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Historic Kokomo Next For USAC Midgets

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USAC Midgets Set To Take On Historic Kokomo  Story By: RICHIE MURRAY / USAC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS IND.- April 5, 2017- The USAC National Midget Series and Kokomo Speedway is a union that dates back to a bygone era of no cages and short-sleeve t-shirts serving as firesuits. Over the past six decades, the track has delivered the goods when it comes to USAC midget racing on the quarter-mile dirt oval located a little over an hour north of Indianapolis. It’s the only venue, in fact, from USAC’s initial National Midget season of 1956 that remains…

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Devils Bowl Speedway

History Renewed World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series Visits Devil’s Bowl Speedway

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World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Returns to Site of Inaugural Event Story By: CLAYTON JOHNS / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - April 5, 2017 - Every time the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series visits Devil's Bowl Speedway, there's an imposing historical atmosphere surrounding the event. The Mesquite, TX track was the site of the first-ever World of Outlaws race in 1978. The 2017 Texas Outlaw Nationals at Devil's Bowl Speedway on April 14 & 15 features a purse of over $100,00 and marks the fourth consecutive year, and 26th…

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Dirt Modifieds

BONUSES CONTINUE TO GROW FOR MODIFIED SUNDAY SUMMER SLAM PROGRAM AT FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY

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TONARLO’S RESTAURANT AND CG RACING ADD TO LOYALTY PROGRAM.  FIRST MODIFIED SUMMER SLAM RACE THIS SUNDAY. Press Release By: ANDREW HARPELL / FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM KIRKWOOD, NY - April 5, 2017- Tonarlo’s Restaurant has joined Shakelton Napa Auto & Truck Parts to add to the Modified driver loyalty program that was established this past weekend for the Modified Summer Slam.  The first race of the Modified Summer Slam is this Sunday, April 9th.  The race winner will earn a minimum of $2,000 for the 30 lap event.  Race time is 5 p.m.…

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Arkansas

Bad Boy 98 Highlights Busy Month of April

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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Invaded Batesville Motor Speedway Story By: JEREMY SHIELDS/ LUCAS LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM BATAVIA, OH -April 5, 2017 - The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will make their first of two visits, in 2017, to Batesville Motor Speedway - this week. The lightning-fast 3/8-mile oval, located in Batesville, AR, will host the annual Bad Boy 98, Friday-Saturday, April 7th-8th. The event is co-sanctioned with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series - Presented by Lucas Oil. The action will get underway on Friday night, April…

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Dirt Modifieds

HOOSIER RACING TIRE SUPPORTS KING OF DIRT

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Each Division Will Be Rewarded During 2017 Season Story By: RON HAZER / KOD SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda, NY -April 4, 2017- Hoosier Racing tire has been involved with King Of Dirt Racing since it’s inception back in 2015. They have offered a series of tire rewards for tour regulars for the Sportsman Modified division over the past two seasons. Heading into 2017 the official tire of KOD will again offer the Hoosier Tire Hard Charger, but this time for all three touring divisions (Small Block Modified, Sportsman, and Pro Stock). Hoosier Racing Tires are…

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Woodhull Raceway Builds Fan Experiance

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Williams Construction & Sprayfoam Joins Woodhull Raceway To Improve Fan Experience Press Release By: STEVE OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: S&L PHOTOS / RACERSGUIDE.COM Woodhull, NY – April 4, 2017-One of the Southern Tier’s leaders in quality construction and sprayfoam installation has joined the leader in Saturday night short track excitement to improve the fan experience in 2017 at ‘New York’s Toughest Bullring.’ Woodhull Raceway is proud to announce that Williams Construction and Sprayfoam, LLC has joined as a marketing partner, in conjunction with their sponsorship commitments with several racers across the weekly divisions at Woodhull.  The Williams…

