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Firestone 600 Qualifying Results

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FORT WORTH, Texas - Qualifying Friday for the Firestone 600 Verizon IndyCar Series event on the 1.455-mile Texas Motor Speedway, with qualifying position, car number in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine, and speed: 1. (1) Will Power, Chevrolet, 218.519 2. (22) Simon Pagenaud, Chevrolet, 218.441 3. (3) Helio Castroneves, Chevrolet, 218.069 4. (26) Carlos Munoz, Honda, 217.831 5. (2) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 217.530 6. (15) Graham Rahal, Honda, 217.438 7. (9) Scott Dixon, Chevrolet, 217.411 8. (10) Tony Kanaan, Chevrolet, 217.337 9. (83) Charlie Kimball, Chevrolet, 217.323 10. (8) Sage Karam, Chevrolet, 216.920 11. (27) Marco Andretti, Honda, 216.876 12. (7)…

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JUNE 5 BCG ELECTRICAL NIGHT CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN

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Ohsweken, Ontario – Heavy mid-afternoon rain at Ohsweken Speedway and a forecast for more bad weather has forced the cancellation of BCG Electrical night on Friday, June 5. Details regarding the rescheduling of the Sponsor Night activities will be announced as soon as they are available. Ohsweken's 20th anniversary season will continue next Friday, June 12 when the Rochester Knighthawks lacrosse club presents the inaugural Ohsweken Speedway Wall of Fame Night. The Corr/Pak Merchandising 360 Sprint Car, Strickland’s GMC Crate Sprint Car, Affordable Towing & Recovery Thunder Stock, HRW Automotive Mini Stock, & Gale’s Auto Aftermarket Bomber divisions are all…

Dirt Late Models

“Clash at the Mag” Up Next!

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WAYCROSS, GA (June 5, 2015) - The nation's top dirt late model talents will converge on Magnolia Motor Speedway, in Columbus, Mississippi, for the annual Columbus Convention and Visitor's Bureau "Clash at the Mag." This mega event, held June 11-13th, will see the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, along with a talented group of local and regional standouts attempt to tame the "black ice" in pursuit of a $20,000 top prize. Activities will get underway on Thursday, June 11th, with an open practice session for all divisions from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Action on Friday, June 12th…

Dirt Modifieds

DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Tour Kicks Off Fifth Annual Season on Saturday, June 6, at Tri-State Speedway

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CONCORD, N.C. - June 5, 2015 - The Fifth Annual DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals tour kicks off on Saturday, June 6, at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. The schedule features 29 events, run mostly in conjunction with the DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour. New this year, the DIRTcar Summit Modified Nationals championship weekend will coincide with the Prairie Dirt Classic, July 24-25, at Fairbury (Ill.) American Legion Speedway. The series, run under DIRTcar UMP Modified rules, will wind 4,637 miles through the Midwest with more than $165,000 on the line in posted purse and point fund. Drivers will…

Friesen Looking for Super DIRTcar Series Spark at Grandview

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WEEDSPORT, N.Y. - June 5, 2015 - Third-generation Big-Block Modified standout Stewart Friesen of Sprakers, N.Y., is glad to be heading to Grandview Speedway Tuesday, June 16, when the Super DIRTcar Series comes to town as a part of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing doubleheader featuring the Big-Block touring series and NASCAR 358-Modifieds. Friesen, a three-time winner of the Syracuse 200, is off to a strong start in 2015, but he has struggled in the first three races of the Super DIRTcar Series. At Fonda Speedway, where he reigns as track champion, he has come from…

Virginia Motor Speedway Suffers First Rainout of Season

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Jamaica, VA – After five days of torrential rains soaking the grounds at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway officials have canceled racing for Saturday June 6th. It is the first rainout of the season. “The week long rain has flooded the grounds and made it impossible to get the track and parking areas into an acceptable safe condition for tomorrow’s events so we unfortunately have to cancel tomorrow’s event”, commented track General Manager Clarke Sawyer. The speedway will take next week off and then move over to the mud bog facility to host the first of two big…

Indiana

PLYMOUTH SATURDAY MIDGETS RAINED OUT

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Plymouth, IN........Saturday night's second night of "Midget Maynia" at Plymouth Speedway has been cancelled due to heavy rains. The Honda USAC National Midget series now prepares for "Indiana Midget Week" which debuts June 10 at Gas City, Ind.

