Sprint Cars & Midgets

Sides Ready to Strike at Stockton

Sides Looking for First Top 10 at Stockton Dirt Track This Weekend with World of Outlaws Story By:SHAWN MILLER/ INSIDE LINE MEDIA             Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM TULARE, Calif. -March 18, 2016-  Jason Sides will return to action this Friday and Saturday at the Stockton Dirt Track, where he is searching for his first career top 10. Sides has recorded a 13th-place result each of the past two years at the 3/8-mile oval in Stockton, Calif., where the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series hosts the FVP Western Spring Shootout this weekend. "There is usually a pretty big crowd…

STEVE KINSER HEADED TO THE VALLEY OF SPEED

King Of The Outlaw 410 Sprints Looking For Win Number 14 Story By: ROB HAZER / LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA          Photos By:DICK AYERS and DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM West Lebanon, NY - March 17, 2016– Lebanon Valley Speedway previously announced Tony Stewart’s smoking hot all-star show featuring outlaw 410 winged sprints would thunder into the valley of speed on August 21, 2016. This week promoter Howard Commander officially confirmed when the All-Star Circuit Of Champions tour rolls into town there would be a king on hand. Steve Kinser hasn’t missed an outlaw 410-sprint show at Lebanon Valley since the division…

Outlaws Continue Battle with California Crew at Stockton

The Series takes on the Stockton Dirt Track for the FVP Western Spring Shootout at the Stockton Dirt Track on March 18 and 19 Story By:AARON FIEDLER / WOO SERIES MEDIA            Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - March 17, 2016 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series continues its month-long battle with the California crew this weekend as it takes on the Stockton (Calif.) Dirt Track on Friday and Saturday, March 18 and 19. While Kasey Kahne Racing with Mike Curb driver Brad Sweet continues his roll through the early part of the 2016 season, he and…

Brent Marks Looks For Better Results at Grove Opener

Marks Hopes for Better Outcome During Upcoming Central PA Start Story By:FULLY INJECTED MOTORSPORTS MEDIA          Photos By:DAN DEMARCO /RACERSGUIDE.COM MYERSTOWN, Pa. -March 16, 2016-  Brent Marks was on his way to a potential top-five finish on Saturday night at Port Royal Speedway; advancing from a sixth row starting position to top-five contention with just ten circuits recorded during the 25-lap, Port Royal Speedway season opener. Unfortunately, his progress through the field was cut short; caught in a scary, on-track incident involving two other competitors. All drivers were unharmed, but Marks would have to settle for a disappointing DNF. “That was…

Selflessness, Bravery and 100% Pure Balls

[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Selflessness, Bravery and 100% Pure Balls By: Pete MacDonald Images By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com At what point do you throw all caution to the wind to help out a competitor? Opening night at any race track is a special event. Fans are optimistic that a new season is upon them, and racers are optimistic after assembling the best piece that they can for the new season. For just one day, everybody is in first place. This past Saturday night, the Port Royal Speedway in central Pennsylvania was beyond packed for their season opener. Fans, most of who had seen a complete…

Williams Grove Speedway Going Green This Friday

Williams Grove Opening Day Presented By Dieffenbach’s Potato Chips Is March 18 Story By:SHAWN BROUSE / WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA          Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.CCOM MECHANICSBURG, PA – March 15, 2016-Williams Grove Speedway is set to return to racing this week, on Friday March 18 at 7:30 pm when it hosts the Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint cars on Opening Day presented by Dieffenbach’s Potato Chips. Opening Day presented by Dieffenbach’s Potato Chips will also include racing competition for the super late models. The super stock cars rarely get to compete at Williams Grove these days and the show for the mighty…

