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Pittman Holds of Schatz for UNOH All Star Win at Volusia

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Photos Courtesy of Michael Fry BARBERVILLE, FL. (Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015) – Daryn Pittman recently gave one of his prized gator trophies to a friend whose battling an illness. His daughter demanded he get another and he did just that at Volusia Speedway Park Thursday. Pittman held off a charging Donnie Schatz the final four laps following a caution to score his nine career University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions victory. Pittman’s victory was by .078 seconds. Schatz, who started 15th, had the crowd on their feet the final handful of laps as he continuously challenged…

Billy Moyer Marches into Victory Lane Thursday Night at East Bay Raceway Park

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TAMPA, FL (February 12, 2015) - Billy Moyer took the lead on lap 6 and never looked back as he marched on to his 24th Winternationals win Thursday night at East Bay Raceway Park. Billy Moyer and Brandon Sheppard battled back and forth for several laps until Moyer finally mastered a consistent line around the famed "Clay by the Bay" and set-sail on his way to victory lane. Following Moyer to the stripe were Mike Benedum, Brandon Sheppard, Steve Casebolt, and Dennis Franklin. "It feels good to get back to victory lane at East Bay, They went out and worked…

Florida

New Driver/Team Combo Sets Sights on Winter Dirt Games VI

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The so-called "silly season" of racing has concluded as a wholesale of driver changes dot the landscape in the AMSOIL/USAC Sprint Car National Sprint Car Championship series for "Winter Dirt Games VI" at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla. and East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, Fla. Among the expected entries that can be found in new rides for the series' opening events in 2014 include 2011 "Indiana Sprint Week" champion Chris Windom of Canton, Ill. who moves to the no. 2 owned by longtime midget campaigner Hans Lein and crewed by Greg Nelson. Windom's former ride, the Jeff Walker…

South Mountain Raceway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 1107 Petersburg Road, Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania 17007 Phone # N/A Track Length 1/8 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Super Pro, Pro, Street, Trophy Website www.quarteracesdragway.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

Pittsburgh Raceway Park

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 538 Stone Jug Road, New Alexandria, Pennsylvania 15670 Phone # 724-668-7600 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Modified, Top, Motorcycle, Street, Modified, Junior Dragster Website www.pittsburghracewaypark.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

Numidia Dragway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 24 DiMino Blvd., Hawley, Pennsylvania 18428 Phone # 570-799-5091 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Super Pro, Pro, Street, Motorcycle, Junior Dragster Website www.numidiadragway.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

Maple Grove Raceway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 30 Stauffer Park Lane, Mohnton, Pennsylvania 19540 Phone # 610-856-9200 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Super Pro, Pro, Street, Top Bike, Junior Dragster, Super Stock Website www.maplegroveraceway.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

Lucky Drag City

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 9060 Jones Road, Wattsburg, Pennsylvania 16442 Phone # 814-739-2735 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Junior Dragster Website www.luckydragcity.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

Beaver Springs Dragway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 109 Race Track Lane, Beaver Springs, Pennsylvania 17812 Phone # 570-658-9601 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Top Street, Street Stick, Street Auto, Sports Bike, Subaru Sport Compact, Outlaw Street, ATV, IHRA Summit Series Website www.beaversprings.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

Connecticut

Branden Dion Ready to Challenge for Stafford Speedway SK Modified® SPAFCO Rookie of the Year

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Stafford Springs, CT)---After a stellar rookie season in Stafford Speedway’s SK Light division, Taunton, MA native Branden Dion is ready to challenge for SPAFCO Rookie of the Year honors in the track’s premier SK Modified® division in 2015 behind the wheel of the #04 Triple D Racing / Doug King Builders Chevrolet. “I’m very excited to be moving up this year,” said Dion. “We worked on the car a lot during the season to get our setup dialed in and I think we’ll ready to go. The plan is for us to start off slow and work our way towards…

Woodburn Drag Strip

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 7730 Highway 219, Woodburn, Oregon 97071 Phone # 503-982-4461 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Junior Dragster, Motorcycle, Top Alcohol Website www.woodburndragstrip.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

Portland Interntional Raceway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Portland, Oregon 97217 Phone # 503-823-RACE Track Length 1/8 Mile, 1.97 Miles Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip, Road Course Divisions Raced Super Pro, Pro, Junior Dragster, Summit NHRA Series, ET, SCCA, Portland Vintage Racing Festival Website www.portlandraceway.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

