Sprint Cars & Midgets

Rico Abreu Wins Wild FVP Western Spring Shootout at the Stockton Dirt Track

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STOCKTON, Calif. - March 22, 2015 - Four different leaders battled it out in Sunday night's wild FVP Western Spring Shootout at the Stockton Dirt Track, but it was Rico Abreu who outlasted the competition and captured his second World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series win in as many weeks. With ten laps to go, Abreu caught Terry McCarl, then the leader, as the two headed into the first turns. When they exited turn two, it was Abreu driving his No. 24 Abreu Vineyards car around McCarl on the back straight. Abreu skillfully worked his way through lapped traffic in…

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USAC HPD WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: March 21, 2015 – Las Vegas, Nevada

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USAC HPD WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: March 21, 2015 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring QUALIFYING: 1. Jeff Kelley, 55, Kelley-15.346; 2. Cody Jessop, 00, Jessop-15.496; 3. Toni Breidinger, 80, Breidinger-15.569; 4. Dylan Nobile, 40, Gerhardt-15.657; 5. Annie Breidinger, 75, Breidinger-15.876; 6. Dezel West, 21, West-15.922; 7. Jesse Love, 38, Love-16.277. FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. Dylan Nobile, 2. Cody Jessop, 3. Toni Breidinger, 4. Dezel West, 5. Jeff Kelley, 6. Annie Breidinger, 7. Jesse Love. NT ------------------------------ **Kelley flipped on lap 18 of the feature. FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Laps 1-4 Jessop, Laps 5-30…

Donny Schatz Scores Close Win on Night One of the FVP Western Spring Shootout

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STOCKTON, Calif. - March 21, 2015 - Shane Stewart had victory in sight as he rounded turn four on the final lap of Saturday night's FVP Western Spring Shootout at the Stockton Dirt Track. Reigning World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion Donny Schatz had other things in mind though as he dove to the bottom of the track and drag raced Stewart to the finish line. By just .220 seconds, Schatz overtook Stewart and became the first repeat winner of the 2015 season - a streak that goes back eight races - and ended his own winless streak in…

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Dusty Zomer Conquers The Copper on Dirt

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TUCSON, Ariz. (March 21, 2015) Putting the Buffalo Wild Wings No. 82 to the front of the field on the opening lap of Saturday’s Copper on Dirt A-Feature with the ASCS Southwest Region, South Dakota’s Dusty Zomer made sure he was the class of the field at Tucson’s USA Raceway. Leading start to finish, Zomer left only 12 drivers on the lead lap when the checkered flag fell. Friday night winner, Logan Forler, crossed second with Aaron Reutzel taking the final podium step. El Paso’s John Carney II scored fourth with Josh Baughman completing the top five. Advancing six spots,…

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Corr/Pak Merchandising Returns as 360 Sprints Car Title Sponsor

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OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY PR: CORR/PAK MERCHANDISING RETURNS AS 360 SPRINT CAR TITLE SPONSOR (March 20, 2015) - Ohsweken, Ontario - Ohsweken Speedway officials are proud to announce the return of Corr/Pak Merchandising as the title sponsor of the weekly 360 Sprint Car division. Founded in 1997, Corr/Pak Merchandising Inc. is based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and is a designer and producer of Point of Purchase (POP) displays for retail. Strong emphasis on creative design and speed of response has seen Corr/Pak achieve great success in a very competitive industry. Their in-house capabilities and broad range of trusted suppliers enable them to…

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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.…

PA Proud: Popular Keystone State Racer Doug Manmiller Teams With Jason Miller For Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Assault; South Region Launches At Bridgeport Speedway ‘South Jersey Shootout’ Sunday, April 19

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BRIDGEPORT, NJ – One of the most popular and successful drivers on the Pennsylvania small-block circuit - Doug Manmiller - is ready to do some traveling this season. Manmiller, a standout competitor in the Keystone State at both Big Diamond and Grandview speedways during his career, has partnered with car owner Jason Miller to chase points on the second-year Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Hi-Tek in 2015. The Shoemakersville, Pa., driver will attend all Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region presented by Scotty's Speed & Diesel events. The first is set for Sunday, April 19 (rain date: April 26)…

