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Pauch Back on Top, Collects 60th Career Victory at Bridgeport

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Billy Pauch Back on Top, Collects 60th Career Victory at Bridgeport Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: John John Lane & Kirsten Snyder/RacersGuide.com A wreck during Friday night’s competition at Georgetown Speedway left Billy Pauch Sr.’s K&A Excavating No.1 Big Block Modified questionable to race for Saturday at Bridgeport Speedway. Despite severe damage to the car, Pauch and the team prevailed and drove away to pick up his 60th career victory at Bridgeport Speedway. Pauch Sr.’s weekend started Friday evening at Georgetown Speedway for the Deron Rust Memorial. “We drove 3+ hours to Georgetown to make three laps in warm-ups…

Dirt Modifieds

KOD 358 MODIFIEDS TO CARRY ELMO’S NAME IN 2018

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358 MODIFIEDS TO CARRY ELMO’S NAME IN 2018 Back For A Second Season As Title Sponsor With KOD Story By: Rob Hazer/King of Dirt Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com May 7, 2018 (Ballston Lake, NY) – After an exciting first season for the King Of Dirt Racing 358 Modified division, which saw the ‘white knight’ Marc Johnson claim the crown and $3,000 championship, Elmo’s Speed Supply is back for a second season as title sponsor with the Small Block Modifieds. In 2018 just six races currently make up the King Of Dirt Racing 358 Modified series schedule, which includes stops to…

Dirt Modifieds

Tim Sears Jr. Uses Late Caution To Win Fulton Speedway 358 Modified Feature

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Tim Sears Jr. Uses Late Caution To Win Fulton Speedway 358 Modified Feature Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – There is an old saying of what’s old is new again. That played out Saturday night at the Fulton Speedway as the track returned to its roots with the 358 Modifieds as the headline division. A fantastic field of 124 cars filled the pits for the opening points night to kick-off the 2018 points season with great racing in all divisions on Ferris Mowers night. Feature winners were, Tim Sears Jr. (DIRTcar 358 Modifieds) Brandon…

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BOUC BESTS THE MODIFIED FIELD AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

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BOUC BESTS THE MODIFIED FIELD AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Harry Meeks & Ted Malinowski/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (May 6, 2018) - During the Round of 24 for the May Madness Modified Series, Danny Bouc bested the Modified field at New Egypt Speedway. The Hammer Sportsman feature was won by Pat Wall. Joe Toth took the checkered flag in the Crate Modified main event. Eric Jennings scored the victory in the Larry's Hot Rods & Harley's Northeast Wingless Sprint Car feature. The 8-lap Lyons Construction/Metal Fab Rookie Sportsman feature was taken by Ryan…

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KRESSLEY, ARNOLD AND TODOROW WIN FEATURES AND BEAT MA NATURE AT GRANDVIEW SATURDAY

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KRESSLEY, ARNOLD AND TODOROW WIN FEATURES AND BEAT MA NATURE AT GRANDVIEW SATURDAY Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA. May 6, 2018 . . . Racing action on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway was interrupted by a few rain delays, but track crew and management dealt with the situation and through the cooperation of all drivers and everyone involved, a complete show was presented and Ma Nature was defeated. Brett “The Threat” Kressley, who captured his last win at the 1/3-mile oval on September 9, 2017, jumped into the lead on the 17th lap restart…

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THOMAS AUTOCORRECTS ON LAST LAP TO WIN PLYMOUTH BARNBURNER

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THOMAS AUTOCORRECTS ON LAST LAP TO WIN PLYMOUTH BARNBURNER Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Gene Crucean & Ryan Sellers/USAC Racing Plymouth, Indiana.........A little tap never hurt anyone. A solid tap of a golf ball on a put can be the difference between winning and losing in a round of golf. A swift tap of the mic can reinforce that everything is A-Okay with the audio. A soft tap on the shoulder can gain another person's attention. However, a little tap on the rear bumper of Kevin Thomas, Jr.'s ride on the final lap nearly proved disastrous.…

