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Mahoning Valley Speedway: Kyle Strohl’s Modified win is no match for the veterans: Kris Graver continues his SpeedSTR dominance

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(LEHIGHTON, Pa. 4-25-15) In 2014 then 14-year old Kyle Strohl burst onto the Modified scene at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway as the youngest driver to ever win a feature race with the division, that coming in just his third time out. By mid-summer he won again, finished fifth in points and was named Rookie of the Year. Now a year older and nearly one year to the day of that memorable first victory Strohl notched a convincing triumph and firmly validated himself as a genuine contender among the many elite veterans. The 15-year old from Palmerton beat such notables as…

Grandview Speedway : Results

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COMING EVENTS: SATURDAY, May 2, 7:30 p.m. (Please note starting time change which will be in place until the September 12 Freedom 76) Ingersoll Rand Night featuring NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman. Each division feature winner will earn a $600 Ingersoll Rand tool prize pack. Spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m. Adult admission is $15 while youngsters 11 and under are admitted FREE. Saturday, May 9, 7:30 p.m. Whelen Engineering Night featuring NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman plus Blast From the Past Vintage Racers. Effective May 2nd each Saturday night has spectator gates opening…

The Texas Outlaw: Donny Schatz Wins at Devil’s Bowl Speedway

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MESQUITE, Tex. - April 25, 2015 - The Texas Outlaw Nationals at Devil's Bowl Speedway on Saturdaynight was a battle between two drivers and the lapped traffic that lay ahead. When the checkered flag fell on the $20,000-to-win, 30-lap feature, it was Donny Schatz who scored the coveted Ted Johnson Memorial trophy and his sixth World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season. Schatz led the field to the green flag. A red flag flew on the start catching up several cars including 294-time series winner Sammy Swindell. The field reset and returned to green. Schatz led the…

California

Ventura USAC Western HPD Midget Results

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USAC HPD WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: April 25, 2015 - Ventura, California - Ventura Raceway RESTRICTED HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Jessie Love IV (#38 L Love), 2. Joel Rayborne (#44L Love), 3. Robert Dalby (#4D Holmes), 4. Cinnamon Brown (#22B Brown). NT FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Gary Howard (#7k Kruseman), 2. Randi Pankratz (#37 Pankratz), 3. Courtney Crone (#98jr. Pankratz), 4. Ashley Hazelton (#5 Hazelton), 5. Jesse Love (#11E Brannon), 6. Shawn Buckley (#7 Buckley), 7. Brown. NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1 Ron Hazelton (#15 Hazelotn), 2. Daniel Anderson (#88 Shankerman), 3. Jet Davison (#59…

Junction Motor Speedway

McCool Junction Sprints Rained Out

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Rain and wet grounds have forced cancellation of Saturday night's AMSOIL USAC National Sprint race at Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Neb. The series continues Sunday night with the "Weld Racing Classic" at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kans.

DRAYTON DRIVES TO A WIN IN THE OPENING EVENT OF THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY

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DRAYTON DRIVES TO A WIN IN THE OPENING EVENT OF THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY Sicklerville, NJ (April 25, 2015) – Bob Drayton drove his Small Block Modified to a win in the opening event of the Modified 811 Dig Safe Series on the quarter mile track at Bridgeport Speedway. Drayton, who drew the pole in the 25-lap feature, led every step of the way. The main event was slowed by only two caution periods. When the green flag waved to start the feature race, a ten car tangle forced the retirement of competitors Corey Andersen…

Weekend Events Cancelled at Deer Creek Speedway

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SPRING VALLEY, MN - April 25, 2015: Throughout the week cool temps and precipitation fell on the grounds of Deer Creek Speedway. Officials worked through the challenges early in the week but were forced to shut down late Thursday night and were not able to fire back up on Friday. The team met on Friday night to discuss a game plan to get week number two of the season in and as talks went on it came down to one thing. Saturday morning had to come with sunshine and higher temps to give us a chance. Unfortunately race fans Saturday…

