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Lyle DeVore: The Man Behind the Resurrection

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From Journeyman to Homebody, Albany-Saratoga Speedway Promoter Lyle DeVore is Living His Childhood Dream Story By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRAKERS, NY- March 8, 2017- The truck made a telltale sound as it pulled into the drive. A sound that had become unmistakable over the years and on this Friday afternoon, a sound that was more like music to the ears of one young boy in particular. The rattle of masonry tools and the dust of mortar followed the older man into the house as he brushed off yet another busy day of work…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

Wilder To Call The Great Race Place Home In 2017

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Wilder Returns To Action At "The Great Race Place" Press Release By: TOBY LAGRANGE / ALBANY SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fort Plain, NY –March 7, 2017- The Albany-Saratoga Speedway is about to get a bit larger. The 2017 racing season will see the Wilder Racing Team; along with driver Jeremy Wilder call the fast, four tenths of a mile oval home on Friday nights. “We have a lot going on this year,” Wilder said. “We are returning to the Albany-Saratoga Speedway weekly with the family owned, Teo Chassis number 22J machine.” Wilder was quick to thank one his…

Entries Starting To Roll In For New Egypt Speedway’s March Meltdown on March 18th

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Entries Starting To Roll In For New Egypt Speedway’s March Meltdown on March 18th Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Kirsten Snyder & Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – Entries are starting to roll in for both Modified and Sportsman divisions for New Egypt Speedway’s March Meltdown, which will be held on Saturday, March 18th. The first three Modified entries to the speedway office are Bryan Kuhl, Brandon Grosso and David VanHorn. Kuhl is looking for more of a consistent season at New Egypt after an eleventh place point standings finish in 2016. Grosso on the other hand…

10th ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES ENJOYS RECORD BREAKING OPENING

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161 Cars Fill Phillipsburg Mall, Legendary Racing Stars Honor Tighe Scott and Lew Boyd. Press Release By: STEVE PADOS / DIRT TRACK HEROS SHOW MEDIA Photos By: KRISTEN SNYDER / RACERSGUIDE.COM Phillipsburg NJ. - March 6, 2017- The Quaker Steak and Lube Tenth Annual Dirt Track Heroes Show opened yesterday to much fanfare and enthusiasm as racing fans flocked to the Phillipsburg Mall on Sunday to listen to great racing stories and meet a panel of legendary racing stars who came out to chat about their racing exploits and to honor racers "The Pride of Pen Argyl" Tighe Scott and…

‘The Valley Of Speed’ Ready For Ground Shaking Action

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Lebanon Valley Speedway Sets 2017 Season Schedule Press Release By: PHIL ALLAWAY / LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM West Lebanon NY.- March 5, 2017- This week, Lebanon Valley Speedway officially released the schedule for the 2017 season. There will be 21 consecutive Saturday nights of racing, 20 of which will feature the headlining Big Block Modifieds with their huge V8 engines that make the ground tremble with delight. The season will start on Apr. 15 with Warm-ups. The track will be open to competitors from all classes to test and tune their cars for the…

46th Season Opener On Tap in March for Big Diamond Speedway

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Mall Show, Practice Day, Pre-View 46th Season Opener Story By: SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM FORESTVILLE, PA. -March 5, 2017- The moment has arrived that race fans have been waiting for all off season. The calendar say March and that signifies the opening of Big Diamond Speedway in Forestville. The unofficial start to the season begins Monday, March 13 with the mall show which will now be held at the Fairlane Village Mall in Pottsville. The week-long show will conclude on Fri., March 17 and on that night, there will be driver interviews…

DIRTcar Racing Membership Required for All Sanctioned Events

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All Division Drivers Must Have A DIRTcar License To Participate And Receive Benefits Press Release By: COLBY GORNIEWICZ / DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - March 3, 2017 - Starting with the first events of 2017, any participants of a DIRTcar-sanctioned event will be required to hold a DIRTcar Racing membership. Any division without a 100 percent membership participation will be at risk of violating the sanction agreement and suspension of the sanction by DIRTcar Racing. A one-week temporary membership (for the traveling racer) will be accepted provided the driver completes the full application. However,…

