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Austin Kochenash earns Mahoning Modified 100 victory…Earl Paules is class champ; Mike Sweeney wins again in Late Models but Paul Koehler Jr., wins title

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Austin Kochenash earns Mahoning Modified 100 victory…Earl Paules is class champ; Mike Sweeney wins again in Late Models but Paul Koehler Jr., wins title By DINO OBERTO   (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 10-4-15) You couldn’t have asked for a better way to finish out the Modified point season at Mahoning Valley Speedway. There were five drivers that all had a shot at the title. They had 100 laps to play it out and over the final circuits there would be four of them gunning for the win. In the end Austin Kochenash, who came into the day second in points,…

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VONDOHREN, SCHUTZ AND KRESSLEY TO BE HONORED AT ANNUAL GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY AWARDS FUNCTION, TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] VONDOHREN, SCHUTZ AND KRESSLEY TO BE HONORED AT ANNUAL GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY AWARDS FUNCTION, TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW BECHTELSVILLE, PA October 3, 2015 . . . The 53rd Annual Grandview Speedway Awards Banquet is set for Saturday, November 21st at the Gilbertsville, PA Fire Co. Social Hall.                 Craig VonDohren will be honored for the eighth time as the T.P.Trailers NASCAR Whelen All American Series 358 Modified champion while Chuck Schutz will receive his awards for taking the BRC NASCAR Late Model title for the seventh time. And young Brett Kressley will take home the top prize as NASCAR…

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Rain Cancels Night Two of the National Open

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Rain Cancels Night Two of the National Open Saturday’s main event remains on schedule with Sunday as a rain date MECHANICSBURG, Pa. - Oct. 2, 2015 - With steady rain continuing to fall in Central Pennsylvania, night two of the Champion Racing Oil National Open at Williams Grove Speedway has been cancelled. Saturday's National Open main event remains on schedule and will be a one day full program with a $50,000-to-win prize. Sunday is the rain date. Contingency planning is underway if inclement weather continues to hamper the National Open weekend. The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series…

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October is month of money for Mahoning Modified Drivers…Track record payout awaits winner of next two events

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] October is month of money for Mahoning Modified Drivers…Track record payout awaits winner of next two events (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 9-29-15) October is the month of money at Mahoning Valley Speedway as the popular paved ¼-mile oval in Lehighton is set to close out 2015 in a big way with three weeks of high paying race events, and, while the Late Models, Street Stocks and Dirt Mods will all get to enjoy some extra cash at the payout window, a record payoff is going to the Modified drivers. There is an unheard of $10,000+ up for grabs to the…

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PARTY AT THE PATH 2015 SEASON CONCLUDES WITH ARMED FORCES APPRECIATION NIGHT – OFFERING HALF-PRICED TICKETS TO MILITARY MEMBERS

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  [xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] SPRING RUN, Pa. (September 27, 2015) – Just a few weeks remain before Sunday, October 18 and this season’s final installment of Fred Rahmer Promotions’ events at Path Valley Speedway.  The 410 Sprint Cars and 600cc Micro Sprints headline Rahmer’s Armed Forces Appreciation Night – offering half-priced general admission tickets to U.S. Military personnel in uniform. Active and retired members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard are invited to attend as the Fastest Cars on Dirt salute them with intense side-by-side wheel-banging Sprint Car Racing on the Path Valley ¼ mile bullring. The…

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Eric Beers scores second straight Mahoning Modified win; Mike Sweeney extends win total to eight with Late Models; Ricky Yetter claims Dirt Mod title

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  [xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Dino Oberto, Media Relations:  570-401-8168   email:  dlmo@ptd.net WEBSITE: www.mahoningvalley-speedway.com Facebook at Mahoning Valley Speedway and on Twitter attwitter.com/MahoningSpeed. COMING EVENTS: Oct. 3 Bob “Heavy” Scherer Modified Memorial 100 $3500 to win…Final points all classes…Rain date Oct. 4 Oct. 10 Paid practice for Octoberfast 2015 Oct. 17 Octoberfast 2015 4:00 pm start…Modifieds 150 laps $6000 to win; Late Models 60 laps $1500 to win; Street Stocks 75 laps $1500 to win...Rain date Oct. 18 Oct. 24 Final race day 4:00 pm start…Dirt Mods, Street Stocks, Hobby Stocks, TQs, Slingshots Nov. 21 Awards Banquet Northampton Community Center, Northampton Eric…

