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THE CLAY’S DOWN IN TRENTON; DIRT MICROS TO HIT THE TRACK TONIGHT

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THE CLAY’S DOWN IN TRENTON’S CURE INSURANCE ARENA; DIRT MICROS TO HIT THE TRACK THURSDAY FOR PRACTICE; RACING GOES FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Story By: Ernie Saxton/LSMP Photos By: Len Sammons Motorsports Productions TRENTON, NJ November 29, 2017 . . . The clay’s down, bring on the cars! That’s the sentiment the track building team of Len Sammons Motorsports Productions and the Indoor Auto Racing Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels as the inaugural East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals at the CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ is one day away. A dense layer of choice deep dark brown clay was delivered and unloaded on…

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American Flat Track Officially Announces First Trip to Weedsport Speedway on July 7

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American Flat Track Officially Announces First Trip to Weedsport Speedway on July 7 Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos Provided By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com & Weedsport Speedway WEEDSPORT, NY (November 29, 2017) – American Flat Track has announced an 18-race schedule for 2018 with their first ever stop at Weedsport Speedway scheduled for Saturday, July 7. America’s original extreme sport, American Flat Track enters its 66th consecutive year of two-wheel competition this season with the championship once again launching during DAYTONA Bike Week on March 15 in Daytona Beach, FL. Comprised of eight mile races, five half-mile races, three TTs, and…

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Dirt Late Models

47 Events Highlight 2018 World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series Tour

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New Events, New Venues and Traditional Favorites Highlight 2018 World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series Tour 2018 celebrates 30th anniversary of inaugural campaign Story By: Kayla May/WoOLMs Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com   CONCORD, NC- Nov. 28, 2017- The 2018 World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its inaugural season with 47 races in 18 states stretching from February to November, adding new venues and huge races to its solid foundation of exciting events. In 1988, the inaugural season featured 17 races in 11 states. In 2004, the series was rekindled to push the…

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Asphalt Modifieds

BLEWETT DOUBLES DOWN IN WALL TUKEY DERBY MODIFIEDS

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BLEWETT (2), KRAUSE WIN WALL TURKEY DERBY MODIFIEDS Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL, N.J. ~ Jimmy Blewett of Howell won both the Tour Modified and Freehold Ford Modified main events during the 44th running of the Turkey Derby at Wall Stadium Speedway while Holmdel's Andrew Krause took to honors in a 50-lap race for Dirt Modified stock cars. The Turkey derby was run on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend and hosted one of the largest fields of competitors and grandstand crowds in recent memory. In the Tour Modified 150-lapper Blewett posted top…

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LERNERVILLE TO ANCHOR NEW SWEENEY RUSH SPRINT CARS WITH 10 EVENTS

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LERNERVILLE TO ANCHOR NEW SWEENEY RUSH SPRINT CARS WITH 10 EVENTS INCLUDING MONTHLY "WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIGHTNING" SERIES WITH $3000 SEPARATE POINT FUND; OVER $23,700 NOW POSTED IN 2018 POINT FUND LOOT Story By: Mike Leone/RUSH (Pulaski, PA)...The Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Sprint Car Series powered by Pace Performance, which is set to debut in 2018, has received a huge boost to its inaugural season. RUSH and Lernerville Speedway are pleased to announce that the renowned Sarver, Pa. oval will be the anchor track to the new RUSH Sprint Car Series. The RUSH Sprint Cars will headline Lernerville's new monthly…

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RETAINING WALLS, WHEEL FENCE INSTALLED AT TRENTON’S CURE INSURANCE ARENA MONDAY; CLAY GOING DOWN TODAY; ENTRIES AWAIT THURSDAY PRACTICE

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RETAINING WALLS, WHEEL FENCE INSTALLED AT TRENTON’S CURE INSURANCE ARENA MONDAY; CLAY GOING DOWN; IMPRESSIVE FIELD OF ENTRIES AWAITS THURSDAY PRACTICE Story By: Ernie Saxton/LSMP Photos By: Jay Dugan/LSMP TRENTON, NJ November 27, 2017 . . . Construction began on Monday morning inside Trenton’s CURE Insurance Arena for this weekend’s first East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals. The two day event, this Friday and Saturday December 1 and 2, followed the Disney On Parade show which moved out following two shows on Sunday at the venue. On Monday morning, concrete barriers began arriving and were placed strategically around the outside of…