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BALLOU KNOCKS OFF NEW EGYPT TO OPEN “EASTERN STORM”

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New Egypt, New Jersey...Robert Ballou continued his sensational season on Thursday night as he tracked down race-long leader Jon Stanbrough just inside ten laps to go to win the New Egypt Speedway "Eastern Storm" feature. The Rocklin, California driver made it five wins on the season as he added to his point lead. Tracy Hines got the jump on the initial start, but a spin in turn four before the lap could be completed brought about a complete restart. On that attempt, a chain-reaction stack-up in turn two collected seven cars, forcing a red flag and a very active work…

Indiana

PLYMOUTH HONDA USAC NATIONAL MIDGET RACE RESULTS – MAY 29

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HONDA USAC NATIONAL MIDGET RACE RESULTS: May 29, 2015 - Plymouth, Indiana - Plymouth Speedway - "Midget Maynia" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tracy Hines, 24, Parker-13.676; 2. Dave Darland, 63, RKR/Curb-Agajanian-13.776; 3. Kevin Thomas Jr., 67K, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-13.875; 4. Jerry Coons Jr., 27, Heffner-13.915; 5. Tyler Courtney, 7K, K & R-14.026; 6. Tanner Thorson, 67, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-14.026; 7. Spencer Bayston, 39, Clauson-14.072; 8. Tyler Thomas, 91T, Thomas-14.077; 9. Isaac Chapple, 52, Chapple-14.092; 10. Brett Thomas, 69, Thomas-14.100; 11. Robbie Parish, 7R, K & R-14.195; 12. Steve Buckwalter, 25, Buckwalter-14.222; 13. Ross Rankine, 39R, Rankine-14.337; 14. Garrett Aitken, 32, Aitken-14.355; 15. Darren Hagen, 17,…

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NEW EGYPT AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT RACE RESULTS

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AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: June 4, 2015 - New Egypt, New Jersey - New Egypt Speedway - "Eastern Storm" QUALIFYING: 1. Dave Darland, 71P, Phillips/Curb-Agajanian-15.579 (New Track Record); 2. Chris Windom, 21X, Pollock-15.655; 3. Kevin Thomas, Jr., 17RW, Dutcher-15.665; 4. Chase Stockon, 32, 32/TBI-15.688; 5. Jon Stanbrough, 81, Stanbrough-15.724; 6. Tracy Hines, 4, THR-15.779; 7. Shane Cottle, 3, Franckowiak-15.839; 8. Brady Bacon, 69, Dynamics-15.843; 9. Robert Ballou, 12, Ballou-15.890; 10. Trevor Kobylarz, 14, RT-15.900; 11. C.J. Leary, 5, Baldwin-15.930; 12. Casey Shuman, 2X, Barnhill-15.969; 13. Kyle Cummins, 3R, Byram-15.978; 14. Landon Simon, 24, LSR-16.025; 15. Chad…

Mahaney Is Flyin’ Farmer; Severn & Swinehart Win Career 1st At Kutztown’s Action Track USA on June 3rd

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(Photo Courtesy of Rick's Racing Photos 2015) Kutztown, PA - It was very appropriate that someone in the farming industry win the $3,000 top prize in Wednesday night's SpeedSTR race at the JeffreyHogueRealtor.com Action Track USA on the Kutztown Fairgrounds. Mike Mahaney was only too happy to oblige. "Magic Mike", the farmer from Kings Ferry, NY, captured the Flyin' Farmer 40 for the USAC All Pro SpeedSTR's as the Action Track USA paid tribute to the late, great Tommy Hinnershitz from nearby Oley, Pa. on Wednesday night. Throughout his stellar career in Sprint Cars, Midgets, and Indy cars, Hinnershitz…

Warner Outduels Desjardins for DIRTcar Sportsman Series Victory at Can-Am Motorsports Park

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LaFARGEVILLE, N.Y. - June 3, 2015 - Rocky Warner and Mathieu Desjardins waged a 35-lap green-to-checkers, wheel-to-wheel duel on Wednesday night at Chapman's Can-Am Motorsports Park in the DIRTcar Sportsman Modified main event with Warner eventually grabbing the checkered flag. Desjardins actually pulled out front in the early going before Warner was able to retake the point as the leaders were in heavy lapped traffic. Warner eventually drove to the win. Jessica Power charged forward to finished third with Dave Marcuccilli and Brad Rouse rounding out the top five. DIRTcar Sportsman Modified Statistical Report; Chapman's Can-Am Motorsports Park; June 3,…

