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USAC Statement Regarding Postponement of March Races

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USAC STATEMENT REGARDING POSTPONEMENT OF MARCH RACESSpeedway, Indiana (March 16, 2020) - Given the uncertainty and ever-rapidly changing situation of the coronavirus pandemic in our country, the USAC management team is working cohesively with race promoters and track operators for races scheduled over the next 30 days. Decisions on each race will be made according to local, state and federal mandates that ensure the safety of all our fans and teams.As of now, races scheduled for the CRA and West Coast Sprint Cars, as well as the Western Midget Series and Eastern SpeeD2 Midgets have been postponed through the end…

Lincoln Speedway Recap & Results – March 14, 2020

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Saturday, March 14, 2020 LINCOLN SPEEDWAY Abbottstown, PA ALAN KRIMES CHARGES TO VICTORY; Invader Joe Ryan Osborne Wins in First Trip to Lincoln UPCOMING SCHEDULE: Saturday, March 21, 2020 (6PM) 410 Sprints + 358 Sprints Saturday, March 28, 2020 (6PM) 410 Sprints + 358 Sprints Saturday, April 4, 2020 (7PM) 410 Sprints + 358 Sprints Abbottstown, PA (March 14, 2020) – It seemed that the lead was not a position one wanted to be in as two leaders experienced issues that took them out of the top spot during the first 20 laps of the race. Alan Krimes broke the mold and…

13 FACILITIES, FOUR STATES MAKE UP 2020 AMERICAN RACER CUP BY SUNOCO

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News from the American Racer Cup Presented By Sunoco Race Fuels Media Contact: Brett Deyo – bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com or 845.728.2781 For Immediate Release/March 13, 2020 2020 American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Comprised of 13 Tracks in Four States INDIANA, PA – Thirteen facilities in four states have aligned under the 2020 American Racer Cup Fueled By Sunoco program. Their competitors stand to benefit. A cash payout of $51,450 plus hundreds of free tire certificates will be distributed to Modified and Sportsman competitors at the 13 venues. Overall championship battles, regional points and individual track points will be tabulated for both divisions. The ’20 American…

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TJ LILLY LOOKING FORWARD TO SATURDAY NIGHT RACING AT GRANDVIEW STARTING WITH ROGERS MEMORIAL APRIL 4

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NEWS FROM ROGERS FAMILY GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, Bechtelsville, PA Presenting Saturday night NASCAR stock car racing plus a variety of special events. Our 58th consecutive season. Track office: General Manager: Tina Rogers@ 610.754.7688 Public relations: Ernie Saxton: Email: Esaxton144@aol.com – Cell phone: 267.934.7286 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS TJ LILLY LOOKING FORWARD TO HIS FIRST SEASON IN THE T.P.TRAILERS MODIFIEDS AT GRANDVIEW VP RACING FUELS BRUCE ROGERS MEMORIAL MONEY MAKER SET FOR APRIL 4 BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 13, 2020 . . . Young TJ Lilly is looking forward to the start of the 2020 season. It will be his first at…

California’s March USAC Schedule Postponed

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CALIFORNIA'S MARCH USAC SCHEDULE POSTPONED Speedway, Indiana (March 13, 2020).........The spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19 in the United States and around the world has had effects on numerous events around the sporting world, and USAC racing's March calendar is now included in that group.This Saturday's March 14 West Coast Sprint Car event at Hanford, California's Keller Auto Speedway at Kings Fairgrounds has been postponed with officials hopeful to make up the Twin 20s event at a later date this season.Furthermore, the Western States Midget season opener on Saturday, March 21, at Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway has been postponed as well as…

Mahaney Finds New Saturday Night Home Track

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Mandee Pauch Relations mandeepauchrelations@yahoo.com Mahaney Finds New Saturday Night Home Track March 13, 2020 - After Airborne Speedway announced they will no longer have modifieds on the schedule full-time this season, it left Mike Mahaney and car owners George and Julie Huttig, without a Saturday night home track.“We didn’t know where we were going to race on Saturday nights so we’ve just been working hard on our big block program up here in Elizabethtown knowing that if the cars are ready, then we will be competitive no matter where we end up.”It was a very tough decision for the No.35…

SYRACUSE INDOOR RACING EVENTS CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