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IRONTON TELEPHONE CO. SIGNS ON AS ALLENTOWN INDOOR RACE PRESENTING SPONSOR; ENTRIES POURING IN, TICKETS SELLING FAST

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IRONTON TELEPHONE CO. SIGNS ON AS ALLENTOWN INDOOR RACE PRESENTING SPONSOR; ENTRIES POURING IN, TICKETS SELLING FAST   TRENTON, NJ/ALLENTOWN, PA . . . The inaugural running of indoor races in Allentown, Pa.’s PPL Center has attracted attention from drivers and owners who are signing up in great numbers and from fans who are purchasing reserved seat tickets rapidly. The race date is Saturday, January 2, 2016, with competition beginning at 7pm. The interest in the Len Sammons Motorsports Productions (LSMP) is also attracting marketing partners. Ironton Telephone Company, a reliable telecommunications staple that has served in the Lehigh Valley since…

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Mahoning Valley Speedway racers prepare for championship tune-up with next to last point race this coming Saturday

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Mahoning Valley Speedway racers prepare for championship tune-up with next to last point race this coming Saturday   (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 9-22-15) Saturday evening, September 26, will be the deciding race in which drivers in all six classes at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway make the final cut as to who goes into the October 3 season point finale as championship contenders. It will be a regular show featuring Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods, Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks plus the night will conclude with a Small Car Enduro. The Modified class features one of the closes title…

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CRAIG VONDOHREN WINS FIFTH FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CLASSIC, POCKETS MORE THAN $25,000 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] CRAIG VONDOHREN WINS FIFTH FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CLASSIC, POCKETS MORE THAN $25,000 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY BECHTELSVILLE, PA. September 20, 2015 . . . For the second time in his racing career at Grandview Speedway, Craig VonDohren scored a three-peat. In 2006 he won the Forrest Rogers Memorial, the Freedom 76 and was the track point champion. Saturday night the Oley speedster repeated the same accomplishment. The victory coming at the wheel of the Harring Transportation/Pioneer Pole Buildings #1c marked the first time since 2008 that the Oley, PA racer was able to grab the top spot in the…

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Hodnett Takes Checkers over Haudenschild at at SSP on Sunday Night

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Hodnett Takes Checkers over Haudenschild at at SSP on Sunday Night Next Test & Tune on Wednesday, September 30   Newberrytown, PA (September 20, 2015) – Greg Hodnett of Thomasville took his second consecutive 410 Sprint Car feature race in the Sunday Night Sprint Car Special at the Susquehanna Speedway Park.  Orwigsburg’s Tyler Reeser collected the IMCA PA Sprint20-lap feature race at the end of the night.   By virtue of a number one pill inversion, the two heat race winners Jac Haudenschild and Lance Dewease brought the field to the green.  Haudenschild grabbed the early lead over…

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Swavely (600cc) & N. Sweigart (270cc) Head List of Winners In Clyde Martin Finales; Championships Decided In Sept. 19 Closer

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Swavely (600cc) & N. Sweigart (270cc) Head List of Winners In Clyde Martin Finales; Championships Decided In Sept. 19 Closer Newmanstown, PA -  For the next week, Jason Swavely's focus will be centered on a trip down the isle, as the "Rocket Man from Fleetwood" prepares for his wedding on September 26. Last Saturday, though, Swavely was locked into a different zone, one that carried him to his fourth 600cc triumph of the season at Lanco's Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway.   It was the Clyde's Salute to Veterans Season Finale, sponsored by American Legion Post 56 of Lititz,…

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Eric Beers ekes out narrow Mahoning Modified win over Austin Kochenash; Paul Koehler just barely win in Late Models against Mike Sweeney

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Eric Beers ekes out narrow Mahoning Modified win over Austin Kochenash; Paul Koehler just barely win in Late Models against Mike Sweeney By DINO OBERTO   (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 9-19-15) Saturday night’s Modified event at Mahoning Valley Speedway was the tail of two races. While Eric Beers fended off Austin Kochenash in a thrilling contest, the two also put forth their quest as title hopefuls. Both are part of an amazing showdown of the top five in points heading into the final two weeks of the season and after last night’s race there is just 30 points that separate…

