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At A Glance: Outlaws Storm Into Midwest for First Time in 2016

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The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series head to Salina (Okla.) Highbanks on Friday, April 29 and Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Mo. for the Spring Classic on Saturday, April 30 Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WOO SERIES MEDIA       Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - April 29, 2016 - For the first time in 2016, the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series will venture into the heartland of the United States as they travel to Salina (Okla.) Highbanks on Friday, April 29 and then the annual Spring Classic at Federated Auto Parts…

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Leaf Racewear on Board for NES Hard Luck Award

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LEAF RACEWEAR TO PRESENT HARD LUCK AWARD FOR MAY MODIFIED MADNESS SERIES Story By: MOD MADDNESS MEDIA       Photos By: ACE LANE JR. / RACERSGUIDE.COM New Egypt, NJ –April 28, 2016- Leaf Racewear has come aboard for the second year in a row to sponsor the May Modified Madness Series Hard Luck Award during the May Modified Madness Finale on Saturday, June 4th at New Egypt Speedway. Leaf Racewear will be contributing $250 gift certificates to Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth in bracket standings, along with the driver who endures the hardest luck throughout the finale night on June 4th towards any Elite…

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Ryan Smith Looking To Race Closer to Home

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Smith Rethinking his Schedule after Solid Weekend in Pennsylvania Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE MEDIA     Photos By:TRENT GOWER / RACERSGUIDE.COM SELINSGROVE, Pa. -April 28, 2016 - Ryan Smith had a very good weekend against not only the tough Pennsylvania Posse, but the travelers of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions as well this past weekend. On Friday Smith took on the "Posse" at the historic Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa., for the Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial. Smith then battled with the All Stars at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pa., on Saturday for the inaugural…

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ATQMRA Series Join The Party at Mahoning Valley

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Small Car Enduro and ATQMRA join stock car line-up this Saturday evening at Mahoning Valley Speedway Story By: DINO OBERTO / MAHONING VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA      Photos By:WALT SMITH / RACERSGUIDE.COM LEHIGHTON, Pa. - April 28, 2016- Coming off a great night that was highlighted by the 2016 opening event for the Race of Champions Tour, Mahoning Valley Speedway gets back to business this coming Saturday, April 30 with all six regular track divisions which include Modifieds, Late Models, Street Sticks, Dirt Mods, Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks. Also included in the night’s action will be the American Three Quarter Midget Racing Association…

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NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES FIRST QUARTER MARKS

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Horn Sounds On Thrilling First Quarter Story By:REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE        Photos By:GETTY IMAGES NASCAR Talladega Al.- April 28, 2016- Sunday’s Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway marked the conclusion of the first quarter of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. The race featured 23 lead changes (most at RIR since 2007), 18 green flag passes for the lead (most at RIR since 2010) and 2,083 green flag passes (most at RIR since 2013). Those impressive passing stats are the latest in a long line of statistical highlights generated from the first nine races. Two of the…

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Chemung Hosts ROC Asphalt Tour Sunday

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RoC Asphalt Modifieds Ready to Race at Chemung Story By:JOE SKOTNICKI /ROC SERIES MEDIA          Photos By: DARYL CANFIELD / RACERSGUIDE.COM Elma, NY.- April 28, 2016- When competitors in the Ferris Mowers Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series Fueled by Sunoco head to the Chemung Speedrome they have to tackle the challenge of uniquely shaped track that presents great racing opportunities. The event also signifies the first asphalt event in the Southern Tier of New York curing racers and race fans of “Cabin Fever”. “Everyone is ready to go and now the way the Spring has played out to this point we…

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Wilson Honors His Late Brother With INDY500 Entry

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Stefan Wilson Honoring Late Brother's Memory with entry in 100th Indianapolis 500 Story By: MARK ROBINSON / INDYcar SERIES MEDIA       Photos By:CHRIS OWENS / INDYcar PHOTO Indianapolis Ind. -April 28, 2016- Stefan Wilson will have a special co-pilot as he strives to qualify and race in the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil: his late brother Justin. KV Racing Technology announced today from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that it has entered Stefan Wilson as driver of the No. 25 Driven2SaveLives – KVRT Chevrolet for the historic race. The program is run in conjunction with the…

