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Power Wins ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway to Tighten Championship

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Championship Battle Gets Closer With Team Penske Victory Story By: MITCH ROBINSON /INDYcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF LONG POND, Pa. –August 23, 2016- Simon Pagenaud entered the ABC Supply 500 with a 58-point lead in the Verizon IndyCar Series championship over Will Power. As the Team Penske drivers leave Pocono Raceway this evening, the silver No. 12 Verizon Chevrolet of Power is much larger in the figurative rear view mirror. Power won today’s 500-mile race at Pocono Raceway by 1.1459 seconds over pole sitter Mikhail Aleshin, while Pagenaud crashed out in 18th place to heat up the championship…

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The Mad Russian Looking for Pocono Success

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Aleshin's Love Affair with INDYCAR Ovals Puts Him on Point for ABC Supply 500 Story By: MARK ROBINSON / INDYcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM LONG POND, Pa. –August 22, 2016-  Considering how dangerously close he came to seeing his racing career, or worse, end on an oval, hearing Mikhail Aleshin profess his love for the circular tracks strikes as odd. But that’s just what the focused Russian driver did after wrapping up pole position for today’s ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway. Aleshin will lead the field to the green flag in what’s slated to be…

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MALCOLM TAKES PENN CAN MOD WIN, STRADA WHEELS TO CRSA VICTORY IN IMPRESSIVE FASHION ON ROB’S MARKET NIGHT

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] MALCOLM TAKES PENN CAN MOD WIN, STRADA WHEELS TO CRSA VICTORY IN IMPRESSIVE FASHION ON ROB’S MARKET NIGHT Story & Photo By: Bryan Chase/Penn Can Speedway SUSQUEHANNA, PA…Brian Malcolm raced to his second Modified feature win on Friday night at Penn Can Speedway in the caution free feature on Rob’s Market Night. Eddie Strada III stormed to the CRSA Sprint Car win with Mike Decker, Shane Wolf, Jr., Bud Phillips, Jeremy Williams and Nick Kennedy also claiming victories. Rookie standout Ryan Olsommer raced into the lead at the drop of the green but was quickly challenged by veteran…

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CRAIG VONDOHREN EARNS 100TH MODIFIED VICTORY AT GRANDVIEW

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BRIAN SHUEY TOPS IN LATE MODELS AND PAUL KLINE WINS SPORTSMAN MAIN EVENT ON SATURDAY NIGHT Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA. August 21, 2016 - It all began in 1981 when Craig VonDohren won his first modified feature at Grandview Speedway. As time went on the defending point champion continued to rack up the wins driving for either the family or other car owners. Saturday night, 35 years later, the Oley leadfoot and current point leader, scored his 100th win in the division the post back-to-back victorious and his…

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Dietrich Continues Posse Dominance Over All Stars

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DANNY DIETRICH LEADS POSSE PODIUM SWEEP IN LINCOLN ARCTIC CAT ALL-STAR “A” MAIN Story By: BILL MEYER / LINCOLN SPEEDWAY MEDIA        Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDECOM ABBOTTSTOWN, PA -August 21, 2016 – Danny Dietrich took home the $5,000 top prize and led a PA Posse sweep on the podium and Saturday night’s Arctic Cat All-Star 30-lap feature event at Lincoln Speedway. Dietrich was 11th fastest in time trials, won his heat, and finished second in the dash to start alongside polesitter Lucas Wolfe in the “A Main.” He followed Wolfe for the first 16 laps before making the race-winning pass exiting…

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Aleshin Leads The Charge In Pocono Qualifing

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Aleshin's First Career Pole Leads International Run Up Front in Pocono Qualifying Story By: MITCH ROBINSON / INDYcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM LONG POND, Pa. –August 21, 2016- While an international theme has captivated sports fans this month with the Summer Olympic Games, Verizon IndyCar Series drivers added their own worldwide flavor today in qualifying for the ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway, led by a first-time pole winner. Mikhail Aleshin, driving the No. 7 SMP Racing Schmidt Peterson Honda, became the first Russian driver to win a pole position in Indy car history, taking top honors…

