Racers Guide – The Web's #1 Racers' Online Directory!

Tag Archive: Latest News

Bacon Magnificent in Sprintacular Triumph at Lincoln Park

4 years ago 434 Views Comments Off

(David Nearpass Photo) BACON MAGNIFICENT IN SPRINTACULAR TRIUMPH AT LPS By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Putnamville, Indiana (July 4, 2020).........Brady Bacon's run of misfortune over the past three USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car races had run the gamut, beginning with a crash not of his own doing one week prior, followed by mag issue after mag issue after mag issue ever since. The Broken Arrow, Okla. native's tide was seemingly turning midway through Saturday's second and final night of the 6th annual Bill Gardner Sprintacular at Lincoln Park Speedway, co-sanctioned by MSCS, as he stormed to the lead midway through…

Buddy Kofoid earns July 4th Speedweek victory over All Stars at Fremont Speedway

4 years ago 440 Views Comments Off

Photo Credit: Wayne Riegle Racing Photography FREMONT, Ohio (July 4, 2020) - Forced to settle for second after getting overtaken with five laps remaining one night prior at Attica Raceway Park, Penngrove, California’s Buddy Kofoid redeemed himself in a big way during night two of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires, eventually leading all 35 circuits to score a second-ever Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory in front of a packed house at Fremont Speedway. Starting from the pole position by way of dash victory, Kofoid’s campaign at the front…

Owens Over Davenport in Portsmouth Independence 50

4 years ago 458 Views Comments Off

PORTSMOUTH, OH (July 4, 2020) - Jimmy Owens outdueled Jonathan Davenport over the last 14 laps of the Independence 50 to claim the victory on Saturday Night at Portsmouth Raceway Park. The win was Owens' fifth out of the last six Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events. The triumph marked the 70th of his career in series competition. Davenport finished a close second followed by Billy Moyer Jr., Kyle Bronson, and Tim McCreadie. Owens went to victory lane on a perfectly prepared racetrack at PRP. "The racetrack was really good tonight. This is the smoothest and the raciest the track…

Georgie Stevenson Memorial race goes to Timmy Buckwalter at Big Diamond Speedway, Drevicki continues dominance in USAC Wingless Sprints

4 years ago 529 Views Comments Off

For Immediate Release Big Diamond PR 07/03/20 Track Promoter – Jake and Jasmine Smulley Track website – www.bigdspeedway.net It was another fight with mother nature on Friday night at Big Diamond Speedway but once again the track won out and rewarded the large crowd on hand a great night of racing. Rain came through the area around 6pm making for a late start but the track crew was ready for it and had the track back in racing shape quickly after the rain had stopped. Along with it being the Georgie Stevenson Memorial night, our friends from B & H Landscaping…

Cottle Throttles to Night #1 Sprintacular Win

4 years ago 414 Views Comments Off

(Rich Forman Photo) COTTLE THROTTLESTO BILL GARDNER SPRINTACULAR WIN AT LPS By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Putnamville, Indiana (July 3, 2020).........It all started with a late-night phone call on Thursday night for Shane Cottle from Hodges Motorsports asking if his plans were open for Friday night. Just about 24 hours later, Cottle was celebrating in victory lane following Friday's opening night of the sixth annual Bill Gardner Sprintacular at Lincoln Park Speedway featuring the USAC AMSOIL National and Midwest Sprint Car Series. The last-minute deal came together as the team's original plan was to sit out the weekend and…

Cap Henry earns second-ever All Star victory in Ohio Sprint Speedweek opener at Attica Raceway Park

4 years ago 421 Views Comments Off

Photo Credit: Dan McFarland / SprintFun ATTICA, Ohio (July 3, 2020) - For the second time in his career, and for the first time at Attica Raceway Park, Republic, Ohio’s Cap Henry is an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, doing so over a stout contingent of 46 entries during night one of Cometic Gasket Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by Hercules Tires. Impressive, nonetheless, Henry’s route to Attica Raceway Park victory lane commenced from the third row, forced to work his way to the front twice while fending off former All…