Hodnett Turns Back All Stars At Williams Grove

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Hodnett Turns Back All Stars At Williams Grove 4/24/15 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mechanicsburg – Greg Hodnett scored for the Pennsylvania Posse against the All Star Circuit of Champions Sprints on Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway, taking his first oval win of the season worth $5,000. Hodnett turned back a strong contingent of All Stars in an event that found circuit regular Danny Holtgraver holding the pole position for the start of the 30-lap feature. Only two laps were scored with Holtgraver in control when the races first caution flag unfurled. On the restart Holtgraver held off the advances of…

Bridgeport Speedway

Bridgeport Speedway 4/24/15 Results

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270cc: 1. Jay Hartman, 2. Sean Huesser, 3. Bill Gray, 4. Chris Locuson, 5. Roland Saxton, 6. Glenn Frye, Jr., 7. John Blanda, 8. Lee Reihardt, 9. Tyler Reinhardt, 10. Ryan Wozunk, 11. Luke Fogg, 12. Jonathan John. 600cc: 1. Lee Nardelli, 2. Rob Vivona, 3. PJ Williams, 4. Jay Hartman, 5. Jermain Godshall, 6. Jeff Hartman, 7. Sam Lamothe, 8. Nick Havens, 9. Ed Barber, II, 10. Tony Hodgson, 11. Ernie Miles, Jr., 12. Mike Filburn, 13. Bill Thomas, 14. Gary Forsythe. Servpro of Woodbury/Deptford 4 cyls: 1. Joe King, 2. Chris Sammons, 3. Carly Rocap, 4. Keith McKinley,…

Accord Speedway

Accord Speedway 4/24/15 Results

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Friday, April 24th - Dig Safely New York Night MODIFIED: Mike Ricci, Jerry Higbie, Corey Lowitt, Jeff Heotzler Sr., Jackie Brown Jr., Danny Tyler, Scott Ferrier, Tommy Johnson, Brad Rothaupt, Richard Smith, Joe Judge, Rich Eurich, Clinton Mills, Rich Ricci Jr., Mark Pullen, Lem Atkins (DNS) SPORTSMAN: Jimmy Wells, Dave Werber, Kevin Ward, Phil Goetschius, Jeff Hulseapple, Randy Green, Rich Ricci III, Scott Quick, Frank Smith III, Jesse Marks, Joe Giachinta, Greg McCloskey, Joe Bonetti, Ken Ferrier (DQ), Steve Williams (DNS) SPEC SPORTSMAN: Robbie Knipe, Kenny Hinsch, Nick Plumstead, Kyle Vanduser, Jimmy Johnson, Roger Hummer, Dan Speedling, Emerson Cargain Jr.,…

SATURDAY NIGHT RACING RETURNS TO THE BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY

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SATURDAY NIGHT RACING RETURNS TO THE BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY After three weeks of special Sunday shows, Saturday night racing returns to the Bridgeport 5/8 mile speedway as the championship point season gets underway on Dollar Dog night as the Spirit Dodge Big Block Modifieds, Crate/Sportsman, Stewart Stainless Outlaw Stocks and D.A.'s Auto Body & Repair Rookies take to the track for a full night of racing. The new clay surface has provided a lot of close, exciting racing during the early weeks of the racing season and conditions only promise to get even better with the later race starts of the…

Big Diamond Speedway

Big Diamond, Albany-Saratoga, I-88, Glen Ridge, and Five Mile Point Cancelled

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Big Diamond in Pennsylvania, I-88, Glen Ridge, and Five Mile Point in New York have all cancelled so far for this weekend due to weather.

Kansas

The Fast Break at Dodge City

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The Fast Break at Dodge City Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (April 23, 2015) – Getting off to the fast start, it’s what every racer hopes for. And several drivers did exactly that in the recent Dodge City Raceway Park season opener on April 11, with Ty Williams, Jeremy Sigler, Michael Pepper and Cody Davis breaking out the best with feature wins. It remains to be seen who breaks out the quickest in the IMCA Modified ranks, with the opening feature pushed back by weather to this Saturday’s card that will now include double Modified features along with a full…

