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Justyn Cox

LA MONTE, Mo. (July 30) – Friday was another learning – and positive – experience for Justyn Cox.

The 16-year-old from Clarksburg, Calif., finished 18th at L A Raceway – his 21st different track in 34 races this season – in a Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour race.

“It’s always fun coming to a new track,” said Cox, who moved into a tie for 15th in the ASCS National Tour points. “While I would like to have finished in the top 10, it was a good night to get another top 20 and roll the car into the trailer.”

The night started well for Cox, who now has 25 top 20s on the season.

He drove from fourth to third in arguably his toughest heat race, which included four competitors in the top seven in the ASCS National standings – Jason Johnson, Jack Dover, Tim Crawley and Tony Bruce Jr.

And those were veterans who finished behind Cox. Winged Outlaw Warriors defending champion Josh Fisher won the heat race with former Knoxville Raceway champion and well-known driver Brian Brown in second place.

“That was an awesome race to be a part of,” Cox said. “To be competitive against a ton of big-name drivers gives me a ton of confidence.”

His finish put Cox 13th in points, locking him into the 30-lap feature. It also snapped a string of seven consecutive ASCS National Tour races in which Cox had to drive in a B Main.

“That makes the night so much calmer when I don’t have to run a B Main,” Cox said. “I never mind getting the extra laps at the track, especially when it’s my first time there. But it’s a lot more stressful to be in those B Mains.”

For more information, including the complete results, visit www.justyncox.com.

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK #57 Roars to Victory at LA Raceway

Friday night at the LA Raceway in La Monte, Missouri, Shane Stewart picked up his second Lucas Oil ASCS National win of the season, aboard his ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK/Silva Motorsports/A.R.T. #57.

Off the strength of his heat race victory, Shane lined up for the 30-lap feature in the fifth position. As the feature got under way, Shane quickly disposed of Gary Wright, and Matt Covington early, to put the Palmero Properties/Finley Farms/Cross Creek Trucking backed entry into the third position.

On lap nine, the contest came to a stop as Brian Brown flipped, halting Shane’s charge to the front. With the race resuming, Shane piloted the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK/Pro Bilt Construction/Lucas Oil Products sprinter around second running Dustin Morgan and began to put heavy pressure on race leader, Zach Chappel.

On lap 16, Shane completed a text book slide job on Chappel to grab the lead. From that point on, Shane proved to be very strong as he maneuvered his Paul Silva prepared #57 through lapped traffic brilliantly as he went on to collect the win.

“It feels great to get another win, and rebound after last week,” said Shane. “Paul and my guys gave me a great car tonight, and I can’t thank them enough.”

Up next for the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK team will be a stop at the famed Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa Saturday night as they prepare for the upcoming 410 Nationals, and then they plan to make a stop at Husets Speedway on Sunday night.

Shane would like to thank all of his sponsors for their continued support in 2010. For more news, results, and the latest ROCKSTAR gear, please visit www.shanestewart.com.

Eagle Motorsports Email Club: $1,000 in August Winners

Springfield IL (7/30/10) by DarinShort.com. Eagle Motorsports of Springfield IL ( www.EagleMotorsports.com ) is proud to announce a new email club that will reward five of its members $200 each in the month of August – just for signing up!

If you are involved with a sprint car team and would like to sign up, it’s free, and just takes a moment to complete.

Click www.eaglechassis.com/email.html and fill out the short contact form, and that’s all you have to do. Winners will be announced after the Knoxville Nationals.

Names will be randomly drawn and you do not have to be an existing Eagle customer to win. Winners will have a $200 credit automatically applied to their account that can be used for any purchase at Eagle Motorsports.

Also, if you have a 2010 feature win with your Eagle Chassis, please email pwa@EagleMotorsports.com and you will be mailed a feature winner sticker. Make sure to include your mailing address, email address and phone number.

Members of the Eagle Email Club will receive Eagle related periodic updates on new products, tech info and special pricing offers.

Eagle Motorsports is enjoying a successful 2010 racing season, including wins by drivers such as: Tony Stewart, Terry McCarl, Jack Dover, Damion Gardner, Ian Madsen, Todd Hepfner, Seth Bergman, Claud Estes, Whit Gastineau, Dustin Selvage, Russell Wiese, Dan Douville, Keith Baxter, Brian Kristan, Bubba Broderick, Joe Wood Jr., Joe Reidel, Johnny Anderson, Josh Higday, Shane Stewart (AUS), Darrell Campbell, Dave Murcott, Evan Weyant, Jim Moughan and Ryan Bernal (CA) has racked up nine non-winged sprint wins.

From everyone at Eagle Motorsports, we would like to wish everyone a safe and successful conclusion to the sprint “Month of Money” and please let us know if there is anything we can do to serve you.

ELDORA/USAC ANNOUNCE LINE-UP CHANGE FOR ANNUAL FOUR CROWN

ROSSBURG, OH (July 30) – In an effort to present the annual Four Crown Nationals under the best possible track conditions, Eldora Speedway officials, in conjunction with officials from the United States Auto Club (USAC), have announced a change in this year’s format. This year’s event, the 30th annual, will be contested Friday and Saturday, September 24 & 25.

When the travelling World of Outlaw (WoO) Sprint Cars joined the popular weekend in 2007, the entire USAC portion of the Four Crown was moved to Saturday. Their busy schedule of Silver Crown, Sprint Car and Midget divisions necessitated a start in mid-afternoon, which often resulted in less than desirable daytime track conditions.

To avert that situation, the schedule has now been revamped to include the preliminary hot lap and time trial sessions for the USAC National Midget and Silver Crown divisions as part of the Friday line-up, in conjunction with the full WoO program.

That move will allow Saturday’s starting time slot to be moved back considerably and allow track crews ample time to prep the racing surface for USAC’s three major non-winged touring divisions. Saturday’s menu will include the hot laps, time trial runs and preliminary heats for the Sprint Cars, along with the Midget heats. B-Mains and feature races for each division will wind up the show.

Multiple satellite events are slated, including the Jack Hewitt charity roast on Thursday evening in the Eldora Ballroom and the traditional USAC autograph session on Saturday afternoon in the Eldora fanzone.

Another time honored tradition for the weekend is the appearance of the Vintage American Race Cars with their restored race cars on and off the track.

USSA Open Wheel Wednesday Returns to Illiana Motor Speedway August 4

July 30, 2010

(Lebanon, IN) The wheel to wheel racing excitement of the United States Speed Association Midgets, Kenyon Midgets and Thunder Roadsters hits the track for Open Wheel Wednesday at Illiana Motor Speedway on Wednesday evening August 4. The USSA Midgets and Thunder Roadsters will dice for 30 laps each on the ½ mile while the Kenyon Midgets will wage their 40 lap battle on the ¼ mile. The USSA Midget event is co-sanctioned with the United Midget Auto Racing Association.

During USSA’s visit to Illiana Motor Speedway in July, midget driver Mario Marietta and Kyle Hamilton staged an epic midget battle that wasn’t decided until the fourth turn of the final lap when Hamilton made a checkers or wreckers move to pass Marietta for the win and ended up parked against the front straight wall. Wednesday’s races are primed to duplicate the July action.

USSA is targeting the race fan experience throughout the 2010 racing season and Open Wheel Wednesday at Illiana Motor Speedway is no exception. Fans will be able to meet midget champions Kyle Hamilton, Travis Young, Jim Anderson as well as current USSA front runners Mario Marietta, Nick Hamilton and James Edsall and more at the USSA fan autograph session beginning at 7:15.

“This is a chance for our fans to meet our drivers personally and hopefully begin a new era of close relationships between our drivers and the race fans,” said Don Kenyon, President of USSA. “We hope this will not only create excitement for the event, but also begin to build the connection with the fans for these drivers starting their professional careers,” Kenyon continued. Following the night’s races, the pit area will also be open to all spectators.

In addition the Fan Autograph Session, USSA will also address the on track racing. “We are doing several things to make our show better for the fans. Deeper inversions for the feature line up and each feature must finish under green flag racing conditions are two examples,” commented Eric Bunn, Competition Director. “When Fans buy a ticket they want to see cars passing each other so we will be starting our fastest cars deeper in the field, running longer features and in the case of a last lap yellow, we will reset the field to their positions on lap 27 in a 30 lap feature, to make sure the last three laps are run under the green,” Bunn explained. These moves are designed by USSA to create value and excitement for open wheel race fans.

The USSA Open Wednesday at Illiana Motor Speedway will kick-off with the spectator gates opening at 5:00, qualifying at 6:30, the Fan Autograph Session at 7:15 and racing at 8:00. All times are Central Daylight Time.

For more information contact USSA at 765-482-4273 or 317-413-9763.

Jeremy Campbell – off the tour and into the spotlight.

Michigan native Jeremy Campbell was voted the 2000 360 Rookie of the Year by the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. Ten years later he’s leading the points for Rookie of the Year locally at 81 Speedway in Wichita, Kansas and with the National Championship Racing Association, a Midwest-based 360 Sprint Car Series. He’s also leading the championship points with both groups and ran more than 300 World of Outlaw events in last 10 years. It’s been a long road.

“To go from running the full 410 WoO schedule, then race 15 410 shows in two years, then start racing a 360 sprint car for points locally is a huge adjustment,” said Campbell. “But there’s something to be said for sleeping in your own bed at night.”

Campbell spent seven of the last ten years traveling the country with everything from the Gumout Series to the All Stars, and the World of Outlaws. At only 17-years-old he went on the road with a family-owned team and competed against the best drivers and race teams out there. “Trailers don’t win races, but ones stocked with new motors, new cars, and new parts sure gives you an advantage,” explained Campbell. “When you own your own team you are paying everyone but yourself, and even though I was living my dream, it’s wears on you after awhile. I was living out of my toter-home and struggling to get from race to race.”

In 2008 Campbell sold the team and spent two seasons racing for car owners in the Michigan and Ohio area. “I ran one race the whole 2009 season, it’s just happened to be the last one of the year and a pretty big one. Ron Gorby, who had supported us for years, called me up and invited me to race his car at the World of Outlaw Show at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. We came down with the smallest trailer there and ran 12th which was pretty exciting,” said Campbell. “I knew when I moved to Kansas in 2010 I wanted to get back into racing, I just couldn’t figure out how to make it work.”

In early 2010 things finally came together, and Campbell got a phone call from Danny King, owner of the e85 Ethanol 360 Sprint Car, with an offer to race the full NCRA schedule. Then, with leftover parts and the help of father-in-law Dwight Schroeder, Campbell was able to put together his own 360 to run locally in Wichita. “Everything kind of fell into place,” said Campbell. “Both cars have been running good and it’s like I was never out of the seat.”

Campbell is currently leading the points at 81 Speedway and with NCRA, and says he’s enjoying the new situation. “The people we race with are great,” said Campbell. “I’m doing what I love, finally making some money, and feel like my life is a little more normal now. The time I had with the Outlaws was great, and the experience definitely comes in handy at new tracks. I’d still love to run a 410 now and then, but just to be racing again is a dream come true.”

For more information about Jeremy Campbell, or to become involved with the team visit www.jeremycampbell.net

CARDEY SEEKS 4TH WIN IN A ROW SATURDAY AT PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY ON SATURDAY!

(JULY 30, 2010, RIVERSIDE, CA) “Dynamite” David Cardey will be seeking his fourth straight USAC/CRA Sprint Car main event victory at Perris Auto Speedway tomorrow night, July 31st. Spectator gates will open at 5:00 PM and the first race will be at 7:00.

The last time the Riverside, California driver and his bright red #59 Sprint Car was bested on the famous Southern California half-mile dirt oval was on April 10th. In that race and the race before in March, Cardey was leading both mains when he was forced out (ran out of fuel and broken rear end gear) late in the race.

Even though he has thus far confined his USAC/CRA participation to Perris Auto Speedway in 2010, Cardey’s three victories is tops on the circuit. He is ranked eighth in points, just 18 points out of seventh.

Last Saturday night, the slender 34-year-old journeyed to Victorville Auto Raceway to race Don Blair’s #12 Sprint Car. Seeking his third consecutive win on the racy track on the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, Cardey was running second in the main event when he blew a radiator hose and was forced to park it before the end of the race.

David would like to thank all of the sponsors for making his 2010 season possible. Circle Track Performance, iTi Performance Motorsports, Pick’s Racing Engines, Racer’s Pub, 5-Star Gas & Gear, Monster Media, Down’s Oil, Empire Plumbing, Spin Tech Performance Mufflers, Don Flanders 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.

Attached to this release is a photo of David Cardey after his win last Saturday at the Victorville Auto Raceway. Please feel free to publish the photo and please give photo credit to surfnsprint.com.

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

2010 FINISHES

DATE TRACK DIVISION RESULT

February 27 Perris Auto Speedway USAC NAT. & CRA 10th A Main

March 20 Ventura Raceway VRA 11th A Main

March 27 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 16th A Main

April 10 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 11th A Main

May 39th Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 1st A Main

June 5th Victorville Auto Raceway Open Comp. 1st A Main

June 12th Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 1st A Main

July 3rd Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA 1st A Main

July 10th Victorville Auto Raceway Open Comp. 1st A Main

July 17th Perris Auto Speedway ASCS 2nd A Main

USAC Wingless Races @ Knoxville

& Oskaloosa 2010

(Manchester , MD July 30, 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 continues 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 rate in cooperation with ( Delta ) at 2 to 7% off your reservations .Just call 1-800-328- 1111 and mention file number ( NM5HR ) – 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 . 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

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Craig Dollansky is the 28th and Possibly Final Entrant for Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 30, 2010) - One of the first guys to qualify for this year's seventeenth annual Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge has become its twenty-eighth, and possibly final, entrant this week. Craig Dollansky of Elk River, Minnesota, has finally entered the 20-lap, $10,000-to-win international invitational, making him the twelfth American to do so. Twelve Australians have also entered the Friday, August 13, event, as have two Canadians and two New Zealanders. Interestingly, sixteen teams will be inverted on the starting grid, based upon their qualifying night points during the 50th annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil. The Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge is also a points-paying round of the 12-race, 10-night Cox Design & Metal Febrication Iowa SpeedWeek, which will award the Jesse Hockett "Mr. Sprint Car" title.

Those entered in the seventeenth annual Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge are (years as World Challenge titlists are in parentheses):

Team Australia:

2, A.J. "Skip" Jackson, Sydney, NSW, AUS (1995, '97, '98)

3, Kerry Madsen, St Marys, NSW, AUS (2008)

4, Trevor Green, Adelaide, SA, AUS

V5, Max Dumesny, Warrnambool, VIC, AUS (1994)

12, Lynton Jeffrey, Sydney, NSW, AUS (2009)

12AU, Paul Jeffrey, Sydney, NSW, AUS

AUS20, Domain Ramsey, Newtown, VIC, AUS

35AU, Jamie Veal, Warrnambool, VIC, AUS

55, Ian Madsen, St. Marys, NSW, AUS

59, Brooke Tatnell, Sans Souci, NSW, AUS (2006)

AUS77, Mitchell Dumesny, Nelson, NSW, AUS

96AU, Bruce White, Merrylands, NSW, AUS

Team Canada:

4X, Toni Lutar, White Rock, BC, CAN

57C, Chris Schmelzle, Victoria, BC, CAN

Team New Zealand:

2T, Colin Entwisle, Baypark, NI, NZ

11P, Ian Easton, Foxton, NI, NZ

Team United States:

0, Jonathan Allard, Chico, CA, USA

1, Sammy Swindell, Memphis, TN, USA

5W, Lucas Wolfe, Souderton, PA, USA

7, Craig Dollansky, Elk River, MN, USA

7S, Jason Sides, Bartlett, TN, USA

9, Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, IN, USA

10A, Ricky Logan, Little Rock, AR, USA

24, Terry McCarl, Altoona, IA, USA

41, Jason Johnson, Eunice, LA, USA

57, Shane Stewart, Bixby, OK, USA

77X, Wayne Johnson, Oklahoma City, OK, USA - injured; status unknown at this time

91, Paul McMahan, Elk Grove, CA, USA

Fourteen Americans are eligible to compete this year in the Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge after having qualified at select races in Australia and New Zealand. The eligible Yanks are Jonathan Allard, <http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/DriverProfile.aspx?id=2065> Jason Johnson, <http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/DriverProfile.aspx?id=90> Ricky Logan, Paul McMahan, <http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/DriverProfile.aspx?id=2066> Joey Saldana, Jason Sides, Danny Smith, <http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/DriverProfile.aspx?id=2284> Sammy Swindell, <http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/DriverProfile.aspx?id=2058> Craig Dollansky, <http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/DriverProfile.aspx?id=2159> Wayne Johnson, <http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/DriverProfile.aspx?id=2057> Terry McCarl, Jerry Richert (Jr.), <http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/DriverProfile.aspx?id=1984> Shane Stewart, and Lucas Wolfe. It should be noted that American Danny Smith is injured and Australian Trevor Green will be piloting his sprint car. Also, American Jerry Richert, Jr., is eligible to compete in the Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge, but he doesn't have a confirmed ride at this date as he has been driving a '360' for most of this summer.

International sprint car drivers from Australia, Canada and New Zealand continue to be eligible for the Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge simply by competing in the 50th annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals at the world-famous Knoxville Raceway in Iowa. The starting line-up for the 2010 World Challenge will remain a sixteen-car inversion based upon a driver's qualifying night points. Last year's twenty starters remains the largest starting field in the event's history. For more information on the Knoxville Raceway and its seventeenth annual Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge, fans are urged to visit www.knoxvilleraceway.com <http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/> .

Geving advances into Golden State Challenge top five point standings

by Bill Sullivan, Chicko Motorsports Media

PENNGROVE, CA (7-24-10) – In any sport, hard work, determination and perseverance routinely pays off. Penngrove sprint car racer Alissa Geving is witnessing the truth of that philosophy as she nears the completion of the 2010 Golden State Challenge Sprint Car Series. After a night of great success last weekend, Geving has officially advanced in the top five point standings of the competitive King of California Sprint Car Series. "When I made the decision to run this series for the year my main goal was to get into the top five in the point standings," said Geving. "I've made it to that goal. Now we just have to give it our all in the next two races and hold on to it. I'd really like to thank my team and crew for all their hard work lately. Our recent race was one of our strongest runs and I have them to thank for it, the car was just great at Marysville." For the first time in her racing career, Geving competed at the quarter-mile Marysville Raceway Park in Marysville, Calforinia last Saturday night. The event marked Geving's first ever start at the north state facility and it was the first time in nearly a decade that the Golden State Challenge Series competed at the track. After many improvements to the facility in recent years, a total of 24 cars showed up to an exciting night of 410 sprint car racing. For Geving and her Chicko Motorsports Team, the excitement started early in the night. In qualifying she piloted her Tillett Tool, Pit Stop USA, Matt Cordiero Enterprises #3x Maxim Sprint Car to the fastest time of the night. Geving turned a 12:423 second lap, earning a new track record at Marysville Raceway Park for 410 cubic inch powered sprint cars. "Going out there and getting fast time was awesome for the whole team," said Geving. "Then having it be a new track record made it even better. That momentum carried us through the whole night and hopefully will continue to do so when we get to Ocean Speedway next week." In the first heat race of the night, Geving started in the fifth position and drove her way to second place behind Golden State Challenge Series point leader and longtime friendly rival Kyle Larson. The fast time position and heat race success secured Geving a position in the dash for the night where she drove from the seventh to the sixth position. Her finish placed her on the outside of the third throw for the 30-lap feature event. With the waving of the green flag on Saturday night, pole sitter Jason Statler and Larson battled for the lead while Geving found her comfortable line and raced towards the top five positions with the likes of Even Suggs, Bobby McMahan and Brent Kaeding. When the checkered flag waved, Geving ended her night with an impressive 6th place finish on the night. "We were hooked up really good all night long, this place is pretty fun to race on," said Geving. "Sometimes when you come to a place you haven't run before it takes sometime to find the right line and set up. Not tonight, we were dialed in as early as qualifying and good for the entire night." After Saturday, Geving now sits fifth in standings and now has six top ten finishes in the Golden State Challenge Series . She has a pair of heat race victories and now one fast time award which is the new track record at Marysville Raceway Park. Geving and her Chicko Motorsports Team will take a week off from competition this weekend and return to the Golden State Challenge Series next Saturday, August 7 at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville and then will wrap up the championship tour at Placerville Speedway on August 21.

STEVE KINSER & DONNY SCHATZ Tony Stewart Racing Take Its Talents North of the Border

INDIANAPOLIS (July 29, 2010) – The littlest of things can make or break a night in the rugged World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series. Tony Stewart Racing’s (TSR) Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz have seen just about everything during their careers, and each can attest to the value of momentum. The 2010 WoO season has been anything but normal for both former champions, and each would like to gain steam during this week’s run through eastern Canada.

This year’s Canadian portion of the schedule began Tuesday when the Outlaws made their debut at Autodrome Drummond in Quebec. Kinser was victorious and Schatz suffered a mechanical failure while running second, so they head into this weekend’s two-night program at Ohsweken (Ontario) Speedway from opposite ends of the spectrum.

The outcomes just as easily could have been reversed on Tuesday night. Kinser’s TSR No. 11 Bass Pro Shops/JD Byrider Maxim was running on fumes during the final laps of the 35-lap A-Feature, but he had just enough fuel to capture his sixth A-Feature triumph of the season and the 558th of his career. Schatz was dominant throughout most of the program driving TSR’s No. 15 Armor All/STP/ParkerStore J&J, but an electrical problem prematurely ended the battle for the victory between the TSR teammates. Both drivers are looking forward to another duel at Ohsweken when the Outlaws make their fourth appearance at the 3/8-mile dirt oval.

The previous events in Ohsweken have been promising for the tandem. In three prior appearances, Schatz has finished second three times while Kinser has finished fourth twice in three starts at the facility. In their last race at the track in July 2009, Schatz chased Jason Sides to the finish line while Kinser raced to a 10th-place finish.

Tuesday’s victory allowed Kinser to maintain his second-place ranking in the 2010 WoO championship standings. Kinser’s six wins and series-leading 39 top-10 finishes have helped him stay within 29 points of WoO points leader Joey Saldana. Schatz has posted a pair of wins, 21 top-five finishes and 32 top-10s and remains in fourth position, 172 points back.

Friday and Saturday at Ohsweken Speedway, the pit gates will open at 2 p.m. EDT, with the grandstands opening at 4:30 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. More details are available at www.ohswekenspeedway.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:

On Tuesday night, you picked up your sixth win of the season. It was your first time racing at Autodrome Drummond. What does it do for your team to win the first time you race at a track?

“Winning any time is good for your team. This Bass Pro Shops team has been to a lot of tracks over the years. They are pretty good at adapting to just about anything that comes their way. We continued to get better all night. I think our only worry was the fuel there at the end. I was running out late in the race, so I’m glad it was just 35 laps and not 40. It’s fun to go to new places and everyone enjoys winning. I think the fans got to see a pretty good show. I know Donny and I had a pretty good battle early and something happened to him there midway through the race, or we probably would have had our hands full holding him off at the end.”

The first three races at Ohsweken have been really competitive. What will it take for you to get your first win there?

“We’ve been steady up there. I think we’ve been in the top-10 all three times, but we haven’t been a factor for the win. I think winning on Tuesday will help. If we can follow that up with another win, it will really keep us heading in the right direction. We are out here to win races and, any time you can stack a few wins together, it’s a big plus. The competition is tough, so when things go your way, you have to capitalize on them. Right now, we’re just trying to keep things going our way.”

Donny Schatz, Driver of the No. 15 TSR/Armor All/Chevy/ParkerStore J&J:

The week in Canada began on Tuesday and it started well, but didn’t end the way you hoped. How frustrating was the DNF at Autodrome Drummond?

“The guys worked really hard and we were fast all the way until the feature. Our qualifying program has really improved and, when you can make a charge like we did in the heat and dash, you feel really good about your chances. As soon as I pushed off for the feature, I could tell something was wrong. I was fast enough to lead the first few laps but never really had full power. The motor never ran to its capacity and finally shut off. It’s tough because I know we had a car capable of winning the race and not finishing really hurts our chances in the big picture. The only thing we can do about it now is stay together as a team and keep plugging away.”

The good news is you head to Ohsweken Speedway, where you’ve been really strong in the past. Is that one of the good things about Outlaw racing – the next race isn’t that far away?

“Win or lose, you always have to forget what happened once you leave a particular track and start looking toward the next one. That’s what we try to do. It helps when there is another race the next day, or not too long after. We’ve been pretty good at Ohsweken in the past and I guess we’d like to be just a little bit better. Running second three times there is pretty good. Our goal is add a win to our results there on Friday night. I know the Armor All guys (crew chief Rick Warner, crewmen Shane Bowers and Steve Swenson) will be ready to get back to the track and see if we can get our car as nice as we had it in Quebec on Tuesday.”

Mark Burch Motorsports – Back in Black

NEWTON (July 29, 2010) – Consistency will stay the theme for the Mark Burch Motorsports, Chad Humston Racing team. If you take a good look at the past couple of weeks, you won’t see anything less than the definition of consistent. It’s been all about the experience for Chad and the crew, and lucky for them they can’t get enough!

It was back to their home track of Boone County Raceway in Albion , Nebraska for their Friday night show. “With the threat of weather in the forecast, it proved to be just the right choice.” Owner Mark Burch had to say.

After last weekend’s events the team worked this week to get the car fresh and ready; they unloaded the Engler Machine and Tool #1M with a re-freshened engine and the plan was to get it broke in with a few laps before taking it to Knoxville. What a plan that was! Not only did they put a few laps on it, but they also claimed a feature win on their first night out with it.

Saturday night took the team back to Knoxville Raceway for another challenging night. With different faces making their way to town in preparation for the upcoming 360 Nationals and many of the 410 drivers pulling double duty in both the 410 and 360 classes, it would be trials.

Chad started the night qualifying seventh fastest and brought the #1M home with a deserving second place finish in his heat, after a good battle to get there. “The nice part about qualifying seventh is that we would sit on the front row of the A-Main.” Owner Mark Burch said. The Engler Machine and Tool #1M started first row outside for the feature. After a tough start, which put Brian Brown in the lead, you could bet that Chad was chasing him down. Chad was challenged by Garner but managed to wheel the #1M through traffic and within striking distance of Brian Brown. Chad finished the night with a justifiable second place. “We really wanted the win, but second is all we could muster against one of the hottest drivers in the Midwest . Congratulations to Brian Brown and crew. It was a great race” Said Chad .

“We’re going to have to leave this yellow car home. It only knows how to run second here!” Owner Mark Burch exclaimed. So, as the team will have it, they are headed back to Knoxville Raceway this weekend and they will be “Back in Black”. Make sure you get out there to cheer them on as they make a few more laps around the famed half mile, in preparation of the much anticipated 360 Nationals.

New Marketing Partners Needed and Welcomed for the 360 Nationals

The Mark Burch Motorsports team is always looking to work with new partners to help them achieve their advertising goals. For more information please contact Mark at mark@markburchmotorsports.com

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Mark Burch Motorsports

The mission of Mark Burch Motorsports is to be an innovator in the unrefined business of Sprint Car racing on dirt, while representing our sponsors and manufacturers in a professional and positive manner both on and off the track. It is our goal to develop and improve our winning spirit and carry on our winning tradition by utilizing the growth of close personal relationships throughout our organization. This pursuit of excellence is the fuel that feeds the fire of our souls.

Engler Machine and Tool, Inc.

Engler Machine was started in 1980 by Tim Engler. His main line of business at that time was plastic injection molds. Over the years he has diversified very widely leaning more towards "high performance products". He now builds fuel injection systems, custom made pulling chassis, gears, shafts, specialty CNC products, racing engines and some custom machining.

Tim has been involved in tractor pulling and holds 13 national titles in that sport, he no longer pulls himself but has been influential to the success of many other pullers through his advice and building capabilities. He races winged sprint cars when time allows this is something he truly likes and wishes he had more time to do.

Currently, Tim and his staff have been developing a new mini-sprint fuel injection system. There are a handful of these units currently being dyno and track tested with great results. Look for full production of these units this summer. Please call 812-386-6254 for more information. (www.englermachine.com)

Aaron Elliott - Arrow Truck Sales – Kansas City, MO.

Arrow Truck Sales, Inc. began operations in 1950 from a small used truck lot in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. From the initial start-up, the company has followed the principle of providing high-quality, pre-owned vehicles to customers who want to maximize the value of money. Arrow has always followed a policy of honesty and full disclosure. We place high value on the reputation we've built throughout the North American trucking industry. Our pledge: We are not going to jeopardize our reputation for the sake of avoiding a little work or for a short-term profit based on misleading practices. Unlike some of our competitors, we carry a wide selection of all makes and models. With over 2,000 trucks in inventory, we can find the right truck to fit your needs. And since our inventory changes daily, we are always looking to buy quality, pre-owned units as well. So when you have a single unit or a fleet to dispose of, call us. With branches located throughout the United States and Canada, we are always close by. Quality, value and selection - Arrow Truck Sales, Inc. is your best source of pre-owned medium and heavy duty trucks in North America. The Volvo Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications, aerospace components and services, and is one of the world's leading producers of heavy-diesel engines (9-16 liter). The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, which employs about 96,000 people, has production facilities in 19 countries and sells their products in more than 180 markets. Volvo Group sales for 2009 amounted to approx. 29 BUSD. The Volvo Group is a publicly-held company headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Shares are listed on Nasdaq OMX Nordic Exchange and are traded OTC in the US. Call 800-311-7144 for more information about Arrow Truck Sales, or download the brochure. (http://www.arrowtruck.com/docs/locations.details.aspx?branch=KC aelliott@arrowtruck.com)

WolfWeld Chassis

WolfWeld racing chassis and custom welding located in Tea, South Dakota. Contact Doug Wolfgang at 605-368-9955 for more information.

Whitetail Paradise

Whitetail Paradise Outfitters offers a one of kind hunting experience. They are nestled along the scenic Pine Creek, near Long Pine, Nebraska. Whitetail Paradise Outfitters is an all inclusive outfitter offering rifle, archery and black powered hunting. They specialize in Turkey hunts, Whitetail or Mule deer hunts, Goose hunts, predator hunts and also offer seasonal trout fishing and seasonal Wing hunts as well. Your hunt pricing includes lodging, food, RV hookups, a scent free gear storage unit and trout fishing! For more information please contact Bruce Rossman at 402-340-6255 or visit the website at http://whitetailparadisellc.com/

Triple R Tire

For all of your Farm, Truck and Automotive tire needs contact: Bruce Rossman at 402-925-5633. Triple R Tire, 47641 Us Highway 20, Atkinson, NE 68713.

S & S Welding, Inc.

Since 1980, S & S Welding, Inc. had been an industry leader in manufacturing the finest custom-built motorcoaches and trailers. Our distinct and innovative designs provide image and impact for all of our customers. From our basic tag trailers to out most elaborate motorcoach and trailer combinations, our quality continues to prove our dedication to each customer. (http://www.ssweldinginc.com/)

Vortex Racing Products

Vortex Racing Products is the industry leader in Sprint Car Wing design. From humble beginnings in 1995 where we began producing wings for our own use we quickly became engaged in producing wings for other race teams. Inspired by a life-long background in racecar design and manufacturing from our Dad, we (Paul and Lynton) continued to evolve into a company known for producing a product a little different from the rest. This ability to manufacture a Wing that is unique in design is what has been our success. With the use of our own race teams in Australia and America, we continually push the boundaries of design with an extensive testing program of our products each and every year. It is with our understanding of chassis design and manufacturing that we are able to communicate with our clients and tailor a wing package that best suits their driver, team and make of chassis. We call this,” The Vortex Advantage”. (http://www.vortexracingproducts.com.au/)

SECOND FLOOR NEARLY SOLD OUT FOR KNOXVILLE NATIONALS; TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR 360 & NON-WINGED NATIONALS

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 29, 2010) - With second floor tickets eighty-percent sold out for the 50th annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, August 11-14, the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum continues to sell tickets for its air-conditioned second floor for the Arnold Motor Supply ‘360’ Knoxville Nationals, August 5-7, and the Non-Winged Knoxville Nationals, August 8. Museum executive director Bob Baker said today, “I think this hot and humid weather is chasing a lot of sprint car racing fans inside, as we’ve seen a real surge in ticket demand for our air-conditioned second floor for the three national championship events in ten days. While we are down to our last thirty sets of tickets for the ‘410’ Nationals, we still have plenty of seating room for the other events during the Cox Design Iowa SpeedWeek.”

Second floor tickets are available for all racing events on the Marion County Fairgrounds, including Knoxville’s non-winged, 360- and 410-cubic-inch sprint car, motorcycle and dirt late model national championships. Said Baker, “Additionally, we have closed-circuit television and the public-address system on the second floor. And we allow fans to bring their own food and drinks up to the second-floor clubhouse and the third- and fourth-floor suites on race nights, which is pretty unusual anymore at major sporting events. We feel we have one of the most fan-friendly environments in dirt track racing in all the world and we look forward to showcasing it during the Cox Design Iowa SpeedWeek, August 5-8 and 11-14.”

Those individuals interested in watching races from the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum are urged to e-mail Bob Baker at bbaker@sprintcarhof.com or call him toll-free at 1-800-874-4488.

Bubba Broderick Racing Report

Edition 7- A Ray of Sunshine on a Rainy Weekend

What was supposed to be a challenging three-race weekend opportunity for the Broderick Racing Team to shine ended up being mostly cloudy, and rainy; but they ended on a positive note on the way home.

The No. 5 Team travelled up to Rolling Wheels Raceway on Friday, the site of Bubba’s first sprint car race in 2007, but would have nothing to do on that night as action was washed out.

On Saturday, the weather cleared up for most of the day, but heavier storms moved in before the racing action could be completed. Bubba did get a brief stint on the track and would walk away anxious that they couldn’t turn more laps with their Eagle Chassis.

The Fast Track Summer Shootout utilized a unique time trial format, running in groups in their first session on the track and helping that set the grids for hot laps. Bubba was near Patriot point leader Jared Zimbardi and the two fought for space in the three lap session.

“We definitely could have used a Friday Night session, because without having a separate hot lap session we did not come out of the box near where we needed to be,” admitted Bubba. “Having the wicker bill was a big change from what we have been doing this year.”

The 20-year-old would have to start at the back of heat race two and would fight from his 10th place starting spot to seventh, but without the aid of passing points would have to run the B-Main to qualify for the 25-lap feature. Before that happened, though, Mother Nature, which intervened briefly after hot laps, would hit hard after the third heat race and settled in for the rest of the night. The remainder of the event was scrapped and the special challenge was cancelled.

“We were able to pass some cars in the heat and it was getting some better, but we were up against it all night if it didn’t rain.”

Before the team got back home to their Brookfield, CT base, they stopped off at the Lebanon Valley Speedway, the closest venue to home, for the annual stop by the World of Outlaws.

“There is no place I have more fun at than the Valley. It has a hometown crowd feel and the speeds are just incredible. It is like Daytona on dirt.”

Going up against the top 410s in the country, along with a myriad others, Bubba showed his meddle, qualifying easily through the B-Main and moving forward in the feature.

“Normally that show doesn’t even have a full field, but then 29 cars show up and it made us really be on our game. I wasn’t great in time trials, and the heat was alright considering the guys in front of us, but in the B-Main the racing was great and I got to swap it was some 410 cars and get in the show.”

Broderick was up to 17th place from 23rd 12 laps into the A-Main when a car spun around in front of the No. 5. Bubba attempted to avoid the car, but made slight contact which was just enough to knock him out of the event. Even so, his presence was felt by the large crowd.

“From the start, the race was like a dream. Going 4-wide with the Outlaws is what you grow up wanting to do. Once the race got going, we were hooked up and driving by 410s. Everyone seemed to be in a group and that seemed to slow them down, so I just kept driving around everyone.”

“I barely made contact with the spinning car and I hated that it happened, because I know we had a few more spots to pick off before the race was over.”

The team is now raring to go for a big two-night, three-race weekend coming up this Friday and Saturday. Friday will be the first trip for Bubba and the ASCS Patriot tour to Clinton County Speedway in Central PA. The Patriots will challenge the 410 Sprint Express, a new series that runs the track weekly. Bubba has already fared quite well against 410s this season and Clinton County is a track that should suit Bubba’s style.

Saturday, Bubba will get two cracks at Woodhull Raceway, easily one of his favorite tracks. He has a CNYMS win there in 2006 and has always fared well there in a sprint. The first feature field is set, with Bubba starting in eighth, but he should still be a factor.

“Hopefully the outside groove is there on Saturday. I always enjoy going there and having a ton of a laps in one place on one night should allow time to dial the car and hopefully getting back to winning races.”

Broderick Racing is supported by Northeast Carpet, Brownie’s Towing, Pink Money Water, Eagle Motorsports, Mike Emhof Motorsports, Fyne Line Construction, Campbell’s Painting, Jim’s Welding Supply.

