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Outlaws Head to the House of Hook

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First Stop in March at Whynot Motorsports Park Story By: KAYLA MAY / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF CONCORD, N.C.-March 14, 2017- The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series is gearing up to head back out on the road for the first time since the conclusion of DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park at the end of February. The first stop in March will be at Whynot Motorsports Park in Meridian, Miss. on March 24 and it will be nothing less than an action packed shootout. In the past, when leaving the February jaunt…

Harli White Focused Heading To ASCS Tour Opener

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White Focused on Consistency as She Enters First Season on Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour Press Release By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF LINDSAY, Okla. -March 15, 2017 – Harli White will embark upon her first career season chasing the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour this weekend when the series kicks off its campaign at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. White and the premier 360ci winged sprint car series head to the oval in Mesquite, Texas, on Friday and Saturday for the 44th annual Spring Nationals. “I love Devil’s Bowl,” she said. “It’s one of my…

Clauson-Marshall Sets USAC Midget Roster

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Clauson-Marshall Racing Names Driver Line-up For USAC Championship Run Press Release By: CLAUSON-MARSHALL RACING MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF NOBLESVILLE, Ind. –March 15, 2017- Clauson-Marshall Racing officials have named Tyler Courtney, Shane Golobic and Justin Grant as the three drivers that will chase the USAC National Midget Series championship for the team. Courtney and Grant both picked off preliminary feature wins at this January’s Chili Bowl Nationals and all three finished among the top 15 in the finale. The USAC National Midget Series season begins with the second annual Shamrock Classic at DuQuoin’s Southern Illinois Center on Saturday night.…

Mohawk Valley Race Teams Take Center Stage At Northeast Racing Expo

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THE NORTHEAST AUTO RACING EXPO SET TO START THE 2017 RACING SEASON ON MARCH 17-19 AT THE VIA PORT ROTTERDAM MALL Story By: RON SZCZERBA / FONDA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda, NY – March 14, 2017- On Friday, March 17 through Sunday, March 19 at the Via Port Rotterdam Mall, during normal business hours, the 2017 Northeast Auto Racing Expo, hosted by the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway, takes center stage as racers from both the Glen Ridge Motorsports Park and Fonda Speedways get to show off their race cars to the public for the…

Hafertepe Leads ASCS National Tour To Season Opener

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Sam Hafertepe Jr. Will Lead The Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour Into Devil's Bowl Speedway This Weekend. Story By: BRYAN HULBERT / ASCS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: SERENA DALLHAMER / ASCS SERIES PHOTO TULSA, Okla. –March 14, 2017- Sam Hafertepe Jr. will lead the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series National Tour presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network into opening weekend at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, for the 44th running of the Devil’s Bowl Spring Nationals. A favorite destination for many on the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network, the Devil’s Bowl is…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

KING OF DIRT 358 MODIFIEDS LAND FAMILIAR TITLE SPONSOR

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Elmo’s Speed Supply Boosts Small Block Point Battle Press Release By: ROB HAZER / KOD SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda, NY- March 14, 2017 – Anticipation for the first ever King Of Dirt Small Block Modified tour is through the roof. Drivers from all over the Northeast are making plans to throw down for the crown. Thanks to Elmo’s Speed Supply in Ballston Lake, NY they’ll have a plentiful bounty for their eight-race effort. Father-son duo of Elmo and Chris Reckner have long supported dirt track racing throughout the Capital District. Their support includes the Northeast Crate…

Lebanon Valley Speedway Celebrates 2016 Champions

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Lebanon Valley Speedway Honors 2016 Champions, Readies Season Opener Story By: PHILL ALLAWAY / LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MARK BROWN / RACERSGUIDE.COM West Lebanon NY.- March 14, 2017- This past weekend, Lebanon Valley Speedway held their annual banquets to celebrate the champions from 2016 and get everyone pumped up for the upcoming season. Friday and Saturday nights saw the Lebanon Valley Clubhouse filled with drivers, crewmembers and their families enjoying each other’s company and receiving awards. Roughly $100,000 in year-end awards were given out to those in attendance For the Modified class, Brett Hearn picked up a check…

