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Gular Plans All-Out 2018 Assault On Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series

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Going For It: Mike Gular Plans All-Out 2018 Assault On Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco Story by: Cody Manmiller/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com FREDERICK, PA – Mike Gular is ready for more in 2018. After averaging less than 30 races per season over the last two years, Gular is slated to compete in both the Halmar International North and Velocita-USA South factions of the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled by Sunoco (STSS), in addition to his normal Saturday night plans at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pa. “This (traveling with the STSS) is…

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Global Rallycross Launches GRC Champions Cup

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Global Rallycross Launches GRC Champions Cup MJP Racing to develop next-level rallycross racing vehicle to launch new series platform worldwide in 2019 Story By: Chris Leone/Red Bull GRC Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Los Angeles, CA and Vienna, Austria (March 1, 2018) – Red Bull Global Rallycross (GRC) and MJP Racing (MJP) announced today their partnership to develop the GRC Platinum class, using a one-design rallycross vehicle for launch in 2019. The partnership will also produce a European GRC series (GRC Europe) that will complement the series in the Americas (Red Bull GRC Americas). Each series will hold between 8-12 events…

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Haudenschild Survives Marathon Vegas Feature for Second Win of 2018

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Sheldon Haudenschild Survives Marathon Vegas Feature for Second Win of 2018 Haudenschild and SJM open 2018 Outlaw Season with two wins in four starts Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Mark Ranalletta & Paul Arch/RacersGuide.com LAS VEGAS, NV - February 28, 2017 - Sheldon Haudenschild and his new Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall racing are firing on all cylinders in 2018. Haudenschild assumed the lead after early leader Brian Brown slowed with a flat tire 10 laps in and held off veterans Donny Schatz and Tim Shaffer on numerous restarts to score the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series victory on Night…

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BACON, BOAT SIGN IN FOR SHAMROCK CLASSIC

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BACON, BOAT SIGN IN FOR SHAMROCK CLASSIC USAC MIDGET OPENER Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Du Quoin, Illinois.........The "Shamrock Classic" entry list continues to climb for the 2018 USAC P1 Insurance Midget National Championship season opener on Saturday, March 10 at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin. Two-time USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Champion Brady Bacon and FMR Racing have teamed up for another go at a title run. The last two years, the Broken Arrow, Okla. driver has twice finished in the third position in the final USAC National Midget standings. Chad…

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29TH THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES SEASON KICKS OFF ON SUNDAY, MAY 27

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NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES. . . . . OFFERS PRE-RACE EXCITEMENT LIKE NO OTHER; 29TH SEASON KICKS OFF ON SUNDAY, MAY 27 Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA (FEBRUARY 27, 2018) – A little less talk, and a lot more action. For racing fans, a lot more action comes in the form of the 29th season of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series – a combination of special events taking place at Bechtelsville, PA’s Grandview Speedway. The 2018 Thunder schedule is highlighted by visits from nationally recognized…

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Shampine Radical Offset, Kingsley Small Block Super to Appear at Finger Lakes Speedworld this Weekend

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Shampine Radical Offset, Kingsley Small Block Super to Appear at Finger Lakes Speedworld this Weekend Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photo Provided By: Oswego Speedway OSWEGO, NY (February 26, 2018) - Oswego Speedway will have its presence felt at this weekend’s ‘Finger Lakes Speedworld’ at the Fingerlakes Mall in Auburn, N.Y. which will take place this Saturday and Sunday March 3 and 4. As part of the event, speedway veteran Barry Kingsley will have his beautiful No. 91 Small Block Supermodified on hand both days from 10am to 6pm. Kingsley will be joined by Jamie Moore with the restored 1976…

Dirt Late Models

Outlaws Prepare for First Stop in Illinois at Farmer City Raceway

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Outlaws Prepare for First Stop in Illinois at Farmer City Raceway Illinois-native Brandon Sheppard looks to capture third Illini 100 victory Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMs Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com FARMER CITY, IL- February 27, 2018- Illinois dirt tracks will play a crucial role in the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series championship battle, beginning March 23-24 with the 11th annual Illini 100 at Farmer City Raceway. Illinois-native Brandon Sheppard looks to capture his third Illini 100 victory during the first of three stops this season in the Prairie State. The Illini 100 is one of the most anticipated Late…