For more information, be sure to visit www.BroderickRacing.com.

RIP WILLIAMS RETURNS TO ACTION THIS SATURDAY AT PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY!

(JULY 29, 2010, PERRIS, CA) The “Old Dog” has broken the chain, jumped off the porch and is ready to get back into the fight. For the first time in 2010, one of the most famous drivers in the history of West Coast Sprint Car racing, Rip Williams, plans to be in action when the Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Series returns to Perris Auto Speedway, this Saturday night, July 31st. Spectator gates will open at 5:00 PM and the first race will be at 7:00.

Williams, 54, was set to begin the season in February at Las Vegas. However, while working on his car in the pits before the first race, the car fell onto his finger causing a severe laceration. Doctors in Las Vegas had been watching to much television and literally wanted to practice the “What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas” routine and amputate the finger. The veteran racer from Yorba Linda refused and returned home to Southern California where doctors managed to save the digit.

Now, after many hours of therapy, Williams is set to make his return. “I have no apprehension at all,” the 104-time winner said by telephone on Wednesday. When asked if he was 100%, the veteran racer chuckled and said, “I do not know. I will tell you after the race. I should be more than ready, but it is hard to work out your arm when your hand is bad.”

When Williams, who was inducted in to the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 2009, makes his return he will be competing against his two oldest sons. 21-year-old Cody and 19-year-old Austin. Last Saturday night at the Victorville Auto Raceway, Austin won the first Sprint Car main of his career. In addition to his two oldest sons, Williams’ youngest, Logan, will also be racing at The PAS on Saturday in a USAC Focus Midget owned by Wally Pankratz.

You can keep up with all of the latest news from Perris Auto Speedway on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/perrisautospdwy.

For more information call The PAS at: (951) 940-0134.

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

Video and DVD productions of all racing events at Perris Auto Speedway are available from Jeff Kristensen’s Raceway Video. For more information on these productions you can call: (818) 618-9764 or visit the web site at: racewayvideo.com.

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

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

2010 AMSOIL USAC/CRA POINT STANDINGS

1. Mike Spencer – Temecula, CA – 606 2. Danny Sheridan – Santa Maria, CA – 555 3. Cory Kruseman – Ventura, CA – 461 4. Blake Miller – Yorba Linda, CA – 437 5. Matt Mitchell – Yorba Linda, CA – 428 6. Greg Bragg – Visalia, CA – 370 7. Jimmy Crawford – Newbury Park, CA – 326 8. David Cardey – Riverside, CA – 308 9. Cody Williams – Yorba Linda, CA – 293 10. Tony Jones - Norco, CA – 286

2010 AMSOIL USAC/CRA MAIN EVENT WINNERS

David Cardey … 3

Mike Spencer … 2

Damion Gardner … 2

Cory Kruseman … 1

Blake Miller … 1

Greg Bragg … 1

Levi Jones … 1

Sprint Invaders Head for Knox County Fair on August 5!

(Bill W) July 29, 2010 – The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders will add another track to their repertoire on Thursday, August 5, when they visit the Knox County Speedway in Knoxville, Illinois. An increased purse that will pay $250 to start the feature will insure a solid field at the Knox County Fair event!

The Sprint Invaders will be making their first trip ever to the Knox County Speedway and event organizers are excited to host sprint cars on the ½ mile oval! Diversity has been the key with the Sprint Invaders this season, as through July 15, the series had seen seven different winners in nine races! As a result, just eight points separates first from third in the standings.

The Knox County Speedway can be found just south of Interstate 74 in Knoxville, Illinois. Pit gates will open at 4 p.m., with hot laps at 6:30 p.m. and racing to follow.

Current Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders Point Standings (top 20)

	# Races	Driver	Hometown	Car #	Total Points
1	9	Kaley Gharst	Decatur, IL	14P	1859
2	9	Matt Sutton	Macomb, IL	3	1856
3	9	Ryan Jamison	Mediapolis, IA	51J	1851
4	9	Donnie Steward	West Burlington, IA	16HD	1799
5	9	Ben Wagoner	Emden, IL	84	1754
6	9	Bobby Mincer	Burlington, IA	15	1670
7	9	Justin Parrish	Oquawka, IL	4J	1600
8	9	Seth Wilke	Burlington, IA	38	1390
9	8	Andy Huston	Roseville, IL	40	1271
10	7	Jimmy Davies	Oquawka, IL	99	1242
11	6	Jim Moughan Jr.	Springfield, IL	1m	1227
12	7	Bart Andrews	Mediapolis, IA	9x	1207
13	7	Mike Houseman Jr.	Des Moines, IA	68	1137
14	7	Matt Harms	Chillicothe, IL	53H	1078
15	5	CJ Houseman	Norwalk, IA	80x	978
16	5	Jarrod Schneiderman	West Burlington, IA	88	851
17	4	Jerrod Hull	Sikeston, MO	12	850
18	4	Joe Beaver	Knoxville, IA	53	801
19	4	Josh Higday	Des Moines, IA	10/41	795
20	4	Mike Hess	Springfield, IL	18	776

2010 Sprint Invaders Schedule (Subject to Change)

Saturday, April 17 – 34 Raceway (Jerrod Hull, Sikeston, MO)

Friday, April 23 – Shepp’s Speedway (Rain)

Friday, May 7 – Jacksonville Speedway (Jerrod Hull, Sikeston, MO)

Friday, May 28 – CJ Speedway (CJ Houseman, Norwalk, IA)

Saturday, May 29 – 34 Raceway (Wayne Johnson, Knoxville, Ia)

Wednesday, June 9 – Lee County Speedway (Kaley Gharst, Decatur, IL)

Friday, June 25 – Jacksonville Speedway (Joey Moughan, Springfield, IL)

Saturday, July 3 – West Liberty Speedway (Bobby Mincer, Burlington, IA)

Thursday, July 8 – Bloomfield Speedway (Rain)

Friday, July 9 – Lee County Speedway (Ben Wagoner, Emden, IL)

Thursday, July 15 – Cedar County Raceway (Kaley Gharst, Decatur, IL)

Sunday, August 1 – Peoria Speedway (Peoria, IL)

Thursday, August 5 – Knox County Speedway (Knoxville, IL)

Saturday, August 21 – 34 Raceway, “Night of the Twins” (West Burlington, IA)

Friday, September 3 – CJ Speedway (Columbus Junction, IA)

Friday, September 17 – Farley Speedway (Farley, IA)

Saturday, September 25 – Lee County Speedway, Season Championship (Donnellson, IA)

McKENZIE, TN (July 29) - Mark Dobmeier, Ray Allen Kulhanek, Terry Gray, Rodney Westhafer, and Patrick Bourke were recent winners piloting J&J Auto Racing Sprint cars. Dobmeier's weekend included two wins and a second, while Kulhanek defeated the ASCS Gulf South stars, Gray continued his winning ways in USCS action, Westhafer won his first race at Path Valley Speedway, and Bourke collected his first United Rebel Sprint Series win of the season.

Mark Dobmeier has been the dominant force at Red River Valley Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. the past few years. In 2010, the dominance has continued as he's led the way on most Friday night's behind the wheel of the Lunstra/Dobmeier No. 13L J&J. Last Friday, Dobmeier raced away from the field again on Hall of Fame Night taking the 25-lap Sprint car main event.

The victory was his fourth straight at the facility and eighth overall. He started ninth and was in third by the eighth lap. He took the lead on lap 12 and was never headed again.

“We’ve been changing things around here and there on the car,” Dobmeier said. “We’re always trying to get faster and we’re on to something that is helping us out a bit.”

Ray Allen Kulhanek continued his solid 2010 campaign by winning last Friday night's ASCS Gulf South vs ASCS Lone Star feature at Heart of Texas Speedway. The win came in David Miller's, 105 Machine-powered, Smileys Racing Products No. 21T J&J and helped Kulhanek extend his lead in the ASCS Gulf South points standings.

Terry Gray gave the capacity crowd at I-77 Speedway something to cheer about on Saturday night as he raced the familiar black Rislone Oil Stabilizer sponsored Wesmar powered, J&J Auto Racing No. 10 to victory lane. Gray started seventh and had to out-duel fellow J&J racer, Johnny Bridges to record the win.

Bridges set the pace early from the pole position, driving the Sue Ellen Wilshe owned Biobased USA sponsored No. 07s Roush Yates Ford powered, J& J Auto Racing machine. Derek Hagar, No. 1a J&J, tested Bridges early before Hagar came to a stop only seven laps in. By lap 18, Gray was in second and two laps later took the lead from Bridges. Gray led the final nine laps to capture the 30-lap main event.

Gray led a group of J&J drivers, including Bridges (2nd) and Matt Linder (4th) driving the No. 1 J&J. Morgan Turpin (No. 80 J&J) finished sixth.

Rodney Westhafer took advantage of his pole position in last week's makeup feature at Path Valley Speedway in the 305 Sprint division. Westhafer drove his No. 44 J&J to pick up his first win at Path Valley in 2010.

Mark Dobmeier concluded a fantastic weekend by racing the Lunstra/Dobmeier No. 13L J&J to victory on Sunday night in the Outlaw Sprints Division at Huset's Speedway. Dobmeier, who finished second on Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway, was the fastest qualifier and raced to victory in the main event.

Colorado native Patrick Bourke was the first driver to win a United Rebel Sprint Series race at the new Colorado Motorsports Park in Byers, Co. on Sunday evening. Bourke raced his No. 27 J&J to victory after taking the lead on lap seven of the main event. The win was his first URSS victory of the season.

The staff at J&J Auto Racing would like to extend our condolences to the families of Mr. M.A. Brown, of McKenzie, Tenn., and Mrs. Johnny Ardis, of Mobile, Ala., who both passed away on Wednesday morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families.

The inaugural season for the Washington State Racing Series Midgets will wrap up this weekend at Skagit Speedway. The midgets will be on the same card as the sprint cars at the Bob's Burgers & Brew 360 Nationals.

Central Washington College student Seth Hespe finds himself in a familiar place, leading the points going into the final two nights of racing. The defending 2009 Grays Harbor Raceway Midget champion has a 33 point lead over veteran Allison Journey. Jeff Bell who was injured in a violent crash at GHR sits in third place but will miss the rest of the season as he recuperates. Todd Hartman is fourth and Derrik Holmwood rounds out the top five.

The Ford Focus Midgets that compete in the Washington State Racing Series has four events this year at Skagit Speedway and three at Grays Harbor Raceway, one night was lost to rain. 24 different drivers have competed this year. More info at: www.skagitspeedway.com

1-Seth Hespe 367... 2-Allison Journey 334... 3-Jeff Bell 310... 4-Todd Hartman 306... 5-Derrik Holmwood 280... 6-Dustin Obrien 279... 7-Garret Johnson 266... 8-Gaylon Stewart 266... 9-Reese Goetz 250... 10-Carla Stewart 224... 11-Ariel Biggs 172... 12-tie Jeremy Miller & Taylor Sunkel 166... 14-Bailey Studor 138... 15-Annika Johanson 130... 16-Colton heath 100... 17-Ty Brownfield 84... 18-Austin Hespe 80... 19-tie Zak Debakker & Todd Oatfield 76... 21-Justin Youngquist 72... 22-Dan West Jr. 70... 23-James Douglas 68... 24-Tina Jorgenson 66

"The Triple X car, I had never driven one and this may be the best car I have ever sat in." Doug Esh said this Sunday night after leading every lap of his heat, dash and main event, besting the World of Outlaws at Lebanon Valley Speedway in New York. We at XXX agree, and race results from Brady Bacon, Brian Montieth, Justin Bienert, Kelsey Carpenter, Kenny Potter, Smokey Fairbank, Koty Adams, Landon Hurst, Justin Sturch, Matt Smith and Justin Melton over the past two weeks support this hypothesis.

Preceeding Esh's outlaw triumph, Brady Bacon took his XXX chassis into victory lane on Saturday night at Cottage Grove Speedway in Oregon, the 4th triumph of the yeah for the "Broken Arrow Bandit" on the ASCS National tour. Bacon's victory moved him to 2nd in the points standings after leading every lap in the feature.

Brian Montieth was absolutely the fastest thing on wheels Friday the 16th at Williams Grove Speedway. "The Edge" put on an absolute clinic as he made his way from 17th place to take the victory, the first for XXX at Williams Grove.

Kelsey Carpenter battled his way to his first 360 win this past Saturday night at Skagit Speedway, passing Evan Funk going into turn one on lap 20 and holding the point for the rest of the contest in his Dri Eaz sponsored XXX chassis. Carpenter’s first win in the 360 division came with a different car number, as his usual #27c took a backseat to a Travis Rilat styled #29, as Kelsey and his team dedicated the race to the memory of Tyson Perez and the recovery of Travis Rilat.

Horrible weather has made it hard on our Team XXX drivers in Alberta to get their season underway. When racing action does get in, Justin Bienert has been consistently one of the top teams in the Sportsman Sprint division, and he proved it again on Saturday night. With a huge field of Sportsman Sprints on hand, Bienert was the main event winner at Castrol Raceway Park in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Bienert also won his heat race.

Kenny Potter is keeping Team XXX on its toes, swapping from winged to wingless racing and having success in both. On Friday night, Potter won for the third time this year, this time in non-wing 305 action at Valley Speedway in Missouri.

Smokey Fairbank survived a wild night to pick up his third feature win of the year at Wakeeney Speedway in Kansas. After a four hour delay between his heat race and the main, Fairbank passed former URSS champion Cj Johnson in traffic en route to his third triumph of 2010.

One of our valued Team XXX members in the Deep South has been a man on a mission this season, as this past weekend, Koty Adams won his third Southern Thunder Sprints race in the past month. The win was easy going for Adams, as he led from the very get go without challenge at Sabine Motor Speedway in Many, LA. Adams’ previous two wins came at Champion Park Speedway in Minden, LA on June 19th and at Lonestar Speedway in Kilgore, TX on June 26th.

In the 600 class, Landon Hurst used a little luck and a big power move to secure his first Deming Speedway victory. After the original lead two cars took themselves out on a lap six wreck, Kelly Mauck inherited the lead with Hurst in behind him. After pacing him for a few laps, Hurst used a bonsai power move underneath Mauck to secure the lead coming out of turn two on the tenth lap, then raced away from the field to secure the win.

After numerous strong runs against both stout local and national competition, defending I-30 Speedway track Justin Sturch won his first race of 2010. Taking on the tough I-30 local group, Sturch bested the 16 car field to score his first W in his XXX chassis after leading all 25 laps.

The nation’s oldest Midget sanctioning body, the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, crowned its first multiple main event winner of the season on Saturday night. Matt Smith, pilot of the Hawk Race Engines XXX midget, took his second stateside victory of the year at Beaver Dam Raceway in Wisconsin. Matt led every lap but one en route to victory lane.

Congratulations go out to Justin Melton, a valued Team XXX member who races XXX chassis in not only Sprint Cars, but Midgets and 600 Mini Sprints as well. Justin collected his first sprint car win this past weekend in his XXX chassis, topping the ASCS Lonestar vs. Sooner region event at RPM Speedway of Texas. It was an all XXX 1-2 finish, as Sean McClelland extended his Sooner region points lead by taking runner up.

At Triple X Race Co, we want to say congratulations to The Hammer, The Broken Arrow Bandit and The Edge plus all of the other Team XXX drivers having success recently. We also want to wish the speediest of recoveries to Travis Rilat as he heals from his injuries. For information on Triple X Race Co, visit our website at www.xxxraceco.com .

7/28/10 – Bill Balog & the B Squared Motorsports team were in action 2 nights this past weekend at the Elko Speedway in Elko, MN for the Amsoil Dirt Nationals. Friday’s events began will Bill turning the 8th quickest time out of the 33 cars present. He would start from the 5th position in heat race #4 & needed a top 4 finish to transfer to the feature. After struggling to get a handle on the track conditions, Bill would bring home a 5th place finish, which meant he would need to run the B-main. He would start from the 2nd position & quickly grab the lead. Once out front, he never looked back & would go to pick up the win, which meant he was now in the feature. He would take the green flag in the 30 lap feature from the 11th spot. After taking a few laps to get the car working to his liking, Bill started picking off cars lap after lap. Soon He was battling for a top 5 spot, after a late caution to bunch the field back up; he would quickly grab the 4th spot on the restart. That’s right where he would finish night #1 of the Elko Dirt Nationals. Saturday night, the team was right back at the Elko Speedway for the final night of the 2010 Dirt Nationals. The night would start rather similar to Friday, as Bill would turn the 8th fastest time in qualifying out of the 29 cars present. He started 4th in heat race #2, & before Bill even took the green flag, he was sitting in 6th position, as the 3rd row cars began to pass before the white chalk line & the officials let the start go, which meant Bill would have to make some daring moves throughout the 10 laps in order to transfer. After having a 3 car battle for the last few laps, Bill grabbed the 5th & final transfer spot to move on to the feature event. He would take the green flag for the 30 lap finale from the pole position. After quickly grabbing the lead at the start, Bill opened up a sizable lead on the rest of the field. The track began to take rubber midway through the 30 lapper, which meant Bill had to try & conserve the tire so they would last. A caution on lap 28 would bunch the field back up, & with a right rear tire going flat, Bill was pretty much a sitting duck. On the restart, Bill tried his hardest to hang on to the lead, but was eventually passed & would have to settle for the 2nd spot. With that 2nd place finish, Bill has finished inside the top 5 in 13 consecutive IRA feature events. This weekend the K&N Engineering / Diversified Machine Inc. 17B will be in action at the Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, IL on Friday for a local 410 sprint show, and then it’s off to the Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, WI for more IRA action. To keep up on all the latest news regarding the team, be sure to visit the all new team website at www.b2motorsports.com. You can also become a fan of B Squared Motorsports on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bsquaredmotorsports Sponsorship for the 2010 season comes from the following companies: Buesser Concrete, Hoeft Builders, Hepfner Racing Products & HRP Wings, DMI Race Products, XYZ Machine, Allstar Performance, K&N Engineering, Astro Titanium, Super Shox, BLZ, Rod End Supply, B Squared Visual Solutions, Weld Racing, Outerwears Inc, Race Gear X, Rhey Graphics, Gaerte Engines, Competition Driveline, Ringers Gloves, Plank Enterprises, and Buzz Signs & Graphics.

Star Struck: Elite Racing and Allstar Performance announce new die-cast featuring Knoxville Nationals car All Star

What is a day at the track without visiting the merchandise trailers? As Jason Meyer's merchandise trailer pulls into Knoxville Raceway for the 50th edition of the Knoxville Nationals, there will be a new item to welcome fans. As a part of the Alliance between Allstar Performance and Elite racing, a new 1/18 die-cast and 1/64 die-cast of the 2010 Knoxville Nationals car will be available to fans and racing enthusiasts alike.

The special paint scheme which will be unveiled on Tuesday August 10th at 2:00 pm CST at the Hall of Fame Museum and will be commemorated in the form of a limited edition 300 piece run 1/18 die-cast car and 1/64 die-cast which will be sold at Meyer's merchandise trailer during the Nationals. The special scheme designed by Artist Jeff Sorrell and Motorsports Designs promises to have fans "star struck."

"We are very excited about the unveiling of the 2010 Knoxville Nationals car and are very proud that we are able to offer fans and die-cast enthusiasts a chance to take home a piece of the event," stated driver and team co-owner Jason Meyers."I look forward to having a chance to take some time during Knoxville Nationals at our merchandise trailer and autograph these special 1/18 die-casts for the fans. They are the reason we are out here. With Allstar Performance and the Lane Group with us at Nationals this year and the unveiling of the special paint scheme, it is going to make it a special week for everyone involved."

Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements and release dates prior to The Nationals as we share this exciting event with you, including special appearances by Jason Meyers at Nationals where fans can get their special edition die-cast cars signed by Jason Meyers. The 50th running of the Knoxville Nationals promises to be a thrilling event on and off track for Elite Racing and its partners starting on August 11, with the finale on Saturday night August 14. For all the latest updates on Elite Racing visit: www.eliteracing.net.

By Tommy Goudge (July 28, 2010) – Two big events hit the track this Friday and Saturday night at Ohsweken Speedway when Arrow Express presents the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint series to the Styres-owned facility!

Kasey Kahne Racing team driver Joey Saldana of Brownsburg, Indiana currently leads the World of Outlaws Sprint series standings, with ten wins and twenty-six Top Five finishes in forty-four A-Main starts this season. Saldana set a new all time track record at Ohsweken in his last visit, with a 12.420 second lap in time trials on July 29, 2009.

Twenty-time series champion Steve Kinser joined forces with Tony Stewart Racing over the off season and has enjoyed a successful season, with six feature wins and twenty-seven Top Five finishes. The Bloomington, Indiana driver sits second in series standings, just twenty-nine markers behind entering the Ohsweken weekend.

Jason Meyers of Clovis, California is third in the World of Outlaws standings and has seven feature wins this year. Meyers got a World of Outlaws feature win at Ohsweken last year on July 28.

Four-time series champion Donny Schatz of Fargo, North Dakota is fourth in the World of Outlaws standings, and has two feature wins this season. Schatz has finished second in all three of his starts at Ohsweken, including both last season.

Bartlett, Tennessee’s Jason Sides is fifth in the World of Outlaws standings and has three feature wins this year. Sides claimed the “Six Nations Showdown” feature win at Ohsweken in both 2007 and 2009, and owns three of the four total World of Outlaws feature wins to date at Ohsweken.

Other World of Outlaws regulars expected this weekend include Paul McMahan of Tennessee, Pennsylvania driver Lucas Wolfe, Minnesota's Craig Dollansky, Kraig Kinser of Indiana, Missouri driver Danny Lasoski, Sam Hafertepe, Jr. of Texas, Ohio driver Chad Kemenah, Arizona's Ben Gregg, and Toni Lutar of British Columbia.

Ontario drivers set to race this weekend include Ohsweken's own Glenn Styres, 2009 track champion Tom Huppunen of Fenwick, Father/Daughter team Rick and April Wilson, Port Stanley's Chris Durand, rookie driver Stevin Goldner of Aylmer, and a host of others.

Regional racers such as New Yorkers Jessica Zemken and Justin Barger, and Michigan driver Dustin Daggett are also expected in attendance. Zemken's Tony Stewart Racing ride has local support from Corr/Pak Merchandising - the presenting sponsor of weekly Sprint Car racing at Ohsweken. Daggett won the most recent big event at Ohsweken on July 2 when he claimed the Northern Summer Nationals title.

Ohsweken’s weekly ESSO Thunder Stock racers will also be in action on Friday night, while the Mod-Lite Stars Championship Tour North will visit on Saturday during the "Six Nations Showdown" events.

Billy Bleich of Port Robinson still leads the ESSO Thunder Stock standings, but he saw his lead dwindle in the last event. Cambridge driver Jamie Cox got his first feature win of the season on July 17, and is now just twelve points behind Bleich. Caledonia’s Lee Winger is third in the standings, followed by Jeremy Bean of Stoney Creek, and Caledonia driver Ryan Dinning. Billy Bleich and Devin Habiuk each have two feature wins in the ESSO Thunder Stocks this season, while Jamie Cox, Lee Winger, Shayne Pierce, and Mike Thorne have one each.

Paul Klager of Beamsville claimed the most recent round of Mod-Lite Stars Championship Tour North racing at Ohsweken on May 21, and he'd love to repeat this weekend. Jason Corless, Kellie Mason, Randy Hollingshead, Rick Brubacher, and a host of others are also expected in competition with the Mod-Lite tour this Saturday night.

TICKETS! Advanced reserved seat tickets for the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars July 30 and 31 at Ohsweken, through Ticketmaster are now done. Tickets for this weekend’s World of Outlaws events will be available at the track on Thursday night, July 29 between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., and starting at 12:00 noon each race day. All World of Outlaws events seating at Ohsweken is reserved. Tickets for each night are $35 for adults, and $15 for Kids age twelve and under.

RIDE WITH THE PROS Ohsweken Speedway has two 410 cubic inch two-seater Sprint Cars available each race night for rides during intermission and before racing starts! Please visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com for more information.

THIS WEEK AT OHSWEKEN Arrow Express presents the World of Outlaws Sprint series at Ohsweken Speedway this Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31!

The ESSO Thunder Stocks join the World of Outlaws on the card on Friday night, while the Mod-Lite Stars Championship Tour North is part of the “Six Nations Showdown” program on Saturday night.

Spectator gates open at 4:00p.m. each night, with hot laps at 6:30 p.m., and the first race taking the green flag at 7:45p.m.! Please visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com for more information.

The World of Outlaws visit a handfull of new tracks each year as was the case on Tuesday as they crossed the border into Canada for the inaugural event at Autodrome Drummond in Drummondville, Quebec.

A perfect day of weather at the 4/10-mile track saw only 20 competitors signed in for action. In qualifying, Dollansky piloted the Big Game Treestands sprinter to 9th quickest with a lap of 14.289 seconds and secured a front row starting spot for heat race action. Starting from the outside pole of heat race three, Dollansky would hold position and finish in the second spot and earn a spot in the dash. Being the 9th quickest car of the evening in qualifying meant Dollansky would start nineth in the 6-lap dash affair where he would go on to pass Danny Lasoski and finish in the 8th spot.

Slated to start from outside the fourth row in the 35-lap feature event, 'The Crowd Pleaser' was running sixth by lap six when a red flag came out. When racing resumed, Dollansky used a strong restart in the Aggressive Hydraulics Maxim to charge past two cars and into the fourth position. A long stretch of green flag action saw Dollansky continue to ride in the fourth spot until the middle stages of the race when mechanical problems haunted the #7 and forced Dollansky to slow on the frontstretch, ending his strong run. "The second lap in the feature we had a vibration and I knew we had trouble, I let the crew know on that red flag and we kept running and the drive-line exploded. It was unfortunate with the vibration it was robbing the car of energy and speed, we could have been up there in the hunt had that not plagued us", commented Dollansky.

The Big Game Treestands #7 team will pack up and move on as racing with the Outlaws in Canada continues this weekend for a two-day show at Ohsweken Speedway in Ontario.

Final Cowtown 2010 Sprint Series of Texas Event 7/31; Added Purse for Points Classes

Kennedale TX (7/28/10) by DarinShort.com. This Saturday, July 31st, race fans can catch the final 2010 Cowtown Speedway appearance of the Sprint Series of Texas (SST). A solid field of 30+ sprint cars are expected and will run a complete show of heats, B-feature and A-feature.

Joining the SST will be the Performance Transmissions raceTX.com Limited Modifieds, Cowtown Winged 600's and Bombers. Those Cowtown point’s classes will each be racing for $100 in added purse money.

Fast Facts for the Sprint Series of Texas at Cowtown Speedway, on Saturday July 31:

-Spectator Grandstands open at 5:30pm; adult tickets (ages 12 and over) are just $15, with youth (ages 6-11) $5 and kids (ages 3-5) $2. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the track website at no additional cost. A limited supply of reserved-seat tickets is available for $18 adults and $9 for ages 11 and under.

-For more track information, directions or to purchase tickets online, please visit http://www.CowtownSpeedway.com

Also, don’t forget that the http://www.ShopTheBOSS.com Summer SPRINTacular is just around the corner, next Saturday August 7th. Sprint drivers that plan to compete are urged to register for the event by August 7th. Complete event and registration details are located at the track website.

Make plans now to join us on July 31st for another night of great racing action and family affordable fun, when the Sprint Series of Texas makes its final 2010 appearance at the Fastest Lil’ Dirt Track in Texas – Cowtown Speedway!

A.J. BENDER WINS 2ND LIGHTNING SPRINT CAR MAIN IN A ROW – BAKERSFIELD THIS SATURDAY!

(JULY 28, 2010, LAKESIDE, CA) Teenage racing sensation A.J. Bender of Ramona, California won his second consecutive California Lightning Sprint Car 20-lap main event last Saturday night, July 24th, at Perris Auto Speedway. This Saturday night, July 31st, the series will journey north to the Bakersfield Speedway.

Starting inside row six, the young racer had nine cars between himself and pole sitter Carl Von Yokes of Lakeside when the race begin. Von Yokes jumped into the lead at the start leading fellow Lakeside resident Jim Squire and Anaheim’s Dale Gamer. Amazingly, by the end of the first circuit, A.J. Bender’s older brother Bobby had went from his eighth place starting position to second.

Von Yokes had some distance between himself and the elder Bender when El Cajon’s Peter Benker stopped on the second circuit and brought out the yellow flag.

Lap four was an eventful one for the Bender brothers. A.J. took second from his older sibling and by the time the lap ended, he had blasted by Von Yokes for the lead coming off turn four. Moments later, Bobby’s night came to an end when he had a fuel pickup problem.

Spring Valley’s Jarrett Kramer, who started 10th, passed Von Yokes for second on the sixth lap. While A.J. and Kramer were flying at the front of the pack, 16-year-old Kevin Michnowicz was raising eyebrows with a sizzling drive from the back row. By the end of the 11th lap, Michnowicz, who was making only his third CLS start, found his way to third.

A late race restart with five laps to go and another with two laps to go, allowed Kramer and Michnowicz to pull up to A.J.’s rear bumper, but nobody had anything for the kid on the night and he won his second main in a row by 10 cars lengths. Kramer, who came into the night second in the standings behind A.J., finished in the runner up spot with Michnowicz third. Von Yokes ended up four with Placentia’s Dan Hillberg fifth.

Earlier in the program on the brightly lit Riverside County half-mile clay oval, A.J. and Bobby Bender won the two six lap heat races.

This Saturday night, July 31st, the series heads to the Bakersfield Speedway where they will race with the Modifieds, American Stocks, Mini Dwarfs and the Hobby Stock King of California Dirt Challenge. Spectator gates will open at 4:30 and the first race will be at 6:00 PM.

DVD’s from Saturday’s race will be available form Raceway Video. You can visit their website at: www.racewayvideo.com. You can also call: (818) 618-9764

California Lightning Sprint Car Series would like to acknowledge the following sponsors for making the 2010 campaign possible. The Christian Stover Foundation, Performance by Rosson Racing, BK Wings, Circle Track Performance and Hoosier Tires. Anyone wishing to come on board as a series sponsor can call Brent Sexton at: (619) 454-6945.

For more information on this Saturday’s race or the 2010 California Lightning Sprint Car Series, contact Brent Sexton ((619) 454-6945 or sextonfire@cox.net) or Scott Daloisio (909 226-7768 or sdaloisiosports@aol.com).

(Bill W) July 28, 2010 – Brandon Wimmer and car owner Rick Ferkel are ready to head West with the #0 for some action with the All Star Circuit of Champions and the “Thunder Through the Plains”. The Fairmount, Indiana driver is coming off a successful Friday night, as an entertaining feature battle resulted in a fourth place run.

It was a night of “firsts” at Attica Raceway Park last Friday night when the car owner decided to draw for a starting spot in the heat race. “Rick had never drawn before while I’ve been running with him, and that includes that last three years off and on,” says Brandon. “I had been drawing so bad, that he got sick of it. Our other helper wouldn’t do it either, because he had been drawing badly too. Rick actually drew a 12. That was pretty funny.”

Brandon would finish second in his heat race. In the main event, he ran in the top three for much of the way. A five-car battle at the front saw him checker fourth. “We got to start up front and we finished second in the heat, which put us in the redraw (starting fifth),” he says. “The top five were running together. You could have thrown a blanket on us. It was a really good race.”

The “Thunder Through the Plains gets underway this weekend. The All Stars will travel to the Red River Valley Speedway in Fargo, North Dakota on Thursday. The track was shortened by new promoter Danny Schatz. “I’m looking forward to it,” says Brandon. “We have a new car put together to run out West. With Danny Schatz shortening Fargo, it’s going to be a whole new ballgame for me there. To be honest, we were thinking about not going if it was the old configuration (1/2 mile).”

Three big nights of racing will be next at the Huset’s Speedway near Brandon, South Dakota on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Brandon ran well at the 1/3 mile oval when the All Stars visited Huset’s last year, though on the first night a breakage sent him into the wall. He would finish seventh in the finale at Huset’s on a heavy racetrack. “We raced our way up to about sixth,” he says of the first night. “It was pretty rough. We got into the cushion in turn one and the right rear wheel hub broke. That sent us right into the wall. At that point, I was just along for the ride.”

The tour heads South after Sunday’s events in South Dakota. “I’m really looking forward to the trip,” says Brandon. “We haven’t had a chance to race in that area this year, and we go good at several of those tracks.”

Brandon has realized that a driver not only needs good equipment on the racetrack, but needs to also be in the best physical shape to be a success. That's why Brandon has added a wellness program to his daily routine, which includes adding a line of scientifically validated nutritional products from Mannatech. Mannatech, Incorporation is a leading developer and provider of proprietary nutritional supplements, weight management products and skin care solutions. Athletes around the world rely on Mannatech products because they are formulated from high quality, natural plant sources and are formulated without any substances banned by major worldwide anti-doping agencies.

Brandon has been invited to serve on an elite team of athletes called Team Mannatech because of the results he has had with the products and will be working to share his experience with drivers, crews and fans. With more than 200 athletes representing countries around the globe, Team Mannatech members have been drawn from the exclusive ranks of sports legends, the everyday athlete and young enthusiasts destined to become superstars. They inspire action and attract passionate wellness champions and are all role models for their sport, committed to helping people of all ages lead a healthy, active lifestyle.

(Bill W) July 28, 2010 – Yesterday, Wayne Johnson received good news at the Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. He is free to go home! The Knoxville, Iowa resident was released from the hospital late last week, but was advised to stay in the area until yesterday, when he had a check-up. He has been staying at the Bergman household in Snohomish since, and is thankful for the family’s generosity.

The plan is to board a commercial flight from Seattle to Kansas City tomorrow. The Johnson’s purchased two seats for Wayne, so he can keep his legs elevated during the 3 ½ hour flight. He will then ride in a vehicle from Kansas City to his home in Knoxville.

Wayne is also very appreciative of the cards, e-mails and calls he has received from the racing community. He was able to visit Travis Rilat yesterday at the hospital and was pleased to see the progress he is making in his recovery. Still, it will still be a long road. Please keep the Rilat family in your thoughts and prayers!

Wayne’s account is at US Bank. It is listed as the "Wayne Johnson Donation Account". The other option is to send donations to mother-in-law Barb Berkenpas who is the administrator of the account. Checks should be made out to the Wayne Johnson Donation Account. Mail them to: Barb Berkenpas, Administrator; Wayne Johnson Donation Account; 5418 240th Street, Ashton, IA 51232. Call Barb with any questions at: 712-724-6104 or email barb@eratecomplete.com. You can go to any US Bank in the country and as long as you have the correct name of the account you should be able to donate at any branch. The account is set up in Sibley, Iowa and the folks in Pella, Iowa are aware of it as well. I called one of the Seattle branches and they have the information so all branches in the country should have it.

A Paypal account has also been set up. Go to www.Paypal.com and click on the “Send Money” tab. The email to use is erin@eratecomplete.com. The account is set up so the donations will roll to the appropriate account.

If you’re in Knoxville for the Nationals, don’t forget the benefit to be held for Wayne!

The benefit will be on Friday, August 13 of the Nationals in the Grandstands. A Silent Auction will be held from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., followed by a Live Auction from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

If you have items you can donate to the Auctions being held, e-mail wjohnson_benefit@hotmail.com or Wayne Johnson Benefit on www.Facebook.com!

“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.

Wayne would like to thank the following for making this possible: E-Rate Complete, Iroquois Poker, Townline Variety, Ohsweken Speedway, Brett Smith Motorsports, FattFro Motorsports, ARP Wings, Butlerbuilt, Hoosier, Schoenfeld Headers, Tim and Gina Doogs and Cooper Racing Enterprises.

DIRTCAR SPRINT CHALLENGE SERIES, ARDC MIDGETS & MODS PART OF HUGE OPEN WHEEL EXTRAVAGANZA SATURDAY AT MERCER; PLUS STOCKS & DOUBLE MINIS

Mercer, PA…Mercer Raceway Park is set to host a big night of racing this Saturday night, July 31. Open wheel fans will be in heaven as the DIRTcar Sprint Challenge Series, ARDC Midget Cars, and the Approved Toilet Rentals Modifieds come together plus the Big Daddy's Speed Center Stock Cars, and the M&D Paving Mini Stocks. Race time is 7 p.m.

The DIRTcar Challenge Series was formed over the offseason with a 15-position point fund established for the 10 events that will take place between Mercer, Lernerville, Tri-City, and Sharon Speedways. Saturday’s “Sprint Slug-Out” will pay $2,000 to-win in the first of two events at Mercer with the second coming on Saturday, September 11 as part of the annual “Western PA Sprint Championship”

To date, Rod George and Dave Blaney won the events at Lernerville and Tri-City Speedways, while the other event at Tri-City was rained out. Heading into Lernerville’s event on Friday, Ed Lynch, Jr. has an early two-point lead over Bob Felmlee and four over George, while Danny Holtgraver sits 10 back in fourth. The inaugural champion will receive $3,000.

The Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Car division has been very competitive to date at Mercer with an amazing eight different winners in 10 events as only Lynch and Mike Lutz have been able to repeat. In Mercer’s points, the tables are turned with Felmlee leading the way by 26 over Lynch. Felmlee is seeking his fourth career Mercer championship in four different decades!

Making their first appearance in five years will be the popular ARDC Midget Cars. The East Coast-based club dates back in 1939 and over the years drivers such as Mario Andretti, Nick Fornoro Sr. and Jr., Larry Dickson, Johnny Parsons, Jr., Ron ‘Sleepy’ Tripp, Jan Opperman, Tom Bigelow, Smokey Snellbaker, Mitch Smith, Mel Kenyon, Wally Dallenbach, Pancho Carter, and many more have come from the ranks of ARDC.

Today, ARDC has really built back up a strong core of racers in recent years as they have returned to non-winged racing on dirt tracks only. Car counts have been in the mid 20s to low 30s all season long. Steve Buckwalter of Royersford, Pa. is the current point leader and is one of the nation’s top midget car drivers. Eight feature events have been held for ARDC in the past at Mercer with Ed Stimely, Jr. and Ray Bull victorious twice, while Mark Freeland, Tim Dietz, Buckwalter, and Mike Miller have also been winners. For more information on ARDC, check out their website at www.ardcmidgets.com.

Gene Steele, who is a good friend of Mercer Raceway Park and has towed in from western Ohio to compete with his Stock Car and E-Mod in years past, has put up a $100 bonus to the highest finishing Midget with a stock block.

The Modifieds will round out the open wheel part of the show. The Modified division has had a surge in car counts this season especially the past few events as more and more cars compete in this highly-competitive division. With the season beginning to wind down, Jimmy Holden holds on to a 49-point lead over three-time champion Frank Guidace. The Tiona, Pa. driver is one of six different winners in seven events to date as he closes in on his first track championship.

“If you’re an open wheel fan, this is a can’t miss show,” stated first year owner Bill Altman. “There aren’t too many places in the world where you can see 410 Sprint Cars, Midgets, and Northeast-style Modifieds on the same night! The Midgets have a strong history in American motorsports and will put on tremendous show on our bullring! I’m really looking forward to seeing them race again.”

The Stock Cars and Mini Stocks will complete this highly-anticipated event. Five-time winner Steve D’Apolito of Boardman, Ohio has an 18-point lead on Chris Haines in hopes of his first Mercer Stock Car crown. The Mini Stocks will be competing in two features as they start the night off with the July 24 make-up feature. Wally Stearns, Jr. of Harrisville, Pa. is the division’s only multiple winner with three victories and has a big 53-point advantage on Pete Blazczak.

Saturday’s four Shaffer’s Auto Service & Towing “In the Spotlight” drivers are Sprint Car drivers Danny Holtgraver and Eric Williams along with Stock Car standout Steve D’Apolito and faithful Mercer Mini Stock racer Rudolph Troples III. The first 300 fans will receive a custom, color autograph card of these four racers. Fans will be able to meet these racers and see their cars in the midway from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m.

Pits open at 3:30 p.m. and grandstand at 4:30 p.m. Warm-ups begin at 6:15 and the first green flag at 7. Adult admission is $17. The family pass for mom, dad, and up to four kids 6-15 is $38. Students 6-15 are $7. Children five and under and parking are free! Pit passes are $30.

Those holding grandstand rain checks from July 24 will be offered the following discounts due to confusion from an announcement made during the thunderstorm while people were exiting the gates: adults $5 off, families $5 off, students $2 off.

The schedule for the remainder of the July 24 make-up features include Modifieds (August 7), Sprint Cars & FASTRAK Late Models (August 14), and Stock Cars (August 21).

There will be an open practice coming up on Wednesday, August 4. Pit gates open at 4 p.m. with practice 5 until dark. Pit passes are $20.

Mercer Raceway Park is a 3/8-mile dirt track located minutes from both Interstate 79 and 80 just off Route 19 on Fairground Road in Mercer, Pa. Dirt track racing and quality family entertainment are presented weekly late March through early October. The office in New Bedford, Pa. is open year-round late mornings and after 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information call the office at 724-964-9300 or the track on race day at 724-662-1310. Check out our website at www.mercerracewaypark.com for the latest. Go to www.twitter.com/mercerraceway or Mercer Raceway Park at www.facebook.com/mercerracewaypark to stay up to date.

This Saturday Placerville Speedway and Family Auto Star present the seventh Annual Tribute to Al Hinds. One of the early promoters of Placerville Speedway, Al Hinds touched the lives of many involved in the sport today from those in the driver's seat to those involved with the management of Placerville Speedway today. The following article is a personal view from Placerville's Speedway's Bill Sullivan of Al Hinds who is one of hundreds that were influenced by Hinds' legacy in the motor sports industry.

PLACERVILLE - This Saturday night, Placerville Speedway will host a very special event with seventh annual “Family Auto Star" Tribute to Al Hinds” featuring the Civil War Sprint Cars. This event will pay tribute to the late Al Hinds, the early track promoter here that taught many of us involved in the sport today one simple philosophy that we live by to survive; racing is about much more than going fast and checkered flags, its about family.

Hinds was the second operator of Placerville Speedway in 1968 and he was promoting far more than auto racing in those days. The proprietor of Hinds Machine Shop, Al Hinds promoted a community to embrace the great sport of auto racing, a sport he dearly loved all his life, a sport where many loved him and will never forget what he did for auto racing here.

Growing up in El Dorado County, I was fortunate to have met Al Hinds at a very young age. He and my late father were both well known in the business community and he was a close friend of my family as far back as I can remember. Back in those days I knew Al Hinds as the kind man with the funny smile who visited with my father on a regular basis and always managed to make me laugh as a child.

Later in life, I still knew him as the dear man who still managed to make many of us laugh every Saturday afternoon at Placerville Speedway. Through the years I had since learned from my father and many members of the racing community just what contributions this man had made to the sport that is a livelihood to us today.

During his career, Al Hinds spent countless hours in his machine shop and on the grader at the track every day. When he wasn't in one of those two places, he spent much of his time out in the community educating residents about the sport, its great source of family values and entertainment. He had a talent of convincing fellow local business owners to contribute to what is known today as Placerville's only professional spectator sport.

Although I knew him on a personal level before I could even walk, my friendship with Al Hinds became very special when I began working in public relations and announcing at Placerville Speedway. Every Saturday afternoon when I arrived at the fairgrounds I always took some extra time to visit with this man whose efforts still inspire many of us today. Those simple moments I spent, sitting in the empty stands before a race listening to Al Hinds taught me far more than any college ever did.

Hinds was always the first spectator there, possessing his gold plated lifetime pass that we had presented to him on one fourth of July a few seasons back. To Hinds that shiny little plaque meant as much as an Oscar statue does to an accomplished actor and was a small token when compared to the contributions and sacrifices this man made to build the sport of auto racing in El Dorado County.

During the last few years of his life, Al Hinds rarely missed a race at the track just a few miles from his Placerville home. He would often visit the speedway during the week and visit with Alan Handy during breaks from preparing to the track. During each visit here he always shared his deep knowledge of the sport, as well as many tales of the early days, with all of us those inspirational words of wisdom were almost always accompanied with a great joke that he would laugh at right along with you each and every time he told it.

Since May of 2004 there has been an empty seat in the grandstands at Placerville Speedway. There has since been an empty place in my own heart and the hearts of many ever since we all learned that Hinds had passed away following complications from pneumonia. Just days after the news of his passing reached the racing community, a simple phone call to Tony Montalbano, the owner of Family Auto Star in Shingle Springs insured that our special friend would long be remembered here.

The Tribute to Al Hinds event has never been a somber style memorial event, it's been a party of power and speed which is exactly how he would have wanted it. Al Hinds loved the social aspect of Placerville Speedway, now for the seventh straight year we all come together to carry on this man's legacy just like he would want.

Much like Hinds, Montalbano believes in supporting the community that surrounds his business and that call that lasted no longer than ten minutes resulted in the inaugural “Family Auto Star Tribute to Al Hinds” Civil War race with a $1000 bonus going to the winner courtesy of the local auto dealer. With the added bonus this race will pay the winner an outstanding $3000 to win and is the highest paying victory on the regular Civil War Series tour.

In 2008, Montalbano and his staff took the annual to Tribute to Al Hinds one step further. Adding a sprint car show and fan bbq at their dealership the day of the race. This year they are doing it once again and it's sure to be bigger and better than ever with numerous sprint cars and drivers on hand at their dealership, free burgers and dogs for fans and familiar and the addition of live music by Shauna Lea and The Hired Guns. The response to this year's event has been extremely strong with participants, media coverage and advertisements posted all over town, much of which has been done by volunteers. The involvement has been truly overwhelming and it is an honor to be part of this event for the seventh straight year.

Only five different drivers have won this special race in the four years that it has taken place. Roger Crockett of Medford Oregon, the son of 10-time track champion Brian Crockett, won the inaugural event and the event in 2005. Andy Forsberg of Auburn claimed the win en route to the series championship in 2007 and finished second to Kyle Hirst of Sacramento in 2008. Last year, Colby Wiesz of Colfax took the prestigious win. Ironically, all of the winners of this annual race were not even born in the days when Al Hinds operated Placerville Speedway, but they surely had the opportunity to meet him and they usually made it a point to listen.

Al Hinds had a philosophy that all of us have heard at one time or another from the famous baseball movie starring Kevin Costner called "Field of Dreams." Hinds believed strongly, if you build it they will come. Thanks to Hinds' philosophy, they continue to come today as Placerville Speedway maintains one of the strongest weekly fan bases in the region. Saturday night, we will test that philosophy once again with the 7th annual Tribute to Al Hinds at the place where Al Hinds life in auto racing began and will long be remember, on his very own "field of dreams."

The grandstands will open at 5 p.m. on Saturday with qualifying starting at 6:30. An early arrival to the track is suggested as this event routinely draws one of the largest crowds of the year. The Family Auto Star Car Show and BBQ event will take place from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. the day of the race and near lunchtime they will begin to giveaway nearly 200 free tickets through various contests at the event. For further information visit www.placervillespeedway.com

SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA – This Saturday afternoon the racing community reaches out to the communities of El Dorado County with the annual Tribute to Al Hinds Race Fan BBQ and Car Show at Family Auto Star in Shingle Springs. This year the event is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever with nearly 20 winged sprint cars on display, free food for fans and race teams and live music featuring one of the area's most recognized female vocalists.

For the past several years, Shauna Lea of Shingle Springs has been performing in various venues throughout El Dorado, Sacramento and Placer Counties. She has performed the the National Anthem in numerous stadiums including Placerville Speedway. Saturday afternoon, race fans can enjoy the talents of Lea and the popular band in which she is the lead female vocalist for, the Hired Guns, at the annual Tribute to Al Hinds Race Fan BBQ and Car Show at Family Auto Star in Shingle Springs.

The Hired Guns is one of the newest and hottest country cover bands in Northern California. The group is based in Sacramento and is compromised of professional musicians that have performed at a number of high profile events in Sacramento and El Dorado Counties. The group has performed during the weekly concert series at El Dorado Hills Town Center and recently performed their during their inaugural July Fourth Fireworks Celebration.

On Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., some 20 sprint car teams will be on display at Family Auto Center at 4050 Motherlode Drive in Shingle Springs for the Tribute to Al Hinds Sprint Car Show and BBQ. Family Auto Center is the sponsor of Saturday's Civil War Race at Placerville Speedway which pays $3000 to the winner, courtesy of a $1000 bonus from the longtime auto dealer.

In addition to the live music, Saturday's affair will feature free burgers, hot dogs and refreshments sponsored by Handy Racing Promotions and Family Auto Center. Fuzion Filmz will host bench racing throughout the afternoon with video highlights of the past events at Placerville Speedway and Windfall Classifieds, one of Placerville Speedway's Media Partners, will be on hand with a booth featuring contests to win various prizes. Throughout the afternoon, the Hired Guns will present complimentary tickets to winners of various contests throughout the day. Nearly 200 tickets are scheduled to be awarded throughout the afternoon.

Following the all day activities, race teams will convoy up highway 5o to Placerville Speedway for the ninth round of the Civil War Sprint Car Series. Nearly 40 teams are expected to compete on Saturday night. For further information on this event visit www.placervillespeedway.com.

This Saturday Placerville Speedway and Family Auto Star present the seventh Annual Tribute to Al Hinds. One of the early promoters of Placerville Speedway, Al Hinds touched the lives of many involved in the sport today from those in the driver's seat to those in the grandstands. The following article has been complied from a series of past recollections from various driver, fans and members of the community who shared some classic times in the company of the track's early patriarch.

PLACERVILLE, CA – As the weekend nears, race teams and fans are gearing up for Placerville Speedway’s very special night of racing. It’s the seventh annual “Tribute to Al Hinds” Civil War Sprint Car race presented by Family Auto Star of Shingle Springs.

On this single night, the racing community remembers the man that made this sport his lifelong passion with a great fan outreach event that culminates with a $3000 to win Civil War race at Placerville Speedway.

While he wasn’t the originator of Placerville Speedway, Al Hinds was the man who brought a small town together with the sport of auto racing, a feat that many believe is partially responsible for the success of the track today. To this day Placerville Speedway continues to be one of the most populated tracks in the region in both participation and an incredible, energetic fan base.

The arena that is now known as Placerville Speedway was originally built in 1956 as a community football field for El Dorado High School. In 1965, a lot of things were going on in the nation, Lynden Johnson was our president, Sonny and Cher had a hit song called “I got you babe” and a gallon of gasoline was just 31-cents. But in Placerville, the sport of auto racing was coming to town as Anderson Field became home to hardtop racing due to the efforts of fair manager Warren Jewitt and Bruno Romani, who operated race tracks in both Roseville and Auburn.

In 1968, local businessman Al Hinds took over the management of Placerville’s newly built speedway, known then as “Hangtown Speedway.” Since he was old enough to drive, Hinds maintained a lifelong career in the automotive industry. He was the founder of the Hinds Machine Shop in Placerville and was known as one of the best racing engine builders in the nation, fielding power plants that went as far as the brickyard for the famed Indy 500.

When Hinds took the reigns of Placerville Speedway, profits were not a top concern at the time as liability insurance and operating expenses were a fraction of what they are today. For Hinds and his partner Richard Hirst, promoting Hangtown Speedway was about bringing the community and the sport together to provide great, affordable family entertainment.

“We really brought the people out here on Saturday nights,” stated Hinds, in a Mountain Democrat article back in 1993. “We had powder puff races, tire man relays. One night we even had a special doctors night when area doctors got behind the wheel. We really made it fun. The problem was…we didn’t make a dime doing it. Back then you could do it as a past time, but not today. With insurance issues, a payroll and the cost of goods you’d go broke pretty fast. We did, but back then being broke was nothing like it is today."

For Hinds, taking on the auto racing promotion was a not for profit venture. It was a classic tale of “If you build it they will come” and they came by the hundreds every Saturday night. In his later years, Hinds remained active with Placerville Speedway. He sponsored a number of drivers and continued to build competitive motors. In his final years, he was a regular spectator of Placerville Speedway and became the beloved friend of nearly every fan and a true mentor to many drivers and those who operate the speedway today.

In 2001 Placerville Speedway surprised Hinds on the fourth of July when they presented him with a gold plated, lifetime pass to Placerville Speedway. On that night Al Hinds stood on the front stretch of the speedway and proudly held that shiny pass up high to a capacity crowd that rose to their feet, cheering in appreciation for their friend and the patriarch of local auto racing as he stood in his very own field of dreams with tears rolling down his cheeks.

“I will never forget the night was presented with his golden pass,” recalled Stormi Runkle, a former El Dorado County resident who spent many Saturday nights sitting next to Hinds." I walked Al down to the infield that night. He had no idea what was going on, he was shaking with excitement all the way down the stairs. When he finally made it down there, he lit up like a kid in a candy store. He held my hand until it was bright red and had tears in his eyes. When I saw the passion that came through that smile and those eyes that evening, I knew what a proud man he was when it came to this place."

Kami Arnold grew up in El Dorado County and spent many of her Saturday nights in the stands of Placerville Speedway, not only as a child but as an adult, watching her better-half Scott Russell race sprint cars. Much like Hinds, the Arnold clan is rich in the history books of the racetrack here. Phil Arnold, Kami’s uncle was a top stock car driver back in the day at Placerville and her grandfather turned many laps doing track prep in the early days when Hinds was so active in the operations of the track.

“He was always willing to entertain a conversation. He had a passion, not only for motor sports and Hangtown Speedway, but it seemed for life in general," she recalls. " He shared stories of my Grandfather that I had never heard before. It was nice to hear stories outside of my own family members, it was a different perspective. I feel it was a privilege that I was able to get to know Mr. Hinds for the short period of time that I sat behind him each weekend.”

While many spectators have their memories of Hinds, the thoughts from drivers are endless. Former three time Placerville champion Doug Gandy raced in the days when Hinds operated the track. Gandy recalls Hinds great generosity to his fellow racer through the years.

"Al Hinds was a real racer at heart, he was an inspiration to me," said Gandy. "If someone needed a part from his shop and didn't have the money, Al made sure they got the part so they could race even if they couldn't pay for it. He was just that kind of guy."

Back in the day, Gandy was known as one of the sports toughest competitors, a quality that Hinds loved to see in a driver. Gandy recalls one particular night when he witnessed Hinds' ability to find some humor after a very costly mistake.

"I remember a night when I drove Dick Wessels' car. Dick was much taller than I, he actually had holes in the floor of the car to extend the pedals. We wired 2x4 blocks on the pedals of his car so I could reach the pedals. Most cars had a foot brake and a hand brake, his had the opposite. We took the green, I mashed what I thought was the brake on the car, but hit the clutch, flew off turn two and slammed into a big stack of lime, a line marker and the water truck. I ripped the pony motor and the pump right off the side of that poor truck. I didn't think Al would ever forgive me for that, but he did. He use to joke about giving me a bill, but of course, he never did that. He was a very kind man."

Long into his retirement years, Hinds had an eye for talent behind the wheel and he especially enjoyed watching the younger generations make a name for themselves in the sport. Former Tribute to Al Hinds winner Andy Forsberg of Auburn was one of those up and coming drivers in Hinds' glory days as a spectator.

“I didn’t get to spend a lot of time with Al Hinds, but I learned who he was and what he did here from my dad.” said Forsberg. “When I first started racing I remember I had saved some seats in the stands and a lady went up there and tore my blankets down and threw them over the fence. Al Hinds looked at me, smiled and said “Andy that is about the rudest thing I have ever seen,” and he left it at that. That’s how he was, he knew how to let things go and move on. That’s something we all must learn in life. This race is important and it's important for everyone to come out here Saturday night and show their support for this man and the place he loved."

When he operated the speedway, Hinds was partners in the venture with a man by the name of Rich Hirst. The two local businessmen worked side by side to promote the auto racing. Today, Hirst lives in Corona, California. For the first time in many years, will return to Placerville this weekend to participate in the Saturday afternoon event and attend the race. Hirst summed it up best in six simple words when he spoke about his former business partner, "Al was a really great guy," he said. Great seems to be in nearly description of Al Hinds from those that were fortunate enough to meet him.

Saturday, the legacy of Al Hinds will live on at Placerville Speedway with the 7th annual running of the “Family Auto Star Tribute to Al Hinds.” Nearly 40 drivers will pack the pit area to compete in the ninth segment of the competitive Civil War Sprint Car Series and there is little doubt that the grandstands will be packed to their capacity as they have for all six of these events thus far.

Prior to the big race, some 20 sprint cars will be on display at Family Auto Star at 4050 Motherlode Drive in Shingle Springs for the Tribute to Al Hinds Sprint Car Show and BBQ. The event will be bigger than ever before with free burgers, hot dogs and refreshments sponsored by Placerville Speedway and Family Auto Star. The event features numerous top drivers from the Civil War Series and their cars. It will also feature live music by Shauna Lea and the Hired Guns along with contests to win tickets to the evening's big race at Placerville Speedway. Fuzion Filmz will have video highlights of the past evets at Placerville Speedway during the event and Windfall Classifieds, one of Placerville Speedway's Media Partners, will be on hand with a booth featuring contests to win various products.

This event will provide an opportunity for fans and families to meet many of the drivers and more importantly, the event remembers Al Hinds in just the fashion he would want, with the local racing heroes and fans enjoying one another's company in a social, high energy "party" atmosphere.

Saturday’s pre-race event will begin at 10 a..m. and will wrap up at 2 p.m. Family Auto Star is located at 4050 Motherlode Drive in Shingle Springs just off Highway 50 and the Ponderosa Road Exit. Saturday night Family Chevrolet will award a $1000 bonus to the winner of the feature event.

Drivers who have announced their cars should be on hand for Saturday's show include the Handy Racing Promotions show car, Andy Forsberg, Andy Gregg, James Sweeney, Mark and Mike Mackay, Justin Johnson, Stephen Allard, Herman Klein, CJ Humphreys, Chad Compton, Sean Becker, Nicole Miller, Billy Strange Jr., Jimmy Trulli Shane Golobic, Reyna Krueger, Dave Shanks, Mason Moore, Charlie Cagle and Billy Butler. Additional entries are expected for this spectacular showcase where the racers, the community and the speedway all come together to bring our sport to the streets.

On behalf of all of the racers involved in this sport, Placerville Speedway wishes to thank Tony Montalbano, owner of Family Auto Star, for his continued support of the annual Tribute to Al Hinds and the sport of auto racing in El Dorado County. His generosity and commitment is second to none and will never be forgotten. For further information on this event visit www.placervillespeedway.com.

$3000 to win Civil War event follows day long festivities, giant sprint car show and bbq

PLACERVILLE – Race fans from El Dorado County and the surrounding communities are gearing up for one of the biggest days of open wheel racing in the sierra foothills as Placerville Speedway pays homage to a legacy in local racing. This Saturday, it's time for the 7th Annual Tribute to Al Hinds at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.

This event will feature the fire-breathing sprint cars of the Civil War in their highest paying regular event of the season with a $3000 to win event sponsored by Family Auto Center in Shingle Springs. The event is an all day affair for race fans and teams in El Dorado County. The auto dealership that has been in business for 29 years, under the ownership of Tony Montalbano, will present a huge sprint car show and race fan bbq in conjunction with Handy Racing Promotions that will be complete with live music during the day in Shingle Springs.

Nearly 20 or more of the top Civil War Sprint Cars will be on hand with their talented drivers in one of the most impressive displays of community support. The event features live music from Shauna Lea and the Hired Guns and will offer free burgers, hot dogs and refreshments to all of those who attend. Various contests will take place during the event from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. that will award race fans free tickets to the evening's event.

Al Hinds was the second promoter of Placerville Speedway. He took operation of the track from its founder, Bruno Romani, in 1968, three years after it first opened when the facility was built around an existing community football field. From the day he set foot on the red clay at Placerville Speedway to the very last race he attended in 2004, Hinds had a love for three things in life, he loved racing, he loved the community where he lived and most of all, Hinds loved a party. This Saturday night, Placerville Speedway and Family Auto Center brings all three of those elements together in one of the season's most anticipated races of the racing season presented by Red Hawk Casino, Hoosier Tires, Riebes Auto Parts and Coors Light.

Over 30 of California's top drivers are expected to converge at Placerville Speedway Saturday night for the ninth round of the Hoosier Tires Civil War Sprint Car Series. This exciting venue is the premier traveling sanctioning body for winged sprint cars in California with some of the closest competition known to race fans. This Saturday, such action is sure to be hotter then ever with the $3000 to win feature event.

Entering Saturday's event, only five drivers have claimed the prestigious victory in this very special race at Placerville Speedway. Roger Crockett of Medford, Oregon won the inaugural event back in 2004 and backed it up with his second win the following season. In 2006 Auburn's Andy Forsberg carried the momentum of a victory in this race to a championship in the Civil War Series. The following year Elk Grove native Kyle Hirst took home the win before David Robinson Jr. of Foresthill claimed the glory in 2008. Last year Colby Wiesz claimed the coveted victory.

This Saturday night, Forsberg sits in a prime position to become just the second two time winner of this great race. The former four time Civil War Champion enters the event carrying a great deal of momentum, including the point lead in the Civil War Sprint Car Series and his second feature win of the season in the tour that he claimed just last Saturday night in Petaluma.

"I always look forward to racing in this event and participating in the car show at Family Auto," said Forsberg. "The added winnings are a great thing but this race is about much more than that and we really owe the people at Family for their continued support. It's a no brainer that times are tougher then ever in the auto industry and the fact they continue their support really says a lot."

Forsberg currently sits in the point lead of the Civil War Series by just 12-points over Herman Klein of Sacramento. Forsberg has two wins to his name, Klein with one feature event to his name so far. Sitting third is defending two time Civil War Champion Sean Becker of Antelope, just 13-points out of the lead. Becker remains winless in the 2010 Civil War Series and will be gunning to add a Hinds event victory to his rich resume that includes a pair of Forni Classic victories at Placerville Speedway. So far only Hirst has claimed both a Forni win and a Hinds trophy.

Former two time series champion Mike Henry is fourth in the standings, 31-points out of the lead. Henry is also looking for that elusive win of the year as he continues to run strong with his car owner Rudy Warrington in their first full year together in the Civil War series.

Mason Moore of Princeton is fifth in the standings. Moore drives for the famed FnF Racing Team that was a huge influence to the beginning of this event in 2004. After years of trying, the team claimed the win in 2008 with Robinson behind the wheel. Justin Sanders of Monterey is sixth in the standings followed by Chico's Stephen Allard, Bradley Terrell of Sebastopol, Cody Lamar of Rio Linda and Nicole Miller of Loomis.

On Saturday, Family Chevrolet will be awarding tickets to various race fans in the form of contests and trivia questions throughout the day that will be presented by Shauna Lea between songs as she performs with the band "The Hired Guns." With the special giveaways and the anticipation of this race, seating is expected to fill fast at Placerville Speedway Saturday night.

Tickets will go on sale at the speedway starting at 5 p.m. Qualifying will begin at 6:30. Adult tickets will be $15, juniors $10, children $5 and those under six will be admitted for free. The race car show and bbq is set to begin at 10.a.m. aty Family Auto Star. Nearly 20 race teams have confirmed their appearance in Saturday's car, which will make it the biggest public display of race cars in El Dorado County since the track opened in 1965.

The event will also feature prizes and giveaways from Placerville Speedway's media partner, the Windfall Classifieds. Bench racing will be a hot item at the event courtesy of Fuzion Filmz, Placerville Speedway's official film crew. Saturday's BBQ is presented by Family Auto Star in conjunction with Handy Racing Promotions and Placerville Speedway. Addition support for this event has been provided by Foothill Signs and Graphics, Minute Man Press of Placerville, ADCO Drivelines of Shingle Springs, Food 4 Less, Roger Miller Concrete and Riebes Auto Parts.

Belleville, Kan., July 21---Current Chili Bowl Champion Kevin Swindell is among the latest enteries for the 33rd annual Speedway Motors Belleville Midget Nationals on Aug. 6-7 at the Belleville High Banks. Other new enteries for the NCRA Sanctioned event include: Darren Hagen, Chad Boat and Murray Erickson bringing the total to twenty-eight cars.

Swindell in his brief career has already claimed victories in some of the sport's biggest races including: Chili Bowl (2010), Knoxville Midget Nationals (2009), and the 2007 Night Before the 500 Classic. Swindell will drive for Texas' Murray Erickson using a Spike Chassis with Ford-Esslinger power. Erickson has also filed an entry for himself driving the teams backup car.

Hagen will again drive the familiar Black and Gold Leaf Number Three for RFMS Racing, after finishing fourth in last years race. Also coming off his career best Belleville performance Chad Boat returns driving for his father, 1995 Belleville Champion Billy Boat. Boat finished seventh in last years event.

General Admission tickets for all events are sold first-come first-served on race day at the ticket gate. Reserved Seating tickets are available. General admission available only if the event is not sold out, and available only on the day of the race at the track ticket office (bottom 3 rows only). For tickets, contact: Jensik Insurance, 1309 18th St., Belleville, KS 66935, Phone: 785-527-2713, Fax: 785-527-2125. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CST).

(West Burlington, IA – 7/28/2010) This past Saturday, Josh Schneiderman and the Deuce Motorsports #49 headed back to Knoxville Raceway. The strong qualifying efforts for the 49 team continued as Josh and his Ideal Ready Mix, Pro Shocks, Hephner Racing Products machine registered the 3rd fastest time of the night. “One end of the track was completely different from the other,” commented Schneiderman. “The crew acted quickly and had the car working the corners perfectly and Dad had the motor tuned up and running well.”

With the setting sun, the i wireless, J&J Auto Racing, Automotive Machine sprinter would start the third heat race in the 6th position. On a one lane race track Josh did what he could, nabbing the final transfer spot, finishing 5th. “The car was really strong in the heat race, but there was absolutely no passing,” said the UNI Senior, “I tried the bottom there on the last lap and gave up the 4th spot. I should have settled for 4th, but we had such a strong run I thought we might be able to get 3rd. All that matters is we finished in a transfer spot and made the invert for the feature.”

As the cushion neared the fence, Josh and the Morning Sun Farm Implement, Liberty Transport, Engler Injection #49 would start the feature in the 5th spot. After a very questionable start, Josh would find himself in the 9th position. He quickly shook off the start and started to work his way forward, closing in on the 6th spot by a lap 14 caution. The Symposium Talent, ButlerBuilt, Weld Wheels machine would have a great restart, with Josh sliding his way to the 6th position in turn one. The #49 quickly went to work on the high side, banging away at the cushion and soon flew around the 5th place car. Schneiderman would try to run down 4th, but in the end he would settle for his second consecutive top 5 finish. “I’m really happy with another top five run, especially after that awful start,” said ‘the Professor’, “We have something going right now and we are one of the fastest cars on the race track every race. Hopefully we can keep this momentum for the Nationals and put ourselves into our first A-Main. Whatever happens I’m having a lot of fun right now.”

Jarrod brought his i wireless, BlackBird Motorsports, Shottenkirk Parts Express #88 back to Knoxville again this week to compete in the 360 division. With a quickly drying track surface, Jed put down a solid lap and qualified 16th out of the 29 competitors, putting him on the pole of the first heat race. The J&J Auto Racing, Hephner Racing Products, Engler Injection machine quickly shot out to the lead. Jed would fight hard the whole race and would cross the line in the 4th spot and transfer to the A-Main. ‘Woody’ gained some valuable experience and learned some important lessons which he would apply in the feature. Starting his #88 Hoosier Tires, J&J Steel, Bobby Jacks Racing Engines in the 14th spot, Jed wasted little time in working his way forward and by race’s end he would cross the line in the 8th spot, his first top ten in the 360 class!

This coming Saturday night the Schneiderman ‘DUO’ will be splitting up, with Josh taking his i wireless #49 to Knoxville and Jarrod bringing his shiny blue/black #88 i wireless 305 sprinter out and making an appearance at the 34 Raceway for i Wireless night.

The second order of Josh Schneiderman Racing T-shirts will be in by the end of the week, so be sure to get your 25th Anniversary tee before supplies run out! Josh Schneiderman apparel will be on sale during the Nationals at the Dingus Lounge across from the race track. Be sure to stop by and see what special stuff will be on sale for the 50th Annual Knoxville Nationals (August 11-14). For more info please visit www.deuceracing.com.

Deuce Motorsports could not be in operation without its advertisers/sponsors. We want to thank our sponsors for all the support they give and have given us over the years. Please help us by supporting the people that support us. This week our sponsor spotlight shins on Symposium Talent Contest. Symposium is the leading organizer of dance talent contests in the Midwest. This family owned business offers many different categories of competition, with reasonable entry fees. Check them out at www.symposiumtalent.com. If you would like to receive our weekly press releases or have a question for Josh or Jarrod, please email us at deuceracing@aol.com with press release or question in the subject line.

STEWART, OHIO-The ever-growing Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association (OVSCA) has announced the addition of a race this weekend (Saturday, July 31) at the I-77 Motorsports Park in Fairplain, WV. The addition of this race gives series racers and outside invaders a trio of consecutive two-race weekends. Friday night, July 30, the series invades Skyline Speedway in Stewart, Ohio. Two weeks ago the OVSCA made it initial appearance at the fast 3/8 mile red clay oval in Jackson County, WV. The fans loved it as Andre Layfield won his first 410 feature ever in a stout field of 19 cars. The Rocky Top Raceway will welcome the stars and cars of the Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association (OVSCA) to the track on Friday, August 6th for the “Summer Sizzler” paying $3,000 to win. The show will be one of the largest paying shows on the OVSCA 2010 tour and one of the bigger Sprint Car shows in southern Ohio. “We are looking forward to having the OVSCA sanction our 410 Sprint Car show August 6th”, stated RTR promoter T. J. Layne. “With the combination of the OVSCA and the area that we are located in, I believe all the potential is there for a tremendous field of cars for the Summer Sizzler. This is going to be a show that area Sprint Car fans are not going to want to miss!” The following night, Saturday, August 7 the series visits Wayne McPeek's Ohio Valley Speedway in Lubeck, WV. It will be the third appearance of the year on the fast West Virginia oval. The Rocky Top/Ohio Valley combo again gives racers two shows in a close proximity, allowing both fans and drivers less travel time and drivers a chance to earn more OVSCA cash. The final two-week weekend of the month will be Friday, August 13 at Skyline Speedway and Saturday, August 14 at Tyler County Speedway. Nearly $20,000 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 at << http://www.ovsprintcars.com/ >> . Also, visit OVSCA on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/grou...http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=48 For more OVSCA information please call or write Billy Jarrell Race Director, 304-542-8322, billy@ovsprintcars.com; or Todd Frye, Series Director, 304-428-5000, todd@ovsprintcars.com

SERIES SPONSORS Hoosier Tire and Hoosier Tire Ohio Valley is the title sponsor of the series. Among the series sponsors are Dave Poske's Performance Parts << www.poske.com >> ; Hoosier Tire << https://www.hoosiertire.com >> ; Allstar Performance << http://www.allstarperformance.com/index.htm >> ; ASI Racewear << http://www.asiwear.com/racewear.html >> ; Outerwears << http://www.outerwearsracing.com/about.html >> ; R2C Powerflow Air Filters << http://www.r2cperformance.com >> ; Weld Racing Wheels << http://www.weldracing.com/ >> Sprint Co Speed Shop, 740-474-4342; and Bazell Race Fuels.

Coming OVSCA Tour Events July 30 Skyline Speedway Stewart, Ohio 31 I-77 Motorsports Park, Fairplain, WV

August 6 Rocky Top Speedway Coal Grove, Ohio 7 Ohio Valley Speedway Lubeck, WV 13 Skyline Speedway Stewart, Ohio 14 Tyler County Speedway Middlebourne, WV 20 Skyline Speedway Stewart, Ohio 27 Skyline Speedway Stewart, Ohio

FREMONT, Ohio – It’s getting close to the end of the summer, and wallets are stretched thin. But thanks to the cooperation of Fremont Speedway, Eldora Speedway, Waynesfield Motorsports Park and KC Raceway, fans can still watch some great traditional (non-wing) sprint car racing at a discounted price.

Race fans who bring their ticket stubs from racing action at Waynesfield, K-C Raceway, Eldora Speedway and Fremont Speedway from this coming weekend (Friday, July 30 through Saturday, July 31) will get $2 off general admission prices at the races on Sunday, Aug. 1 races at Fremont Speedway .

Sunday’s race at Fremont Speedway is the sixth race of the special series of non-wing races that lead up to the Second Annual Jack Hewitt Challenge to be run at Waynesfield Motorsports Park with the Lane Automotive Michigan Traditional Sprints on Saturday, July 7. It is the second of a special double-header weekend of racing at “The Track That Action Built,’ as the winged 410 and 305 sprints and dirt trucks will be in action Saturday, July 31. On Sunday, the non-wing sprints will be joined by the Fremont Fence Dirt Trucks battling the invading stock cars.

The Hoosier Racing Tire series culminates with the $4,000 to win Jack Hewitt Classic at Waynesfield on Aug. 7. The special non-sanctioned series will include a stop at the famous Eldora Speedway Saturday, July 31. The winner of the feature events at both Eldora and Fremont will receive a guaranteed starting spot in the Hewitt Classic A-main.

