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Tremont Wins First NASCAR Vermont State Championship

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Tremont Wins First NASCAR Vermont State Championship Howe named Vermont Rookie of the Year; Quenneville to be honored for track title Story By: Justin St. Louis/Devils Bowl Speedway Photos By: Barry Snelling/Devils Bowl Speedway WEST HAVEN, Vt. – Kenny Tremont Jr. will be one of three stock car drivers from Devil’s Bowl Speedway who will be honored for their accomplishments in Charlotte, N.C., in December. Tremont will be crowned the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series (NWAAS) Vermont State Champion for the first time in his career, and will also be recognized for winning the track championship at The Dirt Track at…

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Dominick Who? Buffalino That Is; Locked Into Oswego 200

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Dominick Who? Buffalino That Is; Locked Into Oswego 200 Story By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com If you were to travel outside of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania circuit, many people wouldn’t know much about Dominick Buffalino. A regular at the Bridgeport and New Egypt Speedways, Buffalino driving well-known car owner Pat Michael’s No 51m will be starting 5th on Sunday for the Billy Whittaker Used Cars 200 at the Oswego Speedway in just his fourth career race at Super DIRT Week.  “Our lap was good, It was a hell of a lot better than practice”, said Buffalino. “ We changed the car a…

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Laubach Takes New Ride To Oswego Front Row

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Laubach Takes New Ride To Oswego Front Row Story By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Who would have thought a routine job building someones body would help land Rick Laubach a front row starting spot for The Billy Whittaker Used Cars 200 at the Oswego Speedway during Super DIRT Week? It all came to fruition over the summer when Ryan Alsdorf and his father came to Rick Laubach’s Lightning Bodies in Quakertown, PA to pick up a body for their own car with a proposition. “They said we want to run Oswego and Eastern States. We’re going to get…

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Brachmann Victorious in Hurricane 100 at Brewerton

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Chad Brachmann Finally Breaks the Ice at the 'Demon' in 100-lap small-block Super DIRTcar Series Triumph over Pat Ward Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM BREWERTON, NY- October 6, 2017- For the entirety of Chad Brachmann's racing career where the Brewerton Speedway in Brewerton, N.Y., has been concerned, if it weren't for bad luck, quite frankly he'd have none at all. Season-after-season, the North Tonawanda, N.Y., resident has been coming to the 'D-Shaped Dirt Demon,' and season-after-season, the veteran small-block modified campaigner has been left dejected and disappointed at the end of the evening. On Thursday night, Brachmann…

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Sheppard On the Pole for Sunday’s Billy Whittaker Cars 200 at Super DIRT Week XLVI

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Sheppard sets Quick Time Thursday at Oswego, Claims the Top Spot for Second-Straight Year; Laubach, Decker, Flach, Buffalino and McCreadie Round Out the Top-Six Story By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF OSWEGO, NY- October 5, 2017- Matt Sheppard has been on a tear for the past month as the 2017 Super DIRTcar Series for the big-block modifieds continues into the latter stages of the season. Thursday afternoon at the Oswego Speedway in Oswego, N.Y., was no different. The driver of the infamous No. 9s Dendis Companies sponsored modified soared to the top of the speed charts…

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Fuller and Sheppard set to Lead the Field to Green for Saturday’s Great Outdoors RV 150 at Oswego

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Tim Fuller and Matt Sheppard set Fastest Times During Small-Block Qualifying; Mat Williamson Continues Stellar Week of Racing; Britten, Ward and Rudolph also in Top-Six Story By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF OSWEGO, NY- October 5, 2017- The more things change, the more they tend to stay the same. One year removed from his small-block triumph during the 45th edition of NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week in 2016, Watertown, N.Y., native Tim Fuller picked up right where he left off behind the wheel of the Transport Sales and Service sponsored No. 3rs entry with a…

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Williamson and Forward Take Utica Rome Speedway SDW Openers

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Williamson and Forward Take Utica Rome Speedway Story By: Colby Gornewicz/DIRTcar Photos By: Matt Noles/RacersGuide.com DIRTcar Sportsman Glenn Forward led all 25 laps on his way to his first victory of the season at Utica-Rome Speedway Tuesday night. As easy it that sounds, it was far from it for Forward, who was making just his third start of the season at Utica-Rome. Forward actually relinquished the lead to Rocky Warner on the backstretch during lap 17 but a caution for Cedric Gauvreau reverted competition back a lap, giving Forward the lead once again. Warner pounded the back bumper of Forward…

