Pennsylvania

Modifieds racing for $5000-to-win in Mahoning Valley Speedway season opener

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Modifieds racing for $5000-to-win in Mahoning Valley Speedway season opener (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 4-4-15) Mahoning Valley Speedway completed an eventful final Test and Tune day on Saturday which saw nonstop activity with a variety of race cars getting in as many laps as possible in anticipation of the 2015 Opening Night slated for April 11 with a 6:00 pm start time. And, if the three Test and Tune days are an indication of what is to come, fans of the Floyd Santee promoted paved quarter mile oval are in for a spectacular season lid-lifter as each of the six divisions…

Big Diamond Speedway

Money in the Mountains Set for Friday at Big Diamond

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Money in the Mountains Set for Friday at Big Diamond The biggest race of the young 2015 racing season is coming to "God's Country" this Friday night with the running of the $7,500 to win/$500 to start "Money in the Mountains" event for the big/small block modifieds at Big Diamond Speedway. Rain date is Friday April 10th. A field illuminated with talent is expect to be on hand for the huge show. Erick Rudolph, coming off a victory in last week's season opener heads a talented group of invaders looking to take home the big check. Former Money in the…

Linda’s Speedway Hosts ARDC 2015 Season Opener; Jerry Coons to Compete in Season Opener

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The American Racing Drivers Club (ARDC) is set to wave the green flag on the 2015 season this Friday evening at Linda's Speedway in Jonestown, PA. with the running of the ARDC Groundbreaker 25, the inaugural event in the Short Track Series. It has been several seasons since the midgets last raced at Linda's where three events are scheduled for the 2015 season. Time trials will be held for the midgets on opening night. Since handicapping is not used for the first race of the season, Linda's Michael Batz requested that ARDC use time trials on opening night. "Time…

Dirt Modifieds

PRACTICE SET FOR THURSDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW, SEASON OFFICIALLY OPENS ON SATURDAY

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PRACTICE SET FOR THURSDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW, SEASON OFFICIALLY OPENS ON SATURDAY BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 1, 2015 . . . The weather is predicted to be very good and racers are anxious to get out on the track to test their equipment when the Free-to-the-Public practice session takes place on Thursday, April 2nd at Grandview Speedway. A variety of race cars representing several segments of the sport are expected to be on hand for the four hour practice session that will start at 6 p.m. and be completed by 10 p.m. Fans will have the opportunity to see what many…

Final SSP Test & Tune on Wednesday, April 1 Before Season Opener on Saturday, April 4

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Final SSP Test & Tune on Wednesday, April 1 Before Season Opener on Saturday, April 4 Newberrytown, PA (March 31, 2015) – The Susquehanna Speedway Park will hold its final Test & Tune before its season opener on Wednesday, April 1. The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with practice sessions rotating for each class from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The cost is $14.00 per person for pit passes and a $20.00 fee for each racecar entering the pit area ($34.00 per car & driver combination). Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with open track time from 6:00 p.m.…

146 Cars Pass Through Lanco Inspection Line; Practice Night Up Next

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Brickerville, PA - In an age of declining car counts in almost all divisions of motorsports, the present and future of Micro-Sprint racing - especially at Lanco's Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway - appears to be in very good health. On the weekend of March 28 & 20, during pre-season tech and safety checks at Bud's Spring Service in Lancaster, an incredible tally of 146 cars passed through the inspection line, with more than 30 entries (each) in the 600cc, 270cc, and Sportsman Classes. With the Spring Has Sprung Season Opener less than two weeks away (Saturday, April 11),…

Bridgeport Speedway

The Napp-Grecco Company Joins the Modified 811 Dig Series and Romp in the Swamp Call Before You Dig Championship as a Marketing Partner

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Sicklerville, NJ (March 27, 2015) – With the start of the Modified 811 Dig Safe Series approaching, the Napp-Grecco Company has joined the series and the Romp in the Swamp Call Before You Dig Championship as a marketing partner. “When we heard about the series and the awareness that it was going to bring regarding 811 and damage prevention, we were very enthused to get involved,” stated Project Manager Anthony Russomanno from the Napp-Grecco Company. Based in Newark, NJ, the Napp-Grecco Company is a nationally recognized pipeline and underground specialty contractor. They offer their clients comprehensive construction services including pipeline…

