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ASCS Adds New Tracks to National Slate

Welcome Additions  Increase ASCS National Tour Schedule Story By: BRYAN HULBERT / ASCS SERIES MEDIA      Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM TULSA, OK- March 5, 2016-  Additional dates have been added to the lineup for the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour, as well as a venue change during the months of June and July. Booking a show on Tuesday, June 21 Cloud Peak Raceway in Sheridan, Wyo., will welcome the stars of the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series for the first time, along with the Brodix ASCS Frontier Region. Formerly Sheridan Speedway, the Wyoming oval will be the second one…

Las Vegas NASCAR Weekend Preview

Kyle Busch returns to hometown track on cusp of first win Story By: SETH LIVINGSTON / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE             Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR LAS VEGAS, NV- March 5, 2016- The last time Las Vegas native Kyle Busch visited his hometown with NASCAR, he paraded around his championship trophy during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week. This time he's there to compete, one year after missing the race at his home track due to a broken right leg and fractured left foot suffered two weeks before it. Busch will attempt to earn his second career win at Las Vegas…

Saldana Hits Jackpot on First Night of Las Vegas Double-Header

Inherits lead with ten laps left en route to capturing first win of the year Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO CRAFTSMAN SERIES MEDIA     Photo By: MATT HILL PHOTO LAS VEGAS, NV- March 4, 2016- Brian Brown led the way early in Thursday night's FVP Outlaw Showdown presented by Dollar Loan Center at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas, but after some bad luck for Brown, Joey Saldana seized the lead and scored his first World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season. The win is the first for Saldana with his new team, Roth Motorsports, and…

Honeywell Safety Returns as Merrittville Kid’s Club Presenter

Speedway looking for new Directors Story By: JIM IRVINE / MERRITTVILLE SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photo By: TOM STEVENS PHOTO THOROLD, ONTARIO, March 4, 2016- Equip. Educate. Innovate. Lead. The world can be a dangerous place and Honeywell Safety can help young race fans and their families build an enduring culture of safety as hosts of Merrittville Speedway’s Kid’s Club for the second consecutive season in 2016. “Safety is a daily responsibility at work, at home and at play,” informs (Merrittville GM) Erica Bicknell-Jones, “as we look for new Directors – parents can be assured our continued partnership with Honeywell Safety will…

Pauch Jr. Taking a Shot at STSS Title

Ready For A Title Run: Billy Pauch Jr. Sets Sights On Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP Velocita South Region Title Run; Series Kicks Off March 12 At Georgetown, Delaware Story By: CODY MANMILLER / STSS MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM    GEORGETOWN, DE- March 4, 2016-  Billy Pauch Jr. has already achieved much in his young career, but he is looking to add Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP glory to his résumé. “We are going to chase the (STSS) South Region title for a couple of different owners,” Pauch indicated. “Hopefully we will be…

This Weekend’s Winter Jam and Spring Swap Meet Highlight the Start of the New Egypt Speedway Racing Season

New Egypt Speedway Kicks Off 2016 Season This Weekend Story By: JAY DUGAN / RADICAL DESIGN MEDIA     Photos By: PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM                                                                                     NEW EGYPT, NJ- March 4, 2016- The start of the 2016 racing season is right around the corner and New Egypt Speedway kicks off 2016 in style this weekend with two unique events designed for competitors and fans.  On Friday, March 4 the annual Winter Jam takes place at the newly renovated Gamblers Ridge Bar and Grill in Cream Ridge, NJ followed by the annual Sprint Swap Meet at the Ocean County oval on Saturday, March 5.…

Dirt Track Heroes Car Show Draws Near

Opening Day Nears for 9th Annual Quaker Steak and Lube Dirt Track Heroes Car Show; Murante Auto Repair Joins Sponsor Roster Story By: STEVE PADROS / DIRT TRACK HEROES MEDIA     Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT and BOB YURKO / RACERSGUIDE.COM  PHILLIPSBURG, NJ- March 4, 2016- The telephones continue to jingle and the internet is still running at high velocity as the upcoming 2016 edition of the Ninth Annual Quaker Steak and Lube sponsored Dirt Track Heroes Car Show continues on it's countdown for the opening day and with it, another sponsor has been added to the successful gathering of the past, present…