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Williamson Starts Off DIRT Week with Utica-Rome Triumph

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Mat Williamson Surprises Everyone with Convincing Victory over Stewart Friesen in 100-lap Small-Block Super DIRTcar Series Feature at Utica-Rome Speedway Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY- October 4, 2017- In racing there are surprise winners, and then there are winners that are surprised. Where Mat Williamson is concerned, the latter is as close to a perfect description as one can possibly get. Not only were the fans in attendance and his fellow competitors shocked when he topped the podium, but the Canadian native was as well. In short, it takes quite an occurrence to leave a…

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Friesen Comes Up One Spot Short; What’s Old is New Again and Other Notes from Utica-Rome

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"Mr. October" Stewart Friesen Just Misses Victory Lane in 100-Lap Small-Block Super DIRTcar Series event at Utica-Rome Speedway; Are Coil Cars Making a Comeback; Matt Sheppard Burns Up in Closing Laps; Small-Block Racing is Still Exciting Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY- October 4, 2017- We've seen this all before. Stewart Friesen - a man who has made the Utica-Rome Speedway his own personal playground in the past - seemed to be well on his way to yet another triumph at the Vernon, N.Y. facility. Of course - given the headline of this article - the…

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THUNDER ON HILL RACING SERIES TO CLOSE OUT SEASON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

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ONLY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY. . . . . NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON HILL RACING SERIES TO CLOSE OUT SEASON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: George Steigerwalt Jr./RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA (October 4, 2017) – Frighteningly fast race car drivers, spookily-strong racing machines, and a haunting Halloween trick-or-treat celebration – that’s what is on tap for fans attending Grandview Speedway’s ‘Triple Thunder Thriller’ 2017 Modified racing finale on Saturday, October 14 with the green flag falling at 6 PM. The rain date is Sunday, October 15 with a 5 PM starting time. NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on…

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City of Oswego Parade Kicks Off NAPA Super DIRT Week Events at Oswego Speedway

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City of Oswego Parade Kicks Off NAPA Super DIRT Week Events at Oswego Speedway Story By: Colby Gornewicz/DIRTcar Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com OSWEGO, NY- October 3, 2017- On Wednesday at noon, prior to cars hitting the track at Oswego Speedway, all divisions participating in NAPA Super DIRT Week XLVI will rumble through the streets for the City of Oswego Parade. "We are excited for the opportunity to bring back the parade as one of the most loved and unique elements of Super Dirt Week," said DIRTcar Racing's Director of Events, Jeff Hachmann. "Last year, old and new fans crowded the…

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DIRTcar 358 Modified Series Set To Invade Brewerton Speedway Thursday

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DIRTcar 358 Modified Series Set To Invade Brewerton Speedway Thursday, October 5 During Super DIRT Week XLVI Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – October 2, 2017 - All roads this Thursday night, October 5 will lead to the Brewerton Speedway when one of the most popular races during Oswego Speedway Super DIRT Week XLVI will take place. On the exciting race card will be the DIRTcar 358 Modified Series 25th Annual Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux Hurricane 100 presented by SUNY Canton. Adding to the racing thrills, the DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Series will do…

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EASTERN STATES WEEKEND OFFERS RACERS BIG PRIZE MONEY

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FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR, ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY’S 2017 EASTERN STATES WEEKEND OFFERS RACERS BIG PRIZE MONEY More than $60,000 awaits a driver who can win both Modified championship races Story By: John Snyder/OCFS Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff MIDDLETOWN, NY (October 2)……..Six times in Orange County Fair Speedway’s Eastern States history one driver has won both the Small-Block Modified championship race and the headline Eastern States 200 in the same weekend. Danny Johnson swept both races in 1992 and Brett Hearn took top honors in both races five times---1986, 2002, 2004, 2012, and 2014. But neither Johnson nor Hearn…

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’10-Spot’ Dash Added To American Racer Cup Short Track SuperNationals 10 Friday

