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Results from the Goldie & Elton Meitzler Memorial Race on Wednesday, May 13

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USAC All Pro SpeedSTR Feature, 30 laps: 1.Tim Buckwalter, 2.Billy Pauch Jr., 3.Doug Manmiller, 4.Jay Hartman, 5.Jeff Strunk, 6.Mike Bednar, 7.Mike Mahaney, 8.Larry Solomon, 9.Tim Iulg, 10.Dale Planck, 11.Frank Yankowski, 12.Brandon Grosso, 13.John Bockhorn, 14.Earl Paules, 15.Andy Haus, 16.Jason Miller, 17.Joey Thompson, 18.Kevin Graver Jr., 19.Joe Vaccaro, 20.Brad Brightbill, 21.Billy Pauch Sr., 22.Damon Paul, 23.Sam Piazza, 24.Kyle Lick, 25.Chris Graver, 26.Stephen Nederostek, 27.Frank Cozze, 28.Kenny Brightbill, 29.Rick Kirkendall. DNQ: Ryan Krachun, Jason Esterly, Mike Vermuelen, Nick Baer, Wayne Weaver, Ray Nemeth, Matt Janisch. Pioneer Pole Building Wingless 600 Sprint Feature, 30 laps: 1.Billy Pauch Jr., 2.James Morris, 3.Tim Buckwalter, 4.Tommy…

5 Wins in a Row and Counting for Unbeaten 12-year Old Derek Berlitz

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The 2015 race season in Northeast PA is less than a month old and it’s getting that way too for a number of drivers who compete in the Gold Plate kart class at Greenwood Valley Action Track near Orangeville. That’s because 12-year Derek Berlitz of Drums has won every feature race run thus far, a streak of five in a row as of May 9. Berlitz, a sixth grader at Drums Elementary/Middle School, is in his second season with the Gold Plate class. After copping two wins last year, his intent was to try and match or perhaps go one…

Eckert Relishes Return To Victory Lane On World of Outlaws Late Model Series

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CONCORD, N.C. - May 13, 2015 - Rick Eckert experienced a welcomed change on Saturday afternoon at Smoky Mountain Speedway. Instead of constantly hearing about his prolonged absence from victory lane on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series as had become all too normal for the 2011 WoO LMS champion, Eckert was enjoying words of congratulations and support from passersby who stopped by his pit area as he and his team prepared for the night's WoO LMS event. "It's hard on you when you go as long as I did and you go a whole season without winning one,"…

Mahoning Valley Speedway May 16 Advance

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(LEHIGHTON, Pa. 5-13-15) In what has been nothing short of a very competitive season at Mahoning Valley Speedway over the first five weeks with close finishes and a host of different winners, the popular Lehighton paved quarter mile oval will be in action for more of the same this coming Saturday evening, May 16 featuring all six regular track classes of Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods, Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks running in a series of heat and feature events. Also added to the slate will be a Car Cruise that will take place during intermission. The Car…

Indiana

Munoz Eclipses 230 mph as Speeds Climb during Indianapolis 500 Practice

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 13, 2015) - Speeds continue to climb as Verizon IndyCar Series teams prepare for the 99th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. In a fast final 30 minutes, the fastest lap of the day exchanged hands four times among four drivers. When the checkered flag flew at 6 p.m. ET, Carlos Munoz had the fastest lap, 39.1098 seconds, 230.121 mph, in the No. 26 AndrettiTV Cinsay Honda - the first lap over 230 mph of the month. Click HERE to view and download the results of Wednesday's practice session and HERE to view and download the combined practice timesheet. "Really,…

Roebling Road Raceway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half][ezcol_1half_end] Location 1135 Roebling Road, Bloomingdale, Georgia 31302 Phone # 888-398-7223 Track Length 2.02 Miles Surface Paved Shape Road Course Divisions Raced (Non-Spectator), Test and Tune Website /www.roeblingroad.com [/ezcol_1half_end]

