Dirt Modifieds

Friesen Ends Point Season at Fonda in Victory Lane

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Stewart Friesen Passes Craig Hanson on his way to Victory in Second 20-lap Feature at Fonda Speedway Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- August 20, 2017- On the final night of points at the Fonda Speedway in Fonda, N.Y. last season, one person was missing; Stewart Friesen. After being a fixture in victory lane every year since his arrival in 2012, last year saw the Sprakers, N.Y. resident calling the Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, N.Y. his home for the season leaving his usual place at the ‘Track of Champions’ empty in 2016. His absence…

Dirt Modifieds

Maresca Breaks Through for Fonda Modified Triumph

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Mike Maresca Ends His Streak of Bad Luck with First-Career Victory Saturday Night Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- August 20, 2017- For young modified competitor Mike Maresca, it seemed that in 2017 if it weren’t for bad luck, he’d have no luck at all. The driver of the now familiar No. 7mm always unloaded with a fast and incredibly competitive car weekly at the famed Fonda, N.Y. oval, yet bad luck reared its ugly head at nearly every turn with flat tires and other inexplicably unfortunate circumstances. In short, the proverbial light at the end…

Dirt Modifieds

ANOTHER FRIDAY NIGHT, ANOTHER WIN FOR SHEPPARD AT OUTLAW

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ANOTHER FRIDAY NIGHT, ANOTHER WIN FOR SHEPPARD AT OUTLAW SPEEDWAY Story By: Paul Szmal/Outlaw Speedway Photos By: MOJO Photos DUNDEE, NY.....Friday night was Boy Scout night at Outlaw Speedway as racers battled on the final night of points before the double point Championship Night in two week's time. In the Friendly Dodge Outlaw Modified feature, Dillon Groover snagged the lead at the start of the 30-lap contest over Donnie Lawson, but Tyler Siri battled his way to the point on lap 7, with Matt Sheppard behind them. Sheppard took the lead two laps later and pulled away out front as…

Dirt Modifieds

410 SPRINTS & MODIFIEDS IN ‘THE ULTIMATE DOUBLE HEADER’ AT NEW EGYPT WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23

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PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS PRESENT. . . . 410 SPRINTS & MODIFIEDS IN ‘THE ULTIMATE DOUBLE HEADER’ AT NEW EGYPT WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23 Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com NEW EGYPT, NJ (August 19, 2017) – After a drenching rain halted the original run of the Pioneer Pole Buildings Jersey Rush VII, the event will go on Wednesday night, August 23 at the New Egypt Speedway. The most popular racing divisions in the area – the 410 Sprint Cars and the Modifieds – combine for an all-out battle of the best racers around. This thrilling double division main…

Dirt Modifieds

KOD SERIES TRIPLE-HEADER PLUS MODIFIEDS HIGHLIGHT NIGHT OF LEGENDS SUNDAY AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY

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KING OF DIRT SERIES TRIPLEHEADER PLUS MODIFIEDS HIGHLIGHT ANNUAL NIGHT OF LEGENDS THIS SUNDAY AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY Story By: John Tiff/Utica-Rome Speedway Photos By: Otto Graham/RacersGuide.com VERNON, NY- A huge show of racing is planned for this Sunday, August 20, at the Utica-Rome Speedway as the speedway honors its past with the annual Night of Legends. On tap is the always exciting Gates-Cole Auto Insurance Modifieds, but King of Dirt Series tripleheader. All three of the King of Dirt Series, the 358-Modifieds, Sportsman, and Pro Stocks, will be on hand plus the rain delayed King of Dirt Pro Stock main event…

Dirt Modifieds

CHAMPIONS TO BE CROWNED ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 19 AT FONDA

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2017 TRACK CHAMPIONS TO BE CROWNED ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 19 AT FONDA Story By: Ron Szczerba/Fonda Speedway Photos By: Matt Noles/RacersGuide.com Fonda, NY – On Saturday evening August 19, the 2017 track champions in all divisions will be crowned as Fonda Speedway celebrates the final night of points with a special racing program called the “Night of Features”. On the racing program will be twin 20-lap events for the modified division while single feature events will determine the champions in all of the other divisions. Because their feature from last Saturday was delayed until this week, the sportsman division will…