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Modified ’10-Spot’ Dash Added To American Racer Cup Short Track SuperNationals 10 Friday, October 6 Program Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Otto Graham/RacersGuide.com AFTON, NY – Under the ‘Friday night lights’ at Afton Motorsports Park October 6, there will be plenty of incentive for big-block/small-block Modified racers to get extra track time prior to Saturday’s American Racer Cup Short Track SuperNationals 10 main event. Previously, open Modified practice had been scheduled for the Friday night portion of the weekend. Now, it has gotten more lucrative. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Short Track SuperNationals, the ’10-Spot Dash’ has been…

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Decker ‘Flies’ to Outlaw 200 Victory at Fulton

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Billy Decker Proves Yet Again that Where Extra Distance Races are Concerned, He is the Man to Beat at the Fulton Speedway Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY- October 2, 2017- Very seldom do you hear Billy Decker - the 'Franklin Flyer' of all people - describe a race as 'tough.' With the amount of ease and finesse that the driver of the familiar No. 91 so seemingly appears to beat his competitors in extra-distance races; the word tough doesn't seem to fit into his vocabulary. It just doesn't seem probable; possible maybe, but probable; certainly…

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Mahaney Impressive in Outlaw 200; Young Guns Turn Some Heads and Other Notes from Fulton

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After Transferring Through the Last Chance Qualifier, Mike Mahaney Drives to Runner-up Finish at Fulton Speedway; Maresca and Williamson Turned some heads; The Johnson Brothers find their way into the top-five and Larry Wight fires from dead last to finish third Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY- October 2, 2017- Beyond a doubt, racing requires a multitude of diverse components in order to make one successful in this fickle business. An individual must - above all others - possess talent; that's almost the most obvious item to point out. However, the sport requires much, much more.…

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Watt Wires Bridgeport Speedway Short Track Super Series Field Saturday

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Watt Wires Bridgeport Speedway Short Track Super Series ‘Dirty Jersey 5’ Saturday, Bests Two-Day American Racer ‘Southern Swing’ Weekend Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com BRIDGEPORT, NJ – The cards fell for Ryan Watt to secure a ‘Dirty Jersey 5’ victory on Saturday night at Bridgeport Speedway. Through the gate, Watt drew No. 1, starting from the pole of the first heat race, then again picked the first position in a post-qualifying redraw of top qualifiers. The Boyertown, Pa., driver took the lead at the outset and was never headed in the 40-lap Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track…

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WINDSOR’S BRIAN WEAVER ENTERING THIS WEEKENDS NATIONAL 1/4 DIRT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP

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WINDSOR’S BRIAN WEAVER A FAVORITE ENTERING THIS WEEKENDS NATIONAL QUARTER MILE DIRT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND. GARY’S U-PULL IT OFFICIAL WEEKEND SUPPORTER OF TWO DAY EVENT. Story By: Andy Harpel/Five Mile Point Speedway Photos By: Jim Brown/RacersGuide.com KIRKWOOD, NY…The biggest weekend of racing for 2017 takes place this Friday and Saturday at Five Mile Point Speedway. Brian Weaver fresh off his remarkable 150th career Modified feature win back on September 19th is one of the pre-race weekends. The National Quarter Mile Dirt Track Championship Weekend features a special Modified 35 lap event paying $3,500 to win. Racing on Friday begins at…

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Perrego Rolls High Side To Georgetown Speedway $3,000 ‘September Showdown’ Victory

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New York’s Anthony Perrego Rolls High Side To Georgetown Speedway $3,000 ‘September Showdown’ Victory Story By: Brett Deyo/Georgetown Speedway Photos By: Rick Sweeten & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – Taking full advantage of increased banking on the upper groove, New York’s Anthony Perrego rolled the outside lane to victory on Friday night at Georgetown Speedway. Perrego, driving Brian Smith’s Superior Remodeling No. 44, powered from sixth starting spot to the win in the ‘September Showdown’ and earned $3,000 for his efforts in the 30-lap main event. The win for Perrego was the second of his career at Georgetown. He previously…

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Mother Nature Adjusts Fulton Speedway Outlaw 200 Weekend To Saturday, September 30 And Sunday, October 1