Road Atlanta

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half][ezcol_1half_end] Location 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton, Georgia 60517 Phone # 800-849-RACE Track Length 2.54 Miles Surface Paved Shape Road Course Divisions Raced NASA, WERA Cycle Jam, SCCA, Double SARRC, Petit Le Mans Website www.roadatlanta.com [/ezcol_1half_end]

Sebring International Raceway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half][ezcol_1half_end] Location Sebring Air Terminal, Sebring, Florida 90031 Phone # 800-626-RACE Track Length 3.74 Miles Surface Paved Shape Road Course Divisions Raced Tudor United Sports Car Championship, IMSA, Patron North American Endurance Cup Website www.sebringraceway.com [/ezcol_1half_end]

Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half][ezcol_1half_end] Location One Beach Drive SE, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 Phone # 727-898-4639 Track Length 1.8 Miles Surface Paved Shape Road Course Divisions Raced IndyCar Series, Indy Lights, Pro Mazda Championship, Cooper Tires, USF2000, Pirelli World Challenge Championships Website www.gpstpete.com [/ezcol_1half_end]

Indiana $Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis Post-Event Infraction$

Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis Post-Event Infraction

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 13, 2015) - INDYCAR announced a post-event infraction from the Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis, which was held May 9 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. • INDYCAR officials have penalized driver Helio Castroneves of Team Penske for violating Rule 9.3.3 (avoidable contact). Castroneves has been penalized eight points in the Verizon IndyCar Series drivers point standings. "Following every event, the INDYCAR race stewards conduct a review of all racing incidents utilizing all the tools available - including car data, video replays and interviews with the competitors involved," said Derrick Walker, president of competition and operations,…

Strong 2015 Start for Myers at Bowman Gray

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(Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) Burt Myers fans are pleased that his 2015 season has started like his 2014 season. They just hope that it doesn’t end up the same. At this point in 2014, Myers was the points leader for the Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series. He had nearly a perfect season with a first place and a second place finish out of two races. But last season also saw Myers finishing fourth in the final points standings after a stiff penalty from NASCAR Officials. This year, he again has a strong points lead – and he’s even improved…

Indiana

USAC Champs Hood, Tyler Return for the “Hoosier Hundred”

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Two of USAC's greatest champions, Rickey Hood of Phoenix, Ariz. and Brian Tyler of Mount Pleasant, N.C., will make their return to the USAC Silver Crown Championship Series to compete in next week's "Hoosier Hundred" at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Round two of the 2015 championship is scheduled Thursday night, May 21, and this year's expanded field provides a true challenge for Hood and Tyler. Tyler's last Silver Crown start came in the 2013 "Tony Bettenhausen 100" in Springfield, Ill. while 19 years have passed since Hood's last appearance, also at Springfield, in 1996. Tyler, USAC's…

New Name for NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Charities to Benefit from Racing at Grandview

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BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 13, 2015 . . . Local business T.P.Trailers of Limerick, PA has been a huge supporter of NASCAR stock car racing at Grandview Speedway for a few years. That support has been appreciated by racers who have reaped the benefits of the bonus bucks offered by T.P. Trailers. Effective immediately the NASCAR 358 Modified stock cars that are a Saturday night fixture at Grandview, the primary division of weekly racing, will become the T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds. “It is our way of saying thank you for the outstanding support the company has given stock car…

Speacial Fan Discount for NIght Before the 500

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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 10am and racing action at 12:00 noon! USACNATION can get $5:00 off advance ticket purchases by using the Promo…

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McDonald’s Restaurants of Brantford & Paris Return as Marketing Partners

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(May 12, 2015) - Ohsweken, Ontario - Ohsweken Speedway officials are proud to announce the return of McDonald's Restaurants of Brantford & Paris as marketing partners for the 2015 season, and presenting sponsor of the Sportsman Shootout event on Friday, June 26. McDonald's restaurants have served the world some of its favourite food since 1955. McDonald's is more than just your local restaurant. They're hardworking small businessmen and women, students working part-time, seniors getting the most out of life, and volunteers lending time to make a difference in the communities they live and work in. McDonald's locations in Brantford include…