Attica Spreads the Wealth to Loyal Race Teams in 2016

Larger Point Funds and Better Racing Await Drivers in 2016 Story By: BRIAN LISKAI / ARP MEDIA     Photo By: RICK SHERER PHOTO ATTICA, OH- March 3, 2016- Attica Raceway Park will once again reward the loyal race teams that support “Ohio’s Finest Racing” speedplant with a great point fund and increased weekly payout. The teams in the O’Reilly Auto Parts 410 Sprints will battle for a total point fund of $22,000 in 2016 with the champion taking home $8,000. The Summit Racing Equipment UMP Late Model champion will pocket $5,000 with a total of $15,000 going to the top 10…

Billy Moyer Sr. Mastering New Role at Racetracks

Legendary driver has continued success as chassis builder for series regulars Story By: JORDAN MORRIS / WoO LM SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- March 3, 2016- Three-time World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series champion Billy Moyer Sr. has been a permanent staple in the pits since winning the inaugural season title in 1988. Following his semi-retirement last fall, Moyer has found a new role, and much like his racing career, has succeeded in it. The Hall of Fame driver from Batesville, Ark., has been building and developing Moyer Victory Chassis since June 2015. This…

Five Mile Point and Penn Can Speedways Benefit Race Teams

Five Mile Point and Penn Can Speedway Continue to Partner to Benefit the Race Teams and Fans in 2016 Story By: ANDREW HARPELL / FMP SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: DUANE CANFIELD / RACERSGUIDE.COM BINGHAMTON, NY- March 3, 2016- The partnership between Five Mile Point Speedway (NY) and Penn Can Speedway (PA) continues to build with area race teams and fans expected to benefit greatly from the joint working relationship in 2016.  The latest confirmation will see all weekly feature winners at the two facilities receiving season long bonuses. Feature winners in all divisions competing at both facilities will earn free…

Phoenix is a Welcome Addition to Verizon INDYcar Schedule

INDYcar Back on Track at Phoenix International Raceway Story By: MARK ROBINSON / INDYcar SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: CHRIS OWENS / INDYcar PHOTOS AVONDALE, AZ- March 3, 2016- Fans enjoyed it, drivers enjoyed it, teams enjoyed it. Following the Feb. 26-27 promoter test at Phoenix International Raceway, the sentiment was nearly unanimous that the Verizon IndyCar Series is back where it belongs. The journey will come full circle when the Indy cars that crested 190 mph during the two-day session on the 1.022-mile short oval return for the Phoenix Grand Prix race weekend April 1-2. “I remember being a kid…

CNYRP Ends Affiliation with Rolling Wheels Raceway Park

CNYRP and Rolling Wheels Raceway Park End Succcessful Merger Story By: CNYRP MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CENTRAL SQUARE, NY- March 3, 2016- Central New York Raceway Park (CNYRP) announced Wednesday that it is officially ending its affiliation with Rolling Wheels Raceway Park after a successful 2015 racing season. “We want to thank the drivers, owners, sponsors, and fans for supporting us at Rolling Wheels Raceway,” said CNYRP President Glenn Donnelly. “With CNYRP construction projected to be complete this summer, we as a company have decided to focus all our efforts in continuing to make CNYRP become the…

New Title Sponsor for The Best Seats In The House at Indy

Fuzzy’s Ultra Premium Vodka Becomes Sponsor of Turn 2 Suites at Indianapolis Story By: INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: CHRIS OWENS / INDYcar Photo INDIANAPOLIS IN- March 3, 2016- For decades at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the turn two suites have entertained guests during “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” and other major motorsports events. Those highly coveted spaces will now be named “Fuzzy’s Vodka Turn 2 VIP Suites,” after Fuzzy’s Ultra Premium Vodka, the Official Vodka of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race and Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis, and a primary sponsor with Ed Carpenter Racing in the…