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Mother Nature Adjusts Fulton Speedway Outlaw 200 Weekend To Saturday, September 30 And Sunday, October 1 Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – September 29 – Mother Nature stepped in and changed the plans at the Fulton Speedway on Friday, September 29. The 32nd Annual Sunoco Fulton Ethanol Facility Outlaw 200 Weekend presented by SUNY Canton will now be Saturday, September 30 and Sunday October 1. The Friday race program is now moved to Saturday and the Saturday race program is now Sunday. *Revised 9/29/17 (Saturday, September 30) · Pit Stop Convenience Stores Go Nuclear…

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358-MODIFIED SUPER DIRTCAR SERIES, COLE CUP, AND DIRTCAR SPORTSMAN CLOSE OUT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY SEASON TUESDAY

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THE 358-MODIFIED SUPER DIRTCAR SERIES, COLE CUP FOR 360 SPRINTS, AND DIRTCAR SPORTSMAN CLOSE OUT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY SEASON WITH SPECIAL SUPER DIRT WEEK PREGAME EVENT Story By: John Tiff Jr./Utica-Rome Speedway Photos By: Matt Noles/RacersGuide.com VERNON, NY- Coming up this Tuesday, October 3, is the final on track event of the season for the popular Vernon oval as it kicks off Super DIRT Week with some Tuesday Night Thunder action. A $4,000 to win 100-lap 358-Modified Super DIRTcar Series event, the $3,000 to win Cole Cup for the 360 Sprints, and a $1,000 to win Broedel Energy DIRTcar Sportsman main…

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New Egypt Speedway To Conclude Season on Saturday, October 21st with 5th Annual All Star Cup

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New Egypt Speedway To Conclude 20th Anniversary Season on Saturday, October 21st with 5th Annual All Star Cup Shootout   Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Harry Meeks & Dave Kovacs/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – Contrary to the rumors, New Egypt Speedway will be concluding its 20th season as a dirt track on Saturday night October 21st with its 5th Annual All Star Cup Shootout. The All Star Cup Shootout will be a 60 Lap, Big Block vs. Small Block Modified event paying $6,000 to the winner and $400 to start. The Hammer Sportsman, Crate Modifieds and Northeast…

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Fulton Speedway Outlaw 200 Weekend Ready To Take Center Stage Friday And Saturday

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Fulton Speedway Outlaw 200 Weekend Ready To Take Center Stage Friday And Saturday, September 29- 30 Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – September 28, 2017- Already over 150 campers took advantage of early camping on Wednesday and more coming in by the minute, plus race teams are rolling into the pits Thursday evening, grabbing their spots before what will be a full pit area on Friday. Excitement is high for both fans and race teams for one of the crown jewels in Northeast racing, the 32nd Annual Sunoco Fulton Ethanol Plant Outlaw 200 Weekend…

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Long List of Contingency Sponsors and Special Awards Headlines NAPA Super DIRT Week

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Long List of Contingency Sponsors and Special Awards Headlines NAPA Super DIRT Week Story By: Colby Gornewicz/DIRTcar Photos By: Harry Meeks & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - Sept. 28, 2017 - Just a couple short days, race teams across the Northeast and beyond will make their way onto the grounds of Oswego Speedway for the most anticipated event of the year, NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week. Winning payouts aside, drivers across four divisions will be looking to pad their pockets with cash and prizes from the long list of contingency and special award partners. The NAPA Super DIRT Week…

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Georgetown Speedway Returns to Action Friday, September 29 with $3,000-to-win ‘September Showdown’

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Georgetown Speedway Returns to Action Friday, September 29 with $3,000-to-win ‘September Showdown’ Special! Story By: Brett Deyo/Georgetown Speedway Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – Almost one month to the day of the last racing activity on the half-mile, Georgetown Speedway is back in action on Friday, September 29. The ‘September Showdown’ is set for the historic facility, headlined by a $3,000-to-win, 30-lap program for big-block/small-block Modifieds plus a full program of racing to include L&J Sheet Metal Crate 602 Sportsman, Southern Delaware Vintage Stock Cars, Little Lincolns, Delmarva Chargers and Delaware Super Trucks. In five Modified events thus far…