Weather Alters Schedule at Mercer Raceway Park Again

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Mercer, PA (March 25, 2015): Wet grounds and colder temperatures prevailing through race day forced Mercer Raceway Park to adjust its schedule once again. The Chiller Thriller, set for Saturday, March 28, has been pushed back a week, to April 4. Point racing for the six classes making up a Saturday Night Live program will begin April 11, weather permitting, of course. The Jack Frost Enduro will take place on Sunday, April 12, along with the Snowflake 25. "We are disappointed to lose another week of racing," said track manager Frank Benic. "But, we had no choice. The grounds…

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Opening Night Canceled Due to Wet Conditions at Linda’s Speedway

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Linda’s Speedway has canceled its March 27th opening night Steve Buch Memorial race because of wet conditions continuing from the recent snow fall and rain. Speedway officials were hoping for drying throughout the week and although there was a considerable amount of drying, with the rain Wednesday and predicted rain Thursday, there was not enough. After meeting about conditions Wednesday night, the decision has been made to cancel the event. “We just didn’t want to start the year off with a muddy, bad, and gloomy night,” said Linda Speedway promoter Linda Batz. The focus will immediately turn to the Friday…

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Sunoco Race Fuels Named Official Fuel for Penn Can Speedway

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SUSQUEHANNA, PA…Promoter Dan Harpell has reached an agreement with Bruce Insinger from Insinger Fuels to make Sunoco Race Fuels the official fuel of Penn Can Speedway. The muti-year agreement will begin with the annual “Can Opener” on Friday, April 24th. “We are thrilled to announce that Sunoco will be the official race fuel of Penn Can Speedway, beginning this season”, said Harpell. Sunoco Race Fuel will be available at the track throughout the season. In another announcement, Trackside Products will return as the official American Racer Tire and Parts vendor in 2015. Trackside Products owner and former Penn…

Penn Can Speedway “Can Opener” Set for April 24; Star Studded Field Will be Gunning for 2015 Championship Honors

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SUSQUEHANNA, PA…If Kevin Hartnett is to repeat as Penn Can Speedway Track Champion in 2015, he will have to fend off a strong list of contenders trying to knock him off the throne. The quest for the 2015 title will begin with the “Can Opener” on Friday, April 24th. Alan Rudalavage will have a brand new car at his disposal for an all out assault on the championship. He will be behind the wheel of a new Troyer for 2015. In the past he has missed some nights of racing due to his son’s football games. He won’t have any…

Saturated Grounds at Grandview Speedway Force Postponement of March 28 Practice to Thursday, April 2 Lot of Questions to be Answered on NASCAR Stock Car Racing Opening Night April 4

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BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 26, 2015 . . . Ma Nature or is it Pa Nature continues to create problems for local speedways as they try to get the 2015 season underway. Grandview Speedway had planned a Free-to-the-Public practice session for Saturday, March 28th but because of saturated grounds created by heavy rains the practice is now set for Thursday, April 2nd starting at 6 p.m. and running until 10 p.m. “We felt it was important for racers to have some track time before the season starts,” said track operator Bruce Rogers. “The weather picture is looking brighter during the…

Dirt Late Models

SSP Postpones Saturday’s Pre-Season Test & Tune to Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Newberrytown, PA (March 26, 2015) – The Susquehanna Speedway Park has postponed the scheduled Test & Tune on Saturday, March 28 to Sunday, March 29 due to the predicted freezing temperatures on Saturday. On Sunday, thegates will open at 2:00 p.m. with practice sessions rotating for each class from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Following Sunday, the next Test & Tune will be on Wednesday night, April 1. The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with practice sessions rotating for each class from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The cost is $14.00 per person for pit passes and a…

Changes be Made in Grandview Handicapping System, Practice Set for March 28

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BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 22, 2015 . . . In an effort to help current racers and welcome newcomers to Grandview Speedway NASCAR racing management has made some changes to their handicapping system for the 2015 season. "We are making changes that have been requested by racers and the changes should add to the excitement of stock car racing at Grandview," said track owner Bruce Rogers. "The new system will be a big help to newcomers so they are not penalized all season." The existing point system... For the NASCAR 358 Modifieds will remain with one exception, there…