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Grandview Speedway Looks to Continue New Winners Streak

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WILL THE NEW FEATURE WINNERS STREAK CONTINUE AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY THIS SATURDAY Story By:ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA       Photos By:GEORGE STIEGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA -April 27, 2016 - Another action packed night of NASCAR stock car racing is set for Grandview Speedway on Saturday (April 30) at 7 p.m. The T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stockers will be the attractions with at least 12 events making up the night of excitement. Fans and racers will be anxious to see if there are three new winners this Saturday night. So far the competition in the Saturday…

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At A Glance: Chub Frank Embraces New Challenges

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Racing returns with Tar Heel Tour Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WOO LM SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - April 27, 2016 - Chub Frank, one of the 12 original drivers to sign with the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series in 2004, is no stranger to many of the regular series tracks - until this week. Frank will face unpredictability in a first-time trip to Carolina Speedway (April 29) and with the ever-changing track conditions of Fayetteville Motor Speedway (April 30). Not to say this week will be nearly impossible for the seasoned driver…

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ESS Time to Fly at Fulton Kick Off

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Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Kicks off Highbank Holdup Weekend at Fulton this Friday.   Story By: DEAN REYNOLDS / ESS SERIES MEDIA       Photos By:JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM    SYRACUSE, NY –April 27, 2016-  The 33rd Anniversary season for the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) had to wait one week to get the point season started.  With last week’s postponed event at Outlaw Speedway, the stars and cars will now converge to the Fulton Speedway to get the 2016 tour underway. It what is now turned into a special two-day event, the Highbank Holdup Weekend will get it’s start this…

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Super DIRTcar Series Kicks Off 2016 at Fulton’s Highbank Holdup

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DIRTcar Northeast Sportsman help kick off the Highbank Holdup weekend on Friday Story By:AARON FIEDLER / DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA       Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEEDSPORT, N.Y. – April 27, 2016 – The Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds travel to Fulton Speedway to kick-off the regular season points race on Saturday, April 30 during the Highbank Holdup weekend. The Super DIRTcar Series, the nation’s premier touring big-block modified series, returns to action after four nights of non-points events during DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park in February. Despite starting a new team in the off-season, Matt Sheppard returned to action in old…

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Sides Scores Home Track Victory at I-30 Speedway

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Captures first victory of the season in front of hometown crowd Story By: JORDAN MORRIS /WOO  SERIES MEDIA        Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - April 27, 2016 - With friends and family standing next to him in victory lane, Jason Sides exited his car after scoring the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series win on Tuesday night at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Ark. The victory, his first since night one of the Boothill Showdown at Dodge City Raceway Park in July 2015, was especially memorable for Sides, who is just over a two hour drive from…

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‘The Track of Champions’ Great Bill Wimble Passes

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Racersguide Pays Tribute to a True Gentleman and Champion of Northeast Auto Racing Northeast Racing Legend Takes His Final Checkers Amsterdam NY.-April 27, 2016- The following was written by Ron Szczerba in the August 14, 2009 edition of the Schenectady Gazette and we found it a fitting tribute to the legendary driver. Stock car racing: Wimble a true legend at Fonda For the last few weeks, legendary driver Bill Wimble has been making his yearly stops at the local race tracks to meet all of his friends. This year, there is something else to keep him busy on his visit…

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Sportsman Racers Will Double Down at Fulton Holdup

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Sportsman To Run Both Nights Of The Fulton Speedway Highbank Holdup April 29-30  Story By: DAVE MEDLER / FULTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA         Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY – April 27, 2016 – The popular Sportsman are set to have a double header on the long awaited Fulton Speedway “Highbank Holdup” weekend on Friday & Saturday, April 29-30. On Friday, April 29 a strong and fast field of Fulton regulars will be set to defend their home track when a field of invaders will fill the pits for round-one of the 2016 DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Series. Not only will the…

