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Bridgeport Speedway Reintroduces the Quarter Mile as SPIRIT AUTO CENTER SPEEDWAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] WELCOME TO THE NEW SPIRIT AUTO CENTER SPEEDWAY The Bridgeport Speedway Reintroduces the Quarter Mile! Following the announcement at the Bridgeport Speedway Awards Banquet in December, plans are moving forward for the Spirit Auto Center Speedway for the 2016 season. Spirit Auto Center of Swedesboro, NJ has shown their support for the Bridgeport Speedway since the start of the 2013 season. As announced in December, Spirit has now decided to join forces with the Bridgeport Speedway to promote the quarter mile track and as a result, give it it's own identity. A new website, newsletter and Facebook page…

Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP Announces Formation Of 2016 Open Sportsman Series

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP Announces Formation Of 2016 Open Sportsman Series; Point Fund & Schedule Announced; $1,000 Thunder Mountain Speedway Incentive BOYERTOWN, PA – Open Sportsman racers, welcome to the Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP. On Saturday during the Eastern Motorsport Press Association (EMPA) Convention at the Crowne Plaza in King of Prussia, Pa., STSS organizer Brett Deyo officially unveiled plans for a six-race Open Sportsman companion series to the existing Short Track Super Series Modified schedule. The STSS Open Sportsman mini-series will compete at four facilities starting on Tuesday, May 10…

Honors Handed Out During EMPA Convention

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Honors Handed Out During EMPA Convention KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. – Professional members of the Eastern Motorsport Press Ass’n (EMPA), along with associate members and corporate sponsors, convened at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in King of Prussia, Pa., for their annual convention last weekend. Friday night the organization welcomed various track champions to celebrate their successes and to expose them to various member of the motorsport press. The remainder of the weekend included seminars, a panel discussion and the presentation of various awards. Brian Carter of World Racing Group served as Keynote speaker. Much of his talk focused…

Race Of Champions Modified Slates Set

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Race Of Champions Modified Slates Set ELMA, N.Y. – Race of Champions management is has announced 25 race dates for modified racing fans, both dirt and asphalt, at facilities throughout the Northeast. Several familiar racing venues join the asphalt and dirt programs along with several new tracks to Race of Champions competitors, giving each division a variety of unqiue events throughout the 2016 season to showcase the Race of Champions brand of racing. “The 2016 schedule continues to be a work in progress,” said Joe Skotnicki of the Race of Champions. “We’ve put a lot of emphasis on…

27th Season of the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Highlighted by Seven Special Events

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] NAPA Auto Parts & Pioneer Pole Buildings headline Sponsors in 2016. . . . 27th Season of the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Highlighted by Seven Special Events Seven events highlight a series of specials that would make even the most loyal race fans salivate for the 27th year of action for the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series events presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings at the Grandview Speedway. One hundred and eighteen events have been presented in this co-promotion between Bruce Rogers, owner of Grandview Speedway, and Bob Miller, special events promotor with…

QUAKER STEAK & LUBE SHOWCASES DIRT TRACK HEROES CAR SHOW, MARCH 6-12, 2016 AT THE PHILLIPSBURG MALL, PHILLIPSBURG, NJ

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] QUAKER STEAK & LUBE SHOWCASES DIRT TRACK HEROES CAR SHOW, MARCH 6-12, 2016 AT THE PHILLIPSBURG MALL, PHILLIPSBURG, NJ Quaker Steak & Lube, or The Lube(r) to loyalists, the award-winning casual dining concept known for its Best Wings USA and over 25 signature sauces, is fully prepped and geared as the lead sponsor for the 9th Annual Dirt Track Heroes Car Show to take place at the Phillipsburg, NJ Mall, Route 22 East from March 6th to March 12th, 2016. Quaker Steak & Lube, which opened in Phillipsburg, New Jersey in August of 2014, signed on with the…

CRATE SPORTSMAN TO BECOME WEEKLY DIVISION AT FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY IN 2016. $500 TO WIN WEEKLY FOR THE WEEKLY CRATE SPORTSMAN THIS SEASON.

