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Another Barn-Burner Finish at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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Bobby Jones and Eric Beers Thrilled Mahoning Valley Speedway fans with Close Modified Duel Story By: DINO OBERTO / MAHONING VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: WALT SMITH / RACERSGUIDE.COM LEHIGHTON, PA- August 8, 2016- Respect – it’s what Bobby Jones and Eric Beers share closely with one another. They are great friends off the race track and great competitors on and they clearly displayed that on Saturday night at Mahoning Valley Speedway as they battled within inches of one another in a thrilling contest between two elite veterans who know the value of what a good race should be. Both…

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Alan Barker Rolls to I-88 Victory

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I-88 Speedway Recap from August 5, 2016  Story By: STEPHAN CLAPPERTON / I-88 SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: OTTO GRAHAM / RACERSGUIDE.COM AFTON, NY- August  7, 2016- Alan Barker took the lead with two laps remaining in the Greg Page Construction Modified feature on Klinger Power Sports Night at I-88 Speedway and went on to take his first Modified feature win at the track.  Barker, of Norwich, capitalized on heavy lapped traffic in front of Mitch Gibbs coming off turn four to take the lead using the high side off the turn. “It feels really good to finally maintain throughout the…

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VonDohren Takes Big Diamond Checkers

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VonDohren Becomes First Back-To-Back 358 modifed Feature Winner At Big Diamond In 2016 Story By: SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA- August 7, 2016-  The competitiveness of the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 358 modified division has been only display all season long at Big Diamond Speedway. Nearly five months into the season, there hadn’t been a back-to-back winner in the division. Until Friday night. Craig VonDorhren raced to his second straight win and moved into second place in the point standings. Other winners on Friday were Tim Fitzpatrick (U.S.S. Achey…

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The X-Man Cometh: Phelps Wins a Barn-Burner at Fulton

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Chad Phelps Wins Incredible Fulton Speedway Modified Feature Story By: DAVE MEDLER / FULTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY- August 7, 2016- Saturday night Fulton Speedway Modified feature left fans wanting more and will have them talking for some time in what the majority of the people said was the race of the year at the speedway. In the 35 lap Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Modified feature, the majority of the race you could have thrown a blanket over the top four. Laps 33-34 saw Chad Phelps and Larry Wight go under the flag stand…

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Rico Abreu the Strongest Man in Ironman 55 Win

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Becomes the sixth different event winner and 16th series winner of the season Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO SPRINT CAR SERIES MEDIA     Photo By: LONNIE WHEATLEY PHOTO PEVELY, MO- August 7, 2016- Rico Abreu proved to be the strongest man Saturday night at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 as he powered forward and battled to the lead scoring his first World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series victory of the season and the Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 presented by Walker. Abreu, a NASCAR Truck Series regular, slipped back to fifth early but battled back into the top three…

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It’s Lucky Number 13 for Richards at Cedar Lake

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Jonathan Davenport recovers from early troubles for second Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS & DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM and BRUCE NUTTLEMAN PHOTO NEW RICHMOND, WI- August 7, 2016- Josh Richards won his second career USA Nationals finale Saturday night at Cedar Lake Speedway. The victory marked his 20th of the season (13th in the series) and 71st of his career in the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series – one win from tying for the all-time series record. “I don’t know what to say... I’m speechless,” said Richards, winning the $50,000 purse. “I can’t…

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This Week Ahead: Super DIRTcar Series Invades Weedsport

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Celebrates racing legends with Hall of Fame 100 Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: ALEX & HELEN BRUCE and DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM  WEEDSPORT, NY- August 7, 2016- The Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds will be making their first appearance at Weedsport Speedway this season on Tuesday, Aug. 9 for the illustrious Hall of Fame 100. The Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame will be celebrating its 25th annual induction ceremonies the night prior to the Hall of Fame 100 on Monday, Aug. 8. So far there have been 22 Hall of Fame races, 12 different…

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Dewease Takes Prestigious Living Legends Victory

