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Hillbilly Hundred to Offer Record Purse in 2018

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Hillbilly Hundred to Offer Record Purse in 2018 Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS BATAVIA, OH (September 8, 2017) - During Sunday's Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series - sanctioned Hillbilly Hundred, famed promoter, Carl Short announced that the 50th annual edition of the marquee event, in 2018, will offer a race-record $50,000 winner's purse. The event, which will be held at Tyler County Speedway, in Middlebourne, WV, on Sunday, September 2, 2018, is set to be the richest scheduled one-day event in history, breaking the previous high of $42,000 from the 2010 Hillbilly Hundred at West Virginia…

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Canandaigua Motorsports Park

Land of Legends Raceway in Canandaigua, NY Joins DIRTcar Racing Banner

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Land of Legends Raceway in Canandaigua, NY Joins DIRTcar Racing Banner Story By: Colby Gornewicz/DIRTcar Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - Sept. 8, 2017 - The race track formerly known as Canandaigua Speedway will join the DIRTcar Racing sanctioning banner in 2018 as Land of Legends Raceway. The Ontario County Fair Board and promoter Paul Cole have signed a deal for 2018 and '19 for the operation of the speedway in Canandaigua, NY. The track will now be managed and operated as Land of Legends Raceway, building off of the longtime nickname of the famed half-mile race track. "Our…

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Dirt Modifieds

“Working Man’s Race” Registration Open, Rules & Pricing Set for Afton Motorsports Park Oct. 6-7

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American Racer Cup Short Track SuperNationals 10 “Working Man’s Race” Registration Open, Rules & Pricing Set for Afton Motorsports Park Oct. 6-7 Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: George Steigerwalt & Otto Graham/RacersGuide.com AFTON, NY – For the 10th consecutive year, the Short Track SuperNationals serves as an affordable option for racers on Columbus Day weekend. The “Working Man’s Race” as it is appropriately known has provided a decade’s worth of opportunities for weekend warriors – Friday, Saturday and Sunday racers – with big paydays and unprecedented headlines. The event, now partnered with the American Racer Cup weekend, celebrates its…

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Dirt Late Models

Lanigan and Overton Take Twin 25’s

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Lanigan and Overton Take Twin 25's World of Outlaws drivers excited to build on Thursday's momentum Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMs Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com ROSSBURG, OH- September 8, 2017- Thursday night kicked off the 47th Annual World 100 at Eldora Speedway. 104 drivers and crews flooded the famed Ohio half-mile in hopes of winning the prestigious event. Thursday's show consisted of a full schedule complete with hot laps, qualifying, heat races, last chance showdowns and two twin $10,000-to-win 25 lap feature races split into odd and even groups. Darrell Lanigan, of Union, KY, fled to Victory Lane after a late…

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Dirt Tracks

2018 INDIANA SPRINT WEEK SCHEDULED

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2018 INDIANA SPRINT WEEK SCHEDULED FOR JULY 20-28 Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Photos By: Dick Ayers & Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Seven dates for the 31st annual edition of Indiana Sprint Week have been set for the 2018 USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car season. The prestigious summertime tradition will have a familiar look with seven races in nine nights from July 20-28, 2018, featuring a slate of the top sprint car tracks in the Hoosier state. For the eighth consecutive year, Indiana Sprint Week will begin at Gas City I-69 Speedway on Friday, July 20 before following it up a night later…

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Dirt Tracks

NASCAR CHAMPIONS TO BE DECIDED SATURDAY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

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NASCAR CHAMPIONS TO BE DECIDED SATURDAY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY 47TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 IN HONOR OF BRUCE ROGERS SEPTEMBER 16TH Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 7, 2017 . . . One of the most competitive seasons in track history will go into the record books this Saturday when WNPV-AM Radio presents Champion’s Night at Grandview Speedway. The TP Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds will be seen in two 30-lap features while the Sportsman will top off their part of the night of action with a 25 lap feature and the BRC Late Models will…

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Dirt Modifieds

ULTIMATE SPORTSMAN SHOWDOWN, PAYING $5,000 TO WIN, COMING THIS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10 AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY

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FIRST EVER ULTIMATE SPORTSMAN SHOWDOWN, PAYING $5,000 TO WIN, COMING THIS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10 AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY Story By: John Tiff/Utica-Rome Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com VERNON, NY- The biggest 602 Crate Sportsman event of the season is set to go this Sunday, September 10, at the Utica-Rome Speedway as Donath Motor Worx, Fastline/FOX Shocks, and Extreme Performance present the Ultimate Sportsman Showdown. Boasting a purse of over $23,000 plus contingencies, the winner of the 50-lap main event will take $5,000 with a minimum of $500 to start the feature event. This will be a stand-alone one division show. Heat…

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Dirt Modifieds

BOUC CAPTURES HIS THIRD WIN OF THE YEAR WHILE PAUCH CLAIMS THE 358 MODIFIED TITLE AT NES

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BOUC CAPTURES HIS THIRD WIN OF THE YEAR WHILE PAUCH CLAIMS THE 358 MODIFIED TITLE AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Harry Meeks & Ace Lane/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (September 6, 2017) - At New Egypt Speedway's Championship Night presented by the Flemington Family of Dealerships, Danny Bouc captured his third 358 Modified feature of the year while Billy Pauch, Jr. claimed the 358 Modified title. Billy Osmun, III won the Hammer Sportsman feature and championship. The Northeast Wingless Sprint Car main event was won by the 2017 champion, Ryan Godown. Ryan Simmons scored…

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Albany Saratoga Speedway

CRATE NATIONALS ON TAP AT ALBANY-SARATOGA

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NORTHEAST CRATE NATIONALS ON TAP AT ALBANY-SARATOGA Huge Payout On The Line For Modifieds, Sportsman and Pro Stocks Story By: Matt Keith/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Malta, New York, (September 3, 2017)- “The World of Outlaw Sprint Car Series” holds a “Month of Money” during the mid-summer. On Friday night, September 8, 2017, Albany-Saratoga Speedway will be holding a huge night of money with large payouts for the Modified, Pro Stock and Sportsman divisions. The Payouts are sponsored by Mike Sowle and Sowle Trailer Repair, who has been a long time supporter of the speedway as well as Tom…

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Dirt Tracks

All Stars will battle for 50K during historic Tuscarora 50 weekend

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Tony Stewart’s All Stars will battle for 50K during historic Tuscarora 50 weekend Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff INDIANAPOLIS, IN (September 6, 2017) - Awarding an unprecedented 50K payday in 2017, Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will make the journey to Port Royal, Pennsylvania, during the upcoming weekend, joining the acclaimed Pennsylvania Posse for the 50th running of the Tuscarora 50. Set to headline competition at the Port Royal Speedway “Speed Palace” on Saturday evening, September 9, the 50th Annual Tuscarora 50 will go 50 laps in distance, awarding an unmatched $50,000-to-win/$900-to-start;…

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Devils Bowl Speedway

Tremont Claims Eighth Devil’s Bowl Speedway Championship in Wild Stove Depot 100

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Tremont Claims Eighth Devil’s Bowl Speedway Championship in Wild Stove Depot 100 Hanson wraps up Sprint Car track title with SCoNE win   Story By: Justin St. Louis/Devils Bowl Speedway Photos By: Devils Bowl Speedway  WEST HAVEN, Vt. – Kenny Tremont Jr. needed a good bit of luck and circumstance to help him win his eighth track championship at Devil’s Bowl Speedway, and he got both to fall his way on Labor Day.  After an early crash, the West Sand Lake, N.Y., driver dug himself out of a hole to win a wild, gloves-off finale and clinch the Central Vermont…

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Dirt Tracks

2018 USAC SPRINT SEASON OPENERS SET FOR OCALA

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2018 USAC SPRINT SEASON OPENERS SET FOR OCALA FEB. 15-16-17 Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Photos By: Dick Ayers/RacersGuide.com For the eighth consecutive year, the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car season is set to launch in Ocala, Florida at Bubba Raceway Park where "Winter Dirt Games" will open the 2018 season. Dates have been set for the annual three-race weekend at the D-Shaped dirt oval on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 15-16-17, with an open practice beginning the festivities on Wednesday, February 14. "One of USAC's great traditions over the last several years has been kicking off its season at Bubba…