Jam Packed Entry List Set For DuQuoin’s Shamrock Classic

NEARLY 60 CARS ENTERED FOR Du QUOIN'S "SHAMROCK CLASSIC" USAC MIDGET OPENER SATURDAY Story By:DICK JORDAN /USAC SERIES MEDIA         Photos By:JOHN DaDALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM DuQuion Ill.- March 15, 2016- This Saturday, March 19, the inaugural running of the “Shamrock Classic” at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin, Illinois pits the top midget drivers and teams in the United States against each other in the USAC Midget National Championship’s first “points-paying” indoor National Midget race since Kenny Irwin, Jr.’s victory at the Toronto SkyDome in January of 1993. Fifty-eight teams have already pre-entered for the event, including USAC champions Dave…

Arctic Cat All Stars Announce Mega Championship Finale at Atomic Speedway

Weekend Headlined with Race of Champions and $20,000-to-win A-Main Story By:BLAKE ANDERSON/ ALL STAR SERIES MEDIA           Photos By:TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM CHILLICOTHE, Ohio -March 14, 2016 - 2016 will prove to be an historical season for Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. Not only will race fans have the opportunity to chase the region’s finest sprint car drivers across much of the Midwest and northeast, visiting venues in seven different states over the course of the next seven months, but they will also have the opportunity to witness a record breaking, season-ending program at Atomic Speedway in…

David Gravel Wins at Thunderbowl, Scores First of the Season

Reigning champion Donny Schatz does not race in feature for the first time since 2012 Story By:AARON FIEDLER / WOO SERIES MEDIA    Photo By: PAUL TREVINO TULARE, Calif. - March 13, 2016 - David Gravel claimed his first World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season Saturday night at Thunderbowl Raceway as he held off Shane Stewart through the 35-lap feature. The win was the first series win for Gravel since he won the National Open at Williams Grove Speedway in 2014 and the first for him with his new team, CJB Motorsports. "It's awesome to win…

Hodnett Kicks Off Port Royal Season In Victory Lane

Hodnett And Haus Open Port Royal Season With Wins Story By:SHAWN BROUSE / PORT ROYAL SPEEDWAY MEDIA        Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM PORT ROYAL, Pa. – March 13, 2016-Greg Hodnett inherite the lead from Lucas Wolfe with 11 laps to go to pick up the $3,500 payday in the Port Royal Speedway season opener for sprint cars on Saturday evening. Hamburg’s Andy Haus proved victorious in the super late model main, holding off a surging Greg Satterlee to pick up the victory worth $2,000. Second starter Danny Dietrich took the lead at the start of the 25-lap sprint car feature…

Brad Sweet Takes on Year Two as a Promoter at Placerville

NASCAR stars Kyle Larson and Rico Abreu join Brad Sweet presents the Placerville Short Track Outlaw Showdown on March 23 Story By:AARON FIEDLER / WOO SERIES MEDIA       Photos By: TOMMY HEIN/ RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - March 12, 2016 - As if winning World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series races and competing for the series championship was not enough of a challenge, Kasey Kahne Racing with Mike Curb's Brad Sweet is looking to his second year as the promoter of the Placerville Short Track Outlaw Showdown presented by Riebes Auto Parts. The event, now in its second year at California's…

DuQuoin Shamrock Classic Promises To Be Electric

FAN-FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE PLANNED FOR USAC’S INAUGURAL Du QUOIN SHAMROCK CLASSIC Story By:DICK JORDAN / USAC SERIES MEDIA           Photos By: DICK AYERS/ RACERSGUIDE.COM Indianapolis Ind.- March 11, 2016- The 2016 USAC Midget National Championship schedule is set to launch Saturday night, March 19, with the inaugural “Shamrock Classic” on the 1/6-mile, semi-banked dirt track located inside the Southern Illinois Center at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Thirty-five teams have already pre-entered for the “Shamrock Classic,” including USAC champions Bryan Clauson, Dave Darland and Brady Bacon, plus USAC National Series feature winners Zach Daum, Bill Rose, Justin Grant and Thomas Meseraull. An…