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Central PA Dirt Trackin’ Show in York Changes Hands for 2016

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Newberrytown, PA (March 22, 2015) – Ownership of the long standing and popular Central PA Dirt Trackin' show held every January in York has changed hands once again. Todd and Rhonda Fisher, owners of the Susquehanna Speedway Park, have sold the rights and assets of the wintertime racecar show to local businessman, Scott Gobrecht of New Oxford. The Central PA Dirt Trackin' Show has been a long standing event in the Susquehanna Valley area since its inception in 1984. The main focus of the show has always been a preview of the upcoming dirt track season at many of…

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Williams Grove Speedway Saturday Night Series Street Stock News

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Mechanicsburg, PA., March 22, 2015 Aquafun Pools of Halifax, PA. is returning as the sponsor of the Williams Grove Speedway Saturday Night Series Street Stocks. This is the second consecutive year the regional leader in home aquatic fun is sponsoring the Street Stock division. Aquafun Pools began operation in 2003. Paul Morgan, the president of Aquafun Pools, is a former Street Stock competitor. During his Saturday Night Series racing career, Morgan recorded two feature wins. Since his retirement from driving, Paul Morgan stays active in the sport, providing pit-side aid to Street Stock driver Craig Morgan and to Super Sportsman…

Dirt Modifieds

SSP Cancels Saturday’s Test & Tune; Next Up on Wednesday, March 25

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Newberrytown, PA (March 21, 2015) – The Susquehanna Speedway Park has cancelled its first Test & Tune on Saturday, March 21 due to the snow and oversaturated grounds. The next Test & Tune will be on Wednesday night, March 25. The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with practice sessions rotating for each class from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The cost is $14.00 per person for pit passes and a $20.00 fee for each racecar entering the pit area ($32.00 per car & driver combination). Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with open track time from 6:00 p.m.…

Big Diamond Speedway

Big Diamond Speedway Practice Postponed to March 27

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MINERVILLE, PA (3/20/15): Promoter Jake Smulley has pushed the practice session back to the 27th due to saturated grounds. The first on-track activity of the 2015 season is set for the Schuylkill County track next weekend, with an Open Practice session planned for Friday, March 27. Smulley opted for Friday night in lieu of Saturday so as to not conflict with events at Grandview (Pa.) and Bridgeport (N.J.). On March 27, gates will open at 6 p.m. Open practice will begin at 7:45 p.m. Grandstand admission is free for the public. Pit admission is $25. All race vehicles, subject to safety inspection,…

Dirt Modifieds

Season Pass Day at GrandView Rescheduled to Sunday March 22 at 1 P.M.

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SEASON PASS DAY AT GRANDVIEW RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 1 P.M. BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 20, 2015 . . . Ma Nature is stirring up some more bad weather and with that in mind management at Grandview Speedway has rescheduled their Season Pass-Reserve Your Seat Day to Sunday, March 22, 1 p.m. With weather conditions expected to be questionable for the originally scheduled Saturday, March 21st date management felt it best to make the change and not create any safety issues for the fans. Season Pass-Reserve Your Seat Day gives fans who have purchased season passes or are…

14-year old Calvin Carroll to run Modified at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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14-year old Calvin Carroll to run Modified at Mahoning Valley Speedway (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 3-19-15) If history has a way of repeating itself, then look for Calvin Carroll to make a big splash as a rookie Modified driver for the upcoming season at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway. Carroll, a 14-year old from Andover, NJ, has been tapped by veteran northeast Pennsylvania driver/owner Geary Rinehimer of Moosic, to wheel his No. 39 Troyer beginning with the April 11 Opening Night 125-lap/$5000-to-win feature, which is round one of the Central States Modified Gamblers Series. Although 14 may seem a young age to drive…

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To Race “Weather or Not”

