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New Egypt Speedway ‘Mid-Atlantic Championship Weekend’ Offers Halloween Weekend Auto Racing Excitement

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] New Egypt Speedway ‘Mid-Atlantic Championship Weekend’ Offers Halloween Weekend Auto Racing Excitement; Modified $5,000-to-win, SpeedSTRs, Crate & Open Sportsman, RaceSaver® Sprints, Outlaw Stocks & XCel 600 Modifieds Part Of Busy Two-Day Racing Weekend NEW EGYPT, NJ – There will be no tricks - just treats - when New Egypt Speedway hosts the Mid-Atlantic Championship weekend October 30-31. Two busy days of racing are planned for the D-shaped 7/16ths-mile facility to conclude the 2015 season in grand style. The Mid-Atlantic Championship is co-promoted by BD Motorsports Media LLC as a special Halloween weekend spectacular for the area’s race fans…

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FANS ATTENDING BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY’S ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP CAN ENJOY FREE FOOD FROM COLONIAL PIPELINE

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] FANS ATTENDING BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY’S ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP CAN ENJOY FREE FOOD FROM COLONIAL PIPELINE Sicklerville, NJ (September 16, 2015) – When fans enter the gates at Bridgeport Speedway for the Romp in the Swamp Call Before You Dig Championship on Saturday, September 26, they will be greeted by a Colonial Pipeline display where hot dogs will be served at no charge. All spectators will receive the free food after completing a brief survey about the 811 system. 811 is the federally designated phone number that helps homeowners and professionals avoid buried utilities…

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Are “Big” Races Really All That Big Anymore?

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Are "Big" Races Really All That Big Anymore? By: Pete MacDonald Remember back in the early to mid 2000's when 60 plus cars would show up for a midweek race that only paid $5,000 to win? Fast forward to 2015. Now you have races that pay $10,000 to win  and can't pull 40 cars. Why is that? Is it a sign of the times? Is it the economy? Are people just not interested in our sport anymore? Or is big money not that important to anyone anymore? The thing that seems to be bringing in car counts now…

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Plenty To Enjoy At I-88 Speedway Friday-Saturday October 9-10 For Short Track SuperNationals 8; Schedule, Weekend Pricing Set For ‘Working Man’s Race’ Spectacular; Two Full Days Of Racing Planned

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Plenty To Enjoy At I-88 Speedway Friday-Saturday October 9-10 For Short Track SuperNationals 8; Schedule, Weekend Pricing Set For ‘Working Man’s Race’ Spectacular; Two Full Days Of Racing Planned AFTON, NY – Race fans and competitors heading to I-88 Speedway on Columbus Day weekend will have plenty to enjoy. The eighth edition of the Halmar International Short Track SuperNationals presented by Olum’s is set for the Afton Fairgrounds on Friday-Saturday October 9-10 with a full slate of racing planned for the eighth annual ‘Working Man’s Race’ spectacular. Headlining the weekend is a 50-lap main for the big-block/small-block Modifieds…

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Mother Nature Postpones Championship Night at New Egypt Speedway; All Star Cup Weekend Moved to September 25th & 26th

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Mother Nature Postpones Championship Night at New Egypt Speedway All Star Cup Weekend Moved to September 25th & 26th New Egypt, NJ-- Mother Nature reared her ugly head Saturday and forced the cancellation and postponement of New Egypt Speedway’s Championship Night. Championship Night will now be this Saturday, September 19th with the Sportsman, Crate Modifieds, Street Stocks, and NERS Sprints all racing for double points and the 2015 championships. Also racing will be the NEWS Sprint cars. Because of the postponement of not only Championship Night but also Grandview’s Freedom 76 event, the All Star Cup weekend has…

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45TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED STOCK CAR RACING CLASSIC SET FOR GRANDVIEW, SEPT. 19

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] 45TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED STOCK CAR RACING CLASSIC SET FOR GRANDVIEW, SEPT. 19 DOUBLE RUB RAILS ALLOWED FOR THIS RACE ONLY BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 14, 2015 . . . Many of the best dirt track stock car racing talents are set to give the 45th Annual Freedom 76 Modified Classic another try this Saturday, September 19th at Grandview Speedway. Racing action will officially get the green at 7 p.m. Rained out last Saturday the $25,000 to win Classic is expected to have a large field of racing talents from throughout Pennsylvania and surrounding states. A number of…

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Lingering Showers, Saturated Grounds Force Postponement Of MjH Oilfield Wade Decker Memorial To Sunday, September 27; Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Modifieds Headline Rescheduled Program, All Divisions Return

