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

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

Dirt Tracks

Heinke-Baldwin Racing Set to Tackle Super DIRT Week

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Heinke-Baldwin Racing Set to Tackle Super DIRT Week Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: Jay Fish & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com With five Super DIRTcar Series wins this season, the Heinke-Baldwin race team is hungry for their first NAPA Super DIRT Week victory. The largest Big Block Modified race of the year is less than a week away and the HBR team is locked and loaded for battle. Phelps turned a few heads last year by capping off a seventh-place finish in the NAPA 200 from his 16th-place starting spot. “I really never felt like we had a real firm handle on…

Dirt Late Models

Lucas Oil Late Model Stars Have Georgia on Their Mind

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Lucas Oil Late Model Stars Have Georgia on Their Mind Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS BATAVIA, OH (September 26, 2017) - As the 2017 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season nears a close, the stars of the nation's premier dirt late model tour will return to the Peach State this weekend. The nation's top dirt late model drivers will battle in two back-to-back, action-packed events at Dixie Speedway on September 30 and Rome International Speedway on October 1. The two historic ovals have been pillars on the LOLMDS tour since its inception in 2005. Known as…

Dirt Modifieds

JR HEFFNER TRIUMPHS AT GLEN RIDGE IN 358 MODIFIEDS

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

Dirt Modifieds

VARIN AND WARNER EARN KOD VICTORIES AT FONDA

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

Bridgeport Speedway

STRUNK ROLLS TO VICTORY IN BRIDGEPORT SMALL BLOCK MODIFIEDS

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

Bridgeport Speedway

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

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

Dirt Modifieds

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

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

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Cobra Strikes at Outlaw Speedway

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Cobra Strikes at Outlaw Speedway Story By: Tim Moran/URC Photos By: Tim Moran & Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com Under sunny, warm conditions totally unexpected for late September, Outlaw Speedway welcomed the Capitol Renegade United Racing Club, Patriot Sprints Tour and the Empire Super Sprints for the 2nd Annual Outlaw Speedway Fall Nationals. With 38 cars signed into the pit area a format of four heat races were used to set the A-Main, the Pole Dash, Dash for Cash and the two B-Mains. The Sprint car heats were won by Jared Zimbardi who returned from a wild wreck at the Williams Grove Speedway…

Dirt Modifieds

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

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

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Three Kings Crowned In Four Crown at Eldora

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COURTNEY CAPS SILVER CROWN SEASON WITH FIRST SERIES WIN AT THE 4-CROWN Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Vince Velella & Ryan Sellers/USAC Racing Rossburg, Ohio.........In a year of firsts for Tyler Courtney, the pickings continue to get sweeter as the Indianapolis, Indiana driver led all 50 laps to win his first career USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series presented by TRAXXAS main event in Saturday night's 36th "4-Crown Nationals" at Eldora Speedway. Earlier this season, Courtney won his first USAC National Midget feature at Montpelier (Ind.) Motor Speedway. In August, he won his first ever Sprint…

Dirt Tracks

Lance Dewease Wins $20,000 “Dirt Classic”

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LANCE DEWEASE EARNS FIRST DIRT CLASSIC WIN AND COLLECTS $20,000 PRIZE Lance Dewease Wins $20,000 "Dirt Classic" Story By: Lincoln Speedway PR Photos By: Dan DeMarco & Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com ABBOTTSTOWN, PA, 9/23/2017 – In his victory lane interview, Lance Dewease mentioned he hadn’t been good all night. Turns out he was good enough to win his first Dirt Classic and take home $20,000 on Saturday Night at Lincoln Speedway. Winner of the 2nd Dirt Classic, Brian Montieth, started on the pole of the main event with Gerard McIntyre Jr. on the outside. Montieth took the lead on the start with…

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HODNETT WINS NATIONAL OPEN TUNE-UP AT WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY

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GREG HODNETT WINS NATIONAL OPEN TUNE-UP RACE FRIDAY NIGHT AT WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY $50,000 to win National Open Next Saturday Story By: Shaun Brouse/Williams Grove Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com MECHANICSBURG, PA – Greg Hodnett is ready for the World of Outlaws-sanctioned Williams Grove National Open next weekend after picking up his 70th career Sprint car win at the Grove Friday night. Hodnett’s third Grove win of the season was worth $4,000 in the Mike Heffner-owned No. 27, but it wasn’t easy as he had constant pressure from Lance Dewease over the final half of the 25-lap main event. “I…

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Bacon Crisps Eldora All Star Field at Four Crown

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The “Macho Man” goes wire-to-wire at Eldora Speedway for Arctic Cat All Star 4-Crown Nationals victory Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photo By: Vince Vellela/ASCOC ROSSBURG, OH (September 23, 2017) - Broken Arrow, Oklahoma’s Brady Bacon conquered the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions segment of the 36th Annual 4-Crown Nationals presented by NKT.TV on Saturday night at Eldora Speedway, leading all 25 circuits around the World’s Greatest Dirt Track for a first-ever victory against “America’s Series.” The “Macho Man” started on the pole for the 25-lapper, surviving two cautions and periods of traffic to claim the $5,000 payday. “This…

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David Gravel Scores 14th Victory of Season at Lernerville

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David Gravel Scores 14th Victory of Season at Lernerville Sweet, Schatz complete podium; $50,000 to win Champion Racing Oil National Open up next Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff SARVER, PA - David Gravel survived a pair of late caution flags and held off Brad Sweet to pick up his 14th victory of the season at Lernerville in the running of the Commonwealth Clash. Gravel saw the white flag on two separate occasions only to see a caution come out both times. Gravel led all 37 (extended because of the yellows) laps over Sweet and Donny Schatz.…

Dirt Late Models

Bloomquist Best in Brownstown Speedway’s Jackson 100

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Bloomquist Best in Brownstown Speedway's Jackson 100 Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS BROWNSTOWN, IN (September 23, 2017) When Scott Bloomquist entered his first race at Brownstown Speedway in the late 1980's, he took an immediate liking to the quarter-mile oval. Saturday night, for the thirteenth time in his career he went to Victory Lane at the Southern Indiana venue, capturing a record-extending seventh Jackson 100 event. Jason Jameson made a late-race charge to close the gap on Bloomquist, but could never get close enough to challenge for the win in the final laps. Hudson O'Neal; the leading…

Dirt Modifieds

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

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

Dirt Modifieds

Varin Completes Modified Weekend Sweep at Fonda Speedway

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

Dirt Late Models

Sheppard Gets Win Number 15 On WoO LM Tour

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Sheppard Gets Win Number 15 Clanton and Moran round out podium Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMS Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com KANSAS CITY, KS- Sept. 22, 2017- Brandon Sheppard secured his 15th win of the 2017 season at Lakeside Speedway after a pass for the lead on lap 22 of the 50-lap feature. Once Sheppard got to the front of the pack from his fifth position start, there was no looking back for the Rocket Chassis No.1 as he created 7.778 seconds between him and Shane Clanton who finished second. "Putting the hard tires on this thing helped us a little bit…

Dirt Modifieds

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

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

Dirt Modifieds

Varin Kicks Off Fonda Finale Weekend with King of Dirt Victory

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

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DIETRICH TAKES SUSKY THURSDAY NIGHT THUNDER WIN

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DANNY DIETRICH TAKES THURSDAY NIGHT THUNDER WIN Story By: Brad Vores/Susquehanna Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Danny Dietrich used a bold move on a lap 12 restart and never looked back as he raced to his first win of the season at Susquehanna Speedway in Thursday night’s BAPS Auto Paints and Supplies 410 Sprint Series feature. Dietrich’s ninth career Susquehanna win was worth $4,000 to the Gary Kauffman owned, Weikert’s Livestock, Sandoe’s Fruit Market team. He became the fifth different winner in six BAPS events this season. It was an eventful night for Dietrich, who ran out of fuel during…

Dirt Modifieds

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

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

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Swindell Captures Night One Of The Hockett/McMillin Memorial at Lucas Oil Speedway

