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ASCS Red River at Devil’s Bowl Rained Out

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ASCS Red River at Devil's Bowl Rained Out MESQUITE, Texas (May 22, 2015) With an already wet week and a forecast calling for continued heavy rain throughout Friday and Saturday, the Edwards family has made the call to cancel events on Saturday, May 23 at the Devil's Bowl Speedway with the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Red River Region presented by Smiley's Racing Products as there will be no way to dry the Pits enough to allow rigs onto the grounds. Racing on Friday, May 22 a the Timberline Speedway is still good to go, and offers drivers a shot…

Accord Speedway

Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek ‘Run With Us Or Race For Less’ Tour Continued At Accord SpeedwayTuesday; Huge Purse Structure & Cash Bonuses Rewarded STSS Modified Drivers At Bob Hilbert Sportswear North Region Event

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Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek ‘Run With Us Or Race For Less’ Tour Continued At Accord SpeedwayTuesday; Huge Purse Structure & Cash Bonuses Rewarded STSS Modified Drivers At Bob Hilbert Sportswear North Region Event ACCORD, NY – The Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek “run with us, or race for less” tour of 2015 continued Tuesdaynight at Accord Speedway. Under threatening skies, the New York Truck Parts Inc. ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ rolled off in just over two hours, getting racers and fans on their way home by 9:30 p.m. Again, in Race No. 3 of…

Deer Creek Speedway

A&A Electric Southern Minnesota Spring Challenge This Week at The Creek

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Featuring the USMTS Modifieds, USRA Holley Iron Man Stock Cars & B-Mods along with the WISSOTA Super Stocks and Street Stocks. SPRING VALLEY, MN - May 22, 2015: For the 13th consecutive year Deer Creek Speedway will honor the brave men and women who defend this great country with the flag flying United States Modified Tour Series during the A&A Electric and Underground Southern Minnesota Spring Challenge. Also competing for the first time at The Creek in 2015 will be the fan favorite Holley Iron Man Stock Cars and the highly competitive Iron Man B-Mod series. The WISSOTA Super Stocks…

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Carlos Huertas Not Medically Cleared to Drive in Indianapolis 500

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Carlos Huertas Not Medically Cleared to Drive in Indianapolis 500 INDIANAPOLIS (May 22, 2015) - Verizon IndyCar Series driver Carlos Huertas has been ruled out of the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race with an inner ear condition, according to Dr. Terry Trammell, INDYCAR medical consultant. Huertas will have to undergo further evaluation before being cleared to return to Verizon IndyCar Series competition. The 23-year-old Colombian is out for the remainder of Indianapolis 500 on-track activities, including today's Coors Light Carb Day practice and the May 24 race. Huertas was scheduled to start on the outside of Row…

KODY SWANSON GOES BACK-TO-BACK WITH HOOSIER HUNDRED WIN

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KODY SWANSON GOES BACK-TO-BACK WITH HOOSIER HUNDRED WIN Indianapolis, Indiana...Kody Swanson etched his name in the record books as a two-time "Hoosier Hundred" winner on Thursday night at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, as he distanced himself from the field over the final laps to earn his tenth career Silver Crown Series victory, tying him for ninth on the all-time list with Mike Bliss and Gary Bettenhausen. Swanson started from the pole after taking the ProSource "Fast Time Award," but a first-corner tangle slowed the initial start of the race, and A.J. Fike claimed the lead as the race finally hit…

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Get Your Major Event Tickets Online!