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Brad Sweet Scores First Win of Season at Salina Highbanks

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Brad Sweet Scores First Win of Season at Salina Highbanks Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photo By: Tim Aylwin/WoO SALINA, OK – May 5, 2018 – Brad Sweet landed in Victory Lane for the first time in 2018 with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series, coming from fifth to pass early leader Donny Schatz on Lap 5. Schatz, who was searching for his third straight win, would hold on for second with Daryn Pittman completing the podium, continuing his recent hot streak. Oklahoma native Shane Stewart won the Craftsman Club Dash, earning the pole for the 30-lap Feature as…

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Mike Marlar Tames Cherokee Speedway

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Mike Marlar Tames Cherokee Speedway Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMs Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GAFFNEY, SC– May 4, 2018– Mike Marlar claimed his first World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series win of the 2018 season on Friday at Cherokee Speedway in front of a full house. The Winfield Warrior led all 50-laps of the Craftsman Club Feature en route to a $10,000 payday. “Getting that first win behind you is a big thing. It’s a confidence booster and lets you know you’re doing the right things,” said Marlar in Victory Lane. “Ronny Delk, my car owner, man, he just an…

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Owens’ Misfortune Spells Victory for Davenport

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Owens' Misfortune Spells Victory for Davenport Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS TAZEWELL, TN (May 4, 2018) - The fastest car doesn't always win the race and that was the case in the Toyota Knoxville 50 on Friday night at Tazewell Speedway. Jonathan Davenport inherited the lead when Jimmy Owens left the race on lap 46 with terminal issues. Davenport then held off a hard-charging Tim McCreadie for his fifth series win of the season. McCreadie finished a close second, with Don O'Neal coming home in third. Dennis Erb Jr. and Earl Pearson Jr. rounded out the top…

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Schatz Tames Lake Ozark for Sixth Win of Season

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Schatz Tames Lake Ozark for Sixth Win of Season Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photo By: Dave Biro/WoO Eldon, MO – May 4, 2018 – Donny Schatz survived an early Shark (Racing) attack to capture his sixth World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series triumph of the season in the Series first visit to Lake Ozark in 11 years. David Gravel finished second with Kerry Madsen coming forward to complete the podium. Shark Racing’s Jacob Allen won the Craftsman Club Dash, earning the pole for the 40-lap Feature alongside his teammate Logan Schuchart. Allen and Schuchart would exchange slide jobs multiple…

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Hodnett Masters Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series At Williams Grove Speedway

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Hodnett Masters Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series At Williams Grove Speedway Story By: Bryan Hulbert/ASCS Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com MECHANICSBURG, Penn. (May 4, 2018) Wheeling the Trone Outdoor/Lealands.com No. 27 to a $4,000 score with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by Sawblade.com, Pennsylvania's Greg Hodnett dominated the 11 Oaks Farm Battle of the Groves at Williams Grove Speedway. "Anytime we can win at this point is great for us," chuckled Hodnett. "We've been struggling this year so it's great anytime we can come out and compete. These guys are the best of the best in this…

Dirt Modifieds

Super DIRTcar Series Heads East to Bridgeport Speedway

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Super DIRTcar Series Heads East to Bridgeport Speedway Story By: Joe Grabianowski/DIRTcar Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC — May 5, 2018 — Last year, Bridgeport Speedway regulars successfully defended their home turf against the Super DIRTcar Series travelers. On Wednesday, May 16, the Super DIRTcar Series stars will be looking to take the fight back to the New Jersey faithful on Bridgeport’s big track – the extremely fast and racy 5/8 mile clay oval. It was Ryan Watt from Boyertown PA who captured the win after 60 hard-fought laps last year. Although technically the same size as…

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Brewerton Speedway & Fulton Speedway Form Partnership With My Race Parts. Com