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ABC Supply 500 notebook: Paddock remembers Wilson

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Union Jack Flags At Pocono Fly to Honor Justin Wilson Story By: INDYcar SERIES MEDIA    Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDECOM LONG POND, Pa. – August 21, 2016- Justin Wilson may be gone but he is certainly not forgotten in the Verizon IndyCar Series. The affable Englishman, who died from injuries sustained in the 2015 ABC Supply 500, is being remembered throughout the Pocono Raceway paddock this weekend. At the behest of INDYCAR television partner NBCSN – and in particular, producer Terry Lingner – officials, team members and fans donned pairs of Justin Wilson tribute socks today at the track.…

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Light Holds On For Fayash Memorial Sportsman Win At Big Diamond Speedway

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Brett Kressley, Chris Holland and Eric Tripp Also Winners on Friday Night Story By: SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA. --August 20, 2016-  Shawn Light held off a hard-charging Brian Papiez to claim the 30-lap, $1,570 to win Andy Fayash, Jr., Memorial for the U.S.S. Achey sportsman on Friday night at Big Diamond Speedway. Other winners on Friday included Brett Kressley (CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 358 modifieds); Chris Holland (Savage 61 roadrunners) and Eric Tripp (No Sweat Service Group street stock). This Friday, the track will wrap up the month of…

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Montieth Gunn’s Down The All- Stars at Williams Grove

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Brian Montieth Uses Last Lap Pass to Take Down Lance Dewease during All Star Visit to Williams Grove Speedway Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / ALL STAR SERIES MEDIA  Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM MECHANICSBURG, PA -August 20, 2016 - After what seemed to be a lock for Lance Dewease at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night, taking command during mid-point of the Jack Gunn Memorial main event before charging ahead to a two second advantage, “The Edge” Brian Montieth used his familiar top line of the speedway to track down Dewease during the closing laps, charging under the familiar…

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Penske Racing Pit Crews Continue to Shine

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Penske's Pit Stop Prowess Across All Four Cars Shines Through Story By: MITCH ROBINSON / INDYcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM  Indianapolis Ind.- August 20, 2016- Perennial powerhouse Team Penske has amassed 185 wins in 50 years of Indy car competition, a stunning feat that has established a tradition of triumph. But 13 Indy car championships, 16 Indianapolis 500 wins and decades of success do not come without constant refinement and improvement in every team aspect. That includes the pit crew, the group whose job in the race is to perform flawlessly in a world of chaos…

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Godown and Pauch Jr. Heading to Freedom 76R

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VETERAN RACER RYAN GODOWN AND RISING YOUNG STAR BILLY PAUCH JR. FIRST TO ENTER 46TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CLASSIC AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON SEPTEMBER 10 Story By; ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF BECHTELSVILLE, PA - August 20, 2016 - Looking to claim the $25,000 first prize money veteran dirt track racing talent Ryan Godown and rising star Billy Pauch, Jr, son of dirt track racing legend Billy Pauch Sr, have submitted the first entries for the 46th Annual Freedom 76 Modified Stock Car Racing Classic set for Grandview Speedway on Saturday, September 10th.…

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Dale Blaney Survives the Hill; Holds Off Swindell and Smith for Grandview Speedway All Star Victory

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] Dale Blaney Survives the Hill; Holds Off Swindell and Smith for Grandview Speedway All Star Victory Story By: Tyler Altmeyer/All Star Circuit of Champions - Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA. (August 18, 2016) - The “Low Rider” Dale Blaney helped the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions keep the “Pennsylvania Posse” out of victory lane in Central Pennsylvania, scoring the Arctic Cat All Star win at the Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville on Thursday night, August 18. The pilot of the GoMuddy.com/Big Game Treestands/CH Motorsports/No.1 entry held off charges by Lucas Wolfe, Stevie Smith, and fellow National…

