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Pearson Breaks Winless Drought With Boyd’s Victory

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Earl Pearson Wires The Field For Hard Fought Win At Boyd's Speedway Story By: LONNIE WHEATLEY / LUCAS LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM RINGGOLD, GA- April 1, 2017 – Earl Pearson Jr. led all 50 laps on Friday night at Boyd’s Speedway to win his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series race since May of 2015. The results will show Pearson led all 50 laps but the win never came easy as he had several challengers up front. Current Lucas Oil point leader, Josh Richards charged from the 14th starting position to finish second in…

Dirt Tracks

Sportsman ‘Premium Dash’ Set For Weedsport ‘Empire State Challenge’

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Senior Services Insurance Agency to present Sportsman ‘Premium Dash’ During ‘Empire State Challenge’ on May 21 Story By: DAN KAPUSCINSKI / WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JAY FISH / RACCERSGUIDE.COM WEEDSPORT, NY -March 31, 2017 – The ‘Empire State Challenge’ will officially open the 2017 racing calendar at Weedsport Speedway on Sunday, May 21 featuring the Craftsman World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and the Sportsman Shootout Series, including the Sportsman ‘Premium Dash’ presented by Senior Services Insurance Agency. A total purse of $350 will be available for Sportsman competitors in the ‘Premium Dash’ on May 21 with $200 going…

AMSOIL USAC Sprint Cars

Justin Grant Looks To Stay Hot At Terre Haute

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JUSTIN GRANT ON THE BRINK OF HISTORY THIS SUNDAY AT TERRE HAUTE Story By: RICHIE MURRAY / USAC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM Indianapolis Ind.- March 31, 2017- Whether one uses the eye test, the victory lane photos or the point standings to determine how well Justin Grant’s 2017 season has begun, the fact of the matter is that his performance thus far has already rewritten the record books. Simply put, Grant has gotten off to one of the finest starts any driver has had in the history of the United States Auto Club. So fine, in…

Dirt Tracks

David Gravel Claims World of Outlaws Victory at Placerville Speedway

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David Gravel Holds Off a Closing Rico Abreu and Promoter Brad Sweet to Claim World of Outlaws Victory at Placerville Speedway Story By: GARY THOMAS / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM PLACERVILLE, CA - March 30, 2017 - Taking the lead just after the halfway point in the feature, Watertown, Connecticut's David Gravel hung tough through multiple restarts and eventually held off a fast moving Rico Abreu to pick up his second World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series win of the season Wednesday night. The victory at Brad Sweet's Placerville Short Track Showdown was the first…

Devils Bowl Speedway

BRUNO’S TOWING & RECOVERY OFFERING KOD BONUS

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Win Devil’s Bowl Along With KOD Title Earn Extra Cash Story By: ROB HAZER / KOD SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda, NY- March 30, 2017- When John Bruno started his towing business in 1977 he had no idea the heights in which his son Mike would take it after his passing in 1998. Heading into their 40th year of business Bruno’s Towing and Recovery will offer bonus money to any driver who wins King Of Dirt Racing events at Devil’s Bowl Speedway and the series championship. Mike Bruno the racecar driver knows the importance of earning…

Dirt Modifieds

ALLISON RICCI GOING SMALL BLOCK RACING

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Young Lady Racer Following KOD Tour In 2017 Press Release By: ROB HAZER / KOD SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda, NY- March 29, 2017- Last season Allison Ricci had her plans to tour with KOD cut short with an early season accident at Orange County that put her Halmar Race Team behind early. This season they announced on the Halmar Friesen Racing page the young lady racer would be on tour with the Elmo's Speed Supply King Of Dirt Small Block Modified tour full time. Ricci met with success on the KOD tour running well at…

Dirt Tracks

Cobra Coaches Dash Series with the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints for 2017.