Sammy Swindell Back In The Saddle This Weekend

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Sammy Swindell Will Begin His Sprint Car Season This Weekend At Devil's Bowl Speedway In Texas. Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE MEDIA Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM GERMANTOWN, Tenn. –March 14, 2017- Sammy Swindell has a five-decade winning streak at Devil’s Bowl Speedway, where he will kick off his sprint car season this weekend at the 44th annual Spring Nationals. Swindell will drive for A.G. Rains this Friday and Saturday at the marquee Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour event in Mesquite, Texas, where he has won main events in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. “We…

Utica Rome Speedway Honors Track Champions

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UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY CLOSES THE DOOR ON 2016 SEASON WITH AWARDS BANQUET, PREPARES FOR THE 2017 SEASON Story By: JOHN TIFF / UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RANDY MALLETT / UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY PHOTO VERNON, NY- March 14, 2017- This past weekend Utica-Rome Speedway held its annual Awards Banquet and honored its top drivers for the 2016 season in front of a crowd of nearly 200 patrons at the Vernon Downs Hotel in Vernon, NY. Matt Sheppard received top accolades in the Gates-Cole Insurance Modifieds as he captured his second consecutive title and third overall while Matt Janczuk was the SUNY…

Lyle DeVore: The Man Behind the Resurrection

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From Journeyman to Homebody, Albany-Saratoga Speedway Promoter Lyle DeVore is Living His Childhood Dream Story By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SPRAKERS, NY- March 8, 2017- The truck made a telltale sound as it pulled into the drive. A sound that had become unmistakable over the years and on this Friday afternoon, a sound that was more like music to the ears of one young boy in particular. The rattle of masonry tools and the dust of mortar followed the older man into the house as he brushed off yet another busy day of work…

Bridgeport Speedway

Bridgeport Speedway Rises From The Ashes Under Doug Hoffman

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60over Special #5 - 'How One Man's Vision for Bridgeport Became Our Reality' Story By: DANNY SERANO / BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY / RACERSGUIDE.COM Sweedsbore NJ.- March 8, 2017- As Bridgeport Speedway looks to celebrate and honor the life of Doug Hoffman come March 25, we can never forget the vision that has brought us where we are today. As everyone knows, Doug was my teenage hero growing up. Damn, who am I kidding? He still was my hero when I was 30 years old! Like I said last year at this same time: It will be…

Dietrich Shoots For Three In A Row This Weekends

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Danny Dietrich Will Enter Three Events In Two Days Including Williams Grove Opener Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / FULLY INJECTED MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Gettysburg Pa. - March 8, 2017 – After cold temperatures devastated any chance for a victory at the “Fabulous” Lincoln Speedway on back-to-back weekends, “Double-D” Danny Dietrich will move forward and transfer his attention toward a trio of events in two days, beginning with a Central Pennsylvania doubleheader on Saturday, March 11, comprised of events at Lincoln Speedway and Port Royal Speedway. The Central Pennsylvania doubleheader, a feat which Dietr ich accomplished in…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

Wilder To Call The Great Race Place Home In 2017

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Wilder Returns To Action At "The Great Race Place" Press Release By: TOBY LAGRANGE / ALBANY SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Fort Plain, NY –March 7, 2017- The Albany-Saratoga Speedway is about to get a bit larger. The 2017 racing season will see the Wilder Racing Team; along with driver Jeremy Wilder call the fast, four tenths of a mile oval home on Friday nights. “We have a lot going on this year,” Wilder said. “We are returning to the Albany-Saratoga Speedway weekly with the family owned, Teo Chassis number 22J machine.” Wilder was quick to thank one his…

Airborne Speedway

Airborne Speedway To Start A New Era Of Dirt Racing

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Airborne Speedway Releases 2017 Season Schedule Press Release By: ROBBY KNOWLES / AIRBORNE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Plattsburg NY.- March 7, 2017- For the first time in twenty-six years, a full dirt racing schedule is slated for Airborne Park Speedway. The 2017 season will feature two premier events along with a number of other high quality racing series and events. The most anticipated for the season falls on Thursday, July 6, with the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified Tour. The Mike Perrotte led series averaged 40 cars attempting to qualify for their events in 2016. Last…