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] CRATE SPORTSMAN TO BECOME WEEKLY DIVISION AT FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY IN 2016. $500 TO WIN WEEKLY FOR THE WEEKLY CRATE SPORTSMAN THIS SEASON. KIRKWOOD, NY…The 602 Crate Sportsman teams will have a new home in the southern tier as Five Mile Point Speedway will run the division weekly in 2016. During the past two seasons the speedway has paid lucrative bonuses for the top three finishing 602 Crate Sportsman teams while they competed with the Open Sportsman. In 2016 they will have their own class paying $500 to win weekly. In addition, a driver in the final…

Second RoC date highlights Mahoning Valley Speedway schedule; Track will bookend popular pavement touring series with the addition of RoC at Octoberfast 2016

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Second RoC date highlights Mahoning Valley Speedway schedule; Track will bookend popular pavement touring series with the addition of RoC at Octoberfast 2016 (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 1-10-16) Mahoning Valley Speedway utilized the Eastern Motorsport Press Association convention held this past weekend in King of Prussia to officially release the 2016 race schedule at the popular ¼-mile paved oval in Lehighton and while this year’s calendar of events is chuck full of excellent action that will see all weekly classes getting their fill, the big news is a second date being added for the Race of Champions (RoC) asphalt Modified…

Now that Race Car Show dates are set – Merrittville Drivers must make the next move to be part of showcases

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Now that Race Car Show dates are set – Merrittville Drivers must make the next move to be part of showcases For Immediate Release from Jim Irvine Merrittville Speedway Public Relations 905-685-7223 (Winter Office) or jimirvine@cogeco.net THOROLD, Ontario (January 7, 2016) – In about 65 days, Merrittville Speedway’s 65th consecutive season will take a huge step forward with the Annual Race Car Show at the Pen Centre (March 14th to 20th) before closing the month at the Seaway Mall from March 31st to April 3rd. Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series Teams wishing to display their cars or karts…

ERICK RUDOLPH HEADS TO A.C. BOARDWALK HALL WITH CHANCE TO KEEP VAHLCO $10,000 BONUS HOPES ALIVE

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] ERICK RUDOLPH HEADS TO A.C. BOARDWALK HALL WITH CHANCE TO KEEP VAHLCO $10,000 BONUS HOPES ALIVE; A.C. WIN WOULD SET UP BIG PAYDAY IN TRENTON VP FUELS SERIES FINALE ATLANTIC CITY, NJ January 7, 2016 . . . If winning is everything, then the stakes for success just got raised by ten thousand dollars for Ransomville, N.Y. TQ (Three Quarter) Midget driver Erick Rudolph. Rudolph, winner of the Indoor Auto Racing Championship Series Fueled By VP Racing Fuels opener January 2 in Allentown, Pa., became eligible to receive a $10,000 bonus prize posted by Vahlco Racing Wheels. All Rudolph…

MEMORIES OF THE NEW YORK STATE FAIRGROUNDS “MOODY MILE” CONTINUE TO GROW AS MAJOR PART OF MOTORSPORTS 2016 RACE CAR AND TRADE SHOW

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] MEMORIES OF THE NEW YORK STATE FAIRGROUNDS “MOODY MILE” CONTINUE TO GROW AS MAJOR PART OF MOTORSPORTS 2016 RACE CAR AND TRADE SHOW OAKS, PA January 7, 2016 . . . The New York State Fairgrounds "Moody Mile" Reunion continues to grow with more and more attractions being included. The Reunion will be held as part of the 31st annual Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2016 Presented by Sunoco and Distributed by Insinger Performance Race Car & Trade Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa. on Friday - Sunday, January 22nd thru January 24th. The one-mile…

The Countdown is On To 45th Annual DIRTcar Nationals

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] The Countdown is On To 45th Annual DIRTcar Nationals New DIRTcarNationals.com gives fans all the latest on the event BARBERVILLE, Fla. - Jan. 6, 2016 - The New Year means the countdown to the 45th Annual DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park is on. The annual tradition of Florida in February kicks off on February 9 in Barberville, Fla. DIRTcar Nationals features 12 straight nights of doubleheaders with the All Star Circuit of Champions, World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws Late Model Series, DIRTcar Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds and Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series.…

AREA AUTO RACING NEWS’ AWARD WINNERS ACCEPTING THEIR HONORS AND SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS AT MOTORSPORTS 2016