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Cobra Coaches Dash Series Returns For ESS Season Press Release By: DEAN REYNOLDS / EMPIRE SUPER SPRINTS MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SYRACUSE, NY –March 29, 2017- Cobra Coaches out of Ontario, NY is once again sponsoring the dash series with the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS). Points will be awarded for each four lap dash held and the top 10 in the final standings will receive a cash bonus from the lucrative point fund. Chuck Hebing is two-time ESS Champion as well as the owner of Cobra Coaches. He’s craftsmanship is second to none with many of…

Dirt Tracks

Andretti Short Track Program Set For 2017 Campaign

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Andretti Short Track Motorsports And Jarett Andretti Gearing Up For More Than 70 Events This Season. Story By: ANDRETTI AUTOSPORT MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS IND.- March 29, 2017- Andretti Autosport Short Track will compete in more than 70 races this year with Jarett Andretti returning to the wheel of the No. 18 non-wing sprint car. For the fifth consecutive season, longtime family partner Window World will return to the No. 18. Window World has supported the Andretti family for 10 years. Window World will be a primary sponsor of the No. 18 and Andretti in more than 30 events.…

Dirt Tracks

Woodhull Raceway Season Opener On The Horizon

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All Division Sponsors Return For 2017 Woodhull Campaign Press Release By: STEVE OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WOODHULL, N.Y.-March 29, 2017 – With the 2017 season opener on the horizon, Woodhull Raceway owners and promoters Ted and Brandi White are thrilled to announce that all of the division sponsors from 2016 have returned for this season. The third-mile Steuben County speed plant has a solid reputation for a loyal fan base as well as loyal track sponsors that return each year to support the racing action on the track. 2017 will see Insinger Performance, NAPA…

Bridgeport Speedway

‘South Jersey Shootout’ Special Up Next For STSS Velocita South Region

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STSS Velocita South Region Heads To Bridgeport Speedway Sunday, April 23 For ‘South Jersey Shootout’ Special; Event Doubles As American Racer Cup Challenge Story By: BRETT DEYO / STSS MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM BRIDGEPORT, NJ –March 29, 2017- The second round of the 2017 Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP Velocita South Region takes place in the Garden State. Bridgeport Speedway, the spacious five-eighths-mile facility, plays host to the ‘South Jersey Shootout’ on Sunday, April 23. STSS big-block/small-block Modifieds headline the program in the richest event of the spring at Bridgeport, paying…

Dirt Tracks

Grandview Speedway Open Practice Set For Saturday April 1st

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POINT CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE KICKS OFF ON APRIL 8TH WITH NASCAR TRIPLEHEADER Press Release By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA - March 28, 2017 - After being weathered out last Saturday, Grandview Speedway will try again with their annual free-to-the-public practice session this Saturday, April 1. Activity is expected to get the green flag at noon with many different classes of competition expected to join the Grandview regulars of T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars along with Enduro and Vintage racers. Pits will open at 9 a.m.…

Arkansas

Outlaws Set For Riverside Return

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Outlaws Tackle Arkansas Track For First Time Since 2009 Story By: CLAYTON JOHNS / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF CONCORD, N.C. - March 28, 2017 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series will return to Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, AR for the first time since 2009 on Friday, April 21 for the Bull Ring Outlaw Blitz. Located on the west bank of the Mississippi River and just west of Memphis, TN. the high-banked quarter-mile was established in 1949 and is among the longest continuously operated dirt tracks in the United States. The Outlaws…

Dirt Late Models

Brandon Sheppard and Brian Shirley Ready for Illini 100

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Illinois-Natives Excited to Race Near Home at a Familiar Track Story By: COLBY GORNIEWICZ / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF CONCORD, N.C.- March 28, 2017- The best dirt Late Model drivers from around the country are rallying their troops and heading to Farmer City, IL for the ninth annual Illini 100 on March 31- April 1. The Illini 100 at Farmer City Raceway has been a staple event on the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series Schedule since the inaugural running in 2008. Even nine years later, the Feature race in 2008 remains at the top…

Dirt Late Models

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tackling Three States In Three Days

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Three Events in Three States This Week! Press Release By: LONNIE WHEATLY / LUCAS LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM BATAVIA, OH - March 28, 2017 - The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will resume competition this week - tackling three states in three days with three action-packed events along the way. Duck River Raceway Park in Wheel, TN will host the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the first time since 2009 on Thursday, March 30th. Opening in 1973, the 1/4-mile oval has a long history of producing some of…

Dirt Tracks

WEEKLY RACING AT ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY BEGINS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 22!