The traditional sprint car series, sponsored by Hoosier Tire, has seen four races so far beginning in May at Gas City I-60 Speedway in Indiana with Travis Welpott taking the win. The next stop was in June at Waynesfield with Matt Westfall getting a hard fought win. Then on July 2, Gas City held the first of the four Hewitt Classic qualifiers which not only counted for the series points, but also guaranteed the winner a starting spot in the finale at Waynesfield. Robert Ballou, “The Madman,” picked up the victory at Gas City, with Westfall taking the Waynesfield race on July 3, locking both into the Hewitt Classic.

Sunday’s race at Fremont was originally scheduled for Millstream Speedway in Findlay. However, promoter Rich Farmer said the event was moved to Fremont due to work schedules and time.

“The cooperation between tracks in Ohio has never been greater. I really have to thank Eldora, KC and Waynesfield…this just goes to show when we all work together, and with the support of the fans and race teams, we can put on great entertainment at an affordable price,” said Famer.

Prior to Sunday’s racing at Fremont, the series will compete Saturday, July 31 at Eldora for a $2,000 to win affair. NAPA auto Parts is presenting the racing at Eldora which also features the Fastrack Late Models.

On Saturday, the winged 410 and 305 sprints and dirt trucks will compete on Kistler Engines Night at Fremont Speedway. Gates will open both nights at 4 p.m. with racing underway at 7 p.m.

For more information log onto www.fremontohspeedway.com; www.eldoraspeedway.com; www.kc-raceway.com; or www.waynesfieldmotorsportspark.com

The long, hot summer stretch of the Kistler Racing Products Fremont / Attica Sprint Title (FAST) Championship Series presented by SRP Pistons & Engine Pro continues on as many point battles intensify in the race for the Kistler Cup. The unfortunate loss of several notable teams from weekly competition has lead to gains for other teams competing for the Northern Ohio sprint car championship. While the faces in the top-10 have looked familiar for the past few weeks, many of the positional battles have tightened with just six more events remaining for FAST in 2010.

Monclova, Ohio's Byron Reed is at the top of the standings and his dominance at Attica Raceway Park and consistency at Fremont Speedway have put a 166-point strangle-hold on his quest for the series' sophomore title. With a win on Friday night at Attica and a 6th place run at Fremont the following night, "The Monclova Missile" continues to lead all competitors with an average finish of 4th-place. Match that with series leading 5 victory lane visits and failing to finish inside the Top-5 only 3-times (all at Fremont), it’s easy to see why Reed has led the FAST Kistler Cup Point Standings since week two.

While Reed’s lead may seem too enormous for Mark Keegan to overcome, the veteran of the two clay ovals in Northern Ohio knows a lot can change in racing when things have to be settled at speeds over 100-mph. Reed may have won Friday night, but the driver of the Midwest Transportation backed #X JEI was right behind him finishing in 2nd place. Keegan followed that up with a 10th place finish at Fremont after charging from a 18th starting position to keep Reed on his radar. A few more trips to victory lane like on June 11th at Attica would help Keegan close the gap on Reed, but capitalizing on any possible wrong moves by the B&S Racing crew seems like the only opportunity for Keegan to add a FAST Championship to his racing resume.

Inaugural FAST Champion Craig Mintz finds himself in 3rd place and still looking for his first feature win of the season after collecting four checkered flags last year. The Bobby’s Truck and Bus Repair, Real-Geese.com, DGGI #20X Maxim has been a constant figure inside the Top-10 when the dust settles and he backed that up with a 7th place run at Attica and a 9th at Fremont. The pair of Top-10s has helped the Gibsonburg, Ohio native inch to just 45-points behind Keegan.

With the help of seven Top-10 finishes (3 inside the Top-5) in the last eight FAST events, “The Sulfur City Outlaw” Kevin Lee has made a mid-season charge into the Top-5 in points for the first time. The JD Automotive, Papa Jimmie’s BBQ & Pizza, King’s Den #3J Motorsports driver has shown that a “sophomore slump” is only a myth and seemed to pass the most cars over the weekend en route to another pair of Top-10 finishes.

Rounding out the Top-5 in Kistler Cup Points is Sandusky, Ohio’s Chris Andrews. While Lee may have gained a slight advantage on Andrews for fourth place there are still just 18-points that separate the two. After posting his first win of the season at Fremont Speedway, the K&N Filters, Lucas Oil, Goofy Golf backed #15C has only been seen back inside the Top-10 once coming this past Saturday night at Fremont (8th). While the struggles may seem to be continuing for Andrews, the team has turned a corner since Ohio Sprint Speedweek and looks to regain his form that helped him collect a career high four 410 sprint car wins in 2009.

Knocking on the door in 6th place is “The Ohio Gas Man” Phil Gressman who has inched back to just 6 points behind Andrews after a pair of incidents took the Genzman Racing Enterprises #53 out of contention. Gressman stormed back with a pair of Top-5 finishes over the weekend and seems to be a likely candidate to join Byron Reed as a multiple FAST feature winner in 2010.

Separated by mere 90-points are Dean Jacobs, Bryan Sebetto and Jody Keegan for seventh through ninth. Aboard the Northwest Towing and Recovery, NAPA Truck and Auto Center #97, Dean Jacobs has easily passed the most cars in 2010 and with one feature win to his credit the Seeling Racing team looks to be a contender for a Top-5 finish in points before it’s over. After posting his first FAST feature in grand fashion on Saturday night, Bryan Sebetto looks to finish strong in 2010 in the Stephen Mapus Tools, Burmeister Racing #16 after failing to finish out the end of 2009 due to injury. An easily forgettable weekend by Jody Keegan may have proved costly as he falls to 9th place.

The tenth position is a slugfest between 410 sprint car veterans Mike Linder and Todd Heller who are currently tied. The two will be the first to tell you that their seasons have been sub-par by their own standards, but sitting just 33-points behind Jody Keegan either driver could make a late season charge in the standings. Both should be watching their backs though as current Cub Cadet FAST Rookie of the Year presented by KS Sales & Service points leader Shawn Valenti sits only 28-points away from climbing his way into the Top-10.

The competition continues this weekend for the Kistler Racing Products FAST Championship Series with events at Attica Raceway Park on Friday, July 30th and then Saturday, July 31st at Fremont Speedway for the fire-breathing 410 Sprint Cars. There is a lot to be gained or lost over the course of these final weeks as a large sum of cash and prizes will be handed out at the 2010 Fremont/ Attica Sprint Title banquet on October 16th. All drivers finishing in the Top 10 are reminded that they are required to attend and drivers finishing 11th through 20th are encourged to attend to be eligible for door prizes and other awards throughout the evening. More details will be released when they become available.

For more information on admission prices, start times and directions to either Northern Ohio track visit www.atticaracewaypark.com or www.fremontohspeedway.com for more information.

Visit www.fastondirt.com to find out more about the F.A.S.T. Championship Series, the drivers, the rules, the schedule, the sponsors, and more.

THEY'RE GOIN' FAST… LESS THAN 100 REMAIN: Don't miss out on your chance of getting your hands on some Fremont Attica Sprint Title merchandise before it is sold out! Fans can purchase the 2010 FAST Series T-Shirts (designed by Arizona Sport Shirts) FOR JUST $15.00 at the Action Photos booth at Attica and Fremont or order them online at www.fastondirt.com. Show your support for those who go FAST in Northern Ohio as all sales go right into the 2010 points fund! Other items that are still available include the Kistler Racing Products FAST Championship Series & FAST 305 Championship Series decals and the 2009 Season-In-Review DVDs, which includes 4 hours of racing action in a 2-DVD set for just $15.

FAST on Dirt, Inc. would like to thank the following contributors to the 2010 FAST Championship Series point fund:

Kistler Racing Products, Engine Pro, JE/SRP Pistons, Design Graphics Group, Inc, KS Sales & Service, Engler Machine & Tool, Oliver Rods, Henry MotorSports Inc., J&F Construction, Black Swamp Media Group, MyHeroCards.com, Kears Speed Shop, Computer Man, Inc., SCS Gearbox, RockAuto.com, Hoserville Ohio, Hoseheads.com, Level Performance, R&R Auto Wrecking, Reebar Diecasting, The King's Den, FSR Radiator, Real Geese, Buckeye IT Services, High Vista Video, Racers Racing for a Cure, Gressman Powersports, NAPA (Bryan, OH), Gaerte Engines, Action Photos, PostNet (Fremont, OH), New York Life (Jeremy Shambaugh), Young's RV Center, October Hills Farms, and OC Shocks

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(Bill W) July 27, 2010 – Terry McCarl is a historian and a numbers guy. Last weekend, a historical marker fell when he won his 250th career sprint car feature Friday at the ELKO Speedway in New Market, Minnesota. Not satisfied, he followed up that win with the IRA with a victory on Saturday night in Knoxville’s 410 class. This weekend, he will focus on a tripleheader at the Huset’s Speedway near Brandon, South Dakota with the All Stars.

ELKO Speedway puts dirt on once a year, and gets a good response from the IRA sprinters and their fans. “It’s just a great facility,” says TMAC. “I had never seen it before last year, and ‘Wow’ what a neat place. Everything surrounding it is nice, and we were looking forward to going back.”

The Altoona, Iowa driver wasn’t planning on putting in as much interstate time as he did on Friday. “It was a little crazy,” he says. “Jerry Russell, his son Steven and I left in plenty of time. We were 15 miles south of Owatonna, and we were into the worst traffic jam in my life this side of California. It took us two hours to get through fifteen miles of construction. We missed the driver’s meeting and had to qualify last.”

Preliminary events went well despite the handicap. “We were pretty strong,” says TMAC. “We qualified well (4th) for going out late, and the heat was fine (3rd). We picked up a good draw for the feature and started on the pole.”

The win did not come easy. “Brooke Tatnell got the jump on us at the start,” says TMAC. “I was a little tight early, and waiting for the car to come to me. Brooke had some problems and that gave us the lead. Scott Winters was able to get by us, but my fuel load burned off, and the track slicked to us.”

The Eagle Chassis really started working for TMAC, and he went on to take the point and pull away with win #250. “We were able to get back by Scott and set sail,” he says. “The car felt really good. Some of it is myself getting better, and some of it is the car. Confidence is such a huge thing, so it is good to get these wins.”

Saturday at Knoxville, he continued his hot streak. “We were second quick, and winning the heat race started things out right,” says TMAC. “That put us in the sixth spot starting the feature. We were able to jump up to second on the first lap.”

Mark Dobmeier took the early lead with TMAC in tow. “Mark has one of the best teams in the Midwest and he was out there running strong on the cushion as usual,” he says. “I was trying to find a line that might be working a little better when we got in traffic.”

TMAC was delayed in traffic again, this time on the track. “I was able to reel him in a bit, but a lapped car got a little sideways in front of me off of turn two and that killed my momentum,” he says. “I tried to get by him again and the same thing happened. That set us back a bit, so definitely the yellow helped us.”

On the restart, TMAC used a successful slidejob to take the lead and go on to win #251. “It was a good race, and I had a lot of fans who came down that enjoyed it,” he says. “We want to put on a good race for the fans. Jerry (Russell) and I learned a lot about the car again this week, and that will help us out. We’re making some changes to the car that I never would have done in the past as a result of the tires we’re running. It’s great having Jerry there, and I can’t thank him enough. Eagle is starting to sell more and more cars and I think they’re going to be a real player again.”

TMAC also competed in a pair of 360 cars last week. On Wednesday, he drove from 15th to 7th in Gary Swenson’s #24A in Denison, Iowa, and at Knoxville, he suffered a DNF in Jerry and Jeff Smith’s #86. “I am trying to get back in shape and running for Gary Swenson and the Smith’s was a good way to do that,” he says. “It’s a good thing when you can build new relationships in this sport.”

Plans this week are to run Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Huset’s with the All Star Circuit of Champions. “I really would like to support Mr. (Danny) Schatz at Fargo Thursday and even hit Belleville, but we really don’t have the truck and trailer to get that done,” says TMAC. “We’ve got nine nights on the Ott, and three nights at Huset’s will make it twelve. We’ll overnight it to Don (Ott) on Monday to make sure we have it ready for the Nationals. I appreciate everything he’s done for us, and obviously, his motors have been really strong for us.”

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. Order your seats NOW by calling McTwo Promotions, Inc. at 515 957-0020. 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!

Jeffery Swim asks: What do you find yourself doing outside of racing on your free time? Thanks!

TMAC Answers: Everyone thinks this is a rock star life, and once in awhile it is, but most of the time it’s not. I don’t get the opportunity to vacation or boat, but the bright side of my injury this year has been the time with family. I think we’ve used our deck more this year than the three years prior combined. We really don’t do a whole lot outside of it. When I’m not doing it, we’re concentrating on the boys’ racing or promoting the Front Row Challenge and the Ultimate Challenge.

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

On this day in 1996, TMAC pulled a double feature win at Knoxville Raceway taking home both the 360 Nationals and the 410 feature that night. Driving for Brad Gray in the #51 he won the $3500 360 Nationals over Danny Lasoski, Doug Wolfgang, Don Droud Jr., Larry Pinegar II and Rickey Hood. He won the 410 feature ahead of Steve Beitler, Lasoski, Dennis Moore Jr. and Gary Wright.

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 Deanfield Farms, AmeriCashAdvance.com, DeBerg Concrete, and Rossie Feed and Grain.

The Drivers in the United Rebel Sprint Series are gearing up for what promises to be the most grueling race week in URSS history. The Rebels will be racing eight times in nine days at six different tracks during the 2010 version of Speedweek. Tracks range from a quarter mile bullring at LaCrosse to the Historic Half Mile Highbanks at Belleville.

The Rebels kick off the week at the Thomas County Fair in Colby Kansas Friday July 30th. The Rebels return to the 3/8’s mile Thomas County Speedway where last year Liberal Kansas Racer Jason Martin bested the field to take his second win of the 2009 season. The show will be a dual region show giving drivers the chance to earn points in both the Kansas and Colorado Regions. For more information visit the Thomas County Speedways website at www.thomascountyspeedway.com.

The Rebels head to the Great American Dirt Track at the Jetmore Motorplex for night two of Speedweeks Saturday July 31st. It will be the Rebels seventh appearance at the 3/8’s oval in 2010. So far Raymond Seemann, Brian Herbert and Ty Williams have graced Victory Lane in the 2010 season. Look for a strong field of cars battling it out two and three wide until the checkered flag drops keeping fans on the edge of their seats. For more information check out the tracks website at www.greatamericandirttrack.com.

The URSS Rebels return once again to the Fairgrounds Speedway at Liberal Kansas for three nights of racing action at the Five State Fair Sunday August 1st, Monday August 2nd and Tuesday August 3rd. The racing will be fast and furious as the Rebels burn up the 3/8’s mile d-shaped oval. The last time the Rebels were at the Five State Fair, Quinter Kansas racer CJ Johnson made a clean sweep of the three nights of hard-core racing. Look for area drivers Ty Williams, Jason Martin, Taylor Velasquez, Barry Crane, Jerry and Cody Caldwell, Lance Davis, Jordan Randles, Kory Lira and a host of URSS Regulars as they burn up the track.

The Rebels take a well deserved break on Wednesday before making their first appearance at the Historic Half Mile High Banks at Belleville Kansas on Thursday August 5th. The sweeping Half Mile will test the driver’s abilities as they hit the World’s Fastest Half Mile. Known as one of the Country’s most demanding racetracks, the High Banks will test the metal of the Rebels. This is a must see show!! For more information on the Belleville High Banks visit their website at http://highbanks.org

The Rebels make their final appearance at Hutchinson Raceway Park for the 2010 racing season as part of Speed Week on Friday August 6th. In their three previous races at HRP, Ty Williams, Tanner Mullens and Darrren Bowman have made the trip to Victory Lane. Look forward to another night of great racing with the Rebels as the tackle the tricky 3/8’s mile oval at HRP, for more information on Hutchinson Raceway Park visit their website at http://h-r-p.tripod.com.

The Rebels end Speed Week Saturday August 7th at the “Bullring” at the Rush County Fair at LaCrosse Kansas. This race is one the hallmarks of the URSS Season as the Rebels do battle on the ¼ mile oval. Last year saw the Rebels treat the standing room only crowd to a twenty-five caution free A Main. Michael Williams lead twenty-three laps of the event until Raymond Seemann used lapped traffic to take the win. This year marks the 100 Anniversary of the Rush County Fair and this year’s race will feature a $100.00 per lap bonus paid the driver leading each lap. Look for a stellar field of URSS Drivers at the “Bullring” battling it out for the Lion’s share of the purse.

For more information on the United Rebel Sprint Series or information on the 2010 URSS Speed Week you can visit the Series Website at www.unitedrebelsprintseries.com or contact Rick Salem at 785-475-7010 or by e-mail at rksalem@eaglecom.net

CHESTER, S.C. (July 26, 2010) – Terry Gray grabbed the lead with 11 laps remaining and went on to win the United Speed Contest Sanction presented by Goodyear event at I77 Speedway.

Goodyear is the exclusive tire provider for the USCS. The bias-ply tires Goodyear supplies the USCS competitors are from the same line as those Goodyear manufactures for the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. That allows teams to compete in either program without the complication of adjusting to different tire performance.

Gray passed Johnny Bridges for the race lead after 19 laps were completed and was not headed. Bridges finished second, followed by Coby Adams, Matt Linder and Nick Bashford.

Gray won the Goodyear Dash and Bashford was named the Goodyear Racing Tire Young Gun of the Race.

More information about Goodyear Racing is available at www.racegoodyear.com. More information about the USCS is available at www.uscsracing.com.

Greg Hodnett won the World of Outlaws Summer Nationals at Williams Grove Speedway and Lance Dewease won two other main events as the home-standing Pennsylvania Posse swept three World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series feature races.

Dewease won at Lernerville Speedway and again at Williams Grove Speedway before Hodnett won the final race of the week, also at Williams Grove.

Goodyear is the exclusive tire provider for the rear wheel positions of WoO racers. The front wheel positions are open to competition among tiremakers but most teams elect to use Goodyear Eagles on all four positions.

Hodnett’s victory was the eighth straight for the Posse in WoO races at Pennsylvania venues. His win came on the final night of the Summer Nationals. Paul McMahan finished second, followed by Jason Sides, Sammy Swindell and Chad Layton. Sides had the fastest lap in qualifying, besting the field of 48 cars with a lap averaging 105.294 mph.

Dewease won the main event on the first night of the Summer Nationals, taking his second win of the season and the seventh of his career. Donny Schatz finished second. Jason Meyers, McMahan and Hodnett capped the top five finishers. Schatz posted the fastest time in time trials, averaging 103.932.

More information about Goodyear Racing is available at www.racegoodyear.com. More information about the World of Outlaws is available at www.woo.com.

KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 24, 2010) - This year's seventeenth annual Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge and the 50th annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals have several 'feel good' story lines, but one of the best involves American Danny Smith and Australian Trevor Green. This past (American) winter, when South Australian Trevor Green suffered a season-ending back injury, he called Hoosier friend Danny Smith and offered him his sprint car ride in Australia for the prestigious Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic. A few weeks ago, when Danny suffered a similar fate while racing in northern Ohio, he figured 'turnabout is fair play' and he offered his ride for the Goodyear Knoxville Nationals and its Premier Chevy Dealers World Challenge to Trevor. According to Knoxville director of racing Ralph Capitani, "Gang, now those two racers are the definition of 'class act' in my book!"

As of today, with Aussie Trevor Green taking over Danny Smith's sprint car ride for the (American) summer, the Knoxville Raceway has received a total of twenty-seven entries for its 20-lap, $10,000-to-win Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge invitational on Friday, August 13. Interestingly enough, Australians are twelve of those entrants, while Americans are eleven of them. Two Canadians and two New Zealanders are also entered. American Wayne Johnson is entered, although he recently suffered severe leg injuries in a sprint car and his status for the Knoxville Nationals is not known at this time. Americans have won the World Challenge title nine times, while Australians have won seven World Challenge titles since its inception in 1994.

Those entered in the seventeenth annual Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge are (years as World Challenge titlists are in parentheses):

77X, Wayne Johnson, Oklahoma City, OK, USA - injured; status unknown at this time

Fourteen Americans are eligible to compete this year in the Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge after having qualified at select races in Australia and New Zealand. The eligible Yanks are Jonathan Allard, <http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/DriverProfile.aspx?id=2065> Jason Johnson, <http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/DriverProfile.aspx?id=90> Ricky Logan, Paul McMahan, <http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/DriverProfile.aspx?id=2066> Joey Saldana, Jason Sides, Danny Smith, <http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/DriverProfile.aspx?id=2284> Sammy Swindell, <http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/DriverProfile.aspx?id=2058> Craig Dollansky, <http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/DriverProfile.aspx?id=2159> Wayne Johnson, <http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/DriverProfile.aspx?id=2057> Terry McCarl, Jerry Richert (Jr.), <http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/DriverProfile.aspx?id=1984> Shane Stewart, and Lucas Wolfe. International sprint car drivers from Australia, Canada and New Zealand will continue to be eligible for the Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge simply by competing in the 50th annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals at the world-famous Knoxville Raceway in Iowa. The starting line-up for the 2010 World Challenge will remain a sixteen-car inversion based upon a driver's qualifying night points, for which thirty starting spots are budgeted. For more information on the Knoxville Raceway and its seventeenth annual Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge, fans are urged to visit www.knoxvilleraceway.com <http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com/> .

AMSOIL USAC CRA SPRINT CARS, FOCUS MIDGETS AND JR. FOCUS MIDGETS AT PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY THIS SATURDAY NIGHT!

(JUNE 29, 2010, PERRIS, CA) The Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Cars will return to action for the first time since July 3rd this Saturday night, July 31st, at Perris Auto Speedway. The USAC Ford Focus Midgets and the Jr Focus Midgets will join the premiere West Coast traditional 410 Sprint Car series on the program. Spectator gates will open at 5:00 PM and the first race will be at 7:00.

Temecula’s Mike Spencer comes into Saturday’s race with a 51-point lead over Santa Maria’s “Showtime” Danny Sheridan. If Spencer prevails in his quest for the title, it will be his third straight USAC/CRA championship. His violent crash at The PAS on April 10th left him with a mere 12-point lead in the standings. Since then, the 28-year old Cal Poly Pomona engineering graduate has won one main event and added 39 points to his lead.

Could Saturday see the return of 2004 USAC/CRA champion Rip Williams? As of Monday, the 54-year old Yorba Linda resident was hoping to have a car together and racing this Saturday. Williams has not raced in 2010. While working on his car at the season opener at Las Vegas in February, he severed a finger. Doctors in Las Vegas wanted to amputate the finger, but Williams came home to his local doctors and they managed to save it.

Only three drivers have more than one victory in the Amsoil USAC/CRA Series in 2010. Riverside’s David Cardey leads the series with three wins. Spencer and Concord native Damion Gardner have two victories each. Ironically Cardey has confined his USAC/CRA participation to The PAS in 2010 and has won the last three main events in a row. The last time another driver other than Cardey won a USAC/CRA main event at the Riverside County clay oval was nearly four months ago when Visalia’s Greg Bragg won on April 10th. Other winners in the series this year are Levi Jones of Olney, Illinois, Yorba Linda’s “Bullet” Blake Miller and 2006 USAC/CRA champ Cory Kruseman of Ventura.

Past winners in the Amsoil USAC/CRA series still looking for their initial 2010 win include Sheridan, Matt Mitchell of Yorba Linda, Norco’s Tony Jones, Nic Faas of Huntington Beach and “Super” Rickie Gaunt of Torrance.

Rip Williams middle son, 19 year old Austin, won the first ever Sprint Car main event of his career last Saturday at the Victorville Auto Raceway. Austin, and older sibling Cody will both be in action at The PAS this Saturday night.

Fans attending Saturday’s race can take a ride in Randy Waitman’s Sprint Car Racing Simulator. At intermission, Waitman will come up from the pit area to challenge the fan with the fastest time.

After Saturday’s race the Amsoil USAC/CRA Series heads to Chris Kearns’ Santa Maria Speedway on August 14th before returning to The PAS on August 28th and then heading north to Calistoga for the annual Louie Vermeil Classic on September 4th and 5th.

Nick Carlson, who won the last USAC Ford Focus Midget feature on June 26th at Bakersfield, leads the point standings heading into this Saturday’s race. The Focus and Jr. Focus races will be staged on The PAS inner quarter-mile track.

You can keep up with all of the latest news from Perris Auto Speedway on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/perrisautospdwy.

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Road to the Hewitt Classic stops at Eldora and Fremont this Saturday and Sunday!

Two more stops remain on the mini series sponsored by Hoosier Racing Tire leading up to August 7th's $4000 to win 2nd Annual Jack Hewitt Classic at Waynesfield Raceway Park, and these events my be the most important, as the winners will receive a guaranteed starting spot in the Hewitt Classic A Main. Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio will serve as the next stop on Saturday night July 31st, and Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio on Sunday August 1st will be the last 2 stops before the 2nd Annual Jack Hewitt Classic at Waynesfield on Saturday August 7th.

The traditional sprint car mini-series series sponsored by Hoosier Tire, has seen four races so far beginning on Friday, May 28th at the Gas City I-69 Speedway in Gas City, Indiana, with Travis Welpott picking up the victory. Next up was the June 19th event at Waynesfield Raceway Park, with Matt Westfall getting a hard fought win. Then on July 2nd, Gas City I-69 Speedway held the first of four Hewitt Classic Qualifiers, which not only count for series points, but also guarantees the winner a starting spot in the $4000 to win, 2nd Annual Jack Hewitt Classic at Waynesfield Raceway Park on Saturday August 7th. The Madman Robert Ballou picked up the victory at Gas City, with Matt Westfall winning at Waynesfield Raceway Park on Saturday July 3rd, locking themselves into the Hewitt Classic.

This Saturday night July 31st will see the Non Wing Warriors compete at the world famous Eldora Speedway for $2000 to win and a guaranteed position in the 2nd Annual Jack Hewitt Classic. Napa Auto Parts is presenting the racing program at Eldora this Saturday which also features the Fastrak Late Models in their annual trek to the legendary half mile clay oval. There will also be an open practice on Friday July 30th at Eldora for all teams wishing to get some track time before this big event. On Friday, gates will open at 5:45PM, with practice starting at 6:30 PM. For more details, visit http://www.eldoraspeedway.com,

On Sunday night August 1st, the “Road to the Hewitt Classic” moves on to Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio for the final Hewitt Qualifier. This event was originally scheduled to take place at Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio but necessity forced track promoter Rich Farmer to move the event to Fremont. The Non-Wing Sprints will compete at “The Track That Action Built” for a top prize of $2,500. Along with the Non Wing Sprints, the Fremont Fence Dirt trucks will also be in action as they take on the invading stock cars. Gates will open at 4PM with racing at 7PM. For more information go to http://www.fremontohspeedway.com or call Farmer at 419-307-4241.

The Road to the 2nd Annual Jack Hewitt Classic will culminate on Saturday August 7th at Waynesfield Raceway Park when the Lane Automotive Michigan Traditional Sprints co sanction the biggest show of the year at WRP. $4000 awaits the winner of this tremendous event honoring one of the all time greats in racing. The series points champion will be crowned on this night as well. Jack will also be on hand to provide a “Ride of a Lifetime” for one lucky fan who will start the A-Main feature from the back of Jack's 2 seater sprint car. In 2009, Matt Westfall held off a charging Jon Stanbrough to win the 1st Annual Jack Hewitt Classic. Will Matt be able to defend his crown, or will Stanbrough return to finish the job and pick up the big payday? The only way to find out is to follow the “Road to the Hewitt Classic”

For more information on Waynesfield Raceway Park, visit our website at http://www.waynesfieldracewaypark.com, or visit our page on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Waynesfield.Raceway.Park

Larson Hot Streak Continues With Fifth Golden State Challenge Win Takes Point Lead With Two Races To Go

Marysville, CA ~ July 24, 2010. Red hot Kyle Larson drove to his third win in the last four Golden State Challenge Series 410 sprint car events as the Elk Grove, California driver continued to add to his victory column at Marysville Raceway Park Saturday night. Coupled with the impressive run in GSC competition over the last month Larson has also taken three of the last four Taco Bravo 360 wins at Watsonville’s Ocean Speedway in their ultra competitive series. The 17 year olds current streak also propelled him into the GSC point lead over 13 time champion Brent Kaeding, leading by six points with two races to go.

Marysville Raceway Park hosted 410 sprint cars for the first time in ten years and 24 cars pitted on a sweltering day that turned into a comfortable full moon night. Larson struggled a bit in qualifying and only turned in the 10th quickest time, hurting his chances to make the dash for the eight fastest qualifiers who transfer to the main from heat race activities.

However, with third quick Brent Bjork missing his assigned order in qualifying, he was not eligible for the dash and with Larson further aided by eight quick Korey Lovell not transferring to the main in his heat, the Stadelhofer Construction/Peppermill Casino-Reno sponsored driver found himself locked into the dash with a heat race win.

Larson pulled the four pill for the eight car six lap dash that lines up the first four rows of the main event. At the checkered flag Larson had advanced two positions and finished behind new father Jason Statler to set up the front row, as point leader Kaeding finished third.

On a track that was getting progressively rougher as the night wore on Statler and Larson showed their strength over the rest of the field from the outset of the feature. As Statler led early while looking to garner his first win of the season, Larson stayed within striking distance in the opening handful of laps.

By lap five Statler came upon heavy traffic and Larson sat poised to strike. On lap seven Larson negotiated a daring outside pass of Statler exiting turn two and took a lead down the backstretch that he would not relinquish. Showing patience amid crafty moves through traffic Larson extended his lead over the next several laps.

With the race nearing it’s conclusion the defending GSC Rookie of the Year had perhaps his only miscue of the race when he hooked one of the deep ruts in turn two and got off his line momentarily. With Statler looking to capitalize the lapped car of Lovell tried to dart by but drove into Larson’s machine as he recovered. The contact sent Lovell flipping, which brought out the red flag and nullified the hopes Statler had of retaking the lead.

Underway again Larson pulled away from Statler until a multiple car wreck in turn two brought out the red flag just as Larson was coming to the white flag. When the green flag appeared for the final time Statler gave it everything he had and closely pursued Larson over the final two laps. However, Larson never hesitated and raced to his eight tally of the season and 15th career win of his three and a half year career, while former point leader Kaeding finished fifth.

One week from his 18th birthday, Larson told the crowd in victory lane, “It feels great to get another win tonight and I really have to thank Rich Stadelhofer of Stadelhofer Construction, my whole crew and everyone that helps us out. The track was tricky tonight with the rough spots, but we’ve been on a pretty good roll lately and hopefully we can keep this lead the last two races and bring home the title.”

With no GSC racing this coming Saturday Larson will celebrate his birthday with a fun run back to his roots of outlaw kart racing. The winner of the Golden Driller Trophy in the outlaw kart division at this year’s Tulsa Shootout will look to keep his current hot streak alive at Cycleland Speedway near Chico, California.

Larson’s racing efforts are sponsored by Stadelhofer Construction, The Peppermill ~ Resort ~ Spa ~ Casino ~ Reno, Kaeding Performance, Safety Solutions, Simpson Race Products, JW Web Design and All Star Performance.

For more information and news on Kyle Larson please visit http://www.kylelarsonracing.com

UPDATE: The 410 Sprint and Pro Stock Divisions will not run at Sharon Speedway on July 31 The thrilling World of Outlaw Late Model series will bring their popular racing to Sharon Speedway Wednesday, July 28. It'll feature a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win Ohio-Pennsylvania Speedweek show that'll include some of the best Late Model drivers in the country.

The World of Outlaws tour will bring back with it 21-year-old Bristolville native and Sharon Speedway veteran Russell King. The 2009 World of Outlaws Late Models Rookie of the Year has recorded only two top-10 finishes while using 14 provisional spots in 28 events.

He brings in a little momentum after several solid runs during his mid-summer break from the WoO LMS, including 10th-place DIRTcar Summer Nationals finishes on July 16 at Attica Raceway Park and July 17 at Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio, and a fifth-place performance in a weekly show on July 18 at Eriez Speedway in Hammett, Pa.

"I'm not saying we're gonna be an upset winner, but I would like to finish top-five at my home track," King told the World of Outlaws Late Model series.

Gates will open at 4 p.m. Wednesday with hot laps at 6:30 p.m. General admission is $27, with kids ages 9-13 admitted for $12 and those 8-and-under free of charge. Pit passes will be $38.

There is no reserved seating at Sharon Speedway, but fans who purchase tickets in advance are able to enter the grandstands one hour early to secure seats. Tickets are available on sharonspeedway.com and by calling (330) 772-1186.

Wednesday will also feature the first of two appearances by the Fastrak Late Models at Sharon Speedway this week. Fastrak Late Models will run again Saturday, July 31 with Governor Insurance Inc. Big Block Modifieds, E-Mods, Limited Sprints and Hobby Stocks. Gates will open at 4 p.m. with racing at 6 p.m. for the Saturday racing event.

The 410 Sprint and Pro Stock Divisions will not run at Sharon Speedway on July 31.

Friday, July 30 will feature the return of Friday Night Thunder to the 3/8-mile dirt oval at Sharon Speedway. Friday Night Thunder includes Mod Lites, Sportsman, Micro Sprint, 2 bbl E-Mods and Hobby Stock racing.

Gates open at 5 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. on Friday nights. General admission tickets for Friday Night Thunder are $10. Parking and camping for all events at Sharon Speedway are free.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Bill Kirila Memorial August 7. Friday Night Thunder July 30 and August 13. Faster Pastor August 14. World of Outlaw Late Models, Fastrak Late Models July 28. Fastrak again, July 31. Applefest September 17 and 18.

Sharon Speedway is a 3/8-mile dirt oval located in Hartford, Ohio. Sharon Speedway is one of the oldest, continuously running weekly racetracks in the United States. Visit sharonspeedway.com for a complete schedule, directions to the track and the latest news. Buckle up and hang on as Sharon Speedway brings you dirt track racing at its finest!

Hot and heavy Ocean Sprints point battle resumes at cool confines of Ocean Speedway this Friday night with Tarlton and Larson just five-markers apart

Watsonville, CA – July 26, 2010…Easton, California’s Tommy Tarlton will bring a five-point lead over the red-hot Kyle Larson of Elk Grove into the Ocean Speedway this Friday night July 30, during what will be the ninth race of the season for the Ocean Sprint Car Series presented by Taco Bravo.

This Friday’s event will mark the third of four qualifying races for the 50th running of the $5,000-to-win/$300-to-start Johnny Key Classic, with Larson and Salinas, CA’s Ronnie Day being the first two drivers to lock into the show that will be held on Saturday August 28.

In addition to the main event purse there is also lap money continuing to be sold for the Johnny Key Classic. The cost is $50 a lap with $25 going to the leader, $15 for second and $10 for third. For anyone that would like to purchase a lap please contact Gary at gary7n@sbcglobal.net or Samantha at samantha@oceanspeedway.com or simply see us at the track on Friday.

Including this weekend there will be six races remaining in the 2010 Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo season and for the second year in a row the point race is anybody’s game with two of Northern & Central California’s finest fighting it out at the top of the standings.

After taking the point lead during the second round of action in April, Tarlton now finds himself only a handful of digits up on Larson, with the duo also being the only drivers that have scored multiple wins this year with the Ocean Sprints. Whereas Tarlton is coming off a couple of less than hoped for outings, Larson goes into Friday night with momentum on his side having captured three of the last four main events at Ocean Speedway, including the Ocean Sprints vs. Civil War show two Friday’s ago.

Just three races back Tarlton had held a 23-point edge over Larson, who had sat third in the standings at the time, but a couple night’s of tough luck for the driver of the Corporate America Lending No. 21 have resulted in finishes of 11th and eighth respectively during the last two events. Taking full advantage of those nights the 17-year-old Larson claimed victory in each of those two races to help cut the point margin down drastically and put him in position to challenge for the title aboard his Stadelhofer Construction No. 99x mount.

Larson also comes into the weekend tied with Chico’s Jonathan Allard as the winningest winged sprint car driver in Nor Cal this season, following his eighth main event victory of the year last Saturday night with the Golden State Challenge 410 Series in Marysville. It was also good enough to put him into the series point lead as he attempts to become youngest King of California ever. Tarlton likewise has also had a successful season with GSC, claiming nine top-five finishes in nine starts with the series, which will invade Ocean Speedway on Saturday August 7.

Campbell’s Brent Kaeding goes into this Friday night third in the Ocean Sprint Car Series presented by Taco Bravo standings and will be looking to rebound after bad luck has left him with finishes outside the top-10 during the most recent two events. The driver of the Al’s Roofing Supply No. 69 sits 23-points out of the lead. Former King of California Ronnie Day has moved to fourth in the standings and will also be gunning for his first win of the year on Friday aboard the Keith Day Trucking No. 22. The Salinas driver brought home an Ocean Speedway season-best finish of second at the last event on July 16.