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Short Track Super Series Invades Bridgeport Speedway Saturday for ‘Dirty Jersey 5’

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Short Track Super Series Invades Bridgeport Speedway Saturday for ‘Dirty Jersey 5’ with Large Payout & $10,000 Championship Looming Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com BRIDGEPORT, NJ – A purse structure of more than $25,000 and a $10,000 championship looming will provide plenty of motivation for racers when the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP roars into Bridgeport Speedway this Saturday, September 30. Just two events remain on the STSS Velocita South Region schedule for 2017, including Saturday’s ‘Dirty Jersey 5’ 40-lap event at Bridgeport paying $5,000 to win, $1,000 for 10th and…

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Who Are the 358 Modified Contenders for the NAPA Super DIRT Week?

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Who Are the 358 Modified Contenders for the NAPA Super DIRT Week Great Outdoors RV 150? Story By: Colby Gornewicz/DIRTcar Photos By: Matthew Clemons & Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com One of the most coveted titles in the 358 Modified ranks is up for grabs at NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week. Here are some of the drivers sure to capture some attention, and possibly the win, during the Great Outdoors RV 150 on Saturday, October 7. Tim Fuller: Already earmarked as one of the favorites following last year's 358 Modified victory at Oswego Speedway, Fuller has had a strong season in the…

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DIRTcar 358-Modifieds Roar into Weedsport for Super DIRT Week Special on Wednesday, October 4

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DIRTcar 358-Modifieds Roar into Weedsport for Super DIRT Week Special on Wednesday, October 4 Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (September 27, 2017) – The 46th running of NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week will take place throughout Central New York from October 1-8 with the DIRTcar 358-Modifieds attacking the Weedsport Speedway oval on Wednesday, October 4 presented by Ferris Mowers. The DIRTcar 358-Modified series will be joined by the DIRTcar Sportsman series on October 4 for a one-two punch of action as a precursor to the Super DIRT Week finale at Oswego Speedway on…

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Bachetti, Tyler, & Creeden Add To American Racer Cup Short Track SuperNationals Field At Afton

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Track Champions Andy Bachetti, Danny Tyler, Danny Creeden Add To American Racer Cup Short Track SuperNationals Field October 6-7 At Afton Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff AFTON, NY – Noted “short-trackers” and 2017 champions at their respective speedways – Andy Bachetti, Danny Tyler and Danny Creeden – have set plans to compete in the American Racer Cup Short Track SuperNationals 10 October 6-7 at Afton Motorsports Park. The Modified portion of the program goes green on Saturday, featuring the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP Halmar International North Region. STSS Modifieds…

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JR HEFFNER TRIUMPHS AT GLEN RIDGE IN 358 MODIFIEDS

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JR HEFFNER TRIUMPHS AT GLEN RIDGE IN 358 MODIFIEDS Hartman Jr., August, Knight, Anderson, Payne, McGrew Jr., & Bleau Also Win StoryBy: Rob Hazer/Glen Ridge Motorsports Park Photos By: Jeff Karabin/GRMP September 24, 2017 (Fultonville, NY) – Sunday night was wild at the fastest ¼ mile on dirt, but fans were treated to victories by JR Heffner, Tim Hartman Jr., Bill August, Justin Knight, Damon Anderson, Alex Payne, Derrick McGrew Jr., and PJ Bleau. Brian Calabrese and Demetrios Drellos led the 358 Modified field to the green flag. Drellos jumped out to the early lead, while Calabrese battled to hold…

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VARIN AND WARNER EARN KOD VICTORIES AT FONDA

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VARIN AND WARNER EARN KOD VICTORIES AT FONDA Marc Johnson And Rocky Warner Are Kings Of Their Divisions Story By: Rob Hazer/KoD Photos By: Matt Noles/RacersGuide.com September 25, 2017 (Fonda, NY) – King Of Dirt Racing rolled into Fonda Speedway for the season finale in both the Small Block Modified and DIRTcar East Region divisions. When the dust settled Bobby Varin claimed his second consecutive tour victory and Rocky Warner captured his fifth of the season. Marc Johnson secured the Small Block Series title, while Rocky Warner earned the KOD/DIRTcar East championship. Jessey Mueller and Matt DeLorenzo led the field…