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Four Racing Divisions Headed By The Big-Block Modifieds To See Action! Press Release By: JOHN SNYDER / OCCFS MEDIA Photos By: HARRY CELLA / RACERSGUIDE.COM MIDDLETOWN, NY - March 28, 2017- On Saturday, April 22, the 68th consecutive season of weekly racing at Orange County will find the first green flag waving at 6:30 pm. Headlining the program will be the 800-horsepower Big-Block Modifieds in a 30-lap feature race. They’ll be joined by the Small-Block Modifieds, the always exciting Sportsman, and the unpredictable Street Stocks. Qualifying races will set the fields for the evening’s feature events. Veteran Modified racer Bob…

Dirt Modifieds

Five Mile Point Speedway 67th Season Opener This Weekend

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FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY 67TH CONSECUTIVE OPENING WEEKEND THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. CHOW TO BE THE BENEFACTOR OF SATURDAY OPEN TESTING DAY. Press Release By: DAN HARPELL / FMP SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM KIRKWOOD, NY- March 28, 2017- Sixty-seven consecutive years – an amazing accomplishment for any business or operation. This Saturday and Sunday is the 67th consecutive opening weekend at Five Mile Point Speedway in Kirkwood. On Saturday, the speedway will collect non-perishable food items to benefit CHOW during the open practice day. On Sunday, the 67th season gets underway with the opening day race…

Bridgeport Speedway

Friesen Ices Hoffman 60 Over Field

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BRIDGEPORT 60 OVER/HOFFMAN MEMORIAL WINS FOR FRIESEN, PAPIEZ AND MEYER Story By: KOLBY RAMEY / BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: KRISTEN SNYDER / RACERSGUIDE.COM Sweedsboro NJ- March 28, 2017-The Bridgeport Speedway presented the fifth annual 60 Over Special/Doug Hoffman Memorial and the first hand of the 811 Dig Safely 2017 Poker Series that saw Stewart Friesen, Brian Papiez and Jon Meyer pick up an Ace for their Poker hands in addition to their wins in their respected divisions. Rain fell after the heat races and Penn Co Tech Outlaw Stock feature had been run. After several showers passed through the…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

BRETT HEARN READIES FOR THE 2017 RACING SEASON

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Hearn Says He’s Out To Win More Races And More Championships Story By: JOHN SNYDER / BH RACING MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SUSSEX, NJ -March 26, 2017- With 894 career victories (889 feature races and 5 All-Star events) and 90 track and series point titles on his racing résumé, dirt track Modified champion Brett Hearn is gearing up for the 2017 Northeast racing season, his 43rd year of competition. And he’s off to a rousing start, winning the 40-lap finale at the DIRTcar Nationals at Florida’s Volusia Speedway Park. The victory, combined with a top-ten finish in…

Dirt Modifieds

BEYEA CONTINUES SUPPORT OF KOD RACING

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Offering Rewards For Both 358 Modifieds & Sportsman Story By: ROB HAZER / KOD SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda, NY- March 26, 2017 – Beyea custom headers and racing exhausts have supported King Of Dirt Racing from the beginning. Joe Beyea and staff have graciously offered a full exhaust to the Sportsman division each season. In 2017 not only will they be offering the same support to the Sportsman drivers, but also Small Block Modifieds have a $600 value headed their way for one lucky driver. With over 20 years in the header and exhaust manufacturing…

Dirt Tracks

DIETRICH MAKES IT TWO-FOR-TWO IN LINCOLN 410 SPRINTS;

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Nouse Takes Season Opener For “358” Sprints Story By: WAYNE HARPER / LINCOLN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ABBOTTSTOWN, PA- March 26, 2017 – Danny Dietrich held off Jim Siegel and Lucas Wolfe to score his second win in two Lincoln races in Saturday’s 25-lap “410” sprint car feature. It was a classic final turn slidefest that saw Siegel reclaim the lead momentarily exiting turn four as his slid in front of Dietrich. But “Double D” drove to the bottom exiting turn four and outraced Siegel to the checkered flag. “I could hear him. I kinda’ saw him I…

Dirt Tracks

Hodnett Wires Grove Field To Kick Off Season

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Hodnett And Satterlee Open Williams Grove Season With Wins Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Mechanicsburg Pa.- March 26, 2017- Greg Hodnett of Thomasville opened up the 2017 Williams Grove Speedway sprint car season on Friday night with a flag to flag victory worth $3,800 over Brian Montieth. Elsewhere, Gregg Satterlee of Rochester Mills scored the victory in the 25-lap super late model main to record his second career victory at the oval one year after claiming a late model main at the track on the same weekend. Hodnett drew the second starting spot…