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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…

Saldana Builds Consistency, Needs a Little Racing Luck Heading into the FVP Western Spring Shootout

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The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series takes on the FVP Western Spring Shootout at the Stockton Dirt Track on Saturday and Sunday CONCORD, N.C. - March 18, 2015 - Through eight World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series events so far this season, eight different winners have stood in victory lane - a feat that has not occurred since 1995. While there is some level of parity at the top every night, the consistency of a few is driving the narrative and showing who the contenders might be as the series works its way through the season. One driver who…

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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…

California

9 ADDITIONAL REGIONAL SPRINTS DEBUT MARCH 28 AT MADERA

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9 ADDITIONAL REGIONAL SPRINTS DEBUT MARCH 28 AT MADERA In addition to the previously-announced calendar of King of the Wing and Auto Value Sprint Series events, another nine pavement winged sprint races are on tap in 2015 encompassing Western and Southern championships which also incorporate already-announced King of the Wing events. The first of these is slated March 28 at Madera (Calif.) Speedway, with the Western regional swing concluding with the trio of already-announced races at Madera, Irwindale and Bakersfield, Calif. in November. In between, Southern races include the already-announced events at Pensacola, Fla. and Mobile, Ala. and Western…

Eight For Eight, The World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Are Off To An Excellent Start For 2015

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Eight For Eight, The World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Are Off To An Excellent Start For 2015. By: Pete MacDonald Eight different winner's in eight different races, that's how the World of Outlaws Sprint Car season has started as of last Saturday night in Tulare, CA, the first time that this has happened since 1995 when Steve Kinser took a stab at NASCAR racing (yes it's been that long). What may even be more astonishing is the fact that the last four WoO races have been won by non-outlaw regulars, I can't even remember the last time that happened.…

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ASCS Spring Nationals Postponed Due to Weather

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ASCS Spring Nationals Postponed Due to Weather MESQUITE, Texas (March 18, 2015) With just over eight inches of rain falling at the Devil’s Bowl Speedway in the last week, including the nearly half-inch that’s already come down this morning, Lanny Edwards has made the call to postpone the 42nd annual Devil’s Bowl Spring Nationals. Word on a make-up date will be announced after this weekend to allow the Edwards family time to assess the condition of the grounds, as the Pit Area needs to time to dry before teams are able enter. Questions regarding tickets for the Spring Nationals need…

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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…

Anderson Motor Speedway

Nobile Leads Western HPDs to Las Vegas Saturday; Eastern HPDs Debut at Anderson Motor Speedway in S.C.

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USAC's Western and Eastern HPD Midgets compete this Saturday as the 2015 season continues on the West Coast and debuts on the East Coast. Dylan Nobile leads the Western contingent to Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway's Bullring, while Scott Hunter reigns as the defending Eastern champion entering the series opener at Anderson Motor Speedway in Williamston, S.C. Nobile won the Western opener at Lake Havasu City, Ariz. and followed with a third at Blythe, Calif. and enters the Las Vegas event with a 14-point lead over Annie Breidinger. The Eastern series will make its first appearance at Williamston since 2004…

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KING OF THE WING, AUTO VALUE SPRINTS JOIN USAC “UMBRELLA” FOR 2015 CAMPAIGN

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KING OF THE WING, AUTO VALUE SPRINTS JOIN USAC "UMBRELLA" FOR 2015 CAMPAIGN The 2015 USAC racing calendar has been augmented with the addition of the "King of the Wing" and Auto Value Bumper-to-Bumper Sprint Car series featuring winged pavement Sprint car racing across the nation. A total of 20 races are planned, with 11 of them falling under both sanctions. The opening races areApril 10 and 11 in Florida and the closers are a trio of races November 20-22 in California. In between, events will occur in Alabama, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Idaho and Washington. "We…

California

Hanford March 28 Next for West Coast Sprints; Kaeding, Bernal, Share Tulare Honors