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(May 21, 2015) - The 2015 season is underway at Ohsweken Speedway, and our special events are quickly approaching! Ticket orders for all major events at Ohsweken can be made 24/7 online at http://ohswekenspeedway.ticketforce.com Advance reserved seat tickets are available for the following events: 1. June 30 - Triple Crown Showdown featuring the Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified series 2. July 27 - Burger Barn Northern Summer Nationals featuring DIRTcar 358 Modifieds and Corr/Pak Merchandising 360 Sprint Cars 3. July 28 - Arrow Express Six Nations Showdown featuring the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series 4. September 18 - Burger…

Pauch Jr. Strikes Back In SpeedSTR’s; Buckwalter Nabs 600 Sprint Victory; Kurtz Quick In Action Track USA Mains On May 20

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Kutztown, PA - On Sunday, May 17, WWE presented a Pay-Per-View event titled "Payback". Billy Pauch Jr. must have noticed. Three nights later Pauch Jr. continued that theme, scoring some payback of his own in winning the USAC All Pro SpeedSTR main event at the JeffreyHogueRealtor.com Action Track USA on the Kutztown Fairgrounds in a racing program sponsored by Rita's Italian Ice of Blandon, Shillington, and Kutztown. Joining Pauch Jr. in the winner's circle were Tim Buckwalter, who captured the King of No Wing Shootout, a 40-lap feature for the Pioneer Pole Building Wingless 600cc Sprints powered by…

Asphalt Modifieds

BRC13 TV-13 Sports cameras set to roll at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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(LEHIGHTON, Pa. 5-21-15) Blue Ridge Communications of Lehighton and Mahoning Valley Speedway are proud to announce a joint venture for the first of several feature broadcasts taking place at the popular paved quarter mile oval. On Saturday night, June 6, BRC13 via the station’s TV-13 Sports will have a full complement of cameras set up at the track for a tape-delayed broadcast the following week. TV-13 Sports award winning anchor/reporter Brian Unangst will be joined by “The Voice” Dino Oberto for the telecast. “It’s been nearly 20 years since BRC13 has televised racing from Mahoning Valley Speedway and we are…

Indiana

Briscoe to Drive No. 5 Schmidt Peterson Motorsports Entry for Indianapolis 500

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 21, 2015) - Ryan Briscoe didn't think twice about accepting the short-notice request from Verizon IndyCar Series team co-owner Sam Schmidt to drive in the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Briscoe, 33, was named today to fill in for the injured James Hinchcliffe in the No. 5 Arrow/Lucas Oil Honda for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" on May 24 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Hinchcliffe underwent surgery May 18 for a pelvic and upper left thigh injury suffered in a crash during practice earlier that day. Hinchcliffe is recovering and was transferred…

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ASCS National Tour Returning to Salina Speedway May 29

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TULSA, Okla. (May 21, 2015) Looking to get action back on track, the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real will see three nights of competition across the states of Kansas and Nebraska with events kicking off on Friday, May 29 at the Salina Speedway in Salina, Kan. Not to be confused with the Salina Highbanks in Oklahoma, which will see action on Saturday, June 6, the three-eighths mile oval first hosted the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour in 2012 with Tennessee’s Kevin Swindell picking up his first National Tour triumph after a thrilling battle…

At A Glance: Brad Sweet Builds Consistency through 2015 Season’s First Third

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CONCORD, N.C. - May 21, 2015 - Brad Sweet, the reigning Kevin Grobecht Rookie of the Year recipient, entered 2015 with a new crew chief and a goal to build consistency and success. With 27 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series races in the books, Sweet sits third in the points and has two wins on the year - one at Volusia Speedway Park during DIRTcar Nationals and another at Calistoga Speedway. By any measure, the year has so far been successful for the second year team - especially when considering at this point last year, they sat sixth in…

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INDYCAR Adds Boston Street Race to 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series Schedule

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 21, 2015) - INDYCAR announced today that it will race in the South Boston Waterfront on Labor Day weekend during the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series season. The Grand Prix of Boston will feature an 11-turn, 2.25-mile temporary street course that surrounds the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The event marks the first time INDYCAR has raced in the Boston area, a key northeast market for the Verizon IndyCar Series. "The level of enthusiasm we have received from the Boston community has been phenomenal and we look forward to showcasing the Verizon IndyCar Series on Labor Day weekend in…