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Dirt Tracks

Super Sportsman Join 410 Sprints Friday At Williams Grove Speedway

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Oval Appearance Is Only Oval Show Of Season For Sportsman Press Release By: SHAWN BROUSE / WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Mechanicsburg  Pa.- April 4, 2017- Williams Grove Speedway will switch to an 8 pm starting time this Friday night, April 7 when it hosts the Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint cars and a rare show for the winged super sportsman paying $1,500 to win. The show is presented by Blazer’s Body Shop and adult general admission for the show is set at $15 with youth ages 13 – 20 admitted for $10.  Ages 12 and under…

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Dirt Modifieds

SHAKELTON SETS SUMMER SLAM BONUS PROGRAM

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SHAKELTON NAPA AUTO & TRUCK PARTS DEVELOPS MODIFIED SUMMER SLAM LOYALTY BONUS PROGRAM FOR TEAMS.  FIRST MODIFIED SUMMER SLAM RACE NEXT SUNDAY, APRIL 9TH. Press Release By: ANDREW HARPELL / FMP SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM KIRKWOOD, NY- April 4, 2017- The first race of the Five Mile Point Speedway Modified Summer Slam is this Sunday, April 9th.  The Modified 30 lap lid lifter will pay $2,000 to the winner.  Teams will be bolting on the sail panels for 2017 season at the quarter mile oval.  Shakelton Napa Auto & Truck Parts has signed on to present…

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Dirt Modifieds

Successful Practice Days Sets Up Exciting 2017 Season At Big Diamond Speedway

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46th season opens this Friday Night; Money in the Mountains race is April 14 Story By: SHAWN T. WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM FORESTVILLE PA.- April 4, 2017-  Sunny skies and temperature in the middle 60s greeted race fans at Big Diamond Speedway on Sunday afternoon as the track opened its gate for a practice session. More than 70 race cars from all forms of dirt-track were pitside on Sunday afternoon for the first on-track action of the 2017 season. The 46th season opener will be held this Friday night, April 7. It’s the…

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Dirt Modifieds

APRIL 22 ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY OPENER MARKS

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68 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF WEEKLY STOCK CAR RACING Story By: JOHN SNYDER /CFS MEDIA Photos By: JANE & HARRY CELLA / RACERSGUIDE.COM MIDDLETOWN, NY -April 4, 2017- The winning driver in the Modified feature on Opening Night of weekly racing at Orange County Fair Speedway will continue a tradition that first began in 1950. While automobile racing traces its Orange County roots back to 1919, weekly stock car racing---the precursors of today’s Modifieds---began on April 16, 1950 and has continued uninterrupted since that memorable date. The first weekly racing program was held on a small one-fifth-mile asphalt-surfaced track that was…

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Dirt Modifieds

Sponsorship Support Continues For Bridgeport Speedway

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BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY WELCOMES CONTINUED SUPPORT OF SPONSORS FOR 2017 SEASON Press Release By: KOLBY RAMEY / BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM Sweedsboro NJ.- April 4, 2017- The Bridgeport Speedway is pleased to announce the continuing support of several sponsors for the 2017 season. Bridgeport’s Director of Marketing, Kolby Ramey stated, “Sponsors are vital to the success of Bridgeport Speedway both as a business and as a speedway.  They make up thirty per cent of our annual income.” Colonial Pipeline’s 811 Call Before You Dig program returns as the title sponsor of the 2017 Poker Series for the…

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Dirt Tracks

URC Series Kicks Off 70th Season

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Just 1 Week Until the Capitol Renegade United Racing Club Opener Press Release & Photos By: TIM MORAN / URC SERIES MEDIA Sweedsbore NJ.- April 4, 2017-In just 1 weeks’ time the Capitol Renegade United Racing Club will open its racing season for the 70th straight year.  This year marks the 70th anniversary of the 360-sprint car club and it should be better than ever. Over the off season, the club announced new leadership with Rick Weller taking over the Presidency along with long time competitor Curt Michael taking over the VP position.  Shortly after the change in leadership, the…