Bridgeport Speedway

Ballard and Roberts Are Planning to Compete at the Second Event of the Modified 811 Dig Safe Series at Bridgeport Speedway

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Sicklerville, NJ (May 12, 2015) – Brett Ballard and Brad Roberts from the B&M Motorsports team are planning to compete at the second event of the Modified 811 Dig Safe Series on Friday, May 15 at Bridgeport Speedway. Ballard, who resides in Pennsville, NJ, competed in the first event of the five race Modified 811 Dig Safe Series on Friday, April 24. He completed the 25-lap feature in sixth place. Most recently, Ballard and his team invaded Big Diamond Speedway for the first time in his career. In the special $1000 to win race held on Tuesday, May 5 at…

Indiana

Castroneves Tops Timesheets as Indianapolis 500 Preparations Continue

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 12, 2015) - The expected gain in miles per hour from the superspeedway aerodynamic bodywork components on the Verizon IndyCar Series cars is becoming more evident with each practice day for the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Click HERE to view and download the results of Tuesday's practice session and HERE to view and download the combined practice timesheet. Three-time Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves showed he can go fast with and without a "tow" using the new aero kits. Castroneves posted the fastest overall lap as well as the best lap without the aid…

Outlaws vs. Posse – Greatest Rivalry In All Of Motorsports?

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Outlaws vs. Posse - Greatest Rivalry In All Of Motorsports? By: Pete MacDonald This week the greatest rivalry in all of racing gets fueled up when the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars invade for their first Eastern Swing of the 2015 season to take on the Pennsylvania Posse. Fans and drivers alike have been pledging their allegiance all week on various forms of social media boasting about who will come out on top when all is said and done. No doubt about it that Pennsylvania has some of the toughest competition in the country when it comes to competing with…

Dirt Modifieds

ALL MODIFIEDS, ALL NIGHT! . . .. TUESDAY, JUNE 16 AS THE SUPER DIRTcar & 358 MODIFIEDS GEAR UP FOR THUNDER ON THE HILL DOUBLEHEADER

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ALL MODIFIEDS, ALL NIGHT! . . .. TUESDAY, JUNE 16 AS THE SUPER DIRTcar & 358 MODIFIEDS GEAR UP FOR THUNDER ON THE HILL DOUBLEHEADER It's been five years since the Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series has taken to the famed 1/3 mile Grandview Speedway, but all of that changes on Tuesday, June 16 with a double-header of Big-Block Modified and 358 Modified action for the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series 18th Annual Traffic Jam. The real question is, who will Double Down and run both modified divisions? This first time ever presentation at Grandview marks…

Bridgeport Speedway

FIRST BIKE NIGHT OF 2015 SEASON AT BRIDGEPORT

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FIRST BIKE NIGHT OF 2015 SEASON AT BRIDGEPORT The first of four Bike Nights will take place at the Bridgeport Speedway on Saturday, May 16th. All motorcycle riders will be admitted free and prizes will be awarded to the top bikes. There will also be Bike Giveaways for the kids! All this on top of a full slate of stock car racing with the Spirit Dodge Big Block Modifieds, Stewart Stainless Crate/Sportsman, PennCo Tech Outlaw Stocks and D.A.'s Auto Body & Repair Rookies. The Bridgeport Speedway is the only dirt track in New Jersey where racing fans can still see…

TWO SPORTSMAN RACES, 3 “TRIPLE CROWN” FEATURES AND SCOUT NIGHT THIS SATURDAY (MAY 16) AT WALL STADIUM

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TWO SPORTSMAN RACES, 3 “TRIPLE CROWN” FEATURES AND SCOUT NIGHT THIS SATURDAY (MAY 16) AT WALL STADIUM WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ The Snap-on Sportsman division and the open cockipit TQ Midgets will take center stage at Wall Stadium Speedway this Saturday night (May 16) as the shore speedway presents “Scout Night” racing action. In honor of the youth organizations any boy or girl scout arriving at the ticket booth wearing a part of their uniform will be admitted free of charge. Grandstands will open at 5:00 p.m., qualifying is set for 6:00 p.m. with main events for all divisions to…

