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Freedom 76 Classic: The Tradition Continues

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Order Tickets in Advance for a Tradition Now; The 46th Annual Freedom 76 Classic at Grandview Speedway Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA- August 5, 2016- It is a tradition!!! And the tradition continues on Saturday, September 10th, when the 46th edition of the Freedom 76 Modified stock car racing classic is presented at Grandview Speedway. With more than $25,000 available to the winner, the race attracts many of the top names in dirt track Modified stock car racing. Thousands of race fans jam Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA to…

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Dirt Late Models

Florence Speedway Set for History Making Event

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Florence Speedway in the Spotlight with Richest Weekend in Track History Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS OIL DIRT LM SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: THESPORTSWIRE.NET / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAYCROSS, GA- August 5, 2016- One of the most highly anticipated events of the season is just one week away.   The richest weekend in Florence Speedway history will take place Thursday-Saturday, August 11th-13th. The blockbuster weekend will kick off with the largest, single-day event in dirt late model racing in 2016 on Thursday, August 11th. The 30th Annual "Ralph Latham Memorial," held in honor of the late Ralph Latham, will boast an impressive…

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Crunch Time For Racers At Utica-Rome Speedway

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Track Set To Begin Last Full Month Of Racing With Four-Division Show Sunday Story By: JOHN TIFF / UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA          Photos By: OTTO GRAHAM / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY - August 4, 2016- The last full month of racing at the Utica-Rome Speedway is set to kick off this Sunday, August 7, when LaLonde Electric and Parry’s Maintenance/Oneida Lake Marina presents a night of fast affordable racing action. On tap is a full program of NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing featuring the Gates-Cole Insurance Modifieds, SUNY Canton 602 Sportsman, Broedel Energy Open Sportsman, and G&I Homes of Vernon Pro Stocks.…

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Dirt Late Models

Working Man Weekend Gets a New Look

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High-Intensity Crowds & Large Purses Make Merritt & Lernerville Go-To's Before Labor Day Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WOO LM SERIES            Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC - August 4, 2016- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series punches in its time card for back-to-back double feature weekends with dirt late model racing’s biggest names. The series takes on Merritt Speedway (Mich.) Aug. 26-27 before retracing its steps back to Pennsylvania for an all-new Working Man weekend, Sept. 2-3 at Lernerville Speedway. The Working Man at Lernerville will feature a new format for the blockbuster weekend. For the first…

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Lucas Oil ESS set for Two Nation Weekend

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Ohsweken and Canandaigua Ready for Weekend Action Story By: DEAN REYNOLDS / ESS SERIES MEDIA     Photos By:  MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM   SYRACUSE, NY –August 4, 2016-  After a rather wet Weekend of Money, the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) points battles will heat up this weekend.  The stars and cars will visit two very popular ovals in two different countries.  On Friday it’s off to the Ohsweken Speedway followed by a trip back to the states and at Canandaigua. The home of the Canandian Sprint Car Nationals is always notched on the ESS calendar.  Not only does it provide…

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Dirt Modifieds

“Whelen Wednesday” Set For Devil’s Bowl Speedway Dirt on August 10

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Mid-Season Championships at Special Mid-Week Date Story By: JUSTIN ST. LOUIS / DEVIL'S BOWL SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEST HAVEN, VT- August 4, 2016-  Devil’s Bowl Speedway is going mid-week racing next Wednesday night, August 10 at 7:00 p.m.  The 3/10-mile Dirt Track will host the double-points Mid-Season Championship presented by Whelen Engineering, which has been rescheduled after being postponed by rain last Sunday. The Dirt Track will continue to race every Sunday night as planned, but with only three events completed so far in 2016 due to many weather cancellations, the “Whelen Wednesday” event was…

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At a Glance: I Am Ironman

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The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series takes on the Ironman 55 weekend at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 on Friday, Aug. 5 and Saturday, Aug. 6 Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: ALEX & HELEN BRUCE / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- August 4, 2016- One of the toughest World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series events of the season is here as the series prepares to take on Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 for the Monroe Shocks and Struts Prelude to the Ironman and the Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 presented by Walker.…

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Woodhull Raceway Military Appreciation Night on Tap

