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Speedway Showcase Returns to Weedsport Speedway for Two Exciting Events

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Speedway Showcase Returns to Weedsport Speedway for Two Exciting Events Story By: Dan Kapuscinksi/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (April 6, 2018) – In another exciting announcement for Weedsport Speedway, two of the most highly-anticipated events of the season have been added to the television lineup for 2018. Speedway Showcase, which debuted in 2017 with three Sportsman Series events from Weedsport Speedway, has moved to broadcast television for 2018 and will kick off the year at “The Port”. The season-opening “Icebreaker 50” Big Block Modified event presented by WACK 1420 AM on May 20 will be the first…

THUNDER MOUNTAIN SPEEDWAY ISSUES 600 MODIFIED STATEMENT

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THUNDER MOUNTAIN SPEEDWAY ISSUES 600 MODIFIED STATEMENT Story By: Sara Spoonhower/Thunder Mountain Speedway Photos By: Mojo Photos CENTER LISLE, NY - Thunder Mountain Speedway will continue to run the 600 Modified division weekly in 2018. During the past two seasons, the Spoonhower family has elected to pay a point fund directly to its drivers, rather than send the money to Doug Borger. This has been the speedway’s policy to reward the loyal competitors who support the speedway on a weekly basis rather than filtering the money through a third-party. During past tour events, speedway management paid the XCel organization up…

E&V Energy Returns As The Title Sponsor Of The Fulton Speedway Novice Sportsman Division

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E&V Energy Returns As The Title Sponsor Of The Fulton Speedway Novice Sportsman Division Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BALDWINSVILLE, NY – E&V Energy will once again be the title sponsor of the Novice Sportsman division at the Fulton speedway in 2018. In 2017 the E&V Energy Novice Sportsman not only provided tight and close racing, the class grew to the point in car counts where the majority of the season two features were run to give the racers experience and laps on the speedway. Some of the fast SUNY Canton DIRTcar Sportsman racers saw their…

Brewerton Speedway

Days Inn Brewerton And Comfort Suites Cicero Return As Official Hotels Of The Brewerton Speedway

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Days Inn Brewerton And Comfort Suites Cicero Return As Official Hotels Of The Brewerton Speedway Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Jeff Clemons & Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – The Brewerton Speedway is proud to announce that the Days Inn Brewerton and Comfort Suites Cicero return as the official hotels of the Brewerton Speedway for the fourth straight year. When looking for a place to stay for racing in central New York, look no further. The newly renovated Days Inn is located right off Route 81 (Exit 31) at 5552 Bartel Road just minutes from the speedway. Find everything…

A WINTERY MIX FORCES THE POSTPONEMENT OF GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY’S VP RACING FUELS BRUCE ROGERS MEMORIAL

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A WINTERY MIX FORCES THE POSTPONEMENT OF GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY’S VP RACING FUELS BRUCE ROGERS MEMORIAL TO SATURDAY, APRIL 14TH. Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: Kirsten Snyder/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 5, 2018 . . . A weather forecast that includes a wintery mix of cold, snow, rain and wind on top of the already saturated grounds has forced Grandview Speedway management to postpone the First Annual VP Racing Fuels Bruce Rogers Memorial Money Maker Classic, scheduled for Saturday, April 7, to Saturday, April 14th at 7 p.m. The same schedule of events will be presented on April 14th including…

‘Hard Clay Open’ At Orange County Fair Speedway Postponed To Tuesday, May 8

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‘Hard Clay Open’ At Orange County Fair Speedway Postponed To Tuesday, May 8 Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY – A wintry weather forecast lasting into April has forced the postponement of the fifth annual ‘Hard Clay Open’ at Orange County Fair Speedway scheduled for Sunday, April 8. The speedway and Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco jointly announced a new date of Tuesday, May 8. Cold temperatures, saturated grounds and a prediction of more snow, sleet and rain prompted the move. The ‘Hard Clay Open’ moves in its entirety to the…