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NEWS FROM LEN SAMMONS PRODUCTIONS 2020 BELFOR INDOOR AUTO RACING CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES FUELED BY VP RACING FUELS ALLENTOWN, ATLANTIC CITY, TRENTON, NJ AND SYRACUSE Event Promoter: Len Sammons @609.888.3618 MEDIA INFORMATION: Ernie Saxton Communications – Esaxton144@aol.com -267.934.7286 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS SYRACUSE INDOOR RACES CANCELLED BY ORDER OF NY STATE GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC; REFUNDS TO BE ISSUED SYRACUSE, NY March 12, 2020 . . . The 2020 Indoor Auto Racing Series Fueled By VP Race Fuels TQ Midget, Champ Kart and Slingshot season championships, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 13-14, 2020 inside the New…

Kevin Gambacorta Ready for 2020 Late Model Championship Challenge

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Contact: Scott Running (860) 684-2783 Kevin Gambacorta Ready for 2020 Late Model Championship Challenge (Stafford Springs, CT)---As teams prepare for the start of the 2020 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series season at Stafford Speedway, perhaps no driver is more looking forward to starting with a fresh slate than Late Model driver Kevin Gambacorta. The Ellington, CT native and driver of the #23 Lavigne Law Dodge endured an up and down season in 2019 recording 2 wins and 3 second place finishes early in the season before failing to record another podium finish until the end of the year at the NAPA Fall Final. “Obviously the…

$17,000 to Win Cavalcade Cup 100 Headlines Increased Modified Purses at Weedsport Speedway

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AB Photos Weedsport SpeedwayContact: Dan Kapuscinskidan@weedsportspeedway.com $17,000 to Win Cavalcade Cup 100 Headlines Increased Modified Purses at Weedsport Speedway WEEDSPORT, NY (March 11, 2020) – The Stirling Lubricants Modified Series, presented by Champion Racing Oil, will give the best in Modified racing multiple opportunities to cash-in at Weedsport Speedway in 2020, with increased purses across the board including the $17,000 to win Super DIRTcar Series Cavalcade Cup 100 on Saturday, September 12. The full slate of Stirling Lubricants Modified Series events at Weedsport will also see the $7,500 to win Super DIRTcar Series Heroes Remembered 100 on Monday, May 25…

Ohsweken Speedway Reveals 2020 Schedule For 25th Anniversary Season

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Photos and Graphics by Image Factor Media FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Clinton Geoffrey (General Manager)Phone: (289) 929-0121Email: clintongeoffrey@gmail.com | clinton@ohswekenspeedway.comWebsite: www.ohswekenspeedway.com Ohsweken Speedway Reveals 2020 Schedule For 25th Anniversary Season OHSWEKEN, Ont. (March 10, 2020) – Ohsweken Speedway is excited to reveal an action-packed 2020 schedule full of major specialty events and Friday Night Excitement showdowns during the track’s 25th anniversary season. The track’s major events in 2020 including the inaugural Pinty’s 100 featuring the NASCAR Pinty’s Series first-ever race on dirt at the Northern Summer Nationals featuring $5,000-to-win Kool Kidz-Corr/Pak 360 Sprint Car races on August 17 & 18, the return of the…

“ONE FREE FRIDAY” SETS UP HUGE FONDA CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND IN AUGUST

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News from Fonda Speedway ‘The Track of Champions’ Media Contact: BD Motorsports Media LLC – fondaspdwy@gmail.com or 518.915.4395 For Immediate Release/March 10, 2020 “One Free Friday” Makes for Unprecedented Championship Weekend at Fonda Speedway Aug. 14-15 FONDA, NY – It’s only appropriate the ‘Track of Champions’ should host a larger-than-life Championship Weekend. Now, it’s got one. The BD Motorsports Media LLC Fonda Speedway management team has announced a huge two-day weekend in August to bring down the curtain on the ‘regular season’ at the half-mile track. An unprecedented “FREE Friday” will take place on FRIDAY, Aug. 14 at the speedway. This event offers…

Stephen Kopcik Focused on Wins in 2020 SK ModifiedsR at Stafford

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Contact: Scott Running (860) 684-2783 Stephen Kopcik Focused on Wins in 2020 SK Modifieds® at Stafford (Stafford Springs, CT)---Stephen Kopcik enters the 2020 season at Stafford Speedway coming off of the best season of his 4-year SK Modified® career. The 2019 season saw the Newtown, CT native and driver of the #21 Hocon Industrial Gas Chevrolet post career highs across the board with 2 wins, 8 top-5, and 12 top-10 finishes en route to a career best 6th place finish in the points standings. Kopcik is looking to pick up in 2020 right where he left off in 2019 and go…