Dirt Tracks

Dan Kapusccinski Joins Weedsport Speedway Staff

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Weedsport Speedway Names Dan Kapuscinski as Public Relations Director for Upcoming 2017 Campaign Press Release By: SHANNON PHELPS / WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY / RACERSGUIDE.COM . WEEDSPORT, NY -March 25, 2017- Weedsport Speedway officials announced on Saturday that Dan Kapuscinski will take over as the facility’s public relations director effective Monday, April 3. Kapuscinski, the full-time School Information Officer for the Skaneateles Central School District, will handle pre and post-race press releases for the Weedsport speed plant, social media postings and promotions, as well as roles within Weedsport Productions. Weedsport Speedway promoter Jimmy Phelps is excited to…

Dirt Late Models

Brandon Sheppard Wins At Whynot

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Donald Bradsher Lands First Career Quick Time Story By: KAYLA MAY / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF MERIDIAN, MS- March 25, 2017- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series visited Whynot Motorsports Park in Meridian, MS for the first time ever on March 24. A total of 45 Late Models appeared on the scene to test their luck and their skill at the House of Hook but it was ultimately Brandon Sheppard who took the checkers in the 50-lap feature and claimed his first Series win of the 2017 season. Sheppard showed how consistent…

Dirt Tracks

C.J. Leary Looks For Sumar Classic Repeat

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DEFENDING WINNER C.J. LEARY AIMS FOR REPEAT SUCCESS IN APRIL 2ND SUMAR CLASSIC AT TERRE HAUTE Story By; RICHIE MURRAY / USAC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Indianapolis In.- March 25, 2017- In May of 1997, back when C.J. Leary was just a year old, the Leary family reached USAC Silver Crown victory lane for the first time. Chuck Leary, C.J.’s father, scored a prestigious win in the “Hoosier Hundred” at the Indiana State Fairgrounds for his first and only career USAC National triumph. It may have just been a single victory, but oh, what a victory…

Dirt Modifieds

Sail Panel Bodies Return To Five Mile Speedway

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“Sail Panel” Bodies At Five Mile Point Speedway Will Return To Weekly Racing Press Release By: DAN HARPELL / FMP SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM KIRKWOOD, NY.- March 24, 2017- It’s official, after off-season speculation the Modified division at Five Mile Point Speedway will return to weekly racing with the “Sail Panel” bodies. Five Mile Point Speedway was the first area track to utilize the “sail panels” weekly on the Modified division back in 1992 and the return is expected to be a popular move. The first Modified event of the season is Sunday, April 9th with…

Arizona

Coocoo for Cocopah

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World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Invade Cocopah Speedway For The First Time Story By: COLBY GORNIEWICZ / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF CONCORD, N.C. - March 24, 2017 - As the Kickoff Tour winds down, the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series will kick the dust up for the first time at Cocopah Speedway in Yuma, AZ on Friday, April 7, wrapping up the two-night swing at Arizona Speedway on Saturday, April 8. "It's pretty awesome to have an Outlaw event at Cocopah," said Tom Dalen, General Manager of Cocopah Speedway. "I grew up watching the…

Dirt Tracks

Lacaillade Masonry B-Main Title Sponsor with the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints.

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Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Welcome's Lacaillade Masonry Onboard For 2017 Press Release By: DEAN REYNOLDS / ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SYRACUSE, NY –March 24, 2017- Lonnie Lacaillade is not only a fan of the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) but also a big supporter. For the sixth consecutive season, each B-Main winner will receive and extra $50 cash thanks to Lacaillade Masonry. Lacaillade Masonry has been seen on cars of Anthony Cain as well as two-time ESS champion and Hall of Famer Lance Yonge. Lacaillade has also spent some time behind the wheel of a…

Bridgeport Speedway

Star Studded Field Set For Hoffman 60over Special

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Plenty of Talent Headed to Bridgeport this Friday & Saturday Story By: KOLBY RAMEY / BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Sweedsboro NJ.- March 24, 2017- This weekend is shaping up to be a one to remember for all those who will be attending Bridgeport Speedway. For the fifth consecutive year Bridgeport and their staff will be honoring the late Doug Hoffman and just what he meant to the track and racing in general. However, for the first time in it's history, the '60over Special' event will now be a two day racing affair. Everything kicks off…

