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Vermilion County Speedway’s DIRTcar Summer Nationals, DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Events Rained Out

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Vermilion County Speedway's DIRTcar Summer Nationals, DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Events Rained Out Both series return to action Wednesday at Kentucky’s Florence Speedway DANVILLE, Ill. - July 7, 2015 - Rain in central Illinois has knocked out tonight's DIRTcar Summer Nationals and DIRTcar Summit Modified Nationals events at Vermilion County Speedway. The two series are back in action on Wednesday night at Florence Speedway in Union, Ky. The DIRTcar Summer Nationals championship is down to its final four nights - Florence, Macon (Ill.) Speedway on Thursday, Farmer City (Ill.) Speedway on Friday and Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio,…

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D’Arcy GMC STARS Gave Fans Double Features Last Saturday Night

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D’Arcy GMC STARS Gave Fans Double Features Last Saturday Night By: Kale Fisher (MORRIS, IL – July 7, 2015)—The D’Arcy GMC Short Track Auto Racing Series (STARS) gave fans extra racing on July 4th.  All five divisions competed at Grundy County Speedway on Saturday.  STARS put on a full show for their scheduled July 4th race and then provided fans with four extra features.  The National Midgets, the Classic Modified’s (Dwarf), the Central States Region (CSR) Minicups, and the Legacy Midwest Racing Series all ran an extra feature to make up for the feature that was halted by rain on…

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Show-Me 100 Set for Sunday, July 12th

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] WAYCROSS, GA (July 7, 2015) - The final night of the 23rd Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 - Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com was postponed due to rain on May, 23rd. With only one B-Main complete, the Saturday portion of the program will continue, as originally scheduled, on Sunday, July 12th. The event will be ran in conjunction with the 9th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals on Saturday, July 11th, making for a blockbuster weekend of racing. The racing action on Sunday, July 12th will begin with the conclusion of B-Mains for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and USRA…

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Delaware International Speedway ‘Diamond State 50’ Next Up For Short Track Super Series South Region; Huge 50-Lap Event Boasts $25,000-Plus Payout; Rick Laubach & Ryan Watt Tied For Point Lead

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] DELMAR, DE – A tie for the series point lead, one of the richest Modified events in Delaware International Speedway history and the return of a storied event after a decade-long absence. Yes, there is plenty of buzz for the 2015 ‘Diamond State 50’ spectacular. On Tuesday, August 4 (rain date: Aug. 5), the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek big-block/small-block Modifieds journey south to Charlie Cathell’s half-mile oval for the ‘Diamond State 50’ for the Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region presented by Scotty’s Speed & Diesel. STSS Modifieds race 50 laps for a minimum of…

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Virginia Motor Speedway returns to racing this Saturday July 11th

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will return to racing this Saturday July 11th for Dirt Track Saturday Night. The night will feature the Victory Lap Late Model, Aaron’s Pro Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions in VMS Dirt Series action.   Competitor gates for Saturday July 11th will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 5pm. On track activities will begin at 6:30pm with hot laps and features will start at 8pm.   Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday: Victory Lap Late Models (30 Laps); Aaron’s…

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Sheppard Powers to DIRTcar Summer Nationals Victory at Lincoln Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] LINCOLN, Ill. - July 6, 2015 - Brandon Sheppard methodically worked his way from fourth to the lead on Monday night at Lincoln Speedway to earn his first DIRTcar Summer Nationals victory of the season. Sheppard, of New Berlin, Ill., worked the low groove early then shifted his line to the top on lap 15 to surge past leader Billy Moyer Jr. Once in front, Sheppard, the 2013 DIRTcar Summer Nationals champion, survived a restart and pulled away to the $5,000 checkered flag in an event that was rain-delayed from June 28. "We had a really good car,"…

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Harrison Closing In on DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Crown After Lincoln Speedway Victory

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] LINCOLN, Ill. - July 6, 2015 - After winning his seventh DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals event on Monday night at Lincoln Speedway, Mike Harrison is one victory away from running the table and clinching his fourth championship in five years. Harrison, of Highland, Ill., put up quick time, won a heat race and rode the high side to the lead around Brandon Roberts on lap 5 then drove to the $1,000 checkered flag in an event that was rain-delayed from June 28. The DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals counts a driver's eight best finishes over…

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Mars Set To Take On World of Outlaws Late Model Series Regulars During Five-Race Wild West Tour

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Veteran Wisconsin Driver Joins National Tour For Events At Hibbing, River Cities, Gillette, Black Hills & Deer Creek Jimmy Mars doesn't get the opportunity to race with the World of Outlaws Late Model Series nearly as much as he would like, but he makes up for that when the national tour visits his home region each summer for its Wild West Tour. Mars, the 43-year-old veteran racer from Menomonie, Wis., will once again join the WoO LMS for its annual western trek, beginning with Thursday's Wild West Tour opener at Hibbing (Minn.) Raceway. The five-race stretch then heads…

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Lucas Oil Late Models Return to the Midwest!

