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COURTNEY SETTING USAC RECORDS IN DREAM 2019 SEASON

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COURTNEY SETTING USAC RECORDS IN DREAM 2019 SEASON Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Speedway, Indiana (November 5, 2019)………Tyler Courtney's 2019 USAC season has been a memorable one on numerous fronts, not the least is the number of wins he's collected as the tour moves into November and the final month of the racing year. Entering this week's Budweiser Oval Nationals presented by All Coast Construction at California's Perris Auto Speedway on Nov. 7-8-9, Courtney has already garnered 16 total USAC National feature victories - once in Silver Crown, seven times in…

LARSON, COURTNEY, SWEET, WINDOM ENTER HANGTOWN 100

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LARSON, COURTNEY, SWEET, WINDOM ENTER HANGTOWN 100 Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Placerville, California (November 5, 2019)………Two weeks remain until the start of the inaugural Elk Grove Ford Hangtown 100, and already, the lineup is absolutely stacked with a multitude of talent from various disciplines throughout the racing world. All are gunning for the top prize at California's Placerville Speedway which features over $130,000 in total prize money for the co-sanctioned USAC NOS Energy Drink National and Western States Midget event on November 19-20. Monster Energy NASCAR Cup star and versatile dirt track pilot…

Brad Sweet, Donny Schatz set to make history at Can-Am World Finals

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Brad Sweet, Donny Schatz set to make history at Can-Am World FinalsHistorically close points battle will be decided at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Nov. 7-9 Story By: Nick Graziano/WoO Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC – Nov. 5, 2019 – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will make history at the Nov. 7-9 Can-Am World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. For the first time since 2013 the championship won’t be decided until the checkered flag flies for the final time this season. Brad Sweet, of Grass Valley, Calif., leads reigning champion Donny Schatz,…

Dirt Late Models

Big Money on the Line This Weekend at Can-Am World Finals

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Big Money on the Line This Weekend at Can-Am World Finals Drivers second through fifth in points battling for huge swing in final paycheck Story By: Jordan DeLucia/WoOLMs Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC – Nov. 4, 2019 – What would you do for an additional $30,000 in your paycheck? Well, the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series racers currently second through fifth in the championship point standings will settle that question during this weekend’s Can-Am World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Nov. 7-9. While Brandon Sheppard already has the $100,000 championship check locked…

No Kryptonite: $58,500 Awaits Matt Sheppard at Short Track Super Series ‘Night of Champions’

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No Kryptonite: $58,500 Awaits Matt Sheppard at Short Track Super Series ‘Night of Champions’ Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff GEORGETOWN, DE – A feat many cited as insurmountable has been tackled by Matt Sheppard. When the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) signed a multi-year agreement with Sunoco Race Fuels a year ago, Sunoco distributor Insinger Performance issued a challenge. If one Modified driver was able to win the STSS Halmar International North Region, Velocita-USA South Region presented by Sunglass Central and Design for Vision and the American Racer Cup, Insinger Performance would kick…

Mat Williamson and Matt Sheppard Take Super DIRTcar Series Title Bout to Can-Am World Finals

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Mat Williamson and Matt Sheppard Take Super DIRTcar Series Title Bout to Can-Am World Finals Story By: Joe Grabianowski/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Jeff Clemons & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC — Nov. 4, 2019 — The Can-Am World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte is set to host one of the tightest Super DIRTcar Series championship points races in history. Mat Williamson has won three out of the past five Series races, including NAPA Super DIRT Week XLVIII’s Billy Whittaker Cars 200, launching him into a neck-and-neck race for the title with Matt Sheppard. Sheppard has nine Series wins…

PENSKE CORPORATION TO PURCHASE HULMAN & COMPANY

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PENSKE CORPORATION TO PURCHASE HULMAN & COMPANY Story By: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Photos By: John John Lane & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Acquisition to include the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the NTT IndyCar Series and IMS Productions The Board of Directors of Hulman & Company announced today that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Penske Corporation, a global transportation, automotive and motorsports leader. Penske Entertainment Corp., a subsidiary of Penske Corporation, will acquire all Hulman & Company principal operating assets, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the NTT IndyCar Series and IMS Productions. The transaction will close following receipt of…