Williams Grove Kicks Off 2017 Season On Sunday

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Williams Grove Opens Sunday, March 12 With Sprints Only Late Models get chance to practice Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Mechanicsburg Pa.- March 6, 2017- Williams Grove Speedway is set to open the 2017 racing season with a rare Sunday afternoon opener featuring the Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint cars, this Sunday, March 12 at 2 pm. The 410 sprints will race in a 25-lap feature paying $3,600 to win on Sunday afternoon The super late models are on the program for PRACTICE ONLY on Sunday. Once a staple on the Williams Grove…

ESS Racers Get Lucky With Briggs & Stratton Support

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Briggs & Stratton 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: RACESGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SYRACUSE, NY – March 6, 2017- Briggs & Stratton did its maiden voyage as a part of the Lucky Giveaway Program for the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints during the banquet of 2016. With more than 100 years of experience, Briggs & Stratton is trusted by millions of people around the globe and backed by the largest service network in the industry. We are the world’s largest…

‘The Valley Of Speed’ Ready For Ground Shaking Action

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Lebanon Valley Speedway Sets 2017 Season Schedule Press Release By: PHIL ALLAWAY / LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM West Lebanon NY.- March 5, 2017- This week, Lebanon Valley Speedway officially released the schedule for the 2017 season. There will be 21 consecutive Saturday nights of racing, 20 of which will feature the headlining Big Block Modifieds with their huge V8 engines that make the ground tremble with delight. The season will start on Apr. 15 with Warm-ups. The track will be open to competitors from all classes to test and tune their cars for the…

Smooth Track Surface Greets Racers At Georgetown Speedway Open Practice

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Georgetown Speedway Opens 2017 Season With Melvin L. Joseph Memorial March 10-11th Press Release By: BRETT DEYO / GEORGETOWN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF GEORGETOWN, DE –March 5, 2017- Despite frigid temperatures and wind, Georgetown Speedway came to life for the first time in 2017 on Saturday. Approximately 35 race cars, spanning a variety of divisions, took part in a three-hour open practice session at the Sussex County half-mile, turning the first laps since a complete resurfacing of the speedway during the off-season. The 200-plus loads of clay knitted well, providing smooth track conditions throughout the session and…

2017 FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY SCHUEDLE RELEASED AT THE OAKDALE MALL CAR SHOW

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67 TH CONSECUTIVE SEASON BEGINS WITH MARCH MADNESS ON MARCH 25TH. Press Release By: FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF KIRKWOOD, NY…March 5, 2017- On Friday, Five Mile Point Speedway released the 2017 racing schedule at the Mike & Michelle Stolarcyk Cars and Trucks Oakdale Mall Car Show. The 67th consecutive season of racing gets underway with a “March Madness” event on Saturday, March 25th. Once again the family structed pricing and racing makes Five Mile Point Speedway the best weekly value in racing. The 2017 schedule is once again loaded with big racing events and…

46th Season Opener On Tap in March for Big Diamond Speedway

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Mall Show, Practice Day, Pre-View 46th Season Opener Story By: SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM FORESTVILLE, PA. -March 5, 2017- The moment has arrived that race fans have been waiting for all off season. The calendar say March and that signifies the opening of Big Diamond Speedway in Forestville. The unofficial start to the season begins Monday, March 13 with the mall show which will now be held at the Fairlane Village Mall in Pottsville. The week-long show will conclude on Fri., March 17 and on that night, there will be driver interviews…

Schatz Sweeps the Show at LoneStar

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Sheldon Haudenschild Records First Podium Finish In Rookie Season Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF KILGORE, Tex. - March 5, 2017 - There is a crater wrapped around turns one and two of LoneStar Speedway - now a reinvented third-mile dirt course. Shortened from a 3/8-mile oval since the last time the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series visited there in 2010, the "Greatest Show on Dirt" competed on the equally as fast bullring Friday night for the first time at the new length. Wheel-to-wheel with 23 other cars, Donny Schatz avoided…

Harvick Saves His Best For Last For Atlanta Pole Run

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With Stellar Final Lap, Kevin Harvick Wins Atlanta Pole Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR HAMPTON, Ga. –March 4, 2017- Kevin Harvick saved his best lap for the best possible moment on Friday afternoon, putting his No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford on the pole for Sunday’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway (2:30 p.m. ET on FOX). In the third and final round of knockout qualifying for the second Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race of the season, Harvick toured the 1.54-mile track in 29.118 seconds (190.398 mph) to…

