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Vic Coffey Wins First Career Brewerton Speedway Modified Feature

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One Point Separates Jimmy Phelps And Larry Wight Going Into Championship Night, Friday September 2 Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM BREWERTON, NY - August 26, 2016 - Vic Coffey in his big block modified career has won at speedways all over the Northeast including Super DIRT Week at the Syracuse mile twice. One track that always eluded Coffey going to victory lane was the Brewerton Speedway. Friday night all that changed for Caledonia, NY racer as he grabbed his first career win at the ‘D-Shaped Dirt Demon.’ In the 35 lap feature Coffey…

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“Iron” Mike Ricci Dominates Field For Second Triumph Of The Season At Accord Speedway

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Mike Ricci Takes His 2nd Modified Main Event at Accord Speedway Story By: STEVE PADOS / ACCORD SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Accord NY.- August 27, 2016- Another hot summer day in the Catskill Mountains that found the temperature soaring to ninety degrees and the sights and sounds of good racing action brought out a great crowd to the Accord Speedway as the Palmer Family offered up seven divisions of racing at their Ulster County speedplant on Friday evening. The racing action on the speedway was phenomenal as once again the on track performances allowed the cream to…

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LEARY’S LONG WAIT IS OVER

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WINS SMACKDOWN NIGHT TWO AT KOKOMO Story By: RICHIE MURRAY / USAC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DICK AYERS/ RACERSGUIDE.COM Kokomo, Ind.-August 27, 2016- Patience is a virtue and, over the last five seasons, no one has exhibited that more than C.J. Leary. After watching five other drivers notch their first series victories this season, it was C.J.’s turn Friday night as he held off multiple mid-race challenges, then cruised his way to victory lane for his first career USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car victory on night two of “Sprint Car Smackdown V” at Kokomo Speedway. In what was his 140th…

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Ott Dominates Williams Grove Sprint Field

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Aaron Ott Wires For Williams Grove Sprints Win, Campbell claims 358s Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Mechanicsburg Pa.-August27, 2016 – Aaron Ott wired the field from the pole for the 410 sprint car feature win at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night, holding off Danny Dietrich for the victory in a fast paced 25-lap main event. In the 358 sprint main it was Matt Campbell claiming his first feature win of the season and third overall of his career at the oval. The 410 sprint main took four tries at…

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Spangler Sees the Checkers First at Merritt Shootout

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Eric Spangler Earns First World of Outlaws Win Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO FILES LAKE CITY, Mich. - August 27, 2016 - Eric Spangler earns his first World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series victory Friday night, for the first night of the Keyser Manufacturing Great Lakes Shootout weekend at Merritt Speedway. The Lake City, Mich. native revved his engine all the way to victory lane in front of his home crowd. The four-time track champion battled a stout 24-car field against the series' superstars. Spangler led all 25 laps to…

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Home State Sweep; Schatz Cleans Up at Home

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Donny Schatz Wins for Eighth Time at River Cities Speedway Story By: TONY VENEZIANO / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF GRAND FORKS, N.D. - August 27, 2016 - Donny Schatz scored a pair of sweeps on Friday night with the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series at River Cities Speedway in his home state of North Dakota. First, he completed a clean sweep of the night, setting fast time, winning a heat race, winning the dash and winning the 40-lap A-Feature. Second, he completed a sweep of both legs of the Gerdau Northern Tour at River…

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Bloomquist Rides High at Ponderosa

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Bloomquist Takes John Bradshaw Memorial at Ponderosa Speedway Story By:TRAVIS BRANCH /LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM JUNCTION CITY, KY -August 27, 2016 - Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series point leader Scott Bloomquist extended his lead in the championship standings by winning the 13th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial at Ponderosa Speedway on Friday Night. It was the first ever visit by the LOLMDS to the Central Kentucky bullring. Bloomquist led all 50 laps in his Crop Production Services, Reece Monument Company, Mark Martin Automotive, Andy Durham-powered, Sweet-Bloomquist Chassis. Tim McCreadie's Sweeteners Plus, Longhorn finished second, followed…