Currently tied for the fifth spot in the Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo points are Visalia’s Cory Eliason and Clovis, CA’s Peter Murphy. Eliason has been one of the hottest drivers as of late at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds quarter-mile having finished among the top-four in each of the last four nights of racing at the track behind the wheel of his Advance Auto & Smog No. 00x. Murphy however, will be looking to regroup this Friday after a tough night during the Ocean vs. Civil War event on July 16, where he finished 16th in the b-main aboard the Buster & Ziggy Enterprise No. 11 sprinter.

Rounding out the top-10 in the standings going the ninth race of the year are Pleasanton’s Brad Furr, who finished third on July 16, Prunedale’s Justin Sanders, Campbell’s Bud Kaeding and Gilroy’s Eric Rossi. Other possibilities to be on hand this Friday will include Grass Valley’s Jason Statler, Scotts Valley’s Evan Suggs, Fremont’s Shane Golobic, Morgan Hill’s Devon Ostheimer & Ricky Wright Jr., San Jose’s Matt Sargent, San Martin’s Craig Smith, Corralitos’ Jerry Bonnema, Gilroy’s Kurt Nelson and more.

The front gate of the Ocean Speedway will open at 4:30pm this Friday night July 30 with hot laps at 5:45, qualifying around 6 and racing to follow. All seating will be general admission with adult tickets costing $16, children 6-12 $11 and kids five and under free. A family pack featuring two adults and two kids is available for $45 and seniors 65 and older with id will be $14. The Ocean Speedway is located on the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville, California.

Starting Friday June 25 and continuing thru August 20 drivers will pre-qualify for the 50th running of the Johnny Key Classic. This will be accomplished by taking the winner from June 25(Kyle Larson); July 16(2nd place finisher Ronnie Day); July 30 & August 20 A-main main events and locking them into a starting spot for the Johnny Key Classic race.

After the first night of pre-qualifying if the winner of the next week event is the same, we will take the #2 finisher, until the final night of pre-qualifying. After August 20 the top two (2) DRIVERS in Ocean 360 Sprints presented by Taco Bravo Series points that have NOT secured a starting spot in the Key race will be included in the pre-qualified Key race line up.

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

Coming up- Following this week’s event the next Ocean Sprint Car Series presented by Taco Bravo show will be held on Friday night August 20, which also be the final qualifying race for the 50th Johnny Key Classic.

DIRTcar Challenge Sprint Series Rounds 4 & 5 this weekend at Lernerville Speedway and Mercer Raceway Park

Sarver, PA (July 26, 2010) The best sprint car drivers in Western PA have their sights set on Lernerville Speedway and Mercer Raceway Park this weekend as the DIRTcar Challenge Sprint Series rolls into Sarver on Friday Night, then northwest to Mercer Saturday Night for a pair of $2,000-to-win shows. Ed Lynch Jr., hot off his third Lernerville Feature win of the season, heads to his home track with a two point lead over fellow veteran driver Bob Felmlee in the DIRTcar Challenge Sprint Series Point Standings.

Rod George won the first event at Lernerville Speedway on Friday, April 23 over Ti22 Performance Aces; Dale Blaney and Brian Ellenberger. George, Blaney and Lynch won National Guard Heat Races that night, and come feature time, all three were in the mix for the win along with Jack Sodeman Jr. and Brian Ellenberger. Sodeman started on the pole and led the first 15 laps, but pulled up lame on the lap 16 restart, bequeathing the lead to Rod George. George had a proverbial rearview mirror full of Ti22 sprint cars as Blaney and Ellenberger battled for second. Their battle allowed George to cruise to the first win of the newly created series and the 41st of his legendary career at Lernerville Speedway.

Round Two of the DIRTcar Challenger Sprint Series was slated for Tri-City Speedway in Franklin, PA on Sunday, May 2, but Mother Nature was not a race fan that evening and Round Two would have to wait more than two months.

Fast forward to the Fourth of July at Tri-City Speedway when Western PA Sprint Fans got a blast from the past as NASCAR star Dave Blaney returned to his roots and piloted a 410 sprint car around the Oil Region Speedplant to win the second race of the series. Racing the J&M Motorsports/Mertz & Associates Century 21 Maxim No. 55 owned by Central Pennsylvania car owners Gene Jenkins and Scott Mertz, Blaney rocketed outside four to five cars to vault into third before the end of the first lap. Felmlee, Lynch and Blaney raced fast and furious at the front. On the seventh circuit, Felmlee drove around Lynch with Blaney in tow. Without any other cautions to slow the action, Blaney setup Felmlee amidst lapped traffic. On the 16th circuit, Blaney dove under Felmlee off turn two. They drag raced into turn three and Blaney rocketed away from Felmlee. Once out front, Blaney raced into the distance and checkered his first race on dirt for many years.

Three days later, the DIRTcar CSS had the privilege of being included in the Lou Blaney Memorial Classic at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, OH. The added prestige of the event was magnified by an even bigger purse highlighted by $3,500 to the winner and the presence of NASCAR stars Dave Blaney, Tony Stewart and Kasey Kahne. There were also multiple drivers from the World of Outlaws, All Stars and FAST in competition, but it was local driver Mike Lutz that stole the show! Lutz won his heat, then dominated the feature while local stars Ed Lynch Jr., Rod George, Bob Felmlee and Danny Holtgraver battled Blaney, Stewart and Kahne, as well as Dale Blaney, Tim Shaffer and Brian Ellenberger.

As mentioned above, Ed Lynch Jr. heads into the DIRTcar CSS doubleheader weekend with a two point lead over Bob Felmlee. Felmlee enjoys a two point cushion over Rod George, while rising star Danny Holtgraver sits just 10 points back in fourth. With both Ti22 Performance DIRTcar Sprints and DIRTcar CSS Points on the line, Friday Night should be a whale of a show at the Action Track! Saturday Night also promises to be a big night at Mercer Raceway Park! Don’t miss the DIRTcar Challenge Sprint Series this weekend at Lernerville Speedway and Mercer Raceway Park!

Tulsa, Oklahoma (July 26, 2010) – The Oil Capital Racing Series winged sprint cars are set for another doubleheader weekend featuring the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kansas on Friday July 30 and the Mid-America Speedway in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma on Saturday July 31.

Humboldt Speedway, celebrating their 20th anniversary season in 2010, hosted their first ever OCRS event on May 21 where Moore’s Whit Gastineau picked up the first of his three victories thus far in the 2010 OCRS campaign. Gastineau won that third feature just last Saturday night at the clay oval of the West Siloam Speedway. OCRS drivers all had high praises for the Humboldt facility during the May tour stop and they have been anxiously awaiting the return visit. Track promoters Ron / Rhenda Whitworth have produced a great facility for racers and race fans alike with their high-banked 3/8 mile dirt tack.

One of the series’ favorite venues, the “Speedplant” of the Mid-America Speedway will be hosting their third OCRS event of the season. Operated by the ‘General’, Kenny Gariss, the Speedplant has produced enhanced racing action since General Gariss re-worked the 3/10 mile clay racing surface in 2009. Rafe Essary (who sits second in OCRS points) took the victory the last time OCRS sprinters blitzed around the Speedplant back on June 19. During the Memorial Day holiday visit; it was Travis “Hollywood” Jenkins conquering the stout field of competitors for his first triumph of the season. In twelve OCRS conducted events at the Speedplant, OCRS has sent eight different winners to victory lane. A stat that many tracks would crave to have on their resume. Ask the locals in the area where the Saturday night action is and they will all direct you to the “Speedplant”.

Track location is 2 miles south of the Oklahoma / Kansas state line just off HWY 169. Take HWY 169 to road EW-02 then go west 1/2 mile to racetrack.

Stretching Out: In the past two weeks, two time defending champion and current point leader, Jamie Passmore, has extended his point lead for the 2010 OCRS title from 81 markers to 147 over his toughest competitor and close friend, Rafe Essary.

Don’t Look Over Your Shoulder: Essary is only 26 points ahead of previous OCRS champion, Mike Goodman for the second spot in the standings.

Freeway Tie Up: Travis “Hollywood Jenkins, Fred Mattox, Tim Kent, Whit Gastineau, Shayla Waddell and Danny Smith are all in positions fourth – ninth respectively. These entire groups of racers are only separated by 61 points! In this traffic jam, anywhere from zero to all six positions could change at a single event!

Top Ten Battle: There is also a good fight to be in the top ten. Kyle Clark holds that spot going into the weekend double header with 526 points. Matt Sherrell (523) and Brady Demeree (520) are each looking to knock off Clark for top ten bragging rights. Clark earned his spot with a career best finish of second at West Siloam Speedway last Saturday.

Rookie Of The Year War: After leading the chase for the 2010 OCRS R.O.Y. all season, Terry Easum was just passed over by Brady Demeree last Saturday (520-487). The winner of this contest not only gets a trophy at the season ending banquet, but a new set of cylinder heads from Brodix Cylinder Heads will be an added bonus to the driver who comes out on top of this independent race.

Go Beau Go: While brother Whit grabs most of the headlines in the racing family, Beau Gastineau won his first heat race last Saturday in what has been a long and trying year for the young driver. Look for continued improvement from “Lil G”.

Welcome Back: Broken Arrow’s Jonathan Beason made his first return to OCRS competition in 2010 last Saturday night. Beason doesn’t seem to need any practice as he brought the #36 Toro special home to a solid fourth place finish.

Just Visiting: 2010 ASCS Sooner Region point leader, Sean McClelland, drove the Tim O’Toole number 15x at West Siloam. Sean did Timmy well by earning a sixth place finish in his only OCRS start of 2010.

Quiet As A Mouse: Drumright’s Fred “Mickey” Mattox barely squeaks when he roams the pit area each and every night. However, with consistency and determination, this young second generation racer finds himself fifth in the points chase and looking to climb higher.

[PLYMOUTH, WIS.]-July 7, 2010- The High Flyers Motorsports Arbor Green Contractors, TechSquad, Meyer Motors, Racer's Hall, RC Custom Design, Cayla Klumb, R & H Enterprises, Reflections Life Coaching 4, CMI Racing Vids, Jenny Matthews, The Car Paint Store, Dooley & Associates, O'Callahans Screenprinting & Embroidery, Behling Racing Equipment, High Flyers Communication & PR #15M sprint car team driven by Justin Miller pulled into the Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday afternoon with the sun shining. Miller pulled a #41 pill which placed him in the 3rd hot lap session. After dust flew several laps into the session, Miller and the HFMS team made several changes to the 360 sprinter before he pushed off for heat race #3 of the evening starting in the 7th spot. As the green flag dropped, Miller found his groove on the bottom of the racing surface and for the next eight laps; Miller would be holding a steady 7th place. On the white flag lap, Miller moved up to the middle of the track to see if there was anything there and the #4 went underneath him and Miller ended up with an 8th place finish.

After intermission, Miller pulled onto the race track for the first B-main of two for the night. He started in the 8th in the B-main and he would be scored with 8th place after a brand new right rear tire was punctured on lap 10 of 12. He climbed from the cockpit and stated, “This is the roller coaster ride that racing brings. One week you are doing good and the next week you struggle. I am just disappointed that our new tire did not make it more than 10 laps and we missed the show again. I want to thank my crew though for always working hard and for giving me a car tonight that worked on these dry-slick track conditions.”

Miller will be racing on Saturday, July 31st at the PDTR and High Flyers Communication & PR will be the trophy sponsor that evening! Updates will be on: www.highflyerspr.com and click on the High Flyers Motorsports (HFMS) link, and to sign the guest book please click on the HFMS link. To become a fan of the High Flyers Motorsports team visit: www.facebook.com

(Bill W) July 26, 2010 – A pair of wins highlighted the week for Brian Brown and the FVP #21 racing team. A dominating win at the Crawford County Speedway in Denison, Iowa on Wednesday, was followed by another victory in the 360 class at the Knoxville Raceway on Saturday. The Grain Valley, Missouri driver finished fourth in the 410 feature on Saturday, and extended his point lead in that class as well. This week finds Brain in Lucas Oil ASCS National Series action at the LA Raceway in LaMonte, Missouri on Friday, and back at the Knoxville Raceway with the 410 on Saturday.

Brian’s win at the big 1/2-mile banked oval in Denison was his third in seven tries there. “We’ve had some success at Denison, and the guys on the crew made the FVP car a pleasure to drive,” he says. “In hot laps, we were fast. It was just a good night from beginning to end. We were able to lead every lap we run, and those nights don’t come around too often. The fastest car doesn’t always win.”

On the first lap of the feature, Brian was able to shoot by the front row starters, and pull away. Despite a pair of cautions, he was able to break out each time and score the win. “I was a little bit concerned starting fourth, because Clint (Garner) was on the front with Lee Grosz, and they are always good,” he says. “Bronson (Maeschen) was up there too, and won that race last year. I was able to get the lead down the backstretch. We had a few cautions, but we were in good shape on the restarts.”

It was obvious that off the track, Brian’s mind was preoccupied on Wednesday. “It’s been a rough week for the sprint car community with Wayne (Johnson) getting hurt, and Travis (Rilat) and Tyson (Perez) getting burned,” he says. “Wednesday was rough for me (Tyson passed away), as Tyson and I were really good friends. I was thinking about those guys and their friends and family.”

The plan was for double duty at Knoxville on Saturday. “I was second guessing myself a little during the day, and wondering if we should be doing this,” says Brian, who went into the night with a whopping one point lead in the 410 point standings. “We’re in a tight point battle in the 410, and sometimes you spread yourself too thin. We need to keep our eye on the ultimate goal and that’s the championship.”

After scoring fifth quick, and a heat race win with the 360, Brian would start third for the main event. He took the lead from Chad Humston and cruised to the win. “The feature went pretty smooth, and it was good to be back on the Hoosiers (tires) at Knoxville,” he says. “Our goal was not necessarily to win with the 360. Whether we won, ran fifth or ran tenth, we just wanted to get some new laps in with our new Maxim with Wesmar power. We really wanted to see how we stacked up against some of the best 360 racers in the country. Obviously, we were pleased with where we were at.”

The test against the strong Knoxville regulars went well, and Brian is looking forward to the big races ahead. “Our 360 program is really stellar right now, and it’s a good time for it,” he says. “The big money races are coming up. We’ve won four in a row with the 360, so we definitely have some momentum heading in.”

Meanwhile, on the 410 side, Brian timed in fourth quick, and made it through his heat unscathed (3rd). He would line up outside row two for the main event. “We had a good battle there with Dusty Zomer for a couple of laps,” he says. “Once we were in third, we were running with Mark (Dobmeier) and Terry (McCarl). There was a yellow with about six laps to go, and I was confident that I could win the thing.”

Brian’s bid to advance came up short and he would checker fourth. “Terry put a big slider on Dobmeier (for the lead) and they got bottled up,” he says. “I was able to get a good run going, and tried a slider at Dobmeier. I knew if I followed through, it would end in tears, so I got out of it. I lost my momentum and Tim Kaeding was able to get by us.”

This Friday, the event at LA Raceway should be a big one with $6,000 on the line to the winner. “I’m excited to run LaMonte,” says Brian. ‘It’s only 35 miles from home. (Promoter) Mike White has brought in the National tour, and that is nothing small. Hopefully, the crowd will reward him and they can bring them back. We really want to protect our own ground there, and that would give us a lot of steam heading into August.”

Friday will be busy for other reasons, as Brian will start the day with an appearance in Minnesota for FVP. “We have a great event up in Eagan, Minnesota on Friday,” he explains. “We’ll have the FVP show car up there for the 65th Anniversary at Factory Motor Parts. It’ll be great to show the car and talk about the sport to folks that maybe don’t get exposure to the sport. We’ll be there from 11-2, and I’ll be able to fly back to race at LaMonte.”

FVP Race Fans! You picked the helmet Brian will wear at the Knoxville Nationals, and now you can register to win it! Visit the FVP Facebook page for complete details at http://bit.ly/2rakgn!

The FVP marketing team has launched a Twitter page, a Facebook page, and a Youtube page (make sure to subscribe to all!) to keep up to date with Brian and FVP racing! You can become a fan and follow along by clicking on the links below:

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

Bob Cox asks: It has to be a lot of work to run two cars in one night. How do you do it?

Brian answers: At Knoxville, we’ve got a great crew. Glenn Wignall and Derek Beckman are able to join Chad Morgan, Kelby Hopkins and of course, my grandpa George (Lasoski). Jacob (Engel) has been helping us there every week too. Those guys are really the heartbeat of what we do. We were lucky with the weather last Saturday. It was warm, but not near as bad as it has been. For me, I don’t drink water like I should. Saturday, I was drinking a bunch. Looking back, it is fun to me, but it really is a lot of work for the guys. You have double the car washes, double everything. Hopefully, it got us in a rhythm for what we’ll need to do in a couple of weeks (August 7).

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In four runs in a sprint car at the LA Raceway in LaMonte, Missouri, Brian has one win, three seconds and a DNF. His win came in April of 2006 atop a Winged Outlaw Warriors field of 37 sprint cars. Toby Brown was second, followed by Jesse Hockett, Randy Martin and Tracy Nichols.

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Brian says, “Don Long is an avid sprint car fan, and has been a part of the team for a couple of years now. We’re just really happy to have him here.”

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Brian would like to thank FVP, SuperClean, Splash, Ditzfeld Transfer, Searsboro Telephone Company, www.FaxMeService.com, Housby Trucks, Maxim Racing, Champion Brands, 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, Penray, All Pro Cylinder Heads, Butler Built Seats, Rod End Supply, KSE Racing Products, 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, Funk for Congress, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, Peterson Fluid System, Red Devil Brakes, Schoenfeld Headers, www.Impact4800.com and WSIB Insurance for all their help!

(Bill W) July 26, 2010 – The Ideal Ready Mix Sprint Invaders highlight the 1^st Annual “Kitchen Cooked” Sprint Car Summer Shootout at the Peoria Speedway in Peoria, Illinois this Sunday night! The point race continues to sizzle as the top three in the standings are separated by just eight markers heading into Peoria! To make it more convenient for Burlington, Iowa and Roseville, Illinois area race fans, a bus trip has been planned by the Sprint Invaders Benevolent Society!

A veteran list of drivers has visited victory lane at the bullring in Peoria in the past in Sprint Invaders competition. The series will be making its first appearance since 2006. Previous winners include two-time series’ champion “Lil’ Dude” Bobby Mincer (2004), Jerrod Hull (2005) and another two-time champion, “Flyin’” Ryan Jamison (2006).

It will be a short drive for Decatur, Illinois’ “Showtime” Kaley Gharst, who took the point lead by virtue of a win on July 15 at the Cedar County Raceway in Tipton, Iowa. Matt Sutton is just three points behind the leader, followed by Jamison, who is just eight points back. Donnie Steward and Ben Wagoner round out the top five in the standings.

$250 will be on the line on Sunday for the highest finishing 305 sprinter. The car does not have to make the feature to garner the bonus!

Support classes include the Illinois Outlaw Lightning Sprints, $1000 to win Modifieds and $300 to win Hornets. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., with racing scheduled for 6 p.m. Admission is $18 for adults and $10 for kids. To order advanced tickets, or to get more information, visit www.SprintCarSummerShootout.com!

Let someone else do the driving to Peoria! The cost is $35 per person and includes round trip charter bus ride, grandstand admission, and limited non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. There will also be prizes given away on the bus. You may bring your own alcohol. Pick up will be in West Burlington, Iowa or Roseville, Illinois. You can send your check to SIA, 1111 Summer St., Burlington, IA 52601, or call 319 753-0466 and leave a message so the Invaders can return your call!

After making a seven hour haul up to the North Central Speedway in Brainerd, Minnesota, the STM team arrived and started to prepare the car for the very eventful night of UMSS Sprint car racing. Scotty started off the night by running the make up Kouba Memorial Challenge race where he had to start at the rear of the field but managed to pick off a few spots and finish in the 7th position. Thiel had to start 19th in the 20 lap Kouba Memorial A-Main event. At the green flag, Scotty drove around the field, picking off car after car. With the help of a few cautions, Thiel found himself sitting in the top 10 with a few laps remaining. At the remaining part of the race, Scotty drove to a solid 7th place finish, and also recieved the Raleigh Sandberg Memorial Hard Charger Award.

The STM crew quickly prepared the car for the regular scheduled UMSS event. Scotty started 3rd in the heat race. At the start, Thiel tried to use the bottom grove to take over the lead but fell behind the leader of Cody Hahn. In the 8 lap heat race event, Scotty managed to finish 3rd which set him to start 4th in the Challenge Race. Again, the crew made the right adjustments to the car and Thiel drove hard to finish up 2nd in the Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems Challenge Race. The lineup for the A-Main was posted and showed that Scotty Thiel would start outside front row of the 20 lap Crosslake Sheet Metal A-main event. Thiel drove it into turn one really hard at the drop of the green and took command of the lead and never looked back. One caution with five laps in the books bunched the field back up, but that was no stop for the #64 Complete Water Sprint car as Thiel took over a large margin lead, and taking the checkered flag. An excited Thiel stated in his victory lane interview, "This is just awesome to make a long haul over here and come away with a win. I love racing with the UMSS on their smaller tracks. I have to thank my crew, my sponsors and my parents for allowing me the opportunity to do this. This will make the long drive back home tomorrow go a little bit faster." Hopefully it will, as Thiel had some problems during the last 30 mile jaunt of his journey over on Saturday when his tow vehicle would only pull the trailer at about 30 MPH. At that pace, Scotty jokingly indicated they might get back home in time to race next weekend.

It was a tough decision to make, whether to go 10 minutes to Plymouth or 7 hours to Brainerd.....and the STM crew made the right choice and came out on top. STM would like to thank all of their sponsors: Complete Water Inc, Scott Thiel Builders, Advanced Compressor Technology, Rhey Graphics, Muehlberg's Fire Solutions, Fat Boys BBQ, Moyle Racing, Haven Bar & Grill, Kaemmer Foods, DWT Racing, and Tri-Flow Lubricants.

Next on the schedule for STM will be the start of their speedweek: July 30, 31, and August 1st at the Manitowoc Speedway, PDTR, and Peoria Raceway followed by a possible 5 nights in a row.

The American Sprintcar racing trip of Steve Lines continued over the weekend when he took to the tracks of Fremont Speedway and Attica Raceway Park and it resulted in a third place finish at Fremont Speedway.

In what was a hard charging drive, Lines, aboard the # 70 Pete Grove owned J&J, was able to earn his third place on the podium at Fremont Speedway on Saturday night after he had worked his way through the field from his position nine starting spot.

“We had a really good car for the feature race and we were a bit unlucky not to have finished a bit higher,” expressed Lines, who had earlier in the night qualified fifth in time trials and then finished fifth again in his heat race. “The track earlier in the night was pretty tough and it made it hard to pass, so we put a heap of stagger on the car for the feature race and it allowed us to move forward and come away with a podium result.”

Last Friday night Lines competed at Attica Raceway Park, a track where he had previously competed at back in 2008, and it was a tough night although it had started off in the best possible fashion. Lines blasted to victory in his heat race after he had started from outside the front row and that earned him a position 12 starting spot for the feature race. In the feature race the going was a little tough for Lines, which saw him spin out during the latter stages while placed just outside the Top 10, and he finished back in 13th place.

This coming weekend Lines will return to Attica Raceway Park (Attica, OH) on the Friday night (July 30) and then Fremont Speedway (Fremont, OH) on the Saturday night (July 31).

THUNDERSTORMS WIPE OUT FEATURES SATURDAY AT MERCER; MAKE-UP FEATURES TO BE RUN IN SUBSEQUENT NIGHTS

(Mercer, PA)…After a sunny start, thunderstorms developed off Lake Erie and worked their way right across Interstates 76 and 80 plowing through Mercer County and washing out the feature events Saturday night at Mercer Raceway Park.

Because all of the preliminary events were completed as per Mercer Raceway Park’s rain check policy, make-up features will be run in subsequent events. The tentative schedule will begin with Mini Stocks this Saturday night, July 31 followed by Modifieds on August 7, Sprint Cars and FASTRAK Late Models on August 14, and Stock Cars on August 21.

Because of some confusion with announcements made during the thunderstorms when people were exiting the gates, Mercer Raceway Park has made a decision to allow those holding paid grandstand rain checks the following discounts for the next two weeks only: adults $5, families $5, and students $2.

Due to time constraints now for the remainder of the season as to the nature of the schedule, the “Meet Your Heroes” Autograph Night will be unable to be rescheduled; however, the “In the Spotlight” pre-race autograph program will continue nightly. Any drivers that had custom autograph cards prepared for this night should contact the office to be scheduled within the “In the Spotlight” program.

Heat winners were the following: Bob Felmlee and Eric Williams-Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Cars, Lonny Riggs and Jimmy Holden-Approved Toilet Rentals Modifieds, Max Blair and Josh Double-4 Your Car Connection FASTRAK Late Models, Russ Byler and Steve D’Apolito-Big Daddy’s Speed Center Stock Cars, and John Ford and Pete Blazczak-M&D Paving Mini Stocks. The feature fields for the make-up features are set and no new cars will be added.

Coming up this Saturday night, July 31 will be the “Sprint Slug-Out” Open Wheel Shootout event featuring the DIRTcar Sprint Challenge Series for $2,000 to-win plus the first appearance in five seasons by the ARDC Midget Cars competing wingless along with the Modifieds, Stock Cars, and Mini Stocks.

(Manchester, MD July 25, 2010) After observing two nights of World of Outlaw Racing my first of the year at Williams Grove Speedway , some things came to my mind .

Whatever happened to improving the actual quality of races , the actual promotion , trying to let the fans know how important they are , or other things that can be done to improve racing in general . Why not change these cars so that they are not so locked down that they can’t even really pass except slide jobs or once in a while pass if the track comes to a driver . No passing in the heat races even though they hold little value, but to make the dash. Why not put more into the product we are showcasing nationally , even if it means going backwards in the changes made to now day sprint car .

Then we have the new Goodyear tire rule that is all about money not racing , as its created a higher expense for teams as opposed to the Hoosier tire which many say is still a better tire . And it also was a quick way to find a series sponsor because we know how hard it is to find them these days , but it wouldn’t be if our racing came back to what it once was .

While the racing has improved some with the addition of the double file re-start rule, this too can be tweaked to provide more action.

And yes we cannot forget the same BORING MUSIC PLAYED and the same boring repetitive announcing that goes on by the WoO announcer , please tweak your format some . While he is know legible he still lacks that flair that good announcers possess have in creating excitement during or in between races or at the start of the feature as your colleague Mr. Ellis does .

I am sorry fans TO CRITICIZE THIS EVENT or even the WoO , but I love sprint car racing and it upsets me to see what is going on today and that you don’t get a good value for your dollars spent . Yes , it turned out to be a good feature because the weekly drivers did well by there experience on the track and that a tweak or two was done even though there was A FUEL STOP AT LAP 7 ??

I do hope Knoxville while I know they have a planned fuel stop ONLY ALLOWS FUEL ONLY 5-10 minutes , no tweaking , no tire pressure adjustments or anything else , especially to even it out a little because many drivers still lack quality practice time . They do still need a practice night badly there to even out the racing for the guys who don’t race there enough.

This release is to voice the facts and opinions of many die hard fans like myself who live and breath sprint car racing with the hope that one day it will become what it once was or close to it for all who make there living at it and follow it so faithfully .

If cost factors , more passing and other variables are not put back into winged sprint car racing , it will surely mean the end to present day 410 sprint car racing .

Just always know readers of this release or editorial that I’m dedicated to you as you are dedicated to racing . You can always reach me at racingfansdirect@bigplanet.com or by phone @ 443-974-7027 , Bob Altman.

By Scott Wolfe CHILLICOTHE, OHIO-Coming Saturday, July 31 will be the first "Freedom 40" without wings under the United States Auto Club Banner at Jeff and Vicki Schrader's K-C Raceway. The “Freedom 40” on July 31 will mark the return of USAC Sprint car racing to K-C Raceway in Alma, Ohio. The race is part of the 2010 Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series which headlines a race card of AMRA Late Models and AMRA Advanced Services Modifieds. The July 31 race will be the sixth USAC Sprint race at K-C. Jack Hewitt won races there in 1992 and 1993, while Kelly Kinser won in 1991 and Kenny Jacobs won the inaugural in 1987. Coming to K-C August 21 is Food Drive Night where fans can again take advantage of the fanfare with a $5 admission and five cans of food or a $10 flat fee. Sprints, Modifieds, and Hobby's are on the racing card. 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 >> or visit USAC at << http://www.usacracing.com >>

Upcoming Events August 7 ……… off Pike County Fair NO RACING August 14……… off Ross County Fair NO RACING August 21……… Food Drive Night $2500 to win for Sprints/ $250 to Start $5 and 5 cans of food general admission 410 Sprints, Advance Services Modifieds & Hobbies

Carload Night! Everyone gets in FREE for General admission from 4-7 $10 parking fee per car. ! Pack The Place !

410 Sprints, Advance Services Modifieds & Hobbies plus VARC Vintage Auto Racing Club old time race car exhibition

Another hot and sunny day in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania was on tap for the Big Game Treestands #7 team at Williams Grove Speedway for the conclusion of the Summer Nationals.

With 46 drivers signed in for action, Dollansky posted a lap of 17.275 seconds around the half-mile which was the 15th fastest lap of the evening and put the Aggressive Hydraulics sprinter on the pole of a heat race since the top sixteen drivers in qualifying are inverted for heat race action. In the third heat, Dollansky took control from the pole starting position and went on to win which earned a starting spot in the 8-lap dash. Since Dollansky was the nineth quickest car of the dash competitors, the inversion draw would have no bearing on his starting spot. Lining up in the nineth position, Dollansky would maintain the position throughout the dash and set his sights on the main event.

Positioned on the inside of row five for the 30-lap Summer Nationals finale, 'The Crowd Pleaser' worked his way up to seventh by lap five and was able to gain another position before a fuel stop halted action. The remaining laps of the feature saw Dollansky lose a few positions due to sealed over tires and finish the feature in the 12th position. "We weren't bad at the beginning but as the race wore on we got worse and worse, the last restart we didn't get a very good restart and sealed the tires over and struggled to maintain and ended up running 12th. We didn't have a great car to start with and it didn't get any better as it went on", commented Dollansky after the feature.

Dollansky and the Big Game Treestands #7 team hit the track for the third night in a row on Sunday as they travel to Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, New York.

ELBRIDGE, NY – After a complete wash out on Friday night, the first annual Fast Track 360 Summer Shoot Out at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park was looking to get the finale in on Saturday night. The Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) had the largest contingent of the stout and talented 49 car field that saw the very best from the United Racing Company (URC) and the ASCS Patriots looking for the $3,000 top prize.

However, Mother Nature again shows her power and strength when the third heat was on the track which saw the eight lap qualifying event shortened by one lap. After a 30 minute wait and very heavy rains it was decided to cancel the rest of the event.

Mertztown, Pa’s and URC regular Josh Weller timed the fastest (17.795) just edging two-time ESS champion Steve Poirier (17.817). Winning the three heats were many-time ESS competitor Blake Breen, defending ESS champion Justin Barger and two-time URC feature winner in 2010 Trevor Lewis winning the final heat before the rain forced the event to be checkered one lap early.

With the full schedule from all three groups, it was decided not to make up the event this year. Competitors will be returning on Oct. 8th at the Cayuga County Fairgrounds with the very same $3,000 to win, $250 to start event. Wristbands from the Rolling Wheels rain out will be honored for that event.

The next event on the Lucas Oil Tour will be on Friday night, August 6th at the Mohawk International Raceway. It’s “Mohawk Madness” presented by Mohawk Racing Parts, the 25 lap A-Main will pay $2,500 to win, $1,500 for second and $1,000 for third. Also, to add to the importance of the event it will award points for the overall Lucas Oil title, the Northwood 2 Construction/LaSalle Motorsports Canadian Sprint Car Series and the SUNY Canton Series.

1 63 Josh Weller 17.795
2 28F Steve Poirier 17.817
3 21L Trevor Lewis 17.878
4 51 Bryan Howland 18.078
5 87 Jason Barney 18.115
6 14 Jessica Zemken 18.146
7 9b Bobby Breen 18.172
8 22 Becca Anderson 18.181
9 10 Jeff Cook 18.22
10 35 Jared Zimbardi 18.267
11 56 Randy West 18.306
12 89 Robbie Stillwaggon 18.307
13 92 Justin Collett 18.33
14 0 Kevin Nouse 18.33
15 7 Kyle Moffit 18.332
16 2L Art Liedl 18.362
17 32 Justin Barger 18.369
18 21 Don Adamczyk 18.372
19 33 Shawn Donath 18.383
20 5g Curt Michael 18.393
21 8 Blake Breen 18.413
22 45 Chuck Hebing 18.425
23 8b Alain Bergeron 18.447
24 99 J.J. Grasso 18.468
25 61 Doug Emery 18.497
26 20 Dan Kaszubinski 18.52
27 24k Devin Caron 18.579
28 17J Lance Yonge 18.605
29 47m Bill Unglert 18.609
30 25 Michael Parent 18.679
31 1K Ryan Smith 18.716
32 7c Dylan Swiernik 18.728
33 13 Kevin Ward Jr. 18.734
34 79 Davey Sammons 18.758
35 17JS Jonathan Swanson 18.795
36 75 Tommy Wickham 18.848
37 36 Mike Stelter 18.851
38 1 Scott Purcell 18.855
39 9d Kevin Darling 18.887
40 39 Tim Hogue 19.01
41 22d Bruce DeWick 19.084
42 64k Kyle Purks 19.096
43 8 Midge Miller 19.132
44 12 Tim Kelly 19.15
45 20z Zach Weigand 19.182
46 90E Shayne Ely 19.207
47 5 Bubba Broderick 19.218
48 12T Tyler Rice 19.28
49 90x Austin Ely 20.018

KNOXVILLE NATIONALS, THEN TO THE EXCITING BUDWEISER OVAL NATIONALS THE RACES TO SEE IN NOVEMBER

(RFD - MANCHESTER, MD July 25, 2010 ) In a few weeks we tour to Knoxville for our 8th annual Knoxville Nationals Fan Tour August 11-14 , 2010, then we travel to Perris Auto Speedway in November for one of the best races to see, The exciting Budweiser USAC / CRA Nationals November 4-5-6 ,2010 .

This year and next we bring to fans more ways to save money , by enrolling in our annual Knoxville tour for 2010 -2011.

We have found more ways to SAVE FANS MONEY as always when you travel with RFD. We offer a discounted hotel rate , complete daily shuttle from our host hotel “ The Best Western at the Des Moines airport location to Knoxville Raceway or to the town of Knoxville or wherever you need to go . Our choice hotel really cares about you our guests and all fans who come to the Knoxville Nationals .This year for example there bar and lounge will be open late to accommodate RACE FANS WITH FOOD & DRINKS , from 12 am to 2am !!!

A great rate of $94.08 per night which includes tax is available through RFD ONLY from our host hotel

THE BEST WESTERN at The Des Moines , IA airport location which is 35 minutes to & from Knoxville Raceway . If you need a room or rooms for teams, sponsors or yourself then by all means contact me to book them for your trip to Knoxville this year and next .

Our tour to Perris Auto Speedway is the place to be November 4-5-6 for exciting wingless racing . You can go on this tour very inexpensively which includes hotel, tickets, prizes and shuttle transportation. I guarantee this 3 day event will be more exciting then watching three different divisions or just too much racing at another November event . This tour is priced well to be affordable as all of our tours which include convenience beyond your racing dreams.

Know that I personally CARE about you more then anyone else in racing. So contact me soon as possible to secure your place on these amazing fan tours for this year and next .If you need airfare , hotel discounts or car rentals or anything contact me at racingfansdirect@bigplanet.com or at 443-974-7027.

Thank you fans, Bob Altman @ RFD –“THE NEW DIRECTION IN RACING FOR FANS LIKE YOU “

ARDC will travel into western Pennsylvania this weekend to compete at Clinton County Raceway and Mercer Raceway Park.

The first stop on the trip out Route 80 will be Friday July 30th at Clinton County Raceway where the wingless midgets will be on the program with the 410 Xpress Sprint Car Series sanctioned by the ASCS Patriots. Also on the card are the Pro Stocks

Stop number two will be at the Mercer Raceway Park for the Sprint Slug-Out with the DIRTcar Sprint Challenge Series. Modifieds, Stocks and Mini Stocks will also be in competition.

Steve Buckwalter leads the ARDC with 6 wins but has had some serious competition from Ryan Smith and cousin Bruce Buckwalter Jr. in recent weeks. S. Buckwalter who is also the points leader has Drew Heistand nipping at his heels. Heistand, who has a third and two second place finishes in the last three races has yet to win this year but after installing a new Esslinger engine under the hood will be tough to keep out of victory lane, for long.

After spending many hours on the road, Bloomsburg’s Eric Heydenreich, Selinsgrove’s Steve Lenig and Wampum’s Joe Butera will finally get the advantage of a home game.