SAMMY BEAVERS NAMED GRAND MARSHAL OF 10TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES SHOW

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FREE TO THE PUBLIC WEEK LONG EVENT OPENS SUNDAY AT PHILLIPSBURG MALL. . . . . . . . Press Release By: BOB MILLER / DIRT TRACK HEROS SHOW MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Phillipsburg NJ.- March 4, 2017-The hard work and details continue to fall into place as the tenth edition of the successful Quaker Steak and Lube Dirt Track Heroes show staff prepares to kick off its week long run at the Phillipsburg Mall. The show will encompass the majority of the local short track scene and will run from March 5th through Saturday, March 11th. The…

DIRTcar Racing Membership Required for All Sanctioned Events

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All Division Drivers Must Have A DIRTcar License To Participate And Receive Benefits Press Release By: COLBY GORNIEWICZ / DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - March 3, 2017 - Starting with the first events of 2017, any participants of a DIRTcar-sanctioned event will be required to hold a DIRTcar Racing membership. Any division without a 100 percent membership participation will be at risk of violating the sanction agreement and suspension of the sanction by DIRTcar Racing. A one-week temporary membership (for the traveling racer) will be accepted provided the driver completes the full application. However,…

Empire Super Sprints Heading To The Expo

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For 31 Years, the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Part of Motorsports Expo! Press Release By: DEAN REYNOLDS/ ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM SYRACUSE, NY – March 3, 2017- The 31st Annual Motorsports Expo held in Syracuse at the New York State Fairgrounds officially kicks off the racing season in Upstate NY. For each and every event held, the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) has been a proud attendee. The Center of Progress building will be filled with hundreds of cars and dozens of booths. ESS will once again have a very big…

DRIVER INCENTIVES CONTINUE AGAIN FOR 2017 RACING SEASON AT FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY

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THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN FREE PIT PASSES TO BE GIVEN AWAY THROUGH THE WEEKLY “TRAVELERS PROGRAM”. Press Release By: FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM KIRKWOOD, NY.- March 3, 2017- The 67th consecutive year of racing at Five Mile Point Speedway is quickly approaching. The opening day event tagged “March Madness” will take place on Saturday, March 25th. A number of season long race team incentives will again be available for the 2017 racing season. The full season schedule is being released this weekend at the annual Mike & Michelle Stolarcyk Cars and Trucks Oakdale…

A Dream Kick Starts A Racing Adventure

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Following a Dream Story By: DIANE Smith / RACERSGUIDE.COM Photos By: WALT SMITH / RACERSGUIDE.COM Kunkletown Pa. - March 1, 2017-In a rural area at the base of the Pocono Mountains near Kunkletown PA., is where dirt track racer Macy Litchauer of Litchauer Motorsports calls home. Macy's racing career started with a dream in 2012 which was sparked by being a spectator at a local Quarter Midget race track. At age 10, she had her quarter midget racing debut in the 2013 season with the support of her family,sponsors, and friends. In addition to racing quarter midgets, she also participated…

Dirt Set To Fly At Bridgeport

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60 Over Special Doug Hoffman Memorial, Hand 1 of the 811 Dig Safe Poker Series Press Release By: DEB SMITH / BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos From: BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY Sweedsbore NJ.- March 1, 2017- The "60 Over Special" features a 44 lap contest for the Spirit Auto Center Big Block Modifieds, headlining the card. The Stewart Stainless Crate/Sportsman and Pennco Tech Outlaw Stocks will also be racing in their respective Poker Series events There will be a 25 lap 358 small block race, the first DA's Auto Body Rookie race, and an open practice the night before this event(on the 5/8 mile)…

Flemington Speedway Historical Society Display To Highlight Open Cockpit Cars and Drivers

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Open Cockpit Cars and Drivers Highlight Flemington Speedway Historical Society Display at Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show Press Release By: DIANE TRACY/ FLEMINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Photos By: ACE LANE JR. / RACCERSGUIDE.COM Phillipsburg, NJ - March 1, 2017- Flemington Speedway Historical Society (FSHS) will once again provide an anchor display at Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Car Show. For the tenth consecutive year, Phillipsburg Mall, Route 22 East, Phillipsburg, NJ is the venue for the week long extravaganza. It opens Sunday, March 5 and closes Saturday, March 11. More than 18 race cars will be part…