DRIVER INCENTIVES CONTINUE AGAIN FOR 2017 RACING SEASON AT FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY

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THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN FREE PIT PASSES TO BE GIVEN AWAY THROUGH THE WEEKLY “TRAVELERS PROGRAM”. Press Release By: FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM KIRKWOOD, NY.- March 3, 2017- The 67th consecutive year of racing at Five Mile Point Speedway is quickly approaching. The opening day event tagged “March Madness” will take place on Saturday, March 25th. A number of season long race team incentives will again be available for the 2017 racing season. The full season schedule is being released this weekend at the annual Mike & Michelle Stolarcyk Cars and Trucks Oakdale…

Brewerton Speedway

Motorsports Expo Kicks Off 2017 Season For Brewerton And Fulton Speedways

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Motorsports Expo Kicks Off 2017 Season For Brewerton And Fulton Speedways Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton & Fulton Speedways Photos By: Jeff Clemons/RacersGuide.com BALDWINSVILLE, NY – March 2, 2017 - As the calendar rushes towards spring, all attention turns to the new racing season that’s just around the corner. The Brewerton and Fulton Speedways will have a presence at the 31st annual Motorsports Expo at the New York State Fairgrounds March 11-12 in the Center Of Progress Building. Speedway representatives will be on hand to answer questions you might have about the exciting upcoming season. The long-awaited schedules will be released…

Almost Show Time For Dirt Track Heroes Event

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ASSOCIATE SPONSORS JOIN FORCES WITH 10TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES SHOW MARCH 5-11 Story By: BOB MILLER / DIRT TRACK HEROS SHOW MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Phillipsburg NJ.- March 1, 2017- The clock is ticking and the event staff of the Tenth Annual Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show continues to work feverishly in preparing for another great event as it all comes together when the past, present and future of auto racing roll in to Phillipsburg, New Jersey. While there is still some finishing touches to be added the show, The…

King of Dirt Racing Series Announces Title Sponsor for 2017

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1-800-GOT-JUNK? Title Sponsor Again in 2017; Dean’s And Dodson Also Back 2017 Sportsman Season Story By: ROB HAZER / KING OF DIRT SERIES MEDIA Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- February 28, 2017- Every great story ever read has begun with a strong title. In 2017 1-800-GOT-JUNK? will again title the story of a championship battle to claim the King Of Dirt Racing crown and the DIRTcar East Region throne. To present such an epic story are Dean’s Electrical Service and Dodson Construction who will also support KOD Sportsman racing this summer. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Albany Division is owned and…

NYSSCA Honors Van Pelt; Readies For A New Chapter In Racing

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New York State Stock Car Association Honors Van Pelt With Lifetime Achievement Award Story By: STEVE OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Woodhull, N.Y. – February 28, 2017- Westfield, Pennsylvania’s Billy Van Pelt has accomplished everything a driver can in a Modified on the High Banks of the Woodhull Raceway. The younger brother of another Small Block Modified legend in Curt Van Pelt, Billy was the star that wasn’t necessarily destined for greatness on dirt early in his career. But a shot to drive a Modified owned by his father was all ‘The Deuce’ needed to…

Last Day In Florida

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Last Day In Florida Story By: Hunter Horton/RacersGuide.com Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Well today is the final day of the DirtCar Nationals. We started out our final morning by waking up at 8:00 AM and dad and I went over to Burger King to get some breakfast,then decided to head on over to the track around 9:00 AM. We made a pit stop to Walmart jus too pick up a couple things for the day. When we got to the track we started working on the car to see what was wrong from the night before. Come to find out it was just…

Friesen Eyes Georgetown Opener; Hopes To Build Off 2016 Success At Delaware Oval

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Stewart Friesen Plans First Northeast Dirt-Track Start Saturday, March 11 At Georgetown Speedway Story By: BRETT DEYO / GEORGETOWN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM GEORGETOWN, DE –February 26, 2017- Stewart Friesen has a full slate of NASCAR Camping World Truck Series racing on his plate in 2017. But that doesn’t mean he will leave the dirt tracks behind. Friesen plans his first Northeast dirt track start on Saturday, March 11 at Georgetown Speedway in the Melvin L. Joseph Memorial race. The 33-year-old Sprakers, N.Y., driver will tackle the Sussex County half-mile oval in the Halmar International-backed No.…