Tyler Erb Gets First Lucas Oil Win of the Season at Muskingum County

4 years ago 375 Views Comments Off

ZANESVILLE, OH (July 3, 2020) - Tyler Erb earned his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of 2020 on Friday Night at the Muskingum County Speedway. The reigning series rookie-of-the-year took the lead from Jonathan Davenport on lap 44 and withstood a caution flag with two laps to go for the victory. He becomes the 12th different winner this year on the series tour. Devin Moran finished in second followed by Jonathan Davenport, Tyler Carpenter, and Hudson O'Neal. Davenport started on the pole was hindered from running away with the first portion of the race as four cautions came…

Wight & Guererri Thrill LIVE Grandstand Audience In Mid-Week Doubleheader

4 years ago 543 Views Comments Off

Photo by Dom Romeo Fans flock to fairgrounds for first time in Thursday Spectacular at Land Of Legends Raceway Canandaigua, NY – July 2, 2020 – Tom Skibinski, Land of Legends Raceway PR Larry Wight returned to victory lane at Land Of Legends Raceway. So did Matt Guererri. And so did hundreds of rabid race fans as revolving restrictions put in place at race tracks since April due to the coronavirus were loosened just in time for the first full month of summer to begin. The 'Thursday Spectacular' on July 2 was just that as an excellent crowd turned out considering the…

FIRECRACKER 40 PUTS SPORTSMAN IN LIMELIGHT AT GRANDVIEW ON SATURDAY, NEW AWARDS ANNOUNCED

4 years ago 839 Views Comments Off

NEWS FROM ROGERS FAMILY GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, Bechtelsville, PA Presenting Saturday night NASCAR stock car racing plus a variety of special events. Our 58th consecutive season. Track office: General Manager: Tina Rogers@ 610.754.7688 - Public relations: Ernie Saxton: Email: Esaxton144@aol.com – Cell phone: 267.934.7286 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS BOWMANS POST AMERICAN RACER TIRE AWARDS FOR GRANDVIEW’S FIRECRACKER 40 SPORTSMAN RACE W*T*F (WE THE FANS) OFFER $150 BONUS TO FIRST CRATE SPORTSMAN TO FINISH FIRECRACKER 40 BECHTESLVILLE, PA July 3 . . . The spotlight is on the T.P.Truck Equipment Sportsman Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. A stellar field of racing…

Wight & Guererri Thrill Fans LIVE In Latest LOLR Spectacular

4 years ago 576 Views Comments Off

(Mark Ranalletta Photo) Land of Legends Raceway Quick Results – July 2, 2020 SuperGen Products presents Thursday SpectacularPepsi Big-Block Modified *Feature (35 laps): 1. 99L-Larry Wight ($2,500), 2. 25-Erick Rudolph, 3. 3-Justin Haers, 4. m1-Dave Marcuccilli, 5. 7f-Matt Farnham, 6. 12x-Dillon Groover, 7. 23-Kyle Coffey, 8. 14j-Alan Johnson, 9. 19w-Justin Wright, 10. 19-Tim Fuller, 11. 42p-Pat Ward, 12. 3b-Chad Brachmann, 13. 98h-Jimmy Phelps, 14. 33j-Robbie Johnston III, 15. 11j-James Sweeting, 16. 2020-Tyler Trump, 17. 77-Lance Dusett, 18. 22g-Gil Tegg Jr., 19. 14ny-Daniel Johnson Jr., 20. 16b-Alan Barker, 21. 28p-Eldon Payne,Jr., 22. 63-Adam Roberts, 23. 21x-Eric Williams, 24. 82-Ryan Susice, 25. 21-Derrick…

STSS FIRECRACKER 50 AT FONDA NOW SUNDAY, JULY 5 DUE TO RAIN

4 years ago 445 Views Comments Off

News from the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco Media Contact: Brett Deyo – bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com or 845.728.2781For Immediate Release/June 23, 2020 Evening Showers Postpone Fonda Speedway ‘Firecracker 50’ to Sunday, July 5 FONDA, NY – A late afternoon steady rain moved over Fonda Speedway on Wednesday, prompting the postponement of the Fuccillo Automotive Group ‘Firecracker 50’ to Sunday (July 5). The Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco annual visit to the ‘Track of Champions’ drew a huge field of race cars. Forty-five STSS Modifieds and 34 STSS Crate 602 Sportsman had signed in for…

