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Hirschman Takes Tri-Track Series Title with Speedbowl Score

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Hirschman Takes Home First Speedbowl Check Story By: TRI-TRACK MODIFIED SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM WATERFORD, CT- October 24, 2016- Matt “Money” Hirschman lived up to his name once again on Sunday night at New London-Waterford Speedbowl. He took down the victory in the $5,000 to win NorthEast Race Cars Tri Track Open Modified Series feature event and with the win, he locked up the 2016 championship. “It worked out really well, we had a good starting spot,” Hirschman said. “The car really responded well to the start of the race and that was important because the cars…

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Strohl Octoberfast in Mahoning RoC 150

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16-year old Kyle Strohl Tops Impressive Mahoning Valley Speedway RoC Field in Octoberfast 150 Story By: DINO OBERTO / MAHONING VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: WALT SMITH / RACERSGUIDE.COM LEHIGHTON, PA- October 24, 2016- Mahoning Valley Speedway’s season finale Octoberfast 2016 almost became “Octobersplash” as rain was dominating much of the day but thanks to the dedicated effort by track crew, the race went off albeit two hours over the original start time, and fans who braved the brisk autumn night were treated to a thrilling 150 lap feature for the Ferris Mowers Race of Champions Modified Series Fueled by…

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Burt Myers Collects Another Modified Crown

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Burt Myers Wins the Southern Modified Racing Series Finale on Saturday at Caraway Speedway Story By: PASS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: ROBERT EVERHARDT / RACERSGUIDE.CO ASHEBORO, N.C. – October 23, 2016- Burt Myers pulled the double Saturday night at Caraway Speedway by claiming the win in the Kenny Minter Memorial 125 and, in so doing, taking the inaugural Southern Modified Racing Series championship. Myers’ second career SMRS win capped off a remarkable season which also saw him claim titles at Bowman Gray Stadium and in the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour. “This is just a dream come true because I feel…

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‘OCTOBERFAST’ 150 NEXT UP FOR FERRIS MOWERS RACE OF CHAMPIONS

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Emerling and Hossfeld Lead Championship Battle to the Exciting Quarter-Mile - Story By: DINO OBERTO / MAHONING VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Lehighton, Pa. –October 18, 2016 – The Ferris Mowers Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series fueled by Sunoco heads to the quarter-mile confines of the Mahoning Valley Speedway in Lehighton, Pa., for the Octoberfast 150 this coming Saturday (October 22). The 150-lap event is sure to be exciting with much on the line for the Series in regard to the championship, but also $5,000-to-the-winner. Patrick Emerling of Orchard Park, N.Y., and Chuck Hossfeld or Ransomville,…

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History Making Season in The Books for Doug Coby

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Coby Makes History, Wraps Up Third Consecutive Whelen Modified Title at Thompson Story By: THRESA CONDICT / TSMP MEDIA Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM THOMPSON, CT - October 17, 2016 - Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park saved the best for last in 2016, crowning several champions on the final day of the Sunoco World Series of Speedway Racing, presented by Xtra Mart including a champion in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. Defending series champion Doug Coby looked to earn his third consecutive title and fourth in the last five seasons after extending his points lead on Justin Bonsignore and Timmy Solomito with…

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ROC Modified 150 Headlines Mahoning Valley Octoberfast

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Mahoning Valley Speedway Octoberfast 2016 Event Schedule Set…$5000 RoC Modified 150 Headlines Annual Season Finale Story By; DINO OBERTO / MAHONING VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: WALT SMITH / RACERSGUIDE.COM LEHIGHTON, Pa.- October 13, 2016- Octoberfast 2016 will close out the season of racing at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway on Saturday, October 22. Racing gets underway at 4:00 pm. This year’s Octoberfast will be headlined by a $5000-to-win 150 lap Modified main event and $300 to start that features the Ferris Mowers Race of Champions Modified Series Fueled by Sunoco Tour. Modified inspection begins at 11:15. Tires sales will start…

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Coby Going For WMT Series Three Peat