BILLY DUNN CHARGES TO GEORGETOWN SMALL-BLOCK $4,049 TRIUMPH (3-8-20)

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News from Delaware’s Historic Georgetown Speedway Media Contact: Brett Deyo – georgetownspeedway@gmail.com For Immediate Release/March 9, 2020 Billy Dunn Scores $4,049 Georgetown Speedway Small-Block Modified Conquest Sunday GEORGETOWN, DE – Watertown, New York is a full seven-hour-plus ride to Georgetown, Delaware. But Billy Dunn felt right at home Sunday afternoon in Victory Lane in the First State. Dunn, who lives on the New York side of the Canadian-U.S. border, invaded Georgetown Speedway for the Melvin L. Joseph Memorial. After suffering some misfortune on Saturday, he recovered with a Small-Block Modified triumph on Sunday afternoon, earning $4,049 for his efforts in the 30-lap…

PENGUIN AUTO RENTALS AND PENGUIN AUTO SERVICE ARE BACK AS MARKETING PARTNERS IN 2020 WITH BRETT BALLARD RACING

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WIZ MOTORSPORTS COMMUNICATIONS NEWS Wiz Motorsports Communications PENGUIN AUTO RENTALS AND PENGUIN AUTO SERVICE ARE BACK AS MARKETING PARTNERS IN 2020 WITH BRETT BALLARD RACING Sicklerville, NJ (March 8, 2020) – Penguin Auto Rentals and Penguin Auto Service will be back in 2020 as marketing partners with Brett Ballard Racing. “It is great to have the support again from these two businesses based in my hometown of Pennsville, NJ,” remarked Ballard. Penguin Auto Rentals and Penguin Auto Service are family-owned companies with rich histories and strong reputations. Since 2018, both of these established firms have been headed by Mike, Lisa…

LEARY SCORES SOUTHWEST SPRINT VICTORY AT CANYON

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Friday Canyon winner C.J. Leary.(Ben Thrasher Photo) LEARY SCORES SOUTHWEST SPRINT VICTORY AT CANYON By: Lance JenningsPEORIA, AZ - MARCH 6, 2020... Powering past "Chargin" Charles Davis Jr. on the second lap, C.J. Leary (Greenfield, IN) earned the Friday night AMSOIL USAC/CRA & Sands Chevrolet USAC SouthWest Sprint Car win at Canyon Speedway Park.Driving Bill Michael's #77M Kodiak Products / Beal's Auto Body Sherman, the defending USAC National Sprint Car Champion took the $3,000 "Spring Showcase" opener over Davis, "The Demon" Damion Gardner, Brody Roa, and hard charger J.J. Yeley.Yeley earned the Flowdymanics Hard Charger Award with an eleventh to…

FRIESEN FIRES OFF WITH MELVIN L. JOSEPH MEMORIAL VICTORY (3-7-20)

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News from Delaware’s Historic Georgetown Speedway Media Contact: Brett Deyo – georgetownspeedway@gmail.com For Immediate Release/March 5, 2020 Stewart Friesen Scores Melvin L. Joseph Memorial Victory for $10,049-Plus at Georgetown Speedway Written by Chris Moore GEORGETOWN, DE - Sprakers, N.Y.’s Stewart Friesen became the first driver to be a repeat champion of the Melvin L. Joseph Memorial at the Georgetown Speedway. The $10,049-plus conquest was Friesen’s 20th Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco win. Friesen mentioned the word “fast” several times in Victory Lane. He and Boyertown, Pa.’s Ryan Watt set a blistering pace for much of the…

THORSON THRILLS WITH 15TH TO 1ST CHARGE AT SHAMROCK CLASSIC

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(Rich Forman Photo) Tanner Thorson captured the victory in Saturday night's Shamrock Classic at the Southern Illinois Center. By: Richie Murray - USAC MediaDu Quoin, Ill. (March 7, 2020).........As Tanner Thorson recollected over his first three starts of the 2020 USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget season, one of his first thoughts was, "we should be three for three."Instead, the 2016 series champ has had to settle for winning two out of three on the year thus far following Saturday night's Shamrock Classic victory at the Southern Illinois Center. And like a common refrain from a song you might've heard…