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] AREA AUTO RACING NEWS’ AWARD WINNERS ACCEPTING THEIR HONORS AND SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS AT MOTORSPORTS 2016, FREE COLOR POSTER FOR FANS OAKS, PA January 6, 2016 . . . One of the many highlights of the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2016 Presented by Sunoco Distributed by Insinger Performance Race Car and Trade Show will be the presentation of awards to a number of outstanding auto racing competitors from the 2015 season. During the course of the three day show, January 22nd to January 24th, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA fans will have the opportunity to…

Georgetown Speedway Releases Diverse 2016 Schedule Of Events

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Georgetown Speedway Releases Diverse 2016 Schedule Of Events; Pit & Grandstand Season Passes, Reserved Pit Parking On Sale Now GEORGETOWN, DE – As time winds down to the opening green flag of the season in Delaware, Georgetown Speedway’s promotional team has announced its schedule for 2016. A diverse agenda of special events is set for the historic half-mile clay oval under the management of BD Motorsports Media LLC starting in March and operating through November with seven unique race dates. A variety of divisions are on the agenda including big-block Modifieds, small-block Modifieds, 360 Sprint Cars, Super Late…

2016 Thunder Mountain Schedule

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Thunder Mountain Speedway Tentative 2016 Schedule Weekly racing program includes Modifieds, Open Sportsman, Crate 602 Sportsman, Rookie Sportsman, Street Stocks, XCel 600 Modifieds & FWD Four Cylinders Gates Open: 4 p.m. – Hot Laps: 6:20 p.m. – Racing: 7 p.m. April 23 – Open Practice April 30 – Season Opener $1,992-to-win Modifieds, full program, points begin May 7 – Complete program plus NY6A Micro-Sprints May 14 – Complete program - $1,500 to win Modifieds May 21 – Complete program May 28 – Complete program Sunday, May 29 – Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP Modified ‘Lightning…

Frank Cozze to Return to Super DIRTcar Series Fold For 2016

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Frank Cozze to Return to Super DIRTcar Series Fold For 2016 2008 Syracuse 200 and DIRTcar Hall of Famer Frank Cozze will again chase Super DIRTcar Series points in 2016. Cozze who was a mainstay on the Super DIRTcar Series for a number of years has teamed up with George Huttig to drive his No. 35 Bicknell Chassis which will be powered by Morrison Engines for the entire series. Cozze who has amassed eight Super DIRTcar Series wins dating back to the Orange County Fair Speedway 1989 has not run the full series since 2007; his last series…

JOHNNY CORNELL TO COMPETE IN THE SOUTH JERSEY OVERHEAD DOOR NORTHEAST WINGLESS SPRINT CAR CLASS AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY IN 2016

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] JOHNNY CORNELL TO COMPETE IN THE SOUTH JERSEY OVERHEAD DOOR NORTHEAST WINGLESS SPRINT CAR CLASS AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY IN 2016 New Egypt, NJ (January 4, 2016) – Johnny Cornell, the 2014 Sportsman champion at New Egypt Speedway, will be competing in the South Jersey Overhead Door Northeast Wingless Sprint Car class in 2016. Cornell is very excited to be competing in the new division at New Egypt Speedway. “I cannot wait to go racing,” said the Neshanic Station, NJ based driver. In 2015, Cornell participated in several wingless Sprint Car events and quickly noticed a major difference…

Georgetown Speedway Gears Up For 2016 Season Opener Saturday, March 12

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Georgetown Speedway Gears Up For 2016 Season Opener Saturday, March 12; Historic Delaware Oval To Kick-Start Northeast Modified Season With Melvin L. Joseph Memorial Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP Event Paying $4,900 To Win, $490 To Start! GEORGETOWN, DE – With 2016 ringing in, Georgetown Speedway is preparing to present the Northeast’s first major dirt-track Modified event of the New Year. On Saturday, March 12, the historic half-mile will host the Melvin L. Joseph Memorial event, paying homage to the Delaware business icon who launched construction of the speedway in 1949. The program is headlined by…

Brady Bacon Dominates Shootout Finale For Third Career Golden Driller

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Brady Bacon Dominates Shootout Finale For Third Career Golden Driller TULSA, Okla. (January 2, 2016) The 31st annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout came to a close with Broken Arrow’s Brady Bacon capping off his weekend with a dominating 55 lap performance in the night’s Winged Outlaw A-Feature, giving Oklahoma drivers a total of six Golden Drillers in the 2016 edition of the Shootout. The 305th race of the weekend, Bacon’s win is his third career in the Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout, last winning in the Outlaw division in 2008. Going back to, in his words, the setups that…

