speed, but mechanical gremlins plagued the team all weekend long with the ASCS-Gulf South series in south Texas. The Knoxville, Iowa veteran sprint car driver is still looking for opportunities to land a ride for 2010.

Wayne feels closer to making a deal on some equipment, but can’t do it alone. “I’m still looking for a ride,” says the 2010 “King of the 360’s”. “I do have a deal on the table with everything I need to go racing, but I need one more partner to help out on it. I can’t do it alone. I was hoping to get something rounded up for this weekend with the Outlaws, but I don’t think it will happen.”

Wayne competed in the Zierolf #c41 on Friday at Golden Triangle Raceway Park near Beaumont, and on Saturday at Battleground Speedway near Highlands. “Anytime you’re in a brand new situation it seems to take a little while to get going, but I have to say, that is one of the best handling racecars I’ve ever driven as far as balance,” says Wayne of his opportunity. I don’t know how Jason (Johnson) got it that way. We’re talking about running together some more.”

Competitors found wet conditions at GTRP. “I was just so greasy,” says Wayne. “I put 28 tear-offs on for the heat race, and in the eight laps, only had four left. We started last and got as far as sixth. I pulled tear-offs with the right hand, and I don’t think it ever touched the steering wheel.”

A sixth place heat run left Wayne in the back of one of the B mains, but he surged to the third and final transfer. Problems emerged, however. “We had some oil pressure issues, and you don’t want to take a chance with that,” he says. “We did a lap in the feature and pulled her in. It was probably a good thing, because there was a lot of stuff torn up.”

Wayne found some luck in the draw by recruiting yet another victim. “On Saturday, Wolfy, who helped Jason Johnson…I made him draw for us,” he says. “Darned if he didn’t put us on the front of the heat and the pole of the feature.”

Wayne won his heat and shot out to lead the first five laps of the main event, but lost power steering before he could complete a lap. “It was a good race,” he says. “We were able to get out to a lead early. Unfortunately, the power steering line came off. It happened on the start where we finally went green. I drove the first ten laps with it. (The fluid) covered my new Butlerbuilt suit. I’m hoping it will come out.”

It resulted in another DNF. “Finally, I went down into three, and it was all I could do to turn the wheel,” says Wayne. “Finally, I just had to stop. I was so tired. I thought I was going to be King Kong for 25 laps, but I made it ten.”

If you would like to partner with Wayne, you can e-mail him at waynejohnsonracing@yahoo.com.

Wayne is an ARP Wings dealer located in the Knoxville, Iowa area. Wayne credits the new ARP top wing for his wins at Little Rock and Cowtown. Contact Wayne for your ARP Wing, as he has some special Holiday deals going! ARP Wings – “When Downforce Matters”!

Wayne answers: Peanuts, 13, green, I’ve never had those superstitions. Everyone says green is bad luck, but I’ve seen Steve Kinser kick everybody’s tail with a green car. The race starts with a green flag, and at the end of the night you go to the pay window and get some more green. I don’t see anything wrong with that. I won’t eat past 3 o’clock, but that’s about it. I used to have a pair of raceday underwear, but I think the luck wore off of those too.

A March win came in 1994 for Wayne at the State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma City. Bruce Jennings was second ahead of Edd French, Danny Jennings and Scott Sabolich. In 2007, he won two weeks in a row with the ASCS National features, first at the Devil’s Bowl and then Oklahoma City.

Got a question for Wayne? Each week, Wayne will answer your questions about “Tech Tips”, or anything that’s on your mind. If you ever wondered what a part on a sprint car is all about, send an e-mail to us at sprntcar@iowatelecom.net, and we may answer it in this section! Put "? for Wayne" in your subject line. He’ll try to keep it clean if you do!

“Wednesday’s With Wayne” is an up close look at the past, present and future of colorful and talented sprint car driver Wayne Johnson. You’ll never know what to expect next with Wayne, so don’t miss us on Wednesdays!

To receive "Wednesday’s with Wayne", send an e-mail to sprntcar@iowatelecom.net with "Wayne" in the subject line.

24th annual Feather Falls Casino Mini Gold Cup on deck this weekend at Silver Dollar Speedway

Chico, CA – March 9, 2010…The annual Mini Gold Cup has been going on at the Silver Dollar Speedway since 1987 and has long been known as one of the most prestigious events in west coast sprint car racing. Originally starting out as a World of Outlaws Series event, throughout the years the Mini Gold Cup has also been held un-sanctioned and has also been run under the banner of the now defunct Northern Auto Racing Club.

From 2001 to 2008 the Mini Gold Cup was utilized as the season opener for the Golden State Challenge King of California Series, until being reverted back to a World of Outlaws event last season. This year the long running event is back to an un-sanctioned 410 sprint car show and will award a cool $8,000 to the winner of this Saturday night's 40-lap feature. Friday evening's preliminary main event will also pay a nice $6,000-to-win.

A number of top drivers and teams are expected to compete this weekend including 13-time GSC champ and four-time Mini Gold Cup winner Brent Kaeding of Campbell, two-time GSC titlist Jonathan Allard of Chico, former GSC champions Sean Becker of Oroville and Jason Statler of Grass Valley, defending GSC Rookie of the Year Kyle Larson of Elk Grove, current USAC National Midget point leader Brad Sweet of Grass Valley, reigning Silver Dollar Speedway 410 champion Bobby McMahan of Elk Grove, three-time USAC Silver Crown Series champ Bud Kaeding of Campbell, ASCS National Series rookie contender Kyle Hirst of Loomis and many more.

Gates will open at 5pm this Friday and Saturday with qualifying scheduled for around 6:30 and racing to follow. All seating will be general admission each night. The Silver Dollar Speedway is a high-banked quarter-mile clay oval and is located on the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico, California. More info can be found at http://www.silverdollarspeedway.com

Jimmy Jones, HIGHLANDS, TX (March 8th, 2010) – Coming into last weekend’s ASCS Gulf South action in South Texas at Beaumont’s Golden Triangle Raceway Park and Highland’s Battleground Speedway, Tony Bruce Jr. and his Team were looking for improvements from their opening weekend in Florida. Although they didn’t find a vast improvement in terms of winning a race, they did, however stay steady with a pair of top five finishes.

“Friday night we started off our weekend at Golden Triangle Raceway and had a good draw for our heat…outside row 2. I was able to run second and got enough passing points to get into the re-draw. The track was pretty narrow all night and made it really tough to pass, so if you didn’t pretty much get everybody on the start, it was really gonna be about the whole race. So it was a little unfortunate that the track was extremely wet; they had a lot rain down in this area. So, it is what it is,” said Tony.

Tony’s heat race finish put him on the 3rd row outside for the A. “We were able to start 6th in the A main. After about three laps of battling with Jesse Hockett for 4th, we pretty much settled right in 5th and was unable to do anything. It was just a pretty average night for us. The track conditions didn’t yield too much for racing or anything, and we were able to lock in a solid top 5. It isn’t necessarily what we want, but we will take consistent finishes up in the top 5.”

The team traveled just 53 miles west on Saturday to Highlands, Texas, home of the ultra-fast Battleground Speedway for the Third Annual Gulf Coast Nationals. “I have always heard a lot about Battleground and was really excited to go. It was my first time there. So when we arrived, we noticed it’s a real cool track…really big and fast.”

Once again, thanks to his draw, Tony was able to start near the front of his heat. “We started inside row 2 for our heat race and was able to run 2nd, which again put this in the re-draw. We started 5th in the A and at one point we were all the way up to 3rd, then right there at the end somebody got around us and we went back to 4th.”

Tony expressed some disappointment that their early season experimenting hasn’t quite yielded the results they expected. “All in all, it wasn't too bad of a night for us; a little disappointing. We've been trying a whole bunch of different things getting ready for the National Tour season but it seems like we really haven’t found anything to make us extremely better. So, I guess we are gonna go back to the basics and get back to exactly what we know and to see what we can do from there. Like I said, you know the weekend wasn't too bad. It was just an average weekend for us. A 5th and a 4th place finish wasn’t great, but it damn sure wasn’t bad,” says Tony.

The team now turns it’s focus to a pair of stops with the Outlaws back in Texas. “We'll get ready for this weekend. Obviously two World of Outlaw shows this weekend at Kilgore (Lonestar Speedway), and then down to Houston Raceway Park on Saturday night, so we look forward it.”

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STEVE KINSER & DONNY SCHATZ
Texas Two-Step Weekend Next Opportunity for Tony Stewart Racing

INDIANAPOLIS (March 9, 2010) – After a weekend of mixing it up in California, the World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Series schedule points to the state where everything is bigger for a pair of races in the second annual Texas Two-Step weekend. And it doesn’t get any bigger than the Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) tandem of 20-time WoO champion Steve Kinser paired with four-time and reigning Outlaw champion Donny Schatz. Both drivers have been victorious in Texas during their illustrious careers, and each is optimistic heading into this weekend, which begins Friday at Lone Star Speedway in Kilgore and continues Saturday with The Texas Shootout at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown.

Texas hosted the Outlaws’ first event in March 1978 and has long been a stopping point in the series’ annual crusade to determine a champion. The TSR teammates have been very productive racing in Texas over the years. Kinser, who drives the TSR No. 11 Bass Pro Shops/JD Byrider Maxim, has won 54 Outlaw races in the state, with his first coming at Big H Raceway near Houston in March 1979. Schatz, pilot of the TSR No. 15 Armor All/STP/ParkerStore J&J, scored his first Texas win in March 1999 at Battleground Speedway, also in the Houston area.

Ironically, both were key players in the Outlaws’ visit to Lone Star Speedway in October 2003. In his first visit to the high-banked, 4/10-mile oval, Schatz led the first 29 laps of the 30-lap A-Feature, but Kinser led the most important one. The race was your typical Saturday night Outlaw gunfight. Schatz seized control early in the race and was the pacesetter, but it was the cagey veteran Kinser who rode in and snatched the victory. The win didn’t come without a fight as the two swapped slide jobs during the final two laps before determining the winner.

The series returned to Lone Star State the following spring, and Kinser was again triumphant. Last season, “The King of the Outlaws” finished third in both races there. Schatz also has been consistent during four visits; finishing second twice, as well as fourth and sixth. Last season, he was the fastest qualifier in both WoO events at the track.

Following Outlaw wins in the Houston area early in their careers, both Kinser and Schatz added Houston Raceway Park to the list of tracks where they’ve conquered the competition. Houston Raceway Park has staged 14 nights of Outlaw racing, including three preliminary programs, since opening in the spring of 2000. Kinser or Schatz has been the winner nine of the 14 nights. Kinser’s first victory at the track came in April 2000, and he backed that up with his second in October that same season. In March 2004, he scored his 500^th career WoO A-Feature triumph at the track.

After struggling in his first seven starts at Houston Raceway Park, which originally was a 3/8-mile oval and in 2007 became a quarter-mile track, Schatz has earned six consecutive podium finishes. His two career wins came in March 2005 and March 2007. Last April, he charged from 14^th to finish second in the A-Feature.

Through five nights of action in the 2010 WoO campaign, Kinser ranks third and Schatz fourth in the championship standings. Kinser maintained his streak of top-six finishes to start the season last weekend at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., while Schatz, who finished fourth in Friday’s Thunderbowl opener, was involved in an accident in Saturday’s finale and was credited with a 20^th-place finish. Joey Saldana is the current WoO point leader with Jason Meyers trailing by seven markers. Kinser is nine back and Schatz trails by 36.

For Friday’s event at Lone Star Speedway, the pit gates will open throughout the day while the grandstands open at 5 p.m. CST. Racing is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. For more details, contact Lone Star Speedway at (903) 986-9731, or visit the official Web site of Lone Star Speedway at www.lonestarspeedway.com.

Saturday at Houston Raceway Park, the pit gates will open at 2 p.m. CDT with the grandstands opening at 4 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. For more details, contact Houston Raceway Park by calling (281) 383-7223, or visit the official Web site of Houston Raceway Park at www.houstonraceway.com.

Race fans unable to attend this weekend’s races can catch all of the action on DIRTVision.com. Fans can listen live as Johnny Gibson, “Voice of the Outlaws,” calls the action as he does at all WoO Sprint Series events on the DIRTVision.com cybercast, as well as on the DIRT Radio Network. Go to www.DIRTVision.com for more information on all the site features, including updated results from each night of racing, as well as a chat room to interact with other race fans.

Steve Kinser, Driver of the No. 11 TSR/Bass Pro Shops/Chevy/J.D. Byrider Maxim:

This weekend, the schedule takes you back to Texas. You’ve competed in a lot of races and scored some historic wins in the state during your career. How valuable is it for the Outlaws to be holding races in Texas again?

“It’s important to be racing anywhere we can. It will be nice to race down there in Kilgore and Houston. Both of those tracks have been really good tracks for me. That region of the country used to be a hotbed for a number of years and was always a big part of our schedule.

“Some of the races have slowed in the Texas-Oklahoma area, but I’m glad over the past few years that we’ve started going back there. Kilgore has a fine facility and I have always enjoyed running there. We’ve always enjoyed racing in the Houston area, as well.”

This weekend, you have the challenge of competing on both a half-mile and quarter-mile on consecutive nights. Do you feel your program is better suited for one size versus the other?

“Recently, we’ve been really good on the bigger tracks, which should help us at Kilgore. A few years ago, it seemed to be the opposite. I’m not sure why that has changed.

“To start this year, we were really good on the bigger tracks in Florida and Las Vegas, and last weekend (at Thunderbowl Raceway) we weren’t bad on the smaller track. Hopefully, this weekend being on both sizes will give us a chance to keep up our momentum on the half-mile at Kilgore and continue improving on our short-track program in Houston.

“A lot of times, (TSR teammate) Donny (Schatz) and I work the cars quite a bit alike. I think the 15 team’s race setup program is similar to ours. Their bigger track program seems to be quite a bit better than their short-track stuff. Maybe it’s one of those deals where we can put our heads together and figure something out that will help both of us.”

Throughout your last four championship seasons, you’ve had a variety of starts to the season. What are your thoughts after the first five races this year?

“We know that every season is different and this year isn’t going to be like any other. We were happy to win the first night of the season in Florida, but not happy about not winning in Las Vegas on a night, we felt like, we should have won.

“Last weekend in California, things could have gone better, but we were just caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. It is what it is. The best thing is that we have a lot more races to go.

“As far as an assessment, we race for wins and, right now, we only have one. That’s not the kind of win ratio this team is going to be happy with. We’re all looking forward to racing this weekend in Texas. It’s another chance for us to add a couple numbers to our win column.”

Last season, you were strong early in the night in both visits to Lone Star Speedway and strong at the end of the night at Houston Raceway Park. What will it take to have a complete night at both tracks this weekend?

“It just goes back to doing what we do best. Start strong and continue to get better as the night goes on. Last year, we timed well at Kilgore, and each time we started sixth in the feature. In both races, the guy who started on the front row won the race, so maybe we need to figure out how to start on the front row.

“We didn’t qualify well last April in Houston, which was a little out of character. In the feature, I had a great car and just ran out of laps to catch Joey (Saldana) for the win. We started 14^th and needed maybe another lap or two. Hopefully this year, we can qualify a little better and start a little closer to the front.

“The bottom line is that I know I’ve got the best group of guys (crew chief Rick Warner, crewman Shane Bowers and Steve Swenson) working hard for me every night. We’ve been good on both the bigger tracks like Kilgore and have won races before at Houston Raceway Park. We’re all looking forward to having a couple of really good nights in Texas.”

Tony Stewart Racing’s Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz: Career Results at Lone Star Speedway

Year	Date	Steve Kinser	Qualifying	Start	Finish	Donny Schatz	Qualifying	Start	Finish
2009	10/24	World of Outlaws	12	4	3	World of Outlaws	1	6	6
	4/10	World of Outlaws	11	5	3	World of Outlaws	1	6	2
2004	3/12	World of Outlaws	3	5	1	World of Outlaws	12	9	4
2003	10/24	World of Outlaws	10	5	1	World of Outlaws	4	1	2
2002	4/4	Gumout Series	2	9	15	---	DNC
1986	6/14	World of Outlaws	---	---	5	---	DNC
	6/13	World of Outlaws	---	---	6	---	DNC
	3/14	World of Outlaws	---	---	5	---	DNC
1984	6/19	World of Outlaws	---	--	2	---	DNC
	5/5	World of Outlaws	---	---	2	---	DNC
	3/10	World of Outlaws	---	---	5	---	DNC

Tony Stewart Racing’s Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz: Career Results at Houston Raceway Park

Year	Date	Steve Kinser	Qualifying	Start	Finish	Donny Schatz	Qualifying	Start	Finish
2009	4/11	World of Outlaws	10	2	5	World of Outlaws	13	14	2
2007	3/16	World of Outlaws	3	11	5	World of Outlaws	7	1	1
2005	3/19	World of Outlaws	14	4	2	World of Outlaws	8	2	1
2004	3/27	World of Outlaws	4	2	1	World of Outlaws	12	5	2
2003	3/22	World of Outlaws	2	2	1	---	DNC
2002	3/24	World of Outlaws	3	7	4	World of Outlaws	---	4	2
	3/23	World of Outlaws	7	2	10	World of Outlaws	8	1	3
2001	10/14	World of Outlaws	10	1	1	World of Outlaws	24	22	18
	4/7	World of Outlaws	---	2	9	World of Outlaws	10	14	13
	4/6	World of Outlaws	15	1	1	World of Outlaws	17	15	11
2000	10/21	World of Outlaws	1	6	1	World of Outlaws	24	23	19
	10/20	World of Outlaws	7	7	7	World of Outlaws	21	19	22
	4/8	World of Outlaws	---	1	1	World of Outlaws	7	8	11
	4/7	World of Outlaws	4	8	2	World of Outlaws	10	18	15

When the first green flag of the 2010 racing season waves on Friday night, March 19th at Williams Grove Speedway, it will mark the beginning of the 20th season for car owner Bill Gallagher and his BBJG, Inc. #5G sprint car team. With driver Curt Michael beginning his third season as the driver for the BBJG, Inc. Sprinter, the team plans its first of several 410 Sprint car appearances this year. Gallagher’s Maxim will be powered by a Heffner Motorsports power plant for this race as well as several more this season. “I’m looking forward to being a part of Bill’s 20th year in racing,” said Michael, a six-time United Racing Company champion and four-time Williams Grove 410 sprint car winner. “There aren’t too many owners in the sport for that length of time and as a driver, I appreciate that and I appreciate what Bill and his family have done for me. I hope we can have another good season together, go race and win as many as we can.” Curt’s older brother Sean will turn the wrenches on the #5G this season and has been hard at work putting the finishing touches on the cars and trailer. “Sean’s hard at it in the shop and we’re all looking forward to the year,” Curt stated. “We’ve got all of our sponsors back again this season so it should be a good year.” Sponsors on the green sprinter include Valley Forge, Inc., GEI Enterprises, Inc. Heffner Racing Enterprises, Lelands.com, Kruger Trailers, Inc., K & N High Flow Filters, Harley Davidson of Seaford, Delaware, Louie’s Pizza on the Boardwalk at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and Liquid Lightening Energy Drink. For the complete updated information on Curt and the team, please visit the website at www.curtmichael.com.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (March 9, 2010) - Knoxville’s own Peace Tree Brewing Company has become the first business to commit to participating in the inaugural “Red, Wheat & Bleu” wine-, beer- and cheese-tasting special reception to be held on Wednesday, August 11, at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum during the 50th annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil. The reception is open to museum visitors on the first day of the four-day sprint car national championships, from 12:30 until 3:30 p.m., and it will be held on the museum’s air-conditioned second floor.

According to museum executive director Bob Baker today, “It is only appropriate that Knoxville’s new downtown brewery, owned by the McKay and Ziller families, has become the first vendor for our inaugural event. Dan McKay, daughter Megan and her husband Scott Ziller have been wonderful supporters of the non-profit museum, the race track and the town’s chamber of commerce for many, many years. We really are proud of their newest business venture and we thank them for helping us with this inaugural event. The chamber, the museum, the track and the fairboard are really going the extra mile this year to make sure that the 50th Knoxville Nationals is the biggest and best ever for our loyal fans!”

Those individuals interested in learning more about the Red, Wheat & Bleu wine-, beer- and cheese-tasting special reception at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum are urged to visit www.sprintcarhof.com. Those interested in the Peace Tree Brewing Company should visit www.peacetreebrewing.com. Those seeking additional information on the 50th Goodyear Knoxville Nationals, presented by Lucas Oil, should log onto www.knoxvilleraceway.com.

Tulare, CA. – (March 8, 2010) - For the past week Chad Kemenah and crew member Cale Powers have been in California preparing for the two day World of Outlaws show at the high banked Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway and the hard work paid off on Friday night.

The Thunderbowl Raceway has always been a very fast and exciting track with lots of action and Chad Kemenah certainly loves these types of tracks. Kemenah has only raced a hand full of times at the fast 1/3 mile and after qualifying was completed the Golden Flavor Sesame Sticks No.63 was 18th quick overall.

After qualifying was completed Kemenah and Powers went to work on the car making a few adjustments hoping they could grab a transfer spot in the second heat race. Starting in the fifth position for the quick 10-Lap heat race Kemenah was feeling pretty good about getting into a transfer spot. Kemenah would get a good start along the cushion and make his way into turns one and two where the cushion was right along the fence. Kemenah would miss the cushion and was forced to hit the breaks to avoid hitting the wall, and while this was happening two cars would get by him leaving him in the seventh position after the heat race was finished.

As the night continued on the track conditions were changing in a big way and the No.63 sprinter still had to run the 12-Lap, B-Main. After his heat race was completed and the cushion was right along the fence, Kemenah decided to set the car up for the middle and bottom lines for the B-Main. After the B-Main was completed Kemenah would finish in the second position and transfer to the A-Main.

Starting in the 18th position for the A-Main, Kemenah knew he had some time to make his way to the front with the track starting to get rough along the cushion. Cale would make a few more minor changes to the car and Kemenah was pushed off for the feature.

When the green lights hit the Thunderbowl Raceway, Kemenah immediately got to the bottom of the track and held his position for the first lap. The bottom of track was starting to come in really nice for Kemenah as he moved up a couple of positions. After a couple of red flags Kemenah took complete advantage of the double file restarts and advanced a few more positions with the half-way point of the race a few laps away.

Kemenah would make his way into the tenth position around Lap-25 with a very sneaky pass on Kraig Kinser. From there Kemenah, Kriag Kinser, and Fred Rahmer would put on a show for the Tulare fans with good clean side by side racing until the feature ended with Kemenah finishing in seventh place. Kemenah would also earn the KSE Hard Charger Award of the night with a very impressive run from the 18th starting position.

“We were pretty good tonight,” said Kemenah. “We didn’t get the qualifying lap we were looking for and then heat race didn’t go our way but we made up for it in feature. The cushion was really tricky tonight, I found a couple of spots on the track during the B-Main and the car responded really nice to the changes we made so we decided to run the middle and the bottom and it paid off for us tonight. Cale Powers has worked really hard on this car and we are getting things going in the right direction. Hopefully next weekend in Texas we can put this Golden Flavor Sesame Sticks, MS Motorsports, Hampshire Racing Engines, Maxim in victory lane. I also have to thank Garrett Ishii for all of his help this past week, he made our trip out to California a lot easier and fun.”

The Sponsors: Golden Flavor Sesame Sticks, Hampshire Racing Engines, Maxim Chassis, MS Motorsports, Kears Speed Shop, Champion Racing XP Performance Lubricants, Bell, Awesome Racewear, Pro Shocks, Banshee Graphics, SSE Helmet Designs, ButlerBuilt Motorsports Equipment, TP Wings, Winters Performance Products, Media Camping Center, Real Racing Wheels, All-Star Performance, EBay ED, KSE Racing Products, Inc., Tim Hogan’s Dalton Georgia Carpets, Chiappelli Motorsports.

Up Next: The CKR Team will make the long trip to the beautiful Lonestar Speedway in Kilgore, Texas on Friday March 12th, the following night Kemenah will be in action at the Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, Texas on Saturday, March 13th. Be sure to check www.chadkemenah.com for all the latest news and info on the CKR Team. CKR would also like to thank John’s Racing Photos for allowing us to use his photos for this write up. John took a lot of great photos of Chad at Tulare this past weekend, to view them please check www.johnsracingphotos.com

BURLINGTON, Wash. - The IXL Metal Conditioner NorthWest Wingless Tour officially released its 2010 schedule on Monday, announcing a slate of ten nights of racing, which include nine events for the wingless 360 sprint cars and eight for the midget cars. Five different tracks in Oregon and Washington will host NWWT sanctioned events in 2010.

The NWWT opens it second season of competition on Friday night, April 30th with a dual show (featuring both the sprint cars and midgets) at Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore. This will be the first of three dual shows at the Arnold Family’s 3/10-mile, semi-banked clay oval this year, the others being Friday, July 30th and the season finale on Saturday, October 9th. Willamette Speedway, one of the oldest operating dirt tracks in Oregon, also has the distinction of being the only track on the schedule where the pit area is inside the track itself and fans are able to see the race teams working on their cars during the night.

Shane Forte’ won the lone sprint car main event at Willamette Speedway last year, winning the season finale. Evan Margeson, who captured the inaugural NWWT midget car championship, took the midget car main event that night from the back of the field.