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Ryan Bernal of Hollister, Calif. will lead the USAC West Coast Sprint cars to Keller Auto Speedway at Kings Fairgrounds in Hanford, Calif. March 28, the next stop for the series. Bernal emerged from a seven-point lead over Danny Faria Jr. after a pair of races last weekend at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. Bernal finished a disappointing 15th Friday but came back Saturday in his Tri-L Mandarin Ranch/Core Power ART/S & S to take Saturday night's 30-lap feature at the 3/8-mile dirt oval. Bernal passed Richard Vander Weerd on lap 14 and led…

Anderson Motor Speedway

NOBILE LEADS WESTERN HPDs TO LAS VEGAS SATURDAY; EASTERN HPDs DEBUT AT ANDERSON MOTOR SPEEDWAY IN S.C.

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Bakersfield Speedway

GARDNER SEEKS 3RD STRAIGHT TITLE AS WESTERN MIDGETS OPEN AT BAKERSFIELD SATURDAY

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GARDNER SEEKS 3RD STRAIGHT TITLE AS WESTERN MIDGETS OPEN AT BAKERSFIELD SATURDAY Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway hosts the 2015 Honda USAC Western Midget Series opener Saturdaynight as defending two-time champion Ronnie Gardner seeks a third consecutive series title. Gardner hopes to be the first driver to claim a third consecutive championship since Sleepy Tripp achieved the feat in 1990-1991-1992. Trey Marcham, who finished second in last year's standings, has won the last two features at Bakersfield, taking both races in 2014. Gardner won one of the two races there in 2013. The race is the first of two for the…

8th “COPPER ON DIRT” FOR CRA SPRINTS AT TUCSON FRI-SAT

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8th "COPPER ON DIRT" FOR CRA SPRINTS AT TUCSON FRI-SAT This week's 8th Annual "Copper on Dirt" showcases the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Cars on the exciting 3/8-mile dirt USA Raceway in Tucson, Ariz. The "Southwest Center of Speed" hosts the second and third rounds of the 2015 series, with races both Friday and Saturday nights. Up for grabs will be the point lead as the 2015 series gets into full swing. Richard Vander Weerd of Visalia, Calif. holds a six-point lead over five-time champion Mike Spencer as a result of his victory at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway March 7. The…

Good NEWS! There Is Finally A Cheaper Sprint Car Concept In The Northeast

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Good NEWS! There Is Finally A Cheaper Sprint Car Concept In The Northeast - By: Pete MacDonald If you were at the PPB Motorsports 2015 Expo in Oaks, Pennsylvania back in January, odds are you walked by, stopped, or at least looked at one of the two NEWS Sprint Cars that were in attendance. For those asking what NEWS is, it stands for North East Wingless Sprint Cars which are to be run at the Accord Speedway in New York and New Egypt Speedway located in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey . "With a high end competitive 305…

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…

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USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: March 14, 2015 – Tulare, California – Thunderbowl Raceway

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USAC WEST COAST SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: March 14, 2015 - Tulare, California - Thunderbowl Raceway FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Danny Faria Jr. (#17V Bowman), 2. Jace Vander Weerd (#88 Vander Weerd), 3. Ryan Bernal (#56 Phulps), 4. Colby Copeland (#74 Williams), 5. Ryan Timmons (#29T Timmons), 6. Shannon McQueen (#87 Van Meter), 7. Chris Ennis (#86 Ennis), 8. Jonathan Logan (#32 Evett/Logan). NT SECOND HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Richard Vander Weerd (#10 Vander Weerd), 2. D.J. Johnson (#33 Johnson), 3. Jim Richardson (#8 Richardson), 4. Tristan Guardino (#81 Watt), 5. Kevin Barnes (#36B Barnes), 6. Matt…

Rico Abreu Scores Decisive Win Over Outlaws at Thunderbowl Raceway

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Becomes the eighth different winner in eight races - the most to start a season since 1995 TULARE, Calif. - March 14, 2015 - With his decisive win Saturday night at Thunderbowl Raceway, Rico Abreu became the eighth different World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series winner in eight races so far this season - the first time since 1995 that has happened. "Everything played out well tonight," Abreu said in victory lane. "I got a good start in the dash and then just made every lap count in that feature." After a fifth place run Friday night at Thunderbowl, Abreu…