Shady Oaks Speedway Added to Gulf South Lineup July 24 and 25

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TULSA, Okla. (June 4, 2015) With events at the Shady Oaks Speedway washed out during Memorial Day Weekend, promoters at the one-third mile oval in Goliad, Texas have rescheduled the Southern Trailer Works ASCS Gulf South Region presented by Griffith Truck and Equipment for not one, but two nights of action on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25. Friday, July 24 will offers teams $2,000 to win, $210 to start with Saturday, July 25 jumping to $3,000 to win, $310 to start with another $1,000 bonus on the line if any driver can sweep the two night affair thanks…

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BCG ELECTRICAL PRESENTS FOURTH ROUND OF 2015 WEEKLY RACING SERIES

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Ohsweken, Ontario – Ohsweken Speedway’s 20th season of racing continues this Friday, June 5 when BCG Electrical presents the fourth round of the track's 2015 weekly racing series. The Corr/Pak Merchandising 360 Sprint Car, Strickland’s GMC Crate Sprint Car, Affordable Towing & Recovery Thunder Stock, HRW Automotive Mini Stock, & Gale’s Auto Aftermarket Bomber divisions will all be part of the show, which will also serve as the track's annual "Sponsor Night". An average of 128 drivers have signed in for each of the first three rounds of the 2015 season at Ohsweken, with the five weekly racing series…

“Tailgate Party” Returns To New Egypt Speedway Thursday, June 11 For Lentini Auto Salvage ‘Dirty Jersey 3’ Event; Prizes & Giveaways Adding Up For Race Fans

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“Tailgate Party” Returns To New Egypt Speedway Thursday, June 11 For Lentini Auto Salvage ‘Dirty Jersey 3’ Event; Prizes & Giveaways Adding Up For Race Fans NEW EGYPT, NJ – The annual “Tailgate Party” will return to New Egypt Speedway on Thursday, June 11. Race fans arriving early for the Lentini Auto Salvage ‘Dirty Jersey 3’ and tailgating in the parking lot will be eligible for giveaways and prizes. The pre-race festivities lead up to one of the season’s most anticipated events, featuring Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Hi-Tek big-block/small-block Modifieds (40 laps, $10,000-plus to win), United Racing…

Bridgeport Speedway

SOLID RUN REWARDS NARDELLI WITH A FOURTH PLACE FINISH AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY’S POKER SERIES EVENT

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SOLID RUN REWARDS NARDELLI WITH A FOURTH PLACE FINISH AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY’S POKER SERIES EVENT Sicklerville, NJ (June 4, 2015) – A solid run rewarded Lee Nardelli with a fourth place finish at Bridgeport Speedway’s second Poker Series event on Sunday, May 31. With a stout field of thirty-one wingless 600cc micro-sprints on hand for the contest, qualifying for the main feature was not an easy task. Nardelli started sixth out of eight cars in his heat race and finished in fourth place. Coming from thirteenth place in the extra distance 25-lap main event, the Bridgeton, NJ wheelman steadily advanced…

Indiana

Joey Saldana Breaks Through at Kokomo, Scores First Win of 2015

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Joey Saldana Breaks Through at Kokomo, Scores First Win of 2015 Holds off Donny Schatz and NASCAR star Kyle Larson in his home state of Indiana KOKOMO, Ind. - June 3, 2015 - It had been nearly nine months since Joey Saldana last stood in victory lane with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, so it made it all that much sweeter that he was finally able to park his car in victory lane in front of friends and family at Kokomo Speedway on Wednesday night. "I've got a great supporting cast with me. My family… my wife Shannon…

Brown Gets Points Boost at Bowman Gray

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Brown Gets Points Boost at Bowman Gray (Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) Tim Brown of Tobaccoville made history over the weekend, breaking the record for most all-time Modified wins at the Madhouse. And now, his points total is seeing the benefit. Brown started off the season with a new chassis and high hopes. However, his first few weeks were what the nine-time champ would consider mediocre. Brown acknowledged that the first part of his season would be a struggle as he figured out the adjustments that needed to be made to dial in his new ride. Apparently, Brown and his…

Bridgeport Speedway

A TIGHT POINT BATTLE TO CONTINUE WHEN THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES PICKS UP AGAIN ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12 AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY

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A TIGHT POINT BATTLE TO CONTINUE WHEN THE MODIFIED 811 DIG SAFE SERIES PICKS UP AGAIN ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12 AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY Sicklerville, NJ (June 3, 2015) – A tight point battle will continue when the five race Modified 811 Dig Safe Series picks up again on Friday, June 12 at Bridgeport Speedway. After two events on the quarter mile track featuring any type of Modified Stock Car, three drivers are deadlocked at the top of the standings. Johnny Cornell, Bob Drayton, and Ron Roberts each have 102 points. Jimmy Horton trails the leaders by a mere two markers…

ASCS Southwest Returns to Arizona Speedway

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ASCS Southwest Returns to Arizona Speedway TULSA, Okla. (June 3, 2015) Back to the three-eighths mile Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek, Ariz. on Saturday, June 6 for the ASCS Southwest Region with a $1,500 check awaiting the winner thanks to Aamco Transmissions. Round three for the Southwest Region at the Arizona Speedway, Bob Ream, Jr. came back from destroying a car in the rained shortened event on April 25 to victory on May 9. Ream, who enters this Saturday’s showdown third in tour standings, trails series points leader, Rick Ziehl, by 103.. The only driver with seven top-ten finishes in…

$Castroneves’ Penalty Reduced; Chevrolet Dual in Detroit Post-Event Infractions$

Castroneves’ Penalty Reduced; Chevrolet Dual in Detroit Post-Event Infractions

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Castroneves' Penalty Reduced; Chevrolet Dual in Detroit Post-Event Infractions INDIANAPOLIS (June 3, 2015) - INDYCAR announced a reduction in the penalty assessed to Helio Castroneves of Team Penske following the Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis on May 9 and a number of post-race infractions following the Chevrolet Dual in Detroit doubleheader, which was held May 30-31 at The Raceway at Belle Isle Park in Detroit. Castroneves was originally penalized eight points in the Verizon IndyCar Series drivers point standings for violating Rule 9.3.3 (Avoidable Contact). Following a formal review over the weekend in Detroit, the penalty to Castroneves was…

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NES Secures Eastern Storm Raindate

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New Egypt Speedway is happy to announce that our USAC Racing Eastern Storm event scheduled for tomorrow night Thursday, June 4th will now carry a Friday, June 5th rain date if necessary! The USAC Wingless Sprints have traveled a long way to race for our tri-state area fans and we will do our best to make that happen for them and the fans. Again this rain date is only if necessary. A full release will follow later this afternoon.

All Star Circuit of Champions Announces Cometic Gasket as Presenting Sponsor of 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek

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All Star Circuit of Champions Announces Cometic Gasket as Presenting Sponsor of 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek $25,000 Bonus on the Line INDIANAPOLIS (June 3, 2015) – The All Star Circuit of Champions announced today that Concord Township, Ohio-based Cometic Gasket, Inc. will be the 2015 presenting sponsor of the 33rd Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek. The nine-day, nine-event schedule begins on Friday, June 19th at Attica Raceway Park and culminates at Fremont Speedway on Saturday, June 27th. Teams will travel nearly 1,000 miles over the course of the “week” and compete for nearly $250,000 in prize money. Further, Cometic Gasket…

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USAC Lincoln Cancelled

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UNSETTLED WEATHER AND A FORECAST OF RAIN THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT BRINGS CANCELLATION OF THE 2015 USAC EASTERN STORM WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT LINCOLN SPEEDWAY It is with great disappointment, that rain will again force the cancellation of the Eastern Storm USAC Non-Wing Sprint Tour for the second night in a row, this time taking its toll at the Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, PA. The weather is extremely unsettled and with a 50% or greater chance of rain throughout the day and late into the night, the chances of completing this event are not favorable. In 2014, we were up against very…

MODIFIED 50-LAPPER, TWIN 4 CYLINDER RACES HIGHLIGHT WALL STADIUM THIS SATURDAY (JUNE 6)

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MODIFIED 50-LAPPER, TWIN 4 CYLINDER RACES HIGHLIGHT WALL STADIUM THIS SATURDAY (JUNE 6) WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Downs Ford Modified stock cars in a 50-lap Triple Crown Series headliner and the Green Monster Insulation 4 Cylinder Stocks in two 25-lap main events highlight a four division, five feature race stock car racing program at Wall Stadium this Saturday night (June 6). Grandstands will open at 5:00 p.m. and qualifying is set for 6:00 p.m. with main events for all divisions to follow. On the third mile high-banked paved oval speedway the Modifieds will continue the season-long war for the 2015…

