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Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars Return For 2017 Season At New Egypt Speedway

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Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars Return For 2017 Season At New Egypt Speedway Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Harry Cella/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – The rapidly growing Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars will again call New Egypt Speedway home again in 2017. After running exhibitions in 2015, 2016 was the first “official” season that these cars hit the racetrack. The highlight of the season was when the series was the support division for the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Tour when they visited New Egypt Speedway last June. In 2016 22 different drivers competed in the Northeast Wingless Sprint…

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Bridgeport Speedway Rises From The Ashes Under Doug Hoffman

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60over Special #5 - 'How One Man's Vision for Bridgeport Became Our Reality' Story By: DANNY SERANO / BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY / RACERSGUIDE.COM Sweedsbore NJ.- March 8, 2017- As Bridgeport Speedway looks to celebrate and honor the life of Doug Hoffman come March 25, we can never forget the vision that has brought us where we are today. As everyone knows, Doug was my teenage hero growing up. Damn, who am I kidding? He still was my hero when I was 30 years old! Like I said last year at this same time: It will be…

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Dietrich Shoots For Three In A Row This Weekends

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Danny Dietrich Will Enter Three Events In Two Days Including Williams Grove Opener Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / FULLY INJECTED MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Gettysburg Pa. - March 8, 2017 – After cold temperatures devastated any chance for a victory at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway on back-to-back weekends, “Double-D” Danny Dietrich will move forward and transfer his attention toward a trio of events in two days, beginning with a Central Pennsylvania doubleheader on Saturday, March 11, comprised of events at Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway. The Central Pennsylvania doubleheader, a feat which Dietr ich accomplished in…

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Red Bull Global Rallycross to Debut at Thompson Speedway June 3-4

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Red Bull Global Rallycross to Debut at Thompson Speedway June 3-4 Story By: Chris Leone/GRC Media Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Los Angeles, CA (March 7, 2017) - For the first time since 2013, Red Bull Global Rallycross will stage an event in New England with a brand new doubleheader at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. Red Bull Global Rallycross New England will host two separate championship rounds on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4. “New England is traditionally one of rally’s most prominent regions in the United States,” said Red Bull GRC CEO Colin Dyne. “We’re greatly looking forward to…

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DRAG RACER’S HIGHLIGHT DAY TWO OF DIRT TRACK HEROES SHOW AT PHILLIPSBURG MALL

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DRAG RACER’S HIGHLIGHT DAY TWO OF 10TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES SHOW AT PHILLIPSBURG MALL Story By: Steve Pados/Dirt Track Heroes Car Show Photos By: Kirsten Snyder & John John Lane/RacersGuide.com The Quaker Steak and Lube Tenth Annual Dirt Track Heroes Show kicked off on Sunday to a record breaking start as 161 cars filled the Mall walkways and the great momentum of the event carried into Monday evening as day two of the week long journey into racing featured a salute to the Drag Racing history in the Tri-County area and beyond. A solid group…

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Wilder To Call The Great Race Place Home In 2017

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Wilder Returns To Action At "The Great Race Place" Press Release By: TOBY LAGRANGE / ALBANY SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fort Plain, NY –March 7, 2017- The Albany-Saratoga Speedway is about to get a bit larger. The 2017 racing season will see the Wilder Racing Team; along with driver Jeremy Wilder call the fast, four tenths of a mile oval home on Friday nights. “We have a lot going on this year,” Wilder said. “We are returning to the Albany-Saratoga Speedway weekly with the family owned, Teo Chassis number 22J machine.” Wilder was quick to thank one his…

Airborne Speedway

Airborne Speedway To Start A New Era Of Dirt Racing

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Airborne Speedway Releases 2017 Season Schedule Press Release By: ROBBY KNOWLES / AIRBORNE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Plattsburg NY.- March 7, 2017- For the first time in twenty-six years, a full dirt racing schedule is slated for Airborne Park Speedway. The 2017 season will feature two premier events along with a number of other high quality racing series and events. The most anticipated for the season falls on Thursday, July 6, with the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified Tour. The Mike Perrotte led series averaged 40 cars attempting to qualify for their events in 2016. Last…

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Entries Starting To Roll In For New Egypt Speedway’s March Meltdown on March 18th

