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Western World Championships Roll Off Tonight

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USAC AMSOIL NATIONAL AND CRA SPRINTS MAKE QUEEN CREEK DEBUT AT 49TH “WESTERN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS” Story By: LANCE JENNINGS / USAC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM Queen Creek Az.- November4, 2016- This Friday, November 4th, the USAC/CRA AMSOIL Sprint Cars are set for two nights of action in Queen Creek, Arizona for the “49th Annual Western World Championships.” The co-sanctioned event with the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Cars at Arizona Speedway will also feature the USAC SouthWest Sprint Cars. On both days, the Pit gates will open at 3:00pm, spectator gates will open at 4:30pm, and racing…

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Texas Weekend Preview

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Texas, The Next Stop on Kyle Busch's Title Defense Tour Story By: REID SPENCER /NASCAR WIRE SERVICE Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR Charlotte NC.- November 4, 2016- No driver has swept a track in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series this season. Kyle Busch will attempt to become the first as he continues his championship defense in Sunday's AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway (2 p.m. ET on NBC). Busch enters the race off a fifth-place finish in the Round of 8 opener at Martinsville last Sunday and is four points ahead of Joey Logano for the final advancement…

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Tentative Lucas Oil Speedway Slate Released

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Lucas Oil Speedway Has Set its Tentative Schedule of Events For The 2017 Season. Story By: BRYAN HULBERT /LUCAS OIL SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: THESPORTSWIRE.NET / RACERSGUIDE.COM WHEATLAND, Mo. –November 4, 2016- The inaugural Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series event next July highlights the tentative Lucas Oil Speedway schedule, which was announced on Thursday by Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Dan Robinson. The new off road track, which is under construction southeast of the dirt track, will bring a new form of racing to Lucas Oil Speedway – and to this part of the country – in a big…

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Hirschman Shooting for North South Shootout Victory

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Hirschman Hoping to Ride Momentum to Another ‘Big Money’ Win Story By: NORTH/SOUTH SHOOTOUT MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Concord NC.- November 3, 2016- This weekend Tour-Type Modified teams will bring their brand of 600 horsepower thunder to North Carolina’s Concord Speedway for the 14th Annual North-South Shootout. For the past 10 years fans of the ground-pounding Modifieds have become accustomed to Pennsylvania ace Matt Hirschman being the pre-race favorite. That tradition will carry on this year as Hirschman enters the race after winning two major Modified races the past two weekends. It has been business as usual lately…

Dirt Late Models

Richards Record Setting Season Comes To A Close

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Kid Rocket Takes Home Unprecedented Fourth World of Outlaws LM Championship Story By: ANDREA CLEVELAND-RICHARDS / JOSH RICHARDS RACING Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SHINNSTON, WV -November 3, 2016- Josh Richards rewrote the history books Saturday night as he collected an unprecedented fourth World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series Championship at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. In addition to his record-breaking fourth championship, Richards also made history Friday night when he earned his 18th World of Outlaws victory, breaking the single-season Series win record. Richards' storybook-season began in February with Florida/Georgia Speedweeks and culminated last weekend with the World…

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New Egypt Speedway Schedules Roundtable Discussions With All Race Teams

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] New Egypt Speedway Schedules Roundtable Discussions With All Race Teams Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway - Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – The new New Egypt Speedway management team has scheduled roundtable discussions with all weekly divisions to be held over the next month beginning with the Street Stocks on Wednesday, November 9th at 7:00PM at the New Egypt Firehouse located on Main Street in New Egypt. The Crate Modified meeting will take place following the Street Stocks on the same evening at 8:30PM. The following week, November 16th meetings will be held for…

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811 DIG SAFELY POKER SERIES ON TAP FOR BRIDGEPORT’S FINAL WEEKEND

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] 811 DIG SAFELY POKER SERIES ON TAP FOR BRIDGEPORT'S FINAL WEEKEND Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Colonial Pipeline's 811 Dig Safely Poker Series will wrap up the 2016 schedule at the Bridgeport Speedway on Friday and Saturday, November 11th and 12th. The Poker Series has become one of the most popular events during the course of the racing season since it was introduced to the Logan Township speed plant during the 2012 season by the late, Doug Hoffman. Drivers earn the cards for the Poker hands based upon their finish in a series…