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Dirt Late Models

WoO Set For Great Plains

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Series Gets Ready for Great Plains Lakeside Speedway, Salina Highbanks, 81 Speedway Story By: Kayla May/WoOLM Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC-Sept. 5, 2017- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series makes its return to Kansas for the first time in a decade on Friday, Sept. 22 when the Outlaws invade Lakeside Speedway. Although the Series visited another Kansas track in 2008, the last stop at the 4/10 semi-banked oval in Kansas City was on June 16, 2007. Series veteran Shane Clanton grabbed his first win of the 2007 season at Lakeside Speedway after a short challenge from Brian…

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Dirt Tracks

DIETRICH STUNS PORT ROYAL CROWD AND ZEARFOSS FOR LABOR DAY CLASSIC WIN

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DIETRICH STUNS PORT ROYAL CROWD AND ZEARFOSS FOR LABOR DAY CLASSIC WIN Gettysburg driver wins third career Classic and second in a row Stock cars go to Eric Irvin and Eric Boozel Story By: Port Royal Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Port Royal – For the third year in a row, the Port Royal Speedway Labor Day Classic for sprint cars was a true classic with multiple leaders and action at the front that kept the fans guessing all the way to the finish. In the end on Monday afternoon, it was Gettysburg’s Danny Dietrich taking his third career Labor…

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Dirt Tracks

Shane Stewart Survives Late Charge from Sweet for 7th Win of Season

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Shane Stewart Survives Late Charge from Sweet for 7th Win of Season at Grays Harbor Gravel quietly charges forward for another podium; Pittman sets NTR in Qualifying Story By: Anthony Cornini/WoO Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com ELMA, WA - September 4, 2017 - Shane Stewart led all 30 laps at Grays Harbor Raceway, but it wasn't easy. With five lapped cars battling for position directly in front of the leaders in the closing laps, Brad Sweet stalked the Larson/Marks Racing No. 2 before pitching his No. 49 to the bottom off of turn four coming to checkered. Sweet led momentarily, but…

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Dirt Modifieds

SEPTEMBER BONUS NIGHTS AT ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY INCLUDE A FINAL NIGHT OF WEEKLY STOCK CAR RACING

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SEPTEMBER BONUS NIGHTS AT ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY INCLUDE A FINAL NIGHT OF WEEKLY STOCK CAR RACING AND THE ALWAYS EXCITING AND UNPREDICTABLE EVE OF DESTRUCTION Story By: John Snyder/Orange County Fair Speedway Photos By: Harry & Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY (September 4)……..While the point season has concluded with Champions’ Night at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York, racing will continue Saturday evening, September 9, with a “no-points” bonus night. Four weekly racing divisions---Big-Block Modified, Small-Block Modified, Sportsman, and Street Stocks---will see action, with the winners of the four division feature races earning guaranteed starting slots in their…

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Big Diamond Speedway

Howard bests the field to win the Jack Rich, Inc Coalcracker 72

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Duane Howard bests the field to win the Jack Rich, Inc Coalcracker 72 for the seventh time at Big Diamond Speedway   Story By: Ken Bruce/Big Diamond Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com Duane Howard’s nickname at Big Diamond Speedway is the “The Diamond Cutter” in reference to how he used to dominate the field at the Schuylkill County oval. However in recent years the victories have come far and in between team for the driver out of Oley, PA. As a matter of fact Howard’s last victory at the speedway was back on May 29th of 2015. Well over two…

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Dirt Tracks

ZEARFOSS WINS BILLY KIMMEL MEMORIAL

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BROCK ZEARFOSS WINS BILLY KIMMEL MEMORIAL AND BRIE HERSHEY TAKES K1 SUMMER SERIES FINALE FOR 358’S Story By: Shaun Brouse/Williams Grove Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com MECHANICSBURG, PA – Brock Zearfoss’ late-summer hot streak continued Sunday night at Williams Grove Speedway as he scored the Billy Kimmel Memorial win for the Sprint cars. He earned $3,800 for his second Grove win of the season and fifth overall since beating the Outlaws at Williams Grove in July. Meanwhile, in the K1 Summer Series finale for the 358 Sprints, it was Brie Hershey scoring the win earning $1,500 and Chase Dietz earning…