Dirt Modifieds

Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux $20 Car Load And Fan Fest Saturday, August 19

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Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux $20 Car Load And Fan Fest Saturday, August 19; Fulton Speedway Has Something For Every Race Fan As 2017 Race Season In The Home Stretch Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – August 16, 2017 - This Saturday night August 19 load the family into your car or truck and get in for just $20 (passenger sized vehicles) to see a night of side-by-side dirt track racing on the Fulton Speedway “Highbanks.” Regular pricing remains in effect for those not wishing to pay by the car load.…

Dirt Modifieds

HATFIELD MEATS NIGHT FEATURES FOUR DIVISION SHOW ON SATURDAY AT GRANDVIEW

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HATFIELD MEATS NIGHT FEATURES FOUR DIVISION SHOW ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 19TH; GEISWITE CREATIONS SCHOOL KIDS NIGHT RETURNS. Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt Jr./RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 16, 2017 . . . Next up at Grandview Speedway is one of the most popular nights of the season as Hatfield Quality Meats is the sponsor and with them comes their mascot Smiley who makes fans happy as he tosses t-shirts and hot dogs into the stands. Four divisions of racing competition are featured for the same regular low adult admission price of $15 while youngsters 11 and under…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

Matt Sheppard Victorious On ‘Super’ Night At Albany-Saratoga Speedway

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Matt Sheppard Victorious On ‘Super’ Night At Albany-Saratoga Speedway; 49 Modifieds Take Part In STSS Malta Debut Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com MALTA, NY – On Tuesday night at Albany-Saratoga Speedway, both the turnout of big-block/small-block Modifieds and Matt Sheppard were “super.” Sheppard, the Waterloo, N.Y., star known as ‘Super Matt’ defeated a talented 49-car field to win the inaugural Recovery Sports Grill ‘Stampede at ‘toga’ at Albany-Saratoga, the first-ever ‘Great Race Place’ appearance by the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP. Round No. 6 of the STSS Halmar International North Region…

Brewerton Speedway

Double Big Block Modified Features At The Brewerton Speedway Friday, August 18

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Double Big Block Modified Features At The Brewerton Speedway Friday, August 18 Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – August 16, 2017 – With the 2017 Brewerton Speedway Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modified Champion being crowned on Friday, September 1, points will take on double importance with a pair of 35 lap features this Friday, August 18. The holdover feature from August 4 and the regularly scheduled feature to be run. Coming into Friday night one single point separates Larry Wight and Billy Decker in the Big Block Modifieds in the battle for the…

Dirt Modifieds

Gres Paving To Sponsor Legends of the Fall 75 Saturday September 9th at New Egypt Speedway

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Gres Paving To Sponsor Legends of the Fall 75 Saturday September 9th at New Egypt Speedway; Eastern Auto Parts Warehouse to Sponsor Crate vs. Sportsman Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Dave Kovacs/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – Gres Paving of Trenton, NJ has signed on to be the presenting sponsor of the Legends of the Fall 75 which will be held at the New Egypt Speedway on Saturday night September 9th. The Legends of the Fall 75 will be a Big Block vs. Small Block Modified event paying $7,500 to win and $500 just to start the…

Bridgeport Speedway

ALL COUNTY GARAGE DOOR SPONSORS 1/4 MIDGET NIGHT AT BRIDGEPORT

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ALL COUNTY GARAGE DOOR SPONSORS 1/4 MIDGET NIGHT AT BRIDGEPORT Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff Another full night of racing is headed your way at the Bridgeport Speedway on Saturday, August 19th. All County Garage Door LLC of Carney's Point, NJ will sponsor this year's Quarter Midget Night at the Bridgeport Speedway. Quarter Midget Night has become a very popular event at the track in recent seasons. Children - both boys and girls - can start to race quarter midgets at the age of five. Quarter midget organizations exist throughout the country. Several of these organizations…

Dirt Modifieds

NAPA Super DIRT Week set for 46th Annual event at Oswego

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NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week Schedule Announced NAPA Super DIRT Week set for 46th Annual event at Oswego Speedway Story By: Colby Gornewicz/World Racing Group Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff CONCORD, NC - August 15, 2017 - In less than two short months, the grounds of Oswego Speedway will be invaded by with racecars, drivers, crew members, and DIRTcar Racing fans attending the 46th annual NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week at Oswego Speedway from October 1-8, 2017. Racing's Biggest Party attracts thousands of fans and competitors from all over the country, all of whom contribute multi-millions of dollars…