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Field Getting Stronger For Tonights Short Track Nationals

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Johnson, Kemenah Enter Short Track Nationals Story By: LONNIE WHEATLEY / SHORT TRACK NATIONALS MEDIA Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF LITTLE ROCK, Ark. —November 3, 2016- With the 29th annual COMP Cams Short Track Nationals presented by Hoosier Tires set to officially fire off Thursday night at I-30 Speedway, the field just keeps getting stronger. The count has climbed to 64 entries from 16 different states as well as Canada with reigning Knoxville Nationals champion Jason Johnson and All Star Circuit of Champions kingpin Chad Kemenah among the latest to throw their hats into the ring for the $15,000 winner’s share. The…

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Time For A Showdown At Susky

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THE STAGE IS SET FOR SPRINT SHOWDOWN AT SUSQUEHANNA SPEEDWAY Story By: BRAD VORES / SUSQUEHANNA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM YORK HAVEN, PA - November 3, 2016 - The stage is set for this Saturday’s Sprint Showdown at Susquehanna Speedway. With a promising forecast of 60 degrees and sun for York Haven, PA, the Wintermyer’s Auto Salvage Sprint Showdown presented by Rock-It Pizza will officially close the curtain, not only on a successful racing season at Susquehanna but also for the 2016 season in Central Pennsylvania. The Sprint Showdown will be the final event of the 2016…

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Montoya To Run Indy 500 With Team Penske

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Juan Pablo Montoya Will Remain With Team Penske For The 2017 Running Of The Indy 500. Story By: MITCH ROBINSON / INDYcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS IND - November 3, 2016 – Juan Pablo Montoya will return to Team Penske for the 2017 Indianapolis 500, team president Tim Cindric confirmed on Tuesday. It is currently the only Verizon IndyCar Series race that the two-time Indy 500 winner is scheduled to drive in next year. Montoya has won 15 Indy car races in 91 career starts over five seasons. The 41-year-old Colombian drove for Chip Ganassi…

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Ryan Smith Will Have A Teammate During The Next Two Weeks.

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Smith Hosting Linder for 410 Sprint Car Debut at Susquehanna Speedway This Saturday Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM KUNKLETOWN, Pa.- November 3, 2016 - Ryan Smith is hosting Ryan Linder for this Saturday's event at Susquehanna Speedway in York Haven, Pa., where Linder will make his 410ci winged sprint car debut. Linder will return the favor the following weekend when Smith will venture to Arizona for the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour season finale at Cocopah Speedway in Somerton. "I'm excited to have Ryan come out this weekend to make his…

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Sheppard Scores Second NASCAR Title At Utica-Rome

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Overcame Odds To Earn Title At New York Dirt Track Story By: ADAM FENWICK / SPECIAL TO NASCAR Photos By: OTTO GRAHAM / RACERSGUIDE.COM DAYTONA BEACH, FL - November 2, 2016- The 2016 season got off to a bumpy start for dirt modified ace Matt Sheppard, who lost his ride with team owner Al Heinke in January just days before his wedding in Mexico. In the days and weeks that followed Sheppard scrambled to put together his own team, acquiring race cars and equipment that he hoped would allow him to compete at the same level that fans and himself are accustomed…

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Dan Harpell Opts Out of Penn Can Speedway

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DAN HARPELL OPTS OUT OF CONTRACT RENEWAL, CHOOSES NOT TO RETURN AS PENN CAN PROMOTER AFTER TWO SEASONS Story By: REED MILLER / PENN CAN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SUSQUEHANNA, PA –November 2, 2016- After two years at the helm of Penn Can Speedway, Dan Harpell has opted to not renew his contract and thus has chosen not to return as Promoter in 2017. Racing will take place in 2017 with a new Promoter to be announced in the near future. “After giving it a lot of thought and consideration I have decided not to renew…

Dirt Tracks

Airborne Park Speedway Returns to DIRTcar Fold

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Dirt Going Down at Airborne, 358-Modifieds Return to the Plattsburg Oval Story By: ROBBY KNOWLES /AIRBORNE PARK SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF PLATTSBURGH, NY –November 2, 2016- Airborne Park Speedway has officially announced their transformation from an asphalt surface to a dirt surface for the 2017 season. The official announcement comes after many rumors about the track changing over. Airborne Promoter, John Walker, made the announcement Tuesday afternoon. “We have been waiting to make a final decision about this,” Walker said. “After exploring options and speaking with many people, this is the right decision and were moving forward with…