Bridgeport’s TSRS 305 Poker Series Lands New Title Sponsor for 2016

Tanner Brothers Dairy Farm New Title Sponsor for Bridgeports TSRS 305 Series Story By: KOLBY RAMEY/ BPS MEDIA     Photo By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BRIDGEPORT, NJ- March 3, 2016- Once again the drivers of the Hillborn Injection Tri-State Racesaver 305 Sprint Series will have something extra to 'play' for this upcoming race season as the popular 'Poker Series' races held at Bridgeport Speedway will return in 2016. The TSRS Sprint Car Series have Bridgeport inked on their schedule for 12 events throughout the '16 campaign. Half of these events will count towards the 'Poker Series' championship. Rather than traditional points…

At A Glance: Big Momentum for Kasey Kahne Racing as the Series Heads to Vegas and Phoenix

This week the Series takes on the FVP Outlaw Showdown presented by Dollar Loan Center at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas and the NAPA Desert Shootout at Arizona Speedway Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO CRAFTSMAN SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- March 2, 2016- As the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series continues its march west this week to the FVP Outlaw Showdown presented by Dollar Loan Center at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas and the NAPA Desert Shootout at Arizona Speedway near Phoenix, one team has staked its claim early as…

Sides Looks to Cash in This Weekend with ‘The Outlaws’

Sides Seeking First World of Outlaws Victory in Las Vegas This Weekend Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS     Photo By: JAY HALLAS PHOTO BAYTOWN, TX- March 2, 2016- Jason Sides is looking forward to his next challenge. Sides returns to The Dirt Track at Las Vegas in Las Vegas this Thursday and Friday with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series. He has earned a top-10 finish at the half-mile oval in each of the past seven seasons and a top five in all but one of those years. In fact, Sides has captured three runner-up finishes…

“The Jeffer” Looks to Hunt The Big Bucks in 2016

Heotzter Looks Chase The Money on The Road Story By: JEFF HEOTZLER RACING MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WALLKILL, NY- March 2, 2016- “The Jeffer” Jeff Heotzler, the ageless talent from Wallkill, NY, will be hitting the road and chasing the money in 2016. The 58-year-old pilot had a successful 2015 campaign that produced 4 victories, a track championship and a 4th place finish in the highly competitive Short Track Super Series. Heotzler’s 5th career Accord Speedway triumph was his first title at the ¼ mile bullring since 1986, further cementing his incredible longevity in the sport. Despite…

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Vahlco Wheels Teams Up with JeffreyHogueRealtor.com Action Track USA

600cc Sprint Racers Will Benefit Story By: BARRY ANGSTADT / ACTION TRACK USA MEDIA     Photos By: PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM KUTZTOWN, PA- March 2, 2016- While everyone patiently awaits the first green flag of the season, the folks at the JeffreyHogueRealtor.com Action Track USA have been working hard to make this season bigger and better. Action Track USA is proud to welcome aboard Vahlco Racing Wheels to the team. Thanks to Vahlco Wheels the 5th place driver in the Pioneer Pole Buildings Wingless 600 feature will receive their pay and a new Vahlco Racing Wheel. Vahlco Racing Wheels – a…

David Van Horn Jr. Ready to Take Another Shot aT STSS South Region Title

One More Shot: David Van Horn Jr. Looks To Rebound From Tough 2015 Short Track Super Series South Region Finale With Strong Outing At Georgetown Speedway Saturday, March 12; New Jersey Driver To Chase STSS Point Standings Story By: CODY MAMILLER / STSS MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM   GEORGETOWN, DE- March 2, 2016- David Van Horn Jr. just wants another shot. Less than six months ago, the Harmony, N.J., native was in the midst of a multi-team clash for the 2015 Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP Velocita South Region championship with one race remaining…

New England Standout Richie Pallai Jr. Joins Hillbilly Racing for 2016 Southern Modified Slate

Hillybilly Racing Tabs Richie Pallai Jr. For 2016 WSMT Campaign Story By: TIM SOUTHERS / NASCAR MEDIA     Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERGUIDE.COM DAYTONA BEACH, FL- March 2, 2016- Long-established modified organization Hillbilly Racing has tabbed a new driver for the 2016 season in Richie Pallai Jr. Pallai moved down from the Northeast for employment and will return to racing with the southern tour. David Hill, who owns the team along with his wife Susan, feels his new driver can bring added experience to his team. “I’ve loved working with young drivers and helping them through the past couple of…

