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‘Kid’ Kochenash Eyes ‘Break The Ice 75’ Laurels

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Austin Kochenash has sights set on Race of Champions Tour win at Mahoning Valley Speedway season opener Story By: DINO OBERTO / MVS MEDIA Photos By: WALT SMITH / RACERSGUIDE.COM LEHIGHTON, PA- April 1, 2016- When the green flag drops on the season opening Ferris Mowers Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series Fueled by Sunoco “Break-the-Ice 75” feature on April 9 at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway, fans will be treated to a wide-open field of amazing talent that will be lined-up, all with the main focus of collecting the $2800 top prize. Of those drivers look for 20-year old Austin…

Ransomville Speedway Adds to Track Sponsorship

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Niagara Hardwood Center, A1 Landcare, Camping World, Johnston's Restaurant, Stevenson's Hardware and A-Verdi Storage Container Added on to The Ransomville Speedway Family Story By: TANA ROBINSON / RANSOMVILLE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: ALEX & HELEN BRUCE /RACERSGUIDE.COM RANSOMVILLE, NY- April 1, 2016- Niagara Hardwood Center opened its doors in January of 2013. Owned and operated by the Marin family, they have over twenty years of experience in providing the Greater Erie & Niagara County area with honest, quality hardwood flooring services. They specialize in all aspects of hardwood flooring including installation, repair, and refinish. It’s flooring professionals pay close attention…

Clyde Martin Memorial Speedways “No Wing Spring Fling” Draws Near

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ARDC Midgets & Wingless 600’s On April 2nd Card Story By: BARRY ANGSTADT / ARDC MEDIA Photos By: TYRONE KARL / ARDC PHOTO NEWMANSTOWN, PA- April 1, 2016- Unseasonably nice weather arrived with perfect timing, just as members of Lanco’s Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway needed to fulfill work party obligations AND the facility was due for its annual sprucing up in preparation for the No Wing Spring Fling on Saturday, April 2nd. The Clyde’s earliest season opener in many years will be highlighted by the second-ever appearance of the ARDC Midgets. After a super-successful debut on the Fourth of July…

Mercer Raceway Park Goes Live On Saturday Night

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Saturday Night Live! Starts New Chapter at Mercer Raceway Park on April 2 Story By:LOU LONG /MERCER RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By:TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM MERCER, PA – April 1, 2016- In just a few short days, Mercer Raceway Park will debut its new and exciting format for Saturday Night Live! racing events. On April 2, the super seven division program will kick off at 5:30 with three “small car” classes. Then, at 7:00, the customary starting time, the four principal classes will take to the track. Defending track champion Jack Sodeman, Jr. will lead the way in the 4 Your…

Dirt Late Models

Illini 100 Practice Cancelled at Farmer City Following Heavy Rain

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The World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series returns to action at Farmer City Raceway on Friday Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FARMER CITY, IL- March 31, 2016- Heavy rain overnight has left Farmer City Raceway heavily saturated and has forced the cancellation of World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series practice night for the Douglas Dodge Ram Trucks Illini 100 weekend. The series returns to action Friday night for the first of two nights of racing for the Illini 100 weekend. Pit gates open at noon and grandstands open…

Caleb Helms set for 2016 All Star Season

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Helms Excited for All Star Opener This Saturday at Atomic Speedway Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS Photo By: DB3 IMAGING CHILLICOTHE, OH- March 31, 2016- Caleb Helms is hopeful the kinks are worked out of the system as he enters the first Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions points race of the season. Helms used last Saturday as a test and tune at Atomic Speedway in an effort to be on point as his team returns to the high-banked track this Saturday for the All Star opener. "We didn't have the best night last Saturday, but…

Grandview set for NASCAR Season Opener This Saturday

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Practice is Over; 54th Season of Stock Car Racing Action Ready to go On Saturday, April 2nd Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: BOB YURKO / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA- March 31, 2016- With the free-to-the-public practice season completed last Saturday with an impressive array of racers on hand, fans and competitors are ready for some serious stock car racing action at Grandview Speedway. The 54th consecutive season of stock car racing is set to start this Saturday, April 2nd at 7 p.m. The season opening tripleheader will feature the T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman…