Dirt Modifieds

BIG BLOCK MODIFIEDS & 358 MODIFIEDS IN HUGE DOUBLE HEADER AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY TUESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 16 AS THUNDER ON THE HILL CONTINUES

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ONLY ONE CHANCE IN 2015 TO SEE THE SUPER DIRTcar SERIES IN THE TRI-STATE AREA. . . . . . BIG BLOCK MODIFIEDS & 358 MODIFIEDS IN HUGE DOUBLE HEADER AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY TUESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 16 AS THUNDER ON THE HILL CONTINUES For any modified race fan, Tuesday night, June 16 is a dream come true as the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series and Grandview Speedway present a huge doubleheader featuring the Super DIRTcar Series Modifieds and the Grandview NASCAR 358 Modifieds. It’s a two division program where there really is no second division. Without…

NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING ACTION IS PROVING TO BE VERY COMPETITIVE THIS SEASON AT GRANDVIEW

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NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING ACTION IS PROVING TO BE VERY COMPETITIVE THIS SEASON AT GRANDVIEW BECHTELSVILLE, PA June 3, 2015 . . . Competition is tough at Grandview Speedway. Ask just about any stock car racer at the Bechtelsville clay oval and the answer will be the same, “There are more winners this season and that means the competition is tougher.” Just about any racer can be a winner on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. Fans coming out for Bashore Trucking/BFP Speciality Night this Saturday, June 6th, can expect to see the tough competition continue. This Saturday the NASCAR Sportsman…

Get ready for “Students Night at the Races”

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Get ready for "Students Night at the Races". Desoto Speedway wants to congratulate all the student for making it through another year. If your kids are in Midd...le or High Schools just have them bring some type off ID or grade card (something with their schools name on it) and your Kids get in FREE!!!! First 1000 kids get a Checkered Flags to wave at their favorite racer to the winners circle. General Admission price - $15.00 Adults, $13.00 Seniors, Kids 10 and under FREE with Adult. FRONT GATES OPEN AT 4:30 The line up is going to keep the…

Big Diamond Speedway

B & H Landscaping Sponsors Prestigious Stevenson Memorial Race

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"B & H Landscaping Sponsors Prestigious Stevenson Memorial Race" What promises to be the most emotional night at Big Diamond Speedway this season will take place on Friday, July 3rd as the legendary father and son, George and Georgie Stevenson, will be honored during the wildly popular annual Georgie Stevenson Memorial Race. After nearly three decades of raising money for children and adults battling life threatening and debilitating illnesses, George Stevenson passed away in April. Big Diamond, however, is proud to bring the past and present together as track management honors both George the father and Georgie his son, who…

Dirt Mods to do double duty; Xcel 600 Mods join regular line-up of stock cars

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Dirt Mods to do double duty; Xcel 600 Mods join regular line-up of stock cars (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 6-2-15) After rain put a postponement to three of the scheduled six features during last week’s card at Mahoning Valley Speedway, fans will be treated to plenty of short track racing action this coming Saturday evening, June 6. Along with a regular six division show of Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods, Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks, the speedway will also host the return of the Xcel 600 Mods plus the rained-out May 30 Dirt Mod feature will be run as well.…

I-80 Speedway Offering 20,000 Reasons to Take on Fall Brawl IV

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I-80 Speedway Offering 20,000 Reasons to Take on Fall Brawl IV TULSA, Okla. (June 2, 2015) The hits keep on coming as the I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Neb. has confirmed the nightly purse and bonus for sweeping the 2015 edition of the Fall Brawl with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real. Slated for September 18 and 19, each night of competition will feature a $5,000 to win, $400 to start A-Feature with a $20,000 check awaiting any driver who can sweep both nights of action. ASCS draw and passing point format will be utilized…

Wayne Johnson Set for Oklahoma Homecoming at Salina Highbanks

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Wayne Johnson Set for Oklahoma Homecoming at Salina Highbanks TULSA, Okla. (June 2, 2015) To look at the history of visits by the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real to the Salina Highbanks in Salina, Okla. Wayne Johnson stands as the leading winner in National Tour competition. A bit of a homecoming for the Oklahoma City native, Johnson enters the weekend fifth in National Tour standings. Asked what winning at the Highbanks means being so close to home, Johnson replied, “It means a lot you know. A lot of friends and family get to come…