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Article Exclusively Written by RacersGuide.com's Jim Murdoch. POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ-“Ladies and gentleman, all is right in the world again,” the phrase coined by popular Lincoln Speedway announcer Wayne Harper usually signals the beginning to the outdoor racing season in the Northeast just as sprint cars line up behind a dozen or so push trucks, still usually covered in the winter salt and reminders. Those words, typically spoken on the third Saturday in February, waited until March 15th this year, due to the record setting Winter of 2015. Lincoln’s notoriously early starting date usually runs off without a hitch, but…

Dirt Modifieds

Free to the Public Practice Set at Grandview Speedway for March 28

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BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 19, 2015 . . . The weather has shown some improvement and that means the Free-To-The-Public practice session is set to take place at NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway on Saturday, March 28th starting at noon. Racers from all forms of racing are welcome to participate the afternoon sessions that will give all racers ample time to test and tune the new equipment they will be using for the 2015 season. Practice day gives fans a great opportunity to see what their favorite racers will be using in competition during the new season. And it is…

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FRED RAHMER BRINGS 410 SPRINT CAR RACING BACK TO PATH VALLEY SPEEDWAY FOR AN EXCITING THREE RACE SERIES

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FRED RAHMER BRINGS 410 SPRINT CAR RACING BACK TO PATH VALLEY SPEEDWAY FOR AN EXCITING THREE RACE SERIES SPRING RUN, PA (March 15, 2015) – After an inaugural 2014 event that boasted a standing-room-only crowd and the largest car count of the nine events during Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speed Week, Fred Rahmer Promotions returns to Spring Run, PA’s Path Valley Speedway, for an expanded three event series featuring 410 Sprint Cars and 600cc Micro Sprints. With a $5,000 top prize up for grabs — plus additional driver incentives and bonuses — you can expect the area’s best Sprint Car racers…

Big Diamond Speedway

United Racing Club Returns to Big Diamond Speedway June 19

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United Racing Club Returns to Big Diamond Speedway June 19 The United Racing Club makes its return to Big Diamond Speedway on Friday, June 19th. The always racy 3/8-milespeedway in Minersville, PA has put on some of the best URC races over the years and this year’s event should be no different. No matter where you look on the speedway you will always find action taking place. That is what Randy West, driver of the Fred Kennedy owned sprint car finds most intriguing. “There’s usually two grooves which makes for great racing and the fans are always very happy to see us…

Penn Can to Begin New ERA with “Can Opener” on Friday, April 24th; Return of the “Spectacular” will Close Out the Point Season

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SUSQUEHANNA, PA…A new era will begin on Friday, April 24th at Penn Can Speedway. The “Can Opener” will lift the lid on the 2015 racing season under the direction of new Promoter Dan Harpell. One of the highlights of the season will be the return of “The Spectacular”, which will close out the regular point season on Friday, September 4th. It was announced in November that Harpell would be taking over as Promoter, following the successful tenure of Reed Miller and Al Wilcox. He plans to pick up where they left off and provide a seamless transition into the new…

Patriot 360 Sprint Cars Set to Invade Penn Can Speedway June 12th 2015

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SUSQUEHANNA, PA…Penn Can Speedway has announced the return of 360 Sprint Car Racing to the Susquehanna oval for the first time since 2007. The Patriot 360 Sprint Cars will invade the track for a big show on Friday, June 12th. The show will cap off what is being billed as Penn Can Speedweek. “We are excited to announce that The Patriot 360 Sprint Cars will visit Penn Can for the first time in eight years”, said new Promoter Dan Harpell. “They are a great addition to an exciting 2015 schedule”. This will be the fourth appearance at Penn…

GREG HODNETT SCORES LINCOLN SPEEDWAY ICEBREAKER 30 SEASON OPENER

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GREG HODNETT SCORES LINCOLN SPEEDWAY ICEBREAKER 30 SEASON OPENER ABBOTTSTOWN, PA, 3/15/2015 – After being forced to cancel its first three scheduled races of the 2015 racing season due to snow and cold weather, Lincoln Speedway officially kicked off the racing season Sunday afternoon, March 15th, with Greg Hodnett surviving a marathon Icebreaker 30 feature event to add his name to opening day winners at the Pigeon Hills oval. Using the Sunday rain date after a Saturday rainout, a large crowd of fans came out to watch the 410 Sprinters in action as Hodnett missed several early crashes and…