Windom Guns It for 2nd Career Hulman Classic Triumph

4 years ago 467 Views Comments Off

(David Nearpass Photo) WINDOM GUNS ITFOR 2ND CAREER HULMAN CLASSIC TRIUMPH By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Terre Haute, Indiana (July 1, 2020).........Nine years after first holding the coveted rifle as a first-time Tony Hulman Classic winner, Chris Windom joined the ranks of multi-time winners of the event following his wire-to-wire performance Wednesday night at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track in the 50th running of the race. The 2011 Hulman Classic winner from Canton, Ill. became the 12th different driver to score multiple feature wins in the event, joining the likes of Dave Darland, J.J. Yeley, Jack Hewitt, Jerry Coons, Jr, Jon…

NOS ENERGY DRINK USAC NATIONAL MIDGET SERIES. . . RETURNS TO GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY WITH KEN BRENN MIDGET MASTERS & 358 MODIFIEDS ON TUESDAY NIGHT AUGUST 4

4 years ago 461 Views Comments Off

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU JULY 1, 2020 CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443 513 4456 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES NOS ENERGY DRINK USAC NATIONAL MIDGET SERIES. . . . RETURNS TO GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY WITH KEN BRENN MIDGET MASTERS & 358 MODIFIEDS ON TUESDAY NIGHT AUGUST 4 BECHTELSVILLE, PA JULY 1, 2020 . . . . . The fans asked for it and the USAC Midgets are returning to the Hill! The NOS Energy Drink USAC National Midget Series will be part of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Tuesday night, August 4 with the 2nd Annual Ken…

THUNDER ON THE HILL BATTLES MOTHER NATURE AGAIN TUESDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY. . . KYLE LARSON MAKES THE MOVE ON FREDDIE RAHMER TO WIN THE HODNETT CUP AND POCKET $10,000, RYAN WATT TOPS MODIFIEDS

4 years ago 538 Views Comments Off

(Michael Fry Photo) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU JUNE 30, 2020 CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443 513 4456 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES THUNDER ON THE HILL BATTLES MOTHER NATURE AGAIN TUESDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY. . . . . KYLE LARSON MAKES THE MOVE ON FREDDIE RAHMER TO WIN THE HODNETT CUP AND POCKET $10,000, RYAN WATT TOPS MODIFIEDS BECHTELSVILLE, PA (June 30, 2020) – A late race slider led Elks Grove, California’s Kyle Larson to a $10,000 win in the Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Car Speed Week event presented by Red Robin. Ryan Watt of Boyertown, PA picked up the NASCAR…

RICO ABREU SCORES A WIN FOR THE INVADERS AT LINCOLN ON NIGHT #4 OF SPEEDWEEK

4 years ago 460 Views Comments Off

LINCOLN SPEEDWAY Abbottstown, PA RICO ABREU SCORES A WIN FOR THE INVADERS AT LINCOLN ON NIGHT #4 OF SPEEDWEEK UPCOMING SCHEDULE: Saturday, July 4, 2020 (7:30PM) 358 Sprints (Summer Series) + 305 Sprints + 600 Xcel Modifieds + Extreme Stocks Saturday, July 11 (7:30pm) JOHN GLEIM JR. EXCAVATING NIGHT: 410 Sprints + 358 Sprints + Central PA Legends (York County Racing Club Night) Saturday, July 18 (7:30pm) PEPSI NIGHT: 410 Sprints + Super Sportsman (Tour Series event) + Midgets Abbottstown, PA (June 29, 2020) – Monday night the PA Posse was invaded by the likes of Christopher Bell, Aaron Reutzel and…

Georgie Stevenson Memorial Race set for this Friday July 3rd, at Big Diamond Speedway. The Rapid Tire USAC Wingless Sprint Cars make their 2020 PA debut.