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FRIESEN, LAUBACH, PAUCH JR., PAUCH SR., GODOWN ONLY A FEW OF THE VISITORS PLANNING TO BE PART OF THE 45TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CLASSIC AT GRANDVIEW ON SEPTEMBER 19

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] FRIESEN, LAUBACH, PAUCH JR., PAUCH SR., GODOWN ONLY A FEW OF THE VISITORS PLANNING TO BE PART OF THE 45TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CLASSIC AT GRANDVIEW ON SEPTEMBER 19 BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 16, 2015 . . . A variety of champions and standout performers not often seen in action at Grandview Speedway have made their intentions known to be a part of the 45th Annual Freedom 76 Modified Classic this Saturday, September 19th at the Berks County clay oval. The race, postponed from September 12 due to weather issues, will see preliminary events start at 7 p.m.…

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Saturday Night Series at Williams Grove Speedway Comes to an End

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Saturday Night Series at Williams Grove Speedway Comes to an End Bright Future for Super Sportsman Ahead with New Series in 2016 Mechanicsburg, PA (September 15, 2015) – After a 10-year run at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, the Saturday Night Series featuring the Super Sportsman, 358 Late Models and Street Stocks will come to an end. In an effort to concentrate more on its core racing on Friday nights, Williams Grove Speedway management made the difficult decision to discontinue the series on Saturday Nights. The Super Sportsman Series will continue to be scheduled on select Friday nights…

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Are “Big” Races Really All That Big Anymore?

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Are "Big" Races Really All That Big Anymore? By: Pete MacDonald Remember back in the early to mid 2000's when 60 plus cars would show up for a midweek race that only paid $5,000 to win? Fast forward to 2015. Now you have races that pay $10,000 to win  and can't pull 40 cars. Why is that? Is it a sign of the times? Is it the economy? Are people just not interested in our sport anymore? Or is big money not that important to anyone anymore? The thing that seems to be bringing in car counts now…

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Newly Expanded Champion Racing Oil National Open Format Announced

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Newly Expanded Champion Racing Oil National Open Format Announced The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and Williams Grove Speedway announce a new format and expand the annual event to three days CONCORD, N.C. - Sept. 14, 2015 - The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and Williams Grove Speedway have announced the format for the newly expanded, three-day Champion Racing Oil National Open, Thursday, Oct. 1 to Saturday, Oct. 3. Already one of the biggest events on the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series schedule, the $50,000-to-win National Open will get bigger this year. "We are excited…

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45TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED STOCK CAR RACING CLASSIC SET FOR GRANDVIEW, SEPT. 19

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] 45TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED STOCK CAR RACING CLASSIC SET FOR GRANDVIEW, SEPT. 19 DOUBLE RUB RAILS ALLOWED FOR THIS RACE ONLY BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 14, 2015 . . . Many of the best dirt track stock car racing talents are set to give the 45th Annual Freedom 76 Modified Classic another try this Saturday, September 19th at Grandview Speedway. Racing action will officially get the green at 7 p.m. Rained out last Saturday the $25,000 to win Classic is expected to have a large field of racing talents from throughout Pennsylvania and surrounding states. A number of…

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Haggenbottom is a 4 time TSRS Series Champion, Brown takes home the win at Grandview Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] September 11, 2015 Bechtelsville, PA The TSRS drivers were ready for their final points night of the 2015 racing season.  Mike Haggenbottom had already clinched his 4th consecutive points championship the prior week at Bridgeport Speedway, but the battle was on between Eddie Wagner, Adam Carberry and Tim Tanner to see who would take home the runner up spot. The first heat of the evening was a great run that provided the fans a chance to see Eddie Strata work his way from his 4th place starting spot to being the leader and beating Dave Brown Jr. The…

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Bobby Gerhart Jr., to make Mahoning Valley Speedway appearance during September 19 race program

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] COMING EVENTS: Sept. 19 All regular track classes + Dirt Mod make-up from 7/12 Sept. 26 All regular track classes + Small Car Enduro Oct. 3 Bob “Heavy” Scherer Modified Memorial 100 $3500 to win…Final points all classes…Rain date Oct. 4 Oct. 10 Paid practice for Octoberfast 2015 Oct. 17 Octoberfast 2015 Modifieds 150 laps $6000 to win; Late Models 60 laps $1500 to win; Street Stocks 75 laps $1500 to win...Rain date Oct. 18 Bobby Gerhart Jr., to make Mahoning Valley Speedway appearance during September 19 race program   (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 9-13-15) Mahoning Valley Speedway is excited…