Lakeview Drag Strip

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 17993 Airport Road, Lakeview, Oregon 97630 Phone # 541-947-3970 Track Length 1/8 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman Website www.lakecountydesertcruisers.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

Kevin Gambacorta Looking for First Late Model Victory and Championship at Stafford Speedway

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Photo Courtesy of www.staffordmotorspeedway.com (Stafford Springs, CT)---With the dawn of the 2015 season at Stafford Motor Speedway drawing ever closer, one driver who can’t wait to get back on the track is Late Model driver Kevin Gambacorta. Gambacorta, of Ellington, has won races and championships in Stafford Speedway’s DARE Stock and Limited Late Model divisions, but he is still in search of his first victory in the Late Model ranks. As Gambacorta prepares for what will be his fourth full season of Late Model competition, he feels like he is primed to collect that first victory. During the off-season,…

Driscoll Motorsports Photography Returns to Stafford Speedway’s Contingency Program for 2015 Season

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Photo Courtesy of www.dmsracingphotos.com (Stafford Springs, CT)---Stafford Motor Speedway has announced that John and Andrea Driscoll of DMS Racing Photos have renewed their participation in the track’s Contingency Program for the 2015 season. DMS Racing Photos will provide a weekly $75 bonus to the second place finisher from each Limited Late Model feature during the 2015 season. “We’re looking forward to coming back and supporting the Limited Late Model division” said John and Andrea Driscoll, owners of Driscoll Motorsports Photography. “Not that we don’t support the other divisions because we love all the divisions at Stafford. The Limited Late Model…

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OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY PR: BEST WISHES TO GLEN HIL

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(February 11, 2015) - The management of Ohsweken Speedway would like to express their gratitude and well wishes to Glen Hils, who is stepping away from his position at the track after many years of service. As the Head Technical Director, Glen played an integral role in the growth and prosperity of the speedway. Car counts in all of Ohsweken’s racing divisions grew steadily as Glen helped to enforce technical specifications and safety requirements. Ohsweken Speedway is now accepting applications to fill the position of Head Technical Director - Serious applications only, please. Please contact Lorraine Pedersen, Office Administrator, by…

Hodnett Powers to UNOH All Star Win at Volusia

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Photo Courtesy Of www.allstarsprint.com/ BARBERVILLE, FL. (Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015) – Greg Hodnett has served noticed. His Mike Heffner team will be a force to be reckoned with in 2015. The Thomasville, Pennsylvania driver was able to maneuver through traffic and led all 30 laps at Volusia Speedway Park to claim the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions victory. Hodnett’s victory stops a three race win streak for Kerry Madsen. It was the 81st appearance of Tony Stewart’s New All Star Circuit of Champions at Volusia Speedway Park for the DIRTcar Nationals. For Hodnett it was his 19th…

Josh Richards Rockets to Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Win at East Bay Raceway Park

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TAMPA, FL (February 11, 2015) - Josh Richards took the lead from Billy Moyer on lap 17 and raced on to take the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win Wednesday Night at East Bay Raceway Park. It was Richards' fourth career win at "The Clay by the Bay." Florida native Mark Whitener had his best career LOLMDS finish by taking second ahead of 25th starting, Steve Francis, Don O'Neal, and Billy Moyer. Richards started third and rocketed to the lead on the opening lap of the 35-lap event. He led until Moyer passed him for the top spot…

NOLA Motorsports Park Test Leaves INDYCAR Drivers Impressed

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AVONDALE, La. (Feb. 11, 2015) - From a secondary viewing spot at NOLA Motorsports Park, KV Racing Technology co-owner Jimmy Vasser confirmed what he saw on pit lane. "I was impressed with the speed on the circuit for a first day," the former Indy car driver said. "I think they'll put on a great show." From the drivers' viewpoint, lap times on the flowing and flat 2.67-mile road course are quick and they expect considerably faster speeds when the Verizon IndyCar Series returns with new aerodynamic bodywork kits for the inaugural Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana onApril 10-12. Fourteen drivers…

Dakota State Fair Speedway to Host Inaugural World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Event in 2015

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HURON, S.D. — November 12, 2014 — Dakota State Fair Speedway in South Dakota, is set to host the best sprint car drivers in the world on Saturday, June 20, 2015, as the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series will make their first-ever visit to the semi-banked three-eighths-mile. Dakota State Fair Speedway is located on the grounds of the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron, South Dakota. “I’ve always wanted to have a World of Outlaws event, but their schedule never quite worked out when we had an opening in our schedule, but it will for 2015,” said Orville…