Bridgeport Speedway

NARDELLI CONTINUES TO LEAD THE WINGLESS 600CC MICRO-SPRINT POINT STANDINGS AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY

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NARDELLI CONTINUES TO LEAD THE WINGLESS 600CC MICRO-SPRINT POINT STANDINGS AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY Sicklerville, NJ (May 12, 2015) – After three point races in the wingless 600cc Micro-Sprint division at Bridgeport Speedway, Lee Nardelli continues to lead the standings in the chase for the 2015 championship. After taking the checkered flag in the first two point events that took place on the last two Fridays in April, Nardelli competed in the third contest awarding points at the Southern New Jersey raceway on Friday, May 8. The night started off on a high note as Nardelli won his heat race. Starting…

Attica Raceway Park

Plenty of incentives for Attica stars to defend turf against World of Outlaws

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Plenty of incentives for Attica stars to defend turf against World of Outlaws ATTICA, Ohio – When the World of Outlaws Sprint Series invades Attica Raceway Park on Friday, May 29th not only will the Attica stars be gunning for the $10,000 top prize in the 40 lap Kistler Engines Classic they will also be racing for some big bonus money. Any driver in the top 20 in the weekly Attica point standings after May 15th will be eligible for the following cash and contingency bonus’s of over an additional $10,000: The bonus program will be if anyone…

Accord Speedway Offers Something For Everyone Next Tuesday, May 19 With New York Truck Parts Inc. ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ Presented By Shakelton Auto & Truck Center; Large Payout, Fan Giveaway, Bonuses & Awards Add Up For Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Stop

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Accord Speedway Offers Something For Everyone Next Tuesday, May 19 With New York Truck Parts Inc. ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ Presented By Shakelton Auto & Truck Center; Large Payout, Fan Giveaway, Bonuses & Awards Add Up For Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Stop ACCORD, NY – Accord Speedway will have something for everyone next Tuesday, May 19. A talent-laden field of racers, a huge payout, bonuses, awards and even a race fan giveaway highlight the New York Truck Parts Inc. ‘Battle of the Bullring 3’ presented by Shakelton Auto & Truck Center at the Ulster County quarter-mile…

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ASCS Frontier On Tap at Electric City Speedway

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ASCS Frontier On Tap at Electric City Speedway TULSA, Okla. (May 11, 2015) After bitter cold and rain put an end to the original opening weekend for the 2015 season with the ASCS Frontier Region, the North’s finest Sprint Car drivers will make the trip to the Electric City Speedway in Great Falls, Mont. for a double-header in the Montana Sprint Car Shootout. Since the region’s inception in 2013, the Electric City Speedway has seen 14 events with eight winners. Joe Ramaker holds the lions share with six to his credit. Phil Dietz is the only other multi race winner…

ASCS Red River Region Sets Sights On Lubbock and Lawton

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ASCS Red River Region Sets Sights On Lubbock and Lawton TULSA, Okla. (May 10, 2015) The American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Red River Region presented by Smiley’s Racing Products returns to action this weekend with the season’s only appearance at the Lubbock Speedway in Lubbock, Texas on Friday, May 15 and first of three dates at the Lawton Speedway in Lawton, Okla. on Saturday, May 16. Last taking on the three-eighths mile Lubbock Speedway on July 11, 2014, Oklahoma’s Jake Martens picked up his first to two ASCS Regional victories on the 2014 season with a certain sense of redemption…

Illinois

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

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UNOH All Stars set for triple header weekend First ever appearance at Plymouth followed by 2 events at Fremont FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 12, 2015 By Brian Liskai FREMONT, Ohio – The University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions will get back to action with a huge triple-header weekend of racing May 22-24. It all 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…

