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Donny Schatz charges from 12th to win at Volusia Speedway Park

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Donny Schatz charges from 12th to win at Volusia Speedway Park DIRTcar Nationals action continues later today Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Paul Arch/RacersGuide.com BARBERVILLE, Fla. (February 8, 2018) - Mounting an impressive hard charge to the front, Fargo, North Dakota’s Donny Schatz led the final nine circuits on Wednesday evening to claim $5,000 during the opening night of the sprint car segment of the 47th Annual DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park. The victory, Schatz’s eighth during Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 competition at the Barberville half-mile, occurred in fantastic fashion, advancing…

Dirt Tracks

DELAWARE AUTO EXCHANGE JOINS THE MASS

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DELAWARE AUTO EXCHANGE JOINS THE MID-ATLANTIC SPRINT SERIES AS THE HEADLINE SPONSOR FOR THE 2018 SEASON Story By: ERIKA PALMAI WAGNER/MASS Photos By: Kirsten Snyder & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com With an exciting and diverse schedule on tap for the 2018 season, the Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series is excited to announce that the Delaware Auto Exchange has signed on to be the title sponsor for the upcoming season. “When I went to MASS’ last race at Georgetown Speedway late last October, I was impressed with the positive atmosphere and family-like vibe that I experienced walking through the pits that night,” President of DEA,…

Dirt Modifieds

Beyea Custom Headers Signs On To Reward Short Track Super Series Competitors

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Beyea Custom Headers Signs On To Reward Short Track Super Series Competitors Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GENOA, NY – Beyea Custom Headers has signed on to reward Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Modified competitors in 2018. A new, multi-faceted program brings the Beyea brand into the STSS for the first time. At all STSS Modified events – Halmar International North and Velocita-USA South – the Hard Charger (driver gaining the most positions from their scheduled starting position to the finish of the main event) will receive a $200 Beyea certificate.…

Dirt Tracks

KTJ & HOFFMAN SET FOR USAC SPRINT DEBUT AT OCALA

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DYNAMIC DUO: KTJ & HOFFMAN SET FOR USAC SPRINT DEBUT AT OCALA FEB. Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Over the course of the past several decades, Hoffman Auto Racing/Dynamics, Inc. has been synonymous with USAC Sprint Car success. Likewise, over these past two seasons, no driver has won more traditional sprint car features than Kevin Thomas, Jr. When the announcement came down in late 2017 that these two success stories would illustrate a new chapter in the coming year by combining resources, it made complete sense. Thomas' car will be dressed in the storied…

Dirt Tracks

World of Outlaws to Make Debut on Bridgeport’s New 3/8-Mile Track in 2018

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World of Outlaws to Make Debut on Bridgeport’s New 3/8-Mile Track in 2018 Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Jeff Clemons/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC – February 6, 2018 – For the first time in over two decades, the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series will return to Bridgeport Speedway in Bridgeport, New Jersey, however this time with a twist. The Series will make its first start on Bridgeport’s newly constructed 3/8-mile track on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Bridgeport Speedway is a world-class dirt track facility that features three dirt track configurations. The most commonly used is the spacious 5/8-mile that…

Dirt Tracks

Stremme Strong In DIRTcar Nationals Opener

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Stremme Strong In DIRTcar Nationals Opener Second career win in DIRTcar UMP Modifieds at Volusia Speedway Park Story By: Colby Gornewicz/DIRTcar Photos By: Jim Murdoch/RacersGuide.com BARBERVILLE, FL - Feb. 6, 2018 - The premier drivers and teams within the DIRTcar UMP Modified ranks from across North America converged to Volusia Speedway Park (FL) for night number one of the 47th Annual DIRTcar Nationals. A stellar field of 65 teams made their way to the Sunshine State to compete in the first of seven straight nights of competition for the open-wheeled weekly warriors. David Stremme, originally from South Bend, IN and…