First-time winners and returning stars shine bright at DRIVEN Racing Oil World Short Track Championship

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BIG STAGE SUCCESS: First-time winners and returning stars shine bright at DRIVEN Racing Oil World Short Track Championship From first female winner to undefeated champion, The Dirt Track at Charlotte had it all Story By: Jordan DeLucia/DIRTcar CONCORD, NC — Nov. 2, 2019 — After 13 Features and four Invitationals with more than 400 racecars across nine divisions, the DRIVEN Racing Oil World Short Track Championship wrapped up Saturday night at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. Among the many highlights from this year’s event was Brayden Pruitt becoming the first woman to win a Feature at The Dirt Track at…

Bridgeport Speedway

BIG WEEKEND PLANNED FOR 2019 BRIDGEPORT FINALE

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BIG WEEKEND PLANNED FOR 2019 BRIDGEPORT FINALE Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt & Jim Brown/RacersGuide.com The Bridgeport Speedway will wave the checkered flag on the 2019 season with a three day weekend of racing scheduled. This weekend of racing will mark the final events to be run on Bridgeport's 5/8th mile speedway as the speed plant transitions from the Ramey family's operation into the hands of Bridgeport's new owners, Doug and Brittany Rose. Rose has plans to replace the 5/8th mile track with a new half mile facility for the 2020 season. When scheduling the 2019…

Jordan Watson & Ross Robinson Post $7,000 Victories to Conclude 2019 Mid-Atlantic Championship Weekend

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Jordan Watson & Ross Robinson Post $7,000 Victories to Conclude 2019 Mid-Atlantic Championship Weekend Story By: Chris Moore/SSTS GEORGETOWN, DE – On the final night of the Georgetown Speedway season, the hometown kid, Jordan Watson, won his second career Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Modified feature event. Milford, Del.’s Watson survived the war of attrition in the 40-lap Velocita-USA presented Design for Vision/Sunglass Central South Region finale for the STSS. Watson took home the $5,000 Mid-Atlantic Championship victory, and after posting the $100 Stockley Materials “Gambler’s Fee” at the beginning of the night, added…

Billy Pauch Jr. Takes $5,000 Stockley Tavern Small-Block Modified Victory to Kick Off Mid-Atlantic Championship

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Billy Pauch Jr. Takes $5,000 Stockley Tavern Small-Block Modified Victory to Kick Off Mid-Atlantic Championship Story By: Chris Moore/SSTS Photos By: Ted Malinowski/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE - Billy Pauch Jr. continued his winning ways on Night No. 1 of the Georgetown Speedway Mid-Atlantic Championship weekend. Pauch Jr. collected the $5,000 small-block Modified win, after posting the $100 Stockley Tavern “Gambler’s Fee” at the beginning of the night, adding $2,000 to his winning paycheck. After spending the first 20 of the race’s 30 laps running in second, Milford, N.J.’s Pauch Jr. took advantage of a restart, getting a great off of turns…

Scott Bogucki Wins A Wild One At The VANKOR Texas Sprint Car Nationals

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Scott Bogucki Wins A Wild One At The VANKOR Texas Sprint Car Nationals Story By: Bryan Hulbert/ASCS FT. WORTH, Texas (November 1, 2019) When the dust settled on a slide job filled SawBlade.com A-Feature Friday night at the Texas Motor Speedway, Australia's Scott Bogucki capped off his 2019 season with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network with victory at Tony Stewart presents the VANKOR Texas Sprint Car Nationals. "This is unbelievable. I've got so many great people behind me with SawBlade.com, Scotty McDonald at Dissolvalloy, Lee with Ostrich Racing Engine - this is…