Three tracks will be hosting NWWT events for the first time in 2010. The first one will be Coos Bay Speedway on the Oregon coast. Chuck Prather and Dave Nelson will welcome the NWWT on Saturday, May 22nd, and that will be a dual show as well. The track is a fast, semi-banked ¼-mile dirt oval. It was originally a pavement track before being covered in dirt in 2007. The pavement track itself is still intact underneath the dirt.

Last Labor Day weekend, the NWWT sprint cars ran a very successful and quite popular event at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash. With the Grays Harbor Non-Wing Challenge, the track’s first ever non-wing sprint car event, going over so well with fans, George Wade will bring the wingless wonders to the big, wide 3/8-mile, high-banked clay oval four times in 2010. The NWWT midgets will also make their debut at Grays Harbor Raceway, joining the sprint cars on two occasions. The sprint cars will make their first appearance at Grays Harbor Raceway on Saturday, June 12th.

In the middle of July, the ASCS Northwest Region, the area’s winged 360 sprint car group, will be running their annual Speed Week. They will have an off day on Thursday, July 15th. It will be that night, right in the middle of Speed Week, when the attention will turn to the IXL Metal Conditioner NorthWest Wingless Tour as they return to Grays Harbor Raceway to open up the annual Fred Brownfield Memorial weekend. It will be that same night when the NWWT midget cars make their debut at Grays Harbor Raceway also.

As they did last year, the NWWT sprint cars will again open Grays Harbor Raceway’s annual Big E Weekend on Saturday, September 4th with the Non-Wing Challenge, which was won by Seth Bergman last year. Two weeks later on September 18th, the tour makes its fourth and final visit of the year to Grays Harbor Raceway, with the NWWT midget cars making their second visit to Elma. Grays Harbor Raceway, considered to be one of the finest facilities in the west, is also the largest track on the NWWT schedule.

Sunset Speedway Park in Banks, Ore. is no stranger to hosting open wheel racing, but they’ll have their first NWWT event in 2010 when the NWWT’s midget car division visits on Saturday, June 19th. The small ¼-mile red clay oval in northwest Oregon is the smallest track on the NWWT schedule and the event on June 19th will be the only time this year the midgets will race without the sprint cars.

Southern Oregon Speedway, located in White City (just outside Medford) has hosted countless sprint car events since its opening in the mid 1990’s, but it is believed that the track has been graced by wingless sprint cars only once ever, coming back in 2005. On August 14th, John Skinner and Rick Rapp will welcome the IXL Metal Conditioner NorthWest Wingless Tour to their facility for the first time. Southern Oregon Speedway is a 1/3-mile, semi-banked clay oval. Both the sprint cars and the midgets will be in action on August 14th.

The NWWT’s sprint car division enjoyed a relatively successful inaugural season in 2009, averaging 21 cars and having at least 18 cars at every event. Six different drivers picked up main event victories. The midget car division had a modest season, but is expected to grow in size this year as many new drivers are expected to race with the NWWT in 2010.

More information on the IXL Metal Conditioner NorthWest Wingless Tour can be found online at http://www.nwwinglesstour.com.

April 30 - Willamette Speedway - Lebanon, OR May 22 - Coos Bay Speedway - Coos Bay, OR June 12 - Grays Harbor Raceway - Elma, WA July 15 - Grays Harbor Raceway - Elma, WA July 30 - Willamette Speedway - Lebanon, OR August 14 - Southern Oregon Speedway - White City, OR September 4 - Grays Harbor Raceway - Elma, WA (Grays Harbor Non-Wing Challenge) September 18 - Grays Harbor Raceway - Elma, WA October 9 - Willamette Speedway - Lebanon, OR (Fall Classic)

April 30 - Willamette Speedway - Lebanon, OR May 22 - Coos Bay Speedway - Coos Bay, OR June 19 - Sunset Speedway Park - Banks, OR July 15 - Grays Harbor Raceway - Elma, WA July 30 - Willamette Speedway - Lebanon, OR August 14 - Southern Oregon Speedway - Medford, OR September 18 - Grays Harbor Raceway - Elma, WA October 9 - Willamette Speedway - Lebanon, OR (Fall Classic)

Schatz, RRVF board reach deal: Racing will be on in West Fargo this summer pending board’s final approval at 6 p.m. today The Red River Valley Speedway has made a recovery.

The Red River Valley Speedway has made a recovery. Danny Schatz and the Red River Valley Fair board have come to a lease agreement. Pending the board’s approval, a roller-coaster ride that has lasted more than five months will end with another summer of racing at the West Fargo track. The board will hold a special meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at the Hartl Ag Building to finalize the deal. “It hasn’t been signed, but it’s one of those things where all sides are in agreement,” fair manager Bryan Schulz said. “We just have to bring it in front of the board for approval. “I don’t see any other hang-ups.” In late September, the fair board said they wouldn’t be able to continue running the track for financial reasons. Enter Schatz, who started lease negotiations with the fair board in October. Talks broke down in mid February, when Schatz told the board he wasn’t interested in negotiating anymore. But the sides got back together and ironed out their differences over the last couple weeks, setting up tonight’s meeting. “We were more concerned about the wording of the lease, and we didn’t want to have any issues,” Schatz said. “This is a big contract, and both sides wanted to be comfortable with it. “This is an operation with a lot of people involved, and we had to get sure we recognized that everybody was comfortable.” The biggest hang-up came down to a number of race dates, and it seems the sides have met in the middle. “In the agreement, it states that he’ll have 30 nights total of racing,” Schulz said. “It’s 20 nights of weekly Wednesday races, and 10 other nights.” Schatz intends on changing the track from a half-mile to a three-eighths-mile track, and he said he wanted to get that construction done for this season. “We’ll start as soon as we can,” Schatz said. “We hope they’ll approve the thing, and we are preparing to move forward – hopefully without any other hiccups. “They don’t have any problem with my investment plans for the track, and if I’m going to be successful, that’s what I need to do.” Schulz said he was glad the board and Schatz reached an agreement so that this summer wouldn’t be the first in 42 years without races at the track. “We’ve never said that we didn’t want racing, but financially we couldn’t do it anymore,” Schulz said. “We’re glad a guy like Danny is going to do it, and we’re glad there is going to be racing. “It has been a very long, drawn-out process, and we’re hoping that once we sign the contract it will be a huge exhale for all of us.”

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (March 9, 2010) - Does your team plan on competing at Knoxville Raceway this year in one of their big special events? If so, you may want to take note of some of the pre-entry deadlines and save yourself some money:

To download the Knoxville Raceway official entry forms, teams are encouraged to visit http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/Files.aspx?fileGroup=1. For more information, individuals are encouraged to call the Knoxville Raceway at 641-842-5431.

(Bill W) March 9, 2010 – Tulare from another angle…upside down that is! Though TMAC is used to success at the bullring, the weekend with the World of Outlaws at the Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, California got off to a rocky start with two flips on Friday night. Despite the setbacks, the Big Game Treestands #24 and driver Terry McCarl were fast every time they hit the track. This weekend, the WoO will be in Texas for a doubleheader at Kilgore and Baytown.

Misfortunes began in time trials, and the driver admits he may have been trying a little too hard. “Usually, you’re quickest on the second lap (qualifying) at Tulare, but we were seventh quick on the first one, and that was awesome,” says TMAC. “The second lap, I knew Tim (Kaeding) had broken my track record (2009) and I’m weird about that. I took it in even higher above the hole in turn one and the left rear caught it and threw me into the fence. I flipped my ass off and tore up the car pretty good.”

It helps to have a teammate on the road, and the two Big Game Treestands teams came together. “It took pretty much everything but the frame,” says TMAC of the damage. “(Crew Chief) Greg McCormick, Scott Coffman (Pace Chassis) and the Big Game Treestands #7 team worked hard to get the car back for the heat race. They had to replace the front end, the tank, all four wheels, and all four shocks. We knew the rear end was probably bent and something was wrong in the steering, but we ran out of time. I don’t know how we ran third in the heat to be honest.”

Running third bought some more time. “Then we changed the rear-end and the driveline before the feature,” says TMAC. “We were awesome. Three and four were slick and one and two were rough. We started twelfth, and we were up to seventh about the fifth lap when there was a caution. I know Tulare, and I’ve been good there. I know we had a real shot at winning with the car we had.”

Then disaster stuck a second time. “I got up beside Joey (Saldana) on the restart,” says TMAC. “I got underneath him coming off of four and he got back on me. I was going to crash him if I didn’t lift. (Fred) Rahmer got up beside me, and just took me out. He apologized, but he was in the same situation I was with Joey. It was a heck of a crash, and Tommy Tarlton hit me a ton as well as the other guys. There was nowhere for them to go.”

Though there was a sore neck afterwards, TMAC is thankful for Butlerbuilt’s products. “I can’t thank Butlerbuilt seats enough,” he says. “They have another thing that helped me, and that is their new collar that goes over the torque tube to protect your ankles. I had a crash at Jackson (MN) once where I got hit full blast on the left rear. I thought I broke both legs. This time, my heel hit something, but that pad helped me a ton.”

TMAC turned over only three times in 2009, so twice in one night was no fun. “It was disappointing, because on the yellow, I really thought I had the fastest car out there,” he explains. “It didn’t hurt the engine thank goodness. My guys were working until 3:30 a.m. in the pits, and we were late coming to the track the next day. You don’t flip twice in a night very often. I think we tore more up on Friday night, than we did all year last year.”

Saturday night went much smoother. 11th Quick and second in the heat put him outside row five for the main event. He charged forward again, only to spin out several laps in. “We started twelfth and we were up to seventh,” says TMAC. “We began to battle Craig (Dollansky) and (Donny) Schatz for fifth and sixth. I was running a line that went in high and then came down off the bottom. I got a run on Craig, and I hooked a rut coming across the track. That just got me loose and I spun out in the loose stuff.”

TMAC would surge back to twelfth from the back. “I thought we had a top five car again,” he says. “I think if we just survived we would have made a top five. To be honest, I was not 100%, because I had some neck pain, and flipping twice the night before…you don’t want to do it again the next night. I didn’t want to make that phone call to (owner) Tod (Quiring). We kind of did what we had to do, and got the Hell out of California.”

This weekend, the WoO hits Lone Star Speedway in Kilgore, Texas on Friday, and Houston Raceway Park in Baytown on Saturday.

The 15th Annual Front Row Challenge and the 9th Annual Ultimate Challenge will be held Monday and Tuesday, August 9 and 10, 2010 at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Advance ticket holders from 2009 can purchase the same seats NOW by calling McTwo Promotions, Inc. at 515 957-0020.

Tickets will be open to the public on March 23. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are welcomed. Visit www.OskyChallenges.com for further details.

Driverwebsites.com has developed websites for the McCarl boys. Check out www.TerryMcCarl.com, and check out www.AustinMcCarl.com and www.CarsonMcCarl.com!

TMAC Answers: We just had our stuff junked because of it, but personally, I still like it. We’re really good on restarts, and the fans like it. It does help me get to the front, and as a promoter, I think it is exciting for the fans. I think the Outlaw officials made the right call on Saturday by calling it off, and I think if you have a rubber-down track or rough conditions, it’s not going to be good. They made the right call. In normal conditions, I like it.

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On this date in 2006, TMAC ran fourth at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with the World of Outlaws. He started ninth in an event that was run during miserable conditions, including high winds. He registered the quick time of the night with a lap of 14.419 seconds. Donny Schatz passed Jeremy Campbell at the halfway point to win it.

Keep up to date with McCarl Motorsports at www.TerryMcCarl.com. We keep it fresh for TMAC fans!

"Tuesdays with TMAC" is an up close and personal look at colorful sprint car veteran Terry McCarl. To receive "Tuesdays with TMAC", send an e-mail to sprntcar@iowatelecom.net with "TMAC" in the subject line.

TMAC Motorsports would like to thank sponsors Big Game Treestands, AmeriCashAdvance.com, DeBerg Concrete and Remington Treestands.

McKENZIE, TN - The key to succeeding is never giving up, and after several close second place finishes, Ryan Farrell and the Monte Motorsport team returned to victory lane with the No. 95 J&J on Saturday night in Western Australia.

Ryan Farrell and the Monte Motorsport team led the way in Saturday's 25-lap feature event at Perth Motorplex. Farrell started eighth and began working his way forward in the main event. With 17 laps to go, Farrell was in fifth. During the next five laps, he worked his way into the runner-up position and took the lead with 12 laps remaining. During the final 10 laps of the race, Farrell was in command en route to the victory.

"Its been a long time between drinks, it was nice to finally win a show," Farrell said. "A lot of people out there don't realize what goes on behind the scenes. Without a great car we wouldn't be standing up here. I am very fortunate to be in a very good ride."

Jamie Maiolo (No. 99 J&J) finished ninth and Luch Monte (No. 17 J&J) came home tenth in the final rundown.

Other solid J&J Auto Racing finishes: Ricky Logan scored a pair of top-eight finishes during the season opening weekend of competition for the ASCS Gulf South region. Logan finished third behind the wheel of the Lucas Oil No. 10 J&J in Friday's event at Golden Triangle Raceway Park. On Saturday night, he finished eighth at Battleground Speedway….Donny Schatz raced the Tony Stewart Racing No. 15 Armor All J&J from 13th to fourth in World of Outlaws action at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif.

[Plymouth, Wis. March 9, 2010]- High Flyers Motorsports 360 sprint car driver Justin Miller of Plymouth, WI has partnered with the Girl Scouts of Manitou Council (GSMC) for the team’s “Carbs-4-Car” Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser held this Saturday (March 13, 2010) at Racer’s Hall located in Plymouth, WI., starting at 11am. The cost will be $5.00 for a plate of spaghetti, two meatballs, slice of bread and two cookies.

Miller has allocated a percentage of the raffle proceeds to the GSMC’s Campership fund which ensures ALL girls have a chance to attend Girl Scout Camp no matter their financial circumstance and their ability to pay! Miller stated, “We are eager to partner with a premier organization like the Girl Scouts of Manitou Council. They inspire girls to make the world a better place and lead them to be considerate members of their communities and our team is dedicated to giving something back to them.”

Raffle tickets will be sold the day of the event: $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 for prizes such as: t-shirts, gift certificates, themed baskets, etc, and there will also be $5.00 or 5 for $20.00 raffle tickets for items such as a Rahr West Art Museum Membership, Milwaukee Bucks tickets, Harley Davidson Museum admission tickets and much more!

Girl Scouts of Manitou Council, a United Way Agency, impacts the lives of 5,700 girls in the seven counties of Calumet, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Ozaukee Sheboygan and Washington. For more information on how to join, volunteer, or donate to the Girl Scouts of Manitou Council visit www.gsmanitou.org

For more information on the event or to donate a raffle item- please contact: Camisha Miller: Camisha@highflyerspr.com.

American Speed Association PR DAYTONA BEACH, FL (Tuesday, March 9, 2010) - It was a re-building year in 2009 for Steve Sinclair as he took over the operations of Wilmot Raceway, an ASA Affiliated Track in Wilmot, WI. After a successful first year, he is ready to step it up for the 2010 season.

"We are definitely increasing the schedule, so there is a lot more race dates for everybody concerned," Sinclair said. "We have five base classes there with the winged 410 Sprint Cars, Modifieds, Street Stocks, 1200cc Mini Sprints, and Fearless 4's which is like a hornet class. Plus we have a bunch of specials, the ASA IRA Bumper-to-Bumper Outlaw Sprint Series is coming there five times, a UMP Summer Nationals Late Model date, the Badger Midgets twice, the Illini Midgets once, an AMA motorcycle race, so we have a pretty busy schedule."

This schedule will begin with a two day opening weekend on May 15-16 with an Open Wheel Extravaganza featuring 410 Sprints, Mini Sprints, Modifieds, Badger Midgets, Street Stock, and Fearless 4's.

Looking back at 2009, Sinclair was happy with how the season went. Part of that success was how he came up with the schedule, "On a limited schedule we had a great year. We are upping the dates but its not going to be an every Saturday night deal," Sinclair explained. "I am looking at what is around us and trying to schedule properly. It worked last year, in some cases where there is a big special on a Saturday we will run our guys on Friday, trying to take advantage of the fact that maybe we can draw some cars those tracks to come down by us and it has worked."

One thing that Sinclair said has helped get Wlimot back on the right track is their association with the American Speed Association, "I think its been a big help," Sinclair said. "Wilmot's reputation was declining there for a while so last year was a huge step and we got it back on the right track. I think affiliating ourselves with a national organization like ASA is the right thing to do."

"Steve is a very well recognized promoter," Dennis Huth, ASA President said. "Last year, he was recognized as Co-Promoter of the Year by the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and his hard work clearly shows that. As he said, he looks around and tries to make things work. With that thought process, he has been and will continue to be successful. Wilmot had a great 2009 season and watch out for them to step it up in 2010."

For more information and view their busy 2010 schedule, please visit www.wilmotraceway.com.

With Florida now done and over with and Ohio and Indiana still having a beautiful winter one of racings best kept secrets has finally seen the light of day. Joe Gaerte and Tim Norman, along with driver Darren Long are preparing for an all out assault at the 2010 ASCS National Tour Title as well as other selected 360 and 410 races throughout the year. When Tim Norman, the long time driver of the 3g, decided to place his helmet on the shelf, at least for now, the call was made to plug the popular driver from Elida, Ohio into the Butlerbuilt and travel some more. With a top-5 finish in the Saturday evening Ronald Laney Memorial, along with a top-10 finish on the opening night JGRacing is looking forward to the rest of the season. Quotes from the team concerning this year, Darren Long- I want to be consistent everywhere and shoot for a top-5 in points at year end while also picking up my first national win. Joe Gaerte- I am using this opportunity for two reasons. I’ve always wanted to have a car on a national tour and this could go a long way in raising additional exposure of my business Gaerte Engines. I hope to win at least one national event and five regional events, if not more. Tim Norman- This is the best opportunity Joe and I have had to field a car nationally so we took it; I’d like to win 3 national events. The schedule for JGRacing outside of the ASCS National Tour is not set and will change from time to time due to Mother Nature and work schedules for all involved. I will update you each week where the team plans to race. A new feature we will have is the Red Line Oil Question of the Week. Answer the question(s) correctly first and you will receive a free prize. This week the question is this. From whom did Darren buy his first race car? And a second for good measure, and a second prize. What relation is this person to Darren? The first correct answer to the first question will receive a free Red Line Oil Racing hat. The first correct answer to the second question will receive a free Red Line Oil Racing t-shirt. Another new feature we will have; ask a question to the pro’s, otherwise not me. Send me a question for Joe, Tim, or Darren and if your question is picked it will be featured in the next press release. Please e-mail zeakemedia@gmail.com with Question of the Week in the subject line and I will forward the one chosen it to the correct individual. JGRacing would like to thank the following partners for their support. Allstar Performance, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Crower, Dyer Rods, Gaerte Engines, GLR Investments, Hoosier Tire, J&E Pistons, Long Farms, Red Line Oil, Slade Shock Technology, Total Seal, and XYZ Machining.

The Wisconsin-based Midwest Sprintcar Association (MSA) has released its 2010 schedule. The premier Winged 360 Sprint Series will set sail to the 45-night season on April 17th & 25th at the big half-mile of the Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway located 3 miles east of Beaver Dam. These are 2 of 5 nights the MSA has been asked to support their big brother, the IRA 410 Outlaw Sprint Series. These two popular groups will also team up for the final 3 weekends of the season at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, WI, the Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, WI, and the finale at the Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway on October 2.

The 2010 season will once again see the MSA support the weekly race programs at the Manitowoc County Expo in Manitowoc, WI on Friday nights starting April 30th as well as at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, WI on Saturday nights beginning May 1st. The combination of both tracks on a weekly basis has provided the fans in southeast Wisconsin the chance to see the building of a true season point champion within the ultra-competitive 360 sprint car series as well as the chance to see some invaders take on the area favorites.

In addition to supporting two of the best-run weekly race programs in Wisconsin, and the nationally recognized IRA series, MSA will make it's first ever visit to Thunderhill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay, WI on Thursday, August 5th as part of the Door County Fair. MSA will headline the Fair that night with the two support divisions being the IMCA Modifieds and Stock Cars. This will by far be one of the biggest events for the teams of MSA as well as for the Thunderhill Raceway in 2010. Not only will this be the inaugural visit to Sturgeon Bay for MSA, it will also kick off the only 3-day weekend of the season. Be sure to make plans to catch this action!

The MSA would like to invite everyone to attend as many of their events this season as possible. Be sure to make your way back to the pits after the races to talk with all the teams as they enjoy meeting all the fans who make it possible to do what they love to do. Make it a point to visit the MSA website at www.msasprints.com for any updates and race reviews.

(Bill W) March 9, 2010 – Jesse “The Rocket” Hockett’s solid start to the season continued with another pair of top five finishes against stout competition in South Texas. Though he lost the lead late in the race Saturday night, the Warsaw, Missouri driver feels the new VKCC #75 team is off to a good start. The team will take this weekend off before the Lucas Oil ASCS National series season commences on March 19 and 20 at the Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas.

Both races last weekend were contested with an ASCS-Gulf South sanction, and both paid $3,000 to win. At Golden Triangle Raceway Park near Beaumont on Friday night, competitors found some wet conditions. Jesse struggled to move forward on a narrow track, but ran from fifth to third in his heat. “It was really greasy in the heat races,” he says. “We had some good cars in our heat, and it was hard to pass. We were one spot out of the redraw, which changed our night altogether.”

Starting ninth, Jesse used an early surge to move up to fourth, where he would finish. “We were up to fifth pretty quickly, and then took fourth,” he says. “We stayed like that the whole race. The last three laps did get pretty wild in traffic with Travis Rilat and Ricky Logan, but when it all settled we were in the same order.”

The speed continued on Saturday at Battleground Speedway near Highlands, though there was an unscheduled change after hot laps. “We were fast all night long really,” says Jesse. “We had to make an engine change after hot laps due to a push rod problem. We drew the pole for the heat and won it, so that put us in the redraw.”

The draw went well, putting him outside of row one for the feature event. A duel with Wayne Johnson for the lead lasted for five laps before Jesse took command. “We made a few changes, and we were really good at the beginning,” he says. “We were able to take the lead there for a while (lap 5) after a good duel with Wayne. With about seven laps to go, there was a restart and (Brian) Brown and I got to racing pretty hard.”

Brown slipped ahead after the restart, but Jesse reclaimed the lead. A caution with a handful of laps to go set up a dash for the checkers, and he would have to settle for second. “Another caution came out, with a few to go,” says Jesse. “I chose the wrong line (high side) in one and two, and made a little mistake, and he got by me. Once he was by, it was pretty much over.”

It’s hard to console a driver as competitive as Hockett, but later he had time to reflect. “It’s hard to say it was a good race when you don’t win, but we’ve been in the hunt every time out. That’s a good feeling. We’ve been top three pretty much every night out.”

And now the focus turns towards Devil’s Bowl. “Right now, we’re just trying to get all the right pieces in all the right places,” says Jesse. “It’s been over a year since we’ve had this #75 team running, but we’re getting there.”

To learn more about Jesse “The Rocket” Hockett, including updated results and photos, visit http://JesseHockett.com!

Going back to last season, Jesse has finished in the top five four out of the last five features he’s run in Texas. He finished 2009, with a fourth at Cowtown Speedway during the Cowtown Nationals near Kennedale, then finished fifth and eleventh at Devil’s Bowl near Mesquite. Last weekend’s fourth and second place finishes have him on a roll.

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ATQMRA, Kutztown Fairgrounds, Hamlin Speedway & Snydersville In Monday Spotlight; IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Show Rolls On Tonight

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The IRCO Community Federal Credit Union Dirt Track Heroes show is a venue to promote racing's past, present and future.

On Monday night, the third annual event at the Phillipsburg Mall played host to the stars of racing with the ATQMRA, Kutztown Fairgrounds Speedway (Kutztown, Pa.,), Hamlin Speedway (Hamlin, Pa.) and Snydersville Speedway (Snydersville, Pa.) sharing the spotlight. The Pados Brothers of the CarQuest 'Gasoline Alley Gang' anchored the interviews at the stage area during the evening.

Tonight, the small-car theme continues with a salute to Borger's Speedway (Saylorsburg, Pa.), XCel 600 Modifieds, Blue Mountain, Lehigh Valley, West End Raceway and Keystone Quarter Midget Clubs.

An impressive, record-setting 122 race vehicles are displayed at the Phillipsburg Mall, located on Route 22 East in Phillipsburg, N.J.. Nightly activities continue through Saturday (March 13).

Three hundred racing personalities are slated to participate in the show. A complete listing of driver appearances is posted on the IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Web site: www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com.

An all-star cast of past and present driving talent took in the show's opener on Sunday and interacted with the crowd, including Carl "Fuzzy" Van Horn, David Van Horn, Frankie Schneider, Freddy Adam, Earl Derr, Tom Hager, Butch Tittle, Bill Wilson, George Wambold, Ken Brenn Jr., Bobby Braxton, Fred Dmuchowski, Bruce Kline, Mares Stellfox, Scott Hubler, Neal and Jonathan Kumernitsky, Bobby Rossell, Newt Hartman, Kerry Meitzler, Del Buss, Gary Grim, Richie Smith, Dickie Keiper, David Polenz, Joe Poliacik and many more.