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STRUNK ROLLS TO VICTORY IN BRIDGEPORT SMALL BLOCK MODIFIEDS

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STRUNK ROLLS TO VICTORY IN BRIDGEPORT SMALL BLOCK MODIFIEDS Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway Photos By: Kirsten Snyder & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Fresh off his big win in the Freedom 76er a week ago, Jeff Strunk drove Glenn and Bonita Hyneman's No 126 to victory in Bridgeport's Small Block Modified show on the night before the K&A Excavating King of the Big Block event. Forty Small Block Modifieds competed for starting positions in the feature event. The Small Block Modifieds were joined on the doubleheader program by the 305 Sprint Cars of the Mid Atlantic Sprint Car Series for their final…

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WATT IS CROWNED “KING OF THE BIG BLOCKS” AT BRIDGEPORT

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WATT IS CROWNED "KING OF THE BIG BLOCKS" AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff After a hard fought battle for the lead with Oley, PA driver, Craig VonDohren, 2017 Bridgeport Track Champion, Ryan Watt raced into the lead on lap thirty-six and led the final fifteen laps to capture the K&A Excavating sponsored King of the Big Block title and the $10,000 payday that went with it at the Bridgeport Speedway on Saturday night. A large crowd gathered to witness the second annual King of the Big Block event, won last year by…

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Friesen looks to add his name to the five previous back-to-back Eastern States victors

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CAN 2016 EASTERN STATES WINNER STEWART FRIESEN BECOME A BACK-TO-BACK VICTOR IN 2017 Friesen looks to add his name to the five previous back-to-back Eastern States victors! Story By: John Snyder/OCFS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY (September 25)……..In the 55 previous Eastern States 200 races, five drivers have posted back-to-back victories. Will there be a sixth driver joining this exclusive club on Sunday, October 22 at the conclusion to the 56th annual renewal of this auto racing classic? Stewart Friesen, 34, formerly from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada and currently residing in New York, won the 2016 race and has to be…

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THUNDER SERIES TO CLOSE OUT SUCCESSFUL SEASON AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

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$5,000 To Win, $1,000 for 10th and $500 to Start Mods at the Madhouse Traffic Jam THUNDER SERIES TO CLOSE OUT SUCCESSFUL SEASON AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA (September 23, 2017) – The twenty-eighth season of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will close out a successful season when the annual House of Thunder Halloween Party invades the Grandview Speedway Saturday night, October 14. What a season that started with Brady Bacon winning the USAC event as Kyle Larson took the victory in the 410…

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PAINE COLLECTS ‘GUNSLINGER 50’ WIN ON OUTLAW SPEEDWAY FALL NATIONALS

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PAINE COLLECTS 'GUNSLINGER 50' WIN ON OUTLAW SPEEDWAY FALL NATIONALS NIGHT #2 Story By: Paul Szmal/Outlaw Speedway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com DUNDEE, NY.....The second day of the Fall Nations at Outlaw Speedway again brought warm, sunny weather and a full pit area, headlined by the Friendly Dodge Outlaw Modifieds running the 'Gunslinger 50', part of the Insinger Performance/Sunoco Race Fuels series of events at the facility. The 50-lap Friendly Dodge Outlaw Modified feature saw Alan Johnson and Steve Paine move to the front and battle for the lead in the opening laps as Andy Bachetti was coming up from his…

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Varin Completes Modified Weekend Sweep at Fonda Speedway

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Bobby Varin Wins Saturday's Super DIRTcar Series Feature at the 'Track of Champions;' Victorious in Fourth-Straight Start in the Alton and Carole Palmer Owned No. 76 Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- September 24, 2017- Success in racing often comes as the direct result of a few necessary character traits; talent, work ethic and at times, pure unadulterated luck. On Saturday night at the Fonda Speedway in Fonda, N.Y., all three of those traits culminated in a way that most Hollywood directors couldn't have scripted if their careers or their lives absolutely depended on it. After surviving…

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Chevrolet Performance Returns as Sportsman Modified Sponsor at NAPA Super DIRT Week