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Dirt Tracks

SWANSON A SHOE-IN WITH “TED HORN 100” WIN AT Du QUOIN

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SWANSON A SHOE-IN WITH "TED HORN 100" WIN AT Du QUOIN Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dallas Breeze/USAC RAcing Du Quoin, Illinois.........Over the past eight seasons, Kody Swanson has steadily climbed the ranks to become the USAC Silver Crown Champ Car presented by TRAXXAS division's second winningest driver. The foundation for the Kingsburg, California native's remarkable run of success in the decade of the 2010s was laid at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds where he notched victory number one back in 2010. Since then, Swanson had picked up 17 additional series victories, including seven more on…

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Dirt Late Models

Davenport Edges McCreadie for Hillbilly Hundred Victory

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Davenport Edges McCreadie for Hillbilly Hundred Victory Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS MIDDLEBOURNE, WV (September 3, 2017) Jonathan Davenport held off Tim McCreadie at the finish line to win the 49th Annual Hillbilly Hundred on Sunday night at the Tyler County Speedway. Davenport took the lead from race-long leader, Jimmy Owens on lap 83 and then held off a hard-charging McCreadie to claim his first-career win in the historic event. After starting 17th, McCreadie went to the outside of Davenport coming off turn four, but Davenport held him off by one-car length to secure the $25,000 victory.…

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Dirt Tracks

Helms earns $10,000 for first-ever All Star at Wayne County’s Pete Jacobs Memorial

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Caleb Helms earns $10,000 for first-ever Arctic Cat All Star victory during Wayne County’s Pete Jacobs Memorial Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Paul Arch/RacersGuide.com ORRVILLE, OH (September 3, 2017) - Finally etching his name in the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions history books, Findlay, Ohio’s Caleb Helms is an Arctic Cat All Star main event winner, earning $10,000 during the annual Pete Jacobs Memorial at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio. The victory, undoubtedly the largest payday of his young career, was a first-ever during Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competition. The pilot of the…

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Dirt Modifieds

74-Year Old Denny Soltis Makes History at Lebanon Valley

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74-Year Old Denny Soltis Makes History at Lebanon Valley Story By: Phil Allaway/Lebanon Valley Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Saturday night was the final night of racing for the Modified and Pro Stock classes at Lebanon Valley. The championships had already been clinched, but that didn’t stop everyone from racing hard. Denny Soltis, by virtue of winning his heat race, started from the overall pole with Niverville’s John Ruchel alongside. With cool conditions at night, Soltis was able to get a lot of bit and pull out to a decent margin over Ruchel. Further back, it was rather difficult for…

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Albany Saratoga Speedway

BRITTEN TAKES ALBANY-SARATOGA WIN AND CHAMPIONSHIP

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BRITTEN TAKES ALBANY-SARATOGA WIN AND CHAMPIONSHIP Martin Captures Pro Stock Championship Story By: Matt Keith/Alabny-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Malta, New York (September 1, 2017 ) - "Batman" Peter Britten put the exclamation point on the 2017 Albany-Saratoga Speedway Modified track championship by picking up the win in the 35-lap feature. Starting from the 13th position Britten methodically worked his way to the front of the field. With ten laps to go Britten moved into second place and began running down race leader Matt Delorenzo, looking for his first win of the season. As the race came down to…

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Dirt Modifieds

Whittaker Class Of Fulton Speedway Modified Field; Sears Jr. Wins Champ By Inches

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Billy Whittaker Class Of Fulton Speedway Modified Field; Tim Sears Jr. Wins Championship By Inches Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – September 2, 2017 – The closest modified track championship at the Fulton Speedway anyone can remember went down Saturday night when Tim Sears, Jr. won his first ever Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modified Track Championship by inches at the finish over Jimmy Phelps. In the 35-lap feature Billy Whittaker took the lead on 17 and outran a strong field of 28 cars for his first win of the season and fifth place…

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Dirt Tracks

Saldana steals the show from Cole Duncan for Dirt Classic Ohio title worth $10,000

