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Penn Can Speedway Set To Crown A New King

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KING OF THE CAN WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTED BY STAR SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS OCTOBER 14TH AND 15TH AT PENN CAN SPEEDWAY Story By: DAN HARPELL / PENN CAN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SUSQUEHANNA, PA- September 20, 2016- Penn Can Speedway is gearing up for the Annual King of the Can Weekend on its traditional Friday and Saturday, October 14th and 15th date with a Sunday, October 16th raindate. The weekend will feature several STAR Series Championship events and will be highlighted by the 50 lap King of the Can for Modifieds on Friday night. Drivers in six divisions…

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Short Track SuperNationals 9 Will Be Final Event At I-88 Speedway For Promoters Jamie & Denise Page;

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Couple Ending Seven-Year Promotional Run After “Working Man’s Race” 2016 Story By: BRETT DEYO / STSS MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM AFTON, NY – September 19, 2016- The annual “Working Man’s Race” at I-88 Speedway will be bittersweet this October 7-8. When the checkered flag flies on Short Track SuperNationals 9 at the Afton Fairgrounds, a seven-year run by promoters Jamie and Denise Page will come to a close. The couple has spearheaded the operations of the speedway since the 2010 season, instituting facility-wide improvements. A simple Facebook post over the weekend confirmed their intentions to exit: “as…

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Orange County Fair Speedway’s 2016 Eastern States Weekend Offers Racers Big Prize Money

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More Than $60,000 Awaits a Driver Who Can Win Both Modified Championship Races Story By: JOHN SNYDER / OCFS MEDIA Photos By: HARRY & JANE CELLA / RACERSGUIDE.COM MIDDLETOWN, NY -September 19, 2016- Six times in Orange County Fair Speedway’s Eastern States history, one driver has won both the Small Block Modified championship race and the headline Eastern States 200 in the same weekend. Danny Johnson swept both races in 1992 and Brett Hearn took top honors in both races five times---1986, 2002, 2004, 2012, and 2014. But neither Johnson nor Hearn ever won as much money as a double…

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Saldana Battles to FVP National Victory

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Hard-Fought Win: Joey Saldana victorious for second straight time in FVP Missouri High Banked Nationals Story By: TONY VENEZIANO / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF OSBORN, Mo. - September 17, 2016 - Joey Saldana has long been known as one of the most fit drivers on the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series. All of that fitness came in handy on Saturday night as Saldana was victorious over Jason Johnson, another driver that puts a large emphasis on physical training. The pair waged a thrilling duel late in the race on a blazing fast and very physically…

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Wade Decker Memorial Rescheduled for Friday at Thunder Mountain

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MjH Oilfield Wade Decker Memorial Rescheduled For Friday, September 23 At Thunder Mountain Speedway Story By: BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CENTER LISLE, NY- September 18, 2016- Due to a threatening, wet forecast for Sunday, the MjH Oilfield Wade Decker Memorial at Thunder Mountain Speedway has been rescheduled for Friday, September 23. The event will be headlined by the penultimate round of the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP Halmar International North Region, as the big-block/small-block Modified competitors battle in a 50-lap event offering $5,000-plus to win plus bonuses. Also on…

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Cummins Nabs First Career Haubstadt USAC Victory

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Kyel Cummins Finally Breaks Through for USAC Triumph at Haubstadt Story By: RICHIE MURRAY / USAC MEDIA Photos By: RYAN SELLERS and RICH FORMAN HAUBSTADT, IN- September 18, 2016- It took Kyle Cummins a decade to kick open the door that separated him from his first career USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car win back in July at Kokomo Speedway's "Indiana Sprint Week" round. It would only take another two months for the Princeton, Indiana native to break through for that elusive first USAC victory at his home track - Tri-State Speedway. Just one year after he saw his bid for…

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Mike Marlar Tames Knoxville for Late Model Victory

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Marlar Magnificent in Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH /LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: THE SPORTSWIRE/ RACERSGUIDE.COM KNOXVILLE, IA- September 18, 2016- Mike Marlar led the final 60 laps of the 100 lap Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals - capturing the biggest win of his career. Marlar earned $40,000 for the victory in Saturday Night's 13th Annual Event in the Ronnie Delk Racing/Delk Equipment Sales/Cornett Racing Engines/Capital Race Car. The current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series points leader, Scott Bloomquist finished in second. Bobby Pierce came home in third; Shane Clanton and Billy Moyer…