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Coby Heads To Thompson Seeking Third Straight Championship Story By: JASON CUNNINGHAM / NASCAR SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM Thompson Conn.- October 11, 2016- This Sunday afternoon at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, Doug Coby will be looking to collect his third consecutive NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship in the Sunoco World Series 150. If he can accomplish the goal, it will be his fourth career title, which would inch him a little bit closer to Mike Stefanik’s all-time record of seven championships. Coby also trails Tony Hirschman in the list. Hirschman held up the title trophy five…

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Myers Looks to Take Another North-South Shootout Title

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Can Myers Collect Third North-South Trophy? Story By: TIM SOUTHERS /NASCAR SERIES MEDIA Photos By: ROBERT EVERHARDT / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. –October 11, 2016- Burt Myers wrapped up the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Championship Thursday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway with a sixth-place finish in Bad Boy Off Road Southern Slam 150. Earlier this year he also clinched the modified track championship at Bowman-Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. With two NASCAR crowns on the mantle, Myers is now focusing on winning a third championship with the Southern Modified Racing Series. With one race remaining on Oct. 22 at Caraway Speedway,…

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Race Of Champions Set For Saturday at The Steel Palace

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The 66th Race of Champions is scheduled for Saturday at New York’s Oswego Speedway. Story By: ROC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF OSWEGO, N.Y. —September 14, 2016- The Race of Champions means many things to many different people, but when it boils right down to it, the prestige of winning the race and the prizes that go with it are what drives racers to step up to the challenge of running the grueling event. For several Saturday’s event will be their first time competing in the prestigious race at Oswego Speedway, for others they are veterans of the grind.…

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Race of Champions Name 2016 HOF Inducties

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Colton & Sammons Entering RoC Hall Of Fame Story By: ROC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: BOB YURKO /RACERSGUIDE.COM OSWEGO, N.Y. – Septeber 14, 2016-Several dignitaries will be honored as a part of the pre-race ceremonies for the 66th annual Race of Champions on Sept. 17. Billy Colton, who owns Troyer Race Cars, and Lenny Sammons, the owner of Area Auto Racing News, will be inducted into the Race of Champions Hall of Fame. “This is a big honor for me,” said Colton. “This race has been a big part of my life. My Dad first brought me to this race…

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Solomito Makes Move When It Counts

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Late Pass At Seekonk Earns Him Fourth Whelen Modified Victory Story By: JASON CHRISTLEY / NASCAR MEDIA Photos By: GETTY IMAGES/ NASCAR SEEKONK, Ma.-September 11, 2016 - When it was go-time, Timmy Solomito didn't hesitate. The Islip, New York, driver muscled his way past Doug Coby on Lap 114 and then held off the three-time champion as well as championship contender Justin Bonsignore to win Saturday night's AnytimeRealty.com 150 at Seekonk Speedway. It was Solomito's fourth NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour win of the season. Solomito started alongside Coby on the Lap 112 restart. After failing to get by on the outside…

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Whelen Modified Tour Stat Advance: Seekonk

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Analyzing the AnytimeRealty.com 150 at Seekonk Speedway Story By: TRAVIS BARRETT / NASCAR MEDIA Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. —September 8, 2016- The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to the “Action Track of the East” for the first time since 2005 when it heads to Seekonk Speedway in Seekonk, Massachusetts. Below is a look at Saturday’s AnytimeRealty.com 150 and some of the selected participants. AnytimeRealty.com 150 Race Setup: • This marks the return of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour to Seekonk Speedway for the first time since 2005. • There have been only six Whelen Modified Tour…

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Modified Racer Jerry Cook Headed to NASCAR Hall of Fame

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Top Honor Awaits Modified Great Cook; Joins Rival Evans In The NASCAR Hall Of Fame Story By: OWEN A. KEARNS / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE Photos By: NASCAR DAYTONA BEACH, FL- January 15, 2016- Jerry Cook never intended to support his family driving a modified stock car. It kind of snuck up on the young resident of Rome, N.Y. Cook, who built his first modified at the age of 13, took the wheel by happenstance, when his hired driver wrecked two of the race cars he owned. That was in 1963, well before Cook won his first…