Terry McCarl Masters VANKOR Texas Sprint Car Nationals Opener

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Terry McCarl Masters VANKOR Texas Sprint Car Nationals Opener Story By: Bryan Hulbert /ASCS FT. WORTH, Texas (October 31, 2019) Halloween at Texas Motor Speedway delivered a few tricks, and all the treats for Terry McCarl, as the Altoona, Iowa driver wheeled TheSnowPlow.com/Destiny Motorsports No. 4 to his 14th career victory with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network on Night 1 of Tony Stewart presents the VANKOR Texas Sprint Car Nationals. "Man, it feels good to win because this wasn't an old man track. This place was cowboy-up tonight so I just want…

OVAL NATIONALS RACE PREVIEW

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OVAL NATIONALS RACE PREVIEW Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Perris, California (October 31, 2019)………Made up our minds to make a new start, going to California with racing in our heart. Golden state, here we come! The best of USAC's AMSOIL National, CRA and Sands Chevrolet Southwest Sprint divisions make the voyage to southern California's Perris Auto Speedway November 7-8-9 for the 24th annual Budweiser Oval Nationals presented by All Coast Construction. Kevin Thomas, Jr. (Cullman, Ala.) enters as the two-time and defending champion of the Oval Nationals and aims to become the first driver…

Dillard Collects Modified Win at Vado, Eyes 2020 Season Start

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Dillard Collects Modified Win at Vado, Eyes 2020 Season StartInaugural Battle at the Border kicks off Jan 2-5, 2020, featuring Dillard and the Outlaws Story By: Jordan DeLucia/WoOLMs VADO, NM – Oct. 30, 2019 – With just over nine weeks remaining before the 2020 World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series season kicks off at the new Vado Speedway Park, several drivers across multiple different divisions of racing have now had the opportunity to turn laps around the track in local and regional competition. This past weekend, Series regular Cade Dillard made the 14-plus-hour tow from his hometown of…

How Brad Sweet, Donny Schatz stack up at The Dirt Track at Charlotte

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BY THE NUMBERS: How Brad Sweet, Donny Schatz stack up at The Dirt Track at CharlotteSweet, Schatz bring historically close points battle to the Can-Am World Finals on Nov. 7-9 Story By: Nick Graziano/WoO Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC – Oct. 31, 2019 – Two races. Two drivers. Eight points. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship won’t be determined until the final lap of the season ending Nov. 7-9 Can-Am World Finals. Brad Sweet currently leads reigning champion Donny Schatz by eight points heading into the final two races of the year at The…

Ivey Looks to Use Pro/Super Late Model Experience to win at The Dirt Track

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SOUTHEAST FAVORITE: Ivey Looks to Use Pro/Super Late Model Experience to win at The Dirt Track Story By: Jordan DeLucia/WoOLMs CONCORD, NC – Oct. 29, 2019 – This Thursday, Friday and Saturday, several hundred cars across nine divisions of racing are expected to gather at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the 4th annual Driven Racing Oil World Short Track Championship, Oct. 31-Nov. 2. As the event’s tagline rings true, this is a giant opportunity for the weekly racers to come out and mix it up on a big stage against some of the best competition they’ll see…

4 PAST WINNERS SET FOR OVAL NATIONALS

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4 PAST WINNERS SET FOR OVAL NATIONALS Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Perris, California (October 29, 2019)………Four previous champions of the Oval Nationals are lasered-in on collecting another coveted eagle trophy for their mantle in the 24th annual running of the event November 7-8-9 at California's Perris Auto Speedway. Two drivers, Bud Kaeding and Damion Gardner aim to become the first four-time winners in Oval Nationals history. Kaeding (Campbell, Calif.) won his three in 2001-2002-2007. The 2006-2007 USAC Silver Crown champ is one of the most-tenured of all Oval Nationals participants with 16 starts…

YOUTHFUL AND EXPERIENCED: LEARY AND COURTNEY CHASE USAC SPRINT TITLE

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YOUTHFUL AND EXPERIENCED: LEARY AND COURTNEY CHASE USAC SPRINT TITLE Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Pete MacDonald & Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Speedway, Indiana (October 29, 2019)………When it comes to thinking about this year's USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car championship contenders - C.J. Leary and Tyler Courtney, you most certainly wouldn't think of either of them as newcomers to the scene or flashes in the pan, would you? Absolutely not. In fact, both drivers' first career series starts came during the 2012 season, giving each individual nearly eight years of experience apiece while racking up numerous starts with…

Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne chasing another World of Outlaws title as owners

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Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne chasing another World of Outlaws title as ownersTSR is aiming for its 10th World of Outlaws championship, KKR is going for its second Story By: Nick Graziano/WoO Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC – Oct. 29, 2019 – Tony Stewart and Kasey Kahne have transitioned from battling each other as championship contending NASCAR drivers to competing against each other as championship contending World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series team owners. This year their teams are separated by only eight points heading into the season ending Nov. 7-9 World Finals at The Dirt Track…

Larry Wight Looks For Redemption This Weekend at Georgetown Speedway’s Mid-Atlantic Championship

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Larry Wight Looks For Redemption This Weekend at Georgetown Speedway’s Mid-Atlantic Championship Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Jeff Clemons & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – After an inspiring drive last Thursday at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, N.Y., Larry Wight is looking for redemption this weekend at Georgetown Speedway. The driver known as ‘Lightning Larry’ sliced through the field at Orange County in the ‘Hard Clay Finale’ crossing the line second behind Stewart Friesen after starting 26th – yes, outside Row No. 13 – in the 50-lap event. Unfortunately for Wight, the car came up light on the…

Big Diamond Speedway

Insigner Performance 358 Modifieds switching to gas at Big Diamond Speedway

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Insinger Performance 358 Modifieds switching to gas at Big Diamond Speedway Story By: Ken Bruce/Big Diamond Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com With 2020 season just around the corner, Big Diamond Speedway has made the decision to go gas only in the Insigner Performance 358 Modified division starting with their 2020 season opener on Friday night April 3rd. Promoters Jake and Jasmine Smulley feel like this is the way the modified division is heading in the future and are trying to get a jump and lead the way. Going gas only will also allow the track to run their extra distance…

McDOUGAL TEAMS WITH CHENEY FOR OVAL NATIONALS

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McDOUGAL TEAMS WITH CHENEY FOR OVAL NATIONALS Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Perris, California (October 28, 2019)………Jason McDougal has teamed up with Dwight Cheney to compete for the Glendora, Calif. based car owner in the November 7-8-9 Budweiser Oval Nationals presented by All Coast Construction at California's Perris Auto Speedway. McDougal (Broken Arrow, Okla.) will drive Cheney's No. 42x alongside teammate and current USAC Sands Chevrolet Southwest Sprint Car point leader Brody Roa (Garden Grove, Calif.). McDougal is one of six drivers this season to win a feature in both the USAC AMSOIL National…

THOMAS PURSUES 3RD CONSECUTIVE OVAL NATS WIN

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THOMAS PURSUES 3RD CONSECUTIVE OVAL NATS WIN Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Perris, California (October 28, 2019)………In the 23-year history of the Oval Nationals, four drivers have been able to score two consecutive victories in the event at California's Perris Auto Speedway. No driver, however, has found victory lane in three-straight years on the final night. Kevin Thomas, Jr. faces that opportunity on November 7-8-9 as the Budweiser Oval Nationals presented by All Coast Construction arrives at the southern California half-mile dirt oval for the 24th time. Thomas, of Cullman, Ala., joined the likes…

Friesen From 44th To First In Eastern States 200

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Friesen From 44th To First In Eastern States 200 Story By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Middletown, NY - Stewart Friesen picked up his third Eastern States 200 victory in four years on Sunday at the famed Orange County Fair Speedway. Friesen who would miss all of Friday's activities at OCFS due to his NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series efforts, started 44th on the field after taking a past winners provisional took the lead for good on lap 129 from Billy Decker and never looked back. The Sprakers, NY native also scored the win on Thursday night in Short…