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Verizon IndyCar Series Staying in Pocono

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' The Tricky Triangle's'  Popular  INDYcar Event Continues to 2018 Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Reading Pa.- August 19, 2016- Even today I have people ask about the Schaefer 500 at Pocono. It has not been run in years but at one time the Indy car race was a fixture at the “Tricky Triangle” with sponsorship from the popular beer. And now the Verizon IndyCars are again becoming a popular fixture on the schedule. Pocono Raceway President & CEO Brandon Igdalsky has announced that the Verizon IndyCar Series will return to…

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Ryan Smith Ready to Take On The All-Stars

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Smith Eager to Return to Racing With All Stars After Weekend Off Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE MEDIA Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF  KUNKLETOWN, Pa. August 19, 2016 - Ryan Smith was looking forward to competing in his first Knoxville Nationals. But, as is often the case in sprint car racing, plans changed and Smith spent the weekend with family and friends. "We couldn't get a tow vehicle around in time, but that's okay," he said. "After three years of racing nearly every weekend, I owed my girlfriend and my family and friends some time and it was nice.…

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POINT BATTLE AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY IS DOWN TO JUST THREE REMAINING RACES

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] POINT BATTLE AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY IS DOWN TO JUST THREE REMAINING RACES INCLUDING SATURDAY NIGHT; HENNING’S TRAINS HAS LIONEL TRAINS FOR LUCKY YOUNGSTERS Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway - Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 17, 2016 . . . NASCAR stock car racing action returns to Grandview Speedway on Saturday night with a tripleheader card featuring the T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars and each race will have an impact on the continuing battle for the point titles. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m. Henning’s Trains of Lansdale will send three lucky youngsters…

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NAPA AUTO PARTS & PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS PRESENT ALL STAR INVASION TONIGHT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] NAPA AUTO PARTS & PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS PRESENT ALL STAR INVASION TONIGHT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY. . . . . KEMENAH, BLANEY, HAUDENSCHILD LEAD ALL STAR ASSAULT; HODNETT, DIETRICH, AND SMITH DEFEND HOME TURF Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Media - Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff BECHTELSVILLE, PA (AUGUST 17, 2016) – Excitement builds as Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions prepare to descend upon the third-mile bullring of Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA. NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series brings the All Stars to the Berks County dirt track this Thursday, August 18,…

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THORSON’S LAST CORNER PASS CAPS SPIN AND WIN PERFORMANCE IN WILD LANCO USAC MIDGET DEBUT

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] THORSON'S LAST CORNER PASS CAPS SPIN AND WIN PERFORMANCE IN WILD LANCO USAC MIDGET DEBUT Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Media - Photos BY: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Newmanstown, Pennsylvania - It took two whole days to finally get underway, but once it did, the 2016 "Pennsylvania Midget Week" opener was well worth the wait. Minden, Nevada's Tanner Thorson recovered from a lap four spin, carved his way from the tail-end of the field, setting him up for a last lap, last corner slide job on teammate Spencer Bayston to take an improbable USAC Midget National Championship/ARDC feature win Tuesday night at…

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ALL STAR INVASION THURSDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

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KEMENAH, BLANEY, HAUDENSCHILD LEAD ALL STAR ASSAULT; HODNETT, DIETRICH, AND SMITH DEFEND HOME TURF Story By: BOB MILLER / THUNDER ON THE HILL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF BECHTELSVILLE, PA -August 17, 2016 – Excitement builds as Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions prepare to descend upon the third-mile bullring of Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA.  NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series brings the All Stars to the Berks County dirt track this Thursday, August 18, as the nationally touring 410 Sprint Car racing series battles the Pennsylvania Posse, with a $5,000…

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Selinsgrove Speedway Down to Final Four