Bridgeport Speedway

BILLY PAUCH FAN APPRECIATION EVENT COMING UP AT BPORT

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K&A EXCAVATING PRESENTS BILLY PAUCH FAN APPRECIATION EVENT Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Saturday, September 2nd is set to be a big night at the Bridgeport Speedway. It is the final night of points for the 2017 season and the Bridgeport Champions will be determined on this night in the Spirit Auto Center Big Block Modifieds, Stewart Stainless Crate/Sportsman and PennCo Tech Outlaw Stocks. It is the final Bike Night of the 2017 season. K&A Excavating and Billy Pauch will host Fan Appreciation Night for all Billy Pauch fans out there. Over the years, Pauch has…

Dirt Modifieds

PERREGO WINS MODIFIED SUMMER SLAM RACE 3 WORTH $2,500

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ANTHONY PERREGO WINS MODIFIED SUMMER SLAM RACE 3 WORTH $2,500 AT FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY. Story By: Andy Harpel/Five Mile Point Speedway Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff KIRKWOOD, NY…Anthony Perrego raced to his second Modified feature win of the season at Five Mile Point Speedway on Sunday. The victory in race three of the 30 lap Modified Sunday Summer slam was worth $2,500 for Perrego. The fourth and final Modified Summer Slam race is Sunday, September 17th. Rusty Smith and Danny Tyler led the 26 car Modified starting field to the green of the 30 lap feature event. The race…

Big Diamond Speedway

Fayash Memorial Race for the Sportsman Modifieds highlights this Friday at Big Diamond Speedway

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The Fayash Memorial Race for the Sportsman Modifieds highlights this Friday’s action at Big Diamond Speedway. Story By: Ken Bruce/Big Diamond Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt Jr./RacersGuide.com This Friday night at the Schuykill County oval it will be the U.S.S. Achey Sportsman Modifieds headlining the action as they compete in the “Fayash Memorial” race. The special race will pay $1,570 to the winner with $157 just to take the green. Matt Stangle and last week’s winner Mike Mammana have to be considered the favorites to battle it out for the big prize but drivers such as Doug Hendricks, Shawn…

Devils Bowl Speedway

Greenwood Scores First Devil’s Bowl Sprint Car Victory

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Greenwood Scores First Devil’s Bowl Sprint Car Victory Ryan perfect in Sportsman Modified nail-biter Story By: Justin St. Louis/Devils Bowl Speedway Photos By: Barry Snelling/Devils Bowl Speedway WEST HAVEN, Vt. – Luke Greenwood’s up-and-down relationship with The Dirt Track at Devil’s Bowl Speedway took a turn for the positive on Sunday, August 13, as he earned his first Sprint Cars of New England (SCoNE) victory at the track on Fabian Earthmoving Night. Four other drivers also took hold of the checkered flag during the event, with Jimmy Ryan, Chris Murray, Jesse Durkee, and Alayne Bruno all scoring wins. Greenwood, who…

Big Diamond Speedway

Von Dohren, Mammana, Sites and Geeesaman take the checkers at Big Diamond on Sunday

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Craig Von Dohren, Mike Mammana, Kody Sites and Jason Geeesaman take the checkers at Big Diamond on Sunday Story By: Ken Bruce/Big Diamond Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt Jr./RacersGuide.com With Friday's weather once again not cooperating, Big Diamond Speedway was forced to use their Sunday rain date to finally get in a show. A beautiful sun-drenched day presented itself on Sunday for the cars and stars of the Schuylkill County to put on a show for the fans and when the final checkered flag waved on the night taking the big wins were Craig Von Dohren in the 358 Modifieds.…

Dirt Modifieds

Back-to-Back Sportsman Shootout Series Wins for Rocky Warner at Weedsport Speedway

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Back-to-Back Sportsman Shootout Series Wins for Rocky Warner at Weedsport Speedway Story By: Dan Kapuscinksi/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson & Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (August 14, 2017) – For the second consecutive event, Rocky Warner drove atop Victory Hill at Weedsport Speedway on Sunday, this time as the winner of the Beyea Custom Headers Sportman Shootout Series 1420 WACK AM ESS Legends Reunion special fueled by Pit Stop Convenience Stores. Warner redrew the fourth starting position in his No. 1J and after falling back to fifth from his outside second row starting position, eventually found the outside of the…