Almost Show Time For Dirt Track Heroes Event

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ASSOCIATE SPONSORS JOIN FORCES WITH 10TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES SHOW MARCH 5-11 Story By: BOB MILLER / DIRT TRACK HEROS SHOW MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Phillipsburg NJ.- March 1, 2017- The clock is ticking and the event staff of the Tenth Annual Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show continues to work feverishly in preparing for another great event as it all comes together when the past, present and future of auto racing roll in to Phillipsburg, New Jersey. While there is still some finishing touches to be added the show, The…

ESS Series Names New Sponsor For Event Quailifiers

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Car Mate Trailers Becomes Title Sponsor for all Heat Race Qualifiers with the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints. Press Release By: DEAN REYNOLDS / ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SYRACUSE, NY – March 1, 2017- One of the longest running sponsors with the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) is back for the 2017 season continuing a tradition of over a decade. Car Mate Trailers from Leeper, Pa. is the official heat race sponsor with each winner of the ten lap qualifying event taking home a cash bonus. A firm commitment to quality, craftsmanship, customer service, dealer support…

ASCS Southwest Region Kicks Off At Canyon Speedway

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Carlyle Tools ASCS Southwest Region Opens at Canyon Speedway Park Press Release By: BRYAN HULBERT /ASCA SERIES MEDIA Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM TULSA, Okla.- March 1, 2017- Set for their 10th year of action across the Deserts of the American Southwest, the Carlyle Tools ASCS Southwest Region fires off this Saturday, March 4 at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. for the "March Meltdown". The series 22nd event at the one-third mile Arizona oval, defending series champion, Rick Ziehl, has dominated the win column with six to his name. In 21 feature events, 13 drivers have at least…

‘The Great Race Place’ Set For Banner Season

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Albany-Saratoga Sets Action Packed 2017 Schedule Story By: TOBY LAGRANGE / ALBANY- SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Malta, NY – February 28, 2017-As the warm weather slowly starts to enter New York’s Capital Region, all eyes are on the month of April and the start of the 2017 racing season at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway. The Great Race Place has an action packed schedule in place for the new season. The doors open on Sunday April 9th for track tech and safety inspection. The following Friday (April 14th) the track will open for an open practice session…

Sprint Car Racing Morns The Loss Of Ralph Capitani

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Sprint Car Racing Visionary Promoter Ralph Capitani Passes Press Release By: CHRISTINE CORDOVA / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PAUL ARCH / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - February 28, 2017 - The World of Outlaws extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ralph Capitani. Capitani was instrumental in growing the sport of Sprint Car racing, and more significantly, in the overall growth and development of the legendary Knoxville Nationals. "Ralph was a visionary promoter in the Sprint Car racing world," said World of Outlaws CEO Brian Carter. "I enjoyed the opportunities I had to learn while working with…

NYSSCA Honors Van Pelt; Readies For A New Chapter In Racing

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New York State Stock Car Association Honors Van Pelt With Lifetime Achievement Award Story By: STEVE OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Woodhull, N.Y. – February 28, 2017- Westfield, Pennsylvania’s Billy Van Pelt has accomplished everything a driver can in a Modified on the High Banks of the Woodhull Raceway. The younger brother of another Small Block Modified legend in Curt Van Pelt, Billy was the star that wasn’t necessarily destined for greatness on dirt early in his career. But a shot to drive a Modified owned by his father was all ‘The Deuce’ needed to…

Woodhull Raceway Welcome Sprint Car Invaders

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Sprint Cars Of All Types Fill Four Woodhull Dates For 2017 Story By: STEVE OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Woodhull, N.Y.- February 28, 2017– In the first of what will be several schedule announcements made this week, Woodhull Raceway is proud to announce that the Patriot Sprint Tour, CRSA 305 Sprint Tour and the popular 270 Micro Sprint Reunion will return for the 2017 race season on the High Banks. The Patriot Sprint Tour, at the controls of Mike Emhof, will make two traditional stops to ‘New York’s Toughest Bullring’ with one date in May…

INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR SET FOR SWEENEY RUSH SPRINT CARS