Wet Weather Forces Postponement of New Egypt Speedway Opening Weekend

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More Wet Weather Forces Postponement of New Egypt Speedway Opening Weekend Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Harry & Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – New Egypt Speedway has been forced to postpone its opening weekend scheduled for Friday and Saturday April 6th and 7th due to the facility grounds still being wet from the winter. “It’s the same scenario as last weekend, we need three our four dry days in a row to get it where we can work on the race track so that it is safe for our competitors. We don’t want to see anyone…

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fairgrounds Named the Official Hotel of Weedsport Speedway

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fairgrounds Named the Official Hotel of Weedsport Speedway Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (April 5, 2018) – Weedsport Speedway officials are proud to announce the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fairgrounds as the official hotel of The Port in 2018. Located at 6946 Winchell Road in Warners, New York on the Westside of Syracuse, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fairgrounds is known for its great customer service and quiet location. Conveniently located only five minutes from I-90, with an even quicker access to I-690, makes commuting in and…

Dirt Late Models

Bilstein Shock Absorbers Renews Lucas Oil Partnership

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Bilstein Shock Absorbers Renews Lucas Oil Partnership Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS BATAVIA, OH (April 5, 2018) - Bilstein, the world's leading manufacturer of monotube pressure shock absorbers, is continuing its grassroots racing support in 2018. BILSTEIN Shock Absorbers is a marquee brand that has been involved in many forms of motorsports globally for more than 50 years. "I'm very excited to have Bilstein and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series working together for 2018. At Bilstein, we're working on some next age technology with our partners and I'm very excited to see what the future…

Taylor & Messick ‘Long Green Line’ Adds Some ‘Green’ To Georgetown Thursday, April 19 Show

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Taylor & Messick ‘Long Green Line’ Adds Some ‘Green’ To Georgetown Thursday, April 19 Show – Now $4,000 To Win Modifieds! Story By: Brett Deyo/Georgetown Speedway Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – As Delaware’s top source for John Deere equipment, Taylor & Messick has long been known in the First State for its ‘Long Green Line’ of inventory. On Thursday, April 19 at Georgetown Speedway, Taylor & Messick is offering a different kind of “green” to Sunoco big-block/small-block Modified racers. The ‘Battle of the Bay’ 25-lap big-block/small-block Modified event at the historic half-mile will now offer an increased $4,000…

SILVER CROWN SEASON STARTS OFF AT ISM

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PHOENIX COPPER CUP RACE PREVIEW Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Al Steinberg/USAC Racing Phoenix, Arizona.........With cold weather blanketing many parts of the U.S.A., the warm climes and picturesque scenes of Arizona are always a welcome sight for sore eyes, especially for the teams of the USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series, which begin its 2018 season at the newly-renamed ISM Raceway (formerly Phoenix International Raceway) this Friday and Saturday, April 6-7. Practice and qualifying is set to take place on the one-mile tri-oval on Friday while the 100-mile finale is schedule for Saturday afternoon. One year…

Brewerton Speedway

Burdick’s RV Center Is The Official RV Dealer Of The Brewerton And Fulton Speedways

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Burdick’s RV Center Is The Official RV Dealer Of The Brewerton And Fulton Speedways Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton & Fulton Speedways Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BALDWINSVILLE, NY - Racing and camping go hand and hand. You have to look no further than the parking areas at Brewerton Speedway and Fulton Speedway on race weekends with families enjoying the fun of camping with other race fans and high-speed racing thrills. The Brewerton and Fulton Speedways are happy to announce a partnership with Burdick’s RV Center Located at 8560 Brewerton Rd. in Cicero, NY, as the official RV sales and service center…

Amid winless streak, Johnson has reason to be optimistic about Texas and Bristol

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Amid winless streak, Johnson has reason to be optimistic about Texas and Bristol Story By: Holly Cain/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com & Getty Images/NASCAR DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - When you’re a seven-time champion in NASCAR’s elite Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, an 83-race winner, and perpetually on the verge of hoisting that unprecedented eighth championship trophy, people are watching, dissecting and diagnosing your every move. Jimmie Johnson is especially experiencing that right now thanks to a 29-race winless streak. A mark that would seem luxurious and enviable to the vast majority of his competition, but it’s the longest…

Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux Joins MAVTV Broadcast of Weedsport Speedway’s Hall of Fame 100

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Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux Joins MAVTV Broadcast of Weedsport Speedway’s Hall of Fame 100 Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By:Mark Ranalletta & Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (April 3, 2018) – Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux is set to be a part of the broadcast of the Super DIRTcar Series Hall of Fame 100 at Weedsport Speedway, which will be run as a part of Hall of Fame Weekend on Saturday, July 28. The Hall of Fame 100, presented by Beam Mack Sales & Service, will be one of six national television broadcasts from Weedsport Speedway in 2018 with…

TWO-RACE WEEKEND KICKS OFF USAC EASTERN MIDGET SEASON ON APRIL 6 & 7

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TWO-RACE WEEKEND KICKS OFF USAC EASTERN MIDGET SEASON ON APRIL 6 & 7 Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Racing Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Newmanstown, PA - A pair of big races within easy driving distance of one another will kick off the 2018 season for the USAC Eastern Midgets this weekend, April 6 & 7, and the two most recent champions of the division will lead the assault in the action-packed doubleheader. Friday, April 6, the 2018 Groundbreaker event will jump start the new year for the mighty Midgets at Linda's Speedway in Jonestown, Pa. Joining the ground-pounding Midgets will be…

DEMITRASZEK ENTERPRISES HONORS 2017 CHAMPIONS AT THE FONDA SPEEDWAY AWARDS BANQUET

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DEMITRASZEK ENTERPRISES HONORS 2017 CHAMPIONS AT THE FONDA SPEEDWAY AWARDS BANQUET Story By: Ron Szczerba/Fonda Speedway Photos By: Harry & Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com Rotterdam, NY – The management of the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway put a period on the 2017 racing season at Mallozzi’s Restaurant in Rotterdam, NY on Saturday evening with the annual awards banquet honoring the track champions in their respective divisions and other members of the Fonda Speedway staff as well. “Thank you all for coming tonight as we celebrate with the champions and all of the people that raced with us all year in 2017,” Fonda…

APRIL 21 OCFS OPENER MARKS 69 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF WEEKLY STOCK CAR RACING

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APRIL 21 ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY OPENER MARKS 69 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF WEEKLY STOCK CAR RACING Story By: John Snyder/Orange County Fair Speedway Photos By: Harry & Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY (April 2)……..The winning driver in the Modified feature on Opening Night of weekly racing at Orange County Fair Speedway will continue a tradition that first began in 1950. While automobile racing traces its Orange County roots back 100 years to 1919, weekly stock car racing---the precursors of today’s Modifieds---began on April 16, 1950 and has continued uninterrupted since that memorable date. The first weekly racing program was held on a…

HEARN READIES FOR THE 2018 RACING SEASON

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BRETT HEARN READIES FOR THE 2018 RACING SEASON Story By: John Snyder/BH Racing Enterprises Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com SUSSEX, NJ (April 2)……..With 903 career victories (898 feature races and 5 All-Star events) and 91 track and series point titles on his racing résumé, dirt track Modified champion Brett Hearn is gearing up for the 2018 Northeast racing season, his 44th year of competition. As he prepares for the upcoming Northeast “racing wars,” Hearn says he’s out to win more races and more championships. “Our goal every year is to be prepared to win every race we enter,” says Hearn from…

PRACTICE DAY A SUCCESS, NEXT UP IS THE FIRST ANNUAL VP RACING FUELS BRUCE ROGERS MEMORIAL MONEY MAKER

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PRACTICE DAY A SUCCESS, NEXT UP IS THE FIRST ANNUAL VP RACING FUELS BRUCE ROGERS MEMORIAL MONEY MAKER PAYING $7,500 TO THE WINNER AT GRANDVIEW ON APRIL 7 Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 2, 2018 . . . The sun was shining brightly at Grandview Speedway on Saturday as a variety of different types of race cars were put through their paces as many of the racers readied for the start of the 56th consecutive season of stock car racing on Saturday, April 7th. More than 75 race cars took part in the…