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] CENTER LISLE, NY – Saturated grounds and lingering showers predicted by the National Weather Service throughout the afternoon and evening forced the postponement of the Wade Decker Memorial event slated for Sunday at Thunder Mountain Speedway. The event will now take place on Sunday, Sept. 27 to conclude the 2015 season of racing on the Mountain. The rescheduled Wade Decker Memorial event will be highlighted by the seventh round of the Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Hi-Tek Bob Hilbert Sportswear North Region. More than $27,000 cash will be on the line for the 50-lap big-block/small-block Modified…

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Thunder Mountain Speedway Championship Night Postponed To Saturday, September 19 Due To Heavy Afternoon & Evening Rain; Sunday Wade Decker Memorial Remains On As Scheduled

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] CENTER LISLE, NY – Thunder Mountain Speedway will have to wait one more week to crown is 2015 track champions. Due to heavy predicted rain for both Saturday afternoon and evening, Championship Night at the three-eighths-mile clay oval has been postponed to next Saturday, September 19. All season-long championship battles will be decided on the 19th for the weekly divisions. Modifieds will race for $1,500 to win next Saturday, joined by the Open Sportsman, Crate 602 Sportsman, Rookie Sportsman, Street Stocks, XCel 600 Modifieds and FWD Four Cylinders. Current point leaders entering next Saturday’s finale are Mike Mahaney…

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GRANDVIEW’S FREEDOM 76 CLASSIC RESET FOR SATURDAY, SEPT. 19TH

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] WEATHER WIPES OUT 45TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 AT GRANDVIEW, RESCHEDULED FOR SEPT. 19TH BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 12, 2015 . . . Ma Nature did not smile on Grandview Speedway today. Weather forecasts for this afternoon and evening, stretching in to tomorrow, have forced the postponement of the 45th Annual Freedom 76 Modified Classic, scheduled for this evening, to Saturday, September 19th.                 “We are all disappointed but we felt, based on the weather conditions being forecast, that it was best to call the events early and save racers and fans time, travel costs and effort to travel to…

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Races for Saturday, September 12 are cancelled

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

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Wight claws back for Granby victory

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Outduels Hearn before packed house for 2nd Super DIRTcar career win GRANBY, QC – September 11, 2015 – Larry Wight finished what he started at Autodrome Granby and left town with the 2nd Super DIRTcar Series win of his career and $6,000. The 22-year-old driver of the Gypsum Express No. 99L set a new track record during time trials, won his qualifying heat, drew the pole and sealed the deal in 100-lap thriller despite a big-time test from Brett Hearn. Wight met with little resistance in the early going although Danny Johnson and Billy Decker kept him in…

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“Clash at the Mag” Airs on NBC Sports Network This Sunday

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] WAYCROSS, GA (September 11, 2015) - The E3 Spark Plugs "Clash at the Mag" - Presented by General Tire will air on NBC Sports Network Sunday, Seotember 13th at 6:00PM EST. This must-see event was held on June 13th at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, MS. A strong contingent of the nation's top dirt late model talents battled a grueling 100-laps at the historic Magnolia Motor Speedway, all chasing the $20,000 top prize. The award-winning Lucas Oil Production Studios were on hand to capture all the action, which includes: multiple camera angles, driver interviews, on-board cameras, and various…

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New Egypt Speedway Set to Welcome Invaders for All Star Cup Weekend September 18th & 19th

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] New Egypt Speedway Set to Welcome Invaders for All Star Cup Weekend September 18th & 19th New Egypt, NJ-- New Egypt Speedway staff is busy getting ready for their biggest race weekend of the year with the All Star Cup event schedule to run Friday, September 18th and Saturday, September 19th. Saturday’s high paying Modified and Crate Modified events are set to welcome several invaders who will try to grab the $7,500 and $3,000 pay days, respectively. 358 Modified drivers that are confirmed to invade are Duane Howard, Doug Manmiller, Dominick Buffalino, Delaware's Shawn Ward, and Rick Laubach. Invaders…

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Ryan Godown Uses Feature Victory to Propel to Second Straight New Egypt Speedway Modified Championship

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Ryan Godown Uses Feature Victory to Propel to Second Straight New Egypt Speedway Modified Championship New Egypt, NJ-- “The Ringoes Rocket” Ryan Godown’s 2015 New Egypt Speedway Modified championship campaign capped off Saturday night in as dominating a fashion as he started it. After winning the first four events of the 2015 season and putting himself out front early in the championship battle, Godown capped off his championship run by winning the final point event to capture the 2015 crown. John Pakenham and Tommy Farrell lead the 23 car field to take the green flag with Pakenham pulling…

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New Egypt Speedway’s Sportsman All Star Cup Event to Carry ROC Engine Rules; Race Re-named In Honor of John Cornell, Jr.