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Williams Grove Preps For Morgan Cup Showdown

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May Williams Grove World of Outlaws Stand Features NAPA/NGK Morgan Cup Story By:SHAWN BROUSE / WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                         Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM MECHANICSBURG, PA –April 27, 2016-  There is just under a month to go until the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars make their return to Williams Grove Speedway for the 2016 season in the first of three stands this year. The two-day stand on May 20 and 21 will be highlighted by the running and bestowal of the 2016 Morgan Cup, presented by NAPA and NGK Spark Plugs. Named to honor longtime oval owner Morgan Hughes, the…

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Weikert Memorial Extravaganza On Tap at Port Royal Speedway

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Port Royal Weikert Memorial Money And Formats Announced; Over $75,000 on the Line Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / PORT ROYAL SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                                     Photos By: HARRY MEEKS  / RACERSGUIDE.COM  PORT ROYAL, PA – April 27,2016- The upcoming three-day Bob Weikert Memorial sprint car racing extravaganza sponsored by Packer’s Concessions at Port Royal Speedway slated for May 28, 29 and 30 is now just over one month away! And details regarding the highly-lucrative 2016 event for sprints, late models and URC Sprints that encompasses the Memorial Day holiday weekend has just been released. The three-day program for the 410 sprint cars will culminate on…

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Lucas Oil Late Model Series Set for Midwest Shootout

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Lucas Oil Late Models Return to the Midwest Story By:LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA                                                                                                                                                                                           Photos By:HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAYCROSS, GA -April 27, 2016 – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will wrap up the month of April by visiting the Midwest for two thrilling events. The action will kick off on Friday, April 29th at Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, IL. On Saturday, April 30th, the Series will return to Macon Speedway in Macon, IL. For the first time, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will host the annual Budweiser 50 at Tri-City Speedway. The event will feature…

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‘The Steel Palace’ Set for 55th Season Kick Off

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Novelis Presents 55th Year Of Supers At Oswego, Opening Night Lineup Taking Shape For May 14th Story By: DAN KAPUSCINSKI / OSWEGO SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                                       Photos By:CHRIS BURGESS / RACERSGUIDE.COM OSWEGO, NY - April 27, 2016-When the green flag drops on Oswego Speedway’s 66th consecutive racing season on Saturday, May 14, the Novelis Supermodifieds will embark on their 55th consecutive campaign as the Speedway’s headline division. Since 1962 Oswego Speedway has been the Home of the Supermodifieds with Novelis presenting Oswego’s unique brand of racing every week since 2005. Novelis is the world leader in rolled aluminum products, delivering unique solutions…

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URC Head to Selinsgrove Gunn Memorial

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URC Jack Gunn Memorial for 360 Sprint Cars this Saturday at Selinsgrove Story By:STEVE INCH / SELINSGROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                                             Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SELINSGROVE, PA –April 27, 2016- Selinsgrove Speedway will present the 36th running of the Jack Gunn Memorial for sprint cars at 7 p.m. this Saturday, April 30, sanctioned by the United Racing Club. Joining the 358-360 sprint cars on the racing card will be the super late models, pro stocks, and roadrunners for the first four division racing card of the season. Track gates will open at 5 p.m. For the 11th consecutive year, the Gunn Memorial…

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Virginia Motor Speedway’s Saturday Night Action Continues

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Dirt Track Saturday Night Equals Exciting, Heart Pounding Racing at Virginia Motor Speedway Story By: DAVE SEAY / VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                                     Photos By: AL GOULDER / RACERSGUIDE.COM JAMAICA, VA –April 27, 2016- After a very successful opening night to the 47th season at Virginia Motor Speedway all four Aaron’s Dirt Series Championship divisions are set to be back in action this Saturday April 30th for Dirt Track Saturday Night. The evening will feature the Victory Lap Pro Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions in some exciting side by side action. In opening…

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Arctic Cat All Star Action Resumes April 30 at Atomic Speedway

