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Racing heats up this Friday, August 14th for the 3rd annual Prelude to the Coalcracker.

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Racing heats up this Friday, August 14th for the 3rd annual Prelude to the Coalcracker. The Lias Tire Modifieds will have the chance to dial their cars in for the Jack Rich Inc. Coalcracker 72, which takes place on Sunday, September 6th. The Prelude to the Coalcracker 30 lap feature event pays an awesome $4,000 to win and $400 to take the green flag. The Prelude will be an open draw event to all Modifieds who are signed in. 150 show up points will be awarded to those who are racing. After two weeks off the USS Achey Sportsman make their return…

Laubach, Hitlzer and Tim Fitzpatrick Jr. earn victories Friday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway.

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Laubach, Hitlzer and Tim Fitzpatrick Jr. earn victories Friday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway. Minersville, PA August 7, 2015 The fans packed the track Friday night, enjoying the free grandstand entry for the third annual FANdemonium event. Jake and Jasmine Smulley opened up the main gates for free and offered the fans a great night of racing featuring the Lias Tire 358 Modifies, Savage 61 Roadrunners and the Excel 600 Modifieds. They even brought the fans down on the track prior to the start of the Modified Feature event and gave the fans to meet the drivers and…

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Albert, Fayash, Somer and Wink earn victories Friday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway.

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Albert, Fayash, Somer and Wink earn victories Friday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway. Minersville, PA July 31, 2015 The Lias Tire 358 Modified division were ready for action Friday evening. Heath Metzler would start on the pole along side of Scott Albert and Albert was ready to go after his first win of the season and quickly jumped out to the top spot. Justin Grim would be hot on his heals trying his best to get into the lead position, but on lap 6 he pulled off suddenly when the transmission failed. That relinquished the runner up spot to Colt…

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DeSantis, Lilick, Fitpatrick, Gordon Sites and Reichert earn victories Friday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway.

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DeSantis, Lilick, Fitpatrick, Gordon Sites and Reichert earn victories Friday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway. Minersville, PA July 24, 2015 The youth were treated to a special coloring contest Friday evening at Big Diamond Speedway courtesy of Kevin Beach and the Beach racing teams. The children were given coloring sheets and crayons when they entered the track as well as a treat bag and they quickly went to work making beautiful creations to try to win a brand new bicycle. The Beach Racing Team had a tough decision to make from all of the wonderful entires, but in the Boys…

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Big Diamond Point Standings 7/12/15

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Lias Tire 358 Modified Points Standings as of 7/10/15 1 BILLY PAUCH JR 2957 2 DUANE HOWARD 2843 3 RICK LAUBACH 2624 4 JOHN WILLMAN 2387 5 KEVIN BEACH JR 2296 6 RAY SWINERHART 2199 7 JUSTIN GRIM 2171 8 SHAWN FITZPATRICK 2170 9 CRAIG VONDOHREN 2169 10 COLT HARRIS 2150 11 MEME DESANTIS 2109 12 JARED UMBENHAUER 2003 13 SCOTT ALBERT 1936 14 KYLE FOLLWEILER 1859 15 ANDY BURKHART 1741 16 HEATH METZGER 1702 17 BOBBY GUNTHER WALSH 1106 18 MARIO DINATALE 1095 19 PAUL MOYER 1041 20 JOE MOONEY 945 21 JEFF STRUNK 702 22 RYAN…

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VonDohren, Follweiler, Brennan and Geesaman earn victories Friday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway.

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VonDohren, Follweiler, Brennan and Geesaman earn victories Friday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway. Minersville, PA July 3, 2015 The Lias Tire 358 Modified division ran their make up feature from the June 12th rainout event that was stopped on lap 4 when Mother Nature was not cooperative and hit the area with a thunderstorm. Craig VonDohren would bring the field to the restart along side of Justin Grim. VonDohren would jump out into the top spot and would have his hands full holding off Billy Pauch Jr. for the remainder of the event. VonDohren would go on to win the…

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Bill Pauch Jr wins the Georgie Stevenson Memorial, Holland, Mammana and Hitzler earn victories Friday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway.