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‘The Doctor’ is King of the Hill

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Picks Up First Series Win of The Season Story By: MANDEE PAUCH /SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS & DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEEDSPORT, NY- September 18, 2016- Danny Johnson picked up his first Super DIRTcar Series victory of the season in the Shakelton Auto and Truck Parts No. 27J and collected his 80th series win Saturday night at Weedsport Speedway. Johnson battled Tim Fuller early for the lead but sailed away to take the King of the Hill 100 and take home the $10,000 payday over Matt Sheppard and Fuller. “We had a good race with Timmy…

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Johnson Grabs Second Straight at Albany-Saratoga

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Ronnie Johnson Closes the Season Out in Style at 'The Great Race Place' Story By: TOBY LaGRANGE / ALBANY-SARATOGA SPEEDWAY Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM MALTA, NY- September 17, 2016- Ronnie Johnson closed out the 2016 racing season with a win at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway. The win was the second in a row for the third generation driver out of Duanesburg. One week ago Johnson won the Small Block Modified special event. Demetrious Drellos and Ronnie Johnson led the Upstate GMC Dealers DIRTcar Modified field to the green with Johnson taking the early lead over Drellos, Marc Johnson, Robert…

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Hail to the King: Rich Ricci Jr. Grabs the Crown at Accord

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The ‘Chairman of the Board’ goes Wire-to-Wire to win the ‘King of the Catskills’ Special at Accord Speedway Story and Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRAKERS, NY- September 17, 2016- Absence truly does make the heart grow fonder. After taking some time away from his driving duties behind the wheel of the infamous No. 406 big-block modified, 11-time Accord Speedway modified track champion Rich Ricci Jr. returned to the famed Ulster County oval with a vengeance on Friday night. With a stout performance during his qualifier earlier in the evening, the veteran driver left little doubt that he really…

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Short Track SuperNationals 9 set to Invade I-88 Speedway

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“Working Man’s Race” Set For I-88 Speedway October 7-8; Short Track SuperNationals 9 To Take Over Afton Fairgrounds As Short Track Super Series Championships Are Decided Story By: BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM AFTON, NY- September 17, 2016- The ninth edition of the “Working Man’s Race” is set for the Afton Fairgrounds on Columbus Day weekend. Short Track SuperNationals 9 takes place Friday-Saturday October 7-8 at the pristine I-88 Speedway three-tenths-mile oval. The weekend serves as the championship round of the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP Halmar International…

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Nouse Claims Williams Grove 358 Sprint Championship Race

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Ryan Smith Wires For First Grove Victory Of Career Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAN DeMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM MECHANICSBUR, PA- September 16, 2016- Kevin Nouse scored the 358 sprint car championship event at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night, taking $2,500 for the lucrative victory, his second of the year at the track and 16th overall of his career. In the 25-lap 410 sprint car main, it was Ryan Smith who scored for the first time ever in his career at Williams Grove Speedway, leading all 25 circuits to pick up the $3,600 victory.…

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Richards Rolls to Friday Night Knoxville Nationals Victory

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Richards Sets Up For Saturday Night Final Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: KNOXVILLE RACEWAY KNOXVILLE, IA- September 16, 2016- Josh Richards picked up his fifth Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season on Friday Night at Knoxville Raceway. Richards took the lead from Shannon Babb and then pulled away for the win on the second preliminary night. For Richards it was his 26th overall win of the season. Owens and Babb had a near photo-finish for second at the finish line, with Owens just edging out Babb for the runner-up…

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Duel At The Demon II Ready For Battle At Brewerton Speedway

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Brewerton Speedway Set For The Modified Super DIRTcar Series & DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Series This Friday, September 16 Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM BREWERTON, NY –September 15, 2016- This Friday, September 16 the Brewerton Speedway will host the cars and stars of two DIRTcar touring series when the Modified Super DIRTcar Series and the DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Series will be in the pits ready to tackle the ‘D-Shaped Dirt Demon.’ The 800 horsepower Modified Super DIRTcar Series will do battle in the 100 lap ‘Duel at the Demon II.’ Brewerton DIRTcar series…

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King of The Catskills Has a Rich History