Insinger and Sunoco Sign Deal With Outlaw Speedway

Offer $25,000 Modified Challenge Story By: STEVE OVENS / OUTLAW SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: CURTIS BERLEUE / RACERSGUIDE.COM DUNDEE, NY- March 2, 2016- Tyler Siri of Outlaw Speedway and Insinger Performance/Sunoco Racing Fuels are proud to announce that they have entered into a five year agreement that will make Sunoco Race Fuel and Insinger Performance the official fuel supplier of Outlaw Speedway through the 2020 race season. The second major announcement from Insinger and Outlaw Speedway is that the Modified drivers at Outlaw Speedway will be racing for a $25,000 bonus if they can win three specific Modified races on…

FVP Extends Sponsorship of World of Outlaws Events at Las Vegas and Stockton

The Greatest Show on Dirt invades Las Vegas for the FVP Outlaw Showdown on March 3 and 4 and California for the FVP Western Spring Shootout on March 18 and 19 Story By: AARON FIELDER / WoO SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- March 2, 2016 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series announced today that FVP, a premier producer of high quality original equipment auto products, will continue as the title sponsor for the spring weekend destination events at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas on Thursday and Friday, March 3 and 4…

Danny Bohn Finds New Home with Fleming Family for 2016 Southern Modified Season

Danny Bohn has a new home on the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour for 2016. Story By: TIM SOUTHERS / NASCAR MEDIA     Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR DAYTONA BEACH, FL- March 2, 2016- For the second time in his storied career Frank Fleming has decided to step away from the driver’s seat, and he and his brother Chris will have Bohn drive the Fleming family-owned No. 40 car during the 11-race season. Fleming has made 106 starts in the southern tour and 30 in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour throughout his career, highlighted by a win at Bristol Motor…

Blaney Off to Strongest Start of His Career in 2016

Great Start to 2016 Season for Dale Blaney Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS     Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM CHILLICCOTHE, OH- March 2, 2016- Confidence is high within the Mainstream Holdings, Inc., backed CH Motorsports team. Dale Blaney has driven to a win and 10 top-10 finishes in the first 11 races of 2016. “I can’t remember us running any more consistent than we have,” he said. “Arizona was great for us and I thought Florida was really, really good. Overall we’ve been really good and I’m excited about getting rolling again.” Blaney kicked off the season…

Devil’s Bowl Speedway Announces Inaugural “Bandit” Youth Division Schedule

Structured training to include safety courses, driving school, racing for drivers age 10-15  Story By: JUSTIN ST. LOUIS /DEVILS BOWL SPEEDWAY MEDIA           Photo By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM   WEST HAVEN, Vt. – March 2, 2016- Devil’s Bowl Speedway is ready to welcome the next generation of stock car drivers to the track, with the inaugural season of the “Bandit” youth racing division in 2016.  The division will offer a structured introduction to real racing competition with safety courses, a driving school, and a series of races for aspiring drivers age 10-15.  Training and events will be held on both the…

Craig Hanson is South Bound to Georgetown

Never Been This Far Before: Johnstown, New York’s Craig Hanson Set For Southernmost Start Saturday, March 12 At Georgetown Speedway; Plans To Chase STSS North Region Points Story By: BRETT DEYO /STSS MEDIA                 Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM GEORGETOWN, DE –March 1, 2016-  To quote the lyrics of country music legend Conway Twitty, “you’ve never been this far before.” That’s the case for Johnstown, N.Y., driver Craig Hanson as he prepares for the Melvin L. Joseph Memorial at Georgetown Speedway Saturday, March 12. Hanson will be venturing to the state of Delaware for the first time to compete…