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Dirt Tracks

Collins Cracks Open Five Mile Point Season

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67TH FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY SEASON OPENING WIN GOES TO TOM COLLINS, JR. IN “COLDCRACKER” GRIT CRATE SPORTSMAN LID LIFTER. Story By: ANDREW HARPELL / FMP MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF KIRKWOOD, NY - April 3, 2017-With snow banks still piled on areas of the speedway property Five Mile Point Speedway held the 67th consecutive season opener on Sunday.  Tom Collins, Jr. was the winner of the GRIT Crate Sportsman Series “Coldcracker” event worth $1,000.   After Saturday “testing and tuning” was washed out a special Modified Dash was added for the teams that came out to get some practice. …

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Esh Scores Hard Fought Port Royal Win

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Esh, Rine And Reeser Win At Port Royal As Track Records Fall  Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / PORT ROYAL SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM PORT ROYAL, Pa. –April 2, 2017-  Doug Esh outran Greg Hodnett to win the 25-lap sprint car feature at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday night, holding Hodnett off as the pair raced in and out of traffic at lightning fast speeds. In the 22-lap super late model main it was Danville’s Jeff Rine taking the 14th victory of his career at the track, overtaking Devin Friese for the win. And the 18-lap 305…

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Dirt Late Models

Bloomquist Goes Flag To Flag At East Alabama

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Bloomquist Handles The Field at East Alabama Story By: LONNIE WHEATLY / LUCAS LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM PHENIX CITY, AL - April 2, 2017  - Scott Bloomquist made the win look easy on Saturday night as he led all 60 laps at East Alabama Motor Speedway. The win was also his second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season. The 53-year-old reigning series champion took the lead at the start of the main event and never looked back as he dominated the competition. Jimmy Owens' Ramirez Motorsports, E3 Spark Plugs, Rocket…

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MONTIETH EDGES DIETZ IN WILD FINAL LAPS BATTLE TO CLAIM LINCOLN WIN

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Hammaker Catches Denmyer to Claim 7th Career Lincoln 358 Sprint Victory; Justin Cullum scores First in All-American Outlaws Story By: BILL MEYER / LINCOLN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: HARRY MEEKS SR. / RACERSGUIDE.COM ABBOTTSTOWN, PA -April 2, 2017- When Brian Montieth became the third leader of the race on lap 21 Saturday, everyone figured that would be game over in the 25-lap 410 sprint car feature at Lincoln Speedway. But Chase Dietz didn’t get the memo. Dietz, who started seventh two rows behind third-starting Montieth, caught Robbie Kendall for second a lap later, and drove around Montieth for the lead several times…

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THE BATTLE FOR NASCAR AND TRACK TITLES STARTS AT GRANDVIEW ON APRIL 8

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55th SEASON OPENER FOR NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING SET AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY; ADMISSION PRICES STAY THE SAME, ALL APRIL SATURDAY EVENTS AT 7 PM Press Release By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA-  April 2, 2017 - With practice completed on Saturday, delayed once by weather, the stock car racing battles get started this Saturday, April 8th, at Grandview Speedway. A tripleheader show of NASCAR racing featuring the T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars will kick off the 55th consecutive season of stock car racing at the Bechtelsville track as…

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67TH CONSECUTIVE FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY OPENING DAY A GO ON SUNDAY.

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RACING SET TO BEGIN AT 5 P.M.  KIDS 12 AND YOUNGER FREE. Press Release By: ANDREW HARPELL / FMP SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM KIRKWOOD, NY - April , 2017- Five Mile Point Speedway fell victim to the weather on Saturday postponing the open practice session.  All systems are a go for the 67th Season Opener tomorrow (Sunday, April 2nd).  Racing gets underway at 5 p.m.  Kids 12 years old and younger will be admitted FREE of charge. A big opening day afternoon of racing will kick off the 67th consecutive season opener in fine fashion.  The…