INDYCAR Implements Closure Panels to Superspeedway Aero Kits

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INDYCAR Implements Closure Panels to Superspeedway Aero Kits INDIANAPOLIS (June 2, 2015) - INDYCAR announced today it has implemented the use of closure panels to the rear wheel guards of both Honda and Chevrolet superspeedway aero kits beginning this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. The panels were developed by Honda and Chevrolet, respectively, and will also be utilized at Pocono Raceway and Auto Club Speedway during the 2015 Verizon IndyCar Series season. "This has been a collaborative effort with both manufacturers and they have been working on these since the Indianapolis 500 qualifications," said Will Phillips, INDYCAR Vice President of…

At A Glance: Three Races, Three States, Three Different Winners

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At A Glance: Three Races, Three States, Three Different Winners World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series takes on Kokomo Speedway, the NAPA Auto Parts Outlaw Showdown at I-80 Speedway and the O’Reilly Auto Parts presents the Outlaws at Lakeside Speedway CONCORD, N.C. - June 2, 2015 - The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series takes on three different race tracks in three different states in the week ahead as last year's events saw three different winners. First up is the high-banked, quarter-mile Kokomo Speedway in Indiana on Wednesday. In a rain postponed event, reigning series champion Donny Schatz battled past…

JUNE 5TH BICYCLE GIVEAWAY NIGHT KICKS OFF AN EXCITING PENN CAN SPEEDWEEK

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SUSQUEHANNA, PA…The most anticipated week of racing at Penn Can Speedway is upon us. Penn Can Speedweek will kick off on Friday, June 5th with the annual Bicycle Giveway Night along with Little League Night. Just four days later the cars and stars of the Race of Champions Modified Series will come to town on June 9th for the “Clash at the Can”. The tremendous week of racing will conclude on Friday, June 12th when A-Verdi Storage presents the Patriot 360 Sprint Cars. The Bicycle Giveaway Night is held in conjunction with Little League Night. Upwards of 100 bicycles will…

DIRTcar Sportsman Series rolls into Can-Am Motorsports Park

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WEEDSPORT, N.Y. - June 2, 2015 - DIRTcar Sportsman Modified drivers from New York, Ontario and Quebec will strap in Wednesday, June 3, at Can-Am Motorsports Park in LaFargeville, N.Y., in pursuit of the $1,000 top prize on Bear World Discount Beverage/Blinky's Liquors Night. The 35-lap main event is the second series race of the season. The DIRTcar Sportsman Series moves to Autodrome Drummond in Drummondville, Quebec, Monday, July 20. St. Catherines, Ontario rivals Brad Rouse and James Michael Friesen were 1-2 in a photo finish in the series opener at Fulton Speedway. The Merrittville Speedway stars will go up…

Fremont Speedway

16 Drivers to Participate in Fremont Speedway’s 2nd Annual Race of Legends

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FREMONT, Ohio – Sixteen drivers have signed up to participate in the 2nd Annual Fremont Speedway Race of Legends. These former sprint car drivers will get behind the wheel of 305 sprint cars and compete in a full program including qualifying, heat races and a feature event. The inaugural Race of Legends became one of the most talked about events in sprint car racing last season. Fremont Speedway legend and hall-of-famer Mark Keegan would win the feature event. The 16 drivers signed up for the 2015 Race of Legends includes: Keegan; Fremont’s 1978 track champion John Naida who…

Due To Rain STARS Debut Rescheduled To June 6 with Patrick Wilda Jr. Night

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(MORRIS, IL – June 3, 2015)—The Short Track Auto Racing Series (STARS) season opener has been rescheduled for this Saturday June 6th at Grundy County Speedway due to rain last Saturday. STARS will have all five divisions competing and will be led by The D’Arcy GMC National Midgets. Opening night will honor the late Patrick Wilda Jr., who lost his life in an industrial accident in January. There will be significant giveaways for fans and drivers. Drivers will win prizes for different race accomplishments. Each of the top 10 finishers of The D’Arcy GMC National Midget feature will receive…

Dirt Modifieds

Stewart Friesen Has 13,000 Reasons To Travel From NY State To New Egypt Speedway Thursday, June 11 For Lentini Auto Salvage ‘Dirty Jersey 3’ Event, Looks To Contend For $10,000 Modified & $3,000 360 Sprint Car Payouts In One Busy Night!