Dirt Modifieds

THE MAGIC CONTINUES FOR MATT SHEPPARD AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY

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THE MAGIC CONTINUES FOR MATT SHEPPARD AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY AS HE PASSES MARC JOHNSON IN FINAL TURN FOR THE VICTORY Story By: John Tiff/Utica-Rome Speedway Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff VERNON, NY- On a beautiful night for racing that saw dozens of kids receive free backpacks and school supplies from the Bobby Page Foundation, fans were treated to another thrilling night of racing on Parks Paving and Wilber-Duck Chevrolet night. Matt Sheppard led the last 30 feet of the Gates-Cole Auto Insurance Modified main event to collect his 38th career win while Dave Moyer was the victor in the Broedel…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

RAVENA ROCKET FLIES TO VICTORY LANE

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RAVENA ROCKET FLIES TO VICTORY LANE Duell and Martin Have Photo Finish in Pro Stocks Story By: Matt Keith/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Matt Noles/RacersGuide.com Malta, New York (August 11, 2017)- Bobby Hackel's misfortune was Keith Flach's fortune on Friday night at Albany-Saratoga Speedway. Hackel, who lead from the initial green, slipped up and jumped the cushion in turn two with three laps to go. "The Ravena Rocket" Flach dove underneath him and motored away to his third career win at "The Great Race Place and first since 2013 in the 35-lap Modified feature. Peter Britten's 14th place…

Devils Bowl Speedway

Devil’s Bowl Speedway Returning to Dirt Racing Full-Time in 2018

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Devil’s Bowl Speedway Returning to Dirt Racing Full-Time in 2018 Asphalt era closing with Late Model 100 on September 2; ACT event cancelled Story By: Justin St. Louis/Devils Bowl Speedway PhotosBy: Barry Snelling/Devils Bowl Speedway WEST HAVEN, Vt. – Devil’s Bowl Speedway is going back to its roots: Full-time dirt track racing will return in 2018. After eight years with an asphalt half-mile, with the last four years running with both asphalt and dirt layouts, the Rutland County facility will have an all-new half-mile dirt surface for its 52nd season. The changeover marks the third period in the speedway’s history…

Dirt Modifieds

410 SPRINTS & MODIFIEDS COMPETE IN ‘THE ULTIMATE DOUBLE HEADER’ AT NEW EGYPT WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23

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PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS PRESENT. . . . 410 SPRINTS & MODIFIEDS COMPETE IN ‘THE ULTIMATE DOUBLE HEADER’ AT NEW EGYPT WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23 Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: George Steigerwalt Jr./RacersGuide.com NEW EGYPT, NJ (August 12, 2017) – The most popular racing divisions in the area – the 410 Sprint Cars and the Modifieds -- return to New Egypt Speedway for an all-out battle of the best racers around. Pioneer Pole Building presents Jersey Rush VII on Wednesday, August 23 – a thrilling double main event show that kicks off with an exclusive pre-race pit party for loyal race…

Brewerton Speedway

Jimmy Phelps Uses Last Lap Pass For Exciting Brewerton Speedway Modified Victory

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Jimmy Phelps Uses Last Lap Pass For Exciting Brewerton Speedway Modified Victory; Double Modified Features Friday, August 18 Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – August 11, 2017 – On Friday once again doom and gloom was predicted in the weather department but Brewerton Speedway officials decided they were going to make every effort to get in the August 11 racing program. The rains never came and fans were treated with fantastic track conditions that provided exciting two and three wide racing on Scott Jeffery’s Performance Plus and Ingles Performance night at the speedway. Jimmy…

Dirt Modifieds

Flach ‘Rockets’ to Albany-Saratoga Victory Lane

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Keith Flach Drives from 11th to Capture his First Victory of 2017 at ‘The Great Race Place’ Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM MALTA, NY- August 12, 2017- John F. Kennedy once stated that things do not happen; they are, instead, made to happen. After a roller-coaster road trip that saw more bad luck than good earlier in the week with the Super DIRTcar Series at Ransomville [Speedway in Ransomville, N.Y.] and Merrittville [Speedway in Thorold, Ontario], Ravena, N.Y. native Keith Flach needed something to happen; something had to change. While he could have waited around like a…