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Pitkat Takes Second Thompson Title

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Woody Pitkat Secures Third Career Whelen All-American Series Track Championship Story By: JASON CUNNINGHAM / NASCAR Photo By: THOMPSON SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS PARK DAYTONA BEACH, FL- January 14, 2016- Exceeding expectations was the theme of Woody Pitkat’s 2015 NASCAR racing season, and there’s no better example of that than his track championship at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. In their initial year together, Pitkat delivered car owner Stan Mertz and the No. 6 team their first NASCAR Whelen All-American Series track title at the northeast Connecticut oval. With a new combination going up against experienced and accomplished competition, Pitkat was…

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Mauriello Aiming For Back To Back Turkey Derby Wins

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Mauriello Aiming For Back To Back Turkey Derby Wins By: Pete MacDonald On November 28th of last season, not very many people outside Wall Stadium knew the name Eric Mauriello, that would all change the following day as Mauriello scored what many would consider a huge upset victory in Turkey Derby XLI at Wall Stadium. The second generation driver from Howell, NJ who was driving probably one of, if not the most iconic pavement modifieds throughout the United States in Dick Barney's "Big Red" 14, Mauriello would take the lead for good on Lap 125 and not look…

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Ryan Preece Leads Cast of Invaders To Turkey Derby; Top 3 in NASCAR Whelen Modified Points Planing To Attend

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Ryan Preece Leads Cast of Invaders To Turkey Derby; Top 3 in NASCAR Whelen Modified Points Planing To Attend By: Pete MacDonald Ryan Preece confirmed to Racers Guide.com on Monday that he does plan on being in attendance for the 42nd Annual Jersey Shore Festival of Speed also known as Turkey Derby at Wall Stadium. Preece finished eighth in last year's Derby driving Tommy Baldwin's No.98. Preece is coming off of a season in which he was able to compete in the last four NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races of the season driving for Mike Curb in the…

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WALL STADIUM TURKEY DERBY STARTING TIMES ANNOUNCED

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] WALL STADIUM TURKEY DERBY STARTING TIMES ANNOUNCED WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Starting times for two pre-race practice days and the three day 42nd annual Turkey Derby stock car racing spectacular at Wall Stadium Speedway have been set. Scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend events are set during the daylight hours. In preparation of the Turkey Derby officials have announced that paid practice sessions will be held on both Saturday November 14 and Saturday November 21. Grandstand admission is free for both practices, which will run from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Pit area gates will…

RoC Pavement Series to open 2016 season at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] RoC Pavement Series to open 2016 season at Mahoning Valley Speedway (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 11-5-15) Mahoning Valley Speedway is proud to announce they will play host to the Race of Champions (RoC) Tour for their 2016 season opener which is set for Saturday, April 9. Mahoning promoter Floyd Santee and RoC head Joe Skotnicki have recently come to terms to bring the popular pavement Modified Series to the ¼-mile oval in Lehighton for the first time in 10 years. “It’s exciting. That term is over utilized but it is. Mahoning is a terrific track that provides great racing,” said…

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Turkey Derby XLII Schedule Announced

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Turkey Derby XLII Schedule Announced The schedule for the annual festival of speed held on Thanksgiving weekend known as Turkey Derby at Wall Stadium has been released. The 42nd Annual Turkey Derby will be held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday November 27th, 28th, and 29th. Competing divisions on Friday include the Sportsman going in a 50-Lap distance, the Legend Cars going battle for 30 laps on the high banks, along with the Factory Stocks and 4-Cylinders both competing in 40-Lap Features. Saturday's divisions will again be headlined by the Tour-Type Modifieds competing in a 150-Lap $5,000 to win…

