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Earnhardt Jr. Ready For Daytona Competition

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Medically Cleared to Return to Competition at Daytona Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF/ GETTY IMAGES DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. –December 9, 2016- After 18 races out of the car, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been medically cleared to resume NASCAR competition, and will return to the wheel of the No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS for Hendrick Motorsports at the 2017 edition of the Daytona 500. Earnhardt’s road back to the cockpit ended at Darlington Raceway on Wednesday afternoon where he completed a nearly five-hour test session observed by NASCAR while working with…

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Random Drug Testing Implemented For 2017 World Of Outlaws Season

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World of Outlaws Joins Forces With National Center for Drug Free Sport Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF CONCORD, N.C. — December 8, 2016-The World of Outlaws announced Thursday at the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show an exclusive partnership with The National Center for Drug Free Sport (Drug Free Sport), launching a drug-testing program to improve the safety of competitors in compliance with a revised World of Outlaws Substance Abuse Policy. “Every major sport across the country has adopted drug-testing policies. As the leader in dirt track racing we felt it was time…

Dirt Tracks

USAC Sprints Going Back To Knoxville & Williams Grove

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The USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series Will Return to Williams Grove Speedway and Knoxville Raceway in 2017. Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / USAC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF INDIANAPOLIS IND.-December 8, 2016- Two of the most storied dirt tracks in the United States return to the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car calendar next season. On June 3, the series invades the legendary half-mile Knoxville Raceway for the first time since 2011. The Saturday night event coincides with National Sprint Car Hall of Fame induction weekend at the Iowa dirt oval. Pennsylvania’s Williams Grove Speedway, the only venue on…

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Super DIRTcar Series Schedule Loaded for Action for 2017

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2017 DIRTcar and Super DIRTcar Series Schedule Announced Story By: COBY GORNIEWICZ /SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - December 8, 2016 - The Super DIRTcar Series announced today the 2017 racing schedule. The 2017 Super DIRTcar Series schedule features events spanning from mid-February through early November. The series will visit tracks in Florida, Ohio, North Carolina, New York, Ontario and Quebec. The Super DIRTcar Series will once again kick off the season with its fourth annual trip south for the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park in a non-points event. Series racing action will…

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WoO Races At Fulton, Weedsport, Ransomville In 2017

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2017 Series Schedule Announced; Outlaws To Break Ground At Three Tracks Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF CONCORD, NC - December 8, 2016- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series solidifies its 2017 season not only on familiar grounds - visiting some of the most storied tracks nationwide - but also by adding three new tracks to an already big stage. The series is scheduled to visit 25 states and one province for its upcoming season. Notably, the Greatest Show on Dirt will leave its usual tracks at some of dirt racing's…

Dirt Late Models

WoO LM Series 2017 Schedule Announced

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The Series Is Scheduled To Visit 21 States And One Province Next Season Story By: KAYLA MAY / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC - December 8, 2016- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series is set to embark on another journey across the nation and into Canada, challenging the best drivers at their home tracks. For the 2017 season, the series will return to some of the drivers' favorite tracks, where they will try to steal the biggest purses of the year. The series kicks off the 2017 campaign at Screven Motorsports Park…

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“JASON LEFFLER MEMORIAL” MIDGET RACE TO AIR TONIGHT, DEC. 8 ON MAVTV

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MAVTV Airs Leffler Memorial This Evening Story By: MAVTV Media Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Moorsville NC.- December 8, 2016- The $20,000-to-win USAC Midget National Championship event run on Oct. 21 at Wayne County Speedway in Wayne City, Ill., will be aired tonight, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. ET and 10 p.m. ET on MAVTV. The race, co-sanctioned by POWRi, brought some of the biggest names in racing to Wayne County (Ill.) Speedway including USAC Triple Crown champs Dave Darland and Jerry Coons, Jr., USAC Silver Crown titlist Chris Windom, USAC National Midget champions Tanner Thorson and Rico Abreu, two-time…

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Dave Darland Rejoins Phillips Motorsports 71p

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Dave Darland Will Return to Phillips Motorsports for the 2017 USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series Season. Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / USAC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS IND.- December 8, 2016- Dave Darland will reunite with Phillips Motorsports next year during the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series season. Darland, the series’ winningest driver, and Phillips Motorsports put together a highly-successful three-year stretch between 2013 and 2015, scoring 17 USAC National Sprint Car victories. This year Darland piloted the Jeff Walker/Curb-Agajanian Racing car to two wins during the USAC National Sprint Car season at Indiana’s Lawrenceburg Speedway…