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Woodhull Raceway Set To Honor Veterans & Armed Forces Saturday   Story By: STEVE OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA     Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO FILES   WOODHULL NY- August 4, 2016- Saturday night’s action on the High Banks of the Woodhull Raceway will be dedicated to the fine men and women of our armed forces and veterans of the armed forces.  The racing program this week, is presented by Shawknee Acres Farms. It is because of the sacrifices that the men and women of our military make that allow us to come out to our favorite dirt tracks and enjoy ourselves in a…

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Action-Packed Weekend Ahead at Devil’s Bowl Speedway

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Fireworks and C.J. Richards Memorial on Asphalt; Double features on Dirt Story By: JUSTIN ST. LOUIS / DEVIL'S BOWL SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO FILES WEST HAVEN, VT- August 4, 2016-  Devil’s Bowl Speedway is geared up for a jam-packed weekend of stock car racing on August 6-7.  The Rutland County facility hosts NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing on its half-mile Asphalt Track on Saturday night at 7:00 p.m., and the 3/10-mile Dirt Track runs on Sunday night at 6:00 p.m., each boasting a program overflowing with excitement. Carrara Masonry & Concrete hosts the action on the Asphalt Track…

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Dirt Late Models

Fayetteville Motor Speedway set for Lucas Late Model Series Return

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Lucas Oil Late Models Return to Fayetteville Motor Speedway Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA     Photos By:  THE SPORTSWIRE.NET / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAYCROSS, GA- August 4, 2016- The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will return to Fayetteville Motor Speedway in 2016. The stars of the nation's premier dirt late model tour will tackle the lightning-fast, 4/10-mile oval on Thursday, September 29th. The Dunn Benson Ford Wayne Gray Sr. Memorial will include a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the 50-lap, $10,000-to-win main event for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The…

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Dirt Modifieds

Final Full Month Of Racing at Big Diamond Speedway Begins Friday

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Coalcracker Weekend Set For Sept. 2 and Sept. 4 Story By: SHAWN WOODS / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA- August 4, 2016- The No Sweat Service Group, the title sponsor of the street stock division at Big Diamond Speedway, will help kick off the final full month of racing on Friday night. A four-division show is on tap for the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 358 modifieds, U.S.S. Achey sportsman, Savage 61 roadrunners and the No Sweat Service Group street stocks. The gates will open at 5:30 with warm ups at 7:45 and…

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Friesen Rebounds at Ransomville

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Takes Home Summer Nationals Victory Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM RANSOMVILLE, NY- Aug 3, 2016- Stewart Friesen keeps it in the family once again as he captured the Super DIRTcar Series Summer Nationals at Ransomville Speedway Tuesday night for the second year in a row. Friesen's night started off on a bad note as he damaged his car in time trials and was forced to bring out his back-up car. That didn't stop Friesen and the Halmar team from rebounding to take home the victory. "This is awesome. The Halmar…

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Spectator Races this Saturday at Fulton Speedway

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One-On-One Spectator Races Plus Full Race Card This Saturday, August 6 At The Fulton Speedway Story By: DAVE MEDLER / FULTON SPEEDWAY     Photos By: JAY FISH and MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY- August 3, 2016- Race fans who have always wanted to get on the ‘Highbanks’ of the Fulton Speedway will have their chance this Saturday, August 6 when the One-On-One Spectator Races join a five-star racing program. To participate in the One-On-One Spectator Races all you need is a registered and insured road vehicle, valid driver's license and a helmet. After purchasing a general admission ticket go to…

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All-New World Short Track Championships Takes Center Stage at the Dirt Track at Charlotte

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Joins the Bad Boy Off Road World of Outlaws World Finals for two huge weeks of dirt racing Story By: AARON FIEDLER / DIRTcar MEDIA     Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF CONCORD, NC- August 3, 2016- The World Short Track Championships, an all-new, three-day event featuring the best weekly racers from throughout the United States, was announced today by DIRTcar Racing. The event, hosted at the Dirt Track at Charlotte (N.C.), Thursday, Oct. 20 to Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, will put on the center stage nine divisions in pursuit of a purse in excess of $120,000. The mega event takes place…

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Brewerton Speedway Championship Battles Hit the Home Stretch