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Michael to be Honored at Capitol Renegade United Racing Club Banquet

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Michael to be Honored at Capitol Renegade United Racing Club Banquet Story By: Tim Moran/URC Photos By: Jim Brown/RacersGuide.com Curt Michael will be honored on Saturday December 9th at the annual Capitol Renegade United Racing Club banquet for his 10th URC Championship. Michael who has previously won the URC titles in 1998, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2015 and picking up his 10th this year in 2017. Along with the traditional annual banquet there has been something just as special that has been passed down from driver to driver year to year at the banquet. The perpetual trophy…

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Dirt Modifieds

KING OF DIRT INTRODUCING HOME TRACK POINTS

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KING OF DIRT INTRODUCING HOME TRACK POINTS More Opportunity For Tour Drivers To Earn Points In 2018 Story By: Rob Hazer/King of Dirt Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com November 28, 2017 (Fonda, NY) – King Of Dirt Racing is working towards 2018, which starts with the Banquet on February 10th to celebrate the 2017 season. News will certainly be coming before that starting with the addition of home track bonus points to the tour next summer. There are moving parts to how home track bonus points will work in 2018, however simply put a driver on tour regularly will have an…

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BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY WELCOMES USAC EASTERN STORM IN JUNE 2018

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THE BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY WELCOMES USAC EASTERN STORM IN JUNE 2018 Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com For the first time ever in the history of the track, the Bridgeport Speedway will participate in the United States Auto Club (USAC) Eastern Storm in June of 2018 when the wingless sprint cars make their annual trek east for six nights of racing. The Eastern Storm will makes its return to the Garden State after a two year absence. The series will open at the Grandview Speedway on Thursday, June 14, move to Williams Grove on Friday, the 15th, and…

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Accord Speedway

Bachetti Outduels Mike Ricci In ‘Gobbler’ Battle Of The Ages

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Andy Bachetti Outduels Mike Ricci In ‘Gobbler’ Battle Of The Ages For $5,700 Payday; 176 Race Cars, Huge Crowd Close 2017 Northeast Outdoor Dirt-Track Season Story By: Brett Deyo/Gobbler Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com ACCORD, NY – Andy Bachetti outdueled Mike Ricci in a crowd-pleasing, back-and-forth battle to close out the 2017 Northeast outdoor dirt-track season Saturday at Accord Speedway. Bachetti, of Sheffield, Mass., took over the lead for the final time with 13 circuits remaining in the 50-lap big-block/small-block Modified main and raced to a $5,700 payday for his first-ever ‘Gobbler’ victory in the event’s fifth running. Bachetti received $5,000…

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Netto Banks $5,000 In ASCS Southwest Copper Classic Finale

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D.J. Netto Banks $5,000 In ASCS Southwest Copper Classic Finale Story By: Bryan Hulbert/ASCS Photo By: Tim Aylwin/ASCS QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. (November 25, 2017) Sweet redemption was on tap for California's D.J. Netto, as a DNF on Friday night turned to Victory to close out the second annual Copper Classic at the Arizona Speedway with the ASCS Southwest Region. Worth $5,000 for the driver of the Netto Ag No. 88n, D.J. is now a back-to-back winner at the Copper Classic. Taking the green from the pole, Netto worked side by side with Willie Croft through the opening lap with D.J.…

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Whelen Modified Tour Returning to Oswego for Third Consecutive Season

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NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Returning to Oswego for Third Consecutive Season Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Dick Ayers/RacersGuide.com OSWEGO, NY (November 25, 2017) - For the third time in as many years, NASCAR will return to Oswego Speedway as part of the 62nd running of Budweiser International Classic Weekend when the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour ‘Classic’ 150 will commence on Saturday, September 1. Since making its return to the speedway in 2016 after a nearly thirty year absence, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour has seen two 150-lap events at the Steel Palace presented by Toyota and McDonald’s with…