Many of the interviews were recorded for use on the Gasoline Alley aired Monday (March 8).

Attendees of the show are treated to a wide cross-section of race vehicles including big- and small-block Modifieds, Sportsman, Micro-Sprints, vintage and restored cars, Micro-Stocks, ARDC Midgets, dirt and pavement Late Models, Slingshots, XCel Modifieds, Stage One Modifieds, Quarter Midgets and much more.

New Egypt (N.J.) Speedway, the half-mile oval co-owned by Fred Vahlsing and Bill Miscoski and managed by Danny Serrano is well represented at the show. NES competitors Gary, Mike and Clay Butler, Mike Hendershot and Willie Osmun are among those flanking the NES pace truck at the show.

Hometown driver David Van Horn Jr., who announced last week his plans to switch Saturday-night venues, has displayed his No. 71 big-block Modified outfitted with New Egypt-legal sail panels.

Competitors from numerous race facilities throughout the region are represented, including Big Diamond (Pa.) Raceway, Grandview (Pa.) Speedway, Hamlin (Pa.) Speedway, Kutztown (Pa.) Fairgrounds Speedway, Borger's (Pa.) Speedway, Shellhammer's (Pa.) Speedway, Old Dominion (Va.), the West End Quarter Midget group and others.

America on Wheels Museum, Snyder Video, Reading Plastic Fabricators, Gary Silverman Productions, MoTorsport Video Productions along with an expansive, in-store display for J&L Speed Supplies of Hellertown, Pa., are among the exhibitors.

The recently-formed Flemington (N.J.) Speedway Historical Society has a large presence at the show with vintage cars and a salute to the Late Model division at the famed Garden State facility.

The long legacy of racing at Pa.'s Nazareth Speedway is recognized with a display of photos and memorabilia.

Honoring the 40th anniversary of the speedway's 1970 Season Opener, the Harmony (N.J.) Speedway Historical Society is on hand at the IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Show. Photos, race results and articles from the 1970 opener - won by Ray Neary - are on display, along with a number of restored cars.

Through the efforts of noted racing photographer Henry Wilt, Dorney Park (Pa.) Speedway is remembered at the show. Anchoring the Dorney Park display are pictures, vintage sheet metal, collectibles, T-shirts, trophies, driver's suits and more.

The Reading (Pa.) Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society has a presence at the show to honor the history of the famed Berks County track.

The IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Car Show has produced its own souvenir T-shirt and program book, on sale near the stage.

The third edition of the IRCO Community Federal Credit Union Dirt Track Heroes Car Show is a joint effort between event originator Bob Miller and Brett Deyo.

IRCO Community Federal Credit has been the lead sponsor of the Dirt Track Heroes event since its inception in 2008. To find out more on IRCO, visit the company's Web site at www.ircocu.com or contact Greg Collins via e-mail at gcollins@ircocu.com.

Tues., March 9 - (6 p.m.) - Salute to Borger's Speedway, XCel 600 Modifieds, Blue Mountain, Lehigh Valley, West End Raceway and Keystone Quarter Midget Clubs

Wed., March 10 - (6 p.m.) - New Egypt Speedway Night - Salute to East Windsor Speedway - Invite to Garden State Vintage Racing Club

Thurs., March 11 - (6 p.m.) - Salute to Thunder on the Hill Series, URC and ARDC - Invite to speedway photographers

Fri., March 12 - (7 p.m.) - Salute to Grandview Speedway and Big Diamond Raceway plus Reading Fairgrounds Speedway and Harmony Speedway & Dragway - Invite to Friends of Hinchcliffe Stadium

Sat., March 13 - (Noon) - Flemington Speedway and Flemington Speedway Historical Society. All drivers invited to return for fan-fest and Autograph Session - Flemington Speedway Late Model Reunion

Sat., March 13 - (2 p.m.) - Dorney Park Speedway Tribute & Autograph Session organized by Henry Wilt

(Manchester , MD March 9, 2010) Scheduled again this year is what could be one of the must see races at Knoxville before the 50th running of the Nationals .

This year The Knoxville Raceway has added more excitement to there pre-nationals races on Sunday August 8th , THE CASEY GENERAL STORES USAC WINGLESS SPRINT NATIONALS .

Along with the ASCS 360 Nationals prior to the USAC race on August 5 -6th & 7th this should be the most exciting RACE OF ALL THE RACES at Knoxville Raceway

Just imagine fans , sprint cars running side by side , broadsliding , racing into turns one and two on Knoxville’s fast wide turns . Running non stop from early in the evening of qualifications to the exciting conclusion when the checkered flag falls on a history making event .

Then two nights later the USAC SPRINTS go non-stop at Terry McCarl ‘s promoted show at Oskaloosa on Tuesday night which was the best show of the week .Will this year ‘ s show beat last year’s , it’s hard to believe but come out fans and see. Then the week ends back at Knoxville Raceway Wednesday to Saturday night with the 50th Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals .

It’s not to late to get tickets for all these races , along with your special fan rate hotel rooms through RFD @ $94.08 per day , car rentals , and discounted airfare rates in cooperation with ( Delta ) at 5 to 7% off your reservations or 10 % off your flight @ Air Tran Airways by calling 1-866 – 683-8368 and mention event code ( DSM081010 ) KNOXVILLE NATIONALS .All the above can be done by RFD , or we can send you the necessary information which entitles you to these valuable savings , but only the hotel reservations must be booked through Racing Fans Direct to assist the staff . These discounts will save you money, which I suggest you BOOK NOW. The USAC & Knoxville Nationals week long races are not to be missed , along with the whole atmosphere surrounding Knoxville.

To purchase all of the above mentioned & to witness ONE OF THE BEST USAC RACING BARGAINS OF THE YEAR . Contact us at racingfansdirect@bigplanet.com

(Manchester, MD March 9, 2010, ) Today RFD proudly announces in conjunction with AirTran Airways, that we are making available an airfare discount to the 50th Annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals August 11-14th,2010 .

This discount of 10% off the lowest available airfare , maybe used 3 days prior to the actual event dates or 3 days after the event .

Some of the current listed fares are listed at $129.00 to $178.00 each way , not including the 10% discount on most flights available where AirTran Airways flies from cities near you to Des Moines ,IA. This airfare is the lowest of the current available fares to the Des Moines area airport.

Other discount airfares are being negotiated , but please contact RFD with your name , address and phone number if you are interested in other airport locations along with hotel , and car rental discounts to save on your trip to the Knoxville Nationals . You can reach us by e-mail at racingfansdirect@bigplanet.com or by phone 443-974-7027 with all necessary information or any questions you may have pertaining to this discount. Bob Altman

MERCER RACEWAY PARK’S “THUNDER IN THE PARK” RACE CAR SHOW RETURNS TO SHENANGO VALLEY MALL MARCH 18-21

Mercer, PA…Mercer Raceway Park will be returning to the Shenango Valley Mall for the second straight year to put on the “Thunder in the Park” race car show Thursday, March 18 through Sunday, March 21. Cars will enter the mall after hours on Wednesday night, March 17.

“Shenango Valley Mall is a good venue for us,” stated 12th year owner Vicki Emig. “It’s close to home and allows us a chance to get our 2010 brochure schedules out to the public, while showcasing some of our area racers. We have a strong fan base from the Shenango Valley area and everyone is getting itchy to get back to racing. It also works nice as it’s just a week before our scheduled season opener.”

Those interested in displaying their cars in the show can print off a form on our website at www.mercerracewaypark.com and send it back to our office or call 724-964-9300 for a form.

In years past, Mercer Raceway Park has hosted race car shows at Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh, Southern Park Mall in Boardman, Ohio, and the Shenango Valley Mall.

“Thunder in the Park” will take place the week before the 2010 season opener on Saturday, March 27. The “Chiller Thriller” will feature for the first time ever the UFo Championship Super Late Models for $2,500 to-win in the 40th anniversary since Late Models first appeared at The Park in 1970. Returning for the event are the United E-Mod Series for $1,000 to-win, open Stock Cars for $1,000 to-win, and Mini Stocks with racing at 7 p.m.

The Shenango Valley Mall is located at the intersection of Routes 18 and 62 in Hermitage, Pa. Show hours are during regular mall hours 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and noon until 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, check out their website at www.shenangovalleymall.com.

Jonathan Allard gives thanks following hard crash Saturday night at Groppetti Automotive Thunderbowl Raceway

Tulare, CA – March 8, 2010…After being involved in one of the more vicious sprint car wrecks seen in recent memory on Saturday night Chico, California’s Jonathan Allard is okay and extremely thankful for the safety advancements seen in our sport over the last number of seasons.

The accident occurred while competing in the third heat race with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series on Saturday night at the Groppetti Automotive Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, California. While racing for position on the opening lap Allard and another car came together off turn four, which launched Allard’s machine into the catch fence and resulted in him flipping violently down the front stretch.

After taking a trip to the hospital Allard was checked out and given a clean bill of health late-Saturday night/early-Sunday morning. “I just want everyone to know I’m doing fine and wanted to thank everyone for their concern,” he said. “It really touches me with how many calls and texts I got and just want everybody to know I really appreciate their support. I remember the first bit of impact and right away I knew I was in trouble.”

The former two-time King of California is also very thankful for a number of companies that help with safety and are utilized by him and the team including Butler Built Performance, Bell Helmets, A.R.T. Chassis and Hooker Harness. “It really says a lot about the safety innovations and the quality products these companies make when someone can walk away from a crash like that,” Allard said. “These people and companies spend a lot of time and money developing new ways to keep us safe and it definitely pays off in a situation like this.”

In addition to those companies Allard is also very appreciative of the Tulare Thunderbowl fire and safety crew for their efforts. “I also want to personally thank the Thunderbowl Raceway safety crew and everyone who helps them out,” he commented. “Tulare’s always had a first class safety crew and I’ve been in more than one wreck there and they always do a great job so I certainly wanted to thank them.”

The accident ended a frustrating weekend for Allard that had the makings a being a good one while racing with the world’s best winged sprint car drivers. Friday night saw him start on the front row of the opening heat race with Jason Meyers and easily dominate all 10-laps for the victory, but an opening lap incident in the feature where he was forced into the wall put an early end to the 35-lapper. On Saturday Allard was the fastest driver in warm-ups and backed that up by qualifying third fastest in the field behind only Lucas Wolfe and Craig Dollansky.

With the accident behind him Allard will look forward to getting back behind the wheel of the Williams Motorsports No. 0 sprinter as soon as possible. “One of the toughest parts of the weekend was that we were really good and just didn’t really get the chance to make anything of it,” the Chico driver said. “We were disappointed on Friday getting knocked out early in the feature and then had the thing pretty awesome on Saturday to be fastest in hot laps and third quick in qualifying. We’re supposed to find out tomorrow if we’ll be able to run Mini Gold Cup so hopefully that’ll happen and we can put this thing up front.”

For more news and info on two-time Golden State Challenge Sprint Car Series champion Jonathan Allard visit www.allardmotorsports.com

Kevin Montgomery Tucson, Arizona (March 8th, 2010) - The 2010 season is among us! This Saturday night, USA Raceway kicks off the chase for the championships as the American Sprint Car Series headlines the first of three different premier division openers in March.

"Chargin" Charles Davis, 2009 ASCS Canyon Region Champion, will lead the charge aboard the Jim Massey, Massey's Truck Repair/DRC/Ford. Davis will have a full field of tough competitors that will all be looking to knock off the champion in the first round.

RJ Johnson will lead the remaining cast of American Sprint Car contenders all gunning for Davis as several drivers, some new and some old, will make the 2010 season one of the most competitive in recent years. Several veterans are expected to return as well as a large rookie class making for a stout field of non wing sprint cars.

USA Raceway will continue the trend of an action packed opening month as the 2010 debut of the ASCS Southwest Region will follow up the season opener. March 27th will mark the return of the Barnett Harley Davidson UMP West Modifieds as the championship season goes into full swing.

Joining the sprint cars on the March13th card will be a full field of Super Stocks. Marty Hussak returns to defend his 2009 Super Stock championship while Factory Stock champion, Dusty Gauthier is expected to switch teams and debut a new X-Mod leaving the Factory Stock championship up for grabs. The Arizona Modified Midgets will complete the night making their debut on the small track. General admission tickets will go on sale at 4pm and racing will begin promptly at 6:45pm.

Season and Suite Access Passes will allow race fans to get all the action at an unheard of low cost. Season Passes are on sale for only $249 and $199 for Seniors, Students and Military thus dropping admission prices to under $9 per event. Suite Access Passes will allow race fans the opportunity to enjoy the races from USA Raceway's VIP Suite. Enjoy the races in luxury! Suite Access Passes are now on sale for only $399

There will be an opportunity for race fans to get a preview of the 2010 racers at an open practice slated for March 12th. The festivities will kick off at 6:00pm with grandstand admission free for all those who want a sneak preview

The 2010 USA Raceway Schedule can be previewed online at www.usaraceway.net/schedule.php

Discounted season passes are available by calling the USA Raceway office at 520-574-8515. 2010 Season Ticket Packages can be viewed on line at www.usaraceway.net/tickets.php

USA Raceway is located east of Tucson off I-10 exit 265, then 1.6 miles south on Craycroft Road, which turns into Los Reales. For more information please, contact the track at 520-574-8515 or additional information regarding USA Raceway can be found at www.usaraceway.net

Joey Saldana dominates Saturday night main event at Groppetti Automotive Thunderbowl Raceway and takes World of Outlaws point lead in process

Tulare, CA – March 8, 2010…A night after saying he didn't quite drive hard enough after finishing in the runner-up spot Brownsburg, Indiana's Joey Saldana came back on Saturday and left nothing on the table to dominate much of the main event in convincing fashion and score his fourth career victory at Groppetti Automotive Thunderbowl Raceway.

It marked the third time that the "Brownsburg Bullet" has captured a WOO feature at the 1/3 mile clay oval and the second straight season he has won the finale of the March double-header weekend. "I really have to thank my team tonight because this one was a total team effort," said Saldana, who now sits atop the series standings. "We blew the motor in the dash and these guys worked hard to get it fixed in time for the feature and the car was still really fast so I'm pretty happy to be standing here right now."

The 35-lap affair began with Saldana getting the jump over pole sitter Tim Kaeding, but things were slowed down right off the bat when Craig Dollansky and Kaeding got together in turn one, which resulted in Dollansky getting upside down and collecting Jac Haudenschild. When the green lights came back on Saldana once again rocketed into the lead aboard his Kasey Kahne Racing, Budweiser No. 9 machine as he attempted to put some distance between he and the rest of the field.

Early in the going that didn't happen though as Kaeding stayed within striking distance of Saldana every step of the way and the pair put on a show battling for the lead on the extremely hooked-up Groppetti Automotive Thunderbowl Raceway clay. While trying to chase down the leader Kaeding also had to deal with the night's fastest qualifier Lucas Wolfe, who continued a very strong and impressive weekend attempting to move his way into the fight for the lead.

The complexion of the race would change on lap 11 however, as Kaeding's DTR Transport, Roth Motorsports No. 83 broke loose in the second corner and spun around collecting four-time WOO champ Donny Schatz to bring out the red flag. Kaeding had too much damage to continue and although Schatz returned, he would also soon be out of the race after pitting during an ensuing caution and ultimately getting trapped in the work area. With Kaeding out of the race nobody was even close to Saldana up front, even despite Friday night's winner Jason Meyers moving up to the second spot on the restart after passing Wolfe a couple of circuits prior to the lap 11 accident.

The final caution of the race spelled disaster for Wolfe as a reported broken driveshaft ended his night on the 14th lap while sitting in the third position aboard his Allebach Racing No. 5w. It was the second night in a row the Pennsylvania driver had issues take away solid top-five runs, but despite the tough luck Wolfe was very impressive over the weekend and showed what he's certainly capable of doing after getting more and more laps on the different tracks across the country.

The final 21-laps of the race was all about Saldana up front as he charged through lapped traffic with no hesitation and maintained a comfortable margin over second place Meyers throughout the rest of the feature to take the checkered flag and earn his first World of Outlaws victory of the season. "It's so tough to win these things because there are so many great drivers out here and no matter how many you win they always feel special," Saldana commented following the main event. "The first one during the season is always the hardest so now we can just focus on racing and hopefully more wins will come."

After winning his first career World of Outlaws main event at Groppetti Automotive Thunderbowl Raceway on Friday Clovis, CA racer Jason Meyers backed it up with a second place effort on Saturday at the helm of his GLR Investments, Elite Racing No. 14. "The team worked real hard all weekend and to be able to win last night and run second tonight is pretty awesome with all my sponsors, family and friends in attendance," said Meyers, who now sits just seven digits behind Saldana for the series point lead. "I want to congratulate Joey and his team because they were checked out tonight and he got through traffic really good so the rest of us were pretty much racing for second."

Coming home in third and having a very impressive run after starting from 14th was Pennsylvania legend Fred Rahmer, who made a successful Groppetti Automotive Thunderbowl Raceway debut that also included a dash win and sixth place finish on Friday in his C&S Lawn Landscape, Material Handling Systems No. 51 machine. One stretch of Saturday's feature saw "Fast Freddy" pass a number of cars as he ripped around the 1/3 mile clay like a Thunderbowl veteran. "It was really nice coming out here and meeting some new people and I had a lot of fun," Rahmer said. "I've never seen a place like this because we don't have anything like it back home. I appreciate everyone for having me out here and have to thank Brent Kaeding and his guys for helping out with the set-up."

The remainder of the top-10 in the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series main event was comprised of Bloomington, Indiana's Kraig Kinser, Bartlett, Tennessee's Jason Sides, Bloomington, Indiana's Steve Kinser, Sunnyvale, Texas' Sam Hafertepe Jr, Nashville, Tennessee's Paul McMahan, Easton, CA's Tommy Tarlton and Owasso, Oklahoma's Daryn Pittman.

The companion USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car Series main event was picked off by Dean "Kiwi" Alexander, who inherited the lead after contact between Danny Sheridan and Peter Murphy took them out of contention for the win. The scheduled 30-lapper began with Alexander grabbing the lead, but that didn't last long as Murphy shot around him on lap three to put his Tarlton & Son Inc, Tachi Palace No. 21 into the top-spot. Sheridan soon followed suit and began to apply heavy-intense pressure to the rear of Murphy with the driver known as "Showtime" looking high and low to do something with the leader.

Sheridan would finally make the move on lap 11 to claim the lead aboard his Kittle Motorsports No. 18 mount, but soon after taking the lead contact would ensue between him and Murphy, which resulted in Sheridan's sprinter getting upside down in turn three and putting him out of the race. With front end damage to his car Murphy also stopped and the Clovis driver was forced to pit and make repairs. When the green flag came out again Alexander led the field into turn one, but soon felt pressure from Fresno's Craig Stidham.

The former Trophy Cup champ methodically closed in on Alexander as he tried to find a way by the McCowan Motorsports No. 11, but he would run out of laps when a caution on lap 25 also brought out the checkered flag due to curfew considerations. Alexander would score the win with Stidham, Danny Faria Jr, Jace VanderWeerd, Garrett Ishii, Richard VanderWeerd, Peter Murphy, Chris Ennis, Jimmy Thompson and Andy Ferris rounding out the top-10.

Racing action will return to the Groppetti Automotive Thunderbowl Raceway on Saturday night April 3 with an event featuring the USAC West Coast 360 Sprinters and dirt modifieds. For results and more info log onto www.thunderbowlraceway.com

Sam Hafertepe Jr. Recovers >From Disastrous Friday for 7th at Tulare Thunderbowl

Sunnyvale, Texas-The Plumbfast Racing Team and Sam Hafertepe Jr headed to the Tulare Thunderbowl with high hopes following a strong run at Las Vegas. Unfortunately a disastrous Friday night threatened to turn the week sour but Sam and the team persevered and were rewarded with a strong 7th place run on Saturday night.

Sam was 5th fastest in warm-ups but bicycled hard on his first qualifying lap in turns 1 and 2. The second lap would be much worse. As Sam exited turn 2 the rear axle of the Lone Star Speedway #15H broke and sent Sam spinning before he ultimately tipped over lightly on the exit of turn 2.

“I’ve never felt anything like that before,” said Sam following the crash. “At first I thought maybe a torsion stop broke. I’m just glad it didn’t happen when we entered a corner.”

The team along with several helping hands thrashed to put a new rear end in the car and was able to make it out for the heat race. Unfortunately the car wasn’t right and Sam struggled in the 6th position. Hafertepe had one last shot at making the transfer on a restart but couldn’t quite get the job done as the car again bicycled hard in turn 1.

“We changed motors after Vegas and this one just isn’t right,” explained Sam. “We are leaking oil all over the place and it seems to be misfiring.”

The team decided to change motors following the heat race and thrashed to get ready for the B Main. Sam had to start deep in the field but caught a break when an opening lap crash took out several competitors.

Hafertepe restarted in 5th and soon moved into 4th. One lap later however Sam would slip back to 5th as he struggled with the mishandling race car. Sam would catch another break however as the 4th place running car crashed hard in turn 1. Hafertepe would hold off Toni Lutar and Zach Zimmerly without much trouble over the final few laps to safely transfer into the A Feature event.

Sam rolled out for the A Feature in the last row and survived the initial start and moved forward slightly during the first couple of laps before a restart for Steve Kinser. On the restart disaster struck as Terry McCarl spun down the front stretch in front of the field. Hafertepe had nowhere to go and flipped wildly down the front straightaway towards turn 1.

“We really didn’t need that tonight,” explained Sam following the crash. “We knew a lot of cars would get torn up on this track and we weren’t really good so we were just going to try to make laps and take what we could get. Unfortunately we bent this frame and we’ll have to get our back-up car down and see if we can’t bounce back tomorrow night.”

Sam was once again fast in warm-ups as he set the 3rd fastest lap but again struggled in qualifying as he turned a lap that was only good enough for 17th quick.

“I’m not sure why we are so far off,” said Sam following qualifying. “We keep on being really quick in warm-ups but it’s not transferring to time trials. We are going to really throw the kitchen sink at the car though for the rest of the night because there is no way we are going to work as hard as we have this weekend and not get some sort of positive result.”

Sam lined up 6th in a tough heat and was able to get the jump on fellow row 3 starter Danny Lasoski to exit turn 2 in 5th. Hafertepe would try to reel in Donny Schatz for the rest of the heat while he steadily pulled away from the battle for 6th.

Sam and the team once again made several changes for the feature and hoped to continue moving in a positive direction for the feature.

Following some opening lap carnage Sam settled into the 11th position. Hafertepe hunted for a line early trying high and low at both ends of the speedway. On lap 7 Sam switched to the high line only to have a hard charging Steve Kinser drive by on the bottom. Sam held on to the 12th position which he held until a yellow moved him up to 10th.

Hafertepe went to the top side of the speedway only to have Daryn Pittman drive underneath of him. Sam turned back under Pittman and blasted past him down the back straightaway. At this point in the feature Sam settled in on the bottom and began to get faster and faster. Sam soon began to reel in Tommy Tarlton and following a lap 14 restart he was able to move past him on the low side exiting turn 4 to take over 8th.

The second half of the race went non-stop and Sam began once again moving around the track and hunting for a faster line. Towards the last 10 laps Sam began to move in on the 5th-6th and 7th place battle between Jason Sides, Paul McMahan and Steve Kinser.

The foursome battled through traffic and Sam began working both the high and low lines to try to make something happen. Hafertepe had several runs on Kinser but couldn’t quite make the pass. Eventually however Kinser was able to sneak by McMahan and Sam turned his attention to trying to find a way past Paul.

An opportunity finally presented itself with 2 laps to go and Sam was able to capitalize as he drove underneath McMahan in turns 1 and 2. Hafetepe then moved in on Kinser and on the white flag lap he moved inside of Steve in turns 1 and 2. The duo was even exiting turn 2 but Kinser was able to box Sam in behind a lapped car and Sam settled for 7th, his best World of Outlaws finish this season.

“We’re definitely satisfied with 7th,” said Sam following the feature event. “We had to deal with so many problems and to work through them all, not let them get us down and ultimately come home with a top 10 finish says a lot about our team. Mike (Schure) and Daryl (Turford) worked their butts off this week and I’m glad we came through like we did. Friday night is the kind of night that really tests your team. It’s so easy to want to give up after a night like that and you question why you’re even doing what you are doing but then to come back like we did makes it all worth it.”

The team has now headed back home to Texas where they will build a new car and prepare for Sam’s homecoming race at Lone Star Speedway which is owned and promoted by Sam’s father.

“We ran 2nd at Lone Star last year and it was definitely one of the highlights of the season and I’m hoping we can move up 1 spot on the podium this year,” said Sam. “We are going to throw everything at it and hopefully things fall our way.”

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AMERICAN SPEED ASSOCIATION SPONSORS FOCUS ON HELPING THE MEMBERS, MEMBER TRACKS, SERIES AND FANS

American Speed Association PR DAYTONA BEACH, FL (Monday, March 8, 2010) - The major focus of the American Speed Association is how we can help the members, member tracks, series, and fans continue to support the awesome short track racing across the United States. This includes how their sponsors also do their part to support them as well.

"We want to do everything we can to keep short track racing successful," Dennis Huth, ASA President said. "We have aligned ourselves with some great sponsors and asked them a simple question, what can you do to help them, not us, them. The response has been tremendous and in return we are receiving calls every day from different tracks and series interested in becoming part of the ASA family."