4 years ago 1210 Views Comments Off

For Immediate Release Big Diamond PR 6/29/20 Track Promoters – Jake and Jasmine Smulley Track Website – www.bigdspeedway.net It will be huge night of racing action this Friday July 3rd at the Big Diamond Speedway with the track’s annual presentation of the Georgie Stevenson Memorial on B&H Landscaping Night. The Insigner Performance Modifeds will compete in a 30-lap main event with the winner receiving a $4,000 payday. Last Friday’s winner Craig Von Dohren will be looking to make it two in a row and is also the defending winner of the Georgie Stevenson race. Georgie Stevenson was an avid fan of the…

Owen Bird Goes 4 For 4 in Weedsport Kartway’s Summer Fun Run

4 years ago 549 Views Comments Off

John Meloling PhotoContact: Weedsport Speedway Dan Kapuscinski dan@weedsportspeedway.com Owen Bird Goes 4 For 4 in Weedsport Kartway’s Summer Fun Run WEEDSPORT, NY (June 29, 2020) – Weedsport Kartway officially opened its 2020 season on Sunday, June 28 with the Summer Fun Run, a non-point practice event. A total of seven divisions took to the Kartway on Sunday for Twin main events, with combined points from each event declaring an overall winner. Junior racer and defending Kartway track champion, Owen Bird, stole the show in his No. 12 machine, going four for four on the day by sweeping main events in…

DIETRICH WINS ELECTRIFYING KEVIN GOBRECHT MEMORIAL; Kearchner Scores First Legends Victory

4 years ago 719 Views Comments Off

UPCOMING SCHEDULE: Monday, June 29, 2020 (7:30PM) 410 Sprints (PA Speedweek) Saturday, July 4, 2020 (7:30PM) 358 Sprints (Summer Series) + 305 Sprints + 600 Xcel Modifieds + Extreme Stocks Saturday, July 11 (7:30pm) JOHN GLEIM JR. EXCAVATING NIGHT: 410 Sprints + 358 Sprints + Central PA Legends (York County Racing Club Night) Abbottstown, PA (June 27, 2020) – The 21st annual Kevin Gobrecht Memorial will go down in history as one of the most thrilling races in Lincoln, and Speedweek, history. Danny Dietrich held off Kyle Larson and Lance Dewease for the $9,200 win. Coming off back-to-back wins at the track…

VON DOHREN, BUTLER AND SCHAEFFER BEAT THE RAIN AND WIN FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW SATURDAY NIGHT

4 years ago 1871 Views Comments Off

(SDS Photography Photo) NEWS FROM ROGERS FAMILY GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, Bechtelsville, PA Presenting Saturday night NASCAR stock car racing plus a variety of special events. Our 58th consecutive season. Track office: General Manager: Tina Rogers@ 610.754.7688 - Public relations: Ernie Saxton: Email: Esaxton144@aol.com – Cell phone: 267.934.7286 Results by Vicki Gehris VON DOHREN AND BUTLER WIN SEASON OPENING POINT RACES AT GRANDVIEW, SCHAEFFER TOPS IN OUTLAW VINTAGE FEATURE BECHTELSVILLE, PA. June 27. . . Despite rain being all around the area of the 1/3-mile Grandview Speedway clay oval, action was never interrupted as the first championship point events were run off. Craig Von…

Aaron Reutzel tracks down Cory Eliason to score Volunteer Speedway victory

4 years ago 585 Views Comments Off

BULLS GAP, Tenn. (June 27, 2020) - It took fifth-starting Aaron Reutzel 23 circuits to track down Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 championship rival Cory Eliason, but once the Clute, Texas-native secured the top spot on lap 24, the Texas Sprint Car Nationals main event on the highbanks of Volunteer Speedway was as good as complete. Although forced to endure a green-white-checkered finish, Reutzel’s dominance was clear, eventually escaping to a two-second advantage in just two trips around the speedway. A sweet ending to a bitter night for the Baughman-Reutzel Motorsports team, Reutzel…