Dirt Late Models

Davenport Holds Off Overton at East Bay

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Davenport Holds Off Overton at East Bay Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Paul Arch & Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com TAMPA, FL (February 6, 2018) - Jonathan Davenport fought off a furious late-race challenge from Brandon Overton to win night two of the Wrisco Industries 42nd Annual Winternationals - presented by E3 Spark Plugs at East Bay Raceway Park. A caution with 22 laps complete set up and eight-lap shootout between Davenport and the tenth-place starting Overton. The two raced the outside line around the 1/3-mile oval using every inch of the cushion that remained. Davenport went to the outside of a…

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SMITTY’S COLLISION CENTER SIGNS ON FOR 11TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES SHOW

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SMITTY’S COLLISION CENTER SIGNS ON FOR 11TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES SHOW Story By: Bob Miller/Dirt Track Heroes Photos By: Kirsten Snyder/RacersGuide.com Behind the scenes, the defining details and prep work continue as the energetic Dirt Track Heroes management staff place the many pieces together for another highly successful gathering of the past, present and future of auto racing coming together under one roof in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. The Eleventh Annual Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show is edging closer to the opening day of the event set to return to the Phillipsburg Mall…

Dirt Modifieds

Land Hoe Maintenance LLC Presents Short Track Super Series Modified North Region Hard Charger Award

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Land Hoe Maintenance LLC Presents Short Track Super Series Modified North Region Hard Charger Award At All 10 Events Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: George Steigerwalt & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com DANBURY, CT – Land Hoe is ready to go! John Brown of Land Hoe Maintenance LLC has sweetened the pot for Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Halmar International North Region Modified competitors. At all 10 STSS North Region races, a $150 cash Hard Charger Award has been posted by Land Hoe Maintenance LLC. This program kicks off Sunday, April 8 with the fifth running…

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GANDER OUTDOORS 400 AND 150 EVENTS ANNOUNCED AT POCONO

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GANDER OUTDOORS 400 AND 150 EVENTS ANNOUNCED Story By: Pocono Raceway Photos By: Jeff & Matt Clemons/RacersGuide.com LONG POND, Pa. (February 6, 2018) – Pocono Raceway announces event names for two of the ‘The Tricky Triangle’s’ NASCAR-sanctioned races this season. The July 28th NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race will be the Gander Outdoors 150 and the July 29th Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race will be the Gander Outdoors 400. “The Gander Outdoors brand and product line is a great fit for Pocono Raceway, our region and our customers’ lifestyle,” said Ben May, Pocono Raceway President. “The Pocono Mountains…

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Tyler Dippel Back With RJR Full Time; Will Compete In Select Truck Races

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Tyler Dippel Back With RJR Full Time; Will Compete In Select Truck Races Story By: Rhett Jones Racing Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Tyler Dippel will return to Rette Jones Racing for his third season of competition in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East. Dippel, a native of Wallkill, N.Y., will continue to pilot the No. 30 D and A Concrete Contractor/TYCAR Trenchless Technologies Ford Fusion. He’ll make his 28th career start in the season-opening Jet Tools 150 at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway on Sunday night, Feb. 18. “I’m looking forward to another season in the NASCAR…

IndyCar

PNC Bank Backing Ganassi & Scott Dixon

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PNC Bank Backing Ganassi & Scott Dixon Story By: Chip Ganassi Racing Photos By: Jeff & Matt Clemons/RacersGuide.com INDIANAPOLIS – PNC Bank will become primary sponsor of the Chip Ganassi Racing No. 9 entry driven by Scott Dixon in the Verizon IndyCar Series. The sponsorship represents an expansion of the PNC-CGR relationship that dates back to 2013 when PNC Bank became an official sponsor of Chip Ganassi Racing. Driven by four-time IndyCar Series champion Dixon, the No. 9 PNC Bank Honda will appear in eight markets within the PNC footprint. Most notably, Dixon and the No. 9 PNC Bank Honda…