Friday’s Texas Outlaw Nationals Opener Rained Out at Devil’s Bowl

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Friday’s Texas Outlaw Nationals Opener Rained Out at Devil’s Bowl Focus on Saturday’s huge $20,000-to-win World of Outlaws spectacular MESQUITE, Texas - April 24, 2015 - The Texas Outlaw Nationals opener on Friday night at Devil's Bowl Speedway has been rained out to put the emphasis on Saturday's huge $20,000-to-win spectacular. On Saturday the pits will open at 3 p.m. and the grandstands will open at 4 p.m. Fans with Friday tickets can exchange them for a Saturday ticket at no change in price. Fans with a two-day package have several options. Fans can use the Friday value of their…

FACTORY STOCKS GET O’SHEA’S AUTO REPAIR SPONSORSHIP AT WALL STADIUM FOR 2015

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FACTORY STOCKS GET O’SHEA’S AUTO REPAIR SPONSORSHIP AT WALL STADIUM FOR 2015 WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ O’Shea’s Auto Repair, located just minutes from the speedway on Marietta Road in Wall, is the title sponsor for the popular Factory Stock racing division at Wall Stadium Speedway for the 2015 season. The sponsorship runs from the April 15 season opener and continues throughout the entire Saturday night season. “Tim O’Shea has been a big part of the speedway for a long time,” office administrator Diane Krause said while making the announcement. “Tim has raced here and has always been a supporter of…

Money Man: “The Doctor” Danny Johnson Sets Sights On $15,000 As Short Track Super Series North Region Title Contender Driving For Chris Gennarelli; Next Series Stop: Big Diamond Speedway Tuesday, May 5 For ‘Anthracite Assault’

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Money Man: “The Doctor” Danny Johnson Sets Sights On $15,000 As Short Track Super Series North Region Title Contender Driving For Chris Gennarelli; Next Series Stop: Big Diamond Speedway Tuesday, May 5 For ‘Anthracite Assault’ MINERSVILLE, PA – Danny Johnson built the reputation as a true “money racer” in the Northeast dirt Modified community. Johnson, of Rochester, N.Y., as a result, has taken a liking to the Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Hi-Tek and its lucrative pay structures and massive point fund. After falling just shy of the inaugural STSS championship to Andy Bachetti last year, Johnson is…

BILLY PAUCH JR. TO BE PART OF RACING EXCITEMENT AT GRANDVIEW SATURDAY

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BILLY PAUCH JR. TO BE PART OF RACING EXCITEMENT AT GRANDVIEW SATURDAY BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 23, 2015 . . . One of the rising young stars of area auto racing is Billy Pauch Jr. and he is planning to join the star studded field of racing talent that is seen in the NASCAR 358 Modified stock cars this Saturday, April 25, at Grandview Speedway. Pauch, son of legendary dirt track racer Billy Pauch Sr., will be wheeling the Breitenstein #14 Modified. In addition to this Saturday Pauch will be seen at Grandview on May 16, June 13, July 18 and…

Dirt Late Models

4th Annual Dirtwood Nationals Pinewood Derby and Scout Night Saturday May 2nd at Virginia Motor Speedway

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4th Annual Dirtwood Nationals Pinewood Derby and Scout Night Saturday May 2nd at Virginia Motor Speedway Jamaica, VA – If you have ever been involved in a pinewood derby you know how exciting it is not only for the kids but for the adults. Saturday May 2nd Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will bring that excitement and fun to the speedway as it hosts the 4th Annual Dirtwood Nationals Pinewood Derby as part of Truckin Thunder Scout Night. “We are extremely excited to once again host this event and to help raise money and awareness for ChildHelp. We have to…

What Happened To Racers?

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What happened to racers? By: Pete MacDonald As I stood in the infield of Bridgeport Speedway on Sunday looking at Twitter on my phone and saw that Erik Jones was replacing Denny Hamlin because Denny was complaining of neck spasms, I thought to myself, When did race car drivers turn into such babies? What happened to the days when guys like Dale Earnhardt were called "One Tough Customer" after Earnhardt and Tim Richmond tangled in turn one at Pocono leaving Earnhardt with a broken leg only to tell people to keep it quiet so he can race the next week.…

Connecticut

Magnus Racing Products Teams With Stafford Speedway to Expand Rookie of the Year Program