Tyler Hines Wins SPAFCO SK Modified® Rookie of the Year Award at Stafford Motor Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Tyler Hines Wins SPAFCO SK Modified® Rookie of the Year Award at Stafford Motor Speedway (Stafford Springs, CT)---After collecting a win and a top-10 finish in the points standings in Stafford Speedway’s SK Light division, North Haven native Tyler Hines made the move into Stafford’s premier SK Modified® division for the 2015 season. Hines was joined from the SK Light ranks by 2014 track champion Jeremy Sorel and Mike Christopher, Jr. for what had all the promise of a great fight for the SPAFCO Rookie of the Year honors in 2015. The three SK Light drivers didn’t disappoint…

RIVERHEAD RACEWAY NAMES SCOTT TAPLEY NEW RACE DIRECTOR

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] RIVERHEAD RACEWAY NAMES SCOTT TAPLEY NEW RACE DIRECTOR Eddie & Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz the new owners of Riverhead Raceway have begun the process of putting a staff together for the 2016 race season and on Tuesday afternoon they announced that veteran race official Scott Tapley of Poland Spring, Maine has agreed to come on board in the capacity of Race Director at popular quarter mile oval. "We have heard good things about Scott from the racers and owners that have raced at tracks or on a series where he was the race director" Eddie & Connie Partridge…

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Preece Replaces Sorenson For Martinsville Sprint Cup Race

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Preece Replaces Sorenson For Martinsville Sprint Cup Race Former NASCAR Whelen Modified Champion Ryan Preece will make his second career NASCAR Sprint Cup Start this weekend driving the Mike Curb owned 98. With only 43 cars entered Preece is guaranteed to make the race and log valuable laps at the Sprint Cup level. The original entry list that came out earlier on this week had Reed Sorenson listed as the driver as the 98 which was driven to a 13th place finish last weekend at the Talladega Superspeedway by Michael Waltrip. Preece who made his NASCAR Sprint Cup…

MAURIELLO WINS HAUNTED HUNDERD AT WALL STADIUM SATURDAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] MAURIELLO WINS HAUNTED HUNDERD AT WALL STADIUM SATURDAY WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Everything went well for Eric Mauriello on Saturday afternoon as he set fast time in time trials, started from the pole position and fought off competitors to win the “Haunted Hundred” for Downs Ford Modified stock cars at Wall Stadium Speedway. The victory was worth $5,000. Mauriello jumped to the lead at the outset of “The Thriller” program’s main event and held off recently crowned champion Steven Reed of Jackson through the initial non-stop 33 laps. Brick’s Ron Frees soon took over second spot and chased…

LFR Chassis Earns Their First NWMT Manufacturers Championship

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] LFR Chassis Earns Their First NWMT Manufacturers Championship MOORESVILLE, N.C. – With a victory at the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour’s (NWMT) final race at Thompson Speedway this past weekend, Doug Coby, driving for Mike Smeriglio Racing, not only earned his third championship in the past four years but also secured LFR Chassis its first series championship in the company’s first full season of modified racing. 2015 was Coby’s first year running an LFR Chassis modified, during which he secured seven wins, earned six poles and led 830 laps in 15 points races. “We knew going into this season…

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TALENTED FIELD EXPECTED FOR WALL STADIUM’S MODIFIED “HAUNTED HUNDRED” SATURDAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] TALENTED FIELD EXPECTED FOR WALL STADIUM’S MODIFIED “HAUNTED HUNDRED” SATURDAY WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ A large and talented field of Downs Ford Modified stock car drivers can be expected at Wall Stadium Speedway this Saturday (Oct. 24) when the headlining 100-lap feature race offers $5,000 to the winner. The “Haunted Hundred” is just a part of the four division/five main event spooky spectacular dubbed “The Thriller.” Pit area gates will open at 9:00 a.m., practice starts at 10:00 a.m., grandstand seating opens at 11:00 a.m. and qualifying starts at 12:30 p.m. with main events immediately to follow at…