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Dirt Tracks

MICRO DIRT NATIONALS RACERS RECEIVE ADDITIONAL INCENTIVE

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EAST COAST MICRO DIRT NATIONALS RACERS RECEIVE ADDITIONAL INCENTIVE; BOB HILBERT CO. POSTS $500 HARD CHARGER BONUS Story By: Steve Barrick/LSMP TRENTON, NJ November 25, 2017. . . Racers who will be competing in the first East Coast Dirt Nationals coming up at the CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, N.J. on Friday and Saturday, December 1-2, 2017 won’t have to win the race to earn big bucks. Bob Hilbert Company, supplier of official event apparel to Len Sammons Motorsports Productions and the Indoor Auto Racing Series since its inception, has thrown its support behind a ‘Hard Charger’ award. “There are so many…

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BRUCE ROGERS MEMORIAL WILL KICK OFF SEASON AT GRANDVIEW

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FIRST ANNUAL BRUCE ROGERS MEMORIAL WILL KICK OFF RACING SEASON AT GRANDVIEW FREEDOM 76 SET FOR SEPTEMBER 15, SEASON TICKETS ON SALE Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt Jr./RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA November 25, 2017 . . . The man who, along with his father Forrest, built Grandview Speedway will be remembered with the 1st Annual Bruce Rogers Memorial on Saturday, April 7th with a 75 lap race featuring both Big and Small Block Modifieds. The race will pay $7,500 to win. For 55 years Rogers with support from his wife Theresa and in recent year’s family members operated the one-third-mile,…

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Mahoning Valley Speedway Late Model champion Mike Sweeney is once again Northeast region’s top class winner

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Mahoning Valley Speedway Late Model champion Mike Sweeney is once again Northeast region’s top class winner Story By: Dino Oberto/Mahoning Valley Speedway Photos By: Walt Smith/RacersGuide.com It’s almost becoming second nature for Nesquehoning’s Mike Sweeney, who, for the third consecutive year, has been the leader in asphalt Late Model wins. According to the annual compiling of the Top Northeast Winners list by Area Auto Racing News, Sweeney’s 10 feature victories put him at the pinnacle of his respective class for 2017. It is a feat that he repeated from last season and in 2015 was tied for number one. “It’s definitely…

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Bachetti Holds Off Ricci for ‘Gobbler’ Crown at Accord

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Andy Bachetti Completes his Stellar 2017 Season with $5,500 Payday at Brett Deyo's Season-Ending 'Gobbler' at the Accord Speedway; Mike Ricci Settles for Second after Race-Long Duel Story By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ACCORD, NY- November 25, 2017- Whenever Brett Deyo's Short Track Super Series rolls into the Palmer Family owned Accord Speedway in Accord, N.Y., the odds of the event being one that leaves the fans talking throughout the long winter months are fairly high. One could almost suggest that it's expected. The fifth annual 'Gobbler' certainly lived up to its reputation as Andy…

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It’s Almost Time To ‘Gobble’ At Accord Speedway

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It’s Almost Time To ‘Gobble’ At Accord Speedway; Northeast Outdoor Dirt-Track Finale Takes Place Saturday Story By: Brett Deyo/Gobbler Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com ACCORD, NY – It’s almost time to ‘Gobble’ at Accord Speedway! On Saturday (November 25), Accord Speedway will host a full plate of stock car racing as the ‘Gobbler’ closes the curtain on the 2017 Northeast outdoor dirt-track season. The ‘post-season’ event celebrates its fifth anniversary this year. ‘Mashed Potato’ Modifieds headline the card in a 50-lap feature offering $5,500 to the winner. Anthony Perrego is a two-time event winner, taking the inaugural in 2013 driving for…

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BACON FEASTS AT VENTURA FOR USAC WEST COAST SPRINT WIN

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BACON FEASTS AT VENTURA FOR USAC WEST COAST SPRINT WIN Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Racing Photos By: Rich Forman/USAC Racing & Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Ventura, California.........Brady Bacon captured Wednesday's USAC West Coast/VRA Sprint Car feature on night one of the 77th "Turkey Night Grand Prix" at Ventura Raceway. The two-time USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car champ from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma zipped around Troy Rutherford on the fifth lap of the 20-lap points-free "Special Event" feature and cruised to a commanding two-and-a-half second victory ahead of Rutherford, Carson Macedo, Tyler Courtney and Max Adams. Also timing in second during midget practice Wednesday…