60 Not the Only Key Number in Buffalino’s Hoffman Memorial Victory at Bridgeport

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Buffalino Finds Success in 60 with Another Number at Bridgeport Story By: PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: ACE LANE JR. / RACERSGUIDE.COM BRIDGEPORT, NJ- March 31, 2016- On a day where the key number was 60 at Bridgeport Speedway in honor of Doug Hoffman and his trademark “60 Over” numeral that he ran for many many years, Dominick Buffalino had another key number on his mind. 53, the tire compound of choice for the Sayreville, NJ driver for Saturday’s 44-Lap feature on the spacious 5/8 Mile Speedway worth $4,000 and also an Ace in the season long Bridgeport Poker…

‘Showtime’ Makes WMT Return with Mystic Missile Team

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Signed, Sealed & Delivered; Blewett to Drive Mystic Missile in 2016 Story By: BRIAN DANKO / MYSTIC MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM MYSTIC, CT- March 31, 2016- Legendary NASCAR Whelen modified tour car owner Bob Garbarino will be back during the 2016 season with a new driver and national sponsor as he begins his 56th season and will be teamed with another legendary family name in modified racing in Jimmy Blewett. A new sponsor, the L. S. Starrett Company of Athol, Mass. will be the primary sponsor of the potent team. Starrett was founded in 1880 and…

Bellinger Joins the Supermodified IFS Revolution

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Brandon Bellinger Among Those Making Switch to IFS in 2016 Story By: DAN KAPUSCINSKI / OSWEGO SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: CHRIS BURGESS / RACERSGUIDE.COM OSWEGO, NY- March 31, 2016- Fresh off his first career Novelis Supermodified main event victory at Oswego Speedway in August of 2015, third generation racer Brandon Bellinger and team have opted to make the switch to independent front suspension on their No. 02 Supermodified for Oswego’s upcoming 2016 campaign. While improved performance is the goal with any changes made in a race car, Bellinger also looked at the conversion in terms of future repairs. “We decided…

Blaney Begins All Star Title Defense After Podium Finish at Attica

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Blaney Primed For All Star Title Defense Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM ATTICA, OH- March 31, 2016- Dale Blaney is primed to defend his Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions title as the chase for the 2016 crown begins this weekend. Blaney and the Mainstream Holdings, Inc., backed CH Motorsports team picked up a runner-up result last Saturday at Attica Raceway Park during the final tune up before points racing begins. "We ran ok, but not the best," he said. "We needed to race a bit. It was good to get back racing…

Greg Wilson Gets His Mojo Going Out West, Finds Success

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The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series takes on Ocean Speedway on Friday for the Ocean Outlaw Showdown presented by Budweiser and the Mini Gold Cup at Ocean Speedway Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- March 31, 2016- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series continues its western swing through the Golden State as the series gears up for racing along the coast at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, Calif. for the Ocean Outlaw Showdown presented by Budweiser on Friday. Leading rookie of the year contender Greg Wilson has his…

NASCAR Sprint Cut Series Takes On The Paperclip

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Short-Track Standouts Go For First Win Of 2016 Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR MARTINSVILLE, VA- March 31, 2016- As NASCAR continues its third “win and you’re in” season for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, six currently winless short-track standouts will attempt to make their first visit to Victory Lane this year in Sunday’s STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway (1 p.m. ET on FS1) – Kyle Busch, Kurt Busch, Matt Kenseth, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Carl Edwards and Joey Logano. Kyle Busch has logged a top-four finish in four of five…

Dirt Late Models

Illinois-Native Brian Shirley Tries for First Illini 100 Victory

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The World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series races into Farmer City (Ill.) Raceway March 31 to April 2 Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM FARMER CITY, IL- March 31, 2016 - Since Brian Shirley was eight years-old, all he thought about was motorcycles. At the time, it did not cross his mind that he would someday sink into the seat of a late model. But, all that matters to him now is that it feels like home. "If I told you who my hero was growing up, you guys…

Returning Veterans Ready To Battle For Thompson Sportsman Title

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Veterans Return to Thompson Xtra Mart Limited Sportsman Division Story By:THRESA CONDICT /TSMP MEDIA Photos By:DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM Thompson Ct.- March 31, 2016- Not much has changed in the Xtra Mart Limited Sportsman division at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park and for anyone who follows the division closely, that’s a good thing. Last season, two of the all-time best in class Scott Sundeen and Larry Barnett battled for the championship right down to the final event. Sundeen came out the victor earning his 3rd title in 4 seasons. When you listen to the drivers tell it, each will say that…