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‘The Ragin Cajun’ Set For Chili Bowl Assault

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Jason Johnson Joins Clauson-Marshall Chili Bowl Roster Story By: CLAUSON - MARSHALL RACING MEDIA Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM NOBLESVILLE, Ind. –December 8, 2016- Reigning Knoxville Nationals champion Jason Johnson has joined Clauson-Marshall Racing for the upcoming Chili Bow Midget Nationals. Johnson joins the man he bested at Knoxville, Donny Schatz, as well as Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Tyler Courtney on the Clauson-Marshall Racing Chili Bowl lineup. The team is co-owned by Richard Marshall and Tim Clauson. “I am delighted for this opportunity to be a part of the initial Clauson-Marshall Racing Chili Bowl campaign with more determination to represent…

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Brewerton and Fulton Speedway Set to Blast Off 2017

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Brewerton And Fulton Speedways Winter Blast Saturday, February 25 At RFH”s Hideaway; 2017 Divisions Announced Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON/ FULTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM BALDWINSVILLE, NY – December 8, 2016 – RFH’s Hideaway located just minutes south of the Fulton Speedway on Route 57 will once again host the “Winter Blast” and DIRTcar Nationals final night viewing party on Saturday, February 25 at 7:00 pm. Point Money, trophies will be handed out, this year a buffet dinner will be available to those that want to purchase one. Dress for the event is casual and…

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USAC Silver Crown Series Returning To Phoenix

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The USAC Silver Crown Series Will Return to Phoenix Int’l Raceway Next Year. Story By: DICK JORDAN / USAC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: JOHN DADALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS IND.- December 8, 2016-The USAC Silver Crown Series will race at Phoenix Int’l Raceway next year for the first time since 2009. The United States Auto Club confirmed the news Wednesday evening with a video press release on their social media platforms. The event is scheduled for April 29 at the one-mile oval located in Avondale, Ariz., and will serve as a preliminary event to the Verizon IndyCar Series race scheduled for…

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Justin Grant Targets USAC Sprint Car Title

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Justin Grant Will Pilot a Sam McGhee Motorsports Sprint Car During the 2017 USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series Season. Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / USAC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM BROWNSBURG, Ind. –December 8, 2016- Sam McGhee Motorsports has announced that Justin Grant will take the wheel of the team’s No. 11 sprint car full-time next year to chase the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series championship. “We partnered with Justin midway through August of 2016 and had outstanding success during the months that followed,” team owner Sam McGhee said. “Justin picked up SMM’s very first USAC…

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Woodhull Raceway 2016 Daugherty Auto Sales Warriors Yearbook

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Woodhull Raceway Youth Movement Keep Growing Story By: STEVE OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM / S&L AWARDS WOODHULL, NY – December 8, 2016- For several seasons over the last decade and a half, Woodhull Raceway has offered a youth mini stock division that offers youngsters exiting the go-karting ranks a step up in pursuit of racing on the High Banks. Daugherty Auto Sales has graciously stepped up for the past several seasons as the division sponsor and would see a talented crop of new drivers compete on “New York’s Toughest Bullring” during the 2016 season. The Daugherty Auto…

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Bacon & Marshall Partner To Form New Winged Team

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Brady Bacon and Richard Marshall have partnered in Bacon-Marshall Racing, with Bacon expanding his winged sprint car schedule next year! Story By: BACON / MARSHALL RACING MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF / CHRIS SEELMAN BROKEN ARROW, Okla. —December 7, 2016- Reigning USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series champion Brady Bacon will embark on a new venture in 2017, as he partners with Richard Marshall of Priority Aviation to form Bacon/Marshall Motorsports. The team will run a large winged sprint car schedule next season, with the two-time USAC National Sprint Car champion also driving the Frank Manafort Racing No. 76M midget…

Asphalt Modifieds

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Schedule Announced

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First Combined Schedule In Several Years Story By: JASON CUNNINHAM / NASCAR SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM DAYTONA BEACH, FL - December 7, 2016- NASCAR has released the 2017 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour schedule. It was announced back in October that the NASCAR Whelen Modified and Southern Modifieds tour would be merging into one. The 2017 season will kick off a 19 race schedule at Myrtle Beach Speedway in Myrtle Beach, SC on Saturday March 18th. The second stop for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will be the 43rd annual Icebreaker at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on Sunday…