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] WAYCROSS, GA (July 6, 2015) - The premier national touring series for dirt late models will return to the Midwest this weekend for a triple shot of racing action. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will visit Tri-City Speedway on Friday, July 10th before heading to Lucas Oil Speedwayon Saturday-Sunday, July 11th-12th. Tri-City Speedway, in Granite City, Illinois, will host the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the second time in 2015. The "Battle at the Beach 50" includes a complete show of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win main event.…

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Blue Ridge Communications Prepares For Act II This Saturday At Mahoning Valley Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] July 11 Late Model George Ramos Jr., Pineapple 50 $1200-to-win + all regular track classes + Pro 4 5/30 make-up July 18 All Regular track classes + Small Car Enduro + Hobby Stock 5/30 make-up July 25 Pro 4 35 laps $400 to win + all regular track classes + Micro Stocks Blue Ridge Communications Prepares For Act II This Saturday At Mahoning Valley Speedway   (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 7-6-15) After a very successful debut of broadcasting the night of stock car racing at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway on June 6, Blue Ridge Communications TV-13 Sports will be returning…

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USAC SILVER CROWN CHAMPIONSHIP NEWS

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] SILVER CROWN EYES "RICH VOGLER CLASSIC" JULY 23; COCKRUM GRABS "SUMAR CLASSIC" VICTORY     USAC's 2015 Silver Crown Championship Series reaches mid-point with the July 23 "Rich Vogler Classic" at Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, Ind. Entering the race, defending series champion Kody Swanson enjoys a 38-point lead over A.J. Fike in the new standings following last Thursday night's race at Terre Haute, Ind.READ MORE USAC AMSOIL SPRINT CAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP NEWS INDIANA SPRINT WEEK OPENS AT 3 VENUES; COONS WINS "BILL GARDNER SPRINTACULAR"     The 28th Annual "Indiana Sprint Week" debuts this week with three…

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Clair, Hebert win DIRTcar NE 358-Modified Starter Series races

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Gino Clair wires Granby field, Hebert on top at RPM Drummondville, QC – July 5, 2015 – Gino Clair of St. Edmond, QC and David Hebert of St-Damase, QC posted DIRTcar 358-Modified Starter Series wins over the holiday weekend at Autodrome Granby and Le RPM Speedway, respectively. Clair led all 50 laps at Autodrome Granby to earn his first win of the season. He built a comfortable lead over Gabriel Richer and Dominic Dufault, as they battled for second. Clair’s big lead vanished when a caution was thrown on lap 16 for Kevin Hamel, but he kept the lead as…

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Red, White, and Blewett As Jimmy Takes the Victory at New Egypt Speedway

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  [xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] New Egypt, NJ--         It has been two weeks since there was any racing action at New Egypt Speedway thanks to Mother Nature, but Saturday night’s Military Heroes event celebrating the 4th of July holiday more than made up for the break creating on track fireworks that mirrored the off track display. Jimmy Blewett of Howell, NJ, who was involved in a spectacular one car flip the last time the 358 Modifieds raced, bounced back in dominating fashion claiming the victory over a still winless Billy Pauch.   Bryan Kuhl and Chuck Steuer led the 24 car field to…

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Beck Rides to Tri-State Win for First DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Victory

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] HAUBSTADT, Ind. - July 5, 2015 - Dustin Beck outlasted a 41-car field on Sunday night at Tri-State Speedway for his first DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals victory. Beck, of Petersburg, Ind., hit his marks in every corner and survived three restarts on the quarter-mile dirt oval to hold off Stephen Schnapf and Zach Fair in the 25-lap feature, collecting $1,000 for his victory. Mike Harrison, the three-time series champion and current points leader, surged from ninth to fourth with Josh Harris rounding out the top five. "Our car was going away from me a little bit,…