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Selinsgrove Speedway Ready For National Open

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CRAFTSMAN WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES 18th ANNUAL NATIONAL OPEN SUNDAY, SEPT. 4 Story By: STEVE INCH / SELINSGROVE SPEEDWAY MMEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SELINSGROVE, PA – August 27, 2016- The Craftsman World of Outlaws Late Model Series will return to Selinsgrove Speedway for the 18th Annual Jeff’s Auto Body & Recycling Center Late Model National Open at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4. The track’s crown jewel event for the super late model division will pay $8,000 to win and $600 to start the 40-lap A-main. A purse of more than $35,000 has been posted for…

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MANY TOP NAMES IN THE SPORT HAVE WON THE FREEDOM 76 AND MANY HAVE NOT

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MANY WILL BE TRYING FOR THE $25,000 VICTORY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON SEPTEMBER 10 Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA - August 27, 2016 - Many of the top names in dirt track Modified stock car racing have won the Freedom 76 Classic at Grandview Speedway. And there are many top names in the sport that are still without a win in the prestigious race. Many past winners and non-winners will be entered in the September 10th Freedom 76, the richest event of its type in the area, looking to…

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KEVIN THOMAS, JR. LAYS THE SMACKDOWN ON NIGHT ONE AT KOKOMO

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Storms To Dominating Smackdown Victory On Night 1 At Kokomo Story By: RICHIE MURRAY / USAC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.CCOM Kokomo, Ind.- August 26, 2016- Kevin Thomas, Jr. stormed out of the gates on the opening lap and never looked back as he completely dominated all 30 laps to win Thursday night’s “Sprint Car Smackdown V” USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship opener at Kokomo Speedway. The victory was an emotional one for the Cullman, Alabama native as he became the first driver to roll onto the newly-redesigned victory lane adorned with the late Bryan Clauson’s…

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GROFF GIVES BOOST TO MODS AT NATIONALS

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Rules Are Set For Participating Small Block Modified Teams Press Release By: ROB HAZER /NORTH EAST NATIONALS MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Malta, NY –August26, 2016- When news broke of Small Block Modifieds joining the Northeast Crate Nationals program on September 9th in Malta, NY many teams started inquiring about rules. That answer was on the way, but what they didn’t expect was the Clothier Trucking 40-Lap Suicide Prevention and Stop Bullying event would get a boost from long time Modified supporter Kevin Groff of Groff’s Plumbing, Heating, and Remodeling. On September 9th there will be Small Block Modifieds…

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66TH SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT TO SETTLE FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY CHAMPIONS

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MODIFIED TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP AND 40 LAP SPECIAL TO PAY $2,500 TO WIN AND ALSO SETTLE SUNDAY SUMMER SLAM SERIES TITLE. Story By: ANDREW HARPELL / FMP SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM KIRKWOOD, NY- August 26, 2016- The 66th Season Championship for Modifieds will be contested this Sunday at Five Mile Point Speedway. The 40 lap event will pay $2,500 to win and will also serve as the third and final race of the Sunday Summer Slam Series at the quarter mile oval. After being twice rained out, the Modified feature will also award the 52nd Heath Memorial race winner…

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RAHMER PROMOTIONS RETURNS TO PATH VALLEY THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 28;

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HOSEHEADS.COM OFFERS UNDERDOG BONUS AWARD Story By: JAY DUGAN / FRED RAHMER PROMOTIONS Photos By: TRENT GOWER / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRING RUN, PA - August 26, 2016 – The 410 Sprint Cars and 600cc Micro Sprints invade the ¼-mile Path Valley Speedway this coming Sunday, August 28 for the second round of Fred Rahmer Promotions Party at the Path spectaculars. The region’s top Sprint Car drivers have made their intentions known to claim the victory and ‘Take Fred Rahmer’s Money.” Confirmed drivers include: Greg Hodnett – the most recent Party at the Path winner; Brent Marks, who finished third at the…