Budweiser Classic Weekend Lap Sponsorships Now On Sale

Classic Weekend Lap Sponsorships Now Available; New Full Field Payout Announced Story By:DAN KAPUSCINSKI / OSWEGO SPEEDWAY MEDIA            Photos By:CHRIS BURGESS / RACERSGUIDE.COM OSWEGO, NY -March 1, 2016 – This Labor Day weekend, Oswego Speedway will celebrate the 60th running of the Budweiser International Classic 200 for Novelis Supermodifieds as well as the 25th running of the Bud Light SBS Classic 75 for Pathfinder Bank Small Block Supers, and individual lap sponsorships are now on sale for each of these historic events. Lap sponsorships for the Budweiser International Classic 200 are once again set at $25 apiece, with laps for the Bud…

USAC SET FOR SIN CITY SHOWDOWN FRIDAY AT LVMS

DARLAND & CLAUSON READY TO JOIN THE FRAY      Story By:DICK JORDAN / USAC SERIES MEDIA         Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM   Indianapolis Ind.-March 1, 2016-USAC Sprint Car Champions Danny Faria Jr. and R.J. Johnson will highlight driver entries for this Friday night’s 5th FVP “Sin City Showdown” at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway. Friday’s event kicks off the 2016 battle for the USAC West Coast and Southwest Sprint Car Championships, with full points awarded for both series. Faria, of Tipton, Calif., captured his second West Coast title last season despite a 12th-place finish at LVMS. Johnson, of Phoenix, Ariz.,…

Saldana Leads Roth Motorsports Team Into Vegas Showdown

Roth Team Scores Top-Five During Outlaws Debut at Cotton Bowl Speedway Story By:PETERSON MOTORSPORTS MEDIA                Photos By:PETE MACDONALD and TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM Las Vegas NV.- March 1, 2016- Heading West with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series and his Roth Motorsports team, Joey Saldana picked up a fourth place finish during the series’ debut at the Cotton Bowl Speedway before enduring a big hit at the Royal Purple Raceway en route to a 10th place finish during a weekend doubleheader in the state of Texas. “We had a pretty good car both nights, and I just made some…

Danny Dietrich Earns Top-Ten During Lincoln Icebreaker

Set For Lincoln Return on March 5 Story By:FULLY INJECTED MOTORSPORTS MEDIA            Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM GETTYSBURG, PA  March 1, 2016- Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing made the most of their 2016 debut; earning a top-ten finish against a stout field of Central Pennsylvania competitors during Lincoln Speedway’s annual Icebreaker 30 on Sunday, February 28. The former Lincoln Speedway 410 track champion officially finished ninth during the $4,000-to-win showcase, charging forward from a twelfth row starting position. “Not the day we wanted, but we still have a lot to learn about this new car” Danny Dietrich explained, “We…

Petty ‘Ride Across America’ Revving Up Anniversary Ride

Kyle Petty Announces ‘Ride Across America’ Route Story and Photos By:KYLE PETTY CHARITY RIDE MEDIA CHARLOTTE, N.C. –March 1, 2016-  The Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America, one of the most successful and popular charity rides in the country, is revving up for its 22nd anniversary motorcycle trek from April 30-May 6. Former NASCAR driver and NBC Sports racing analyst Kyle Petty will lead 200 bikers on a 2,150-mile route, traveling from Palm Springs to Biloxi, to raise funds and awareness for Victory Junction – a camp dedicated to providing life-changing camping experiences for children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses. “We…

ROC Teams With Ferris Mowers For 2016 Campaign

Race of Champions Series Set to Mow Down The Compitition Story By:ROC SERIES MEDIA            Photos By:OTTO GRAHAM / RACERSGUIDE.COM MUNNSVILLE, NY –March 1, 2016-  Ferris®, a leader in commercial mowers and the Race of Champions are thrilled to announce an entitlement partnership that will bring the two entities together for the 2016 season. It will be the first entitlement sponsorship for Ferris, something the company has sought out in recent years. Ferris joins the dirt and asphalt modified programs of the Race of Champions “The Race of Champions provided Ferris with a great platform for exposure and increasing impressions,” stated…

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Georgetown Speedway Sets Open Practice Session For Saturday