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CMR, KTJ, COONS, TMEZ, BRISCOE HIGHLIGHT EARLY SHAMROCK ENTRIES

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CMR, KTJ, COONS, TMEZ, BRISCOE HIGHLIGHT EARLY SHAMROCK ENTRIES Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Walt Smith/RacersGuide.com Du Quoin, Illinois.........The initial entry list for the Saturday, March 10 "Shamrock Classic" features some of the most successful standouts in USAC today. The third annual event at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin launches the 2018 USAC P1 Insurance National Midget season that features a team that has been at the top of its game in their recent season debuts, namely Clauson/Marshall Racing, which has raced to a pot of gold in each of the past two seasons.…

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Weedsport Speedway Ready to Kick-Off 2018 at Finger Lakes Speed World and Syracuse Motorsports Expo

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Weedsport Speedway Ready to Kick-Off 2018 at Finger Lakes Speed World and Syracuse Motorsports Expo Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff WEEDSPORT, NY (February 27, 2018) – Weedsport Speedway’s 2018 season gets underway over the course of the following two weekends as The Port will be a part of Finger Lakes Speed World in Auburn, NY on March 3-4 as well as the Syracuse Motorsports Expo at the New York State Fairgrounds on March 10-11. Held at the Finger Lakes Mall on Clark Street Rd. in Auburn, Finger Lakes Speed World offers free admission for guests with…

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Bigfoot To Highlight Monster Truck Schools Out Summer Smash At New Egypt Speedway

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Bigfoot To Highlight Monster Truck Schools Out Summer Smash At New Egypt Speedway Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway New Egypt, NJ – For the first time since the year 2000, Monster Trucks are invading the New Egypt Speedway when the Monster Truck Racing League Monster Truck Schools Out Summer Smash comes to the Ocean County, NJ D-Shaped oval on Saturday and Sunday June 23rd & 24th. Headlining the field will be the Monster Truck that started it all, the one, the only, the legendary, Bigfoot along with Snake Bite, Equalizer, Viper and more who will all be looking…

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Red Bull Global Rallycross Launches Gold Class to Debut in 2018

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Red Bull Global Rallycross Launches Gold Class to Debut in 2018 Story By: Chris Leone/RedBull GRC Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Los Angeles, CA (February 27, 2018) – Red Bull Global Rallycross announced today the 2018 season launch of the Red Bull GRC Gold class. An evolution of the series’ GRC Lites class from previous seasons, the new Gold class cars will debut aggressive bodywork and strategic mechanical updates designed to tighten up the field, highlight the skills of the drivers, and make for an incredible show for on-site spectators and broadcast viewers alike. “We are giving the sport of rallycross…

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Chili Bowl Ticket Sales Begin March 7, 2018

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Chili Bowl Ticket Sales Begin March 7, 2018 Story By Bryan Hulbert/ASCS Photos By: Tommy Hein/RacersGuide.com TULSA, Okla. (February 26, 2018) Mark your calendar, set a reminder on your phone, post a note on the wall at the Office, and write it on the Bathroom mirror; anything to remind you that tickets for the 33rd Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire go on sale Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at 9:00 A.M. (Tulsa Time). This includes renewals, updates to existing tickets, and new orders. This process goes until April 27, 2018. Tickets for the 33rd Lucas Oil Chili…

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ASCS Southwest Fires Off 2018 Season Saturday At Canyon Speedway Park

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ASCS Southwest Fires Off 2018 Season Saturday At Canyon Speedway Park Story By: Bryan Hulbert/ASCS TULSA, Okla. (February 26, 2018) The wait is over for Sprint Car fans across Arizona as the ASCS Southwest Region sets sights on Peoria, Arizona's Canyon Speedway Park for the 2018 season opener on Saturday, March 3 at 7:00 P.M. (MT). The "March Meltdown" marks the start of the 11th year of ASCS competition across the desert southwest. The most recent visit to the one-third mile Arizona oval on October 14, 2017, went the way of the season's eventual champion, Colton Hardy, who is slated…

