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Clauson Tunes Up For INDY 500 with Eldora Double

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Clauson To Pull Double Duty at Eldora While Prepping for 100th Indianapolis 500-Mile Race Story By:DICK JORDAN /USAC SERIES MEDIA                                                                                                                                                             Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF ROSSBURG, OH – May 6, 2016- Bryan Clauson is used to running a lot of races, but this year he is taking that passion for racing to a new extreme as he looks to run a schedule consisting of 200 races. Four of those races will take place this Friday and Saturday as he takes part in Eldora Speedway’s famous #LetRaceTwo, featuring the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car series and the national sprint cars from…

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Rocco Looks to Continue Setting Speedbowl Records

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Rocco Ready To Extend Waterford Records Story By:WATERFORD SPEEDBOWL MEDIA                                                                                                                                                                 Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM WATERFORD, Conn. - May 6, 2016- His accomplishments at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl are mind-boggling. Keith Rocco has racked up 121 wins in his 13 seasons at the Speedbowl, 15 more than any other competitor. He’s the all-time win leader in the SK Modified division with 73 victories. He’s also nailed down eight track championships, including five in the SK Modifieds, and has won the last three SK crowns in a row. Even with all those accomplishments in his resume, Rocco says his desire and…

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Lernerville Speedway Dow Carnahan Tribute Night Kicks off a Busy May schedule

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Tony Stewart’s All Star Sprints roll into town next weekend Story By:LOU LONG / LERNERVILLE SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                                      Photos By:TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM SARVER, PA –May 6, 2016-  Lernerville Speedway will say goodbye to a beloved family member Friday Night as we pay tribute to recently passed PA Announcer Dow Carnahan. Rappin’ on Racin’s Don Gamble has recruited a handful of Dow’s predecessors and colleagues in local dirt track racing to call the night’s Fab4 Racing Fueled by Turner’s Premium Iced Teas program in Dow’s honor. It won’t be an easy night, but it’s a necessary step in the healing process…

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Kansas Weekend Preview

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Kansas one of three tracks where Busch has never won Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE                                                                                                                                                  Photos By:GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR Kansas City, Mo.-  May 6, 2016- Winning seems almost routine for Kyle Busch. Only 31 years old, the No. 18 Toyota driver boasts 36 career victories and has taken the checkered flag at all but three of the 23 active NASCAR Sprint Cup Series tracks – Kansas, Charlotte and Pocono. Busch has the opportunity to pick up wins at all three of the tracks within the next month-and-a-half, beginning with Saturday's Go Bowling 400 at Kansas Speedway…

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USAC ‘ Week of Indy’ Action Packed Schedule Released

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USAC: Full Schedule Revealed for “Week of Indy” Racing Action Story By: USAC SERIES MEDIA                                                                                                                                                                                                Photos By:DAVE  DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS  IND.- May 5, 2016- USAC and Track Enterprises have released full details for the Week of Indy, slated for May 25-27 at locations around Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The three night show features open wheel cars from the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Series and the USAC Silver Crown Series.  The events will be held at the Terre Haute Action Track, the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Lucas Oil Raceway. A superticket, which gives fans a 25 percent discount if they attend…

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Susquehanna Hosts Gobrecht Classic for Mothers Day Nightcap

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KEVIN GOBRECHT CLASSIC UP NEXT FOR BAPS 410 SPRINT SERIES AT SUSQUEHANNA SPEEDWAY Story By: BRAD VORES / SUSQUEHANNA SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                             Photos By: HARRY MEEKS /  RACERSGUIDE.COM YORK HAVEN, PA - May 5, 2016- When Scott Gobrecht purchased Susquehanna Speedway, there was one race that he had penciled in before he even thought about what direction he was taking the speedway. The race would be the inaugural Kevin Gobrecht Classic that would help keep the memory his of late brother going strong year after year. And that race is up next on the BAPS Coatings and Supplies 410 Sprint Series as Sunday, May 8…

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Mercer Raceway Park Sprint Teams Tune-up for All Stars