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Hunter-Reay’s Coulda-Woulda-Shoulda Season Continues

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Gremlins Countinue to Haunt Hunter-Reay's Season Story By: MITCH ROBINSON /INDYcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Indianapolis Ind.- August 26, 2016-If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all. The lyrics are from an old country song ("Gloom, Despair and Agony on Me"), but they could have come from Ryan Hunter-Reay following the Andretti Autosport driver’s inspiring drive to third place in the ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway. Hunter-Reay charged the No. 28 DHL Honda from last on the starting grid to the podium – advancing more positions throughout the 500-mile race than…

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Kokomo Smackdown V Rolls Off Tonight

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CLAUSON’S CELEBRATION OF LIFE, USAC SPRINT CAR SMACKDOWN CONTINUES AT KOKOMO Story By: DICK JORDAN / USAC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM Kokomo Ind.- August 25, 2016- In what has quickly become one of the most prestigious annual races on the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship calendar in its brief four-year run, Sprint Car Smackdown V returns on August 26 and 27 at Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway. Kokomo Speedway favorite Dave Darland of Lincoln, Indiana has won three consecutive “Smackdown” championship night features in 2013-2014-2015. Darland, USAC’s winningest sprint car driver with 58 career feature victories has…

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Track Championships On The Line At Mercer Raceway

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Championship Runs on Saturday at Mercer Raceway Park Story By: LOU LONG / MERCER SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM Mercer, PA August 25, 2016- The table is set for Championship Night at Mercer Raceway Park. This Saturday, August 27, racers will compete for double points in the final night of regular season competition and, after the final checkered flag waives, there will be seven proud racers ready to claim their rightful spots at the head table for the annual awards banquet coming up in January. But Saturday is not just about the racing. It will also be…

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Home Sweet Home: Schatz Makes Hometown Return

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Donny Schatz Looks Forward to Magic City Showdown at Nodak Speedway Story By: TONY VENEZIANO / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF MINOT, N.D. — August 25, 2016 — Donny Schatz may live in Fargo now, but Minot, North Dakota will always be home for the seven-time and defending World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series champion. Schatz was born and raised in Minot and still spends quite a bit of time in the “Magic City.” Schatz will return to his hometown on Sunday, August 28 as the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series visits Nodak…

Dirt Modifieds

Northeast Dirt Modified Power Rankings Week Ending 8/21/16

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] Drivers of the Week thus far in 2016: 4/3 - Duane Howard 4/10 - Ryan Godown 4/17 - Matt Sheppard 4/24 - Matt Sheppard 5/8 - Erick Rudolph 5/22 - Erick Rudolph 5/30 - Craig VonDohren 6/5 - Matt Sheppard 6/12 - Matt Sheppard 6/19 - Danny Creeden 6/26 - Stewart Friesen 7/4 - Matt Sheppard 7/11 - Stewart Friesen 7/25 - Tim Fuller 7/31 - Ryan Godown 8/7 - Stewart Friesen 8/14 - Craig VonDohren 8/21 - Ryan Watt [xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”]

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FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY SET TO HOST TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND

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52ND MODIFIED HEATH MEMORIAL 40 ON SUNDAY TO DECIDE TRACK TITLE AND SUMMER SLAM CHAMPIONSHIP. Story By: ANDREW HARPELL / FMP SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM KIRKWOOD, NY.- August 25, 2016-The third time will be the charm this Sunday as Five Mile Point Speedway will try for the third time to hold the 52nd Heath Memorial for Modifieds. This Saturday and Sunday is Season Championship Weekend. Track Championships will be decided in all classes over two days. Racing on Saturday begins at 7 p.m. with racing set for 6 p.m. this Sunday. This Sunday will also serve…