Dirt Late Models

Engines Builders Appreciation Luncheon

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WAYCROSS, GA (May 21, 2015) - The 23rd Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 - Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com is filled with on track and off track activities throughout the weekend. The annual COMP Cams Engine Builders Appreciation Luncheon - Presented by CV Products will take place on Saturday, May 23rd at 1:00pm CST at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri, in conjunction with the Lucas Oil Show-Me 100. The Engine Builders Appreciation Luncheon is an opportunity for fellowship among the engine builders that support the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and open engine competition. Representatives of COMP Cams and CV…

World of Outlaws: Memorial Day: May 25th

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The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series is set to return to Lawrenceburg Speedway for the Memorial Day Spectacular presented by KOI Auto Parts on Monday, May 25th. Reserved Seating Tickets are on sale now! PURCHASE TICKETS, CLICK HERE You can also purchase tickets over the phone by calling 812-539-4700 Tickets will also be available the day of the event. EVENT DAY TIMES: Pit Gate: 2:00pm Front Gate: 4:00pm Hot Laps: 6:00pm Prices: Reserved Seating-Main Grand Stand $35 (all seats) General Admission: Turns 1 & 2/Back Stretch Area Adult: $30 Kids 7-12: $7 6 & Under: FREE Pit Pass: $45 (all ages) PURCHASE TICKETS,…

Sheppard Dominates Canandaigua Motorsports Park

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CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. - May 20, 2015 - There was no catching Matt Sheppard after he took the lead from pole sitter Steve Paine on lap nine of the 64-lap Jan Corcoran Memorial Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series event Wednesday at Canandaigua Motorsports Park. Sheppard had sizeable leads trimmed by four cautions, but he was able to maintain control each time, including a final restart on lap 48. Larry Wight, Sheppard's closest pursuer, drew within four car-lengths of Sheppard's FX Caprara No. 9h on the final lap, but had to settle for the runner-up spot. Paine was third, followed by Brett…

Kutztown Speedway

Quick Summary Race Results from Kutztown’s JeffreyHogueRealtor.com Action Track USA on 5/20/2015

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USAC All Pro SpeedSTR Feature, 30 laps: 1.Billy Pauch Jr., 2.Billy Pauch Sr., 3.Mike Mahaney, 4.Jeff Strunk, 5.Larry Solomon, 6.Kyle Lick, 7.Kevin Graver Jr., 8.Steven Nederostek, 9.Jay Hartman, 10.Frank Cozze, 11.Matt Janisch, 12.Mike Bednar, 13.John Bockhorn, 14.Sammy Piazza, 15.Kris Graver, 16.Brandon Grosso, 17.Frank Yankowski, 18.Earl Paules, 19.Ryan Krachun, 20.Damon Paul, 21.Jason Miller, 22.Dale Planck, 23.Tim Iulg, 24.Tim Buckwalter, 25.Brad Brightbill, 26.Kenny Brightbill, 27.Doug Manmiller, 28.Wayne Weaver. DNQ: Andy Haus, Rick Kirkendall, Mike Vermeulen, Joe Vaccaro, Nick Baer, Tom Kunsman Jr., Jason Esterly, Joey Thomson. Pioneer Pole Building Wingless 600cc "King of No Wing" Sprint Feature, 40 laps: 1.Tim Buckwalter, 2.Eddie…

Memorial Day weekend at Desoto Speedway May23rd

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Memorial Day weekend at Desoto Speedway May23rd Stock car racing, American Flags and fireworks, it doesn't get any better than that for Memorial Day weekend family fun at Desoto Speedway May 23rd . Super Late Models return to action on the high banks for 100 laps of side by side, nose to tail racing from some of the best stock car drivers in the state of Florida. So far you have battles between the home town drivers, the veterans and then throw in the young guns that have proven they can get the job done. Twenty year old Nick Neri…

Home Turf Defended: Jackie Brown Jr. Wins Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ At Accord Speedway & Earns $5,760; STSS Again Defeats The Weather With Rapid Program