Lincoln Speedway Recap & Results – March 7, 2020

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BRANDON RAHMER HOLDS OFF BROTHER FREDDIE FOR THIRD CAREER LINCOLN VICTORY Saturday, March 7, 2020 LINCOLN SPEEDWAY Abbottstown, PA UPCOMING SCHEDULE: Saturday, March 14, 2020 (2PM) 410 Sprints + Central PA Legends Saturday, March 21, 2020 (6PM) 410 Sprints + 358 Sprints Saturday, March 28, 2020 (6PM) 410 Sprints + 358 Sprints Abbottstown, PA (March 7, 2020) – Pole-sitter Billy Dietrich and Alan Krimes shared the front row of the 25-lap feature on a sunny March afternoon. Brandon Rahmer and Kyle Moody made up the second row. Dietrich took the lead when the green flag dropped with Brandon Rahmer moving into second…

NY MODIFIED ACE RYAN BARTLETT READY FOR INDOOR AUTO RACING ACTION IN SYRACUSE, NY MARCH 13-14

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NEW YORK STATE DIRT MODIFIED ACE RYAN BARTLETT READY FOR INDOOR AUTO RACING SERIES FINALE IN FRONT OF SYRACUSE, NY HOME CROWD ON MARCH 13-14 SYRACUSE, NY March 4, 2020 . . . Ryan Bartlett, a versatile and experienced dirt Modified racer, is hoping that a home town crowd advantage is the boost he will need to win his first career Indoor Auto Racing Series Fueled By VP Race Fuels TQ Midget feature in the New York State Exposition Center in Syracuse. NY. over the March 13-14 weekend. “Other than Tyler Thompson who lives in Fulton, I'm the home town guy for…

Tom Fearn Files Entry For Call Before You Dig Pro Late Model 81 at Stafford

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Contact: Scott Running (860) 684-2783 Tom Fearn Files Entry For Call Before You Dig Pro Late Model 81 at Stafford (Stafford Springs, CT)---Tom Fearn has been a dominant force in Stafford Speedway’s Late Model division. In the last five years dating to the start of the 2015 season, the East Longmeadow, MA native has won 3 track championships and notched 40 wins out of a possible 97 races, a winning percentage of 41.2%. With Fearn filing an entry for the Call Before You Dig Pro Late Model Open 81, scheduled for May 29, it would be safe to assume that he…

Weedsport Speedway PR: VP Racing Fuels Continues as Official Fuel of Weedsport Speedway

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VP Racing Fuels Continues as Official Fuel of Weedsport Speedway Weedsport SpeedwayContact: Dan Kapuscinskidan@weedsportspeedway.com WEEDSPORT, NY (March 5, 2020) – VP Racing Fuels, the world leader in race fuel technology, will return as the official fuel of Weedsport Speedway in 2020. Sporting one of the most diverse schedules in all of short track racing, Weedsport Speedway will see a total of ten events competing under the VP Racing Fuels banner. “As always, we are proud to once again be partnered with VP Racing Fuels at Weedsport,” said Weedsport Speedway promoter, Jimmy Phelps. “The products and services offered by VP Racing…

Miller Welders to Sponsor Chassis Builders Challenge Program

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BATAVIA, OH (March 5, 2020) - Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series officials announce Miller Welders as a returning, Official Partner of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and sponsor for the 2020 Chassis Builders Challenge Program. The Miller Welders Chassis Builders program will award points to each chassis builder at series events, based on their finishing positions. The Chassis Builder that earns the most points throughout the year will be awarded the Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Year Award and receive a new Miller Welder at the series championship awards banquet. Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in…

Miller Welders to Sponsor Chassis Builders Challenge Program

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BATAVIA, OH (March 5, 2020) - Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series officials announce Miller Welders as a returning, Official Partner of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and sponsor for the 2020 Chassis Builders Challenge Program. The Miller Welders Chassis Builders program will award points to each chassis builder at series events, based on their finishing positions. The Chassis Builder that earns the most points throughout the year will be awarded the Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Year Award and receive a new Miller Welder at the series championship awards banquet. Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in…

Arizona Sport Shirts Named Official Merchandise Provider

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BATAVIA, OH (March 3, 2020) - Arizona Sport Shirts, based in Indianapolis, IN, is the Official Merchandise Provider for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series again in 2020. Arizona will have a dedicated merchandise trailer at all series events in 2020, offering fans a wide selection of branded apparel and collectables. In addition to the Arizona Sport Shirts distinctive apparel trailer at events, the company website has an online store, populated with an array of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series gear and driver merchandise. Arizona Sport Shirts also offers custom orders on merchandise, designs, and apparel for racers, race…