AMB IDENTIFICATION AND TIMING (Official Timing and Scoring Supplier to ASA Racing) They say that timing is everything, and this is especially true for AMB Identification and Timing, a company that specializes in electronic timing systems. AMB offers superior quality in their product line and is the leader in their industry. AMB is the world's leader in transponder-based automatic timing and scoring systems, and is used by more than 12,500 racing organizations. Members of the ASA Racing Member Track program will benefit through a pre-packaged discount and favorable terms the company is offering. To learn more about AMB's timing and scoring systems, click on the logo to go to their website or telephone (678) 816-4000.

AMI GRAPHICS (Official Signage Supplier to ASA Racing) AMI Graphics has just announced that it has extended their partnership with the American Speed Association through 2011 as the Official Signage Supplier to ASA Racing. Located in Strafford, N.H., AMI specializes in the design, print and production of wholesale direct trackside billboards and signs, championship banners, menu signs, vehicle wraps, bleacher banners and all other types of track signage. "We are very pleased to have been able to partner with ASA Racing. We are committed to providing the best product and service to all ASA sanctioned tracks for all of their track signage needs, at wholesale direct pricing." Said AMI Graphics account representative, Matt Gahm. "Our goal is to help ASA tracks realize cost savings in their signage inventory while fulfilling their sponsors' needs." All ASA sanctioned tracks and series will receive wholesale direct pricing on all other track signage. Track officials are encouraged to contact Matt Gahm at 603-664-7174 ext. 217 or e-mail at mattg@ami-graphics.com. Their website is www.ami-graphics.com.

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Bringing together an array of gear heads from a wide variety of Motorsports venues, ranging from Dirt and paved oval open-wheel race vehicles such as Midgets, Sprint Cars, Dwarf Cars, Vintage Midgets and IMCA Modifieds, to ground effects Drift cars, to high-performance tunnel race boats, to scale model engines, motorcycles and more, the inaugural NorCal Racing Expo/Vallejo Speedway 2 Reunion brought together racing aficionados of all kinds on February 27 at the Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo, CA.

Packing the 16,000 square foot McCormack Hall with 50 racing vehicles, speedways, racing authors and memorabilia vendors, the inaugural event featured booths from the broad diversity of Northern California racing organizations and racing types.

Among the racing organizations appearing included the Bay Cities Racing Association (Midgets, Midget Lites, Vintage Midgets and new ASCS Midgets), the Bay Area Engine Modelers (BAEM), the Nor Cal 400 hydroplane race boats (of the California Speedboat Association, an affiliate of American Power Boat Association Region 11) and more.

Racers including National Sprint Car Hall of Fame member Jimmy Sills and world-renown Drifter Calvin Wan were among the racers attending the event, signing autographs and talking with event patrons.

Racing historians Tom Motter and Dennis Mattish attended with their historical racing books, with Motter showcasing his series of historical books, with Mattish debuting his new book, History of San Jose Auto Racing 1903-2007.

Infineon Raceway, Orland Raceway and Marysville Raceway Park were among the Northern California race venues participating in the event.

Promoted by American Canyon’s Steve Hazelton, the event was a networking opportunity for racers and race fans alike.

The event also featured the Vallejo Speedway 2 Reunion --- the first reunion for racers from the dirt oval in seven years. Vallejo Speedway 2 was a 1/6-mile banked dirt oval track. “The premier dirt oval was the beginning for many new racers aspiring and dreaming of being the next Jeff Gordon.”

“Families from throughout Northern California converged at the speedway on a regular basis over six years, says Hazelton. Echoing Hazelton’s comments, former VS2 racer Rick Davenport, who assisted with the event, says not a day goes by that he doesn’t think of the raceway that he competed at with his brother.

Hazelton and his wife Bobbie operated Vallejo Speedway 2 from 1998 through 2003, at the very same Solano County Fairgrounds where the Race expo was held. The raceway’s premature demise came when the Fair Board decided constructing a new equestrian center (now vacant) on the property.

Visit www.vallejospeedway.com for additional information on the event, as well as photos from the event.

Everybody remembers the black number 97 out of Sioux Falls, SD who traveled back and forth from the near non-existing non-wing sprint car world of South Dakota to the heart of wingless sprints in Indiana every weekend for the better of 2008. Then throughout 2009 the pilot of the Sioux City Truck & Trailer #97, Bret Mellenberndt, didn’t travel as much, staying around home and racing with the Heartland Racing Association in Rock Rapids, IA in a wingless 360 sprint class.

“We took some time off of traveling last year,” explains Bret, “We had some great help around home and it was hard finding people to go with us each and every weekend to Indiana. So we simply decided to race around home.”

This year will be different for Mellenberndt Racing as Bret and the gang all ready traveled to USA Raceway in Tucson, AR for a USAC National Sprint Car show. February 19th’s Tucson opener was the first time Bret sat in the seat of a 410 non-winged sprint car for over a year, but that lack of time in the car didn’t slow him down any. Bret qualified 9th quick out of the 40 cars that entered. Starting fourth in the heat race, right after the officials just worked the race track, Mellenberndt dropped back to sixth just missing the transfer into the anticipated Main Event.

Bret started inside the second row in the Semi and dropped just one spot to transfer into the Main Event that was held on the 21st.

“We felt really good going into the main,” explains the Sioux Falls native, “We knew the car was close and all I needed to do was drive.” Bret started ninth in the main and was racing inside the top ten for the first nine laps of the 40 lap event. Then coming out of the fourth turn going into the 10th lap, the right front shock broke putting a dreadful end to the first night of the year. Bret stayed on the bottom of the track with his broken car and fell back to 16th by the time the checkered flag flew.

“All in all I am happy with the night,” says Mellenberndt. “We had a strong qualifying run and everything was lining up to be a great weekend. But, we all have those nights when it just wasn’t meant to be. Once my shock broke, it was pretty much over. But, we’ll take the momentum we gained and force it on to the next show in Vegas!”

Vegas was another story for Mellenberndt Racing. In the last set of the group qualifying that USAC displays, Bret put a 28th quick time on the board which lined him on the outside of the eight row for the heat. “The times were slowing down since the first qualifying run,” says Bret, “So I knew we weren’t going to be there. The track was very dry and we were just doing what we could.”

Mellenberndt found a grove in the middle of the Vegas half-mile that worked for the Sioux City Truck & Trailer #97 and muscled from last to fourth in the heat guaranteeing a spot in the main. He started in the back of the Main and raced up to 19th on the slippery dry slick racetrack.

“We tried some new things on the car since we were starting so far back,” explains Bret. “Some things worked and some didn’t. But we learned what does and doesn’t with our car on this type of track, so overall the night was a success!”

Keep in tune with Bret this year through his website, www.bretmellenberndtracing.com for that latest news and schedule updates will be updated regularly.

Special thanks to: Bill Mellenberndt, Sioux City Truck and Trailer, Petersen Motors, Hoosier Racing Tire, Keizer Wheels, Bell Racing, DMI, ATL Fuel Cells, Ultra-Shield, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Howe Racing and Driver Websites.

ROSSBURG, OH (March 8) – One of the more popular questions asked of the Eldora Speedway office staff over the years has been “how can I sing the National Anthem at Eldora”. As a result, the staff has announced the following plan.

Anyone having a desire to sing the Star Spangled Banner in pre-race ceremonies at Eldora Speedway should submit to the speedway a CD recording of them singing the National song. In addition, a short biography and listing of past performance locations is encouraged; along with available 2010 dates.

While the 2010 major event dates at Eldora have been assigned, the popular southwestern Ohio speed plant is seeking to have a live rendition of the National Anthem at every event.

The address for CD submission is: Eldora Speedway, 13929 State Route 118, New Weston, OH 45348.

Once the applications are reviewed the speedway staff will be in contact with the successful candidates to make arrangements to schedule dates.

(MARCH 8, 2010, PERRIS, CA) Last Friday, when Perris Auto Speedway promoter Don Kazarian announced that due to rain he was postponing the PASSCAR season opener to this Saturday, March 13th, only one man was happy. And, the guy who was ecstatic when he heard the news was half a world away! Chris “Crash” Dickey is serving in the US Navy and for the past six months has been deployed in the Arabian Gulf. Dickey will be returning to San Diego this week and on Saturday he will be at The PAS racing his California Lightning Sprint Car. The PASSCAR Street Stocks, Modifieds, Sport Mods, Pick-A-Part Factory Stocks and the NMRA Three-Quarter Midgets will also be in action on Saturday. Spectator gate will open at 5:00 PM and the first heat race will be at 5:30.

If last Saturday’s season opener had come off as planned, Dickey would still have been at sea and would have missed the race. However, he will be back in Southern California this Wednesday, March 10th. He will immediately start working on his car to have it ready to race in three days. “I have quite a task going through the car and ensuring it is ready in only a few days, but Jamie (Dickey’s girlfriend Jamie Getek who also serves in the Navy) and I are up for the challenge,” he said via E-mail from the ship last Friday. “I recently bought a 2007 Henchcraft (#7) with a Rosson ZX-12R from Derek Hyde. The car was raced very little and last raced by David Cardey at the Nationals in 08.”

A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, Dickey, 30, started racing go-carts while stationed in Florida in 2000. He then raced 600cc-1200cc mini sprints while stationed in the Hoosier state as a recruiter in 2003-2006. “My schedule of being underway with the ship is very hectic and sometimes very short notice,” he said. “I am an E-6, Fire Controlman First Class stationed in San Diego on the guided missile destroyer, USS Benfold DDG-65. I have been in the Navy for 12 ½ years. I am looking forward to trying to make at least 10-12 races this year before I move back to Indiana for another tour of recruiting duty.“ Dickey scored a main event victory last July at The PAS before his deployment.

You can keep up with all of the latest news from Perris Auto Speedway on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/perrisautospdwy. If you wish to follow the PASSCAR Series, you can do so on facebook at: PASSCAR Stock Car Racing.

ROSSBURG, OH (March 8) – If you were to go by trends, this would not be Levi Jones’ year to capture the USAC (United States Auto Club) National Sprint Championship; however, the popular Olney, IL veteran is anxious to get the Midwestern USAC swing underway at Eldora Speedway in the Coca-Cola Sprint Classic over Easter weekend (April 2 & 3) to prove that theory wrong.

Jones, the defending USAC National Sprint champion, will be gunning for his fourth such title, which would put him in elite company with Steve Butler as the only four-time National Sprint champion. Jones’ 2009 title came after similar triumphs in the odd-numbered years of 2007 and 2005, to develop somewhat of a reoccurring movement.

Although he has one National win under his belt already this year, at USA Raceway on February 21, Jones ranks third in the cumulative points chase. Damion Gardner has been on a roll, with four wins (East Bay Raceway twice, Las Vegas Speedway and Perris Speedway) to lead the standings, while Jerry Coons, Jr. has been using consistent finishes (four top ten) to hold down second place.

Asked if the possibility of a fourth National championship put any pressure on him, Jones replied, “I don’t look at it as pressure. Feeling pressure from the outside isn’t really anything that I have struggled with, no matter what I was involved in, for most of my life. I try to keep it that way, do what we’ve done for the past few years and see how it ends up”.

“It will be nice to get back to the Midwest. We had some races in Florida and out West to start the year, but one of the things we talked about as a team was that I really want to get back into victory lane at Eldora. The track means a lot to us and we want to be at our best there this year.”

Winning at Eldora would have double importance to Jones, as both his team and the facility are owned by two-time NASCAR Cup champion Tony Stewart.

Yet, Eldora Speedway has not been the most successful venue to Jones, as his record only shows one USAC National Sprint win on the venerable one-half mile clay oval, with that coming in September of 2005, on the way to his initial championship.

With that thought in mind, Jones stated “I think we’ve made some changes to our car, which we feel like will make us better there. We were able to qualify decent at Eldora last year and then backed that up by running up front early in the races. We’ve made it a point to be better this year at the end of the races and hopefully that plays out to our advantage at Eldora this year. We’ll find out in early April”.

While the USAC Sprints will compete in full National point events each night, the UMP (United Midwestern Promoters) Modifieds will join the doubleheader on Friday night (April 2) and the Stock Cars will be the support division on Saturday (April 3).

(Bill W) March 8, 2010 – The 2010 season started in fine form for Brian Brown and his FVP #21 racing team last Saturday night at the Battleground Speedway in Highlands, Texas. He was able to top a stout ASCS-Gulf South field in exciting fashion for his first win of the season. He’ll stay in Texas and put the 410 in for some World of Outlaws action this weekend in Kilgore and Baytown.

Brian started Saturday night at Battleground outside of row two for his heat race. “We were able to get up to second behind Wayne on the first couple of laps,” he says. “The car felt fast enough to take the lead, but when I got close, it tightened up, and I didn’t want to push the issue. We were in the redraw.”

The draw was again outside row two for the main event. Confidence was high going in, though he would be starting behind a front row consisting of Wayne Johnson and Jesse Hockett. “The holes were pretty bad in one and two,” says Brian. “With a full fuel load on, I knew it would be a handful. We got better and better as the race went on. Wayne and Jesse were going at it pretty good for the lead.”

Hockett took the point about lap five, and Brian reeled in Wayne. A broken power steering line not only ended the night for Wayne, but almost for Brian as well. “I was pulling up on him, and his power steering went out,” says Brian. “He stopped in front of me, and I hit him with the right rear. That almost ended our night right there.”

An outstanding race commenced after the restart, with Brian briefly taking the point. “We were able to restart in second and chase Jesse for awhile,” he says of the top two trading spots. “We were able to get by him, and he came back by me. He was running well. A long yellow came out, and I didn’t want to outthink myself.”

Brian first tested high, but when Brady Bacon showed his nose on the low side, that’s where he stuck the FVP machine. “I didn’t really know what Jesse would do, because he had been switching it up quite a bit,” he says of the restart. “I followed him around the top, and that’s when I saw Brady Bacon pull alongside of me in three and four. I decided that’s where I better go, and the car set perfect on the other end. We were able to get by him for the win.”

Things started at Golden Triangle Raceway Park near Beaumont with a muddy mess. “We were able to draw well on Friday, which was a key, because they had some wet weather,” says Brian of his heat. “The track was about a lane-wide, and we were able to get out into the lead and win it.”

Starting fifth in the main event, he would come away seventh at the checkers. “The first start was tough coming off the bottom, because there was still water sitting down low,” says Brian. “By the time we were to the flagman, we were running seventh or so. On the first try, someone climbed our left rear tire and tore some of our wing off. That was an issue, but after turn two, the order was pretty much set, and we ran seventh. (Winner) Gary (Wright) did a good job, but he started up front also.”

Not lost on the Grain Valley, Missouri driver is the hard work put in during the off-season. “It’s a testament to the work Grandpa (George Lasoski), Chad (Morgan) and Kelby (Hopkins) did this Winter,” he says. “You don’t always win races at the racetrack…you need to work just as hard in the shop.”

Brian is looking forward to Friday at the Lone Star Speedway in Kilgore, and Houston Raceway Park on Saturday with the WoO. “It should be interesting,” he says. “It will be our first time on Goodyear tires, and I’ve run Hoosier my whole life. I think we have the capability of competing with them, and running up front, and that’s what we’ll try to do. If nothing else, it might help us to get ahead of the curve a bit for Knoxville.”

The feature replay from the Texas Dirt Network starts at around the 38-minute mark on this link, or cut to the chase around 1:18:00, including the Victory Lane interview…

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Catch Brian at the track for the new t-shirt, and it will also be up on the website soon!

Brian answers: This year was a little different. I acted more as a car owner and let Grandpa and Chad do most of the work building the cars. I get to the shop at 9 or 10, and I did a lot of ordering parts, checking on them, and making sure they are right. Sometimes when you get them, you have to do a little manufacturing to make sure they fit right. I also have to make sure FVP and the rest of the partners have what they need from us as well.

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Saturday was Brian’s first ASCS-Gulf South region win. He also has scores with ASCS-Midwest, ASCS-Northern Plains, ASCS-Sooner and the National series. He struck twice with the Midwest series in 2009, once at Nebraska Raceway Park in Greenwood, and once at the State Fair Speedway in Sedalia. His last National win came at the $5,000 1st Annual Cowtown Speedway Nationals near Kennedale, Texas.

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Allentown, PA: CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Highlights The First Day Of The 3rd Annual IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Event By:Steve Pados, GA Motorsports Media

The extremely popular CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Internet Show Gang kicked off the opening of the 3rd Annual IRCO Community Federal Credit Union sponsored Dirt Track Heroes event on Sunday March 7th at the Phillipsburg Mall in Phillipsburg, New Jersey with an outstanding show that brought out many of the legendary racing figures who thrilled us year after year with their style and guile on the East Coast race tracks. The taped edition of the Sunday event will be aired on Monday evening, March 8th, from 6 to 8 PM on Channels 103 and 137 and is also available on the Internet. The show is tape delayed and later shown at 11 PM on Channel 50. The show kicked-off a week long celebration of the past, present and future stars of racing with an outstanding array of driving talent and more than 120 race cars that lined the Phillipsburg Mall walkways and the many vendors who shared a look at their vast collections of racing memorabilia that dated back to the golden era of racing. The Mall will play host to a week long celebration that will run until March 13th at the Phillipsburg Mall, located on Route 22 East in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.

Co-Hosts Ed and Steve Pados opened the Mall festivities with a salute to the many fans within the racing community and followed with a silent prayer in remembrance to the many driving stars and car owners who have completed their mission on earth. IRCO Vice President Greg Collins thanked everyone for their strong support of the third year event and show Co-Promoter Brett Deyo shared his thoughts of the annual event and the great response to the show from the racing public. After the initial introductions, the Gang took over with interview after interview with the many great racing stars on hand for the kick-off of the event. Guest Announcers Bobby Stull, Joel Murns and Justin Beltrame assisted the Pados Brothers in conducting the interviews that took the large crowd on hand on a great trip down memory lane in an era where more than a dozen race tracks were located in the immediate area.

Legendary racing names interviewed throughout the day included Ken Brenn Jr, Carl "Fuzzy' Van Horn, Bobby Rossell, Bobby Braxton, Gary Grim, Freddy Adam, Earl Derr, Tommy Hager, Joe Poliacik, Richie Smith, Del Buss, Bill Wilson, Dickie Keiper and two dozen more legendary racing figures as the quickly paced show kept the fans on the edge of excitement with the great driving talent on hand for the event. The popular vintage racing groups, Harmony, Reading, the newly formed Flemington Speedway Historical Society, Dorney Park and the Nazareth Groups were immersed by the racing community with their displays that took everyone back to the days when they witnessed the great competition that took place on the famous local speedways that may be gone from the landscape but never forgotten from our treasured racing memories.

The new Miss WALN Cable Radio, Vicky Kidd, was on hand for the March 7th show signing autographs and joining in with the driver interviews in her first appearance with the Gasoline Alley Gang. Collectibles, novelties, racing videos and driver's action and still racing pictures will be on sale throughout the week long show. The IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Show will once again be offering a souvenir T-Shirt and program book that is filled with stories and history of the local racing action. To find out more about IRCO and their services, visit the company's website at: www.ircocu.com or contact Greg Collins at: gcollins@ircocu.com

CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Radio/Internet Show continues its outstanding line-up of talented guests with each week's edition of the show. The Show's programming on WALN Digital Cable Radio, Internet is set at: www.walncableradio.com for the Audio portion and at: livestream.com/walncableradio/old...for the video portion. The Show is available on Service Electric Digital Cable TV, Channels 103, and 137 and is live from 6 to 8 PM and later tape delayed on Channel 50 at 11 PM.

Join the Pados Brothers, Ed and Steve, as the Phillipsburg Mall becomes abuzz with racing excitement once again as the 3rd Annual IRCO Dirt Track Heroes show kicks off on March 7th and runs until March 13th. Tuesday night the Hamlin Speedway, Kutztown Speedway, Snydersville Speedway and the ATQMRA will be showcased in a show beginning at 6 PM.

When Jason Meyers arrived at Groppetti Automotive Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, California on Friday night, he was looking to ride the momentum that both he and Elite Racing had built in Las Vegas. He was able to accomplish just that as he recorded his second victory of the season and his first in World of Outlaws competition at his home track.

"It has been a long time coming," Meyers expressed. "We've led this race a couple of times and never got it done. We've worked so closely with Steve Faria who promotes races here over the years and he does a great job putting on races and promoting sprint cars. I've always wanted to win one here. We've won so many races here at Tulare, but never an Outlaws show. It's been a great start to the season. We got the monkey off our back tonight and to win two in a row is great."

After claiming the outside pole position during Friday night's dash, Meyers was in the perfect position to take the win. From the time the green flag flew, Meyers jumped out into the lead over pole sitter Fred Rahmer in his #14 GLR Investments KPC. Meyers quickly established a sizable lead and held on to it through several restarts and lapped traffic to pace all 35 laps of the event.

"It was too hard to get going on the bottom and the straightaway was too slick" stated Meyers. "You definitely had to use the banking and the little bit of moisture that was there to get you rolling and carry your speed down the front straightaway."

Favoring the high side, Meyers held off Joey Saldana who caught him twice in the closing laps of the race. Saldana got around Meyers once in turn one, but Meyers fought back and retook the lead exiting turn two. In the final two laps the lead duo encountered some lapped traffic, but Meyers worked it masterfully, splitting a couple of cars to pull away and take the win.

"I was starting to move around in lapped traffic to find a better line, but I couldn't find anything better and that kind of allowed those guys to catch me," Meyers explained. "I knew when Joey (Saldana) got by me that he had to be pounding the top, and that I needed to get back up there. I just had to get back up there and not move around in the lapped cars and get my timing back down. Joey is great to race with. We crossed over there about three or four times and never touched each other and put on another great race for the fans."

As Meyers celebrated his second A main victory of the season and his 37th career win, he expressed how much winning at home means to him.

"It's incredible," said Meyers with a smile. "Every sponsor I have is here tonight. All of my family is here; my fellow car owners are here. It couldn't be any better. I would like to thank all my friends, family and fans who have supported me over all the years that are in the stands tonight. We finally got a World of Outlaws race at Tulare!"

The second night of racing at Thunderbowl Raceway was a turn of fortunes as it was Meyers in his #14 GLR Investments KPC stalking Joey Saldana for the win. Meyers began the A main in the eighth position and quickly advanced through the field.

"This team worked hard all night," said Meyers. "D.J. (Lindsey- crew chief) made a few points before we went out and changed the car around a little bit and we had a much better race car. That thing was scary to drive in the dash. To have a weekend like this at home in front of all of my sponsors, family and friends is awesome."

On a restart after an early red flag, Meyers had his eye on the fourth position. During the early laps of the event, he battled Donny Schatz for the spot. By the ninth lap of the race Meyers had cleared Schatz and taken over the third position getting around Lucas Wolfe. Meyers would take over second place on lap eleven when Tim Kaeding's night ended. From then on it was Meyers trying to track down Saldana, but some timely caution flags kept the leaders out of heavy lapped traffic for most of the race.

"That may have helped, but the bottom line is that he was getting through traffic as well as we were," shared Meyers when asked if heavy lapped traffic would had helped. "We had a good race car tonight and it was good enough for second. We just couldn't get a good enough run on him. Thanks to all of the fans for coming out tonight. It was another great crowd tonight and another great point night for our team. It looks like we are going to have a great year and I am looking forward to it."

Next weekend Meyers and the Elite Race team will be traveling to Texas for two exciting events. On Friday March 12, Meyers will be taking on Lonestar Speedway in Kilgore, Texas and on Saturday March 13 they will head to Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, Texas for the Outlaw's version of the "Texas two step."

PARKERSBURG, WV-Last week, area race track promoters in Southeast Ohio and West Virginia and Hoosier Tire Ohio Valley formed a new 410 winged sprint car series--the Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association (OVSCA). Already, some of the racing industries biggest sponsors have joined Hoosier Tire in promoting and supporting this quickly growing series. "This series will give the drivers and team owners the option of being able to continue to race on America's most competitive sprint tire." said Hoosier Racing Tire Sprint Product manager Neil Cowman. Joining the sponsor list are Hoosier Tire, Hoosier Tire Ohio Valley, Poske's Performance Parts, Bazell Oil and Race Fuels, R2C Race Filters, Outerwear Pre-Filters, Allstar Performance, and ASI Racewear with other sponsors expected to join forces by the start of racing season.

Today, Hoosier Tire << https://www.hoosiertire.com >> is the largest race tire manufacturer in the world, and all Hoosier race tires are still proudly "Made in the USA." The company continues to be privately owned and operated by the Newton family, the original founders. Dubbed as "Tires Designed for Champions" Hoosier Tire makes the World's best racing tires. Hoosier Tire Ohio Valley services much of the Mid-Atlantic area and exclusively supplies racers in the Ohio River Valley and racing hotbeds along the Ohio-West Virginia border.

Dave Poske's Performance Parts << www.poske.com >> stocks a full line of components to build Pure Stock, Modified, Semi Late, & Late Model Dirt and Asphalt Race Cars. Poske's also stocks street, performance and drag car parts along with some sprint car parts and a full line of Hoosier Tires. Poske's is committed to selling racers the right part at a fair price and making sure customers get it their parts on time.