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] The Lias Tire 358 Modified Feature event, which was sponsored by B & H Landscaping, honored both the memory and contributions of George Stevenson, who dedicate much of his time raising funds for sick and dying children in memory of his own son, Georgie, who had passed away. There were 33 cars vying for one of the 26 starting spots for the race that was paying $4000 to win and $300 to take the green. Colt Harris would be the early race leader, but by lap 3 it was Meme DeSantis showing the way. The caution would come…

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Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Bob Hilbert Sportswear North Region Point Standings

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*After Thunder Mountain, June 29 [xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Position Car No. Driver OCFS Big D Accord Thunder Total 1 44 Stewart Friesen 100 95 40 95 330 2 27J Danny Johnson 90 54 85 90 319 3 55 Anthony Perrego 65 85 80 85 315 4 3 Tommy Meier 85 56 95 50 286 5 97 Jerry Higbie Jr. 95 40 72 40 247 6 91 Rick Laubach 40 100 48 52 240 7 44R/76R Mike Ricci 76 25 68 68 237 8 34 Andy Bachetti 62 68 60 45 235 9 6X Jackie Brown Jr. 46 40 100 48 234…

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Tim Fitzpatrick, Kramer, TJ Fitpatrick, Andrew Fayash III are the Crazy 8 Roadrunner winners, Hendricks, Kressley and Laubach all visit Victory Lane Friday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway

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Minersville, PA June 26, 2015 The Lias Tire 358 Modified Feature sported Justin Grim and Colt Harris on the front row for the start of their 25 lap feature event. Grim would take the early lead, followed by Harris. Grim would begin a dominating run as he pulled away from the rest of the pack. Behind him the battle between Craig VonDohren, Rick Laubach and Duane Howard began to heat up as the three drivers would be battling not only amongst themselves but working on gaining ground on the leader. Lap 18 would be when Laubach would pull around Grim…

Tim Fitzpatrick, Kramer, TJ Fitpatrick, Andrew Fayash III are the Crazy 8 Roadrunner winners, Hendricks, Kressley and Laubach all visit Victory Lane Friday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] Minersville, PA June 26, 2015 The Lias Tire 358 Modified Feature sported Justin Grim and Colt Harris on the front row for the start of their 25 lap feature event. Grim would take the early lead, followed by Harris. Grim would begin a dominating run as he pulled away from the rest of the pack. Behind him the battle between Craig VonDohren, Rick Laubach and Duane Howard began to heat up as the three drivers would be battling not only amongst themselves but working on gaining ground on the leader. Lap 18 would be when Laubach would…

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7 Features This Friday at Big Diamond Speedway For Blyth Cleaning Services Night.

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Blyth’s Cleaning Services, the areas most popular and reliable cleaning company for residential and commercial buildings is proud to sponsor this Friday's event. The night will feature the Lias Tire Modifieds, USS Achey Sportsman and Savage 61 Roadrunners. The Sportsman will be pulling double duty as they will run their make up feature event from June 12 as well as a full regular night of racing. The Roadrunners will take center stage as they run their fan favorite Crazy 8's. The class will run four 8 lap features that evening, and it is an event that is always exciting as…

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Big Diamond Honors our American Heroes

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Big Diamond Speedway will continue to honor members of our Military in two ways. Not only do ACTIVE military members receive FREE admission into every race, but beginning this Friday, June 26, all Veterans of our military who have military ID, will receive a FREE meal ticket at each race. Veterans will need an official military ID to receive their meal ticket, which is good for one hot dog, one slice of pizza AND one drink. The Veteran Meal Ticket will be given to them when they purchase their admission tickets as long as proper ID is provided. Friday, JUNE 26 …

Andy Fayash III scores his first Roadrunner win, Kost, Weller and Laubach all visit Victory Lane Friday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway.