Dirt Modifieds

HOT SUMMER NIGHT RACING ACTION CONTINUES THIS SUNDAY AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY

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HOT SUMMER NIGHT RACING ACTION CONTINUES THIS SUNDAY AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY PLUS ANNUAL BACKPACK GIVEAWAY FOR KIDS Story By: John Tiff/Utica-Rome Speedway Photos By: Matt Noles/RacersGuide.com VERNON, NY- Utica-Rome Speedway roars back into action this Sunday, August 13, with another big show of DIRTcar weekly racing featuring the Gates-Cole Auto Insurance Modifieds, Broedel Energy Sportsman, Pro Stocks, and Rookie Sportsman. Also, as a special treat for the kids getting ready to go back to school, it will be the 2nd Annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway presented the Bobby Page Foundation and the Utica-Rome Speedway Kids Club. At intermission, 55…

Dirt Modifieds

MODIFIED SUMMER SLAM RACE NUMBER 3 THIS SUNDAY AT FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY

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MODIFIED SUMMER SLAM RACE NUMBER 3 THIS SUNDAY AT FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY – 30 LAPS $2,500 TO WIN! MIKE COLSTEN AND NICK ROCHINSKI TIED FOR SUMMER SLAM POINT LEAD ENTERING THIS SUNDAY! Story By: Andy Harpel/Five Mile Point Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com KIRKWOOD, NY…The third race of the Modified Summer Slam is this Sunday, August 13th at Five Mile Point Speedway. The 30 lap Modified feature event will pay an impressive $2,500 to the race winner. Every team on hand will certainly be looking for the top pay day but currently two weekly competitors Mike Colsten and Nick…

Dirt Modifieds

A VERDI STORAGE CONTAINERS PRESENTS THE ESS SPRINT CARS AT FONDA ON SATURDAY

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A VERDI STORAGE CONTAINERS PRESENTS THE ESS SPRINT CARS AT FONDA ON SATURDAY AUGUST 12 Story By: Ron Szczerba/Fonda Speedway Photos By: Harry & Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com Fonda, NY – On Saturday August 12, A Verdi Storage Containers will present the thrilling speed of 360-Sprint cars from the Empire Super Sprint (ESS) group at the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway. Along with the sprints cars will be a regular show in all other divisions with a starting time of 7:00 p.m. According to the ESS Facebook page, the event on Saturday at Fonda will be the 14th Annual Earl Halaquist Memorial…

Dirt Modifieds

Point Battles Are Getting Close At New Egypt Speedway

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Point Battles Are Getting Close As Eastern Auto Parts Warehouse Presents New Egypt Speedway Action This Saturday Night Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Harry Meeks & Dave Kovacs/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – The point chases are starting to wind down and they are about as close as they can be at New Egypt Speedway. This Saturday night August 12th Eastern Auto Parts Warehouse presents the 358 Modifieds, Crate Modifieds and the Street Stocks. While New Egypt Speedway searches for its eighth different Modified winner in as many races this Saturday night, there is another story that…

Dirt Modifieds

Matt Sheppard Continues Hot Streak With Second Straight Bob St. Amand Memorial Win

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Matt Sheppard Continues Hot Streak With Second Straight Bob St. Amand Memorial Win at Merrittville Earns Fourth Consecutive Series Win Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com MERRITTVILLE, ON, CAN - August 9, 2017 - Matt Sheppard drove past Gary Lindberg in the outside lane following a lap 81 restart to take the lead on lap 85 and then paced the final 16 laps to win his second straight Bob St. Amand Memorial 100 at Merrittville Speedway on Wednesday night. The victory was also his fourth straight with the Super DIRTcar Series and second in as many…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

CRSA SPRINTS INVADE ALBANY-SARATOGA

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CRSA SPRINTS INVADE ALBANY-SARATOGA Meltz Lumber Street Stock Event on Card Story By: Matt Keith/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Malta, New York (August 9, 2017)- When the green flag drops on this Friday night's program at Albany-Saratoga Speedway the CRSA Sprints will be on hand for their first and only appearance of 2017 at “The Great Race Place.” In their lone appearance in 2016, Cory Sparks made his way to victory lane. Expect Sparks to be on hand to try and repeat the feat. Coming into Friday night's event Thomas Radivoy leads the point standings with three wins and…