Dirt Modifieds

Mike Mahaney Releases 2018 Plans

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Mike Mahaney Releases 2018 Plans Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: George Steigerwalt & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Mandee Pauch Relations – February 6, 2018 – After a busy 2017 season, the hot shoe out of King Ferry, NY, Mike Mahaney, plans on tackling just as much, if not more races for the 2018 season. Once racing season kicks off in the northeast, Mahaney plans on tackling a different route, unlike years past. Mahaney plans to once again race in four different divisions, but this year he has no plans to run for a track title. “We’re going to hit enough shows…

Dirt Modifieds

Hefty ‘Pre-Season’ American Racer Cup Drawing Set For March 17

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Hefty ‘Pre-Season’ American Racer Cup Drawing Set For March 17; Registered Modified & Sportsman Teams Benefit Story By: Brett Deyo/American Racer Cup Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com MILLSBORO, DE – A hefty ‘pre-season’ tire giveaway is looming for the American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco. On March 17, the second tire giveaway of the year is planned for registered American Racer Cup drivers in both the Modified and Sportsman divisions. The drawing will take place at the Northeast Modified opener at Georgetown (Del.) Speedway, but drivers need not be present to win. The American Racer Cup Facebook page will broadcast the…

Dirt Late Models

Sheppard Edges Moran in East Bay Opener

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Sheppard Edges Moran in East Bay Opener Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Mark Ranaleltta & Paul Arch/RacersGuide.com TAMPA, FL (February 5, 2018) - Brandon Sheppard passed Devin Moran coming off turn four on the final lap to win the opening night of the Wrisco Industries 42nd Annual Winternationals - Presented by E3 Spark Plugs. The 30-lap, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event saw four different leaders. Moran held the top spot at two different points and finished in second, with Earl Pearson, Jr. claiming the third position. Jonathan Davenport was in contention for the win until the end…

Indoor Racing

ALBANY-SARATOGA SPEEDWAY RACER MARC JOHNSON TO DRIVE TQ MIDGET AT TIMES UNION ARENA THIS WEEKEND

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ALBANY-SARATOGA SPEEDWAY DIRT MODIFIED RACER MARC JOHNSON TO DRIVE THREE QUARTER MIDGET AT TIMES UNION ARENA THIS WEEKEND; DEMETRIOUS DRELLOS IS SLINGSHOT ENTRANT; CHAMP KART CLASS ADDED Story By: Ernie Saxton/Albany Indoor Race Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com ALBANY, NY February 5, 2018 . . . Marc Johnson, the 2016 Modified champion at Albany-Saratoga Speedway, has entered the Indoor Auto Racing Series Fueled By VP Racing Fuels (Three Quarter) TQ Midget competition this coming weekend, February 9-10, 2018 at the Times Union Center in downtown Albany, N.Y. Johnson will be driving the highly regarded Sharpe-Shifter Motorsports No. 21 TQ Midget owned…

Lancaster Speedway

Lancaster Speedway and Race of Champions Add Fifth Modified Race

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Lancaster Speedway and Race of Champions Add Fifth Modified Race Midweek Modified Mania to take place on Thursday, August 2 Story By: Dave Buchanan/Lancaster Speedway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com LANCASTER, N.Y (February 5, 2018) – Lancaster National Speedway and the Race of Champions are adding a Modified race to the 2018 schedule now giving the devout fans of the series five opportunities to see the Ground Pounders at LNS. Being dubbed “Midweek Modified Mania” for the added race, it will be a 50-lap chase to the checkered flag on Thursday, Aug. 2 and include the Advance Auto Street Stocks and…

Dirt Tracks

BOESPFLUG BACK TO BASICS FOR 2018 USAC SPRINT CAR CAMPAIGN

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BOESPFLUG BACK TO BASICS FOR 2018 USAC SPRINT CAR CAMPAIGN Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Chad Boespflug's 2017 season began with an extreme dose of optimism. Coming off a career year in 2016 in which he won six USAC-sanctioned features, Boespflug combined his team's resources with those of the previous year's championship winning entry, and winningest team in the history of the series, the legendary Hoffman/Dynamics, Inc. No. 69. After a seemingly strong start which included an instant classic triumph on the red clay of Bloomington (Ind.) Speedway last April, success became harder to…