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Dirt Tracks

Pearson Breaks Winless Drought With Boyd’s Victory

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Earl Pearson  Wires The Field For Hard Fought Win At Boyd's Speedway Story By: LONNIE WHEATLEY / LUCAS LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM RINGGOLD, GA- April 1,  2017  – Earl Pearson Jr. led all 50 laps on Friday night at Boyd’s Speedway to win his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series race since May of 2015. The results will show Pearson led all 50 laps but the win never came easy as he had several challengers up front. Current Lucas Oil point leader, Josh Richards charged from the 14th starting position to finish second in…

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Dirt Modifieds

New Egypt Speedway Postpones Opening Night To April 8th

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New Egypt Speedway Postpones Opening Night To April 8th   Story & Photo By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – With Mother Nature dumping nearly two inches of rain on the New Egypt Speedway from Thursday night through Friday on an already wet racing surface, New Egypt Speedway management has decided to postpone its 2017 Opening Night to Saturday April 8th. The 358 Modifieds, Crate Modifieds, Street Stocks and the Lyons Construction/Metal Fab Rookie Sportsman will all be in action that evening. Oliver Communications Group will again be the presenting sponsor for the evening. “With the amount of rain that…

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Dirt Tracks

Sportsman ‘Premium Dash’ Set For Weedsport ‘Empire State Challenge’

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Senior Services Insurance Agency to present Sportsman ‘Premium Dash’ During ‘Empire State Challenge’ on May 21  Story By: DAN KAPUSCINSKI / WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JAY FISH / RACCERSGUIDE.COM WEEDSPORT, NY -March 31, 2017 – The ‘Empire State Challenge’ will officially open the 2017 racing calendar at Weedsport Speedway on Sunday, May 21 featuring the Craftsman World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and the Sportsman Shootout Series, including the Sportsman ‘Premium Dash’ presented by Senior Services Insurance Agency. A total purse of $350 will be available for Sportsman competitors in the ‘Premium Dash’ on May 21 with $200 going…

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AMSOIL USAC Sprint Cars

Justin Grant Looks To Stay Hot At Terre Haute

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JUSTIN GRANT ON THE BRINK OF HISTORY THIS SUNDAY AT TERRE HAUTE Story By: RICHIE MURRAY / USAC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM Indianapolis Ind.- March 31, 2017- Whether one uses the eye test, the victory lane photos or the point standings to determine how well Justin Grant’s 2017 season has begun, the fact of the matter is that his performance thus far has already rewritten the record books. Simply put, Grant has gotten off to one of the finest starts any driver has had in the history of the United States Auto Club.  So fine, in…

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Dirt Tracks

David Gravel Claims World of Outlaws Victory at Placerville Speedway

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David Gravel Holds Off a Closing Rico Abreu and Promoter Brad Sweet to Claim World of Outlaws Victory at Placerville Speedway Story By: GARY THOMAS / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM PLACERVILLE, CA - March 30, 2017 - Taking the lead just after the halfway point in the feature, Watertown, Connecticut's David Gravel hung tough through multiple restarts and eventually held off a fast moving Rico Abreu to pick up his second World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series win of the season Wednesday night. The victory at Brad Sweet's Placerville Short Track Showdown was the first…

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Devils Bowl Speedway

BRUNO’S TOWING & RECOVERY OFFERING KOD BONUS

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Win Devil’s Bowl Along With KOD Title Earn Extra Cash Story By: ROB HAZER / KOD SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda, NY- March 30, 2017-  When John Bruno started his towing business in 1977 he had no idea the heights in which his son Mike would take it after his passing in 1998. Heading into their 40th year of business Bruno’s Towing and Recovery will offer bonus money to any driver who wins King Of Dirt Racing events at Devil’s Bowl Speedway and the series championship. Mike Bruno the racecar driver knows the importance of earning…

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Dirt Modifieds

ALLISON RICCI GOING SMALL BLOCK RACING

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Young Lady Racer Following KOD Tour In 2017 Press Release By: ROB HAZER / KOD SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda, NY- March 29, 2017-  Last season Allison Ricci had her plans to tour with KOD cut short with an early season accident at Orange County that put her Halmar Race Team behind early. This season they announced on the Halmar Friesen Racing page the young lady racer would be on tour with the Elmo's Speed Supply King Of Dirt Small Block Modified tour full time. Ricci met with success on the KOD tour running well at…

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Cobra Coaches Dash Series with the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints for 2017.