Bridgeport Speedway

WATT IS FIRST REPEAT WINNER IN 60 OVER SPECIAL AS BRIDGEPORT OPENS 2018 SEASON

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WATT IS FIRST REPEAT WINNER IN 60 OVER SPECIAL AS BRIDGEPORT OPENS 2018 SEASON Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff In spite of Mother Nature’s unrelenting grip on winter weather, the Bridgeport Speedway welcomed a host of dedicated racing fans and officially opened their 2018 season with the 60 Over Special – Doug Hoffman Memorial Event on Saturday. The start of the season was greatly anticipated by both fans and competitors alike as they lined up to gain entrance to the grandstands and pit area for this event. More than forty Spirit Auto Center Big Block…

Dirt Late Models

Bad Boy 98 Heats Up Lucas Oil Season

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Bad Boy 98 Heats Up Lucas Oil Season Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS BATAVIA, OH (April 2, 2018) - The nation's top dirt late model drivers will return to Batesville Motor Speedway on April 6-7 for the annual Bad Boy 98, the first of two stops of the 2018 campaign at the Batesville, Arkansas oval. The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will challenge several regional standouts and other top drivers from around the country - all chasing the $20,000 top prize. The marquee event is sure to produce some of the most thrilling,…

Brewerton Speedway

A-Verdi Storage Containers Continues Their Support Of The Brewerton & Fulton Speedways’ in 2018

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A-Verdi Storage Containers Continues Their Support Of The Brewerton & Fulton Speedways’ in 2018 Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton & Fulton Speedways Photos By: Jeff Clemons/RacersGuide.com BALDWINSVILLE, NY - A-Verdi Storage Containers & Offices will return as a major marketing partner at the Brewerton Speedway and Fulton Speedway for the rapidly approaching 2018 racing season. A-Verdi Storage Containers & Offices will be the presenting sponsors on one of the must-see events of the summer at the Brewerton Speedway on Friday, July 6th. On the race card will be the ‘winged warriors’ of the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints-Donath Motorworx Speedweek. The…

Another 410 Sprint Yellow Breeches 500 & 358 Sprint Double At Williams Grove Friday

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Another 410 Sprint Yellow Breeches 500 & 358 Sprint Double At Williams Grove Friday Deep All Stars Contingent Invades For Tommy Hinnershitz Classic April 6 Story By: Shaun Brouse/Williams Grove Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Mechanicsburg, PA – Another Yellow Breeches 500 Series event for the Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint cars is in the offing this Friday, April 6, as the oval moves to an 8 pm starting time. Also appearing this Friday, for the second time this season, will be the HJ Towing & Recovery 358 sprints. Adult general admission for the April 6 racing program is set at…

Final Test and Tune was a busy day at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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Final Test and Tune was a busy day at Mahoning Valley Speedway Story By: Dino Oberto/Mahoning Valley Speedway Photos By: Walt Smith/RacersGuide.com (LEHIGHTON, PA. 4-1-18) Racers of Mahoning Valley Speedway came out in force during a beautiful sun splashed Saturday afternoon for the final Test and Tune. During the day-long action race cars went nonstop in shakedown runs, all in preparation for the much anticipated April 7 season Opener. Fans in attendance saw a great preview of what lies ahead for the 2018 season as car after car looked positively superb in appearance. Each class had excellent representation as well…

MONTIETH CAPTURES $5,000 SPRINT SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP

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BRIAN MONTIETH CAPTURES $5,000 SPRINT SPRING CHAMPIONSHIP FOR SECOND STRAIGHT LINCOLN WIN; Jeff Halligan wins 358 Sprint Season Opener Story By: Billy Meyer/Lincoln Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com ABBOTTSTOWN, PA 3/31/2018 – Brian Montieth charged from his sixth starting spot to chase down front row race-long leader Danny Dietrich while navigating lapped traffic on the seventh lap, grabbed the lead on the eighth lap, and drove away to his second win of 2018 in the 30-lap $5,000-to-win Sprint Spring Championship Saturday night at the Fabulous Lincoln Speedway. In the 358 Sprint nightcap, sixth-starting Jeff Halligan passed front row starter and…

Brewerton Speedway

Burdick Ford To Have Major Presence At The Brewerton And Fulton Speedways’ In 2018

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Burdick Ford To Have Major Presence At The Brewerton And Fulton Speedways’ In 2018 Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton & Fulton Speedways Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BALDWINSVILLE, NY – The management of the Brewerton and Fulton Speedways’ are proud to welcome Burdick Ford located at 3004 East Ave, Rt 49 in Central Square as a new major marketing partner for the 2018 racing season. Beyond having a presence at the tracks on race nights, Burdick Ford will also be very involved in the Fulton Speedway popular Jr. Fan Club. Each race night one lucky Jr. fan will have their name drawn…

68TH SEASON OPENING RACE AT FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY HELD BACK ONE WEEK DUE TO OVERSATURATED GROUNDS

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68TH SEASON OPENING RACE AT FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY HELD BACK ONE WEEK DUE TO OVERSATURATED GROUNDS. PRACTICE WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY 2 TO 5 P.M. Story By: Andy Harpell/FMP Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com KIRKWOOD, NY…Despite the best efforts by the staff at Five Mile Point Speedway the 68th consecutive season opener has been postponed due to oversaturated grounds. The season opener will now be held next Sunday, April 8th. An open practice will still be held this Saturday, March 31st for the race teams between 2 and 5 p.m. For spectators they can check out the practice with…

Ryan Taylor Scores Career Second In Williams Grove Sprints

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Ryan Taylor Scores Career Second In Williams Grove Sprints Jeff Halligan opens 358 season with victory Story By: Shaun Browse/Williams Grove Speedway Photos By: Harry Meeks & Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Mechanicsburg – Ryan Taylor dominated the 25-lap sprint car feature at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night to record his second career oval victory in 410 sprint car action. The win was worth $3,600 for the Perkasie driver. In the season debut of the 358 sprint car divison at the track, Jeff Halligan outran Kevin Nouse for the win. The initial start of the 410 sprint car main was red flagged…

BRUCE ROGERS MEMORIAL AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ATTRACTING A LOT OF ATTENTION

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HIGHLY ANTICIPATED VP RACING FUELS BRUCE ROGERS MEMORIAL AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ATTRACTING A LOT OF ATTENTION, $7,500 TO WIN, $1,000 TO TAKE THE GREEN SPORTSMAN EARN $750 FOR WIN, $125 TO TAKE THE GREEN Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 30, 2018 . . . One of the most talked about and most anticipated race events to be presented at Grandview Speedway is set to happen when the First annual VP Racing Fuels Bruce Rogers Memorial Money Maker Classic takes place on Saturday, April 7. The starting time is set for 7PM. The race,…

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions

Big Dog Country Partners with Weedsport Speedway to present All-Star Circuit of Champions

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Big Dog Country Partners with Weedsport Speedway to present All-Star Circuit of Champions 410 Sprints on June 10 Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (March 30, 2018) – Tony Stewart’s All-Star Circuit of Champions 410 Sprint Car series will open the sprint car season at Weedsport Speedway on Sunday, June 10 presented by Big Dog Country 103.5 FM. This season’s All-Star Circuit of Champions lineup features one of the best rosters in series history, as 20 total full-time competitors will chase the $50,000 season championship with 49-point events across eight states. Top returning competitors include…

Wet Weather Forces Postponement of Free-To-The-Public Open Practice Session; Creates Double Header Weekend April 6-7 At New Egypt Speedway