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NAPA Walks for Heroes at Stafford Motor Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] NAPA Walks for Heroes at Stafford Motor Speedway (Stafford Springs, CT)--- When NAPA stores of Connecticut and Southern New England joined Stafford Speedway as marketing partners in 2015 they also decided to take the opportunity to bring awareness and raise funds for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. NAPA and Stafford Speedway held the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund Track Walk on Friday, July 17th, which helped raise $7,500. The check presentation was made as part of the Fall Final Weekend pre-race festivities. This group of 59 stores led by General Manager Geoff Watson, District Manager Kevin Hess, CT District…

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MODIFIED ACE DANNY BOHN TO RACE BRANNICK’S NO. 51 IN WALL STADIUM’S “HAUNTED HUNDRED” OCTOBER 24

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] MODIFIED ACE DANNY BOHN TO RACE BRANNICK’S NO. 51 IN WALL STADIUM’S “HAUNTED HUNDRED” OCTOBER 24 MILLSTONE, N.J. ~ Young veteran Modified stock car driver Danny Bohn will be returning to his family’s roots at Wall Stadium Speedway this Saturday (Oct. 24) as he will drive for Scott Brannick in the North American Construction No. 51 in the “Haunted Hundred” for Modified stock cars. The annual five division stock car racing event, called “The Thriller,” features the Modified stock cars in a 100-lap, $5,000 to win main event. Bohn, the 2014 driving champion at the Bowman Gray Stadium…

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Roger Coss cashes in with $6000 Octoberfast win at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Roger Coss cashes in with $6000 Octoberfast win at Mahoning Valley Speedway By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 10-17-15) Roger Coss has always been known as one of those true good guys of racing. A driver who runs everyone clean, is always capable of motoring to the front and has the knack to bring the car home in one piece. That trademark style is exactly what landed the Lafayette, NJ racer the biggest win of his 20 year career, scoring a rousing victory at Mahoning Valley Speedway’s Octoberfast 2015 worth $6000. With a dozen laps to go Coss went…

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WALL STADIUM’S MODIFIED “HAUNTED HUNDRED” OFFERS $5,000 TO WINNER

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] WALL STADIUM’S MODIFIED “HAUNTED HUNDRED” OFFERS $5,000 TO WINNER WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ A large field of Downs Ford Modified stock cars can be expected at Wall Stadium Speedway on October 24 when the headlining 100-lap feature race offers $5,000 to the winner. The “Haunted Hundred” is just a part of the four division/five main event spooky spectacular dubbed “The Thriller.” On October 24, pit area gates will open at 9:00 a.m., practice starts at 10:00 a.m., grandstand seating opens at 11:00 a.m. and qualifying starts at 12:30 p.m. with main events immediately to follow at around 2:00…

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Select drivers have shot at $8000 with a win at Mahoning Valley Speedway Octoberfast 2015

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Select drivers have shot at $8000 with a win at Mahoning Valley Speedway Octoberfast 2015 (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 10-14-15) Saturday’s Octoberfast 2015 at Mahoning Valley Speedway is the richest purse payout in track history as promoter Floyd Santee will be disbursing nearly $50,000 that will be awarded across the three divisions of Modifieds, Late Models and Street Stocks. Of those aforementioned the Modifieds will be vying for a never before payday of $6000 to win and $300 to take the green. That’s impressive indeed, but wait there’s more…another $6000 to be exact that will be split among the top…

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Rowan Pennink Wins 2015 SK Modified® Championship at Stafford Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Rowan Pennink Wins 2015 SK Modified® Championship at Stafford Speedway (Stafford Springs, CT)---For Rowan Pennink and the #99 Van Wickle NAPA Auto Supply team, the foundation to winning the 2015 SK Modified® track championship at Stafford Motor Speedway was forged through an incredible second half of 2014. After a slow start in 2014, Pennink and the #99 team rattled off 5 wins in the final 10 races and carried that high level of performance into the 2015 season. In 2015 Pennink and the #99 team served notice right out of the gates that they would be championship contenders…