Joey Saldana Leads His Roth Team Back Home

The Series takes on Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, California on March 11 and 12 Story By:AARON FIEDLER / WOO SERIES MEDIA           Photos By:PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM and WoO SERIES CONCORD, N.C. - March 11, 2016 - With one World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series win on the season and a second place position in the championship standings, Joey Saldana has started the season off right with his new team, Roth Motorsports. As the series heads to Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. on Friday and Saturday, the team looks for a second win - this time, on home turf. With…

HIGH STAKES & BIG REWARDS

CJB Drivers Take on Las Vegas and Dual in Desert, Gravel and Swindell flash speed as Outlaws continue to make their trip west Story By:KYLE LEUTTERS /CJB MOTORSPORTS  MEDIA            Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM CARLISLE, PA. - March 10, 2016 - In the desert, it's often times a case of "feast or famine." Legendary tales are told of desperados and cowboys. Their exploits become the fabric woven into their myths. For the CJB Motorspiorts duo of David Gravel & Sammy Swindell, the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series stops at Las Vegas Motorspeedway and Arizona Speedway told a tale…

Brock Zearfoss Ready For Action at Port Royal Opener

The Season Begins Saturday for Zearfoss,Port Royal Speedway Opener On Tap Story By:FULLY INJECTED MOTORSPORTS MEDIA       Photos By:PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM and ZEARFOSS MOTORSPORTS JONESTOWN, Pa. -March 10, 2016-  The 2016 season will officially ignite for Brock Zearfoss Racing this Saturday evening, March 12, at the Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania. The “Speed Palace” will open its gates for the first time this season and feature a full program for the 410 sprint cars, awarding a $3,500 top prize. Brock Zearfoss, pilot of the Brock Zearfoss Racing, Moose's LZ Bar & Grill, Meckley’s Limestone, Central Builders Supply Co.,…

Chase Dietz and Scott Gobrecht Part Ways

Both Will Pursue Other Opportunities For 2016 Story By:FULLY INJECTED MOTORSPORTS MEDIA            Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.CCOM YORK, Pa. -March 9, 2016 - Chase Dietz has parted ways with car owner Scott Gobrecht and the 44 team. Dietz made his last start for Gobrecht on Sunday, March 6, at Lincoln Speedway, resulting in a 16th place finish during the 25-lap main event. The 2015 North American 410 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year will pursue other opportunities in 2016, as well as pilot the Troy Godfrey-owned No. 5G once the team is ready to join the Central Pennsylvania 410 sprint…

LARSON MARKS RACING WINS IN THE DESERT

Shane Stewart Earns LMR's First Win of 2016 Story By:ANDREA LARSON / LMR MEDIA       Photos By:PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM Mooresville, N.C. March. 8, 2016 - Shane Stewart and the Larson Marks Racing team posted two top-five finishes Thursday and Friday at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway before earning their first win of the season Sunday at Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek, Ariz. Stewart timed in eighth-quick in Thursday's qualifying and finished fourth in his heat race. After starting the feature from the 15th position, Stewart gained 11 spots to earn a fourth-place finish and the KSE Hard…

McMahan Looks to Strike Gold During West Coast Swing

Paul McMahan Looks Forward To California Swing Story By:PETERSON MEDIA                Photos By:PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM Las Vegas NV.-March 8, 2016-   Though it has not been the start to the 2016 season Paul McMahan and his Destiny Motorsports team were hoping for, the California driver is looking forward to getting back to the Golden State for an extended trip that kicks off this weekend. “We had a tough weekend of racing, but nobody is quitting on this team yet,” Paul McMahan said. “Our California swing kicks off this weekend, and it is a trip I look forward to, and I…

Big Game Motorsports and Lasoski Land Podium Finish at Arizona Speedway

Lasoski Scores Podium Finish at Arizona Speedway Story By:SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE MEDIA           Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. -March 8, 2016 – Big Game Motorsports picked up its first podium finish of the season on Sunday at Arizona Speedway. Danny Lasoski qualified third quickest and he won a World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series heat race to lock the Muddy backed team into the dash draw at the NAPA Desert Shootout. The top four cars were inverted, which placed Lasoski on the outside of the front row for the dash. “We just missed it a…