Bridgeport Speedway Ready for ‘South Jersey Shootout’

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Round No. 2: Short Track Super Series South Region Heads To Bridgeport Speedway Sunday, April 17 After Strong Start In Delaware; $25,000 Purse Posted For Second Annual ‘South Jersey Shootout’ Story By: BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM BRIDGEPORT, NJ- March 30, 2016- The Velocita South Region of the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP stormed out of the gate at Delaware’s Georgetown Speedway in mid-March. Now, the series ventures to South Jersey for Round No. 2 at Bridgeport Speedway. The second annual ‘South Jersey Shootout’ is set for…

Nicotra Looking to Continue Dominance at Oswego

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Team Aiming For Seventh Supermodified Title In Last Ten Years Story By: DAN KAPUSCINSKI / OSWEGO SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: CHRIS BURGESS / RACERSGUIDE.COM OSWEGO, NY- March 30, 2016- Otto Sitterly and the John Nicotra Racing team are ready for their 10th season together at Oswego Speedway when the gates open on the 2016 season Saturday, May 14. Sitterly will be attempting to win his record-breaking eighth Novelis Supermodified track championship this year while team drivers Davey Hamilton and Dave Shullick Jr. will once again make appearances in Nicotra machines throughout the year. The Novelis Supermodified season will open with…

Santos set for Title Chase with New Chassis

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New Car, Same Goal For Bobby Santos During 2016 Whelen Modified Tour Season Story By: JASON CUNNINGHAM / NASCAR MEDIA Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM THOMPSON, CT - March 30, 2016- While 2016 may be a different season and different story for former NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Bobby Santos III, the veteran driver from Franklin, Mass. still has the same goal in mind — chase another title. While Santos will behind the wheel of the same family-owned No. 44 Tinio Racing modified that he has piloted since __, he will have a brand new chassis underneath him. Santos…

Short Track Super Series North Invades ‘The Hard Clay’

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'Hard Clay Open' Kicks Off Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP Halmar International North Region Saturday At Orange County Fair Speedway; Technical Reminders Issued For Competitors Story By: BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM MIDDLETOWN, NY- March 30, 2016- This Saturday, April 2, Orange County Fair Speedway hosts the third edition of the ‘Hard Clay Open’ presented by United Pump & Tank. The event serves as the opening round of the Halmar International North Region for the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP Big-block/small-block Modifieds…

Swanson Looks for History Making Season

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Swanson Begins Quest for USAC History Sunday in Terre Haute's "Sumar Classic" Silver Crown Opener Story By: DICK JORDAN / USAC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS, IN- March 30, 2016-Kody Swanson hopes to become the first driver in history to claim three consecutive USAC Silver Crown championships when he begins his quest this Sunday, April 3rd at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track as the 2016 series debuts with the 100-lap “Sumar Classic” at the half-mile dirt oval located at the Wabash Valley Fairgrounds. Kingsburg, California’s Swanson could become just the third driver to claim a…

All Star Circuit of Champions set to Take On Atomic Opener

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All Stars Set To Kick Off 2016 Season Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / ASCOC MEDIA Photos By: HARRY MEEKS SR. / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS, IN- March 30, 2016 - Since returning home from Florida, where the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions kicked-off the 2016 season with three non-point events at Bubba Raceway Park and Volusia Speedway Park, teams have been hard at work preparing for the next seven months of their Arctic Cat All Star campaign. Sprint car teams from all across the country will begin their point championship hunt in less than a week; launching a remaining schedule complete with…

KoD Heat Winners to be Rewarded in 2016

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Unique T-Shirts And Cash Bonus Await Qualifying Winners Story By: ROB HAZER /KOD SERIES MEDIA Photos By: OTTO GRAHAM / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- March 30, 2016- King Of Dirt Racing continues to improve on rewards for drivers supporting the series through the season. Of course these things are not possible without the help of amazing marketing partners and in 2016 JTees Screen Printing together with KOD will offer heat race winners a little something special. Normally only the Northeast Crate Nationals has monetary prizes or trophies of some sort that accompany winning a qualifier. In 2016 the King Of Dirt Racing Series wanted…