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Utica Rome Looks to Get Back In Action On Sunday

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THE GRIT 602 SPORTSMAN SERIES AND TIGHT POINT BATTLES HIGHLIGHT THE ACTION THIS SUNDAY AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY Story By: JOHN TIFF /UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY- August 25, 2016- With just two shows left to decide the 2016 champions in each of the four weekly divisions at Utica-Rome Speedway, this Sunday’s August 28 program could go a long way in deciding the titles in three of those divisions. Excell Motorsports and Wilber-Duck Chevrolet will present full show of weekly NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing for the Gates-Cole Insurance Modifieds, Broedel Energy Open Sportsman,…

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Woodhull Raceway Honors Past Champions This Saturday

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Legends of Woodhull Reunion This Saturday Presented By Swarthout Recycling Story By: STEVE OWENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Woodhull NY- August 25, 2016-– One of the great nights to honor our past falls on this weekend, as Saturday night Swarthout Recycling will present the Legends of Woodhull Reunion. Many of the stars who drove the cars in Woodhull’s past will converge on ‘New York’s Toughest Bullring to share stories, bench race and maybe even tell a few stories that stretch the truth…just a little! It’s a great night to celebrate the past, while taking…

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Two Nights To Go To Decide Grandview Championship

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A.D.MOYER LUMBER NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW FEATURES T.P.TRAILERS MODIFIEDS, BRC LATE MODELS AND SPORTSMAN Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 25, 2016 -Just two Saturday nights of NASCAR point racing remain in the 2016 stock car racing season at Grandview Speedway. Each of the laps run in the A.D. Moyer Lumber Night events will have special importance. Each position gained or lost could have significant impact on several drivers as they battle to move up in the final season standings NASCAR stock car racing action returns to Grandview Speedway on…

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Poirier Gets One For The Record Books at I-88 Speedway

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Steve Poirier Breaks Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprint Win Record in by Winning Earl Halaquist Memorial in First Ever I-88 Speedway Triumph Story By: MIKE MALLETT /ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: OTTO GRAHAM / RACERSGUIDE.COM AFTON, NY –August 25, 2016- And just like that there is a new man sitting atop the all-time wins list with the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints. In reality it was only a matter of time before Steve Poirier surpassed Mike Woodring as the Quebec native had six wins already this year to tie the record with several races to go. Tuesday night at the Mach…

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Dirt Demon Title Fight Comes Down to The Wire

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Brewerton Speedway Championship Battles Coming Down To The Last Two Point Events Starting Friday, August 26 Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS /RACERSGUIDE.COM BREWERTON, NY –August 24, 2016- A winter of building or rebuilding cars getting ready for the new season plus the highs and lows of a long race season comes down to the final two point races to decide the 2016 Brewerton Speedway Track Champions. This Friday, August 26 Marabito will present a night of Fast and Furious Family Fun Racing. Adult grandstand admission will be $12 with everyone 18 years old…

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$5,105 TO WIN WALL STADIUM MODIFIED WOODY’S HIGH BANKS 105 THIS SATURDAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] $5,105 TO WIN WALL STADIUM MODIFIED WOODY’S HIGH BANKS 105 THIS SATURDAY (AUG. 27) Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium - Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ The biggest payout of the summer season at Wall Stadium Speedway promises to attract a talent laden field of Downs Ford Modified stock cars as the shore speedway presents the “Woody High Banks 105” this Saturday evening (August 27). Sponsored by Woody’s Roadside Tavern at 105 Academy Street in Farmingdale, the event offers an astounding $5,105 to the winner! Officials have announced that qualifying will begin at 5:45 p.m. Once…