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NEW EGYPT, NJ – For Stewart Friesen, there are 13,000 reasons to make the trek from his New York State home to compete at New Egypt Speedway on Thursday, June 11. The Sprakers, N.Y., 31-year-old has the opportunity to earn $13,000 by entering both the Modified and 360 Sprint Car events as part of the Lentini Auto Salvage ‘Dirty Jersey 3’ special at the Garden State facility. Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek (STSS) big-block/small-block Modifieds race 40 laps for a $10,000 winner’s share, while the 360 Sprint Cars, in a United Racing Club (URC) points-paying race, do battle for…

Dirt Modifieds

New Egypt Speedway By The Numbers By: Pete MacDonald

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New Egypt Speedway By The Numbers By: Pete MacDonald 41 Drivers have attempted to qualify for a 358 Modified Feature at NES so far in 2015, the most diverse out of the seven divisions at the speedway. Seven different drivers have won the eight Sportsman races through June 1st, the only repeat winner is Clay Butler. The NERS 305 Sprint Cars have four different winners in as many races through June 1st. The Crate Modifieds also have five winners through six events with Brian Papiez being the only repeat winner. 172 drivers have attempted to qualify for an event at…

11 to be inducted into Fremont Speedway Hall of Fame

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FREMONT, Ohio – Fremont Speedway will roar back to life Saturday, June 6, and not only will the racing action be exciting, but the emotional and fun induction ceremonies for the Fremont Speedway Hall of Fame will make the day truly special. Eleven individuals will be inducted into the Fremont Speedway Hall of Fame during the 7th annual ceremonies. Gates will open at 2 p.m. with the induction ceremonies taking place at 3 You’re your paid admission to the Fremont Speedway Hall of Fame ceremonies also includes the racing on Vision Quest Night. The racing action not only features…

Virginia Motor Speedway Returns to Racing this Saturday June 6

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Jamaica, VA – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway will return to racing this coming Saturday June 6th to host week five of the 2015 VMS Dirt Series season featuring the Victory Lap Late Model, Aaron’s Pro Late Model, Budweiser Modified, Truckin Thunder Sportsman and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions. Heading into week five of the VMS Dirt Series the point battles continue to be tight. In the Victory Lap Late Models defending champion Justin Williams of Concord, VA holds a 6 point lead over David Williams of Mechanicsville, MD. The top six are all within 22 points. …

DeSoto Speedway

Thompson takes Desoto Bomber feature

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After a series of rain delays, mechanical failures and hard crashes, it was Carl Thompson who found himself standing in the winner's circle after the 30-lap Bomber feature event at Desoto Speedway on Saturday night. Outside polesitter Jeff Firestine got the jump on the start and paced the field over the opening laps. Thompson and Kenny Gibson needed just a handful of laps to get to second and third, but Firestine built a straightaway-length lead before the caution flew for Aaron Holmes' spin on lap 11. Rain fell during the caution, sending the field to the pits while crews worked…

USAC AMSOIL SPRINT CAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP NEWS

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Tuesday night's "Jesse Hockett Classic" at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pa. kicks off the 2015 "Eastern Storm" for the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Cars. READ MORE... USAC HONDA NATIONAL MIDGET CHAMPIONSHIP NEWS The Honda USAC National Midget Series resumes June 10 as the 2015 "Indiana Midget Week" gets underway at Gas City (Ind.) I-69 Speedway. READ MORE... USAC HONDA WESTERN MIDGET CHAMPIONSHIP NEWS Cody Swanson of Norco, Calif. is the new leader in the 2015 Honda USAC Western Midget points after his third-place finish in last Saturday night's 30-lap feature at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. He takes a 14-point…

Brian Brown Hustles to Victory at the Belleville High Banks

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BELLEVILLE, Kan (May 31, 2015) The Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by MAVTV American Real debuted at the famed Belleville High Banks this past Sunday, with Brian Brown scoring his first National Tour victory of the 2015 season. “First off, I lost a real good friend this past week to cancer, so this win is dedicated to Scott Rider and his family. You know, I just had to get in my own air there starting 10th. You just don’t know what to expect and when you race against this ASCS National Series, it’s so tough and putting guys…