Allstar Performance << http://www.allstarperformance.com/index.htm >> is a manufacturer and supplier of racing and high performance auto parts, accessories and specialty tools. Each and every Allstar part came about as a direct result of Allstar's dedication to continuous research and development.

ASI Racewear << http://www.asiwear.com/racewear.html >> known as "The Only Choice for Premium Quality" racing shirts and uniforms in both Screenprinting design and Embroidery is one of the industries most quickly growing printers of racewear.

Founded over 28 years ago, Outerwears << http://www.outerwearsracing.com/about.html >> was created to fulfill a desperate need to keep the Air filter and engine clean during off road racing. Outerwears, Inc. is the orginal manufacturer of Pre-Filters and Shockwears and other protective accessories designed for racing and everyday use.

When you think performance and quality, only one high performance air filter should come to mind: R2C Powerflow Air Filters << http://www.r2cperformance.com >>, where we guarantee you will “Feel the Power.” R2C's devotion to product testing and constant innovation has enabled us to create products that surpass industry standards and the standards of so-called performance filters on the market today.

Bazell Race Fuels has sold Alky, both the blended alcohol and the lubricant, for 25 years.A long-time favorite of sprints, carters, and truck pullers, Alky Racing Alcohol is now branded Sunoco, combining two of the best known and most respected names in the racing industry. Alky will now be available nationwide. Alky Racing Alcohol is top- quality methanol blended with blue top end cylinder lubricant specifically made for alcohol racing engines. Alky provides lubrication and protection for your engine, and gives maximum performance under various conditions. Now well over $15,000 has been raised for the series point fund and sprint track champions at Skyline Speedway will enjoy awards typical of those in the past in addition to the series point fund payout. Details of the points and other series policy will be available on the OVSCA website which is under construction and will be live soon. Until the website is live please visit OVSCA on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...d=482653310491 . Fans of the OVSCA can join at become a fan of the OVSCA on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ohio-Valley-Sprint-Car-Association/375117417645.

The OVSCA website is under construction at << www.ovsprintcars.com >> and will be posting a schedule, rules, and race information soon. More information will be released in the near future!

CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- Special dedication ceremonies, honoring racing families from the past highlight the upcoming K-C Raceway opener on April 10. Not only will some of K-C’s history be revisited to the times when K-C was known as Atomic Speedway, but several of the track’s most notable families will be honored. The families will each be honored with the naming of areas of the grandstand in their family names. Each of the sections A through J will now be named after K-C’s greatest names. To be honored with a bleacher section in their name will be Dean Knittle, Sam Erwin, Junior Spencer, Charlie McCann, Wayne McGuire, Delmas Conley, Audie Swartz, Merle & Larry Williams, Dan Reno, Bud & Joe Frazier and The Smalley Family. Each of the families intend to have someone represent them on this special day. On the racing card will be the AMRA Road Warriors/Advanced Services Modifieds paying $1,200 to win/$150 to start, AMRA Late Models and Hobby Stocks. Besides the fanfare of opening night and the inaugural AMRA Late Model special, K-C hopes to kick off a productive second season for new owners Jeff and Vickie Schrader. Some rule clarifications include the 410 Goodyear Tire rule, which requires both Goodyear rear tires and all four Goodyears if participants are to be eligible for nightly gift certificates. In the Hobby Stock division Mr. Schrader has indicated that NO soft tires are allowed-Stamped Medium and Hard compounds only. Also, either “clear” or “Aluminum” spoilers are now allowed. K-C Raceway and the AMRA are ready to kick off the 2010 racing season in grand style, Saturday, April 10. Spring is just around the corner along with the 57th annual racing season on the high banks of Jeff and Vicki Schrader's K-C Raceway near Chillicothe, Ohio. The "Road Warrior Challenge" brings many of the best open-wheel modified drivers to one race track for a potent purse and the right to compete for "Road Warrior Challenge" points. The best names in modified racing will be in the pits for the season opening event,. The "Road Warrior Challenge" schedule will see racing at K-C Raceway, Beckley Motorsports Park, I-77 Motorsports Park, Tyler County Speedway, Skyline Speedway, and Eastside Speedway in Virginia. For more information please call 740-663-4141 or visit the K-C website at << www.kc-raceway.com >> K-C Raceway is located 12 miles South of Chillicothe, Ohio off SR 23, two miles out Blain Highway between Chillicothe, Ohio and Waverly, Ohio at Alma. Or contact the AMRA at where more details can be acquired by visiting << www.maltawindows.net >> on the web or visiting << http://www.amramodified.com >>

122 Race Vehicles On Display As IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Car Show Opens With Legends, Large Crowd On Hand

An impressive, record-setting 122 race vehicles jammed the Phillipsburg Mall for the third edition of the IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Car Show, as large throngs of attendees visited the mall Sunday. Local racing - past, present and future - is the focus of attention at the Route 22 East location in Phillipsburg, N.J., through Saturday (March 13) with daily activities planned.

Three hundred racing personalities are slated to participate in the show. A complete listing of driver appearances is posted on the IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Web site: www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com.

Steve and Ed Pados of the CarQuest Gasoline Alley TV/Radio program officially kicked off the weeklong show at the stage Sunday afternoon by introducing Greg Collins, representing event sponsor IRCO Community Federal Credit Union and Brett Deyo, who organized the show with founder Bob Miller.

Bob Stull, Orange County (N.Y.)/Accord (N.Y.) announcer Joel Murns and Justin Beltrame joined the Pados brothers during the interviews.

A moment of silence was observed in honor of those in the racing community lost recently.

An all-star cast of past and present driving talent took in the show's opener and interacted with the crowd, including Carl "Fuzzy" Van Horn, David Van Horn, Frankie Schneider, Freddy Adam, Earl Derr, Tom Hager, Butch Tittle, Bill Wilson, George Wambold, Ken Brenn Jr., Bobby Braxton, Fred Dmuchowski, Bruce Kline, Mares Stellfox, Scott Hubler, Neal and Jonathan Kumernitsky, Bobby Rossell, Newt Hartman, Kerry Meitzler, Del Buss, Gary Grim, Richie Smith, Dickie Keiper, David Polenz, Joe Poliacik and many more. Many of the interviews were recorded for use on the Gasoline Alley show to be aired Monday (March 8). Attendees were treated to a wide cross-section of race vehicles including big- and small-block Modifieds, Sportsman, Micro-Sprints, vintage and restored cars, Micro-Stocks, ARDC Midgets, dirt and pavement Late Models, Slingshots, XCel Modifieds, Stage One Modifieds, Quarter Midgets and much more.

Hometown driver David Van Horn Jr., who announced last week his plans to switch Saturday-night venues, displayed his No. 71 big-block Modified outfitted with New Egypt-legal sail panels.

America on Wheels Museum, Snyder Video, Reading Plastic Fabricators, MoTorsport Video Productions along with an expansive, in-store display for J&L Speed Supplies of Hellertown, Pa., are among the exhibitors.

The recently-formed Flemington (N.J.) Speedway Historical Society has a large presence at the show with vintage cars and a salute to the Late Model division at the famed Garden State facility.

The long legacy of racing at Pa.'s Nazareth Speedway is recognized with a display of photos and memorabilia.

The Reading (Pa.) Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society has a presence at the show to honor the history of the famed Berks County track.

The IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Car Show has produced its own souvenir T-shirt and program book, on sale near the stage.

The third edition of the IRCO Community Federal Credit Union Dirt Track Heroes Car Show is a joint effort between event originator Bob Miller and Brett Deyo.

Mon., March 8 - (6 p.m.) - Salute to ATQMRA, Hamlin Speedway, Kutztown Fairgrounds Speedway, Snydersville Speedway - Invite to pavement Modifieds

Tues., March 9 - (6 p.m.) - Salute to Borger's Speedway, XCel 600 Modifieds, Blue Mountain, Lehigh Valley, West End Raceway and Keystone Quarter Midget Clubs

Wed., March 10 - (6 p.m.) - New Egypt Speedway Night - Salute to East Windsor Speedway - Invite to Garden State Vintage Racing Club

Thurs., March 11 - (6 p.m.) - Salute to Thunder on the Hill Series, URC and ARDC - Invite to speedway photographers

Fri., March 12 - (7 p.m.) - Salute to Grandview Speedway and Big Diamond Raceway plus Reading Fairgrounds Speedway and Harmony Speedway & Dragway - Invite to Friends of Hinchcliffe Stadium

Sat., March 13 - (Noon) - Flemington Speedway and Flemington Speedway Historical Society. All drivers invited to return for fan-fest and Autograph Session - Flemington Speedway Late Model Reunion

Sat., March 13 - (2 p.m.) - Dorney Park Speedway Tribute & Autograph Session organized by Henry Wilt

The “Cobra” Chuck Hebing Makes it an Even Half Dozen at the Motorsports Expo.

SYRACUSE, NY – Back from his recent vacation in the tropics, the driver known in these parts as the “Cobra”, Chuck Hebing is the sixth and final entrant for the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) booth for 24th Annual Motorsports Expo held on March 13 and 14. The annual upstate New York car show held in the Center of Progress Building on the New York State Fairgrounds kicks off the racing season each year.

The Cobra Coaches, #45, sprinter will make its second appearance in a row as a part of ESS’ display. Hebing will sign autographs on Saturday joining Justin Barger, Jeff Cook, Brian McDonald, Anthony Cain, Jami Russell, Jessica Zemken and Cory Sparks. After taking seventh in points with three wins in his first full year on the tour he hopes to move up the rankings this year.

In a double announcement, Hebing’s business Cobra Coaches is back to sponsor the dash series for 2010. The top five drivers in points earned during the 4-lap event at each ESS full point show will share from the lucrative fund. For more information please log on to www.cobracoaches.com too see Hebing’s latest in custom work.

For more information and exciting announcements on the 24th Annual Motorsports Expo please log on to www.gaternews.com or www.empiresupersprints.com .

Leigh Ann Toalson to assume Head Of Marketing Operations for Lake Ozark Speedway, Eldon Missouri

Lake of the Ozarks March 5, 2010: Lake Ozark Speedway owners/promoters Tammy and Kevin Gundaker have announced the promotion of Leigh Ann Toalson to Marketing Director. The position becomes effective immediately.

As Marketing Director, Toalson will lead the speedway's sales, group events and sponsorship as well as day-to-day and race day marketing operations. With 20 years plus experience in the motorsports industry, owner/promoter Tammy Gundaker said, "Leigh Ann has a proven track record at the executive management level. Her in-depth knowledge of all aspects of marketing will provide great leadership. We are fortunate to have her."

Toalson said she is anxious to assume her duties and is looking forward to the continued success of the sales and marketing department

For more information on becoming a marketing partner please contact Leigh Ann Toalson

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This hotel rate at the Best Western is one of the lowest rates in the Des Moines , IA area for the Knoxville Nationals , most rates will double before or during that week . So it is too your advantage to book a hotel room NOW if you’re planning on attending the Nationals.

Our accommodations are at Best Western for these races , but any others can be arranged elsewhere if so desired for other ongoing races during the season .

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WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (3-7-10) - In a matter of days, the Sacramento based Racing for the Troops sprint car team will take to the track to begin the 2010 racing season. A three car team with much success in 2009, the kick off to the new season will be one that is bittersweet as they will carry on the competitive spirit of their fallen team owner and great friend, Steve Harris. In February Harris passed away after a very long, courageous battle with cancer at just 56-years-old. With three very competitive drivers already in their stable and a fourth one waiting in the wings, the odds of a victory in the upcoming high dollar Mini Gold Cup in Chico could be very good for the trio, all of which have won their share of racing championships in various venues. One such driver stands out from the others when it comes to victory at Silver Dollar Speedway, however. Sean Becker will pilot the Racing for the Troops – Brian Sperry fielded #51 and is looking to lead his team to the winner's circle in honor of Harris. Becker has championship titles in the California Civil War Sprint Car Series, the Golden State Challenge Series and at Silver Dollar Speedway back in 2005. In addition to the championship trophy he posses from the famed track, he has won some of the facilities most prestigious races there. Once of the sports most respected winning drivers, Becker admits that returning without Harris in their company is going to be difficult. "Steve Harris was a great man with an enormous passion for the sport of racing and winning," said Becker. Brian Sperry and Steve had become close friends in recent years. Knowing how heavily Steve's memory will weigh on the hearts and minds of this 51 team, it's going to be a privilege to not only compete, but hopefully win some races in his honor." Becker will pilot the Racing for the Troops #51 sprint car for numerous events during the years, including a number of Friday night events at Silver Dollar, select Golden State Challenge events and more. Additionally, Becker will return to the seat of the Scott Miller owned #2sb in the regional Civil War Series. "Basically, when he isn't Scott Miller's car he will be in the 51 with us," said Sperry. "We will be running a lot of Chico races and we might even run some Placerville races to be ready for the Forni Race if he doesn't do that with Scott. We plan to run several venues during the year together." In 2009, Becker drove the #51 in 11 of 13 championship events at Silver Dollar Speedway, the track the Oroville native still calls home. During the year the duo had 10 top ten finishes, seven top five finishes and a feature event victory. They finished fifth in the championship point standings overall. Becker also won his second straight Civil War championship of his career and second $5,000 Mark Forni race in a row at Placerville with the Miller team. The Racing for the Troops sprint car team will hit the track beginning Friday, March 12 in Chico. Along with Becker will be Bobby McMahan in the #26b team car. McMahan is the 2009 Silver Dollar Speedway champion. Kyle Harris will return to action in the #33 mount. Last year Harris made a stellar run in Chico, finishing 8th in the standings in his first full year of sprint car racing after much success in quarter midgets and micros. In the wake of Steve's passing, McMahan and Sperry have assumed the role of managing the race team operations in the year to come. The entire team is geared towards continuing their winning ways while continuing it's support of military veterans and active duty service members, educating the public on the needs of those returning from war and supporting activities which Steve Harris Racing and the Racing for the Troops sprint car team has a number of marketing partners for the 2010 racing season. Proud supporters of the team include World Environmental Energy Incorporated, C & H Service Disabled Veterans Enterprises, Benic Enterprises, Butler Built Seats, SS Racing, Art Enterprises and Redline Oil.

Learn more about the team's mission or find out how you can become one of their marketing partners by visiting their website at www.racingforthetroops.com.

Knoxville, IA - Take the history of the Knoxville Raceway and combine it with the legends from the World of Outlaws and you have a formula for some of the fastest, wildest, most exciting action you can ever experience in motorsports. June 3, 4 and 5 is warm up to the 50th Goodyear Knoxville Nationals with the Outlaws converging on Central Iowa for three full nights of racing action and friendly fun.

To commemorate this special season, Knoxville Raceway is offering up a special advanced ticket offer for the three day package. From now through April 15 general admission ticket prices for adults are $69 (reg. $85) and for reserved $75 (reg. $98).

"This event is bound to be a crowd favorite," stated Race Director Ralph Capitani. "On this weekend we have the perfect storm - the best-of-the-best sprint car cars and stars from the United States, Australia and Canada - the Masters Classic that could pit Steve Kinser against last year's winner Sammy Swindell - the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, and 360- and 305-cubic-inch sprint cars supporting the big show. For any true racing fan this is something they won't want to miss."

Knoxville Raceway has sprint car racing most Saturday nights from May 1 through September 4. Premier events include the 50th Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil August 11-14, the 20th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Knoxville Nationals August 5-7, the 7th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals September 30 to October 2, USAC Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals August 8 and the AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Series September 18.

To take advantage of this special offer, go to www.knoxvilleraceway.com or call (641)842-5431.

By Tommy Goudge (March 4, 2010) - While the Ohsweken Speedway sits silent awaiting the roar of racing engines in May, the Speedway staff have kept busy this winter. Ohsweken webmaster ImageFactor.ca has worked on revamping and renovating the Speedway website over the past few months, while Director of Racing Operations Ken Pelkie has put together another exciting schedule for the upcoming season, and continues to spend time on the road promoting the Speedway and its signature event - the Canadian Sprint Car Nationals. Meanwhile, Speedway co-owner Glenn Styres and his Styres Brothers Racing/Ohsweken Speedway/Rochester Americans Sprint Car team were in Florida for most of February competing successfully in Speedweeks events.

NEW WEBSITE The new Speedway website is now officially online at www.OhswekenSpeedway.com and has many new features for fans and racers alike, including a vastly expanded history section and results archive. If you're looking for something to do while the snow is still flying, check out the new Fan Zone with brand new desktop wallpapers and links to the official Ohsweken Speedway pages on popular social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube.

A large crop of rookies are preparing for their first year in the Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprint Car division at Ohsweken, and the new website will feature Q&A sessions with the new drivers and familiar faces alike in the coming weeks.

The new online ticketing system is also in the works, and should be operational soon as reserved seats for the World of Outlaws events July 30 and 31, and the Sixth Annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals September 16-18 go on sale this coming Monday, March 8. Tickets can also be purchased by phone at 1-888-720-RACE. Make sure to visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com for more ticket information.

CAR SHOWS The Speedway booth has been a popular attraction at many area automotive and motorsports expos this winter, and will be set up for at least three more shows, including the Performance World show at Toronto’s International Centre coming up March 12-14.

The London Auto Expo March 26-28, and the Brantford Mall Show April 21-24 are also on the calendar, while a registration and information meeting is coming up on Saturday, March 27 at Brantford’s Best Western Brant Park Inn.

Test and tune day at Ohsweken Speedway is scheduled for Saturday, May 8, with opening night the following Friday, May 14.

FLORIDA SPEEDWEEKS The Florida adventures for the Styres Brothers racing team ended successfully with 2008 Canadian Sprint Car Nationals champion Wayne Johnson in the winner’s circle at Tampa’s East Bay Raceway Park. Wayne drove the Ohsweken Speedway/Rochester Americans #0x to the victory in the $14,500 to win Ronald Laney Memorial King of the 360’s event. It was the second win in that event for the Styres team, which also took the victory with Chad Kemenah in 2005.

The 360 Sprint Car portion of Speedweeks was also productive for Winnipeg driver Lou Kennedy, Jr., who made his first visit to Ohsweken in September. Kennedy finished in the top five each night, and emerged tied for the ASCS Rebel Region points standings.

Other drivers in the field of note to Ohsweken fans included Glenn Styres of course, as well as Lou Kennedy’s son Thomas, and regular visitors to Ohsweken like Jared Zimbardi, Darren Long, Jessica Zemken, and Tim Kelly. Long is the hired gun this year for Tim Norman and Joe Gaerte in the 3g, driven to victory by Shane Stewart in last season’s Canadian Sprint Car Nationals.

Niagara-area Modified racer Stewart Friesen drove Doug Emery’s sprint car to a ninth place in Saturday’s finale, and could be behind the wheel of a Sprint Car more often this year.

HISTORY PROJECT Do you have old Ohsweken Speedway programs, photos, videos, or results pages just sitting around collecting dust? The Ohsweken Speedway history project can use your help. If you would like to contribute to the project, just send an e-mail to media@OhswekenSpeedway.com and share your favourite photos and other items with the world!

NEXT AT OHSWEKEN Ohsweken Speedway’s fifteenth anniversary season is coming up faster than you think! Less than sixty days remain until the engines fire for the first time at the Speedway for Test and Tune on Saturday, May 8. Make sure to visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com and make your plans to attend Friday Night Thunder each week starting May 14, as well as the World of Outlaws Sprint Series events on July 30th and 31st, and the Sixth Annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals September 16th to 18th!

ABOUT Ohsweken Speedway is located in the village of Ohsweken, Ontario approximately twenty-five minutes Southeast of Brantford, forty minutes Southwest of Hamilton, one hour and twenty minutes West of Niagara Falls, one hour and twenty minutes East of London, and one hour and twenty minutes Southwest of Toronto.

Ohsweken Speedway is a state-of-the-art Styres family-owned three/eighths mile clay oval racing facility featuring Musco lighting and seating for 7,500+.

Friday Night Thunder provides weekly racing at the track, featuring Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprint Cars, ESSO Thunder Stocks, ESSO Mini Stocks, and Bombers, along with touring series visits by the World of Outlaws Sprint Series, Empire Super Sprints, ASCS Patriots, and Mod-Lite Stars Championship Tour North.

The track’s signature event is the Canadian Sprint Car Nationals held in September each season. Up to eighty or more of the best 360 sprint car drivers and teams from across Canada, the United States, and beyond will converge on Ohsweken to contest the Sixth Annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals September 16th-18th, 2010.

Regular Friday Night Thunder admission is just $10, while students and seniors are $8, and Kids age 12 and under get in free. Please visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com for more information, or call 1-888-720-RACE!

Marysville- This observer talked to promoter Kathy Hawes at about 7:45 this morning. It’s simple… “We’re going for it”, she said. So bring a jacket to what could turn out to be one of the biggest events in the track’s storied history. A tip of the straw hat to the Hawes for not turning their backs on a big bunch of sprint car fans itching to see this race. All too often promoters in this neck of the woods have pulled the plug when a cloud shows up on the western skyline or the temperature drops below 60. Not here. It seems that it’s a good thing to have a hard bitten ex-racer at the helm of this ship. We’ll see you tomorrow night at the great Marysville Raceway Park.

2-time MRP (‘93/’94) champion Rich Tiner is bringing son Steven as the newest pre-entry for this one; adding to a field that features over a dozen (16) other sprint car champions that will strap in.

THE FOLLOWING IS FROM A PRESS RELEASE EARLIER regarding format and payout for the event:

It’s time to bolt on the wings (or not as the case may be) and make it to the decade’s first open sprint car extravaganza. The 3rd Spring Sprint Car Open will be staged by promoters Paul and Kathy Hawes Saturday night March 6 at Marysville Raceway Park The sparkling touches that promoter Hawes has added to the track for 2010 are nearly finished. Once again, while other venues wrestle with various issues during this difficult time, Marysville Raceway Park continues to improve.

The hammers and saws are humming as MRP gets ready to host the season’s first major sprint car race. The Winged 360 Outlaw Sprint Cars will headline the show in a $2500 to win ($300 to start), 30-lap slugfest. As a companion program, promoter Hawes will offer a $1000 to win ($150 to start) Wingless Warrior Spec Sprint program on the same night.

MRP’s new “Race for It” sprint car format will be in place for this event. There will be no qualifying. The fan friendly twin heat race format will determine starting positions in the feature. Points will be awarded in each of the dual heat races the cars will run. The drivers will be seeded into the feature based on the point total accumulated in the heat races… in other words you have to race for it. 20 cars will take the green flag in each of the main events. Heat race points will determine 16 of the feature event starters. The final 4 starters will be the top 4 finishers in the B main event.

Who’s expected? Just the best 360 Outlaw Winged sprint car drivers in the west. Former MRP Champions are just the start, though they may have an edge. 9 other champions from 7 other California venues are headed to MRP. Washington and Oregon will be represented as well in this opening salvo of spectacular racing action for the new decade. Same drill for the wingless cars. Champion drivers from all over will make their way to MRP for this class’s opening race of the season. Being the first event on the schedule for 2010, this event will draw everybody who is anybody in these two classes.

Promoter Hawes has reconfigured a good portion of the raceway in his annual winter surge to improve the facility. The entire turn 3-4 complex has been revamped. The track is now entirely surrounded by a crash wall for safety protection purposes. In doing this Hawes still maintains the widest turns available in west coast short track, dirt track racing. The new wall and catch fencing on either end of the raceway should maintain a much nicer high line cushion than in the past. Rather than stripping the clay and throwing it over a bank, the new wall and screening should trap the clay and provide a build-up on the outside similar to Perris or (for those who remember) Ascot.

The idea is to provide rocket fast, multi groove racing with a hooked up sticky cushion. Each year promoter Hawes steps a little closer to that worthy goal.

New vendors are on the horizon for MRP making the food choices among the best at any raceway. A new concession stand behind the turn 4 grandstands will measurably reduce the time that fans have to stand in line. The business office and sales booth have been enlarged and will be among the first things fans will notice upon their arrival at MRP.

The pit gate will open at 3PM. The grandstands will open at 5PM. Hot Lap sessions start at 6 with the first race scheduled to hit the track at 7PM sharp. Get there early for the 1st sprint car race of the decade at MRP. Have dinner and renew old friendships and start new ones.

ATTICA, Ohio - When it comes to dirt track racing, all fans are kids at heart. But when it comes to the 2010 season at Attica Raceway Park, a lot of fun is planned for the true youngsters.

New for 2010 will be the Junior Fan Club for kids ages 6-12. Membership is free and one lucky child will have their name drawn each week and be the honorary Junior Fan. The drawing will take place in victory lane with the night's Junior Fan Club winner drawing the lucky recipient for the following week.

The Junior Fan Club winner for opening night - March 26 - will be drawn at the Northern Ohio Sprint Care Show at the Tiffin Mall March 19-21.

The lucky Junior Fan will get in free to that night's race and be presented with a trophy from Fremont Athletic Supply, a t-shirt from Carol's Ultra Stitch and a picture taken with their favorite driver from Action Photos. The presentation each week will take place in victory lane after hot laps with the Junior Fan Club winner and their favorite driver.

Also, the Junior Fan Club member of the week will get a ride in the Baumann Auto Group Pace Truck during the night, an Attica Raceway Park decal and their name on the new jumbo message center.

The Junior Fan Club winner is only allowed to win one time during the racing season.