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] New Egypt Speedway’s Sportsman All Star Cup Event to Carry ROC Engine Rules Race Re-named In Honor of John Cornell, Jr. New Egypt, NJ-- The New Egypt Speedway All Star Cup Weekend will kick off on Friday, September 18th, with the Sportsman, Racesaver® Sprints, and the Black Flagged Racing Street Stock Spectacular in the first annual Prelude to the Cup event. To open it up to as many cars as possible, the Speedway will be using the ROC Sportsman engine rules for the event. “This event is our season ending event that we want as many cars to…

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Sheppard leads Super DIRTcar Series to Granby

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Sheppard leads Super DIRTcar Series to Granby Big-Block Modified event #18 pays $6,000-to-win GRANBY, QC – September 9, 2015 – Super DIRTcar Series (SDS) point leader Matt Sheppard will attempt to increase his Autodrome Granby career-win total to five at the Quebec half-mile Friday, September 11, as well as end Stewart Friesen’s current three-race winning streak. Sheppard struggled uncharacteristically at Rolling Wheels Raceway September 3, but he rallied late in the event to place eighth for his 16th top-10 in 17 starts. Friesen led the final 88 laps at Rolling Wheels for his third consecutive win which has…

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DRIVERS MAKING PLANS FOR $10,000 TO WIN ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] DRIVERS MAKING PLANS FOR $10,000 TO WIN ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY Sicklerville, NJ (September 9, 2015) – As the date of Saturday, September 26 draws near, a very diverse field of drivers are making plans to attend the Romp in the Swamp Call Before You Dig Championship at Bridgeport Speedway. The 40-lap feature taking place on the quarter mile track will award the winner a first place prize of $10,000. Bob Drayton was the first driver to enter the race and was followed by Frank Holmes. Jimmy Horton, the 2015…

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Super DIRT Week Kickoff Party, Last Call at the Port Weekend conclude Weedsport Speedway season

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] WEEDSPORT, N.Y. – Sept. 9, 2015 – As race fans around the Northeast gear up for Super DIRT Week’s Finale at the Fairgrounds, Weedsport Speedway is once again preparing to host the kickoff party for central New York’s biggest week of dirt track racing.   The DIRTcar 358 Modified Series and the DIRTcar Sportsman Series take the stage Wednesday, Oct. 7 with pit gates opening at 4 p.m., grandstands opening at 5 p.m., hot laps starting at 6:30 p.m. and racing starting at 7:30 p.m. A capacity crowd is expected to watch the best in the business handle…

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Gage Morin claims DIRTcar 358 Modified Series win at Cornwall

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] CORNWALL, ON – September 6, 2015 – In the DIRTcar 358-Modified Series Jiffy Auto Service 125 at Cornwall Motor Speedway, local favorite Gage Morin started 21st on the grid, steadily advanced through the field, and then passed Chris Raabe with 2 laps to go to achieve his first ever DIRTcar Series victory. ‘’It was a fun race!” exclaimed Morin in the winner’s circle, “the car ran great in all the lanes and it’s always fun to win here in Cornwall.’’ Asked about possibly following the tour, the young gun - who has his race shop in the backyard…

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Original “Working Man’s Race” Short Track SuperNationals 8 Set For October 9-10 At I-88 Speedway; Short Track Super Series North Region Champion To Be Crowned; Two HUGE Days Of Racing Planned; Reserved Camping Available

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] AFTON, NY – The original “Working Man’s Race” is set for its eighth running on Friday-Saturday October 9-10 at I-88 Speedway. The Halmar International Short Track SuperNationals presented by Olum’s takes center stage at the Afton Fairgrounds facility during Columbus Day weekend, presenting weekend racers with an affordable option to compete for a large purse structure. Headlining the weekend is a 50-lap main for the big-block/small-block Modifieds racing for a total payout of nearly $30,000, spread throughout the starting field, on Saturday. The Modified event offers $5,000 to the winner, $1,000 for 10th and $500 to take the…