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SELINSGROVE SPEEDWAY FINAL FOUR SHOWS OF 2016: Story bBy: STEVE INCH / SELINSGROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SELINSGROVE, Pa. –August 17, 2016- Four races will round out the 2016 season at Selinsgrove Speedway. This Saturday, Aug. 20, will be the Mach 1 Chassis “Double Your Money” Open featuring the 360 sprint cars in a 30-lap feature paying $4,000 to win and $400 to start out of a $20,000-plus purse. The rain date will be Saturday, Aug. 27. Joining the 360 sprint cars this Saturday will be the super late models in a 25-lap main event paying…

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The King Returns to Grandview With The All Stars

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Kinser Excited for Return to Grandview Speedway this Thursday with the All Stars Story By: JUSTIN SNYDER / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Bechtelsville Pa.- August 17, 2016- Standing in the pits at Knoxville Raceway in Iowa, Steve Kinser eagerly watches as the 410 Sprint cars take to the track for warm-ups during the Knoxville Nationals. Two years removed from his “Salute to the King” tour where Kinser retired from full-time racing, the 20-time World of Outlaw champion is there now as a spectator and car-owner for his son, Kraig Kinser. With 58 career wins at the historic speedway,…

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Coyne Racing Pays Tribute to Clauson at Pocono

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Daly To Honor Clauson With Tribute Scheme; Mann Back For Pocono Story By: DALE COYNE RACING MEDIA Photos By:  INDYcar SERIES MEDIA PLAINFIELD, Ill. – August 17, 2016- To honor the memory of his late Indianapolis 500 teammate Bryan Clauson, Dale Coyne Racing rookie Conor Daly will drive a specially-painted No. 88 BC Forever entry in Sunday’s ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway. Clauson, who passed away from injuries sustained in a race incident at the Belleville Midget Nationals on Aug. 6, ran the Indianapolis 500 this year with DCR in the same Jonathan Byrd’s Hospitality/Cancer Treatment Centers of America…

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Kanaan Not Giving Up On 2016 Title Drive Just Yet

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Tony Kanaan Heads to Pocono Looking to Gain Championship Points Story By: PHILLIP B. WILSON / INDYcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Indianapolis Ind.- August 17, 2016-Tony Kanaan sounds like an optimist. Or maybe the Chip Ganassi Racing Teams driver just knows what mathematically eliminated means. And he’s not there — yet. That the Brazilian is 127 points behind Verizon IndyCar Series points leader Simon Pagenaud of Team Penske with four races remaining suggests Kanaan needs some major help to be a contender. Kanaan summed up his situation succinctly during a lunch break from the Aug. 8…

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Andy Fayash, Jr., Memorial This Friday For U.S.S. Achey Sportsman At Big Diamond

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Speedway to ‘Pink Out’ for Breast Cancer Awareness Night Story By: SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA. - August 17, 2016-  Big Diamond Speedway swings back into action on Friday for the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Service Night. The four-division racing card will be highlighted by the Andy Fayash, Jr., Memorial for the U.S.S. Achey sportsman. The Fayash Memorial, an open-draw event, will see a 30-lap feature for the sportsman paying $1,570 to win and $157 to take the green. There will be 50 show-up points for the sportsman teams. Also…

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Full Bill of Stock Car Racing This Saturday at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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Track to host high $$ Enduros + Demo Derby on October 8 Story By: DINO OBERTO / MAHONING VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: WALT SMITH / RACERSGUIDE.COM LEHIGHTON, Pa. -August 17, 2016-  Mahoning Valley Speedway will present a five division show of stock car racing this coming Saturday evening, August 20 that will consist of Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods and Hobby Stocks. The Pro 4 class has the night off. The Hobby Stocks will be headlined in a special 35-lap/$400-to-win feature. Racing begins at 6:00 pm with heats and following intermission, which will see Kids Big Wheels in…

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Williams Grove Speedway National Open Bonuses Announced