Karam Paces Second Day of Indy 500 Practice; Coletti Passes Rookie Orientation

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Karam Paces Second Day of Indy 500 Practice; Coletti Passes Rookie Orientation INDIANAPOLIS (May 11, 2015) - The chase for speed and unlocking the secrets of the new superspeedway aero kits began in earnest with the second day of practice for the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Thirty cars logged nearly 1,100 laps on a day abbreviated by an early afternoon shower, with Sage Karam posting the fastest lap (225.802 mph) in the No. 8 Comfort Revolution/Big Machine Records Chevrolet. "It's only the first day, so it's not about how fast you are today," said Karam, who…

At A Glance: The Opening Shot of the Outlaws vs. Posse Battle The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series takes on the Gettysburg Clash at Lincoln Speedway

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At A Glance: The Opening Shot of the Outlaws vs. Posse Battle The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series takes on the Gettysburg Clash at Lincoln Speedway CONCORD, N.C. - May 11, 2015 - This week the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series heads east into Central Pennsylvania where the opening shots in the 2015 battle between the Outlaws and the Posse will be fired. First up is Lincoln Speedway's Gettysburg Clash on Wednesday, May 13. Last year's Clash saw veteran driver Stevie Smith score an emotional victory for his team owner Fred Rahmer. After retiring the previous season, Rahmer…

The World of Outlaw Sprint Cars Return to New Egypt Speedway Tuesday, May 19th Jersey Outlaw Classic to Offer Lots of Fan Friendly Activities

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The World of Outlaw Sprint Cars Return to New Egypt Speedway Tuesday, May 19th Jersey Outlaw Classic to Offer Lots of Fan Friendly Activities New Egypt, NJ-- The World of Outlaw Sprints return to New Egypt Speedway for the third straight year on Tuesday, May 19th and will offer many fan centered activities and giveaways. “The Greatest Show on Dirt” will mark their only New Jersey appearance as defending race winner Daryn Pittman looks to see if he can make it 3 for 3 with three straight victories against the country’s toughest sprint car competition. This event will be all…

Dirt Late Models

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Ready for Spring Shootout at Oshkosh and LaSalle

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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Ready for Spring Shootout at Oshkosh and LaSalle WAYCROSS, GA (May 11th, 2015) The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series resumes competition with their inaugural visit to Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on Friday, May 15th. The series' first-ever event, in the state of Wisconsin, kicks off with a double-header weekend for the Lucas Oil "Spring Shootout," at LaSalle Speedway, in LaSalle, Illinois, on Saturday, May 16th. A strong contingent of local and regional drivers will battle it out with the nation's top dirt late model talents for over $80,000 in total prize…

Virginia Motor Speedway to host the 38th Annual TireX USA 100 This Saturday May 16th

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Virginia Motor Speedway to host the 38th Annual TireX USA 100 This Saturday May 16th Jamaica, VA – Will there be a repeat winner this year in the 38th Annual TireX USA 100 at Virginia Motor Speedway? This Saturday May 16th we will find out when the stars and cars of the Ultimate Super Late Model Series return to battle for the $10,000 top prize. In the nine year history of the event has being held at the ½ mile speed plant in Jamaica, VA there has yet to be a repeat winner; a testament to the competition in the…

Pompey Makes it Two in a Row at Penn Can Speedway. Olsommer, Stack, Kennedy, Goodrich, and Mills Collect Wins as Well.

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SUSQUEHANNA, PA………. For the second consecutive week, Dan Pompey was victorious at Penn Can Speedway in the Modified main event. Pompey raced from sixth to claim his second win in as many tries. Defending Sportsman champion Ryan Olsommer picked up where he left off in 2014 with his first win of the season Friday. The CRSA Sprint cars made their first appearance of the year at the speedway with Scott Goodrich picking up the win. Doug Stack Jr. claimed his first career Street Stock feature win, with Frank Kennedy claiming top honors in the 4 Cylinders, and Buck Mills Sr.…