Dirt Modifieds

Precision Hydraulic & Oil Presents 2018 Short Track Super Series South Region Hard Charger Award

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Precision Hydraulic & Oil Presents 2018 Short Track Super Series South Region Hard Charger Award - $200 Per Event! Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com WRIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Passing cars will bring a guaranteed reward on the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Velocita-USA South Region. Precision Hydraulic & Oil of Wrightstown, N.J., has signed on to present the Hard Charger Award – worth $200 cash – at all eight STSS Velocita-USA South Region Modified events starting with Round No. 1 on Saturday, March 17 at Delaware’s Georgetown Speedway. Precision Hydraulic & Oil…

Dirt Tracks

Dig Safely New York to Support Weedsport Speedway’s Special Event Calendar

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Dig Safely New York to Support Weedsport Speedway’s Special Event Calendar Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Jay Fish & Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (February 5, 2018) – A longtime supporter of Central New York dirt track racing, Dig Safely New York will once again partner with Weedsport Speedway for its 11-race special event calendar in 2018. Established in 1969, Dig Safely New York is the one-call center serving as a link between customers and underground utility operators. Dig Safely New York works to promote an easier, safe digging environment, and serves the entire state of New York outside…

Kutztown Speedway

Tim Buckwalter & Dylan Hoch Cash In On Kutztown Titles

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Kutztown's Action Track USA Honors 2017 Champions; Tim Buckwalter & Dylan Hoch Cash In On Their Titles Story By: Barry Angstadt/Action Track USA Photos By: Action Track USA Kutztown, PA - A pair of point titles, along with a National SpeedSTR Championship were among Tim Buckwalter's many accomplishments during the 2017 racing season. All of the hard-earned success had him pinching himself (to make sure it really happened) at Friday night's Championship Energy Action Track USA Awards Banquet at the Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Macungie, Pa. "Yeah, at times it's almost hard to believe, but you have to start…

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Friesen Returns To Full Time Trucks in 2018

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Friesen Returns To Full Time Trucks in 2018 Story By: Halmar Friesen Racing Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff STATESVILLE, NC (February 2, 2018) - Stewart Friesen and Halmar Friesen Racing (HFR) are returning to full-time competition in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) in 2018. HFR will continue to receive technical expertise, equipment, engineering and support from GMS Racing, as well as a home for the No. 52 HFR truck in their shop. For team owner Chris Larsen, maintaining the relationship with GMS was crucial. Following the formation of their alliance, Friesen and the No. 52 team had four…

Devils Bowl Speedway

Tremont, Quenneville Officially Crowned at Devil’s Bowl Speedway Banquet of Champions

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Tremont, Quenneville Officially Crowned at Devil’s Bowl Speedway Banquet of Champions Ryan presented with John Bruno Award; new era begins at half-mile Vermont dirt track Story By: Justin St. Louis/Devils Bowl Speedway Photos By: Alan Ward/Devils Bowl Speedway RUTLAND, Vt. – Devil’s Bowl Speedway officially crowned its track champions from the 2017 stock car racing season on Saturday, January 27, at the annual Banquet of Champions. A packed house of more than 325 guests celebrated at the Holiday Inn Rutland-Killington in Rutland, Vt., honoring the accomplishments of top drivers across 12 divisions on both the dirt and asphalt surfaces at…

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Oswego Eagles Fan Club Relaunch Party this Saturday, February 3

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Oswego Eagles Fan Club Relaunch Party this Saturday, February 3, Q&A with President Eric Syrell Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Chris Burgess/RacersGuide.com OSWEGO, NY (February 1, 2018) - In advance of this Saturday’s Oswego Speedway Eagles Fan Club Relaunch Party at Lighthouse Lanes, speedway PR director Camden Proud sat down with president Eric Syrell for an extensive Q&A about what the Eagles Fan Club is and what it will offer this coming season. On Saturday afternoon, the Eagles will relaunch under the leadership of Syrell as president with Marion Naramore as vice president, Samantha Todd as secretary, Brenda…