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2018 Schedule For Whelen Mods Announced

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2018 Schedule For Whelen Mods Announced Opener Set For Myrtle Beach; NHMS Extra-Distance Event On Tap Story By: NASCAR Home Tracks Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will take the green flag on the 2018 season at South Carolina’s Myrtle Beach Speedway in March, and the schedule will feature 16 championship points races at nine different venues. The champion will once again be crowned at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, as the .625-mile hosts the 56th Sunoco World Series of Speedway Racing on Sunday, Oct. 14. The calendar spotlight’s some of the northeast’s iconic…

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LARSON, BELL, SWEET AND BRISCOE RETURN TO THEIR ROOTS

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LARSON, BELL, SWEET AND BRISCOE RETURN TO THEIR ROOTS FOR TURKEY NIGHT Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Ventura, California.........Have you heard the one about when Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Brad Sweet and Chase Briscoe walk into a racetrack? Well, when that happens, it's definitely no joke. These four may not be series regulars, but when they strap into a USAC Midget this Thursday night, Nov. 23 at Ventura Raceway for the 77th running of the "Turkey Night Grand Prix," this "vacation" away from their regular duties becomes strictly business. All have earned a reputation…

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TALENTED TURKEY NIGHT ROOKIE CLASS READY TO ROCK AT VENTURA

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TALENTED TURKEY NIGHT ROOKIE CLASS READY TO ROCK AT VENTURA Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Ventura, California.........One of the deepest "Turkey Night Grand Prix" fields in years brings with it one of the most talented rookie classes for the race as well. At press time, 23 of the 52 entries will be contenders for Don Basile "Rookie of the Race" honors for the 77th annual race on Thursday night, Nov. 23, including three drivers currently in the top-ten of the USAC National Midget point standings: Tyler Courtney (5th), Justin Grant (6th) and Tanner Carrick…

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Stafford Speedway Releases 2018 Schedule of Events

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Stafford Speedway Releases 2018 Schedule of Events Story By: Scott Running/Stafford Motor Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com (Stafford Springs, CT)---Stafford Speedway is proud to announce the 60th season of NASCAR weekly racing in Northeast Connecticut with a 22-race schedule.  The 2018 season will kick-off on April 28 & 29 with arguably the biggest Modified race in the country, the 47th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler dubbed “The Greatest Race in the History of Spring”.  The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will run 200 laps and will be joined by Stafford’s 5 weekly divisions, the New England Truck Series, and new for 2018, the…

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ROAD RACING CHAMPION ADDED TO LOST SPEEDWAYS PROGRAM

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ROAD RACING CHAMPION ADDED TO LOST SPEEDWAYS PROGRAM Story By: Ron Hedger/Lost Speedways Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Saratoga Springs, NY - 2011 American LeMans Series driving champion Chris Dyson has been added to the Saturday, November 25th Lost Speedways program at the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Dyson will join his team owner and father, Rob, in a discussion of the 200 mph Lola B0/86 Mazda-powered endurance racer they recently donated to the museum. "It was a great line-up already and having Chris talk about driving the car puts it over the top," said event organizer Ron Hedger. "The prototype racer draws…

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Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park Reveals 2018 Schedule

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Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park Reveals 2018 Schedule Season Opening Icebreaker set for April 6-8 Story By: Jeffrey Price/Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Thompson, CT (November 20, 2017) – Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP) revealed it’s 2018 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing schedule, comprised of seven diverse and unique events. Thompson will continue to showcase Sunoco Modifieds, which will compete in eight points-counting races, supported by the Late Models, Limited Sportsman and Mini Stocks, who will all have seven points-counting races. The Lite Modified Division will race in three events, but not under the NWAAS sanction. “In the…

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Proud Motorsports, Step One Creative Renew Partnership for 2018