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Special Awards Up for Grabs for National Open Competitors Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Mechanicsburg Pa.-August 16, 2016- With the Williams Grove Speedway Champion Racing Oil National Open looming on September 29, 30 and October 1, bonuses have been announced for the prestigious event sanctioned by the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series. Of course Saturday night’s 40-lap National Open will pay $50,000 to win but more money is on the line for some special competitors. Sponsored by The Beer Hill Gang, a minimum $2,000 bonus will be paid out to the highest…

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Williams Grove Speedway Ready for All -Star Invasion on Friday Evening

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34th Jack Gunn Memorial; Only Appearance Of Season By Series Highlights Annual Event Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF MECHANICSBURG, PA - August 16, 2016- The one and only appearance of the season at Williams Grove Speedway by the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars is coming up this Friday night, August 19 for the 34th annual Jack Gunn Memorial. The All Stars Gunn Memorial will offer the sprint car stars a $5,000 to win payday with a 30-lap feature. The IMCA/PASS 305 sprints will share the card with…

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VonDohren Leads the Way in NASCAR Points at Grandview

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VonDohren, Lisowski and Schutz Lead NASCAR/Track Point Standings at Grandview Speedway with just Three Point Races Left in Season Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA- August 15, 2016- Defending NASCAR Whelen All American Series T.P. Trailers 358 champion Craig VonDohren continues to set the pace in the chase for the 2016 title. With his win in the prestigious Pioneer Pole Buildings Forrest Rogers Memorial race this past Saturday VonDohren now has 3694 points and four feature wins to his credit. Second in the standings is Mike Gular who has 3576…

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Sweet 16: Richards Wins at Eriez

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Steve Casebolt finishes a season-best second Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: TODD BATTIN PHOTO and DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ERIE, PA- August 15, 2016- Josh Richards captured his 16th World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series win of the season Sunday night at Eriez Speedway. The win capped-off a dominant week for the Shinnston, W.V. driver. The series travelled to four different states in four consecutive days for events at Delaware International Speedway (Del.), Potomac Speedway (Md.), Winchester Speedway (Va.) and Eriez Speedway (Pa.). In this stretch, Richards won three of four. Last…

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Rain Cancels Pennsylvania Midget Week Opener

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Mother Natures Delivers a Knockout Punch for Opening Round of 'Pennsylvania Midget Week' at Susquehanna Story By: USAC MEDIA     Photos By: DAN DeMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM YORK HAVEN, PA- August 15, 2016- Heavy rains just prior to ProSource Qualifying forced cancellation of Sunday night's "Pennsylvania Midget Week" USAC Midget National Championship/ARDC opener at Susquehanna Speedway. It was to mark the series' first ever visit to the track after rains cancelled last year's Susquehanna event as well. Brady Bacon recorded the fastest time in hot laps on Sunday with a time of 17.504 seconds. "Pennsylvania Midget Week" continues Monday night, Aug. 15…

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VonDorhen Rolls #7; Takes Home Forest Roger’s Cash..$$$

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CRAIG VONDOHREN TAKES HOME BIRTHDAY PRESENT OF MORE THAN $10,000 AFTER WINNING HIS SEVENTH PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL CLASSIC AT GRANDVIEW Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA. August 14, 2016 - Current T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modified point leader Craig VonDohren, the defending Pioneer Pole Building/Forrest Rogers Memorial race winner, gave himself a hefty birthday present when he scored the win in the 50-Lap NASCAR Whelen 358 Modified All-American Racing Series feature event Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. It was the seventh time he claimed victory in the event.…

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J.J. GRASSO EDGES 12TH-STARTING MONTIETH IN FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS NIGHT AT LINCOLN SPEEDWAY;

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Troy Wagaman, Jr. Scores First Career Win in “358” sprints; Fred Cullum makes late-race pass to win All-American Outlaws Story By: BILL MEYER / LINCOLN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ABBOTTSTOWN, PA- August 14, 2016 –J.J. Grasso started on the front row and held off 12th-starting Brian Montieth at the end to score his third career Lincoln win in Saturday night’s 33-lap National Fallen Firefighters feature event in memory of Brandon Little. Grasso dominated most of the race from the pole, leading by as much as a straightaway with five laps to go. But Montieth fought his way…