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Kerry Madsen Joins Big Game Motorsports

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Madsen Join Big Game Motorsports for the 2017 Campaign. Story By: SHAWN MILLER /INSIDE LINE MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF WINDOM, Minn. –November 2, 2016- One day after Big Game Motorsports released driver Danny Lasoski, the team has named Kerry Madsen as the driver of the No. 2 Muddy sprint car beginning next season. “Kerry has proven to be one of the best drivers in the country over the last several years,” Team Owner Tod Quiring said. “We are excited and proud to have him on our team. We are really looking forward to next year.” Madsen and the Muddy…

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Dietrich Satisfied With World Finals Results

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Closes Out 2016 season at Susquehanna Story By: FULLY INJECTED MOTORSPORTS EDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF GETTYSBURG, PA -November 2, 2016 - “Double D” Danny Dietrich made the most of his first ever trip to the Bad Boy Off Road World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte near Charlotte, North Carolina; qualifying for both World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series A-main programs and finishing as high as 14th in the running order. The Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, native earned his way into the pair of $12,000-to-win feature programs by qualifying through each of his respective heat races. Dietrich kicked off…

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Brent Marks Highlights World Finals Trip with 12th Place Performance

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Susquehanna Event on November 5 Will Conclude 2016 Campaign Story By: FULLY INJECTED MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF MYERSTOWN, PA -Noveber 2, 2016- A trip south to The Dirt Track at Charlotte for the World of Outlaws World Finals proved to be rewarding for the “Myerstown Missile” Brent Marks; scoring a 12th place performance against the Greatest Show On Dirt after starting fifteenth on Friday, October 28. Marks, who finished just two positions shy of his sixth top-ten feature finish of the season with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series, qualified for main event competition with…

Dirt Modifieds

POWER RANKINGS: World Finals Edition

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Another World Finals weekend is in the books which means the season is just about over with races left at Georgetown, Bridgeport, Rolling Wheels and Accord. "Super Matt" Sheppard is P1 on this chart this week for the eighth time in 2016. Drivers of the Week thus far in 2016: 4/3 - Duane Howard 4/10 - Ryan Godown 4/17 - Matt Sheppard 4/24 - Matt Sheppard 5/8 - Erick Rudolph 5/22 - Erick Rudolph 5/30 - Craig VonDohren 6/5 - Matt Sheppard 6/12 - Matt Sheppard 6/19 - Danny Creeden 6/26 - Stewart Friesen 7/4 - Matt…

QUAKER STEAK & LUBE SHOWCASES DIRT TRACK HEROES CAR SHOW RETURNS TO THE PHILLIPSBURG MALL

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] QUAKER STEAK & LUBE SHOWCASES DIRT TRACK HEROES CAR SHOW, MARCH 5-11, 2017, RETURNING TO THE PHILLIPSBURG MALL Story By: Bob Miller/Thunder on the Hill - Photos By: George Steigerwalt Jr./RacersGuide.com Quaker Steak & Lube, or The Lube(r) to loyalists, the award-winning casual dining concept known for its Best Wings USA and over 25 signature sauces, is fully prepped and geared as the lead sponsor for the trend setting 10th Annual Dirt Track Heroes Car Show to take place at the Phillipsburg, NJ Mall, Route 22 East. The popular event will take place from March 5th to March…

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WINDOM RACES INTO WESTERN WORLD ON A HOT SECOND HALF STREAK

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] WINDOM RACES INTO WESTERN WORLD ON A HOT SECOND HALF STREAK Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Media - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com In most stick and ball sports, segments of games are separated by quarters, periods or halves. Sometimes teams get off to a fast start. Although, on many occasions, halftime adjustments are needed to rectify the performance in the second half. Without question, there's no driver who's had a better second half of the season than Chris Windom. Though you can't exactly characterize Windom's first half as "slow" by any means, the early part of the season for the…

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Scott Bloomquist Claims Third National Championship