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Fast Fords finding their way to the top early in 2018

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Fast Fords finding their way to the top early in 2018 Story By: Holly Cain/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com “Crazy Fast.” That’s how Sunday’s third-place finisher Clint Bowyer described his Stewart-Haas Racing teammate Kevin Harvick’s day dominating the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway and their Ford Fusion’s podium sweep. It was a strong statement at Atlanta and a strong statement for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series standings. So much so that the fourth-place finisher, Toyota driver Denny Hamlin, couldn’t resist a little fun at the Fusion’s Atlanta scorecard Sunday evening. “Well, it's clear…

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Harvick gets long-awaited Monster Energy NASCAR Cup victory at Atlanta

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Kevin Harvick gets long-awaited Monster Energy NASCAR Cup victory at Atlanta Story By: Reid Spencer/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: Getty Images/NASCAR HAMPTON, Ga. – On Sunday night, after 17 barren years, Kevin Harvick finally completed the second chapter of his love affair with Atlanta Motor Speedway. In the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500, the second Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race of the season, Harvick delivered a proper thrashing to the rest of the field, leading 181-of-325 laps and beating runner-up Brad Keselowski to the finish line by 2.690 seconds. Early in 2001, after Dale Earnhardt Sr. died in a…

Dirt Late Models

DirtonDirt.com Expands Lucas Oil Partnership

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DirtonDirt.com Expands Lucas Oil Partnership Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Mark Ranalletta & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com BATAVIA, OH (February 26, 2018) - DirtonDirt.com - dirt late model racing's true home on the internet - will continue an extensive partnership with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2018 and beyond. "Our affiliation with DirtonDirt.com runs deep," said Rick Schwallie, Series Director. "It wouldn't be possible for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to bring exciting motorsports to fans without the help from dedicated partners like DirtonDirt.com." As part of the partnership, DirtonDirt.com has expanded their support of the…

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Britten and Graham Join Forces to Chase Super DIRTcar Championship

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Britten and Graham Join Forces to Chase Super DIRTcar Championship Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff Mandee Pauch Relations – February 26, 2018 – The Australian standout, Peter Britten, is excited to announce he will be teaming up with Ray Graham to chase the 2018 Super DIRTcar Series championship. “I’m looking forward to starting our second season in dirt with a driver I feel is ready to break out,” said car owner, Ray Graham. “Not only is Peter talented behind the wheel but extremely knowledgeable of the cars and extremely hard working. We will work hard and…

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RUSH SPRINT CAR RACERS SET TO KICKOFF 27-EVENT SLATE

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INAUGURAL CLASS OF SWEENEY RUSH SPRINT CAR RACERS SET TO KICKOFF 27-EVENT BONNELL'S ROD SHOP SLATE BEGINNING APRIL 20 AT LERNERVILLE Story By: Mike Leone/RUSH Photos By: Ace Lane Jr./RacersGuide.com (Pulaski, PA)...What was only a concept just over a year ago is now set to become a reality. Announced in February 2017, the Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Racing Series powered by Pace Performance Series is ready to launch its newest division come April 20 at Lernerville Speedway when the non-wing RUSH Sprint Cars roll onto the speedway. The confirmed inaugural class of racers is already at 17 strong, just…

Bridgeport Speedway

Bridgeport Forms New 3/8 Mile ‘Pre-Season’ Point Series

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Bridgeport Forms New 3/8 Mile 'Pre-Season' Point Series Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Bridgeport, NJ - The buzz surrounding Bridgeport's newly constructed 3/8 mile clay oval, which will now be referred to as 'Design for Vision/Sunglass Central Speedway the 3/8 mile at Bridgeport', has been overwhelming to say the least. The South Jersey racing complex is now the only track in the country to have three circle tracks all in the same central location using the same straightaway. The 5/8 mile track will remain the weekly focus for the competitors with track championship points being awarded…