Tim Kaeding Wins Wild Friday the 13th Feature at Thunderbowl Raceway

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More 3 of 221 Web Clip CNN.com Recently Published/Updated - Egypt unveils plan to build new capital - 5 hours ago Tim Kaeding Wins Wild Friday the 13th Feature at Thunderbowl Raceway Inbox x World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series PR via worldracinggroup.ccsend.com 4:59 AM (5 hours ago) to me Contact: Aaron Fiedler World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series PR 704-795-7223 | afiedler@dirtcar.com Tim Kaeding Wins Wild Friday the 13th Feature at Thunderbowl Raceway Becomes the seventh different winner in seven World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series features TULARE, Calif. - March 13, 2015 - It was fitting Friday night's…

AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: February 22, 2015 – Ocala, Florida – Bubba Raceway Park – “Winter Dirt Games VI”

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QUALIFYING: 1. Brady Bacon, 69, Dynamics-14.088; 2. Kevin Thomas, Jr., 17RW, Dutcher-14.206; 3. Justin Grant, 40, Hery-14.209; 4. Jon Stanbrough, 81, JSR-14.256; 5. Dave Darland, 71P, Phillips-14.313; 6. Chris Windom, 2, Lein-14.342; 7. Casey Shuman, 2x, Barnhill/Dodd-14.368; 8. Chase Stockon, 32, 32/TBI-14.384; 9. Tracy Hines, 4, THR-14.397; 10. Robert Ballou, 12, Ballou-14.458; 11. Kyle Cummins, 21x, Pollock-14.477; 12. Shane Cockrum, 66, Wade-14.485; 13. Kyle Robbins, 17R, Robbins-14.496; 14. Jarett Andretti, 18, Andretti-14.532; 15. Carson Short, 21, Short-14.595; 16. Brady Short, 11P, Pottorff-14.606; 17. C.J. Leary, 30, Leary-14.632; 18. Landon Simon, 24, LSR-14.673; 19. Aaron Farney, 15F, Farney-14.726; 20. Chad Boespflug,…

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URC IS LOOKING FOR PAST CARS, DRIVERS, OWNERS, OFFICIALS AND FANS!

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URC IS LOOKING FOR PAST CARS, DRIVERS, OWNERS, OFFICIALS AND FANS! The United Racing Club and Bridgeport Speedway are trying to make the return of URC as a Club to the big 5/8ths for the first time since 2005 a really special event. Some what of a Club reunion! Before racing takes place at Bridgeport Speedway on Sunday April 12 we will be having a racing get together called Fan Fest. Fan Fest will be held at the Pavilion behind the main grandstands. Already booked for the party is the band Whiskey Grin. Along with Race Cars and Drivers, there…

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Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints at Motorsports Expo this Weekend

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SYRACUSE, NY – The 29th Annual Motorsports Expo Exposition and Trade Show will be held this weekend at the New York State Fairgrounds in the Center of Progress Building. The Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) are proud to be on of the very few organizations that has been at each and every show held which is on Saturday and Sunday. The Expo annually kicks off the racing season in upstate New York and ESS will once again have a large booth display with seven winged sprint cars ready to showcase their colors for the 2015 ESS Tour. As an…

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URC WELCOMES GLENN FITZCHARLES JR. AS RACE DIRECTOR FOR IT’S 68TH SEASON

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URC WELCOMES GLENN FITZCHARLES JR. AS RACE DIRECTOR FOR IT’S 68TH SEASON When URC starts it’s 68th season on April 12 at Bridgeport Speedway they will be welcoming back a familiar name and face to the Club. Glenn Fitzcharles Jr. will be taking on the Race Director duties in 2015. Glenn is the son of URC’s leading feature winner and five time URC Champion Glenn Fitzcharles. Racing with URC has been a big part of Glenn’s life. He’s been a mechanic, an official and now we welcome him back to URC as Race Director. Joining Glenn as 2015 URC officials…