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Chevrolet Performance Returns as Sportsman Modified Sponsor at NAPA Super DIRT Week Story By: Colby Gornewicz/DIRTcar Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - Sept. 22, 2017 - DIRTcar Racing is pleased to welcome back Chevrolet Performance as sponsor of the NAPA Super DIRT Week Sportsman Modified main event, the Chevrolet Performance 75, on October 8, 2017. Chevrolet, one of America's most iconic brands, is a long-time supporter of DIRTcar Racing and Super DIRT Week. For nearly 50 years, Chevrolet has fueled the passion of automotive enthusiasts. Engine blocks, engines, transmissions, Connect & Cruise systems and other Chevrolet Performance parts are…

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Varin Kicks Off Fonda Finale Weekend with King of Dirt Victory

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Bobby Varin Wheels the Alton and Carole Palmer Owned No. 76 to KoD Victory Friday Night at the 'Track of Champions' Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY - September 23, 2017 - There are moments in racing where youthful exuberance overcomes age and experience. The small-block modified feature on Friday night at the Fonda Speedway in Fonda, N.Y. wasn't one of those moments. After a spirited game of cat and mouse between young gun Jessey Mueller and seasoned veteran Bobby Varin that began at the onset of the evening for the King of Dirt small-block modified…

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Georgia Late Model Racer Ahnna Parkhurst Set To Make The Long Trip North To The Fulton Speedway

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Georgia Late Model Racer Ahnna Parkhurst Set To Make The Long Trip North To The Fulton Speedway To Compete In The Late Models During The 32nd Annual Outlaw 200 Weekend Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos Provided By: Fulton Speedway FULTON, NY – September 22, 2017 – If there was a long distance award handed out during the 32nd Annual Sunoco Fulton Ethanol Facility Outlaw 200 Weekend it would go to Evans, GA Late Model racer Ahnna Parkhurst. The 17-year-old lady racer will make the almost 1,000-mile trip north to the Fulton Speedway to compete in Pit Stop Convenience Stores…

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NJ Champions Pauch Jr. & Watt Headed To American Racer Cup Short Track SuperNationals

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NJ Track Champions Billy Pauch Jr. (New Egypt) and Ryan Watt (Bridgeport) Headed To American Racer Cup Short Track SuperNationals 10 At Afton Motorsports Park Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com AFTON, NY – New Jersey’s two operating dirt tracks will see their champions in Empire State action on Columbus Day weekend. Both Billy Pauch Jr., the New Egypt (N.J.) Speedway champion, and Ryan Watt, the point title winner at Bridgeport (N.J.) Speedway, have set plans to compete in the American Racer Cup Short Track SuperNationals 10 taking place October 6-7 at Afton Motorsports Park. The Modified portion…

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Fulton Speedway Welcomes Event And Division Title Sponsors For The 32nd Annual Outlaw 200 Weekend

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The Fulton Speedway Welcomes Event And Division Title Sponsors For The 32nd Annual Outlaw 200 Weekend September 29-30 Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish & Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – September 21, 2017 – The Fulton Speedway would like to thank and recognize their marketing partners who are division and event sponsors for the 32nd Annual Sunoco Fulton Ethanol Facility Outlaw 200 Weekend presented by SUNY Canton on September 29-30. Event Sponsor -Sunoco Fulton Ethanol Facility. Located just a mile north up Route 57 from the Speedway, Sunoco Fulton Ethanol Facility provides 75 full-time local jobs with…

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Names to Look Out for Come NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week

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Names to Look Out for Come NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week Big-Block Modified drivers aiming to add their name to the history books Story By: Colby Gornewicz/DIRTcar Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff CONCORD, NC - Sept. 21, 2017 - The largest Big-Block Modified race of the year is upon us with the Billy Whittaker Cars 200 at the 46th annual NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week. For the last several decades, drivers in the Big-Block Modified ranks have one goal in mind, etch their name on the crowned-jewel event of Big-Block Modified racing and take home the $50,000-pay check.…

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BALLARD BACK IN THE BIG BLOCK MODIFIED RANKS

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BALLARD BACK IN THE BIG BLOCK MODIFIED RANKS Story By: Mike Wisniewski/Wiz Motorsports Communications Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Sicklerville, NJ (September 21, 2017) – After racing in the Crate Sportsman class for the past few seasons, Brett Ballard recently made a return to the Big Block Modified ranks. “In August, my race team evaluated our current season and where we wanted to go. Thus, we decided to move back to the Modified division and we made a deal to purchase a Big Block engine. I am really looking forward to competing with the Modifieds again,” remarked Ballard. Ballard began his…