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Brewerton Speedway & Fulton Speedway Form Partnership With My Race Parts. Com & Joey Gase For Organ, Eye And Tissue Donation Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton & Fulton Speedways Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Syracuse, NY – The Brewerton & Fulton Speedways are proud to announce a life-saving partnership with My Race Parts.Com and NASCAR racer Joey Gase for organ, eye and tissue donations to help raise awareness and save lives. Racing parts auction and classified Website My Race Parts.com announced today that they have formed a partnership with Joey Gase Racing to raise awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation. “We…

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Senior Services Inc. Joins Hall of Fame Weekend at Weedsport

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Senior Services Inc. Joins Hall of Fame Weekend at Weedsport Speedway Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (May 4, 2018) – Fan, racers and partners from around the region have marked Weedsport Speedway’s Hall of Fame Weekend on their calendars, with Senior Services Inc. the latest to join the partner lineup on July 28-29. Two full nights of racing on Hall of Fame Weekend will include the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified Hall of Fame 100 presented by Beam Mack Sales & Service and Page Trucking on Saturday, July 28 with the return of…

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FRIDAY’S ROLLIE BEALE CLASSIC PREVIEW

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FRIDAY'S ROLLIE BEALE CLASSIC PREVIEW Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photo By: Rich Forman/USAC Toledo, Ohio.........Bobby Santos has been the pavement dominator in USAC Silver Crown competition over the past two seasons, winning four of the last six held on the hardtop over that period. The Franklin, Massachusetts driver arrives at Toledo Speedway for this Friday night's Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness "Rollie Beale Classic" as the reigning race winner as well as the victor in the series' most recent pavement race at ISM Raceway in Phoenix, Ariz. back in early April. In the 100-lapper at Toledo last July, Santos…

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VP RACING FUELS NAMED OFFICIAL FUEL OF DIRTCAR RACING

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VP RACING FUELS NAMED OFFICIAL FUEL OF DIRTCAR RACING Story By: Cristina Cordova/DIRTcar Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com San Antonio, TX — May 3, 2018 — DIRTcar Racing and VP Racing Fuels, Inc., today announced they have extended a decade long relationship, naming VP Racing Fuels as the Official Fuel of DIRTcar Racing in the Midwest. “DIRTcar racing is the biggest thing on dirt in the Northeast,” stated Bruce Hendel, VP’s Vice President, North America Sales – Race Fuels & Consumer Products. “With DIRTcar’s enormous presence in the Midwest this is a natural progression and gives VP a tremendous opportunity to…

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NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING HAS A TIME CHANGE AT GRANDVIEW ON SATURDAY

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NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING HAS A TIME CHANGE AT GRANDVIEW ON SATURDAY ENDURO AND VINTAGE RACERS READY FOR FIRST EVENT OF THE SEASON ON SUNDAY Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt & Kirsten Snyder/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 4, 2018 . . . According to a number of sources Ma Nature is planning to cooperate on Saturday and that means there will NASCAR stock car racing at Grandview Speedway staring at 7:30 p.m. Fans are reminded that the gates are opening 30 minutes later than the early season events. Saturday night racing action will include the NASCAR T.P.Trailers…

Dirt Late Models

Brandon Sheppard bags his third Series win of 2018 at Lavonia Speedway

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Brandon Sheppard bags his third Series win of 2018 at Lavonia Speedway Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMs Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com LAVONIA, GA– May 3, 2018– Brandon Sheppard led flag-to-flag in front of a packed house at Lavonia Speedway to claim his third World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series feature win of the 2018 season. The New Berlin, Ill. driver entered the event at Lavonia 40-points behind Chris Madden in the Series point standings. Unfortunately for Madden, on the half-way mark of the feature he suffered from a broken rear end which took him out of the remainder of the…

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Buckwalter & Pauch Jr. Lead Talented Fields Into Action Track USA Opener On May 13