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Wet Weather Forces Postponement of Free-To-The-Public Open Practice Session; Creates Double Header Weekend April 6-7 At New Egypt Speedway Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Ted Malinowski/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – Due to moisture left over from back-to-back Nor’easter’s New Egypt Speedway has been forced to postpone its Open Practice until Friday night April 6th. Pit gates will open at 3PM for inspection and practice will run from 5-9PM. “Everything is still really wet. We need a few days of sun to help dry everything out,” said New Egypt Speedway’s Joey Liquori. “We want to give our guys…

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions

20 Full Time Teams Commit To All Star Schedule

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Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 welcomes 20 full-time travelers in 2018 Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com BROWNSBURG, Ind. (March 29, 2018) - Arguably one of the most competitive fields ever assembled under the All Star banner, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will be led by 20 full-time travelers in 2018, each chasing the $50,000 top prize that will be awarded at the end of the near-nine month journey that includes 49 full-point events stretched across eight states. Representing hometowns from coast…

REALITY OF PATRICK’S INDY RETURN DRAWS NEAR WITH UNVEILING OF CAR

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REALITY OF PATRICK'S INDY RETURN DRAWS NEAR WITH UNVEILING OF CAR Story By: Mark Robinson/INDYcar Photos By: Jon Ferrey/INDYcar It’s getting real for Danica Patrick. Sponsor GoDaddy unveiled this morning on social media platforms the No. 13 Chevrolet that Patrick will drive in the 102nd Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil in May, in what she has announced will be the last competitive race of her groundbreaking career. It will bring the first woman to lead the crown jewel of Indy car racing full circle to conclude her racing at the venue that launched her stardom. Patrick and the…

Weekly Contingency Partners Renew for 2018 Season at Oswego

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Weekly Contingency Partners Renew for 2018 Season at Oswego Speedway Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Chris Burgess/RacersGuide.com OSWEGO, NY (March 23, 2018) - A handful of new and returning weekly contingency partners will return to Oswego Speedway in support of the 2018 ‘Road to the Championship’ events for the Novelis Supermodifieds and Pathfinder Bank Small Block Supers. Once again in 2018, Cam’s New York Pizzeria of Oswego, the track’s official pizzeria provider in the concession stands, will also provide a free large cheese pizza to all heat winners in both the Novelis Supermodified and Pathfinder Bank SBS divisions…

Iosue Racing Purchases Graham No. 11; Plans Full-Time Oswego Campaign in 2018

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Iosue Racing Purchases Graham No. 11; Plans Full-Time Oswego Campaign in 2018 Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Oswego Speedway OSWEGO, NY (March 29, 2018) - The excitement just keeps on coming ahead of Oswego Speedway’s 68th season of racing as another former Novelis Supermodified feature winner announced via Facebook last night that he will be returning to full-time competition this season. 2015 Supermodified Rookie of the Year Aric Iosue hasn’t taken long to become a force a be reckoned with in Oswego’s premier division, driving to a breakout season just a year removed from his rookie effort which…

The Road to a $12,500 SSTS North Region Championship Starts & Ends in Middletown

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The Road to a $12,500 Short Track Super Series North Region Championship Starts & Ends in Middletown, New York Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff MIDDLETOWN, NY – The road to a $12,500 Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Halmar International North Region championship starts and ends in Middletown, New York. On Sunday, April 8, the fifth annual ‘Hard Clay Open’ kick-starts the 10-race STSS Halmar International North Region at Orange County Fair Speedway. The STSS big-block/small-block Modified contingent descends on the five-eighths-mile Legendary House of Power with more than $30,000 in…

Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Northern New England to Present the World of Outlaws At Weedsport

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Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Northern New England to Present the World of Outlaws Empire State Challenge on July 29 Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Jeff Clemons/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (March 28, 2018) – After a year’s absence due to two separate rainouts at Weedsport Speedway, the Craftsman World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series returns to The Port on Sunday, July 29 for the Empire State Challenge presented by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Northern New England. All of the cars and stars of the World of Outlaws tour including Donny Schatz, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brad Sweet, Shane Stewart, Jason Johnson,…

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 welcomes 2018 Series partners