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Proud Motorsports, Step One Creative Renew Partnership for 2018 at Oswego Speedway Story & Photo Provided By: Camden Proud/Proud Motorsports OSWEGO NY - Following a career best campaign for 18 year-old Camden Proud behind the wheel of his Proud Motorsports Small Block Supermodified, Oswego based marketing firm Step One Creative has renewed its sponsorship with the family owned team for the fifth consecutive season of action at Oswego Speedway. Proud, a former rookie of the year in the division, is Oswego Speedway's public relations director and an avid motorsports writer, who put together a third place finish in the driver…

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‘Early Bird’ Registration Strong for 2018 American Racer Cup Presented By Sunoco

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‘Early Bird’ Registration Strong for 2018 American Racer Cup Presented By Sunoco; Billy Van Pelt First Entrant Story & Photos By: Brett Deyo/American Racer Cup SYRACUSE, NY – The 2018 American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco roared out of the gate over the weekend. ‘Early bird’ registrations at the Northeast Race Products Show in Syracuse, N.Y., were brisk for the upcoming race season with 2017 just recently in the rear-view mirror. Some 14 facilities spread from upstate New York to southern Delaware comprise the ’18 Cup and drivers are anxious to take part in the program which offers $51,450 cash…

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62nd Budweiser International Classic Weekend to Include ISMA Supernationals

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62nd Budweiser International Classic Weekend to Include ISMA Supernationals on Saturday, September 1 Story By: Camden Proud/Oswego Speedway Photos By: Chris Burgess/RacersGuide.com  OSWEGO, NY (November 20, 2017) - For the 24th consecutive season, Saturday of Budweiser International Classic Weekend at Oswego Speedway is set to include the always entertaining winged warriors of the International Supermodified Association on September 1. While a second division for Classic Saturday 2018 is still to be announced, it is confirmed that Friday will once again include ‘Pole Day’ time trials for Supermodifieds and Small Block Supers while Sunday, September 2 will see the Budweiser International…

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Champions Yetman, Marcuccilli, Bernard and Sheppard Honored at DIRTcar Northeast Banquet

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Champions Honored at DIRTcar Northeast Banquet Yetman, Marcuccilli, Bernard and Sheppard Crowned Story By: Colby Gornewicz/DIRTcar Photos By: Jeff Clemons & Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com SYRACUSE, NY - Nov. 20, 2017 - The Northeast DIRTcar Racing industry gathered on Saturday night to celebrate the many accomplishments throughout the 2017 racing season, handing out over $200,000 dollars and special awards while honoring the champions for another great season. The Night of Champions kicked off with the acknowledgement of the many tracks, sponsors and teams that gathered in the banquet hall at the Holiday Inn in Central New York. A very special recognition was…

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“TURKEY NIGHT” MIDGET PRE-ENTRY LIST HITS 52

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"TURKEY NIGHT" MIDGET PRE-ENTRY LIST HITS 52! Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Racing Photos By: Rich Forman/USAC & Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Ventura, California.........The midget entry list for the 77th running of the "Turkey Night Grand Prix" continues to grow, currently sitting at 52 confirmed midget entries thus far for the Nov. 23rd race at Ventura Raceway. Two more race rookies, Carson Garrett of Colorado and Dustin Golobic of California have announced their intentions of competing in the famed race featuring the USAC National & Light Up the World Beverages Western States Midgets. Among the 52 entries, four past winners have signed up:…

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Dirt Late Models

Virginia Motor Speedway Crowns 2017 Champions

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Virginia Motor Speedway Crowns 2017 Champions; Shelton crowned Aaron’s Dirt Series Champion Story By: Dave Seay/Virginia Motor Speedway Photo By: Al Goulder/Virginia Motor Speedway Jamaica, VA - Bill Sawyers Virginia Motor Speedway officially wrapped up the 2017 season by recognizing the top ten in each of the track’s divisions with special attention reserved for the 2017 champions. During the night’s events almost $36,000 in cash and prizes were awarded, of that almost $27,000 was in cash. Justin Williams of Concord, VA was crowned the 2017 Victory Lap Pro Late Model Champion for the second year in a row and received…