Howard Holds Off Pauch Jr. For $6,000 New Egypt All Star Cup Victory

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Howard Holds Off Pauch Jr. For $6,000 New Egypt All Star Cup Victory Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.comNew Egypt, NJ – Oley, PA’s Duane Howard held off a hard charging Billy Pauch Jr. to pick off his second career All Star Cup victory at New Egypt Speedway worth $6,000 on Saturday night. It was Howard’s fourth career NES win. “I’ve been around this game a long time and to beat Billy here at his home track is something special. We came here a little under-motored but we freed the car up and got some momentum…

Schatz cuts points deficit down to 8 points with Port Royal win

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Donny Schatz cuts points deficit down to 8 points with Port Royal winSchatz’s 11th win of the season helped cut Brad Sweet’s points lead down by 24 points Story By: Nick Graziano/WoO Photo By: DB3 PORT ROYAL, PA – Oct. 26, 2019 – Donny Schatz has spoken modestly about this year’s dramatic points battle with Brad Sweet. However, his on-track performance shouts anecdotes about it every race night. Friday night at Port Royal Speedway it shouted load enough to capture everyone’s attention. Schatz won his 11th World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series victory of the year, his…

Virginia Motor Speedway Releases 2020 Marquee Event Dates

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Virginia Motor Speedway Releases 2020 Marquee Event Dates Story By: Dave Seay/Virginia Motor Speedway Jamaica, VA – Virginia Motor Speedway officials have released the dates for the speedway’s marquee events. Fans are sure to want to mark their calendars for what will be another stellar year for special events at the ½ mile speed plant in Jamaica, VA. The season’s first marquee event will be held Thursday, April 16th, with the return of 410 sprint cars for a $10,000 to win, $1000 to start event. Thursday Night Thunder will once again feature the All Star Circuit of Champions sprint car…

Stewart Friesen Takes Home $10,400 Behrent’s Performance Warehouse ‘Hard Clay Finale’ With 89 STSS Modifieds On Hand; Matt Sheppard North Region Champion

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Stewart Friesen Takes Home $10,400 Behrent’s Performance Warehouse ‘Hard Clay Finale’ With 89 STSS Modifieds On Hand; Matt Sheppard North Region Champion Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY – The new wide and racy “soft clay” of Orange County Fair Speedway suited Stewart Friesen well Thursday night. Friesen, of Sprakers, N.Y., rode the outside rim to a $10,400 victory in the Behrent’s Performance Warehouse ‘Hard Clay Finale’ at the Legendary House of Power in the eighth and final round of the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Halmar International North Region.…

World Wide Technology Raceway Takes On 2020 Chili Bowl Flip Count

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World Wide Technology Raceway Takes On 2020 Chili Bowl Flip Count Story By: Bryan Hulbert/Chili Bowl Photos By: Tommy Hein/RacersGuide.com TULSA, Okla. (October 24, 2019) The Chili Bowl Flip Count has grown from a cult following to an established part of the allure that is the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, thanks largely in part to the growth of Social Media. Averaging between 15,000 and 20,000 impressions per tweet during the 2019 event, the Flip Count at the 34th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire will have a new title sponsor with…

IRONTON TELEPHONE BACK AS ALLENTOWN INDOOR RACE TITLE SPONSOR; FIRM HAS BACKED SINCE ITS INCEPTION; TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR JANUARY 3-4 EVENTS

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IRONTON TELEPHONE BACK AS ALLENTOWN INDOOR RACE TITLE SPONSOR; FIRM HAS BACKED SINCE ITS INCEPTION; TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR JANUARY 3-4 EVENTS Story By: Steve Barrick/Indoor Auto Racing Championship Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com ALLENTOWN, PA October 24, 2019 . . . The Indoor Auto Racing Series Fueled By VP Race Fuels will open its 2020 season at the PPL Center in downtown Allentown, PA on Friday and Saturday, January 3rd and 4th, 2020. Ironton Telephone Company has signed on to be the title sponsor of the Series opener for the fifth consecutive year. Ironton Telephone Company is a family…