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Babb Charges to Late Race Victory at Tri-State for Third DIRTcar Summer Nationals Win of the Season

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] HAUBSTADT, Ind. - July 5, 2015 - Shannon Babb passed Billy Moyer Jr. in heavy lapped traffic with two laps to go on Sunday night at Tri-State Speedway to earn his third DIRTcar Summer Nationals victory of the season. Babb, of Moweaqua, Ill., started sixth and kept pushing forward in the 40-lap feature, eventually catching and passing Moyer Jr. to take the $5,000 checkered flag and tie Billy Moyer with 90 DIRTcar Summer Nationals victories atop the all-time win list. "It was pretty wild out there," Babb said. "It always is here at Haubstadt. It's racy as can…

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‘Get Crazy’ At I-88 Speedway: Annual ‘Crazy 8s Special’ Set For Wednesday, July 22; Short Track Super Series Modified Event Offers Massive $8,888-Plus Winner’s Share For 48 Laps Of Racing; $29,000 Purse Posted!

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] AFTON, NY – The richest race of 2015 in New York State’s Southern Tier region takes place on Wednesday, July 22 at I-88 Speedway. The third edition of the ‘Crazy 8s Special’ is set for the pristine Afton Fairgrounds three-tenths-mile track, offering a massive $8,888-plus (*with “Gambler’s Fee” posted) to the victor of the 48-lap big-block/small-block Modified special. The event serves as round No. 5 of the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Bob Hilbert Sportswear North Region. A Thursday, July 23 rain date has been posted. Following the most recent STSS North Region event held at…

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Cody Darrah Earns UNOH All Star Victory at Millstream Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Findlay, Ohio (July 5th, 2015) -  For the first time since June 20th, 2010, the Millstream Speedway in Findlay, Ohio crowned a UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions main event winner. Cody Darrah, a former World of Outlaws ‘Rookie of the Year’ who now travels full-time with the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions, earned the Millstream Speedway victory on Sunday evening, July 5th. For Darrah, it was his second UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions main event victory of 2015 and the third of his career. It was his first ever visit to the Findlay half-mile. “This…

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ABREU USES LAST CORNER PASS ON THORSON FOR “PEPSI NATIONALS” CROWN

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.......It took a final corner slidejob for Rico Abreu to win the "Pepsi Nationals" on Sunday night at the Angell Park Speedway as the reigning Honda National Midget champion added another big midget win to his list, as he edged out teammate Tanner Thorson by just .093 seconds for the tenth win in his National Midget career.   Thorson got the jump from outside the front row and led throughout. Behind him, ProSource "Fast Qualifier" Bryan Clauson quickly moved into second, but he slowed on lap five with a right-rear wheel packed with mud. He visited…

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Jack Dover Claims Double X Prize with ASCS Warriors

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] CALIFORNIA, Mo. (July 5, 2015) The 2015 edition of the Tiger Towing Red, White, and Blue Tour came to a close on Sundaynight at the Double X Speedway with Nebraska’s Jack Dover going back-to-back with the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region. Win No. 10 with the region, the second win on the weekend netted Dover an extra $500. Jonathan Cornell claimed the runner-up spot with Evan Martin taking the bronze step. Josh Fisher and Brad Loyet made up the top five. Jay Russell, Corey Nelson, Derek Hagar, Cody Baker, and Brad Ryun completed the top-ten. Three consecutive podiums…

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Marcuccilli benefits from Friesen’s trouble to win Sportsman Classic

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Weedsport, N.Y. – July 5, 2015 – For much of the event, Sunday’s Sportsman Classic at Weedsport Speedway appeared as if it would end much like last year’s inaugural race. After jumping out to the lead at the one-third mark of the 75-lap feature, James Michael Friesen looked headed to a repeat his victory last year with another win on the way at the two-thirds mark. But, the leader slapped the wall in turn 3 on lap 50 and allowed Dave Marcuccilli to close in from a near-straightaway advantage. Marcuccilli grabbed the top spot on lap 53 as…