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Indoor Racing

SESELY TO RACE ‘SAME OLD CAR’ IN SAMMONS INDOOR AUTO RACING SERIES TQ MIDGET EVENTS

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ANTHONY SESELY TO RACE ‘SAME OLD CAR’ IN SAMMONS INDOOR AUTO RACING SERIES THREE QUARTER MIDGET EVENTS; ENTERS EAST COAST DIRT TRACK MICRO NATIONALS WITH NEW HYPER Story By: Ernie Saxton/LSMP Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com ALLENTOWN, PA NOVEMBER 20, 2017 . . . Anthony Sesely is ready to return to the winners’ circle in the 2018 Len Sammons Motorsports Productions Indoor Auto Racing Series Fueled By VP Racing Fuels events. The winner of four Indoor races inside Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall - including three Gambler’s Classics (2013, 2014, 2016), Sesely is coming back to Indoor action this year with the car that won…

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Bridgeport Speedway

VONDOHREN & WILLS CAPTURE FRIDAY NIGHT BRIDGEPORT WINS

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VONDOHREN & WILLS CAPTURE FRIDAY NIGHT BRIDGEPORT WINS Story By: Deb Smith/Bridgeport Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt & Jim Brown/RacersGuide.com After a pair of second place finishes, Craig VonDohren made a strong statement as he raced to the win in the 358 Small Block Modified feature event at the Bridgeport Speedway on the first night of the Wildcard Racing weekend. Tom Wills, Jr. raced to his sixth win of the season in Pennco Tech Outlaw Stock competition. Polesitter, Brett Kressley led the first fifteen laps of the feature event, looking for his second Bridgeport Small Block Modified victory of the…

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ALBANY-SARATOGA READYING FOR 2018

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ALBANY-SARATOGA READYING FOR 2018 Story By: Don & JoAnn Davies/Albany-Saratoga Speedway Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com Malta, NY (November 19, 2017) – The 2017 season had not yet come to an official close when Promoter Lyle DeVore began to lay plans for the facility and program improvements at the popular dirt oval that runs weekly on Friday nights under the DIRTcar NE banner. “The 2017 season was a great season for us despite five rainouts and threatening weather every week,” stated DeVore. “Our car counts were great and the crowds were good weekly. All in all we had a successful year.”…

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Accord Speedway

Accord Speedway Serving Up A ‘Full Plate’ of Stock Car Racing This Saturday

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Accord Speedway Serving Up A ‘Full Plate’ of Stock Car Racing This Saturday (November 25) With Fifth Annual ‘Gobbler’ Event Story By: Brett Deyo/Gobbler Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com ACCORD, NY – Eat Thanksgiving dinner with the family, we’ll provide the dirt-track dessert. On Saturday (November 25), Accord Speedway will host a full plate of stock car racing as the ‘Gobbler’ closes the curtain on the 2017 Northeast outdoor dirt-track season. The ‘post-season’ event celebrates its fifth anniversary this year. ‘Mashed Potato’ Modifieds headline the card in a 50-lap feature offering $5,500 to the winner. Anthony Perrego is a two-time event…

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Truex Jr. holds off Kyle Busch for Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series title

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Martin Truex Jr. holds off Kyle Busch for Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series title Story By: Reid Spencer/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: Getty Images/NASCAR HOMESTEAD, Fla. – At the end of a riveting, breathtaking battle that had fans in the grandstands on their feet long after the checkered flag, Martin Truex Jr. held off Kyle Busch by .681 seconds at Homestead-Miami Speedway to win Sunday’s Ford Eco-Boost 400 and his first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series title. In Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s last race in the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, Truex—one of Earnhardt’s closest friends—kept Busch behind him during a…

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Asphalt Modifieds

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR WALL STADIUM’S TURKEY DERBY

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LARGE FIELDS EXPECTED FOR WALL STADIUM TURKEY DERBY Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ If the overflowing number of cars that were in the Wall Stadium Speedway pit area for the two pre-race practice sessions are any indication, the 44th running of the Turkey Derby stock car classic at Wall Stadium Speedway could feature a record setting field in both quality and quantity. The event is presented on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend during the daylight hours. Among the Tour Type Modified standouts expressing interest in the annual classic are…

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Earnhardt Jr., Kenseth say goodbye to NASCAR in their own perfect way