Dirt Late Models

National Open Expanded to Three Days with Track Champ Crowned

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Mechanicsburg – Williams Grove Speedway has announced its 2015 schedule of events with Opening Day races set for Friday, March 27 at 7:30 pm, featuring the 410 sprint cars and the exciting super late models. The season will be book ended with visits by the super late models as the once-regular Williams Grove division takes part in the opener and than again in the season finale in October. The 2015 Williams Grove Speedway Lawrence Chevrolet 410 Sprint Car Champion will be crowned via the annual National Open next season as the conclusion of the newly expanded three-day National Open on…

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Williams Grove Speedway Finalizes Their 2015 Saturday Night Series Schedule

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As winter’s winds roll across the idle Williams Grove Speedway surface, track owner Kathy Hughes is busy planning the 2015 schedule. Hughes, along with speedway manager Justin Loh, finalized their plans for the popular Saturday Night Series. The series is celebrating its 10th anniversary at the famed half-mile oval. The show, featuring the Super Sportsman, 358 Late Models and Street Stocks will return for a 16-race season. Racing will begin on May 2. A major change will be the starting time. Races will begin at 7 PM for all 2015 shows. The change will provide competitors with more moisture in…

Dave Blaney Leads Practice on Night One of DIRTcar Nationals

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BARBERVILLE, Fla. - Feb. 10, 2015 - Dave Blaney kicked off sprint week at Volusia Speedway Park on Tuesday night as he took the top spot in DIRTcar Nationals sprint car open practice. Blaney, the 1995 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion, set the fast time in his Heinke Baldwin Racing car during the second hot laps session with a lap of 12.724 at more than 141 mph. Taking the top spot is a confidence booster for the week, Blaney said. "It's always good to come out here and have some speed," he said. "We didn't start out very…

Bubba Raceway Park

Start Times Moved Up One Hour Each Day For This Weekend’s Bubba Army Winter Nationals at Bubba Raceway Park

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OCALA, Fla. - Feb. 11, 2015 - With weekend forecasts calling for cool temperatures, officials with Bubba Raceway Park and the World of Outlaws Late Model Series have moved up the start times for this weekend's portion of the Bubba Army Winter Nationals by one hour each day. Hot laps for the $5,000-to-win DIRTcar-sanctioned program on Friday and the $10,000-to-win WoO LMS program on Saturday will both begin at 6 p.m. with time trials and racing to immediately follow on both nights. Hot laps for Sunday's $10,000-to-win WoO LMS program are now set for 5 p.m. with racing to immediately…

Eckert Heads To Bubba Raceway Park’s Bubba Army Winter Nationals After Unveiling New Race Team On World of Outlaws Late Model Series

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OCALA, Fla. - Feb. 11, 2015 - Rick Eckert has plenty to be happy about. After his status as a full-time World of Outlaws Late Model Series competitor came into doubt over the offseason, Eckert, 49, of York, Pa., not only landed a ride that has allowed him to remain on tour for the 12th consecutive season, but one that he also believes will allow help him contend for a championship and return to victory lane in 2015. Eckert, who less than a month ago announced that he had teamed with Paul Crowl and Shawn and Lisa Martin of Viper…

Dirt Late Models

Dennis Erb Jr. Wins Opening Night of East Bay Raceway Park Winternationals

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TAMPA, FL (February 10, 2015) - Dennis Erb Jr. took the lead on lap ten and won a thrilling feature event on the opening night of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park. Erb's seventh career win at "The Clay by the Bay" was hard fought early on as he and Billy Moyer had a back and forth battle for the lead. Earl Pearson Jr. came home second after skating by Moyer on lap 14. Moyer then held off a furious late-race rally from Bobby Pierce to take third. Pierce started 16th on…

Bad Boy Mowers Announces Fan Appreciation Contest, Mower Give Away

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WAYCROSS, GA (February 10, 2015) - Bad Boy Mowers, in association with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, is excited to announce the Bad Boy Mowers Fan Appreciation Contest. Bad Boy Mowers is giving away a Brand New Bad Boy ZT Elite Series Zero-Turn Mower. The Grand Prize Winner will be drawn at the series season finale at the Dirt Track World Championship in Portsmouth, Ohio onOctober 17th. The Bad Boy Fan Appreciation Contest is open to fans, drivers, crews and anyone that registers for a chance to win the Bad Boy Mower. "We're thrilled to have Bad Boy Mowers…