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LAUBACH RETURNS TO BRIDGEPORT VICTORY LANE

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Upcoming Events Friday, September 11, 2015 – No Racing Saturday, September 12, 2015 – No Racing Sunday, September 13, 2015 - Poker Series Hand #5 - 270cc & 600cc Micro Sprints, Slingshots, 4 Cylinder Enduros & Stage 1 Modifieds - Racing at5:30pm Friday, September 18, 2015 -  Final Night of Points on the Quarter Mile - 270cc & 600cc Micro Sprints, 4 & 8 Cylinder Endruos, Racing at 8pm Saturday, September 19, 2015 - No Racing Friday, September 25, 2015 - FINAL NIGHT of POINTS - Big Block Modifieds, Crate/Sportsman & Outlaw Stocks - Racing at 7:30 Saturday, September 26, 2015 - ROMP IN THE SWAMP - $10,000 to Win, Open Modifieds on the Quarter Mile…

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Ryan Godown Rules New Egypt and Big Diamond With a $22,500 Weekend

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"]  Ryan Godown Rules New Egypt and Big Diamond With a $22,500 Weekend By: Pete MacDonald "The Ringoes Rocket" Ryan Godown had one of the most profitable weekends in his dirt modified career winning $22,500 in just over 48 hours. Ryan picked up his second straight (and third overall) New Egypt Speedway 358 Modified crown worth $10,000 on Saturday and did so in dominating fashion.  Godown rolled off fourteenth in his #747 Troyer racecar's mount knowing he had to finish fourth or better to secure the title. "I figured I didn't want to put myself in a bad position.…

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Two Big Days Of Racing Set For Thunder Mountain Speedway This Weekend, September 12-13; Championship Night Saturday Headlined By $1,500-To-Win Modifieds; Sunday Short Track Super Series Visit In $5,000-To-Win Wade Decker Memorial Race

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Two Big Days Of Racing Set For Thunder Mountain Speedway This Weekend, September 12-13; Championship Night Saturday Headlined By $1,500-To-Win Modifieds; Sunday Short Track Super Series Visit In $5,000-To-Win Wade Decker Memorial Race CENTER LISLE, NY - Thunder Mountain Speedway will close out 2015 in grand style this weekend with two days of racing on Saturday-Sunday September 12-13. A season that began on the final Saturday of April and has stretched through the heat of summer will end with a bang, crowning track champions on Saturday and playing host to a huge year-end event on Sunday. On Saturday…

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Ryan Godown wins the Jack Rich Inc. Coalcracker 72, Kost and Carter also earn victories Sunday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway.

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"]  Ryan Godown wins the Jack Rich Inc. Coalcracker 72, Kost and Carter also earn victories Sunday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway. Minersville, PA September 6, 2015 The fans packed the stands for the Jack Rich Coalcracker Inc. night at Big Diamond Speedway.  The 358 Modifieds were racing for a $10,000 pay check and joining them were the Savage 61 Roadrunners and the Excel 600 Modifieds.  The feature starting lineup was set by a draw for the top 12 heat winners.  Danny Bouc and Colt Harris would draw the front row starting spots for the big event and bring…

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177 Race Cars, Capacity Crowd Jam Thunder Mountain Speedway For ‘Sprint Car Saturday’ Special; Delaware’s Curt Michael Wins ESS 360 Sprint Main, Chad Cook Modified Victor

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] 177 Race Cars, Capacity Crowd Jam Thunder Mountain Speedway For ‘Sprint Car Saturday’ Special; Delaware’s Curt Michael Wins ESS 360 Sprint Main, Chad Cook Modified Victor; Other Winners Include Scott Goodrich (CRSA), Brandon Walters (Sportsman), Daryl Krebs (Crate), Clint Roehrs (Lightning Sprint), Larry Mekic (SRP), Coty Bishop (Rookie), Joe McCabe (XCel 600 Mod) & Steven Deinhardt (Street Stock) CENTER LISLE, NY – Before a capacity crowd, Chad Cook drove to victory on Saturday night at Thunder Mountain Speedway. Cook, of Deposit, N.Y., rolled the top line to the front of the field and cruised to the win in…

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MORE AND MORE ENTRIES BEING RECEIVED FOR FREEDOM 76 MOD CLASSIC AT GRANDVIEW

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] MORE AND MORE ENTRIES BEING RECEIVED FOR FREEDOM 76 MOD CLASSIC AT GRANDVIEW                 Friday night doubleheader features 305 Sprints and ROC Sportsman BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 8, 2015 . . . The list of well-known dirt track racing stars entering the $25,000 to win 45th Annual Freedom 76 Modified Classic at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, September 12 continues to grow.                 Add to the list of standouts expected to be in the field of entries trying for a spot in the big event names like Andy Bachetti, Mike Ricci, Ryan Godown, Ryan Watt, Bobby Varin, Tad Cox, Colt…