Lincoln Speedway Recap & Results – March 1, 2020

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Sunday, March 1, 2020 DYLAN CISNEY EARNS FIRST CAREER LINCOLN VICTORY IN EXCITEMENT FILLED RACE LINCOLN SPEEDWAY Abbottstown, PA UPCOMING SCHEDULE: Saturday, March 7, 2020 (2PM) 410 Sprints + Open Practice Saturday, March 14, 2020 (2PM) 410 Sprints + Central PA Legends Saturday, March 21, 2020 (6PM) 410 Sprints + 358 Sprints Abbottstown, PA (March 1, 2020) – Dylan Cisney’s first career Lincoln Speedway win was not as easy as it may appear on paper. Cisney started on the pole of the 25-lap feature, but it wasn’t smooth sailing to land in victory lane. Cisney took the lead at the drop of…

Marvin Minkler Ready for Sophomore Street Stock Season at Stafford

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---Marvin Minkler came to Stafford Speedway’s Street Stock division last season as a rookie driver with virtually zero racing experience. After posting three top-10 finishes in 15 starts last season, Minkler is ready to take his #71 CT Oil Kings Chevrolet to the next step and start posting some top-5 finishes. “Last year was my first season without having any prior experience so I knew it was going to be a huge learning curve and there was tons of learning both on the track and in the shop,” said Minkler. “Last year our goal was to get track…

Michael Scorzelli Excited to Return to Stafford for Call Before You Dig Pro Late Model 81

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---With his last race at Stafford Speedway coming in the Fall Final of 2015, Pro Late Model driver Michael Scorzelli is looking forward to the Inaugural Call before You Dig Pro Late Model Open 81 on May 29. Scorzelli was a Stafford Late Model regular from 2013-2015 and his prior track experience was a major factor in Scorzelli adding the race to his 2020 schedule for his #18 Syracuse Utilities Chevrolet team. “We’re really looking forward to the race,” said Scorzelli. “I had nothing but good experiences at Stafford, I have a few wins there, and Bob Fill…

Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway Names New Food and Beverage Provider

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Not Your Momma’s Kitchen Named New Food and Beverage Provider At Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway Newmanstown, PA – February 25, 2019 - The Board of Directors of the Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway announced a new agreement with Not Your Momma’s Kitchen to provide food and beverage services to the Newmanstown, PA facility. Long known for their excellent food and service, Not Your Momma’s Kitchen is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Club President Jim Harrington said, “A first-class facility requires a first-class concessionaire. They came highly regarded from some of our board members, and became an obvious first choice.” One…

Sharon Speedway to host Justin Snyder’s Salute to the Troops featuring All Star Circuit of Champions on Sunday, July 12

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Sharon Speedway to host Justin Snyder’s Salute to the Troops featuring All Star Circuit of Champions on Sunday, July 12 Mega-weekend will kick-off with Lou Blaney Memorial on Saturday, July 11 HARTFORD, Ohio (February 24, 2020) - For the first time in event history, Justin Snyder’s Salute to the Troops program, an event honoring one of open wheel racing’s most loyal and dedicated supporters - the late Justin Snyder - as well as a benefit for the Wounded Warrior Project, a charity and veterans service organization that offers a variety of benefits for wounded veterans of the military actions following…

Red Robin to Sponsor 30th Annual Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speedweek

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Abbottstown, PA (February 23, 2020) – Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek is pleased to announce that Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the most anticipated week of racing in Central Pennsylvania. “The PA Speed Week Association is pleased to welcome Red Robin as the presenting sponsor of the 2020 Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speed Week” said Alan Kreitzer a member of the association. “Red Robin is a great supporter of sprint car racing and this partnership will help to advance the growing popularity and prestige of the PA Speed Week series”. “Lehigh Valley Restaurant Group – Red…

Lincoln Speedway to Celebrate 30th Annual Speedweek with $9,200 to win Kevin Gobrecht Memorial