Heydenreich, who was the winner at Lincoln Speedway during the USAC tour is a member of the famed Heydenreich racing family from Bloomsburg, PA. The bullring at Clinton County with no outside guardrails in the corners will compliment his high riding style

Lenig, spends his free time with his sons racing Micro Sprints at Clinton County. After successful careers in Drag Racing and Micro Sprints, the Sunbury,PA body shop owner is looking to pick up his first win of the season.

Butera, who is making his first foray into midgets spent several years racing 410 Sprint Cars in Western PA.

Kennedale TX (7/24/10) by DarinShort.com. The on track action at Cowtown Speedway is going to really heat up on August 7th for the running of the http://www.ShopTheBOSS.com Summer SPRINTacular for Cowtown Sprint Cars. (ASCS-rules, 360CI Sprint Cars.)

$1500 will be on the line for the winner of the event, and we strongly request that drivers pre-register at the track website on or before August 6th so we can keep fans abreast of who will be racing and how many cars will be on hand. If this format works for both sprint drivers and fans, you can expect to see more Cowtown Sprint events structured in this fashion for the 2011 racing season.

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- Cowtown Sprint drivers need to go to http://www.cowtownspeedway.com/SS.html and complete their registration form and payment. Pre-entry by August 6th ($25) will reserve their team a concrete slab in the pit area and will reward the driver (only) free pit entry into that night’s event.

- Cowtown sprint drivers that do not pre-enter but show up to race on race night can do so, but must pay the $25 entry fee and purchase their pit pass (which is $30).

- 29* lap feature event (*in honor of the injured driver, Travis Rilat, who has raced sprint cars at Cowtown for years.)

Both race fans and sprint teams have requested more sprint racing on the Cowtown Speedway schedule. Again, if this format is well supported by teams and fans, you can expect this format to continue in 2011. This will give teams a decent purse to run for and will notify race fans in advance of which drivers will be on hand at the event, so they will be insured a solid field of drivers.

In addition to a full racing program of Cowtown-ASCS rules Sprint Cars, LSDCC.com Dwarf Cars, Performance Transmissions raceTX.com Limited Modifieds, Cowtown Bombers and Winged 600’s will round out the racing action. Each of those classes will be racing for additional purse money.

Fast Facts for the ShopTheBOSS.com Summer Sprintacular at Cowtown Speedway, on Saturday August 7th:

-For more track information, directions or to purchase tickets online, please visit http://www.CowtownSpeedway.com .

Make plans now to join us on August 7th for another night of high powered action – and family affordable fun – when the ShopTheBOSS.com Summer Sprintacular heats up the ¼ mile high banks at the Fastest Lil’ Dirt Track in Texas – Cowtown Speedway!

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (July 24) – Justyn Cox recorded another top 20 at another track this season.

The 16-year-old from Clarksburg, Calif., finished 20th in the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour race at the Cottage Grove Speedway on Saturday – his 24th top 20 in 33 races this season.

It was also his seventh top 20 in eight National features Cox has advanced to this season.

“Obviously I’d like those top 20s to be top 10s,” Cox said. “However, we’ve usually been able to get better results the second time we race somewhere and that happened tonight.”

Cox didn’t qualify for the feature on Friday night at the Cottage Grove Speedway – the 20th different track he’s competed at this season.

On Saturday, Cox finished seventh in his heat race, which lined him up seventh in the second of two B Mains. In that race, Cox drove to fifth before running out of laps – two spots out of a transfer. However, he took advantage of a provisional for the first time this year to advance to the feature.

After starting 23rd of 26 cars on the ¼-mile track, Cox quickly found himself lapped by eventual winner Brady Bacon. However, Cox stayed ahead of runner-up Seth Bergman for approximately 30 laps before Bergman made the pass with two laps remaining.

“We got lapped so quickly I couldn’t really do much,” Cox said. “I felt like I was running good laps, but there wasn’t much room on the track. I’m happy with a top 20 tonight.”

Threatening weather brought 6 PAK Saturday to a standstill at Sharon Speedway. Heat races for Gibson Insurance Agency 410 Sprints, E-Mods, Pro Stocks, Limited Sprints and Hobby Stocks were completed, but wind and rain ended the Governor Insurance Big Block Modified heat races.

Gibson Insurance Agency 410 Sprint heat winners were Bob Lime and Jack Sodeman Jr. E-Mod heat winners were Scott Stiffler, Ed Wilson Jr. and Russ Dunn. Pro Stock heat winners were Gary Robinson Sr. and Alan Dellinger. Guy Griffin recorded his fifth Limited Sprint heat win.

Rain checks from July 24 will be honored at regular Saturday night events at Sharon Speedway throughout the season.

The Northwest PA Truck and Tractor Pullers will showcase power and skill at Sharon Speedway on Sunday, July 25. The Northwest PA Truck and Tractor Pullers is an organization committed to provided competitors with the best equipment, staff and venues and to give fans a fun show that pits man against machine.

The Sunday event will feature trucks in the Street Stock Gas 4x4, 2.6 Diesel 4x4, Limited Modified 4x4 and Street Legal Semi classes. Tractor divisions include Single Engine Modified Tractor, Hot farm Tractor and V-8 Antique Tractor.

Gates will open at 10 a.m. with an Antique Tractor Show at noon, Kids Pedal Pull at 1:30 and the main event beginning at 3 p.m. General admission is $7 and pit passes are available for $20.

Also this week at Sharon Speedway, the World of Outlaw Late Models and Fastrak Late Model series will bring their ground-pounding horsepower machines to the 3/8-mile dirt oval. That event will be Wednesday, July 28 with gates at 4 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m. Fastrak Late Models will return to Sharon for racing action on July 31. Governor Insurance Big Block Modifieds, E-Mods, Pro Stocks, Limited Sprints and Hobby Stocks will also run Saturday, July 31st.

UPCOMING EVENTS: 6 PAK Saturday August 7. Friday Night Thunder July 30 and August 13. Faster Pastor August 14. World of Outlaw Late Models, Fastrak Late Models July 28. Fastrak again, July 31. Applefest September 17 and 18.

Craig Dollansky and the World of Outlaws faced off against the 'PA Posse' once again on Friday at Williams Grove Speedway, a track where the Pennsylvania locals had claimed victory in the previous six Outlaw events.

When the Outlaws and PA locals converge on one track there is always a strong car count and Friday was no different as 48 competitors signed in for action at the historic half-mile. As the track surface got slower in qualifying, Dollansky stopped the clocks with a time of 17.668 seconds which was 24th fastest. Lining up from outside the third row in heat race four, 'The Crowd Pleaser' raced with Mark Smith for the fifth and final transfer spot and was able to wheel the Aggressive Hydraulics Maxim around the highside in the final couple ciruits and transfer into the main event.

After crew chief Mike Woodring and Lester Groves changed powerplants under the hood of the Big Game Treestands #7, Dollansky lined up for the 25-lap A-Main in the twenty-first position. Only three cautions in the first eight laps bunched the field up as the remaining laps went 'clean and green' and Dollansky was able to drive up to the 13th position. "The motor was missing so we changed it after the heat race and started in the tenth row for the feature and got up to 13th. 'The Grove' is a tough place to go into with the tough local competition but we made some good progress from where we started", commented the driver of the Karavan Trailers sponsored sprinter.

The finale of the Summer Nationals takes place tonight at 'The Grove' as the Big Game Treestands #7 takes aim at the $20,000 top prize.

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (July 23) – The result Friday wasn’t ideal for Justyn Cox.

The 16-year-old from Clarksburg, Calif., drove from ninth to fifth in his Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour B Main at the Cottage Grove Speedway, which was only two positions shy of a transfer to the 30-lap feature.

However, it was the 20th different race track Cox has driven on this season in 32 races. Oregon was also the 11th different state he’s raced in this season.

“Tonight was a tough track to handle,” Cox said. “I started to figure it out and gain some momentum throughout my B Main, but it just wasn’t enough to earn a transfer.”

A provisional also wasn’t in reach for Cox, who entered the race 15th in the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour points. Two drivers in the top 10 in National points utilized the two provisionals.

Cox enters Saturday’s finale at the Cottage Grove Speedway 16th in National points, but only 94 points out of the top 12.

“It’s been a close battle between a bunch of us to stay in the top 15 this season,” Cox said. “Tonight hurt a bit in points, but hopefully we can make it up tomorrow.”

Jason Johnson won the feature with Brady Bacon, Seth Bergman and Shane Stewart locking themselves into Saturday’s feature with top-four finishes, respectively.

For more information, including complete results from Friday, visit www.justyncox.com.

The drivers of the American Racing Drivers Club Midgets will return to Accord Speedway on Friday August 13, 2010 to makeup the race that was rained out on July 16th.

Accord Speedway Media Relations Director Steve Pados said, “Upcoming events at the speedway will include the re-scheduled ARDC event on August 13th.” “The speedway and ARDC management are confident the new date will work out for all parties involved.” “The ACOT Old Timers have been invited to return to allow the racing fans to take a look at racing the way it was done in the past.” “Selected Grand Marshall Johnny Heydenreich will be unable to make the return back to the speedway for the re-scheduled date due to a prior scheduled appearance.” “Additional information will be available shortly regarding the re-scheduled event.”

Lernerville Locals and Alumni experience the highs and lows during the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup XIX Twin 30’s!

Sarver, PA (July 23, 2010) It’s hard to believe that the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup is already a memory! For some of Lernerville’s finest, both past and present, the memories are bittersweet! Dale Blaney seemed to have the first 30-lap feature in the bag, but finished with a DNF. Ed Lynch Jr. had troubles all night long, as did Tim Shaffer. Danny Holtgraver timed well, transferred through his heat and ran the dash, but found trouble in the feature. Brian Ellenberger narrowly missed two transfers into the A-Main, but used a provisional to score two solid finishes.

As mentioned above, Dale Blaney, it appeared, was destined for Silver Cup glory in the first Twin 30 feature. His night started well, turning in a top ten lap in qualifying, finishing second the second National Guard Heat Race to Steve Kinser and winning the Dash. He then led 22 of the first 23 laps of the first Twin 30 feature, before giving way to Lance DeWease. Even after losing the lead, Blaney was relentlessly trying to get it back on subsequent restarts. But his run at glory, on one of his home tracks, was dramatically cut short when he ran out of fuel during a caution. He rolled into the pits for essentially a splash & go pit stop, but under World of Outlaws rules, teams cannot add fuel under caution and return to the speedway. So instead of finishing the race on the lead lap, (which in and of itself would have been disappointing enough), and starting up front via the lead lap inversion for the second feature, Blaney sat idle in the starting grid as the final two laps were contested without him. He was officially scored in 16th place. He did start the second feature 16th on the grid, but only advanced to finish 15th.

His older brother and NASCAR star Dave Blaney was scheduled to return to competition at the Lernerville Speedway for the first time in well over a decade, but damage sustained in an accident with Ed Lynch Jr. at the All Star Circuit of Champions race at Tri-City Speedway on Sunday Night, prevented the team from competing in the Silver Cup.

Speaking of Ed Lynch Jr., while he did have equipment ready and a provisional in hand for the Silver Cup, he did not having his “Lernerville” car ready due to the aforementioned wreck with Dave Blaney at Tri-City. Instead, they pulled out what was supposed to be his “Knoxville” car and that put Lynch Racing behind the eight ball all night long! He qualified 17th quick and was mired in a loaded heat race, in which he uncharacteristically finished next to last in an ill-handling car with an ill-running engine. Lynch Racing had all hands on deck for an engine change before the B-Main, but missed the lineup and had to start shotgun on the field. With the Mid-Season Championship provisional in hand, Lynch completed just a few laps in the B-Main and readied for the Twin 30’s.

But his night, and really season save the last few weeks, continued to spiral downward during the first feature when last year’s second Twin 30 winner Stevie Smith jumped the cushion in turn four, slammed into the frontstretch wall and landed on the famed #2L sprinter. Though suffering mostly cosmetic damage, the team simply did not have time to change wings in the work area, so Lynch was pushed back onto the speedway with both wings extensively damaged. The damaged wings greatly affected the handling of the car and resulted in Lynch being lapped multiple times during the first feature. He started 20th for the second feature, and was moving forward but was collected by a spinning Tyler Walker in turn four. He did recover to finish on the lead lap in 16th place.

Danny Holtgraver also entered Tuesday Night’s Silver Cup with a track provisional in hand as the Budweiser Points Leader. Fortunately for Holtgraver, he did not need the provisional as he turned the 15th quickest lap during time trials which slotted him on the pole of the third National Guard Heat Race. He led the first few laps before giving way to eventual winner Jason Sides and finished the race in second.

His time trial and heat race accomplishments earned him an on track interview with legendary World of Outlaws announcer Johnny Gibson; a thrill for any young sprint car driver! He then ran the dash and started the first Twin 30 feature in 11th place. He was running well and making his way back towards the top ten after backsliding early in the feature when he came across a cluster of cars in turns one and two. The result of the contact saw the #D4 get towed to the pits on the business end of a tow truck. He finished the race scored in 19th position. The D4 crew went to work to get the car ready for the second feature where Danny started 18th. He ran another solid race and avoided incidental contact to improve to a 14th place finish in the second feature.

Danny’s mentor “The Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer also took a rocky road during the Silver Cup. Like the rest of the local/alumni contingent, Shaffer had some highs and lows Tuesday Night. The night didn’t start well as Shaffer qualified 25th quick and missed the final transfer spot in the same loaded National Guard Heat Race as Lynch.

Shaffer found his groove during the B-Main, as he started third behind incumbent Silver Cup Champion Danny Lasoski and PA Posse Legend Fred Rahmer, but quickly made his way to the front. He passed Rahmer for second on lap two, then stole the lead from Lasoski on lap seven. He cruised to victory in the B-Main and saddled up 19th for the first Twin 30 feature.

A loaded field and a fast race track presented a challenging path to the front for the Steel City Outlaw. As the race was drawing to a close, Shaffer was slowly but surely making his way to the top ten, but an evasive move to miss a flipping Kerry Madsen left Shaffer facing the wrong direction on the front stretch with a broken radius rod. The CH Motorsports team quickly made the changes in the work area and Shaffer rejoined the field. Their resilience and the attrition of the final few restarts resulted in a 10th place finish. Shaffer started the second Twin 30 feature sixth and was running fifth on lap 12 when he spun off turn two to bring an abrupt end to a rather disappointing night, scored officially in 21st place.

With the second track provisional up for grabs, veteran driver Brent Matus was next in line by Budweiser Points and earned a starting spot in the Twin 30’s. He finished the first race in 24th position, but improved in the second feature on a slicker track by finishing 17th. Brent’s son Brandon hit the wall during qualifying and was unable to start his heat race.

2009 World of Outlaws Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award winner Brian Ellenberger returned to his home track in front of his family and primary sponsor Ti22. After a disappointing run in time trials, Brian narrowly missed the final transfer in his heat race and in the B-Main. But the Butler native started the Twin 30s by virtue of a World of Outlaws provisional. Despite being involved in the same incident that claimed the #D4, Ellenberger continued and raced to a 13th place finish. More importantly, Ellenberger remained on the lead lap and started the second feature from the pole. Tyler Walker jumped out to a quick lead from the outside pole, but Brian fought back, and took the lead down the back straightaway when Walker spun and tried to mash the gas to do a 360 and maintain the lead. The moved failed and Walker brought out the caution. Ellenberger inherited the lead on the restart, but Joey Saldana took the lead on the green flag and never looked back on his way to winning the second Twin 30 feature. Brian ran a solid race and finished in 12th.

The only other local driver to qualify for the Twin 30’s was Lou Blaney Memorial Classic Champion Mike Lutz. The Silver Cup was Lutz’s first appearance at the Action Track in 2010, but he certainly did not forget the quick way around! He qualified 16th quick between Holtgraver (15th) and Lynch (17th) and transferred directly into the features by finishing fourth in his National Guard Heat Race. He finished the Twin 30’s in 23rd and 22nd place respectively.

Other local drivers in competition Tuesday Night which did not qualify for the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup Twin 30’s features included Jack Sodeman Jr. (driving the Rudzik #94), Lindsay Enscoe, Dan Kuriger, Brian Steinman and the aforementioned Brandon Matus.

The Ti22 Sprints will be back in action tonight, Friday, July 23 along with the other divisions of Fab Four Racing. Tonight is also the Joe Pitkavish Memorial for the Diehl Auto Group DIRTcar Modifieds and Thoma Meat Night!

Once again “Mother Nature” dumped heavy overnight rain on Ohsweken Speedway grounds and forecast of continued soaking through out the day has forced management to cancel all activities at the speedway scheduled for today (Friday, July 23rd). “Mid Season Championship for the CORR/Pak Sprint division scheduled for tonight has been cancelled while the Chain Race has been rescheduled to August 6th when the Art Hill Memorial for Mini Stocks will be featured” stated Ken Pelkie, Director of Racing Operations. The annual Ohsweken Speedway “Hot Dog Eating Championship” will also be on the program August 6.

“Christmas In July” including a visit from Santa and the annual Toy Drive also scheduled for tonight has been postponed until August 20th.

Next Friday & Saturday (July 30/31) the World of Outlaws will headline a weekend spectacular as “Arrow Express” presents the third annual “Six Nations Showdown”. Steve Kinser, Donny Schatz and Joey Saldana will lead the invasion as a full point program will be presented each night. Plenty of unserviced camping is available on the grounds for a nominal fee of $10. Pit gates will open at 12:00 noon and Spectator gates opening at 4:00 with on track activities scheduled to begin around 6:30 each night. Plenty of Reserved seat tickets remain at all Ticketmaster locations and will be available at the track Thursday evening, July 29 from 6:00PM until 9:00PM. Ticket windows will open at noon both Friday and Saturday.

The 'Cream of the Crop" of dirt track auto races takes center stage at the 157th annual Illinois State Fair with the Golden Edition of the Tony Bettenhausen 100 for the USAC K&N Silver Crown Championship Series cars on Saturday August 21 and the 48th Allen Crowe 100 featuring the ARCA RE/MAX-Menard's Stock Car Series on Sunday August 22, 2010. Local stars also take to the "World's Fastest Mile Dirt Track" both days with the second leg of the UMP Modified Triple Crown slated for Saturday with the inaugural Illini Dash Saturday and the 17th running of the Sportsman Nationals on Sunday.

Defending Tony Bettenhausen 100 race winner Cole Whitt became the youngest race victor in Illinois State Fair history in 2009 and unfortunately will miss the 50th running of the Bettenhausen 100 as he has moved to the NASCAR K&N Pro Series However, three time Bettenhausen 100 winner Dave Darland and current USAC Silver Crown point leader Bud Kaeding are expected to lead a field of approximately 40 competitors to Springfield for a national championship dirt track tradition that began back in 1934! A number of local competitors are expected in for the 100-mile grind which took the name in memory of the late Tinley Park great who was lost in a practice crash at Indianapolis in 1961. Springfield's own Donnie Beechler and Mike Hess are expected to return to big mile dirt track as is Elkhart's Chris Urish and Galesburg's A.J. Fike.

UMP Modified racers join the Illinois State Fair lineup for the first time but have seen action on the track in the Illinois Fall Nationals race formerly held in September. Two time Fall Nationals modified winner Jeff Leka is an expected entrant for the second leg of the triple crown, the first leg was held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in May and won by Ken Schrader and concludes with the Bill Oldani Memorial at DuQuoin on Labor Day.

Sunday the action turns to stock cars and seven time Allen Crowe 100 winner Frank Kimmel headlines a stellar field of fendered machines for the 48th edition of this prestigious memorial event. Like the Bettenhausen, the defending winner of the Crowe 100 has moved on with young Parker Kligerman now in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Current ARCA point leader Justin Marks is looking for his first dirt win while Patrick Sheltra is a dirt late model veteran and one of the favorites to capture his first 100-mile dirt track event. Traditionally a number of local drivers enhance the field with entries and Springfie1d's Kel1y Kovksi is expected for the 48th Crowe 100 as is Centralia's Joe Cooksey, Arenzeville's Mark Littleton and Galesburg's A.J. Fike.

Joining the ARCA cars are the ever popular sportsman stock cars for the 17th running of the Sportsman Nationals. Springfield's Dennis Vandermeersch waited ten years to win his third event in 2008 and backed that up with win number 4 in 2009. He is expected to return and attempt to join Wes O'Dell as one of two five time winners of the event.

Tickets for both days are on sale now and can be obtained at the Illinois State Fair Box Office, Ticketmaster locations or at Track Enterprises by calling 217-764-3200.

Kody Swanson turned in a dominating peformance driving the Wilke-PAK#11 Thursday Night winning the 30-lap USAC National Midget Series feature at O 'Reilly Raceway Park. Swanson led the entire race and finished over three seconds ahead of second place. Jerry Coons Jr. driving the second Wilke Spike/Toyota finished in seventh place, after qualifying second fastest. The victory made the Wilke Racing Team the winningest race team in USAC history with 134 National Wins. Swanson who finished third at ORP for the team in May became the 30th different driver to win a USAC National event for the Wilke team. The record 134 victories in USAC include wins in Indy Car, Silver Crown, National Sprint Car, and National Midget Series. The team has scored USAC victories at 61 different tracks in sixteen states. The next events for the team will be "Midget Money Week", which consists of six races over a seven day-span, including the Speedway Motors Belleville Midget Nationals on Aug. 6-7.

TEAM INFO Team: Wilke-PAK Motorsports, Milwaukee,Wis. Driver: Jerry Coons Jr., Tucson, Ariz. Chassis: Spike Engine: Toyota Sponsors: Toyota, Toyota Racing Development, QTM, Autonet Mobile, Gary Stanton, Racing Optics, Speedway Motors, Hoosier Racing Tires, K & N Filters, Schoenfeld, Kwik Change, BMRS, Fuel Safe, Spike, Autometer, DMI, EFI Ignitions, Sanders, Kenny’s Components, Hepfner Racing Products, Behling Racing Equip, Joe Gibbs Racing Oil, Maxwell Industries, Scott Shop Towels, Butler Built, Engler, Afco, Xtreme Fuel Stick.

UPCOMING EVENTS August 1 US 36 Speedway (Osborn, Mo.) August 2 Butler Motorplex (Rising City, Neb.) August 3-4 Junction Motor Speedway (McCool Junction, Neb.) August 6-7 Belleville High Banks (Belleville, Kan.)

CURRENT POINT RANKINGS USAC National Midget Series: 3rd National Midget Driver of the Year: 4th

3-day event tickets currently on sale; single day tickets go on sale Monday, August 2

CHICO, CA (7-22-10) – It's bannered as "The Biggest Little Sprint Car Race in the World" and after an announcement from Handy Promotions and the World of Outlaws it's due to be even bigger for open wheel fans. For the first time in recent history, the 2010 Gold Cup Race of Champions will feature a full field of competitors, including the top drivers from the World of Outlaws on all three nights of the event September 9, 10 and 11.

In past years, the Gold Cup Race of Champions utilized a format that split the field of competitors between Thursday and Friday night for the preliminary qualifying portion of the program. The result often short changed race fans that attended the event on Thursday night due to the fact that many of the nation's top drivers that would choose to qualify on Friday night. Such will no longer be the case as the "Greatest Show on Dirt" will now appear live Thursday, Friday and Saturday night with its full all-star cast each evening. To have a shot at the $50,000 victory Saturday night, every driver race their way through full programs both Thursday and Friday night.

Three day tickets for the upcoming Gold Cup Race of Champions are currently on sale at the track business office for $130 per person. Beginning on Monday, August 2 single day tickets will go on sale and can be obtained by calling (916) 969-7484 after 9 a.m. on Monday, August 2.

As it has in the past, the Gold Cup Race of Champions will utilize an accumulative point system to determine the line ups for Saturday's program that will climax with the 40-lap $50,000 to win Gold Cup Race of Champions feature event. Silver Dollar Speedway is the one and only track in California to host the World of Outlaws in the fall of 2010 and the event will conclude with the popular "Gold Rush Tour" for the traveling series and it treks down from the Pacific Northwest.

The Gold Cup Race of Champions features four big nights of open wheel competition and a variety of exciting divisions this year. It all starts on Wednesday, September 8 with three different divisions taking to the Silver Dollar Speedway quarter mile. The opening night of racing features 360 cubic inch powered sprint cars in the annual "Pacific Sprint Cup" Invitational event, the crown jewel of California's premier traveling series for winged 360 sprint cars, the Civil War Sprint Car Series. The winged sprint cars will be joined in 2010 by two additional open wheel classes for an incredible kick off to the week of racing.

The wingless sprint cars of the Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprint Car Shootout will share the spotlight along with the mighty midgets of the Bay Cities Racing Association. This will mark the first time these three divisions have come together in one open wheel extravaganza that is just the beginning of a huge week of racing in California.

The Wednesday night event is general admission with no reserved seating and is just a high octane warm up to the following days to come. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday the nation's best drivers come together with the best of California as the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Tour concludes its annual Gold Rush Tour on the banks of Silver Dollar Speedway.

In 2009, race fans witnessed a race they will long remember when Joey Saldana powered out of the final turn to steal the victory at the line from race leader Jason Sides. It was one of the closest finishes of the season in World of Outlaws competition. When this series comes to a tight quarter-mile track like Silver Dollar Speedway the action exceeds the term "extreme" as lapped traffic becomes a factor for the front runners in a matter of minutes.

Three day tickets for the 2010 Gold Cup Race of Champions are currently on sale through the business office of Handy Racing Promotions Inc. at (916) 969-7484. Seating for Thursday, Friday and Saturday is reserved and three day tickets are $130 per person. Seating on Wednesday night for the Pacific Sprint Cup, the Wingless Shootout and the BCRA Midget event is general admission at the gate.

Throughout the week on the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds a variety of entertainment venues and activities will be taking place beginning on Thursday night as Kronik Energy Drink presents the electrifying band known as "Double Funk Crunch" in the Silver Dollar Pavilion after the races. This event will be free to all racers, fans and campers and will feature discount tacos, beer and beverages as well as video footage on the big screen of Gold Cup's most fantastic moments. On Friday night the Hunt Magnetos Miss Gold Cup Bikini Contest and Chili Feed returns. Entries are now available for this event that will pay $1000 to the winner.

Within all of the fun, lies the great camaraderie of the greatest race fans in the world as they gather to witness one of open wheel racing's greatest spectacles. Watch for further upcoming details on all of these great entertainment events that are sure to delight race fans throughout their 2010 Gold Cup experience

It's all happening at the one and only Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California September 8, 9, 10 and 11th. Don't be left out of the action, order your tickets today and plan to join thousands of race fans at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. It's the Gold Cup – patronized by friends and family, managed by friends and family. For further information visit www.handyracingpromotions.com or call the track business office at (916) 969-7484.

Racing with Stars: Elite Racing and Allstar Performance announce unveiling of Special Knoxville Nationals Paint Scheme

All Star With the upcoming 50th running of the Knoxville Nationals, there will be plenty of stars on and off the track. On Tuesday August 10th, Jason Meyers and his Elite Racing team will be unveiling their brand new Allstar Performance paint scheme for the 2010 edition of the Knoxville Nationals. The paint scheme will not only reflect the Allstar Performance brand, but promises to be a star on the track.

To add to the Allstar lineup that will be present at the event, Dave Argabright, famed racing writer, will be serving as the MC for the unveiling. Jason Meyers will also be present with Elite Racing team principal Chris Luck and the entire Elite Racing crew. Allstar Performance will also have representatives on-hand to take part in this exciting event.

"We are very proud to be part of the Lane group and we are excited about our partnership for the 50th running of the Knoxville Nationals," stated driver and team co-owner Jason Meyers. "The unveiling of the paint scheme will be exciting for all involved and I cannot wait for everyone to get to see this car. Artist Jeff Sorrell and our partners at Motorsports Designs put their heads together and pulled out all the stops on this scheme that is sure to shine on the race track."

Meyers' partnership with Allstar Performance began 6 years ago after his first visit to the Lane Automotive facility in 2004. Following the visit, Meyers decided to run an Allstar decal on his car that evening in an effort to show the team's appreciation for the hospitality and support that they had been showed by the Lane Group. Since that initial meeting, the two have worked side-by-side, not only to strengthen the #14 car's program, but to further develop and improve the Allstar Performance product line.

Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements and release dates prior to The Nationals as we share this exciting event with you, including: new event merchandise and special appearances by Jason Meyers. The 50th running of the Knoxville Nationals promises to be a thrilling event on and off track for Elite Racing and its partners starting on August 11, with the finale on Saturday night August 14.

WHO: Jason Meyers, Elite Racing Driver and Co-Owner; Doug Lane, Allstar Performance Representatives; and Dave Argabright, Notable Auto Racing Writer.

WHAT: Unveiling of the 2010 Allstar Performance #14 paint scheme for the 50th running of the Knoxville Nationals followed by presentation by Allstar Performance and Q&A with Jason Meyers.

VANCOUVER, Wash. - It's one of those duties no one in the auto racing world wants to do, but will always do when it is necessary.

Drivers from the IXL Metal Conditioner NorthWest Wingless Tour traditional 360 sprint cars, midgets, and Pacific Hardtop Racing Association dwarf cars, with the blessing of the Arnold Family at Willamette Speedway, will take part in a helmet pass through the grandstands during their events on Friday night, July 30th, raising money that will be donated to fellow members of the racing community who are in need, following one of the most troubling weekends in recent memory.

Marysville, Wash. driver Jeff Bell and Oklahoma driver Wayne Johnson are recovering from severe injuries suffered in crashes at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash. during the final night of the Fred Brownfield Memorial on Saturday, their accidents the worst of many hard wrecks that were seen on that bizarre night. Forney, Texas driver Travis Rilat, recently the new father of a baby girl, is in the burn unit at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after a methanol explosion outside a Sedro-Woolley, Wash. race shop on Sunday. Rilat's crewman, Tyson Perez from Australia, died of his injuries on Wednesday morning from that same explosion.

The funds raised by the NWWT and PHRA will go to the families of the injured drivers to help with medical and other possible expenses while they recover from their injuries, as well as to the Perez Family, who will likely have hospital bills of their own to deal with as well as possible funeral expenses in their native Australia. Arrangements will be made to send the money to proper accounts. Anyone who wishes to donate any spare cash or change is strongly urged to do so, and it would be greatly appreciated.

Rainouts have resulted in the NWWT sprint cars having only two events this year, and ironically those two main events were won by Bell and Rilat. Bell won the NorthWest Wingless Tour's unofficial season opener at Grays Harbor Raceway on June 12th, the same night the PHRA dwarf cars were racing there. Rilat, a nationally touring driver who was in town a day early for the Fred Brownfield Memorial, took his wings off and won last Thursday's NWWT event at the same track.

Bell was racing his Ford Focus midget when he rubbed wheels with another car, just enough to send him on a vicious series of flips entering the front stretch from Turn 4 of the big 3/8-mile clay oval, frightening most of the fans in attendance. Bell broke both of his clavicles, a wrist, a number of damaged vertebrae and suffered a concussion as well. He is, however, expected to recover and is said to be in good spirits.

Johnson, racing his winged 360 sprint car in the ASCS National Tour's Fred Brownfield Memorial main event, flipped upside down on the back stretch and the torque tube from his car snapped and struck him in the right leg, causing severe damage. Doctors managed to save his leg in surgery later that evening, though he has a long recovery and more possible surgeries ahead of him.

Rilat, who led all but one lap to win the NorthWest Wingless Tour race at Grays Harbor last Thursday, remains in the Harborview Medical Center burn unit, said to be one of the best burn units in the country. Rilat and Perez were severely burned when a barrel of methanol exploded on them outside a race shop in a stunt gone wrong.

When the drivers come back down from the grandstands, hopefully with their helmets full, the money will be emptied into a large 12x18 envelope to be counted later and as of now will eventually be split between the four families. That envelope, sadly, is the same envelope that was used in the helmet pass for Travis Rutz at Willamette Speedway in October. Rutz is slowly recovering from his injuries from a crash in Terre Haute, Indiana in late September.

The PHRA dwarf car group will also collect donations the next night, Saturday, July 31st at Madras Speedway in north central Oregon and hope to do a helmet pass there as well. Local drivers, most especially the sprint car drivers, will be welcomed to join them should a helmet pass be done there as well.

The NWWT and PHRA express their condolences to the family of Tyson Perez, and wish speedy recoveries to Jeff Bell, Wayne Johnson and Travis Rilat, and hope to see the grandstands full of fans on July 30th at Willamette Speedway.

Noland Leaves Speedweek With Big Results
By Ben Deatherage
Central Point, Oregon- Chadd Noland of Central Point entered the annual Speedweek Northwest looking to turn some heads and race against some of the best drivers around. It’s a grueling campaign, currently sanctioned by the American Sprint Car Series-Northwest Region, with track sizes ranging from 1/5 of a mile to a whopping 3/8’s. The distance also covers nearly one quarter of the distance of the entire West Coast from Southern Oregon to Western Washington spanning a distance of some four hundred miles.
But Chadd Noland was determined to make the entire trek and do the very best he could. The journey started at the Southern Oregon Speedway in nearby White City where the Eric Rollem Dentistry #13 360 Sprint had to get into the feature via the B Main as a fourth place finish in the heat race wasn’t enough points to gain a position in the feature.
Transferring into the feature from the B Main the task to get to the front had to begin from the back of the field in fifteenth. Determined to make the appearance worthwhile breaking into the top ten only took three laps while Noland wasn’t finished there. Before one thing led to another the teenager was up to the seventh place position where he would end up finishing. Not only did he transform what could have a bad night into a great one he also earned the Travis Rutz Hardcharger Award for passing the most cars in the race.
The next night the team travelled to the Mid-Willamette Valley facility of the Willamette Speedway in Lebanon. Fortunately for Chadd a third place finish in the heat race earned him a position into the feature automatically and would not have to go through the B Main. In the feature carnage reigned in the early stages which destroyed several competitor’s vehicles.
“Once cars were getting wrecked and carnage was occurring I just was put into survival mode,” said Noland who went on to finish in a respectable eighth place.
The final race of Speedweek Northwest in Oregon was at the Sunset Speedway Park in Banks just outside of Portland. It was the smallest circuit of the series and could make or break a single driver’s hope of winning Speedweek entirely. Another fourth place finish in the heat race didn’t earn enough points for Noland to go straight to the feature so it was to the B Main once again. And once again he took care of business in the consolation race to earn a transfer position to keep the night alive.
“Once we got going in the feature the track took rubber about ten laps in,” stated Noland afterwards, “there wasn’t too much passing after that so we stayed in line and tried to run high for a little bit but freight trained from the inside and lost a couple of positions.”
Noland would wind up finishing in the seventeenth place position it would be his worst finish of the entire Speedweek. The next night would be a travelling date to the Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Washington where the ASCS-National Tour was waiting for the series.
The first night of the double header in Western Washington saw Noland win his heat race to earn a position in the feature and also earning in the redraw after the heats to start no worse than eighth. Unfortunately Noland received the eight pill and would start fourth row outside. The night in the main didn’t go quite as nicely as the team would have hoped but the pilot would muster a twelfth place finish.
The final night in Elma another heat race win would be earned by Noland and an automatic trip to the feature. Starting tenth the race took some time to get under way as two consecutive incidents put up some extremely long delays. Once things resumed Noland was on a terror moving forward and by lap six he was up to sixth. On lap fifteen the #13 would be shown on the leader board running in fifth against the toughest 360 drivers on the planet. That is where he would eventually finish making a career best finish in ASCS-Nation Tour competition.
“The car was awesome on the bottom of the race track and we were able to come home in fifth,” said an ecstatic Noland, “Elma usually is a place where we have had some trouble and where we have not made very mains because we only race there a handful of times it was great to get a top five.”
When all the points were totaled Noland would be scored as third overall in the Mid-Season Points which also included all the Speedweek Northwest races. Noland accomplished quite a feat as being one of only a handful of drivers to make the feature in all seven Mid-Season points races.
“None of our success this last week would have been possible without the huge backing of all our supporters and sponsors would like to thank Eric Rollem Dentistry, Bio Mass One, M&D Cabinet and Millwork Inc., BC Motorsports, Cross Creek Trucking, and Finley Farms.”
The team plans on venturing to the Cottage Grove Speedway with an extra special thanks to Brian Crockett and BC Motorsports. The last time Noland raced at Cottage Grove he finished fifth and fourth. He looks to make another head turning splash against the National Tour once again except this time at his home track.
Chadd Noland is a young Sprint Car driver who started racing 360’s since 2007 and has became quit quick since then. With ten career victories and a long future ahead the team plans to run competitive at the Cottage Grove Speedway, Southern Oregon Speedway, and they plan on American Sprint Car Series-Northwest Region. The team is always looking for additional sponsorship to make as many races as possible to find out on Chadd log on to http://www.ChaddNolandRacing.com.