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SUN PRAIRIE HONDA USAC NATIONAL MIDGET RACE RESULTS

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] HONDA USAC NATIONAL MIDGET RACE RESULTS: July 5, 2015 - Sun Prairie, Wisconsin - Angell Park Speedway - 34th "Pepsi Nationals" - Co-sanctioned by POWRi and Badger   QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bryan Clauson, 63, RKR/Curb-Agajanian-14.316 (NTR); 2. Rico Abreu, 97, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-14.333; 3. Kevin Thomas Jr., 67k, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-14.372; 4. Bill Balog, 57, Ecker-14.467; 5. Austin Brown, 7, Brown-14.539; 6. Davey Ray, 33, Team RAY-14.600; 7. Tanner Thorson, 67, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-14.606; 8. Ryan Robinson, 71, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-14.620; 9. Jimi Quinn, 8, Quinn-14.647; 10. Tracy Hines, 24, Parker-14.677; 11. Tyler Thomas, 91T, Thomas-14.699; 12. Tucker Klaasmeyer, 27, Klaasmeyer-14.724; 13. Darren Hagen, 17, Brown-14.727; 14.…

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Hanford Picks Up $1000 for IMCA Modified Win at 34 Raceway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] BURLINGTON, IA (7-4-15) – Weather finally cooperated for racers and fans at 34 Raceway, West Burlington, IA Saturdaynight July 4. With 109 cars competing it was a great night of racing action on this day of celebration.   Picking up wins Saturday were Bruce Hanford, Davenport (IMCA Modifieds), Harold Pohren, New London (305 sprints), Jason Cook, Mt. Pleasant (IMCA Stock Cars), Austen Becerra, Carthage, Il., (IMCA Sport Mods), Kimberly Abbott, Camp Point, Il., (4 Cylinders) and Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis (IMRA Midgets).   Coming up this week at 34 Raceway is  W.T. Gabeline and Sons Trucking Night with…

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Greth Is Lanco’s Star Spangled Havoc ARDC Winner; Spence Surprise 600cc Victor; Rutherford Claims 270cc Clash

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Photo Courtesy of Michael Fry Newmanstown, PA -  They said it couldn't be done.   "It's just too small for the Midgets," they said.   "It won't be a good race, and it could turn into a crash fest," they said.   Boy, were "they" wrong.   On the Fourth of July, the cars and stars of the American Racing Drivers Club made their first ever appearance at Lanco's Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway, competing in the Hyper Racing Star Spangled Havoc 30-lap main event. Racing in front of a full house of enthusiastic spectators, the ARDC Midgets produced…

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Brauer Back on Top at Deer Creek Firecracker

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Another great night of racing action was held on Saturday night with over 100 cars in the pit area and a spectacular fireworks display after the racing action on Trom Transportation night at the speedway. A special thanks to all of the businesses and individuals who contributed to the fireworks show. Fans and crews were treated to one of the best displays for almost 15 minutes after the races were completed.   The first feature of the night saw Corey Crapser and Cole Queensland in an epic battle for the win in the Wagner Trucking USRA B-Modifieds. Crapser…

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Harrison Charges to Hometown Win at Highland for Sixth DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Victory

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] HIGHLAND, Ill. - July 4, 2015 - Mike Harrison was dialed in on the bottom Saturday night at Highland Speedway as he slid inside of leader Brian Shaw on the third lap, held on through two restarts and powered to his sixth victory of the 2015 DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals tour. Harrison, of Highland, Ill., made no mistakes during the 25-lap main event, hitting his marks in every corner as he showed why he's the three-time and defending series champion who appears to be on his way to a fourth crown in five years after taking…

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Feger Passes Moyer at Highland Speedway, Earns Third DIRTcar Summer Nationals Victory of the Season

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] HIGHLAND, Ill. - July 4, 2015 - Jason Feger wore out the high side on Saturday night at Highland Speedway to pass Billy Moyer for his tour-leading third DIRTcar Summer Nationals victory of the season. Feger, of Bloomington, Ill., led the opening lap before Moyer charged from fourth to swipe the top spot. Feger kept the pressure on Moyer, the tour's all-time leading winner, and reclaimed the lead on lap 24, then pulled away in traffic over the final 26 circuits to earn the $10,000 checkered flag. "He's (Moyer) arguably the best one ever," said Feger, the 2010…

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Change Of Luck: Byron Worthing Drives Dan Morden’s No. 14K Hig Fab Chassis To $1,776 Modified Victory Saturday At Thunder Mountain; Larry Hillis (Sportsman), Adam Hilton (Crate), Coty Bishop (Rookie), Steven Deinhardt (Street Stock) & Dylan Robinson (Four Cylinder) Also Triumph On Independence Day