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Abbottstown, PA (February 23, 2020) – Lincoln Speedway’s 21st Annual Kevin Gobrecht Memorial will pay $9,200 to win in honor of Kevin’s #92 sprint car on Saturday, June 27. The June 27th race is part of the 30th annual Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek and is Lincoln’s first of two races during the week-long series. Making this race $9,200 to win would not be possible without the sponsorship of Goofy’s Eatery & Spirits of Spring Grove. Goofy’s, established in 1989 offers food and drinks, events, including a large selection of foreign, domestic and microbrews. “We are excited to be a part of the Kevin Gobrecht…

JON KELLER SCORES UPSET VICTORY IN TRENTON INDOOR DIRT CHAMPIONSHIP, SYRACUSE, NY NEXT

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FROM E-MAIN TO VICTORY LANE: JON KELLER SCORES HUGE UPSET VICTORY IN THIRD ANNUAL EAST COAST INDOOR DIRT NATIONALS 600 SPRINT FEATURE SATURDAY NIGHT IN TRENTON’S CURE INSURANCE ARENA;KENNY MILLER III, BILLY PAUCH, JR. SECOND AND THIRD IN WILD COME-FROM-BEHIND FINISH TRENTON, NJ February 22,2020 . . . Bridgeport Speedway Micro Sprint regular Jon Keller of Salem, NJ raced to a thrilling victory Saturday night in the East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals 600 Sprint race held inside Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ. The race was a 50-lap event and paid $5,000 to win. “I can’t believe I even made…

DANNY DIETRICH WINS ICE BREAKER IN FRONT OF PACKED HOUSE UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

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Saturday, February 29, 2020 (2 PM) 410 Sprint Cars [Rain date: March 1] Saturday, March 7, 2020 (2PM) 410 Sprints + Open Practice Saturday, March 14, 2020 (2PM) 410 Sprints + Central PA Legends Abbottstown, PA (February 22, 2020) – Danny Dietrich took advantage of a miscue by Ryan Smith to take the lead just before the halfway point of the 30-lap Ice Breaker, to claim his second career opening day win at Lincoln. Dietrich lined up for the main event third, behind pole-sitter Glenndon Forsythe and Smith. Forsythe led the field into turn 1 but the caution came out before…

Jon McKennedy Rejoins Art Barry Team for Stafford Open Modified 80’s

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---When Stafford Speedway drops the green flag on its 4 Open Modified 80 races during the 2020 season, race fans will see a former partnership rekindled. Jon McKennedy and Art Barry, who won the Modified Racing Series championship together in 2012, will reunite to make a run at the checkered flag in Stafford’s Open 80 events scheduled for May 8, June 12, July 10, and August 21 with the #21 SPAFCO Chassis Chevrolet. “I ran for Art [Barry] back in 2012, we won a handful of races and the MRS championship together,” said McKennedy. “The open shows at Stafford are something I’ve been looking at…

$26,000-to-win Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race to be hosted at Plymouth Dirt Track at Sheboygan County Fairgrounds on May 30

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All Stars and IRA will collide and battle for largest sprint car winner’s share in Wisconsin history BROWNSBURG, Ind. (February 19, 2020) - The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and Rayce Rudeen Foundation, an entity that supports organizations and programs that encourage a healthy and productive life free from addiction, are pleased to announce that the second annual Rayce Rudeen Foundation Race will be contested on Saturday, May 30, at the Plymouth Dirt Track at Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wisconsin. The high-profile event, the second of three Wisconsin-based programs for the All…

Sheppard Tops Wrisco Industries Winternationals

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BATAVIA, OH (February 15, 2020) - Nine scheduled races, one rain-out, three tracks, two states, and 76 competitors later, Brandon Sheppard closed out the Wrisco Industries Winternationals at the top of the board. The top eight drivers at the end of the grueling Winternationals received a $500 bonus: Brandon Sheppard, Tim McCreadie, Devin Moran, Jonathan Davenport, Tyler Erb, Mike Marlar, Shane Clanton, and Jimmy Owens all took home the bonus. Each of the top four in Wrisco Industries Winternational points won at least one feature event. With his worst finish being tenth and having three wins and seven Big River Steel…

MAVTV Motorsports Network To Broadcast 13 Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series Events In 2020