410 SPRINTS & 358 MODIFIEDS HEADLINE THUNDER ON THE HILL. . . . . . . DEWEASE, SWINDELL, ABREU, DIETRICH, WOLFE, RAHMER, MARKS & OTHERS EYE $10,000 TO WIN HODNETT CUP AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY TUESDAY, JUNE 30 7:30 PM

4 years ago 558 Views Comments Off

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU JUNE 28, 2020 CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443 513 4456 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES A star-filled night is planned for Tuesday, June 30 at the Grandview Speedway when the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presents the RED ROBIN 410 SPRINT SPEED WEEK $10,000 to win Hodnett Cup. Joining the 410 Sprints will be the 358 NASCAR Modifieds. Gates open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM Along with the rich payoff, this race is dedicated to one of the all-time great Sprint Car drivers, Greg Hodnett who lost…

Owens Remains Unstoppable in Lucas Oil Win at Talladega

4 years ago 480 Views Comments Off

EASTABOGA, AL (June 27, 2020) - Jimmy Owens won his fourth straight Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt series event on Saturday Night leading all the way in the EZ-GO 50. The event marked the first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series race at Talladega Short Track in 12 years. The current series point leader extended his lead in the championship standings with his 69th career series victory. Josh Richards finished second in the Clint Bowyer Racing entry and Kyle Hardy recorded his best career finish in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series as he rounded out the Big River Steel…

Alex Swift, Toby Blumenshine, Heath Hehnly and Cliff Brian, Jr Claim Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway Triumphs

4 years ago 643 Views Comments Off

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alex Swift, Toby Blumenshine, Heath Hehnly and Cliff Brian, Jr Claim Lanco Triumphs By Chris Graham/National Racing Network The trend of thrills, spills, and wild racing action continued at Lanco’s Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway this week. A fierce night of racing was in store for the fans in attendance for only the second time this season. The 270’s kicked-off the action; with Ben Layser and Alex Swift on the front row. Swift had not been the beneficiary of the inversion redraw all season long, with a very fast car often starting near mid-pack. Layser was making his…

Sobotka Dominates Land of Legends Sportsman Series Shootout

4 years ago 526 Views Comments Off

Photo by Don Romeo Sobotka Flag-To-Flag Victor In Land Of Legends Sportsman Series Showdown. Wight, Bay & Pangrazio return to winner's circle in star-studded Saturday Spectacular Canandaigua, NY – June 27, 2020 – Tom Skibinski, Land of Legends Raceway PR Anyone that missed last week's SuperGen Products 'Saturday Spectacular' at Land Of Legends Raceway received a second showing as Larry Wight, Zach Sobotka and Josh Pangrazio each scored their second straight feature race wins. Also taking a second checkered flag in the June 27 Canandaigua speedfest, female flash Alysha Bay closed out the month the same way she kicked off the season by capturing the Mike Emhof Motorsports 20-lap A-Main…

Craig Von Dohren, Glenn Rowan, Kody Sites and & Mike Reichert all win their first races of the year at Big Diamond Speedway on Kamp Memorial Night

4 years ago 540 Views Comments Off

For Immediate Release Big Diamond PR 06/27/20 Track Promoter – Jake and Jasmine Smulley Track website – www.bigdspeedway.net It was another beautiful night for racing at the Minersville, PA dirt oval on Heller’s Gas night. With another large crowd on hand for the third consecutive week, Craig Von Dohren was finally able to grab his first win of the season with a dominating performance in the Insigner Performance Modifieds. The USS Achey open sportsman were back in action with Glenn Rowan winning his first ever career victory. Kody Sites won his first of the year in the Heller’s Gas Street Stocks…

Red Hot Grant Grabs 3rd Win in Last 4 Starts at Plymouth

4 years ago 423 Views Comments Off

(Ryan Sellers Photo) RED HOT GRANTGRABS 3RD WIN IN LAST 4 STARTS AT PLYMOUTH By: Richie Murray - USAC MediaPlymouth, Indiana (June 26, 2020).........Following Friday night's USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car victory at Plymouth Speedway, we can just about officially classify Justin Grant as "red hot."No, we're not talking about the massive sunburn the Ione, Calif. driver was sporting following a recent five-hour kayaking adventure, but of his recent run in the sprint car that has witnessed him win three of last four series events in the month of June. By doing so, Grant became the first driver to win three…