Dirt Late Models

BRIAN SHUEY TO CHASE BAPS LATE MODEL TITLE IN ‘18

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BRIAN SHUEY TO CHASE BAPS LATE MODEL TITLE IN ‘18 (SCOTT LEE RACING EXPANDS SCHEDULE WITH ADDED SUPPORT) Story By: Jeff Gromis Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com Reading, PA - Brian Shuey and Scott Lee Racing have announced they intend to chase the BAPS Motor Speedway model championship in 2018 as part of an aggressive 38-race season schedule which also includes up to 12 races at Grandview Speedway and up to 14 races with the Mason Dixon Shoot-Out Series. (BAPS is the former Susquehanna Speedway in York Haven, PA.) The plan, that nearly doubles the number of races for the team…

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McKnight Planning Four Trips to Oswego in 2018

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McKnight Planning Four Trips to Oswego in 2018 Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Dawn Gray & Chris Burgess/RacersGuide.com OSWEGO, NY (February 22, 2018) - Brampton, Ontario’s Dave McKnight has been as busy as any Supermodified driver out there the past four years. He’s spent that time with Morton Motorsports traveling to a variety of events between ISMA, MSA, and of course at Oswego Speedway. Approaching their fifth season together, McKnight and team owner Gary Morton are ready as ever to ‘right the ship’ following a challenging 2017 campaign. Obviously, McKnight knows how to get around. He’s the 2001…

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Will There Be A Record $57,500 Champion? The Chase Begins March 16-17 At Georgetown

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Will There Be A Record $57,500 Champion? The Chase Begins March 16-17 At Georgetown Speedway Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MILLSBORO, DE – Will there be a $57,500 champion in 2018? Race fans can witness this historic chase get underway on March 16-17 when the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco opens its season with the Melvin L. Joseph Memorial Weekend at Delaware’s Georgetown Speedway. Thanks to the efforts of Sunoco Race Fuels and Insinger Performance, the STSS offers the most lucrative champion’s share in the country for big-block/small-block Modified racers this…

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Atlanta Weekend Preview

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Atlanta Weekend Preview Feb. 22, 2018 Story By: Holly Cain/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Atlanta Holds Strong Memories For Harvick For so many longtime NASCAR fans, Kevin Harvick’s maiden win at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2001 was memorable for the context he scored it in. It was only Harvick’s third start after suddenly being asked to drive Richard Childress Racing’s Chevrolet after Childress’ driver -- the great seven-time champion Dale Earnhardt -- perished on the final lap of the season-opening Daytona 500. Harvick arrived in Atlanta full of emotion – a newlywed tasked to fill the sport’s biggest…

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Woodhull Raceway 2018 Season Schedule Released

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Woodhull Raceway 2018 Season Schedule Released Story By: Steve Ovens/Woodhull Raceway Phoos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com (WOODHULL, NY) – 'New York's Toughest Bullring' is gearing up for their 2018 season- their 54th consecutive season of racing at the Woodhull, NY facility founded by the Williams family and now owned and promoted by Ted and Brandi White. The 2018 schedule features 25 race nights, a stop by the Lucal Oil Pro Pulling Series and the traditional September stop by the New York State Horse Pulling Association. Traveling series making stop on the High Banks this season include the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short…

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VP Racing Fuels Returns as the Official Fuel of Weedsport Speedway

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VP Racing Fuels Returns as the Official Fuel of Weedsport Speedway Story By: Dan Kapusckinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta & Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (February 21, 2018) - VP Racing Fuels, the world leader in race fuel technology, will return as the official fuel of Weedsport Speedway in 2018. 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. "We are excited to have VP back on board for 2018,” said Weedsport Speedway promoter, Jimmy Phelps. “Their products, support, and…

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World of Outlaws Gear Up for Two Huge Nights at Smoky Mountain Speedway

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World of Outlaws Gear Up for Two Huge Nights at Smoky Mountain Speedway Tennessee Tipoff features two $10,000-to-win complete shows Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMs Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com MARYVILLE, TN - Feb. 21, 2018 - The Tennessee Tipoff on March 9-10 at Smoky Mountain Speedway is definitely going to be "two" big to miss. The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series will lead an expected huge field of star drivers into two, complete $10,000-to-win events. The Outlaws are coming off four consecutive nights of DIRTcar Nationals action in Florida where four different drivers found their way to Victory Lane,…