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Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (February 17, 2020) With the continued relationship between the American Sprint Car Series and Lucas Oil Products comes continued coverage on the MAVTV Motorsports Network, which will again film and produce 13 nights of racing. "Every year, these tracks and drivers get such great exposure and coverage by MAVTV. That's something that we're very thankful for because it grows our sport as a whole," stated ASCS Founder, Emmett Hahn. "We've been with Lucas Oil for over 10 years now, and I can't say enough for what they do for this industry." Starting early, the first…

iRacing Returns as Stafford Speedway Late Model Contingency Partner

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---For the 3rd consecutive season, iRacing will join Stafford Speedway’s Late Model contingency program. iRacing, the leader in online Sim Racing, will post a $125 weekly bonus for the winner of the Late Model feature, boosting the weekly winners share to $925, and the total posted awards to $5,600. Stafford Speedway and the SK Modified division have been featured on the iRacing racing platforms since its inception in 2008. “We are excited to be part of the Stafford Motor Speedway contingency program again this year,” explained iRacing Executive Vice President Steve Myers. “Our involvement in grassroots racing is pretty…

Manley Performance Joins Stafford’s Late Model and SK Modified® Contingency Program

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(Stafford Springs, CT)---The Stafford Speedway management team is proud to announce the addition of a new contingency sponsor for both the Late Model and SK Modified® divisions in 2020. Manley Performance Products, a long-time part supplier for Stafford divisions, has signed on to support a weekly $100 bonus for the runner-up finisher in both divisions. Founded in 1966 by Hank Manley, Manley Performance is a high performance parts supplier for many areas of motorsports including Stafford’s SK Modified® and Late Model divisions. Based in Lakewood, New Jersey, Manley is now operated by second generation Trip Manley and offers a wide…

BACON DOUBLES UP WITH SECOND STRAIGHT OCALA SCORE

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With the victory, Brady Bacon became the ninth driver to win the first two USAC National Sprint Car features of the year, following Jud Larson (1965), Larry Dickson (1970), Pancho Carter (1978), Rich Vogler (1987), Robbie Stanley (1993), Tracy Hines (2002), Jay Drake (2004) and Damion Gardner (2010).(Rich Forman Photo) By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Ocala, Florida (February 15, 2020).........Brady Bacon took no chances on his cool down lap following Saturday night's USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Winter Dirt Games XI victory at Bubba Raceway Park. Following a mishap during his heat race that saw him drop from a…

BACON BOLTS TO VALENTINE’S VICTORY AT OCALA

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By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Ocala, Florida (February 14, 2020).........Entering Friday night's USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship season opener, the most recent time Brady Bacon left Bubba Raceway Park with a top-five finish was three years ago. Furthermore, the Broken Arrow, Okla. native's most recent victory at the 3/8-mile tri-oval came five years prior, leaving him more than eager to quash the early season dry spell that lingered over him entering the 2020 season. On a weekend that's been anything but a dry spell with heavy rain washing out Thursday's intended opener and threatening Friday's second go with…

FLORIDA’S NEWEST NIGHTMARE: Owens Earns First Career DIRTcar Nationals Gator Trophy

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World of Outlaws Feature win #16 comes in dominant fashion for the Tennessee veteran BARBERVILLE, FL – Feb. 13, 2020 – With all of his continued success around the national Dirt Late Model racing scene over the years, it seemed odd that one major Florida-Georgia Speedweeks venue Jimmy Owens never had a victory at was Volusia Speedway Park. But on Thursday night at the DIRTcar Nationals presented by Bozard Ford, Owens finally added the track to his “conquered” list, as well as the first gator trophy to his collection. “It’s awesome,” Owens said. “We’ve been coming down here for quite…

Gypsum Racing’s Larry Wight Nabs Back-to-Back Gators at DIRTcar Nationals

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BARBERVILLE, FL - February 13, 2020 - For the second night in a row, Lightning Larry Wight was showered in confetti on the front stretch of Volusia Speedway Park at the DIRTcar Nationals presented by Bozard Ford. Both wins were mirrored by two other important factors: Larry Wight started on the outside pole and five-time NAPA Super DIRT Week Champion Stewart Friesen finished in his Hoosier Racing Tire tracks. The pilot of the No. 25R Erick Rudolph, from Ransomville, NY, took the final step of the podium. Wight, of Phoenix, NY, has now won 3 of the last 5 Super…

Ellen Krassowski Allstate Named Title Sponsor of The Brewerton and Fulton Speedways Jr. Fan Club

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BREWERTON, NY – The Brewerton & Fulton Speedways management is happy to announce that Ellen Krassowski Allstate Insurance has been named the title sponsor of the popular Jr. Fan Club at both tracks for the upcoming 2020 racing season. The Jr. Fan Club is for fans age 4 to 14. The Club has been a part of the Brewerton and Fulton Speedways for many years. When you join the club, you will have an opportunity to meet your favorite drivers, be involved in pits tours, and activities on and around the Track throughout the season. Friday nights at the Brewerton Speedway club…