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…

STEWART COMPLETES PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR ALL STAR CIRCUIT OF CHAMPIONS

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STEWART COMPLETES PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR ALL STAR CIRCUIT OF CHAMPIONS DON GRABEY HIRED AS SERIES DIRECTOR; POINTS SEASON STARTS MARCH 28 AT ATOMIC SPEEDWAY INDIANAPOLIS (March 12, 2015) - Tony Stewart is officially the new owner of the All Star Circuit of Champions. The agreement closed early this afternoon. In addition, veteran race official Don Grabey was hired as Series Director. "First off, I'm ecstatic that we got the paperwork signed and we own the All Star Circuit of Champions," Stewart said. "Further, I'm excited to have Don join the team. He is a great addition and will have…

Shark Racing Aims to Turn Heads Once Again in California

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The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series joins the King of the West Series at Thunderbowl Raceway on March 13 and 14 TULARE, Calif. - March 11, 2015 - This time last year, Shark Racing had its fair share of doubters. Could the team make it west? If it could, could it make it the full season? After a year of proving the critics wrong, Logan Schuchart and Jacob Allen lead their family owned team into its second full World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series season and second West Coast spring swing. "We knew that there were people who…

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USAC Racing Announces Major Organizational Changes

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Davey Hamilton Named Executive Director of USAC Racing Speedway, IN March 9, 2015 The United States Auto Club (USAC) announced today the appointment of Davey Hamilton in the newly created role as Executive Director of USAC Racing. The role will report to USAC President and CEO Kevin Miller and is effective immediately. USAC's business structure will now encompass three main business segments for reporting and management purposes; USAC Racing, USAC Sanctioning, and USAC Properties & Promotions. "Our business has experienced tremendous growth over the past seven years as we have diversified our motorsports portfolio to include off-road, rally…

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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…

Western HPDs Eye March 21 Date at LVMs Bullring; Breindinger Sisters 1-2 at Blythe

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The Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway Bullring hosts a March 21 USAC HPD Western Midget race and it might again be "ladies night" after the 1-2 "sweep" posted by the Breidinger sisters in last Saturday's 30-lap feature at Blythe, Calif. Toni and Annie Breidinger of Hillsborough, Calif. recorded only the fourth 1-2 female finish in USAC history, with Toni leading all 30 laps at Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway. They were trailed by series point leader Dylan Nobile, Jesse Love and Joel Rayborne. Annie Breidinger was also the night's fastest qualifier. Nobile emerged from the race as the new…

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West Coast Sprints at Tulare for 2 Nights; Sussex Nabs “Sin City Showdown” at Las Vegas

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Two nights of USAC West Coast Sprint racing unfold this weekend at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. The event follows last Thursday night's series opener at Las Vegas, Nev. won by Arizona's Stevie Sussex. Sussex, of Tempe, Ariz., emerged as the early leader in the West Coast and Southwest Sprint Car standings after capturing the 30-lap feature at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Dirt Track. He trailed Hunter Schuerenberg for the first 21 laps, then outduelled Schuerenberg and Ryan Bernal for the lead on lap 22 and led the final nine laps for the victory in the Mike Burkhart…

Tucson 8th “Copper on Dirt” Next for CRA; Richard Vander Weerd Takes “Sokola Shootout” At Perris

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The eighth "Copper on Dirt" at USA Raceway in Tucson, Ariz. is next up for the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Cars on March 20-21. Visalia, Calif.'s Richard Vander Weerd takes a six-point lead over five-time series champion Mike Spencer into the two-night event after winning Saturday night's 30-lapper at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. Vander Weerd wheeled his Vander Weerd Construction/Battery Worx Maxim/Shark past 2014 USAC West Coast Sprint champ Matt Mitchell on lap eight and led the final 23 laps to capture the "Sokola Shootout" 2015 USAC/CRA opener. Austin Williams was second ahead of Woodland Auto Display fast qualifier Spencer,…