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Living Legend Dewease Out Duels Bandit Smith For Port Royal Dream Win Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / PORT ROYAL SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: DAN DeMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM PORT ROYAL, PA- August 7, 2016- Lance Dewease of Fayetteville became the first proclaimed Living Legend himself to claim victory in the prestigious Living Legends Dream Race itself at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday night. Dewease dueled with Stevie Smith throughout the 35-lap main to pick up the payday that in total on the night netted him $12,510 for his efforts work. Dewease won the first 16-lap semi main of the night, taking…

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Slammin’ Sammy Scores 26th Knoxville 360 Nationals Triumph

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Sammy Swindell Wins the 26th Annual Knoxville 360 Nationals Story By: BRYAN HULBERT / KNOXVILLE RACEWAY MEDIA     Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM  KNOXVILLE, IA- August 7, 2016- For the second time in Knoxville Raceway history, a driver has added the 360cid and 410cid Nationals Championship to their Trophy Case as Sammy Swindell parked the A.G. Rains / Acme Graphix No. 3s in Victory Lane to claim the $15,000 top prize in the 26th annual Arnold Motor Supply ASCS 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank. Joining Danny Lasoski as the only other driver to win both crown jewel…

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Logano Gets Team Penske Back On Track

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Logano Breaks Team Penske Drought With XFINITY Win at Watkins Glen Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE     Photos By:GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR WATKINS GLEN, NY- August 7, 2016-  Joey Logano finally finished what he started. The driver of the No. 12 Ford won Saturday’s NASCAR XFINITY Series race at Watkins Glen International from the pole, giving Team Penske its first victory in what has been a disappointing season so far. The win in the Zippo 200 was the second straight at the 2.45-mile road course for the 26-year-old driver, who led 67 of 82 laps and drove his…

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Saturday Watkins Glen Notebook

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Chris Buescher Confident he’ll Make the Chase Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE     Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM / GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR WATKINS GLEN, NY- August 7, 2016- Chris Buescher is still on the outside looking in, but probably not for long. After last Sunday’s unexpected NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory at Pocono Raceway, Buescher is still 31st in the standings, six points behind 30th-place David Ragan. In order to qualify for the Chase, Buescher must be in the top 30 after the 26th race of the season, scheduled for Sept. 10 at Richmond. Buescher is confident he can meet…

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Edwards is ‘The Road Course Ringer’ at The Glen

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Edwards Edges Larson for Pole at Watkins Glen, Completes Sweep of Road Course Qualifying Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE     Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR WATKINS GLEN, NY- August 7, 2016- You can add the title “road course ringer” to Carl Edwards’ racing resume. Touring the road course at Watkins Glen in 69.689 seconds (126.562 mph) during Friday’s time trials at Watkins Glen International, Edwards beat Kyle Larson (126.223 mph) by .182 seconds to earn the top starting spot for Sunday’s Cheez-It 355 at the Glen (2:30 p.m. ET on USA). In winning his fourth Coors Light…

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Pete Bicknell On Top at Ransomville

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Pete Bicknell Captures 358 Modified Feature At Ransomville Story By: TANA ROBINSON / RANSOMVILLE SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM RANSOMVILLE, NY- August 7, 2016- It was Hawaiian Night at Ransomville Speedway last Friday night. Filling up the VIP Towers were Regional Haulage, Tim Hortons and the Lions Club. Pete Bicknell of St. Catharines, Ontario won his second feature of the season at Ransomville Speedway in the thirty lap Krown Undercoating feature Bicknell would also take over the Krown Undercoating 358 Modified points lead. Bicknell took over the lead on lap three from then leader John Smith of…

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Perrego Roars to Accord Victory

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Perrego Remains Hot In Convincing Drive To Second Win In Exciting Accord Speedway Modified Action Story By: STEVE PADOS / ACCORD SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF   ACCORD, NY- August 6, 2016- On a hazy but warm summer day in August, the Accord Speedway swung back into action on Friday evening. With temperatures in the low 80’s and a warm gentle breeze blowing across the speedway grounds, Promoters Gary and Donna Palmer reeled off an outstanding racing card for the good crowd on hand that witnessed the excellent racing action. The evening of speed was sponsored by the good…

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Marc Johnson Holds Off Friesen and Flach at ‘The Great Race Place’