ERICK RUDOLPH RACES TO THREE QUARTER MIDGET INDOOR WIN AT SOLD OUT PPL CENTER IN ALLENTOWN

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] ERICK RUDOLPH RACES TO THREE QUARTER MIDGET INDOOR WIN AT SOLD OUT PPL CENTER IN ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA; LSMP SERIES OPENER PACKS THE HOUSE; REEDER WINS SLINGSHOT FEATURE ALLENTOWN, PA (Jan. 2, 2016) – Erick Rudolph proved invincible Saturday night as he led every one of the 40 laps in the Ironton Telephone TQ (Three Quarter) Midget 40-lap feature at Allentown’s PPL Center in front of a sold out crowd. Rudolph, no stranger to victory in TQ Midget racing, managed two obstacles to perfection to win. “Lapped traffic can always screw up your race but tonight they were all…

2016 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ANNOUNCED FOR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] 2016 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ANNOUNCED FOR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, SEASON TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE BECHTELSVILLE, PA January 2, 2016 . . . The 2016 auto racing season will be here before you realize it. Grandview Speedway has released their schedule for the new season so that racers and fans are able to make their plans for the 54th consecutive season of auto racing at the one-third-mile, banked clay oval. As in the past the Saturday schedule of events kicks off on Saturday, March 26th with a free-to-the –public practice session. This opportunity for racers to test and tune their equipment…

JOHN ANDRETTI AND SON JARETT HEADED TO MOTORSPORTS 2016 RACE CAR AND TRADE SHOW

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] JOHN ANDRETTI AND SON JARETT HEADED TO MOTORSPORTS 2016 RACE CAR AND TRADE SHOW OAKS, PA January 2, 2016 . . . The first racer ever to race in the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600, one an IndyCar race and the other a NASCAR Sprint Cup race, all on the same day will be a part of the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2016 Fueled by Sunoco Race Fuels and Distributed by Insinger Performance Race Car and Trade Show. John Andretti, a winner in both IndyCar and NASCAR Sprint Cup racing will be appearing at the 31st edition…

As Winter Sets In New Egypt Speedway Announces 2016 Racing Schedule

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] As Winter Sets In New Egypt Speedway Announces 2016 Racing Schedule Return of World of Outlaws, USAC, and All Star Cup Highlight Exciting Year Ahead New Egypt, NJ-- As the long winter months are upon us, New Egypt Speedway has announced their 2016 season schedule that kicks off with the highly anticipated March Madness Meltdown on Saturday, March 19th featuring an open Modified $5,000 to win 50 lap event with a $1,000 to win 25 lap open Sportsman feature. The most exciting addition to the 2016 is an update to the USAC Eastern Storm event. This year’s event…

NASCAR NEW YORK STATE MODIFIED STOCK CAR CHAMPION JIMMY ZACHARIAS IS LATE ENTRY IN INAUGURAL IRONTON TELEPHONE ALLENTOWN INDOOR AUTO RACE ON JANUARY 2

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] NASCAR NEW YORK STATE MODIFIED STOCK CAR CHAMPION JIMMY ZACHARIAS IS LATE ENTRY IN INAUGURAL IRONTON TELEPHONE ALLENTOWN INDOOR AUTO RACE ON JANUARY 2 ALLENTOWN, PA December 29, 2015 . . . Third generation asphalt Modified driver Jimmy Zacharias, who has been winning races on New York State’s Southern Tier for many years, is the latest driver to enter the inaugural Ironton Telephone TQ Midget races inside the PPL Center in Allentown, Pa., set for Saturday, January 2, 2016, Zacharias will be driving a TQ Midget built by Lou Cicconi, Jr. The car is a good one; it was previously driven to…

W-16 Engine Approved for Competition in DIRTcar 358-Modified Division $10,000 engine option opens doors for new teams in division

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] W-16 Engine Approved for Competition in DIRTcar 358-Modified Division $10,000 engine option opens doors for new teams in division By Mike Mallett WEEDSPORT, N.Y. - Dec. 29, 2015 - After a full year of testing, the Wegner Motorsports W-16 Engine is approved and ready for implementation in the DIRTcar 358-Modified Series. For less than $10,000, the engine will be legal at all DIRTcar sanctioned facilities as well as in the 358-Modified Series in 2016. The new combination will allow drivers to enter the division while giving those already in competition an economical option. "What we wanted was an…