Four Track Champions Will be Crowned at Sunoco World Series

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Four Track Champions Will be Crowned at Sunoco World Series (THOMPSON, CT) - The Sunoco World Series of Speedway Racing presented by Xtramart at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park is the biggest short track event in the northeast. As a result, winning the event is prestigious to say the least. In each of the 4 weekly divisions it is likely a win this weekend will equate to a track championship. Xtramart Limited Sportsman The closest battle is in the Xtramart Limited Sportsman division where two of the best in speedway history are separated by only 2 points or 1…

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Mahoning Valley Speedway ready for Octoberfast 2015

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Mahoning Valley Speedway ready for Octoberfast 2015…Modifieds to race for 150 laps and $6000 top prize…Late Models and Street Stocks battle for $1500 payday (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 10-11-15) Mahoning Valley Speedway’s premier event, Octoberfast 2015, is set to take place this coming Saturday, October 17. Race time is 4:00 p.m. This year’s edition of Octoberfast will feature a three division program that will be headlined by the Modifieds racing for a track record distance and first place payout of 150-laps and $6000 to win. It is also the final race of the 2015 Central States Modified Gamblers Series which…

Austin Kochenash earns Mahoning Modified 100 victory…Earl Paules is class champ; Mike Sweeney wins again in Late Models but Paul Koehler Jr., wins title

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Austin Kochenash earns Mahoning Modified 100 victory…Earl Paules is class champ; Mike Sweeney wins again in Late Models but Paul Koehler Jr., wins title By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 10-4-15) You couldn’t have asked for a better way to finish out the Modified point season at Mahoning Valley Speedway. There were five drivers that all had a shot at the title. They had 100 laps to play it out and over the final circuits there would be four of them gunning for the win. In the end Austin Kochenash, who came into the day second in points,…

More than just racing at the Sunoco World Series of Speedway Racing

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] More than just racing at the Sunoco World Series of Speedway Racing (THOMPSON, CT) - Although fifteen thrilling divisions of racing are sure to keep fans busy at the upcoming Sunoco World Series of Speedway Racing presented by Xtramart, Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park will also be offering a variety of activities to entertain fans throughout the three day event, October 16-18. As the Sunoco World Series marks the culmination of the 30th season for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, and the 75th anniversary for Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP), several special fan activities have been lined up.…

October is month of money for Mahoning Modified Drivers…Track record payout awaits winner of next two events

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] October is month of money for Mahoning Modified Drivers…Track record payout awaits winner of next two events (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 9-29-15) October is the month of money at Mahoning Valley Speedway as the popular paved ¼-mile oval in Lehighton is set to close out 2015 in a big way with three weeks of high paying race events, and, while the Late Models, Street Stocks and Dirt Mods will all get to enjoy some extra cash at the payout window, a record payoff is going to the Modified drivers. There is an unheard of $10,000+ up for grabs to the…

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Eric Beers scores second straight Mahoning Modified win; Mike Sweeney extends win total to eight with Late Models; Ricky Yetter claims Dirt Mod title

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Dino Oberto, Media Relations: 570-401-8168 email: dlmo@ptd.net WEBSITE: www.mahoningvalley-speedway.com Facebook at Mahoning Valley Speedway and on Twitter attwitter.com/MahoningSpeed. COMING EVENTS: Oct. 3 Bob “Heavy” Scherer Modified Memorial 100 $3500 to win…Final points all classes…Rain date Oct. 4 Oct. 10 Paid practice for Octoberfast 2015 Oct. 17 Octoberfast 2015 4:00 pm start…Modifieds 150 laps $6000 to win; Late Models 60 laps $1500 to win; Street Stocks 75 laps $1500 to win...Rain date Oct. 18 Oct. 24 Final race day 4:00 pm start…Dirt Mods, Street Stocks, Hobby Stocks, TQs, Slingshots Nov. 21 Awards Banquet Northampton Community Center, Northampton Eric…

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Mahoning Valley Speedway racers prepare for championship tune-up with next to last point race this coming Saturday