Stewart Snags Inaugural NAPA Desert Shootout at Arizona Speedway

[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Stewart Snags Inaugural NAPA Desert Shootout at Arizona Speedway Returns to World of Outlaws victory lane for first time since September 2015 QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. — March 6, 2016 — Shane Stewart overtook Joey Saldana early in the inaugural 30-lap NAPA Desert Shootout feature on Sunday night at Arizona Speedway then dominated the remaining laps to score his first victory of the 2016 World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series season. Stewart, in the American Born Moonshine/Eneos Oil No. 2, battled his way from the third starting position for his first victory since September 2015. “We had a…

Montieth Flexes His Muscle With Lincoln Victory

BRIAN MONTIETH LEADS FLAG-TO-FLAG TO PICK UP LINCOLN CHECKERS; Story By:BILL MEYER / LINCOLN SPEEDWAY MEDIA           Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM One More Afternoon Sprint-only Show Next Saturday, March 12th, Before Night Racing Begins on March 19th ABBOTTSTOWN, PA- March 7, 2016– Brian Montieth said he can’t wait for night racing. But the five-time defending track champion was near flawless in his flag-to-flag win in Sunday’s 25-lap 410 Sprint car feature at Lincoln Speedway. It was the second straight week that Lincoln Speedway officials utilized a Sunday rain date, both in which Sunday was the better day for early season…

Clauson Breaks Out The Broom For Classic Sweep

CLAUSON SWEEPS WEEKEND WITH “SOKOLA” VICTORY AT PERRIS Story By. DICK JORDAN / USAC SERIES MEDIA        Photos By:MICHAEL GROSSWENDT / USAC PHOTOS Perris, CA- Marcch 6, 2016- .Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. completed a “sweep” of USAC Sprint car victories Saturday night at Perris Auto Speedway, winning the “Sokola Classic” USAC/CRA AMSOIL series debut at the half-mile dirt oval. Wheeling the Mike Martin owned Cancer Treatment Centers of America/Jonathan Byrd’s Racing machine, Clauson passed Richard Vander Weerd on lap 13 and proceeded to lead the final 18 laps to beat Vander Weerd, Brody Roa, Josh Hodges and Mike Spencer. The…

Clauson Strikes Late For Showdown Victory

CLAUSON SCORES SPECTACULAR LAS VEGAS SPRINT VICTORY! Story By:DICK JORDAN / USAC SERIES MEDIA        Photo By:DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM Las Vegas, NV.- March 5, 2016- Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. came from third place on the final lap to win Friday night’s 5th FVP “Sin City Showdown” USAC West Coast/Southwest Sprint race at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Battling Stevie Sussex and Brady Bacon through the closing laps, Clauson emerged from the three-way fight exiting tour four and grabbed the checkered flag, with Sussex taking second and Bacon third. Brody Roa and Josh Hodges rounded out the…

Schatz Rallies to Win on Second Night of FVP Outlaw Shootout presented by Dollar Loan Center

Overcomes slow start for second victory of the season Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO CRAFTSMAN SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: MATT HILL PHOTOS LAS VEGAS, NV- March 5, 2016- Donny Schatz fell out of the top five on the initial start of the FVP Outlaw Showdown presented by Dollar Loan Center on Friday night at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas, but he battled his way back to the front and took the lead with four laps remaining to score his second World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season. The seven-time and reigning series champion improved…

Hattiesburg Belongs to Bergman

Seth Bergman Tops ASCS/SOS at Hattiesburg Speedway Story By: BRYAN HULBERT / ASCS MEDIA     Photo By: SCOTT FRAZIER PHOTO HATTIESBURG, MS- March 5, 2016- Making his first start with the Lucas Oil ASCS Southern Outlaw Sprints, Washington's Seth Bergman so far has a perfect record with the newly formed ASCS region; taking the win Friday night at the Hattiesburg Speedway. Coming from third, the Oil Field Equipment and Manufacturing No. 23 was chased to the line by sixth starting Michael Miller, with Derek Hagar taking the final podium step. Terry Gray crossed fourth with Andy McElhannon making up the top-five.…