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Sprinters Prepare for All Stars Invasion Story By:LOU LONG / MERCER SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                                                        Photos By:TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM Mercer, PA May 5, 2016-  This Saturday, May 7, will be the final opportunity for the 4 Your Car Connection 410 Sprint Car drivers to get ready for the invasion of Tony Stewart's Arctic Cat All Stars Circuit of Champions. Joining the fun at Mercer Raceway Park will be the the six other divisions which comprise the Saturday Night Live! racing program. Remember that the action will start at 5:30 with the three earlybird classes. The four star nightcap will begin…

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Joey Saldana Scores Win in Battle at Jacksonville Speedway

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Scores his third World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series victory of the season Story By:JORDAN MORRIS / WOO SERIES MEDIA                                                                                                                                                             Photos By: RACERSGUIDE PHOTO STAFF JACKSONVILLE, Ill. - May 5, 2016 - The road to Joey Saldana's third World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season was not an easy one, but Saldana did what he had to, overcoming fierce challenges and near misses Wednesday night at Jacksonville Speedway. "It was one thing I learned here tonight - if you do get into trouble, just be patient with the bottom," Saldana said. "Just stick with it.…

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BATTLES FOR LUCRATIVE POINT TITLES ARE TIGHT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

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RISING STAR TYLER DIPPEL TO RACE WITH MODIFIEDS ON SATURDAY Story By:ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                                     Photos By:GEORGE STIEGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA - May 5, 2016 -The NASCAR stock car racing season is well underway at Grandview Speedway and the battles for the lucrative point titles are very tight. NASCAR stock car racing returns to the one-third-mile, banked clay oval on Saturday (May 7) at 7:30 p.m. T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds headline the action as the Saturday night tripleheader will also feature the BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars. At least 12 events make up the exciting night…

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Can-Am Motorsports Park Swings Into Action

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Racing Ready to Return to the North Country Story By:CAN-AM MOTORSPORTS PARK MEDIA                                                                                                                                                            Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM LAFARGEVILLE, NY –May 5, 2016- Chapman’s Can-Am Motorsports Park is opening the gates Saturday May 7, 2016 for the first weekend of points racing in all divisions, including: 358 Small Block Modified, Sportsman Modified, Pro Street, Mod Lites, Novice Sportsman, T Stocks, and Vintage Modified. The return of the 358 Small Block Modified class as part of the racing program brings 100mph+ speeds and excitement for the whole family! Tickets are $12 for adults, kids 12 and under are free when accompanied by…

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Fulton Speedway Opens Regular Season Saturday Night

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Fulton Speedway Is Full Speed Ahead For The First Points Night This Saturday, May 7; Mother’s Day Flowers And Junior Fan Club Signups Part Of The Evening   Story By:DAVE MEDLER / FULTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                                               Photos By: JEFF and MATT CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY – May 4, 2016 – Hot off the heels of a successful and exciting Highbank Holdup weekend for fans and competitors to start the 2016 racing season, the Fulton Speedway will swing back into action this Saturday, May 7th for the first drive to the championship point races in all divisions on Ferris Mowers…

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Danny Dietrich Will Attempt to Continue Central PA Win Streak

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Back to Work with Three Consecutive Events on May 6-8 Story By:FULLY INJECTED MOTORSPORTS MEDIA                                                                                                                                              Photos By:HARRY MEEKS / RACERSGUIDE.COM GETTYSBURG, Pa. - May , 2016 - After earning three consecutive podium finishes in Central Pennsylvania, two of which resulting in victory lane appearances, it is safe to say that Danny Dietrich has found his rhythm. Dietrich, pilot of the Gary Kauffman Racing, Sandoe’s Fruit Market, Hickory Run Orchards, Weikert’s Livestock, Carlisle Auto Salvage, CATS Used Truck Parts, No. 48, increased his top-ten total to 14 on the season during his last set of starts, seven occurring inside the top-five.…

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Super Late Model Teams Tune Up at Georgetown