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] Scott Bloomquist Claims Third National Championship Story By: Lucas Oil Late Model Series Media - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com WAYCROSS, GA (November 1, 2016) - Scott Bloomquist capped off a successful season on Saturday night at Portsmouth Raceway Park, claiming his third-career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Championship. The Mooresburg, TN native finished a record-breaking 880-points ahead of Jonathan Davenport in the 2016 championship standings. "It's been a great year - we set out to win this championship this year and we did it," said Bloomquist. "This was the toughest competition on the series there has…

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New Egypt Speedway Managerial Committee Established for 2017 Season

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] General Manager Allyse Wolfinger Departing New Egypt Speedway Managerial Committee Established for 2017 Season Story By: NES Media - Photos By: Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – After seven years at New Egypt Speedway and four as General Manager, Allyse Wolfinger has decided to exit the position. “After seven great years, this was an incredibly tough decision,” said Wolfinger. “I put my heart and soul into making New Egypt Speedway the best it could be day in and day out. However, after much reflection and consideration I have decided to pursue other career options at this time. I…

Virginia Motor Speedway Crowns 2016 Champions; Jolevoy crowned Aaron’s Dirt Series Champion

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] Virginia Motor Speedway Crowns 2016 Champions; Jolevoy crowned Aaron’s Dirt Series Champion Story By: Dave Seay/Virginia Motor Speedway - Photos By: Al Goulder/Virginia Motor Speedway Jamaica, VA - Bill Sawyers Virginia Motor Speedway officially wrapped up the 2016 season by recognizing the top ten in each of the track’s divisions with special attention reserved for the 2016 champions. During the night’s events almost $36,000 in cash and prizes were awarded, of that almost $27,000 was in cash. Justin Williams of Concord, VA was crowned the 2016 Victory Lap Pro Late Model Champion and received a check for $5,000…

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BRIDGEPORT & URC PAY TRIBUTE TO MIDGE MILLER THIS WEEKEND

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] BRIDGEPORT & URC PAY TRIBUTE TO MIDGE MILLER THIS WEEKEND Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com The Bridgeport Speedway joins forces with the United Racing Club to present the URC Big Track Classic with support from Michalski Heating & Air when the cars take to the 5/8 mile speedway on both Friday and Saturday evenings, November 4th and 5th. The URC/360 sprints will compete in qualifying events and a twenty-five lap feature event on both days with a very special trophy to be presented to the driver with the best point average for the…

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MATT HIRSCHMAN CLAIMS FOURTH RACE OF CHAMPIONS VICTORY AT OSWEGO SPEEDWAY

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Hirschman Wins First Ferris Mowers Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series Fueled by Sunoco Race of 2016- Story By: RACE OF CHAMPIONS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Oswego, N.Y. – November 1, 2016 – Matt Hirschman of Northampton, Pa., claimed his first Ferris Mowers Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series fueled by Sunoco race win of 2016 in the longest event of the year, the 66th Annual Race of Champions 250 at Oswego Speedway. It was the fourth victory for Hirschman in the prestigious event, which tied him with his legendary Father, Tony, who also has four Race of Champions…

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Schatz Recieves Top Honors at Outlaws Award Banquet

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The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Honored its Teams and Drivers During the Annual Banquet. Story By: CHRISTINA CORDOVA / WRG MEDIA Photos By: PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. —Noveber 1, 2016- The higher Donny Schatz climbs on the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series ladder, the more he’s being compared to Steve Kinser, the legendary King of the Outlaws. On Sunday night at the series’ banquet in Concord, N.C., Schatz was called this generation’s Steve Kinser several times, especially by the younger racers. Schatz still has a way to go to match Kinser in the…

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Champions Celebrate 2016 Season Rewards

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Champions Enjoy The Spoils of Victory During World Finals Story By; BRENDAN CAPERIA / WRG MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO /RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. –November 1, 2016- The championships may have been decided before the Bad Boy Off Road World of Outlaws World Finals, but that didn’t make the celebrations that concluded Saturday’s night of racing at The Dirt Track at Charlotte any less sweet. Donny Schatz, Josh Richards and Matt Sheppard were officially crowned World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series and Super DIRTcar Series champions, respectively, after all three divisions wrapped up their seasons at…

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World of Outlaws and DIRTcar Racing Announce 2017 Dates for OneDirt World Short Track Championship