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HBR Leaves Florida With Bigger Notebook

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HBR Leaves Florida With Bigger Notebook Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Mandee Pauch Relations – February 21, 2018 - Most teams travel south to Volusia Speedway Park to escape the winter weather and get their racing fix. The Heinke-Baldwin Race team used the four nights during the DIRTcar Nationals as a test session to prepare their teams for the upcoming season. “We went down there with an open mind,” Jimmy Phelps said. “We brought a package that we hadn’t had any experience with and wanted to give a try. We really didn’t know where we were going…

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Kressley Enjoys ‘Exciting’ Week at DIRTcar Nationals

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Kressley Enjoys 'Exciting' Week at DIRTcar Nationals Story By: Cody Manmiller/BKR Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com OREFIELD, PA. – Brett Kressley turned a lot of heads, consistently passed cars and earned loads of confidence on his maiden voyage to Volusia Speedway Park for last week’s DIRTcar Nationals in Barberville, Fla. “The week was really exciting,” Kressley said. “I enjoyed the experience a lot, and I’m already tentatively putting it on my schedule for 2019.” In four nights, Kressley crossed the line ninth, 17th, 22nd, and one spot out of qualification in the opening night’s Last Chance Showdown, but those results don’t…

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Lucas Oil Champion Gets Sweet Bonus in 2018

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Lucas Oil Champion Gets Sweet Bonus in 2018 Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com BATAVIA, OH (February 20, 2018) - Sweet Manufacturing, an industry leader in steering and suspension components, continues to give back to racers. "We are proud to partner with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series once again for the 2018 season," said Randy Sweet, President of Sweet Manufacturing. "Being associated with the premier sanctioning body for dirt late models will allow us to showcase our products to teams across the country." For the second consecutive year, the Sweet Manufacturing Championship Bonus will award the…

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Pioneer Pole Buildings and Metal Roofing Hosts Reading Fairgrounds Race Reunion and Car Show

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Pioneer Pole Buildings and Metal Roofing Hosts Reading Fairgrounds Race Reunion and Car Show Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Mandee Pauch Relations - February 21, 2018 - We are just days away from the Reading Fairgrounds Race Reunion and Car Show presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings and Pioneer Metal Roofing. Come out and see the cars and stars of the past along with modern day cars, drivers, and memorabilia at Pioneer Pole Buildings in Schuylkill Haven, PA this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Once again, we are ready to honor and remember the drivers and cars that ran at the great Reading…

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World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Announces Partnership with NOS Energy Drink

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World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Announces Official Partnership with NOS Energy Drink Outlaws Return to Action Next Week at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Paul Arch/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - Feb. 21, 2018 - The World of Outlaws is excited to welcome NOS® Energy Drink- as the preferred energy drink of the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series. "Our whole company is excited to be involved with the World of Outlaws," said Lauren Albano, Marketing Director for NOS® Energy. "Dirt racing has shown its strength in popularity and fan…

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Bentley Warren ‘Hall of Fame Legends’ T-Shirt Coming Soon at Oswego Speedway

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Bentley Warren 'Hall of Fame Legends' T-Shirt Coming Soon at Oswego Speedway Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos Provided By: Oswego Speedway OSWEGO, NY (February 20, 2018) - Oswego Speedway is pleased to announce the latest addition to the track’s ‘Hall of Fame Legends’ series line of t-shirts brought to fans by ASI Racewear, which already includes Jim Shampine, Nolan Swift, Eddie Bellinger Jr, Steve Gioia Jr, and Joe Gosek. In the coming days, fans will be able to purchase t-shirts honoring the newest member of the Hall of Fame Legends class; seven time speedway champion and 2007 Hall of…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