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Dale Blaney Back On Top of Current Series Standings Story By:TYLER ALTMEYER / ALL STAR SERIES MEDIA                                                                                                                                                 Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS  IND.-April 27, 2016 - The month of April will not go out quietly for Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions teams, as they prepare for their last start of the month on Saturday evening, April 30, at the Atomic Speedway near Chillicothe, Ohio. The Chillicothe road trip will end a busy stretch consisting of six races in three weeks for the regional travelers, visiting six different dirt ovals in two states. Recent travels included two separate…

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Penn Can Kicks Off 2016 Campaign Friday Night

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2016 “CAN OPENER” THIS FRIDAY AT PENN CAN SPEEDWAY Story By:REED MILLER / PENN CAN SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                                               Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SUSQUEHANNA, PA.- April 26, 2016- The 2016 racing season at Penn Can Speedway will take the green flag this Friday night with the running of the annual “Can Opener”. The Modifieds will go to battle in a 40 lap feature paying $1,500 to win. They will be joined by the 602 Crate Sportsman, Street Stocks, Four Cylinders, Factory Stocks and the new Crate Late Model division. Race time is 7:30 p.m. The big question going into the 2016…

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At A Glance: Outlaws Make Triumphant Return to I-30 Speedway

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The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series invade track located in Little Rock, Ark.                                                                          on Tuesday April 26 after 20-year hiatus Story By:JORDAN MORRIS / WOO SERIES MEDIA                                                                                                                                                            Photos By:JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.CCOM CONCORD, N.C. - April 26, 2016 - For the first time since 1994, the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series will return to I-30 Speedway located in Little Rock, Ark. on Tuesday, April 26, as the series heads east following the two month-long western swing. The last time the World of Outlaws battled on the clay of I-30, Mark Kinser wrapped up his third win at…

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Big Diamond Closes Out April With Four Divisions

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Four Division Show Wraps Up April At Big Diamond Speedway Story By:SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                                       Photos By:GEORGE STIEGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE  PA.- April 26, 2016- – After beating the rain last week, Big Diamond Speedway is looking at a good forecast for Friday, April 29, as the track wraps ups the first full month of racing with a four-division show of CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 358 modifieds, U.S.S. Achey sportsman, Savage 61 roadrunners and the No Sweat Service Group street stocks. The originally planned roadrunner challenge for Friday has been postponed. A date for the event…

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Spithaler Scores at Mercer Raceway Park for Second Win of Weekend

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Holden, Gomola, Hurrelbrink, Webb, Hanlon, and Methenyey also Succeed Story By: LOU LONG / MERCER SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                                                           Photos By:TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM Mercer, PA - April 26,2016-  Brandon Spithaler, from nearby Evans City, PA, got his second win of the weekend at Mercer Raceway Park. After dominating the action the night before at Lernerville Speedway, Spithaler did the double. Ironically, those were the only two races that he has finished this season. Defending champion Jimmy Holden made it two wins in a row in the Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modifieds. Jacob Gomola earned his first career win at Mercer Raceway…

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Barney Takes Patriot Series Opener at Merrittville

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Barney Claims Patriot Sprint Tour Opener at Merrittville; Bowman, Rouse, Klager Also Winners Story By: JIM IRVINE / MERRITTVILLE SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                                          Photos By:CLAYTON JOHNS and ALEX BRUCE /RACERSGUIDE.COM THOROLD, ONTARIO  –April 26, 2016- Jason Barney engineered his outside pole starting position in to his first feature win of the season in the non-stop 25-lap Patriot Sprint Tour opener at Merrittville Speedway on Saturday night. Polesitter Matt Tanner led the opening three laps before Barney claimed the point position at the exit of turn four on lap four. The two drivers battled side-by-side for two laps before Barney pulled away as the…

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MILLS, ROBERTS, FREES & SAYRE PICK UP WINS IN FINAL BRIDGEPORT PRE-SEASON EVENTS