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Joey Saldana steals the show from Cole Duncan for Dirt Classic Ohio title worth $10,000 Pete Jacobs Memorial at Wayne County Speedway on deck Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photo By: Paul Arch/RacersGuide.com ATTICA, OH (September 2, 2017) - The “Brownsburg Bullet” Joey Saldana stole the show on Saturday night at Attica (OH) Raceway Park, taking the top spot away from race leader, Cole Duncan, during a lap 37 restart to lead the final four circuits of the 40-lapper, ultimately claiming Dirt Classic Ohio top honors, as well as the $10,000 top prize. The victory, his second of the 2017 season…

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Dirt Modifieds

WATT AND GODOWN ENTER 47TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 CLASSIC AT GRANDVIEW

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RYAN WATT AND RYAN GODOWN ENTER 47TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 CLASSIC AT GRANDVIEW $30,000 TO THE WINNER OF THE ANNUAL CLASSIC ON SEPTEMBER 16 Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 2, 2017 . . . Garden State racer Ryan Godown and popular Modified racing talent Ryan Watt are the latest top dirt track Modifieds standout to join the entry list for the rich 47th Annual Freedom 76 Modified Classic being run in Honor of Bruce Rogers. The 76 lap race paying at least $30,000 to win will take place at Grandview Speedway on…

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Dirt Tracks

Hodnett Powers to Williams Grove Win

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Hodnett Powers to Williams Grove Win Story By: Tim Moran/URC Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Greg Hodnett and the Lelands.com, Trone Outdoor, C&N Mushroom, Heffner Racing enterprises used his 5th starting position to overtake Mark Smith on lap 4 to cruise to the Capitol Renegade United Racing Club Van May/Kramer Williamson Tribute Race. With 42 360 sprint cars signed into the pit area, five heat races and two B-Mains were used to set the field for the 25-feature event. Heat race wins went to the Jersey Jet, JJ Grasso, Robbie Stillwaggon, Lucas Wolfe, Mark Smith and Trey Starks. With an all-star…

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Big Diamond Speedway

Craig Whitmoyer, Kody Sites and Jason Geesaman shine in Night #1 of the Coalcracker Weekend

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Craig Whitmoyer, Kody Sites and Jason Geesaman shine in night #1 of the Coalcracker Weekend. Ryan Krachun wins the 358 Non-Winners Race.   Story By: Ken Bruce/Big Diamond Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com The 2017 Coalcracker weekend kicked off last night with some great action on the track. Craig Whitmoyer was the winner of the U.S.S. Achey Sportsman Coalcracker 40. Big Diamond rookie Ryan Krachun won the Steel and Metal Service Center 358 Modified non-winners race. Your winner in the Savage 61 Road Runners division was Kody Sites and Jason Geesaman took top honors in the No Sweat Service Group…

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Afton Motorsports Park

“Working Man’s Race” To Celebrate 10th Anniversary October 6-7 At Afton Motorsports Park

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Short Track SuperNationals “Working Man’s Race” To Celebrate 10th Anniversary October 6-7 At Afton Motorsports Park, Joins Forces With American Racer Cup Weekend Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Otto Graham & George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com AFTON, NY – In 2006, the inaugural “Working Man’s Race” took place at the Afton Fairgrounds. The event, run by then first-time promoter Brett Deyo, drew a field of 50-plus Modifieds and the Short Track SuperNationals was born. Now, looking ahead to the weekend of October 6-7, the event will celebrate its 10th anniversary at the very same facility that hosted the first. Afton Motorsports Park,…

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Brewerton Speedway

Chris Hile Wins Brewerton Speedway Modified Race Of The Year

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Chris Hile Wins Brewerton Speedway Modified Race Of The Year; Billy Decker Track Champion Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson & Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – September 1, 2017 – The old saying, “Saved the best for last,” fit the Brewerton Speedway racing right down to the final checkered flag Friday on Championship Night presented by Schneider Packaging Equipment Company. In the Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modifieds Chris Hile shook off recent disappointments winning the 35-lap feature in a photo finish victory after an intense battle with Mike Mahaney and Billy Decker. After season-long battles in…