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Cobra Coaches Dash Series Returns For ESS Season Press Release By: DEAN REYNOLDS / EMPIRE SUPER SPRINTS MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF   SYRACUSE, NY –March 29, 2017-  Cobra Coaches out of Ontario, NY is once again sponsoring the dash series with the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS).  Points will be awarded for each four lap dash held and the top 10 in the final standings will receive a cash bonus from the lucrative point fund. Chuck Hebing is two-time ESS Champion as well as the owner of Cobra Coaches. He’s craftsmanship is second to none with many of…

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Dirt Tracks

Andretti Short Track Program Set For 2017 Campaign

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Andretti Short Track Motorsports And Jarett Andretti Gearing Up For More Than 70 Events This Season. Story By: ANDRETTI AUTOSPORT MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS IND.- March 29, 2017- Andretti Autosport Short Track will compete in more than 70 races this year with Jarett Andretti returning to the wheel of the No. 18 non-wing sprint car. For the fifth consecutive season, longtime family partner Window World will return to the No. 18. Window World has supported the Andretti family for 10 years. Window World will be a primary sponsor of the No. 18 and Andretti in more than 30 events.…

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Woodhull Raceway Season Opener On The Horizon

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All Division Sponsors Return For 2017 Woodhull Campaign Press Release By: STEVE OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM  WOODHULL, N.Y.-March 29, 2017 – With the 2017 season opener on the horizon, Woodhull Raceway owners and promoters Ted and Brandi White are thrilled to announce that all of the division sponsors from 2016 have returned for this season. The third-mile Steuben County speed plant has a solid reputation for a loyal fan base as well as loyal track sponsors that return each year to support the racing action on the track.  2017 will see Insinger Performance, NAPA…

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Bridgeport Speedway

‘South Jersey Shootout’ Special Up Next For STSS Velocita South Region

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STSS Velocita South Region Heads To Bridgeport Speedway Sunday, April 23 For ‘South Jersey Shootout’ Special; Event Doubles As American Racer Cup Challenge Story By: BRETT DEYO / STSS MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM BRIDGEPORT, NJ –March 29, 2017-  The second round of the 2017 Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP Velocita South Region takes place in the Garden State. Bridgeport Speedway, the spacious five-eighths-mile facility, plays host to the ‘South Jersey Shootout’ on Sunday, April 23. STSS big-block/small-block Modifieds headline the program in the richest event of the spring at Bridgeport, paying…

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Dirt Tracks

Grandview Speedway Open Practice Set For Saturday April 1st

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POINT CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE KICKS OFF ON APRIL 8TH WITH NASCAR TRIPLEHEADER Press Release By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA - March 28, 2017 - After being weathered out last Saturday, Grandview Speedway will try again with their annual free-to-the-public practice session this Saturday, April 1. Activity is expected to get the green flag at noon with many different classes of competition expected to join the Grandview regulars of T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars along with Enduro and Vintage racers. Pits will open at 9 a.m.…

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Dirt Modifieds

The Chase Begins; Oliver Communications Group Presents New Egypt Speedway Opening Night This Saturday April 1st

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The Chase Begins; Oliver Communications Group Presents New Egypt Speedways 20th Annual Opening Night This Saturday April 1st   Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – Oliver Communications Group of Bordentown, NJ will be the presenting sponsor of New Egypt Speedway’s 20th Annual Opening Night this coming Saturday April 1st. Point races in the 358 Modifieds, Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars, Hammer Sportsman, and Lyons Construction/Metal Fab Rookie Sportsman will officially get under way this Saturday night. Ryan Godown will begin his 358 Modified title defense against the likes of Billy Pauch Jr., Danny…