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Home Turf Defended: Jackie Brown Jr. Wins Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ At Accord Speedway & Earns $5,760; STSS Again Defeats The Weather With Rapid Program ACCORD, NY - Jackie Brown Jr. tamed the invaders and protected home turf on his way to the New York Truck Parts Inc. ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ victory at Accord Speedway. Fighting for redraw positions have become vital in Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek (STSS) events, and Brown’s front-row starting spot enabled him to jump out front early and lead all 53 laps. The…

Fremont Speedway

UNOH All Stars set for triple header weekend First ever appearance at Plymouth Speedway followed by 2 events at Fremont Speedway

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Indianapolis, IN – The University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions will get back to action with a huge triple-header this weekend. It begins Friday, May 22 when the series invades the three-eighths mile banked dirt oval of Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth, Ind., for the Earl Gaerte Classic. It marks the first time in the track’s history that 410 cubic inch powered winged sprint cars will compete at “The Playground of Power.” It also marks the first ever appearance at the track for the All Stars. “The King of the Outlaws” Steve Kinser, a 20 time World…

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Bad Boy Mowers & E3 Spark Plugs News

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WAYCROSS, GA (May 20, 2015) - The Bad Boy Mowers TV Race Challenge - Presented by E3 Spark Plugs continues this weekend with the Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 - Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com. The renowned, Lucas Oil Production Studios will be on hand to tape all the action for air on CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBC Sports Network, and MAVTV at a later date, in 2015. The driver that accumulates the most points, within the fifteen televised events on the series' schedule, will be crowned the Bad Boy Mowers TV Points Champion, which boasts a $10,000 cash award at the…

Points Leaders Suffer at Bowman Gray

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(Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) With an abundance of competitive drivers in the Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series, the points battle doesn’t allow much margin for error. Burt Myers of Walnut Cove ran into some mechanical issues during the first 25-lapper on Saturday, relegating him to a 15th and 13th place finish. He drops from a healthy 12-point lead down to second place – 6 points out of the points lead. Nine-time champion Tim Brown of Tobaccoville qualified second on Saturday and finished second and 10th. Brown moves from fifth in the points up to tie Myers for second…

Bridgeport Speedway

After a Fourth Place Finish, Nardelli Remains on Top of the Wingless 600cc Micro-Sprints Standings at Bridgeport Speedway

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Sicklerville, NJ (May 20, 2015) – After finishing fourth in the 20-lap feature on Friday, May 15, Lee Nardelli remains on top of the wingless 600cc Micro-Sprint standings at Bridgeport Speedway. Prior to this event, Nardelli had no major mechanical issues but that changed this past weekend. Following warm-ups, a coolant hose broke on his wingless 600cc Micro-Sprint. The team scrambled to make the necessary repairs in time for his heat race. With the mechanical woes solved, the Bridgeton, NJ driver went on to win his heat race. Starting seventh in the main event, Nardelli slipped back to tenth place…

Threepeat: Daryn Pittman Wins Third in a Row at New Egypt Speedway

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Threepeat: Daryn Pittman Wins Third in a Row at New Egypt Speedway NEW EGYPT, N.J. - May 19, 2015 - When it comes to New Egypt Speedway, one World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series driver stands out among the rest. On Tuesday night, Daryn Pittman again proved he is the man to beat at New Egypt as he scored his third win in the last three series appearances there. Through the 30 lap Jersey Outlaw Showdown feature Pittman battled through traffic and held off Shane Stewart and ultimately Donny Schatz. "You work for all these wins," Pittman said. "None of…

Richards Excited To Race In Front Of Home-Track Fans At Tyler County Speedway’s Jackpot 100 Weekend On Saturday & Sunday

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MIDDLEBOURNE, W.Va. - May 19, 2015 - Josh Richards has logged memorable performances and achieved career milestones at dirt tracks all across the country during his stellar racing career, but few of those tracks hold a special place with the three-time World of Outlaws Late Model Series champion like Tyler County Speedway. Richards, whose home in Shinnston, W.Va., is less than an hour's drive from Tyler County's quarter-mile oval, will return to the bullring track this weekend for a pair of WoO LMS events during the fourth annual Jackpot 100 Weekend. Separate WoO LMS programson Saturday and Sunday give Richards…