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] CENTER LISLE, NY – A change of car and luck resulted in victory for Byron Worthing. Saddled by early season engine and handling issues, second-generation driver Worthing made the switch to Dan Morden’s No. 14K Hig Fab mount for weekly racing at Thunder Mountain Speedway. On Saturday night - in his first feature aboard the car - Worthing drove to a $1,776 payday in the 30-lap Greene’s ACE Home Center of Whitney Point ‘Red, White and Blue’ special. For Worthing, the win was the second of his Modified career. “I can’t thank Dan and Harriette Morden enough,” Worthing…

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Sunday’s Event at 201 Speedway Canceled

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] SITKA, KY (July 5, 2015) - Sunday night's Bob Miller Memorial at 201 Speedway has been canceled. Early morning showers and the forecast for continued rain throughout the day has forced Speedway and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series officials to cancel the event. The LOLMDS will head to Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, IL onFriday, July 10th for the "Battle at the Beach 50." On Saturday night,July 11th the Series returns to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO for the annual CMH "Diamond Nationals." This blockbuster weekend of racing comes to a close on Sunday night, July…

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Lee Jacobs and Ryan Smith Earn Mercer UNOH All Star Victories

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Independence Day Weekend Concludes on Sunday, July 5th at Millstream Speedway [xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Mercer, PA (July 4th, 2015) - The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions invaded western Pennsylvania for two days during the Independence Day weekend; kicking off a their three-race holiday swing with two nights of competition at the Mercer Raceway Park in Mercer, Pennsylvania. It was the second time in 2015 that the traveling stars made an appearance at the Mercer oval; once again bringing a top-notch roster of young and veteran talent to challenge the western Pennsylvania regulars. The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions crowned…

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Atomic Speedway Adds Second World of Outlaws Late Model Series Event, Setting Up Aug. 21-22 Doubleheader

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Ohio Oval to Host Back-to-Back WoO LMS Races as Part of Tripleheader Weekend with Pennsylvania's Eriez Speedway [xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] CHILLICOTHE, Ohio - July 5, 2015 - August's World of Outlaws Late Model Series visit to Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, Ohio, has been expanded to two events, setting up an Aug. 21-22 WoO LMS doubleheader at the 3/8-mile track. The additional Atomic event, which replaces a recently canceled race at Stateline Speedway in Busti, N.Y., gives the national tour a three-race weekend with Eriez Speedway in Hammett, Pa., set to host the series on Sun., Aug. 23. The weekend opener at…

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ONLY TWO MORE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFELY EVENTS REMAIN BEFORE THE $10,000 TO WIN ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP ON BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY’S QUARTER MILE

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Sicklerville, NJ (July 5, 2015) – Drivers are down to two more Modified 811 Dig Safely events before the $10,000 to win Romp in the Swamp Call Before You Dig Championship on Bridgeport Speedway’s quarter mile. The fourth contest in the five race series takes place on Friday, July 10 on the inner oval at the Southern New Jersey complex. Several new competitors are expected to be on hand as they ready their cars for the 40-lap Romp in the Swamp Call Before You Dig Championship race on Saturday, September 26. The current point leader, Jimmy Horton, will…

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SEAN MERKEL WINS LIBERTY FIRE CO. FIRECRACKER 40 BRC LATE MODEL RACE, VONDOHREN AND KLINE ALSO ARE WINNERS AT GRANDVIEW AS THEY ALL BEAT THE RAIN

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] BECHTELSVILLE, PA. July 5, 2015 – After two consecutive rain outs not even persistent early evening showers could keep the Saturday night racing action from being run at Grandview Speedway. Once the rain stopped and following consistent efforts and cooperation from everyone action, sponsored by Liberty Fire Co., New Berlinville, got underway about 40 minutes late. The Libs (Liberty Fire Co.) Firecracker 40-lap BRC Late Model feature winner was Sean Merkel for his first victory of the season and also his first in the 45 year history of the Firecracker 40 for a $2,000 payday. He dedicated the…