California

Shane Stewart Ready To Score A Victory In California

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Shane Stewart Looks To Get Into Victory Lane During Outlaw Western Swing Story By: COLBY GORNIEWICZ / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. –March 24, 2017- The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series season kickoff tour continues through California on March 31-April 1 with stops at Keller Auto Speedway and Perris Auto Speedway. The Outlaws visit Keller Auto Speedway at Kings Fairgrounds for the Kings Outlaw Shootout – the first race since 2015. Shane Stewart dominated when the Outlaws last visited the semi-banked three-eighths-mile oval on April 17, 2015, leading all 35 laps to…

Dirt Late Models

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series; More Bang For 2017 Season

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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series What to Expect in 2017! Story By: JEREMEY SHIELDS / LUCAS LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM BATAVIA, OH -March 24, 2017 - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series - widely acknowledged as the nation's premier dirt late model sanctioning organization - is proud to offer its many fans and drivers the most exciting events in 2017. Since its inception in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has more than doubled the amount of races on the annual schedule. The unique brand provided by the Lucas Oil Late Model…

Dirt Tracks

Thunder Mountain Prepares For 25th Anniversary Season

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Thunder Mountain Plans Ambitious 25th Anniversary Season Story By: BRETT DEYO /THUNDER MOUNTAIN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CENTER LISLE, NY – March 24, 2017- It was a quarter-century ago when dairy farmer Karl Spoonhower built a speedway in the rolling hills of Center Lisle, N.Y. Towering over farms below, it earned the appropriate name Thunder Mountain Speedway. Now, 25 years later, Spoonhower and family are again at the helm of the three-eighths-mile clay track, with an ambitious schedule planned for the speedway’s silver anniversary season. Prior to the ’14 season, Spoonhower – who had sold the facility…

Dirt Tracks

Kevin Thomas Parts Ways With LaHaise Team

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Kevin Thomas Jr Will Now 'Wing It' For The Remainder Of 2017 Story By: JUSTIN SNYDER / PA POSSE RACING MEDIA Photos By: DB3 IMAGING Cullman Al.- March 23, 2017- In the world of racing, you are often only as good as your last results on the track. For Kevin Thomas Jr., that meant he was feeling quite confident after picking up his first career winged sprint car victory March 13 at Arizona Speedway against the Lucas Oil ASCS Southwest Sprint Car Dirt Series in only his 19th career winged sprint car start. Only 4 races into a planned 80-plus…

Dirt Modifieds

Utica Rome Speedway Gears Up For Season Opener

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GATES-COLE INSURANCE RETURNS AS TITLE SPONSOR FOR THE MODIFIEDS FOR THE 2017 SEASON AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY Story By: JOHN TIFF / UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO/ RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY- March 22, 2017-For the second consecutive year, Gates-Cole Insurance will be the title sponsor the headline Modified division at the Utica-Rome Speedway. With the continuing support from Gates-Cole Insurance, the Modified division will once again carry the name of the Gates-Cole Insurance Modifieds for the 2017 season. Gates-Cole Insurance has had a presence in the local motorsports scene for several decades, most notably on the car of recent…

Bear Ridge Speedway

Bear Ridge Speedway; 50 Yrs And Going Strong

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Vermont's Bear Ridge Speedway Celebrates 50 Consecutive Years of Racing in 2017 Story By: CLAYTON JOHNS / DIRTcar MEDIA Photos By: ALAN WARD / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - MARCH 22, 2017 - Bear Ridge Speedway will celebrate its 50th anniversary of racing in 2017, but the accomplishment is even more impressive when you dig deeper into the story of the tight quarter-mile track in rural Vermont. For all 50 seasons the track has been under the ownership or operation of an Elms family member. The track was initially the vision of George Barber while Charles V Elms Sr. was a part…

Dirt Tracks

Fonda’s Northeast Motorsports Expo Jump Starts 2017

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DEMITRASZEK ENTERPRISES JUMP STARTS THE 2017 SEASON WITH THE NORTHEAST MOTORSPORTS EXPO Press Release By: RON SZCZERBA / FONDA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda, NY –March 22, 2017- On Friday through Sunday March 17-19, Demitraszek Enterprises who promote racing events at both the Fonda Speedway and the Glen Ridge Motorsports Park got a start on the 2017 racing season with the annual Northeast Motorsports Expo at the Via Port Mall. A total of 73 racecars from various racing divisions were on display at the mall as the great looking cars filled the aisle ways of the facility. The…