Kaeding Looks to Continue USAC Success Over Outlaw Invaders

Bud Kaeding Hopes Recent USAC Success At Bakersfield Speedway Carries Over When World of Outlaws Invade On April 15th Story By: PETERSON MEDIA     Photos By: JOHN DaDALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BAKERSFIELD, CA- March 5, 2016-  Though winged sprint cars have been on a hiatus from the Bakersfield Speedway, non winged sprint cars have made regular appearances at the speedway, and when in action, Bud Kaeding has done well with the USAC West Coast 360 Series, and is hopeful that success carries over to the winged car when the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series returns to the track on April…

ASCS Adds New Tracks to National Slate

Welcome Additions  Increase ASCS National Tour Schedule Story By: BRYAN HULBERT / ASCS SERIES MEDIA      Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM TULSA, OK- March 5, 2016-  Additional dates have been added to the lineup for the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour, as well as a venue change during the months of June and July. Booking a show on Tuesday, June 21 Cloud Peak Raceway in Sheridan, Wyo., will welcome the stars of the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series for the first time, along with the Brodix ASCS Frontier Region. Formerly Sheridan Speedway, the Wyoming oval will be the second one…

Saldana Hits Jackpot on First Night of Las Vegas Double-Header

Inherits lead with ten laps left en route to capturing first win of the year Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO CRAFTSMAN SERIES MEDIA     Photo By: MATT HILL PHOTO LAS VEGAS, NV- March 4, 2016- Brian Brown led the way early in Thursday night's FVP Outlaw Showdown presented by Dollar Loan Center at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas, but after some bad luck for Brown, Joey Saldana seized the lead and scored his first World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season. The win is the first for Saldana with his new team, Roth Motorsports, and…

Attica Spreads the Wealth to Loyal Race Teams in 2016

Larger Point Funds and Better Racing Await Drivers in 2016 Story By: BRIAN LISKAI / ARP MEDIA     Photo By: RICK SHERER PHOTO ATTICA, OH- March 3, 2016- Attica Raceway Park will once again reward the loyal race teams that support “Ohio’s Finest Racing” speedplant with a great point fund and increased weekly payout. The teams in the O’Reilly Auto Parts 410 Sprints will battle for a total point fund of $22,000 in 2016 with the champion taking home $8,000. The Summit Racing Equipment UMP Late Model champion will pocket $5,000 with a total of $15,000 going to the top 10…

Bridgeport’s TSRS 305 Poker Series Lands New Title Sponsor for 2016

Tanner Brothers Dairy Farm New Title Sponsor for Bridgeports TSRS 305 Series Story By: KOLBY RAMEY/ BPS MEDIA     Photo By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BRIDGEPORT, NJ- March 3, 2016- Once again the drivers of the Hillborn Injection Tri-State Racesaver 305 Sprint Series will have something extra to 'play' for this upcoming race season as the popular 'Poker Series' races held at Bridgeport Speedway will return in 2016. The TSRS Sprint Car Series have Bridgeport inked on their schedule for 12 events throughout the '16 campaign. Half of these events will count towards the 'Poker Series' championship. Rather than traditional points…

At A Glance: Big Momentum for Kasey Kahne Racing as the Series Heads to Vegas and Phoenix

This week the Series takes on the FVP Outlaw Showdown presented by Dollar Loan Center at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas and the NAPA Desert Shootout at Arizona Speedway Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO CRAFTSMAN SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- March 2, 2016- As the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series continues its march west this week to the FVP Outlaw Showdown presented by Dollar Loan Center at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas and the NAPA Desert Shootout at Arizona Speedway near Phoenix, one team has staked its claim early as…