BUFFALINO DOMINATES 60 OVER SPECIAL DOUG HOFFMAN MEMORIAL FOR FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON

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Bridgeport Hoffman 60 Over One For The Record Books Story By:KOLBY RAMEY/ BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Bridgeport NJ.-March 28, 2016- The Bridgeport Speedway swung open the gates on the 5/8 mile track and the 2016 season with the 60 Over Special Doug Hoffman Memorial Race and produced a show that would have made the past champion and promoter very proud. Dominick Buffalino came away with the big win, dominating a field of some thirty-five Big Block Modifieds to win the biggest race of his career to date! Buffalino raced into the lead on lap three, taking over…

Weekly Racing At Orange County Fair Speedway Goes Green April 9th

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Four Racing Divisions Headed by The Big-Block Modifieds to See Action! Story By:JOHN SNYDER /OCFS MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM MIDDLETOWN, NY -March 28, 2016- On Saturday, April 9, the 67th consecutive season of weekly racing at Orange County will find the first green flag waving at 7:00 pm. Headlining the program will be the 800-horsepower Big-Block Modifieds in a 30-lap feature race. They’ll be joined by the always exciting Sportsman, the young guns Rookie Sportsman, unpredictable Street Stocks. Qualifying races will set the fields for the evening’s feature events. Young Modified star Anthony Perrego from nearby Montgomery, New…

Satterlee Scores UFO Victory at Port Royal Clash

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Satterlee Wins Clash Of Late Model Titans In Talent-Laden Port Royal UFO Launch, Aaron Ott Wires For Sprints, Garlock Claims UFO Semi-Lates Story By:SHAWN BROUSE /PORT ROYAL MEDIA Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM PORT ROYAL, Pa. –March 27, 2016- Some 102 race cars jammed the Port Royal Speedway on Saturday night as the UFO Super Late Models kicked off their 2016 series in a clash of the late model titans that saw Rochester Mills’ Gregg Satterlee prevail in an action packed event for the $3,000 payday. In the UFO Semi-Late Model main, Rance Garlock took the lead from Eric Irvin…

Hanbury Ready For ROC Invaders at Mahoning Valley Icebreaker

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Tony Hanbury ready to break the ice at Mahoning Valley Speedway season opener Story By:DINO OBERTO / MAHONING VALLEY MEDIA Photos By:WALT SMITH /RACERSGUIDE.COM LEHIGHTON, Pa. -March 28, 2016- As a variety of drivers came out this past Saturday for the first on track activity at Mahoning Valley Speedway as part of three Test and Tune days, one driver in particular was noticed taking on as much input as possible. Tony Hanbury of Owego NY, one of the many Modified teams at the track, had good reason for coming to the Lehighton paved ¼-mile oval for the first time in six…

Baughman The Class of The Field at Bronco ASCS Opener

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Josh Baughman Breaks Through at Bronco Raceway Park with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour Story By: BRYAN HULBERT / ASCA MEDIA Photo By: JAY HALLAS CLEVELAND, Texas - March 28, 2016- Mark Saturday night’s A-Feature down as retribution, as Odessa’s Josh Baughman was the class of the field at the Bronco Raceway Park; leading start to finish for his first Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network National Tour victory. In Baughman’s 41st career Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour A-Feature start, the Texas driver becomes the 131st different winner in Lucas Oil ASCS National…

Friesen Flys To Rust Memorial Victory

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First For Friesen: Stewart Breaks Through With Deron Rust Memorial $3,521 Small-Block Payday Friday At Georgetown; Large Crowd Takes In Event “Under The Lights” Story By: BRETT DEYO / GEORGETOWN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM GEORGETOWN, DE –March 27, 2016- Stewart Friesen added another line to his bulging resume on Friday night at Georgetown Speedway. Friesen, the Sprakers, N.Y., traveling star, won for the first time in the state of Delaware, topping the Deron Rust Memorial for small-block Modifieds at the historic half-mile track. And he did it in unlikely fashion. Through the gate, Friesen drew 75 out…

Kahne Leads The Way To Lincoln Sprint Victory

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KAHNE SCORES FIRST CAREER LINCOLN WIN IN 410 SPRINT SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP; Story By:BILL MEYER / LINCOLN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ABBOTTSTOWN, PA- March 27, 2016- NASCAR star Kasey Kahne showed ‘em how it’s done at Lincoln Speedway Saturday night. Kahne, making a rare appearance in the Pigeon Hills, made the most of his weekend off by out-dragging Lincoln point leader and polesitter Brian Montieth to the first turn and leading every lap of Lincoln’s $5,000-to-win Spring Championship for 410 sprint cars. Despite mid-race challenges from Montieth, Kahne crossed the finish line of the non-stop 30-lap race 1.25 seconds…