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Mahoning Valley Speedway racers prepare for championship tune-up with next to last point race this coming Saturday (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 9-22-15) Saturday evening, September 26, will be the deciding race in which drivers in all six classes at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway make the final cut as to who goes into the October 3 season point finale as championship contenders. It will be a regular show featuring Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods, Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks plus the night will conclude with a Small Car Enduro. The Modified class features one of the closes title…

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Doug Coby Looking to Recapture Stafford Magic in NAPA Fall Final 150

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] (Stafford Springs, CT)---Whenever the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour visits Stafford Motor Speedway, Doug Coby is usually among the favorites as to who will take the checkered flag. Of his 14 career NWMT wins, 6 of them have come at Stafford, including his very first win in the NAPA Spring Sizzler in 2006. But the 2015 season has been a bit of a mixed bag for Coby and the #2 Dunleavy’s Truck & Trailer Repair team with finishes of third in the NAPA Spring Sizzler back in April, thirteenth in the June TSI Harley-Davidson 125, and second in the…

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Ryan Preece Looking to Continue Stafford Success in NAPA Auto Parts Fall Final 150

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] (Stafford Springs, CT)---With the 2015 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season drawing ever closer to its conclusion, fans are in the midst of one of the closest championship races in series history. Ryan Preece currently leads Woody Pitkat by a single point and Doug Coby is third in the standings, 25 points behind Preece. Only twice before in the 30-year history of the NWMT has the championship race been won by a single digit margin with Tony Hirschman beating Steve Park by 3 points in 1995 and Mike Stefanik beat Reggie Ruggiero by 6 points in 1989. Preece has…

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ON-TRACK PARTY HIGHLIGHTS WALL STADIUM STOCK CAR RACING SATURDAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] ON-TRACK PARTY HIGHLIGHTS WALL STADIUM STOCK CAR RACING SATURDAY WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ A pre-race “On-Track Party” where fans are invited to walk onto the speedway, check out the race cars and pose for photos with and collect autographs from drivers, “Carnival Night” festivities in the grandstand midway, seven feature events and tight point races in all divisions are in store for those who attend Wall Stadium Speedway’s “Fan Appreciation Night” events this Saturday (Sept. 19). Due to the “On-Track Party,” which runs from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., the evening will see grandstand seating opening one hour…

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Jimmy Blewett “Going Home,” Switching Surfaces for 2016.

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Jimmy Blewett "Going Home," Switching Surfaces for 2016. Showtime Jimmy Blewett revealed to Racers Guide last week that he had intended to return to his roots and return to the rough and tumble world of asphalt modified racing. "I'm not going to run full time. Just a few tour shows and the same deal I've been running at Wall, here and there. It was beginning to become too much. I really enjoy spending time with my kids and every second I'm out in that garage it takes away from them," said Blewett. Blewett who debuted on dirt in…

Bobby Gerhart Jr., to make Mahoning Valley Speedway appearance during September 19 race program

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] COMING EVENTS: Sept. 19 All regular track classes + Dirt Mod make-up from 7/12 Sept. 26 All regular track classes + Small Car Enduro Oct. 3 Bob “Heavy” Scherer Modified Memorial 100 $3500 to win…Final points all classes…Rain date Oct. 4 Oct. 10 Paid practice for Octoberfast 2015 Oct. 17 Octoberfast 2015 Modifieds 150 laps $6000 to win; Late Models 60 laps $1500 to win; Street Stocks 75 laps $1500 to win...Rain date Oct. 18 Bobby Gerhart Jr., to make Mahoning Valley Speedway appearance during September 19 race program (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 9-13-15) Mahoning Valley Speedway is excited…

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Preece, Fearn, Membrino, Saunders, Chambrello, & Hodgdon Score September 11 First Responders Appreciation Night Feature Wins at Stafford Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] (Stafford Springs, CT)--- Stafford Speedway returned to NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing action with a First Responders Appreciation Night that recognized Fire, Police, EMS, and all First Responder personnel. Taking down weekly feature wins on the night were Ryan Preece in the SK Modified® feature, Tom Fearn in the Late Model feature, Tony Membrino, Jr. in the SK Light feature, Al Saunders in the Ltd. Late Model feature, Nicole Chambrello in the DARE Stock feature, and Teddy Hodgdon in the Legend Cars feature. In the 40-lap SK Modified® feature event, Joey Cipriano took the early lead with…