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The History Of The King Of The Catskills At Accord Speedway In Review Story By: STEVE PADOS / ACCORD SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ACCORD, NY – September 15, 2016-The always popular King of the Catskills event at the Accord Speedway will be a great way to cap off a solid year of racing events in the Catskill Mountains as some of the big names in the Northeastern Modified ranks are set to converge on the tiny village of Accord, New York this coming Friday night, September 16th to go head to head in a sixty lap…

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Just Missed Award Added To Williams Grove National Open Bonuses

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Best of Show Award Doubled to $500 Each, Bonuses Now Total Nearly $4,000 Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Mechanicsburg Pa.- September 15, 2016- Now just under three weeks away, the Williams Grove Speedway Champion Racing Oil National Open is set for September 29, 30 and October 1 and another bonus award has now been added to the special awards previously announced. Previous bonuses introduced have been for National Open Rookie of the Race and Best of Show but now a Just Missed Award will be handed out as well for the…

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Blaney Back on Top of All Star Series Title Chase

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Blaney Records Two Top Fives at Tuscarora 50 to Extend All Star Points Lead Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDELINE MEDIA Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERGUIDE.COM PORT ROYAL, Pa. September 15, 2016- Dale Blaney produced an efficient and effective weekend with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions last Friday and Saturday at Port Royal Speedway. Blaney led the Mainstream Holdings, Inc., sponsored CH Motorsports team to a pair of top-five finishes during the Tuscarora 50 to extend his lead in the All Star championship standings to 22 points with only four races remaining this season. "It was…

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King Of The Hill Shootout Ready To Roll At Weedsport Speedway

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Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds and NAPA Sportsman Shootout Series Finale Highlight the Weekend Story By: WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: ALEX & HELEN BRUCE / RACERSGUIDE.COM Weedsport NY.-September 12, 2016- This Saturday, September 17th will mark the third and final Super DIRTcar Series event stop in 2016 at the famed 3/8 mile in Weedsport, NY. As previous 2016 Weedsport winners Gary Tomkins and Matt Sheppard hope for a second triumph, it will take 100 laps for the best dirt modified drivers in the country to determine who will be “King of the Hill”. “The last two races at…

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Outlaws and Posse Set For National Open Rematch

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Outlaws and Posse Will Settle the Score at The National Open Story By: JASON BLY / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF CONCORD, N.C. - September 14, 2016- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series returns to the Keystone State September 29 through October 1 for the historic Champion Racing Oil National Open. With 54 years of history, this three-day showdown brings some of the biggest names in motorsports to the half-mile legendary Williams Grove Speedway to settle a timeless rivalry between the Outlaws and the Pennsylvania Posse. The Champion Racing Oil National Open is Williams Grove…

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King Of The Catskills Up For Grabs At Accord Speedway

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The Clock Keeps Ticking For The King Of The Catskills September 16th At Accord Speedway Story By: STEVE PADOS /ACCORD SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ACCORD, NY –September 14, 2016- Accord Speedway is coming off a very successful last weekend in which six division champions were named for the 2016 racing season and a spectacular patriotic intermission tribute absolutely rocked the house. With no time to spare, the Accord Speedway management team is now at warp speed in preparing for the biggest event of the season at the speedway. Promoters Gary and Donna Palmer and staff are burning…

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Sides Looks To Gun Down The Competition At Clay County

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Sides Looks Ahead To Clay County Shootout Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDELINE MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPENCER, Iowa —Septeber 14, 2016- Jason Sides could be considered a throwback racer in many ways. Similar to drivers of the past, he does most of the work on his race car himself, as well as driving the truck and trailer to get the car to the track. Racing at county fairs is also “a thing of the past” and Sides will have the chance this week to compete during the Clay County Fair in Spencer, Iowa, with the World…

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Stearns Steals First Devil’s Bowl Dirt Win in Vince Quenneville Sr. Memorial 38

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Mosher, Porter, Wood Score on Action-Packed Night Story By: JUSTIN ST. LOUIS / DEVILS BOWL SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEST HAVEN, Vt. –September 13, 2016- Wayne Stearns used a strong racecar and a bit of patience to earn his first career NASCAR Whelen All-American Series victory at the Dirt Track at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Sunday, September 11. The Bradford, Vt., veteran earned his win in the “Vince Quenneville Sr. Memorial” on Interstate All Battery Center of Rutland Night. Matt Mosher, Jason Porter, and Brett Wood also went to the winner’s circle during the event. Persistence…