Pro Stock Priority: $800 Weekly Winner’s Share, Special Events, Tire Giveaways Planned for 2020

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FONDA, NY – The full-fender Pro Stock division at Fonda Speedway pleases the crowd at the half-mile track week-after-week. In 2020, the division’s drivers will be rewarded even more for their efforts. Through the assistance of a weekly Fonda fan who would like to remain anonymous, the Pro Stocks compete for an increased $800 to win every week at the Track of Champions. This move means Fonda Speedway is now the highest-paying Pro Stock venue across the Northeastern United States and Canada. “We hosted the ‘Best of 8’ Series last year and paid extra money on those nights,” Fonda Speedway promoter Brett Deyo…

12-RACE USAC MIDWEST REGIONAL MIDGET SCHEDULE RELEASED

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Speedway, Indiana (February 13, 2020).........USAC's Midwest Regional Midget series will compete in 12 events at seven different dirt tracks throughout the states of Indiana and Illinois during the 2020 season. Each event will utilize an open format, allowing both current National and SpeeD2 engines. Each feature race on the schedule will pay $1,200 to win and $125 to start along with tow money for non-qualifiers. All events on the schedule will pay points toward the USAC Midwest Regional Midget standings and a champion will be crowned at the conclusion of the season. Furthermore, USAC SpeeD2 licensed competitors will be eligible…

FIREWORKS IN FEBRUARY: Sheppard Wins on Erb Jr.’s Penalty After Wild Whitener-Overton Battle Six-straight World of Outlaws wins at DIRTcar Nationals for the defending champ

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BARBERVILLE, FL — Feb. 12, 2020 — Just when it looked like Mark Whitener was going to win his first World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series Feature on Wednesday night at Volusia Speedway Park, he and Brandon Overton started slamming into each other from Turn 2 to Turn 4, leaving a lane for Dennis Erb Jr. and Brandon Sheppard to claim the lead with eight laps to go. Erb was glued to the bottom, Sheppard blasted the top side. Erb’s groove proved to be just enough to edge Sheppard at the line by the blink of an eye.…

Wight Whistles by ‘The Jet’ at Volusia

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Larry Wight Passes Brett Hearn and Fends off Stewart Friesen for DIRTcar Nationals Win BARBERVILLE, FL - February 12, 2020 - Brett The Jet Hearn started on the pole but it was Larry Wight, from Phoenix, NY, who lit the afterburners and squeezed between the No. 20 and the front stretch wall for the victory. The defending DIRTcar Nationals presented by Bozard Ford champion is white-hot at The World’s Fastest Half-Mile Volusia Speedway Park. The No. 99 Gypsum Racing Big Block Modified has now graced Victory Lane at Volusia 2 out of the last 4 races at the speedway. As…

T-MAC TOPPLES ROCKET: McCreadie Outruns Sheppard for DIRTcar Nationals Win Sheppard’s 5-race win streak at Volusia snapped; McCreadie’s new team reaping rewards

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BARBERVILLE, FL – Feb. 11, 2020 – When a new driver-owner partnership comes about for the beginning of a new season, there’s normally a learning curve that each team member goes through before getting settled. In the case of Tim McCreadie, however, he and his new team at Paylor Motorsports made it look like they’ve been together for years as they scored a dominating victory in Tuesday night’s DIRTcar Late Model Feature at Volusia Speedway Park as part of the 49th DIRTcar Nationals presented by Bozard Ford. “I owe a lot to [car owners] Gena and Donald Bradsher,” McCreadie said. “They…

Williamson Pins Down First Gator

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BARBERVILLE, FL - February 11, 2020 - Like a rocket lifting off from Cape Canaveral, defending Super DIRTcar Series champion Mat Williamson, from St. Catharines, ON, made the high line work to win his first career DIRTcar Nationals presented by Bozard Ford Gator to kick-off the 2020 season at Volusia Speedway Park. With a smile as wide as the Victory Lane he and his Buzz Chew Racing crew stood in, Williamson said: “Man it feels good to win in Florida!” The thirty-lap Feature win did not come easy as Erick Rudolph and Anthony Perrego nearly overtook the Buzz Chew No.…

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