Open Practice Set For Saturday, March 5 At Georgetown Speedway; Melvin L. Joseph Memorial Weekend Looms March 11-12 Story and Photo By:BRETT DEYO/ GEORGETOWN SPEEDWAY MEDIA GEORGETOWN, DE –February 29, 2016-  The first on-track activity of 2016 is set for this weekend at Delaware’s historic Georgetown Speedway. On Saturday, March 5, the half-mile oval will host an open practice session. All race vehicles able to pass safety inspection will be granted track time. With the ’16 Season Opener at Georgetown looming, this shakedown session can set the tone for a strong start. On March 5, pit gates open at 1…

Repeat Performance; Hodnett Dominates Lincoln Speedway Icebreaker 30

GREG HODNETT WIRES FIELD FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE ICEBREAKER 30 WIN IN LINCOLN SPEEDWAY SEASON OPENER Story By:WAYNE HARPER / LINCOLN SPEEDWAY MEDIA               Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM   ABBOTTSTOWN, PA -February 28, 2016 - Six weeks removed from the largest snowstorm to hit Central Pennsylvania, Lincoln Speedway wasn’t fazed as the Icebreaker 30 for 410 Sprints officially kicked off the dirt track season Sunday afternoon in front of a very big crowd who enjoyed sunny skies and temperatures around 60 degrees. And on the race track, it was Spring Grove racer Greg Hodnett leading all 30 laps to capture his second consecutive…

Johnson wins at Atlanta, Ties Earnhardt Sr. with 76th victory

Johnson Rebounds From Daytona With Stellar Performance At Atlanta Story By:REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE                   Photos By:GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR HAMPTON, Ga. –February 28, 2016-  With wrecks erupting behind him, Jimmie Johnson took the checkered flag in overtime under caution in Sunday’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway—and then he remembered. Almost lost in the euphoria of Johnson’s second straight victory at the 1.54-mile track was the realization that, with his 76th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory, he had tied the late Dale Earnhardt for seventh on the all-time wins list. But as the No. 48…

Moon Shine Camo® Announces Selinsgrove/Port Royal Dual Track Sponsorship

Super Late Model Challenge Series Posts Point Fund For Six-Race Series Story By:STEVE INCH / SELINSGROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA              Photos By:SHAWN BROUSE/ PORT ROYAL SPEEDWAY and DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM  SELINSGROVE/PORT ROYAL, Pa. –February 29, 2016-  A coordinated dual track point fund has been announced for the inaugural Moon Shine Camo Port Royal and Selinsgrove Speedways’ Rt. 35 Super Late Model Challenge Series Moon Shine Camo, aptly located along Rt. 35, approximately halfway between both historic ovals, will be the title sponsor of the six-race series, allowing for a pivotal point fund payout of a guaranteed $3,500 to go along with…

Sunday Atlanta NASCAR Notebook

EARNHARDT PRAISES JOHNSON AFTER ATLANTA WIN REACHES MILESTONE Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE               Photos By:GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR HAMPTON, Ga. – February 28,2016- It didn’t dawn on race runner-up Dale Earnhardt Jr. right away that Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson had tied his father, Dale Earnhardt Sr., for seventh on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series all-time victory list. But Johnson’s fifth victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway, in Sunday’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500, was the 76th of his career, and now he and Earnhardt Sr. will share that mark—until Johnson wins No. 77. “It was awesome,” said…

The Countdown Begins To The Dirt Track Heros Show

R&F INTERNATIONAL MUFFLER & BRAKE JOIN 9TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES SHOW Story By:BOB MILLER /DIRT TRACK HEROS SHOW MEDIA           Photos By:GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM Phillipsburg NJ.-February 29, 2016- Day by day the time inches closer to the start of the Ninth Annual Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show. The management staff of the show continues to lock in the many components needed to produce a successful show and this year's edition of the show is reaching out to all of the local Drag Racing clubs and Dragways in the area to join together…

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Rudolph Wins the Battle and the War at Trenton