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Johnson Wins 4th Of Season At Albany-Saratoga Story By: TOBY LaGRANGE / ALBANY-SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM MALTA, NY- August 6, 2016- After a rough couple of weeks, fan favorite Marc Johnson returned to victory lane at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway. The Guilderland driver scored his fourth Upstate GMC Dealers DIRTcar Modified feature event win of the season. In the process he cut Brett Hearn’s points lead to just nine points heading into next Friday night’s action. Rob Pitcher and Floyd Billington led the field to the green with Billington taking the initial lead over Pitcher. Craig…

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Lightning Strikes at Brewerton

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Larry Wight Makes Lightning Quick Charge For Brewerton Speedway Modified Victory Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS and JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM BREWERTON, NY- August 6, 2016- Friday night at the Brewerton Speedway Larry Wight from Phoenix, NY showed that the recent decision to switch to a Bicknell chassis was the correct one, parking his Gypsum Express/No.99L in victory lane. In the 35 lap Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Modified feature, Wight was both quick and patient as he waited for racing lanes to open and when they did he took full advantage. Wight moved into…

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Gravel Battles Rain and Restarts for Prelude to the Ironman Win

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Scores his second straight win and seventh of the season Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO SPRINT CAR SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM and TEEJAY CRAWFORD PHOTO PEVELY, MO- August 6, 2016- Neither rain nor restarts could dampen David Gravel's Friday night as he dominated the Monroe Shocks and Struts Prelude to the Ironman at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 and scored his second straight and seventh overall World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season. Off-and-on light rain fell on the 1/3 mile, bullring in Pevely, Mo. throughout the feature, but Gravel was the…

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Feger Pulls Away for Win at Cedar Lake

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Shane Clanton to lead field into the green flag for Saturday’s 100-lap finale Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA     Photo By: BRUCE NUTTLEMAN PHOTO NEW RICHMOND, WI- August 6, 2016- Jason Feger ran away with the FANSFund Dash Friday night at Cedar Lake Speedway. Feger started the day from qualifying toward the back of the pack to placing third in his heat. He heated up as the night went on, capitalizing when it mattered the most to win the $2,500 purse. Feger led the 12-driver field into the green flag for the 12-lap shootout. Rookie of…

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Lucas Wolfe Wins Williams Grove Speedway Sprint Car Feature in Dominating Fashion

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Kevin Nouse wins Nouse Signs and Graphics Summer Series Feature for 358 Sprints Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM MECHANICSBURG, PA- August 6, 2016- Lucas Wolfe usually only drives the Zemco sprinter in time trial races at Williams Grove Speedway. But, Friday night, Wolfe was there for a regular show in the John and Pee Wee Zemaitis-owned Zemco No. 1 in preparation for next week’s Knoxville Nationals. He made it pay off, too, as he dominated the Lawrence Chevrolet Sprint car feature for his 15th career Grove win and second of…

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Blewett Grabs Improbable Victory at Stafford

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Takes Advantage of Leader's Woes To Claim Whelen Modified Win Story By: JASON CHRISTLEY / NASCAR WMT MEDIA     Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM      STAFFORD, CT- August 6, 2016-  It was one of the most improbable of victories Friday night, but that didn’t make it any less sweet for Jimmy Blewett. The 35-year-old from Howell, New Jersey, took advantage of fuel issues by NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship points leader Doug Coby and Bobby Santos in the closing laps to drive away with the 26th annual Stafford 150. “You’ve got to put yourself in position,” said Blewett, who has…

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Friday Watkins Glen Notebook

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'Retirement' is Not in the Vocabulary of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE     Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR WATKINS GLEN, NY- August 6, 2016-  Dale Earnhardt Jr. made it clear on Friday. He doesn’t want to talk about the “R” word, as in retirement. Earnhardt’s recent struggle with concussion-like symptoms, a malady that will cause him to miss at least five NASCAR Sprint Cup races this season, has fueled speculation that concern over health issues might persuade him to exit the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet permanently. But Earnhardt had an emphatic reply when…