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Entries Starting To Roll In For New Egypt Speedway’s March Meltdown on March 18th Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Kirsten Snyder & Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – Entries are starting to roll in for both Modified and Sportsman divisions for New Egypt Speedway’s March Meltdown, which will be held on Saturday, March 18th. The first three Modified entries to the speedway office are Bryan Kuhl, Brandon Grosso and David VanHorn. Kuhl is looking for more of a consistent season at New Egypt after an eleventh place point standings finish in 2016. Grosso on the other hand…

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Sides Seeks for the Up-Side at Vegas

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Sides Seeks for the Up-Side at Vegas Will try for his first career series win at the fast-action half-mile Story By: Brenden Capria/WoO Sprint Cars Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, N.C. - March 6, 2017 - Though they are vastly different in entertainment, there is a distinct similarity between the alluring Las Vegas, Nev. strip and The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway less than 20 miles down the road. For "Double Down" Jason Sides, the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series FVP Outlaw Showdown is a matter of defeating the odds for the ever-coveted $10,000 jackpot. Since…

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Williams Grove Kicks Off 2017 Season On Sunday

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Williams Grove Opens Sunday, March 12 With Sprints Only Late Models get chance to practice Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Mechanicsburg Pa.- March 6, 2017- Williams Grove Speedway is set to open the 2017 racing season with a rare Sunday afternoon opener featuring the Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint cars, this Sunday, March 12 at 2 pm. The 410 sprints will race in a 25-lap feature paying $3,600 to win on Sunday afternoon The super late models are on the program for PRACTICE ONLY on Sunday. Once a staple on the Williams Grove…

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Keselowski Cashes In On Harvick Miscue

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Brad Keselowski Pounces On Unexpected Opportunity To Win At Atlanta Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR HAMPTON, Ga. – March 6, 2017- Thanks to the unintentional generosity of the dominant driver in Sunday’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500, opportunistic Brad Keselowski won the second Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race of the season. Kevin Harvick led 292 of the 325 laps at the 1.54-mile track, but a pit road speeding penalty under caution on Lap 311 sent him to the back of the field for the final restart. That gave Keselowski the…

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Sunday Atlanta Notebook

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Another Strong Run For Chase Elliott Comes Up Short Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR HAMPTON, Ga. –March 6, 2017- Chase Elliott spent much of Sunday’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 running in Kevin Harvick’s shadow. Elliott had a fast Chevrolet, as he proved conclusively after incurring a pit road speeding penalty on Lap 212. Despite serving a pass-through for the infraction, Elliott stayed on the lead lap and was running faster lap times than Harvick when a debris caution on Lap 240 slowed the field and gave Elliott a chance to regain…

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Triple Crown Championship Honor Super Modified Legends

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Triple Crown Championship Series Awards to Honor Supermodified Legends Bentley Warren, Jim Shampine Story By: DAN KAPUSCINSKI / TRIPLE CROWN CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES MEDIA Photos By: CHRIS BURGESS / RACERSGUIDE.COM OSWEGO, NY - March 6, 2017 – The champions of the Shea Concrete Triple Crown Championship Series presented by ASI Racewear will not only have the opportunity to collect up to $12,000 in prize money, but also earn year end awards named in honor of Supermodified legends Bentley Warren and Jim Shampine. A $6,000 prize will be on the line for the ‘Bentley Warren Supermodified Driver of the Year,’ as well…

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10th ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES ENJOYS RECORD BREAKING OPENING

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161 Cars Fill Phillipsburg Mall, Legendary Racing Stars Honor Tighe Scott and Lew Boyd. Press Release By: STEVE PADOS / DIRT TRACK HEROS SHOW MEDIA Photos By: KRISTEN SNYDER / RACERSGUIDE.COM Phillipsburg NJ. - March 6, 2017- The Quaker Steak and Lube Tenth Annual Dirt Track Heroes Show opened yesterday to much fanfare and enthusiasm as racing fans flocked to the Phillipsburg Mall on Sunday to listen to great racing stories and meet a panel of legendary racing stars who came out to chat about their racing exploits and to honor racers "The Pride of Pen Argyl" Tighe Scott and…

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ESS Racers Get Lucky With Briggs & Stratton Support