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Make-Up Information Announced for Tonight’s Postponement at East Bay Raceway Park

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TAMPA, FL (February 9, 2015) - Officials of East Bay Raceway Park and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series postponed events from Monday Night's $5,000-to-win event earlier today. The postponement is due to rain showers that began earlier today and have continued to deluge the famed "Clay by the Bay" throughout the evening. The events from Monday will be made up Thursday and Friday [February 12-13th] nights, after those respective events have been completed. Time Trials for Friday Night's $10,000-to-win event will take place after the conclusion of Thursday night's $7,000-to-win main event. Time Trials for Monday's make-up event…

Attica Raceway Park

Big Money, Big Shows on Tap at Attica Raceway Park in 2015

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ATTICA, Ohio – The 2015 racing season at Attica Raceway Park is shaping up to be the biggest in the track’s 27 year history with BIGGER shows and BIGGER payouts; enough to lure the top dirt track drivers in the United States. “This is the 10th year that I’ve been Attica Raceway Park’s promoter. I wanted to celebrate and thank all the race teams and wonderful fans who have supported this track and me for so long. This schedule does ALL of that,” said John Bores, ARP Promoter. “Ohio’s Finest Racing” speedplant will payout over $675,000 in prize…

Laurel, Del.’s Scotty’s Speed & Diesel Signs On As Presenting Sponsor Of 2015 Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region; Bridgeport Speedway ‘South Jersey Shootout’ Sunday, April 19 Kicks Off 2015 South Region Point Battle

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LAUREL, DE - As a racer, Scott Van Gorder made plans to compete on the 2015 Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region schedule. As a businessman, he desired more involvement. Van Gorder’s business, Scotty’s Speed & Diesel of Laurel, Del., has signed on as presenting sponsor of the series’ Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region, a five-race schedule set to kick off Sunday, April 19 (rain date: April 26) with the ‘South Jersey Shootout’ at N.J.’s Bridgeport Speedway. The big-block/small-block Modified series also visits Big Diamond (Pa.) Speedway May 5,…

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SSP’s Night of Honor Features Fourteen Track Champion on Friday Night

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Newberrytown, PA (February 7, 2015) – The Night of Honor and Awards Banquet for the Susquehanna Speedway Park’s 2014 season on Friday night, February 6 was filled with an atmosphere of fun, music, enthusiasm and anticipation for the 2015 season. This was the largest crowd to attend the speedway’s season ending banquet. Fourteen track champions were crowned and added to the prestigious SSP Hall of Champions list that includes racing great such as Bobby Abel, Johnny Mackison Sr., Gene Goodling, Ray Tilley and Mitch Smith to name a few. The Awards Gala was held at the historic Valencia Ballroom…

Jeb Burton Signs with BK Racing for the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Season

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CHARLOTTE, NC (February 9, 2015) - Jeb Burton has signed with BK Racing for the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Season, as the driver of the No. 26 Toyota Camry. Jeb Burton, the son of Daytona 500 Champion Ward Burton, will be competing in his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season as a Rookie of the Year Contender. Twenty-two year old Burton has had a great start to his racing career with one Camping World Truck Series win, seven Top 5's, nineteen Top 10's and seven Coors Light Pole awards. After finishing in the Top 10 55% of the time in…

Tulsa Raceway Park

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 3101 N. Garnett, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74116 Phone # 918-437-RACE Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Super Pro, No Electronics, Sportsman, Junior Pro, Junior Sportsman, Street ET, Pro ET Website www.tulsaracewaypark.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

Thunder Valley Raceway Park

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 10500 48th Ave SE, Lexington, Oklahoma 73051 Phone # 405-872-3429 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Concrete Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Super Pro, No Electronics, Street, Quick Electronics, Quick No Electronics, Junior Dragster Website www.okthunder.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

Ardmore Dragway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 15793 U.S. 77, Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401 Phone # 580-653-2711 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Super Pro, No Electronics, Junior Dragster Website www.ardmoredragway.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

Scofield Takes Win in 30th Icebreaker 100

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For the first three quarters of the 30th running of the Icebreaker 100 this weekend at Desoto Speedway, 2014 Brighthouse Series and Desoto track champion Jesse Dutilly looked like he'd start 2015 in a place he found quite often in 2014: victory lane. But after a mechanical failure 26 laps from the end of the race brought the Bradenton's driver's hopes of winning the track's biggest race of the year to a screeching halt it was veteran driver Jeff Scofield who was left holding the trophy in front of the sun-drenched crowd in Eastern Manatee County. Dutilly started on the…