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Randy Martin Tops ASCS Warrior at Randolph County Raceway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] MOBERLY, Mo. (July 4, 2015) For the first time in 2015, Randy Martin stood in Victory Lane with the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region winning at the Randolph County Raceway on night two of the Tiger Towing Red, White, and Blue Tour. Career win No. 45 with the Warrior Region, the California, Mo. driver led Derek Hagar and Jack Dover to the line. Seventeenth starting Jonathan Cornell ran to fourth with Jay Russell making up the top-five. Josh Fisher, Cody Ledger, Mitchell Moore, Taylor Walton, and Evan Martin rounded out the top-ten. The Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region…

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Hollywood Shines! Johnny Herrera Triumphs at the Brownfield Classic

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] ELMA, Wash. (July 4, 2015) Johnny Herrera lived up to his nickname on Saturday night as on track fireworks were plenty. With the MAVTV cameras rolling at Grays Harbor Raceway, the man known as “Hollywood” picked up his first Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network victory of the 2015 season. Last topping the Lucas Oil ASCS at the Hockett/McMillin Memorial on September 28, 2013 at the Lucas Oil Speedway, Herrera snapped a 66 race steak without a National Tour win, coming from fifth to win the inaugural Fred Brownfield Classic presented by…

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COONS REPEATS INDEPENDENCE DAY LINCOLN PARK WIN IN “BILL GARDNER SPRINTACULAR”

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Jerry Coons, Jr. of Tucson, Arizona and his crew in victory lane afterSaturday night's USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car feature victory at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Ind.  It was Coons' second consecutive Independence Day victory at the track.   Putnamville, Indiana.......Jerry Coons, Jr. returned to right where he spent Independence Day last year, parked in victory lane at Lincoln Park Speedway, this time as the winner of the finale of the inaugural "Bill Gardner Sprintacular." The former series champion's 17th career victory came in wire-to-wire fashion as he was flawless in the Edison Motorsports - Crume Evans…

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Donny Schatz Outduels the Competition for Boot Hill Showdown Win

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Jason Johnson scores a podium finish just his third race back from an injury DODGE CITY, Kan. - July 4, 2015 - After coming just short of a win the night before, Donny Schatz dominated night two of the Boot Hill Showdown at Dodge City Raceway Park on Saturday night and scored his 19th World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season. "It feels good to get back to victory lane," Schatz said. "This race track was completely different tonight. I didn't know what was going to happen. It got so fast on the bottom last…

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PUTNAMVILLE AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: July 4, 2015 - Putnamville, Indiana - Lincoln Park Speedway - Inaugural"Bill Gardner Sprintacular"   QUALIFYING: 1. Carson Short, 21, Short-13.282; 2. Robert Ballou, 12, Ballou-13.485; 3. Kevin Thomas Jr., 17RW, Dutcher-13.491; 4. Tyler Courtney, 23c, Eberhardt-13.626; 5. Casey Shuman, 21k, Krockenberger-13.684; 6. Kyle Cummins, 3R, Byram-13.703; 7. Shane Cottle, 57, Hazen-13.704; 8. Hunter Schuerenberg, 2E, Epperson-13.742; 9. Chris Babcock, 35x, Babcock-13.749; 10. Tracy Hines, 4, Hines-13.773; 11. Chad Boespflug, 66, Amati-13.773; 12. Cole Smith, 29x, Smith-13.778 13. Jerry Coons Jr., 10E, Edison-13.780; 14. Lukas Smith, 26, Smith-13.821; 15. Dave Darland,…

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PERRIS AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: July 4, 2015 - Perris, California - Perris Auto Speedway - "Firecracker 40"   QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Mike Spencer, 50, Chaffin-16.550; 2. Austin Williams, 2, Jory-16.629; 3. Matt Mitchell, 37, Mitchell-16.676; 4. Damion Gardner, 4, Alexander-16.733; 5. Richard Vander Weerd, 10, Vander Weerd-16.780; 6. Jake Swanson, 92, Sertich-16.789; 7. Brody Roa, 48, Leonard-16.874; 8. Cody Williams, 44, Jory-16.980; 9. Parker Colston, 64, Gore-16.993; 10. Chris Gansen, 4G, Gansen-17.014; 11. R.J. Johnson, 51, Martin-17.018; 12. Rickie Gaunt, 66, Miller-17.066; 13. Tommy Malcolm, 5X, Napier-17.097; 14. Jace Vander Weerd, 88, Vander Weerd-17.184; 15. A.J. Bender,…

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Beaver Dam Raceway results 7/4/15