SANTA MARIA, CA – JULY 22, 2010… The Fresno based Shaw Racing Team has partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help children with life threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The #88K USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car Team is encouraging support from fellow racers and fans this Saturday night, July 24th, at the Santa Maria Speedway with a helmet drive to help raise funds and awareness.

Led by Car Owner Wes Shaw and Driver Koen Shaw, the team sponsors nine year old Trevor from Tulare. Trevor loves racing, everything from Trophy Trucks to Sprint Cars, his all-time favorite. The youngster was diagnosed several years ago with Leukemia after developing a very serious bacterial infection.

As a Make-A-Wish child, Trevor wishes to go on a cruise so that he can experience the food, waterslides, and swimming pools. His wish will come true later this summer as Trevor and his family will sail to the Caribbean. After their return, he will undergo a very serious operation and doctors estimate a one year recovery time. This Saturday night, Trevor will be in attendance to cheer on his favorite racers.

Since granting the first wish for a boy named Chris, who wanted to be a police officer for a day, more than 240,000 kids around the globe have supported by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The local chapter of the Make-A-Wish has granted over 1,300 wishes to Central Valley children to give them hope, strength, and joy.

Joining the USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car Series for the Bud Stanfield Memorial / Mega 97.1 FM Night will be the Toste Grading & Paving Mini Stocks, Vintage Sprints, and CDCRA Dwarf Cars. The Front Gates will open at 5:00pm, Time Trials will start at 6:00pm, with Racing at 7:00pm. For event information, please visit www.racesantamariaspeedway.com or call (805) 922-2232.

AKRON, Ohio (July 22, 2010) – When Goodyear became the exclusive rear tire supplier for the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, Joey Saldana and his team embraced the change and immediately began working with Goodyear engineers to get the maximum performance from his Goodyear Eagles.

Fair to say, Saldana and other drivers have given Goodyear solid feedback and helped the tiremaker act as a teammate to all WoO competitors.

Saldana reaped the benefits of quickly learning the chacteristics of his Goodyear Eagles when he was awarded $10,000 as the Goodyear Mid-Season Champion. Saldana’s prize was the largest share of $55,000 Goodyear distributed to the top ten drivers in the standings at the halfway point.

“They have built us a great tire and are doing a great job,” Saldana said. “I think everything has been great. Goodyear is doing a great job and I appreciate the point fund.”

Saldana is seeking his first WoO championship. He has 10 wins so far this season to go with 25 top five finishes and 30 top tens.

“We wanted to be able to help the teams get through the long season and this seemed to be a good way to do that,” said Goodyear marketing manager Justin Fantozzi. “We’re proud to be associated with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and this point fund is an example of our commitment to the competitors.”

More information about Goodyear Racing is available at www.racegoodyear.com. More information about the World of Outlaws is available at www.worldofoutlaws.com.

1. Joey Saldana ($10,000), 2. Steve Kinser ($9,000), 3. Jason Meyers ($8,000), 4. Donny Schatz ($7,000), 5. Jason Sides ($6,000), 6. Paul McMahan ($5,000), 7. Lucas Wolfe ($4,000), 8. Craig Dollansky ($3,000), 9. Jac Haudenschild ($2,000), 10. Kraig Kinser ($1,000).

7/22/10 – Once again, Bill Balog & the B Squared Motorsports 17B had 2 races scheduled this past weekend. First on the agenda was the Oshkosh Speedzone in Oshkosh, WI. With a race track that was quickly loosing traction, Bill ended up turning the 4th quickest lap in qualifying out of the 30 cars present. He would take the green flag in 5th place & he would need to bring a top 5 finish home in order to transfer straight to the feature. After falling to 6th at the start, he would get in his rhythm & by the time the checkered flag flew, he would finish in the all important 5th position. With the 5 pill drawn for feature inversion, Bill would take the green flag from the 7th position. At the drop of the green, Bill worked the bottom side of the track in 1 & 2 perfectly & by the time they were in turn 3, he was sitting in 3rd place. But as lick would have it, the yellow flag flew before a lap was complete, which meant a complete restart was in order. On the next start, he would have to work harder for the positions in front of him. Lap after lap went by & he was picking off car by car & with just about 10 laps left in the race, he would take the race lead in lapped traffic. He & the 2nd place car would battle over the last 10 laps, slicing & dicing through the lapped cars & when the checkered flag flew, Bill was the 1st to cross the line. This win is Bill’s 9th career IRA win & 2nd of the 2010 season. Saturday’s racing action was to take place at the Eagle Valley Speedway in Jim Falls, WI but as luck would have it, rained moved in to the area just as the teams were arriving at the track, forcing track personnel to cancel the event. This weekend the HRP Wings & Race Products / Gaerte Engines #17B will be in action at the Elko Speedway in Elko, MN on both Friday & Saturday. Elko is normally an asphalt track, but for this event they convert it one of the nation’s premier dirt tracks. To keep up on all the latest news regarding the team, be sure to visit the all new team website at www.b2motorsports.com. You can also become a fan of B Squared Motorsports on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bsquaredmotorsports Sponsorship for the 2010 season comes from the following companies: Buesser Concrete, Hoeft Builders, Hepfner Racing Products & HRP Wings, DMI Race Products, XYZ Machine, Allstar Performance, K&N Engineering, Astro Titanium, Super Shox, BLZ, Rod End Supply, B Squared Visual Solutions, Weld Racing, Outerwears Inc, Race Gear X, Rhey Graphics, Gaerte Engines, Competition Driveline, Ringers Gloves, Plank Enterprises, and Buzz Signs & Graphics.

NEWTON (July 21, 2010) - Coming off of a weekend of consistent podium finished; it was back at it again for the Mark Burch Motorsports, Chad Humston Racing team.

Last weekend would take the #1M to Iowa for the Saturday night 360 event at the famed Knoxville Raceway, in Knoxville , Iowa . Chad was placed in the second group for qualifying and started the night out with the third quickest time. Although the #1M came in with the third quickest time overall, it seems that team discovered that they may be suffering some engine problems.

Chad started his heat third row outside in the sixth position and managed to grab the fourth place position with a great start. “The outside row had a great start and I was able to grab onto fourth and hang on to it, which was is the most important part.” Chad had to say of his heat. The #1M finished the heat in the fourth and final transfer position to the main.

The Engler Machine and Tool #1M started the A-Main, third row inside in the fifth position. “The track was narrow and tough to pass on, but it was the same track for everyone.” Chad said. Although there wasn’t a ton of passing for the night, Chad managed to finish the evening with a fourth place. “It wasn’t another podium finish or the win we had hoped for but it is another steady finish and that’s our goal.” Said Chad of his night.

You can cheer on the Mark Burch Motorsports, Chad Humston Racing team as they get back it again this Saturday at Knoxville Raceway, in Knoxville Iowa .

The Mark Burch Motorsports team is always looking to work with new partners to help them achieve their advertising goals. For more information please contact Mark at mark@markburchmotorsports.com

To keep up with Mark Burch Motorsports, check them out online at http://www.markburchmotorsports.com/!

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For weekly updates on Mark Burch Motorsports, join our mailing list by emailing “MB Motorsports” to kzcommunications@rocketmail.com. Partner of the Week: S & S Welding, Inc.

For more information on the S & S Firm, click the link, http://www.omaha.com/article/20100715/SPORTS/707159781, to view their write up by Lee Ackerman of the Omaha World-Herald.

Arrow Truck Sales, Inc. began operations in 1950 from a small used truck lot in downtown Kansas City , Missouri . From the initial start-up, the company has followed the principle of providing high-quality, pre-owned vehicles to customers who want to maximize the value of money. Arrow has always followed a policy of honesty and full disclosure. We place high value on the reputation we've built throughout the North American trucking industry. Our pledge: We are not going to jeopardize our reputation for the sake of avoiding a little work or for a short-term profit based on misleading practices. Unlike some of our competitors, we carry a wide selection of all makes and models. With over 2,000 trucks in inventory, we can find the right truck to fit your needs. And since our inventory changes daily, we are always looking to buy quality, pre-owned units as well. So when you have a single unit or a fleet to dispose of, call us. With branches located throughout the United States and Canada , we are always close by. Quality, value and selection - Arrow Truck Sales, Inc. is your best source of pre-owned medium and heavy duty trucks in North America . The Volvo Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications, aerospace components and services, and is one of the world's leading producers of heavy-diesel engines (9-16 liter). The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, which employs about 96,000 people, has production facilities in 19 countries and sells their products in more than 180 markets. Volvo Group sales for 2009 amounted to approx. 29 BUSD. The Volvo Group is a publicly-held company headquartered in Gothenburg , Sweden . Volvo Shares are listed on Nasdaq OMX Nordic Exchange and are traded OTC in the US . Call 800-311-7144 for more information about Arrow Truck Sales, or download the brochure. (http://www.arrowtruck.com/docs/locations.details.aspx?branch=KC aelliott@arrowtruck.com)

WolfWeld racing chassis and custom welding located in Tea, South Dakota . Contact Doug Wolfgang at 605-368-9955 for more information.

Whitetail Paradise Outfitters offers a one of kind hunting experience. They are nestled along the scenic Pine Creek, near Long Pine, Nebraska . Whitetail Paradise Outfitters is an all inclusive outfitter offering rifle, archery and black powered hunting. They specialize in Turkey hunts, Whitetail or Mule deer hunts, Goose hunts, predator hunts and also offer seasonal trout fishing and seasonal Wing hunts as well. Your hunt pricing includes lodging, food, RV hookups, a scent free gear storage unit and trout fishing! For more information please contact Bruce Rossman at 402-340-6255 or visit the website at http://whitetailparadisellc.com/

For all of your Farm, Truck and Automotive tire needs contact: Bruce Rossman at 402-925-5633. Triple R Tire, 47641 Us Highway 20, Atkinson, NE 68713.

Vortex Racing Products is the industry leader in Sprint Car Wing design. From humble beginnings in 1995 where we began producing wings for our own use we quickly became engaged in producing wings for other race teams. Inspired by a life-long background in racecar design and manufacturing from our Dad, we (Paul and Lynton) continued to evolve into a company known for producing a product a little different from the rest. This ability to manufacture a Wing that is unique in design is what has been our success. With the use of our own race teams in Australia and America , we continually push the boundaries of design with an extensive testing program of our products each and every year. It is with our understanding of chassis design and manufacturing that we are able to communicate with our clients and tailor a wing package that best suits their driver, team and make of chassis. We call this,” The Vortex Advantage”. (http://www.vortexracingproducts.com.au/)

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Rio Vista, CA - July 22, 2010...Special thanks to World Racing Group for hosting the fifth annual 410 sprint car summit this past Wednesday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Various promoters of weekly 410 tracks, series and sanctioning bodies were in attendance discussing cost reduction, ways to market the sport, improve safety and help better advance the overall health of 410 winged sprint car racing.

Dan Simpson, Alan Handy, Gary Thomas and George Hague flew back to Pennsylvania to be on hand and represent the West Coast at the summit.

Some meaningful topics and interesting ideas were discussed during the summit and various committees were formed, with a second meeting planned during the 50th Knoxville Nationals in August.

We also have to give big thanks to the World of Outlaws for all their hospitality during the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup at Lernerville Speedway on Tuesday. It was a great facility and track general manager Gary Risch Jr. and his staff should be commended on an outstanding event.

It was a great night overall and everyone really enjoyed the racing. Despite a heavy rain shower in the afternoon the track was in good shape and the drivers put on a terrific show.

It was also nice to have the chance to hang out and catch up with videographer Dean Mills, Jonathan Allard and the 0 team, Jason and Robin Meyers, Steve Gomez and other California friends during the night.

(JULY 22, 2010, PERRIS, CA) Perris Auto Speedway promoter Don Kazarian has announced that the August 21st USAC Western Midget, Ford Focus Midget and Jr. Focus Midget race at The PAS has been canceled. Replacing the open wheel show will be the “Triple Crown Night of Destruction” featuring the Outlaw Iron Man Demolition Derby, Demo Cross and Rollover Contest.

You can keep up with all of the latest news from Perris Auto Speedway on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/perrisautospdwy.

McKENZIE, TN (July 22) - The victories continue to roll in for Sprint car racers using J&J Auto Racing cars. Last week, veterans Doug Esh, Tim Shaffer and Eddie Gallagher were all triumphant while youngsters Derek Hagar, Brandon Spithaler and Andre Layfield were also victorious.

Doug Esh always seems to be in the center of the excitement and last Saturday night at Lincoln Speedway was no different. Esh piloted the Pancho Racing Products No. 93 J&J to his first victory of the season after a thrilling battle with some of the best in central Pennsylvania. Esh started sixth and had worked his way into third by lap seven. Five laps later, he was in second and set his sights on the leader. Esh was in the lead on lap 23 and surged ahead on a final restart with two to go to pick up his 23rd career win at the track.

Derek Hagar captured his second Sprint car victory of the season on Saturday night pacing the USCS event at Dixie Speedway. Hagar was driving Jay Hancock's No. 1a J&J for the first time and after starting second raced into the lead on lap two. Five laps into the race Hagar found himself in a battle with fellow J&J racer, Johnny Bridges. Bridges raced the No. 07 J&J into the lead on lap five, but Hagar was back on top the following lap. Hagar would lead the rest of the way and to score his fourth career USCS triumph.

Matt Linder (No. 1 J&J) raced from eighth to second, while reigning USCS champion Terry Gray (No. 10 J&J) and his teammate, Morgan Turpen (No. 80 J&J) finished third and fourth respectively.

Brandon Spithaler won't soon forget the night of July 17th. The 18 year-old scored his first career 410 Sprint car on Saturday night at Mercer Raceway Park. Spithaler, who drove the Frank Spithaler owned, Superior Tank & Trailer sponsored No. 22 J&J, took the lead on lap six of the 20-lap race and was forced to hold off a hard-charging Danny Holtgraver (No. D4 J&J) several times to capture the win.

Eddie Gallagher led the way in the 305 Sprint car division at Riverside International Speedway. Gallagher raced Buzz Herrington's No. 1 J&J to victory in both his heat race and the main event.

Andre Layfield picked up his first career 410 Sprint car triumph at I-77 Raceway in Ripley, WV. Layfield bested the Ohio Valley Sprint Association Main Event driving the No. 59 J&J in his 13th career Sprint car star.

Shane Morgan raced his No. 01 J&J to victory in the CAJUN Sprinters Association event at A-1 Raceway in Lecombe, LA. Saturday's victory was his second of the 2010 season. Justin McKenzie (No. 15 J&J) came home second, while Hunter Phillips (No. 32 J&J) was fourth and Brandon Olsen (No. 02 J&J) was fifth.

Tim Shaffer and the CH Motorsports team continued their winning ways on Sunday night with the All-Star Circuit of Champions. Shaffer raced the No. 83x J&J to a dominating victory to earn his seventh All-Star triumph of the season. He led all 30 laps and made it six consecutive All-Star races where he finished inside the top three.

“These guys are awesome," admitted the winner following the race."They communicate great. We have a mixed group of guys that go on the road with us at different times and it makes it special."

Dan Shelter was victorious last month at Thunder Mountain Speedway driving his No. 7 J&J.

Other strong finishes....Josh Schneiderman raced the Deuce Motorsports No. 49 J&J to a third place finish on Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway, two spots ahead of Mark Dobmeier (No. 13L J&J), who finished fifth...Alain Bergeron scored a pair of third place finishes behind the wheel of his No. 8 J&J....Donny Schatz finished second and fourth in the World of Outlaws Don Martin Memorial Twin 30's event at Lernerville Speedway in Tony Stewart Racing's No. 15 Armor All/STP backed J&J.

Jetmore, KS (July 22, 2010) – Three members of our racing community, Wayne Johnson, Travis Rilat and Tyson Perez, were injured last weekend. Unfortunately, Perez succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, July 21. We are asking all race fans to come together to support the individuals and their families.

Wayne Johnson, 2000 ASCS National champion, was transported to the Harborview Hospital in Seattle after suffering severe foot injuries in an A-Main crash at Grays Harbor Raceway on Saturday. Johnson had a successful surgery early Sunday. He was released from the hospital today but will need to stay in Seattle another week for follow-up appointments. A full recovery is expected for Johnson but he will be out for the remainder of the season.

Travis Rilat, the 2003 ASCS National champion and his Australian crew member Tyson Perez both suffered severe burns when a methanol barrel exploded on Sunday. Rilat and Perez were also transported to Harborview Hospital in Seattle. Rilat underwent a successful complicated surgery yesterday and is stable, but still in critical condition. Rilat may need to remain in the Harborview burn unit for at least two to three months.

You can help these individuals and their families by making a tax deductible donation through our website, www.SteveKingFoundation.org or by sending a check to:

If you wish to make a donation to a specific individual, please note the individual’s name when making a donation. The funds will go directly to their families!

Continue to lift these individuals and families up in prayer in the coming weeks and months.

About Travis Rilat Travis is the 2003 ASCS National champion and has consistently been a front-runner among the ASCS ranks over the past decade. A native of Forney, TX, Rilat finished fourth in the ASCS National standings in 2009 and scored his first win of the season on July 12 at Southern Oregon Speedway. Travis’ support system is rallying around him including his wife, Mary Anna and 6 month old daughter, Kinsley.

About Tyson Perez Tyson is a native Australian and travels the circuit as one of Travis Rilat’s crew members during the summer months. Perez owns a racing parts store in Australia and was active in the Australian racing community.

Wayne Johnson is the 2000 ASCS National Champion and was the 360 Knoxville Nationals Champion in 2000 and 2008. Johnson is a native of Oklahoma City, OK, currently residing in Knoxville, IA. His wife, Erin, and their two kids, Hunter and Paige are by his side as he recovers.

The Steve King Foundation was formed to help individuals involved in dirt track racing across the country by providing financial assistance to drivers, pit crew members, racing officials, track operations personnel or the immediate families of those individuals who are injured, struggling with a severe illness or die. The foundation, a 501(c)3 will also contribute to organizations and facilities dedicated to improving the safety of the sport when additional funds are available.

FREMONT, Ohio – Traditional sprint car racing – non-wing excitement – will return to Fremont Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 1. The race was originally to take place at Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio, as part of the eight-race, non-sanctioned, non-wing series, but will now take place at “The Track That Action Built.”

“We simply have too much work to do at Millstream and not enough time to get it done so we’ve moved it to Fremont,” said race promoter Rich Farmer.

Tracks that have participated in the special non-sanctioned series include Eldora Speedway, Gas City Speedway and Waynesfield Motorsports Park.

Prior to the Aug. 1 race at Fremont, the series will race at Eldora Speedway on Saturday, July 31 for a $2,000 to win event and a guaranteed spot in the Second Annual Jack Hewitt Classic to be contested at Waynesfield on Aug. 7. Sunday’s race at “The Track That Action Built,” will pay $2,500 to win and a guaranteed spot in the Hewitt Classic as well.

Thanks to Hoosier Tire, there is a point fund for the series. The Hoosier DT3 right rear tire will be incorporated in all of the series’ events.

The addition of the non-wing race at Fremont will be part of a double-header weekend at the historical speedway. On Saturday, July 31, the winged Fort Ball Pizza Palace 410 Sprints, Fremont Federal Credit Union 305 Sprints and Fremont Fence Dirt Trucks will compete on Kistler Engines Night, which will also be a Kistler Racing Products FAST (Fremont Attica Sprint Title) Championship series night for the 410 sprints and a FAST night, presented by Kear’s Speed Shop and Cleveland Golf, for the 305 sprints.

On Sunday, joining the non-wing sprint cars will be the dirt trucks combined with the stock cars.

Gates will open both nights at Fremont Speedway at 4 p.m. with racing underway at 7 p.m.

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

(JULY 22, 2010, LAKESIDE, CA) After two weekends off, The California Lightning Sprint Car Series returns to action this Saturday night, July 24th, at Perris Auto Speedway. Joining the CLS on the program will be the Perris-Victorville North vs South Street Stock Challenge, PASSCAR Super Stocks, Modifieds, Sport Mods and Pick-A-Part Factory Stocks. Spectator gates will open at 5:00 PM and the first race will be at 5:30.

Saturday’s race was originally slated to be the 1st Annual Christian Stover Memorial, but that race was changed to August 28th when the CLS will race with the Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Cars.

Ramona’s A.J. Bender beat Jarrett Kramer of Spring Valley and Guy Maresch of Anaheim Hills to win the last race in the series on July 3rd at The PAS. That victory propelled Bender into the series point lead for the first time in 2010. Kramer is second in the standings 15 points behind the leader. The point leader’s older brother, Bobby Bender, who leads the series with five main event wins in 2010, is third in the standings, just one point behind arch rival Kramer heading into Saturday’s race. Maresch and Placentia’s Dan Hillberg round out the top five in points (the top 10 are listed at the end of this press release).

1999 and 2008 CLS champion Brent Sexton of Lakeside will return to the series behind the wheel of the Chris Dickey #11. Sexton will drive the car while Dickey is away on deployment with the United States Navy.

DVD’s from Saturday’s race will be available form Raceway Video. You can visit their website at: www.racewayvideo.com. You can also call: (818) 618-9764

(MANCHESTER, MD July 22, 2010 ) We are alerting fans to the LATE NIGHT FOOD AND BAR SERVICE in the Des Moines airport area for all racing guests after the races . Please come and join us , use this added service even if you are not a hotel guest after the races to talk racing from 12 am to 2am August 11 to 14 th .

The Best Western Hotel @ Des Moines, IA airport once again is our choice hotel with a great rate , great service , accommodations , indoor pool , a free hot morning breakfast, and a restaurant inside the hotel .

The rate is $94.08 per night which includes tax , but the reservation has to be made through Racing Fans Direct is the only stipulation . This is done only to make it easier for there office personnel to track the group rate , etc. We can’t thank Mr. Dave Howard, the hotel’s new general manager enough for his kindness, dedication in working with RFD in bringing this excellent discount to fans.

Please contact RFD right away to make all necessary reservations , tour bookings if you would like to go to the nationals at a great rate and any other arrangements you might need to make this a very special celebration at Knoxville’s 50th Annual Bash of high speed racing . You may contact us at racingfansdirect@bigplanet.com or at 443-974-7027.

Kevin Montgomery Tucson, Arizona (July 22nd, 2010) - Race fans mark your calendar for August 21st as the winged warriors of the American Sprint Car Series will make an additional appearance at Tucson's USA Raceway.

The popular series was slated for a half dozen events at USA Raceway prior to capping the season off with the 43rd Annual Kronik Energy Drinks Western World Championships but due to unforeseen issues with another Arizona venue the date will be moved to the series' home track. August 21st was originally scheduled for Prescott Valley Speedway, however, PVR was unable to keep the date but hopes to secure sponsorship for future events.

"We are glad to pick up the scheduled date for the Wing Sprint cars" commented Benji Lyons of USA Raceway. "We feel it is the right thing for the racers and it gives our fans one more chance to see more sprint car racing in there very own backyard. There is not a week that goes by without ten to twenty phone calls or emails stressing for more wing races.

The USA Factory Stocks will also join the card along with the ultra competitive X-Modified division in a special event that will pay nearly double the norm with an unprecedented $500 waiting for each winner. But wait, it doesn't stop there! USA Raceway will provide 4 FREE tickets to each racer that is currently in the top 15 of their championship chase. Additionally, those drivers with perfect attendance will receive another 4 FREE tickets allowing their families, sponsors, co-workers, or even the neighbors to take part in the ultimate USA Raceway experience for absolutely FREE!

Lyons went on to say "The Factory Stocks and the X-Mods are very popular at USA Raceway and there car counts continue to grow wild. We were able to increase the purse for the Hornets on July 3rd and UniFirst stepped up for the $600 to win Super Stock race on July 10th, we feel this is a perfect time to raise the purse for these two groups and reward them with a big payday."

Both USA Factory Stocks and USA X-Mods are in a waging point's battle that only separates the top 10 by roughly 200 points and with big money on the line for the series championship, every race counts as does every position. USA Raceway payed out nearly $17,000 in champ fund money in 2009 with $1000 going to Dusty Gauthier for his 2009 Factory Stock Title.

The Hornets will complete the field for the added August date and neither Hornet division is exempt from a tight point's battle! The Jones brothers are making up lost time after missing the first race giving Jim Hock a 142 point advantage in RWD Hornet action. Duane Jones, who pocketed $800 for winning the 2009 RWD Hornet Championship, is tied with brother Jerry Jones for second in the 2010 battle while Stephen Lee sits out front of the FWD standings in his quest for an appearance on stage at the USA Awards Banquet.

USA Raceway will return to action this Saturday, July 24th, when the Barnett Harley Davidson UMP West Modifieds return to the Southwest's premier short track. The UMP Modifieds will be joined by the Unifirst Super Stocks, Factory Stocks and Hornets. The racing excitement begins when general admission tickets go on sale at 4pm for only $12, racing will begin promptly at 6:45pm. Suite Access Passes will allow race fans the opportunity to enjoy the races from USA Raceway's VIP Suite. Enjoy the races in luxury for only $25!

To keep up on all the latest news and happenings please sign up for USA Raceway E-News. The track update registration can be found at the top of the home page www.usaraceway.net

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

$10 FAMILY NIGHT, FREE CRAWFORD COUNTY NIGHT & “MEET YOUR HEROES” AUTOGRAPH NIGHT SPOTLIGHT SATURDAY’S RACE NIGHT AT MERCER

Mercer, PA…After a huge crowd turned out for last Saturday night’s race event, Mercer Raceway Park will continue with its traditional “Saturday Night Live” racing program of Luxaire Heating & Cooling 410 Sprint Cars, Approved Toilet Rentals Modifieds, 4 Your Car Connection FASTRAK Late Models, Big Daddy's Speed Center Stock Cars, and the M&D Paving Mini Stocks this Saturday night, July 24 beginning at 7 p.m.

Multiple promotions will be in effect beginning with the popular $10 Family Night. Klingensmith’s Drugstore will present the third and final night of the season where mom and dad and as many kids 15 and under can attend the races for just $10! Note: Must include male AND female AND at least one child 15 or under.

Saturday is also the rescheduled Free Crawford County Night. New marketing partner Spanky’s Tobacco World will present this free night for all residents of Crawford County and accompanying children 15 and under. Adults must show a valid ID with an address showing a Crawford County city to be admitted free into the grandstands.

Finally, fans will be able to witness an up close and personal look at their favorite cars and drivers in all five divisions as part of “Meet Your Heroes” Camera & Autograph Night presented by Herr Foods. During intermission, all cars and drivers will pull onto the speedway and fans will be able to make their way onto the speedway. Prior unused Shaffer’s Auto “In the Spotlight” autograph cards will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

“There should be something for everyone Saturday,” stated first year owner Bill Altman. “I want to invite all of the residents from Crawford County out to enjoy a night as my guest Saturday night and see the tremendous racing we put on. Where else can you take your family today for a full night of entertainment for $10? I know the kids are really looking forward to Saturday’s autograph night on the speedway!”

Speaking of the racing action, Ed Lynch, Jr. did a tremendous job Saturday night representing western Pennsylvania when he turned in a fine eighth place run at Eldora Speedway in the $50,000 to-win Kings Royal Sprint Car race. Lynch though did relinquish his point lead to Bob Felmlee. A championship for Felmlee in 2010 would mean the Franklin, Pa. driver would have claimed championships in four different decades (1989, 1998, 2006, 2010?)! Felmlee currently leads two-time winner Lynch by 17 and one-time winner Danny Holtgraver by 26. There have been 8 different winners in 10 races!

The Modifieds brought out a full field of cars last Saturday night with a season high 24 on hand and it was Jeff Schaffer becoming the sixth different winner in seven races! With just a handful of point races remaining, Jimmy Holden is closing in on his first ever track championship. The Tiona driver leads Frank Guidace by 47 points.

In his first full season at Mercer, Kyle Zimmerman is well on his way to the FASTRAK Late Model crown. The Albion driver has only finished outside the top 10 once all season and that was an 11th in the National Event, which drew 39 cars on July 3. Zimmerman has a huge 71-point lead on four-time winner Max Blair, and would love to capture his first career Mercer win Saturday. Sixty different cars have competed to date in the division!

Chris Haines kept his championship hopes alive last Saturday night when he scored his second win of the season to go along with five runner-ups. Despite those stout numbers, Haines still trails five-time winner Steve D’Apolito of Boardman, Ohio by 17 points in the Stock Car race. Both racers have all but locked up the top two spots with neither ever winning a Mercer championship.

If you would have told Wally Stearns, Jr. at this stage in 2010 he’d be a three-time winner and hold a commanding 57-point lead in the Mini Stock chase, he’d have probably laughed at you. None of his fellow competitors are laughing- that’s for sure! The Harrisville, Pa. driver entered the season without a win in his career, but last Saturday night captured his season’s third with an impressive victory over Tim Callahan, who has finished runner-up three times this year and has climbed to fourth in points.

Pits open at 3:30 p.m. and grandstand at 4:30 p.m. Warm-ups begin at 6:15 and the first green flag at 7. Adult admission for all others is $12. Students 6-15 are $5. Children five and under and parking are free! Pit passes are $25.

Coming up next Saturday, July 31 is the DIRTcar Sprint Challenge Series paying $2,000 to-win plus the first appearance by the ARDC Midget Cars in five seasons! The Modifieds, Stock Cars, and Mini Stocks will round out this much-anticipated event.

VANCOUVER, Wash. - Sad news was delivered to the racing community Wednesday morning when it was announced that Tyson Perez passed away.

Perez, who is from Australia, was a popular crewmember for Forney, Texas driver Travis Rilat, who won the IXL Metal Conditioner NorthWest Wingless Tour event at Grays Harbor Raceway last Thursday. Rilat and Perez were both critically burned in a methanol explosion Sunday in Sedro-Woolley, Wash. and were airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

Perez succumbed to his injuries this morning. Rilat remains at Harborview Medical Center in stable condition and is expected to stay in the Harborview burn unit for at least the next two to three months according to a recent ASCS press release.

The staff and drivers of the NorthWest Wingless Tour wish to express their condolences to the family of Tyson Perez and wish Travis Rilat a speedy recovery, along with Jeff Bell and Wayne Johnson, who suffered serious injuries at Grays Harbor Raceway on Saturday night.

When the NorthWest Wingless Tour next hits the track on Friday, July 30th at Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore. the NWWT will be accepting donations to be sent to Bell, Johnson, Rilat and the Perez Family to help with medical and other expenses. The NWWT is attempting to set up a helmet pass through the grandstands as of this writing. Anyone wishing to donate that evening is strongly urged to do so and it will be greatly appreciated.

The Kistler Racing Products Fremont/Attica Sprint Title returns to action this Friday July 23rd (Attica) and Saturday July 24th (Fremont) as points leader Byron Reed will try to hold off the rest of the Top 10 on Night #15 of the 22 race schedule. Reed has been the dominator so far in 2010 with 4 FAST wins, but Mark Keegan is trying to close the gap using his vast experience behind the wheel of a sprint car. Keegan is one of the winningest drivers at both Attica and Fremont and the familiar "X" car has become legendary in Northwest Ohio dirt track racing. Keegan needs to pick up 152 points on Reed to even the score while he tries to hold off 3rd place Craig Mintz and 4th place Kevin Lee who have both been nipping at his heels. Chris Andrews, who sits in 5th place, has come on strong over the past several weeks and will try to climb the ladder toward the top of the point standings before the FAST season ends on September 11th.

Phil Gressman, Dean Jacobs, Jody Keegan, Bryan Sebetto, and Mike Linder round out the Top 10 in points with 11 races in the books (plus 3 rain outs). With the season half over, these drivers will be pushing to get to the top of the standings as the scorching summer heat brings the points race to a boil. With 152 points separating 1st from 2nd place, it might be a tall order for Keegan if Reed maintains his agressive attack. However, only 220 points separate 2nd place from 10th place. A lot can be gained before the final checkered flag falls in September with over $60,000 in cash and prizes on the line for the Top 10 finishers. Look for the Top 10 to be shuffled several times in the coming weeks.

FAST305 Series Points Update: The FAST 305 sprints will also return to points racing action this weekend at both tracks with only 4 events remaining on the FAST schedule. Just 98 points separate 1st place from 10th place as the battle intensifies. Stuart Brubaker leads the chase with a slim 2 point margin over veteran racer Paul Weaver. Weaver holds just a 2 point advantage over 3rd place Nate Dussel. Dussel is not safe either with DJ Foos on his heels and only 7 points behind. John Ivy and Jimmy Colvin are tied for 5th place - both trailing the leader Brubaker by only 37 points. Foos is on the loose, however, and has been racking up the wins lately at Attica and will be a contender for the FAST points title when the dust finally settles.

Bobby Clark and Zack Kramer are currently tied for 7th place, just 46 points behind the leader. Josh Muntz sits in 9th place with Steve Rando rounding out the Top 10. Matt Merrill and Dan Hammond sit just outside the Top 10 within striking distance of a payday at the FAST banquet.

This weekend marks the last FAST305 events before the final points are tallied on each track's Championship nights in August and September to finish off the 10 race series.

For more information on admission prices, start times and directions to either Northern Ohio track Visit www.atticaracewaypark.com or www.fremontohspeedway.com for more information.

They're goin' FAST… Less than 100 remain: Don't miss out on your chance of getting your hands on some Fremont Attica Sprint Title merchandise before it is sold out! Fans can purchase the 2010 FAST Series T-Shirts (designed by Arizona Sport Shirts) FOR JUST $15.00 at the Action Photos booth at Attica and Fremont or order them online at www.fastondirt.com. Show your support for those who go FAST in Northern Ohio as all sales go right into the 2010 points fund! Other items that are still available include the Kistler Racing Products FAST Championship Series & FAST 305 Championship Series decals and the 2009 Season-In-Review DVDs, which includes 4 hours of racing action in a 2-DVD set for just $15.

FAST on Dirt, Inc. would like to thank the following contributors to the 2010 FAST Championship Series point fund: Kistler Racing Products, Engine Pro, JE/SRP Pistons, Design Graphics Group, Inc, KS Sales & Service, Engler Machine & Tool, Oliver Rods, Henry MotorSports Inc., J&F Construction, Black Swamp Media Group, MyHeroCards.com, Kears Speed Shop, Computer Man, Inc., SCS Gearbox, RockAuto.com, Hoserville Ohio, Hoseheads.com, Level Performance, R&R Auto Wrecking, Reebar Diecasting, The King's Den, FSR Radiator, Real Geese, Buckeye IT Services, High Vista Video, Racers Racing for a Cure, Gressman Powersports, NAPA (Bryan, OH), Gaerte Engines, Action Photos, PostNet (Fremont, OH), New York Life (Jeremy Shambaugh), Young's RV Center, October Hills Farms, and OC Shocks

Also, a very special thanks to all of our contingency award sponsors: R2C Filters, Hepfner Racing Products, TQ Fiberglass, Fuel Safe, Racing Optics, Rocket Headers, Wings Unlimited, VRP Shocks, Kinsler Injections, RAM Engineering Midwest, PRO Shocks, ButlerBuilt, Zemco Headers, Kinser Filters, Outerwears, Inc, DMI Race Components, Keizer Wheels, Linders Speed Equipment, Saldana Racing Products, XXX Race Components, Randy's Racing Filters, Hinchman Indy Uniforms, King Racing Products, Golden Graphics, OC Shocks, Weld Wheels, KSE Steering, Competition Suspension, Inc, Ti22 Performance, All Pro Heads, FSR Radiator, Speed Meets Art, Productive Tools & Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, and Fisher Performance

1 5R Byron Reed 1520 2 X Mark Keegan 1368 -152 3 20X Craig Mintz 1342 -178 4 3J Kevin Lee 1303 -217 5 15C Chris Andrews 1290 -230 6 53 Phil Gressman 1245 -275 7 97 Dean Jacobs 1202 -318 8 60 Jody Keegan 1182 -338 9 16 Bryan Sebetto 1165 -355 10 312 Mike Linder 1148 -372 11 24H Lee Jacobs 1145 -375 12 14H Todd Heller 1117 -403 13 28 Shawn Valenti 1104 -416 14 11M Brandon Martin 1101 -419 15 2+ Brian Smith 1033 -487 16 9Z Duane Zablocki 1031 -489 17 11B Brock Mayes 962 -558 18 9X Rob Chaney 928 -592 19 10 David Harrison 909 -611 20 26 Cody White 863 -657 21 47 Caleb Helms 856 -664 22 45 Brian Lay 831 -689 23 28K Todd Kane 618 -902 24 O Bill Morrison 524 -996 25 91 Aaron Middaugh 443 -1077

1 35 Stuart Brubaker 665 2 1W Paul Weaver 663 -2 3 1 Nate Dussel 661 -4 4 11F D.J. Foos 654 -11 5 94 John Ivy 628 -37 5 9 Jimmy Colvin 628 -37 7 40 Bobby Clark 619 -46 7 8K Zack Kramer 619 -46 9 M28 Josh Muntz 595 -70 10 19R Steve Rando 567 -98 11 39M Matt Merrill 563 -102 12 22D Dan Hammond 550 -115 13 51 Brad Bowman 528 -137 13 27 Paige Polyak 528 -137 15 71 Bill Kraylek 524 -141 16 10X Dustin Stroup 517 -148 17 83X Nate Reeser 504 -161 18 8J Jess Stiger 476 -189 19 10 Brad Haudenschild 466 -199 20 41 Dustin Dinan 455 -210 21 25 Jason Keckler 435 -230 22 30 Adam Ollom 423 -242 23 87 Ryan Hetrick 387 -278 24 10S Roger Shammo 367 -298 25 65 Doug Berryman 360 -305

VENTURA, CA – JULY 21, 2010… The Ventura Racing Association Sprint Car Series is back in action this Saturday night, July 24th, at Jim Naylor's Ventura Raceway. Joining the powerful 360 sprinters will be the VRA Senior Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, Sport Compacts, USAC Junior Focus Midgets and Go Karts. The Front Gates will open at 3:00pm with Racing to start at 5:30pm at “The Best Little Dirt Track In America.”