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NY6A 600 Sprint Tour Set To Invade Brewerton Speedway Friday, August 5; Big Block Modifieds, Sportsman And Four Cylinders Start Home Stretch Of Point Battles For 2016 Track Championships; Mod Lites Week Off. Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON SPEEDWAY     Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM BREWERTON, NY- August 3, 2016- The ultra quick NY6A 600 Micro Sprint Tour is set to challenge the ‘D-Shaped Dirt Demon’ this Friday, August 5 on VP Small Engines Fuels night at the Brewerton Speedway. Don’t let the size of the winged 600 Micro Sprints fool you. They provide lightning quick speeds and great…

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It’s a Wide Open Game for STSS Inaugural Event Sunday at Susquehanna

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It’s A Wide-Open Game Entering Sunday’s Short Track Super Series Modified Invasion Of Susquehanna Speedway; Five Winners In Five STSS South Events So Far In 2016! Story By: BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA     Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF NEWBERRYTOWN, PA- August 3, 2016- It’s a wide open game this Sunday, August 7, at Susquehanna Speedway. For the first time since 2009, Modifieds return to the Newberrytown, Pa., oval in the ‘York County Nationals’ 50-lap event offering $5,000 to win from a purse structure of more than $25,000. The Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP event…

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Big-Block Modifieds Return to Action at OCFS

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CRSA Sprint Cars will make third “Hard Clay” appearance of 2016 Story By: JOHN SNYDER / OCFS MEDIA     Photos By: HARRY CELLA / RACERSGUIDE.COM MIDDLETOWN, NY- August 3, 2016- Following a mid-summer hiatus, the 800-horse power Big Block Modifieds roar back to action Saturday, August 6 at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York. And with just four race meets remaining to determine the Modified division point championship, the excitement level will reach a fever pitch. That’s because just 32 points separate the top-ten drivers, making every finishing position even more important. Currently, former Modified champion Jerry Higbie (772…

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Sheppard in His Own League at Merrittville Speedway

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Captures fourth Bob St. Amand Sr. Memorial title Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: ALEX & HELEN BRUCE/RACERSGUIDE.COM THOROLD, ONT- Aug 2, 2016- 'Super' Matt Sheppard from Waterloo, N.Y. took an early lead and never looked back at Merrittville Speedway Monday night for the Bob St. Amand Sr. Memorial 100-lap Super DIRTcar Series feature event. "It mean's so much what they do here. When you walk out of here you know you're going to have a pretty good night. They worked really hard with the lap sponsors and it doesn't go unappreciated," Sheppard said about the effort put…

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‘Blast at the Beach’ STSS Event Headed to Georgetown

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Traveling Short Track Super Series Returns To Georgetown Speedway Tuesday, August 30 For ‘Blast at the Beach’ Special; $5,000-To-Win Modifieds, STSS South Region Champion Will Be Crowned Story By: BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM GEORGETOWN, DE- August 2, 2016- After a blockbuster Melvin L. Joseph event in March, the traveling Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP returns to Georgetown Speedway Tuesday, August 30. For the third consecutive year, the historic Georgetown half-mile will play host to the ‘Blast at the Beach’ promotion, a 35-lap big-block/small-block Modified event offering a…

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Fan Fest Coming to Fulton Speedway August 13th

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Fulton Speedway To Feature Fan Favorite Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux $20 Car-Load And Fan Fest Night Saturday, August 13 Story By: DAVE MEDLER / FULTON SPEEDWAY     Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY- August, 2, 2016-  On Saturday, August 13 grab your family, friends and neighbors and hop in your vehicle and head to the Fulton Speedway for Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux $20 Car-Load Night and Fan Fest. Yes, for just $20 per car-load, everyone will be able to enjoy a night of high speed, door to door racing excitement on the ‘Hignbanks.’ Back by popular demand…

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STSS Ready to Tackle Woodhull Raceway

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Unique Woodhull Raceway Set To Host Short Track Super Series On Tuesday, August 16; Series Stars Set To Tackle ‘Hustlin’ the High Banks’ 52 For $5,200 Winner’s Share! Story By: BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA           Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WOODHULL, NY- August 1, 2016- A speedway unique in size, layout and steeply banked turns, Woodhull Raceway, provides the next challenge for the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP Halmar International North Region competitors. On Tuesday, August 16, the paperclip-shaped, one-third-mile track gains the spotlight with the ‘Hustlin’ the High Banks’ 52 for the STSS big-block/small-block…