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Beaver Dam Raceway Race Results for 7/4/2015 Grand Nationals by Taco Bell - A-Main Finish Car No Driver Hometown 1 T9 Jeff Tondryk Milwaukee, WI 2 47S Nicholas Schumacher Eagle, WI 3 55S Donald Schumacher Oconomowoc, WI 4 48F Roger Frank Beaver Dam, WI 5 R9 Kenneth Richards Montello, WI 6 M2 Thomas Moore West Allis, WI 7 29X Jay Schaalma Juneau, WI 8 E1 Elijah Koenig Fox Lake, WI 9 94B Scott Bundy Cedarburg, WI 10 38S Aaron Streblow Waupun, WI 11 X8 Brad Juckem Chilton, WI 12 78H Scott Hermersmann Oak Creek, WI 13 53W Dustin…

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STYRES, SHANTZ, SAULT, JANSSENS, & DEBOER TAKE WINS ON STRICKLAND’S GMC “CORR/PAK VS. SOS” NIGHT

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] (July 3, 2015) – 134 drivers signed in to race on Strickland's GMC "Corr/Pak vs. SOS" Night on Friday. Glenn Styres, Josh Shantz, Karl Sault, Brandon Janssens, and Dusty DeBoer visited Mobil 1 Victory Lane. OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY RACE REPORT FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2015 OHSWEKEN, ONTARIO, CANADA STRICKLAND'S GMC "SOS VS. CORR/PAK" NIGHT TOTAL ENTRIES - 134 ----------------------------------------------------------- CORR/PAK MERCHANDISING 360 SPRINT CARS VS. SOUTHERN ONTARIO SPRINTS (27 entries) Glenn Styres and Todd Hoddick started the 25 lap 360 Sprint Car feature on the front row, and the race ended with Hoddick chasing Styres to the checkered…

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Super DIRTcar Series wheels into Albany-Saratoga

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Brett Hearn’s “Big Show VII” - $10,000-to-win, $500-to-start [xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] MALTA, N.Y. – July 4, 2015 – A deep, strong field of Big-Block Modified invaders and talented locals will square off at Albany-Saratoga Speedway Tuesday, July 7 in driver/promoter Brett Hearn’s “Big Show VII”, one of the premier events of the 2015 Super DIRTcar Series. Primary sponsors Recovery Sports Grill, Ferris Mowers, Cedar Peaks Enterprises, and VP Racing Fuels have been joined by Halmar International, which is providing a car for NASCAR personality Kenny Wallace, a dirt track racing enthusiast, to drive in Big Show VII. “We had talked with…

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Young Hot Shoes Ready to Take Field for 2nd Annual Sportsman Classic

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Weedsport, NY - July 4, 2015On Sunday, July 5th, Weedsport Speedway will open its gates for the second annual Sportsman Classic presented by Industrial Tire of CNY. James Michael Friesen took the checkers in the inaugural running of the event last year in one of the most talked about Sportsman events of 2014. With the help of supporters such as Dennis Beaudette of Industrial Tire of CNY, the region's leading commercial and industrial tire specialist, Sportsman teams will be rewarded well during Sunday's event. Along with the massive purse for the 75 lap feature event, teams will have the chance…

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Williams Grove Speedway Cancels July 4 Race

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Mechanicsburg, PA July 4, 2015   After hard morning rain and an afternoon relentless steady mist to light rain, Williams Grove Speedway management cancelled their Saturday night show featuring the Blazer’s Body Shop Super Sportsman, Credit Connection Auto Sales 358 Late Models and Aquafun Pools Street Stocks. This is the third consecutive show lost to rain.   Next week Williams Grove Speedway’s Saturday Night Series returns to action with the Blazer’s Body Shop Super Sportsman, Credit Connection Auto Sales 358 Late Models and Aquafun Pools Street Stocks. In two weeks will be the popular Kids Night.   Racing action begins at…

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Harrison Rides the Top Side to DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Victory at Fayette County Speedway

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BROWNSTOWN, Ill. - July 3, 2015 - If Mike Harrison winds up winning the 2015 DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals crown this year for the fourth time in his career, he might look back on Friday night's race at Fayette County Speedway as the one that put him over the top. Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace led the field to green, but it took Harrison only five laps to power his way around the top and into the lead, where he would survive two restarts, charge to his fifth victory of the season and strengthen his grasp on the…

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Moyer Dominates at Fayette County Speedway for 90th Victory of His DIRTcar Summer Nationals Career