Dirt Modifieds

One Hot August For The SSTS

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One Hot August: Short Track Super Series Modifieds Head To Albany-Saratoga, Woodhull & Georgetown Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff MILLSBORO, DE – The Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP fires into action with a “hot” month of August. Three consecutive Tuesday nights (August 15, 22 & 29) will put competitors of both the Halmar International North Region and Velocita-USA South Region into overdrive as time winds down to the 2017 championships. On Tuesday, August 15 (rain date: August 16), the STSS Halmar North Region big-block/small-block Modifieds venture to Albany-Saratoga Speedway in…

Dirt Modifieds

Matt Sheppard Scores First Career Ransomville Win at Summer Nationals

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Matt Sheppard Scores First Career Ransomville Win at Summer Nationals Extends Series Win Streak to Three Races Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com RANSOMVILLE, NY - August 8, 2017 - Matt Sheppard was the third and final leader after he took the point position from Billy Decker on lap 49 and led the remaining 52 laps to win his third straight Super DIRTcar Series race in the 33rd Summer Nationals at Ransomville Speedway on Tuesday night. The victory was also Sheppard's first career win at Ransomville and prevented rival Stewart Friesen from winning…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

“STAMPEDE AT THE TOGA” HIGHLIGHTS MONTH OF AUGUST

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“STAMPEDE AT THE TOGA” HIGHLIGHTS MONTH OF AUGUST Short Track Super Series To Make Albany-Saratoga Debut Story By: Matt Keith/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Malta, New York - Only a month and half of racing remain at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway but "The Great Race Place” is not going to let the month of August go quietly. The closest point battle is in the 4-Cylinder Dual Cam division where Steve Ryan and P.J. Bleau are tied atop the standings with 374 points each. Ben Grant sits just four points back. All other divisions find the point leader having a 20…

Dirt Modifieds

Dave Marcuccilli, Kevin Ridley Lead Weedsport’s Sportsman Shootout Series Points into the Weekend

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Dave Marcuccilli, Kevin Ridley Lead Weedsport’s Sportsman Shootout Series Points into the Weekend Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (August 8, 2017) – With the WACK 1420AM ESS Legends Reunion fueled by Pit Stop Convenience Stores on tap this Sunday at Weedsport Speedway, the Beyea Custom Headers Sportsman Shootout Series will also again be in action with Dave Marcuccilli and Kevin Ridley leading a tight race at the top of the standings. Marcuccilli currently holds the lead by a mere 2-points over Ridley thanks in part to a recent victory in the Industrial Tire of…

Dirt Modifieds

Fulton Speedway $20 Car Load And Fan Fest Night This Saturday

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Fulton Speedway $20 Car Load And Fan Fest Night Saturday, August 12 Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY - August 8, 2017 - This Saturday night August 12 load the family into your car or truck and get in for just $20 (passenger sized vehicles) to see a night of side-by-side dirt track racing on the Fulton Speedway “Highbanks.” Regular pricing remains in effect for those not wishing to pay by the car load. Ages 18 and younger remain free, with adults just $12. Grandstands open at 5:00 with racing at 7:00. Racing will see…

Brewerton Speedway

Brewerton Set For Full Race Program Plus Sportsman Holdover Feature And Truck & SUV Spectator Races Friday

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Brewerton Speedway Set For Full Race Program Plus Sportsman Holdover Feature And Truck & SUV Spectator Races Friday, August 11 Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – August 8, 2017 – This Friday, August 11 the Brewerton Speedway will greet race fans of all ages with a full night of exciting dirt track racing plus One-on-One Truck & SUV Spectator Races. On the race schedule presented by Scott Jeffery's Performance Plus will be the 800 horsepower Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modifieds, SUNY Canton Sportsman, Firehouse Subs Mod Lites and JB Logging & Firewood 4-Cylinders.…