BRETT HEARN READIES FOR THE 2016 RACING SEASON

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Champion driver to race weekly in New York’s Capital District Story By: JOHN SNYDER/ BHR MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SUSSEX, NJ- March 27, 2016- In 1978, after just three years racing in the dirt track Sportsman division, Brett Hearn moved up to the Modified ranks. In 35* of the 38 racing season since then, Hearn has competed for wins and championships at either Orange County Fair Speedway (Middletown, New York) or Lebanon Valley Speedway (West Lebanon, New York) virtually every Saturday night. And over those 35 years, he has won 25 track point championships---15 at Orange County…

ESS Names Best Time Award Sponsor For 2016 Tour

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Beard Sewer and Drain Best Time Award for 2016. Story By:DEAN REYNOLDS/ ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM Syracuse NY= March 27, 2016- New for 2016 with the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints will be special timed hot laps at each full point event. Thanks to Tim Beard and Beard Sewer and Drain, the fast time for each time group on each night will receive a cash bonus. "The teams voted in timed hot laps and they really did it to add excitement for the fans. We would normally run hot laps and then go into our…

Mahoning Valley Racers Tune Up For Season Opener

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Mahoning Valley Speedway Test and Tune day has racers geared up for April 9 opener Story By:DINO OBERTO / MAHONING VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: WALT SMITH / RACERSGUIDE.COM LEHIGHTON, Pa.- March 27, 2016-Mahoning Valley Speedway opened its gates to racers for the first time this season as the initial day of three Test and Tunes took place on a picture perfect Saturday afternoon. With Opening Day less than two weeks away, a nice showing of cars took advantage of the afternoon in preparation of the April 9 lid-lifter which will be highlighted by the Ferris Mowers Race of Champions…

Sportsman Division Highlight 2016 Schedule At Albany-Saratoga

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Sportsman Division Will Be In The Spotlight This Season at 'The Great Race Place' Story By;TOBY LAGRANGE / ALBANY SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Malta, NY – March 27, 2016- The Sportsman division at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway has been one of the most impressive divisions in not only the Capital District but in the racing circles of the Northeastern United States and Canada. Since the return to the clay surface under the direction of Lyle DeVore a few seasons ago, the division has brought with it record car counts, numerous first time winners and a level of…

Hodnett and Cosner Lead The Way To Grove Victory Lane

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Hodnett Claims Redemption In Williams Grove Sprints, Cosner Scores Super Lates Story By:SHAWN BROUSE /WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Mechanicsburg Pa.- March 26, 2016- Greg Hodnett claimed redemption in a big way on Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway after losing the sprint car season opener last week due to mechanical difficulty. And in the super late model feature Matt Cosner of Cumberland, Md., scored his first ever Williams Grove feature win worth $2,000 after holding off last week’s winners Gregg Satterlee. Brock Zearfoss took the lead from the pole of the 25-lap sprint car main over Brent…

Pitkat Looks To Take New Team To Sizzler Victory Lane

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Woody Pitkat Ready To Defend Spring Sizzler Victory at Stafford With New Team Story By:SCOTT RUNNING / STAFFORD SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn. -March 26,2016-Last year’s NAPA Spring Sizzler was a dream come true for hometown driver Woody Pitkat as he became the first driver from Stafford Springs to win “The Greatest Race in the History of Spring.” Pitkat has since changed teams from Buzz Chew’s #88 to Kevin Stuart’s #85 Stuart’s Automotive team and he will go for two in a row with a new team when he takes the green flag in the…

Overton Looks to Expand on Rookie Season Success as the Illini Approaches

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The Illini 100 weekend kicks off on March 31 Story By:JORDAN MORRIS /WOO LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - March 26, 2016 - Just one week remains until the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series returns to action at Farmer City (Ill.) Raceway for the Douglas Dodge Ram Trucks Illini 100 weekend. One driver with his sights set on success is reigning series Rookie of the Year Brandon Overton. Driving the Budweiser/C-H Plumbing Moyer Victory Chassis No. 76, the 24 year old amassed six top-five finishes and eight top-ten finishes in 37 A-mains…