ALBANY-SARATOGA OPENS WITH DIVERSE 2018 SCHEDULE

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ALBANY-SARATOGA OPENS WITH DIVERSE 2018 SCHEDULE Opening Night to Pay $7,500 to Win Story By: Don Davies/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Malta, New York (February 20, 2018) - It’s finally here! The 2018 schedule for the famed Albany-Saratoga Speedway was announced today by track promoter Lyle DeVore and promises to be the most exciting schedule the track has offered since it returned to dirt in 2012. The DIRTcar NE sanctioned speedway will play host to a number of visiting series and special promotion events that contain something for everyone—from the DIRTcar sanctioned Big Block Modifieds, Sportsman and Pro Stocks…

Lancaster Speedway

Lancaster National Speedway Partners with New Era Cap

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Lancaster National Speedway Partners with New Era Cap Co., Inc. for Headwear Story By: Dave Buchanan/Lancaster Speedway LANCASTER, N.Y. (February 19, 2018) – Lancaster National Speedway and New Era Cap Co., Inc. two iconic businesses of Western New York, have teamed up to provide fans and teams with their internationally known logos on headwear. New Era, the official cap company of the National Football League, Major League Baseball and NASCAR, is creating exclusive headwear for WNY’s Premier Motorsports Facility. Beginning this season, several varieties of caps with the track logo will be available for sale at the track and online.…

Indoor Racing

JANKOWIAK WINS INDOOR AUTO RACING SERIES THREE QUARTER MIDGET FINALE

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ANDY JANKOWIAK WINS INDOOR AUTO RACING SERIES THREE QUARTER MIDGET FINALE; BONSIGNORE NAMES 2018 SERIES CHAMPION; NICK DELCAMPO RACES TO SLINGSHOT CHECKERED; CODY KLINE IS TITLE WINNER; BROWN BEATS ROSS IN CHAMP KART HEADLINER Story By: Ernie Saxton/LSMP Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com ALBANY, NY February 9, 2018 . . . Andy Jankowiak of Tonawanda, N.Y., passed Tim Buckwalter six laps into Saturday’s 40-lap feature to win the Indoor Auto Racing Series feature at Times Union Center in downtown Albany, N.Y. “This is the one I wanted to win,” Jankowiak said. “I’ve won ‘em before but this is the first I…

Dirt Late Models

Bronson Strikes Gold in East Bay Finale

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Bronson Strikes Gold in East Bay Finale Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS TAMPA, FL (February 10, 2018) - Kyle Bronson raced to the biggest victory of his career on Saturday night during the finale of the Wrisco Industries Winternationals - presented by E3 Spark Plugs. Bronson lives only a short distance from the race track and managed to defend his home turf valiantly. He took the lead on lap 55 and then held off Jonathan Davenport for the win, in front of a capacity grandstand. Bronson marked his first career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win,…

Dirt Tracks

Williams Grove Opener Is One Month Away

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Williams Grove Opener Is One Month Away Sunday, March 11 Sprints-Only Program Will Lift Curtain On 2018 Story By: Shaun Brouse/Williams Grove Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Mechanicsburg – Just one month remains until the 2018 season opener at Williams Grove Speedway on Sunday afternoon, March 11, featuring the Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint cars. A 2 pm starting time is slated for the sprints-only program that will find the high-flying sprinters competing in a 25-lap main paying $3,600 to win. Thomasville’s Greg Hodnett is the defending opening day winner at Williams Grove Speedway. Hodnett went on to claim a total…

Dirt Modifieds

Twice as Nice(ly): Tyler Nicely Locks into Gator Championship with Saturday’s Victory

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Twice as Nice(ly): Tyler Nicely Locks into Gator Championship with Saturday’s Victory Story By: Colby Gornewicz/DIRTcar Photos By: Tommy Hein/RacersGuide.com BARBERVILLE, FL — Feb. 10, 2018 — The first of two Gator Qualifying Nights for the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds was on Saturday, February 10th. The 79 teams that have appeared at least once during the 47th Annual DIRTcar Nationals were split up into two groups with half the field racing on the 10th, while the other half get the day off before returning to the track on Sunday, February 11th. In the first of two Big Gator Qualifying Nights to…