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JARED UMBENHAUER SCORES CAREER FIRST MODIFIED WIN AT GRANDVIEW, CORY MERKEL AND MIKE LISOWSKI ALSO FEATURE WINNERS IN SATURDAY NIGHT NASCAR FINALE

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] JARED UMBENHAUER SCORES CAREER FIRST MODIFIED WIN AT GRANDVIEW, CORY MERKEL AND MIKE LISOWSKI ALSO FEATURE WINNERS IN SATURDAY NIGHT NASCAR FINALE VonDohren gets 8th Modified title, Schutz tops Late Models for seventh title and Kressley earns first Sportsman championship 45th Annual Freedom 76 Modified Classic on Saturday; Sprints and Sportsman on Friday BECHTELSVILLE, PA. September 5, 2015. . . Modified rookie Jared Umbenhauer pulled a slide job on Mike Kellner to take the lead on the 15th lap of the T.P. Trailers NASCAR Whelen 30-lap Modified feature on Saturday night at Grandview in the activities sponsored by…

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We Knew It Was Coming, But We Didn’t Want To Believe It

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] We Knew It Was Coming, But We Didn't Want To Believe It By: Pete MacDonald The news finally came down on Tuesday what we were all thinking all along but didn't want to believe. Super DIRT Week will take place at a new venue in 2016. It felt like a little piece of me died when it was finally put out there. I've missed one SDW since 2005, when I was finally able to drive up there and planned on never missing another one.  But now I'm thinking twice about that. So now what? Where do we move…

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Red-hot Friesen strikes again – at Rolling Wheels

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Red-hot Friesen strikes again - at Rolling Wheels; Holds off Larry Wight for 3rd straight Super DIRTcar win ELBRIDGE, N.Y. – September 3, 2015 – Stewart Friesen led the final 88 laps of the Bud Light 100 at Rolling Wheels Raceway to score his third straight Super DIRTcar Series win and a $7,500 payoff in the Petruska Racing Atlas Paving No. 66. Friesen drew the pole, yielded to Anthony Perrego for 12 laps and then took over. Pat Ward and Danny Johnson stayed with the leader during the first half of the race, but eventual runner-up Larry Wight pressured…

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PAUCH JR., HENDRICKSON, AND OSMUN AT THE LATEST TO ADD THEIR NAMES TO 45TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CLASSIC ENTRY LIST AT GRANDVIEW ON SEPTMBER 12

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"]  PAUCH JR., HENDRICKSON, AND OSMUN AT THE LATEST TO ADD THEIR NAMES TO 45TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CLASSIC ENTRY LIST AT GRANDVIEW ON SEPTMBER 12 Friday night doubleheader features 305 Sprints and ROC Sportsman BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 4, 2015 . . . Three standout dirt track Modified racers have added their names to the growing entry list for the $25,000 to win 45th Annual Freedom 76 Modified Classic at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, September 12. Rising star Billy Pauch Jr., the son of a dirt tracing racing legend, veteran Wade Hendrickson and talented Willie Osmun have submitted…

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The Champion, The Legend, and The Spoiler; Who Will Come Out Of New Egypt Speedway On Top Saturday?

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] The Champion, The Legend, and The Spoiler Who Will Come Out Of New Egypt Speedway On Top Saturday? By: Pete MacDonald 30 laps for double points. That's all that separates one of three men from the 2015 New Egypt Speedway 358 Modified championship. Heading into this Saturday, only Ryan Godown, Billy Pauch and Billy Pauch Jr. have a mathematical chance at winning the crown. "We just got to do what we do and that's it. Let it all play out. It's our championship to win," said Godown, who is looking for his second straight New Egypt crown. Ryan…

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Watson Scores One For The Delaware Destroyers; Picks Up Win In Front Of Huge Hometown Crowd

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"]  Watson Scores One For The Delaware Destroyers; Picks Up Win In Front Of Huge Hometown Crowd By: Pete MacDonald I took my first trip to Georgetown Speedway since 2009 on Tuesday night for the Short Track Super Series South Beach Blast. It was nice to see that the place hasn't changed a bit, it still has that old school feel to it, much like Delaware International Speedway which is right down the road. 34 Modifieds, 19 Crate Sportsman, 20 Super Trucks and 12 Chargers entered the evening's festivities. For those who don't know what a Super Truck is in…

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Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region Standings