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Andy Fayash III scores his first Roadrunner win, Kost, Weller and Laubach all visit Victory Lane Friday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway. Minersville, PA June 19, 2015 The URC 360 Sprint cars made a stop at the Big Diamond Speedway Friday evening and put on a great show for the large crowd that was in attendance on this beautiful evening for racing. The field was led to the green for their 25 lap feature event by Joe Trenca and Justin Barger. Trenca would set the early pace, but then Josh Weller would take over the top spot on the second…

Weller Returns to Victory Lane as the United Racing Club Returns to Big Diamond

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Weller Returns to Victory Lane as the United Racing Club Returns to Big Diamond Friday night's $1,500 victory couldn't have come at a better time for Josh Weller and the 25 Eldreth Trucking team. Weller gained valuable points on 2014 URC Champion Davie Franek and 8 Time URC Champion Curt Michael. Not to mention Saturday nights National Open for 360 Sprints at Selinsgrove Speedway is one of biggest paydays of the year. A field of 24 cars entered the pits of Big Diamond for their Friday night show. Two New York invaders came down as Joe Trenca from Clay New…

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Upcoming Events at Big Diamond Speedway

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This Friday night, the United Racing Club 360 Sprints will make its only appearance at Big Diamond Speedway along with the Lias Tire 358 Modifies, and the Savage 61 Roadrunners. The Roadrunners will be running two feature events this week, as they will be making up their rained out event from June 12. The URC Sprint qualifying will be in the form of heats and the feature will start 20 cars. This will be their 8th stop on the 2015 schedule and currently Curt Michael and Mark Smith are tied with 3 wins each in the series and the reigning…

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Schedule of Dates for the rained out events needing to be made up from Friday June 12

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The following is the make up schedule for the 3 features that were not able to be run on June 12 at Big Diamond Speedway due to the weather. The Roadrunner feature will be made up on Friday, June 19 during the Schuylkill Mall Night. The Lias Tire 358 Modifieds, 360 United Racing Club Sprints and the Savage 61 Roadrunners will all be in action and the Savage 61 Roadrunners will run their rained out feature as well as all of the regular scheduled racing events for the evening. The Sportsman feature will be made up on Friday, June 26…

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Rich Bossinger wins the Slifko Fabrications Street Stock Feature, but Mother Nature steals the other divisions victories on Red White and Blue Autos night at Big Diamond Speedway.

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Rich Bossinger wins the Slifko Fabrications Street Stock Feature, but Mother Nature steals the other divisions victories on Red White and Blue Autos night at Big Diamond Speedway. Fans and teams arrived to the track Friday evening under beautiful blue skies, and it looked like it was going to be a great night of racing at Big Diamond Speedway for the Red White and Blue Autos evening. Smokey the Bear was on hand as well as the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) who set up a nice display of their brush trucks and fire response vehicles as well…

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RED WHITE & BLUE AUTOS NIGHT: SMOKEY THE BEAR TO VISIT WITH THE DCNR THIS FRIDAY AT BIG DIAMOND

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RED WHITE & BLUE AUTOS NIGHT: SMOKEY THE BEAR TO VISIT WITH THE DCNR THIS FRIDAY AT BIG DIAMOND Be sure to check out Big Diamond Speedway this Friday evening June 12 for the Red White and Blue Auto Sales Night, as you will not want to miss out on all the excitement. This week the Lias Tire 358 Modifieds will be back in action and last week’s winner, the “Ultimate Underdog”, John Willman will see if he can make it two wins in a row after taking home a $3000 payday last week for his win in the Modified…

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Big Diamond Results 6-5-15

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Lias Tire 358 Modified Feature Results - 1. John Willman 2. Billy Pauch Jr. 3. Kevin Beach Jr. 4 Ray Swinehart 5. Meme DeSantis 6. Jared Umbenhauer 7. Colt Harris 8. Scott Albert 9. Shawn Fitzpatrick 10. Duane Howard 11. Rusty Smith 12. Bobby Gunther Walsh 13. Heath Metzger 14. Andy Burkhart 15. Paul Moyer 16. Craig VonDohren 17. Rick Laubach 18. Kyle Follweiler 19. Justin Grim 20. Shawn Ward 21. Jimmy Bobbit Jr. 22. Mario Dinatale 23. Kent Reinhart USS Achey Sportsman Feature Results - 1. Doug Hendricks 2. Mike Mammana 3. Paul Kline 4. Tim Fitzpatrick 5. Wayne…