Helton Named Vice Chairman of NASCAR, Dewar Added To NASCAR Board of Directors

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2015) – NASCAR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian France announced today that Mike Helton has been named Vice Chairman of NASCAR and Chief Operating Officer Brent Dewar has been added to the NASCAR Board of Directors, effective immediately. Helton has served as NASCAR President since 2000 and has been with the sanctioning body in various roles since 1994. In his new capacity, Helton will remain the senior NASCAR official at all national series racing events overseeing competition, work closely with France on long-term strategic planning and represent NASCAR in a wide-range of roles…

Darland Sets Sights on #23 OCALA Feb. 19-21; Hines Continues to Challenge All-Time Record

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Dave Darland of Lincoln, Ind., whose USAC resume sets him apart from nearly every driver who ever sat in a race car, continues his quest to extend a remarkable USAC record when the 2015 USAC National season opens Feb. 19-20-21 at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla. "Winter Games VI" unfolds at Ocala and concludes Feb. 26-27-28 at East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, Fla. and the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car races offer Darland the opportunity to extend a record which is simply amazing. Darland earned his initial USAC National feature victory in 1993 at the "Tony…

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OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY PR: HOOSIER TIRE PARTNERSHIP CONTINUES, EXPANDS IN 2015

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by Tommy Goudge (February 9, 2015) - Ohsweken Speedway officials are pleased to announce that their partnership with Hoosier Tire Canada will both continue and expand this season. The partnership will see season championship points funds bolstered, and Hoosier tires mandated for all four corners of each car competing in both the Corr/Pak Merchandising 360 Sprint Car and Strickland's GMC Crate Sprint Car divisions. The 360 division has a three year commitment, while the Crate division has a one year commitment. From humble beginnings in 1957, Hoosier Racing Tire Corporation has grown into the largest race tire manufacturer in the…

MADSEN MAKES IT A CLEAN SWEEP OF ALL STARS AT BUBBA RACEWAY PARK

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OCALA, FL. (Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015) - Kerry Madsen made it look easy the first two nights of the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions visit to Bubba Raceway Park as he roared to the victories. However, the third night proved not to be so easy, but the outcome was the same. The Madman would lead 29 of the 30 laps and record his third straight victory. Madsen's three wins moves him atop the win total for All Star races at Bubba with 4 career victories...all in a row as he won the…

Clanton Snaps 66-Race World of Outlaws Late Model Series Winless Streak With Dramatic Final-Lap Pass At Screven Motor Speedway

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Home-State Driver Overtakes Casebolt To Claim 21st-Career WoO LMS Victory During Final Night Of Screven's Winter Freeze V SYLVANIA, Ga. - Feb. 7, 2015 - Shane Clanton doesn't have to worry about going winless on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series in 2015. The 39-year-old Zebulon, Ga., driver, who last season failed to win a WoO LMS event for the first time since the national tour was restarted in 2004, made his long-awaited return to victory lane with a dramatic triumph during Saturday's Winter Freeze V finale at Screven Motor Speedway. Snapping a 66-race WoO LMS winless streak that…

Madsen Makes it Two UNOH All Star Wins in a Row at Bubba Raceway Park

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Photo Courtesy of Bubberacewaypark.com OCALA, FL. (Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015) – Kerry Madsen seems to have found something at Bubba Raceway Park that the competition hasn’t discovered as yet. The Sydney, Australia native led all 30 laps Saturday to score his second straight University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions feature win in as many nights. “The Mad Man” survived heavy lapped traffic and a couple of restarts to score his fifth career All Star victory – 3 of which have now come at Bubba Raceway Park. “When you have Dale Blaney behind you there’s no letting…

Davenport Wins Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing Finale at Golden Isles Speedway

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BRUNSWICK, GA (February 7, 2015) - Jonathan Davenport finally closed the deal on Saturday Night at Golden Isles Speedway. Davenport had led during both of the previous two nights, but suffered misfortune and was unable to finish either feature. On the final night of the Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing; in front of a record-breaking crowd for the famed speedway; Davenport picked up his fifth career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win. Friday Night's winner, Earl Pearson Jr. finished second, followed by Brandon Sheppard, Scott Bloomquist, and Ross Bailes rounded out five in an exciting finale to…

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TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR SPECIAL OFFER ON MOTORSPORTS SPONSORSHIP MARKETING NEWS