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This Week Ahead: Super DIRTcar Series Gets Set for Big Doubleheader

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The Series Heads to Merrillville and Ransomville Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM   WEEDSPORT, NY- August 1, 2016- The Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds head to Merrittville Speedway on Monday, Aug. 1 and Ransomville Speedway on Tuesday, Aug. 2 for a huge doubleheader. "For race fans and race teams alike … the doubleheader is a great chance to take in all the attractions that Southern Ontario and Western New York have to offer while enjoying the excitement at the tracks each night," said (Merrittville Speedway GM) Erica Bicknell-Jones. "Ransomville's new owners…

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King of Dirt Racing Prepared for High Banks Invasions

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Valley Swing Begins August 6th At Lebanon Valley Speedway Story By: ROB HAZER / KOD SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- August 1, 2016- Just about one month ago King Of Dirt Racing visited the ‘Great Race Place’ for a full-fender firecracker, which Dan Older claimed victory. On August 6th the annual ‘Valley Swing’ begins taking KOD to the high banks of Lebanon Valley Speedway for three strait races. Last year John Virgilio was victorious after all was said and done during the KOD Sportsman ‘Battle On The Banks’ at the valley of speed. Newcomer Of The…

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Sigh of Relief: Tom Sears Jr. Finally Reaches Victory Lane at Fulton

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After Weeks of Mechanical Issues and Bad Luck, Tom Sears Jr. Finally Closed the Deal Saturday Night at Fulton; Holds Off Pat Ward to Take 35-Lap Feature Story By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM     Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRAKERS, NY- August 1, 2016- There are times in racing when if it weren’t for bad luck, some drivers would have no luck at all. For Tom Sears Jr., the 2016 season at the famed high banks of the Fulton Speedway in Fulton, New York has been one of his better years behind the wheel of a northeast dirt modified. Unfortunately…

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Tremont Charges to Maynard Forrette Memorial Victory

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Tremont and Heffner Beat The Rain to Score High Banks Checkers Story By: PHIL ALLAWAY / LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEST LEBANON, NY- August 1, 2016- Once again, Lebanon Valley Speedway had to fight the rain in order to get their night of racing in.  Sprinkles were felt prior to warm-ups starting and persisted for most of the night.  However, the steady stuff didn’t come in until after the Modified feature ended.  The Sportsman feature was rained out and will be made up at a future date. In the Modified feature, Mike Keeler inherited the pole after…

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Another Action Packed Night at Merrittville Speedway

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Coutu and Jones win second features; Herremans takes home first win a long way home  Story By: JIM IRVINE / MERRITTVILLE SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: ALEX & HELEN BRUCE / RACERSGUIDE.COM THOROLD, ONT- August 1, 2016- Tim Hortons hosted the final Ballhockey.com Enduro Qualifier accelerated by Niagara College Saturday June 30th and taking home his second straight Mini-Series win was Jason Coutu of St. Catharines. Also winning for the second time in 2016 was Tim Jones of Port Robinson in the Pinty’s Delicious Foods 358 Modified Division. For two drivers, their 4th Feature Wins of the season had special meanings…

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Dirt Modifieds

‘The Wild Child’ Rolls a Seven at I-88 Speedway

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Bachetti Chauks Up His Seventh Victory of The Season Story By: STEPHAN CLAPPERTON / I-88 SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: OTTO GRAHAM / RACERSGUIDE.COM AFTON, NY- August 1, 2016- If Andy Bachetti is going to win the 2016 Greg Page Construction Modified track championship the path will go through victory lane. For the seventh time in 12 races the Sheffield MA driver rim rode his way through a stellar field of Modified drivers to take the feature win on Friday night at I-88 Speedway. Starting eleventh in the field, Bachetti completed a three wide pass for the lead coming off turn two on the…

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Dirt Late Models

Richards Sweeps Prairie Dirt Classic Weekend

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Dennis Erb Jr. Rekindles a Past Battle Between the Two Late Model Drivers Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF FAIRBURY, IL- July 31, 2016- Josh Richards completed the “Prairie Dirt Classic” sweep Saturday night in front of a packed house, winning the 100-lap finale at Fairbury American Legion Speedway. The victory was Richards’ 11th of the season and his 69th of his career in the series. “To win this race at Fairbury, it’s one I’ve always looked forward to,” Richards said. “It’s cool to finally get one.” Richards, starting 11th in…