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---Magnus Racing Products of Danielson has joined the Stafford Motor Speedway family of partners and will offer a monetary bonus totaling $1,600 to the rookie class of 2015. The runners up in the chase for Rookie of the Year honors in each of Stafford’s five NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing divisions will be eligible for the Magnus bonus. The Magnus bonus will be distributed as follows; SK Modified® and Late Model rookie runners up, $400 each, SK Light and Limited Late Model rookie runners up $300 each, and $200 to the DARE Stock rookie runner up. The Magnus…

Delaware

RADCLIFF VICTORIOUS IN MAIN EVENT AT AIRPORT SPEEDWAY

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RADCLIFF VICTORIOUS IN MAIN EVENT AT AIRPORT SPEEDWAY Article co-written by Track Reporters Alex Swift & Reese Long The first race of the 2015 season brought out the fans in droves, with all of them anxious and ready to watch what many refer to as a “spectacle of speed.” At 7pm on Saturday April 18th, with the fans in the stands, and the stars of the speedway ready to display their talents on the track, the first green flag of the new season was dropped and the qualifying heats were officially underway. The eight micro-sprint heats races, which…

Dirt Modifieds

PENN CAN SPEEDWAY POSTPONES “CAN OPENER” TO NEXT FRIDAY, MAY 1ST

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PENN CAN SPEEDWAY POSTPONES “CAN OPENER” TO NEXT FRIDAY, MAY 1ST Susquehanna, PA…A combination of week-long rain and a forecast calling for wind and record low temperatures has forced Penn Can Speedway management to postpone the “Can Opener”. The 2015 season opener is now rescheduled for next Friday, May 1st. After two practice sessions that saw perfect track conditions, the anticipation was really building leading up to the “Can Opener”. Now everyone will have to wait one more week to lift the lid on the 2015 racing season. “In spite of how rough this spring has been, the…

Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Off To Strong 2015 Start; Top-10 Earnings Reports For Orange County Fair Speedway & Bridgeport Speedway North & South Region Openers; Drivers Cash In With STSS!

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BOYERTOWN, PA – The Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Hi-Tek launched its 2015 season with successful spring programs at Orange County (N.Y.) Fair Speedway April 11 and Bridgeport (N.J.) Speedway April 19. As has become the norm at STSS events, massive payouts were distributed to the big-block/small-block Modified competitors in attendance. Orange County’s ‘Hard Clay Open’ opened the Bob Hilbert Sportswear North Region $15,000 championship battle, while Bridgeport hosted the Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region presented by Scotty’s Speed & Diesel ‘South Jersey Shootout’ lid-lifter. The STSS South Region champion earns $7,500. Both events attracted large and…

SpeedSTR’s Set For This Saturday’s All Pro Tour Opener at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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Kris Graver, Earl Paules, Rick Kirkendall, Wayne Weaver, Kyle Lick, and a host of other SpeedSTRs will do battle on the ultra-competitive Mahoning Valley's asphalt bullring! The All Star Slingshots will also make their first pavement start of the young season...it's a "can't miss" event in Lehighton this Saturday! **Drellos Makes Successful Return To Slingshots; Wins At Accord on Tuesday, April 14 by Brett Deyo Demetrios Drellos of Queensbury, N.Y., was the 20-lap Slingshot winner. Drellos was moonlighting in a Slingshot before making the move into the 358-Modified division this season at N.Y.’s Lebanon Valley Speedway. He…

IndyCar $Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Post-Event Infractions$

Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Post-Event Infractions

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INDIANAPOLIS (April 22, 2015) - INDYCAR announced the following post-event infractions from the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, which was held April 17-19 on the Streets of Long Beach, Calif. • INDYCAR officials fined a crew member of KV Racing Technology $500 for violating Rule 1.2.7.2(f) (fueling without visor down). • INDYCAR officials fined crew members of A.J. Foyt Enterprises a total of $1,500 for violating Rule 7.9.6 (failure to attend equipment during pit stop), Rule 7.10.1.11 (crew member not wearing proper attire) and Rule 7.10.1.12 (too many crew members over pit wall). • INDYCAR officials fined a crew…