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Buckwalter & Pauch Jr. Lead Talented Fields Into Action Track USA Opener On May 13 Story By: Barry Angstadt/Action Track USA Photos By: Walt Smith/RacersGuide.com KUTZTOWN, PA - The USAC All Pro SpeedSTRs, Hyper Racing 600's, and All Star Slingshots will fill out the menu when the Goldie & Elton Meitzler Memorial raises the curtain on season six of the Rich Tobias/ Doug Rose regime at Championship Energy Action Track USA on Sunday, May 13. Pit gates open at 3 p.m., and the grandstand gates swing open at 4:00. Warm-ups begin at 5 p.m. with qualifying events getting underway immediately…

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MAY MADNESS MODIFIED SERIES STARTS THIS SATURDAY AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

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MAY MADNESS MODIFIED SERIES STARTS THIS SATURDAY AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Ted Malinowski & Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (May 3, 2018) - As has been the tradition for the past four years at New Egypt Speedway, the first Saturday in May signifies the start of the May Madness Modified Series. This distinct series features a race within a race as the top-24 drivers in the Modified point standings will compete in a bracket style elimination tournament. The inaugural May Madness Modified Series was won by Ryan Godown in 2014. Billy Pauch,…

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PLYMOUTH ROCKS WITH USAC SPRINTS THIS SATURDAY NIGHT

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PLYMOUTH ROCKS WITH USAC SPRINTS THIS SATURDAY NIGHT Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Tommy Hein/RacersGuide.com Plymouth, Indiana.........April showers may have brought us May flowers. But, Mayflowers bring us to the land named in honor of the pilgrims this Saturday night, May 5, for a Cinco de Mayo appearance by the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship at Indiana's Plymouth Speedway. This stop will be just the second ever by the series following Justin Grant's wire-to-wire victory last April. Though Grant has yet to find victory lane in a sprint car early in the 2018 season, he…

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Ferris Mowers Returns as a Pivotal Partner at Weedsport Speedway

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Ferris Mowers Returns as a Pivotal Partner at Weedsport Speedway Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (May 2, 2018) – With Weedsport Speedway’s season opening Ice Breaker 50 just weeks away for the DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds on Sunday, May 20, Weedsport officials are proud to welcome back Ferris Mowers as a key partner for the 2018 racing season. Ferris Mowers has been providing its customers with high quality products and solutions for more than 100 years. The first and only commercial mowing brand to offer suspension on its mower via a patented suspension system,…

Dirt Late Models

Doubleheader Awaits Lucas Oil Late Models

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Doubleheader Awaits Lucas Oil Late Models Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS BATAVIA, OH (May 2, 2018) - A weekend doubleheader awaits the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, at Tazewell Speedway on May 4 followed by Florence Speedway on May 5. Tazewell Speedway, widely known as the world's fastest 1/3-mile oval is accustomed to thrilling, edge of your seat racing action, lap after lap. The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are expected to challenge regional standouts such as: Dakotah Knuckles, Shanon Buckingham, Billy Ogle Jr., Casey Roberts, Robby Moses, Brian Smith, Chicky Barton,…

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High Speed Family Entertainment This Saturday, May 5 At The Fulton Speedway

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High Speed Family Entertainment This Saturday, May 5 At The Fulton Speedway Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – The 2018 racing season kicks into high gear this Saturday, May 5th when Ferris Mowers presents the fastest, family entertainment value in Central New York at the Fulton Speedway. On the race schedule is the Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, SUNY Canton DIRTcar Sportsman, Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux RUSH Late Models and the E&V Energy Novice Sportsman. Adult grandstand admission is $12 with everyone 18 years old and younger free. Pit admission is $27-member,…

Dirt Modifieds

It’s a New Era for Historic Orange County Fair Speedway in 2018; ‘Hard Clay Open’ Takes Place Tuesday, May 8

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It’s a New Era for Historic Orange County Fair Speedway in 2018; 'Hard Clay Open' Takes Place Tuesday, May 8 Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Harry Cella/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY – It’s a new era for one of the country’s most historic dirt tracks. Orange County Fair Speedway – closing in on its 100th anniversary season in 2019 – is a rejuvenated venue this season, thanks to an influx of capital improvements courtesy of Orange Motorsport and Entertaining (OME) a Nanuet, N.Y.-based Developer and promoter of entertainment venues. OME, just prior to the start of the 2018 season, signed a…