Dirt Late Models

Performance Friction Teams With Lucas Late Model Series

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PFC Brakes Offers "Pole Award" in 2017! Story By: JEREMEY SHIELDS / LUCAS LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM BATAVIA, OH - March 22, 2017 - Performance Friction - an industry leading manufacturer of brake calipers, rotors, and pads for a variety of braking applications - has expanded their partnership with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2017. The PFC Brakes Pole Award will recognize the driver who starts on the pole of each main event. In addition, the driver who earns the most pole awards throughout the season will receive a cash award at the…

Devils Bowl Speedway

Excitement Building for King of Dirt Series Events at Devil’s Bowl Speedway

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Vermont Track Will Host All Three KOD Tours In 2017 Story By: JUSTIN ST. LOUIS / DEVILS BOWL SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEST HAVEN, Vt. –March 21, 2017- The buzz is getting louder around Devil’s Bowl Speedway for the new stock car racing season, and lots of attention is being centered on the King of Dirt Racing Series (KOD) coming to the Vermont facility. One of the fastest-growing dirt track racing organizations in the country, KOD begins its third season of competition in 2017 and its three exciting classes will each make their Devil’s Bowl debut…

California

Abreu Looks For More Stockton Glory

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Rutherford, California's Rico Abreu looks for more Stockton glory at the FVP Western Spring Shootout March 24 & 25 Story By: GARY THOMAS /WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM STOCKTON, CA - March 20, 2017 - In the brief history of the Stockton Dirt Track no driver has taken the checkered flag more than Rutherford's Rico Abreu, who will look to add more at the FVP Western Spring Shootout this Friday & Saturday March 24 & 25. In his career Abreu has captured five victories with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series, including the FVP…

Dirt Modifieds

American Racer Cup Sets Challenger Events Scchedule

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Challenge Events Add Excitement To 2017 American Racer Cup Insinger Performance Regional Battles Story By: BRETT DEYO / AMERICAN RACER CUP MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANA, PA –March 20, 2017- Excitement is running high for the 2017 edition of the American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Race Fuels as “pre-season” registration hits hew heights. Once again, racers at 13 tracks spanning four states – New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware – benefit from the Cup, with $51,450 cash earmarked for Modified and Sportsman competitors in addition to thousands in tire giveaways and other product. The overall…

AMSOIL USAC Sprint Cars

DOUBLE-D’ DANNY DIETRICH ENTERS USAC NON-WING EASTERN STORM

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USAC EASTERN STORM SERIES OPENS AT GRANDVIEW ON TUESDAY, JUNE 13 Story By: BOB MILLER / TOTH EASTERN STORM MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA - MARCH 20, 2017 – 410 Sprint Car ace, Danny Dietrich has thrown his name into the hat of local competitors that will ‘Chase the Storm’ when the USAC National Wingless Sprint Car Championship Eastern Storm rolls into town for a week of ultra-exciting racing action, beginning on Tuesday, June 13 at Grandview Speedway. Dietrich will strap into the Tom Buch-owned/APEX/DKW Transport No. 13 machine for action at Grandview Speedway (June 13),…

Dirt Tracks

Schatz Shows Late Race Magic For Thunderbolt Score

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Donny Schatz charges from third to first in closing laps to win sixth World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series feature in eight races Story By; COLBY GORNIEWICZ / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Tulare, CA - March 20, 2017 - Fargo, North Dakota's Donny Schatz found more late-race magic on Saturday night getting around Kasey Kahne Racing teammates Brad Sweet and Daryn Pittman with just a few laps left en route to his sixth victory of the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series season. The triumph for Schatz was his first at the Thunderbowl Raceway…

Dirt Tracks

Hafertepe Breaks Out The Broom At Devils Bowl

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Hafertepe Perfect At The Lucas Oil Devil's Bowl Spring Nationals Story By: BRYAN HULBERT / ASCA SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RICKY GARCIA / ASCS PHOTO MESQUITE, Texas - March 20, 2017- Sam Hafertepe, Jr. proved unstoppable at the 44th annual Devil's Bowl Spring Nationals as the Hwy. 79 Collision/Keith Dobbs Motorsports No. 15h sailed to his second victory in as many nights with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network. Having to bounce back from an inauspicious start that saw Sam slip back to sixth from a third starting spot, the point was held…