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The Track of Champions Returns to Action

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FONDA SPEEDWAY IS BACK IN ACTION THIS SATURDAY AFTER A BREAK FOR THE FONDA FAIR Story By: RON SZCERBA / FONDA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Fonda, NY –Septeber 13, 2016- When the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway resumes racing action this Saturday after the annual Fonda Fair, only three racing dates remain on the 2016 schedule. On Saturday, September 17 it will be Eion Hayes Memorial Night along with Back to School Night with all high school students getting free grandstand admission with a valid student ID. Racing action will begin at 7:00 p.m. sharp with Triple…

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Quick Hits: World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series at Clay County Fair Speedway

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World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Heading to The Shootout Story By: TONY VENEZIANO / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SPENCER, Iowa — September 13, 2016 — It’s getting down to crunch time for the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series, as they return to the Midwest, following their second and final West Coast swing of the season. With less than 20 race nights remaining on the 2016 calendar, the intensity level has ratcheted up, as every point is important down the stretch. The battle for the second position in points has been torrid, between…

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MjH Oilfield Re-Ups As Title Sponsor Of Wade Decker Memorial

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Short Track Super Series Invasion Of Thunder Mountain Set For This Sunday, September 18 Story By: BRETT DEYO / STSS MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CENTER LISLE, NY –September 12, 2016- When the fourth edition of the Wade Decker Memorial takes place on Sunday (Sept. 18) at Thunder Mountain Speedway, MjH Oilfield will again serve as the title sponsor. MjH Oilfield’s Matt Hayes has re-upped his title marketing partnership of the event, which marks the return of the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP to Thunder Mountain for the second time in 2016. A 50-lap…

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Third Time Was The Charm For Poirier at Can-Am

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Steve Poirier Holds Off Mark Smith for Lucas Oil ESS Win at Can-Am Story By: DEAN REYNOLD / ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM LaFARGEVILLE. NY –September 12, 2016- It was the third time the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) made an attempt to hold and event at the Can-Am Motorsports Park in 2016. Quebec’s Steve Poirier was glad the third time was the charm as he held off Pa.’s Mark Smith to pick up ESS career win #62 The victory all but clinched his 7th ESS championship and was the ninth time he visited…

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Bachetti’s 9th Victory Locks Up I-88 Speedway Championship

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I-88 Speedway Recap from September 9, 2016 Story By: STEPHAN CLAPPERTON / I-88 SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: OTTO GRAHAM / RACERSGUIDE.COM Afton NY.- September 12, 2016- Andy Bachetti put a bow on a dominant season at I-88 Speedway on Greg Page Construction and River Road Auto Night but not only winning the feature but capturing the Modified track championship and the Summer Slam championship. Bachetti, of Sheffield MA, made the Afton oval his Friday night home in 2015 finishing third in the point standings and garnering two feature wins. His second season at the track started with a second place finish…

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Van Pelt Takes Sherwood Memorial Checkers

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Woodhull’s ‘Mr. Small Block’; Van Pelt Wins 200th Small Block Race Of Career In Lyle Sherwood Memorial Story By: STEVE OWENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: S&L AWARDS WOODHULL, NY- September 12, 2016 - There were plenty of great stories to share when it came to the 2016 running of the Lyle Sherwood Memorial. Woodhull Raceway honored the late driver of the No. 17, who lost his life in a race on the High Banks after suffering a massive heart attack. Billy Van Pelt won his first ‘Lyle Sherwood’ the year we lost Sherwood, back in June of 2005, and…

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Herrington Wins Small Block Feature as Valley Champions are Crowned

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Lebanon Valley Speedway Closes 2016 Season With Champions Night Story By: PHIL ALLAWAY / LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MARK BROWN / RACERSGUIDE.COM West Lebanon NY.- September 12, 2016-Saturday night was the final night of racing at Lebanon Valley for 2016. A number of championships were still up for grabs as fans and drivers were greeted with unusually warm and humid weather for the second weekend of September. The Small Block Modified championship had already been decided last week as Kenny Tremont, Jr. clinched it, but there were still positions up for grabs. Brett Haas was all but locked into…

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On Top of the World: Pierce Wins Eldora’s Crown-Jewel