California

Perris AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Results

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AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: March 7, 2015 - Perris, California - Perris Auto Speedway - "Sokola QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Mike Spencer, 50, Chaffin-16.393; 2. Richard Vander Weerd, 10 Vander Weerd-16.486; 3. Ronnie Gardner, 93, Gardner-16.502; 4. Hunter Schuerenberg, 73, Ford-16.582; 5. Austin Williams, 2, Jory-16.595; 6. Matt Mitchell, 37, Mitchell-16.634; 7. Jake Swanson, 92, Sertich-16.679; 8. Brody Roa, 91R, BR-16.679; 9. Damion Gardner, 4, Alexander-16.713; 10. Rickie Gaunt, 9, McDonald-16.779; 11. Geoff Ensign, 3F, Finkenbinder-16.866; 12. David Bezio, 37X, Bezio-16.879; 13. R.J. Johnson, 51, Martin-16.995; 14. Cody Williams, 44, Jory-17.020; 15. Parker Colston, 64, Colston-17.198; 16. Logan Williams,…

California

Blythe USAC HPD Western Midget Results

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USAC HPD WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: March 7, 2015 - Blythe, California - Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway QUALIFYING: 1. Annie Briedinger, 75, Briedinger-14.105; 2. Dylan Nobile, 40, Gerhardt-14.191; 3. Cody Jessop, 00, Jessop-14.274; 4. Toni Briedinger, 80, Briedinger-14.331; 5. Ashley Hazelton, 32, Hazelton-14.965; 6. Jesse Love, 38, Love-15.107; 7. Joel Raybourne, 2u, RamBull-NT. DASH: (4 laps) 1. Jessop, 2. A.Briedinger, 3. T.Briedinger, 4. Nobile. NT FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Nobile, 2. A.Briedinger, 3. Jessop, 4. T.Briedinger, 5. Hazelton, 6. Love, 7. Rayborne. NT FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. Toni Briedinger, 2. Annie Briedinger, 3. Dylan Nobile, 4. Jesse Love, 5.…

Brian Brown Beats Outlaws at USA Raceway to Score Second Ever Series Win

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TUCSON, Ariz. - March 7, 2015 - It took Brian Brown more than 10 years to score his first ever World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series win. Win number two took just three more Outlaws starts and a few months. Brown dominated Saturday night's NAPA Wildcat Shootout presented by RideNow Powersports at USA Raceway to score his second ever series win, the sixth different winner in six races so far this season. "To win two of the last four Outlaw races we've been at - it took us forever to win the first one and it's awesome here to win…

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USAC WEST COAST/SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS

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March 5, 2015 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Las Vegas Motor Speedway Dirt Track - 4th FVP "Sin City Showdown"/Grudge Series FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Hunter Schuerenberg (#73X Ford), 2. Danny Faria Jr. (#17V Bowman), 3. Richard Vander Weerd (#10 Vander Weerd), 4. Josh Pelkey (#12 Allen), 5. Colby Copeland (#74 Williams), 6. Dennis Gile (#13 Gile), 7. Shannon McQueen (#87 Van Meter), 8. Tye Mihocko (#5 Mihocko). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. R.J. Johnson (#77M Michaels), 2. Stevie Sussex (#21AZ Burkhart), 3. Matt Mitchell (#37 Mitchell), 4. Brody Roa (#48 Leonard), 5. Trey Marcham (#73…

Shane Stewart Leads Larson Marks to First Win of 2015 at FVP Outlaw Showdown

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Photo Courtesy of Chris Dolack LAS VEGAS, Nev. - March 4, 2015 - Shane Stewart became the fourth different driver in four World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series races to park his car in victory lane following his win at Wednesday night's FVP Outlaw Showdown at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Stewart battled Brian Brown throughout the feature. As the laps wound down and the two cars worked through several cautions and lapped traffic, Brown gave Stewart and his Go-Pro/Eneos team a run for its money. "It's so hard to dictate your speeds sometimes when you…

Does Mandatory Drug Testing Have A Place In Our Sport?