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Gene Bowers Sr. Street Stock 100 This Saturday at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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(LEHIGHTON, Pa. 5-19-15) Race engines went quite for the first time last weekend at Mahoning Valley Speedway when rain forced the night’s program to be cancelled. The track now swings back into action this coming Saturday evening, May 23 with a six division show that is to be headlined by the by the Gene Bowers Sr., Memorial 100 for Street Stocks. The annual Memorial Day weekend race has become a very popular event on the yearly calendar. The race, which pays tribute to the late Gene Bowers Sr., a former driver and car owner, is worth $1200 to win plus…

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Weekly Racing Series Round Two This Friday, May 22

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(May 19, 2015) – Ohsweken, Ontario – Ohsweken Speedway’s 20th season of racing continues this Friday, May 22 with the second round of the track's 2015 weekly racing series. The Corr/Pak Merchandising 360 Sprint Car, Strickland’s GMC Crate Sprint Car, Affordable Towing & Recovery Thunder Stock, HRW Automotive Mini Stock, & Gale’s Auto Aftermarket Bomber divisions will all be part of the show. CORR/PAK MERCHANDISING 360 SPRINT CARS 2008 track champion Keith Dempster has the early lead in the 360 Sprint Car standings following a runner-up finish to invader Parker Price-Miller in last Friday night's season opener. Mitch Brown, defending…

3 HUGE RACES OVER NEXT 4 DAYS!!!

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THE USAC NIGHT BEFORE THE 500 STARTS at 12:00 NOON! The USAC Silver Crown Championship returns to Lucas Oil Raceway to headline the traditional "Night Before the 500" along with the USF200 and PRO MAZDA Series on Saturday May 23rd. The Schedule of activities for the event has been shifted around so race fans can enjoy all what Indianapolis has tho offer on Indy 500 Race Weekend. Fans can get a full day of racing action at Lucas Oil Raceway starting at 8:00 am with Practice for all three Series, followed by Qualifying at 10amand racing action at 12:00 noon! USACNATION…

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James Hinchcliffe Medical Update

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 19, 2015) - Verizon IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe is improving as he remains in stable condition following surgery yesterday at IU Health Methodist Hospital for an injury to his pelvic area and upper left thigh. Hinchcliffe is undergoing further evaluations in the Intensive Care Unit and has been ruled out of Verizon IndyCar Series competition for the foreseeable future. "Words can't describe how thankful I am to the Holmatro Safety Team," Hinchcliffe said. "Those guys, in addition to the doctors and staff at the hospital, are my heroes. I can't say enough how much I appreciate the…

Dirt Late Models

Crown Jewel Cup Begins This Weekend

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WAYCROSS, GA (May 18, 2015) - The ASi Racewear Crown Jewel Cup - Presented by DirtonDirt.com points chase begins this weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. The Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 - Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com is the first of ten, Crown Jewel Cup events in 2015. The Crown Jewel Cup program will award points to drivers at the ten crown jewel events, within the series schedule, that pay $20,000 or more to the winner. The driver that maintains perfect attendance throughout the season and earns the most points, within these ten events, will receive a $10,000 bonus at…

Dirt Late Models

Tonight’s Event at LaSalle Speedway Canceled

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LASALLE, IL (May 16, 2015) - Tonight's Spring Shootout at LaSalle Speedway has been canceled. After early morning rain showers, officials of LaSalle Speedway and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series reached the agreement to cancel tonight's event. Up next for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is the 23rd Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 - Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. Action begins Thursday, May 21st with the Lucas Oil Midwest Latemodel Racing Association's 2nd Annual Cowboy Classic. Action on Friday, May 22nd for the LOLMDS begins with Miller Welders Time Trials, followed…