Sides Looks to Cash in This Weekend with ‘The Outlaws’

Sides Seeking First World of Outlaws Victory in Las Vegas This Weekend Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS     Photo By: JAY HALLAS PHOTO BAYTOWN, TX- March 2, 2016- Jason Sides is looking forward to his next challenge. Sides returns to The Dirt Track at Las Vegas in Las Vegas this Thursday and Friday with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series. He has earned a top-10 finish at the half-mile oval in each of the past seven seasons and a top five in all but one of those years. In fact, Sides has captured three runner-up finishes…

Vahlco Wheels Teams Up with JeffreyHogueRealtor.com Action Track USA

600cc Sprint Racers Will Benefit Story By: BARRY ANGSTADT / ACTION TRACK USA MEDIA     Photos By: PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM KUTZTOWN, PA- March 2, 2016- While everyone patiently awaits the first green flag of the season, the folks at the JeffreyHogueRealtor.com Action Track USA have been working hard to make this season bigger and better. Action Track USA is proud to welcome aboard Vahlco Racing Wheels to the team. Thanks to Vahlco Wheels the 5th place driver in the Pioneer Pole Buildings Wingless 600 feature will receive their pay and a new Vahlco Racing Wheel. Vahlco Racing Wheels – a…

FVP Extends Sponsorship of World of Outlaws Events at Las Vegas and Stockton

The Greatest Show on Dirt invades Las Vegas for the FVP Outlaw Showdown on March 3 and 4 and California for the FVP Western Spring Shootout on March 18 and 19 Story By: AARON FIELDER / WoO SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, NC- March 2, 2016 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series announced today that FVP, a premier producer of high quality original equipment auto products, will continue as the title sponsor for the spring weekend destination events at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas on Thursday and Friday, March 3 and 4…

Blaney Off to Strongest Start of His Career in 2016

Great Start to 2016 Season for Dale Blaney Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS     Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM CHILLICCOTHE, OH- March 2, 2016- Confidence is high within the Mainstream Holdings, Inc., backed CH Motorsports team. Dale Blaney has driven to a win and 10 top-10 finishes in the first 11 races of 2016. “I can’t remember us running any more consistent than we have,” he said. “Arizona was great for us and I thought Florida was really, really good. Overall we’ve been really good and I’m excited about getting rolling again.” Blaney kicked off the season…

USAC SET FOR SIN CITY SHOWDOWN FRIDAY AT LVMS

DARLAND & CLAUSON READY TO JOIN THE FRAY      Story By:DICK JORDAN / USAC SERIES MEDIA         Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM   Indianapolis Ind.-March 1, 2016-USAC Sprint Car Champions Danny Faria Jr. and R.J. Johnson will highlight driver entries for this Friday night’s 5th FVP “Sin City Showdown” at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway. Friday’s event kicks off the 2016 battle for the USAC West Coast and Southwest Sprint Car Championships, with full points awarded for both series. Faria, of Tipton, Calif., captured his second West Coast title last season despite a 12th-place finish at LVMS. Johnson, of Phoenix, Ariz.,…

Saldana Leads Roth Motorsports Team Into Vegas Showdown

Roth Team Scores Top-Five During Outlaws Debut at Cotton Bowl Speedway Story By:PETERSON MOTORSPORTS MEDIA                Photos By:PETE MACDONALD and TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM Las Vegas NV.- March 1, 2016- Heading West with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series and his Roth Motorsports team, Joey Saldana picked up a fourth place finish during the series’ debut at the Cotton Bowl Speedway before enduring a big hit at the Royal Purple Raceway en route to a 10th place finish during a weekend doubleheader in the state of Texas. “We had a pretty good car both nights, and I just made some…