Dirt Tracks

Schatz Extends DIRTcar Nationals Points Lead with First Outlaw Win of 2018

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Schatz Extends DIRTcar Nationals Points Lead with First Outlaw Win of 2018 Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Paul Arch & Tommy Hein/RacersGuide.com BARBERVILLE, FL – February 10, 2018 – Clearly, Donny Schatz has a flair for the dramatic in 2018. After sweeping All-Stars competition with a pair of thrilling victories, Schatz excited the DIRTcar Nationals standing room only crowd once again Saturday night, exchanging slide jobs with Jason Johnson en route to his 250th World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Feature victory. Johnson settled for second with Tim Shaffer, who rebounded from a nasty crash last night, completing…

Dirt Late Models

Davenport Stops Richards at East Bay

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Davenport Stops Richards at East Bay Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS TAMPA, FL (February 9, 2018) - Jonathan Davenport passed Josh Richards on lap 47 and then held him off for the win on Friday night at East Bay Raceway Park during the 42nd Annual Wrisco Industries Winternationals - presented by E3 Spark Plugs. Gregg Satterlee came home in third, followed by Billy Moyer Jr., and Mason Zeigler. Davenport picked up his 29th career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win and his fourth ever at "The Clay by the Bay." Davenport started sixth in the field,…

Dirt Tracks

Haudenschild Thrills Capacity Crowd for First Career Outlaw Win

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Sheldon Haudenschild Thrills Capacity Crowd for First Career Outlaw Win on Opening Night of 40th Anniversary Season Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Mark Ranalletta & Paul Arch/RacersGuide.com BARBERVILLE, FL - February 9, 2018 - Sheldon Haudenschild passed race-long leader Paul McMahan on a Lap 27 restart to win his first career World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Feature in thrilling fashion at the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park. Haudenschild, in his first Outlaw start with the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No.17, assumed the runner-up position with three laps remaining after Ian Madsen caught the rut in turn one…

Indoor Racing

PAYNE WORST TO FIRST IN INAUGURAL ALBANY DEBUT

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TEENAGER ANTHONY PAYNE, FROM 24TH, AVOIDS WRECKS TO WIN FIRST EVER THREE QUARTER MIDGET FEATURE ON OPENING NIGHT OF ALBANY INDOOR AUTO RACING SERIES, STEVE SVANDA CALIMS SLINGSHOT CO-FEATURE; BONSIGNORE TAKES POINTS LEAD INTO SATURDAY SEASON FINALE; FIVE SLINGSHOT RACERS STILL IN TITLE CONTENTION Story By: Ernie Saxton/Albany Indoor Race Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com ALBANY, NY February 9, 2018 . . . Second generation driver Anthony Payne started 24th in Friday night’s Indoor Auto Racing Series Presented By VP Racing Fuels 40-lap feature and with his father Joey Payne, Sr. looking on, won his first career (TQ) Three Quarter Midget…

Dirt Modifieds

Sportsman Racers Ready To Tackle DIRTcar 358 Modified Division At Fulton

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Sportsman Racers Ready To Tackle DIRTcar 358 Modified Division At The Fulton Speedway Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BALDWINSVILLE, NY – When it was announced in 2017 that the Fulton Speedway would be going to the DIRTcar 358 Modifieds as its headline division, interest was immediately high from some of the Brewerton and Fulton Speedways' SUNY Canton DIRTcar Sportsman race teams. Defending track champion at both speedways, Ron Davis III, plus top-runners Todd Root, Tyler Trump and Glenn Forward have all indicated they are excited to make the move from the Sportsman division to the 358…

Dirt Late Models

Sheppard Romps from 21st at East Bay

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Sheppard Romps from 21st at East Bay Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson & Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com TAMPA, FL (February 8, 2018) - Brandon Sheppard charged from the 21st starting spot to win Thursday night's Wrisco Industries 42nd Annual Winternationals - presented by E3 Spark Plugs at East Bay Raceway Park. Sheppard won the Winternationals opener on Monday night. Tonight, he took the lead from Tyler Erb on lap 22 and then held off Hall-of-Famer Scott Bloomquist for the win. Trailing Sheppard and Bloomquist to the finish line were Devin Moran, Josh Richards, and Tyler Erb. Jimmy Owens led…