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Brewerton Speedway

Days Inn Brewerton And Comfort Suites Cicero Return As Official Hotels Of The Brewerton Speedway

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Days Inn Brewerton And Comfort Suites Cicero Return As Official Hotels Of The Brewerton Speedway Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Jeff Clemons/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – March 28, 2017- Brewerton Speedway is proud to announce that the Days Inn Brewerton and Comfort Suites Cicero return as the official hotels of the Brewerton Speedway for the fourth straight year. When looking for a place to stay for racing in central New York, look no further. The newly renovated Days Inn is located right off Route 81 (Exit 31) at 5552 Bartel Road just minutes from the speedway. Find everything you…

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Arkansas

Outlaws Set For Riverside Return

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Outlaws Tackle Arkansas Track For First Time Since 2009 Story By: CLAYTON JOHNS / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF CONCORD, N.C. - March 28, 2017 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series will return to Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, AR for the first time since 2009 on Friday, April 21 for the Bull Ring Outlaw Blitz. Located on the west bank of the Mississippi River and just west of Memphis, TN. the high-banked quarter-mile was established in 1949 and is among the longest continuously operated dirt tracks in the United States. The Outlaws…

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Dirt Late Models

Brandon Sheppard and Brian Shirley Ready for Illini 100

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Illinois-Natives Excited to Race Near Home at a Familiar Track Story By: COLBY GORNIEWICZ / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF CONCORD, N.C.- March 28, 2017- The best dirt Late Model drivers from around the country are rallying their troops and heading to Farmer City, IL for the ninth annual Illini 100 on March 31- April 1. The Illini 100 at Farmer City Raceway has been a staple event on the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series Schedule since the inaugural running in 2008. Even nine years later, the Feature race in 2008 remains at the top…

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Dirt Late Models

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tackling Three States In Three Days

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Three Events in Three States This Week! Press Release By: LONNIE WHEATLY / LUCAS LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM BATAVIA, OH - March 28, 2017 - The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will resume competition this week - tackling three states in three days with three action-packed events along the way. Duck River Raceway Park in Wheel, TN will host the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the first time since 2009 on Thursday, March 30th. Opening in 1973, the 1/4-mile oval has a long history of producing some of…

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Dirt Tracks

WEEKLY RACING AT ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY BEGINS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 22!

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Four Racing Divisions Headed By The Big-Block Modifieds To See Action! Press Release By: JOHN SNYDER / OCCFS MEDIA Photos By: HARRY CELLA / RACERSGUIDE.COM MIDDLETOWN, NY - March 28, 2017- On Saturday, April 22, the 68th consecutive season of weekly racing at Orange County will find the first green flag waving at 6:30 pm. Headlining the program will be the 800-horsepower Big-Block Modifieds in a 30-lap feature race. They’ll be joined by the Small-Block Modifieds, the always exciting Sportsman, and the unpredictable Street Stocks. Qualifying races will set the fields for the evening’s feature events. Veteran Modified racer Bob…

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Dirt Modifieds

Five Mile Point Speedway 67th Season Opener This Weekend

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FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY 67TH CONSECUTIVE OPENING WEEKEND THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.  CHOW TO BE THE BENEFACTOR OF SATURDAY OPEN TESTING DAY. Press Release By: DAN HARPELL / FMP SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM KIRKWOOD, NY- March 28, 2017- Sixty-seven consecutive years – an amazing accomplishment for any business or operation.  This Saturday and Sunday is the 67th consecutive opening weekend at Five Mile Point Speedway in Kirkwood.  On Saturday, the speedway will collect non-perishable food items to benefit CHOW during the open practice day.  On Sunday, the 67th season gets underway with the opening day race…