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Tom Sears Jr. Tops Fulton Speedway Modified Field

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Davis, Fleming, Buonagurio, Carvey, Wallis And Isabell Winners. Story By: DAVE MEDLER / FULTON SPEEDWAY     Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY- July 31, 2016- A great weather night and a pit full of cars made for a exciting racing Saturday at the Fulton Speedway. The big winners on Ehrlich Pest Control night were, Tom Sears Jr. (Big Block Modified) Ron Davis III (Sportsman) Chris Fleming (Late Models) Joey Buonagurio & Brandon Carvey (Novice Sportsman) Quinn Wallis (4-Cyl) Joe Isabell (Mod Lites). The first attempt at starting the 35 lap Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Modified feature saw a mad…

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VonDorehn, Godown Split Twin 20s at Big Diamond Speedway

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Brenden Bright Wins ARDC Feature, Steve Gromis, Ricky Weaver  also winners on Friday night Story By: SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA           Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM  MINERSVILLE, PA. --July 31, 2016- A packed house was treated to a night of outstanding racing on Friday at Big Diamond Speedway on Red White and Blue Autos night with the return of the Twin 20s for the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 358 modifieds. Craig VonDohren won the opening 20-lap feature with a last-lap pass for the win while point leader Ryan Godown led all 20-laps in the nightcap feature which…

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STSS York County Nationals Postponed

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Wet Grounds, Unstable Forecast Force Postponement Of Susquehanna Speedway Short Track Super Series Modified York County Nationals By One Week To Sunday, August 7 Story By: BRETT DEYO / STSS MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM NEWBERRYTOWN, PA- July 31, 2016- The return of Modifieds to Susquehanna Speedway will have to wait one more week. Heavy overnight rain saturated the grounds of the Newberrytown, Pa., oval by Sunday morning; additionally thunderstorms and showers predicted for the evening forced event promoters to postpone the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP big-block/small-block Modified York County Nationals to…

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Wilmot Warrior: David Gravel wins O’Reilly Auto Parts Badger 40 at Wilmot Raceway

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Scores his sixth World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series victory of the season Story By: TONY VENEZIANO / WoO SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: KELLY BROWN & TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM WILMOT, WI- July 31, 2016- David Gravel has been under the weather over the course of the last week, but he didn't let that slow him down on Saturday night in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Badger 40 at Wilmot Raceway in Wisconsin. The native of Watertown, Connecticut, led all 40 laps to claim his sixth World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series win of the season. Gravel has now…

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Ward Victorious in Friday Night Action at Brewerton

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Pat Ward First Repeat Modified Winner At The Brewerton Speedway Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON SPEEDWAY     Photos By: JAY FISH & JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM BREWERTON, NY- July 30, 2016- The competition at the Brewerton Speedway in the Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Modifieds has been so tough in 2016 it took until the last Friday of July to get the first repeat winner. In the 35 lap feature Pat Ward would erase recent finishes that were not up to his standards as he dominated the race. After taking the lead on lap 2 the closest anyone would get to…

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The ‘Ironman 55’ is Just One Week Away

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Are you tough enough? Series returns for the Ironman weekend at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: DAN DeMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM PEVELY, MO- July 30, 2016- In just one week, the stars of the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series will be challenged to prove their skills in one of the season's biggest tests of will and strength, the Ironman 55 at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55. The two-day weekend destination event kicks off on Friday, Aug. 5 with the Prelude to the Ironman and concludes on Saturday,…

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Friesen & Hoard Split Twin 20’s at Albany-Saratoga

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Championship Point Battle Shaping Up Story By: TOBY LaGRANGE / ALBANY-SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM MALTA, NY- July 30, 2016- The Upstate GMC Dealers DIRTcar Modified division competed in twin 20 lap feature Friday night. When the final checkered flag waved on the second event, it was clear the race fans got their monies work. Stewart Friesen picked up the win in the first event while veteran Ray Hoard won the second event. The win for Hoard was his first ever at the fast, four tenths of a mile oval. Floyd Billington and Mark Kislowski led…

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Dale Blaney Opens I-79 Summer Shootout with Victory at Eriez Speedway