Dirt Car Nationals

Hearn Double Dips at DIRTcar Nationals

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Grabs the DIRTcar Nationals Finale and Championship Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM BARBERVILLE, F.L - February 26, 2017- 2017 - Brett 'The Jet' Hearn picked up his tenth DIRTcar Nationals victory with the Super DIRTcar Series at Volusia Speedway Park on Saturday night. The veteran driver from Sussex, N.J. took the lead from the start and never looked back to take the $5,000 payday in the 40-lap finale, also staking claim to the DIRTcar Nationals championship. "The guys at the Madsen Overhead Door shop are going to have to build…

Dirt Car Nationals

Haers Holds Off Sheppard And Claims DIRTcar Nationals Victory

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Brings Home The First Gator Of The Week For The Super DIRTcar Series Story By: MANDEE PAUCH /SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM BARBERVILLE, F.L - February 25, 2017 – The hot shoe out of Phelps, N.Y., Justin Haers, picked up his second career DIRTcar Nationals victory after holding off the 22nd starter, Matt Sheppard in Friday night’s 30-lap Super DIRTcar Series feature event at Volusia Speedway Park. “We had a really good car from the drop of the green,” Haers said in Victory Lane. “It seemed like I’d get in the wrong part of the…

Bridgeport Speedway

Hoffman 60 Over Special Kicks Off Bridgeport Season

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BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY TO HONOR DOUG HOFFMAN WITH SEASON OPENER Story By: KOLBY RAMEY / BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Sweedsbore NJ.- February 24, 2017- In just a few short weeks, the Bridgeport Speedway will honor one of its own when the Fifth Annual 60 Over Special | Doug Hoffman Memorial Weekend opens the 2017 season on the 5/8th mile speedway. Many credit Doug Hoffman for the resurgence of the Bridgeport Speedway. The four time track champion took over the reins for the 2012 speedway. After meeting with track owner, Brian Ramey, it was clear that Doug…

A Rainy Day In Florida

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A Rainy Day In Florida Story By: Hunter Horton/RacersGuide.com Photos By: Joey Liquori & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com We slept in a little this morning. Dad and I got up around 9:00 AM. We both got showered and we headed over to Burger King to get some light breakfast. After we had some breakfast we talked to our crew guys to see what the plan is for the day. It started raining about 10:00 AM, so we just hung out at the hotel for a little bit to watch it rain and see what happens. We took a ride over to the Harley shop to…

Practice Day

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Practice Day Story & Photos By: Hunter Horton/RacersGuide.com The day is finally here. It is practice day at the Dirt Car Nationals. We started our morning by waking up in Brunswick, Georgia at 8 AM. Like I said in my last blog post we had a flat tire on the trailer and had to stop at a motel. When we up got up and we were rolling and went over to the tire service center. Shout out to J & J tire service for having the tires we needed and getting us fixed. After about an hour at the tire shop we got…

Bridgeport Speedway

‘The Kid’ Says Show Me The Money

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Pauch to Pursue Money Tour; Paying Tribute to Late Father Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / BILLY PAUCH RACING MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DLAESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Frenchtown NJ.- February 22, 2017- The veteran driver out of Frenchtown, N.J., Billy ‘The Kid’ Pauch, has his sights set on bigger and better things this upcoming season, as he will be pursuing what will be called the ‘Money Tour.’ The 59-year-old kingpin has over 720 career wins and several track championships. As Pauch looks forward to his 43rd year in racing, his plans for 2017 will be different from years past. Rather than racing…

Dirt Car Nationals

On The Road To Volusia With Horton

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The Trip Down South Story By: HUNTER HORTON / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Barbersville Fla. - February 21, 2017- Well it's that time of year again where all the big time racers and race teams make the haul to Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida. Dad myself and the crew decided to make the long tow down south. This is the first time that I ever made the trip down with my dad and the crew. Also it has been 2 years since Dad raced down there. We decided to head out 7 AM on Monday morning.…

Spring Swap Meet & Flea Market Along With New Egypt Speedway Employee Meeting Set Up For March 4th