New SpeedSTR Alliance – Weaver & Iulg Set To Compete At Kutztown’s Action Track USA

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Kutztown, PA - "It's kind of neat that three old Modified guys have come together to form this team." That's how Tim Iulg, the youngest member of a new SpeedSTR alliance, described the joint venture between Wayne Weaver, Richie Pratt Sr., and Gary Iulg. Tim, the Bridgeton, NJ 600cc Sprint veteran, will be the pilot of Pratt's No. 28 as he makes his USAC Championship SpeedSTR debut at the JeffreyHogueRealtor.com Action Track USA when the clay oval on the Kutztown Fairgrounds opens for business on Wednesday, May 13. Weaver, a staunch supporter of the Tobias built SpeedSTR's…

Grandview Speedway

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT GRANDVIEW?

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BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 12, 2015 . . . Wanted, a few good singers. Grandview Speedway is looking for singers that would like to sing the National Anthem at Saturday night NASCAR stock car racing events during the 2015 season. "In recent years we have relied heavily on the talents of Keith Gerhart to sing the National Anthem and he has done a wonderful job," said track marketing manager Ernie Saxton. "However with his tight schedule we want to welcome others to showcase their talents to the thousands of fans that attend the Saturday night racing events." Interested parties,…

Dirt Late Models

Chub Frank On The Mend After Undergoing Knee Replacement Surgery Following February’s World of Outlaws Late Model Series Events

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CONCORD, N.C. - March 10, 2015 - After his resurgence during February's World of Outlaws Late Model Series swing through Georgia and Florida, Chub Frank should be chomping at the bit for the national tour to return to action. Instead, the 53-year-old from Bear Lake, Pa., is wishing there were a few more weeks before he and the rest of the WoO LMS regulars head to Kentucky and Arkansas for a March 20-21 doubleheader at Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway and I-30 Speedway. That's because Frank is recovering from knee replacement surgery on his left knee on Feb. 23, two days…

Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway

270cc Micros & All Star Slingshots In June 27 Spotlight At Lanco’s Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway

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Newmanstown, PA - While all five weekly divisions will be present, the June 27 spotlight will shine squarely on the visiting All Star Slingshots and the 270cc Micro-Sprints at Lanco's Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway. Kim Glass of Kim's Kreations, Myerstown PA, is making certain of that fact. The Newmanstown, PA oval will play host to the third annual Slide at the Clyde, a National Tour event for the All Star Slingshots. The final program in the month of June will also find a special race on tap for the class that has been one of the headliners at the Clyde…

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Williams Grove Speedway Saturday Night Series Super Sportsman News

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(Mechanicsburg, PA) Blazer’s Body Shop, a long-time sponsor of the Williams Grove Speedway Saturday Night Series Super Sportsman, will return as the 2015 primary backer of the division. Blazer’s Body Shop, located on South York Road in Dillsburg, PA., opened for business in 1969. Ron Blazer operated the business. Blazer was known in local racing beginning with his competition in the flathead-powered Sportsman cars at the defunct Silver Spring Speedway. He later drove Ken Appler’s powerful No. 76 Super Modified and Super Sprint. Sprint Aces, a racing component business on Kralltown Road in Wellsville, PA. returns as the sponsor of…

Patriot 360 Sprint Cars Set to Invade Penn Cann Speedway June 12

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SUSQUEHANNA, PA….....Penn Can Speedway has announced the return of 360 Sprint Car Racing to the Susquehanna oval for the first time since 2007. The Patriot 360 Sprint Cars will invade the track for a big show on Friday, June 12th. The show will cap off what is being billed as Penn Can Speedweek. “We are excited to announce that The Patriot 360 Sprint Cars will visit Penn Can for the first time in eight years”, said new Promoter Dan Harpell. “They are a great addition to an exciting 2015 schedule”. This will be the fourth appearance at Penn Can by…