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Bridgeport Speedway

Friesen Ices Hoffman 60 Over Field

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BRIDGEPORT 60 OVER/HOFFMAN MEMORIAL WINS FOR FRIESEN, PAPIEZ AND MEYER Story By: KOLBY RAMEY / BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: KRISTEN SNYDER / RACERSGUIDE.COM Sweedsboro  NJ- March 28, 2017-The Bridgeport Speedway presented the fifth annual 60 Over Special/Doug Hoffman Memorial and the first hand of the 811 Dig Safely 2017 Poker Series that saw Stewart Friesen, Brian Papiez and Jon Meyer pick up an Ace for their Poker hands in addition to their wins in their respected divisions. Rain fell after the heat races and Penn Co Tech Outlaw Stock feature had been run.  After several showers passed through the…

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Dirt Modifieds

DKM Chassis pivotal in Friesen’s Bridgeport Victory

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DKM Chassis pivotal in Friesen’s Bridgeport Victory Story & Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Stewart Friesen picked up his first dirt modified win of the season this past Saturday in the 60 Over Special at Bridgeport Speedway. For those who haven’t heard, Friesen who is “cutting back” to a mere 40-50 dirt modified races this season has a full slate planned in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series aboard the Halmar-Friesen Racing No. 52, Friesen also has plans to run some sprint car races as well. This past Saturday’s win was different for Friesen though, it was his first aboard a…

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Albany Saratoga Speedway

BRETT HEARN READIES FOR THE 2017 RACING SEASON

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Hearn Says He’s Out To Win More Races And More Championships Story By: JOHN SNYDER / BH RACING MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SUSSEX, NJ -March 26, 2017- With 894 career victories (889 feature races and 5 All-Star events) and 90 track and series point titles on his racing résumé, dirt track Modified champion Brett Hearn is gearing up for the 2017 Northeast racing season, his 43rd year of competition. And he’s off to a rousing start, winning the 40-lap finale at the DIRTcar Nationals at Florida’s Volusia Speedway Park. The victory, combined with a top-ten finish in…

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Dirt Modifieds

BEYEA CONTINUES SUPPORT OF KOD RACING

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Offering Rewards For Both 358 Modifieds & Sportsman Story By: ROB HAZER / KOD SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda, NY- March 26, 2017 – Beyea custom headers and racing exhausts have supported King Of Dirt Racing from the beginning. Joe Beyea and staff have graciously offered a full exhaust to the Sportsman division each season. In 2017 not only will they be offering the same support to the Sportsman drivers, but also Small Block Modifieds have a $600 value headed their way for one lucky driver. With over 20 years in the header and exhaust manufacturing…

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Dirt Tracks

DIETRICH MAKES IT TWO-FOR-TWO IN LINCOLN 410 SPRINTS;

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Nouse Takes Season Opener For “358” Sprints Story By: WAYNE HARPER / LINCOLN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ABBOTTSTOWN, PA- March 26, 2017 – Danny Dietrich held off Jim Siegel and Lucas Wolfe to score his second win in two Lincoln races in Saturday’s 25-lap “410” sprint car feature. It was a classic final turn slidefest that saw Siegel reclaim the lead momentarily exiting turn four as his slid in front of Dietrich. But “Double D” drove to the bottom exiting turn four and outraced Siegel to the checkered flag. “I could hear him. I kinda’ saw him I…

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Dirt Tracks

Hodnett Wires Grove Field To Kick Off Season

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Hodnett And Satterlee Open Williams Grove Season With Wins Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Mechanicsburg Pa.- March 26, 2017- Greg Hodnett of Thomasville opened up the 2017 Williams Grove Speedway sprint car season on Friday night with a flag to flag victory worth $3,800 over Brian Montieth. Elsewhere, Gregg Satterlee of Rochester Mills scored the victory in the 25-lap super late model main to record his second career victory at the oval one year after claiming a late model main at the track on the same weekend. Hodnett drew the second starting spot…