Bubba Raceway Park

Shaffer edges Madsen to win night two of Bubba Army Winter Nationals

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Tim Shaffer edges Kerry Madsen to win night two of Bubba Army Winter Nationals Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Paul Arch/RacersGuide.com OCALA, Fla. (February 2, 2018) - The “Steel City Outlaw” Tim Shaffer made the most of his front row starting position on Friday night, eventually leading all 30 circuits around Bubba Raceway Park to claim his first Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event victory of the season. The pilot of the Rudzik Excavating, No. 49X earned $5,000 for his efforts, edging out the “Madman” Kerry Madsen for the 61st victory of…

Dirt Late Models

Richards Wins Exciting Season Opener

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Richards Wins Exciting Season Opener Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS BRUNSWICK, GA (February 2, 2018) - The 2018 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season kicked off in grand fashion on Friday night of the RhinoAg Super Bowl of Racing - presented by General Tire. Defending series champion Josh Richards earned a hard-fought victory over 2017 Rookie-of-the Year, Hudson O'Neal. Richards took the lead from Jonathan Davenport on lap five and then held off a furious late-race charge from the 15th-place starting O'Neal. O'Neal made what appeared to be a winning pass on Richards in turns three…

Dirt Modifieds

Pauch Racing Set to Tackle 2018 in Full Force

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Pauch Racing Set to Tackle 2018 in Full Force Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff February 2, 2018 – After a bitterly cold off-season, the Pauch Racing team is eager for the 2018 season to get underway. Pauch Sr. will be kicking off the season early by making the trek to Volusia Speedway Park for the DIRTcar Nationals Feb. 13-17th in his K&A Excavating No.1 Big Block Modified. “I look forward to Florida every year,” Pauch Sr. said. “As long as the weather is nice it’s a lot of fun. It’s still a lot of work but…

Dirt Modifieds

Big-Blocks Slide South for DIRTcar Nationals

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The Big-Block Modifieds of the Super DIRTcar Series Slide South for DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park Story By: Joe Grabianowski/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC — Feb. 2, 2018 — Each February Volusia Speedway Park kicks off the racing season with the highly anticipated DIRTcar Nationals. The Super DIRTcar Series competitors of the Northeast will once again make the long haul to Florida, stretch their legs, and thaw out their Big-Block Modifieds to prepare for the 2018 campaign. The fast and furious high-banked half-mile oval hosts the Super DIRTcar Series for an extra night in 2018…

Bubba Raceway Park

Kemenah hard charges from 17th to win 2018 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 opener

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Chad Kemenah hard charges from 17th to win 2018 Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 opener at Bubba Raceway Park Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Vince Vellella/ASCOC OCALA, Fla. (February 1, 2018) - Six-time and defending Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 titlist, Chad Kemenah, kicked-off his 2018 campaign in a big way, not only scoring the All Star Circuit of Champions season opener at Bubba Raceway Park worth $5,000, but doing so from the inside of row nine. Kemenah, pilot of the familiar, DKW Transport and Bonnell’s Rod…

Dirt Late Models

Practice Night at Golden Isles Kicks Off 2018 Season

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Practice Night at Golden Isles Kicks Off 2018 Season Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS BRUNSWICK, GA (February 1, 2018) - A blockbuster race weekend kicked off Thursday night at Golden Isles Speedway with practice night launching festivities at the RhinoAg Super Bowl of Racing - Presented by General Tire. More than 30 super late model drivers took part in Thursday's open practice session, gearing up for the weekend's two complete race programs for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Racing action begins Friday night with a $10,000-to-win event ahead of Saturday's $12,000-to-win finale. Both nights will…

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MAVTV to air 13 Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour Races in 2018

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MAVTV to air 13 Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour Races in 2018 Story By: Bryan Hulbert/ASCS Photos by: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com TULSA, Okla. (February 1, 2018) - MAVTV Motorsports Network has confirmed the broadcast of 13 nights of the racing with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series (ASCS), presented by MAVTV. First on the list for the 2018 season is Tony Stewart's Texas Sprint Car Nationals at the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track on Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7. Next will be the Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup, happening June 21-23, is followed by the Knoxville ASCS 360…