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LANGHORNE, PA February 8, 2015 . . . The new look of Ernie Saxton’s Motorsports Sponsorship Marketing News has proven to be very popular. With a new color and layout the newsletter has proven to be much easier to read according to many subscribers. Hot off the press is the newest edition which includes “Investment in and co-ownership of race teams” by attorney Michael K. Spotts J.D., “Create a culture of excellence” by Marcie Barlow, “Writing 101” with Scott Pacich, “College football smoked motoracing” by Brian Mackey along with an article titled “Five ways to become a better press…

Reserve Your Seat at Grandview Speedway on March 7th; Sponsorship and Ad Opportunities Remain Available for 2015 Season

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BECHTELSVILLE, PA February 7, 2015 . . . The groundhog may have seen his shadow and that means six more weeks of winter but it also means spring is not far off and with it comes the auto racing season. Fans who have purchased season tickets for the 2015 Saturday night season at Grandview are now invited to come out to the track on Saturday, March 7th at 1 p.m. to pick their reserved seat which is part of their season ticket package. The Saturday night season ticket, in addition to the guaranteed reserved seat, covers every…

Steve Casebolt Claims First-Career World of Outlaws Late Model Series Victory In Friday’s Season Opener At Screven Motor Speedway

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Indiana Standout Bags $10,600 After Passing Polesitter Brandon Overton Late In The First Leg of Screven's Winter Freeze Doubleheader SYLVANIA, Ga. - Feb. 6, 2015 - Steve Casebolt added another major accomplishment to his resume Friday night at Screven Motor Speedway in earning his first-career World of Outlaws Late Model Series victory during the opening race on the national tour's 2015 season. Casebolt, 36, of Richmond, Ind., overtook Brandon Overton of Evans, Ga., on lap 44 of Friday's 50-lap Winter Freeze A-Main at Screven's 3/8-mile oval and turned back Overton's last-ditched effort to retake the lead in the closing laps.…

Dirt Late Models

Former Racer, Promoter Perrotte to Lead DIRTcar’s Northeast Programs Experienced Motorsports Veteran Will Steer Super DIRTcar Series, Mr. DIRTcar Action

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CONCORD, N.C. - Feb. 6, 2015 - DIRTcar Racing announced today Mike Perrotte, a former racer and promoter, will be the Director of Series and Sanctioning for it's Northeast programs. Perrotte, of Plattsburgh, N.Y., has been involved in motorsports for more than 40 years and will oversee the Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series in addition to the Mr. DIRTcar weekly racing and the DIRTcar 358-Modified, Sportsman Modified and Pro Stock series. "I'm looking forward to working with the racers and promoters, and providing the fans with the best possible product," Perrotte said. "I can't wait to get started in Florida."…

Madsen Scores Last Lap Pass for Win to Open New Era for UNOH All Stars

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OCALA, FL. (Friday, Feb. 6, 2015) – Australian Kerry Madsen opened the new era for the University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions with an exciting last lap pass of Aaron Reutzel to score the season opening victory at Bubba Raceway Park Friday night. “The Mad Man” actually recorded the fastest lap of the entire race on that last lap. But it was a caution flag with three laps to go that gave him the opportunity as Reutzel’s motor began to sour. Madsen now has four career All Star wins. “On that last lap I saw him (Reutzel)…

Pearson Returns to Victory Lane in Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing at Golden Isles Speedway

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BRUNSWICK, GA (February 6, 2015) - Earl Pearson Jr.'s 29th career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory may have been one of his most memorable. The popular 4-time LOLMDS National Champion raced in front of his hometown fans and friends collected the win on Friday Night at the Georgia Boot Super Bowl of Racing at Golden Isles Speedway. Pearson reunited with the Dunn-Benson Motorsports team this year. He led the final nine laps of the race to score his first win of 2015 in the Lucas Oil Products Dunn-Benson Ford entry for car-owners Carlton and Kemp Lamm. Pearson…

World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Ready to Wave Green Flag on 2015 Season at Volusia Speedway Park’s DIRTcar Nationals

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CONCORD, N.C. - Feb. 5, 2015 - The brief respite from winter provided by a trip to Florida in February signals the start of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series season and the annual DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park. Less than a week remains before the beginning of sprint car week at the DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 11 to 15, featuring the World of Outlaws and the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions. It was just three and a half months ago the series' season drew to a close bringing to an end a historic year that saw Donny…

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