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Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 welcomes 2018 Series partners Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com BROWNSBURG, Ind. (March 28, 2018) - The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 is pleased to welcome over 20 new and returning partners for the 2018 season. Their support will fuel a schedule consisting of 49 full-point programs, 54 events in total when including the five non-point events contested in Florida during the early weeks of February, visiting over 30 facilities in nine states. The All Star Circuit of Champions will continue…

Tickets for All Weedsport Speedway Events Go On Sale Friday, March 30

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Tickets for All Weedsport Speedway Events Go On Sale Friday, March 30 Story By: Dan Kapuscinksi/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (March 27, 2018) – Tickets for every Weedsport Speedway racing event in 2018 will be available online this Friday, March 30 beginning at 9 a.m. To pre-purchase tickets for the 2018 season simply visit www.weedsportspeedway.com on Friday at 9 a.m., then click the orange “Tickets” icon on the top right-hand side of the main page. From there, you will be able to purchase tickets for every event this season including the USAC National Sprint Car Series event…

Pauch Sr. Attributes Continued Success to Sponsors and Crew

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Pauch Sr. Attributes Continued Success to Sponsors and Crew Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide Heading into his 44th career season, Billy ‘The Kid’ Pauch believes the two biggest attributes to his career are his sponsors and his crew. Eager for the 2018 season to be in full swing, Pauch is pleased to acknowledge his 20-year partnership with Pioneer Pole Buildings owner, Bob Greene. “I don’t know of too many sponsors that have been with a driver for that long,” laughed Pauch. “I couldn’t appreciate it enough.” Founded in 1998, Pioneer Pole Buildings has become…

Opening Night Re-Draw Spots Up For Grabs Saturday March 31st at New Egypt Speedway

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Opening Night Re-Draw Spots Up For Grabs During Free To The Public Practice Session Saturday March 31st at New Egypt Speedway Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Dave Kovacs/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – New Egypt Speedway will be hosting its annual Open Practice this coming Saturday March 31st. Spectator gates will be open for free to the public when cars take to the race track for the first time in 2018. Pit Gates will open at 10:00AM for Tech Inspection and Practice will run from 12PM-4PM, any racecar that is New Jersey legal is welcome to take…

Bowyer breaks 190-race drought with Martinsville win

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Clint Bowyer breaks 190-race drought with Martinsville win March 26, 2018 Story By: Reid Spencer/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: NASCAR/Getty Images MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Clint Bowyer was so excited he started his celebratory burnout at the entrance to Turn 3 at Martinsville Speedway, flirting perilously with the outside wall. Bowyer had ample reason to start the party early, before he got to the frontstretch for a traditional smoke show. With his victory in Monday’s snow-delayed STP 500, he had just ended a winless streak in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series that had reached 190 races, dating to the fall…

Nemechek charges to Camping World Truck Series win at Martinsville

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John Hunter Nemechek charges to Camping World Truck Series win at Martinsville Story By: Reid Spencer/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: NASCAR/Getty Images MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- In a race delayed for two days by a freak snowstorm in southern Virginia, John Hunter Nemechek charged to the front on a restart with 31 laps left on Monday and held off Kyle Benjamin to win the Alpha Energy Solutions 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race by a mere .106 seconds. The victory was the first at Martinsville for Nemechek, who had two previous runner-up finishes at the .526-mile short track. This time,…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

New and Returning Drivers and Sponsors Welcome To Albany Saratoga in 2018

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New and Returning Drivers and Sponsors Welcome in 2018 Story By: Don & JoAnn Davies/Albany Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Malta, New York (March 25, 2018) – Although snow may still be seen in some areas of the Capital District, at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway promoter Lyle DeVore is anxious to swing open the gates on the 2018 season. “We’ve cleared the snow from the track and have most of our ‘to do’ list done. We’re using the remaining couple of weeks to get everything in place for our April 8 open inspection and hoping our teams will take advantage…