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HODNETT AND GODOWN CLAIM JERSEY RUSH VI VICTORIES TUESDAY NIGHT AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] HODNETT AND GODOWN CLAIM JERSEY RUSH VI VICTORIES TUESDAY NIGHT AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Media - Photos By: Jim Brown/RacersGuide.com NEW EGYPT, NJ (August 23, 2016) – Greg Hodnett of Thomasville, PA and Ryan Godown of Ringoes, NJ felt the RUSH of victory at New Egypt Speedway this past Tuesday Night, as NAPA Auto Parts and Pioneer Pole Building presented JERSEY RUSH VI – a thrilling doubleheader of racing action featuring the 410 Sprint Cars and a Big-Block vs. Small-Block Modified Challenge. Davey Sammons of Burlington, NJ selected the first starting position in a…

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Big Diamond Track Titles on The LineThis Friday

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Ryan Godown, Brandon Grosso Looking To Lock Up Modified Track Titles Friday At Big Diamond Speedway Story By: SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA. -August 24, 2016- On Friday night, Big Diamond Speedway will crown two of its four division champions as the point battle will end for the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Service 358 modifieds and U.S.S. Achey sportsman. Also on the card on Friday will be the roadrunners and the Kim’s Kreations powder puff race. It will also be Purple Night for Lupus Awareness to benefit Haley Williams. Fans are…

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At a Glance: Schatz on the Homefront

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Outlaws to Engage in Midwestern Melee in North Dakota Story By: CRISTINA CORDOVA / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF CONCORD, N.C. - Aug. 23, 2016 - Current points leader and season-standout Donny Schatz is headed home for a tour through North Dakota. Schatz, a Grand Forks, N.D. native, will lead the charge as the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series invades River Cities Speedway on Friday, August 26 and Nodak Speedway on Sunday, August 28. During Schatz's 2015 31-win season, three of his wins came from his home state. Schatz swept the board, winning River Cities…

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Mining For The Silver Lining: Working Man Weekend

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Working Man Weekend, from Sept. 2-3, Grows into Staple Event Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - August 24, 2016 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series Working Man Weekend presented by GottaRace.com at Lernerville Speedway, originally created to fill the Labor Day racing void created when Tri-City Speedway closed its doors, has grown into something greater year over year. With a new format this year, and a $20,000-to-win feature, the race gives drivers of all ranks a level playing field to compete against each other,…

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At A Glance: Star-Spangled and Hell-Bent

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Hometown Hero Eric Spangler Seeks First Outlaws Win Against a Stout Set of Drivers Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO FILES CONCORD, N.C. - August 24, 2016 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series will make its fifth trip to Merritt Speedway (Mich.) on Friday, August 26 and Saturday, August 27 for the Keyser Manufacturing Great Lakes Shootout weekend. But Lake City, Mich. hero Eric Spangler will be seeking his first series win on the national stage - against a juggernaut band of Outlaws in front of a packed grandstand. "They're…

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Lucas Late Models Set For Double Barrel Action

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Action Returns this Weekend at Ponderosa and Lawrenceburg Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF WAYCROSS, GA -August 24, 2016 - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return to competition this weekend. The heart-pounding action of the nation's top dirt late model drivers will invade Ponderosa Speedway on Friday, August 26th and Lawrenceburg Speedway on Saturday, August 27th. Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY will host the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the first time in the storied history of the 3/8-mile oval. The 13th Annual John Bradshaw…

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“Double Stack” Night, Charlie LaDuc Memorial on tap at Devil’s Bowl Speedway

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Great North American Pancake Eating Championship gears up for Saturday Story By: JUSTIN ST. LOUIS / DEVILS BOWL SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: ANDREW CASSIDY / DEVILS BOWL SPEEDWAY PHOTO WEST HAVEN, Vt. – August 24, 2016- Devil’s Bowl Speedway has a weekend full of stock car racing action locked and loaded for August 27-28. The NASCAR Whelen All-American Series runs on both nights, racing on Devil’s Bowl’s half-mile Asphalt Track on Saturday night at 7:00 p.m., and on the 3/10-mile Dirt Track runs on Sunday night at 6:00 p.m. The rustic Sugar & Spice Restaurant of Mendon, Vt., presents the…