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Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region Standings Position Car No. Driver Bridgeport Big Diamond NES Delaware Georgetown Total 1 14W Ryan Watt 85 72 85 60 135 437 2 55 Anthony Perrego 62 85 90 54 125 416 3 71 David Van Horn Jr. 95 58 72 100 77 402 4 91/7 Rick Laubach 100 100 42 50 108 400 5 18 Jr. Billy Pauch Jr. 72 76 80 45 74 347 6 14s Craig Von Dohren 90 42 56 90 60 338 7 30 Jamie Mills 68 80 44 76 68 336…

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Friesen pits, rallies, wins at Ransomville

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"]  Friesen pits, rallies, wins at Ransomville Passes Tim Fuller with 4 laps left for 2nd straight Super DIRTcar win RANSOMVILLE, N.Y. – September 2, 2015 – Stewart Friesen reeled in Tim Fuller with four laps to go and won the Alex Friesen Summer Nationals 100 at Ransomville Speedway after pitting under caution while running second to change a tire on lap 83. Fuller, the polesitter, led the first 96 laps as heavy attrition from tire wear kept shuffling the field behind him. Pat Ward, along with Fuller one of the few drivers who never pitted, finished third. Erick…

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FINAL REGULAR SEASON NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING EVENTS SET FOR THIS SATURDAY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, FREEDOM 76 CLASSIC SET FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] FINAL REGULAR SEASON NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING EVENTS SET FOR THIS SATURDAY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, FREEDOM 76 CLASSIC SET FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 305 Sprints and ROC Sportsman in action on Friday, September 11 BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 2, 2015 . . . It seems that it was just yesterday that the season opener at Grandview Speedway was being talked about and now the talk is about the final regular season NASCAR stock car racing events of the season. This Saturday night Marshall’s Home Services of Skippack, PA will be sponsoring the season finale for the NASCAR T.P. Trailers…

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Hometown Driver Jordan Watson Tops Georgetown Speedway ‘Blast at the Beach’ And Pockets $5,280; Ryan Watt First-Ever Short Track Super Series South Region Champion;

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Hometown Driver Jordan Watson Tops Georgetown Speedway ‘Blast at the Beach’ And Pockets $5,280; Ryan Watt First-Ever Short Track Super Series South Region Champion; Other Victors Include Jeremy Harrington (Crate 602 Sportsman); Robert Smith (Super Truck) & Ryan Riddle (Delmarva Charger) GEORGETOWN, DE – Jordan Watson put his name in the limelight with a career-defining victory on Tuesday night at Georgetown Speedway. The Milford, Del., driver thrilled his hometown crowd by winning the second annual ‘Blast at the Beach’ at the historic half-mile track. Watson pocketed $5,280 cash for his efforts in the 35-lap Short Track Super Series…

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JACK RICH INC. COALCRACKER WEEKEND TO CLOSE OUT THE 2015 SEASON AT BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND WITH FRIDAY & SUNDAY RACES!

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] This Friday, September 5th the USS Achey Sportsman will run their final points event of the 2015 season in the Sportsman Coalcracker 40.  A quality field of drivers is expected for the $1,200 pay day.  With every position increased, green money has been increased to $120. Last week's big winner, Doug Hendricks leads the points over Tim Fitzpatrick and Mike Lisowski.  The 2015 Point Champion will be crowed in Victory Lane following the feature. The Savage 61 Roadrunners, and Slifko Fabrication Street Stocks will run their final points event of the 2015 season.  Terry Kramer looks to capture his first points title…

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MARTZ, BRITT & TANNER TOP SATURDAY NIGHT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY ACTION

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] MARTZ, BRITT & TANNER TOP SATURDAY NIGHT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY ACTION Wagner Clinches Poker Series Title      Sam Martz held off the persistent attempts of Jamie Mills in the final laps of the Spirit Auto Centers Big Block Modified Feature event to pick up his second win of the 2015 season in exciting fashion.  Jim Britt was the class of the Stewart Stainless Crate/Sportsman division, picking up his fifth win of the year while Tim Tanner won his second race of the year in the final hand of the Bethman Auto Center/Bruce's Speed Shop/Thayer Performance Poker Series for the Hilborn TriState…

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Pauch, Jr. Scores Back-to-Back Modified Victories at New Egypt Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Pauch, Jr. Scores Back-to-Back Modified Victories at New Egypt Speedway New Egypt, NJ-- Billy Pauch, Jr. picked up his second victory in a row in the 358 Modified division at New Egypt Speedway on Saturday night bringing his season total to three. Pauch Jr. rocketed to the front of the field after starting in 11th position to cruise to the checkers. John Pakenham led the field to take the green and quickly took the lead over second place starter Patrick Gold. The first caution of the night would come for Neal Williams spinning collecting a few other cars…