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John Willman takes home the $3000 Modified Feature winner while Kost and Hendricks win in the Road Runner and Sportsman Features at Big Diamond Speedway

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Minersville, PA June 5, 2015 The Ultimate Underdog, John Willman set his eyes on the big prize Friday evening when the Lias Tire 358 Modified Feature boasted $3000 to win and was able to hold off many talented racers in order to score his first win at the Minersville oval. Ray Swinehart would follow and challenge Willman for the lead early in the race, but Willman was successful in holding him off and it gave time for Craig VonDohren to chase Swinehart down. VonDohren would take second place away on lap 15 as Willman continued to set the pace. VonDohren…

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John Willman takes home the $3000 Modified Feature winner while Kost and Hendricks win in the Road Runner and Sportsman Features at Big Diamond Speedway

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John Willman takes home the $3000 Modified Feature winner while Kost and Hendricks win in the Road Runner and Sportsman Features at Big Diamond Speedway Minersville, PA June 5, 2015 The Ultimate Underdog, John Willman set his eyes on the big prize Friday evening when the Lias Tire 358 Modified Feature boasted $3000 to win and was able to hold off many talented racers in order to score his first win at the Minersville oval. Ray Swinehart would follow and challenge Willman for the lead early in the race, but Willman was successful in holding him off and it…

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B & H Landscaping Sponsors Prestigious Stevenson Memorial Race

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"B & H Landscaping Sponsors Prestigious Stevenson Memorial Race" What promises to be the most emotional night at Big Diamond Speedway this season will take place on Friday, July 3rd as the legendary father and son, George and Georgie Stevenson, will be honored during the wildly popular annual Georgie Stevenson Memorial Race. After nearly three decades of raising money for children and adults battling life threatening and debilitating illnesses, George Stevenson passed away in April. Big Diamond, however, is proud to bring the past and present together as track management honors both George the father and Georgie his son, who…

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Big Diamond Quick Results, Howard, Kost, Geesaman, Hendricks and Detweiler win Friday Evening

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Minersville, PA May 29, 2015 Justin Grim would set the early pace in the Lias Tire 358 Modified Feature event Friday evening at Big Diamond Speedway. He was able to hold off the hard changing Meme DeSantis until lap 8 when DeSantis would take over the top spot coming to the line. Duane Howard was the next contender that Grim would have to deal with as he tried to hold on to the runner up spot, but Howard was on a mission to catch up to the race leader and passed Grim on lap 13 and brought along John…

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Rick Laubach, Elvin Brennan and Mike Lisowski Win at Big Diamond Speedway

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Rick Laubach, Elvin Brennan and Mike Lisowski Win at Big Diamond Speedway Minersville, PA May 22, 2015 John Willman and Justin Grim would bring the the Lias Tire 358 small block Modifieds to the green flag. Willman would lead the first lap, but then Meme DeSantis quickly made his way past Willman to take over the top spot on the second lap. DeSantis would have his hands full with the hard charging Billy Pauch Jr. who wanted to take away first place from him. Pauch would soon find himself in a battle with Rick Laubach who had Duane Howard hot…

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Paul Kline, Elvin Brennan, Jason Geesemain, Frankie Herr and Keith Ramer are victorious at Big Diamond Speedway.

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Paul Kline, Elvin Brennan, Jason Geesemain, Frankie Herr and Keith Ramer are victorious at Big Diamond Speedway. Paul Kline and Mike Lisowski brought the field to the green for the 20 lap USS Achey Sportsman feature event. Kline would jump out in front and begin his domination over the field for the evening. Kline would pull away as Daryl Dissinger and Mike Glass would begin their battle for the runner up spot. Dissinger would end up finishing in the runner up spot and Glass would finish third. Rounding out the top five were Mike Mammana and Tim Fitzpatrick. Elvin Brennan…

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Rick Laubach Continues ‘Assault’ Of Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek, Tops Big Diamond ‘Anthracite Assault’ Tuesday For $5,540 Payday In ‘Coal Country’ With Gary Spotts No. 91; Big D Beats The Weather Despite Widespread Rain, Poor Forecast