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Sammy Swindell Captures Night One Of The Hockett/McMillin Memorial at Lucas Oil Speedway Story By: Bryan Hulburt/ASCS Photo By: Kenny Shaw/ASCS WHEATLAND, Mo. (September 21, 2017) With a set of Hockett style donuts through the third and fourth turns of the Lucas Oil Speedway, Sammy Swindell put an exclamation point on his 13th career victory against the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series National Tour presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network, and first at the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" to kick off the 7th annual Hockett/McMillin Memorial. Race No. 900 for the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour presented by the…

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

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

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BACON TO PULL QUADRUPLE DUTY IN SATURDAY’S 4-CROWN AT ELDORA

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BACON TO PULL QUADRUPLE DUTY IN SATURDAY'S 4-CROWN AT ELDORA Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco & Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Rossburg, Ohio.........Brady Bacon has thrown his hat into the ring to pull quadruple duty in this Saturday's 36th "4-Crown Nationals" at Eldora Speedway. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver will take part in all four legs of the "4-Crown" where he will compete in USAC's Silver Crown, AMSOIL National Sprint and National Midget divisions as well as with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. Bacon has secured rides in Fred Gormly's No. 199 Silver Crown…

Dirt Modifieds

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

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

Dirt Late Models

Action-packed weekend ahead for Outlaws in Kansas and Oklahoma

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Logan Martin Looking to Defend Lakeside Speedway Action-packed weekend ahead for Outlaws in Kansas and Oklahoma Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMs Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC- Sept. 21, 2017- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series returns to action after an 18-day break from sanctioned events. Three races lie ahead for the Series this coming week as they invade Kansas and Oklahoma for the first, and only, time of 2017. The three-day jaunt kicks off on Friday, Sept. 22 at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, KS. Only three Super Late Model events appear on the track's schedule this season, so…

Dirt Modifieds

BALLARD BACK IN THE BIG BLOCK MODIFIED RANKS

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

Dirt Modifieds

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

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

Dirt Tracks

All Stars will attempt to tame Eldora Speedway during 36th Annual Four Crown Nationals

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Arctic Cat All Stars will attempt to tame Eldora Speedway during 36th Annual Four Crown Nationals Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com INDIANAPOLIS, IN (September 20, 2017) - The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions have officially hit the homestretch. Only four dates remain on the 2017 Arctic Cat All Star schedule, and despite the end in sight, the pursuit toward a championship continues. Alvada, Ohio’s Chad Kemenah, a three-time winner during All Star competition in 2017, will enter the final stretch of season on top of the title chase. The five-time and defending titlist is seeking…

Dirt Late Models

2018 Georgia-Florida Speedweeks Dates Announced!

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2018 Georgia-Florida Speedweeks Dates Announced! Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com BATAVIA, OH (September 20, 2017) - The highly-anticipated kickoff to the 2018 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season begins with a nine-race stretch in February. Marking some of the most important dates on the motorsports calendar, fans will enjoy an action-packed schedule of nine events in ten days, at three different venues in Georgia and Florida. The 2018 LOLMDS campaign will begin February 1st-3rd at Golden Isles Speedway with the annual Super Bowl of Racing. The 4/10-mile oval will host an Open Practice for all drivers…

Dirt Late Models

LOLMDS Doubleheader at Brownstown Speedway This Weekend

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Doubleheader at Brownstown Speedway This Weekend! Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS BATAVIA, OH (September 20, 2017) - The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are en route to Brownstown Speedway and will tackle the quarter-mile bullring this coming Friday-Saturday, September 22nd-23rd for the 38th Annual Jackson 100. The defending LOLMDS National Champion, Scott Bloomquist will return to defend his Jackson 100 title. In 2016, Bloomquist led 97 laps of the 100-lap main event to win his sixth-career Jackson 100. Trailing Bloomquist to the finish line was Jimmy Owens, Darrell Lanigan, Tim McCreadie, and Chris…