Dirt Tracks

Fox Shocks Continues Lucky Giveaway Program With ESS

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Fox Shocks/Fastline Performance Part of the Lucky Giveaway Program for Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints in 2016 Press Release By: DEAN REYNOLDS / EMPIRE SUPER SPRINTS MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SYRACUSE, NY – March 19, 2017- Mike Walton from Fastline Performance in conjunction with Fox Shocks has been part of the Lucky Giveaway Program since the 2013 awards banquet. Fox Shocks is one of the most popular shocks in northeast modified racing and is rapidly growing in the sprint car industry as well. In 1974, Bob Fox started racing his products in motocross and we haven't stopped…

Dirt Tracks

Gravel Powers To Thunderbolt Victory

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David Gravel Gets By Shane Stewart Late To Claim First World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Win Of Season. Story By: GARY THOMAS / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Tulare CA.- March 19, 2017- After scoring his first Thunderbowl Raceway World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series win last season Watertown, Connecticut’s David Gravel returned on Friday night and made it back-to-back, earning his first series victory of 2017. Gravel stalked race-long leader Shane Stewart as the laps wound down and made a beautiful power move to the outside with just a few circuits remaining…

Devil's Bowl Speedway

Hafertept Wires Devils Bowl Opener

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Hafertepe Dominates Lucas Oil ASCS Devil's Bowl Spring Nationals Opener Story By: BRYAN HULBERT / ASCS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PATRICK GRANT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MESQUITE, Texas -March 19, 2017- Picking up seemingly where he left off in 2016, Sam Hafertepe, Jr. led start to finish to pick up his first win of the season with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network in the series opener at the 44th Devil's Bowl Spring Nationals. "I don't know how good we really were. I thought I heard him [Henderson] behind me a few times but it…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

Marc Johnson: No Longer The Underdog

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Marc Johnson Stunned the Dirt Modified World with His Title-Winning Season at Albany-Saratoga Speedway; Now He sits Poised to Do It Again Story By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRAKERS, NY- March 17, 2017- Simon Sinek once stated that champions are not the ones who always win races; they are the ones that go out there and try. And try harder the next time and even harder in their next attempt. Marc Johnson fits that statement perfectly. Though many see him as the ‘underdog,’ a venerable David versus Goliath persona, he has been close to…

Dirt Tracks

It’s Show Time For Woodhull Race Teams

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Woodhull Raceway’s Swarthout Recycling Car Show This Weekend In Big Flats, NY Story By: STEVE OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: WOODHULL RACEWAY / RACERSGUIDE.COM Woodhull, N.Y.- March 17, 2017 – There may be snow on the ground, but Winter Storm Stella can’t stop Woodhull Raceway from kicking off their 2017 season schedule with this weekend’s Arnot Mall Car Show presented by Swarthout Recycling for the eighth consecutive season. Swarthout Recycling is a well-known supporter of local motorsports located in Beaver Dams, NY. They specialize in scrap metals including mixed steel, aluminum, copper, brass and cast iron. The recycling department…

Dirt Tracks

Herrera Aiming For First ASCS Title

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Johnny Herrera Chases ASCS Championship Story By: BRYAN HULBERT / ASCS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: SERENA DALHAMER / RACERSGUIDE.COM BROKEN ARROW, Okla. —March 16, 2017- Johnny Herrera is aiming to win his first Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour championship following six straight seasons of close calls. Herrera finished second in the standings last season for the third time during that span. He also has a third-place result and two fourth-place finishes dating back to the 2011 season. “We’ve been close,” he said. “Last year we had some DNFs and you can’t have those if you’re going to win a championship.…

Brownstown Speedway

Weather Postpones Lucas Late Model Series Events

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This Weekend's Events at Atomic and Brownstown Postponed Story By: LONNIE WHEATLEY / LUCAS LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM BATAVIA, OH -March 15, 2017 - This weekend's events at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, OH and Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, IN have been postponed. With the forecast for mixed precipitation and unseasonably cold temperatures at both venues, Speedway and Series officials have agreed to postpone the events. The 3rd Annual Buckeye Spring 50 will now take place on Thursday, April 20th. The event will feature a complete program of: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and…

Dirt Tracks

ESS Loyalty Program Returns for Third Consecutive Season.

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Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Adds Two More Starting Positions to Each A-Main. Press Release By: DEAN REYNOLDS / EMPIRE SUPER SPRINTS MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SYRACUSE, NY – March 15, 2017- The Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) is entering its 35th season of producing some of the very best winged sprint car action in the northeastern United States and Canada. For the first time in the club’s history the qualifying field has been upped to 24 A-Main starters in each full point event. In another exciting announcement is the Loyalty Program will now…

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