Rocco, Coury, Puleo, Durand, & Hydar Score NAPA Auto Parts Opening Night Victories At Stafford Motor Speedway

4 years ago 617 Views Comments Off

(Stafford Springs, CT)---After a 2-month delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Stafford Motor Speedway opened its doors for racing with NAPA Auto Parts Opening Night on Friday, June 26. 126 cars lined the paddock area with Keith Rocco in the SK Modified® feature, Wayne Coury, Jr. in the Late Model feature, Jonathan Puleo in the SK Light feature, Andrew Durand in the Limited Late Model feature, and Travis Hydar in the Street Stock feature all becoming the first drivers to reach NAPA Victory Lane in 2020 at Stafford. In the 40-lap SK Modified® feature, Ronnie Williams and Todd Owen went…

Owens Dominates 411 Motor Speedway on Friday Night

4 years ago 431 Views Comments Off

SEYMOUR, TN (June 26, 2020) - Jimmy Owens notched his 68th career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win on Friday Night at 411 Motor Speedway in dominating fashion. Owens, the current series championship points leader led all 50 laps before a standing-room only crowd. On lap 49, the final caution came out. On the restart of the race, Owens pulled away once from fellow Tennessee racer Cory Hedgecock, who finished second to Owens. It was a best career finish in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competition for Hedgecock. Jonathan Davenport came home in third followed by Shane Clanton and Shanon Buckingham.…

Ohsweken Speedway’s Triple Crown Showdown Ft. Super DIRTcar Series Postponed to 2021

4 years ago 493 Views Comments Off

Ohsweken Speedway’s Triple Crown Showdown Postponed to 2021 OHSWEKEN, Ont. (June 25, 2020) – Ohsweken Speedway officials, along with the Super DIRTcar Series, have announced the 2020 Rev’s Full Throttle Triple Crown Showdown scheduled for July 6 has been postponed until 2021 due to the ongoing closure of the Canada-USA border.“With the ever-changing restrictions due to COVID-19, the Super DIRTcar Series schedule has been quite the juggling act,” Super DIRTcar Series Director Dean Reynolds said. “First with the extension of the Canadian border closing, and now with the uncertainty of executive orders in New York, we have to make some…

Anthony Macri outruns field in Port Royal’s Keith Kauffman Classic for first-ever All Star victory

4 years ago 1054 Views Comments Off

Photo Credit: Chad Warner Anthony Macri outruns field in Port Royal’s Keith Kauffman Classic for first-ever All Star victory PORT ROYAL, Pa. (June 24, 2020) - For the first time in his young career, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania’s Anthony Macri is an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, doing so, in unbelievable form, during Port Royal Speedway’s annual Keith Kauffman Classic on Wednesday, June 24. The victory, earning Macri $6,000 in the process, was accomplished in flawless fashion, eventually outrunning the entire field, including a late-charging Kyle Larson, by just under four seconds.…

Weedsport Kartway Roars to Life Sunday for ‘Summer Fun Run’

4 years ago 635 Views Comments Off

(John Meloling Photo) Weedsport Kartway Roars to Life Sunday for ‘Summer Fun Run’ WEEDSPORT, NY (June 24, 2020) – Weedsport Kartway will officially open its gates for the first time this season on Sunday, June 28 for a ‘Summer Fun Run,’ featuring extended hot laps and twin main events. The ‘Summer Fun Run’ will be a non-point event for all standard Kartway classes including Jr. Red Clone, Jr. Green Clone, Jr. Purple Clone, Jr. Blue Clone, Jr. Unrestricted, Clone Light, Clone Heavy and Clone Super Heavy. A special two-hour controlled practice session will open the day from 11 a.m. to…