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Laubach Collects $4,000 Pay Day With Prelude To The Coalcracker Win

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Mike Lisowski earns last-lap pass U.S.S. Achey sportsman win; Devin Trexler collects Savage 61 roadrunner victory Story By: SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA. -August 14, 2016 - Veteran Quakertown, Pa., modified chauffer Rick Laubach showed the speed that has taken him to victory lane twice already in the 2016 Big Diamond Speedway season as he led all 30 laps to collect his third win of the year and a $4,000 pay day in the Prelude to the Coalcracker on Friday on HuntTheGiant.com night. Other winners on Friday night were Mike…

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Montieth and Franek Take Grove Features

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Montieth  Scores Second Williams Grove Win Of Season, Franek Scores URC Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA   Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Mechanicsburg  Pa. - August 13, 2016 – Brian Montieth of Phoenixville outraced Fawn Grove’s Matt Campbell to pick up his second Williams Grove Speedway sprint car victory of the season on Friday night. Campbell led untl the final lap and a half when Montieth got by for the win. In the URC Sprint main, URC point leader Davie Franek proved victorious, scoring in 360 action for the first time at the track although he already…

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THUNDER ON THE HILL CONTINUES THURSDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 18. . .

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STEVE KINSER, SAMMY SWINDELL & KENNY JACOBS HEADLINE RETURN OF THE ALL STAR 410 SPRINTS TO GRANDVIEW Story By: BOB MILLER / THUNDER ON THE HILL SERIES MEDIA            Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA - August  12, 2016 –  After a sixteen-year hiatus, the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series brings Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions back to the Berks County high banked Grandview Speedway on Thursday, August 18.  This huge 410 sprint show is presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. Anticipation is at a pinnacle as this event marks the first…

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Prelude To The Coalcracker Tonight At Big Diamond Speedway

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$4,000 to win the 358 modified 30-lap feature; $400 to start; Coalcracker 72 is Sept. 4 Story By: SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA          Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA. - August 12, 2016- Anytime a driver can log a few extra laps on a track, the information which they can relay to the crew can prove to be crucial to a season’s point battle or as one of the biggest races of the year is almost at hand. That’s the case this Friday at Big Diamond Speedway as the track plays host to the Prelude to the…

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At Least $10,000 to Winner of Forrest Rogers Memorial presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings Saturday at Grandview

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Pocono IndyCar Tickets go to Lucky Winners Courtesy of WNPV-1440 AM Radio Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY     Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT JR. / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA- August 11, 2016- The man who created Grandview Speedway more than a half century ago will be remembered this Saturday when the annual Pioneer Pole Buildings Forrest Rogers Memorial is presented. The 50-lap classic featuring the T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds will reward the winner with at least $10,000 and just may attract some “visitors” looking to test their skills against the Saturday night regulars. Current point leader Craig VonDohren will be looking…

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Pocono Raceway Announces IndyCar Extension Through 2018

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The 'Tricky Triangle' to Remain on Verizon IndyCar Series Schedule in 2017 and 2018 Story By: INDYCAR SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: INDYCAR SERIES PHOTO STAFF INDIANAPOLIS, IN- August 11, 2016- Pocono Raceway, home to the next race on the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series schedule, will remain on the calendar through 2018, as announced today by track president and CEO Brandon Igdalsky. “The Tricky Triangle,” a 2.5-mile triangular oval, will host the ABC Supply 500 weekend on Aug. 20-21. Race dates for 2017 and 2018 will be announced at a later date. “We are thrilled to share this great news that…

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It’s Godown in Modified Return to Susky