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THE “ULTIMATE DOUBLEHEADER” . . . . .THE JERSEY RUSH VI AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY TONIGHT

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] THE “ULTIMATE DOUBLEHEADER” . . . . .THE JERSEY RUSH VI AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY TUESDAY NIGHT, RACE TIME 7:30 PM Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH - Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff NEW EGYPT, NJ – The NAPA Auto Parts Jersey Rush VI presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings will invade the New Egypt Speedway Tuesday night, August 23 with the “ultimate doubleheader” showcasing the 410 sprints and modifieds. Gates will open at 5 PM and fans are invited to the pit area for a Meet & Greet that will continue until 6 PM. Fans may enter the pit area…

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It’s Title Time For The Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP Velocita South Region

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] It’s Title Time For The Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP Velocita South Region; Georgetown ‘Blast at the Beach’ August 30 Will Determine STSS Champ With $25,000-Plus Point Fund On The Line Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – Some 279 feature laps have been completed in 2016 during the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP Velocita South Region. But it will be 35 laps – run next Tuesday at Delaware’s historic Georgetown Speedway – that will decide it all. The STSS South Region,…

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Swindell Rules Lebanon Valley High Banks

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Sammy Swindell Pockets $7,000 During First All Star Visit to Lebanon Valley Speedway Story By: BLAKE ANDERSON / ALL STAR SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEST LEBANON, NY- August 22, 2016 - Waiting an extra day to tackle the highbanks of Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, New York, proved to be beneficial for Sammy Swindell, outlasting and out dueling the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions during their first and only New York appearance of 2016. The Germantown, Tennessee, native, who started on the outside of the front row by virtue of dash finish, led…

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Power Wins ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway to Tighten Championship

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Championship Battle Gets Closer With Team Penske Victory Story By: MITCH ROBINSON /INDYcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF LONG POND, Pa. –August 23, 2016- Simon Pagenaud entered the ABC Supply 500 with a 58-point lead in the Verizon IndyCar Series championship over Will Power. As the Team Penske drivers leave Pocono Raceway this evening, the silver No. 12 Verizon Chevrolet of Power is much larger in the figurative rear view mirror. Power won today’s 500-mile race at Pocono Raceway by 1.1459 seconds over pole sitter Mikhail Aleshin, while Pagenaud crashed out in 18th place to heat up the championship…

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BOESPFLUG FINISHES DREAM WEEKEND WITH 50K PAYDAY AT BADLANDS’ “ROCK AND ROLL GOLD CUP”

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] BOESPFLUG FINISHES DREAM WEEKEND WITH 50K PAYDAY AT BADLANDS' "ROCK AND ROLL GOLD CUP" Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Racing - Photos By: Tim Aylwin/USAC Racing & Tommy Hein/RacersGuide.com Brandon, South Dakota.........As if his $10,000 win in Saturday's preliminary feature wasn't enough, it only proved to be the warm-up act for the biggest victory of Chad Boespflug's racing career after he swept the weekend's USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car "Special Events" at Badlands Motor Speedway with an encore performance in Sunday night's inaugural "Rock and Roll Gold Cup" that netted him a hefty $50,000 payday. Without USAC points on the…

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FREES FLIES TO WALL STADIUM MODIFIED WIN SATURDAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] FREES FLIES TO WALL STADIUM MODIFIED WIN SATURDAY Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium - Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Auto racing veteran Ron Frees fought off all contenders Saturday Night to win the 40-lap main event for the Downs Ford Modified stock cars at Wall Stadium Speedway. The win, which was up for grabs until the final lap, was the second of the year for the Brick resident. Due to the tough fortunes he suffered in recent weeks Frees started from the front row and took full advantage of that starting spot. Several competitors…