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Industrial Tire of CNY Returns As The Title Sponsor Of The Sportsman Shootout At The Outlaw 200

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Industrial Tire of CNY Returns As The Title Sponsor Of The Sportsman Shootout At The Fulton Speedway Outlaw 200 Weekend September 29-30 Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – September 20, 2017- Major marketing partner, Industrial Tire of CNY, will once again be the title sponsor of the lucrative, driver and fan favorite Sportsman Shootout Championship 50 during the 32nd Annual Sunoco Fulton Ethanol Facility Outlaw 200 Weekend presented by SUNY Canton on September 29-30. Known as one of the crown jewels and prestigious races to win for the Sportsman in the Northeast, one had…

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Modified Racing at Georgetown Speedway Has Produced A “Who’s-Who” Of Winners

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Modified Racing at Georgetown Speedway Has Produced A “Who’s-Who” Of Winners; Sept. 29 ‘Showdown’ Up Next! Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – Modified racing at Georgetown Speedway this season has been ultra-competitive. Just take a look at the winners. A virtual “who’s-who” list of big-block/small-block competitors has graced Victory Lane at the historic half-mile oval, leaving fans to question who will be next when racing returns on Friday, September 29 for the ‘September Showdown’ paying $3,000 to the winner and $250 to start. The season began on a blustery, cold March afternoon with the Melvin…

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MAKING THE “GRAND DADDY” EVENT AT FONDA TRULY SPECIAL

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MAKING THE “GRAND DADDY” EVENT AT FONDA TRULY SPECIAL Story By: Ron Szczerba/Fonda Speedway Photos By: Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com Fonda, NY – This past Saturday September 16, one of the biggest if not the biggest events for the sportsman division was held at the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway when the “Grand Daddy” event, which was presented by Tom & Sharon Spencer and Adirondack Leather, was held in memory of the late Don Warner. To put an event of this magnitude on at any race track is a huge deal and the Warner family had many sponsors step up to the…

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Sportsman Drivers Stand Ready for the NAPA Super DIRT Week Chevy Performance 75

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Talented Pool of Sportsman Drivers Stand Ready for the NAPA Super DIRT Week Chevy Performance 75 Story By: Colby Gornewicz/DIRTcar Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, N.C. - Sept. 19, 2017 - As the most pervasive class at DIRTcar Northeast tracks, the Sportsman Modified division consists of a talented group of drivers, some of whom have already had a stellar season and are favored to win the Chevy Performance 75 on Sunday, October 8. Rocky Warner: This guy has been dominating the Sportsman division this season. He has already collected 20 wins under the DIRTcar banner, plus other victories along the…

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KING OF THE BIG BLOCK WEEKEND RETURNS TO BRIDGEPORT

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KING OF THE BIG BLOCK WEEKEND RETURNS TO BRIDGEPORT Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Just one year ago, Billy Pauch added another title to his storied career when he drove to the win in the Bridgeport Speedway’s King of the Big Block event on the lightning fast 5/8 mile speedway. This week, Pauch will return to defend that title! With so many of the area’s big events featuring the small block modifieds, it was the wish of the Bridgeport Speedway’s management team to showcase their Big Block Modifieds in a prestigious event as one of the…

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FONDA SPEEDWAY PRESENTS A HUGE TWO DAY RACING PROGRAM THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY

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FONDA SPEEDWAY PRESENTS A HUGE TWO DAY RACING PROGRAM THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY Story By: Ron Szczerba/Fonda Speedway Photos By: Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com Fonda, NY – On Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23 the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway will run a huge two day racing program with the running of the “Prelude to the Party Weekend”! Friday evenings racing schedule includes the King of Dirt (KOD) 358 Modifieds, the DIRTcar/King of Dirt (KOD) 602 Sportsman, an open pro stock feature with DIRTcar rules in effect, the CRSA sprint cars, street stocks, and modified warm ups for anyone looking for…

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