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Super Late Model Teams Granted Georgetown Speedway Track Time Next Friday, May 13 To Prepare For Upcoming Ultimate Series Stop; URC 360 Sprint Cars Headline Program As Racing Returns To Historic Facility Story By:BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA                                                                                                                                                       Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM GEORGETOWN, DE –May 4, 2016- Attention Super Late Model teams! Looking for track time at Georgetown Speedway prior to the upcoming ‘First State 40’ event on June 2? You’ll get it next Friday, May 13. Super Late Model teams will be welcome to attend the event with several rounds of practice and a Dash Race in…

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At A Glance: Outlaws Head to Illinois and Ohio

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The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series travel to Jacksonville (Ill.) Speedway on Wednesday, May 4 and return to Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio for the #LetsRaceTwo doubler-header on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 Story By:JORDAN MORRIS / WOO SERIES MEDIA                                                                                                                                                    Photos By:PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - May 4, 2016 - This week the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series resumes action when they head to Jacksonville (Ill.) Speedway on Wednesday, May 4. After the midweek action in Illinois, the series will head to the historical Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio for the 38th…

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Lincoln Speedway Re-Sets Sterner Memorial Schedule

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13TH ANNUAL WELDON STERNER MEMORIAL RESCHEDULED TO JULY 9TH Story By:BILL MEYER / LINCOLN SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                                               Photos By: HARRY MEEKS / RACERSGUIDE.COM ABBOTTSTOWN, PA- May 5, 2016- Following Saturday night’s aborted attempt to run the 13th Annual Weldon Sterner Memorial, Lincoln Speedway promoters tried to accommodate the race teams schedule when coming up with the original May 10th reschedule date. But after a couple days of getting feedback from the race teams, the promoters have decided to change the date and re-run the entire show on July 9th. “The original decision to run the remainder of the show on May 10th…

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Triple Play 25’s Set for Action at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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Modified Triple 25s to Highlight Saturday’s Action at Mahoning Valley Speedway Story By: DINO OBERTO / MAHONING VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                  Photos By:WALT SMITH / RACERSGUIDE.COM LEHIGHTON, Pa.- May 4, 2016-  This coming Saturday evening, May 7, Mahoning Valley Speedway race fans are in for a great action filled night of short track racing as the popular Modified Triple 25s will highlight the night which also includes Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods, Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks. The Modified Triple 25s are three 25-lap features that are run flat out. Drivers must jockey to the front in fast fashion during…

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Short Track Super Series Set for Big Diamond Assault

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Riding High: Short Track Super Series Point Leaders Anthony Perrego (South) & Tommy Meier (North) Arrive At Big Diamond Speedway Tuesday, May 10 With Momentum On Their Side Story By:BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA                                                                                                                                                      Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO and MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA – May 3, 2016- The drivers atop the early season Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled by VP standings have momentum on their side entering the tour’s next stop. When the STSS rolls into Big Diamond Speedway on Tuesday, May 10, Anthony Perrego (Velocita South Region) and Tommy Meier (Halmar International North Region)…

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Port Royal Weikert Memorial Is Richest Event In Speedway History

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Over $110,000 in total purse moneys on the line for all divisions! Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / PORT ROYAL SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                              Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM PORT ROYAL, Pa. –May 3, 2016- The upcoming three-day Bob Weikert Memorial sprint car extravaganza at Port Royal Speedway on May 28, 29 and 30 has now been established as the richest total event ever held at the historic oval. The three-day total of all division purses and sprint car series point fund amounts to more than $110,000 slated to be paid out at the fabulous event. This amazing dollar figure makes the Memorial…

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Dirt Classic I-80 Opens NSL Sprint Season

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Danny Lasoski will lead the National Sprint League into the season-opening event this Friday at I-80 Speedway in Nebraska. Story By:SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE MEDIA                                                                                                                                                   Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM WINDOM, Minn. –May 3, 2016- The National Sprint League will open its season with the the $10,000-to-win Dirt Classic I-80 on Friday at I-80 Speedway. The marquee event, which features a unique format and will be show-up points guaranteeing every driver at least 135 points, is the National Sprint League’s only visit to Nebraska this season. Defending series champion Danny Lasoski, Brian Brown, Ian Madsen and Terry McCarl are…