Danny Dietrich Earns Top-Ten During Lincoln Icebreaker

Set For Lincoln Return on March 5 Story By:FULLY INJECTED MOTORSPORTS MEDIA            Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM GETTYSBURG, PA  March 1, 2016- Danny Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing made the most of their 2016 debut; earning a top-ten finish against a stout field of Central Pennsylvania competitors during Lincoln Speedway’s annual Icebreaker 30 on Sunday, February 28. The former Lincoln Speedway 410 track champion officially finished ninth during the $4,000-to-win showcase, charging forward from a twelfth row starting position. “Not the day we wanted, but we still have a lot to learn about this new car” Danny Dietrich explained, “We…

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Repeat Performance; Hodnett Dominates Lincoln Speedway Icebreaker 30

GREG HODNETT WIRES FIELD FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE ICEBREAKER 30 WIN IN LINCOLN SPEEDWAY SEASON OPENER Story By:WAYNE HARPER / LINCOLN SPEEDWAY MEDIA               Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM   ABBOTTSTOWN, PA -February 28, 2016 - Six weeks removed from the largest snowstorm to hit Central Pennsylvania, Lincoln Speedway wasn’t fazed as the Icebreaker 30 for 410 Sprints officially kicked off the dirt track season Sunday afternoon in front of a very big crowd who enjoyed sunny skies and temperatures around 60 degrees. And on the race track, it was Spring Grove racer Greg Hodnett leading all 30 laps to capture his second consecutive…

Rudolph Wins the Battle and the War at Trenton

Erick Rudolph wins The Battle of Trenton and Claims LSMP VP Racing Series TQ Midget Title; Four-Minute Slingshot Thrill is Taken By Jesse Hartman Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / LSMP MEDIA     Photos By: PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM TRENTON, NJ- February 28, 2016- Erick Rudolph wrapped a near-perfect weekend Saturday night at Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, N.J., when he won the 40-lap Battle Of Trenton TQ Midget Indoor race. The victory was his second of the three race Len Sammons Motorsports Productions VP Racing Series 2016 season and he earned his second straight Series title with the win. “The…

Pittman Pulls off Win at Royal Purple Raceway

Completes Kasey Kahne Racing Sweep of Texas Double Header Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO CRAFTSMAN SERIES MEDIA     Photo By: SERENA DALHAMER PHOTO BAYTOWN, TX- February 28, 2016- After coming just short the night before, Daryn Pittman was redeemed Saturday night as he scored the O'Reilly Auto Parts presents the World of Outlaws hosted by Kasey Kahne at Royal Purple Raceway Park, his first World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season. “This is a big relief,” Pittman said. “I have had a lot of races slip away from me as the driver. My cars have been…

Carb Night Classic Continues

USAC's Memorial Day Weekend Tradtion at Lucas Oil Raceway Continues on May 27th Story By: DICK JORDAN / USAC SERIES MEDIA     Photos By: JOHN DaDALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS, IN- February 28, 2016- USAC's long-standing tradition of racing on Memorial Day weekend at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis continues on Friday night, May 27, 2016, with the running of the "Carb Night Classic...The Race Before the 500" featuring the USAC Silver Crown Series. The event will feature a 100-lap event for the USAC Silver Crown Series. In addition, the racing extravaganza at the .686-mile track west of Indianapolis, located just a…

RUDOLPH AND BLEWETT TIE FOR FAST TIME CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE GOING DOWN TODAY

LADYGA, BLEWETT, SUSICE WIN TQ MIDGET TRIPLE 20 RACES, RUDOLPH AND BLEWETT TIE FOR FAST TIME; DALEY WINS SEVENTH CAREER LSMP CHAMP KART FEATURE; BATTLE OF TRENTON TQ FEATURE SATURDAY (TODAY), GATES OPEN AT 5 P.M. Story By:ERNIE SAXTON / LSMP MEDIA            Photos By:PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM TRENTON, NJ -February 27, 2016 - Nick Ladyga of Voluntown, Ct., Jimmy Blewett of Howell, N.J., and Ryan Susice of Ransomville, N.Y., each punched their ticket into the 40-lap Battle Of Trenton TQ Midget feature Saturday by winning 20-lap TQ Qualifier races Friday at Sun National Bank Center. Their wins guaranteed them starting berths…