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Brett Marks Becomes An Outlaw

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Brent Marks To Join World Of Outlaws In 2017 To Live Ultimate Dream On The National Tour Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WORLD OF OUTLAWS Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC -December 7, 2016- Brent Marks joins the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car series tour under his family-owned Brent Marks Racing (BMR) team for the 2017 season. Marks, hailing from Myerstown, Pa., has long dreamed of running with the Greatest Show on Dirt from the time he first hopped into a 410 sprint car seven years ago. “It took a lot of work to make it happen,…

Dirt Late Models

Richards Ready For Lucas Oil Late Model Series Campaign

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Richards to Compete Full-Time in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Story By: JIMMY SEGAR / BEST PERFORMANCE MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ST. MARYS, OH – December 7, 2016-Four-Time World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series Champion Josh Richards who joined forces with Best Performance Motorsports last month, announced today that he will run full-time in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the 2017 season. Though Richards has chased championships under the World of Outlaws banner for his entire career, the 28-year-old driver has 12 Lucas Oil Series wins to his credit, six of…

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Jankowiak Ready For Battle of Trenton

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ANDY JANKOWIAK LANDS TOP TQ MIDGET RIDE FOR INDOOR AUTO RACING THIS WEEKEND IN TRENTON Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / SAMONS PROMOTIONS MEDIA Photos By: PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM TRENTON, NJ -December 6, 2016 - Andy Jankowiak of Buffalo, NY has obtained a Three Quarter (TQ) Midget ride for the Indoor Auto Racing fueled by VP season opener this weekend at the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, NJ. Jankowiak, the 2014 winner of the Battle of Trenton, is in the process of building his own TQ Midget for the series, but it won’t be finished for the opener. On…

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Castroneves Still Chasing First INDYcar Championship

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Castroneves Wants to Achieve More in INDYCAR Story By: PHILLIP B. WILSON / INDYcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Indianapolis Ind.- December 6, 2016- The clock continues to tick on Helio Castroneves, not that the Team Penske driver cares to acknowledge the inevitable. There’s still so much he aspires to achieve in his Verizon IndyCar Series career. The 41-year-old Brazilian wants nothing more than to win his fourth Indianapolis 500 and join A.J. Foyt, Rick Mears and Al Unser Sr. in that elite club. He’s still chasing an elusive first series championship after coming close so many…

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Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park Announces 2017 Schedule

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Season Opener Icebreaker set for March 31-April 2 Story By: TAYLOR THERRIEN / THOMPSON SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS PARK MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Thompson, CT -December 6, 2016 – Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park today announced dates for the 2017 racing schedule, celebrating its 77th season on the high banked oval. The 2017 seven event NASCAR Whelen All-American Series (NWAAS) schedule is highlighted by the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and the return of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East. “This year’s schedule balances our commitment to tradition and innovation,” states Josh Vanada, General Manager of TSMP. “The 2017 schedule preserves fan favorites…

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‘The Montgomery Missile’ Heads to Pascaul Racing #3

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Perrego Joins Pascaul Racing for Two Night a Week Assault in 2017 Story By: PASCAUL RACING MEDIA Photos By: JANE & HARRY CELLA / RACERSGUIDE.COM MIDDLETOWN, NY –December 6, 2016- A change is coming for Bill Pascual Racing in 2017. After an amazing run at Eastern States Weekend which saw the team finish second to Stewart Friesen in the 200 a decision was made for a driver for next season. The team had a several drivers to choose from for 2017, but team owner Bill Pascual and crew chief Ralph DeGraw tapped “The Montgomery Missile” Anthony Perrego to be behind the…

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POTOMAC & WINCHESTER SPEEDWAYS RENEW AS SWEENEY RUSH SANCTIONED LATE MODEL WEEKLY TRACKS

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WINCHESTER TO KICKOFF 2017 TOURING SEASON WITH $2000 TO-WIN "MARQUEE" EVENT Story By: MIKE LEONE / RUSH RACING SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Pulaski, PA - December 6, 2016- After three years of continued growth, the Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Dirt Late Model Series is proud to announce that both Potomac and Winchester Speedways will renew as weekly-sanctioned speedways for the upcoming 2017 seasons. Potomac features Friday night racing in Budds Creek, Maryland, while Virginia's Winchester hosts Saturday night racing. Winchester is slated to kickoff the 2017 Sweeney Touring Series season with a $2,000 to-win "Marquee"…