Other Junior Fan Club events planned for 2010 include at least one lucky child being chosen to give the "Let's Go Racing" command before the start of the first race of the night. And, all kids 10 and under will receive a ticket for a drawing for a free bike!

Junior Fan Club memberships can be printed off at www.atticaracewaypark.com and then faxed to 419-679-4242. Membership cards will be available at the Bowling Green Mall Show, March 12-14 and the Northern Ohio Sprint Car Show at the Tiffin Mall March 19-21.

During the race season membership cards will be available at the track at the Action Photo booth in the souvenir barn.

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SYRACUSE, NY – On March 13 and 14 in the Center of Progress Building at the New York State Fairgrounds comes the 24th Annual Motorsports Expo presented by Gater News. Since the inaugural event, the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) has been proud to be a part of each and every one of them. Once again the 2010 racing season will officially kick off at the Expo.

A total of five ESS stars will have their new machines on display for the fans to see during the two-day affair. Heading the list will be defending Lucas Oil ESS champion Justin Barger. He will be joined by Jeff Cook, who took third in points in ’09, ninth place point-man Brian McDonald, 13th in points Anthony Cain and young hot shoe Jami Russell will make up the pit log at the ESS booth.

The Montrose, NY star is coming off his first ever ESS title with the sharp, black JBR Racing, JE Pistons, Maxim #32 on display for all to view during the show. Barger himself will be on hand during the weekend to meet and greet the fans at the show which will be his first tour of duty as ESS defending champion.

Jeff Cook is coming off his most successful ESS season of his still young career. He will have a brand new Maxim backed by Rt. 37 Building Supply and North Country Welding on display for what will be hoped to be a title run in 2010. Cook has been an ESS/Expo show faithful throughout the years.

For the second time ever, the man known as “Slim”, Brian McDonald will have his #151KB on display of the show. The popular Canadian chauffeur will be showcasing his black, WestFront Construction, XXX Chassis sprint car. Always popular with the fans, the driver from north of the border will be happy to meet everyone that stops by.

Traveling in from Fairfax, Vt. will be Anthony Cain and he is making his first ever appearance at the Expo. The driver of the Lacaillade Masonry, #15C, J&J sprinter tackled the tour for the first time last season finishing 13th in the final points. The goal is for his first ever A-main victory and top ten in points with the team kicking off the season in Syracuse.

One of the young, up and coming stars is Schenectady, NY’s Jami Russell. Coming off back surgery, the driver of the North Star Chevy, #27, F5 will be taking on his first full season with ESS in hopes of his first ever checkered flag. Russell Motorsports will also be helping ESS by displaying the same winged machine at the annual Fonda Speedway Mall Show the very next weekend.

A special autograph session will be held on Saturday at 2PM where all these drivers along with several others will be ready to sign for the fans. Each year the autograph session has proved to be a very popular attraction at the Expo.

In the ESS booth, fans will be able to pick up the new schedule, T-Shirts, hats, decals as well as talk to all the ESS officials that will be on hand all weekend. Competitors that have not signed on with ESS can do so as well.

It’s the 24th Annual Motorsports Expo. March 13th from 10-9 and March 14th from 11-4. Center of Progress Building, New York State Fairgrounds where it will be excitement guaranteed!!! For more information please log on to www.gaternews.com or www.empiresupersprints.com

CHICO, CA – It's labeled as the "Mini-Gold Cup" but the high octane open wheel racing action that is bound for Silver Dollar Speedway in less that a week is sure to be anything but miniature. The fire breathing 410 sprint cars are geared up for action on the high banks of Chico's quarter-mile for two big days of racing worth more than $55,000.

As this annual fall classic opens the 2010 schedule for Silver Dollar Speedway and Handy Racing Promotions Incorporated, it is expected to draw some of the most talented open wheel drivers from throughout California and the Pacific Northwest, all gunning for a piece of the $55,000 purse that is up for grabs.

California alone will be well represented in the upcoming Feather Falls Casino Mini Gold Cup. Recently crowned champion representing nearly every dirt track in Northern California will highlight the roster, all looking to pick up where they left off in 2009 when they were crowned for their appropriate accolades.

Topping the list of area champions that are set to be in competition will be Elk Grove's Bobby McMahan. Last season, McMahan returned to full time sprint car racing after a long hiatus and drove to the 2009 Silver Dollar Speedway track championship. For McMahan and his teammates, returning to the seen of his recent crown will be done with very heavy hearts. During the off season his car owner, Steve Harris, founder of the well known "Racing for the Troops" sprint car team that fields McMahan, Kyle Harris and Sean Becker, lost his battle with cancer. This will mark McMahan's first time back in the race car as the team continues in the spirit of their fallen leader.

"It will be hard to start the season off without Steve here with us, he was a very special man and we miss him a ton," said McMahan. "At the same time continuing on is what he wanted us to do, he planned for it and we're going to do what we can to honor him with a strong run in Chico."

In 2010 McMahan has no plans to defend his recent title as both he and Harris will race as "California Outlaws" as they like to call it. The team will focus on victories rather then championship points and a victory in this high dollar opener would surely be a fine tribute to their late car owner.

As McMahan takes to clay as Silver Dollar Speedway's newest king, he will be joined by his teammate Becker who is also a 2009 champion. Becker won his second title in the Civil War Sprint Car Series last year. The native of Oroville will be aboard the #51 Brian Sperry-RFT sprint car on the track he considers home. In addition to his recent California title, Becker is also a 2005 Silver Dollar Speedway and Golden State Challenge Series Champion and has won some of the biggest races of his career at Chico including the annual Pacific Sprint Cup and the Fall Nationals.

Another area champion that is sure to be on hand will be Colfax resident Colby Wiesz. Wiesz is a former multi-champion of Marysville Raceway Park and has claimed the last two season titles at Placerville Speedway in weekly 360 action with car owner John Taylor. Although he has not confirmed entry, Wiesz is expected to be behind the wheel of his family owned #21 that he raced during the 2009 Friday night series in Chico.

Penngrove resident Alissa Geving will wear the fourth championship crown in the the Annual Mini Gold Cup. 18-year-old Geving is a two time Petaluma Speedway track champion who frequents Silver Dollar Speedway on Friday nights and for various special events.

Another member of regional royalty will be veteran driver Korey Lovell, the 2009 Marysville Raceway Park sprint car champion. Kovell, of nearby Yuba City, will be no stranger to the banks of Silver Dollar as he has turned many laps here in Friday night competition and is a former division rookie of the year.

Shane Golobic of Fremont is a tentative entry. In 2009, Golobic earned the annual Calistoga Speedway track championship with the highest number of top finishes there in various events. The recently crowned California champions will be joined by dozens of talented drivers on both nights of competition in Chico.

The two day event will culminate with a 40-lap feature event on Saturday night worth $8,000 to the winning. The annual Mini Gold Cup is Chico's second highest paying event just behind the annual Gold Cup that takes place in September.

On both Friday and Saturday the pit gate will open at 2pm. Front grandstand gates will open at 5pm. All seating is general admission for this event. There is no reserved seating. Qualifying will start at 6:30pm with racing to follow on each night. Camping will be available at the fairgrounds. For complete start times and further information please visit the track's official website at www.silverdollarspeedway.com or contact the office of Handy Racing Promotions, Inc. at (916) 969-7484.

FRANKLIN, PA …. Tri-City Speedway officials opened the Cranberry Mall Race Car Show on Thursday morning with the release of the 2010 schedule featuring a total of 22 events, including the World of Outlaws Sprint and Late Model Series. The mall show continues on Friday night with a special press conference. The 2009 Awards Ceremony will take place on Saturday night. “We’ve put together a great schedule for the 2010 season,” said Tri-City Speedway Co-Promoter Rich Hetrick of H&H Motorsports. “We’ve worked hard to put together some excellent events, and we’re really excited about our all our shows.” The half-mile Venango County dirt track will open for racing action on Sunday April 25th. The first four-star racing show will include the Engles Trucking DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, 4 Your Car Connection FASTRAK Late Models, Welding Technologies/Shaw Industries E Mods, and E.F. Rogers Plumbing & Heating Pro Stocks. The Pro Stocks, which underwent a number of rule changes during the offseason, will also compete weekly for the Klapec Auto Body Crate Bonus. Those same four divisions will compete nearly every Sunday night throughout the season at Tri-City. Gates will open at 4:00 p.m. and racing starts at 6:00 p.m. each night. Adult grandstand admission on most nights will be $12 this season. Pit admission will be $27 and will be reduced to $22 for those with a valid DIRTcar License. For grandstand and pit admissions at special events, check the track website at www.tricityspeedway.com. The biggest show of the season will anchor the winged part of the year as the World of Outlaws Sprint Series invades Tri-City for the first time in track history on Sunday May 30th. The event pays a whopping $10,000-to-win. Famed Super Sprint star and 1980 track champion Brad Doty will be on hand for the Memorial Day Weekend show. Doty will be inducted into the Tri-City Hall of Fame. The United E Mod Series (UEMS) will also be in action with a $1,000-to-win special. The raindate for the event is Monday May 31st. Tri-City celebrates Independence Day on Sunday July 4th with a huge three-division show. The highlight will be NASCAR Sprint Cup driver and former World of Outlaws Sprint Series champion Dave Blaney, who will be inducted into the Tri-City Hall of Fame and compete in the DIRTcar Super Sprint Challenge Hall of Fame Classic paying $2,000-to-win. In addition, the DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds will host their biggest race of the season, the BRP Modified Tour 18th Annual Kodiak Memorial also paying $2,000-to-win. The E Mods will round out the show, and more will be announced about this event in coming weeks. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Series will return to Tri-City in 2010 with a $5,000-to-win event on Sunday July 18th. Similar to last season, the FASTRAK Northeast Late Model Touring Series and UEMS E Mods will round out a special midsummer three-division show. In addition to these three events, the Super Sprints will compete in two other $2,000-to-win DIRTcar Super Sprint Challenge events on Sunday May 2nd and Sunday September 5th. Other Super Sprint races will occur on August 1st, August 15th and September 4th. The tradition continues with Tri-City’s Oil Region Labor Day Classic Weekend featuring two nights of competition for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series on Saturday and Sunday September 4th and 5th. Each night, the Late Model drivers and teams will run qualifying events and a 50-lap feature for $10,000-to-win. In addition, the Super Sprints, FASTRAK Late Models and E Mods will run complete shows each night. The Super Sprints will join the race weekend for the first time. The winged warriors will race on Saturday night for $1,500-to-win before Sunday’s DIRTcar Super Sprint Challenge Series race paying $2,000-to-win. The FASTRAK Late Models will run a regular show on Saturday night as a lead-in to Sunday’s FASTRAK Northeast Late Model Touring Series race, which will be the second series event of 2010. The UEMS will sanction both nights of E Mod competition. This year, the track will open on Friday of Labor Day Weekend for a test and tune session. That night, Engles Trucking and Ray’s Racing Collectibles will host the annual Labor Day Kick-Off Party. The season concludes with the 14th Annual CSTechnologies Plus Applefest 100. The E Mods, Pro Stocks and Mini Stocks will highlight the show, and more news and exciting changes to this event will be announced later this season. Other season highlights include the American Cancer Society Drive 4 the Cure event on Mother’s Day, Meet & Greet events for the four main divisions at the track, a hilarious Redneck Night promotion, McDonald’s Kids Night bike races, and a Lowry Auto Wrecking Demo Derby. In addition to September 3rd, test and tune sessions will also occur on May 20th, June 24th, July 22nd, and August 26th. The track will be closed on August 29th. For more information and schedules, please contact the track office at (814) 676-3000.

Tri-City Speedway is owned and operated by H&H Motorsports. The modern era commenced in 1996, and Sunday night racing at the Venango County half-mile dirt oval continues with the DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, FASTRAK Late Models, E Mods and Pro Stocks. Tri-City is located seven miles north of Franklin, Pa., off State Route 417.

Apr. 27 – Opening Night Extravaganza with DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, FASTRAK Late Models, E Mods and Pro Stocks (4-Star Racing)

May 2 – 4-Star Racing and DIRTcar Super Sprint Challenge Event ($2,000-to-win) (R.K. Virgile Scrap Metals Night)

May 30 – World of Outlaws Sprint Series ($10,000-to-win)/United E Mod Series (UEMS) ($1,000-to-win)/Brad Doty Hall of Fame Appearance (Raindate Monday May 31st) (Gates Open at 3 p.m.)

June 20 – 4-Star Racing and Mini Stocks/Non-Point Event for FASTRAK Late Models (T.J. Car Care & Best Car Care Night)

July 4 – Dave Blaney Night Featuring DIRTcar Super Sprint Challenge Hall of Fame Classic ($2,000-to-win)/BRP Modified Tour 18th Annual Kodiak Memorial ($2,000-to-win)/E Mods (Horn’s Collision Repair/Larry Horn/Sanford Company/Atkinson Fire Safety Night)

July 18 – All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Series ($5,000-to-win)/FASTRAK Northeast Late Model Touring Series/UEMS E Mods (RPM Auto Sales Night)

July 25 – 4-Star Racing/Lowry Auto Wrecking Demo Derby (Joy Employee Fund Night)

August 1 – 4-Star Racing Featuring DIRTcar Super Sprints, FASTRAK Late Models, E Mods and Pro Stocks (No DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds)

August 8 – 4-Star Racing/McDonald’s Kids Night/Kids Bike Race Presented by Ray’s Racing Collectibles

August 15 – 4 Star Racing and DIRTcar Super Sprints (United Methodist Church – Franklin District Night)

August 22 – 4-Star Racing/Pittsburgh Circle Track Club Night/Twin State Auto Racing Fan Club Night/Points End

September 3 – Oil Region Labor Day Classic Weekend Night 1: Test & Tune and Labor Day Kickoff Party Presented by Engles Trucking and Ray’s Racing Collectibles

September 4 – Oil Region Labor Day Classic Weekend Night 2: World of Outlaws Late Model Series Presented by Armstrong Cable ($10,000-to-win)/DIRTcar Super Sprints ($1,500-to-win)/FASTRAK Late Models/UEMS E Mods Presented by William Southwell & Son Oil (Gates Open at 3 p.m.)

September 5 – Oil Region Labor Day Classic Weekend Night 3: World of Outlaws Late Model Series Presented by Armstrong Cable ($10,000-to-win)/DIRTcar Super Sprint Challenge Series ($2,000-to-win)/FASTRAK Northeast Late Model Touring Series/UEMS E Mods by William Southwell & Son Oil (Gates Open at 3 p.m.)

September 12 – 14th Annual CSTechnologies Plus Applefest 100 with E Mods, Pro Stocks and Mini Stocks

Test and Tune Nights: May 20, June 24, July 22, and August 26 (5 p.m. until Dark – Free Grandstand Admission)

The "Chasing the Dream" campaign continues into the 2010 racing season for Bryn Gohn Racing. Bryn and his entire race team are gearing up for the upcoming race season with a new look changing the face of team BGR. 2010 is a very special year as it marks the 22nd anniversary since the passing of Bryn's father Daryl Gohn and grandfather Glenn Gohn Sr. The reason this year and 22 are so special is because when Daryl Gohn raced for himself, his number was 22. After a brief discussion between Bryn and his team, they came to the agreement to change the familiar red #4B into the yellow #22 sprinter to pay tribute, honor, and remember Bryn's father.

"I'm really excited, I think this will be a great tribute to my father. So far we've been getting alot of great feedback from the fans who remember watching my father race here back in the late mid 80's." Bryn said, "I'm honored to have West York Paint & Body applying the beautiful yellow paint and Delco Signs, the same great people who lettered my father's cars in the 80's, lettering the new BGR #22."

A paint scheme change isn't the only change in store for Bryn Gohn Racing, thanks to Chip Stick, the team has acquired a 410 engine to run select races throughout the 2010 season. The team plans to race the 410 race at Susquehanna Speedway on April 11th and select races at Lincoln Speedway including the Gohn Memorial on June 19th. Not only is team competing in select 410 races but they also plan on racing their 360 as well at certain races. The 360 schedule mainly consists of the URC races at Selinsgrove Speedway and Williams Grove Speedway along with a couple stops at Delaware International Speedway.

Bryn would like to welcome back is great sponsors he's had since his career began, Bob Potter of B&W Enterprises L.L.C. and Chubby of CnB Mushroom Farms. Bryn would also like to thank Shaw Racing Chassis, PRO Shocks, Robison Racing Products, Simpson Safety Products, Moose Blocks, FSR Radiators, Conroy Bleeders, GME Steering, Lap1Photo.com, Spy Optics, and GoPro Cameras for all their continued support! Bryn Gohn Racing is seeking sponsorship opportunities to help support the 2010 efforts.

Things are finally starting to look up for Bryn Gohn Racing. After many struggles and difficult times in 2009, the team kept a positive attitude towards 2010. Everyone at BGR is extremely excited and anxious for the start of the racing season. With pieces starting to come together, it makes it that much more easier for the team to be optimistic about what the future holds. Until then they will continue "Chasing the Dream".

Stay updated with the latest news, results and media from Bryn Gohn Racing by visiting www.BrynGohn.com

Over 200 Racing Personalities Expected To Attend IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Show At Phillipsburg Mall

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The stars of regional motorsports will be well represented at the IRCO Community Federal Credit Union Dirt Track Heroes Show. Very well represented, to be exact.

Approximately 200 auto racing stars of the past, present and future will congregate at the Phillipsburg Mall during the March 7-13 third edition of the IRCO-sponsored Dirt Track Heroes Show.

Over 100 racing vehicles, current-day and restored, fill the mall - located on Route 22 East in Phillipsburg, N.J. - as auto racing becomes the focus of attention starting this Sunday (March 7).

Among the personalities scheduled to appear at the show are Carl "Fuzzy" Van Horn, Billy Pauch Sr. and Jr., David Van Horn Jr., Jerry Higbie Jr., Tighe Scott, Ray Liss, Sammy Beavers, Bing Metz, Carl Collis, Freddy Adam, Gary Gollub, Willie Osmun and many more.

Steve Pados of the CarQuest Gasoline Alley TV/Radio show has worked tirelessy to line up guests for the show.

A complete listing of attendees has been posted on the show Web site: www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com. The listing will be updated throughout the week.

Attendees of the show will be treated to a wide cross-section of race vehicles including big- and small-block Modifieds, Sportsman, Micro-Sprints, vintage and restored cars, Micro-Stocks, ARDC Midgets, dirt and pavement Late Models and much more.

New Egypt (N.J.) Speedway, the half-mile oval co-owned by Fred Vahlsing and Bill Miscoski and managed by Danny Serrano will be well represented at the show. NES competitors Gary, Mike and Clay Butler, Mike Hendershot and Willie Osmum are among those planning to attend.

Several race facilities throughout the region will be represented including Big Diamond (Pa.) Raceway, Grandview (Pa.) Speedway, Hamlin (Pa.) Speedway, Kutztown (Pa.) Fairgrounds Speedway, Borger's (Pa.) Speedway and West End Quarter Midgets.

Among the vendors and exhibitors will be the America on Wheels Museum, Snyder Video, Reading Plastic Fabricators, MoTorsport Video Productions along with an expansive display for J&L Speed Supplies.

The recently-formed Flemington (N.J.) Speedway Historical Society will have a large presence at the show with Vintage Cars and a salute to the Late Model division at the famed Garden State facility. A Flemington Late Model Reunion is scheduled for for Sat., March 13 at noon.

A former Flemington pace truck will be part of the display, along with plenty of memorabilia from "The Square."

The Flemington Speedway Historical Society will be recruiting new members during the show. For further information, contact Bill Hanna via e-mail at flemspdwyrhs@verizon.net.

Honoring the 40th anniversary of the speedway's 1970 Season Opener, the Harmony (N.J.) Speedway Historical Society will be on hand at the IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Show. Photos, race results and articles from the 1970 opener - won by Ray Neary - will be displayed, along with a number of restored cars.

Through the efforts of noted racing photographer Henry Wilt, Dorney Park (Pa.) Speedway will be saluted at the show. Anchoring the Dorney Park diaplay will be pictures, vintage sheet metal, collectibles, T-shirts, trophies, driver's suits and more. On March 13, former Dorney Park drivers Dave Cicon, George Wambold, Mike Garris and Russ Frantz will be available for autographs at 2 p.m. Other drivers could be added to the autograph session.

For further information on the Dorney Park tribute, contact Henry Wilt by e-mail at cameradude@entermail.net.

The Reading (Pa.) Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society is expected to have a presence at the show to honor the history of the famed Berks County track.

The Pados brothers of the CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Show return to host the nightly events and interviews. Several guest announcers will be on hand during the weeklong event, adding to the festivities.

The CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Show will open the show with a three-hour taping on Sun., March 7. The show will air on March 8.

The IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Car Show will again produce its own souvenir T-shirt and program book.

Race teams looking to register for the event should log on to the show Web site at www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com. The show flyer and entry form is located on the main page. Teams and their sponsors will receive mainstream exposure from the thousands visiting the mall each day. A nominal entry fee of $25 covers insurance for the week.

The third edition of the IRCO Community Federal Credit Union Dirt Track Heroes Car Show is a joint effort between event originator Bob Miller and Brett Deyo.

IRCO is holding a coloring contest in conjunction with the IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Show. It is open to all children ages 10 and under. One first place winner will be chosen in each age category (4 & under; 5-6; 7-8; 9-10).

Contestants can enter by going to www.ircocu.com to print the coloring page and information sheet, or by stopping by IRCO's office at 450 Hillcrest Boulevard in Phillipsburg (across from Phillipsburg High School).

The completed coloring page and information sheet can be dropped off at either IRCO's office or at the Phillipsburg Mall's management office. Entries can also be mailed to IRCO at 450 Hillcrest Blvd., Phillipsburg, NJ 08865. Entries will be displayed in the mall during the week of the show. The deadline for entries is March 13.

Sun., March 7 - (Noon) - IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Car Show Opening Ceremony (Stage) - All Tracks and Driver Autograph Session: Nazareth, Reading, Harmony, Orange County, Hatfield, Dorney Park, Langhorne, Trenton, Flemington, East Windsor, Sanatoga, Moc-A-Tek, Nazareth National, Allentown Fairgrounds, Stroudsburg Taping of CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV Show

Mon., March 8 - (6 p.m.) - Salute to ATQMRA, Hamlin Speedway, Kutztown Fairgrounds Speedway, Snydersville Speedway - Invite to pavement Modifieds

Tues., March 9 - (6 p.m.) - Salute to Borger's Speedway, XCel 600 Modifieds, Blue Mountain, Lehigh Valley, West End Raceway and Keystone Quarter Midget Clubs

Wed., March 10 - (6 p.m.) - New Egypt Speedway Night - Salute to East Windsor Speedway - Invite to Garden State Vintage Racing Club

Thurs., March 11 - (6 p.m.) - Salute to Thunder on the Hill Series, URC and ARDC - Invite to speedway photographers

Fri., March 12 - (7 p.m.) - Salute to Grandview Speedway and Big Diamond Raceway plus Reading Fairgrounds Speedway and Harmony Speedway & Dragway - Invite to Friends of Hinchcliffe Stadium

Sat., March 13 - (Noon) - Flemington Speedway and Flemington Speedway Racing Historical Society present Late Model Reunion. All drivers invited to return for fan-fest and Autograph Session

Sat., March 13 - (2 p.m.) - Dorney Park Speedway Tribute & Autograph Session organized by Henry Wilt

Fresno, CA – (March 4, 2010) – The 2010 season kicks off for Tarlton Motorsports this Friday and Saturday, at the super-fast Tulare Thunderbowl. Tommy Tarlton will open his season with the World of Outlaws, as Peter Murphy will begin his charge to become the 2010 West Coast 360 Series Sprint Car champion.

Tarlton Motorsports is also very pleased to announce the addition of Corporate America Lending to our family.

Tommy will pilot the potent Corporate America Lending, Tarlton & Son, Inc. No 21 Winged Sprint Car, and will look to defend his 2009 Ocean Sprints championship. He will also race in select World of Outlaws, GSC and 360 events over the course of his 2010 campaign.

“I’m real excited about this year. We had a great season last year, and I’ve been waiting to start the season,” Tarlton said. “It’s great to have Corporate America Lending come aboard, and it’s fantastic to be able to keep the sponsors that we’ve had. I see great things to come this season!”

Peter will challenge for the 2010 West Coast 360 Non-Wing championship, with a couple of new and exciting changes to the familiar black Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Tarlton & Son, Inc. No. 21. The team will debut the new 2010 KPC XC1 Non-Wing Sprint Car chassis, along with Shark power's “Next Generation 10” bullet under the hood of the Tom Tarlton-owned mount.

“The car felt real good at the Kings Speedway playday. We threw a bunch of different things at the car, and the car reacted well to them all,” said Murphy. “I’ve been working out over the season, and have been counting down the days for the opener!”

Longtime Tarlton & Son, Inc. employee and wrench, “Big” Jason Wheelock is also excited to see the green flag wave on the 2010 season. “Fun times are awaiting this season with USAC coming to the 360 series. I believe we will get the recognition that we all deserve. I’m excited about our new sponsor that has come on board, and our new chassis and motor combination.”