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NON-WING SERIES TO DEBUT IN 2018 WITH $20,000+ CHAMPIONSHIP POINT FUND PRESENTED BY BONNELL'S ROD SHOP Story By: MIKE LEONE / SWEENEY RUSH SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM / PHOTO STAFF Pulaski, PA- February 28, 2017- The recently announced new Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Sprint Car Series powered by Pace Performance will hold an informational seminar this Saturday, March 4 at noon at Gatherings Banquet & Event Center at 2552 Benjamin Franklin Highway, Edinburg, PA 16116. Gatherings is located just west of New Castle, Pa. on Route 422. The seminar is open to the general public and is free of charge. …

Weedsport Speedway Heading To Motorsports Expo

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WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY AND WEEDSPORT PRODUCTIONS TO KICK OFF 2017 AT THE MOTORSPORTS EXPO Press Release By: WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: ALEX & HELEN BRUCE / RACERSGUIDE.COM Weedsport NY.- February 27, 2017- Please be sure to stop by Weedsport Speedway’s booth at this year’s 31st annual Motorsports Exposition and Trade Show at the New York State Fairgrounds on Saturday March 11th and Sunday March 12th. In conjunction with the Weedsport Productions team, Weedsport Speedway associates will be ready to bring you a taste of the motorsports fan experience LIVE! Guests are invited to take a tour of the multi-media powerhouse…

Port Royal Speedway Readies For Season Opener

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Port Royal Practices March 4 & 9, Season Opener Is March 11 Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / PORT ROYAL SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM PORT ROYAL, Pa. –February 27, 2017- Port Royal Speedway is prepped and ready to begin the 2017 racing season with a pair of upcoming practice sessions on March 4 and 9 before the Season Opener is staged on Saturday, March 11 at 5 pm. Practice on March 4 runs from 1 – 4 pm while the March 9 session takes place from 6 – 9 pm. Both practices are open to any division…

Firehouse Subs Fuel ‘Mod Lite Divisions

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Firehouse Subs Returns As Title Sponsor Of The Brewerton And Fulton Speedways’ Mod Lite Division Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON-FULTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM BALDWINSVILLE, NY –February 27, 2017- Firehouse Subs, one of the most popular and fastest growing restaurant chains in the United States, has signed on as a marketing partner and title sponsor of the popular TUSA Mod Lite division at both the Brewerton and Fulton Speedways. The Camillus, NY Firehouse Subs franchise owners Jim and Kimberly Bogett are no strangers to local racing. Jim is a winning Mod Lite racer at both…

Friesen Eyes Georgetown Opener; Hopes To Build Off 2016 Success At Delaware Oval

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Stewart Friesen Plans First Northeast Dirt-Track Start Saturday, March 11 At Georgetown Speedway Story By: BRETT DEYO / GEORGETOWN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM GEORGETOWN, DE –February 26, 2017- Stewart Friesen has a full slate of NASCAR Camping World Truck Series racing on his plate in 2017. But that doesn’t mean he will leave the dirt tracks behind. Friesen plans his first Northeast dirt track start on Saturday, March 11 at Georgetown Speedway in the Melvin L. Joseph Memorial race. The 33-year-old Sprakers, N.Y., driver will tackle the Sussex County half-mile oval in the Halmar International-backed No.…

Bubba Raceway Park

Schuerberg Spins Then Wins To Winter Dirt Games Victory

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SCHUERENBERG ESCAPES TO VICTORY LANE IN WINTER DIRT GAMES VIII FINALE Story By: RICHIE MURRAY / USAC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM Ocala, Florida - February 26, 2017- A seventh-place starting position and a 360 degree spin at the midway point was not enough to deter Hunter Schuerenberg on the path to a “Winter Dirt Games VIII” victory Saturday night at Bubba Raceway Park. The 27-year-old Sikeston, Missouri native steadily moved his way toward the front of the field throughout the 30-lap event before surging into the lead with seven laps remaining to collect his first USAC…

Dirt Car Nationals

Hearn Double Dips at DIRTcar Nationals

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Grabs the DIRTcar Nationals Finale and Championship Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM BARBERVILLE, F.L - February 26, 2017- 2017 - Brett 'The Jet' Hearn picked up his tenth DIRTcar Nationals victory with the Super DIRTcar Series at Volusia Speedway Park on Saturday night. The veteran driver from Sussex, N.J. took the lead from the start and never looked back to take the $5,000 payday in the 40-lap finale, also staking claim to the DIRTcar Nationals championship. "The guys at the Madsen Overhead Door shop are going to have to build…