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Briggs & Stratton Part of the Lucky Giveaway Program for Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints in 2016 Press Release By: DEAN REYNOLDS / EMPIRE SUPER SPRINTS MEDIA Photos By: RACESGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SYRACUSE, NY – March 6, 2017- Briggs & Stratton did its maiden voyage as a part of the Lucky Giveaway Program for the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints during the banquet of 2016. With more than 100 years of experience, Briggs & Stratton is trusted by millions of people around the globe and backed by the largest service network in the industry. We are the world’s largest…

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‘The Valley Of Speed’ Ready For Ground Shaking Action

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Lebanon Valley Speedway Sets 2017 Season Schedule Press Release By: PHIL ALLAWAY / LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM West Lebanon NY.- March 5, 2017- This week, Lebanon Valley Speedway officially released the schedule for the 2017 season. There will be 21 consecutive Saturday nights of racing, 20 of which will feature the headlining Big Block Modifieds with their huge V8 engines that make the ground tremble with delight. The season will start on Apr. 15 with Warm-ups. The track will be open to competitors from all classes to test and tune their cars for the…

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Smooth Track Surface Greets Racers At Georgetown Speedway Open Practice

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Georgetown Speedway Opens 2017 Season With Melvin L. Joseph Memorial March 10-11th Press Release By: BRETT DEYO / GEORGETOWN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF GEORGETOWN, DE –March 5, 2017- Despite frigid temperatures and wind, Georgetown Speedway came to life for the first time in 2017 on Saturday. Approximately 35 race cars, spanning a variety of divisions, took part in a three-hour open practice session at the Sussex County half-mile, turning the first laps since a complete resurfacing of the speedway during the off-season. The 200-plus loads of clay knitted well, providing smooth track conditions throughout the session and…

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2017 FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY SCHUEDLE RELEASED AT THE OAKDALE MALL CAR SHOW

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67 TH CONSECUTIVE SEASON BEGINS WITH MARCH MADNESS ON MARCH 25TH. Press Release By: FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF KIRKWOOD, NY…March 5, 2017- On Friday, Five Mile Point Speedway released the 2017 racing schedule at the Mike & Michelle Stolarcyk Cars and Trucks Oakdale Mall Car Show. The 67th consecutive season of racing gets underway with a “March Madness” event on Saturday, March 25th. Once again the family structed pricing and racing makes Five Mile Point Speedway the best weekly value in racing. The 2017 schedule is once again loaded with big racing events and…

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46th Season Opener On Tap in March for Big Diamond Speedway

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Mall Show, Practice Day, Pre-View 46th Season Opener Story By: SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM FORESTVILLE, PA. -March 5, 2017- The moment has arrived that race fans have been waiting for all off season. The calendar say March and that signifies the opening of Big Diamond Speedway in Forestville. The unofficial start to the season begins Monday, March 13 with the mall show which will now be held at the Fairlane Village Mall in Pottsville. The week-long show will conclude on Fri., March 17 and on that night, there will be driver interviews…

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Bell Rings In Atlanta Victory

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Christopher Bell Wins Two-Lap Shootout For Atlanta Victory Story By: REID SPENCCER NASCAR WIRE SERVICE Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR HAMPTON, Ga. –March 5, 2017- Christopher Bell unquestionably had the dominant truck in Saturday’s Active Pest Control 200, but, in the end, the driver of the No. 4 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota Tundra had to work hard for the third NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory of his career. In the nightcap of a NASCAR doubleheader at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bell held off fellow Tundra driver Matt Crafton in a two-lap shootout to the finish for his first win…

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Busch Repeats At Atlanta XFINITY Race

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Kyle Busch Wins Second Straight NASCAR XFINITY Series Race At Atlanta Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR HAMPTON, Ga. –March 5, 2017- It took Kyle Busch 13 years to get his first NASCAR XFINITY Series victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway. It took him one more year to get the second. The pole winner at Atlanta for the sixth time, Busch pulled away after a restart on Lap 148 of 163 and beat Brad Keselowski to the finish line by .605 seconds to score his second straight victory at the 1.54-mile track in…

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Schatz Sweeps the Show at LoneStar