Dirt Modifieds

The Week Ahead: Decker Discusses His Season

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Super DIRTcar Series is Off Until Thursday, Sept. 1 Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEEDSPORT, N.Y. - Aug. 22, 2016 - Matt Sheppard and Stewart Friesen are leading the way in the championship standings but it's the "Franklin Flyer" Billy Decker who is currently sitting third in points hoping to gain ground heading into September. As Decker looks to gain ground he tells us how his Page Trucking No. 91 team has been doing this season. How is the new team combination going with you and car owner Mike Payne? "It's…

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Harvick Takes ‘Sunday Money’ at Thunder Valley

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Kevin Harvick Wins Action-Filled NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race at Bristol Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR BRISTOL, Tenn. –August 22, 2016- For most of the final 200 laps of Sunday’s rain-interrupted Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Kevin Harvick was where he needed to be – out front and in control of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. Behind Harvick, who took the checkered flag 1.933 seconds ahead of runner-up Ricky Stenhouse Jr., the race was often out of control, as the essence of traditional Bristol made…

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‘Ringoes Rocket’ Ready to Double Down at Jersey Rush VI

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RYAN GODOWN PLANS DOUBLE DUTY IN THE ULTIMATE DOUBLEHEADER TUESDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 23 AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: BOB MILLER /JERSEY RUSH VI MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF NEW EGYPT, NJ –August 22, 2016- Ringoes, New Jersey modified star Ryan Godown plans to do double-duty Tuesday night, August 23 competing in both the modified and 410 sprint cars at New Egypt Speedway in the ultimate doubleheader, the JERSEY RUSH VI. This highly anticipated event brings together two premier divisions in one night of racing and this event only happens once a year. Gates will open at 5 PM and…

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The Mad Russian Looking for Pocono Success

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Aleshin's Love Affair with INDYCAR Ovals Puts Him on Point for ABC Supply 500 Story By: MARK ROBINSON / INDYcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM LONG POND, Pa. –August 22, 2016- Considering how dangerously close he came to seeing his racing career, or worse, end on an oval, hearing Mikhail Aleshin profess his love for the circular tracks strikes as odd. But that’s just what the focused Russian driver did after wrapping up pole position for today’s ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway. Aleshin will lead the field to the green flag in what’s slated to be…

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Barnes Hustles to Oswego Supermodified Championship

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Last to First: 'The Hustler' Michael Barnes Steals Supermodified Championship with Dramatic Drive Story By: DAN KAPUSCINSKI / OSWEGO SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: CHRIS BURGESS / RACERSGUIDE.COM OSWEGO, NY -August 22, 2016 – In one of the most improbable drives in Oswego Speedway’s now 66 year history, ‘The Hustler’ Michael Barnes drove from last to first to win the Speedway’s $5 admission championship finale presented by Bosco’s Food Market and U-Pull U-Save Auto Parts, stealing the Novelis Supermodified driver’s championship from the clutches of Dave Gruel. The historic championship drive makes Barnes only the 25th man in Speedway history to…

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Winner Winner Sellars and Zacharias Take Chemung Twins

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Connor Sellars, Jimmy Zacharias Split Chemung’s Sunoco Modified Twin Bill” Story By: CAROL HOUSSOCK / CHEMUNG SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DARYL CANFIELD / RACERSGUIDE.COM Chemung, NY-August 22, 2016- Last week’s rainout led to a night of twin 20-lap features for the headline Sunoco Modifieds at Chemung Speedrome. The night belonged to Connor Sellars, whose win in the first race and second place finish in the second demonstrated his increasing power and performance. Jimmy Zacharias claimed the second feature. Other winners included Nick Robinson (Super Stocks), Zack Bennett (4 Cylinders), Kevin Youngs (INEX Legends), and Garrett Zacharias (Bandoleros). Greg Moldt and Joey…

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Ronnie Johnson Takes His 2nd Fonda Speedway Modified Championship