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World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series Gear Up for Triple Header Weekend Down South

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World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series Gear Up for Triple Header Weekend Down South Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMs Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC– May 1, 2018– The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series continues its swing through the South this week with three stops at three separate tracks: Lavonia Speedway in Lavonia, GA on May 3; Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, SC on May 4; and the annual Billy Clanton Classic at Senoia Raceway in Senoia, GA on May 5. The triple-header multi-track weekend will kick off a busy month of May for the World of Outlaws. Georgia-natives…

Dirt Modifieds

Anticipation High for Orange County Fair Speedway ‘Hard Clay Open’

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Anticipation High for Orange County Fair Speedway ‘Hard Clay Open’ Tuesday, May 8; Bonuses Add Up for Racers! Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY – A one-month delay has only built more anticipation for the ‘Hard Clay Open’ at Orange County Fair Speedway Tuesday, May 8. A full 30 days after its originally scheduled date was nixed by a late winter, the 2018 Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Halmar International North Region gets underway at the ‘Legendary House of Power’ five-eighths-mile track. STSS big-block/small-block Modifieds bring their brand of “sail…

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CRSA Sprint Cars to make first 2018 OCFS appearance

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COMPETITORS AND FANS BOTH HOPING FOR CLEAR SKIES AT ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY, SATURDAY, MAY 5 CRSA Sprint Cars to make first 2018 appearance Story By: John Snyder/OCFS Photo By: Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY (April 30)……..With the score Mother Nature 1 – Racers 1, everyone is hoping for clear skies when weekly racing resumes Saturday, May 5 at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York. In addition to the headline Big-Block Modifieds, the compelling Sportsman, the youngsters in the Rookie Sportsman division, and the action-packed Street Stocks, the open-wheel Capital Region Sprint Agency (CRSA) Sprint Cars will make its…

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Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour Invades Williams Grove Friday

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Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour Invades Williams Grove Friday Huge May 4 Racing Program Pits ASCS Vs. URC PLUS 410 Sprints Too! Story By: Shaun Brouse/Williams Grove Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Mechanicsburg, PA – One of the biggest shows of the season at Williams Grove Speedway is set for this Friday, May 4 when the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour 360 c.i. sprint cars invade the track to battle with the URC Sprints in the Eleven Oaks Farm Battle At The Grove. The Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprints will also be on the prolific card that is definitely a can’t…

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Schatz Thrills Massive Crowd at Devil’s Bowl with Late Race Pass Worth $20,000

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Schatz Thrills Massive Crowd at Devil’s Bowl with Late Race Pass Worth $20,000 Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photo By: Michael Diers/WoO MESQUITE, TX – April 28, 2018 – “I heard Ted Johnson telling me to get my ass in gear,” an elated Donny Schatz said after making a late race pass on Brad Sweet to capture the finale of the Texas Outlaw Nationals at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. Sweet led the first 25 laps, but settled for second with Shane Stewart completing the podium. For the second night in a row, Jason Johnson paced the field in Qualifying and won his…

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RUTSKI AND VACLAVICEK SCORE TWIN 20 WINS AT NES

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RUTSKI AND VACLAVICEK SCORE WINS ON TWIN TWENTY NIGHT AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Dave Kovacs/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (April 29, 2018) - On Twin Twenty Night at New Egypt Speedway, Rich Rutski and Kevin Vaclavicek each scored a Modified feature win. The Crate Modified main event was won by Dan Fleming. Jon Meyer captured the victory in the Street Stock race. The Lyons Construction/Metal Fab Rookie Sportsman feature went to Bobby Holzwarth. Joe Garey, Sr. took top honors in the 4-Cylinder contest. After three attempts, the first 20-lap Modified feature began with…