TSRS FEATURE “FOGGED OUT” AT NEW EGYPT – POSTPONED TO MAY 30TH

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TSRS FEATURE “FOGGED OUT” AT NEW EGYPT – POSTPONED TO MAY 30TH (New Egypt, NJ) By Erika Palmai Wagner Due to fog and unsafe racing conditions, the officials of both New Egypt Speedway and The Tri-State Racesavers Series found it necessary to postpone the remaining fifteen laps of Saturday’s feature to a later date, which will be on May 30th, when the TSRS sprints make their return to New Egypt. Before the race was called, Adam Carberry, of Bensalem PA, was leading Gabe Fox, Karl Fryer, Tommy Carberry, and Joe Lord around the Central Jersey oval. There were twenty-six TSRS/NERS…

JUSTIN GUMLEY WINS MODIFIED RACE, OTHERS FOGGED OUT AT WALL STADIUM SATURDAY

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JUSTIN GUMLEY WINS MODIFIED RACE, OTHERS FOGGED OUT AT WALL STADIUM SATURDAY WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Justin Gumley beat a 23 car field, the fast approaching fog and several restarts forced by caution flags for accidents to win the 50-lap main event for Downs Ford Modified stock cars at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday night. It was the first win since 2007 for the Howell resident it puts him in the point lead for the speedway’s “Triple Crown” title. Brick’s Ron Frees was the first leader of the contest as Gumley charged into second before the lap seven mark. A lap…

DIRT CAPITOL TAKING MAY IN STRIDE WITH VARIOUS UPCOMING EVENTS

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DIRT CAPITOL TAKING MAY IN STRIDE WITH VARIOUS UPCOMING EVENTS HAGERSTOWN, MD – April was a productive month at the Hagerstown Speedway/Dirt Capitol but the fan awaited event, the Schetrompf Memorial with the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Models took the hit from Mother Nature. May arrived with the Mother’s Day Special as Gary Stuhler, Scott Palmer, Mike Corbin and Gary Proctor all produced repeat wins. Moving along to more events, Dirt Capitol will host the Test & Tune this Wednesday, the 13th with any cars from any track welcome from 7 until 9 p.m. General Admission is free. This Saturday,…

Dirt Modifieds

SIXTEEN YEAR OLD RYAN KRACHUN PROVES HE’S THE REAL DEAL; WINS FIRST CAREER 358 MODIFIED RACE IN SECOND START AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

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SIXTEEN YEAR OLD RYAN KRACHUN PROVES HE’S THE REAL DEAL; WINS FIRST CAREER 358 MODIFIED RACE IN SECOND START AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY New Egypt, NJ – Sixteen year old Ryan Krachun picked up his first career 358 Modified win in just his second career start at the Ocean County speed plant and would do so in dominating fashion by leading all 30 laps. "It's awesome to do this," said Krachun. "This is only my second race I made in one of these cars and it's great to win in front of my hometown crowd. I grew up watching my…

Myers Continues Streak at Bowman Gray

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Myers Continues Streak at Bowman Gray (Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) Being competitive at Bowman Gray Stadium takes guts, skill at the wheel, and a lot of hard work in the garage. And of course, a little luck never hurts. Such was the case for Burt Myers of Walnut Cove at the Stadium on Saturday. Myers claimed the checkered in the Kevin Powell Motorsports 100 after being slightly off in qualifying but then getting a lucky draw for position. The top four qualifiers for the Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series had the option to start in the rear and take…

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OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY PR: BURGER BARN RETURNS AS SPONSOR OF NORTHERN SUMMER NATIONALS & NIGHT BEFORE THE NATIONALS

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OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY PR: BURGER BARN RETURNS AS SPONSOR OF NORTHERN SUMMER NATIONALS & NIGHT BEFORE THE NATIONALS by Tommy Goudge (May 11, 2015) - Ohsweken, Ontario - Ohsweken Speedway officials are proud to announce the return of Burger Barn as a major sponsor at the track, and title sponsor of the Northern Summer Nationals and Night Before the Nationals. DIRTcar 358 Modifieds will again join the Corr/Pak Merchandising 360 Sprint Cars, Strickland's GMC Crate Sprint Cars, and HRW Automotive Mini Stocks for the 8th annual edition of the Burger Barn Northern Summer Nationals on Monday, July 27. The Corr/Pak Merchandising…