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Mad Max McLaughlin To Run Limited NCWTS Schedule

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Mad Max McLaughlin To Run Limited NCWTS Schedule Story By: Niece Motorsports PR Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff STATESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 2, 2018) – Niece Motorsports has signed Max McLaughlin to a driver development contract for the 2018 season. As part of the development program, Niece Motorsports will field McLaughlin in at least four NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) races in 2018. “Max is a great talent, and we are looking forward to working with him this season,” said team owner Al Niece. “We are in a great position to help develop young talent as we continue to grow our program. Our hope…

Indoor Racing

INDOOR AUTO RACING RETURNS TO NEW YORK STATE FOR FIRST TIME IN 16 YEARS

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ALBANY INDOOR AUTO RACING SERIES RACES ARE FIRST IN NEW YORK STATE IN 16 YEARS; TIMES UNION CENTER FEBRUARY 9-10 EVENTS TO FEATURE TQ MIDGETS, SLINGSHOTS AND CHAMP KARTS Story By: Ernie Saxton/Albany Indoor Race Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com ALBANY, NY February 1, 2018 . . . The roar of racing engines will reverberate in the dead of winter in the State of New York for the first time in nearly two decades when the Tines Union Center in Albany comes alive with Indoor Auto Racing Series Fueled By VP Race Fuels high powered (Three Quarter) TQ Midgets, unpredictable Slingshots and…

Dirt Modifieds

Algonkin Motel Sponsors ‘Lap Down, Go-Around’ At All 2018 SSTS Modified Events

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Algonkin Motel Sponsors ‘Lap Down, Go-Around’ At All 2018 Short Track Super Series Modified Events Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: George Steigerwalt & Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com BAINBRIDGE, NY – For the 2018 Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco, there will be a ‘second chance’ for drivers falling a lap down. Algonkin Motel of Bainbridge, N.Y., will present the ‘Lap Down, Go Around’ at all STSS Modified events in both the Halmar International North Region and Velocita-USA South Region. The ‘Lap Down, Go Around’ will allow the top-running driver one (or more) laps down at the…

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ALEX’S TIRE/BREIDINGER’S SPEED SHOP RETURNS TO BE PART OF DIRT TRACK HEROES EVENT

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ALEX’S TIRE/BREIDINGER’S SPEED SHOP RETURNS TO BE PART OF . . . . 11TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES EVENT MARCH 4TH TO 10TH Story By: Bob Miller/Dirt Track Heroes Photos By: Kirsten Snyder/RacersGuide.com As the Eleventh Annual Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show continues towards the opening day of the event, the management staff has been putting the many pieces in place for what will be another highly successful gathering of the past, present and future of auto racing coming together under one roof in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. The show will begin on March…

Dirt Modifieds

Smith & Decker Set Ambitious SSTS Slate

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Jeremy Smith Racing Sets Ambitious 2018 Short Track Super Series Schedule; Billy Decker Returns To Team Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: George Steigerwalt & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com TRIANGLE, NY – Jeremy Smith Racing (JSR) has set an ambitious 2018 racing schedule. Owner/driver Jeremy Smith will again chase points on the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco. Look for the Triangle, N.Y., driver to compete on the STSS Halmar International North Region – where he finished third in points last year – and the Velocita-USA South Region with his No. 46 Bicknell. On a weekly basis,…

Dirt Modifieds

What Does Your Track Championship Pay? New Egypt Speedway Modified Champion To Earn $10K Again

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What Does Your Track Championship Pay? New Egypt Speedway Modified Champion To Earn $10,000 Again In 2018 Story By: Pete MacDonald/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ – Just like it has it has for the last 20 years, New Egypt Speedway will pay $10,000 to its Modified champion again in 2018. Billy Pauch Jr. will be back to defend his 2017 crown aboard Rick Holsten’s No. 96 but the task of repeating wont be easy. Pauch Jr. coming off of a season that saw him win five features will have some stout competition in 2018. Ryan…