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Spring Swap Meet & Flea Market Along With New Egypt Speedway Employee Meeting Set Up For March 4th Story & Photos By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway New Egypt, NJ - New Egypt Speedway will their annual Spring Flea Market & Swap Meet in the pit area on March 4th. The Swap Meet & Flea Market is open to all divisions of racing with Street Rods and Classic Cars & parts are welcome as well. It must be racing or automotive related in order to sell. Gates will open at 7:30AM with a $15 flat rate for sellers and there is…

New Egypt Speedway ‘Winter Jam’ Planned For Friday Night March 10th

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New Egypt Speedway ‘Winter Jam’ Planned For Friday Night March 10th Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Harry Cella/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – The popular gathering of New Egypt Speedway race teams, drivers and fans known as the ‘Winter Jam” will be held on Friday night March 10th at the Gamblers Ridge Golf Club located at 121 Burlington Path Rd in Cream Ridge, NJ from 5:30-9:00PM. Race teams and fans will be able to purchase their 2017 New Egypt Speedway Driver’s and Pit Licenses as well as reserving their parking spots for the 2017 season. Also, all…

Big Diamond Speedway

Big Diamond Modified Purse Stays On Top

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Big Diamond Speedway Remains Highest Paying Modified Track ($3,000) In The Northeast In 2017 Press Release By: SHAWN T WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA –February 14, 2017- A rather mild winter in northeastern Pennsylvania has race fans ready for racing to return to Big Diamond Speedway on Friday, March 31, for the 46th season of dirt track racing at the coal region oval. Throughout the winter months, the buzz about the new season has been surrounding the payout for first two weeks of the 2017 season. For the first time in…

Huge Payout Set For Georgetown Speedway 2017 Northeast Modified Opener

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Melvin L. Joseph Memorial March 11 Kicks Off Northeast Racing Season Press Release By: BRETT DEYO / GEORGETOWN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM GEORGETOWN, DE – February 14, 2017-Historic Georgetown Speedway in Delaware is set to host the Northeast’s season-opening dirt Modified race of 2017. On Saturday, March 11, big-block/small-block Modifieds circle the half-mile clay oval for the 49-lap Melvin L. Joseph Memorial, held in memory of the speedway founder, motorsports pioneer and First State business icon. The Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP opens its eight-race Velocita-USA South Region at Georgetown.…

Just How Good Was Doug Hoffman?

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Do you want my opinion? Not Coming From a Doug Hoffman Fan, But Rather My Honest Opinion? Story By: DANNY SERRANO /BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM Sweedsbore NJ.- February 13, 2017- Doug Hoffman was GREAT, AWESOME, IMPRESSIVE, and about 20 more similar synonyms. In fact, I truly believe Doug was vastly underrated as impossible as that may seem. His records are tremendous and his focus was intense and they don’t make many like him anymore, not many at all. When you see Allentown, Pennsylvania you ONLY think of one person if you are part of the…

Sunoco Remains Fuel Supplier at Big Diamond in 2017

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Random Testing Begins After April 7 Press Release By: SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY EDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA –February 11, 2017- Big Diamond Speedway will once again have Sunoco Racing Fuels and Insinger Performance as the official fuel supplier for the 2017 season. With the announcement also comes word that Sunoco has introduced a mandatory ‘spec’ fuel for this year and the track will begin random fuel testing following the April 7 Money in the Mountain big block/small block challenge race. The fuel can be purchased from any authorized Sunoco race fuel dealer or…

Tracy Road Equipment Returns As Brewerton/Fulton Division Sponsor

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Tracey Road Equipment Returns As Title Sponsor Of The Brewerton & Fulton Speedways’ DIRTcar Big Block Modified Division Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON & FULTON SPEEDWAT MEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM BALDWINSVILLE, NY – February 11, 2017- The Brewerton and Fulton Speedways are proud to welcome back major marketing partner Tracey Road Equipment as the title sponsor of the high-powered DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds at both speedways for the 2017 racing season. With both tracks right in the heart of DIRTcar country and less than a half-hour apart, it’s an ideal Friday and Saturday night stop for…