Dirt Modifieds

RUTSKI RACES TO HIS FIRST CAREER 358 MODIFIED FEATURE WIN AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

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RUTSKI RACES TO HIS FIRST CAREER 358 MODIFIED FEATURE WIN AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Doug Rothermel/New Egypt Speedway New Egypt, NJ (August 6, 2017) - On Hammer Companies Night at New Egypt Speedway, Rich Rutski raced to his first career 358 Modified feature win. The Hammer Sportsman contest was taken by Bob Lineman, Jr. Ryan Godown took top honors in the Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars main event with Connor King capturing the checkered flag in the Crate Modified feature. As the 30-lap 358 Modified feature began, polesitter Bryan Kuhl rocketed to the…

Dirt Modifieds

SHEPPARD RACES TO HIS FIFTH UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY WIN OF THE YEAR

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MATT SHEPPARD RACES TO HIS FIFTH UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY WIN OF THE YEAR THIS PAST SUNDAY Story By: John Tiff/Utica-Rome Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com VERNON, NY- This past Sunday, August 6, Matt Sheppard inherited the lead on lap 19 of the Gates-Cole Auto Insurance Modified main event when leader Danny Varin’s night went up in smoke to collect his 37th Utica-Rome Speedway of his career. A daring last lap pass gave Matt Janczuk his first Broedel Energy Sportsman win of the year while Mike Welch took his fourth Pro Stock checkered flag this season. Jimmy Moyer also found victory lane as…

Dirt Modifieds

Dachenhausen Pockets $6,900 ‘Summer of 69’ STSS Sportsman Victory

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Ed Dachenhausen Pockets $6,900 ‘Summer of 69’ STSS Sportsman Victory During Historic Bethel Motor Speedway Sunday; Kevin Skelly (Street Stock) & Mike Travis (Four Cylinder) Also Triumph Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photo Provided By: Short Track Super Series WHITE LAKE, NY – On a day that will stand out in the history of Bethel Motor Speedway, Ed Dachenhausen’s name will forever be etched the in the record books. Dachenhausen, of Danbury, Conn., raced to victory in the unprecedented ‘Summer of 69’ spectacular paying $6,900 to the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP Sportsman winner. The…

Dirt Modifieds

VONDOHREN WINS PIONEER FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL FOR THIRD YEAR IN A ROW AT GRANDVIEW

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VONDOHREN WINS PIONEER FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL FOR THIRD YEAR IN A ROW AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY; CHUCK SCHUTZ AND JOHN MCGOVERN ARE ALSO WINNERS FREEDOM 76 WILL BE RUN IN MEMORY OF THE LATE BRUCE ROGERS AND PAY $30,000 TO WIN Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt Jr./RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA. AUGUST 6, 2017 –NASCAR 358 Modified point leader and defending champion Craig VonDohren scored a three-peat and became the only eight-time winner when he won the Forrest Rogers Memorial/Pioneer Pole Buildings 50-lap TP Trailers 358 NASCAR Modified feature for a $10,000 payday on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway…

Big Diamond Speedway

Big Diamond Speedway to use Sunday’s as rain dates for remainder of 2017 season

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Big Diamond Speedway to use Sunday’s as rain dates for remainder of 2017 season. Story By: Ken Bruce/Big Diamond Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt Jr./RacersGuide.com Due to the unprecedented amount of Friday night rainouts this season, promoter Jake Smulley has indicated that the track will utilize Sunday nights as rain dates for the remainder of the 2017 season starting with this week’s events. With the current season winding down quickly culminating the annual Coal Cracker 72 on Sunday Sept 3rd, the track has decided they needed to do this for the teams and the fans of the speedway. This…

Dirt Modifieds

Brett Hearn Adds to his Win Tally at Lebanon Valley

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Brett Hearn Adds to his Win Tally at Lebanon Valley Story By: Phil Allaway/Lebanon Valley Speedway Photos By: Mark Brown/RacersGuide.com On Friday night, Brett Hearn claimed his 900th career victory of his career. Saturday night saw him waste no time in adding to that number. After delays due to a wet track, the Modifieds took to the high banks for 30 laps of action. Mike King started from the pole and led early over Elmo Reckner. Further back, Hearn had to charge from the 11th starting spot. It didn’t take long for the multiple-time champion to start making some passes.…

Brockville Ontario Speedway

Luke Whitteker and Ryan Scott Claim 2nd Straight Ogilvie’s Series Wins at Brockville