Asphalt Late Models

Mahoning Valley Speedway Races for May 16 Cancelled Due to Rain

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(LEHIGHTON, Pa. 5-16-15) Races for this evening, May 16, at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway have been cancelled due to weather. Morning rain showers and a forecast of on and off intermittent rain for later in the day and into the evening has prompted promoter Floyd Santee to cancel the show. The Car Cruise that was to have taken place has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 30. Next week’s program will be highlighted by the Gene Bowers Sr., Memorial 100 for Street Stocks. The annual Memorial Day weekend race has become a very popular event on the yearly calendar. The race,…

Attica Raceway Park

Cap Henry Breaks into FAST Win Column at Attica

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Attica, Ohio – Cap Henry has had a fast sprint car all season. For one reason or another – bad qualifying run or bad pill draw or some other little problem saw him have to pass a lot of cars during a night of racing only to be kept from victory lane. That all changed Friday on American Powersports Night at Attica Raceway Park. The Bellevue, Ohio driver blasted under Dale Blaney on the second lap of the feature and then held off a late race challenge to capture the win in the O’Reilly Auto Parts 410 sprint feature.…

Pearson Wins Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series’ First Visit to Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway

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OSHKOSH, WI (May 15, 2015) - Earl Pearson Jr. survived a side-by-side battle with Dennis Erb Jr. to win his third Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series race of the season on Friday Night at Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway. Pearson's Dunn-Benson Ford, Lucas Oil Products, Black Diamond Chassis #1 machine took the lead for good on lap 29. Pearson's win in the first series visit to the state of Wisconsin in nine years allows him to stay on top the series points standings. He captured the victory over Jimmy Mars, Erb, Devin Moran, and Jared Landers. "This is the…

Seth Bergman Wins Thriller in Lubbock With The ASCS Red River Region

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LUBBOCK, Texas (May 15, 2015) For the fourth time in 2015, and second time with the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Red River Region presented by Smiley’s Racing Products, Washington’s Seth Bergman parked the Oil Field Equipment and Manufacturing No. 23 in Victory Lane; topping action at the Lubbock Speedway. Jumping to the lead from the front row, Bergman would surrender the top spot in the opening laps to team mate, Joe Wood, Jr. Keeping the No. 23 to a half straight-a-way disadvantage for most of the race, slower traffic would be the deciding factor in Lubbock as the pair…

Dan Dembek Wins DARE Stock Xtra Mart Xtra D 20 With Thrilling Pass; Williams, Gray, Membrino, Saunders, & DiMatteo Also Score Stafford Feature Wins

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---Stafford Speedway returned to NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing action with the DARE Stock Xtra Mart Xtra D 50 program on Friday, May 15th on what was also Whelen Event Night with three Ingersoll Rand contingency bonuses going to the winners of the SK Modified®, Late Model, and SK Light features. Xtra Mart Convenience Stores put up a $250 bonus that was split evenly among the top-5 finishers in the extra distance DARE Stock feature event. Dan Dembek was the big winner, taking his second feature win of the 2015 season in the 20-lap DARE Stock feature. Ronnie…

Indiana

Gas City AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Results

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Gas City, Indiana...Brady Bacon held on in a frenetic 30-lapper Friday at Gas City I-69 Speedway, edging past a last-lap Thomas Meseraull slidejob through the final set of corners to take his third AMSOIL National Sprint Car victory of the season. Meseraull cut under fellow front-row starter Jon Stanbrough off turn-two to take the opening lead, as most of the field stuck to the bottom half of the quarter-mile. Dave Darland was on the move early, as he ducked past Stanbrough for the second spot on lap four. A large lead for Meseraull was erased on lap eight with a…

Pagenaud Fastest on Fast Friday; All-Female Team to Race with Grace

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 15, 2015) - "Fast Friday" proved just that at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with six Verizon IndyCar Series drivers running laps in excess of 230 mph on the final full practice day before qualifying for the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Click HERE to view and download the results of Friday's practice session and HERE to view and download the combined practice timesheet. Speeds have been up in practice on the 2.5-mile oval this week from a year ago, in great part due to the new aerodynamic bodywork kits developed by Honda and Chevrolet this season.…