Dirt Modifieds

GRANDVIEW MANAGEMENT ADDRESSES TIRE SITUATION, SEASON GETS GREEN ON MARCH 28

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BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 6, 2015 . . . There seems to have been some confusion amongst racers planning to race at NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway this season regarding the use of correct tires. Effective immediately racers will be permitted to use BGP stamped American Racer tires that they have on hand. Once their supply of BGP stamped tires is exhausted racers will be required to use only American Racer tires that carry the “GVIEW” stamp. Grandview management has told tire suppliers that effective immediately only “GVIEW” stamped American Racer tires should be sold to racers planning to use…

Dirt Modifieds

WEATHER CONDITIONS FORCE POSTPONEMENT OF SEASON PASS DAY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

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BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 5, 2015 . . . Inclement weather has created hazardous conditions at Grandview Speedway that force track management to postpone the “Season Pass Day” that had been planned for Saturday, March 7th. “Season Pass Day” will now take place on Saturday, March 21st at 1 p.m. This day gives fans who have purchased a season pass for 2015 to come out to the speedway and pick out a reserved seat that will be for their use for every Saturday racing event April through the season ending with the Freedom 76 in September. Fans who have not purchased…

Williams Grove Speedway Saturday Night Series 358 Late Model News

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Mechanicsburg, PA. March 1, 2015 The Williams Grove Speedway Saturday Night Series 358 Late Models completed a successful 2014 season. The popular stock car class had 10 feature winners, most in Saturday Night Series history. Williams Grove Speedway management announces their 2015 sponsorship news for the 358 Late Models. Credit Connection Auto Sales, sponsor of the division in 2014, will return as the principal 2015 point fund backer. Credit Connection Auto Sales is the Susquehanna Valley’s premier used vehicle dealer with dealerships in Carlisle, East York, York, and Harrisburg. Bernheisel Race Cars will be a new product sponsor of the…

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Swap Meet/Racers Flea Market/Race Car Street Rod Show to be Held at Mahoning Valley Speedway March 21

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(LEHIGHTON, Pa. 3-1-15) Mahoning Valley Speedway will be holding a Swap Meet, Racers Flea Market and Race Car/Street Rod Show on Saturday, March 21 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. All types of race and rod cars are invited to partake in the event that will be held at the Mahoning Valley Farmers Market which is adjacent to the speedway on PA route 443 just west of Lehighton. A “Best Appearing Car Award” will be presented. This will also be the final day for racers to reserve their pit spots from last year. Afterwards it will be first-come-first-serve. Anyone wishing…

Cody Darrah out at KKR?

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PennLive.com's Jeremy Elliott is reporting that Cody Darrah has left Kasey Kahne Racing and will drive a family owned car on the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2015. Cody was to only run a partial schedule in 2015 due to lack of sponsorship at KKR. Darrah who has been on the road with the World of Outlaws Darrah, who missed 2010 due to a broken leg, finished in the top 10 in points each year. He was seventh the last three seasons.

Grandview Speedway

WILL THERE BE A NEW NASCAR 358 MODIFIED CHAMPION AT GRANDVIEW? TITLES ARE OPEN FOR LATE MODEL AND SPORTSMAN DIVISION

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BECHTELSVILLE, PA February 27, 2015 . . . In the last 15 years of NASCAR 358 Modified stock car racing at Grandview Speedway there have been three different champions. The title during those years has been shared by three of the very best dirt track stock car racing talents with Jeff Strunk grabbing the champion’s loot 10 times, Craig VonDohren (the all-time leading feature winner) has been champion three times and Duane Howard has topped the final point standings twice. Fan interest is running high as opening night is just four weeks away. Will there be someone new taking…

Big Diamond Speedway

TRIPLE DIAMONDS SET FOR BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY DEBUT JUNE 5TH

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Minersville PA (2/27/15)--Big Diamond Speedway's 2015 schedule is permeated with events rich in tradition and racing history, but on June 5th an event unlike any other will take center stage for the headlining 358 modifieds with the first running of the "Triple Diamonds". Promotor Jake Smulley will present a unique qualifying procedure that will thrill the fans and give racers the opportunity to take home extra money. The entire field will be split into two semi-features that will be 15-laps in length. Each semi-feature will pay at least $1,000 to win and $100 to start. Line-ups for the semi features…