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It Is a Winning Tradtition

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John and Pee Wee Zemaitis Continue Winning Ways Story By: JUSTIN SNYDER / RACERSGUIDE.COM     Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF TOWER CITY, PA- August 6, 2016- Central Pennsylvania dirt racing is filled with a lot of history. The list of drivers who have ran a sprint car at one of the various tracks spread throughout the area is filled with the "who's who" of the sport. Even more impressive is the listing of team owners who have provided the drivers the opportunity to race and the fans the opportunity to cheer on a favorite on any given night. From Al Hamilton…

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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tech Bulletin

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New Concept from LOLMDS Concerning the Policing of Tires Story By: LUCAS OIL LATE MODEL DIRT SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: THESPORTSWIRE.NET / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAYCROSS, GA- August 5, 2016- Since 2009, the LOLMDS protocol for policing race tires has been to send samples to a certified lab for a comprehensive report on each tested tire. To-date in 2016, the series has spent a tremendous amount of money to police tires, and vows to continue to provide fair and equitable opportunities for race teams to compete in any LOLMDS event. After consulting with representatives of Hoosier Racing Tire, Florence Speedway, several drivers,…

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Watkins Glen Weekend Preview

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Allmendinger Attempts to Capture Chase berth with Win at The Glen Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE     Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF WATKINS GLEN, NY- August 5, 2016- It's now or, quite possibly, never for JTG Daugherty Racing's AJ Allmendinger. The road-course ace gets his best shot to make the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup in Sunday's Cheez-It 355 at Watkins Glen International (2:30 p.m. ET on USA). "It's no secret, I love this racetrack," said Allmendinger, who made the 2014 Chase with the first, and only, win of his career at Watkins Glen. "I love road course…

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Indoor Race Tickets for Trenton and Allentown Go On Sale August 17th

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Choice Seats Will Go Quickly, Don't Miss Out Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / LSMP MEDIA     Photos By: PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM  TRENTON, NJ- August 5, 2016- Tickets are going on sale on Wednesday, August 17 for the Trenton (NJ) and Allentown (PA) Indoor auto racing events, promoted by Len Sammons Motorsports Productions (LSMP). The Battle Of Trenton is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, December 9-10. The Allentown Indoor event presented by Ironton Telephone is slated for Friday and Saturday, December 30-31. “The best seats sell out quickly for these races,” warned LSMP’s Len Sammons.  “The sooner folks order their race tickets…

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Richards by the Dozen

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Josh Richards captures his 12th win of the season, 70th career series victory Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM & BRUCE NUTTLEMAN PHOTO NEW RICHMOND, WI- August 5, 2016- Josh Richards got his golden egg Thursday night, reaching one dozen wins at Cedar Lake Speedway's USA Nationals preliminary show. It was Richards' 70th career World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series win. “From 2013-15 the track changed,” said Richards, who won the $6,000 purse. “But from last year to this year, the track was quite a bit different – with…

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Ball Goes Wire-to-Wire for Knoxville 360 National Victory

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Jamie Ball Leads It All to Win Night One of the 360 Knoxville Nationals Story By: BILL WRIGHT and BRYAN HULBERT / ASCS MEDIA     Photo By: BING BANG MEDIA / ASCS PHOTO KNOXVILLE, IA- August 5, 2016- For the third time in his career at the Knoxville Raceway, Jamie Ball wheeled his J.J. Kane Auctioneers No. 5J around the Marion County half-mile perfectly for 20 laps for victory on night one of the 26th annual Arnold Motor Supply ASCS 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank. Timing in 13th, Ball was able to run to the final transfer in…

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Jack Johnson Night Coming Up for Race of Champions Series at The Track of Champions

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Second Annual Jack Johnson Night to Feature 60-lap Race of Champions Dirt Modified Feature Story By: RoC SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF FONDA, NY- August 5, 2016- The Ferris Mowers Race of Champions Dirt Modified Series fueled by Sunoco heads to the “Track of Champions” – Fonda (N.Y.) Speedway for the Jack Johnson Night on Wednesday, August 10. Johnson of Duanesburg, N.Y., captured 11 track championships at Fonda and is one of the legends of dirt modified racing. His career spanned several decades, where he called Fonda his home track throughout his illustrious career, which was highlighted by…