Dirt Late Models

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Announces 2018 Broadcast Schedule

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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Announces 2018 Broadcast Schedule Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS BATAVIA, OH (January 31, 2018) - In 2017, race fans enjoyed the thrilling, edge of your seat racing action of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Model Dirt Series on four major television networks: MAVTV Motorsports Network, NBC Sports Network, CBS Sports Network, and CBS Television Network. Additionally, streaming services Lucas Oil Racing TV and DirtonDirt.com brought the high-speed, dirt slinging excitement worldwide. This season, the television exposure is expanding to include even more of the premier national touring series for dirt late…

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Red Bull Global Rallycross to Debut in New Orleans on Saturday, June 23

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Red Bull Global Rallycross to Debut in New Orleans on Saturday, June 23 Story By: Chris Leone/Red Bull GRC Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Los Angeles, CA (January 31, 2017) - NOLA Motorsports Park will host the high-flying, wheel-to-wheel action of Red Bull Global Rallycross this Saturday, June 23. Red Bull GRC New Orleans will mark the first time that professional rallycross action has taken place in Louisiana, and will be the tour’s only stop in the southeastern United States for the season. Red Bull GRC New Orleans will serve as the fourth round of the series’ 12-round, international championship for…

Dirt Modifieds

Bouc Sets Sights On STSS Velocita-USA South Region

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Danny Bouc Sets Sights On STSS Velocita-USA South Region With Craig Pondish No. 6 Operation Story By: Cody Manmiller/SSTS Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff PIPERSVILLE, PA – On April 23, 2017, at the South Jersey Shootout, Danny Bouc established himself as one of the premier young drivers in the region. In 2018, he plans to put that to the test. Bouc, who used a late-race restart to power on the outside from sixth to finish second in last year’s Bridgeport (N.J.) Speedway event, has paired with Craig Pondish, owner of the well-known C&S Equipment red No. 6. The team has…

Dirt Tracks

BACON, HAMILTON TO SPLIT DUTIES FOR 2018 SILVER CROWN RUN WITH KLATT, EAST

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BACON, HAMILTON TO SPLIT DUTIES FOR 2018 SILVER CROWN RUN WITH KLATT, EAST Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Two-time USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car champion Brady Bacon and past USAC Silver Crown Rookie of the Year Kyle Hamilton will split duties during the 2018 USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series season for Terry Klatt Enterprises and USAC Hall of Fame crew chief Bob East. Bacon, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, will compete in all five of the dirt races on the schedule at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track on Apr. 29, the Indiana State…

Dirt Late Models

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Rolls into East Bay Raceway Park

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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Rolls into East Bay Raceway Park Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com BATAVIA, OH (January 30, 2018) - One of the biggest weeks of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season is just around the corner. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will invade East Bay Raceway Park for the 42nd Annual Wrisco Industries Winternationals - Presented by E3 Spark Plugs, February 4th-10th. An Open Practice from 6:00pm - 9:00pm on Sunday will kick off a week-long stretch of racing action. From Monday, February 5th through Saturday, February 10th the nation's top dirt late model drivers will…

Dirt Modifieds

Williamson Joins Behrent’s Performance Warehouse Team for 2018 SSTS

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Mat Williamson Joins Behrent’s Performance Warehouse Team for 2018 Short Track Super Series North Region Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Dick Ayers & Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com FLORIDA, NY – The Behrent’s Performance Warehouse race team is growing for 2018. Team owner Jeff Behrent has announced the operation will expand to a pair of cars for the upcoming Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco season, with rising young star Mat Williamson joining Tommy Meier in a two-car effort on the STSS Halmar International North Region. The pairing will make its debut at Orange County Fair Speedway…

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JEFF’S AUTOMOTIVE RETURNS TO 11TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES SHOW

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JEFF’S AUTOMOTIVE RETURNS TO 11TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES SHOW Story By: Bob Miller/Dirt Track Heroes Photos By: Walt Smith & Kirsten Snyder/RacersGuide.com The operative words to best describe the behind the scenes work leading up to the 11th Annual Quaker Steak and Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show would be "fully engaged." The telephones are ringing and the internet is very much up to speed with another sponsor signing on for what will be another successful gathering of the past, present and future of auto racing as they all join forces together under one roof in…