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Brent Marks Sweeps Tuscarora Weekend; Wins “Tuscarora 50” for $12,625

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Port Royal, PA (September 13, 2015) - Despite having to wait an extra day due to Mother Nature, the “Myerstown Missile” Brent Marks never lost his touch, ultimately sweeping the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions “Tuscarora 50” weekend at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. Including lap money, Marks earned $12,625 for the 50-lap, “Tuscarora 50” victory; a third consecutive victory in Port Royal, Pennsylvania for the Myerstown native and a second-consecutive UNOH All Star main event win. Marks took command of the historic 50-lapper on lap 26, charging forward from a 13th starting position to…

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Wet Weather Postpones “Tuscarora 50” Until Sunday, September 13

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Port Royal, PA (September 12, 2015) - UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions officials have decided to postpone the 48th running of the "Tuscarora 50" until tomorrow, Sunday, September 13. Steady rains moved into the Port Royal Speedway area on Saturday morning and continued to be a factor just before race time.   "Tuscarora 50" gates will open at 2:00PM on Sunday afternoon at Port Royal Speedway. A mandatory UNOH All Star drivers meeting is slated for 4:00PM.   Hot laps will hit the racing surface at 5:00PM with qualifying time trials to follow. Please visit www.portroyalspeedway.com for…

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Ralph Morgan, Rich Eichelberger and DougHoffman Win Williams Grove Speedway Features

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  [xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Mechanicsburg,PA. September 12, 2015 “Idon’t like winning like this,” Ralph Morgan said moments after arriving inWilliams Grove Speedway’s victory lane. Although Gene Knaub crossed the finish line first in the 30-lap Topless30 for the Credit Connection Auto Sales 358 Late Models, Knaub’s machine didnot pass a weight check.  With Knaub’sdisqualification the victory went to Ralph Morgan. Thespotlight was on the 358 Late Model division. The fifth edition of the Topless 30 was presented by Williams GroveSpeedway and former driver Kenny Riland. Each team removed the roof off their 358 Late Model to compete for$2,000 to win and $300 to take…

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GRANDVIEW’S FREEDOM 76 CLASSIC RESET FOR SATURDAY, SEPT. 19TH

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] WEATHER WIPES OUT 45TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 AT GRANDVIEW, RESCHEDULED FOR SEPT. 19TH BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 12, 2015 . . . Ma Nature did not smile on Grandview Speedway today. Weather forecasts for this afternoon and evening, stretching in to tomorrow, have forced the postponement of the 45th Annual Freedom 76 Modified Classic, scheduled for this evening, to Saturday, September 19th.                 “We are all disappointed but we felt, based on the weather conditions being forecast, that it was best to call the events early and save racers and fans time, travel costs and effort to travel to…

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Races for Saturday, September 12 are cancelled

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] COMING EVENTS: Sept. 19 All regular track classes + Dirt Mod make-up from 7/12 Sept. 26 All regular track classes + Small Car Enduro Oct. 3 Bob “Heavy” Scherer Modified Memorial 100 $3500 to win…Final points all classes…Rain date Oct. 4 Oct. 10 Paid practice for Octoberfast 2015 Oct. 17 Octoberfast 2015 Modifieds 150 laps $6000 to win; Late Models 60 laps $1500 to win; Street Stocks 75 laps $1500 to win...Rain date Oct. 18 Mahoning Valley Speedway September 12 program rained out   (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 9-12-15) Mahoning Valley Speedway has cancelled their racing program for today, Saturday,…

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Brent Marks Takes “Night Before The 50” Win at Port Royal Speedway

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Brent Marks Takes “Night Before The 50” Win at Port Royal Speedway (Photo: Brent Marks at Port Royal Speedway during “Night Before The 50” - Paul Arch Photo Credit) [xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Brent Marks Takes “Night Before The 50” Win at Port Royal Speedway Career-First Series Victory for “Myerstown Missile”   Contact: Tyler Altmeyer - All Star Circuit of Champions altmeyer119@gmail.com / 724-954-4915   Port Royal, PA (September 11, 2015) -  For the first time in his career, Brent Marks planted himself in UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions victory lane. The Myerstown, Pennsylvania native made his UNOH All Star victory…