Indianapolis 500 Qualifying Format

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Husband and Wife Take on the World of Outlaws

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Weedsport, N.Y. – May 15, 2015 – When the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and the DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds take to Weedsport Speedway for the Empire State Challenge Sunday, May 17, Stewart Friesen will appear in the fields of both races. The three-time Syracuse 200 winner is slated to compete in the No. 33 Doug Emery Motorsports entry in the sprint car feature and then drive Tom Cullen's No. 1 Westmoreland Golf Course big-block modified. The Canadian racer, now of Sprakers, N.Y., is no stranger to pulling double duty, as he said he did it previously at Utica-Rome Speedway…

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23rd Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 – Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com

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WAYCROSS, GA (May 15, 2015) - As the 23rd Annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 - Presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com approaches, anticipation is building for the first crown jewel event of the season, which will be held at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. This blockbuster weekend, which is co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Midwest Latemodel Racing Association (MLRA), kicks off Thursday, May 21st at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Thursday's program is highlighted by a special $5,045-to-win, $545-to-start event for the Lucas Oil MLRA, dubbed the "Cowboy Classic" in honor of longtime MLRA Owner/Promoter Allen "Cowboy" Chancellor. The 2nd Annual Cowboy…

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All Star Circuit of Champions Announces 2015 Series Partners

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 15, 2015) – The All Star Circuit of Champions announced today partnerships with several corporations for the 2015 campaign, including the extension of their relationship with the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH), which will continue to be the Series’ title sponsor for the third consecutive year. “The All Star Series has always been right in our back yard (Lima, OH) and provides our students a great opportunity to extend their classroom education”, said Dr. Jeffrey Jarvis, UNOH President, “Guy (Webb) always treated us well and we are looking forward to growing the relationship to another level with…

Dirt Modifieds

Welcoming Rules Package Announced For Lentini Auto Salvage ‘Dirty Jersey 3’ Thursday, June 11 At New Egypt Speedway; Spec Head Small-Blocks Utilize Sail Panels, All Others Run Windows; $10,000 To Win For 40 Feature Laps!

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NEW EGYPT, NJ – A welcoming rules package and massive purse structure are in place for the ‘Dirty Jersey 3’ at New Egypt Speedway on Thursday, June 11. Lentini Auto Salvage of Ringoes, N.J., presents the third edition of the ‘Dirty Jersey’ special at the pristine Garden State venue, this season running as a big-block/small-block Modified 40-lap event paying a massive $10,000-plus to win! Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region presented by Scotty’s Speed & Diesel points will be offered for the BD Motorsports Media LLC promoted event. A rules package favorable to…

This Week at The Creek: Point Battles Starting to Take Shape

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Spring Valley MN - May 14, 2015: (Photos courtesy of Gulbranson Photo) The season has just begun but the point battles are starting to take shape. This Saturday night all five weekly classes will be back in action and teams will attempt to edge closer to the coveted championship titles. Nick Schwebach has started off the season strong in the WISSOTA Street Stock division picking up a pair of early season trips to victory lane but defending track champion Mike Blowers only sits four points back. Like father, like son Bernie and Kory Adams are tied in third place while…

Kutztown Speedway

Meitzler Memorial Wins To T. Buckwalter (SpeedSTR), Pauch Jr. (Wingless 600’s), and B. Bieber (All Star Slingshots) As Kutztown’s Action Track USA Kicks Off 2015 Season In Grand Style

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Kutztown, PA - The JeffreyHogueRealtor.com Action Track USA on the Kutztown Fairgrounds kicked off its 2015 racing season on Wednesday, May 13, with wins going to Tim Buckwalter (USAC All Pro SpeedSTR's), Billy Pauch Jr. (Pioneer Pole Building Wingless 600 Sprints powered by Engler Injection Systems), and Brett Bieber (NAPA Auto Parts All Star Slingshots) as the speedway presented its annual Goldie and Elton Meitzler Memorial Race. The Meitzler Memorial is the traditional season opener at the Berks County oval, and co-promoters Rich Tobias and Doug Rose were rewarded with a sunny, albeit somewhat chilly, day on Wednesday. The…