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Dirt Tracks

Dan Kapusccinski Joins Weedsport Speedway Staff

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Weedsport Speedway Names Dan Kapuscinski as Public Relations Director for Upcoming 2017 Campaign  Press Release By: SHANNON PHELPS / WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY / RACERSGUIDE.COM . WEEDSPORT, NY -March 25, 2017-  Weedsport Speedway officials announced on Saturday that Dan Kapuscinski will take over as the facility’s public relations director effective Monday, April 3. Kapuscinski, the full-time School Information Officer for the Skaneateles Central School District, will handle pre and post-race press releases for the Weedsport speed plant, social media postings and promotions, as well as roles within Weedsport Productions. Weedsport Speedway promoter Jimmy Phelps is excited to…

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Dirt Late Models

Brandon Sheppard Wins At Whynot

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Donald Bradsher Lands First Career Quick Time Story By: KAYLA MAY / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF MERIDIAN, MS- March 25, 2017- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series visited Whynot Motorsports Park in Meridian, MS for the first time ever on March 24. A total of 45 Late Models appeared on the scene to test their luck and their skill at the House of Hook but it was ultimately Brandon Sheppard who took the checkers in the 50-lap feature and claimed his first Series win of the 2017 season. Sheppard showed how consistent…

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Dirt Tracks

C.J. Leary Looks For Sumar Classic Repeat

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DEFENDING WINNER C.J. LEARY AIMS FOR REPEAT SUCCESS IN APRIL 2ND SUMAR CLASSIC AT TERRE HAUTE Story By; RICHIE MURRAY / USAC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Indianapolis In.- March 25, 2017- In May of 1997, back when C.J. Leary was just a year old, the Leary family reached USAC Silver Crown victory lane for the first time. Chuck Leary, C.J.’s father, scored a prestigious win in the “Hoosier Hundred” at the Indiana State Fairgrounds for his first and only career USAC National triumph.  It may have just been a single victory, but oh, what a victory…

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Dirt Modifieds

Sail Panel Bodies Return To Five Mile Speedway

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“Sail Panel” Bodies At Five Mile Point Speedway Will Return To Weekly Racing  Press Release By: DAN HARPELL / FMP SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM KIRKWOOD, NY.- March 24, 2017- It’s official, after off-season speculation the Modified division at Five Mile Point Speedway will return to weekly racing with the “Sail Panel” bodies.  Five Mile Point Speedway was the first area track to utilize the “sail panels” weekly on the Modified division back in 1992 and the return is expected to be a popular move.  The first Modified event of the season is Sunday, April 9th with…

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Arizona

Coocoo for Cocopah

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World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Invade Cocopah Speedway For The First Time Story By: COLBY GORNIEWICZ / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF CONCORD, N.C. - March 24, 2017 - As the Kickoff Tour winds down, the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series will kick the dust up for the first time at Cocopah Speedway in Yuma, AZ on Friday, April 7, wrapping up the two-night swing at Arizona Speedway on Saturday, April 8. "It's pretty awesome to have an Outlaw event at Cocopah," said Tom Dalen, General Manager of Cocopah Speedway. "I grew up watching the…

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Dirt Tracks

Lacaillade Masonry B-Main Title Sponsor with the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints.

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Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Welcome's  Lacaillade Masonry Onboard For 2017 Press Release By: DEAN REYNOLDS / ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF   SYRACUSE, NY –March 24, 2017-  Lonnie Lacaillade is not only a fan of the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) but also a big supporter.  For the sixth consecutive season, each B-Main winner will receive and extra $50 cash thanks to Lacaillade Masonry. Lacaillade Masonry has been seen on cars of Anthony Cain as well as two-time ESS champion and Hall of Famer Lance Yonge.  Lacaillade has also spent some time behind the wheel of a…

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Bridgeport Speedway

Star Studded Field Set For Hoffman 60over Special

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Plenty of Talent Headed to Bridgeport this Friday & Saturday Story By: KOLBY RAMEY / BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Sweedsboro NJ.-  March 24, 2017- This weekend is shaping up to be a one to remember for all those who will be attending Bridgeport Speedway. For the fifth consecutive year Bridgeport and their staff will be honoring the late Doug Hoffman and just what he meant to the track and racing in general. However, for the first time in it's history, the '60over Special' event will now be a two day racing affair. Everything kicks off…

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