Brewerton Speedway Test & Tune Set For Friday, June 26

4 years ago 496 Views Comments Off

Brewerton Speedway Test & Tune Set For Friday, June 26Brewerton, NY – After a long off-season because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, cars will finally hit the Brewerton Speedway this Friday, June 26th for a Test & Tune that is open to any car that races on dirt. Pit gate will open at 5:00 pm with cars on the track at 6:00 pm. Pit passes are $25 available to all. Concessions will also be available. Participants must follow CDC social distancing recommendations. Fans will not be allowed in the grandstands due to the restrictions. However, we are encouraged by recent progress made across the state and are…

Lincoln Speedway and Drydene Performance Products Announce Drydene 40 on July 29

4 years ago 804 Views Comments Off

Lincoln Speedway and Drydene Performance Products Announce Drydene 40 on July 29 $10K-to-win race part of Three-Race Drydene Triple Crown Series ABBOTTSTOWN, PA - Monday, June 22 - Lincoln Speedway and Drydene Performance Products announced today the Drydene 40, a $10,000-to-win 410 Winged Sprint Car race to be held on Wednesday, July 29 at the famed 3/8-mile dirt oval. The race is part of the new Drydene Triple Crown Series. The Triple Crown Series consists of Lincoln’s $7,000-to-win PA Speedweek show on Monday, June 29, the Drydene 40, and the $20,000-to-win Dirt Classic on September 19. If any single driver…

FONDA SPEEDWAY FIRECRACKER 50 NEXT FOR STSS ON JULY 1

4 years ago 462 Views Comments Off

STSS Leads Return to Modified Racing: Fonda Speedway ‘Firecracker’ Wednesday, July 1 FONDA, NY – The Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco has led the Northeast dirt Modified community back to racing through the COVID-19 pandemic. Competing in North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland and Pennsylvania, the STSS is back to the Empire State on Wednesday, July 1 when Fuccillo Automotive Group presents the ‘Firecracker 50’ at Fonda Speedway. The hallowed ‘Track of Champions’ plays host to the Halmar International North Region for both the Modifieds and Crate 602 Sportsman in high-paying events. The STSS Modifieds race…

NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING (TRIPLEHEADER) SET FOR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH

4 years ago 438 Views Comments Off

NEWS FROM ROGERS FAMILY GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, Bechtelsville, PA Presenting Saturday night NASCAR stock car racing plus a variety of special events. Our 58th consecutive season. Track office: General Manager: Tina Rogers@ 610.754.7688 - Public relations: Ernie Saxton: Email: Esaxton144@aol.com – Cell phone: 267.934.7286 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS NASCAR SANCTIONED SATURDAY NIGHT STOCK CAR RACING ACTION JUNE 27 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SPRINTS AND STOCKS ON TUESDAY, JUNE 30 Bechtelsville, PA June 23 . . . Fans will get a chance to see another exciting night of auto racing action at Grandview Speedway this Saturday, June 27, when a full show…

Kamp memorial race this Friday at Big Diamond Speedway on Heller’s Gas Night

4 years ago 411 Views Comments Off

For Immediate Release Big Diamond PR 6/22/20 Track Promoters – Jake and Jasmine Smulley Track Website – www.bigdspeedway.net After two highly successful Friday nights of racing at Big Diamond, the track nestled up in God’s country will be back in action this Friday night June 26th on Heller’s Gas Night for the running of the Kamp Memorial races. The Insigner Performance modifieds will still run a regular 25-lap feature race with an increased purse of $4000 going to the winner. Jared Umbenhauer and Mike Gular who have won the first two Friday night races will be back in action looking to get…

Larson and Tucker-Boat Rewrite Record Books with IMW Title

4 years ago 466 Views Comments Off

(Rich Forman Photo) LARSON AND TUCKER-BOATREWRITE THE RECORD BOOKS WITH IMW TITLE By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Kokomo, Indiana (June 21, 2020).........Kyle Larson's 2020 Indiana Midget Week journey was one of historical proportions as he rewrote the record books in pursuit of his first career Indiana Midget Week championship.A part-time Indiana Midget Week participant in most years, mainly in the early week portion that didn't conflict with other racing commitments, Larson narrowly missed out on an Indiana Midget Week championship in his first try in 2011, finishing second, six points behind Bryan Clauson in the final tally. Larson was…