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INDYcar at Odds in Boston

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IndyCar Was Set To Debut In Boston; Debut Now In Doubt Story By: MIKE BAKER / RACERSGUIDE.COM STAFF WRITER                                                                                                                                   Photos By:CHRIS OWENS / INDYcar SERIES PHOTOS Boston MA - May 3, 2016 - News poured out over the weekend of the possibility of IndyCar losing their date on the streets of Boston. The race that was planned for Labor Day weekend around Boston's convention center. Although the idea of more street circuits are not ideal for IndyCar fans, Bostonians rejoiced in the fact their city would hold the historic series. The initial agreement to hold the open wheel series was for 5…

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Next Era of Racing Ready to Begin at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in 2016

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New schedule to see Vermont track host full-time asphalt racing starting May 21st. Story By:JUSTIN ST. LOUIS / DEVILS BOWL SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                    Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM   WEST HAVEN, Vt. –May 3, 2016- Transformation has been almost constant at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in its first 49 seasons, and the Vermont track’s 50th summer in 2016 will continue the trend.  Since its opening, the speedway has seen action shift from natural Slate Valley clay to asphalt – and back again – twice.  As both a nod to the past and a look toward the future, the facility will host races on…

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Hamilton Jr. Planning Oswego Debut

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Davey Hamilton Jr. will make his Oswego Supermodified debut during Oswego Speedway's 66th annual opening night on May 14 driving for Mike Muldoon Racing. Story By:DAN KAPUSCINSKI / OSWEGO SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                                   Photos By:CHRIS BURGESS / RACERSGUIDE.COM and HAMILTON MOTORSPORTS OSWEGO, N.Y. –May 3, 2016- Davey Hamilton Jr., son of Indianapolis 500 and Oswego Speedway veteran Davey Hamilton, will make his Oswego supermodified debut during the speedway’s season opener on May 14 driving for Mike Muldoon Racing. At the age of 18, Hamilton Jr. has already built quite the open-wheel resume as he claimed five sprint car wins in 2015 on his…

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Hilfiger Opens Woodhull Season in Victory Lane

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Hilfiger On A Mission ,Leads The Field to Woodhull Checkers Story By:STEVE OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                                       Photos By: CURTIS BERLEUE / RACERSGUIDE.COM WOODHULL, NY.- May 2, 2016- Grant Hilfiger made the three and a half hour drive to Woodhull Raceway from Canadensis, PA on Saturday night as he often does to support his Grant Hilfiger Racing team led by driver and seventeen-time Woodhull track champion Billy Van Pelt.  But on this night, it was the bossman taking the victory in the season opener for the 370 Modifieds. Eric Fisher and Mike Bills would lead the field to Scott Lyon’s green…

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NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER SERIES TO OPEN AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SUNDAY, MAY 29

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BIG BLOCKS TO CHALLENGE 358 MODIFIEDS IN 40 LAP $5,000 TO WIN, $1,000 FOR TENTH & $500 TO TAKE THE GREEN SERIES OPENER Story By:BOB MILLER / TOTH SERIES MEDIA                                                                                                                                                                Photos By:GEORGE STIEGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM Bechtellsville Pa.- May 1, 2016- The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will open in a big way Sunday night, May 29 at the Grandview Speedway in a huge show presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. The Big Block Modifieds will challenge the weekly 358 Modifieds in a 40 lap main event that will pay $5,000 to the winner, $1,000 for tenth and…

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Brad K Outruns ‘Dega Big One’s

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Brad Keselowski Takes Checkers in Crash-Filled Talladega race Story By:REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE                                                                                                                                                    Photos By:GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR TALLADEGA, Ala. –May 2, 2016-  Taking control in the final three laps of Sunday’s wreck-filled GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, Brad Keselowski claimed his fourth NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory at the 2.66-mile race track and solidified his spot in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Choosing the top lane for a restart on Lap 186 of 188, Keselowski powered his No. 2 Team Penske Ford past Kurt Busch with two laps left and crossed the finish line as…