Erick Rudolph wins The Battle of Trenton and Claims LSMP VP Racing Series TQ Midget Title; Four-Minute Slingshot Thrill is Taken By Jesse Hartman Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / LSMP MEDIA     Photos By: PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM TRENTON, NJ- February 28, 2016- Erick Rudolph wrapped a near-perfect weekend Saturday night at Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, N.J., when he won the 40-lap Battle Of Trenton TQ Midget Indoor race. The victory was his second of the three race Len Sammons Motorsports Productions VP Racing Series 2016 season and he earned his second straight Series title with the win. “The…

Pittman Pulls off Win at Royal Purple Raceway

Completes Kasey Kahne Racing Sweep of Texas Double Header Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO CRAFTSMAN SERIES MEDIA     Photo By: SERENA DALHAMER PHOTO BAYTOWN, TX- February 28, 2016- After coming just short the night before, Daryn Pittman was redeemed Saturday night as he scored the O'Reilly Auto Parts presents the World of Outlaws hosted by Kasey Kahne at Royal Purple Raceway Park, his first World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season. “This is a big relief,” Pittman said. “I have had a lot of races slip away from me as the driver. My cars have been…

Pennink Looks to Take ‘Ole Blue’ to Sizzler Victory Lane

Rowan Pennink Seeking First NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler Win with the Boehler Family #3 Story By: SCOTT RUNNING / STAFFORD SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM STAFFORD SPRINGS, CT- February 28, 2016- For Rowan Pennink, the NAPA Spring Sizzler at Stafford Motor Speedway has been a race that has seemingly been within arms’ length from Pennink taking the checkered flag. Pennink has made 8 career starts in “The Greatest Race in the History of Spring” recording an impressive 4 top-5 and 6 top-10 finishes. Pennink’s best finish in the Sizzler was a second place effort back in…

Carb Night Classic Continues

USAC's Memorial Day Weekend Tradtion at Lucas Oil Raceway Continues on May 27th Story By: DICK JORDAN / USAC SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: JOHN DaDALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS, IN- February 28, 2016- USAC's long-standing tradition of racing on Memorial Day weekend at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis continues on Friday night, May 27, 2016, with the running of the "Carb Night Classic...The Race Before the 500" featuring the USAC Silver Crown Series. The event will feature a 100-lap event for the USAC Silver Crown Series. In addition, the racing extravaganza at the .686-mile track west of Indianapolis, located just a…

Pitkat Ready for Whelen Modified Tour Season with New Team

Woody Pitkat Looking Forward To 2016 Whelen Modified Tour Campaign Story By: TIM SOUTHERS / NASCAR MEDIA     Photos By:DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM LOWELL, MA- February 28, 2016- With  the 31st annual season of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour quickly approaches, there is a new combination in town that is preparing to do battle … at least on a part-time basis. Woody Pitkat, the third-place finisher in the 2015 points standings, has teamed up with owner Kevin Stuart for 2016 on what will start as an 11 race schedule with the No. 85 on the side of their Chevrolet tour-modified. “I was…

Nemechek Survives the Carnaige for Atlanta Truck Series Win

John Hunter Nemechek wins war of attrition in Atlanta truck race Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE     Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR HAMPTON, GA- February 28, 2016-  In a wild race that saw some of the best trucks in the field destroyed before the finish, John Hunter Nemechek held off Cameron Hayley in a two-lap dash to the checkers to win Saturday’s Great Clips 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event at Atlanta Motor Speedway. But it was a skull session with 2014 Sprint Cup champion Kevin Harvick the night before that was instrumental in guiding Nemechek…

Brad Roberts set his Sights on 2016 Sportsman Title at Bridgeport

Roberts Ready to Chase Sportsman Title at Bridgeport Story and Photo By: MIKE WISNIEWSKI  / WIZ MOTORSPORTS MEDIA SICKLERVILLE, NJ- February 28, 2016- In 2013, Sportsman driver Brad Roberts came very close to a track championship as he finished third in the chase for the division title at Bridgeport Speedway. After substandard seasons in 2014 and 2015, Roberts is determined in his quest for a track championship. With a newer frame and an upgraded motor package for the upcoming season, he has his sights focused on the 2016 Sportsman championship at the Southern New Jersey dirt oval. “Right now, I…