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Godown, Grosso & Frees Win Pre-Season Titles Story By:KOLBY RAMEY / BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA                                                                                                                                        Photos By:PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM Bridgeport NJ.- April 26, 2016- 2015 Bridgeport Champion, Jamie Mills raced to his first win of the new season with a pass by Duane Howard just four laps before the checkered flag to become the fourth different winner in Spirit Auto Center Big Block Modified action this season.  Brad Roberts earned his first win since 2013 in the Stewart Stainless Crate/Sportsman twenty lap main event - also the fourth different winner in this division.  Ron Frees won his third race of…

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Dietrich Evens The Score With All Star Invaders

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DANNY DIETRICH SNAGS VICTORY AT SELINSGROVE Story By:MIKE BAKER / RACERSGUIDE.COM STAFF WRITER   Photos By:HARRY MEEKS SR./ RACERSGUIDE.COM Selinsgrove Pa.- April 25, 2016- Someone ask you your first opinion of Selinsgrove Speedway, chances are 'Wicked Fast' would be one of them. The track that claims they are the fastest half mile on the east coast sure doesn't disappoint. Fans packed the track for a Sunday night sprint car spectacular featuring Tony Stewart's Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, first time the tour has been back in sixteen years. A star studded field of 36 cars loaded the infield pits.…

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Tremont Flexes Opening Night Muscle at Valley of Speed

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Tremont Overcomes Tricky Track to Win 126th Modified Feature Story By:PHIL ALLAWAY / LEBANON VALEEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA        Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM West Lebanon NY.- April 25, 2016- Ah, opening night.  Everyone’s at square one.  Hopes and dreams are still attainable.  Teams in the Modified, Pro Stock, Pure Stock and 4-Cylinder classes took to the high banks for their first races of the year.  Unfortunately, the high banks bit back. In the Modified feature, Kyle Sheldon started on pole, but on the start and he went up the hill.  That allowed Keith Flach to move into the lead.  A combination of Kyle…

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PAUCH SR. HOLDS OFF HIS SON TO TAKE NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY’S 358 MODIFIED FEATURE

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] PAUCH SR. HOLDS OFF HIS SON TO TAKE NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY’S 358 MODIFIED FEATURE New Egypt, NJ (April 24, 2016) – On Ugly Sweater Night, Billy Pauch, Sr. held off his son to take the 358 Modified feature at New Egypt Speedway. Billy Osmun won the Crate feature and Mark Bitner was the victor in the TSRS Sprint Car main event. The Lyons Constructions/Metal Fab Rookie races were won by Cale Ross and Kyle Kania. Polesitter Mike Butler grabbed the lead at the start of the 30-lap 358 Modified feature with fourth place starting Billy Pauch, Sr. in…

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Sheppard Strong Arms His Way to Utica Rome Victory

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MATT SHEPPARD MUSCLES HIS WAY TO ANOTHER WIN AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY Story By: MIKE MALLETT / UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA       Photos By:JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY –April 25, 2016- Wilber-Duck Chevrolet and Marble Hill Inn presented an action-packed show of Gates-Cole Insurance Modifieds, SUNY Canton 602 Sportsman, Broedel Energy Open Sportsman, Pro Street Stocks, and the “Prelude to the Gnome Cup” for the GO Nuclear Late Models. Matt Sheppard won his second feature event in a row in the Modifieds, increasing his early point lead. He shared victory lane with Jason Rood in the 602 Sportsman, Claude Hutchings Jr. in…

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Coby Dominates In First Win Of Season

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Defending Tour Champ Cruises To Third NAPA Spring Sizzler Win Story By: JASON CUNNINGHAM /NASCAR MEDIA        Photos By:DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM STAFFORD, Conn. –April 24, 2016-  Doug Coby didn’t win the season-opener a couple of weeks ago, but he made everyone aware Sunday at Stafford Motor Speedway he’s still the driver to beat to win the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship. Coby started from the pole and led a race-high 193 laps to win the NAPA Spring Sizzler 200 for his 18th career win overall and third in the 45th annual spring event at the historic speedway located in Stafford,…