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MINERSVILLE, PA - Rick Laubach continued his assault of the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek, conquering an extremely tough field at Big Diamond Speedway on Tuesday. Laubach drew an all-important front row starting spot and glided to his second straight Short Track Super Series (STSS) victory. This, the ‘Anthracite Assault,’ was the only North/South Region combo race for the season, and points were earned for both the Pioneer Pole Buildings South Region presented by Scotty’s Speed & Diesel and the Bob Hilbert Sportswear North Region. Laubach, 42, of Hellertown, Pa. captured the STSS South Region opener…

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Laubach, Buckwalter, Ney and Becker Victorious at Big Diamond Speedway

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Laubach, Buckwalter, Ney and Becker Victorious at Big Diamond Speedway Minersville, PA May 1, 2015 The Lias Tire 358 small block Modifieds feature was brought to the green by Rick Laubach and Jeff Strunk. Laubach would take over the top spot and would be followed by Ryan Godown. Ryan Watt and Billy Pauch Jr. would battle back and forth for the 3rd place spot while the leaders pulled away from the rest of the field. Laubach would begin to work his way through the tail end of the field and put some distance between himself and Godown, who lost his…

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Highlight In The Making: Tuesday Night’s (May 5) Short Track Super Series ‘Anthracite Assault’ At Big Diamond Speedway To Boast Diverse Field, Big Payout & “True Special Event” Feel; Pre-Race Activities Planned

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Highlight In The Making: Tuesday Night’s (May 5) Short Track Super Series ‘Anthracite Assault’ At Big Diamond Speedway To Boast Diverse Field, Big Payout & “True Special Event” Feel; Pre-Race Activities Planned MINERSVILLE, PA – Tuesday night’s (May 5) return of the ‘Anthracite Assault’ to Big Diamond Speedway is a 2015 dirt Modified season highlight in the making. An anchor facility of the Keystone State, Big Diamond Speedway, will play host to one of the year’s most diverse big-block/small-block Modified fields when the Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Hi-Tek invades for the 50-lap event. The ‘Anthracite Assault’ is…

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ARDC MAKES FIRST BIG DIAMOND APPEARANCE OF 2015

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ARDC MAKES FIRST BIG DIAMOND APPEARANCE OF 2015 The American Racing Drivers Club (ARDC) heads to the Big Diamond Speedway this Friday night for its third event of the 2015 season. The first two races have produced two first time winners in ARDC competition. Will there be a third on Friday or will another driver add a win to his total? Danny Stratton was the winner of the season opener at Linda's Speedway with Ryan Greth earning his first win the next night at Path Valley. Trevor Kobylarz chased both drivers to the checkered flag and will be looking for…

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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.

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…

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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…

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AMERICAN RACER CUP BEGINS THIS WEEKEND AT PARTICIPATING SPEEDWAYS

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AMERICAN RACER CUP BEGINS THIS WEEKEND AT PARTICIPATING SPEEDWAYS Binghamton, NY… This weekend marks the start of the American Racer Cup at speedways throughout the northeast. As the American Racer Cup by Sunoco Race Fuels enters its sixth year in existence, it looks to once again rewards teams for their weekly performance at their home track(s) throughout the 2015 racing season, by giving away product awards throughout the season. The American Racer Cup program will once again be putting up approximately $150,000 in cash and product awards, with regional and overall cash awards in excess of over $50,000 for the…

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Money in the Mountains Set for Friday at Big Diamond

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Money in the Mountains Set for Friday at Big Diamond The biggest race of the young 2015 racing season is coming to "God's Country" this Friday night with the running of the $7,500 to win/$500 to start "Money in the Mountains" event for the big/small block modifieds at Big Diamond Speedway. Rain date is Friday April 10th. A field illuminated with talent is expect to be on hand for the huge show. Erick Rudolph, coming off a victory in last week's season opener heads a talented group of invaders looking to take home the big check. Former Money in the…

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Big Diamond Speedway Practice Postponed to March 27