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Bridgeport Speedway Honors 2016 Track Champions

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BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY CELEBRATES 2016 SEASON Story By: KOBY RAMEY / BRIDGPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JIM BROWN / RACERSGUIDE.COM Bridgeport NJ.- December 6, 2016-The Bridgeport Speedway celebrated the success of the 2016 season and crowned the track champions for both the 5/8 mile speedway and the Spirit Auto Center Speedway. Ryan Watt raced to his second Spirit Auto Center Big Block Modified championship in four seasons behind the wheel of his Ron Roberts Racing Team No. 14w. Watt led all competitors with four feature wins, finishing in the top ten in twenty out of the twenty-one events on the 2016…

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Utica-Rome Speedway Returns To DIRTcar in 2017

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Speedway Set to Sanction Weekly Action For The First Time Since 2004 Press Release By: MIKE MALLETT / UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, N.Y. -December 6, 2016 - After a three year run as a NASCAR home track, the Utica-Rome Speedway is making a change for the upcoming season. The owners of the facility, Bill and Kim Shea, have elected to make a move into the DIRTcar Racing fold. It is the first time in over 10 years that the facility will fly the DIRTcar banner. "We had a great run with NASCAR but…

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Team Dillon Racing Shuts Down Late Model Team

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But Shane McDowell Racing Will Take Its Place On The Dirt Late Model Scene. Story By: BEN SHELTON / MCDOWELL RACING MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WELCOME, N.C. –December 5, 2016- Team Dillon Racing owner Mike Dillon has decided to cease operations of the dirt late model team at the end of December. Dillon said he made the decision in order to focus on advancing the careers of his two sons, Ty and Austin Dillon. “It was a really hard decision to end our tenure with the dirt program,” said Dillon. “Shane (McDowell) and Dale (McDowell) have been like…

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Boespflug Takes The Wheel Of The Hoffman #69

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Chad Boespflug Will Drive the Hoffman No. 69 That Brady Bacon Drove to the USAC Championship This Season, in 2017. Story By: RICJIE MURRAY / USAC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM LOVELAND, Ohio — Deccember 5, 2016-Chad Boespflug will take the wheel of the famed Hoffman Racing No. 69 sprint car next season. The team, which won its 11th USAC National Sprint Car Series championship with Brady Bacon in 2016, will be making wholesale changes for the new year. Longtime sponsor Mean Green Cleaner & Degreaser will return to the team, which is owned and operated by…

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Tim McCreadie To Pilot Longhorn House Car

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Tim McCreadie Will Drive a Longhorn Chassis House Car Next Year in The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM TRINITY, N.C. – December 5, 2016- Tim McCreadie will partner with Longhorn Chassis next year to pilot a house car for the chassis manufacturer operated by former NASCAR premier series champion Bobby Labonte. McCreadie will continue to be sponsored by longtime partner Sweeteners Plus and the team will pursue the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series championship next year. “It’s no secret that there is a…

Dirt Modifieds

The Song Remains The Same; Perrego Takes Gobbler Victory

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New Ride, Winning Result: Anthony Perrego Wins ‘Gobbler’ Modified Event Worth $5,400 For Superior Remodeling Team; Other Winners Include Joey Bruning (Sportsman); Kyle Welsch (Street Stock); Justin Mills (Slingshot) & Patrick Bleau (Enduro) Story By: BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ACCORD, NY –December 4, 2016- Armed with a new opportunity, Anthony Perrego closed out the 2016 Northeast dirt-track season in victorious fashion Saturday at Accord Speedway. In a rare December dirt-track event, the Montgomery, N.Y., driver dominated the ‘Gobbler’ big-block/small-block Modified special at Accord Speedway, collecting $5,400 for his efforts. Perrego was driving…

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Utica Rome Sets Up For 2017 Season

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Utica-Rome Speedway Sets 2017 Weekly Divisions Story By: JOHN TIFF /UTICA ROME SPEEDWAYMEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY – December 4, 2016- Utica-Rome Speedway management is diligently working on the schedule for the 2017 season. Although dates have yet to be finalized for special events, the weekly program has taken shape over the past few weeks. The speedway plans to feature a weekly program that includes the Modifieds, 602 Sportsman, Pro Stocks as well as a new to the speedway Novice Sportsman division. As they’ve been the past several seasons at Utica-Rome, the Modifieds remain as the…