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Mahoning Valley Speedway presents eight feature races for $12 adult admission this Saturday evening

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Mahoning Valley Speedway presents eight feature races for $12 adult admission this Saturday evening (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 9-9-15) The season may be winding down at Mahoning Valley Speedway but the action is far from over. With four weeks to go before the respective division titles are to be decided there remains plenty of close competition which will undoubtedly lead up to one big grand finale when the final point show takes place on October 4. Heading into this Saturday, September 12, between all six classes there is a total of 50 drivers, including 17 in the Street Stocks, that…

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Historic “Tuscarora 50” Next for UNOH All Stars

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(Photo: Cody Darrah is the most recent UNOH All Star winner at Port Royal Speedway - Rick Rarer/SprintCarNews.com Photo Credit) [xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Historic “Tuscarora 50” Next for UNOH All Stars Series Travelers Will Battle “Pennsylvania Posse” for Two Consecutive Nights Indianapolis, IN (September 9, 2015) - For the last time in 2015, the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions will battle the “Pennsylvania Posse” on their home dirt. The regional travels will invade “Posse Country” this Friday and Saturday for a pair of events at the Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. UNOH All Star teams have challenged central…

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Ryan Godown Rules New Egypt and Big Diamond With a $22,500 Weekend

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"]  Ryan Godown Rules New Egypt and Big Diamond With a $22,500 Weekend By: Pete MacDonald "The Ringoes Rocket" Ryan Godown had one of the most profitable weekends in his dirt modified career winning $22,500 in just over 48 hours. Ryan picked up his second straight (and third overall) New Egypt Speedway 358 Modified crown worth $10,000 on Saturday and did so in dominating fashion.  Godown rolled off fourteenth in his #747 Troyer racecar's mount knowing he had to finish fourth or better to secure the title. "I figured I didn't want to put myself in a bad position.…

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Ryan Godown wins the Jack Rich Inc. Coalcracker 72, Kost and Carter also earn victories Sunday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway.

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"]  Ryan Godown wins the Jack Rich Inc. Coalcracker 72, Kost and Carter also earn victories Sunday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway. Minersville, PA September 6, 2015 The fans packed the stands for the Jack Rich Coalcracker Inc. night at Big Diamond Speedway.  The 358 Modifieds were racing for a $10,000 pay check and joining them were the Savage 61 Roadrunners and the Excel 600 Modifieds.  The feature starting lineup was set by a draw for the top 12 heat winners.  Danny Bouc and Colt Harris would draw the front row starting spots for the big event and bring…

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Lanigan Flashes Vintage Form In National Open Triumph Sunday Night At Selinsgrove Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"]  Lanigan Flashes Vintage Form In National Open Triumph Sunday Night At Selinsgrove Speedway   Kentucky Star Finally Scores First World of Outlaws Late Model Series Win Of 2015 With His Own Car SARVER, Pa. (Sept. 6) - Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky., looked like his old dominating self Sunday at Selinsgrove Speedway. Regaining his winning touch on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, Lanigan passed Morgan Bagley of Tyler, Texas, for the lead on lap 12 and drove away from Shane Clanton of Zebulon, Ga., late in the distance to capture the 40-lap Jeff's Auto Body National…

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Gobrecht Properties, LLC Acquires Susquehanna Speedway Park

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Gobrecht Properties, LLC Acquires Susquehanna Speedway Park A Few Schedule Changes Announced for Remainder of the 2015 Season Next Wednesday Test & Tune on September 16   Newberrytown, PA (September 6, 2015) – Gobrecht Properties, LLC has recently purchased the Susquehanna Speedway Park from TREM, LLC.  Todd and Rhonda Fisher, former co-owners and operators of SSP, will co-promote the speedway with Scott Gobrecht of New Oxford for the remainder of the 2015 season during the transition period.  To accommodate both parties, a few events have been cancelled or rescheduled for another date.  The new schedule of events can…

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Williams Grove Speedway Presents Three Division Show Friday Night

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Williams Grove Speedway Presents Three Division Show Friday Night Mechanicsburg, PA., September 6, 2015 Williams Grove Speedway’s Saturday Night Series closes out their 2015 campaign with a show on Friday, September 11.  Racing action will feature the Blazer’s Body Shop Super Sportsman, Credit Connection Auto Sales 358 Late Models and Aquafun Pools Street Stocks. The highlight of this event will be the fifth annual 358 Late Model Topless 30.  Each team will remove the roof of their car and the drivers will compete under the stars. Kenny Riland, a former competitor, organized the Topless 30.  Williams Grove Speedway…