Indiana

Pagenaud Fastest in Practice; Vautier to Qualify for Davison

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 14, 2015) - Simon Pagenaud has watched his teammates grab the headlines since he joined Team Penske at the beginning of this season, but the Frenchman stole the spotlight in the fifth practice session leading up to the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Click HERE to view and download the results of Thursday's practice session and HEREto view and download the combined practice timesheet. Driving the No. 22 Avaya Team Penske Chevrolet, Pagenaud logged the best of nearly 2,000 laps turned on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 2.5-mile oval, at 228.793 mph. Carlos Munoz, who eclipsed…

At A Glance: Hodnett, Dietrich Sound Off on the Morgan Cup

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After Williams Grove Speedway the Outlaws head north to Weedsport Speedway and New Egypt Speedway CONCORD, N.C. - May 14, 2015 - Historic Williams Grove Speedway welcomes the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series tomorrow and Saturday nights as the Outlaws battle the Pennsylvania Posse for the right to take home the coveted Morgan Cup. Since 2011 the sterling silver trophy has been in Outlaw hands. Daryn Pittman, Donny Schatz and Steve Kinser have all claimed the trophy on behalf of the touring drivers. As the Posse tries to change the trend of recent history, two of Pennsylvania's own, Greg…

NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k Fan Vote to be Released May 15 Online at www.staffordspeedway.com

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---Voting for the 2015 NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k will kick off this Friday May 15th online at StaffordSpeedway.com and continue through the day of the event on July 10th. The 2014 edition proved to be one of the most exciting races in the history of the half-mile. The 2015 NAPA SK 5k will see the addition of the NAPA SK 5k Bonus presented by Dunleavy Truck and Trailer Repair. “The NAPA SK 5k Bonus is an exciting edition to the 2015 race,” explains Stafford COO Mark Arute. “Driver’s will have the chance to enter the Gambler’s Challenge…

ASCS Frontier at Electric City Speedway Cancelled

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GREAT FALLS, Mont. (May 14, 2015) With near frigid temperatures and continued rain in the forecast, events at the Electric City Speedway on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16 with the ASCS Frontier Region have been cancelled. This marks the second week that the 2015 season opener has been delayed due to cold and rain. There is no word yet on whether or not the race will be rescheduled. The Frontier Region will try to get the season rolling at BMP Speedway on Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30. The race dates were added after the original season…

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The 2015 Season Starts this Friday!

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(May 13, 2015) - Ohsweken, Ontario - Ohsweken Speedway's 20th annual Opening Night presented by 98.9 myFM will take the green flag on Friday, May 15 at 7:30pm, with large fields expected in all of the regular Friday night divisions. The opening event of Ohsweken's season will include the Corr/Pak Merchandising 360 Sprint Cars, Strickland's GMC Crate Sprint Cars, Affordable Towing & Recovery Thunder Stocks, HRW Automotive Mini Stocks, and Gale's Auto Aftermarket Bombers. CORR/PAK MERCHANDISING 360 SPRINT CARS Glenn Styres enters the 360 Sprint Car season opener ready to defend his 2014 track championship, his first since weekly Sprint…

Posse Pounces: Hodnett Scores First Outlaws Win of 2015 at Lincoln Speedway

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Posse Pounces: Hodnett Scores First Outlaws Win of 2015 at Lincoln Speedway ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. - May 13, 2015 - A dominant Greg Hodnett led an all Pennsylvania Posse sweep of the podium during the Gettysburg Clash at Lincoln Speedway on Wednesday night, as he claimed his first World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season. Hodnett was the driver to beat all night. Early on he scored his first quick time of the year. After being on the fortunate end of the Dash inversion draw, Hodnett scored the Dash win and started the night on the feature pole.…

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