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Mahoning Valley Speedway presents eight feature races for $12 adult admission this Saturday evening

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Mahoning Valley Speedway presents eight feature races for $12 adult admission this Saturday evening (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 9-9-15) The season may be winding down at Mahoning Valley Speedway but the action is far from over. With four weeks to go before the respective division titles are to be decided there remains plenty of close competition which will undoubtedly lead up to one big grand finale when the final point show takes place on October 4. Heading into this Saturday, September 12, between all six classes there is a total of 50 drivers, including 17 in the Street Stocks, that…

Kris Graver wins 4th in Mahoning Modifieds; Mike Sweeney picks up 7th victory in Late Models

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Kris Graver wins 4th in Mahoning Modifieds; Mike Sweeney picks up 7th victory in Late Models By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 9-5-15) Kris Graver raced to his class leading fourth Modified win of the season Saturday evening at Mahoning Valley Speedway. And, with just four point races remaining it also keeps the reigning champion in the thick of a very tight championship hunt. But for Graver, another title has not been the main emphasis, rather it’s all about the wins. “When I’m able to get up front and show what my car can do obviously I can…

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Thompson Late Models Invited to Test at Stock Car Road Race Challenge

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] (THOMPSON, CT) - OTB Promotions and Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP) have announced the addition of four Late Model practice sessions to the Saturday schedule of the Stock Car Road Race Challenge on September 11th and 12th. Though they will not be participating in competitive laps, the sessions will give Late Model teams an ideal opportunity to test car set-up and driving techniques on the newly re-opened 1.7 mile road course at TSMP. Multi-time Late Model champion, Rick Gentes, will be among several other Late Model teams taking advantage of the practice sessions. “I don’t have any experience…

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Zane Zeiner comes from 14th to 1st for Mahoning Modified win; Jeremy Miller holds on in wild 3-wide Late Model finish

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Zane Zeiner comes from 14th to 1st for Mahoning Modified win; Jeremy Miller holds on in wild 3-wide Late Model finish By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 8-29-15) For the second time in as many weeks Bath’s Zane Zeiner was part of Mahoning Valley Speedway’s Victory Lane. On the previous Saturday night Chip Santee was victorious thanks in part to a set-up by Zeiner. This time around it would be himself enjoying the laurels as he drove his Atlantic Sprinkler No. 76 to a decisive victory in the 35-lap contest. Coming from 14th on the grid, Zeiner made an…

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BLEWETT TOPS WOODY’S 105 FOR MODIFIEDS AT WALL STADIUM SATURDAY

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BLEWETT TOPS WOODY’S 105 FOR MODIFIEDS AT WALL STADIUM SATURDAY WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Howell’s Jimmy Blewett found inspiration in the fact that his sponsor, Woody’s Roadside Tavern in nearby Farmingdale, was also the race sponsor at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday night and raced from deep in the field to win the “Woody’s High Banks 105” for Downs Ford Modified stock cars. The win, Blewett’s first of the season here was worth $5105. Howell’s Eric Mauriello jumped to the lead from the front row after posting fast time in time trials. While Mauriello led the early laps Blewett immediately…

Xcel 600 Mods joins line-up of pavement pounders Saturday night at Mahoning Valley Speedway + BRCTV-13 to tape “Thunder in the Valley

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] COMING EVENTS: Aug. 22 Xcel 600 Mods + all regular divisions Aug. 29 All regular track classes + Small Car Enduro Sept. 5 Mike Krempasky Memorial Street Stock Triple 19s + all regular track classes Xcel 600 Mods joins line-up of pavement pounders Saturday night at Mahoning Valley Speedway + BRCTV-13 to tape “Thunder in the Valley” (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 8-19-15) Saturday night at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway there will be plenty of pavement pounding action taking place that includes all regular track classes of Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods, Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks…

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