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Bad Boy Off Road World of Outlaws World Finals End of Year Must-See Events Close Out the 2017 Season Story By: COLBY GORNIEWICZ / WRG MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - November 1, 2016 - World of Outlaws and DIRTcar Racing, in conjunction with Charlotte Motor Speedway, are pleased to announce the dates for the 2017 Bad Boy Off Road World of Outlaws World Finals and the OneDirt World Short Track Championship. The OneDirt World Short Track Championship will kick off two weeks of unforgettable short-track racing starting Thursday, Oct. 26 through Saturday, Oct. 28. The…

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CH Motorsports Honors Long Time Crew Chief

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Mainstream Holdings, Inc., Sponsored CH Motorsports Team Produces Strong Result at World Finals Following Tough Loss Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDELINE MEDIA Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. -November 1, 2016 - The Mainstream Holdings, Inc., sponsored CH Motorsports team returned to action with heavy hearts on Friday night at the Bad Boy Off Road World of Outlaws World Finals. The marquee World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series event at The Dirt Track at Charlotte hosted the team's first start without longtime crew chief George Fisher, who passed away on Thursday. Dale Blaney, who has driven the team…

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Roth Scaling Back, Leaving Saldana Searching for 2017

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Dennis Roth Motorsports scaling back; Joey Saldana looking for a ride in 2017 Story By: JERMEY ELLIOTT/ PENNLIVE.COM Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Concord NC.- November 1, 2016- Joey Saldana knows all too well the twists and turns a Sprint Car career can take. There are no guarantees. A driver has to expect a measure of uncertainty. Saldana's been with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series for 17 years, so he is aware more than most drivers how this game works. And that fact is evident for the second year in a row, as Saldana enters the…

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Lasoski Leaving Big Game Motorsports

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Danny Lasoski Will Not Return to Big Game Motorsports Next Season. Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDELINE MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WINDOM, Minn. –November 1, 2016- Big Game Motorsports and driver Danny Lasoski have parted ways effective immediately. “With the direction we wanted to take the team next year we felt it was appropriate to explore all options for 2017,” Big Game Motorsports Representative Luke Lundt said. “We appreciate everything Danny did for Big Game Motorsports and wish him nothing but the best going forward.” Lasoski and Big Game Motorsports recorded the National Sprint League and Knoxville…

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Jimmie Johnson’s win at Martinsville brings talk of seventh title to forefront

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] Jimmie Johnson’s win at Martinsville brings talk of seventh title to forefront Story By: Reid Spencer/NASCAR Wire Service - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Mr. Martinsville is back – and with him, a realistic shot at a record-tying NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship. Winless at the .526-mile short track since the spring race of 2013, Jimmie Johnson ended his “drought” on Sunday with a victory in the Goody’s Fast Relief 500 and earned a berth in the Championship 4 race, set for Nov. 20 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. In winning for the ninth time at Martinsville, the…

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KRAUSE SWEEPS SPOOKY MOD 50’S AT WALL SATURDAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] KRAUSE SWEEPS SPOOKY MOD 50’S AT WALL SATURDAY Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium - Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Andrew Krause fought off both heavy competition and mechanical trouble Saturday and won both 50 lap main events for the Downs Ford Modified stock cars during the annual “Spooky Spectacular” at Wall Stadium Speedway. The Holmdel resident, who finished third in regular season points that concluded on October 15, now has five wins this season. In the first 50-lapper Krause fought off Howell’s Jimmy Blewett most of the way. When Blewett had late race trouble…

Dirt Modifieds

Sheppard Breaks Out The Broom in Charlotte

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Nothing says champion like sweeping the weekend at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PETE MacDONALD and DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- October 30, 2016- Matt Sheppard, the driver of the FX Caprara No. 9s Big Block Modified, made a mark in history this weekend as he broke a record and won his fifth Super DIRTcar Series Championship. Sheppard proved once again that he was the man to beat Saturday night during the Bad Boy Off Road World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. "This place was so…

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Schatz Sweetens the Season with Win

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Gravel records career-best season on tour Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO SC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PETE MacDONALD and DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- October 30, 2016- Donny Schatz orchestrated the celebration of his 229th career trip to victory lane differently Saturday night at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. The 20-year World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series superstar - as usual - hoisted the flag into an erupting confetti machine after the Bad Boy Off Road World Finals. But the thousands of fans erupted too when he casted the VP Racing Fuels checkered flag into the stands…