Dirt Late Models

GEICO East Bay WinterNationals – Presented by E3 Spark Plugs On MAVTV Thursday

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WAYCROSS, GA (April 22, 2015) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series finale from East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL, (which was held on Saturday, February 14th) will air twice on the MAVTV network this Thursday, April 23rd at 6PM and 9PM (EDT). The 39th Annual East Bay Winternationals event was filmed by the award winning Lucas Oil Studios, a division of Lucas Oil Products, Inc. Filmed in front of a packed house, this event drew a talented field of drivers from all over the country to compete in the season opening weekend. This broadcast will include driver…

Scott Triumphs In Opener, Youngsters Shining Bright at Deer Creek Speedway

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By Bill Nelson April 18, 2015 Spring Valley MN With the winds coming out of the east and blowing into the grandstands we were all thankful for a warmer day of racing as the 20th anniversary of Deer Creek Speedway kicked off in spectacular fashion. The first feature event of the night was the WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds. Bradley Seavers jumped out from at the start with Tammy Soma Clark in second. Justin Froemming showed his speed early on and moved into second on lap two with Dustin Scott following into third. Scott worked past Froemming on lap five…

Ingeroll Rand Announces Price Program for Fans and Racers at Grandview

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Saturday, April 25, 7 p.m. NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman. Full series of qualifying races leading up to feature races in each division. Adult admission $15, Youngsters 11 and under are admitted free. SATURDAY, May 2, 7:30 p.m. (Please note starting time change which will be in place until the September 12Freedom 76) Ingersoll Rand Night featuring NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman. Each division feature winner will earn a $600 Ingersoll Rand tool prize pack. Spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m.Adult admission is $15 while youngsters 11 and under are admitted FREE. Saturday, May…

World of Outlaws Late Model Series News & Notes: Reviewing Farmer City’s Douglas Ram Trucks Illini 100

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CONCORD, N.C. - April 22, 2015 - Shane Clanton isn't invincible on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series this season after all. After starting his WoO LMS campaign with eight consecutive top-five finishes and four victories, Clanton, 39, of Zebulon, Ga., experienced the first setback in the chase for his first series championship with a 23rd-place finish in Friday's opening round of Farmer City Raceway's Douglas Ram Trucks Illini 100 weekend. Clanton rebounded with a fifth-place finish in Saturday's 75-lap Illini 100 finale - a $15,000-to-win event won by Brandon Sheppard of New Berlin, Ill. - but he left…

Mahoning Valley Speedway Press Release: USAC All Pro SpeedSTR’s, ATQMRA, All Star Slingshots Join Stock Car Clan This Saturday Night at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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(LEHIGHTON, Pa. 4-21-15) Many consider stock car racing at Mahoning Valley Speedway to be one of the best places to watch paved short track action thanks to the continuous, side-by-side competition. This coming Saturday night, April 25, Mahoning Valley Speedway fans will get an added dose of that adrenalin rush as the track welcomes the return of the USAC All Pro SpeedSTR’s along with the ATQMRA TQ Midgets and the All Star Slingshots. Last year the SpeedSTR’s made their Mahoning debut, running two events that saw 2014 Modified track champion Kris Graver annex wins in each event. Both features where…

Big Diamond Speedway

North Meets South Tuesday, May 5 When The Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Invades Big Diamond Speedway; Return Of The ‘Anthracite Assault’ Offers Points For Both STSS North & South Regions; Modifieds To Use Sail Panels

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MINERSVILLE, PA – Pennsylvania’s Coal Region will be the meeting point between North and South on Tuesday, May 5. For the only time this season, the North and South Regions of the Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Hi-Tek will meet at Big Diamond Speedway with the ‘Anthracite Assault’ special event. This 50-lap big-block/small-block Modified clash will feature one of the most diverse and talented fields seen at any venue all season, drawing from the north, south, east and west. A purse of more than $25,000 has been posted, with the winner taking home $5,000-plus, 10th-place paying $1,000 and…