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IT’S A TRI-STATE TRIUMPH FOR THOMAS AT THE SPRING SHOWDOWN

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IT'S A TRI-STATE TRIUMPH FOR THOMAS AT THE SPRING SHOWDOWN Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dallas Breeze & Ryan Sellers/USAC Racing Haubstadt, Indiana.........Recently, it seems when the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Cars come to Tri-State Speedway, Kevin Thomas, Jr. finds himself in the mix at the front. On two occasions last year, he was involved in last lap battles on the quarter-mile paperclip - one of which went his way and one that did not. On Saturday night, the wave went KTJ's way once again as he surged to the lead through the tight crevice between…

Dirt Late Models

Pierce Goes Back to Back in Illinois

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Pierce Goes Back to Back in Illinois Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS MACON, IL (April 28, 2018) - Going back-to-back with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Bobby Pierce fought his way to victory at Macon Speedway on Saturday night. Pierce held off a fiercely challenging Ryan Unzicker to win the St. Louis U-Pic-A-Part 100. Unzicker briefly took the lead coming off of turn number four on lap 93, but Pierce battled back regaining the top spot a lap later. Pierce held off a furious charge from Unzicker on the final lap to score the win.…

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McDowell Rebounds for Tennessee Tipoff Finale

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McDowell Rebounds for Tennessee Tipoff Finale Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMs Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MARYVILLE, TN– April 28, 2018– The fifth annual Tennessee Tipoff at Smoky Mountain Speedway concluded on Saturday evening where Dale McDowell led flag-to-flag in the 50-lap main event to claim the $10,000 check and collect his second World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series victory of the 2018 season. Just one night prior, the driver of Chickamauga, GA was forced to retire early on lap 33 due to extensive damage on the No.17m. “Everybody worked hard on it last night and today,” said McDowell. “Shane (McDowell)…

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“Money in the Mountains” race at Big Diamond goes to the “Diamond Cutter” Duane Howard

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“Money in the Mountains” race at Big Diamond goes to the “Diamond Cutter” Duane Howard Story By: Ken Bruce/Big Diamond Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com Despite of all the adversaries that were presented to Big Diamond Speedway yesterday, promoter Jake Smulley was able to provide a very raceable track to the teams and drivers to compete on throughout the night. With rain all morning and cloudy damp conditions the rest of the day the track crew was able to get the dirt oval in racing shape for the night’s events. It was “No Sweat Service Group” night at the speedway…

Dirt Modifieds

Utica-Rome Speedway Moves 57th Season Opener to Sunday May 6

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Utica-Rome Speedway Moves 57th Season Opener to Sunday May 6; Practice to be Held on Wednesday May 2 Story By: John Tiff/Utica Rome Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com VERNON, NY – More rains this week along with rain, snow, wind, and cold temperatures forecast for Sunday April 29 have left Utica-Rome Speedway officials no choice but to push back the 57th season opener once more to Sunday May 6. The seemingly endless rains this week have left the spectator parking area saturated. As a result, the scheduled racing program has been canceled for Sunday April 29. Instead, the speedway is…

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Daryn Pittman Scores Third Win in Four Starts with Devil’s Bowl Triumph

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Daryn Pittman Scores Third Win in Four Starts with Devil’s Bowl Triumph Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com MESQUITE, TX – April 28, 2018 – Daryn Pittman is on a roll. The Owasso, OK native earned his third win in his last four World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series starts on the opening night of the Texas Outlaw Nationals at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. Logan Schuchart scored his best finish of the season in second with Jason Johnson completing the podium. The night started off with a bang with Jason Johnson breaking a 19-year old Devil’s Bowl track…