Dirt Late Models

Madden Closes Out Bad Boy Off Road World Finals On Top

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Holds Off Tim McCreadie to Take Season-Ending Victory Story By: KAYLA MAY / WoO LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- October 30, 2016- After a hard fought weekend from Chris Madden it all paid off on the final night of the season finale when his No. 44 machine found its way into Victory Lane. Throughout the past three days at the Bad Boy Off Road World of Outlaws World Finals, Madden proved he was a strong contender as he remained in the front of the pack every time he took the track. "When you're fast the…

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Sauter Snags Martinsville CWT Victory

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Johnny Sauter holds off Chase Elliott to advance to championship race Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR MARTINSVILLE, VA- October 30, 2016- With a finish that was the diametric opposite of his last run at Martinsville Speedway, Johnny Sauter punched his ticket to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship race with a victory in Saturday’s Texas Roadhouse 200 at the .526-mile short track. After a restart with 18 laps left, Sauter, who finished last at Martinsville in April, held off pole winner Chase Elliott, beating the No. 71 Chevrolet driver to the…

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World of Outlaws Set to Air on CBS Sports Starting Today

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36-hour World of Outlaws package includes Late Model Series shows from the USA Nationals, and Sprint Car and Late Model shows from Bad Boy Off Road World of Outlaws World Finals Press Release By: CHRISTINA CORDOVA / WRG MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- October 30, 2016- CBS Sports is bringing dirt racing's premiere series to a national television audience starting this Sunday, October 30, at 2PM, with two World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series shows from the USA Nationals at Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wisconsin. The World of Outlaws production team and DIRTvision.com will…

Dirt Modifieds

Sheppard Scores Record Breaking Victory at World Finals

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Cruises to eleventh Super DIRTcar Series win Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO and PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- October 29, 2016- Matt Sheppard won his eleventh Super DIRTcar Series feature in style by setting a new series record for the most wins in a season Friday night at The Dirt Track at Charlotte during the Bad Boy Off Road World Finals. Sheppard started off World Finals strong by winning his heat and drawing the pole for the 40-lap main event. It was smooth sailing from there on out. "This car…

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Johnson Earns Fourth Series Win of 2016

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Eight Outlaws finish inside the Top 10 Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO SC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- October 29, 2016- Jason Johnson set the tone for the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series Friday night, winning the first night of racing for the Bad Boy Off Road World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. Johnson, who idled his winged sprint down victory lane for the fourth time this season, has made his victories count for the series' most celebrated races in 2016. "I'll tell you what, these Priority Aviation/ Mesilla Valley Transportation…

Dirt Late Models

Josh Richards sets Single-Season Win Record at Bad Boy Off Road World Finals

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Richards Claims Win Number 18 on the 2016 Season Story By: KAYLA MAY / WoO LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- October 29, 2016- Josh Richards claims Friday Nights World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series Feature win at the 2016 Bad Boy Off Road World Finals. With one more series win in the books for 2016, Richards claims number 18 on the 2016 season setting the new World of Outlaws Late Model Series record for most wins in a single-season. The previous single-season series record holder was Darrell Lanigan who took to The Dirt Track at…

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Bonuses and Awards Adding Up for Mid-Atlantic Championship Weekend at Georgetown

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Georgetown Speedway Mid-Atlantic Championship Weekend Becomes More Lucrative; Special Awards & Bonuses Adding Up For November 4-5 Weekend Story By: BRETT DEYO / GEORGETOWN SPEEDWAY Photos By: PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM GEORGETOWN, DE- October 29, 2016- As the 2016 Georgetown Speedway season finale Mid-Atlantic Championship Weekend approaches, the November 4-5 program becomes increasingly lucrative for racers. Special awards and bonuses continue to add up for competitors in many of the divisions competing over the busy weekend. Campbell’s Collision, based in Fruitland, Md., will boost the winner’s share of the 40-lap Super Late Model main event to a minimum of $5,000, up…

Dirt Modifieds

Wight and Haers Lead the Way at Charlotte

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Strong Performances Displayed - Day One of World Finals Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- October 28, 2016- The Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds took on the Dirt Track at Charlotte Thursday night as they completed the first night of the Bad Boy Off Road World Finals with group time trials and heat races to help construct Friday and Saturday’s feature events. Forty-Six Big Block Modifieds made the trek down to The Dirt Track at Charlotte to take center stage at the most prestigious dirt racing event in…