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MINERVILLE, PA (3/20/15): Promoter Jake Smulley has pushed the practice session back to the 27th due to saturated grounds. The first on-track activity of the 2015 season is set for the Schuylkill County track next weekend, with an Open Practice session planned for Friday, March 27. Smulley opted for Friday night in lieu of Saturday so as to not conflict with events at Grandview (Pa.) and Bridgeport (N.J.). On March 27, gates will open at 6 p.m. Open practice will begin at 7:45 p.m. Grandstand admission is free for the public. Pit admission is $25. All race vehicles, subject to safety inspection,…

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United Racing Club Returns to Big Diamond Speedway June 19

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United Racing Club Returns to Big Diamond Speedway June 19 The United Racing Club makes its return to Big Diamond Speedway on Friday, June 19th. The always racy 3/8-milespeedway in Minersville, PA has put on some of the best URC races over the years and this year’s event should be no different. No matter where you look on the speedway you will always find action taking place. That is what Randy West, driver of the Fred Kennedy owned sprint car finds most intriguing. “There’s usually two grooves which makes for great racing and the fans are always very happy to see us…

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TRIPLE DIAMONDS SET FOR BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY DEBUT JUNE 5TH

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Minersville PA (2/27/15)--Big Diamond Speedway's 2015 schedule is permeated with events rich in tradition and racing history, but on June 5th an event unlike any other will take center stage for the headlining 358 modifieds with the first running of the "Triple Diamonds". Promotor Jake Smulley will present a unique qualifying procedure that will thrill the fans and give racers the opportunity to take home extra money. The entire field will be split into two semi-features that will be 15-laps in length. Each semi-feature will pay at least $1,000 to win and $100 to start. Line-ups for the semi features…

U.S.S. Achey Iron & Metal Processors Continues Support of Big Diamond’s Sportsman Class

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MINERSVILLE, PA (2/3/15)--Big Diamond Speedway is proud of its history and the traditions that accompany it. Similarly, long-time sponsor U.S.S. Achey Iron & Metal Processors is built upon its storied history and traditional fantastic service. Armed with top-of-the-line metal processing methods and equipment U.S.S. Achey has provided recycling services to the area for more than 40 years. The Schuylkill Haven plant has become a staple to the local community and has established prices that offer their customers huge savings. Building off their traditional reputation they've established, U.S.S. Achey has been one of Big Diamond's longest and most lucrative supporters of…

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GME Steering Hard Charger Award Set for Modifieds and Sportsman at Big Diamond

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MINERSVILLE, PA (2/1/15)—Arguably the most recognizable name in the world of power steering, GME Manufacturing will return to Big Diamond Speedway to sponsor the “GME Hard Charger Award” for weekly competition in the modified and sportsman divisions. Specializing in a wide variety of motorsports, GME Manufacturing has provided fantastic service for over 50 years out of their New Ringgold, PA facility and has been an integral part of some of the success to some of the biggest names in the sport. GME will reward a weekly award of $25 to the driver that advances the most positions in the modified…

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Red White and Blue Autos Returns to Sponsor Big Diamond Speedway MINERSVILLE, PA (1/12/15)--The avid support of Red White and Blue Autos has been a driving force behind the success of Big Diamond Speedway. That support continues to propagate into 2015 and beyond. The hallowed Red White and Blue Autos Victory Lane is a place all competitors at Big Diamond will be striving to reach in 2015, the dealership located in Ashland, PA will be the title sponsor of the track's most coveted parking spot for the next three years. Red White and Blue Autos are also big supporters of…

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Red White and Blue Autos Returns to Sponsor Big Diamond Speedway

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MINERSVILLE, PA (1/12/15)--The avid support of Red White and Blue Autos has been a driving force behind the success of Big Diamond Speedway. That support continues to propagate into 2015 and beyond. The hallowed Red White and Blue Autos Victory Lane is a place all competitors at Big Diamond will be striving to reach in 2015, the dealership located in Ashland, PA will be the title sponsor of the track's most coveted parking spot for the next three years. Red White and Blue Autos are also big supporters of the Roadrunner division, and have put together a unique sponsorship for…