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Six Year Old Secret Propels Billy Pauch Jr.’s Late Season Streak

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"]  Six Year Old Secret Propels Billy Pauch Jr.'s Late Season Streak By: Pete MacDonald In this day and age dirt modified racing is all about having the freshest, lightest, newest and fastest piece you can bring to the race track. So they say... After winning his second NES 358 Modified feature of 2015 on August 15th, Pauch Jr. decided it was time for a change. After much success late in the 2014 season, Pauch and car owner Rick Holsten decided it was time to go back to what worked at this time of year last season which included…

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Friesen eyes 2nd straight Super DIRTcar Series win

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Friesen eyes 2nd straight Super DIRTcar Series win Ransomville hosts Alex Friesen Summer Nationals 100 Sept. 2 RANSOMVILLE, N.Y. – August 30, 2015 – Stewart Friesen, recently crowned Mr. Dirt Track USA after a $17,500 victory at Lebanon Valley Speedway, goes for his third Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified win of the season and the 15th of his career, Wednesday, September 2 at Ransomville Speedway. The Alex Friesen Summer Nationals 100, which Friesen has won twice, is presented by Coors Light and FindItQuick.com. Originally rained out on August 4, it has a posted purse, with contingencies, in excess…

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ATTENDEES HAVE A CHANCE TO ELECT THEIR FAVORITE DRIVER AS A STARTER FOR THE $10,000 TO WIN ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] ATTENDEES HAVE A CHANCE TO ELECT THEIR FAVORITE DRIVER AS A STARTER FOR THE $10,000 TO WIN ROMP IN THE SWAMP CALL BEFORE YOU DIG CHAMPIONSHIP Sicklerville, NJ (August 30, 2015) – All attendees present at the Romp in the Swamp Call Before You Dig Championship on Saturday, September 26 at Bridgeport Speedway will have a chance to elect their favorite driver as a starter in the main event. Upon completing their entry form, a driver can select and submit their payment for the option to be included in the fan vote contest. Upon entrance to the speedway,…

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Mr. Outside Mike Mahaney Rolls To Fourth Thunder Mountain Modified Victory With Late-Race Pass

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Mr. Outside Mike Mahaney Rolls To Fourth Thunder Mountain Modified Victory With Late-Race Pass; Other Victors Include Kevin Jordan (Sportsman), Adam Hilton (Crate), Kinser Hill (Rookie), Kevin Garland (Street Stock), Bailey Boyd (XCel Modified), Bill Nichols (SRP Sprint) & Dylan Robinson (Four Cylinder) CENTER LISLE, NY – A commitment to the outside lane led Mike Mahaney to victory on Saturday night at Thunder Mountain Speedway. Mahaney, of King Ferry, N.Y., rode the topside of the three-eighths-mile oval to his fourth victory of the 2015 season driving the Jim Shear-owned No. 77X Troyer. Mahaney, the current point leader with…

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HOWARD REBOUNDS FOR FOURTH WIN OF THE SEASON IN NASCAR MODIFIEDS, OGIN AND RYAN LILICK GRAB FEATURE WINS ON SUPERIOR RACING PRODUCTS NIGHT PRESENTED BY BERNHEISEL RACE CARS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] HOWARD REBOUNDS FOR FOURTH WIN OF THE SEASON IN NASCAR MODIFIEDS, OGIN AND RYAN LILICK GRAB FEATURE WINS ON SUPERIOR RACING PRODUCTS NIGHT PRESENTED BY BERNHEISEL RACE CARS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 30, 2015 . . . Duane Howard had a dismal 27th place finish last Saturday night at Grandview Speedway after an accident on the 21st lap of the Modified feature caused major damage to the rear end of the Petruska team-owned No. 66 and put him out of action. The five-time point champion rebounded 26 positions this week to pull into victory lane for…

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Friday Night Results From Around The Area

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Mohawk Internatonal Raceway 8/28/15 358 Modifieds CHRIS RAABE, Carey Terrance, Billy Dunn, Jordan McCreadie, John Mulder, Maxime Viens, David Papineau, Kory Wilder, Matt Woodruff, Wallace Stacey, Danny O'Brien, Roy Delormier, Brian McDonald, Tim Fuller, Tom Conklin, Gage Morin, Larry Welling Jr., Craig Collier, George Foley, Mike Maresca, Dexter Stacey Sportsman DYLAN EVOY, Louie Jackson Jr., Shane Pecore, Corey Wheeler, Zack Arquiett, Mike Maresca, Brianna Ladouceur, Joel Hargrave, Billy Cook, Moise Page, Thomas Cook, Delbert Legrow, Tommy Jock Jr., Junior Delormier, Delbert Legrow Jr., Bruce Makinson, Madison Mulder, Thomas Jock III, Jasmine David, Tim Smythe, Mike Stacey, Greg Snyder, Gilles Godard,…