Dirt Tracks

Outlaws Return to Lernerville Speedway for Commonwealth Clash

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Outlaw Return to Lernerville Speedway for Commonwealth Clash Sweet looks to stay within striking distance of Schatz in points battle Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com SARVER, PA - Sept. 19 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series schedule is winding down, which means the annual Commonwealth Clash at Lernerville Speedway is upon us. This year's Commonwealth Clash takes place on Saturday, September 23. During the World of Outlaws July visit to Lernerville, reigning Series Champion Donny Schatz claimed the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup after Sheldon Haudenschild jumped the cushion seeking his first career World…

Dirt Modifieds

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

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

Dirt Modifieds

MAKING THE “GRAND DADDY” EVENT AT FONDA TRULY SPECIAL

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

Dirt Tracks

3 PAST MULTI-TIME WINNERS HEADLINE 4-CROWN SILVER CROWN ENTRIES

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3 PAST MULTI-TIME WINNERS HEADLINE 4-CROWN SILVER CROWN ENTRIES Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Saturday's USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series presented by TRAXXAS season finale at Eldora Speedway is unlike any other on the schedule. First, the "4-Crown Nationals" champ car race is a mere 50 laps in distance on a half-mile track, making it more akin to a sprint than a traditional 100-lap grind. Secondly, Eldora's dirt high banks are a challenge that drivers don't come face-to-face with in these cars at the Terre Haute and Williams Grove half-miles or the one-mile…

Dirt Modifieds

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

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

Dirt Tracks

BACON GOES WITH GORMLY FOR SATURDAY’S 4-CROWN CHAMP CAR RUN AT ELDORA

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BACON GOES WITH GORMLY FOR SATURDAY'S 4-CROWN CHAMP CAR RUN AT ELDORA Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com The most dominant USAC Silver Crown team at the "4-Crown Nationals" over the past three years has come out of Fred Gormly's RPM Auto Enterprise stable. This Saturday, September 23 in the 36th running of the event at Rossburg, Ohio's Eldora Speedway, two-time USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car champ Brady Bacon will take his turn to become Gormly's fourth different winner in as many years when he makes his debut in the team's No. 199. Bacon, a…

Dirt Tracks

Outlaws Head Through Northeast Before World Finals

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Outlaws Head Through Northeast Before World Finals $50,000 to win Champion Racing Oil National Open Awaits Outlaws Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Dave Kovacs/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - Sept. 19, 2017 - After a grueling trip through the West Coast, the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series returns east, highlighted by the $50,000 to win Champion Racing Oil National Open at the famed Williams Grove Speedway. The Series will make a stop at Tony Stewart's Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio and Lernerville Speedway for the Commonwealth Clash before heading into the heart of Pennsylvania Posse country. The National Open…

Bridgeport Speedway

KING OF THE BIG BLOCK WEEKEND RETURNS TO BRIDGEPORT

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

Dirt Modifieds

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

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

Dirt Modifieds

Five Top 10’s in Three Days For HBR

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Five Top 10's in Three Days For HBR Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Mandee Pauch Relations – September 18, 2017 – The Heinke-Baldwin team earned five top ten finishes, including a pair of top-fives, during their three-day race weekend with the Super DIRTcar Series. Jimmy Phelps opened the evening at Brewerton Speedway Friday night with a second-place heat race finish, placing him into the top-12 redraw. Pre race festivities saw Phelps draw the outside pole for the Duel at the Demon 100. “We backed up a little at the beginning,” Phelps said. “We were way too tight…

Dirt Tracks

A USAC RACING FEAST: 36TH 4-CROWN NATIONALS ARRIVE AT ELDORA SATURDAY

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A USAC RACING FEAST: 36TH 4-CROWN NATIONALS ARRIVE AT ELDORA SATURDAY Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Only one event brings together USAC's best of the best from a variety of disciplines. Only one event brings all three of USAC's national divisions together at one venue. Only one event showcases what race fans could only dream of: a racer's delight featuring a pit overflowing with the baddest racing machines on planet earth. All converge on Eldora Speedway this Saturday night, September 23rd for the 36th running of the "4-Crown Nationals" - a grand event that's…