VETERAN RACER RUSS GAMESTER IS READY TO CHALLENGE A STAR STUDDED FIELD OF RACERS AT ALLENTOWN, PA INDOOR EVENT

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] FRESH FROM BIG USAC WIN IN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA, VETERAN RACER RUSS GAMESTER IS READY TO CHALLENGE A STAR STUDDED FIELD OF RACERS AT ALLENTOWN, PA INDOOR EVENT ALLENTOWN, PA December 29, 2016 . . . When the eighty TQ (Three Quarter) Midget drivers take to the specially constructed indoor race track inside the PPL Center in Allentown, Pa., this Saturday, January 2, 2016, one veteran driver, fifty year old Russ Gamester of Peru, Ind., will have an advantage. Gamester won an indoor race last Saturday night in Fort Wayne, Ind., making him the only driver in the Ironton Telephone…

One Record Down, More To Go As 30th Annual Chili Bowl Approaches

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] One Record Down, More To Go As 30th Annual Chili Bowl Approaches TULSA, Okla. (December 27, 2015) While barely pushing past last year's pre-entry record of 330, the close of business on Sunday, December 27, 2015 shows 331 entries for the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, happening January 12-16, 2016 inside the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla. With the pre-entry list going over the 330 mark, the official participant record of 326, also set in 2015, is next in line to be toppled. There are currently 306 confirmed drivers. Among…

Does This Sport Need Social Media Policies?

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Does This Sport Need Social Media Policies? By: Pete MacDonald Yesterday the internet was set ablaze when Ransomville Speedway posted on this on their website: Regarding social media posts on Facebook, Twitter, Message Boards, Etc. After the 2015 season Ransomville Speedway has felt that we need to address the issue of posts by race teams. Everyone must be aware that posting in social media is like speaking into a live microphone. Media outlets can and quite often do pick up on social media comments. Be aware that all teams depend on their sponsors to race weekly. Everyone should…

Sprint Car Night Before Christmas

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Sprint Car Night Before Christmas By: Pete MacDonald Twas the night before Christmas, and up on Beerhill. All the fans were filing in, awaiting this weeks thrill, The haulers pulled through the backstretch with plenty of care In hopes that the World of Outlaws soon would be there. The cars were unloaded what an impressive fleet, While a packed house of fans piled in and fled to their seats, The flagger with his 'kerchief and I in my cap, Had just head for Central PA after a quick fall time nap, When up on the backstretch there arose…

Fulton Speedway exploring new 604 Modified Class

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Fulton Speedway exploring new 604 Modified Class Informational Meeting slated for January 6 By Dave Medler BALDWINSVILLE, NY (December 23, 2015) – Fulton Speedway Management is exploring the feasibility of a launching a new 604 Modified class for weekly competition. This class would feature modified cars powered by GM 604 Crate Engines beginning as a step between the Tracey Road Equipment Modified and SUNY Canton Sportsman classes and would begin in 2016. This class would run in addition to Modified and Sportsman each week, not replace either one. Interested parties are invited to attend a meeting at the…

Strunk to take on Indoors in Cicconi mount.

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] MODIFIED STANDOUT JEFF STRUNK IS LATE ENTRY IN ALLENTOWN IRONTON TELEPHONE AVAY INDOOR RACES SET FOR JANUARY 2. ALLENTOWN, PA December 23, 2015 . . . Ten time Grandview Speedway NASCAR Modified champion Jeff Strunk is the latest driver to enter the Ironton Telephone Avaya Indoor Auto Races set for Saturday, January 2 at the new PPL Center in Allentown, Pa. Strunk, one of the northeast’s most prolific winners of Small Block Modified races during a career that has spanned over fifteen years, has been named to drive one of Lou Cicconi, Jr.’s fleet of newly built TQs, replacing…

S&D BODYLINE TO SPONSOR A PERFECT ATTENDANCE BONUS DRAWING AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY FOR THE 2016 SEASON