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Winter Nationals Kick Off At Bubba Raceway Park

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Bubba Army Winter Nationals Dates Set Story By: BUBBA RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: OTTO GRAHAM / RACERSGUIDE.COM Ocala Fla.- December 4, 2016- Bubba Raceway Park and NeSmith Racing officials have released the 2017 Bubba Army Winter Nationals event schedule. The event will take place Jan. 25-28 at the egg-shaped oval in Ocala, Fla. The weekend will see three events that will count for Winter Shootout Points for the NeSmith Dirt Late Model Series drivers. Bubba Raceway Park will host $2,000-to-win, 40-lap events on Jan. 26th and Jan. 27, and the weekend will be highlighted Jan. 28 with the one-day $10,000-to-win, 100-lap 12th…

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NASCAR Annual Banquet Honoring Season’s Best Held Last Friday In Las Vegas

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Johnson, Stewart Honored At NASCAR Awards Gala Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR MEDIA Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR LAS VEGAS, NV -December 4, 2016- Jimmie Johnson was unfailingly humble, even on a night when the NASCAR community came together to honor his monumental accomplishment. With a victory on Nov. 20 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Johnson claimed his record-tying seventh NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship. Nevertheless, the driver of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet was reluctant to claim the same stature as the two seven-time champions who preceded him – Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt. “Dale said this in…

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Rudolph Ready For Trenton Invasion

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ERICK RUDOPLH LOOKING FOR BATTLE OF TRENTON REENACTMENT ON DECEMBER 9TH AND 10TH INSIDE SUN CENTER Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / SAMMONS PRODUCTION MEDIA Photos By: PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM TRENTON, NJ – December 4, 2016 . . . When Erick Rudolph marches back to New Jersey for Three Quarter (TQ) Midget Auto Racing on Friday and Saturday, December 9th - 10th, he’s hoping for a Battle of Trenton Reenactment. The driving star from Ransomville, N.Y., won the Indoor Auto Racing Series Fueled by VP finale at the Sun National Bank Center in February and clinched the championship. Rudolph is hoping…

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2016 Albany-Saratoga Speedway Season Review

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'The Great Race Place' Looks Back On 2016 Season Story By: TOBY LAGRANGE / ALBANY SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Malta, NY –December 3, 2016- When the Albany-Saratoga Speedway waved the final checkered flag of the 2016 racing season back in September, with it came the final chapter in a season that saw record card counts, large crowds and fan favorites crowned as champion. In all 19 events were held at the Great Race Place between April 22nd and September 16th. The 2016 season was the fifth for the track under promoter Lyle DeVore. The Upstate GMC Dealers…

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Stenhouse Joins Clauson-Marshall For Chili Bowl

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Set to Wheel a Clauson-Marshall Racing Midget for The Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. Story By: CLAUSON-MARSHALL RACING MEDIA Photo By: JOHN DADALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM NOBLESVILLE, Ind. –December 3, 2016- Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will join Clauson-Marshall Racing for the running of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals next month at the Tulsa (Okla.) Expo Raceway. Stenhouse joins the crowing all-star lineup fielded by Clauson-Marshall Racing, which also includes eight-time World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series champion Donny Schatz and young gun Tyler Courtney. This is the second time that Stenhouse will drive for the Clauson-Marshall Racing squad. He …

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Preparations for 2017 NASCAR Season at Thompson Well Underway

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Registration Opens, Technical Inspectors & Rules Announced Story By: TAYLOR THERRIEN / THOMPSON SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS PARK MEDIA Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM Thompson Ct.- December 3, 2016- Planning is well underway for the 2017 season at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP). Officials from the historic ⅝-mile oval announced that they are receiving car number registrations for their 77th season. Renewals for drivers in the Sunoco Modified, Late Model, Limited Sportsman, Mini Stock, and Lite Modified drivers will continue until January 15. After that date, numbers will be issued on a first come-first served basis. As an incentive, anyone registering…

Asphalt Late Models

Devil’s Bowl Speedway Announces Weekly Division Realignment for 2017

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Late Models to Run Special Events; Renegades Renamed “Super Stocks” Story By: JUSTIN ST. LOUIS / DEVILS BOWL SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEST HAVEN, Vt. –December 3, 2016- Devil’s Bowl Speedway has made some adjustments to its weekly stock car racing divisions for the 2017 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series season. The changes are the latest step in an unending process of improving the quality and entertainment value of events at both the half-mile Asphalt Track and the 3/10-mile Dirt Track at the Vermont facility, with several additional enhancements to be announced soon. While the open-wheel Sportsman…