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Morris & Blumenshine Score Big On Night One of Lanco’s Labor Day Shootout

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Morris & Blumenshine Score Big On Night One of Lanco's Labor Day Shootout Newmanstown, PA -  Night One of the Labor Day Shootout at Lanco's Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway opened with a bang on Saturday, as 161 Micro-Sprints took part in the festivities sponsored by Hyper Racing, West Fabrications, Kim's Kreations, and Jared Davis Motorsports, along with a plethora of associate and contingency sponsors.   James Morris, "the Real Deal from Reigelsville", emerged from a scintillating, race long battle with Jared Esh to score the $1,000 victory in the winged 600cc main event. Morris and Esh swapped the…

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MORE AND MORE ENTRIES BEING RECEIVED FOR FREEDOM 76 MOD CLASSIC AT GRANDVIEW

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] MORE AND MORE ENTRIES BEING RECEIVED FOR FREEDOM 76 MOD CLASSIC AT GRANDVIEW                 Friday night doubleheader features 305 Sprints and ROC Sportsman BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 8, 2015 . . . The list of well-known dirt track racing stars entering the $25,000 to win 45th Annual Freedom 76 Modified Classic at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, September 12 continues to grow.                 Add to the list of standouts expected to be in the field of entries trying for a spot in the big event names like Andy Bachetti, Mike Ricci, Ryan Godown, Ryan Watt, Bobby Varin, Tad Cox, Colt…

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Kris Graver wins 4th in Mahoning Modifieds; Mike Sweeney picks up 7th victory in Late Models

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Kris Graver wins 4th in Mahoning Modifieds; Mike Sweeney picks up 7th victory in Late Models By DINO OBERTO   (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 9-5-15) Kris Graver raced to his class leading fourth Modified win of the season Saturday evening at Mahoning Valley Speedway. And, with just four point races remaining it also keeps the reigning champion in the thick of a very tight championship hunt. But for Graver, another title has not been the main emphasis, rather it’s all about the wins. “When I’m able to get up front and show what my car can do obviously I can…

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JARED UMBENHAUER SCORES CAREER FIRST MODIFIED WIN AT GRANDVIEW, CORY MERKEL AND MIKE LISOWSKI ALSO FEATURE WINNERS IN SATURDAY NIGHT NASCAR FINALE

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] JARED UMBENHAUER SCORES CAREER FIRST MODIFIED WIN AT GRANDVIEW, CORY MERKEL AND MIKE LISOWSKI ALSO FEATURE WINNERS IN SATURDAY NIGHT NASCAR FINALE VonDohren gets 8th Modified title, Schutz tops Late Models for seventh title and Kressley earns first Sportsman championship 45th Annual Freedom 76 Modified Classic on Saturday; Sprints and Sportsman on Friday BECHTELSVILLE, PA. September 5, 2015. . . Modified rookie Jared Umbenhauer pulled a slide job on Mike Kellner to take the lead on the 15th lap of the T.P. Trailers NASCAR Whelen 30-lap Modified feature on Saturday night at Grandview in the activities sponsored by…

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Kressley wins the Sporstman Coalcracker 40, Hendricks, Holland, Bossinger are the Champions Haag, Fitzpatrick and Walsh earn victories Friday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway.

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Kressley wins the Sporstman Coalcracker 40, Hendricks, Holland, Bossinger are the Champions  Haag, Fitzpatrick and Walsh earn victories Friday Evening at Big Diamond Speedway. Minersville, PA September 4, 2015 The USS Achey Sportsman  were ready to battle it out for their Coalcracker  40 feature event.  Brad Brightbill and Doug Hendricks would lead the field to the green flag and Brad Brightbill would take over the top spot.  It would not take Brightbill long before he was catching the tail end of the field and began to lap the cars.  Mike Mammana would chase Brightbill as they worked their…

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Clanton Scores 10th World of Outlaws Late Model Series Victory Of 2015 In Lernerville Speedway’s Working Man 50

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"]  Clanton Scores 10th World of Outlaws Late Model Series Victory Of 2015 In Lernerville Speedway’s Working Man 50   Points Leader Tunes Up For Rescheduled Firecracker 100 With 30th Career Win SARVER, Pa. (Sept. 4) — Shane Clanton of Zebulon, Ga., returned to his winning ways on Friday night, scoring a convincing victory in the World of Outlaws Late Model Series Working Man 50 at Lernerville Speedway. Taking advantage of his position starting spot, Clanton jumped into the lead at the initial green flag and never looked back in his Ron Davies-owned Capital Race Car. He brushed off…

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15th Annual York County Nationals at SSP on Saturday, September 5: NEW START TIME 6:00 p.m.