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] S&D BODYLINE TO SPONSOR A PERFECT ATTENDANCE BONUS DRAWING AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY FOR THE 2016 SEASON New Egypt, NJ (December 23, 2015) – S&D Bodyline, a specialty fabrication business for asphalt and dirt racing, has agreed to sponsor a perfect attendance bonus drawing at New Egypt Speedway for the 2016 season. “We are thrilled to have S&D Bodyline sponsoring a perfect attendance bonus award with New Egypt Speedway in 2016,” said Allyse Wolfinger the track’s General Manager. The perfect attendance bonus drawing for a body kit will be awarded to one lucky driver at the Ocean County…

Kutztown Speedway

Action Track USA To Host Richest Slingshot Race Ever On August 15 & 16

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Action Track USA To Host Richest Slingshot Race Ever On August 15 & 16 Kutztown, PA - Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus...and he's delivering one whopper of a gift to everyone in the United States and Canada who competes in the All Star Slingshot division, courtesy of the JeffreyHogueRealtor.com Action Track USA on the Kutztown Fairgrounds. Slingshot drivers' will be merry as visions of dollar signs dance in their heads this holiday season because Doug Rose and Rich Tobias of Action Track USA are going to pay $4,000 to win - and $300 to take the…

Modifieds Return To Susquehanna Speedway In 2016; Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP South Region To Visit Renovated Facility Under Leadership Of New Owner Scott Gobrecht & General Manager Kolten Gouse

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Modifieds Return To Susquehanna Speedway In 2016; Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP South Region To Visit Renovated Facility Under Leadership Of New Owner Scott Gobrecht & General Manager Kolten Gouse NEWBERRYTOWN, PA – The roar of Modifieds will return to Susquehanna Speedway in 2016. During the Dec. 19 Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP Awards Banquet in Breinigsville, Pa., series organizer Brett Deyo announced Sunday, July 31 as the date for a South Region event at the Newberrytown, Pa., facility. The 50-lap event offers a massive purse for big-block/small-block Modified racers, with $5,000 minimum…

By The Numbers: 2015 Super DIRTcar Series

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] By The Numbers: 2015 Super DIRTcar Series By: Pete MacDonald 2160 – Amount of laps completed during Super DIRTcar Series races in 2015. 184 – The number of drivers that made Super DIRTcar Series starts throughout 2015. 131 – The number of Super DIRTcar Series Starts Jimmy Phelps has since 2009. 82 – Drivers that only made one Super DIRTcar Series Start in 2015. 66 – The amount of drivers that score Top-10 finishes during the Super DIRTcar Series in 2015. 45.83 – Billy Decker’s Top -5 Percentage during the 2015 Super DIRTcar Series. 23.81 – Stewart Friesen’s…

Dirt Late Models

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Expands 2016 Slate

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Expands 2016 Slate WAYCROSS, GA (December 22, 2015) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has expanded an already aggressive 2016 slate. The updated tour schedule now features a record-breaking 53 events at 33 different venues across 19 states. Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, FL will host their first-ever Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event on Sunday, February 14th. The 50-lap, $10,000-to-win Winternationals becomes the tenth event on the 2016 Georgia-Florida Speedweeks docket. For tickets and more information, visit: www.bubbaracewaypark.com. Sharon Speedway in Hartford, OH will also host their first-ever…

Hyper Racing Set For 18-Car “Eastern Assault” On 2016 Tulsa Shootout

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Hyper Racing Set For 18-Car "Eastern Assault" On 2016 Tulsa Shootout by Barry Angstadt Lewisberry, PA - Early in the morning on December 26, when most folks are sleeping in after too much Egg Nog and Christmas pudding, a pair of tractor-trailers will fire up and depart from the Hyper Racing shop in Lewisberry, PA and head west. They'll be Tulsa-bound, as in Oklahoma and the 31st Annual Tulsa Shootout inside the spacious River Spirit Expo Center. Those two trailers will be hauling a total of 18 race cars - both winged and non-winged 600cc Micro-Sprints, to be…

EXCITEMENT BUILDING FOR FIRST IRONTON TELEPHONE AVAYA ALLENTOWN INDOOR AUTO RACE ON JANUARY 2ND; SLINGER WAREHOUSE SPONSORS SLINGSHOT DIVISION

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] EXCITEMENT BUILDING FOR FIRST IRONTON TELEPHONE AVAYA ALLENTOWN INDOOR AUTO RACE ON JANUARY 2ND; SLINGER WAREHOUSE SPONSORS SLINGSHOT DIVISION ALLENTOWN, PA December 22, 2015 . . . The first Indoor Auto Race being held in Allentown, PA in 50 years has produced a great deal of excitement among racers and fans. Tickets are selling rapidly for the Saturday, January 2nd event being held for the first time inside the PPL Center. An impressive list of entries for the headline TQ Midget and Slingshot division for the Ironton Telephone sponsored event were filled months ago. “The response for the first Allentown…