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Dirt Modifieds

CHAMPIONS ARE CROWNED AT OUTLAW SPEEDWAY

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CHAMPIONS ARE CROWNED AT OUTLAW SPEEDWAY Story By: Paul Szmal/Outlaw Speedway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com DUNDEE, NY.....Friday night was Season Championship Night at Outlaw Speedway, with the track championships in the regular Friday night divisions decided in the double point regular season finale. Eric Fisher outdragged Donnie Lawson for the lead at the start of the 30-lap Friendly Dodge Outlaw Modified feature. A quick yellow for Dillon Groover's car on lap 4 brought about a restart that saw Matt Sheppard moved into the top five behind Cory Costa. Contact between Justin Wright and Alan Johnson on lap 8 sent Johnson…

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Dirt Late Models

Third Quarter Recap of 2017 Season

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Third Quarter Recap of 2017 Season World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series in final stretch of 2017 season Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMS Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC- September 1, 2017- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series is beginning its stretch run to the World Finals season finale November 2-3-4 at the Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway. All dirt roads lead to Charlotte, and 36 races have led us to this point in the season. Current points leader Brandon Sheppard, of New Berlin, IL, has undoubtedly been the most dominant driver in the nation this year,…

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Dirt Tracks

Shane Stewart Inherits Lead and Never Looks Back for 6th Win of Season at Skagit

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Shane Stewart Inherits Lead and Never Looks Back for 6th Win of Season at Skagit Jason Johnson and Jac Haudenschild complete the podium on first night of the Outlaw Energy Showdown Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com ALGER, WA - September 1, 2017 - Brad Sweet led the first eight laps before getting together with a slower car and collecting second place running Daryn Pittman. Shane Stewart assumed the lead and never looked back, scoring his sixth win of the 2017 season. Jason Johnson and Jac Haudenschild completed the podium on Night 1 of the Outlaw Energy Showdown…

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Dirt Modifieds

Generator Giveaway Planned During Gres Paving Legends of the Fall 75 Next Saturday September 9th

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Generator Giveaway Planned During Gres Paving Legends of the Fall 75 Next Saturday September 9th Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Dave Kovacs/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – Fans in attendance during next Saturday night’s Gres Paving Legends of the Fall 75 at the New Egypt Speedway will have a chance at winning not only a generator but a power-washer as well courtesy of our Sportsman division sponsor The Hammer Companies. The Hammer Companies will be set up behind the main grandstand with a bunch of giveaways for our fans that include pens, t-shirts and much more! The Gres Paving Legends…

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Dirt Modifieds

Billy Whittaker Cars Named as Title Sponsor of 200-Lap Big-Block Finale at NAPA Super DIRT Week

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Billy Whittaker Cars Named as Title Sponsor of 200-Lap Big-Block Finale at NAPA Super DIRT Week Story By: Colby Gornewicz/Super DIRT Week Photos By: Jeff Clemons & Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - Sept. 1, 2017 - DIRTcar Racing is pleased to announce that Billy Whittaker Cars and Trux has signed on as the title sponsor of NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week's Big-Block Modified main event, now called the Billy Whittaker Cars 200. The Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified crown-jewel event on Sunday, October 8 will feature over 40 competitors, all trying to etch their name in the history books…

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Dirt Modifieds

Hearn Ends Super DIRTcar Series Winless Drought with $17,500 Win at The Valley

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Brett Hearn Ends Super DIRTcar Series Winless Drought with $17,500 Triumph at Lebanon Valley Speedway Sheppard's Series Win Streak Broken at Five with 10th Place Finish Story By: MIKE MALLETT/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com WEST LEBANON, NY - August 31 2017 - All it took for Brett Hearn to end his Super DIRTcar Series winless streak was a trip home. The Sussex, N.J., dominated the Mr. Dirt Track USA feature at the Lebanon Valley Speedway for his 121st career series win and his first since August, 23, 2015 at the Cornwall Motor Speedway. Hearn's victory came in one…