Alabama

Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama Fast Facts

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Track: Barber Motorsports Park, a 2.3-mile, 17-turn road course (clockwise) Race distance: 90 laps / 207 miles Entry List: Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama (PDF) Push-to-pass parameters: 10 activations for 20 seconds each Firestone tire allotment: Five sets primary, three sets alternate Twitter: @BarberMotorPark @IndyCar, #HIGPA, #IndyCar Event website: www.barbermotorsports.com INDYCAR website: www.IndyCar.com 2014 race winner: Ryan Hunter-Reay 2014 Verizon P1 Award winner: Will Power, 1:08.3120, 121.209 mph Qualifying lap record: Scott Dixon, 1:06.7750, 123.999 mph, April 2013 NBCSN race broadcast: Sunday, April 26 (3 p.m. ET) NBCSN qualifying broadcast: Sunday, April 26, (2 a.m. ET, tape delay) Leigh…

67th Season Begins at Bowman Gray

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67th Season Begins at Bowman Gray (Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) On Saturday, April 25, the roaring engines will once again be heard at Bowman Gray Stadium. The historic quarter-mile track kicks off its 67th season – and 2015 is shaping up to be a year that won’t disappoint. The Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series doesn’t waste time, starting 2015 off with the Hayes Jewelers 200 – the longest and most prestigious race of the season. Farm Bureau Insurance brings you the 2015 Sportsman Series, which races in a 40-lapper on Opening Night. And, of course, April 25th will end…

CRA Back to the Pas May 2; Vander Weerd Takes Perris “So-Cal Showdown”

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Richard Vander Weerd of Visalia, California picked up Saturday night's AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car feature at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. Former AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car Champions Damion Gardner and Mike Spencer continue their battle for the 2015 championship May 2 when the series returns to Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. The two are separated by just five points after taking second and third respectively in last Saturday night's "So-Cal Showdown" at the PAS. Richard Vander Weerd of Visalia, Calif. remained unbeaten at Perris Saturday on "Power of Purple Night." Wheeling the Vander Weerd Construction/Battery Worx Maxim/Shark,…

Bakersfield Speedway

Midwest HPDs at Columbus, Western HPDs at Ventura; Pankratz Scores Bakersfield Victory

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Randi Pankratz won Saturday night's USAC HPD Western Midget race at Bakersfield, (Calif.) Speedway. USAC HPD Midget competition unfolds this Saturday in Columbus, Ohio and Ventura, Calif. as Midwest and Western series participants compete. The Midwest opener is at Columbus Motor Speedway and the Western event is at Ventura Raceway. Austin Nemire, last year's Midwest champion, won all four features contested at the Columbus oval. Saturday's race at Ventura is the first for USAC's HPD Midgets at CMS in four years. Randi Pankratz of Atascadero, Calif. led all but the first lap to win Saturday night's USAC Western HPD Midget…

Arizona

Southwest Sprints Ready for May 2 at Canyon; Johnson Again #1 in Arizona Speedway 30-Lapper

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R.J. Johnson enjoys a 37-point lead in his quest for a third consecutive USAC Southwest Sprint Car title after scoring his 21st USAC feature victory in the state of Arizona last Saturday night at Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek. The series resumes May 2 at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria. Johnson won Saturday night's 30-lap "Spring Fling" at Arizona Speedway after a battle with Stevie Sussex, who led 17 of the 30 laps. Johnson led the final nine to beat Mike Martin, Matt Rossi, Shon Deskins and Charles Davis Jr. for the win. A dozen of Johnson's Arizona…

California

Midwest HPDs at Columbus, Westerm HPDs at Ventura; Pankratz Scores Bakerfield Victory

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USAC HPD Midget competition unfolds this Saturday in Columbus, Ohio and Ventura, Calif. as Midwest and Western series participants compete. The Midwest opener is at Columbus Motor Speedway and the Western event is at Ventura Raceway. Austin Nemire, last year's Midwest champion, won all four features contested at the Columbus oval.Saturday's race at Ventura is the first for USAC's HPD Midgets at CMS in four years. Randi Pankratz of Atascadero, Calif. led all but the first lap to win Saturday night's USAC Western HPD Midget dirt opener at Bakersfield Speedway. She passed Tom Paterson on lap two and…

Eagle, McCool, Lakeside Heartland Tour This Week; Clauson, Bacon Split Sprint Wins at Bloomington, Haubstadt