Stewart Friesen Clears $175,000 in Win earnings for 2015

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Stewart Friesen Clears $175,000 in Win earnings for 2015 By: Pete MacDonald It’s safe to say that Stewart Friesen had a good season in 2015; he won 33 races including the last Syracuse 200 at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY and his first career World of Outlaws Sprint Car A-Main at the Ohsweken Speedway in Ontario. Not to mention Stewart and his wife Jessica welcomed their first child into the world on December 4th. Throughout his onslaught of a 2015 season, Friesen picked up 33 victories in both Modifieds and Sprint Cars. Just in WIN earnings during…

Dirt Late Models

Championship and Weekly Point Fund Format for the 2016 DIRTcar Late Model Summer Nationals Announced

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Championship and Weekly Point Fund Format for the 2016 DIRTcar Late Model Summer Nationals Announced The Summer Nationals kicks off on June 15, 2016 at Brownstown (Indiana) Speedway CONCORD, N.C. - Dec. 21, 2015 - DIRTcar announced today the format and payout for the 2016 Late Model Summer Nationals championship. In 2016, the demanding schedule will be divided into five separate weeks crowning weekly champions and rewards from a weekly point fund. Each of the weekly point funds pay the top-ten drivers that week, with $2,000 going to the week's champion. Drivers competing for a position in the…

NASCAR HALL OF FAMER, CREW CHIEF, CAR OWNER AND DECORATED WAR HERO BUD MOORE TO BE PART OF MOTORSPORTS 2016 RACE CAR AND TRADE SHOW

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] NASCAR HALL OF FAMER, CREW CHIEF, CAR OWNER AND DECORATED WAR HERO BUD MOORE TO BE PART OF MOTORSPORTS 2016 RACE CAR AND TRADE SHOW OAKS, PA December 21, 2015 . . . Described as “an old country mechanic” who loved to make ‘em run fast, Bud Moore had a successful career as a winning NASCAR car owner and crew chief earning a spot in the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The 90-year-old decorated veteran of World War II will be part of the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports Fueled by Sunoco Distributed By Insinger Performance Race Car & Trade…

$59,700 Distributed At First Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP Awards Banquet

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] $59,700 Distributed At First Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP Awards Banquet; Stewart Friesen (North Region), Ryan Watt (South Region) & Brian Carber (XCel 600 Modified) Lead Honorees On Festive Night BREINIGSVILLE, PA – The Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP officially concluded its 2015 season on Saturday night in festive fashion. For the first time, the STSS hosted an Awards Banquet at the Holiday Inn Conference Center of Breinigsville, Pa. A point fund of $59,700 cash was distributed to competitors, in addition to product and other certificates, before more than 150 attendees. Stewart Friesen, who…

STENHOUSE STEALS “JUNIOR KNEPPER 55” GLORY FROM CAR OWNER CLAUSON

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] STENHOUSE STEALS "JUNIOR KNEPPER 55" GLORY FROM CAR OWNER CLAUSON Du Quoin, Illinois.......Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. conjured memories of his breakout 2007 USAC season, as the Olive Branch, Mississippi driver returned to midget racing on Saturday night and passed Bryan Clauson with three laps to go for the win in the inaugural "Junior Knepper 55" USAC Midget special event at the Southern Illinois Center. Stenhouse was caught up in a lap-one logjam but recovered after restarting the event in the 20th and last position before making his way forward to the $3,000 payday. After heat races and qualifying races…

By The Numbers: 2015 Short Track Super Series

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] By The Numbers: 2015 Short Track Super Series By: Pete MacDonald $58,450: The point fund amount spread out between both North and South regions. 275: The amount of drivers that attempted to make a Short Track Super Series (North & South) race in 2015. 131: The amount of drivers that started a Short Track Super Series (North & South) race in 2015. 61: The number of drivers that scored Top-10 finishes during the Short Track Super Series campaign in 2015. 44: Stewart Friesen’s win percentage (4 wins in 9 Starts) 35: The number of drivers that scored Top-5…