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Sunday Talladega Notebook

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Dale Earnhardt’s rough day at Talladega ends against the fence Story By:REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE                                                                                                                                                   Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR TALLADEGA, Ala. –May 2, 2016- Long before Sunday’s GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway ended with Brad Keselowski in Victory Lane, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was ready to go home. Earnhardt started the race from the third position, but by Lap 9, the No. 88 Chevrolet had fallen back into the middle of the 40-car field. “It’s too tight—tight off (the corner)!” Earnhardt said on his radio as the first fuel run continued. After adjustments to the car on his…

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Cornell Sprints to New Egypt Speedway Checkers

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CORNELL SCORES A THRILLING WIN IN THE BURLINGTON COUNTY OVERHEAD DOOR NEWS SPRINT FEATURE AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY Story By: MIKE WIENEWZSKI /NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                      Photos By: JIM BROWN / RACERSGUIDE.COM New Egypt, NJ  -May 2, 2016 – On Baseball Night at New Egypt Speedway, Johnny Cornell scored a thrilling win in the Burlington County Overhead Door NEWS Sprint feature. Alan Bleacher was victorious in the Sportsman main event. The Crate Modified feature was captured by John Aumick. Bill Liedtka took top honors in the Street Stock race. At the start of the 20-lap Burlington County Overhead Door NEWS…

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Mills Kick Starts Bridgeport Title Defense

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MILLS DEFENDS BRIDGEPORT TITLE WITH WIN Story By: KOLBY RAMEY / BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                              Photos By:PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM Bridgeport NJ.- May 2, 2016- What a better way to defend your title than by winning the first race to start the new season? That's exactly what "Jammin' Jamie" Mills did with his last lap pass for the lead in the twenty-five lap Spirit Auto Center Big Block Modified Feature at the Bridgeport Speedway on Saturday night!  It was Mills second win in a week as he also picked up the win in the final pre-season race just six days earlier.…

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Beers Keeps Flowing to Mahoning Victory Lane

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Eric Beers Rolls to Third Straight Mahoning Modified Win Story By: DINO OBERTO / MAHONING VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                      Photos By:WALT SMITH / RACERSGUIDE.COM LEHIGHTON, Pa. - May 2, 2016- For the third time in as many weeks, Northampton’s Eric Beers has taken the checkered flag in the Modified feature at Mahoning Valley Speedway. In the first two events Beers was both lucky and good as his wins where produced after front row starts. This time however, he had to drive his way to the front, having to come from 13th on the grid. But thanks to a few cautions and sharp driving,…

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Rouse Rules In Exciting Fulton Speedway Highbank Holdup DIRTcar Sportsman Series Opener

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Steve Poirier Wins Empire Super Sprints      Story By: DAVE MEDLER / FULTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                                               Photos By:JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY - May 2, 2016 - The Fulton Speedway played host to the DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Series race number-one on the first day of the “Highbank Holdup” weekend that saw 55 cars fill the Fulton pits. In the 40-lap feature there was two and three wide racing all over the speedway but all eyes were at the front of the field where Fulton regular Jeremy Pitcher and St. Catharines, Ontario’s Brad Rouse battled nose to tail and side by side swapping…

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Bachetti Hauls to Lebanon Valley Speedway Win

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Andy Bachetti Dominates at Lebanon Valley Story By:PHIL ALTAWAY / LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                              Photos By: MARK BROWN/ RACERSGUIDE.COM WEST LEBANON, NY – May 1, 2016- Saturday night marked the beginning of the Super DIRTcar Series season at Fulton Speedway. As a result, only appearance points were on the table for the Modifieds (you got them if you were at Lebanon Valley or Fulton). That didn’t mean that there wasn’t any action. Paul Gilardi started from the pole, but was immediately pressured by Brian Berger. Berger had the stronger car and was able to get past on lap 3 for…

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Perrego Rolls To Thunder Mountain Opener Victory