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DARLAND FIRST TO 60 USAC SPRINT WINS WITH BLOOMINGTON SCORE

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DARLAND FIRST TO 60 USAC SPRINT WINS WITH BLOOMINGTON SCORE Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Ryan Sellers & Neil Cavanaugh/USAC Racing Bloomington, Indiana.........In the history of USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car racing, no driver has earned more victories or started more feature events than has Dave Darland. On Friday night at Bloomington Speedway, perhaps no driver has ever had a more popular win in the history of the series than has Dave Darland. On a night when "The People's Champ" became the first to reach 700 starts in the series, he also became the first to…

Dirt Late Models

Pierce Scores Emotional Tri-City Triumph

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Pierce Scores Emotional Tri-City Triumph Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS GRANITE CITY, IL (April 27, 2018) - Bobby Pierce scored his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season on Friday night at Tri-City Speedway. The 21-year-old returned to his home state for the first time this season and led all 50 laps on his way to win the RockAuto.com Busch 50 - presented by Campbell University. Pierce withstood a late-race challenge from Tim McCreadie to become the eighth different winner on the tour in 2018. McCreadie finished in second, followed by Jimmy Owens,…

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Montieth Beaths Brandon Rahmer In Non-Stop Williams Grove Sprints

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Montieth Beaths Brandon Rahmer In Non-Stop Williams Grove Sprints Nouse gets second of season in 358s Story By: Shaun Brouse/Williams Grove Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Mechanicsburg, PA – “The Edge,” Brian Montieth returned to Williams Grove Speedway victory lane on Friday night for the first time since August of 2016, scoring a popular win in the 410 sprint car main. In the 358 sprint feature, Kevin Nouse pounced on a restart with two laps to go to steal the win from Jeff Halligan. The 25-lap 410 sprint main went non-stop from start to finish, turning in a time of…

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T.P.TRAILERS MODIFIEDS, SPORTSMAN AND LATE MODELS ALL PART OF NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING ACTION AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON SATURDAY NIGHT

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T.P.TRAILERS MODIFIEDS, SPORTSMAN AND LATE MODELS ALL PART OF NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING ACTION AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON SATURDAY NIGHT Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: Kirsten Snyder & George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA APRIL 27, 2018 . . . Another big night of NASCAR stock car racing is set for Saturday night, April 28, at Grandview Speedway with action getting the green flag at 7 p.m. Last Saturday close to 40 T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds were on hand to try for the 28 starting spots available in the 30-lap feature race. And some of the best dirt track racing talent…

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Gravel Tames Lightning-Fast Surface at Cotton Bowl for First Win of 2018

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David Gravel Tames Lightning-Fast Surface at Cotton Bowl for First Win of 2018 Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com PAIGE, TX – April 26, 2018 – After being rained out twice earlier in the year at the facility, but the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series finally completed the event at Cotton Bowl Speedway. David Gravel and the CJB Motorsports No.5 team swept the entire evening en route to picking up his first win of the 2018 season. Brad Sweet and Jason Johnson completed the podium. David Gravel started off his clean sweep of the program by…

Dirt Modifieds

Bicknell Racing Products on Track for Another Record Breaking Year

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Bicknell Racing Products on Track for Another Record Breaking Year Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff Bicknell Racing Products is once again on track for yet another record breaking year. This time last year Bicknell Racing Products was in the process of building car no.190. As of this week, Bicknell is currently in the process of building car no.210. In 2017, car no.210 wasn’t released until July, making Bicknell officially two months ahead of schedule. “We sold a lot of cars last year, so we anticipated a less busy year this year,” said co-owner, Randy Williamson. In…

Dirt Modifieds

‘Hard Clay Open’ Set For Tuesday, May 8 at Orange County Fair Speedway

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Rescheduled Short Track Super Series ‘Hard Clay Open’ Set For Tuesday, May 8 at Orange County Fair Speedway Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY – Southeastern New York’s first major dirt Modified event of the season was postponed by one month in April. But it will be worth the wait. On Tuesday, May 8, N.Y.’s Orange County Fair Speedway is set to kick off the 10-race Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Halmar International North Region with the fifth ‘Hard Clay Open’ at the five-eighths-mile oval. The STSS Halmar International North…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