How Sweet It Is

Sweet Surges to Victory in Inaugural Outlaws Race at Cotton Bowl Speedway; Beats teammate Daryn Pittman in epic photo finish Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WoO SPRINT CAR SERIES MEDIA     Photo By: TIM AYLWIN PHOTO PAIGE, TX- February 27, 2016- Brad Sweet led just the final lap of the inaugural ATX Rentals Outlaw Shootout feature at Cotton Bowl Speedway Friday night as he outdueled teammate Daryn Pittman on the final turn to capture his third World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series win of the season in a thrilling photo finish. Sweet, who led the series points coming into the…

Lincoln Postpones Opener to Sunday; Sets Up Historic Double Racing Weekend

Indoor / Outdoor 'Double' Racing Weekend on Tap Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / LSMP MEDIA     Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO and PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM TRENTON, NJ - February 27, 2016 - With Lincoln Speedway postponing its 410 Sprint Car races from this Saturday to Sunday, a unique race fan ‘double’ is in the offing this weekend for energetic and enthusiastic race fans. “We’re inviting all of the race fans in Central Pennsylvania to come to the Battle of Trenton on Saturday night,” Len Sammons, event organizer said. “And we are encouraging all of our TQ, Kart and Slingshot fans to head…

2017 Chili Bowl Dates Confirmed

The Countdown Begins As Chili Bowl Confirmes 2017 Event Dates; Ticket Renewal Begins March 2, 2016 Story By: CHILI BOWL NATIONALS MEDIA     Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM TULSA, OK- February 27, 2016-  While the 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire is over 300 days away, the work for the “Mecca of Midgets” is never ending. With fans and teams already planning their next trek to Tulsa, Okla. the dates for the 2017 edition been set. Starting with Move In, teams will begin filling the River Spirit Expo Center on Sunday, January 8, 2017. Practice…

‘The Greatest Show On Dirt’ Returns to Ocean Speedway

The Ocean Outlaw Showdown Presented By Budweiser On Tap April 1st Story By: PETERSON MOTORSPORTS MEDIA     Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM APTOS, CA- February 27, 2016- Sporadically visiting the Ocean Speedway at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville, CA since 2000, The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Series is set to make their first appearance at the racy ¼ mile bullring for the first time since 2008 during the Ocean Outlaw Showdown presented by Budweiser on April 1st. “We are excited to welcome back the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series to the Ocean Speedway,” said John…

Presenting the $50,000 Lucas Oil ASCS Triple Crown

ASCS Presents the $50,000 Lucas Oil Triple Crown Story By: BRYAN HULBERT / ASCS MEDIA     Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM TULSA, OK- February 27, 2016- Winning races is the goal of any team. But winning consecutive, high paying events; now that’s a challenge. Enter the Lucas Oil Triple Crown. A $50,000 carrot that awaits any driver who can top three of the Midwest’s biggest ASCS events in 2016. Which events? For starters, you have to win the finale of the Arnold Motor Supply ASCS 360 Knoxville Nationals at the famed Knoxville Raceway. Next, you’ll have to top the High Roller…

Battle of Trenton set for This Weekend

130 Race Cars Ready for Two Days of Indoor Racing in Trenton; Blewett Vows to Fight for TQ Midget Win in 40-Lap 'Battle of Trenton' on Saturday Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / LSMP MEDIA     Photos By: PETE MacDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM TRENTON, NJ- February 26, 2016- The preparations that transform a basketball court into a high speed race track continued throughout the day Thursday as Len Sammons Motorsports Productions (LSMP) gets set to stage The Battle Of Trenton Indoor Races this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26-27. Dozens of concrete blocks, known as ‘Jersey barriers’ were hauled into the arena and positioned…