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Sheldon Haudenschild Records First Podium Finish In Rookie Season Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF KILGORE, Tex. - March 5, 2017 - There is a crater wrapped around turns one and two of LoneStar Speedway - now a reinvented third-mile dirt course. Shortened from a 3/8-mile oval since the last time the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series visited there in 2010, the "Greatest Show on Dirt" competed on the equally as fast bullring Friday night for the first time at the new length. Wheel-to-wheel with 23 other cars, Donny Schatz avoided…

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Harvick Saves His Best For Last For Atlanta Pole Run

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With Stellar Final Lap, Kevin Harvick Wins Atlanta Pole Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR HAMPTON, Ga. –March 4, 2017- Kevin Harvick saved his best lap for the best possible moment on Friday afternoon, putting his No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford on the pole for Sunday’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway (2:30 p.m. ET on FOX). In the third and final round of knockout qualifying for the second Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race of the season, Harvick toured the 1.54-mile track in 29.118 seconds (190.398 mph) to…

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Friday Atlanta Notebook

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After Daytona Disappointment, Elliott Still Waiting For His Day To Come Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR HAMPTON, Ga. –March 4, 2017- Chase Elliott had seen that movie before. Having qualified for the playoff as a Sunoco rookie last year, Elliott was leading the first postseason race at Chicagoland Speedway when Michael McDowell’s spin in Turn 4 brought out the fourth and final caution on lap 263 of a scheduled 267. Elliott lost the lead on pit road and lost the race in overtime to Martin Truex Jr. In last Sunday’s Daytona…

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SAMMY BEAVERS NAMED GRAND MARSHAL OF 10TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES SHOW

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FREE TO THE PUBLIC WEEK LONG EVENT OPENS SUNDAY AT PHILLIPSBURG MALL. . . . . . . . Press Release By: BOB MILLER / DIRT TRACK HEROS SHOW MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Phillipsburg NJ.- March 4, 2017-The hard work and details continue to fall into place as the tenth edition of the successful Quaker Steak and Lube Dirt Track Heroes show staff prepares to kick off its week long run at the Phillipsburg Mall. The show will encompass the majority of the local short track scene and will run from March 5th through Saturday, March 11th. The…

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DIRTcar Racing Membership Required for All Sanctioned Events

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All Division Drivers Must Have A DIRTcar License To Participate And Receive Benefits Press Release By: COLBY GORNIEWICZ / DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - March 3, 2017 - Starting with the first events of 2017, any participants of a DIRTcar-sanctioned event will be required to hold a DIRTcar Racing membership. Any division without a 100 percent membership participation will be at risk of violating the sanction agreement and suspension of the sanction by DIRTcar Racing. A one-week temporary membership (for the traveling racer) will be accepted provided the driver completes the full application. However,…

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Empire Super Sprints Heading To The Expo

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For 31 Years, the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Part of Motorsports Expo! Press Release By: DEAN REYNOLDS/ ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM SYRACUSE, NY – March 3, 2017- The 31st Annual Motorsports Expo held in Syracuse at the New York State Fairgrounds officially kicks off the racing season in Upstate NY. For each and every event held, the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) has been a proud attendee. The Center of Progress building will be filled with hundreds of cars and dozens of booths. ESS will once again have a very big…

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DRIVER INCENTIVES CONTINUE AGAIN FOR 2017 RACING SEASON AT FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY

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THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN FREE PIT PASSES TO BE GIVEN AWAY THROUGH THE WEEKLY “TRAVELERS PROGRAM”. Press Release By: FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM KIRKWOOD, NY.- March 3, 2017- The 67th consecutive year of racing at Five Mile Point Speedway is quickly approaching. The opening day event tagged “March Madness” will take place on Saturday, March 25th. A number of season long race team incentives will again be available for the 2017 racing season. The full season schedule is being released this weekend at the annual Mike & Michelle Stolarcyk Cars and Trucks Oakdale…

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BRIAN SHUEY SEEKS BRC NASCAR LATE MODEL CHAMPIONSHIP AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

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BRIAN SHUEY AGAIN TEAMS WITH CAR OWNER SCOTT LEE AS THEY SEEK BRC NASCAR LATE MODEL CHAMPIONSHIP AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt Jr./RacersGuide.com March 3, 2017 . . . Three time Grandview Speedway BRC Late Model champion Shoemakersville, PA’s Brian Shuey is teaming up, again this year, with long time car owner Scott Lee in search of another NASCAR title to add to his already impressive resume. Lee will be providing two MBH Late Models for Shuey. The team will make a full time effort at Grandview Speedway with the first official NASCAR…