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142 Race Cars Enter Thunder Mountain Opener; Anthony Perrego Takes $1,992 Modified Win. Story By;BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA                                                                                                                                              Photos By:EVAN CANFIELD /MOJO PHOTOS   CENTER LISLE, NY –May 1, 2016-  Anthony Perrego added his name to the Thunder Mountain Speedway win list in convincing fashion. Perrego, the Montgomery, N.Y., invader, drove to a $1,992 payday in Saturday night’s official Season Opener at the three-eighths-mile clay oval. Perrego bested a stout field in the 30-lap big-block/small-block Modified event driving Gary Mann’s New York Truck Parts No. 55. The recently expanded Thunder Mountain pit area was jammed to capacity with…

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Mark Smith Chases Down Josh Weller For Winning Pass In Rain Shortened Jack Gunn Memorial

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Mitch Holds Off Wray & Moser For Pro Stock Checkers Story By: STEVE INCH / SELINSGROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                                     Photos By:DAN DEMARCO/ RACERSGUIDE.COM SELINSGROVE, Pa. -May 1, 2016- On the night of the 36th annual Jack Gunn Memorial there were two races going on at Selinsgrove Speedway. One race was on the track and the other was against mother nature and an impending storm Saturday evening. Although the racing was fast paced all night and moved along quickly, mother nature still got the best of the 30-lap Gunn Memorial. The race was past halfway and considered complete on lap 18 with Mark…

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Howard First Repeat Winner at Grandview

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NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW GO TO HOWARD, SHUEY AND HENN ON SATURDAY NIGHT Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                              Photos By: GEORGE STIEGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM. BECHTELSVILLE, PA. May 1, 2016 - Racing action was fan pleasing wild and furious at the “fast” 1/3-mile high banks of Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. Duane Howard survived the numerous skirmishes to become the first repeat winner in the T.P. Trailers NASCAR 358 Modified All-American Racing Series 30-Lap feature. “We were driving like a bunch of animals and there wasn’t one car that wasn’t bent,” commented Howard in victory…

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Decker Beats Tim Fuller to Win Highbank Holdup at Fulton Speedway

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Scores Super DIRTcar Series win in first series outing for new car owner Mike Payne Story By: MIKE MALLETT / DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA                                                                                                                                             Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM  PHOTO STAFF FULTON, N.Y. - April 30, 2016 - It didn't take long for the new combination of Billy Decker and car owner Mike Payne to find their way to victory lane on the Super DIRTcar Series trail. The duo joined forces over the winter and their first series event together was Saturday's Highbank Holdup at the Fulton Speedway. Just like he's done so many times in the past, Decker worked the bottom of the…

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WEATHER DAMPENS LINCOLN; HEIMBACH OUTLASTS IN PORT VICTORY

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Track Records Shatter At Lincoln As Attrition Key In Port Royal Story By: MIKE BAKER / RACERSGUIDE.COM STAFF WRITER                                                                                                                           Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Carlisle PA - May 1, 2016 - Tonight central PA had an additional opposition, weather. Both tracks rushed the program along trying to outrun the pending rain. Forecast called for precipitation to enter the area between 10 to 11pm. On tap at the 'Fabulous' Lincoln Speedway was the $6,900 33 lap Weldon Sterner. Lap times in time trials were hovering track record speeds. Greg Hodnett would score the quick time award with a blistering 12.577 lap,…

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Sadler Celabrates Birthday With ‘Dega’ Victory

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Elliott Sadler Ends Drought with Wild Win at Talladega Story By:REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE                                                                                                                                                             Photos By: GETTY IMAGES NASCAR TALLADEGA, Ala. –May 1, 2016-  On his 41st birthday, Elliott Sadler got an unexpected present. When Saturday’s Sparks Energy 300 NASCAR XFINITY Series race ended under caution in overtime with the front-runners just short of the finish line, Sadler had the lead, after Joey Logano’s last-ditch attempt to block Sadler in the tri-oval ended with Logano’s No. 22 Team Penske Ford plowing nose-first into the outside wall. Brennan Poole got to the finish line first and thought he had…

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USAC Eastern Storm Heading to Grandview