New Egypt Speedway Modifieds by the Numbers In 2015

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] New Egypt Speedway Modifieds by the Numbers In 2015 By: Pete MacDonald 595: The number of laps completed in Modified competition in 2015 at New Egypt Speedway. 145: The amount of start’s David VanHorn has at NES since 2009. 68: Number of drivers that attempted to qualify for a Modified feature in 2015. 66.67 – Duane Howard’s win percentage at NES in 2015. 40: The amount of Modified drivers with Top-10’s at NES in 2015. 25: The amount of Modified drivers with Top-5’s at NES in 2015. 19: The amount of Modified races held at New Egypt Speedway…

VAHLCO WHEELS POSTS $10,000 BONUS FOR DRIVER WHO CAN WIN ALLENTOWN, AC AND TRENTON SATURDAY NIGHT THREE QUARTER (TQ) FEATURES

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] INDOOR AUTO RACING CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES FUELED BY VP RACING FUELS “BOMBSHELL”: VAHLCO WHEELS POSTS $10,000 BONUS FOR DRIVER WHO CAN WIN ALLENTOWN, AC AND TRENTON SATURDAY NIGHT THREE QUARTER (TQ) FEATURES; SERIES CHAMP NETS $2,000 ALLENTOWN, PA December 15, 2015. . . The stakes just got higher on the Indoor Auto Racing Championship Series Fueled By VP Racing Fuels. If one driver can win all three of the 2016 Saturday night TQ Midget feature events his team will receive a $10,000 bonus thanks to a sponsorship effort announced today with Vahlco Racing Wheels! Vahlco Racing Wheels, a heavy hitter…

Pole Dash Added to Friday Night at the Chili Bowl; Tail Tank Rule Implemented

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Pole Dash Added to Friday Night at the Chili Bowl; Tail Tank Rule Implemented TULSA, Okla. (December 16, 2015) A bit of a change is in line for drivers who finish in the top-three on their qualifying night during the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. Whereas traditionally, a draw has been held following Friday night's races to determine the Top 12 lineup in Saturday's championship event, drivers will instead let their skills speak for themselves with head-to-head battles and a chance to rise from 12th to the pole of Saturday's A-Feature. The…

LEE NARDELLI WILL BE COMPETING IN THE SOUTH JERSEY OVERHEAD DOOR NORTHEAST WINGLESS SPRINT CAR CLASS AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY IN 2016

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] LEE NARDELLI WILL BE COMPETING IN THE SOUTH JERSEY OVERHEAD DOOR NORTHEAST WINGLESS SPRINT CAR CLASS AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY IN 2016 Sicklerville, NJ (December 15, 2015) – The 2015 Bridgeport Speedway wingless 600cc Micro-Sprint champion is making some big changes for 2016. Lee Nardelli will be competing in the South Jersey Overhead Door Northeast Wingless Sprint Car class at New Egypt Speedway. “I am very excited to compete in this new affordable wingless Sprint Car division at New Egypt Speedway in 2016,” stated Nardelli. Based out of Bridgeton, NJ, Nardelli won ten events this past season in…

Who Was The Busiest Dirt Modified Driver in 2015?

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Who Was The Busiest Dirt Modified Driver in 2015? By: Pete MacDonald In this day and age, it's very hard to make a living racing dirt Modifieds across the Northeast. Very few have the privilege to race these cars as a full time job. I was able to pull some stats from this past season -- strictly in Dirt Modifieds, not counting Sprint Cars, Speedstrs, or any other racing division -- on which drivers have ran the most races. Danny Johnson – The 55-year-old driver from Rochester, New York, led the way competing in 103 events, winning 19…

SOUTH JERSEY OVERHEAD DOOR BECOMES THE OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF THE NORTHEAST WINGLESS SPRINT CAR CLASS AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] SOUTH JERSEY OVERHEAD DOOR BECOMES THE OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF THE NORTHEAST WINGLESS SPRINT CAR CLASS AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY New Egypt, NJ (December 7, 2015) – For the 2016 racing season at New Egypt Speedway, South Jersey Overhead Door will be the official sponsor of the Northeast Wingless Sprint Car class. Located in Vineland, NJ, South Jersey Overhead Door offers a complete line of residential, commercial and industrial overhead doors and motors for any type of budget. Plus, they do expert repair and service of all doors and motors with 24 hour emergency service available for commercial customers.…

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