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Dirt Modifieds

NAPA Auto Parts Returns as Title Sponsor of 46th annual Super DIRT Week

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NAPA Auto Parts Returns as Title Sponsor of 46th annual Super DIRT Week Story By: Colby Gornewicz/DIRTcar Photos By: Jay Fish & Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - Aug. 31, 2017 - DIRTcar Racing is pleased to welcome back NAPA Auto Parts as the title sponsor of the 46th annual Super DIRT Week. NAPA Auto Parts, a staple in the Motorsports industry, continues to serve auto service professionals, do-it-yourselfers and everyday drivers with quality parts and supplies to keep cars, trucks and equipment performing safely and efficiently. In the United States NAPA now includes over 58 distribution centers, 16,000 NAPA AutoCare…

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Dirt Late Models

On the Road but Thoughts are Back Home in Texas

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On the Road but Thoughts are Back Home in Texas Erb's and Bagley's hearts weigh heavy for their home state Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMs Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC- August 31, 2017- Tyler Erb, the youngest full-time driver on the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series tour, is away from home during the most severe natural disaster to ever hit his native Texas-Hurricane Harvey. "I got a text from my mom [Wednesday] saying that the rain had finally stopped there," Erb said. "As far as my family, fortunately, they are all fine. Luckily, I don't…

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Delaware

Duane Howard’s First Short Track Super Series Victory Worth $6,510 Wednesday At Georgetown

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Duane Howard’s First Short Track Super Series Victory Worth $6,510 Wednesday At Georgetown Speedway ‘Blast at the Beach 4’ Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – There are plenty of lines on Duane Howard’s established racing resume. After Wednesday night, he can add another one. Howard, the Oley, Pa., veteran, won his first-ever Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP event at Georgetown Speedway, annexing the ‘Blast at the Beach 4’ presented by K&B Auto, Clark’s Pools, All County Garage Door and American Portable Mini-Storage. The win for Howard and the Norm…

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Albany Saratoga Speedway

FINAL POINTS NIGHT FOR TOP THREE DIVISIONS AT A/S

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FINAL POINTS NIGHT FOR TOP THREE DIVISIONS Fireworks To Fill The Sky Story By: Matt Keith/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Malta, New York (August 29, 2017) - The final month of the 2017 racing season at Albany-Saratoga will kick off on Friday night September 1. On the line are the track championships in the Modified, Sportsman and Pro Stock divisions. While the Modified division will run a regular 35-lap feature the Sportsman will run the final "Sowle Trailer Repair Sportsman Series" race of the season. They will crown a champion in both that series as well as the track…

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Dirt Tracks

World of Outlaws Return to Calistoga Speedway for Wine Country Outlaw Showdown

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World of Outlaws Return to Calistoga Speedway for Wine Country Outlaw Showdown Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - August 30, 2017 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series will wrap up its Fall West Coast swing at one of the most iconic race tracks in the country, the gorgeous Calistoga Speedway, during the two-day Wine Country Outlaw Showdown on Friday and Saturday, September 15 and 16. The Series returns to wine country in September this year, after Mother Nature's unpredictability forced two April events to be cancelled last year. "Moving the race date…

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Dirt Tracks

LARGEST Du QUOIN CAR COUNT IN OVER A DECADE EXPECTED FOR SUNDAY’S TED HORN 100

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LARGEST Du QUOIN CAR COUNT IN OVER A DECADE EXPECTED FOR SUNDAY'S TED HORN 100! Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com The largest "Ted Horn 100" car count in over a decade is expected this Sunday, September 3, for the return of the USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series presented by TRAXXAS racing to the "Magic Mile" at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Thirty-eight cars have entered, making it the most expected entrants for the event since 2004. The list is highlighted by eight past Du Quoin victors leading off with defending race winner Chris…

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Dirt Tracks

Outlaws Set for Lone Appearance in Oregon at Willamette Speedway

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Outlaws Set for Lone Appearance in Oregon at Willamette Speedway Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - August 30, 2017 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series will make their only stop in the Beaver State on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at the Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, OR. The mid-week show will mark the fifth time "The Greatest Show on Dirt" will race at the 3/10-mile high-banked oval. Last year, eight-time and defending World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Champion Donny Schatz took the trip down Victory Lane. Coming off his tenth 5-Hour ENERGY…

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Dirt Tracks

Dirt Classic Ohio and Pete Jacobs Memorial headline major weekend for Arctic Cat All Stars