Florida

Donny Schatz goes two-for-two with the All Stars at Volusia

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Donny Schatz goes two-for-two with the All Stars at Volusia Speedway Park Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Paul Arch/RacersGuide.com BARBERVILLE, Fla. (February 8, 2018) - For the second time in as many days, Fargo, North Dakota’s Donny Schatz is an Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, officially sweeping All Star Circuit of Champions competition at Volusia Speedway Park during the 47th Annual DIRTcar Nationals. Schatz’s route to victory on Thursday evening was just as impressive as the night before, ultimately diminishing a near-straightaway lead held by Chad Kemenah at the midpoint…

Indoor Racing

TQ MIDGET, SLINGSHOT AND CHAMP KART DRIVERS IN TOWN FOR FIRST WEEKEND RACES IN DOWNTOWN ALBANY

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THREE QUARTER MIDGET, SLINGSHOT AND CHAMP KART DRIVERS IN TOWN FOR FIRST WEEKEND RACES AT TIMES UNION CENTER IN DOWNTOWN ALBANY; TRACK CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE, JUSTIN BONSIGNORE, ERICK RUDOLPH TO FIGHT FOR INDOOR AUTO RACING SERIES SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP OVER TWO NIGHTS OF RACING Story By: Ernie Saxton/Albany Indoor Race Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com ALBANY, NY February 8, 2018 . . . The elaborate reconfiguration of the Times Union Center Arena from a comedian’s stage to a competitive car racing track took place over the course of Thursday, Feb. 8, and now is readiness for the green flag to drop Friday, Feb.…

Bubba Raceway Park

FIVE PAST WINTER DIRT GAMES WINNERS AMONG ENTRIES FOR OCALA USAC SPRINT OPENERS

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FIVE PAST WINTER DIRT GAMES WINNERS AMONG ENTRIES FOR OCALA USAC SPRINT OPENERS Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Tommy Hein & Dick Ayers/RacersGuide.com Ocala, Florida.........Five past "Winter Dirt Games" feature winners have entered the 2018 USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship season openers Feb. 15-16-17 at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Florida. The ninth edition of the three-race series in the heart of Florida has had 11 different winning drivers in its 22-race history. The winner of the opener at the most recent trip by the series to Ocala was Ione, California's Justin Grant. The 2018…

Bubba Raceway Park

Lucas Oil Late Models Take the Stage at Bubba

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Lucas Oil Late Models Take the Stage at Bubba Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com BATAVIA, OH (February 8, 2018) - The 2018 Georgia-Florida Speedweeks for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will conclude on Sunday, February 11th when the nation's top drivers take center stage at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, FL. A star-studded group of drivers will converge on the 3/8-mile oval. Series regulars and hopeful young rookies will battle a strong contingent of local and regional standouts. The Lucas Oil Winter Nationals - Presented by GEICO will feature a full program of racing for…

Dirt Modifieds

$20K Up For Grabs For New Egypt/Big Diamond Sweep Courtesy of Sunoco

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$20,000 up for grabs to win the Big Diamond and New Egypt Speedway track titles in 2018 courtesy of Insinger Performance and Sunoco Race Fuels Story By: Ken Bruce/Big Diamond Speedway Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com Insigner Performance and Sunoco Race Fuels, the leading provider of racing fuel in the Northeast have once again stepped up to the plate in their support of our local dirt modified racing. Insigner Performance has teamed up with Big Diamond Speedway and New Egypt Speedway to announce a $5,000 bonus to any driver who can win both the Big Diamond and New Egypt Speedway track…

Dirt Late Models

Overton Strikes at East Bay

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Overton Strikes at East Bay Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com TAMPA, FL (February 7, 2018) - Brandon Overton took the lead on lap 26 from Josh Richards and led the remaining 14 laps to capture his first career East Bay Raceway Park win on Wednesday night. The 42nd Annual Wrisco Industries Winternationals - presented by E3 Spark Plugs produced another spectacular feature race, as the 40-lapper saw three different leaders, and lots of action throughout the field. Overton's third career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory came over Josh Richards, Gregg Satterlee, Jonathan Davenport, and Bobby…

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