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Pierce Wins Eldora’s Crown-Jewel For Biggest Win of His Career Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos BY: MIKE CAMPBELL / RACERSGUIDE.COM ROSSBURG, Ohio – September 10, 2016 – Bobby Pierce battled more than 100 dirt late models all weekend long to capture his first-ever World 100 title Saturday night at Eldora Speedway. The 46th running of the event featured drivers from 22 states, two Canadian provinces and two Australian cities. The Oakwood, Ill. native was the last man standing in the five-caution feature. “I’ve won some big races, but this by far is the biggest…

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Dewease Takes His Fifth Tuscarora 50

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Lance Dewease Earns Record Fifth Tuscarora 50 Win at Port Royal Speedway in Dominating Fashion Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / ALL STAR SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM PORT ROYAL, PA. -September 10, 2016 - For an unprecedented fifth time, Lance Dewease is a Tuscarora 50 champion at the Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. The Central Pennsylvania veteran, who now owns 100 career victories at the Port Royal “Speed Palace,” as well as 31 career victories against the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, earned more than $12,000 for his record setting main event win,…

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Perrego Sizzles to Accord Speedway Title

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Accord Speedway Names 2016 Champions To Highlight Spectacular First Responders Night Story By: STEVE PADOS / ACCORD SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Accord, NY -September 10, 2016-The unseasonable hot and humid weather in the Catskills Mountains of New York State provided the backdrop for a great Friday evening as the Accord Speedway presented it's "Night of Champions" to a large enthusiastic crowd on hand for the event. Most track champions were crowned in the final evening of points at the speedway for the 2016 racing season. The co-sponsored event by Taylor Rental and Handsome Devil BBQ brought…

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Warner and Stone Wear The Crowns at Utica Rome

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ROCKY WARNER, NICK STONE, AND MIKE KISER ALL WIN ON NIGHT ONE OF COLE CUP/NEW YORKER WEEKEND Story By: JOHN TIFF / UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY-September 10, 2016-The Utica-Rome Speedway started to put the finishing touches on it 2016 summer season with a special Saturday, September 10, show as part of its two day Cole Cup/New Yorker Weekend. Wilber-Duck Chevrolet and Gates-Cole Insurance presented the return of the King of Dirt Pro Stock and 602 Sportsman Series and CRSA Sprints. When everything was done, it was Rocky Warner taking another big win…

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Stewart Scores Gold at Silver Dollar Speedway

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Bixby, Oklahoma's Shane Stewart Kicks Off Gold Cup Race of Champions in Victory Lane at Silver Dollar Speedway Story By: AARON FEIDLER /WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM CHICO, Calif. - September 10, 2016 - Putting a recent string of bad luck behind him Bixby, Oklahoma's Shane Stewart proceeded to score an emphatic victory on opening night of the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series sanctioned Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway on Friday. Stewart has shown immense speed during the Western Swing, and it paid off with his sixth victory of the…

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‘The Black Bandit’ Tops The All Stars at Port Royal

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Stevie Smith takes $5,000 from Port Royal Speedway during Night Before The Tuscarora 50, Tuscarora weekend continues Saturday with Tuscarora 50 finale Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / ALL STAR SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM PORT ROYAL, PA. -September 9, 2016 - For the first time in 2016 and for the fourth time in his career, the “Black Bandit” Stevie Smith is a main event winner against the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions at Port Royal Speedway, this time scoring the Night Before The Tuscarora 50 victory to officially kick-off Tuscarora weekend at the “Speed Palace.”…

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Hartman is King at ‘The Great Race Place’

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Johnson & Hartman Big Winners At Albany-Saratoga Story By: TOBY LAGRANGE / ALBANY SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MARK BROWN & DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Malta, NY –September 10, 2016- Ronnie Johnson and Tim Hartman, Jr. were the big winners Friday night at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway. Johnson won the 40 lap, Tom Clothier Trucking/American Foundation of Suicide Prevent Small Block Modified feature event. The win was worth $3,000. Hartman meanwhile won the 100 lap Northeast Crate Nationals, King of Dirt Sportsman Series event. The win came over an impressive 62 car field and was worth $2,500 plus contingency and lap money.…

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Pierce and Pearson Jr. Earn Preliminary Wins at Eldora