HANGTOWN 100 FORMAT REVEALED

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HANGTOWN 100 FORMAT REVEALED Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Placerville, California (October 21, 2019)………The format for the inaugural Elk Grove Ford Hangtown 100 on November 19-20, 2019, at California's Placerville Speedway has been announced. The debut appearance for the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets will feature a Trophy Cup style format that has been slightly modified. The number one theme, however, will be larger than normal inverts and points on the line each time a driver hits the speedway. On opening night drivers will draw randomly in a draft style format and then get to select…

New Egypt Speedway Hosts 162 Competitors For AMA Flat Track Under The Lights

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New Egypt Speedway Hosts 162 Competitors For AMA Flat Track Under The Lights Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway New Egypt, NJ – For only the second time ever, New Egypt Speedway played host to AMA Flat Track Motorcycle racing on Saturday night October 19th for Flat Track Under The Lights. The first event back on July 21st produced 75 entries on a day where thermometers read 113 degrees, due to the conditions AMA District 6 riders and officials asked New Egypt Speedway if there was a way that a race could be held on a Saturday night under the…

New Egypt Speedway Regulars Look To Defend Home Turf In 7th Annual All Star Cup Shootout Saturday October 26th

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New Egypt Speedway Regulars Look To Defend Home Turf In 7th Annual All Star Cup Shootout Saturday October 26th Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – The 7th Annual All Star Cup Shootout is taking place on Saturday, October 26th at the New Egypt Speedway. In the previous six races, only once has an outsider been able to score the victory, which was Duane Howard back in 2015. Previous winners of the All Star Cup Shootout are Gary Butler (2013), Billy Pauch Jr. (2014 & 2016), Duane Howard (2015), Brandon Grosso (2017) and…

STEVE PAINE WINS 4TH ANNUAL DUTCH HOAG TRIPLE 7’S MEMORIAL AT OUTLAW SPEEDWAY

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STEVE PAINE WINS 4TH ANNUAL DUTCH HOAG TRIPLE 7’S MEMORIAL AT OUTLAW SPEEDWAYStory By: Paul Szmal/Outlaw Speedway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com (Dundee, NY) Day number two of the 4th Annual Dutch Hoag Memorial Weekend did not start off very well as at the drop of the green flag for the very first heat of the evening in the Sportsman Division the machine of Tim Guild was launched into the front straight away safety catch fencing right at the flaggers stand ripping a gaping hole in the fencing and causing a one hour delay while the necessary repairs were made. Once…

Grandview Speedway

JEFF STRUNK POCKETS $5,000, SCORES IMPRESSIVE TRAFFIC JAM WIN IN NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL HALLOWEEN PARTY AT GRANDVIEW

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JEFF STRUNK POCKETS $5,000, SCORES IMPRESSIVE TRAFFIC JAM WIN IN NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL HALLOWEEN PARTY AT GRANDVIEW Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: George Steigerwalt & Kirsten Snyder/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA (October 19, 2019) – The 30th Anniversary season of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series finished in fine fashion on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway, with a Triple Thunder Thriller of racing action. Jeff Strunk won the 22nd Annual Modified TRAFFIC JAM in commanding style as Brian Hirthler claimed the Sportsman victory, and Kevin Nagy won the MASS Sprint Car Series 25…

KRAUSE WINS WALL STADIUM SPOOKY MODIFIED 75 LAPPER

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KRAUSE WINS WALL STADIUM SPOOKY MODIFIED 75 LAPPER Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ After fighting through tough fortunes during the 2019 regular season Andrew Krause fought off the competition to win the 75 lap All American Auto Group Modified stock car feature race Saturday afternoon at Wall Stadium Speedway. The victory in the “Spooky Spectacular” racing program's main event was Krause's first of the 2019 campaign. Adam LaCicero of Lavallette was the first leader of the event before Brick's Eric Mauriello took command on lap 10 with an outside lane pass.…