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Dirt Classic Ohio and Pete Jacobs Memorial headline major weekend for Arctic Cat All Stars Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Dan DeMarco & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com INDIANAPOLIS, IN (August 30, 2017) - With the 2017 Open Wheel Championships at Atomic Speedway officially in the books, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will now shift further north in the Buckeye State, reestablishing their focus on a pair of events at Attica Raceway Park and Wayne County Speedway during Labor Day weekend. Each of the upcoming programs will award $10,000 top prizes, as well as full points toward the 2017…

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Outlaws Conclude Busy Holiday Weekend at Grays Harbor Raceway

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Outlaws Conclude Busy Holiday Weekend at Grays Harbor Raceway Schatz seeks fourth straight Grays win Story By: Anthony Cornini/WoO Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - August 29, 2017 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series concludes Labor Day Weekend with a trip to Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, WA on Monday, Sept. 4. Grays Harbor has been a fixture on the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series West Coast swing for years, dating back to 1996 when Dave Blaney picked up the win in the inaugural visit to the high-banked 3/8th-mile oval. Eight-time and defending Series…

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Dirt Tracks

BALLOU GETS SILVER CROWN SHOT WITH KLATT SUNDAY AT Du QUOIN

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BALLOU GETS SILVER CROWN SHOT WITH KLATT SUNDAY AT Du QUOIN! Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Rich Forma & Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Robert Ballou has teamed up with USAC Hall of Fame crew chief Bob East and Klatt Enterprises to compete in this Sunday, September 3rd's "Ted Horn 100" USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series presented by TRAXXAS event at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Illinois. The Rocklin, California driver has made 11 champ car starts since 2010 with the last appearance coming at the 2016 season-opening "Sumar Classic" at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track.…

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Dirt Modifieds

Tuesday Night Rain Date To Be Added For New Egypt Speedway Championship Night

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Tuesday Night Rain Date To Be Added For New Egypt Speedway Championship Night Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Dave Kovacs/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – In case of in climate weather for this Saturday night’s Championship Night, New Egypt Speedway management has added a Tuesday night rain date for Tuesday September 5th. “We’ve lost enough point shows to mother nature this year, we want to do everything in our power to make sure that we don’t lose the last one”, said New Egypt Speedway’s Joey Liquori. If Tuesday nights rain date will be needed, Pit & Grandstand Gates…

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DARLAND TABBED TO RACE LEIN MACHINE THIS SUNDAY AT Du QUOIN’S “TED HORN 100”

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Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Rich Forman & Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com USAC Triple Crown champion Dave Darland has been tabbed as the driver of Hans Lein's No. 97 for this Sunday, September 3rd's "Ted Horn 100" USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series presented by TRAXXAS event at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Illinois. Darland, a recent National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee, has won many of the biggest races on USAC's calendar, but a win at Du Quoin still eludes him. The Lincoln, Indiana driver's Du Quoin resume features nine top-5 finishes, including runner-up results…

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Dirt Modifieds

Flemington Car & Truck Country Family of Dealerships Present Championship Night this Saturday Night at New Egypt Speedway

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It All Comes Down to This; The Flemington Car & Truck Country Family of Dealerships Present Championship Night this Saturday Night at New Egypt Speedway   Story By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Photos By: Dave Kovacs/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – This Saturday night September 2nd is Championship Night at New Egypt Speedway. All five weekly divisions, 358 Modifieds, Hammer Sportsman, Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars, Crate Modifieds and Street Stocks will all be in action with track championships on the line. All feature events will be single race event points. Billy Pauch Jr. has a 25-point lead over Ryan Godown heading into Saturday…

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Dirt Modifieds

Fulton Speedway Set For Sprint Cars, Big Block Modifieds and Track Titles Saturday

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Fulton Speedway Set For Sprint Cars, Big Block Modifieds and Track Titles Saturday, September 2 Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY - August 29, 2017 - Is there anything better than Sprint Cars and Big Block Modifieds on the same night? How about Sprint Cars, Modifieds and three close Fulton Speedway track championships to be decided this Saturday, September 2. This Saturday the methanol eating, winged beasts of the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints and the 800 horsepower, ground pounding Tracey Road Equipment Big Block Modifieds will be throwing clay and shaking the grandstands on…

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