Tarlton Motorsports efforts are supported by: The Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Ridgeline Framing, Corporate America Lending, Shark Racing Engines, Matt & Glass, M & S Motorsports, Sharp Insurance, Elite Racing, BG Products, Pro Signs, VMAC, Kaeding Performance, Pro Shocks, Sander Engineering, Astro Titanium, Simpson, BR Motorsports, Willwood, and Brown & Miller Racing Solutions.

On an unforgiving Bunbury City Speedway track on the second night of the annual Krikke Boys Shootout; James McFadden was able to charge his way forward from deep in the field to finish in a strong fourth place that later became sixth place.

After starting from position 14 in the feature race, McFadden threw caution to the wind around the highline of the Bunbury City Speedway track and moved into fourth place by the middles stages of the race. McFadden was later passed by eventual runner up finisher Ryan Farrell for fourth place and on a restart in the closing stages McFadden passed American Sammy Swindell before the restart cone after the latter had appeared to slow and pull off the track. Post race, race officials put McFadden back two spots for that and instead of fourth he was recorded as a sixth place finisher.

“I felt a bit hard done by when the race officials put me back two spots, as Sammy [Swindell] had slowed rapidly and it appeared that he had a mechanical issue before the restart cone and pulled off towards the infield and that was why I went past him. Had Sammy retired to the infield it wouldn’t have been an issue, but since he kept going it made me look like the bad guy and I got pinned for it,” explained McFadden. “Considering that it was a tough track and I had started so far back in the field I was pretty happy to have moved up as far as I did. Throughout the feature race I just stuck to the highline and it was a pretty unforgiving place to be but it was the only way I was going to move forward as there weren’t too many other drivers up there.”

McFadden’s Krikke Boys Shootout hopes, after a strong opening night that saw him finish fourth in the preliminary feature race, were dealt a cruel blow after his WA # 25 Total Workwear supported Cool suffered torque tube failure at the beginning of his heat race on the second night. Despite dropping his heat race, McFadden was still able to gain enough points to qualify for the B Dash. In the B Dash he started from position eight in the field and ended up finishing seventh and that gave him a 14th starting position in the feature race.

This weekend McFadden is set to contest the latest rounds of the Eureka Garages & Sheds Super Sprint Series in Victoria that will see Saturday night (March 6) held at Simpson Speedway and Sunday night (March 7) at Avalon Raceway.

McFadden would like to thank his car owner Scott Milling, dad and crew chief Dave McFadden, and sponsors Totally Workwear and KRE Race Engines for their all continued 09/10 season support.

ROSSBURG, OH (March 4) – In what has become a popular announcement amongst the competitors, Eldora Speedway has added a tune and test day to their 2010 slate of events. The special opportunity to shake down and prep for the ambitious season will take place on Saturday, March 27.

There are no restrictions for participation in this tune and test session, other than driver age and safety compliance. The minimum driver age is 16, with proof required, and all cars must be of sound design, with full roll cage and driver safety amenities.

On this day, the pit gates will open at 1:30 and the first group of cars will take to the one-half mile clay oval at 2:30. A nominal pit fee of $20 will be charged; however, the grandstand area will be open to the public at no charge, with the spectator areas opening at 2:00.

Eldora’s 2010 competition season will swing into full gear the following weekend (April 2 & 3) with the Coca Cola Classic featuring two nights of USAC (United States Auto Club) Sprint Car racing

Kilgore TX (3/4/10) by DarinShort.com. Five lucky Cowtown Speedway fans will each win a pair of tickets to the March 12 World of Outlaws Sprint Series event at Lone Star Speedway! Race fans attending this weekend’s Cowtown Midget Championships on March 5-6 will have five chances to win the tickets.

Two sets will be given away during Friday night’s USAC/SMRS Midget show at Cowtown, with another set being awarded to a lucky fan during ‘FAN FEST’ Saturday at Cowtown from Noon-1:15pm, and the remaining two sets will be awarded during the Saturday night championship events.

In addition, each set of tickets winner will also receive a Lone Star Speedway t-shirt!

And if you’re not lucky enough to win the WoO tickets, you can still purchase them online at the track website…and save $5 per ticket by doing so.

Take advantage of this fun promotion by attending this weekend’s Cowtown Midget Championships and you might be one of the lucky five that will win free tickets to next week’s World of Outlaws race!

WoO Event Flyer (for both the March 12 WoO Sprint and March 27 WoO Late Models): www.darinshort.com/lss.html

Make plans now to be at the Fastest Li’l Dirt Track in Texas, Cowtown Speedway, this weekend for exciting championship midget racing; and next Friday at the Fastest ½ Mile Dirt Track In Texas, Lone Star Speedway, when the World of Outlaws Sprint Series make their only 2010 appearance!

In what can only be described as another emotionally charge weekend of traditional Krikke Boy’s mayhem, the East Coast Pipeline #7 driver Robbie Farr was looking the goods early in the main event to pull off an amazing 7th KBS crown.

Track conditions would play a major part in deciding this year’s event, night one was a very typical black, slick and dusty surface as the track curators were faced with howling winds and 40 deg temperatures. This then brought out some very desperate moves on the part of many different drivers during the night one A-Main.

The ECP machine was on the front row of the main event and the aim was simple, finish at the front to help set up night two and a shot at the $20,000 winner’s purse. After the twenty lap preliminary final Farr was in the top eight in points and secured the team a front row start for the next nights qualifying heat.

Another hot day fronted the teams at the Bunbury bullring, so the promoters decided it was best to push the program back an hour to avoid running in the heat, and with a totally different racing surface presented to the drivers, this time it would be wet, hooky and back to elbows up racing

Farr in the ECP/Vermeer #7 used his front row start to the team’s advantage and scored the required win. After taking victory Robbie Farr who loves the big crowd atmosphere at the Krikke Boys events celebrated the win with a series of donuts on the victory pad in front of a packed house, this had the crowd screaming for Farr as they applauded him during his victory speech when he said “this place has that much water in it you could put a straw in it and drink it”.

Main event time and the ECP/Orrcon Steel J&J secured a second row starting position behind two of the world’s best in Jason Johnson and Sammy Swindell. It was an intense start to the 35 lap final and on lap six Farr slipped into second position to the big crowd’s delight, as infield commentator Wade Aunger yelled over the PA saying “here comes Farr”

A red light on lap eight with Farr in second gave the team’s time to make adjustments on their cars and when the race recommenced with Farr in second he was pressed by Tatnell and Swindell. These three swapped the positions on the track over the next fifteen laps until the next red light stoppage. With ten laps to go Farr was back in third and being pressed by Farrell, Johnson took back the lead and Farr slipped by Swindell to move again into second spot with only four laps to go until Farrell passed Farr and allowing Swindell a sniff of third place. Farr wasn’t done in the ECP/ Australian Portable Camps J&J, taking advantage of the final restart and slipped by Swindell and back into third with two laps to go. This is how they would finish with Johnson and Farrell just ahead of Farr, proving that come Krikke Boys Shootout time you can always guarantee that Robbie Farr and the East Coast Pipelines #7 will not be too far away from the podium results.

The East Coast Pipeline team now moves onto Victoria this Sunday night at Avalon Raceway for the Great Southern Showdown.

East Coast Pipeline would like to take this opportunity to thank all our corporate sponsors for their ongoing support.

Heffner Racing Enterprises and Tyler Walker are pleased to welcome Hackettstown, NJ car wash Scrub-A-Dub and its owner Kevin Keyes to the Heffner Racing family. Scrub-A-Dub recently signed on as marketing partner to help support the team and will receive sponsorship benefits and recognition including publicity, signage, and more.

In business since 1983, Scrub-A-Dub is currently undergoing extensive renovations, expanding from a self-service facility to include drive-through facilities, a detail center and additional upgrades. Renovations are expected to be completed early spring.

A former motorcross competitor, Keyes says he always been involved with motorsports, particularly sprint car racing, and knew he wanted to be involved with a top-notch team.

“Tyler is a great driver and Heffner Racing is run like a business. Mike [Heffner, team owner] and the team have the same goals in mind: hard work and winning races. Mike Heffner made me feel comfortable the first time we spoke and after meeting him and his team at the shop, I knew I had made the right investment. This is a winning team and I just wanted to be a part of it,” says Keyes.

Keyes said when evaluating the options for marketing his business, he considered more traditional options like yellow page advertising and radio commercials; but ultimately determined that partnering up with a sprint car team would be the best investment.

“Partnering with Heffner Racing is something I can market and will benefit me. Plus I enjoy it—even my business cards say ‘performance car wash’. It’s something I can get excited about—it’s a win-win,” says Keyes.

Married with a seven-year old son, Keyes also sees his new alliance as something he can do with his son, taking him to races and sharing his love of the sport.

“Sprint car racing is a passion of mine. It’s as raw as you can get--800-900 horsepower, a throttle, and a steering wheel. And you won’t find a better, more loyal or more knowledgeable following than sprint car fans,” concludes Keyes.

Scrub-A-Dub performance car wash is located at 20 Route 57, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Phone number is 908-850-8555.

Jimmy Jones, LIBERAL, KS (March 1st, 2010) – Tony Bruce Jr. and the Bruce Racing Team went into the off-season knowing that they had a great year in 2009. With the highlight of the season being Tony’s back-to-back win of the Short Track Nationals, expectations for another banner year at Bruce Racing are extremely high.

“We have high hopes for 2010, my crew is excited and I am excited to get to race again,” says Tony. The Team will compete in over 70 nights of action in 2010, once again competing for the Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Series championship, as well as select World of Outlaws and regional events.

Over the winter break, a few tweaks and changes were made. Tony talked about what you can expect from the team this season. “The crew, Wayne Priddy and Jacob Wilson, is still the same for this year. For 2010, we really didn’t have many changes on the car. All of the manufacturers are the same, with one exception. This year we switched over to Vortex Wings. Last year, towards the end of the season, we actually tried Vortex Wings and really liked them a lot. So, we went ahead and switched over to them for this season. The service from Vortex is second to none, and we're really excited to have them on the car this year.”

Tony also talked about a few aesthetic changes to his Ryder powered Maxim. “Some other changes that you might notice on the Bruce racing number 18 is we actually have some graphics this year, so that was pretty exciting, you know, not just plain white like we had last year. Another sponsor that we added this year is The Oil Medics. Not only do they provide us with our racing lubricants, rear-end fluids, engine oil, engine degreasers and all sorts of lubrication products, they are also a full service truck repair. So, for all of your truck needs, you can check them on the web at theoilmedics.com.”

The Bruce Racing Team completed a successful run in Florida to start the 2010 campaign with a top 5 finish in the ASCS Regional at Hendry County Speedway in Clewistown and a top 10 finish at the Ronald Laney Memorial Winter Nationals at East Bay Raceway in Tampa. You can read a complete Florida recap at the newly redesigned http://www.tonybrucejr.com

Tony would like to thank Ross VanEck, Zach Calmus and Josh Holt of driverwebsites.com for their hard work and excellent service in the redesign of his website. If you want to get recognized…make an impression on and off the track…driverwebsites.com can get you the respect you deserve.

For more information about Tony Bruce Jr. and the Bruce Racing Team, to include bio, latest news, photos, stats and more, visit us on the web at http://www.tonybrucejr.com

The Oil Medics, Racerswholesale.com, Randy’s Racing Filters, Bell, Butler Built, LRB Manufacturing, MPD Racing Wheels, FK Rod Ends, Vortex Wings

(MARCH 2, 2010, RIVERSIDE, CA) David Cardey, 2nd place finisher in the 2009 USAC/CRA Championship point standings, opened his 2010 racing season with a 10th place finish in the Annual Sokola Shootout at Perris Auto Speedway on Sunday, February 28th.

Delayed 24 hours due to rain, Cardey, who now has extra duties as the car owner as well as the driver, and his team were greeted by sunny skies and 36 other cars from the USAC National and CRA Sprint Car Series’. In qualifying, the veteran driver from Riverside, California was 14th overall in the 37-car field. He backed up that qualifying effort with a fourth place finish in second heat race and booked an automatic ticket into the 30-lap Sokola Shootout main event.

For the main, the 34 year old, who won the 2003 California Lightning Sprint Car championship, started in position 13, which was inside the seventh row in the 24 car-starting field. By the time the Eddie Ramirez threw the checkered flag to end the 30-lapper, Cardey had guided the red #59 Viper 5-Bar to a 10th place finish.

Happy with the 10th place finish? Satisfied with it? NO! Cardey and the team want more! He and the crew are already working hard for their next race on March 27th at the team’s home track, Perris Auto Speedway.

As always, David Cardey would like to thank all of his sponsors: Circle Track Performance, iTi Performance Motorsports, Pic’s Racing Engines, Racer’s Pub, 5-Star Gas & Gear, Empire Plumbing, and Scott Daloisio Sports. To add your company to the sponsor list of David Cardey Racing’s team for the 2010 campaign, please use the contact information at the start or end of this release.

For more information on David Cardey Racing: contact or text Scott Daloisio at: (909) 226-7768. You can also E-mail: SDaloisioSports@aol.com.

(Bill W) March 3, 2010 – It’s time to get the season underway for Brian Brown and the Brian Brown Racing FVP #21 team! They will head for Texas this weekend for a pair of shows with the ASCS-Gulf South region. The next three weekends will feature races in the “Lone Star State” and the Grain Valley, Missouri driver will be in attendance for all of them.

Both events this weekend will pay $3,000 to the winner. Friday’s event will be at Golden Triangle Raceway Park near Beaumont, and Saturday they will move to Battleground Speedway near Highlands. “I really don’t know much about either,” says Brian of the venues. “Beaumont is a small quarter mile, and I was at Highlands with Danny (Lasoski) in the late ‘90’s with the Beefpacker team. I think it’s a big 3/8. It will be exciting to get down there. The Gulf South is having some big paying races and we want to see if our hard work in the offseason has paid off.”

The team is as strong as ever heading into 2010. “Grandpa (George Lasoski) leads the charge at the shop, of course,” says Brian. “My crew chief, Chad Morgan, is back for a third year. Kelby Hopkins has joined the team, as well, so we’ve got some great help. They’ve been working hard to be more prepared than we’ve ever been. Of course, Derek Beckman and Snook (Glen Wignall) will be with us at Knoxville and other places too.”

The main focus this season will be the Knoxville 410 point chase. Brian was one spot short last season after suffering a couple nights of bad luck along the way. “We’re looking at the Knoxville point championship,” he assures. “We have a lot of good partners there that help us. It always pays really well, and it’s close to home. Everyone in the country knows by noon on Sunday who won at Knoxville, so that’s where we want to be. We were lucky enough to win it once (2007), but I feel like we’ve got some unfinished business after last year.”

The 410 action won’t be limited to Knoxville. Next week, Brian will take on the World of Outlaws at Lone Star Speedway and Houston Raceway Park. “Lee Nelson has built us some great 410 motors,” he says. “We’re going to run some Outlaw shows like next weekend. We want to run well with them at Knoxville too, like I felt we did last year. The Nationals are always circled on our calendar, and we’re really looking forward to that and the 360 Nationals. Those races are always the big ones on the schedule.”

The reopening of weekly racing on Fridays in Sedalia, Missouri should add to an already busy schedule. “I think we have around 85 races in twelve states on the schedule, so it will be good to run that many shows with so many different sanctions,” says Brian. “I think that makes you a better racer. It’s great brand exposure for FVP and that’s our #1 goal this year. We want to let the people know about the great products FVP has to offer, and grab a few wins along the way.”

Brian is sticking with the goal of 20 wins for 2010. “There’s no reason we can’t have a solid season this year,” he says confidently. “You always want to get off on the right foot, and we’ll be trying to do that in Texas. The Gulf South always brings a bunch of cars, and there will be some heavy hitters. It will be a good test to see if our hard work has paid off.”

Catch Brian at the track for the new t-shirt, and it will also be up on the website soon!

Alan Brooks asks: Are you excited about racing returning to Sedalia weekly this year?

Brian answers: We’re looking forward to Sedalia running on Friday nights again this year. Jason Bodenhamer and Reid Millard have put up the time and effort to bring local racing back to Sedalia. We’ll be there once or twice a month, and do whatever we can to support them. Sprint car racing belongs in the Sedalia area!

Got a question for Brian? Send it to us at sprntcar@iowatelecom.net, and we may answer it in this section! Put "? for Brian" in your subject line.

Brian will try to capture his second victory in the “Lone Star State” this weekend. The lone Texas win to date was a big one, however. He topped the inaugural Cowtown Nationals at the Cowtown Speedway near Kennedale with an exciting last lap pass of Jason Johnson. Jack Dover was third, ahead of Gary Wright and Wayne Johnson. The victory was worth $5,000.

Ditzfeld Transfer has been with Brian since the start of his racing career, and was his first sponsor. The Sedalia based family owned trucking business has been in operation for over 45 years, and has a commitment to maintaining the highest level of service. Currently, Ditzfeld Transfer utilizes more than 50 power units and 160 trailers. To learn more about Ditzfeld Transfer, visit www.DitzfeldTransfer.com!

Smileys Racing Products and Hoosier Tire Southwest have been in the racing business for 30 years in the Dallas, Fort Worth area. Visit Smiley’s the next couple of weeks, either in Kennedale, at the showroom store in Mesquite, or at the racetracks. All employees at Smiley's Racing Products and Hoosier Tire Southwest are directly involved with race teams either as owners, drivers, pit crew members etc. What this means to you our customers is racing advice that has been tested on the track first, and then we pass our findings on to you our customers. From parts and tires to complete race cars, Smiley’s Racing Products and Hoosier Tire Southwest is ready to help you get to the checkered flag first. All aspects of our business can be seen at www.SmileysRacing.com. Click on catalog and put your information in and we will send you a catalog free of charge.

Brian would like to thank FVP, SuperClean, Splash, Ditzfeld Transfer, Searsboro Telephone Company, www.FaxMeService.com, Housby Trucks, Maxim Racing, Champion Racing XP, My State Insurance Rates, Smiley’s Race Products, Impact Sign and Lighting, Arctic Cat, K&N Filters, Hostiowa.net, FSR Race Products, Fuel-Safe Tanks, Awesome Racewear, Wolfe Eye Clinic, Weld Wheels, Bell Helmets, CP Pistons, Carrillo Rods, A1 Mortgage, Rockwell Security, Paul's Auto Body Supply, Engler Machine, Vortex Wings, Ostrich Racing Engines, All Pro Cylinder Heads, Butler Built Seats, Rod End Supply, Winters Performance Products, Santomauro Racing Products, Cometic Gaskets, Kaeding Performance, Donovan, Magtech, ISC Racers Tape, Racing Optics, Pro Shocks, Don's Truck Wash, Gardner Farms, Hoosier Tires, XYZ Machining, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, Peterson Fluid System, Red Devil Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, www.Impact4800.com and WSIB Insurance for all their help!

Allentown, PA: CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Rolls On With 3rd Annual IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Event On March 7th At Phillipsburg Mall By:Steve Pados, GA Motorsports Media

The extremely popular CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Internet Show has loaded the bases and will rock the 3rd Annual IRCO Community Federal Credit Union sponsored Dirt Track Heroes event with a grand slam show that kicks off on March 7th with a three hour edition of their award winning show. The Mall will play host to a week long celebration of the past, present and future of auto racing and will run until March 13th at the Phillipsburg Mall, located on Route 22 East in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. With a strong network of support among the racing community, the show will launch on Sunday with all tracks welcome for the opening day of the event as many of the racing stars who entertained their many fans with their daring on the famous race tracks of the past come out and share in the celebration of their love for racing and the great racing memories these legendary stars provided to them.

Co-Hosts Ed and Steve Pados and noted racing journalist Randy Kane will open the Mall festivities with a three hour edition of their show on Sunday, March 7th that will air on March 8th the following evening in edited form from 6 to 8 PM on channels 103 and 137 and with a webcast internet video feed. The Gang is well into their seventh year on the airwaves and are well noted for their much acclaimed "theme" show format with their novel look at the past, present and future of the short track motorsports world. To date, the Gang has hosted 464 editions of their show and have hosted 252 shows since joining forces with the party channel at WALN Digital Cable and "Happy Jack" Burns on Channels 103 and 137. The show is also run as a tape delayed edition on Channel 50 at 11 PM.

The first two editions of the popular Mall show have been an overwhelming success and the excitement level has been extremely high for the 3rd edition as all indications for the show will reach an all-time high with this event. Fueled by the growing interest of new racing groups and nostalgic racing creations, the floor of the Mall will be filled with more than 100 pieces of racing equipment freshly minted for the upcoming racing season or for the vintage shows that run throughout the summer. The event bonds many familiar faces from the past years of the golden era racing along with today's current superstars and the future stars of tomorrow in a jam packed week long show that is absolutely free to the public. Legendary racing names from the past including Ken Brenn Sr and Jr, Carl "Fuzzy' Van Horn, Red Coffin, Billy Pauch Sr, Jimmy Horton, Gary Grim, Ronnie Dunstan, Freddy Adam, Earl Derr, Gary Gollub, Tighe Scott, Leroy Amey, Ken Wismer, Jimmy Maguire, Sammy Beavers, Ray Neary, Tommy Hager, Randy Bok, Frankie Schneider, Richie Smith and Dickie Keiper to name just a few are expected to take part in the week long show with each day of the show focusing on another popular aspect of the racing community. The popular vintage racing groups, Harmony, Reading, the newly formed Flemington Speedway Historical Society, Dorney Park and the fledgling Nazareth Groups are expected to be front and center to display their vast collections of racing memorabilia and all groups have played a major role in the success of the show as we all step back and together recount those memorable days of racing when one didn't have to travel out of the greater Lehigh Valley to witness the great competition that took place on those famous speedways that may be gone from the landscape but never forgotten from our treasured memories.

Joining the Pados Brothers and Randy Kane thus far will be longtime popular Borger's Speedway announcer Bobby Stull, Accord Speedway co-announcer and Orange County Fair Speedway announcer Joel Murns and former Lake Mocatek co-announcer Justin Beltrame to conduct the nightly interview sessions. Invitations to all of the speedways in the immediate area have been sent out with favorable responses being returned as to each speedway's participation on their respective evening. CARQUEST, WALN Studios, Gaetano's Restaurant, Moe Pagni's Outten Used Cars, Accord Speedway, Hamlin Speedway, Urban Force Racing, HigFab, Supply Wagon Rentals and GA Motorsports Media have lent their assistance for the TV Show to be taped for the listening and viewing racing audiences. The new Miss WALN Cable Radio, Vicky Kidd, will be on hand for the March 7th show signing autographs and joining in with the driver interviews.

Additionally, collectibles, novelties, racing videos and driver's action and still racing pictures will be on sale throughout the week long show. The IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Show will once again be offering a souvenir T-Shirt and program book.

Race teams seeking to register their race cars for the event can still do so by going to the website at: www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com. The show flyer and entry form is located on the main page. This is an affordable opportunity for race teams and their sponsors to receive mainstream exposure from the record number of fans who will be visiting the show. Last year more than 90,000 visitors came through the doors for the show. A nominal fee of $25.00 covers the insurance for the week. The Media contact for the event is Brett Deyo and for additional information regarding the show and can be contacted at: 845.728.2781 or Deyo99H@aol.com

IRCO Community Federal Credit Union has been the lead sponsor of the Dirt Track Heroes event since its inception in 2008. To find out more about IRCO and their services, visit the company's website at: www.ircocu.com or contact Greg Collins at: gcollins@ircocu.com

Join the Pados Brothers, Ed and Steve, and successful racing journalist Randy Kane as the Phillipsburg Mall becomes abuzz with racing excitement once again as the 3rd Annual IRCO Dirt Track Heroes show kicks off on March 7th and runs until March 13th.

Sunnyvale, Texas-It appears as though a trip to Las Vegas was all Sam Hafertepe Jr and The Plumbfast Racing Team needed to change their luck this season. The team was able to re-group following 2 disappointing races in Florida that saw the Lone Star Speedway #15H drop out while running in the top 10 and score an impressive 8th place finish with The World of Outlaws (WoO) at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this past Friday night.

The evening started off with Sam drawing the 57 pill and as a result he would be the second last car to take a time. Sam laid down a lap that was good enough for 11th quick and put him on the pole for his heat.

“We were certainly glad to make the invert again but we need to be just a little bit better in time trials,” explained the Sunnyvale, Texas racer. “We are making the inversions but not timing in up front and we need to start doing that. Today was particularly tough though because the field was so close, we were 11th but we were only like a 1/10th off quick time.”

The heat race was a showdown between two of sprint car racing’s most exciting drivers as Sam and Tim Kaeding had a drag race down the front straightaway to start the heat. Sam was able to pull slightly away and slide across in front of Kaeding heading into turn 1. Hafertepe attacked the cushion and drove away to his 3rd WoO heat race win of the season to stay unbeaten in WoO heats in 2010.

“It was really important to get into the lead,” said Sam. “It was slick right up to curb on the cushion so it was hard to pass. We were able to get out front, get up on the curb and set sail. We need to be better though because the car is just too tight on the curb but when I enter below the curb we are too free.”

Sam lined up for the Dash in the 9th position. Hafertepe dropped back to 10th on the start but was able to power his past Chad Kemenah on the cushion and back into 9th where he would stay the rest of the way.

“We are still missing something,” said Sam following the Dash. “We are having the same problem we had in the heat and it’s holding us up just a little bit. We can stay with the cars in front of us but we’ve got to get a lot better if we’re going to pass them.”