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The AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Series invades America's heartland this week for a trio of events expected to weigh heavily on the 2015 championship. Friday night's "Rumble at the Bullring" unfolds at Eagle (Neb.) Raceway while Saturday's race is at Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Neb. Sunday night's "Weld Racing Spring Classic" is at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kans. All three races carry additional WAR sanction. Chase Stockon of Elizabethtown, Ind. leads the standings after a third and a fifth in races last week at Bloomington and Haubstadt, Ind. He has a 15-point lead over…

California

Regional KOTWs Open at Madera May 2; Santos #1 in Pensacola Opener; Rain Cancels Mobile

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USAC's King of the Wing Sprint Cars open their Western Regional calendar May 2 at Madera (Calif.) Speedway. The King of the Wing/Auto Value slate resumes in June following last week's opener at Pensacola, Fla. Bobby Santos of Franklin, Mass. is the early leader in the King of the Wing and Auto Value Bumper-to-Bumper Sprint standings after wheeling his DJ Racing/Simpson Hurricane/VDS Chevy to victory in Fridaynight's 40-lapper at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Fla. He led the last 12 laps after a competitive first 28 laps saw three different lap leaders. Santos led the opening 10…

New Egypt and Accord Speedways Add Wingless Crate Sprints to 2015 Schedules Introduce New Alternative to Saving Big Bucks in Sprint Car Racing

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By Dominick Peck and Brooklyn Kennedy It’s no joke when it comes to the high cost of a sprint car in today’s economy. The Northeast Wingless 602 Crate Sprint series is debuting this year at Accord Speedway in Accord, N.Y. and New Egypt Speedway in New Egypt, N.J. It offers a competitive class at a reasonable price compared to other forms of sprint car racing. It also adds a wingless sprint division to the northeast, a market that hasn’t been tapped thus far. A new turn-key 602 sprint will leave you with a bill of around $13,000 as compared to…

Dirt Late Models

Warner Heating Up as DIRTcar Northeast Sportsman Modified Series Kicks Off 2015 Tour Saturday at Fulton Speedway

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WEEDSPORT, N.Y. - April 20, 2015 - Rocky Warner of Gloversville, N.Y., served notice over the weekend he will be a force to be reckoned with when the 2015 DIRTcar Northeast Sportsman Modified Series gets underway on Saturday at Fulton Speedway as part of the Super DIRTcar Series Highbank Holdup event. Warner, the 2014 Fonda Speedway and Glen Ridge Motorsports Park Sportsman champion also known as The Flying Squirrel, landed in victory lane three nights running at Albany-Saratoga, Fonda and Utica-Rome Speedway in the lead-up to the first of 13 DIRTcar Northeast Sportsman Modified Series point races. "The crate sportsman…

SATURDAY NIGHT RACING RETURNS TO THE BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY

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Delaware

PERENNIAL FAVORITES – JAMIE MILLS & RICKY ELLIOTT TAKE OPENING NIGHT WINS AT DELAWARE

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PERENNIAL FAVORITES – JAMIE MILLS & RICKY ELLIOTT TAKE OPENING NIGHT WINS AT DELAWARE By CHARLIE BROWN, Delmar, DE –“Town of Delmar Night” kicked off the 2015 season on Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway and by the end of the night, the seasoned veterans had prevailed. Jamie Mills of Milford, Del. captured the 25-lap NAPA Big Block Modified feature and Seaford, Del.’s Ricky Elliott came out on top in the 20-lap S.R. Pete and Son Super Late Model main. Other winners on the night included: Matt Hill of Georgetown, Del. in the Crate Models; Scott Hitchens of Gumboro,…

Arizona

Southwest Sprints Ready for May 2 at Canyon; Johnson Again #1 in Arizona Speedway 30-Lapper

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R.J. Johnson enjoys a 37-point lead in his quest for a third consecutive USAC Southwest Sprint Car title after scoring his 21st USAC feature victory in the state of Arizona last Saturday night at Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek. The series resumesMay 2 at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria. Johnson won Saturday night's 30-lap "Spring Fling" at Arizona Speedway after a battle with Stevie Sussex, who led 17 of the 30 laps. Johnson led the final nine to beat Mike Martin, Matt Rossi, Shon Deskins and Charles Davis Jr. for the win. A dozen of Johnson's Arizona victories have come…