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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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Thompson Speedway Ready to Crown The King

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Tight Points Battles Leading into the Bud ‘King of Beers’ 150 at Thompson Speedway Story By: THRESA CONDICT / TSMP MEDIA     Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM THOMPSON, CT- August 5, 2016- The 27th annual Bud ‘King of Beers’ 150 on Wednesday, August 10, is one of the highlights of the summer at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP) as the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns for their third time this season to the 5/8-mile oval. They will be joined by TSMP’s four NASCAR Whelen All-American Series divisions, and the Northeast Midget Association’s “winged warriors”. As the series enter the second half…

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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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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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Watkins Glen NASCAR Weekend Preview

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Buescher Wins First Race, Snaps Front Row Motorsports’ 118-Race Winless Drought Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE     Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF WATKINS GLEN, NY- August 4, 2016- Chris Buescher scored a surprise win at Pocono – his first career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory – after the race was called for fog. The last time a first-time winner visited Victory Lane was in 2014 when AJ Allmendinger triumphed at Watkins Glen International – the site of Sunday’s Cheez-It 355 at The Glen (2:30 p.m. ET on USA). Although he won, Buescher still has some work to do to…

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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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“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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TSMP Honors New England Racing Legends

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Mario Fiore and Ron Bouchard to be Honored on August 10 at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park Story By: THERESA CONDICT / TSMP MEDIA     Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO FILES THOMPSON, CT- August 4, 2016- The passing of Ron Bouchard and Mario Fiore earlier this year were sad losses for the short track racing community. On Wednesday, August 10, Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park will pay tribute to both drivers on behalf of the modified racing community as the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to the 5/8 mile oval for the Budweiser ‘King of Beers’ 150. Mario Fiore had a long and successful…

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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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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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Mahoning Valley Speedway August 6 Advance

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Mahoning Valley Speedway has five division show + Micro Stocks and Car Cruise   Story By: DINO OBERTO / MAHONING VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: WALT SMITH / RACERSGUIDE.COM LEHIGHTON, PA- August 4, 2016- Mahoning Valley Speedway got washed out last Saturday, July 30th  for a fifth time and now looks to get back on track with five classes of stock cars along with the touring Micro Stocks. This Saturday, August 6 the paved ¼-mile oval located on PA Route 443 near Lehighton, will see the headline Modifieds, Dirt Mods, Street Stocks, Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks competing in regular heat and…

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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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BRC SPONSORED NIGHT WILL FEATURE A 30-LAP BRC LATE MODEL FEATURE WITH $10K in GIFT & MANUFACTURER AWARDS

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] BERNHEISEL RACE CARS SPONSORED NIGHT WILL FEATURE A 30-LAP BRC LATE MODEL FEATURE WITH $10,000 IN GIFT ANDAVAILABLE; TP TRAILERS MODIFIEDS AND SPORTSMAN ALSO PART OF THE NIGHT OF ACTION AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY GEISWITE CREATIONS “BACK TO SCHOOL PROMOTION” PACKED WITH GIVEAWAYS Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Media - Photos By: George Steigerwalt Jr./RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 3, 2016 . . . The BRC Late Models will be in the limelight on Saturday night when Bernheisel Race Cars Night offers a 30-lap feature for the popular NASCAR division of racing with $10,000 in gift and manufacturer awards being…

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BOAT CRUISES TO FIRST CAREER SERIES VICTORY IN USAC MIDGETS’ JEFFERSON COUNTY DEBUT

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] BOAT CRUISES TO FIRST CAREER SERIES VICTORY IN USAC MIDGETS' JEFFERSON COUNTY DEBUT Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Racing - Photos By: Brad Brown/USAC Racing Fairbury, Nebraska.........In the USAC Midget National Championship's return to the state of Nebraska after a nine-year hiatus, Phoenix, Arizona's Chad Boat broke through in his 65th career series start, leading the final 19 laps to take his first series victory in front of a standing-room-only crowd at Riverside Chevrolet's "Tuesday Night Thunder" in USAC's first ever visit to Fairbury, Nebraska's Jefferson County Speedway. The night's 35-lap feature marked just the sixth the time a…

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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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