TJ STUTTS PICKS UP EMOTIONAL WIN IN OPEN WHEEL MADNESS FINALE AT PORT ROYAL SPEEDWAY

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TJ STUTTS PICKS UP EMOTIONAL WIN IN OPEN WHEEL MADNESS FINALE AT PORT ROYAL SPEEDWAYBard and Zearfoss Also Pick Up Wins, Ken Duke Wins 30 Championship Story By: Justin Snyder/Port Royal Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com PORT ROYAL, PA- When the 2019 racing season started, T.J Stutts wasn’t sure if he’d be behind the wheel of a racecar, let alone in victory lane. A grueling offseason that saw the Liverpool, Pa. fighting the effects of a neuroendocrine tumor on the tail of the pancreas, Stutts was just happy to be living his life. However, he kept his head up and…

Dirt Late Models

Sheppard Secures Third Dirt Track World Championship at Portsmouth

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Sheppard Secures Third Dirt Track World Championship at Portsmouth Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photo By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (October 19, 2019) - Brandon Sheppard captured the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned 39th Annual Rhino Ag Dirt Track World Championship - Presented by Optima Batteries on Saturday night at Portsmouth Raceway Park. He earned $100,000 for his third career DTWC victory and also marked his 25th victory of 2019. Sheppard was one of four different race leaders in the 100-lap event. Mike Marlar finished in second, with 2019 Eibach Rookie of the Year, Tyler Erb finishing in third. Rounding…

Dirt Late Models

56-Race Schedule for Lucas Oil Late Models in 2020

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56-Race Schedule for Lucas Oil Late Models in 2020 Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Tommy Hein/RacersGuide.com BATAVIA, Ohio (October 19, 2019) - The 2020 season, 56-race schedule of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series was announced today during the tour's season finale at Portsmouth (OH) Raceway Park. Showcasing the talents of the nation's elite dirt late model teams, the 2020 schedule will visit 32 different venues across 18 states. The 2020 tour will launch with nine events during Georgia-Florida Speedweeks and concludes October 16th-17th with the 40th Annual Dirt Track World Championship at Portsmouth Raceway Park. For the first time All-Tech…

$80,440 Payout: Richest Weekend Ever at Georgetown Speedway November 1-2

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$80,440 Payout: Richest Weekend Ever at Georgetown Speedway November 1-2 Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – The richest event in the storied history of Georgetown Speedway is approaching. When the historic Sussex County facility hosts the Mid-Atlantic Championship Weekend on Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2, racers will have the opportunity to compete for $80,440 in posted purses, plus another $6,000 in available “Gambler’s Fees” and other special awards and bonuses. Ten divisions of race cars will hit the progressively banked Georgetown oval for the event, with racing planned for both Friday and Saturday…

Erick Rudolph now three-time DIRTcar 358 Modified Series Champion, Hebert wins $10,000 at Brockville

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Erick Rudolph now three-time DIRTcar 358 Modified Series Champion, Hebert wins $10,000 at Brockville Story & Photo By: Joe Grabianowski/Super DIRTcar Series BROCKVILLE, ONT – October 20, 2019 – David Hebert, in his bright orange No. ONE DIRTcar 358 Modified, jumped Mat Williamson in the opening laps to grab the lead. Hebert stayed out in front for the rest of the 110 laps to win the $10,000 grand prize. Mike Maresca charged to the front but had to settle for second. In third place was St. Catharines, Ontario star driver Mat Williamson who gave Hebert his strongest challenges throughout the…

2019 Steel City Stampede Saturday Night Recap

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2019 Steel City Stampede Saturday Night Recap Story By: Jordan DeLucia/DIRTcar SARVER, PA – Oct. 19, 2019 – 700 scored laps. 324 cars. 15 divisions. Three days of nothing but the finest racing action that Lernerville Speedway is known to provide. The 11th edition of the DIRTcar Round-up “Steel City Stampede” kicked off on Thursday night with a round of open practice for the 158 cars that entered the pit area, transitioning into Friday night Heat races that were partially completed before being moved to Saturday afternoon in an effort to find more favorable track conditions. Once the Heats and…

David Gravel wins Jason Johnson Classic

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David Gravel wins Jason Johnson Classic Story By: Nick Graziano/WoO Photo By: DB3 ELDON, MO – Oct. 19, 2019 – Jason Johnson had a black book of goals he’d like to accomplish. One was to promote a race. On Saturday night at Lake Ozark Speedway it was checked off Johnson's list. His widow, Bobbi Johnson, promoted the Jason Johnson Classic with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. The event started with rain but had a storybook ending. Like a wave rising in the ocean before crashing down, the sea of people filling the grandstands simultaneously rose…