Big Diamond Speedway

Practice, Vintage cars and Enduro’s set for Friday 3/30 at Big Diamond Speedway

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Practice, Vintage cars and Enduro’s set for Friday 3/30 at Big Diamond Speedway; Rain date is Saturday 3/31 Story By: Ken Bruce/Big Diamond Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt & Kirsten Snyder/RacersGuide.com Despite Mother Nature’s repeated challenges, the past few weeks. Practice scheduled for this Friday 3/30/18 at Big Diamond Speedway is a go. Promoter Jake Smulley has been hard at work to ensure the track will be in shape for this Friday’s scheduled practice. Practice is open to any car with a roll cage and proper safety equipment. Also, on tap for Friday night will be the “Blast from…

Georgetown Speedway Thursday, April 19 Program Appeals To Modified and Late Model Fans Alike

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Georgetown Speedway Thursday, April 19 Program Appeals To Modified and Late Model Fans Alike Story By: Brett Deyo/Georgetown Speedway Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – The appetites of both Modified and Late Model fans will be satisfied on Thursday, April 19 at Georgetown Speedway. The ‘Battle of the Bay’ early season midweek program is headlined by an exciting doubleheader of RUSH Late Models, the first-ever touring series race for the division at Georgetown, and Sunoco big-block/small-block Modifieds in a $3,000-to-win main event. For the first time in history, the Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Dirt Late Model Touring series…

WEEKLY RACING AT ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY BEGINS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 21!

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WEEKLY RACING AT ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY BEGINS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 21! The Big-Block Modifieds headline the 69th consecutive season of weekly racing! Story By: John Snyder/OCFS Photos By: Harry & Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY (March 25)…….. On Saturday, April 21, 2018, the 69th consecutive season of weekly racing at Orange County Fair Speedway will find the first green flag waving at 6:30 pm. Headlining the program will be the 800-horsepower Big-Block Modifieds in a 30-lap feature race. They’ll be joined by the always exciting Sportsman, the Rookie Sportsman for novice drivers, and the unpredictable Street Stocks. Qualifying races will…

MAYHEW RENEWS SPONSORSHIP WITH WOODY PITKAT FOR 2018 SEASON

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MAYHEW RENEWS SPONSORSHIP WITH WOODY PITKAT FOR 2018 SEASON Story By: Brian Danko Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Mayhew Tools has agreed for the second straight year to renew their sponsorship with Woody Pitkat on the Tri-Track series, Valenti Modified Racing series and the Stafford Speedway open modified shows during the 2018 season. Pitkat of Stafford, Ct was thrilled that the 162 year old company decided to renew it’ sponsorship this year as a primary sponsor. “It’s huge for us to have them back again.” Pitkat said. “We had a great relationship with them last year and I am glad that…

BUSY OPENING DAY WEEK ON TAP FOR FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY

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BUSY OPENING DAY WEEK ON TAP FOR FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY. ON TRACK RACE TEAM TESTING THIS TUESDAY. 68TH CONSECUTIVE OPENING DAY RACE THIS SATURDAY. FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY A SOUTHERN TIER TRADITION FOR 68 YEARS! Story By: Andy Harpell/Five Mile Point Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com KIRKWOOD, NY…The staff at Five Mile Point Speedway is busy preparing for a huge opening day week. On Tuesday the speedway will host a testing and tuning session beginning at 5:30 p.m. Spectators are welcomed in to the grandstand free of charge with the donation of a non-perishable food item to benefit area…

American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Set to Reward Modified & Sportsman Racers for Ninth Year

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American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Set to Reward Modified & Sportsman Racers for Ninth Year Story By: Brett Deyo/American Racer Cup Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MILLSBORO, DE – For the ninth consecutive season, the American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Race Fuels will “win with weekly racers” in 2018. The lucrative “home-track” program for Modified and Sportsman competitors across four states gets underway on Friday, April 13. Points will be tracked through Labor Day weekend with overall, regional and home-track champions crowned. A cash point fund of $51,450 for Modified and Sportsman teams is in place, with thousands more…

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