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Both Battle From Mid-Pack to Nail-Biting Finishes Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RICK SCHWALIE /RACERSGUIDE.COM ROSSBURG, Ohio - September 9, 2016 - Bobby Pierce and Earl Pearson Jr. captured back-to-back checkered flags under the Friday night lights, each winning their 25-lap feature events on the second preliminary day of the World 100 weekend at Eldora Speedway. The 105 competitors were split into two feature groups - odd and even. On the line: $10,000 for the two drivers who outshined the field. The first feature was an instant classic - multiple barn-burners merging into…

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Miller and O’Neal Share Opening Night Victories at Eldora

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Miller Escapes a Near Photo-Finish Between Podium Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: ELDORA SPEEDWAY / RACERSGUIDE PHOTO FILES ROSSBURG, Ohio - September 9, 2016 - Matt Miller and Don O'Neal shared the spotlight Thursday night in a pair of features that showcased the talented 108-car field that came to compete during the 46th Annual World 100 weekend at Eldora Speedway. Each feature was 25 laps, with a $10,000 payout. In the first of the twin-features, 2016 Dirt Late Model Dream winner Dennis Erb Jr. lost the battle of restarts. With two yellow flags…

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Steve Casebolt Looking For Something To Go Right This Weekend At Eldora

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Richmond, Indiana Driver Hopes ‘Hometown Luck’ Turns Around At Home Track Story By: GREG BILLING / ELDORA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM ROSSBURG, Ohio -September 9, 2016– Steve Casebolt Jr. considers winning the World 100 at Eldora Speedway a long shot this weekend. Maybe that’s exactly what the Richmond, Ind., resident needs to snap a season-long racing funk. So far this year, there have been two stunning triumphs celebrated in small-town communities near Casebolt’s home. On July 8, a Cambridge City, Ind., gas station sold the lone winning ticket to the $540 million Mega Millions jackpot. And on…

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First Responders Tribute Highlights Night Of Champions Tonight At Accord Speedway

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Accord Speedway Championship Night Points Battle Down to The Wire Story By: STEVE PADOS / ACCORD SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Accord NY.-September 9, 2016-The points from last Friday night's racing action at the Accord Speedway have been updated and plenty of close battles remain in progress with this coming Friday evenings "Night of Champions" on September 9th at the speedway, slated to determine all of the speedway champions for the 2016 racing season. The headline co-sponsors for the evening will be Taylor Rental and Handsome Devil BBQ and all of the drivers who remain in contention with aspirations…

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Port Royal Set for All Star, Posse Showdown

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Arctic Cat All Stars Will Challenge Pennsylvania Posse for Final Time in 2016 during Tuscarora 50 weekend Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / ALL STAR SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS IND.-September 9, 2016 - Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will make one final trek into the heart of the Keystone State during the upcoming weekend, set to challenge the world-renowned Pennsylvania Posse during one of the most historic and competitive events in Central Pennsylvania; the Tuscarora 50. Hosted in conjunction with the 162nd annual Juniata County Fair, Tuscarora 50 weekend will feature two,…

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Stewart Brings Stability to Improving All Star Circuit of Champions

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All Star Series Back on Top Under Stewarts Leadership Story By: JERMEY ELLIOTT/ PENN LIVE.COM Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Port Royal Pa.- September 9, 2016- Fans used to joke and poke fun at the Arctic Cat All Stars Circuit of Champions when the group rolled into town. How could you not? When Guy Webb was running the series, there was little All Star participation during these visits and the group that did make the trek east was mildly competitive at best. That isn't the case anymore. Under Tony Stewart's leadership, the All Stars are at full strength and…

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ALBANY-SARATOGA & KOD BRING AWARNESS FRIDAY

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Kaitlin Bowman Special Guest Of The Speedway And Series Story By: ROB HAZER /KOD SERIES MEDIA Fonda, NY-September 9, 2016- This Friday night the Northeast Crate Nationals hits the clay running at the great race place, as part of the KOD Sportsman tour. It’s EMT, EMS, Fire Services night, along with bringing awareness to Suicide Prevention and Stop Bullying. On hand will be a number of competitors, fans, crew, and officials. Albany-Saratoga and King Of Dirt Racing will honor a special young lady for an evening named Kaitlin Bowman who through spirit and courage is fighting to resist a fatal…