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Pagenaud Charges Back for Grand Prix of Alabama Victory

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Pagenaud makes it two in a row with Honda Grand Prix of Alabama win Story By:MARK ROBINSON / INDYcar SERIES MEDIA       Photos By:CHRIS OWENS / INDYcar SERIES PHOTO BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –April 25, 2016-  Simon Pagenaud’s dominance in the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama was interrupted briefly by a late charge from Graham Rahal, but it didn’t last long. Rahal stole the lead from Pagenaud with a pass on Lap 82 of the 90-lap event that involved contact between the two Verizon IndyCar Series drivers’ cars, only to see Pagenaud return the favor four laps later and drive on to…

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Edwards Goes ‘Old School’ Bump and Run at Richmond

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Edwards bumps teammate Kyle Busch to win at Richmond Story By:REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE          Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR RICHMOND, Va.- April 25, 2016- The honeymoon at Joe Gibbs Racing may be over. Yes, on Sunday at Richmond International Raceway, Carl Edwards won his second straight NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in the Toyota Owners 400 and the fourth in a row for JGR, but he did so with a last-lap bump-and-run on teammate Kyle Busch, who was seeking his third victory in four events. “We did everything right – be smart,” Busch was told on his…

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Sunday Richmond Notebook

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Carl Edwards’ crew chief says bump-and-run was good for the sport Story By:REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE       Photos By:GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR RICHMOND, Va. –April 25, 2016-  To bump or not to bump? That is the question. The person with the most eloquent answer to that existential question wasn’t Carl Edwards, who bumped his way to victory in Sunday’s Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway. And it wasn’t Kyle Busch, the victim of the nudge by teammate Edwards that sent his No. 18 Toyota up the track in the final corner and out of Victory Lane. No, the…

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Bacon Sizzles at Montpelier’s USAC Debut

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BACON BRINGS IT HOME IN MONTPELIER'S USAC SPRINT DEBUT Story By:DICK JORDAN / USAC SERIES MEDIA         Photos By:TRAVIS BRANCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM Montpelier Ind.-April 25, 2016- Brady Bacon methodically maneuvered his way from his sixth starting spot and, in a three-lap stretch a third of the way into the 30-lap feature, drove from fourth to first, passing Dave Darland on lap 12 and held off a late charge from Kyle Cummins to take the victory in front of a standing-room only crowd in the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship’s debut at Montpelier (Ind.) Motor Speedway Saturday night. Bacon, of Broken…

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Sheppard Stays Perfect at Canandaigua

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Matt Sheppard Goes Two for Two at the Land of Legends in 2016 Story By:TOM SKIBINSKI /CANANDAIGUA MOTORSPORTS PARK MEDIA Photos By:JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM CANANDAIGUA, NY –April 24, 2016- Matt Sheppard said, “We have been tweaking this car to run better than it did last week. Randy (Kassaky) and I have been hard at work to bring back all of the former Bicknell car data I have used in the past.” Sheppard put that information to good use, picking up his second straight feature win in a row at the “Land of legends.” Last year’s sportsman champion, Dave Marcuccilli…

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Friesen Stands Tall in ‘Track of Champions’ Return

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NEW ERA AT FONDA BEGINS WITH A FAMILIAR FACE IN VICTORY LANE Story By: RON SZCZERBA / FONDA SPEEDWAY MEDIA           Photos By:BOB LANSING / RACERSGUIDE.COM   Fonda NY – April 24, 2016- The 65th consecutive season of competition began at the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway on Saturday evening under the new management team of Demitraszek Enterprises. With over 100 race cars in the pit area and a good crowd on hand on a cool spring night it was Stewart Friesen who stood tall in victory lane at the conclusion of the 35-lap main event. Other winners on Jeep Herbert Tribute…

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Bachetti Rim Rides to I-88 Victory Lane