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Searock Fabrication and Speed Supplies Named Official Part and Tire Supplier for Big Diamond Speedway

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MINERSVILLE, PA (1/9/15)--Steve Searock is no stranger in the world of dirt racing, but he's got a new endeavor planned for 2015. After years of experience behind the wheel of a sportsman and 358 modified, Searock has decided to jump into the speed shop business himself. Searock Fabrication and Speed Supplies officially opened the doors to their beautiful new shop located in Bath, Pennsylvania on January 5th, and have already been announced as the new part and tire supplier to Big Diamond Speedway. The highly anticipated new parts supplier will sponsor the Modified Challenge Races on Friday, May 1st. Located…

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Big Diamond Speedway Announces 2015 Schedule

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MINERSVILLE, PA January 3, 2015--In just a few short months the sounds of summer will echo throughout Minersville as Big Diamond Speedway returns to life for an ambitious 2015 racing schedule. The action-packed schedule will see 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Road Runners, and Street Stocks as the main divisions in 2015 with 410 Sprint Cars, Modifieds, ARDC Midgets, TSRS 305 Sprint Cars, Super Sportsman, 600cc Modifieds, and Enduros also making appearances throughout the year. Highlights of the action-packed schedule include the inaugural appearance of two of the most anticipated touring series in modified racing. The Renegade 410 Sprint Series invades the…

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Big Diamond Signs Sponsor for Renegade Sprint Series Show June 14, 2015

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B&H Landscaping of Pottsville Now a Major Sponsor of Renegade Rampage 30, 410 Sprint Show at Big Diamond One of the most anticipated events on the 2015 schedule will take place on Sunday, June 14 as the Renegade Sprint Series invades Big Diamond Speedway for the "Renegade Rampage 30" presented by B&H Landscaping. Enthusiasm builds as the 410 sprints will be making their only appearance of '15 at the 3/8 mile in Minersville. "Renegade Rampage" presented by B&H Landscaping will be highlighted by a 30-lap, $5,000 to-win feature for the sprint cars. Sam Hafertepe Jr thrilled the crowd with a…

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Big Diamond Speedway Season Passes Now Available

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Big Diamond Speedway Season Passes Now Available MINERSVILLE, PA: If you need that perfect gift for a special race fan this Christmas, a 2015 Big Diamond Speedway season pass is the ultimate gift that will literally keep on giving. Not only will the season pass holder receive free admission into every race of the 2015 season but we will also include a 2015 Big Diamond T-Shirt AND a reserved seat. The 2015 season will kick off with the free-to-the-public practice session on Sunday, March 15th followed by the season opener for the 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, and Roadrunners on Sunday March…

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Big Diamond Rolls Into 2015 With “Drivers’ Favorite” American Racer Tires

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Big Diamond Rolls Into 2015 With “Drivers’ Favorite” American Racer Tires MINERSVILLE, PA - Following the 2014 season, DIRTcar and Big Diamond management have parted ways. The historic Minersville, PA facility will open its doors next spring as an unsanctioned race track. "It is unfortunate the way things ended with DIRTcar," stated track owner Jake Smulley. "We feel it is in the best interest of our fans and competitors to return to being independent. This is the first of many steps to correct and make the '15 season monumental." Following the DIRTcar decision to part ways with Big Diamond, speedway…

Big Diamond Speedway Race Results May 4, 2014

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NEWS FROM BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY EVENT ORGANIZER: Jake Smulley MEDIA CONTACT: Tim Long - email @ pengwin1@ptd.net Facebook Page: facebook.com/bigdiamondspeedway Website: www.bigdspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WITH OUR THANKS. ______________________________________________________________________ PAUCH JR, HAUS, FITZPATRICK JR., AND BUTLER ALL GET FIRST WINS OF 2014 AT BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MINERSVILLE, PA - May 4th, 2014 Billy Pauch Jr. took the lead on lap #6 and never looked back, taking his first win of the season at Big Diamond Speedway in the Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic DIRTcar 358 Modifieds on Friday, May 2nd. Tim Buckwalter led at the drop of the green from his front…

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