Chevrolet Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans Race #2 Results

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DETROIT (May 31, 2015) - Sebastien Bourdais held off Takuma Sato over the final three laps of Race 2 of the Chevrolet Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans to collect his 33rd career Indy car victory. The race win made Bourdais the seventh different winner in eight Verizon IndyCar Series races this season and brought him to within one win of Al Unser Jr. for seventh on the all-time Indy car victory list. The front runners were all low on fuel when a red flag was displayed on Lap 65 of the scheduled 70-lap race as the Holmatro Safety…

Lanco’s Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway Is Slider City As Morris Wins 600’s & D. Lane Nets 270cc Triumph

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RESULTS: 600cc Micro-Sprint Feature, 25 laps: 1.James Morris, 2.Jared Esh, 3.Kenny Miller III, 4.Chris Panczner, 5.Dan Souder, 6.Jarid Kunkle, 7.Mike Rutherford, 8.Jason Swavely, 9.Brent Ely, 10.Shaun Brandel, 11.Brett Cronrath, 12.Ryan Groff, 13.Zach Light, 14.Will Urkuski, 15.Brittany Brown, 16.Rebecca LaMothe, 17.Taylor Troxel, 18.Chris Oraschin, 19.Troy Musselman, 20.Jenna Heagy, 21.Chris Gerhart, 22.Jered Hook, 23.Justin Whittall, 24.Heath Hehnly. DNQ: Patrick Ely, Jack Conover, Dylan Binkley. 270cc Micro-Sprint Feature, 25 laps: 1.Dan Lane Jr., 2.Ken Miller, 3.Nick Skias, 4.Mike Rutherford, 5.Dave Grube, 6.Kyle Spence, 7.Billy Logeman, 8.Kenny Miller III, 9.Richie Hartman, 10.Tyler Ulrich, 11.Brian Sholley, 12.Nick Sweigart, 13.Brent Shearer, 14.Mike Uhrich, 15.Heath Hehnly, 16.Nate…

Bear Ridge Speedway

BRADFORD USAC DMA MIDGET RACE RESULTS – MAY 30

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USAC DMA MIDGET RACE RESULTS: May 30, 2015 - Bradford, Vermont - Bear Ridge Speedway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Scott Holcomb (#47 Myers/Miller), 2. Adam Pierson (#76 Manafort), 3. Mike Chaffee (#18c Chaffee), 4. Josh Sunn (#67 Manafort), 5. Dean Christensen (#69 Miller), 6. Kenney Johnson (#46 Johnson), 7. Ray Miller (#1w Miller), 8. Jeff Horn (#1R Mossman). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Chris Donnelly (#17 Donnelly), 2. Seth Carlson (#6 Carlson), 3. Barry Kittredge (#21 Kittredge), 4. Scott Duell (#29 Duell), 5. Tim Gallant (#33 Gallant), 6. Frank Malec (#7 Malec), 7. Rob Williams (#96…

Chevrolet Dual in Detroit presented Quicken Loans Race #2 Starting Lineup

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Click HERE to view and download the starting lineup of the Chevrolet Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans Race #2 DETROIT - Starting lineup Sunday for the Chevrolet Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans Race #2 Verizon IndyCar Series event on the 2.35-mile Raceway at Belle Isle Park, with starting position, car number in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine. Field set by entrant points after qualifications were rained out. 1. (2) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet 2. (1) Will Power, Chevrolet 3. (3) Helio Castroneves, Chevrolet 4. (9) Scott Dixon, Chevrolet 5. (15) Graham Rahal, Honda 6. (67) Josef Newgarden, Chevrolet…

Dirt Late Models

Christine Jr. Becomes First Late Model Repeat Winner on Saturday Night at SSP

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Newberrytown, PA (May 30, 2015) – Manchester’s Randy Christine Jr. became the first repeat BRC Late Model division winner by claiming the victory at the Susquehanna Speedway Park on Saturday Night. Jonestown’s Richard Bossinger claimed his second feature win of the season in the 25-lap Street Stock feature race. Brian Rehbein of York Haven won the Xtreme Stock Car 20 lapper. Darren Miller from Mt. Joy won the 20-lap IMCA PA Sprint Series feature race. The 15-lap Road Warrior feature was won by Tim Osheehan from Dover for his fourth consecutive win of the season. York Haven’s Zakari Kitner…

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