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Luke Whitteker and Ryan Scott Claim 2nd Straight Ogilvie's Series Wins at Brockville Story By: Tim Baltz/Brockville Ontario Speedway Photos By: Rick Young/RacersGuide.com On a brisk night at the Brockville Ontario Speedway this past Saturday night the Ogilvie's Auto and Fleet Quad Crown Series for the 358 Modified and Sportsman divisions took center stage and the racing was intense all night. Luke Whitteker made a statement as he dominated the 50 358 Modified portion of the series, Ryan Scott held off a hard charging Dylan Evoy for the 40 Sportsman Series win, Jeff May drove away to the TUSA Mod…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

HEARN REACHES 900; Duell and Martin Share Pro Stock Wins

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HEARN REACHES 900; Duell and Martin Share Pro Stock Wins Story By: Matt Keith/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Matt Noles/RacersGuide.com Malta, New York- (August 4, 2017) - Brett Hearn reached a career milestone Friday night at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway. Taking the lead on lap 26 of the 35-lap Modified feature when leaders Marc Johnson and Jessey Mueller came together in turns three and four allowed Hearn to drive to his third win of the season, second in a row and 131st of his storied career at “The Great Race Place.” In victory lane a jubilant Hearn said, " A…

Dirt Modifieds

WINNER OF FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CLASSIC TO TAKE HOME $30,000

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BRUCE ROGERS WILL BE REMEMBERED WITH 47TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CLASSIC AT GRANDVIEW; WINNER OF SEPTEMBER 16TH RACE WILL EARN AT LEAST $30,000 Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt Jr./RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 6, 2017 . . . The 47th annual Freedom 76 Modified Classic at Grandview Speedway will be run in honor of the late Bruce Rogers. At least $30,000, a $5,000 increase, will go to the winner of the 76-lap Modified stock car race being run on Saturday, September 16th. “The Freedom 76 was my dad’s favorite race,” said Tina Rogers who works with…

Dirt Modifieds

Max McLaughlin Dominates For First Big Block Modified Win At Fulton

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Max McLaughlin Dominates For First Big Block Modified Win At The Fulton Speedway Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY - August 5, 2017 – “Mad Max” McLaughlin is now a big block modified feature winner. Teenager Max McLaughlin out of Mooresville, NC has knocked on the door of victory lane racking up many top-five finishes in his short-modified career. Saturday night at the Fulton Speedway he not only knocked on the door, he kicked it wide open, picking up his first ever victory in the big block modifieds, not only at Fulton Speedway but at…

Dirt Modifieds

Wilder Victorious in Fonda Speedway Modified Action

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Jeremy Wilder Wheels his No. 22J to Victory Lane for his Second Victory in 2017 at the ‘Track of Champions’ Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- August 6, 2017- Racing is all about timing. Being able to differentiate between knowing when – or in some cases when not to – push the issue is often the deciding factor between finding success behind the wheel or simply bringing nothing but the steering wheel home at the end of the night. In the same respect, knowing when to make a change can either define ones season or -…

Dirt Modifieds

No. 900

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Brett Hearn Notches another Career Milestone Friday Night at ‘The Great Race Place’ Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM MALTA, NY- August 5, 2017- Greatness can’t be anticipated and in all actuality, it’s even more difficult to place a definition on the term. Either you have it, or you don’t. Some say it’s earned; others are convinced beyond reason of a doubt that it’s a gift from a higher power. Whichever the case may be, greatness can’t be ignored and – for the most part – it’s seldom defeated and the best athletes; the most proficient at their…

Delaware

GODOWN TAKES NEW BICKNELL TO FULL THROTTLE VICTORY LANE @ US-13

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RYAN GODOWN 4TH DIFFERENT WINNER IN FULL THROTTLE BIG BLOCKS Story By: Charlie Brown/Delaware International Speedway Photos By: Delaware International Speedway & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Delmar, DE – Round No. 4 of the Full Throttle Racing Series managed to dodge the pop up thunderstorms that surrounded the track Thursday night at the Delaware International Speedway. The first three races in the series had provided three different winners – Rick Laubach, Ryan Watt and Craig VonDorhen and on Thursday night, they would chase first time winner, Ryan Godown, driving the Petruski Racing No. 66, to the checkered. Thirty-two Big Block Modifieds took part…

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