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One For The Record Books: Tuesday’s ‘Blast at the Beach’ At Georgetown Speedway Offers HUGE $29,070 Cash Payout For Short Track Super Series Modifieds; Eight Drivers Chase STSS South Region Title; Fan Giveaways, Activities Planned

  8 years ago     792 Views     Comments Off on One For The Record Books: Tuesday’s ‘Blast at the Beach’ At Georgetown Speedway Offers HUGE $29,070 Cash Payout For Short Track Super Series Modifieds; Eight Drivers Chase STSS South Region Title; Fan Giveaways, Activities Planned  

[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] One For The Record Books: Tuesday’s ‘Blast at the Beach’ At Georgetown Speedway Offers HUGE $29,070 Cash Payout For Short Track Super Series Modifieds; Eight Drivers Chase STSS South Region Title; Fan Giveaways, Activities Planned GEORGETOWN, DE – The second edition of the ‘Blast at the Beach’ at Georgetown Speedway will be one to remember. An intense championship battle, record-setting payout, fan activities, giveaways and more will set the tone for a true “big-race” atmosphere at the historic half-mile oval Tuesday, Sept. 1 (rain date: Sept. 2). Eight drivers, representing four states, are a mere 58 points apart…

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DIRTcar Action Returns to Rolling Wheels for Two Huge Events

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] DIRTcar Action Returns to Rolling Wheels for Two Huge Events Super DIRTcar Big-Blocks invade Thursday, Sept. 3, DIRTcar 358-Modifieds roll into ‘The Fast Track’ on Friday, Oct. 9, during NAPA Super DIRT Week ELBRIDGE, N.Y. - Aug. 28, 2015 - DIRTcar Racing returns next week to Rolling Wheels Raceway Park as the Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series stars will invade 'The Fast Track' on Thursday, Sept. 3, for the Bud Light 100. In addition, the DIRTcar 358-Modified Series will race on Friday, Oct. 9, at the 5/8-mile dirt oval just west of Syracuse during NAPA Super DIRT Week…

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GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MAKING SOME CHANGES TO CREATE A MORE FAN FRIENDLY EVENT WHEN 45TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 TAKES PLACE ON SEPTEMBER 12

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"]  GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MAKING SOME CHANGES TO CREATE A MORE FAN FRIENDLY EVENT WHEN 45TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 TAKES PLACE ON SEPTEMBER 12 BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 26, 2015 . . . The annual Freedom 76 Modified stock car classic at Grandview Speedway continues to be one of the most successful short track dirt racing events in the nation. The 45th annual edition of the race, which attracts some of the best dirt track racing talent, is set for Saturday, September 12th with the winner walking off with at least $25,000.                 With another huge crowd anticipated, the Rogers family,…

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Friesen earns Mr. Dirt Track USA title

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Friesen earns Mr. Dirt Track USA title Takes lead with two to go at Lebanon Valley WEST LEBANON, N.Y. – August 25, 2015 – Stewart Friesen dogged polesitter Brett Hearn for 98 laps and went by him as he ran out of gas to win the Super DIRTcar Series (SDS) Mr. Dirt Track USA 100 for a $17,500 payday as a big Lebanon Valley Speedway crowd rose to its feet. Hearn was trying for his fourth Big-Block Modified win in five nights and his second straight SDS victory. He set a new single-lap track record in qualifying and…

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Mr. DIRTcar title chases enter homestretch

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Mr. DIRTcar title chases enter homestretch Hearn, Hebert lead in bids to repeat as Mr. DIRTcar champions WEEDSPORT, N.Y. – August 24, 2015 – Brett “The Jet” Hearn of Sussex, N.J. holds a four-point advantage over second-place Matt Sheppard of Waterloo, N.Y. in his bid for a 4th-consecutive Mr. DIRTcar Big-Block Modified title. Mr. DIRTcar honors are distinct from the Super DIRTcar Series. In their quest for the 2015 Mr. DIRTcar championships in their respective divisions, drivers earn points with their 16-best finishes at DIRT-sanctioned tracks through September 6 – the day before Labor Day. Each Mr. DIRTcar…

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