New Egypt Speedway Outlines Fuel Prices For 2017 Season

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New Egypt Speedway Outlines Fuel Prices For 2017 Season Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Harry Cella & Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – Following last week’s announcement regarding mandated track fuel at New Egypt Speedway, New Egypt Speedway has reached an agreement with Sunoco Race Fuels to lower its prices on racing fuel for the 2017 season. 112 Octane (Blue) which was $9.50 in 2016 has been lowered to $8.50 per gallon, 110 Octane (Purple) was $8.50 in 2016 is now $8.00, with Alcohol being lowered from $4.50 to now $3.50 per gallon. Crate fuel will remain…

The Doctor Ready To Make A House Call In Georgetown

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Danny Johnson, Gary Mann New York Truck Parts Team Set For 2017 Debut March 11 At Delaware’s Georgetown Speedway; Melvin L. Joseph Memorial First Of Numerous STSS Starts Story By: BRETT DEYO / STSS MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF WURTSBORO, NY –February 10, 2017- As the 2017 season looms, longtime car owner Gary Mann is set to begin a new chapter for his New York Truck Parts race team. When the Northeast Modified campaign gets the green flag in Delaware at Georgetown Speedway on Saturday, March 11, Mann turns over the controls of his potent Modifieds to “the Doctor”…

UMP Modifieds Spice Up The Action in Florida

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DIRTcar UMP Modifieds Bring Big Buzz to DIRTcar Nationals Story By: CLAYTON JOHNS / DIRTcar UMP MRDIA Photos By: PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - February 10,2017 - The 2017 DIRTcar UMP Modified season gets underway for drivers from across the United States and Canada this month in the Sunshine State. The annual Florida Tour takes drivers to three different Florida tracks this month, culminating in eight straight nights of competition at the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park. Following four nights at North Florida Raceway and another four at East Bay Raceway Park, UMP Modified drivers have converged on…

Canandaigua Motorsports Park Get Ready For Action

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Signs on Hoosier Tire and VP Race Fuels Press Release By: JEREMIE CORCORAN / CMP MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CANANDAIGUA, NY –February 9, 2017- As the winter months draw to a close, Canandaigua Motorsport Park is getting ready for what is anticipated to be a very exciting 2017 racing season. With that comes the announcement of Hoosier Tire and VP Racing Fuels signing on to be the official tire and fuel of the famed 4/10ths mile oval. For 2017, Canandaigua will run as an independent, however, the changes will be very minimal from years past. “We just felt…

McLaughlin and Hearn Team Up for 2017

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Matt Hearn Set to Crew Chief for 'Mad Max' McLaughlins Super DIRTcar Series Campaign Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO /RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C.- January 8, 2017 - The young gun from Mooresville, N.C., Max McLaughlin, has his site set on big things for this upcoming season as he will have a new crew chief by his side for his run with the Super DIRTcar Series. Heinke-Baldwin Racing has added Matt Hearn to the team as crew chief of the No. 6H machine. McLaughlin's father, 'Magic Shoes' Mike McLaughlin, was his son's crew chief…

Laubach and Pauch Looking to Bring Home a Gator

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Laubach and Pauch Looking to Bring Home a Gator Invaders vs. Regulars at Volusia Speedway Park Story By: Mandee Pauch/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, N.C. - February 6, 2017 -The Super DIRTcar Series season will kick off with the DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 22-25 at Volusia Speedway Park, with more than 35 Big-Block beasts soaring on the famed half-mile, battling side-by-side for four straight nights, all competing for the famed "Big Gator" trophy. The best wheelmen in the business will meet to compete for bragging rights and take home the DIRTcar Nationals title. Two potentdrivers in particular look…

Bridgeport Speedway

Pratt Seeks Rebound Year In 2017

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Pratt Seeks Rebound Year In 2017 Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Bridgeport, NJ - When you think about Bridgeport Speedway and it's fleet of talented drivers, one must always mention Richie Pratt Jr. Pratt has been racing Bridgeport for over 20 years now, and has had success in both the Big Block and Sportsman divisions. After a long sting with the Overhead Door Team, Richie was back on his own again in the Family No. 28 in 2016. The familiar red and yellow machines both big and small blocks were on hand for regular…

“Pre-Season” American Racer Cup Tire Giveaway Planned For March 11 At Georgetown Speedway