South Jersey Shootout Notebook 4/19/15

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By: Pete MacDonald 42 Modifieds, 32 Sportsman, 25 600cc Xcel Modifieds, and 8 Street Stocks entered Sunday night's program. It was the debut of the Short Track Super Series South Region fueled by Hi-Tek Race Fuels. A decent sized crowd came out for it. A lot better than the previous weeks by far. Brett Kressley continued his domination of the Sportsman class by winning at Bridgeport. It was his third win in three days after previously winning at Big Diamond on Friday and Grandview on Saturday. Ryan Watt was the show in the Modified feature rim riding around the…

Dirt Modifieds

After Successful Practice Session, Thunder Mountain Speedway Will Go Racing This Saturday, April 25; $1,992-To-Win Modifieds Headline Program As Point Season Gets Underway

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CENTER LISLE, NY – Following a successful practice on Saturday, Thunder Mountain Speedway roars into action this weekend. On Saturday (April 25), the three-eighths-mile clay oval in Center Lisle, N.Y., officially kick-starts its 2015 campaign with the annual Season Opener headlined by the big-block/small-block Modifieds racing 30 laps for $1,992 to win. The “1992” number signifies the year the speedway opened. The night’s activities are sponsored by Waymart Building Center of Waymart, Pa., and Sharkey’s Fuels of South Canaan, Pa. The ’15 campaign is expected to be the strongest yet for Thunder Mountain, back for the second season under the…

New Egypt Speedway Notebook 4/18/15

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New Egypt Speedway Notebook 4/18 By: Pete MacDonald 29 358 Modifieds, 29 Crate Modifieds, 13 Street Stocks, 6 Rookie Sportsman, and 2 NorthEast Wingless Sprint Cars entered the pit area on Saturday night. Ryan Godown is flat dominant this year, people can say what they want about he's cheating this and he's cheating that, he is just on his game this year. Rewind the calendar 365 days after Billy Pauch won the first three races of the season and people were saying the same thing. Ryan just has it together so far for 2015. There is a serious lack of…

Quick Draw: Rick Laubach Makes History As First-Ever ‘South Jersey Shootout’ Winner At Bridgeport Speedway; Hellertown, PA Driver Earns $5,400-Plus In Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek South Region Opener

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Quick Draw: Rick Laubach Makes History As First-Ever ‘South Jersey Shootout’ Winner At Bridgeport Speedway; Hellertown, PA Driver Earns $5,400-Plus In Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek South Region Opener Written by Cody Manmiller BRIDGEPORT, NJ - Rick Laubach was quickest to the draw and outgunned the competition on his way to a ‘South Jersey Shootout’ victory at Bridgeport Speedway on Sunday. As the class of the field, Laubach took the pole starting position and cruised to the $5,400 payday plus contingency awards in the opening race of the Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled by…

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THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES IS SET TO BEGIN ON FRIDAY, APRIL 24 AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY

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THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES IS SET TO BEGIN ON FRIDAY, APRIL 24 AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY Sicklerville, NJ (April 20, 2015) – After several months of planning, the much anticipated Modified 811 Dig Safe Series is set to begin on Friday, April 24 at Bridgeport Speedway. The five race series, for any type of dirt Modified Stock Car, will be held on the quarter mile track at the Southern New Jersey complex. For the opening contest, a diverse field of drivers is expected to be on hand. Corey Andersen, Brett Ballard, Bobby Bracall, Lou Cicconi, Johnny Cornell, Jesse Dill,…

OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY PR: CASE IH/O’NEIL’S FARM EQUIPMENT RETURNS AS OFFICIAL TRACK MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PROVIDER

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OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY PR: CASE IH/O'NEIL'S FARM EQUIPMENT RETURNS AS OFFICIAL TRACK MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PROVIDER by Tommy Goudge (April 20, 2015) - Ohsweken, Ontario - Ohsweken Speedway officials are proud to announce the return of Case IH/O'Neil's Farm Equipment as the official track maintenance equipment provider in 2015. O'Neil's takes pride in being a family-owned business serving their community since 1918. A lot of things have changed over the years, but the principles of their dealership have stayed the same - They believe in serving their customers with honesty and integrity. Their roots were founded in the agriculture business, selling and…

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