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Bonus Bucks Up For Grabs For Indoor Racers

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BOB HILBERT SPORTSWEAR CHALLENGE OFFERS BIG MONEY OPPORTUNITY FOR INDOOR RACERS STARTING DEC. 9-10 WITH TRENTON INDOOR RACING EVENTS Story By: ERNIE SAXTON /SAMONS PROMOTIONS MEDIA Photos BY: PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM TRENTON, NJ – December 2, 2016-With the start of the Indoor Auto Racing Season just a week away at Trenton’s Sun National Bank Center, the pressure just got turned up on all Three Quarter (TQ) Midget racers entered. Bob Hilbert Sportswear of Boyertown, Pa. is sponsoring a unique $10,000 challenge. If one driver can win all four rounds of the Indoor Auto Racing Series Fueled by VP he’ll…

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2017 All Star Circuit of Champions Schedule Released; OCFS, Lebanon Valley, Grandview Include Local Stops

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2017 All Star Circuit of Champions schedule released Major events return; Ohio Sprint Speedweek features eight events in nine days Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Media Photos By: Pete MacDonald & Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com INDIANAPOLIS IND.-December 2, 2016- The All Star Circuit of Champions will take on a full slate of competition in 2017, complete with 51 events at 32 facilities in eight states, all of which taking shape between early February and mid-October. All Star competitors will visit facilities throughout much of the upper Midwest and Northeast during their upcoming travels, circling areas of Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and…

Dirt Tracks

Chili Bowl Nationals Entries Continue to Grow

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2017 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals At 183 Entries And Climbing Story By: BRYAN HULBERT / CHILI BOWL NATIONALS MEDIA Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM TULSA, OK – December 2, 2016- The chill in the air may signal the coming of Christmas for some, but for the world of dirt track racing, that means the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire is right around the corner. Happening January 10-14, 2017 inside the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla. the 31st edition of the world’s largest Midget racing event is on track to set another record…

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Champions Oil Returns As Williams Grove Summer Nationals Sponsor

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Champion Oil Extends Support Of Summer Nationals Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Mechanicsburg Pa.- December 2, 2016 – Champion Oil will return as the title sponsor of the Williams Grove Summer Nationals Open sanctioned by the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series on July 21-22 in Mechanicsburg, Pa. The Champion Racing Oil Summer Nationals is an event with more than 50 years of history that includes the biggest names in motorsports competing at half-mile Williams Grove Speedway, one of dirt racing’s legendary venues. “Champion Racing Oil is proud to support…

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PPB Motorsports Show Continues to Grow

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NASCAR RACING PERSONALITY JEFF HAMMOND, MONSTER TRUCKS ADDED TO PPB MOTORSPORTS 2017 SHOWCASE Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / PPB MOTORSPORTS SHOW MEDIA Photos By: PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM & GETTY IMAGES OAKS, PA – December 2, 2016 - NASCAR racing personality Jeff Hammond and two wild Monster Trucks have joined an exciting line up for the 31st annual Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports Racecar & Trade Show. The three day show, Fueled by Sunoco Race Fuels and Distributed by Insinger Performance, is set to take place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA on Friday January 20 thru Sunday January…

Asphalt Modifieds

Chase Dowling Returns To Stafford Speedway SK Division

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Dowling Coming Home to Stafford and the SK Modifieds Story By: SCOTT RUNNING / STAFFORD SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Stafford Springs, CT - December 2, 2016- After two years away from weekly competition, 2014 SK Modified® Rookie of the Year Chase Dowling will return to Stafford’s premier division in 2017 behind the wheel of the #50 Les & Tina Skowyra owned modified. Dowling has spent the last two years running on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour after an impressive 2014 season in the SK Modified® division which etched his name in the record books as the youngest SK…

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NASCAR and Monster Energy Team Up For 2017

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NASCAR, Monster Energy Announce Premier Series Entitlement Partnership Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR LAS VEGAS –December 2, 2016- NASCAR announced on Thursday at Wynn Las Vegas a multi-year deal that will make Monster Energy only the third entitlement sponsor in premier series history. The length and terms of the deal were not disclosed, but both parties hailed the partnership as the perfect fit for both brands. “Monster Energy is a brand built on excitement and enthusiasm, qualities that align with NASCAR,” said Brian France, NASCAR Chairman and CEO. “This sponsorship position is…