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Motorsports Expo Kicks Off 2017 Season For Brewerton And Fulton Speedways

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Motorsports Expo Kicks Off 2017 Season For Brewerton And Fulton Speedways Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton & Fulton Speedways Photos By: Jeff Clemons/RacersGuide.com BALDWINSVILLE, NY – March 2, 2017 - As the calendar rushes towards spring, all attention turns to the new racing season that’s just around the corner. The Brewerton and Fulton Speedways will have a presence at the 31st annual Motorsports Expo at the New York State Fairgrounds March 11-12 in the Center Of Progress Building. Speedway representatives will be on hand to answer questions you might have about the exciting upcoming season. The long-awaited schedules will be released…

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World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series 2017 Schedule Update

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World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series 2017 Schedule Update The World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series Announces Schedule Changes Story By: Kayla May/WoO Late Models Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, N.C. - March 2, 2017- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series is making changes to two dates for the 2017 season. The original schedule consisting of 53-features will show a change to the location of the upcoming race in Mississippi and add one more track to the checklist by expanding the Series trek through Illinois in July. The Series will be visiting Whynot Speedway in Meridian,…

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A Dream Kick Starts A Racing Adventure

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Following a Dream Story By: DIANE Smith / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: WALT SMITH / RACERSGUIDE.COM Kunkletown Pa. - March 1, 2017-In a rural area at the base of the Pocono Mountains near Kunkletown PA., is where dirt track racer Macy Litchauer of Litchauer Motorsports calls home. Macy's racing career started with a dream in 2012 which was sparked by being a spectator at a local Quarter Midget race track. At age 10, she had her quarter midget racing debut in the 2013 season with the support of her family,sponsors, and friends. In addition to racing quarter midgets, she also participated…

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Dirt Set To Fly At Bridgeport

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60 Over Special Doug Hoffman Memorial, Hand 1 of the 811 Dig Safe Poker Series Press Release By: DEB SMITH / BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos From: BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY Sweedsbore NJ.- March 1, 2017- The "60 Over Special" features a 44 lap contest for the Spirit Auto Center Big Block Modifieds, headlining the card. The Stewart Stainless Crate/Sportsman and Pennco Tech Outlaw Stocks will also be racing in their respective Poker Series events There will be a 25 lap 358 small block race, the first DA's Auto Body Rookie race, and an open practice the night before this event(on the 5/8 mile)…

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Flemington Speedway Historical Society Display To Highlight Open Cockpit Cars and Drivers

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Open Cockpit Cars and Drivers Highlight Flemington Speedway Historical Society Display at Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show Press Release By: DIANE TRACY/ FLEMINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Photos By: ACE LANE JR. / RACCERSGUIDE.COM Phillipsburg, NJ - March 1, 2017- Flemington Speedway Historical Society (FSHS) will once again provide an anchor display at Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Car Show. For the tenth consecutive year, Phillipsburg Mall, Route 22 East, Phillipsburg, NJ is the venue for the week long extravaganza. It opens Sunday, March 5 and closes Saturday, March 11. More than 18 race cars will be part…

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Almost Show Time For Dirt Track Heroes Event

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ASSOCIATE SPONSORS JOIN FORCES WITH 10TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES SHOW MARCH 5-11 Story By: BOB MILLER / DIRT TRACK HEROS SHOW MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Phillipsburg NJ.- March 1, 2017- The clock is ticking and the event staff of the Tenth Annual Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show continues to work feverishly in preparing for another great event as it all comes together when the past, present and future of auto racing roll in to Phillipsburg, New Jersey. While there is still some finishing touches to be added the show, The…

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ESS Series Names New Sponsor For Event Quailifiers

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Car Mate Trailers Becomes Title Sponsor for all Heat Race Qualifiers with the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints. Press Release By: DEAN REYNOLDS / ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SYRACUSE, NY – March 1, 2017- One of the longest running sponsors with the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) is back for the 2017 season continuing a tradition of over a decade. Car Mate Trailers from Leeper, Pa. is the official heat race sponsor with each winner of the ten lap qualifying event taking home a cash bonus. A firm commitment to quality, craftsmanship, customer service, dealer support…