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Huge “Pre-Season” American Racer Cup Tire Giveaway Planned For March 11 At Georgetown Speedway; Early 2017 Registration Strong Story By: Brett Deyo/American Racer Cup Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com INDIANA, PA – Early registration for the 2017 American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Race Fuels is soaring to new heights as drivers across four states make plans to chase the $51,450 in cash plus thousands more in product available for racers. Competitors from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, by simply racing at their home track(s), have the opportunity to share in rewards thanks to American Racer, regional distributor Lias…

New Egypt Speedway Alters Fuel Rules for 2017 Season

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New Egypt Speedway Alters Fuel Rules for 2017 Season Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway - Photos By: Harry Cella/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – The new New Egypt Speedway management has altered its rule regarding race fuel for the 2017 season. Effective April 15th, in an effort to crack down on illegal fuels and fuel additives being used, all fuel used in competition must be purchased at New Egypt Speedway. The new rule reads as follows: FUEL: Effective at the start of the 2017 racing season, it is absolutely mandatory that all fuel must be purchased from New Egypt…

NES Racers Looking For Perfect Attendance Bonus

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S&D Bodyline Returns to Sponsor the Perfect Attendance Bonus at New Egypt Press Release By: MIKE WISNIEWSKI / NES MEDIA Photos By: JANE CELLA / RACERSGUIDE.COM NEW EGYPT, NJ –February 1, 2017- For the second year in a row, a Perfect Attendance Bonus award will be doled out to one New Egypt Speedway driver courtesy of S&D Bodyline. Competitors in the Modified, Sportsman or Crate Modified class that compete in every scheduled 2017 point event in their respective division will be eligible. At the regular season finale at the Ocean County, NJ dirt oval, all drivers fulfilling the perfect attendance…

Delaware International Speedway Announces New Full Throttle Series for 2017

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Over $130,000 in Purses to be Paid For Seven Race Series Press Release By: DIS MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM DELMAR, DE – February 1, 2017- In the first state, there have been several dirt tracks, some which were in operation through the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and all the way up into the 21st century. Each track has had a following of racers, fans and sponsors whose names have remained cultural legends. DIS, being a small family-owned racing facility, the Cathell family understands what it takes to survive in the business community. There is one family who has…

Keith Flach Aims High for 2017

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After a Satisfying 2016 Campaign, the ‘Ravena Rocket’ is looking for More Story By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRAKERS, NY- January 29, 2017- There’s something to be said for having a sense of satisfaction. Success and fulfillment seem to take on a direct correlation in the sense that can’t have one without the other. It’s a peace of mind that takes hold only when you realize you performed at your best level and, in turn, became the best you could become at that point in time. In racing, these moments don’t happen with relative…

VP Race Fuels Grandview Racers For 2017

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VP Racing Fuels Returns as Sponsor for Saturday Night Racing Events at Grandview Press Release By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA –January 28, 2017- With just eight weeks remaining before the 55th season of stock car racing gets underway at Grandview Speedway interest continues to grow in the NASCAR sanctioned Saturday night racing action which will once again feature the T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman stock cars. The annual free-to-the-public practice session will kick things off on Saturday, March 25th at noon. And the following Saturday, April 1st, the…

Jeff Rockefeller Headed To Albany Saratoga Speedway

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Feature Winning Driver Looking For Success In Malta, NY Story By: ROB HAZER / ALBANY SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Malta NY - January 27, 2017 – On Friday nights Albany-Saratoga Speedway is a hot spot for dirt modified racing action. There’s hall-of-fame drivers, white nights, young guns, and some would even argue the greatest of all time twisting metal for a moment of glory. Any given Friday fans can even see one or two NASCAR caliber drivers turning laps in Malta, NY and that’s exactly why Jeff Rockefeller wants to compete at the great race…

Northeast Modified Opener Set For Georgetown Speedway Saturday, March 11

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Short Track Super Series Melvin L. Joseph Memorial Kicks Off 2017 Press Release By: BRETT DEYO / STSS MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM GEORGETOWN, DE –January 27, 2017- After a highly attended Motorsports 2017 Racecar & Trade Show in Oaks, Pa., and a pair of mild, sunny January days, fans and competitors have the itch to go racing. For dirt Modified enthusiasts, their thirst for on-track action will be quenched by Georgetown Speedway on Saturday, March 11. The Melvin L. Joseph Memorial, for the second consecutive year, launches the Northeast Modified season with the lid-lifter for the Bob Hilbert…