BRETT HEARN’S BIG SHOW EVENT RAMPING UP

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BRETT HEARN’S BIG SHOW EVENT RAMPING UP Special Attractions Part Of 10th Anniversary Celebration Story By: Rob Hazer/Big Show X Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com April 26, 2018 (Malta, NY) – Brett Hearn’s Big Show will be turning 10 this year when the biggest summer event in the Capital District comes to life on June 26th along with the stars and cars of the Super DIRTcar Big Block Series at Albany Saratoga Speedway. Making it to 10 years these days shows incredible perseverance and staying power. During the previous nine Big Shows there have been seven different winners proving Brett Hearn’s…

Delaware

Deron Rust Memorial Next At Georgetown Speedway Friday, May 4

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Deron Rust Memorial Next At Georgetown Speedway Friday, May 4 Honoring True Supporter of Delaware Dirt Racing Story By: Brett Deyo/Georgetown Speedway Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – A man with true passion for Delaware auto racing and particularly Georgetown Speedway will be honored on Friday, May 4. Deron Rust, standout First State driver who later took over the promotional reigns at Georgetown, will be remembered with the annual running of the Deron Rust Memorial at the Sussex County track. Sunoco big-block/small-block Modifieds headline the card with qualifying and a 33-lap main event offering $3,396 to the winner and…

Dirt Late Models

Outlaws Set to Kick Off Smoky Mountain Speedway’s 2018 Season

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Outlaws Set to Kick Off Smoky Mountain Speedway’s 2018 Season Tennessee Tipoff goes green Friday and Saturday, Thursday’s practice canceled Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMs Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MARYVILLE, TN– April 25, 2018– The Tennessee Tipoff at Smoky Mountain Speedway will kick off on Friday, April 27 and conclude on Saturday, April 28. With sun and 70-degree temperatures forecast for the weekend, excitement is high for the big event. Track officials have canceled Thursday’s open practice due to the passing thunderstorms. The doubleheader weekend will consist of complete shootouts on both nights including qualifying, heat races, Last Chance Showdowns, and…

Dirt Modifieds

Fulton Speedway Successful Test & Tune In The Books; Next The Highbank Holdup Weekend This Friday & Saturday, April 27-28

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Fulton Speedway Successful Test & Tune In The Books; Next The Highbank Holdup Weekend This Friday & Saturday, April 27-28 Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – What seemed like the never-ending off-season finally came to an end Tuesday night at the Fulton Speedway with Saturday's postponed Test & Tune. Eighty cars were signed in the pits as racers got to see their long winter hours in the race shop pay off as they hit the speedway to shake their cars down before the start the 2018 racing season. One thing was apparent walking the…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

McCREADIE WINS “BRING IT!” SEASON OPENER IN FRONT OF SRO CROWD

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McCREADIE WINS “BRING IT!” SEASON OPENER IN FRONT OF SRO CROWD Victory Worth $7,500 Story By: JoAnn Davies/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Malta, NY (April 25, 2018) - The season opener for the Albany-Saratoga Speedway kicked off Tuesday Night with a huge $7,500 to win “BRING IT!” modified feature. A stellar field of cars in all four divisions led to some fantastic racing at “The Great Race Place” in front of a standing room only crowd, The Modified feature, undoubtedly one of the best feature finishes that will be seen all year, started off with Brian Gleason in his…

Dirt Late Models

Several Drivers Searching for First Win of Season at Smoky Mountain Speedway

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Several Drivers Searching for First Win of Season at Smoky Mountain Speedway Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMs Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MARYVILLE, TN– April 25, 2018– This past weekend Mother Nature finally showed some mercy to the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series. After 62 days without being able to race due to bad weather, things certainly turned around in Meridian, MS with three beautiful days of thrilling dirt late model action. Brandon Sheppard and Billy Moyer Jr. found their way to Victory Lane on Friday and Saturday evening (April 20-21), cashing in $10,000 after the 50-lap events. This week…

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