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ASCS Southwest Region Kicks Off At Canyon Speedway

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Carlyle Tools ASCS Southwest Region Opens at Canyon Speedway Park Press Release By: BRYAN HULBERT /ASCA SERIES MEDIA Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM TULSA, Okla.- March 1, 2017- Set for their 10th year of action across the Deserts of the American Southwest, the Carlyle Tools ASCS Southwest Region fires off this Saturday, March 4 at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. for the "March Meltdown". The series 22nd event at the one-third mile Arizona oval, defending series champion, Rick Ziehl, has dominated the win column with six to his name. In 21 feature events, 13 drivers have at least…

Dirt Modifieds

King of Dirt Racing Series Announces Title Sponsor for 2017

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1-800-GOT-JUNK? Title Sponsor Again in 2017; Dean’s And Dodson Also Back 2017 Sportsman Season Story By: ROB HAZER / KING OF DIRT SERIES MEDIA Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- February 28, 2017- Every great story ever read has begun with a strong title. In 2017 1-800-GOT-JUNK? will again title the story of a championship battle to claim the King Of Dirt Racing crown and the DIRTcar East Region throne. To present such an epic story are Dean’s Electrical Service and Dodson Construction who will also support KOD Sportsman racing this summer. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Albany Division is owned and…

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‘The Great Race Place’ Set For Banner Season

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Albany-Saratoga Sets Action Packed 2017 Schedule Story By: TOBY LAGRANGE / ALBANY- SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Malta, NY – February 28, 2017-As the warm weather slowly starts to enter New York’s Capital Region, all eyes are on the month of April and the start of the 2017 racing season at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway. The Great Race Place has an action packed schedule in place for the new season. The doors open on Sunday April 9th for track tech and safety inspection. The following Friday (April 14th) the track will open for an open practice session…

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Sprint Car Racing Morns The Loss Of Ralph Capitani

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Sprint Car Racing Visionary Promoter Ralph Capitani Passes Press Release By: CHRISTINE CORDOVA / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - February 28, 2017 - The World of Outlaws extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ralph Capitani. Capitani was instrumental in growing the sport of Sprint Car racing, and more significantly, in the overall growth and development of the legendary Knoxville Nationals. "Ralph was a visionary promoter in the Sprint Car racing world," said World of Outlaws CEO Brian Carter. "I enjoyed the opportunities I had to learn while working with…

Dirt Modifieds

NYSSCA Honors Van Pelt; Readies For A New Chapter In Racing

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New York State Stock Car Association Honors Van Pelt With Lifetime Achievement Award Story By: STEVE OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Woodhull, N.Y. – February 28, 2017- Westfield, Pennsylvania’s Billy Van Pelt has accomplished everything a driver can in a Modified on the High Banks of the Woodhull Raceway. The younger brother of another Small Block Modified legend in Curt Van Pelt, Billy was the star that wasn’t necessarily destined for greatness on dirt early in his career. But a shot to drive a Modified owned by his father was all ‘The Deuce’ needed to…

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Woodhull Raceway Welcome Sprint Car Invaders

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Sprint Cars Of All Types Fill Four Woodhull Dates For 2017 Story By: STEVE OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Woodhull, N.Y.- February 28, 2017– In the first of what will be several schedule announcements made this week, Woodhull Raceway is proud to announce that the Patriot Sprint Tour, CRSA 305 Sprint Tour and the popular 270 Micro Sprint Reunion will return for the 2017 race season on the High Banks. The Patriot Sprint Tour, at the controls of Mike Emhof, will make two traditional stops to ‘New York’s Toughest Bullring’ with one date in May…

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INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR SET FOR SWEENEY RUSH SPRINT CARS

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NON-WING SERIES TO DEBUT IN 2018 WITH $20,000+ CHAMPIONSHIP POINT FUND PRESENTED BY BONNELL'S ROD SHOP Story By: MIKE LEONE / SWEENEY RUSH SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM / PHOTO STAFF Pulaski, PA- February 28, 2017- The recently announced new Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Sprint Car Series powered by Pace Performance will hold an informational seminar this Saturday, March 4 at noon at Gatherings Banquet & Event Center at 2552 Benjamin Franklin Highway, Edinburg, PA 16116. Gatherings is located just west of New Castle, Pa. on Route 422. The seminar is open to the general public and is free of charge. …