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RJ CLAIMS FEATURE WIN AND SECOND CAREER CHAMPIONSHIP AT FONDA Story By: RON SZCZERBA / FONDA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDECOM PHOTO STAFF Fonda, NY –August 21, 2016- The hype and pressure of “Championship night” were evident at Fonda on Saturday evening with drivers in the point battle looking to put an exclamation point on the 2016 season with a championship. Coming in to the night, Rocky Warner (sportsman), Kenny Gates (pro stock), and Josh Coonradt (street stock) had already sewed up their track championships but the other divisions were close enough that anything could happen. At the completion of the…

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Tyler Dippel Rolls to Lebanon Valley Victory

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Takes his Seccond Win of 2016 on The Valley High Banks. Story By: PHIL ALLAWAY / LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MARK BROWN / RACERSGUIDE.COM West Lebanon NY.- August 21, 2016-Tyler Dippel made another of his infrequent visits to 'The Valley of Speed' to have some fun, he definitely came to play. The night before the Arctic Cat All-Star Circuit of Champions is typically a light night of racing. The track took advantage of the schedule to add in the 20-lap Boomer’s Performance Pure Stock Clash that was rained out on Aug. 13. Even with only three regular classes racing,…

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TJ LILLY SCORES HIS FIRST CAREER CHECKERED FLAG AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] TJ LILLY SCORES HIS FIRST CAREER CHECKERED FLAG AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway - Photos By: Jim Brown/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (August 21, 2016) – On Bike and Country Western Night presented by DiscountCrowdControl.com at New Egypt Speedway, TJ Lilly scored his first career checkered flag by capturing the Sportsman feature. Ryan Godown picked up the win in the Burlington County Overhead Door News Sprint feature. The Crate Modified feature went to Billy Osmun, III. Tim Tanner was declared the victor in the TSRS Sprint Car main event. Due to an isolated afternoon…

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Alan Barker Gives Him A Run, But Danny Creeden Wins Fifth Straight In Thunder Mountain Modifieds

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Alan Barker Gives Him A Run, But Danny Creeden Wins Fifth Straight In Thunder Mountain Modifieds; Chance Spoonhower (Open Sportsman); Tom Collins (Crate), Dan Allen (Rookie), Matt Spencer (Street Stock - $1,000), Jamie Frantz (XCel) & Michael Robinson (FWD) Also Score Story By: Brett Deyo/Thunder Mountain Speedway - Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff CENTER LISLE, NY – Alan Barker put forth a valiant effort, but it was Danny Creeden once again in Victory Lane at Thunder Mountain Speedway. Creeden, of Wurtsboro, N.Y., won for the fifth straight time in big-block/small-block Modified competition at the three-eighths-mile clay oval, earning…

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THE JERSEY RUSH VI RETURNS TO NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY TUESDAY NIGHT,

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] 410 Sprint & Modified Doubleheader. . . . . NAPA AUTO PARTS & PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS present. . . . FEEL THE RUSH, THE JERSEY RUSH VI RETURNS TO NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY TUESDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 23 Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Media - Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com NEW EGYPT, NJ – The return of the Jersey Rush VI is fast approaching, and it all takes place at the New Egypt Speedway Tuesday night August 23. The show features a popular combined appearance of the region’s two most popular divisions – the 410 Sprint Cars and the Modifieds – joining…

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Jimmy Phelps Parks It In Fulton Speedway Modified Victory Lane

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Jimmy Phelps Parks It In Fulton Speedway Modified Victory Lane; Racing And Demo Derbies Saturday, August 27 By Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway - Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – August 20,2016 – Mother Nature was a fan of the Fulton Speedway Saturday night. A line of showers and storms just missed the speedway setting up a great night of racing with over one hundred cars signed in the pits. Feature winners on Ingles Performance & Syracuse Haulers night were Jimmy Phelps (Big Block Modifieds) Todd Root (Sportsman) AJ Kingsley (Late Models) Kyle Perry & Richie Riggs (Novice Sportsman)…

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