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Earnhardt Jr., Kenseth say goodbye to NASCAR in their own perfect way Story By: Brant James/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: Getty Images/NASCAR & RacersGuide.com Photo Staff HOMESTEAD, Fla. - The crew in black and yellow fire suits went methodically about its business, check-listing last details before the beginning of the final Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race of the season at Homestead-Miami Speedway. A few feet away, the crew in the red and black fire suits was performing the same series of tasks, but a throng of onlookers and well-wishers pressed in at every movement. It was a surreal scene,…

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Dowling To Run Full-Time Whelen Modified Tour Schedule In 2018

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Chase Dowling To Run Full-Time Whelen Modified Tour Schedule In 2018 With LFR Story By: LFR Chassis Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com fter running select races together in 2017, NASCAR driver Chase Dowling and team owner Rob Fuller have announced that they will partner to run for a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour (NWMT) championship in 2018. “This is something Chase and I have discussed throughout the season,” said Fuller, President of LFR. “With the success we had this season, it seemed like a good decision for both our sponsors and Chase to go after the championship.” In just nine NWMT races…

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Byron wins emotional battle for XFINITY title

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William Byron wins emotional battle for XFINITY title, as Cole Custer dominates Story By: Reid Spencer/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: Getty Images/NASCAR HOMESTEAD, Fla. – As Cole Custer celebrated his first victory in the NASCAR XFINITY Series and 19-year-old William Byron reveled in the series championship, a heartbroken and angry Elliott Sadler confronted the driver he believed cost him a long-coveted NASCAR title. Custer took the checkered flag in a different zip code, crossing the finish line 15.405 seconds ahead of second-place Sam Hornish Jr., who delivered the owners’ championship to Roger Penske. The real action, however, occurred three-quarters of…

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MONTIETH CLAIMS SIXTH LINCOLN TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP

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MONTIETH CLAIMS SIXTH TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP IN LINCOLN 410 SPRINTS; Adrian Shaffer earns first Lincoln title in 358 sprint division Story By: Lincoln Speedway Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com YORK, PA, 11/18/17 - Lincoln Speedway track champions were recognized and special year-end awards were handed out at the Wyndham Garden York Hotel Saturday night, November 18th. The top ten finishers in the season-long point series for both sprint car divisions were recognized and special awards were distributed in the annual awards banquet, which officially closed the 2017 racing season. MONTIETH WINS TWICE TO CLAIM SIXTH LAWRENCE CHEVROLET TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP Phoenixville’s Brian…

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BACON A BLUR EN ROUTE TO BAKERSFIELD MIDGET TRIUMPH

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BACON A BLUR EN ROUTE TO BAKERSFIELD MIDGET TRIUMPH Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Rich Forman/USAC Bakersfield, California.........With one of the busiest racing schedules of any driver in the United States, Brady Bacon annually competes in excess of 100 events a year on tracks from coast-to-coast. In Saturday night's "November Classic," it might've appeared the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma native had been an experienced master of Bakersfield Speedway. But, wouldn't you know it? Saturday night was the first time Bacon had even laid eyes on the track. Bacon, originally lining up seventh on the grid, worked the…

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PINE BROOK SPEEDWAY REUNION TO BE A BIG ATTRACTION DURING PPB MOTORSPORTS

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PINE BROOK SPEEDWAY REUNION TO BE A BIG ATTRACTION DURING PPB MOTORSPORTS 2018 RACECAR AND TRADE SHOW Story By: Steve Barrick/LSMP Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com OAKS, PA November 19, 2017 . . . From 1962 through its final race in 1989 Pine Book Speedway presented crowd pleasing Three Quarter Midget racing and during the three days of the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2018 Racecar and Trade Show Presented by Sunoco and Fueled by Insinger Performance a Reunion will be presented. A showcase of TQs raced at the popular race track will part of the Reunion along drivers and others that were involved…

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Christopher Bell takes NASCAR Camping World Truck Series title

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Christopher Bell takes NASCAR Camping World Truck Series title; Chase Briscoe gets first win Story By: Reid Spencer/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: Getty Images/NASCAR HOMESTEAD, Fla. – The tandem burnouts filled the frontstretch at Homestead-Miami Speedway with a thick cloud of smoke, as Chase Briscoe celebrated his first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory, and runner-up Christopher Bell exulted in his first NASCAR championship. In a Ford EcoBoost 200 that ran caution-free except for the planned breaks after the first and second stages, Briscoe, the pole winner, passed Ben Rhodes for the lead on Lap 96 of 134 on Friday…