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Jimmy John’s Renews With Stewart-Haas Racing

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Jimmy John's Has Extended its Sponsorship of Stewart-Haas Racing and Driver Kevin Harvick. Story By: STEWART-HAAS RACING MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF KANNAPOLIS, N.C. –December 2, 2016- Jimmy John’s, a gourmet sandwich chain established in 1983, has extended its partnership with Stewart-Haas Racing in a multiyear agreement to continue as a primary sponsor of driver Kevin Harvick and the No. 4 team. Jimmy John’s will be the primary sponsor of Harvick and the No. 4 team for 16 races next year, highlighted by the season-opening Daytona 500. For the remaining 22 races on the schedule, Jimmy John’s will serve…

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Tickets for 101st Indianapolis 500 on Sale Now

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway Readies For 101st INDY 500 Story By: MITCH ROBINSON / INDYcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: IMS PHOTO STAFF Indianapolis Ind.-December 2, 2016-Tickets for the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil went on sale today, along with the entire 2017 Indianapolis Motor Speedway month of May schedule that includes the IndyCar Grand Prix. Fans who have not already pre-ordered tickets can visit the IMS ticket office or IMS.com to purchase seats for an action-packed schedule that also includes Indianapolis 500 practice and qualification days, concerts, autograph sessions and more. "Many fans jumped at…

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Harli White Heading Down Under

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White Excited for Upcoming Opportunity to Race Sprint Cars in Australia Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF LINDSAY, Okla. -December 2, 2016 – Harli White leaves this week to embark upon her first career trip to Australia. White will compete in approximately a dozen winged 410ci sprint car races during December and January for Paul Stirton and the A-One Charge Air Coolers backed team. “It’s awesome to think people are watching from that far away,” White said. “It’s a blessing. They are really good people and are all about the safety aspect of…

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New Egypt Speedway 2017 Pit Licenses & Season Passes On Sale Now

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New Egypt Speedway 2017 Pit Licenses & Season Passes On Sale Now Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway - Photos By: Harry Cella & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – With the Holiday Season upon us and the 2017 season right around the corner, New Egypt Speedway is giving their fans and competitors a chance to get a jump start on their 20th Anniversary season as a dirt track. Season Grandstand Passes are now available for $400 and they include every REGULAR Saturday night event during the 2017 season, not to be used for special shows including the World of…

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SEASON PASSES AVAILABLE FOR 55th SEASON OF AUTO RACING AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

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SEASON PASSES AVAILABLE FOR 55th SEASON OF AUTO RACING AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SEASON KICKS OFF WITH TRADITIONAL PRACTICE DAY ON MARCH 25TH Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA December 3, 2016 . . . A season pass for every Saturday night stock car racing event at Grandview Speedway during the 2017 season may be just the gift you need for that race fan on the Christmas list. The Bechtelsville, PA one-third-mile, banked clay oval will be presenting its 55th consecutive season of auto racing under the promotion of the Rogers family. For just $350,…

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MATT ROSELLI HEADS TO TRENTON INDOOR AUTO RACING EVENT DEC. 9 & 10 COMING OFF BIG OUTDOOR SEASON WIN

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Story By: Ernie Saxton/Len Sammons Motorsports Productions - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com TRENTON, NJ – December 1, 2016 . . . Matt Roselli heads to Round One of the Indoor Auto Racing Championship Series on Friday and Saturday, December 9th and 10th at Trenton, NJ's Sun National Bank Center with great momentum. The Brodheadsville, PA driver is coming off a knock-out victory at the TQ Midget race car outdoor season finale Turkey Derby held at NJ's Wall Stadium. “I’ve been good enough to win races but I just hadn’t been able to get it done,” said Roselli who is seeking…

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6th Annual March Meltdown to Kick Off New Egypt Speedway’s 20th Anniversary on March 18th

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6th Annual March Meltdown to Kick Off New Egypt Speedway’s 20th Anniversary on March 18th Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway - Photos By: Harry Cella & George Steigerwalt Jr./RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – New Egypt Speedway will kick off its 20th Anniversary as a dirt track with its 6th Annual March Meltdown on Saturday March 18th, 2017. The event which will feature Big/Small Block Modifieds in a 50-Lap affair which will pay $5,000 to win and $400 to start. The Big Block Modifieds and Open Small Block Modifieds will utilize traditional dirt modified windows while spec-headed 358 Modifieds will…

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