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2019 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Ticket Information Now Available

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2019 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Ticket Information Now Available Story By: Bryan Hulbert/Chili Bowl Photos By: Tommy Hein/RacersGuide.com TULSA, Okla. (January 29, 2018) Mark your calendars! Ticket renewals and new ticket orders for the 33rd Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire begin on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, and run through Friday, April 27, 2018. Announced on the opening day of the 2018 edition of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, the 33rd annual event will expand to six nights of racing with next year's dates scheduled for January 14-19, 2019. Explained by Chili…

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An All Star lineup set to return to the Sunshine State

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An All Star lineup set to return to the Sunshine State; Five-race Florida visit to award minimum $10,000 point fund Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com BROWNSBURG, Ind. (January 29, 2018) - Celebrating four seasons under the ownership of three-time NASCAR Cup champion, Tony Stewart, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1™ will enter the new year boasting a schedule comprised of 55 events at 36 different facilities. “America’s Series” will crisscross much of the Northeast and Midwest during their upcoming travels, visiting dirt ovals in nine different states including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana,…

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ALBANY-SARATOGA CELEBRATES 2017 CHAMPIONS

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ALBANY-SARATOGA CELEBRATES 2017 CHAMPIONS Special Award Recipients Also Honored Story By: Don Davies/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Malta, NY (January 27, 2018) – Albany-Saratoga Speedway closed the 2017 season with its annual banquet by honoring its division champions and several unique happenings at “The Great Race Place” on Friday, January 26. The Holiday Inn Saratoga (Saratoga Springs, NY) hosted the event with approximately 300 guests in attendance with track announcer Dan Martin serving as emcee. Over 40 drivers were on hand to receive their point fund payment from the Modified, Sportsman, Pro Stock, Street Stock and 4-Cylinder classes,…

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Exciting Racing And Demolition Derbies Share Race Dates At The Brewerton And Fulton Speedways in 2018

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Exciting Racing And Demolition Derbies Share Race Dates At The Brewerton And Fulton Speedways in 2018; Race Party Saturday, February 17 Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton & Fulton Speedways Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com BALDWINSVILLE, NY – Back in 2018 by popular demand at the Brewerton and Fulton Speedways will be the fan favorite night of side-by-side exciting dirt track racing with the evening ending with the crunching metal and chaos of King’s Smash ‘Em Crash ‘Em Demo Derbies featuring 4 and 6-cylinder Adult Chain and Bang plus small car youth demo derbies. Circle your calendars for these events on, Saturday, May…

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S&D BODYLINE IS SPONSORING THE PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARD AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR

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S&D BODYLINE IS SPONSORING THE PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARD AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR Story By: Mike Wizniewski/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Dave Kovacs & Ace Lane Jr./RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (January 28, 2018) - S&D Bodyline, a specialty fabrication business serving asphalt and dirt racers, has signed up to sponsor the Perfect Attendance Award at New Egypt Speedway for the third consecutive year. "We are pleased to have S&D Bodyline back with us as a sponsor of this award," said New Egypt Speedway's Joey Liquori. All Modified, Sportsman and Crate Modified drivers who compete in every…

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Orange County Fair Speedway Kicks Off Short Track Super Series North Region For Fifth Consecutive Year

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Orange County Fair Speedway Kicks Off Short Track Super Series North Region For Fifth Consecutive Year Sunday, April 8 Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Harry & Jane Cella/RacersGuide.com MIDDLETOWN, NY – For the fifth time, Orange County Fair Speedway will serve as the starting point of the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco North tour. The ‘Hard Clay Open’ on Sunday, April 8 waves the green flag on the STSS Halmar International North Region: a 50-lap tussle around the ‘Legendary House of Power’ offering $5,000-plus to the winner, $1,000 for 10th and $500 just…

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