IndyCar’s Return To PIR Gets Title Sponsor

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The Verizon IndyCar Series event at Phoenix Int’l Raceway has gained a title sponsor. Story By:DAVE LEWENDOWSKI /INDYcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By:CHRIS OWENS / INDYcar SERIES PHOTO AVONDALE, Ariz. –March 26, 2016- Desert Diamond West Valley, a new gaming casino in suburban Phoenix, has been named title sponsor of the upcoming Verizon IndyCar Series race at Phoenix Int’l Raceway. The Desert Diamond West Valley Phoenix Grand Prix will take place under the lights April 2 on the 1.022-mile oval. It will mark the first Verizon IndyCar Series race since 2005 at the track bathed in Indy car history. “We are thrilled…

Helms Going On The Attack In Ohio Debut

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Helms Attacking Atomic Speedway on Saturday During Ohio Season Debut Story By:SHAWN MILLER /INSIDE LINE MEDIA Photos By:TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM FINDLAY, Ohio -March 26, 2016 - Caleb Helms returns to action this Saturday at Atomic Speedway, where he will make his season debut in his home state. Helms will tackle the high-banked track in Chillicothe, Ohio, to primarily gain valuable seat time prior to the following weekend's Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions opening points race of the year at Atomic Speedway. "We don't have a lot of laps around Atomic, but I've always enjoyed racing there when…

54th SEASON OPENER FOR NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING SET AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

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ADMISSION PRICES STAY THE SAME, ALL APRIL SATURDAY EVENTS AT 7 PM Story By:ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA- March 25, 2016 - The stock car racing battles being this Saturday, April 2nd, at Grandview Speedway. A tripleheader show of NASCAR racing featuring the T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars will kick off the 54th consecutive season of stock car racing at the Bechtelsville track as racers battle for the lucrative NASCAR and track titles. Many of the top talents in area dirt track Modified racing will be in…

‘The Kid’s Kid’ Set For Big Diamond Title Defense

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Pauch Jr. Prepared To Defend 358 Modified Title At Big Diamond Speedway Story By:SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA. - March 25, 2016-There are not many things that Billy Pauch, Jr. can say that he has accomplished in racing that his legendary father Billy Pauch, Sr. has not. Winning the Big Diamond 358 modified track title is one of them. The 28-year-old used consistency last year while scoring one win en route to his first-ever modified track title after coming very close to winning the title in 2014. “We have had two…

It’s A Home Game For The Wood Brothers.

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For Wood Brothers, return to Martinsville joins past and future Story By:REID SPENCER /NASCAR WIRE SERVICE Photos By:GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR Martinsville Va.- March 25,2016- The April 3 STP 500 is a home game the Wood Brothers haven’t experienced as a full-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team with a single driver since Ken Schrader filled the seat of the vaunted No. 21 Ford in 2006. We’re talking about Martinsville, of course, the shortest track on the Sprint Cup circuit at .526 miles, the closest to the Wood Brothers’ family home in Stuart, Va., and the next race on the Sprint…

Two New Tracks Await Lucas Oil Late Model Competitors

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Lucas Oil Late Model Series Set For First Time Apperance at Boyd's Speedway and East Alabama Motor Speedway Story By:JEREMY SHEILDS /LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAYCROSS, GA -March 25, 2016 - In the week ahead, the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will face new challenges. The series will visit Boyd's Speedway in Ringgold, GA on Friday, April 1st before trekking to East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, AL on Saturday, April 2nd. In 2014, dirt late model standout, Dale McDowell and local business owner, David Duplissey acquired Boyd's Speedway. Since…

Ransomville Speedway Adds More Sponsorship For 2016

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SPONSORS CONTINUE TO COME ON BOARD WITH RANSOMVILLE SPEEDWAY FOR 2016 SEASON Story By:TANA ROBINSON /RANSOMVILLE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:ALEX and HELEN BRUCE / RACERSGUIDE.COM RANSOMVILLE, NY – March 25, 2016- With just four weeks left before the start of the 2016 season. Things continue to stay busy at Ransomville Speedway. Sponsors continue to make a commitment. The 2016 season opener, set for Friday, May 6th, will open Ransomville Speedway for the 59th season. It will also be Student Night, as students from several local high schools are expected to help fill up the grandstand area. Ransomville Speedway would like…

Central Pennsylvania Sprint Car racing: Five storylines heading into the 2016 season