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10TH ANNUAL USAC NON-WING SPRINTS EASTERN STORM TO OPEN AT GRANDVIEW TUESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 7 Story By: BOB MILLER /TOTH SERIES MEDIA                                                                                                                                                         Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Bechtelsville Pa.- May 1 , 2016-Mark these dates.   The popular return of the USAC Non-Wing Sprints will head East, June 7 through June 12 with the 10th Annual AMSOIL Eastern Storm. The Eastern Storm opens at the one-third mile Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA as part of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series.   The USAC non-wing sprints always put on a show, but at Grandview, it’s even better.   USAC…

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Poirier Takes Hard Fought Fulton ESS Victory

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Steve Poirier Outlasts Varin for Season Opening Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprint Win at Fulton Speedway Story By: MIKE MALLETT /ESS SERIES MEDIA                                                                                                                                                              Photos By:JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM   FULTON, NY – April 30, 2016- Steve Poirier won Friday night’s opening event for the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints at the Fulton Speedway.  The St. Mathieu de Beloeil, Que., driver worked hard over the course of the 25-lap feature to first secure the lead from Danny Varin and then to hold off his advances in the later stages. It was the 54th time Poirier has parked his No. 28FM in…

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Mark Johnson Honors His Father With Albany Saratoga Victory

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Johnson Wins Emotional Event At Albany-Saratoga Story By:TOBY LAGRANGE / ALBANY SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                          Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Malta, NY – April 30,2016- It was a very emotional off season for popular Upstate GMC Dealers DIRTcar Modified pilot Marc Johnson. The veteran Albany-Saratoga Speedway campaigner lost his father in February to whom he was very close. Johnson put the Johnson Racing number 3J in victory lane Friday night with a Small Block engine that his father built. Other feature winners during the evening were Derrick McGrew (Sportsman), Brandon Emigh (DIRTcar Pro Stock), Brandon Pitcher (Limited Sportsman), Josh Coonradt (Street…

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Richards Battles Track and Field in Carolina Speedway Win

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Claims win No. 63 in series’ first appearance at Carolina Speedway Story By:BRENDAN CAPRIA / WOO LM SERIES MEDIA                                                                                                                                         Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF GASTONIA, N.C. - April 29, 2016 - Josh Richards battled from an eighth place starting position and through tough track conditions and cautions on Friday night at Carolina Speedway as he claimed the inaugural World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series win at the track. "We were able to survive," said Richards, who took home the $10,000 purse. "We had a great car there. It was starting to get rough off Turn 4, but I want…

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Bloomquist Tops Budweiser 50 Field at Tri-City Speedway

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Bloomquist Best in Budweiser 50 at Tri-City Speedway Story By: JAMES ESSEX LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA                                                                                                                                                       Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM GRANITE CITY, IL - April 30, 2016 – Scott Bloomquist took the lead on the 42nd lap of the Budweiser 50 on Friday Night at Tri-City Speedway, and then went on to win the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned event. Bloomquist and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series points leader, Jonathan Davenport, went toe-to-toe for several laps until Bloomquist pulled away at the end. The 50-lap race went caution free as Bloomquist notched his third LOLMDS victory…

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Thirst Quencing Night Set for Woodhull Opener

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Mountain Dew & Pepsi To Present Insinger Performance 370 Modified Opener Saturday Story By:STEVE OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                                          Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Woodhull, NY –April 30, 2016-  This Saturday, April 30, Woodhull Raceway, Mountain Dew and Pepsi present the first complete show of the 2016 season.  The Insinger Performance 370 Modifieds will compete in their first points race of the season with Westfield, PA pilot Billy Van Pelt returning as the two-time and defending track champion. Van Pelt has garnered seventeen championships in the Modifieds at Woodhull in his storied career, but 'BVP' has a laundry list of…

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Friday Talladega Notebook

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks about the one that got away Story By:REID SPENCER /NASCAR WIRE SERVICE                                                                                                                                                      Photos By:GETTY IMAGES NASCAR TALLADEGA, Ala. –April 30, 2016-  Drivers have short memories when it comes to races won and lost, but last year’s Talladega Chase race is one that stick’s in Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s mind—and in his craw. Needing a win to advance to the Round of 8 in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Earnhardt drove the race of his life, only to lose by six inches to Joey Logano when caution froze the field after the final restart in overtime.…

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Rain Stops Racing At Big Diamond Speedway