Dirt Modifieds

Britten Rallies Three Top-Ten Finishes with Super DIRTcar

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Britten Rallies Three Top-Ten Finishes with Super DIRTcar Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Jeff Clemons/RacersGuide.com Mandee Pauch Relations – September 18, 2017 – Joining the Super DIRTcar Series for a full three-day weekend of racing, ‘Batman’ Peter Britten was able to overcome several challenges and battle his way forward each night to collect three top-10 finishes. “Everything pretty much went against us this weekend but we were able to make something out of it,” Britten said. “We made lemonade out of lemons.” Britten opened the weekend on Friday evening at Brewerton Speedway where he finished second…

Dirt Modifieds

Nine Events, Nine Short Track SuperNationals Modified Winners; 10th “Working Man’s Race” Victor October 7?

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Nine Events, Nine Short Track SuperNationals Modified Winners; 10th “Working Man’s Race” Victor October 7? Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff AFTON, NY – In nine editions, the ‘Working Man’s Race’ last lived up to its name. Nine big-block/small-block Modified races, nine different winners. On Friday-Saturday, October 6-7, the American Racer Cup Short Track SuperNationals celebrates its 10th anniversary at Afton Motorsports Park. The Modifieds run 50 laps - $5,000 to win, $400 to start – offering points toward the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP Halmar International North Region. The Modified…

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LaDuc Sails to Open Competition Win for 50th Devil’s Bowl Speedway Victory

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LaDuc Sails to Open Competition Win for 50th Devil’s Bowl Speedway Victory Yetman survives for KOD Pro Stock championship Story By: Justin St. Louis/Devils Bowl Speedway Photos By: Barry Snelling/Devil’s Bowl Speedway WEST HAVEN, Vt. – Tim LaDuc cemented his place in the Devil’s Bowl Speedway record books on Sunday, September 17, taking the 50th feature race win of his career. The Orwell, Vt., veteran topped a wild-looking field in the Sunoco Race Fuels “Carl Vladyka Memorial” open-competition event for Sportsman Modifieds, dominating the post-season 29-lap special with a billboard-style sail panel mounted to the body of his car. Other…

Dirt Modifieds

NON-STOP RACING ON SATURDAY OF EASTERN STATES WEEKEND

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NON-STOP RACING ON SATURDAY OF EASTERN STATES WEEKEND Small-Block Modifieds and 305 Sprint Cars Star on Saturday Story By: John Snyder/OCFS Photos By: Harry Cella/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY (September 18)……..The Small-Block Modifieds, powered by 358-cubic inch engines, will be the Saturday, October 21 headline attraction during the 56th Annual Eastern States Weekend at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York. This year’s 41st Annual Eastern States Small-Block Modified Championship Presented by Halmar International, WLR Construction, and Arkel Motors race will be 100 laps in distance. A star-studded lineup of top Small-Block Modified drivers from the entire Northeast dirt track Modified…

Dirt Tracks

Williams Grove Champion Racing Oil National Open Is Sept. 28, 29 & 30

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Williams Grove Champion Racing Oil National Open Is Sept. 28, 29 & 30 Story By: Shaun Brouse/Williams Grove Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Mechanicsburg – The 55th annual Williams Grove Speedway Champion Racing Oil National Open for the World of Outlaws Crafstsman Sprint Car Series is just two weeks away with action slated for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 28, 29 and 30. The three-day affair will showcase the best of the Pennsylvania Posse sprint car stars against the World of Outlaws Craftsman Series sprint car series stars in an epic battle culminating with a $50,000 to win, 40-lap finale…

Bedford Speedwat

“Blackjack” beats the All Stars at Bedford to complete weekend sweep

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“Blackjack” beats the All Stars at Bedford to complete weekend sweep Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com BEDFORD, PA (September 17, 2017) - Completing a weekend sweep against the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, “Blackjack” Brian Brown led all 30 circuits on Sunday night at Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway, earning another $5,000 in the process to cap off a $13,000 weekend in Central Pennsylvania. It was Brown’s first-ever visit to the Bedford County half-mile, ultimately leading Findlay, Ohio’s Caleb Helms and Aussie invader, James McFadden, to the final checkers. Brian Brown is now the sixth different Arctic…

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