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Susky Sunday: Ryan Godown Rockets To Thrilling Susquehanna Speedway Short Track Super Series Victory In Return Of The Modifieds; Brandon Grosso $1,000 Sportsman Victor Story By: BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA     Photos By: PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM NEWBERRYTOWN, PA- August 9, 2016- For the first time since 2009, the rumble of Modifieds returned to Susquehanna Speedway. And New Jersey’s Ryan Godown etched his name in the record books. Godown, who hails from the Garden State town of Ringoes, topped a thrilling 50-lap big-block/small-block Modified event on Sunday night, earning $5,000 for his second straight victory with the Bob Hilbert Sportswear…

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Rudalavage Grabs Penn Can Victory

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Becomes First Repeat Modified Winner in 2016 Story By: DAN HARPELL / PENN CAN SPEEDWAY     Photo By: CHASE FX PHOTO SUSQUEHANNA, PA- August 9, 2016- After eight different drivers visiting Penn Can Speedway’s victory lane in eight races, Alan Rudalavage finally broke the streak Friday night becoming the first repeat winner in the Modified feature. Dusty Barton, Shane Wolfe, Jr., Bud Phillips, Randy Fox and Frank Kennedy also raced to victories on Friday night. Mike Dougherty blasted out to the early lead in the Modified feature with Frank Porreca following close behind. Dougherty was hooked up and flying and looked as…

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Strunk Gets Redemption with Grandview Victory

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Jeff Strunk, Ron Kline and Brian Papiez Took Home the Big Bucks as NASCAR Feature Winners at Grandview Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA- August 8, 2016- After three separate showers went through the Grandview Speedway grounds late Saturday afternoon racing was delayed for an hour until the track was race ready for an action-packed night of three division NASCAR stock car racing in the activities sponsored by Bernheisel Race Cars. The last time the Modifieds were in action, Jeff Strunk finished third, but was disqualified due to an illegal…

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Another Barn-Burner Finish at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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Bobby Jones and Eric Beers Thrilled Mahoning Valley Speedway fans with Close Modified Duel Story By: DINO OBERTO / MAHONING VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: WALT SMITH / RACERSGUIDE.COM LEHIGHTON, PA- August 8, 2016- Respect – it’s what Bobby Jones and Eric Beers share closely with one another. They are great friends off the race track and great competitors on and they clearly displayed that on Saturday night at Mahoning Valley Speedway as they battled within inches of one another in a thrilling contest between two elite veterans who know the value of what a good race should be. Both…

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VonDohren Takes Big Diamond Checkers

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VonDohren Becomes First Back-To-Back 358 modifed Feature Winner At Big Diamond In 2016 Story By: SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA- August 7, 2016-  The competitiveness of the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 358 modified division has been only display all season long at Big Diamond Speedway. Nearly five months into the season, there hadn’t been a back-to-back winner in the division. Until Friday night. Craig VonDorhren raced to his second straight win and moved into second place in the point standings. Other winners on Friday were Tim Fitzpatrick (U.S.S. Achey…

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Dewease Takes Prestigious Living Legends Victory

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Living Legend Dewease Out Duels Bandit Smith For Port Royal Dream Win Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / PORT ROYAL SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: DAN DeMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM PORT ROYAL, PA- August 7, 2016- Lance Dewease of Fayetteville became the first proclaimed Living Legend himself to claim victory in the prestigious Living Legends Dream Race itself at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday night. Dewease dueled with Stevie Smith throughout the 35-lap main to pick up the payday that in total on the night netted him $12,510 for his efforts work. Dewease won the first 16-lap semi main of the night, taking…

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Lucas Wolfe Wins Williams Grove Speedway Sprint Car Feature in Dominating Fashion

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Kevin Nouse wins Nouse Signs and Graphics Summer Series Feature for 358 Sprints Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM MECHANICSBURG, PA- August 6, 2016- Lucas Wolfe usually only drives the Zemco sprinter in time trial races at Williams Grove Speedway. But, Friday night, Wolfe was there for a regular show in the John and Pee Wee Zemaitis-owned Zemco No. 1 in preparation for next week’s Knoxville Nationals. He made it pay off, too, as he dominated the Lawrence Chevrolet Sprint car feature for his 15th career Grove win and second of…