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Greg Hodnett has been dominate thus far. Will he be the man to beat again this season? Story By:JEREMY ELLIOTT/ PATROIT NEWS Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Mechanicsburg Pa.-March 25, 2016-Central Pennsylvania is known throughout the nation as one of the biggest hotbeds for Sprint Car racing. There are drivers entrenched in this region that stack up well against the best in the business. As for the fans clamoring to local speedways, their passion is unmatched and in some cases borders on fanatical. It's about excellence and embracing your own. And anyone outside the area traveling to Williams Grove,…

Rolling Wheels Raceway Park Gets New Owners

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UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY’S BILL AND KIM SHEA TO PROMOTE ROLLING WHEELS RACEWAY PARK IN 2016 Story By: JOHN TIFF / UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:JEFF CLEMONS and DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ELBRIDGE, NY-March 24, 2016- Just one year ago, Bill and Kim Shea agreed to purchase Utica-Rome Speedway from Gene Cole which they operated throughout the 2015 season. In 2016, in addition to successfully operating Utica-Rome Speedway weekly, they will operate Rolling Wheels Raceway Park for track owners Bill Mendick and Bert Butler. Mendick and Butler approached the Shea’s in early February about running the Elbridge speed plant after Glenn…

Johnson Gets Redemption at Placerville Speedway

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Captures win one year after serious accident at same event Story By:AARON FIEDLER / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM PLACERVILLE, Calif. — March 24, 2016 — After being involved in a horrible accident during this event last year that sidelined him for the season, Jason Johnson returned to Placerville Speedway for the 2nd Annual Brad Sweet presents the Placerville Short Track Outlaw Showdown presented by Riebes Auto Parts and captured his first victory since Texas Motor Speedway in 2003. Daryn Pittman, who was also injured in the same event last year, finished second to Johnson, as…

Whats Makes Hoffman 60 Over ….Special !

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The '60over Special' Truely A Special Event Story By:DANNY SERRANO / BPS MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERGUIDE.COM Bridgeport NJ.-March 24,2016- The silence is almost deafening! However, no need to worry my friends. The silence will be shattered very soon if you know what I mean. Engines. Grinders. Drills. Air guns. Air compressors. Water trucks packing the moist clay. Announcers. Kids playing. Adults conversing. Duct tape ripping to save those seats. Music in the parking lot. Deep fryers in the kitchen. Sounds like music to my ears, how bout you? There's just something about that fourth Saturday in March that just…

KOD VISITS TWO NEW TRACKS DURING 2016 SEASON

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Anticipated Trips To Utica Rome & Bear Ridge Await The Tour Story By:ROB HAZER / KOD SERIES MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda, NY- March 24, 2015 – After delaying far too long it was time for King Of Dirt Racing to drop the schedule release to drivers and fans. Along with core tracks Albany-Saratoga and Lebanon Valley Speedways, drivers were able to get a glimpse at two new tracks joining the upcoming KOD season. Utica Rome Speedway and Bear Ridge are welcomed additions to the tour and will challenge drivers due to their diverse sizes. Utica Rome Speedway needs…

Green Mountain Sprint Car Nationals Date Adjusted at Devil’s Bowl Speedway

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Sunday, Sept. 25 event reduces scheduling conflicts with surrounding speedways Story By:JUSTIN ST. LOUIS /DEVILS BOWL SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEST HAVEN, Vt. –March 24, 2016- Devil’s Bowl Speedway officials have reached an agreement with the Sprint Cars of New England (SCoNE) and the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) to adjust the date of the second annual Fabian Earthmoving “Green Mountain Sprint Car Nationals” event. The race will now be run on Sunday, September 25 at 5:00 p.m., one day later than originally scheduled, on the 3/10-mile Dirt Track at Devil’s Bowl in West Haven, Vt.…

‘Feels Like The First Time’ All Stars Invade Lebanon High Banks

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410 Sprint Car Series Will Thunder Around High Banks Sunday August 21st Story By: ROB HAZER / LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO and TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEST LEBANON, NY - March 24, 2016 - For over 30 years, fans have seen some of the best 410 Sprint Car drivers race around the high banks of Lebanon Valley Speedway with blistering speeds. In 2016, fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early to witness the first ever appearance of Tony Stewart’s All-Star Circuit Of Champions on August 21st in what promises to be anything but your grandfather’s typical sprint car…

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