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Bachetti Outduals Mahaney for I-88 Victory Story By: STEPHAN CLAPPERTON /I-88 SPEEDWAY MEDIA           Photos By:OTTO GRAHAM / RACERSGUIDE.COM Afton NY.- April 24, 2016- Andy Bachetti grabbed the win in the Greg Page Construction Modified feature at I-88 Speedway on Friday might. Bachetti, of Sheffield MA started seventh in the 21 car starting lineup and broke into the top five by lap three. Opening night winner Mike Mahaney started on the pole by virtue of the draw and capitalized on the starting spot by taking the early lead. The first caution of the race came out on lap three and on…

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Pauch Takes New Egypt Ugly Sweater Victory

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PAUCH SR. HOLDS OFF HIS SON TO TAKE NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY’S 358 MODIFIED FEATURE Story By: MIKE WEINEWSKI / NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY MEDIA       Photos By:JIM BROWN / RACERSGUIDE.COM New Egypt, NJ -April 24, 2016-  On Ugly Sweater Night, Billy Pauch, Sr. held off his son to take the 358 Modified feature at New Egypt Speedway. Billy Osmun won the Crate feature and Mark Bitner was the victor in the TSRS Sprint Car main event. The Lyons Constructions/Metal Fab Rookie races were won by Cale Ross and Kyle Kania. Polesitter Mike Butler grabbed the lead at the start of the 30-lap…

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Decker Wins His First in Thunder Mountain Opener

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“Pre-Season” Racing Kicks Off At Thunder Mountain Speedway: Geordie Decker Wins First In Open Sportsman Story By:BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA       Photos By: DUANE CANFIELD / RACERSGUIDE.COM   CENTER LISLE, NY –April 24, 2014-  Geordie Decker will always remember April 23, 2016.  That’s the date Decker etched his name on the Thunder Mountain Speedway win list. Decker, of Berkshire, N.Y., led from start-to-finish in Saturday night’s “pre-season” 20-lap Open Sportsman main at the three-eighths-mile track, collecting the $700 top prize. The win for Decker was his first at Thunder Mountain after several “near-misses” during the 2015 season. Saturday’s event featured…

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Cozze Returns To Grandview Victory Lane

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COZZE, SCHUTZ, LISOWSKI, PECK AND SMITH GARNISH FEATURE VICTORIES AT GRANDVIEW SATURDAY NIGHT Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA       Photos By:GEORGE SIEGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA. April 24, 2016  – Nine features have been run at Grandview Speedway since the 2016 April opener and thus far it has produced nine different winners in the three regularly scheduled NASCAR divisions. Frank Cozze, in his second season behind the wheel of the Tom Umbenhauer-owned/Harry’s U-Pull It sponsored mount now sporting the No. 4, was MIA last week attending his daughter’s wedding. He returned this week and started the evening off…

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Blaney Runs Away From Port Royal All Star Field

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Dale Blaney Scores Inaugural Keith Kauffman Classic by Nearly Six Seconds Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER/ALL STAR SERIES MEDIA            Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM PORT ROYAL, Pa. -April 24, 2016 - The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions cruised into Central Pennsylvania on Saturday afternoon with intentions to beat the “Pennsylvania Posse” on their home dirt. Not only did the Arctic Cat All Stars achieve their goal, they conquered, earning two spots on the feature podium including the very top worth $5,000. The regional travelers are now two-for-two in 2016 during “Posse” competition. “To win the first race here at…

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Beers Defends Home Turf Over ROC Invaders

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RoC opener “Break-The-Ice-75” goes to Eric Beers in a close one over Matt Hirschman at Mahoning Valley Speedway Story By: DINO OBERTO / MAHONING VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA         Photos By:WALT SMITH / RACERSGUIDE.COM LEHIGHTON, Pa.- April 24, 2016-  The Ferris Mowers Race of Champions (RoC) Asphalt Modified Series Tour Fueled by Sunoco opened its 2016 season on Saturday night at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway with the “Break-The-Ice-75” and there was no question that the race, billed as the stars of RoC vs. the home track standouts, lived up to all it was touted to be as Eric Beers, a two-time track…