New Egypt Speedway 358 Modified Champion To Earn $10,000 Again In 2017

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New Egypt Speedway 358 Modified Champion To Earn $10,000 Again In 2017 Story By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com - Photos By: Dave Kovacs/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – Just has it has for it’s previous 19 seasons as a dirt track, New Egypt Speedway will pay $10,000 to its 358 Modified champion again in 2017. Ryan Godown is set to defend his title, but this time it will be in a different car that he’s used to aboard the Petruska family owned Atlas Paving No.66 in search of his fifth title in six seasons at the Ocean County, D-Shaped facility. Godown’s 2016 title…

Dirt Late Models

DIRTcar Nationals Jump Start 2017 Campaign

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Jumping the Gun: DIRTcar Nationals Will Lay Foundation for 2017 Season Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / DIRTcar NATIONALS MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF CONCORD, NC –January 26, 2017- This time next month a new season will be underway for the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series. For the third year in a row the series will kick off at Screven Motorsports Complex on February 17-18 before the real madness begins at the 46th annual DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park. Coming off of a three-month break from the series, the first two weeks of racing is one of the…

Eye-Opener: Brett Haas Looks Back on 2016 and Readies for the New Year

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Brett Haas Reflects and Readies for the New Year Story By: MATT NOLES Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Sprakers NY- January 25, 2017 - In the words of Calvin Coolidge, nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. There have been scores of drivers in racing that had an abundance of talent, yet were still unsuccessful. In the same rite, there have been numerous drivers of incredible intelligence but even they were lost to the derelicts of time. Only persistence and determination, and nothing else, seem to create the most success behind the wheel. In 2015, Lebanon…

HBR Team Ready to Take on Volusia Speedway Park

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HBR Team Ready to Take on Volusia Speedway Park All ducks are in a row as they plan to head south for the winter Story By: Mandee Pauch/Super DIRTcar Series - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com After opting out of DIRTcar Nationals in 2016, one of the most notable Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified teams will be going all out come February. The Heinke-Baldwin Racing (HBR) team includes driver of the No. 98h Jimmy Phelps and driver of the No. 6h Max McLaughlin. Both drivers of the HBR stable will be making their first appearance of the season at the fast…

New Egypt Speedway To Tackle Motorsports Expo This Coming Weekend; Saturday Autograph Session Planned

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New Egypt Speedway To Tackle Motorsports Expo This Coming Weekend; Saturday Autograph Session Planned Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway - Photos By: Harry Cella/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – The new New Egypt Speedway management will be on hand this coming weekend at the Motorsports Expo in Oaks, PA to answer any questions that you might have regarding the 2017 season. The New Egypt Speedway booth will be located at Booths No. 404-504, the same place it has for the past few seasons. This Saturday from 2-3PM the New Egypt Speedway booth will be host to an autograph session featuring…

Ringoes Rocket To Pilot Atlas Paving No.66 For 2017

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Ringoes Rocket To Pilot Atlas Paving No.66 For 2017 Story & Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Ryan Godown confirmed via phone today what has been speculated for the last month and a half, ever since the PRI show that he will indeed drive for the Petruska family in 2017. Plans currently call for Godown to drive weekly in 358 Modified Competition at New Egypt Speedway and the Short Track Super Series South aboard the Atlas Paving No.66 Teo Pro Car. “I didn’t want to say anything until it was official, we’ve been talking about it for a while and finally we…

2017 Super DIRTcar Series Buzz

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2017 Super DIRTcar Series Buzz Story By: Mandee Pauch/Super DIRTcar Series - Photos By: Pete MacDonald & Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, N.C. - Over the course of the 117-day offseason, a lot can change - some of it surprising, and some far too predictable. One thing is for sure, the Super DIRTcar Series offseason has been abuzz. The 2017 schedule will have a slightly different feel to it from previous seasons. The Super DIRTcar Series will cover 25 tracks, spanning over six states and two Canadian provinces. The Series will make its return to the 5/8 high-banked dirt oval Bridgeport (N.J.)…

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