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Short Track Super Series, ARDC Midgets highlight May slate Story By: SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                         Photos By: RACERSGUDE.COM PHOTO STAFF MINERSVILLE –April 30, 2016- Those pesky April showers that bring May flowers found northeastern Pennsylvania on Friday and along with an unfavorable weather forecast, Big Diamond Speedway promoter Jake Smulley has cancelled tonight’s racing card. The track was able to get in several events in April as the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 358 modified division had three different winners in as many races while the U.S.S. Achey sportsman division was dominated by Brandon Grosso who won three of…

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NE DIRTcar Mod Hall Of Fame Class of 2016 Inductees Announced

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Billy Pauch, Jeff Heotzler Sr, Don Diffendorf To Be Honored This Year Story By: BUFFY SWANSON / DIRTcar  HALL OF FAME MEDIA       Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF WEEDSPORT NY.-April 29, 2016-  Billy Pauch, one of the region's winningest and most versatile modern-era drivers, longtime Orange County and Accord kingpin Jeff Heotzler and pioneer Southern Tier legend Don Diffendorf will officially be inducted into the Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame in August. These three driving greats add their names to a stellar list of Modified standouts that was started in 1992 when the Hall of Fame was established on the Cayuga County…

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Lee Millington Tribute Highlights Saturday Night Action at Fonda Speedway

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LEE MILLINGTON TRIBUTE AND A SPECIAL OFFER AT THE FONDA SPEEDWAY MUSEUM HIGHLIGHT THE APRIL 30 RACING PROGRAM AT FONDA Story By: RON SZCZERBA / FONDA SPEEDWAY MEDIA      Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO/ RACERSGUIDE.COM    Fonda, NY – April 29, 2016-This Saturday evening April 30 at the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway a tribute to Lee Millington will highlight the regular racing program consisting of the modified, sportsman, rookie sportsman, pro stock, and street stock divisions with a start time of 7:30 p.m. In the introduction to the book, Fonda which was written by Lew Boyd and the late Andy Fusco and edited…

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“Raising The Stakes” For The Ultimate Super Late Model Series Visit To Georgetown Speedway

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 Bi-Rite Auto Sales Boosts Winner’s Payout To $5,000; Colonial Clash Four-Night Point Fund $17,000 Total! Story By:BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA          Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.CCOM GEORGETOWN, DE –April 29, 2016- The stakes have gone up for the ‘First State 40’ at Georgetown Speedway and the four-race ‘Colonial Clash Championship’ presented by DirtNation. On Thursday, June 2, the touring Ultimate Super Late Model Series will make its debut at the First State half-mile oval in a combined effort with three neighboring Mid-Atlantic Region facilities, kicking off four consecutive nights of Super Late Model racing with lucrative purses and a…

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Action Packed Month of May on Tap at Utica Rome Speedway

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UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY KICKS OFF MONTH OF MAY WITH PRO RACE CAR MOD LITES JOINING FAST PACED WEEKLY PROGRAM Story By:JOHN TIFF / UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA          Phtos By: OTTO GRAHAM / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY- April 29, 2016- After two exciting shows to kick off the 2016 at Utica-Rome Speedway, the month of May will bring more excitement starting with this Sunday, May 1.  Wilber-Duck Chevrolet, Rasmussen Rents, and Broedel Energy presents another night of NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing featuring the Gates-Cole Insurance Modifieds, SUNY Canton 602 Sportsman, Broedel Energy Open Sportsman, and Pro Stocks plus the first visit by the Pro…

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Open Sportsman Join The STSS at Big Diamond Speedway

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Open Inaugural: Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP For Open Sportsman Gets Underway Tuesday, May 10 At Big Diamond Speedway; Seven-Race Series Planned At Five Venues Story By:BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA         Photos By:GEORGE STIEGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA –April 29, 2016- The inaugural event of the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP for Open Sportsman is quickly approaching. Announced during the off-season, the STSS Open Sportsman circuit is comprised of seven events. It all begins at the Big Diamond Speedway ‘Anthracite Assault’ on Tuesday, May 10 (rain date: May 17) as a companion to…

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