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 I-79 action continues Saturday at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / ASCOC MEDIA     Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM HAMMETT, PA- July 30, 2016- For the first time since June 19, the “Low Rider” Dale Blaney earned his place in Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions victory lane, this time at the Eriez Speedway in Erie, Pennsylvania, during round one of the I-79 Summer Shootout presented by Classic Ink USA. The Hartford, Ohio, native, who started third on the feature grid, took command of the 30-lap main event on lap 18, driving under race leader Sheldon Haudenschild at…

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Track of Champions Honors “The Silver Bullitt”

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$2507 TO WIN MODIFIED EVENT AT FONDA THIS SATURDAY IN A TRIBUTE TO BOB SAVOIE Story By: RON SZCZERBA / FONDA SPEEDWAY MEDIA            Photos By: HARRY CELLA / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda, NY – July 29, 2016- This Saturday, July 30 there will be a 50-lap modified feature event honoring the late Bob Savoie, which will pay $2507 to the winner of the event. All other regular divisions are also on the racing card, which will get the green flag at 7:30 p.m. Savoie was known as the “Silver Bullitt” to fans here in the area and was a two-time winner in the…

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52ND RUNNING OF THE HEATH MEMORIAL THIS SATURDAY AT FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY

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MODIFIED 40 LAP SPECIAL TO PAY $2,500 TO WIN FOR MODIFIEDS.  Story By: ANDREW HARPELL / FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY MEDIA          Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM KIRKWOOD, NY- July 29, 2016-Five Mile Point Speedway will honor the founders Anna and Irving Heath this Saturday with the 52nd running of the Heath Memorial.  The Modified special 40 lap event will pay $2,500 to win and the locals are looking to have to contend with some of the outsiders for this prestigious event.  The speedway is currently celebrating 66 consecutive years of racing at the Kirkwood oval.  Racing begins at 6…

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Jersey Rush VI set for New Egypt Return

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410 Sprints and Modifieds Return to New Egypt Speedway for the Jersey Rush VI Tuesday, August 23rd Story By: BOB MILLER / TOTH SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM NEW EGYPT, NJ- July 29, 2016- An ultimate tradition will continue. Tuesday night, August 23rd the NAPA Auto Parts Jersey Rush VI presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings will rock the house at the New Egypt Speedway with an action packed Ultimate Double-header of 410 Sprints and Modifieds. It all started back in 2011 when JJ Grasso in a 410 sprint car and legendary Billy Pauch in a modified  took the…

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Steve Kinser & Sammy Swindell to Make All-Star Appearance at Grandview

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Napa Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Presented By Pioneer Pole Builings Preps for the Return of the 410 Sprint All Stars on Thursday, August 18th Story By: BOB MILLER / TOTH SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA- July 29, 2016- The top drivers from Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions nationally touring 410 sprint car series races into Grandview Speedway on Thursday, August 18 as part of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. This marks the first appearance of the All…

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Dirt Modifieds

Another Stout Performance by Super Matt Sheppard

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Collects fifth Super DIRTcar Series win of the season Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: RICK YOUNG & JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM GRANBY, QC- July 28, 2016- Matt Sheppard was victorious in Wednesday night's Lussier and Granby Chevrolet 100 at Autodrome Granby. After drawing the 11th starting spot Sheppard was able to drive his No. 9s FX Caprara to victory lane to capture his fifth Super DIRTcar Series win of the season and third career win at Autodrome Granby. "The car was great right from the second we unloaded it tonight," Sheppard said. "It's been…

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Lasoski Looks to Continue Hot Streak to End July

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Big Game Motorsports and Lasoski Place Second at Jackson and Knoxville Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS     Photo By: DB3 IMAGING KNOXVILLE, IA- July 28, 2016- Big Game Motorsports driver Danny Lasoski picked up a pair of runner-up finishes last weekend during National Sprint League competition. The Muddy sponsored team opened the action last Friday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., by setting quick time during the event that paid $10,000 to the winner. Lasoski maneuvered from sixth to third place in a heat race to make the feature inversion, which lined him up on the outside of…