Dirt Car Nationals

O’Neal Wins the Feature at the DIRTcar Nationals Finale

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Clanton Wins DIRTcar Nationals Championship Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM BARBERVILLE, FL- February 26, 2017- Don O'Neal of Martinsville, Ind., a veteran racer in action since 1988, has been one of the biggest names without a World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series victory. That changed in his 53rd career feature start when O'Neal finally took a coveted trip to Victory Lane during the bookend to the 46th Annual DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park on Saturday night. Heading into the 40-lap Craftsman Club Feature, the buzz was about…

Dietrich Victory Worth The Wait

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DANNY DIETRICH WAITS OUT STORM DELAY, NURSES MOTOR TO CLAIM “ICEBREAKER 30” SEASON OPENER Story By: WAYNE HARPER / LINCOLN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ABBOTTSTOWN, PA -February 26, 2017 – Fans saw it all at Lincoln Speedway Saturday. They were greeted with cloudy skies and temperatures exceeding 70 degrees at the outset, cleared the stands when a tornado warning was issued at 2:20 p.m., waited out a four-hour, forty-minute rain and hail storm delay, returned to the stands to a 20-degree temperature drop, and then withstood heavy winds to see Danny Dietrich score his 32nd career win and…

Smith Doubles Up For King of The 360’s Crown

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Mark Smith is Once Again The King of the 360's Story By: BRYAN HULBERT / ASCA SERIES MEDIA Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM TAMPA, Fla. - February 26, 2017- For the second time, Pennsylvania's Mark Smith ended his weekend at Tampa's East Bay Raceway Park as the King of the 360's with the Lucas Oil ASCS Southern Outlaw Sprints. While Smith gave chase early on, the race on the start saw outside pole starter, Shawn Donath, taking the early advantage over Travis Rilat. Slowed on Lap 3, Rilat was not to be counted out as the No. 29 stole…

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Grant Guns Down The Field At Bubba’s

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GRANT THE TOP GUN ON NIGHT ONE OF WINTER DIRT GAMES VIII Story By: RICHIE MURRAY – USAC MEDIA Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM Ocala, Florida.- February 25, 2017- Justin Grant’s most recent visit to Bubba Raceway Park prior to Friday night’s USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship 2017 season-opener ended in heartbreak. One year later, despite late-race contact that nearly spelled disaster for the Ione, California native, the 26-year-old Grant swiftly exorcised those demons to capture night one of “Winter Dirt Games VIII.” Since joining forces last August, Grant and the Sam McGhee Motorsports team have been stellar…

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Clanton Leaves The Competition In The Fog

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Fog a First Time Winner at Volusia Story By: BRENDAN CAPERIA / WOO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM BARBERVILLE, FL. - February 25, 2016 - The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series took the track at Volusia Speedway Park for the first time on night 11 of DIRTcar Nationals. During the 40-lap Craftsman Club Feature fans and drivers in attendance witnessed a thick fog roll in after 10pm that was the concoction of two days of heavy rain followed by a third of sunny blue skies. For the drivers' safety, the feature was called…

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Haers Holds Off Sheppard And Claims DIRTcar Nationals Victory

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Brings Home The First Gator Of The Week For The Super DIRTcar Series Story By: MANDEE PAUCH /SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM BARBERVILLE, F.L - February 25, 2017 – The hot shoe out of Phelps, N.Y., Justin Haers, picked up his second career DIRTcar Nationals victory after holding off the 22nd starter, Matt Sheppard in Friday night’s 30-lap Super DIRTcar Series feature event at Volusia Speedway Park. “We had a really good car from the drop of the green,” Haers said in Victory Lane. “It seemed like I’d get in the wrong part of the…

McCarl Masters The Field At East Bay Raceway

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Terry McCarl Stands Tall On Night 2 of the King of the 360's with the ASCS Southern Outlaw Sprints Story By: BRYAN HULBERT / ASCS MEDIA Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM TAMPA, Fla. -February 25, 2017- The second night of competition at East Bay Raceway Park's King of the 360's and Ronald Laney Memorial ended with the defending champion in Victory Lane as Iowa's Terry McCarl mastered the low line to claim the win with the Lucas Oil ASCS Southern Outlaw Sprints. Robbie Stillwaggon from the pole out dueled the No. 24 of Terry McCarl on the start. With…

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