Hafertepe held his position through the early laps of the feature as he rode around the curb. Craig Dollansky pressured Sam several times and finally on lap 9 Dollansky was able to pass Sam and drop Sam back to 10th.

Sam was able to work his way past Terry McCarl a couple of laps later and held the 9th position as he tried to track down a fading Fred Rahmer. On lap 18 Hafertepe was able to dispose of Rahmer and set his sight on Brad Sweet.

During the closing laps Hafertepe was able to close down on Sweet as Brad dealt with lapped traffic. The pair had some anxious moments including a 3 wide pass of a lapped car but Sweet was able to get through traffic cleanly.

Hafertepe then had to deal with Chad Kemenah before Lucas Wolfe made a late race charge and nearly passed Sam in turn 4 with 2 laps to go when Hafertepe got bottled up behind a slower car. Fortunately Sam was able to clear the car and pull away over the final 2 laps to score his first top 10 of the season with The WoO.

“We’ll definitely take it,” said Sam. “We were not quite as fast as we were in Florida or as fast as we wanted to be tonight but after dropping out of the first 2 races of the season it was really important to get on track here and get a solid finish to help us make up some points. I think we may have gone too hard with our tire selection and I know most of the guys did go softer than us but we kind of needed to be conservative and make sure we finished the race. I also think we may have made the wrong decision on the left rear shock that we ended up running but we’ll get it all sorted out and hopefully have a great weekend in Tulare. Mike (Schure) and Daryl (Turford) are working really well together and I don’t think it will be too long before you see us get that elusive first win if we keep performing like we have.”

The Plumbfast Racing Team is now headed to The Tulare Thunderbowl Speedway for events this Friday and Saturday. Following the California weekend Hafertepe and the rest of The WoO will be headed to Lone Star Speedway in Kilgore, Texas where Sam will try to get a win in front of his hometown fans at his family owned speedway.

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STEVE KINSER & DONNY SCHATZ
Tony Stewart Racing Outlaw Teams Seek Gold in California

INDIANAPOLIS (March 3, 2010) – Competitors love the challenge of beating the best. In the last few weeks, dozens of triumphant athletes left Vancouver with a gold medal draping around their neck. Those Olympians who left without the ultimate prize know it will take more work to achieve the goal of Olympic glory, and they’ll have to wait four years to try again. Fortunately for competitors in the rugged World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Series, their schedule offers more than 80 nights of competition each year to showcase their talents in search of glory.

A quick turnaround is exactly what Tony Stewart Racing’s (TSR) Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz need after each left a chance at victory get away last Friday night in the WoO’s Second Annual Las Vegas Super Sprint Classic. Both are ready to move on and chase their second victory of the season this Friday night, when the Outlaws resume their 2010 campaign at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif.

Four-time and reigning WoO champion Donny Schatz began the year in winning fashion by dominating the season-opening event. At Las Vegas, it looked like he was going to make it two wins in three races by driving the TSR No. 15 Armor All/STP/ParkerStore J&J in front of the pack during most of the 30-lap A-Feature. While Schatz was setting the pace, Kinser, the 20-time WoO champion, worked his way to second from his fifth starting position aboard the TSR No. 11 Bass Pro Shops/JD Byrider Maxim. The TSR duo held the top two spots with only five laps to go in the race, but an unexpected participant joined the fray late and threatened to steal the gold.

With four laps to go, Jason Meyers first passed Kinser to take over second position, and with only three laps remaining, he grabbed the lead from Schatz. Kinser worked his way past Schatz heading toward the white flag, hoping for a shot at Meyers. Kinser briefly took the lead on the final lap, and while Kinser and Meyers dueled for the preferred low line in the final corner, Schatz saw the battle in front of him as a chance to capture the win. Unfortunately for the TSR team, Kinser couldn’t hold the bottom line in turns three and four, and Schatz couldn’t get around the cushion fast enough to stop Meyers from scoring a thrilling win.

Both Kinser and Schatz have come up on good side of such a story more times than not, and each champion has been able to bounce back from narrow defeat quickly. Thanks to two nights of racing at Thunderbowl on Friday and Saturday, they won’t have to wait long for their next chance at victory. This weekend’s race also will be the series’ first stop at a short-track venue this season. After racing three times on half-miles, the Outlaws will tackle the high-banked 1/3-mile dirt oval in central California.

Kinser, who leads the series standings by two markers over Schatz heading to California, won the Outlaws first-ever race at Thunderbowl. On that night in September 2003, he was the fastest qualifier and led the final 31 laps of the 35-lap race. His best weekend at the track came in February 2006, when he swept a pair of feature races staged by the National Sprint Tour. “The King” has four top-10 finishes in his last five starts at the track, including a ninth-place finish in the series’ most recent stop there last March.

For Schatz, this weekend’s return to California also represents a chance to break a victory drought. The last time Schatz won in the Golden State was at Thunderbowl in October 2007. That win came the day after Tony Stewart Racing announced Armor All would sponsor the Fargo, N.D., racer at TSR the following season. After unveiling the new Armor All colors in Charlotte, Schatz flew across the country and never slowed down en route to earning his 70^th career WoO A-Feature. The win was his second career Outlaw victory at the track and it came two years after his initial triumph in October 2005, a night when Schatz was the fastest qualifier and feature winner.

For both events this weekend at Thunderbowl Raceway, the pit gates will be open throughout the day while the grandstands open at 5 p.m. PST. Hot laps are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. For tickets and more information on the event, visit www.thunderbowlraceway.com.

Steve Kinser, Driver of the No. 11 TSR/Bass Pro Shops/Chevy/J.D. Byrider Maxim:

It’s still early in the 2010 WoO season, but you’ve been in contention each of the first three nights. What’s been the key to your strong start?

“I think there are a lot of reasons why. The main thing, I’d say, is that I’m able to sit up in the seat better this year than I have for a few seasons. I think the surgery I had over the winter has really helped me as a driver. I knew I was in a lot of pain the past couple of years, but didn’t think it was affecting my performance. After racing in Florida and Las Vegas, I think it was a factor in what I could do.

“I can’t pinpoint where the injury occurred, exactly, but I’m thinking a lot of it had to do with me hanging upside-down in that IROC car (following a February 2006 accident at Daytona). My neck was crammed down into my chest for about 20 minutes and that probably started it all. After a while, it got to where I was having some numbness in my arm.

“I feel great and I have to think that is one reason. The other is this race team. We have been struggling the last couple of years a little bit, and these guys (crew chief Scott Gerkin, crewman Gary DuBois and Travis LoGrande) want to win races and championships. They’ve built me a really good car and everything on it is performing well. Starting strong makes everyone feel good about the season ahead.”

You’ve won races all over the world, and this weekend it’s back to California for a pair of races at Thunderbowl Raceway. What’s your strategy heading into the weekend?

“The first thing we have do is determine if we are going to continue running this reverse-arm car that we started the year with or try something else. It’s been really good, so we hate to change anything, but, typically, those types of cars aren’t made to run on a short track.

“Tulare is a track where I have won before, but I’ve also struggled there. A lot will depend on what the track is like. If it’s heavy and rough, the reverse-arm car probably isn’t the car to run. No matter what car we run, we need to be able to get it freed up enough so we don’t get too terribly out of shape.

“The smaller tracks haven’t been our strong suit for a while. Both TSR teams really do well on the big tracks, so it’s going to be a tough test for us this week. If we can run well at Tulare, it’ll really help our program out a good deal.”

This weekend is your first visit to Thunderbowl Raceway this season. Traditionally, it’s one of the most competitive stops on the tour. What makes racing in California so tough?

“One of the great things about racing with the World of Outlaws is that we travel the country and get to take on the best guys from each region. Each area takes a lot of pride in trying to beat us when we come to town. California is no different. When I first started racing with the series, we would spend a month each year racing out there. Whether it was the bullrings like Chico and Hanford or the half-mile tracks like Calistoga, the California guys were always up for us. That hasn’t changed today.

“Tulare is a fun track. When they get it to where you have a couple of racing grooves, we can put on a great show. Getting side-by-side racing on a smaller track, where traffic comes into play, is a lot of fun. Hopefully, we’ll get that type of racing this weekend.

“I’ve been able to win a couple of races at Tulare. It’s been a couple years since we won, so that’s priority one for us this weekend. A big key is getting qualified well so that you can be in the mix. This is our first opportunity to be on a short track this year with the Outlaws, and we’re hoping to come out with the same kind of success we’ve had on the big tracks.”

In the Outlaws first three races, you’ve finished first, fourth and third. Are you happy with the way you’ve started the year?

“We’ve led two races and only ended up winning one, so that doesn’t sit well with us. Our goal every night is to win races and, in Las Vegas, we felt like we should have won the race. The expectations we have as a team are pretty lofty, so it takes a lot for us to be happy.

“We’re still in a learning mode. The Armor All guys (crew chief Rick Warner, crewman Shane Bowers and Steve Swenson) keep working hard to give me a good car. It seems like, in the first few races, we’ve been really fast pounding the cushion but not as good on other parts of the track. We need to be good all over and that’s the formula we’re working to perfect.

“This team has been through a lot over the years and I know we’re going to continue to improve. It’s still about winning races for us. We’ve been right there the first few races. It’s simply a matter of continuing to work hard so that we have the best car at the end of the race.”

Year	Date	Steve Kinser	Qualifying	Start	Finish	Donny Schatz	Qualifying	Start	Finish
2009	3/21	World of Outlaws	4	7	9	World of Outlaws	16	4	4
	3/20	World of Outlaws	26	25	16	World of Outlaws	12	6	12
2008	10/18	World of Outlaws	13	2	2	World of Outlaws	19	19	15
2007	10/13	World of Outlaws	5	12	8	World of Outlaws	4	1	1
	2/24	World of Outlaws	16	8	9	World of Outlaws	13	2	3
	2/23	World of Outlaws	34	---	DNQ	World of Outlaws	26	25	12
2006	10/14	National Sprint Tour	---	---	20	---	DNC
	2/25	National Sprint Tour	12	5	1	---	DNC
	2/24	National Sprint Tour	12	2	1	---	DNC
2005	10/15	World of Outlaws	8	12	2	World of Outlaws	---	2	3
	10/14	World of Outlaws	22	20	7	World of Outlaws	1	1	1
	2/25	World of Outlaws	11	5	4	World of Outlaws	1	3	2
2004	10/30	World of Outlaws	---	2	10	World of Outlaws	4	6	6
	10/29	World of Outlaws	4	7	4	World of Outlaws	20	12	6
2003	9/2	World of Outlaws	1	3	1	World of Outlaws	10	10	24

Chico, CA – March 3, 2010…With a new racing season upon us in Northern California and ready to start up this weekend Brian Cannon Motorsports is pleased to announce the signing of Coors Light as the primary sponsor for the No. 47 sprint car driven by Auburn, California's Andy Forsberg.

Cannon is very excited to have Coors Light on board this season as the primary sponsor, with the company joining Autism Awareness to back the team's efforts in 2010. "We're extremely proud to have a company like Coors Light as a sponsor and look forward to working with them during the season," he said. "The marketability that Coors Light brings should give our team some great visibility and they have a long history in sprint car racing so we couldn't be happier to have their support."

Adolph Coors Company was founded in 1873 in Golden, Colorado and is renowned for having the largest on-site brewery facility in the world. Its principal subsidiary Coors Brewing Company is the nation's third largest brewer and throughout its history Coors has provided consumers with high-quality malt-beverage products using the finest ingredients available.

Dubbed the "Silver Bullet" Coors Light was introduced in 1978 and is the third largest selling beer in the country. Coors Light is also the official beer sponsor of NASCAR, the National Football League, the Oakland Raiders and is famous for its cold activated cans and bottles because, "When the mountains turn blue it's as cold as the Rockies." Coors Light's Rocky Mountain heritage and unique Frost Brewing process delivers that crisp, refreshing taste you can't find anywhere else.

The 2010 year will be Brian Cannon Motorsports' inaugural season of competition and will find the team gunning for the California Sprint Car Civil War Series and Placerville Speedway titles with Forsberg, who is a former four-time Civil War Series champ, two-time Silver Dollar Speedway titlist and was also the 2000 Placerville track champion. Last season saw Forsberg capture 10 main event victories, highlighted by his first career Calistoga Speedway win in August and his very first Thunderbowl Raceway winged sprint car triumph during opening night of the Trophy Cup in October.

Forsberg and the Cannon Motorsports No. 47 team will kick-off the season this Saturday night at Marysville Raceway Park's Spring Sprint Car Open. The Auburn driver is the defending champion of the event after holding off the strong challenges of World of Outlaw star Jason Sides last year to score the big win and he'll look to make it back-to-back on Saturday. Forsberg also led a number of laps at Marysville during the October sprint car open, until getting into a spin on a late restart while battling for the lead on the rough-and-tumble surface. The front gate will open at 5pm this Saturday night with first race scheduled for 7.

For more information on Brian Cannon Motorsports log onto http://www.briancannonmotorsports.com/

(Bill W) March 3, 2010 – When the dust settled on East Bay Raceway Park last Saturday night, it was Wayne Johnson who was crowned at the Ronald Laney Memorial “King of the 360’s! The win paid him a cool $14,500, as he took over the lead with two laps to go in Glenn Styres #0x. The next step comes this weekend in ASCS-Gulf South action in south Texas as he has secured a ride n the Channing Zierolf Motorsports #c41 for events on Friday and Saturday.

In Thursday and Friday prelims at East Bay near Tampa, Florida, Wayne earned enough points to lock himself into the first three rows of Saturday’s finale. “We only had hot laps, and after that session, we were fourth quick out of the six,” he says of his mindset going into the feature. “I was too tight, so I thought the car would come to me eventually. It was hard not to mess with it, but we didn’t and it worked out well.”

Starting outside row three, Wayne settled into the race early on. “On the first start, I went from sixth to third in the first corner,” he says. “They called that one back, and on the restart they didn’t let me do that again. We were running sixth or seventh the first ten laps or so.”

His surge continued until he was in the runner-up spot behind leader, Tim Shaffer. “I finally got by a couple cars, and on lap 20 they had a restart,” he explains. “We were fifth on that, and we got going a little better. Mark Smith blew up, putting us in fourth. We were able to pass Danny Smith and Lou Kennedy Jr. to get to second.”

His pursuit of the leader continued until Shaffer lost his motor. “I could see Shaffer out there, and I started picking up on him a bit,” says the Knoxville, Iowa driver. “I got within half a straightaway, and then I messed up in lapped traffic and he got back to a full straight. I started picking up on him again, and with two or three to go, he blew up.”

Wayne was able to hold off Jesse Hockett in the closing stages to take the crown, but understands how Shaffer feels. “I hated it for him, because I’ve been in that situation more than once the last couple of years,” says Wayne. “I was well overdue for a little luck, though. We had to pass cars to get where we were, so I don’t feel bad about it at all.”

The first couple of nights didn’t go so smoothly. “We drew the pole for the heat, but of course, it wasn’t me drawing…it was Glenn,” says Wayne of Thursday’s prelim. “We ended up winning that and got into the top eight redraw where we drew a six.”

Then mechanical gremlins hit in the feature. “We were running around there fourth and just maintaining,” he says. “The car wasn’t great. All of a sudden, the thing started missing. I couldn’t figure out what it was. On the last restart, it wouldn’t take off and we pulled out. The next morning, we looked it over and found out the spark plugs needed to be indexed. The plugs were actually hitting on the pistons.”

Friday went a little better, but a tenth place run in the feature was all that could be mustered. “Friday we really tried to throw some stuff at the car and we messed it up,” says Wayne. “Shaffer drove by me from the back (in the heat). That’s when I knew we weren’t good enough to win, so we kept messing with it. We ended up running tenth (from 14th in the feature), but we were bad and got lapped.”

Saturday, perseverance paid off. This will be the first time Wayne has paired with Zierolf, who is a new car owner. Sponsors on the #c41 include Jaztek Services and STW. They will campaign an Eagle with Shark power. Friday’s race will be at Golden Triangle Raceway Park near Beaumont, and Saturday’s event will be held at Battleground Speedway in Highlands, Texas. Both will pay $3,000 to win.

Logan Albright asks: Is it tough in a way when you are locked in like you were Saturday, and don’t have time on the track outside of hot laps?

Wayne answers: I definitely prefer to be locked in, but I want to hot lap as late as possible. A lot of times it’s hard to get your car as good as it would be if you ran all night though with track time. Normally, you get about two hot laps and you’re done. But on the other hand, if you’re locked in, you have some good numbers put together.

Wayne waited until the last night in Florida to run his win streak in the “Sunshine State” to four straight years. The wins have been evenly split between 410 and 360 competition. In 2007, he won with USCS at the North Florida Speedway in Lake City. He beat the All Stars (with plenty of WoO in the house) at Volusia Speedway Park in 2008, beat the All Stars again at East Bay in 2009, before winning the “King of the 360’s” this year.

Brooke Tatnell, Robbie Farr and Max Dumesny will add a driver’s perspective to this weekend’s final TV show of the 2009/2010 Performance Wholesale World Series Sprintcars Championship which is set air on Network Ten’s ONE HD this Sunday, March 7, at 5:30pm (EDST). The trio of sprintcar superstars join regular host, David Tapp, in presenting a detailed series review focusing on all the highlights of arguably the best WSS Championship in many years.

Power Productions’ Managing Director David Tapp really enjoyed putting together this year’s production but none more so than this weekend’s final episode.

“Brooke, Max and Robbie are true icons of our sport and working with them on the season review was great fun, Tapp explained.

“Their insight into the sport from a driver’s perspective was fascinating and adds another element to the show which I believe the fans out there will really enjoy”.

PWWSS Chairman, Geoff Kendrick, has been delighted with the inaugural TV package on ONE HD.

“A major priority was to return the PWWSS to a high profile television package and this has been achieved this season,” he said.

“Sunday afternoon has been a fantastic time slot and the One HD hierarchy are very pleased with the ratings over-all. I know of thousands of fans, sponsors, officials and drivers who have enjoyed seeing sprintcars on a true free to air network,” Kendrick added.

Mark it down in your diary, this Sunday afternoon, March 7, at 5.30pm EDST. Don’t miss the drama and excitement filled PWWSS season review, the final episode of the 2009/2010 Performance Wholesale World Series Sprintcars Championship on One HD.

Please Note - this is a live schedule so it will be 4:30pm in Queensland, 5:00pm in South Australia and 2:30pm in Western Australia. Television times are subject to change without notice. Please check your local guide.

MEYERS AND THE ELITE RACING TEAM HONORED BY MOTOR SPORTS PRESS ASSOCIATION AS "RACER OF THE YEAR"

Concord, NC - With the 2010 season well underway, Jason Meuers will reap one final reward from a very successful 2009 campaign that saw him win 10 times witht he World of Outlaws and finish as the runner-up in the closest points race in series history, as he was named the "Racer of the Year" by the Motor Sports Press Association, which is based in his home state of California.

Meyers was victorious once last season in his home state, taking the opener of the Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, CA. The biggest win of the year for the veteran drivers who pilots the DDNi #14 which is co-owned Chris Luck, Guy Stockbridge, and Meyers himself, came at Skagit Speedway in Washignton, where he pocketed $20,000.00. Meyers led the series with 55 top-10 finishes in 2009 with 34 of those being Top-5 performances. He was just one of three drivers to lead over 300 laps of feature racing competition last season and was quickest in time trials on eight occassions. He led all drivers with 10 wins in the dash to earn pole positions in feature events and also raced his way into the dash more than any other drivers in the series last year.

"It is very exciting for our team to be honored for this award and it really speaks volumnes of our team and their dedication to excellence," said Meyers of the MSPA award. "We plan to take the entire team up there this week to receive the award because as I mentioned to them on the phone, this award was not won by me, but by this team. It is really special to us to receive this award and it means a lot to the entire team."

The native of Clovis, California will receive the honor at the 47th Annual Motor Sports Press Association Pre-Season Awards Dinner on Wednesday March 3, which will be held at Francesco's Restaurant, near the Oakland International Airport.

After winning one of the most thrilling events in World of Outlaws history last weekend in Las Vegas, which saw Meyers edge 20-time series champion Steve Kinser on the fianl lap, and taking the lead form 4-time and defending series champion Donny Schatz with just three laps to go, Meyers will be in action later this week in California at his home track of the Tulare Thunderbowl in Tulare, CA. "I always look forward to going there," he shared. "It's a great race trackI have had a lot of success there, even though I have not been able to pull off a World of Outlaw win there yet. We will have many friends and family in the house as well as many fans that I have raced in front on for many years. Hopefully we can carry the momentum from Las Vegas into this weekend and finally get that elusive victory in front of our home town fans."

Meyers heads to his home track fourth in the World of Outlaws standings, just 16 points out of the lead. he has finished 6th or better in all three World of Outlaw events this year. "We've had a good start to the season. My entire team worked very hard this winter to make sure that we would start off well this year and it appears that they have achieved that goal. I have a great team, a team that deserves to win and who will work as hard as they can to make it happen. I am looking forward to this summer and to competing for our first World of Outlaw crown."

(PERRIS, CA, February 28, 2010) Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif., led the final 25 laps of Sunday night’s “Sokola Shootout” during the the Amsoil USAC National & USAC/CRA Sprint Car race. Gardner’s 30-lap win at the Perris Auto Speedway marked the fourth time in five USAC National Sprint Car events this season that “The Demon” has driving his DG Racing / Pace Lighting No. 71 Eagle to victory.

“We weren’t good tonight like we should be until the feature,” Gardner explained after a dominating win. “The track was tacky and real treacherous getting in (the corners) and I had to figure a few things out.”

Chris Windom, Canton, Ill and Tracy Hines, New Castle, Ind., shared the front row for the feature race with Gardner lined-up in the third position. Hines put his MP Environmental No. 4 Maxim into the lead at the start of the race before giving way to the Jeff Walker / Hoosier Tire No. 11 Maxim driven by Windom on the third circuit.

As Gardner tried to “figure a few things out,” Clarke, Villa Park, Calif., was busy using the cushion and his Keith Kunz / Advanced Racing No. 67k Bullet to charge to the front. Coming from the tenth starting position, Clarke passed Hines for the second spot on lap-five and was in the process of taking the lead from Windom when the caution flag flew for his teammate Dave Darland, who came to a stop in turn-four. As it turned out, the caution flag proved to be of greater help to Gardner than to Windom.

“Clarke went around the top of me and by the way he was slicing and dicing I knew that if he got out front he was gone,” Gardner later admitted. “He was right in front of me during that yellow (flag) and I knew I had to get to the front before him.”

Taking advantage of Clarke and Windom’s battled for the lead after the restart, Gardner dove down to the bottom of turn-one and was able to pass both drivers for the lead during the sixth-lap. Clarke eventually passed Windom for the runner-up spot, but was never able to mount any type of challenge for the lead.

Hines finished fourth with two-time USAC/CRA Champion Mike Spencer, Temecula, Calif., finishing fifth. Earlier in the day, Spencer piloted the Ron Chaffin / Madre Produce No. 50 Maxim to the fastest lap in qualifying (17.380). Robert Ballou took home Hard-Charger honors finishing ninth after starting the race in the 18th position.

The USAC/CRA Sprint Cars return to Perris Auto Speedway on Saturday, March 27th.

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(Bill W) March 2, 2010 – Terry McCarl and the Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, California go together nicely. This weekend, the Altoona, Iowa sprint car ace will return to the Cali bullring for a two-night World of Outlaws invasion. He will try to add to his solid career numbers at the speed plant, and should have some momentum after recording quick time last weekend with the WoO in Las Vegas.

TMAC scored a runner-up finish in 2009 in Tulare after a duel for the lead on the final night. He recorded a triumph there over the WoO in 2004, and has run in the top seven in five out of the last six events he has run on the high banks. “I wouldn’t pick it as one of my favorite tracks to drive every time, but we seem to do well,” he says of the Thunderbowl. “Last year, the second day was one of the most fun races that I’ve run. We didn’t win, but we had a great race with Joey (Saldana). We both got by Sammy (Swindell) early on, and I made a run at the lead with one and a half laps to go. We just didn’t quite get there.”

The Big Game Treestands #24 was quickest after time trials at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway last Friday. “The motor was running really well,” says TMAC of his Don Ott power. “We came out in the middle of the pack. It was good to set another quick time. You know when you can do that with the Outlaws things are clicking.”

The speed continued in the heat race, where he advanced from outside row two to second at the checkers. “We were really fast in the heat,” he relates. “We were able to get a jump on the outside there and move up to second, but we weren’t that great in the feature to be honest.”

After a dash finish of seventh, he posted inside row four for the main event. After treading water for awhile, mechanical issues surfaced while running in the top ten. “The engine blew for some reason,” says TMAC. “There was a part failure of some sort. It was blowing some water under the caution, and it blew the head gasket. I think the water pump may have broken, and that burned it up.”

After the fast start to the night, the high hopes were dashed. “Obviously, it was disappointing,” says TMAC. “I feel we had a top five car heading into the feature. The last two out of three Outlaw shows…we’ve fallen out of, so we want to end that at Tulare.”

The finish was one of the closest in history, and saw Jason Meyers come from 18th to edge Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz at the line. “It was an awesome race,” says TMAC. “I wasn’t really planning on watching it while standing on my car, but it was a great one for the fans. It was a packed house. I just wish we were involved in the finish.”