Illinois

The S.T.A.R.S. Will Shine At Grundy County Speedway This Year

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The S.T.A.R.S. Will Shine At Grundy County Speedway This Year By: Kale Fisher (MORRIS, IL – MAY 10, 2015)—The Short Track Auto Racing Series (STARS) will bring five divisions to Grundy County Speedway this year for 10 events. The Series will be led by The D’Arcy GMC National Midgets. The other four divisions include the STARS Classic Modifieds (Dwarf), Illini Racing Series Sportsman Midgets (IRS), CSR Super Cups, and Legacy Midwest Racing Series. The CSR Super Cups and The Illini Racing Series Sportsman Midgets will only compete at 9 of the 10 events. The STARS season opener will be May…

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Swavely Stomps 600’s; Rutherford Doubles Before Packed House At Clyde Martin on May 9

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Swavely Stomps 600's; Rutherford Doubles Before Packed House At Clyde Martin on May 9 Newmanstown, PA - On April 25, Jason Swavely lost a heart-breaker to James Morris in a hotly contested 600cc main event at Lanco's Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway. After his scintillating run to victory on Saturday, May 9, Swavely was asked if this triumph made up for the close-but-no-cigar loss to Morris. "No, but it sure helps," smiled the Fleetwood, Pa. driver. Swavely charged to his first 600cc Clyde Martin win on Fan Appreciation Night at the Clyde before a large and enthusiastic crowd in the program…

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Upswing: Chad Cook Turns Around Early Struggles, Wins First Of 2015 In Thunder Mountain Modified Action; Eric Leet (Sportsman), Adam Hilton (Crate 602 Sportsman), Dominic Fuller (Rookie), Steven Deinhardt (Street Stock), Will Eastman (XCel 600 Modified) & Dylan Robinson (Four Cylinder) Also Visit Victory Lane

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Upswing: Chad Cook Turns Around Early Struggles, Wins First Of 2015 In Thunder Mountain Modified Action; Eric Leet (Sportsman), Adam Hilton (Crate 602 Sportsman), Dominic Fuller (Rookie), Steven Deinhardt (Street Stock), Will Eastman (XCel 600 Modified) & Dylan Robinson (Four Cylinder) Also Visit Victory Lane CENTER LISLE, NY – Chad Cook broke free from his early season struggles on Saturday night at Thunder Mountain Speedway. Cook, a former champion from Deposit, N.Y., drove to his first big-block/small-block Modified score of the 2015 season at the Center Lisle three-eighths-mile oval, fending off a persistent Brian Malcolm to win the 30-lap main…

Six Former Winners Headline 99th Indianapolis 500 Entry List

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Six Former Winners Headline 99th Indianapolis 500 Entry List INDIANAPOLIS (Sunday, May 10, 2015) - Six former champions are among the drivers named to the entries filed for the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race on May 24. Thirty-three drivers have been named for 34 entries. Chevrolet engines will power 17 entries, Honda 17 in the race, which will mark the debut of superspeedway aerodynamic bodywork produced by the engine manufacturers. The former Indianapolis 500 champions entered are: Ryan Hunter-Reay (2014) of Andretti Autosport, Tony Kanaan (2013) and Scott Dixon (2008) of Chip Ganassi Racing, Helio Castroneves (2001,…

34 Raceway

Oliver wins in a close finish, Simmons gets first win

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Oliver wins in a close finish, Simmons gets first win By Dana Royer/34 Raceway Ninety-seven cars filled the pit area at 34 Raceway Saturday night, May 9 on a night that was questionable for racing earlier in the day. Rain throughout the late week and again Saturday night made for muddy conditions but the 34 Raceway crew pulled it off getting the track and pit area ready for a night of racing. Six of the seven features run on the night saw racers getting their first wins of the season. Getting feature wins in their classes were Ryan Cook, Hillsboro…

Scott Geesey, Dan Zechman and Jeff Haag Win Williams Grove Speedway Saturday Night Features