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Weedsport Speedway Heading To Motorsports Expo

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WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY AND WEEDSPORT PRODUCTIONS TO KICK OFF 2017 AT THE MOTORSPORTS EXPO Press Release By: WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: ALEX & HELEN BRUCE / RACERSGUIDE.COM Weedsport NY.- February 27, 2017- Please be sure to stop by Weedsport Speedway’s booth at this year’s 31st annual Motorsports Exposition and Trade Show at the New York State Fairgrounds on Saturday March 11th and Sunday March 12th. In conjunction with the Weedsport Productions team, Weedsport Speedway associates will be ready to bring you a taste of the motorsports fan experience LIVE! Guests are invited to take a tour of the multi-media powerhouse…

Daytona 500

Kurt Busch Pilots SHR To Daytona Victory

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Patient Kurt Busch Wins Wild Daytona 500—Without looking back Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE Photos By: DICK AYERS RACERSGUIDE.COM & GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. –February 27, 2017- His car damaged in a wreck on the backstretch and held together with tape, Kurt Busch grabbed the lead on the final lap of the 59th Daytona 500 on Sunday and took the checkered flag in the Great American Race as a capstone to a checkered career that has trended upward since Busch joined Stewart-Haas Racing in 2014. In a race that featured the first test of…

Daytona 500

Sunday Daytona Notebook

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Despite The Crash That Took Him Out, Earnhardt Encouraged By Strong Performance Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM & GETTY IMAGES DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. –February 27, 2017- Returning to action from a concussion that sidelined him for the second half of the 2016 season, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was leading Sunday’s Daytona 500 at the halfway point, having passed Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson for the top spot on lap 97 of 200. But both Earnhardt and Johnson were off-cycle on pit stops, and a trip to pit road was imminent. What Earnhardt…

Dirt Tracks

Port Royal Speedway Readies For Season Opener

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Port Royal Practices March 4 & 9, Season Opener Is March 11 Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / PORT ROYAL SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM PORT ROYAL, Pa. –February 27, 2017- Port Royal Speedway is prepped and ready to begin the 2017 racing season with a pair of upcoming practice sessions on March 4 and 9 before the Season Opener is staged on Saturday, March 11 at 5 pm. Practice on March 4 runs from 1 – 4 pm while the March 9 session takes place from 6 – 9 pm. Both practices are open to any division…

Dirt Tracks

Firehouse Subs Fuel ‘Mod Lite Divisions

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Firehouse Subs Returns As Title Sponsor Of The Brewerton And Fulton Speedways’ Mod Lite Division Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON-FULTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM BALDWINSVILLE, NY –February 27, 2017- Firehouse Subs, one of the most popular and fastest growing restaurant chains in the United States, has signed on as a marketing partner and title sponsor of the popular TUSA Mod Lite division at both the Brewerton and Fulton Speedways. The Camillus, NY Firehouse Subs franchise owners Jim and Kimberly Bogett are no strangers to local racing. Jim is a winning Mod Lite racer at both…

Dirt Modifieds

Last Day In Florida

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Last Day In Florida Story By: Hunter Horton/RacersGuide.com Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Well today is the final day of the DirtCar Nationals. We started out our final morning by waking up at 8:00 AM and dad and I went over to Burger King to get some breakfast,then decided to head on over to the track around 9:00 AM. We made a pit stop to Walmart jus too pick up a couple things for the day. When we got to the track we started working on the car to see what was wrong from the night before. Come to find out it was just…

Delaware

Friesen Eyes Georgetown Opener; Hopes To Build Off 2016 Success At Delaware Oval

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Stewart Friesen Plans First Northeast Dirt-Track Start Saturday, March 11 At Georgetown Speedway Story By: BRETT DEYO / GEORGETOWN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM GEORGETOWN, DE –February 26, 2017- Stewart Friesen has a full slate of NASCAR Camping World Truck Series racing on his plate in 2017. But that doesn’t mean he will leave the dirt tracks behind. Friesen plans his first Northeast dirt track start on Saturday, March 11 at Georgetown Speedway in the Melvin L. Joseph Memorial race. The 33-year-old Sprakers, N.Y., driver will tackle the Sussex County half-mile oval in the Halmar International-backed No.…

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