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Dirt Modifieds

Four Divisions of Racing at Grandview this Saturday

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Kids Can Win Lionel Trains and Adults Have a Chance to Win Pocono IndyCar Tickets Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY     Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT JR. / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA- July 28, 2016- Just six weeks of racing that counts toward the lucrative track and NASCAR titles remain on the Grandview Speedway schedule and that includes this Saturday night’s card of exciting stock car racing. Craig VonDohren, the defending titleholder, has moved back in front of the TP Trailers NASCAR 358 Modified standings with 3099 points. Second is now held by Mike Gular, winless so far this season, with…

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I-79 Summer Shootout presented by Classic Ink USA Next for Arctic Cat All Stars

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Three $5,000 prizes plus $3,000 point fund on the line Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / ASCOC MEDIA     Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS, IN- July 28, 2016- For the final time in 2016, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will make their presence known in Western Pennsylvania, this time challenging the best of the best in the Keystone State, as well as a number of regional invaders, during the inaugural I-79 Summer Shootout presented by Classic Ink USA on Friday through Sunday, July 29-31. The I-79 Summer Shootout will feature three consecutive days of Arctic Cat All…

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Kinser and Swindell to Race at Grandview

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Napa Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings Preps for the Return of the 410 Sprint All Stars on Thursday, August 18th Story By: BOB MILLER / TOTH SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF BECHTELSVILLE, PA- July 28, 2016- The top drivers from Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions nationally touring 410 sprint car series races into Grandview Speedway on Thursday, August 18 as part of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. This marks the first appearance of the All Stars…

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Dirt Modifieds

Fulton Roars Back to Life this Saturday Night

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Mod Lites Join A Big Night Of Racing At The Fulton Speedway Saturday, July 30 Story By: DAVE MEDLER / FULTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY- July 28, 2016- This Saturday, July 30 the Firehouse Subs Mod Lites will join an already loaded fast and competitive race card to end an exciting month of July before the Fulton Speedway heads down the home stretch in August to crown the 2016 track champions on Labor Day weekend Saturday, September 3rd. Joining the Mod Lites on Ehrlich Pest Control this Saturday night will be the Tracey Road…

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Cozze Conquers Autodrome Drummond

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Wins first Super DIRTcar Series feature since 2008 Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: RICK YOUNG PHOTOS & RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF DRUMMONDVILLE, QC- July 27, 2016- It had been eight years since Frank Cozze had seen victory lane with the Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds. Cozze proved on Tuesday night at Autodrome Drummond that he still has what it takes as he came from his 19th starting position to take home the win over Larry Wight and Mike Mahaney. "When you're 60, any win anywhere feels good," Cozze said in victory lane. "I want to thank…

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Schatz Comes Out On Top of Three-Way Battle at Ohsweken

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Scores his 16th World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series victory of the season Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: DAN DeMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM OHSWEKEN, ONT- July 27, 2016- A three-way battle for the lead dominated Tuesday night's Six Nations Showdown at Ohsweken Speedway with Donny Schatz, Jacob Allen and Brad Sweet jockeying for the top spot. Ultimately, it was Schatz who broke away from the pack and claimed his 16th World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series victory of the season. The win was the third in the last four seasons for Schatz at Ohsweken…

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The ‘Brew House’ set for Friday Night Action

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Brewerton Speedway Set For Racing Excitement This Friday, July 29; Points Battles Heating Up Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON SPEEDWAY     Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM BREWERTON, NY- July 27, 2016- The Brewerton Speedway will wrap up the month this Friday, July 29 with a four star racing program before heading into the stretch run of August through Labor Day Weekend to decide the 2016 track champions. On the fast, family, affordable race card this Friday will be the Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, SUNY Canton Sportsman, Firehouse Subs Mod Lites and JB Logging & Firewood Four Cylinders. Adult…

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Dirt Late Models

Pierce Battles Hard for Lucas Oil Win at Macon

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Pierce Scores His First Lucas Oil Win of Season at Macon  Story By: TRAVIS BRANCH / LUCAS OIL DIRT LM SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM MACON, IL- July 27, 2016- Bobby Pierce inherited the lead on lap three from Jonathan Davenport and went on to win the St. Louis U -Pic-A-Part 100 on Tuesday night at Macon Speedway. Pierce raced to his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season, and pocketed $12,000 for his efforts. Brandon Sheppard charged from the 10th starting spot to finish second.  Earl Pearson Jr. came home third followed by Clint…

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