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Scott Geesey, Dan Zechman and Jeff Haag Win Williams Grove Speedway Saturday Night Features Mechanicsburg, PA, May 10, 2015 Dominating is the proper word describing Scott Geesey’s performance in the first two weeks of Williams Grove Speedway’s Saturday Night Series Blazer’s Body Shop Super Sportsman shows. The driver from Wellsville roared to the feature win on opening night. This week he returns and scores an easy victory. Rich Eichelberger and Bobby Hockenberry paced the 25-car Super Sportsman field the opening circuit of their 20-lap main event. Scott Geesey, the sixth-place starter, was in third followed by Jay Fannasy and Mike…

Darvalics, Williamson win Desoto Sportsman features

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Darvalics, Williamson win Desoto Sportsman features Provided by Desoto Speedway Steve Darvalics and Aaron Williamson picked up victories in Saturday night's twin 25-lap Sportsman features at Desoto Speedway. Outside polesitter Aaron Williamson got the jump at the start of the race, but Steve Darvalics needed just three laps to come from his deep starting spot to take the lead. As Darvalics quickly pulled out to a big lead Williamson, Colin Allman, Scott Garrity, Greg Krom and Roger Blevins were battling amongst themselves for second through fifth. As the field came to the end of the 10th lap Krom got into…

Schott and Kanz Continue Early Season Strength

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Schott and Kanz Continue Early Season Strength By Bill Nelson May 9, 2015 Spring Valley MN After a week of solid rain the crew was able to put together another good racetrack and with the help of the drivers room was found in the pit area for all the racers that showed even with unusable portions of the pits due to saturated grounds. The Dirt Doctor Trucking WISSOTA Street Stocks pulled onto the speedway first for their feature event. Brad Seavers and Don Schaefer raced for the top spot. Dan Wheeler and Jared Boumeester were close by in a battle…

“The Master of Faster” Eric Beers Claims $3000 Mahoning Gamblers Series Win

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“The Master of Faster” Eric Beers Claims $3000 Mahoning Gamblers Series Win By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 5-9-15) He has been dubbed “The Master of Faster” and on Saturday night at Mahoning Valley Speedway Northampton’s Eric Beers showed everyone why he is just that after driving to a convincing win in the 100-lap Central States Modified Gamblers Series (CSMGS) feature. After passing Don Wagner for the lead on a lap 41 restart, Beers drove off to a resounding victory in round two of the special high-paying six race series. It was his first win of the year and netted the…

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KEVIN HIRTHLER SCORES SEASON FIRST GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY NASCAR 358 MODIIED FEATURE WIN; PFEIL TOPS IN LATE MODELS WHILE KENNY GILMORE WINS SPORTSMAN MAIN AND DRAIN TAKES VINTAGE CAR FEATURE

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KEVIN HIRTHLER SCORES SEASON FIRST GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY NASCAR 358 MODIIED FEATURE WIN; PFEIL TOPS IN LATE MODELS WHILE KENNY GILMORE WINS SPORTSMAN MAIN AND DRAIN TAKES VINTAGE CAR FEATURE BECHTELSVILLE, PA. May 10, 2015 . . . Kevin Hirthler gave his mother an early Mother’s Day present on Saturday night when he collected his first 30-lap NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Modified feature of the season at Grandview Speedway. Hirthler, who led from start to finish didn’t have an easy task since he had several different drivers alongside him on restarts and the last five laps he had constant pressure from…

Schatz Wins Two in Eldora Speedway ‘Mother’ Sweep

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Schatz Wins Two in Eldora Speedway 'Mother' Sweep Second place finisher Gary Taylor scored his best ever Outlaws finish ROSSBURG, Ohio - May 9, 2015 - Donny Schatz went six years between wins at Eldora Speedway but proved Saturday night that past is not always prologue as he swept the two-day 'Mother of All Sprint Car Weekends' and took home his eighth World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season. "Great race team, they do a phenomenal job every time we get to the track," Schatz said of his Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing team. "Tonight, thank you fans for…

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