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] 15th Annual York County Nationals at SSP on Saturday, September 5: NEW START TIME 6:00 p.m. Next Wednesday Test & Tune on September 16 Sat. Sept 12 Race Event Cancelled – Track Championship Night on Sept. 5 Newberrytown, PA (August 31, 2015) – Racing action returns to the Big Track at SSP on Saturday night, September 5 with the 15th Annual York County Nationals. This will be final Track Championship Points race of the season for the BRC Late Models (32 laps - $1,000-to-win), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors, Mini Vans. Also racing will…

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Battle for the Crown Jewel Cup Heating Up

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Battle for the Crown Jewel Cup Heating Up WAYCROSS, GA (September 04, 2015) - The battle for the ASi Racewear Crown Jewel Cup - Presented by DirtonDirt.com is heating up. Sunday night's 47th Annual Hillbilly Hundred at I-77 Raceway Park in Ripley, WV will be the next event in the chase for the Crown Jewel Cup title. Following his victory in the Pittsburgher 100, Scott Bloomquist now trails Jonathan Davenport by just 5-points in the Crown Jewel Cup standings. Jimmy Owens, Dennis Erb Jr., and Brandon Sheppard round out the top five in Crown Jewel Cup standings. The Crown…

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Mike Krempasky Memorial Street Stock Triple 19s on tap this Saturday at Mahoning Valley Speedway + RoC guaranteed starting spots for Modified, Hobby Stock and overall Street Stock winners

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Mike Krempasky Memorial Street Stock Triple 19s on tap this Saturday at Mahoning Valley Speedway + RoC guaranteed starting spots for Modified, Hobby Stock and overall Street Stock winners (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 9-3-15) The month of September kicks off with a busy night of asphalt racing at Mahoning Valley Speedway. This coming Saturday evening, September 5, the Street Stocks get top billing as the 4th Annual Mike Krempasky Memorial Triple 19s will take place with three 19 lap feature races. The event is named in honor of Mike Krempasky, the popular car owner who passed away prior to the…

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T-Minus Two Days To Lanco’s Labor Day Shootout – Thursday’s Preview: The Invaders

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] T-Minus Two Days To Lanco's Labor Day Shootout - Thursday's Preview: The Invaders Newmanstown, PA - Among the multitude of brightly painted, methanol eating, fire breathing, ground pounding race cars that will grind the clay at Lanco's Labor Day Shootout this weekend will be several invaders, all looking to ride into the moonlit night with pockets stuffed full of Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway prize money. On Friday night at the Allentown Fair, Eric Church will be singing about "the Outsiders." Well, Chief, there will be no shortage of outsiders at the progressively banked oval near Newmanstown on September…

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PAUCH JR., HENDRICKSON, AND OSMUN AT THE LATEST TO ADD THEIR NAMES TO 45TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CLASSIC ENTRY LIST AT GRANDVIEW ON SEPTMBER 12

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"]  PAUCH JR., HENDRICKSON, AND OSMUN AT THE LATEST TO ADD THEIR NAMES TO 45TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CLASSIC ENTRY LIST AT GRANDVIEW ON SEPTMBER 12 Friday night doubleheader features 305 Sprints and ROC Sportsman BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 4, 2015 . . . Three standout dirt track Modified racers have added their names to the growing entry list for the $25,000 to win 45th Annual Freedom 76 Modified Classic at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, September 12. Rising star Billy Pauch Jr., the son of a dirt tracing racing legend, veteran Wade Hendrickson and talented Willie Osmun have submitted…

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Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region Standings