Ojai's Troy Rutherford won his fourth main event of the year and the LRB Manufacturing Heat Race last Saturday. The pilot of the #11 Trench Shoring / L&H Consulting entry is edging closer to his first series title and now has a 385 point advantage over Greg Taylor.

Ventura's Greg Taylor has three feature wins in the 2010 campaign and will be looking to slice into Rutherford's point lead. Driving the #7 Taylor Trucking & Crane Service / Four Paws Pet Grooming machine, Taylor was second in his heat race and ninth in the main event last Saturday night.

Reseda's Kevin Kierce is third in the point standings. Driving the Fast Undercar / Direct Tire sponsored car, Kierce has one feature win on the year. The 2-time defending series champion was second in his heat race and sixth in the feature last Saturday.

Sitting fourth in the point chase is Camarillo's Josh Ford. Piloting the #73 King Racing Products / A&A Precision Machining entry, Ford has one feature win in 2010. The former USAC National Sprint Car Rookie of the Year was second in his heat race and finished third in the main event last Saturday night.

Camarillo's Brian Camarillo and Rick Hendrix of Palmdale are tied for fifth place in the point standings. Last Saturday, Camarillo won the Kaeding Performance Heat Race and was second in the main event in the #22C Agromin / Waste Management car. Hendrix has one main event victory on the season in the #15 Rick's Gate Works Inc. / Wilwood Disc Brakes machine. The 1998 USAC Western Midgets Champion was seventh in his heat race, second in the semi-main, and finished eighth in the main event last Saturday.

Among the other top contenders expected to be in action are Quartz Hill's Steve Conrad, Camarillo's Brent Camarillo, Rialto's Don Gansen, Reseda's Justin Kierce, and many more.

The VRA Sprint Car Series would like to thank Fast Undercar, ITI Performance, Kaeding Performance, LRB Manufacturing, Lucas Oil, Snap On Tools, Steve Watt Enterprises, Sushi Fresh, and Twister-X for their support.

Ventura Raceway is located on the Ventura County Fairgrounds at 10 West Harbor Blvd. in Ventura. Adult tickets are $14, Senior, Military, and Student tickets (ID Required) are $11, while Children’s tickets (12 and under) are FREE. For more event information, please visit www.venturaraceway.com. -------------------------------------------------------- VRA SPRINT CAR POINT STANDINGS: 1. Troy Rutherford 3185; 2. Greg Taylor 2800; 3. Kevin Kierce 2785; 4. Josh Ford 2675; 5. Brian Camarillo 2385; -- Rick Hendrix 2385; 7. Steve Conrad 2205; 8. Brent Camarillo 2140; 9. Don Gansen 1950; 10. Justin Kierce 1685; 11. Cody Kershaw 1460; 12. Guy Woodward 1450; 13. Kenny Perkins 1410; 14. Brody Roa 1335; 15. Dakota Kershaw 1310; 16. John Nock 1155; 17. Brandon Thomson 1080; 18. Luis Espinoza 1000;

The 'Month of Money' rolled on for the World of Outlaws and the Big Game Treestands #7 team on Tuesday as they took on Lernerville Speedway for the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup Twin 30's, an event that inverts the lead-lap cars of the first feature for another 30-lap main event with each paying a 15,000 top prize.

After strong afternoon showers passed through the Sarver, Pennsylvania area, the event went according to plan with 38 drivers taking part in qualifying time trials. Dollansky was the second car out to qualify and posted a solid lap of 12.877 seconds around the 4/10-mile oval which wound up being 7th quickest for the #7. In the third heat race, Dollansky started inside the second row and lost a couple of positions exiting turn two on the opening lap but was able to stay in the top five and transfer the Karavan Trailers sponsored car into the Twin 30 events.

The first 30-lap A-Main awarded championship points like a normal World of Outlaws feature and paid $15,000 to the winner. After five cautions stopped action up until the 25th circuit, Dollansky had cracked the top ten and was running in the nineth position. With 5 laps remaining Dollansky was able to endure a few more cautions including one on lap 27 that saw Kerry Madsen flip after jumping the cushion exiting turn four and nearly collect the Big Game Treestands #7. When the checkers flew, Dollansky had worked his way up to 6th from the 15th starting position. "We made some changes after the heat that helped for the feature and ran out of fuel on the last restart so we would have been a little bit better had that not happened", commented Craig.

With points out the door for the second A-Main, teams lined up for another 30-laps of action with the lead-lap cars of the first feature completely inverted and another $15,000 at stake. Fourteen cars finished on the lead-lap which meant the Aggressive Hydraulics Maxim would line up nineth. Dollansky worked his way into the top five by lap 5 as the caution flag flew for race leader Tyler Walker who spun in turn two. On the following double file restart 'The Crowd Pleaser' shot around the highside of turn one and two and picked off a couple more cars. A couple more cautions bunched the field up allowing Dollansky to work his way around Jason Meyers and into the second position. A long stretch of green flag action followed by a couple cautions in the last few laps weren't enough to take the lead as Dollansky would finish runner-up in the inverted feature. "We did a little experimenting for the second feature and got ourselves up there in second behind Joey but he was pretty good up there. I was hoping to get into lapped traffic but everytime we would, a caution would come out, coming from where we started it was a good run in the Big Game Treestands car", said Dollansky.

The Big Game Treestands team now heads to 'PA Posse' territory, Williams Grove Speedway, this weekend for two nights of racing in the Summer Nationals.

The Broderick Racing Team came into this past weekend with high hopes for another win on what has already been an impressive 2010 season. When the dust settled Sunday Night, though, they could only take solace in making the best of bad breaks.

Saturday Night, the team visited the Brockville Ontario Speedway for the second time this season, a track where Bubba has never finished outside of the top-10. Another heat race start back in the pack did not phase the 20-year-old as he moved into a redraw spot and would pull the fourth starting spot for the A-Main.

“I was really exciting heading into the feature,” reflected Bubba. “It was a great draw for me, because I was planning to run the top anyways and I just assumed Shawn Donath, who was starting in front of me, would make the outside the line to go.”

When the race began, polesitter Shayne Ely jumped out in front, with Donath in second. Bubba was right behind them in third.

“Shayne definitely hit the setup, he was rolling the bottom and I tried it a few times and knew I had to be on the top. My car was not good on short runs and every time I would reel them in the caution would come out.”

Broderick was riding midway though the event when he came up on a lapped car and had to move his line up to the extreme outside to pass him. As the leaders worked through turns three and four, the right rear on the No. 5 dipped over the banking and sent Bubba in a spin right towards the turn four wall. The Eagle Chassis would make hard contact with an implement tire, and tip over the car.

“If I could have run the bottom, I would have used it to get around him. The lapped car would push high, and then cut down low, and I figured he would do it again but he stayed on the top and I had to either go in his rear bumper or slam on the breaks, which spun me around into the wall.”

Thankfully for Bubba, the damage was minimal and he would be able to finish the event, placing 13th. It was not the result he was hoping for, but knew things could have been even worse.

“I’m amazed I didn’t flip. I figured the rear end was going to be shot, but all it ended up being were a few small problems. The race car wasn’t junked and I knew that the car was running solid before that one mistake.”

The next day, the team travelled about an hour up the road to Cornwall Motor Speedway, where Bubba took his most spectacular flip in his sprint car career a year earlier.

Broderick drew another poor starting spot in his heat, this time in a qualifier filled with top competitors. The Brookfield, CT resident could not do much with his spot and would have to work from the back in the feature.

“That was probably the weakest the car has been this year. Bryan Howland and I shared a laugh after the race about how we were battling each other in the back. It was actually pretty embarrassing. We found a few things wrong with the setup of the car before the A-Main and figured we could improve and bounce back.”

Bubba did not waste much time moving forward, driving from 17th to ninth place in the first six laps. With plenty of racing left to be completed, it seemed as though nothing could stop him.

“The car was amazing, it was unbelievably fast. I told the guys in the pits before the race that my goal was to get in the top-10 and once I was there by lap five, I wasn’t ready to slow down.”

On a lap seven restart, though, his nose wing would fold up after contact with Shayne Ely and hinder the performance on the No. 5 and caused him to slide out of the top-10.

On lap 12, while sliding the top wing forward to aid the ill-handling machine, two cars came together battling for third place and would block the track entering turn one. Broderick did what he could to avoid contact, but that was nearly impossible.

“I was working on getting back by Jared Zimbardi, but his wing was blocking almost all of my vision, so when he slammed on the brakes I didn’t have anywhere to escape. I knew I would hit Zimbardi, I just tried to make as minimal of contact as possible.

After changing a flat right rear tire in the work area, Broderick would return with a bent front axle, a bent radius rod and a bent Jacob’s Ladder and finish in ninth. For a second straight night, it was not the finish that the team was looking for, but their perseverance was noteworthy.

“The crew worked really hard to get me back out there in under two minutes. It was a weekend that I can’t be happy about, but I know we didn’t lose as much ground as we could have.”

The focus now shifts from a ¼-mile to the 5/8-mile Rolling Wheels Raceway, where Broderick will help represent the ASCS Patriots in the Fast Track Summer Shootout, which also features competitors from the United Racing Company and Empire Super Sprints.

“I love the track; it was the first one I ever ran back in 2007 when I was running one of Chuck Hebing’s cars. It has been have a few years since anyone has run there and I have a feeling were going to do really well.”

Sunday Night, Bubba will hit Lebanon Valley Speedway on the way to compete in the World of Outlaws event. Even though he will be giving up plenty of horsepower on the 410s, he still enjoys the element of speed the tight 5/8-mile presents.

“I really enjoy speed and no place gives you it like the Valley. It is only a hour and a half from my home, so why not stop there?”

NEWTON (July 21, 2010) – After a couple of weekends of sticking close to home, it was back to Iowa for the Ossenfort Racing team.

Friday would have the team unloading the trailer at Rock Rapids Speedway in Rock Rapids, Iowa . Jacob drew chip number eighteen, putting him mid-pack to start off the night.

Jacob started in the fourth place position for his heat race. He worked hard to ward off the competition but the changing track conditions had other plans. “We thought we had the track pegged for what it would turn into, but we ended up with too much stager and a bar that was too soft.” Jacob said. The #99J finished the race with an eighth place finish. “Instead of making one smooth corner, I was making at least two. I was fighting more of the car than I was the competition.” Jacob had to say of the race.

After taking in the track the Ossenfort Racing team decided to make some changes for the B-Main, hoping to tame the car and tough out the track. With conditions changing by the lap, it was up to Jacob to get the Knology #99J where it needed to be. “There wasn’t much room for passing, as the track was a one lane groove all the way around and turn 3 had a nasty bump that everyone was trying to slide below.” Although the track still wasn’t cooperating for the team, Jacob brought home a seventh place finish, snagging himself the last transfer spot to the A-Main event.

It was more changes on the #99J. “After a few practice rounds in the heat and the B-Main, I felt better about the track. I was starting to figure it out and ready to prove it!” Jacob had to say. The Knology #99J, took the green flag on the last row, starting in the twenty-second position and finished the night with well deserved ninth place, earning him the title of “Hard Charger” for the night’s main events. “We left the car a little more to the loose side and I’m sure glad we did. It was quite a thrill to know that I was finally making the track work for me.” Jacob had to say of the A-Main.

Saturday morning had the team traveling to Knoxville Raceway, in Knoxville , Iowa , where earlier in the year, Jacob made his first appearance on their radar. However, it would prove to be a tough night for the #99J. “Qualifying was just ridiculous. The car was far from where we needed it to be, but we learned some quality lessons which helped us prepare it for the heat.” Jacob started the heat in the tenth position, unfortunately the #99J didn’t have enough time to put his lessons to the test. Contact between the #55 of Ian Madsen and the #7TAZ of Tasker Phillips would turn into chaos, gathering up the #99J along the way. “We made some good changes and I felt like I was going to be really fast. It was disappointing but sometimes that’s just racing.” A sore Jacob had to say. (Here is the link to Jacob’s ride: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=knoxvilleraceway#p/u/1/opRq3DcLaXU)

“Going to Knoxville is always a great time and with the 360 Knoxville Nationals not too far away, it was good for us to get back there and do a little homework. We learned a few new lessons which are nothing for us to complain about as we get prepared. We’ll be back and we’ll be ready.” Jacob said of his experience at the Knoxville Raceway.

The Ossenfort Racing crew will be taking a weekend off this weekend but you can be sure to find them out on the track soon!

To keep up with Jacob and Ossenfort Racing, check them out online at www.ossenfortracing.com!

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By Tommy Goudge (July 20, 2010) – The eighth round of Ohsweken Speedway’s Friday Night Thunder hits the track this Friday, July 23rd. This week’s event is presented by Outhouse Image and Design and Wiseco Piston, and features “Christmas in July” with Santa Claus, plus a Toy Drive, and Autograph Night. The rescheduled Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprint Cars “Mid-Season Championship” will run on Friday, along with the ESSO Thunder Stocks, ESSO Mini Stocks, Bombers, and a Chain Race!

The Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprint Car stars will be competing in a twenty-five lap Mid-Season Championship event presented by Wiseco Piston this Friday night. Dave Dykstra of Port Colborne continues to lead the Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprint Car division standings, though his advantage is down to just ten points. Kyle Moffit of South Dayton, New York charged through the field after early problems last week to finish second in the ESS vs. Corr/Pak “Battle on the Grand” feature, and gained on Dykstra as a result. Alton’s Keith Dempster is third in the standings, followed by Campbellville driver Kevin Job, and Glenn Styres of Ohsweken. Dave Dykstra remains the only repeat Sprint Car winner at Ohsweken in 2010 and has two feature wins total, while Tom Huppunen, Dain Naida, Dustin Daggett, Steve Poirier, and Kyle Moffit have claimed wins as well.

Billy Bleich of Port Robinson still leads the ESSO Thunder Stock standings, but he also saw his lead dwindle last week. Cambridge driver Jamie Cox got his first feature win of the season last Friday night, and is now just twelve points behind Bleich. Caledonia’s Lee Winger is now third in the standings, followed by Jeremy Bean of Stoney Creek, and Caledonia driver Ryan Dinning. Billy Bleich and Devin Habiuk each have two feature wins in the ESSO Thunder Stocks this season, while Jamie Cox, Lee Winger, Shayne Pierce, and Mike Thorne have one each.

Welland driver Trevor Goulding continued his excellent season last Friday night, charging from eleventh on the grid to finish second. Goulding’s lead in the points chase sits at fifty-one over Brantford’s Craig Erskine, who is followed by Kevin Hilborn of Brantford, Ohsweken driver Paul Goodale, and Steve Miller of Paris and Waterford's Mark Thorne tied for fifth. Trevor Goulding has claimed three feature wins this season, while Abel Castelein has two, and Craig Erskine and Steve Hess have one each.

Jesse McDonald got his first Bomber feature win of the season last week, but Dundas driver Karl Sault continues to hold a commanding points lead. Kacey Huffman of Hamilton is second in the standings, followed by Shawn Ireland, Jesse McDonald, and John Cote.

TICKETS! Advanced reserved seat tickets for the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars July 30 and 31 at Ohsweken, and Canadian Sprint Car Nationals September 16, 17, and 18 at Ohsweken are on sale now through Ticketmaster! Please visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com for more details on how to reserve yours today. The World of Outlaws “Six Nations Showdown” weekend is less than two weeks away, so make your plans to attend now!

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THIS WEEK AT OHSWEKEN Ohsweken Speedway’s Friday Night Thunder returns this Friday, July 23rd when Outhouse Image and Design and Wiseco Piston present Christmas in July featuring Santa Claus, Toy Drive, and Autograph Night. Corr/Pak Merchandising Sprint Cars headline the show with their rescheduled “Mid-Season Championship”, and the ESSO Thunder Stocks, ESSO Mini Stocks, and Bombers will all be in action, plus a Chain Race!

Friday Night Thunder at Ohsweken offers affordable exciting family entertainment just a short drive away from most Mid-Western Ontario locations. Friday Night Thunder Adult General Admission is just $10, while Seniors and Students are $8 and Kids age twelve and under are FREE! Please visit www.OhswekenSpeedway.com for more information.

Spectator gates open @ 6:00p.m., with the first race taking the green flag at 7:45p.m. this Friday, July 23rd!

King of California 410 Sprinters at MRP as Castleberry shoots for record Saturday.

Marysville- Paul and Kathy Hawes will host 2 historic racing programs Saturday night at Marysville Raceway Park. For the first time in over a decade the Golden State King of California Sprint Car Series will head into MRP. Point leader Brent Kaeding and Kyle Larson (last season’s Rookie of the Year) are slugging it out for the 2010 title. Kaeding is looking for his 14th King of California series championship. As a special treat 3 of MRP’s finest will challenge the traveling racers. 4-time champion Korey Lovell is expected to drop a 410 into the Yuba City Scrap and Steel Special. 2004 MRP champ Mike Monahan aboard his Superior Hydraulics hot rod will do the same. 3-time MRP champ Colby Wiesz told this observer that he’d be bringing his family 360 sprinter to the show. Wiesz has won the most feature events of any sprint car driver here at MRP. He has 44. If anyone can knock off the visiting 410 pros with a 360, it surely is Wiesz.

Marysville Raceway Park’s own “Blonde Bombshell”, Misty Castleberry again has an opportunity at making racing history Saturday. Castleberry, pilot of the gleaming #95 could break a 14 year old record for consecutive feature event wins if she grabs #10 on Saturday.

Promoter Paul Hawes, has posted a weekly bounty of $100 on Castleberry that will roll over and increase by $100 every week for the balance of the season if necessary. In order to claim the bounty a driver must win the MRP Mighty Mini Stock feature, but Castleberry must finish. A driver cannot take out Castleberry to claim the prize. You must make a clean pass. The extraordinary local sports interest and publicity for next Saturday’s run for the record is making this a must see event. MRP pays, by far, the highest Mini Stock purses in the west. MRP pays a weekly purse of $400 to win, $300 for 2nd, $200, for 3rd and $100 for 4th and so on. If someone beats Castleberry Saturday they will take home $600 with the added bounty.

It’s interesting to note that Castleberry’s run for the record will happen in the class that traditionally produces the largest car counts annually at MRP. Top stars in the class like Jimmy Ford, Jason Clayton, Howard Law, Mike Merritt, Joel Giusti and Alan Furuta have their sights on #95. Some other top guns in other classes are finding Mini Stock rides trying knock off Castleberry and collect the bounty. MRP Super Stock point leader Jeff Olschowka is one of them.

Co-record holder, Jerry Bartlett had his days smashing the record in 1996 during the inaugural year of “Pure Stock” racing at MRP. Bartlett told this observer that he would be honored to be Castleberry’s “Trophy Boy” if she eclipses his mark. This gesture of good sportsmanship from (Mr. Controversy) Bartlett is notable, “Records are made to be broken.” he commented. The drama here in the area is so thick you can cut it with a knife as local interest in this event is extraordinary. It will all be settled Saturday.

The pit gate opens at 3PM. The spectator gates will open at 5 PM with Hot Laps at 6 PM. IMPORTANT: Qualifying will start after hot laps at about 6:30 with racing following qualifying.

(West Burlington, IA – 7/21/2010) On a very hot and muggy Saturday afternoon Josh Schneiderman and his Deuce Motorsports #49 headed back to the Knoxville Raceway for another night of racing action. The night began with a bang as the team blew another trailer tire on the way to the track, making it the third in the last three weeks. However the night quickly got better when the team drew number one for qualifying making it two weeks in a row the #49 would be heading out early for time trials. Josh would hit his marks in time trials aboard his Liberty Transport, Hephner Racing Products, ButlerBuilt sprinter and would register the 3rd fastest time of the night out of the 31 entries. “I was extremely happy with our qualifying effort, you always want fast time, but we will take 3rd. The car and motor continue to be spot on for time trials, which makes my job so easy,” commented Josh.

As the sun began to set and the humidity began to rise, the i wireless, Automotive Machine, Engler Injection #49 would hit the track for the heat race. Starting from the 6th position Josh wasted little time in getting to the front as he quickly moved to the 3rd spot and would begin to pursue the leaders. When the checkers waved Josh would cross the line in the 3rd position. “We had a great start in the heat race, which is something we’ve been really working hard on,” said the 22 year old, “The car was a tick tight, but we’ve been so fast as of late that I’m really starting to like how it feels.”

As the feature began to roll out the Ideal Ready Mix, Morning Sun Farm Implement, Pro Shocks machine would line up in the 4th position. When the green flag waved it was apparent the #49 was extremely fast. By lap 10, Josh had moved his AMP Energy, Weld Racing Wheels, CARQUEST Auto Parts sprint into the 3rd position. Disaster struck on lap 13 as the engine began to develop a miss, but Josh kept his cool and continued on. Josh was able to limp the J&J Auto Racing, R2 Enterprises, Frankland Racing Products racer home in the 3rd spot, holding off some of the best in the business on only 7 cylinders. “We were extremely fast early in the race and were getting better and better as the race went on,” said the UNI Senior. “When the motor started to lay down my heart sank, but I kept checking the oil pressure and there were no changes, so I stayed on the track and we were able to hold off those guys and get our first podium.”

“We really have to thank Manny Rockhold of Automotive Machine as he already has the motor ready to go for this week,” commented Schneiderman, “Drew (Bergquist) and I stayed up till 6:30am Sunday morning pulling the motor and Dad ran it over and helped Manny take it apart Sunday afternoon. I have to thank Mike and Patti Robuck as well. They’ve been helping us the last couple weeks with some new ideas that are making us even faster. I’m now lucky enough to have two of the greatest minds in sprint car racing working for me in Mike, and of course, Dad.”

Jarrod, aboard his i wireless, Shottenkirk Parts Express, BlackBird Motorsports #88 would qualify in the 17th position for the evening. As he rolled out for the heat race he found his starting spot outside the first row, next to friend and veteran driver Randy Martin. Jed took off like a rocket and would sweep past Martin off of the second corner taking the lead. The Zaiser Landscaping, Hephner Racing Products, J&J Steel machine would lead for the entire 8 lap heat race for Jed’s first heat win of his young 360 career. The CARQUEST Paints, Bobby Jacks Engines, J&J Auto Racing #88 would line up 9th in the heat race. After battling just inside the top ten for over half the race, Jed worked hard on his way to a solid 14th place finish.

Don’t forget to get your 25th Anniversary Josh Schneiderman t-shirt. More t-shirts have been ordered for the Nationals, so please be sure and visit the T-shirt trailer, which will be located at the Dingus Lounge throughout the week of the Nationals!

The Deuce Motorsports # 49 and #88 will be back in action this Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. For more information please visit www.deuceracing.com.

Deuce Motorsports could not be in existence without its sponsors. This week we would like to give thanks to Engler Injection. Tim and Tammy Engler have been involved with Deuce Motorsports since we started 410 racing back in 2008 and have been a great help to our team. The knowledge that Tim and his staff over at Engler Injection provide is the best in the business. Engler Injection builds fuel injection systems, custom made pulling chassis, gears, shafts, specialty CNC products, racing engines and some custom machining. The success that Engler has had through the year is just a small testament at what a team can receive when they buy an Engler!

If you would like to receive our weekly press release please e-mail us at deuceracing@aol.com. Have a question for Josh or Jarrod? Drop us an e-mail at deuceracing@aol.com.

Belleville, Kan., July 21---Enteries continue to be received in the Belleville Officials office for the 33rd annual Speedway Motors Belleville Midget Nationals on Aug. 6-7 at the Belleville High Banks. The latest batch includes two-time Belleville Champion Jerry Coons Jr.and the 2004 Champion Bobby East.

Coons the winner in 2005, and '07 will again compete in the event for Wilke-PAK Motorsports. East will drive for Terry Klatt of nearby Hastings, Neb. in quest of his second Belleville Crown. Three drivers from the Colorado-based RMMRA will compete including three-time Series Champion Tony Rossi, Julee Jamison and Brian Postle.

Robby Allen's ABC Motorsports Team from Phoenix has filed two enteries for Gary Taylor and Josh Pelkey. Garrett Hood(Concordia), Chad Frewaldt (Kansas City), Patrick and Jeff Stasa (Kingman) are the four hometown state drivers expected to compete. A total of twenty-four cars are currently entered, well ahead of last year's pre-entry pace and several more are excepted in the next few days.

(Bill W) July 21, 2010 – Wayne Johnson received multiple injuries to his leg in an accident on Saturday night at the Fred Brownfield Memorial held at the Grays Harbor Speedway near Elma, Washington. The Knoxville, Iowa driver is currently at the Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.

After being airlifted to Seattle, Wayne underwent successful surgery on Sunday morning to repair two breaks in the tibia bone, and four breaks in a foot/ankle bone. There are some other significant injuries to the leg, ankle and foot regions. Though two surgeries were possible to make repairs to the bones, doctors were successful in getting the job done with just one.

Today is a day of healing for open sores in the leg and foot. Doctors will evaluate whether surgery needs to be done on those regions on Thursday. Plastic surgery is also a possibility, though the doctors may be leaning towards letting the wounds heal on their own while preventing any infection.

Monitor the message boards and Facebook for up to the minute updates on Wayne’s progress.

Wayne is enjoying the e-mails he is getting! Keep sending them to him. The e-mail is printed out and delivered to patients seven days a week. The e-mail address is as follows: patient@u.washington.edu. Be sure you put his full name and room number in the Subject line and include your full name in the letter.

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

Dobmeier won his third feature event in a row at River Cities Speedway this past weekend making that his 7th win of the season. Mark started out the night by finishing third in the heat race on the fast 4/10 mile clay oval setting the Senske & Son Right Choice Electric #13 on the inside of the fifth row for the start of the main event.

Mark made short work of getting to the front, as he had the lead with 17 laps to go. Staying in front throughout the remainder of the laps, Lunstra/Dobmeier Motorsports nailed their 3rd straight at River Cities. “The car was on a rail!” exclaims Dobmeier, “I can’t thank everyone enough for putting in all the time that we do, working on things and making us faster and faster every week.”

Taking the momentum from the win at River Cities Speedway, the team made the 10 hour trek to Knoxville Raceway for their weekly Saturday night program. Dobmeier qualified 10th quick out of the 30 entries with a 15.699 time on the ½ mile and then lined up on the inside of the second row for the start of the heat. Dobmeier moved up to second in the first lap and finished in the number two spot behind the #17a of Austin McCarl.

“We have had a very decent season going for us,” says the driver of the Senske & Son Right Choice Electric #13, “we have won a couple here at Knoxville and we look forward to coming here every week. Going into the feature, we had a great car, so I knew we could move forward.”

Mark capped off the night with a fifth, just ahead of the #24 machine driven by Terry McCarl.

With a win at River Cities Speedway and a top five at Knoxville, Lunstra/Dobmeier Motorsports went to Huset’s Speedway with great confidence. The team qualified 3rd quick, just a tenth off pole setter Zach Zimmerly and followed that with a heat race win and a fifth place starting position for the main event.

“The track was very decent and ‘racey’,” says Mark, “We had a great car once again, but once the top three guys got going up front it was hard to catch them. We got up to third, which is good, and it certainly makes for a great weekend of racing.”

This Friday at the home track of River Cities Speedway will be the next event for Lunstra/Dobmeier Motorsports followed by Knoxville on Saturday and Huset’s on Sunday. Next Thursday, Mark will be going after an All Star Circuit of Champions victory at Red River Valley Speedway in Fargo, North Dakota followed by the All Star events at Huset’s Speedway.

FAST FACTS ON DOBMEIER: Mark graduated from The University of North Dakota in Grand Forks with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business in which he then put the degree to work as he currently has a business in his hometown called Forx Radiator where he specializes in radiator repair and other vehicle service work.

LUNSTRA/DOBMEIER MOTORSPORTS TEAM WEBSITE: Be sure to follow the team through the team website www.markdobmeier.com. Latest results, news and photo updates will be updated regularly.

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CARDEY GETS 2ND IN FIRST ASCS RACE – GOES FOR 3 IN A ROW AT VICTORVILLE ON SATURDAY!

(JULY 21, 2010, RIVERSIDE, CA) For Riverside, California Sprint Car racer David Cardey, one streak came to an end last week at Perris Auto Speedway while another hopes to continue this Saturday at Victorville Auto Raceway. Cardey’s winning streak of five straight wins in as many starts was halted by a second place finish at the ASCS race at The PAS, but he hopes to make it three wins in a row on the High Desert this Saturday night.

Getting a ride a little more than 24 hours before last Saturday’s race at The PAS, Cardey looked quite comfortable in his first ever ASCS race. Driving for car owner Bob Bishop, Cardey started dead last (ninth) in his heat race. By the time the eight-lap race was over, he had worked his way up to fourth. Not bad for the first time in the car. That placed him in the third row on the inside for his eight lap-qualifying race. Cardey quickly found his way to the front and won the qualifier by nearly a half straightaway.

ASCS does not have qualifying. The starting positions in the heat races are determined by a pill draw. Later in the program points accumulated on the night determine starting positions for the qualifying races and the main event. After his heat and qualifier, Cardey was third in points and started inside the second row in the 30-lap A main. Spending most of the race in the third and fourth spots, Cardey moved up to second late in the race. That was as far as he would get and his five race-winning streak came to an end.

This Saturday, Cardey will climb back behind the wheel of Don Blair’s black #12 Sprint Car at the Victorville Auto Raceway as he seeks his third win in a row on the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds. Spectator gates will open at 4:30 at Victorville and the first race will be at 6:00. Cardey will be back behind the wheel of his own red #59 Sprint Car when the USAC/CRA Series returns to Perris Auto Speedway on July 31st.

David Cardey was not the only family member to make the news this past week. One of his biggest supporters and a former racer himself, David’s Uncle Carl, was featured in a story in the Press-Enterprise. A copy of that story is attached to 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.

Updated Contract with Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association Keeps IMIS in Indianapolis Indefinitely

INDIANAPOLIS (July 21, 2010) – After substantial growth following the inaugural International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) last year in Indianapolis, officials from IMIS and the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association (ICVA) have announced an unprecedented agreement to keep the show in Indianapolis indefinitely.

After an original two-year contract for 2009-2010, officials from IMIS and the ICVA announced a contract extension through 2015 during the event’s welcome reception last December. Today’s updated agreement will keep IMIS in Indianapolis through the life of its convention. IMIS generates more than $15.9 million in direct visitor spending annually for the City of Indianapolis.

The inaugural IMIS (December 2009) drew more than 10,000 attendees from around the globe, in addition to 345 exhibitors and a sold-out trade show. Due to demand, IMIS officials have doubled the space they will lease in the Indiana Convention Center, anticipating more than 20,000 attendees and 575 exhibitors at this year’s show, scheduled for Dec. 1-3.

“It’s only fitting for the ‘Racing Capital of the World’ to permanently host the premier racing industry trade show – a show that brings together the entire global motorsports business,” said Don Welsh, ICVA president and CEO. “Our entire hospitality community is extremely thankful to the IMIS ownership for their commitment and confidence in Indianapolis. It is extremely rare for a convention this size to make this type of commitment to a city.”

The Indianapolis-based show is owned by Chris Paulsen of C&R Racing, Tom Weisenbach, executive director of the Indiana Motorsports Association (IMA), Jeff Stoops, president of Stoops Freightliner and two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion and Indiana resident, Tony Stewart.

“The entire IMIS team is ecstatic to call Indianapolis our permanent home,” Weisenbach said. “The city’s burgeoning facilities, first-class hospitality community, and racing-minded culture make this a perfect fit. After shattering our projections for our inaugural show in 2009 and overwhelming, positive feedback from attendees, we’re confident in this deliberate decision to keep our show in Indianapolis.”

The International Motorsports Industry Show offers individuals and companies from all facets of the racing business the chance to interact, share ideas and products, build relationships and attend seminars to improve motorsports business around the world. The second annual IMIS is set for Dec. 1-3, 2010 at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. For more information, log onto www.imis-indy.com

The mission of the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association is to advance Indianapolis tourism and economic growth. The ICVA seeks to increase the number of visitors and their financial impact, expand positive perception of Indianapolis, and positively influence the visitor experience. According to a Global Insight report, in partnership with D.K. Shifflet & Associates, 22 million visitors annually provide $3.56 billion in total annual economic impact of tourism on the Indianapolis economy resulting in 66,600 full-time equivalent employment positions in the hospitality industry. www.VisitIndy.com.

Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Stars take on the Best at the Fast Track 360 Sprint Car Summer Shootout.

SYRACUSE, NY – As the temperatures heat up in July so will the action this weekend (July 23 & 24) at the Rolling Wheels Raceway Park with the first annual Fast Track 360 Sprint Car Summer Shootout. The stars and cars from the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) will be on hand to see if they can take home the $2,000 first place prize on Friday and the $3,000 pot of gold on Saturday.

The very best from the 28 year old sprint car sanction body will battle the top drivers from the United Racing Company (URC) and the ASCS Patriots to see who will have bragging rights on the fast 5/8^th mile oval.

Leading the ESS contingent will be defending Lucas Oil champion and current point leader Justin Barger, he will be joined by two-time champs Lance Yonge and Steve Poirier along with the “Cobra” Chuck Hebing, 1998 Challenge winner Dan Kaszubinski, Jessica Zemken, Jeff Cook, Alain Bergeron, Tommy Wickham, Mike Stelter, Michael Parent, Shawn Donath, Jason Barney, Doug Emery, Brian McDonald, James Hanson, the Breen’s Blake and Bobby, Jami Russell, Dave Wickham and many other ESS stars.

The ESS “Young Guns” will also be in the field such as Kevin Ward Jr., Dylan Swiernik, Zach Weigand, Devin Caron, Tyler Rand, Tyler Rice, Shayne Ely and more.

ESS has a long history with URC at the “Wheels” with the first ever URC/ESS Challenge event held there in 1994. Combination shows have been a tradition at Super Dirt Week right up until 2008. Now the action switches to the summer.

URC’s brigade from the south will be made up of current point leader and defending champion J.J. Grasso along with Justin Collett, many-time champion Curt Michael, Josh Weller, Randy West, Robbie Stillwaggon, Chris Coyle, Kevin Nouse, Kyle Purks, past UR

Friday, July 30, 2010	Clinton County Speedway
Saturday, July 31, 2010	Mercer Raceway
Friday, August 06, 2010	Dixieland Speedway
Friday, August 13, 2010	Accord Speedway

Sunday, March 28, 2010	Big Diamond Raceway	RAIN
Sunday, April 11, 2010	Susquehanna Speedway Park	Billy Pauch Jr
	Candy Bowl Makeup	Steve Buckwalter
Friday, April 30, 2010	Williams Grove Speedway	Steve Buckwalter
Sunday, May 02, 2010	Big Diamond Raceway	RAIN
	March 28th Makeup	RAIN
Saturday, May 08, 2010	Williams Grove Speedway	RAIN
Saturday, May 15, 2010	Grandview Speedway	Billy Pauch Jr
Friday, May 28, 2010	Penn Can Speedway	Steve Buckwalter
Tuesday, June 01, 2010	Grandview Speedway TOTH w/ USAC	Steve Buckwalter
Wednesday, June 02, 2010	Lincoln Speedway w/USAC	Eric Heydenreich
Sunday, June 13, 2010	Susquehanna Speedway	Steve Buckwalter
Saturday, June 19, 2010	Bridgeport Speedway (1/4 mile)	Ryan Smith
Friday, July 02, 2010	Central Pennsylvania Speedway	Steve Buckwalter
Sunday, July 04, 2010	Georgetown Speedway	POSTPONED
Saturday, July 10, 2010	Williams Grove Speedway	Bruce Buckwalter Jr.
Saturday, July 10, 2010	May 8th Makeup	Ryan Smith
Friday, July 16, 2010	Accord Speedway	RAIN