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It Is a Winning Tradtition

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John and Pee Wee Zemaitis Continue Winning Ways Story By: JUSTIN SNYDER / RACERSGUIDE.COM     Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF TOWER CITY, PA- August 6, 2016- Central Pennsylvania dirt racing is filled with a lot of history. The list of drivers who have ran a sprint car at one of the various tracks spread throughout the area is filled with the "who's who" of the sport. Even more impressive is the listing of team owners who have provided the drivers the opportunity to race and the fans the opportunity to cheer on a favorite on any given night. From Al Hamilton…

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Freedom 76 Classic: The Tradition Continues

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Order Tickets in Advance for a Tradition Now; The 46th Annual Freedom 76 Classic at Grandview Speedway Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA- August 5, 2016- It is a tradition!!! And the tradition continues on Saturday, September 10th, when the 46th edition of the Freedom 76 Modified stock car racing classic is presented at Grandview Speedway. With more than $25,000 available to the winner, the race attracts many of the top names in dirt track Modified stock car racing. Thousands of race fans jam Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA to…

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Working Man Weekend Gets a New Look

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High-Intensity Crowds & Large Purses Make Merritt & Lernerville Go-To's Before Labor Day Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WOO LM SERIES            Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC - August 4, 2016- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series punches in its time card for back-to-back double feature weekends with dirt late model racing’s biggest names. The series takes on Merritt Speedway (Mich.) Aug. 26-27 before retracing its steps back to Pennsylvania for an all-new Working Man weekend, Sept. 2-3 at Lernerville Speedway. The Working Man at Lernerville will feature a new format for the blockbuster weekend. For the first…

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Mahoning Valley Speedway August 6 Advance

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Mahoning Valley Speedway has five division show + Micro Stocks and Car Cruise   Story By: DINO OBERTO / MAHONING VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: WALT SMITH / RACERSGUIDE.COM LEHIGHTON, PA- August 4, 2016- Mahoning Valley Speedway got washed out last Saturday, July 30th  for a fifth time and now looks to get back on track with five classes of stock cars along with the touring Micro Stocks. This Saturday, August 6 the paved ¼-mile oval located on PA Route 443 near Lehighton, will see the headline Modifieds, Dirt Mods, Street Stocks, Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks competing in regular heat and…

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Final Full Month Of Racing at Big Diamond Speedway Begins Friday

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Coalcracker Weekend Set For Sept. 2 and Sept. 4 Story By: SHAWN WOODS / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA     Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA- August 4, 2016- The No Sweat Service Group, the title sponsor of the street stock division at Big Diamond Speedway, will help kick off the final full month of racing on Friday night. A four-division show is on tap for the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 358 modifieds, U.S.S. Achey sportsman, Savage 61 roadrunners and the No Sweat Service Group street stocks. The gates will open at 5:30 with warm ups at 7:45 and…

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BRC SPONSORED NIGHT WILL FEATURE A 30-LAP BRC LATE MODEL FEATURE WITH $10K in GIFT & MANUFACTURER AWARDS

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad”] BERNHEISEL RACE CARS SPONSORED NIGHT WILL FEATURE A 30-LAP BRC LATE MODEL FEATURE WITH $10,000 IN GIFT ANDAVAILABLE; TP TRAILERS MODIFIEDS AND SPORTSMAN ALSO PART OF THE NIGHT OF ACTION AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY GEISWITE CREATIONS “BACK TO SCHOOL PROMOTION” PACKED WITH GIVEAWAYS Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Media - Photos By: George Steigerwalt Jr./RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 3, 2016 . . . The BRC Late Models will be in the limelight on Saturday night when Bernheisel Race Cars Night offers a 30-lap feature for the popular NASCAR division of racing with $10,000 in gift and manufacturer awards being…

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