Donny Schatz wins with Ford at Lakeside Speedway, cuts into points lead

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Donny Schatz new sponsor pix Donny Schatz wins with Ford at Lakeside Speedway, cuts into points lead Schatz puts a Ford powered World of Outlaws Sprint Car back in Victory Lane for the first time in 21 years Story By: Nick Graziano/WoO Photo By: DB3 KANSAS CITY, KS – Oct. 18, 2019 – When Ford wanted to win Le Mans against the unstoppable Ferrari team it turned to legendary car designer Carroll Shelby, his team and his ace driver Ken Miles to get the job done. Spoiler: They won. A similar mentality was used when Ford wanted to return to…

The Series Championship race tightens, Sheppard wins Brockville, Williamson third

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The Series Championship race tightens, Sheppard wins Brockville, Williamson third Story By: Joe Grabianowski/Super DIRTcar Series Photo By: Alex & Helen BruceBROCKVILLE, ONT – October 19, 2019 – Defending Series Champion Matt Sheppard’s bucket list just got a little shorter as he took his No. 9S Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified to the front for an elusive win at Brockville Ontario Speedway. Rival Larry Wight captured the second step of the podium while Mat Williamson finished third. Sheppard has now retaken the Super DIRTcar Series points lead over Williamson, but only by the slightest margins. Matt Sheppard took this…

Title Time for the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco North Region at Orange County Fair Speedway October 24

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Title Time for the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco North Region at Orange County Fair Speedway October 24 Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY – For the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Halmar International North Region, title time is near. The $12,500 STSS Modified Halmar International North Region championship will be decided after 50 laps of racing in the Behrent’s Performance Warehouse ‘Hard Clay Finale’ at Orange County Fair Speedway Thursday, October 24. The ‘Hard Clay Finale’ marks the eighth and final event on the…

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THUNDER ON THE HILL CLOSES OUT 2019 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 19 AT 6 PM

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THUNDER ON THE HILL CLOSES OUT 2019 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 19 AT 6 PM MODIFIED ROSTER GROWS TO INCLUDE JOHN WILLMAN, BRANDON GROSSO & RYAN KRACHUN IN CHASE OF THE 22ND ANNUAL MODIFIED TRAFFIC JAM Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA (October 17, 2019) – The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will close out 2019 with the 22nd Annual 40 Lap Modified TRAFFIC JAM. $5,000 will go to the winner with a hefty $1,000 to finish tenth and $500 just to start the main event. This Triple Thunder Thriller…

Rapid Tire Service Signs On to Sponsor 360 Sprint Car 25 Thursday, October 24 at Orange County Fair Speedway

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Rapid Tire Service Signs On to Sponsor 360 Sprint Car 25 Thursday, October 24 at Orange County Fair Speedway Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY – 360 Sprint Cars are back at Orange County Fair Speedway. On Thursday, October 24 as part of the Behrent’s Performance Warehouse ‘Hard Clay Finale’ the winged 360 Sprint Cars make their first appearance on the resurfaced clay of the Legendary House of Power. A healthy $3,000 winner’s share awaits the winner of the 25-lap event. Rapid Tire Service of Montgomery, N.Y., has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the…

Heinke-Baldwin Race Team Showcased Strong Performance at SDW

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Heinke-Baldwin Race Team Showcased Strong Performance at SDW Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By Jeff Clemons & Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com Mandee Pauch Relations – October 17, 2019 – Jimmy Phelps and Max McLaughlin showcased a strong performance during the 48th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week at Oswego Speedway. Their week got underway Wednesday night with Phelps at Weedsport Speedway for Weedsport’s annual 358 Modified Kickoff Party. “It was our first night out with the 358 car,” Phelps said. “It was a last-minute deal so we figured we should run it before we took it to Oswego.” Phelps was fast…

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