Dirt Late Models

Richards and McCreadie Sweep Time Trials

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Times Determined Friday's and Saturday's Heat Race Lineups Story By: WoO LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- October 28, 2016- The World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series took to The Dirt Track at Charlotte on Thursday for the first night of the Bad Boy Off Road World of Outlaws World Finals. It was not a slow ease into the weekend of racing for the 69 Late Model drivers, as they had to hit the dirt hot and heavy to claim their spots in the feature for the next two evenings of World Finals right off…

Dirt Tracks

Hodnett and Stewart Record Quick Time at World Finals

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Will lead the charge in heats Friday and Saturday Story By: WoO SPRINT CAR SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- October 28, 2016- Greg Hodnett and Shane Stewart share the spoils of recording quick times for the first night of the Bad Boy Off Road World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. Both will lead their respective heats into the green flag during the Friday and Saturday program. Hodnett, who recorded the third fastest time in hot laps earlier in the program, bested the field with a 12.633. The Memphis, Tenn. sprint car veteran placed…

Dirt Tracks

Lucas Oil ESS Lucky Giveaway Program Continues to Grow

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Keizer Aluminum Wheels Joins Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprint Lucky Giveaway Program for 2016 Banquet Story By: DEAN REYNOLDS / ESS MEDIA Photos By: ALEX & HELEN BRUCE / RACERSGUIDE.COM SYRACUSE, NY- October 27, 2016- The Lucky Giveaway Program is entering its 10th consecutive season awarding the faithful Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprint teams with products from some of the leading companies in sprint car racing. Keizer Aluminum Wheels from Orange City, Iowa is the latest to join the sponsorship fold. Keizer will be awarding a luck recipient two complete front spindles and wheel from one of the industries leading wheel manufacturers. …

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All Roads Lead to Charlotte for Ryan Smith

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Smith Primed for World Finals With New Car and Fresh Engine Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM KUNKLETOWN, PA- October 27, 2016- A new car, a fresh engine and ideal weather conditions have Ryan Smith ready for this weekend's challenge. Smith and the Warko Racing team will travel to Concord, N.C., to take on the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series and the best sprint car drivers from around the globe this Thursday through Saturday during the 10th annual Bad Boy Off Road World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt…

Dirt Late Models

Lucas Oil Late Model Series Releases 2017 Schedule

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54 Races For Lucas Late Model Series Story By: JAMES ESSEX / LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: MIKE CAMPBELL / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAYCROSS, GA- October 27, 2016- The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has released a schedule for next season that includes 54 events at 35 tracks in 22 states. The season begins with the Feb. 10-11 Super Bowl of Racing at Georgia’s Golden Isles Speedway and concludes Oct. 20-21 at Portsmouth (Ohio) Raceway Park for the 37th annual Dirt Track World Championship, which will pay $100,000 to win. Fifteen events will pay $12,000 to win, along with 11 crown…

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Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars Getting Set For Second Season

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars Getting Set For Second Season Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway - Photos By: Harry & Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com The Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars are gearing up for their second season in 2017. The 2016 saw 31 different drivers compete in 27 different feature events a three different speedway’s across the Northeast, 13-year-old Jesse James Bartleson and Bobby Butler won track championships at the Accord Speedway and New Egypt Speedway’s respectively. “We had a good first year, a lot of good competition and the racing got better as the year went on. I can’t wait…

Dirt Modifieds

Rudolph Rolls to Dutch Hoag Memorial Victory

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Erick Rudolph Continues October Hot Streak With Dutch Hoag Memorial Victory At Outlaw Speedway Story By: STEVE OVENS / OUTLAW SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM DUNDEE, NY – October 26, 2016- Erick Rudolph, since exiting Super DIRT Week at Oswego, has become dirt track racing’s ‘Mr. October’. “Rudy” as his car owner Randy Chrysler called him in Outlaw Victory Lane Sunday night, put on a dominant performance enroute to the $7,000 victory in Outlaw Speedway’s first seventy-lapper in well over a decade. Rudolph would lead every lap of the event, but it was far from a cakewalk…

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