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DIETRICH SEVENTH DIFFERENT WINNER IN SEVEN 2016 “410” SPRINT RACES AT LINCOLN;

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HAMMAKER TAKES HOLDS OFF HALLIGAN TO CLAIM “358” SPRINT CAR FEAURE Siory By:BILL MEYER / LINCOLN SPEEDWAY MEDIA         Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ABBOTTSTOWN, PA -April 24, 3016– Danny Dietrich shook off some early season bad luck in scoring his first win of the year in the 25-lap “410” sprint car feature at Lincoln Speedway Saturday night. “We’ve been pretty fast, we just haven’t had any luck. This (Lincoln) is where we’ve been struggling the most,” said Dietrich upon exiting his Sandoe’s Fruit Market/Hickory Run Orchards/Weikert’s Livestock #48 in victory lane, “We got lucky and started at a good spot.…

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Earnhardt Jr. Scores Overtime XFINITY Series Victory

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins Richmond XFINITY race in overtime Story By:REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE        Photos: GETTY IMAGES/ NASCAR RICHMOND, Va. –April 24, 2016- After a massive late-race wreck scrambled the running order in Saturday’s ToyotaCare 250, Dale Earnhardt Jr. survived a two-lap dash in overtime to win his first NASCAR XFINITY Series race since 2010 and the first in his own JR Motorsports equipment. Earnhardt held off Ty Dillon by .266 seconds in a main event that ran nine laps past its scheduled distance of 140 laps, but Dillon collected the $100,000 Dash 4 Cash bonus available to the…

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Satterlee Strikes Late For Haggerstown Win

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Satterlee Makes Spectacular Last Lap Pass; Wins at Hagerstown Story By: LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA         Photos By:JASON WALLS/ WRT SPEEDWERX / RACERSGUIDE.COM HAGERSTOWN, MD - April 24, 2016 - Gregg Satterlee passed race leader Scott Bloomquist heading into turn one on the final lap and went on to win the Stanley Schetrompf Founders Day Classic on Saturday Night at Hagerstown Speedway. It is Satterlee's first career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win. He becomes the ninth different winner in nine Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series races at the "Capitol of Dirt Racing". Tim McCreadie came home in third,…

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Roselli Rolls to Dominating Accord Victory

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Dom Roselli Ices Over Tough Accord Speedway Modified Field In Dominating Win Story By:STEVE PARDOS / ACCORD SPEEDWAY MEDIA        Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Accord NY.- April 24, 2016- The always unpredictable weather pattern in the Northeast had rain scheduled in the forecast but Accord Speedway Promoters Gary and Donna Palmer threw caution to the overhead clouds and put on a great show last night at the speedway. A good sized racing crowd came out to witness the spirited action and while their was some slight drizzle during the evening, ten minutes after the show was completed the skies opened…

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‘Batman’ Soars to Malta Opening Night Checkers

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Britten Thunders To Opening Night Win At Albany-Saratoga Story By:TOBY LAGRANGE /ALBANY SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA       Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Malta, NY – April 23, 2016- At the 2015 awards banquet, Australian sensation Peter Britten told the large crowd news he did not want to have to share. The news was he would not be a regular at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway in 2016. He did say that he would be back whenever he could. On Friday night, he certainly was back at the Great Race Place as he picked up the season opening, $3,000 to win Upstate GMC Dealers DIRTcar…

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Saldana Outduels Pittman for Texas Outlaw Nationals Victory

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Captures lead with two laps to go to win opening night at Devil’s Bowl Speedway Story By:JORDAN MORRIS / WOO SERIES MEDIA     Photo By:DICK AYERS /RACERSGUIDE.COM MESQUITE, Texas - April 23, 2016 - Joey Saldana charged from his fifth starting position to rocket around a red-hot Daryn Pittman with just two laps remaining to claim the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Texas Outlaw Nationals at Devil's Bowl Speedway on Friday night. Saldana returned to victory lane for the first time since the opening night at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 3. "We've had…

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