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IRCO RETURNS FOR THE 11TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES SHOW

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IRCO RETURNS FOR THE 11TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES SHOW Story By: Bob Miller/Dirt Track Heroes Photos By: Kirsten Snyder/RacersGuide.com The dates for the popular eleventh edition of the week long Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show have been confirmed for 2018 and the hard-working staff and historical groups and speedways are putting all of the necessary pieces in place to produce another great show. The successful event will once again begin its week long run at the Phillipsburg Mall located off Route 22 East in Phillipsburg, New Jersey beginning on Sunday, March 4th…

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Hamlin steals Homestead pole from Martin Truex Jr.

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Denny Hamlin steals Homestead pole from Martin Truex Jr. Story By: Reid Spencer/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: Getty Images/NASCAR HOMESTEAD, Fla. – With a dramatic run late in Friday’s knockout qualifying session at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Denny Hamlin knocked Championship 4 contender Martin Truex Jr. off the pole for Sunday’s Ford Eco-Boost 400 (on NBC at 3 p.m. ET). Hamlin covered the 1.5-mile distance in 31.038 seconds (173.980 mph) in the final round, edging Truex (173.952 mph) by .005 seconds for the top starting spot in the race that will decide the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship. Truex, in…

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The Greatest Show on Dirt Celebrates 40th Anniversary In 2018

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2018 Schedule Features New Tracks, Traditional Dates and Special Events as The Greatest Show on Dirt Celebrates 40th Anniversary Story By: Anthony Corini/WoO Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com   CONCORD, NC - Nov. 17, 2017 - It is with great excitement that the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series releases its 2018 schedule. The beast that Ted Johnson brought to life back in 1978 has officially reached 40 years of existence. Heading into a new decade, The Greatest Show on Dirt has become the premier dirt track series in the world and appears to be stronger than ever. A total of…

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Danica Patrick to end racing career with Daytona 500, Indy 500 runs

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Danica Patrick to end racing career with Daytona 500, Indy 500 runs Story By: Reid Spencer/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: Jeff Clemons & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Danica Patrick said good-bye to racing during a tearful press conference on Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway—but it will be a long good-bye. “This will be my final season as a full-time driver,” Patrick said between sobs, before revealing plans to finish her career by running two more races in 2018, the Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500. Though Patrick said details had not been finalized for either race, she indicated negotiations on…

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Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions to headline 54 events in 2018

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Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions to headline 54 events in 2018 Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/ASCOC Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff BROWNSBURG, IN (November 17, 2017) - Celebrating four seasons under the ownership of three-time NASCAR Cup champion, Tony Stewart, the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will enter the new year boasting a schedule comprised of 54 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 Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, New York, and Wisconsin. Continuing a…

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As final race approaches, Dale Jr. contemplates regrets, what-ifs

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As final race approaches, Dale Jr. contemplates regrets, what-ifs Story By: Brant James/NASCAR Wire Service Photos By: Jeff & Matt Clemons/RacersGuide.com HOMESTEAD, Fla. - Memories of his formative nine seasons with his family team will be easily conjured for Dale Earnhardt Jr. this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway. In his final race as a full-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver – Sunday’s Ford EcoBoost 400 (3 p.m. ET on NBC) – the sport’s most popular figure will utilize a No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet with an aesthetic reminiscent of the one in which he made his Monster Energy Series debut…

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Northeast Racing Products Auction & Trade Show Set For This Weekend

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Northeast Racing Products Auction & Trade Show Set For This Weekend Story By: JEREMIE CORCORAN / NORTHEAST RACING PRODUCTS AUCTION SYRACUSE, NY – A new tradition is set to begin this weekend with the first annual Northeast Racing Products Auction, Trade Show and Swap Meet. The spacious Center of Progress Building located on the New York State Fairgrounds will be location and all forms of motorsports will be represented. Northeast promoter Jeremie Corcoran has taken the reins of the new show and with several months still to the actual event, the event is way ahead of schedule. “I was presented the…

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