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Blaney Back on Top of All Stars Championship Points

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Blaney Regains All Star Points Lead Following Pair of Podiums in Ohio Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDELINE MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ORRVILLE, Ohio- September 8, 2016- Dale Blaney scored a pair of third-place results last weekend to give him four consecutive podium finishes with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. Blaney and the Mainstream Holdings, Inc. sponsored CH Motorsports team now holds an eight-point lead in the All Star championship standings with five points-paying races remaining this season. "We've been running really good," he said. "We've been in the hunt every night. I think we've…

Dirt Late Models

Davenport Ready for World 100 Title Defense

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Davenport Looks To Defend World 100 Crown This Weekend At Eldora Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / ELDORA SPEEDWAY Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF ROSSBURG, OH – September 8, 2016- When the smoke cleared after another dramatic World 100 in 2015, one driver and his two car owners hoisted the famed globe trophies on the Eldora victory stage. Looking back, Jonathan Davenport remembers that win like it was yesterday. “Thankful. I was just so thankful for Kevin and Leroy (Rumley) believing in me,” Davenport said, reflecting back on his emotional victory lane celebration with his car owners. It was a whirlwind…

Dirt Modifieds

This Week Ahead: Super DIRTcar Series Heads Back to Canada

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Series Makes Their Final Trip of The Year to Quebec Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By:ALEX & HELEN BRUCE / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEEDSPORT, N.Y. - Sept. 8, 2016 - This weekend the Super DIRTcar Series makes their trek back into Canada. With all of the DIRTcar home track points rapped up for the 2016 season the series will now move to weekend racing. The series first stop will be on Friday, Sept. 9th at Le RPM Speedway and then on Saturday, Sept. 10th at Autodrome Drummond. Friday night will be the Super DIRTcar Series first ever visit…

Dirt Tracks

Pauch Sr. Heading to Freedom 76R

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DIRT TRACK RACING LEGEND BILLY PAUCH SR. READY TO CHALLENGE THE FIELD IN THE 46TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 AT GRANDVIEW, LOOKING TO PICK UP $25,000 FIRST PLACE MONEY Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Exciting Sprint and Sportsman Doubleheader Set For Friday Night BECHTELSVILLE, PA -September 8, 2016 -Billy Pauch Sr. has won the Freedom 76 Modified Classic at Grandview Speedway six times, the most of any competitor. He has won hundreds of feature races at a variety of tracks in a variety of race cars. He is a true legend in the…

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A BUSY WEEKEND OF RACING PLANNED FOR UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY

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FEATURING THE $10,000 TO WIN COLE CUP FOR 360 SPRINTS; RACE OF CHAMPIONS MODIFIEDS ALSO SEE ACTION IN $3,000 TO WIN EVENT Story By: JOHN TIFF / UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY- Septeber 8, 2016- Utica-Rome Speedway plans to end the summer racing season with an exciting two-day show that will feature 360 Sprints, 305 Sprints, Dirt Modifieds, Crate Sportsman, and Pro Stocks. On Saturday, September 10, the King of Dirt Sportsman and Pro Stock Series will return to the Vernon oval along with the CRSA 305 Sprints. A practice session for the 360…

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Jimmy Phelps Takes Brewerton Checkers and Championship

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Jimmy Phelps Wins Brewerton Speedway Modified Feature And Championship; Ron Davis III And Jeff Sykes Also Champions Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM BREWERTON, NY - September 3, 2016 - A huge crowd and an overflow pits set up a winning night for everyone Friday at the Brewerton Speedway. Three track championships and the final round of the A-Verdi Storage Containers 360 Sprint Car Series hit the speedway to do battle for the regular season finale presented by Schneider Packaging Equipment Company and McDonald’s Restaurants®. Feature winners were, Jimmy Phelps (Modifieds)…

Dirt Late Models

Davenport Back in Winning Form at Attica

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Davenport Dashes to Win at Attica Raceway Park Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSUIDE.COM ATTICA, OH -September 3, 2016- Defending Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion Jonathan Davenport returned to his winning form by taking the feature event on Friday night at Attica Raceway Park. Davenport took the lead on lap 14 from Doug Drown, who had led the first 13 circuits. Dennis Erb Jr. charged from his 12th starting spot to finish second. Doug Drown, the defending track champion at Attica, had the home track fans on their…

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