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Successful NEPA Race Car Show Wraps Up at Laurel Mall

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(WEST HAZLETON, Pa. 2-15-15) The 2nd Annual NEPA Race Car Show presented by B. Swartz Transport of Lehighton concluded its week-long stay inside the Laurel Mall in West Hazleton and to say it was an unqualified success would be a huge understatement. Pride, passion and perfection can be seen everywhere among those who displayed their race vehicles. And, never mind some bone chilling weather as each day of the show there was noticeably more foot traffic according to mall management. Area race fans flocked to check out the striking assortment in anticipation of the soon-to-start 2015 race season here in…

Grandview Speedway

Regular Event Admission Prices Remain The Same, Grandview Remains a Part of the Rich American Cup Championship All Racrs Need to Use Grandview Stamped American Racer Tires

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BECHTELSVILLE, PA February 12, 2015 . . . There will be no increase in admission prices for the regular Saturday night NASCAR sanctioned stock car racing events at Grandview Speedway this season. Good news for the many fans that support auto racing at the popular racing facility now headed into its 53rd season of racing. Adult admission for regular shows, featuring the 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars, will remain at $15 for adults. Youngsters 11 and under will be admitted free for the regular shows. Pit passes, for those with a NASCAR license, will be available…

South Mountain Raceway

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Pittsburgh Raceway Park

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 538 Stone Jug Road, New Alexandria, Pennsylvania 15670 Phone # 724-668-7600 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Modified, Top, Motorcycle, Street, Modified, Junior Dragster Website www.pittsburghracewaypark.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

Numidia Dragway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 24 DiMino Blvd., Hawley, Pennsylvania 18428 Phone # 570-799-5091 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Super Pro, Pro, Street, Motorcycle, Junior Dragster Website www.numidiadragway.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

Maple Grove Raceway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 30 Stauffer Park Lane, Mohnton, Pennsylvania 19540 Phone # 610-856-9200 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Super Pro, Pro, Street, Top Bike, Junior Dragster, Super Stock Website www.maplegroveraceway.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

Lucky Drag City

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 9060 Jones Road, Wattsburg, Pennsylvania 16442 Phone # 814-739-2735 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Junior Dragster Website www.luckydragcity.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

Beaver Springs Dragway

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[ezcol_1half] [/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end] Location 109 Race Track Lane, Beaver Springs, Pennsylvania 17812 Phone # 570-658-9601 Track Length 1/4 Mile Surface Paved Shape Drag Strip Divisions Raced Top Street, Street Stick, Street Auto, Sports Bike, Subaru Sport Compact, Outlaw Street, ATV, IHRA Summit Series Website www.beaversprings.com [/ezcol_1half_end] [xyz-ihs snippet="Bottom-2Large-Block-AdSense-Centered"]

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Williams Grove Speedway Finalizes Their 2015 Saturday Night Series Schedule

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As winter’s winds roll across the idle Williams Grove Speedway surface, track owner Kathy Hughes is busy planning the 2015 schedule. Hughes, along with speedway manager Justin Loh, finalized their plans for the popular Saturday Night Series. The series is celebrating its 10th anniversary at the famed half-mile oval. The show, featuring the Super Sportsman, 358 Late Models and Street Stocks will return for a 16-race season. Racing will begin on May 2. A major change will be the starting time. Races will begin at 7 PM for all 2015 shows. The change will provide competitors with more moisture in…

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SSP’s Night of Honor Features Fourteen Track Champion on Friday Night

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Newberrytown, PA (February 7, 2015) – The Night of Honor and Awards Banquet for the Susquehanna Speedway Park’s 2014 season on Friday night, February 6 was filled with an atmosphere of fun, music, enthusiasm and anticipation for the 2015 season. This was the largest crowd to attend the speedway’s season ending banquet. Fourteen track champions were crowned and added to the prestigious SSP Hall of Champions list that includes racing great such as Bobby Abel, Johnny Mackison Sr., Gene Goodling, Ray Tilley and Mitch Smith to name a few. The Awards Gala was held at the historic Valencia Ballroom…

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