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BROWNSTOWN, Ill. - July 2, 2015 - Billy Moyer dominated the DIRTcar Summer Nationals 50-lap feature on Friday night at Fayette County Speedway to lead a father-son sweep of the top-two spots. Moyer, of Batesville, Ark., completely controlled the caution-free race, leading the final 47 laps and collecting $10,000 for his efforts while Billy Moyer Jr. held off points-leader Bobby Pierce to finish second. Brian Shirley finished fourth followed by Matt Westfall. The victory was the 90th of Moyer's DIRTcar Summer Nationals career, breaking a tie with Shannon Babb, who finished 11th on Friday night. "We've just had some terrible…

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SANTA MARIA AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS

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AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: July 3, 2015 - Santa Maria, California - Santa Maria Raceway - "Doug Fort Memorial" [xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Damion Gardner, 4, Alexander-14.527; 2. Cody Williams, 44, Jory-14.639; 3. Austin Williams, 2, Jory-14,703; 4, Mike Spencer, 50, Chaffin-14.722; 5. Matt Mitchell, 37, Mitchell-14.831; 6. Rickie Gaunt, 9, McDonald-14.837; 7. Richard Vander Weerd, 10, Vander Weerd-14.852; 8. Tommy Malcolm, 5X, Napier-14.876; 9. Danny Sheridan, 93, Gardner-14.982; 10. Brody Roa, 48, Leonard-15.014; 11. Jace Vander Weerd, 88, Vander Weerd-15.029; 12. Luke Boles, 56A, Boles-15.041; 13. Parker Colston, 64, Gore-15.084; 14. Jeff Sibley, 42N, Sibley-15.247; 15. Logan…

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SANTA MARIA HONDA USAC WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS

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HONDA USAC WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: July 3, 2015 - Santa Maria, California - Santa Maria Raceway - "Doug Fort Memorial" [xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ronnie Gardner, 68, Six8-14.898; 2. Randi Pankratz, 8, Pankratz-14.949; 3. Cody Swanson, 71S, Swanson-14.957; 4. Cory Kruseman, 21K, Kruseman-15.075; 5. Shannon McQueen, 7, McQueen-15.109; 6. Richard Vander Weerd, 19, Sala-15.139; 7. Trey Marcham, 73, Ford-15.314; 8. Terry Nichols, 1P, Nichols-15.465; 9. Cory Elliott, 11E, Elliott-15.520; 10. Doug Hunting, 2, Hunting-15.901; 11. Chris Dyson, 12K, Kruseman-16.113.   FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Elliott, 2. Swanson, 3. McQueen, 4. Gardner, 5. Dyson, 6. Marcham. NT   SECOND…

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Jack Dover Snags ASCS Warrior Win at Callaway Raceway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] FULTON, Mo. (July 3, 2015) The Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region kicked off the 2015 Tiger Towing Red, White, and Blue Tour at the Callaway Raceway on Friday night with Jack Dover picking up $1,776 and for his ninth career Warrior Region victory. Taking over the top spot on Lap 9 from Josh Fisher, the No. 53 fought tooth and nail with seventh staring, Derek Hagar. On top of the ninth round, Hagar stole the spotlight the following three circuits, but was unable to hold off Dover as the Home Pride No. 53 took over for the final…

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Bill Pauch Jr wins the Georgie Stevenson Memorial, Holland, Mammana and Hitzler earn victories Friday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway.

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] The  Lias Tire 358 Modified Feature event, which was sponsored by B & H Landscaping,  honored both the memory and contributions of George Stevenson, who dedicate much of his time raising funds for sick and dying children in memory of his own son, Georgie, who had passed away.  There were 33 cars vying for one of the 26 starting spots for the race that was paying $4000 to win and $300 to take the green.  Colt Harris would be the early race leader, but by lap 3 it was Meme DeSantis showing the way.  The caution would come…

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Jason Sides Dodges to Boot Hill Showdown Win

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Scores his first World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory since 2012 [xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] DODGE CITY, Kan. - July 3, 2015 - After fighting forward in Friday night's Boot Hill Showdown at Dodge City Raceway Park, Jason Sides dodged his way through traffic and battled Donny Schatz to score his first World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory since 2012. "It's been a long time," said an emotional Sides in victory lane. "It's been a long last couple of years. It's just one of those things that we just keep plugging away. We're out here having a good time about…

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