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Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region Standings Position Car No. Driver Bridgeport Big Diamond NES Delaware Georgetown Total 1 14W Ryan Watt 85 72 85 60 135 437 2 55 Anthony Perrego 62 85 90 54 125 416 3 71 David Van Horn Jr. 95 58 72 100 77 402 4 91/7 Rick Laubach 100 100 42 50 108 400 5 18 Jr. Billy Pauch Jr. 72 76 80 45 74 347 6 14s Craig Von Dohren 90 42 56 90 60 338 7 30 Jamie Mills 68 80 44 76 68 336…

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FINAL REGULAR SEASON NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING EVENTS SET FOR THIS SATURDAY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, FREEDOM 76 CLASSIC SET FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] FINAL REGULAR SEASON NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING EVENTS SET FOR THIS SATURDAY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, FREEDOM 76 CLASSIC SET FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 305 Sprints and ROC Sportsman in action on Friday, September 11 BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 2, 2015 . . . It seems that it was just yesterday that the season opener at Grandview Speedway was being talked about and now the talk is about the final regular season NASCAR stock car racing events of the season. This Saturday night Marshall’s Home Services of Skippack, PA will be sponsoring the season finale for the NASCAR T.P. Trailers…

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JACK RICH INC. COALCRACKER WEEKEND TO CLOSE OUT THE 2015 SEASON AT BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND WITH FRIDAY & SUNDAY RACES!

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] This Friday, September 5th the USS Achey Sportsman will run their final points event of the 2015 season in the Sportsman Coalcracker 40.  A quality field of drivers is expected for the $1,200 pay day.  With every position increased, green money has been increased to $120. Last week's big winner, Doug Hendricks leads the points over Tim Fitzpatrick and Mike Lisowski.  The 2015 Point Champion will be crowed in Victory Lane following the feature. The Savage 61 Roadrunners, and Slifko Fabrication Street Stocks will run their final points event of the 2015 season.  Terry Kramer looks to capture his first points title…

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Lots of Cash Awaits Racers At Lanco’s Labor Day Shootout This Weekend…The Countdown Has Begun

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Newmanstown, PA -  It's countdown time...T-Minus 5 days and counting...   Lanco's annual two day extravaganza of Micro-Sprint racing, taking place on September 5 and 6, is shaping up to be the biggest Labor Day Shootout in the history of Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway.   Two extremely lucrative main events - out of the seven high paying A-Mains that will be contested during the holiday weekend - highlight what will surely be an incredibly action packed and entertaining two nights of racing at the Newmanstown oval.   On Saturday night, September 5, the 270cc Micro-Sprints will take part…

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Six Year Old Secret Propels Billy Pauch Jr.’s Late Season Streak

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"]  Six Year Old Secret Propels Billy Pauch Jr.'s Late Season Streak By: Pete MacDonald In this day and age dirt modified racing is all about having the freshest, lightest, newest and fastest piece you can bring to the race track. So they say... After winning his second NES 358 Modified feature of 2015 on August 15th, Pauch Jr. decided it was time for a change. After much success late in the 2014 season, Pauch and car owner Rick Holsten decided it was time to go back to what worked at this time of year last season which included…

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Swavely Rockets To Clyde Martin 600cc Win; Birthday Boy Lane Takes 270cc Victory on Saturday, 8/29

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Swavely Rockets To Clyde Martin 600cc Win; Birthday Boy Lane Takes 270cc Victory on Saturday, 8/29 Newmanstown, PA -  "Yeah, it's certainly been an up and down season. The last few weeks, the car just didn't have the drive we needed, and we weren't sure if it was the engine or the chassis. But I think we have it figured out now," said Jason Swavely on Saturday night, after the 600cc Micro-Sprint feature at Lanco's Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway.   Swavely and his family-run team definitely had their Heffner Construction/ Timmy's Shock Lab/ RTS No. 14 dialed in…

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Zane Zeiner comes from 14th to 1st for Mahoning Modified win; Jeremy Miller holds on in wild 3-wide Late Model finish

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Zane Zeiner comes from 14th to 1st for Mahoning Modified win; Jeremy Miller holds on in wild 3-wide Late Model finish By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 8-29-15) For the second time in as many weeks Bath’s Zane Zeiner was part of Mahoning Valley Speedway’s Victory Lane. On the previous Saturday night Chip Santee was victorious thanks in part to a set-up by Zeiner. This time around it would be himself enjoying the laurels as he drove his Atlantic Sprinkler No. 76 to a decisive victory in the 35-lap contest. Coming from 14th on the grid, Zeiner made an…

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