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By: Pete MacDonald This seems to again all the sudden be one of the major topics of discussion in the Sprint Car world. We are all aware of what happened last summer in the unfortunate INCIDENT between Kevin Ward Jr. and Tony Stewart, in which Ward was under the influence of Marijuana when the incident occurred, enough to impair him at least. Which made me think to myself what is it going to take to get mandatory drug testing to take place on the short track level? Take a second and think about it, you're running side by side with…

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Plymouth Joins Fremont for BIG Memorial Day Weekend All Star Event

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FREMONT, Ohio – The Memorial Day weekend has always been huge in racing. A new tradition will add to that fun in 2015 as Fremont Speedway in Ohio and Plymouth Speedway in Indiana team up for three nights of Tony Stewart’s New University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars. For the first time in the history of Plymouth Speedway, winged 410 sprint cars will invade the three-eighths mile banked dirt oval that’s called “the Playground of Power.” TheFriday, May 22 event will be dubbed the Earl Gaerte Classic, in honor of the late hall-of-fame engine…

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2015 All Star Circuit of Champions Schedule Released

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INDIANAPOLIS (March 4, 2015) - The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series, recently purchased by three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart, today announced its 2015 tour dates. The schedule will consist of 54 total events spanning six states, including 29 events in Ohio and 14 in Pennsylvania. While the schedule began in February with five non-points events in Florida between Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala and Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, races counting toward the season-ending championship get underway in late March. The kickoff race for the 2015 All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint…

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WESTERN HPDs AT BLYTHE SATURDAY; NOBILE OPENS 2015 WITH 30-LAP VICORY AT LAKE HAVASU

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The USAC Western HPD Midgets, fresh off their series-opening race at Lake Havasu City, Ariz. last Saturday, travel to Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway for round two this Saturday in Blythe, Calif. Dylan Nobile of Clovis, Calif. captured Saturday's 30-lap season-opener at Havasu 95 Speedway, leading the final seven laps after passing Michael Fanelli on lap 24. Bryant Dawson of Phoenix, Ariz., winner of the 2014 outing at Blythe, took second Saturday ahead of Fanelli, Cody Jessop and Annie Breidinger. Nobile leads Dawson by just four points in the new Western HPD standings entering Saturday'srace. 2015 USAC…

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SPRINTS RESUME APRIL 4 AT LAWRENCEBURG; STOCKON TAKES “WINTER DIRT GAMES VI” TITLE; THOMAS, BALLOU & RAIN PREVAIL AT EAST BAY

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The AMSOIL USAC Sprint Car National Championship resumes April 4 at Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway following cancellation of last Saturday night's race at East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, Fla. due to rain. Chase Stockon of Elizabethtown, Ind., with a pair of seconds, a pair of fifths and a ninth, emerged as the series point leader and "Winter Dirt Games VI" champion after the five races held in Florida the past two weeks. He leads Kevin Thomas Jr. and Robert Ballou by 14 and 18 points respectively entering the race at Lawrenceburg Thomas, of Cullman, Ala., led all 30 laps to…

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“SOKOLA SHOOTOUT” USAC/CRA DEBUT AT PERRIS SATURDAY

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Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif. opens defense of his AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car title this Saturday in the "Sokola Shootout" at the Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. Gardner leads the all-time USAC/CRA winners' list with 57 career victories and will aim for a third consecutive championship this year. Saturday's events also include the PAS Senior Sprints and Young Gun Sprints with racing expected to begin at 7 pm. The "Sokola Shootout" has been a popular event on the West Coast since March 17, 2001 when "The Cowboy" Tony Jones won the inaugural race at Manzanita Speedway. Originally called the "Sokola Classic"…

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4TH “SIN CITY SHOWDOWN” SPRINT AT LVMS THURSDAY

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This Thursday night's 4th "Sin City Showdown" figures to be just that as USAC's West Coast and Southwest Sprint Car veterans convene at the Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway Dirt Track for the opening point-paying rounds of each 2015 series and the first "Grudge Series" event. The World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and IMCA Modifieds share Thursday's bill. Matt Mitchell of Yorba Linda, Calif. (West Coast) and R.J. Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz. (Southwest) are the defending series champions entering the Las Vegas event. Last year's Las Vegas race produced a surprise winner - Austin Liggett, while pre-race favorites Bud Kaeding…

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