Thorson Motors to Photo Finish Victory at Kokomo; Larson Wins Indiana Midget Week

4 years ago 503 Views Comments Off

(Mike Roth Photo) THORSON MOTORS TO PHOTO FINISH VICTORY AT KOKOMO;LARSON WINS INDIANA MIDGET WEEK TITLE By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Kokomo, Indiana (June 21, 2020).........Two nights, two blown engines. Those were the cards Tanner Thorson and his Hayward Motorsports team were dealt in the two races leading up to Sunday's Indiana Midget Week finale at Kokomo Speedway. Out of powerplants and out of options, the team received a lifeline in the 11th hour from none other than a fellow competitor. A middle-of-the-night scramble ensued, and a borrowed Toyota engine was installed under the OilFire - FK - Walker Filtration…

Wight 2 Of 4 In Land Of Legends Big-Block Action, Sobotka Earns Career First 305 A-Main winner Griffin, Stockers Pangrazio and Wagner take first checkered flags of 2020

4 years ago 524 Views Comments Off

Canandaigua, NY – June 20, 2020 – Tom Skibinski, Land of Legends Raceway PR Another warm evening in the Finger Lakes region and Central New York invader Larry Wight from Phoenix remained red hot, scoring his second Pepsi Big-Block Modified win of the young season in blistering fashion at Land Of Legends Raceway. North country wheelman Zach Sobotka joined the list of legendary winners at the hallowed Ontario County Fairgrounds half-miler with his first career Speed Connection Sportsman triumph while Brandyn Griffin closed out the open-wheel portion of the SuperGen Products 'Saturday Spectacular' with his first victory of the 2020…

THUNDER SERIES NEWS

4 years ago 545 Views Comments Off

NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES PRESENTS. . . . .410 SPRINTS & 358 MODIFIEDS READY FOR DOUBLE HEADER TUESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 30 AT GRANDVIEW, SPRINTS CHASE $10,000 & HODNETT CUP GLORY Two premier divisions come together, on the same night, at the same track and it all takes place at the Grandview Speedway as the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presents the Pennsylvania 410 Sprints and NASCAR 358 Modifieds on Tuesday night, June 30 with a 7:30 PM starting time. Gates open at 5 PM. This event is part of the Pennsylvania…

Skias Doubles Up, Hoch, Kunkle, and Harrington Claim Wins At Lanco

4 years ago 757 Views Comments Off

(Mike Knappenberger Photo) For Immediate Release Skias Doubles Up, Hoch, Kunkle, and Harrington Claim Wins At Lanco On a night when fans were back in the stands for the first time this season, the cars and stars of Lanco’s Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway put on a fantastic show from beginning to end. In addition to the four regular divisions, the All-Star Slingshots made their first appearance this season at the 1/8 mile bullring. The Sportsman Division opened the festivities, with a nine-car invert holding the promise of plenty of passing. Clinton Hauser and Nate Gibble lead the field to the…

Mike Gular powers to Big Diamond victory, Robbie Stillwagon wins URC season opener. Cody Manmiller wins his first ever sportsman feature

4 years ago 647 Views Comments Off

For Immediate Release Big Diamond PR 06/20/20 Track Promoter – Jake and Jasmine Smulley Track website – www.bigdspeedway.net Fighting the weather all night, Big Diamond Speedway persevered and the large crowd of fans on hand were treated to another great night of racing. The always consistent Mike Gular finally was able to grab that elusive victory he was searching for at Big Diamond. Gular had last won at the speedway back in July of 2011. The winged warriors of the United Racing Club opened up their season last night and it was Robbie Stillwagon standing in victory lane after leading all…

Larson Wins at The Burg, Ties BC as Winningest IMW Driver

4 years ago 547 Views Comments Off

(Ryan Sellers Photo) LARSON WINS AT THE BURG,TIES BC AS WINNINGEST IMW DRIVER By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Lawrenceburg, Indiana (June 20, 2020).........A one-race "losing" streak was more than enough for Kyle Larson to endure as he got back on the winning track and returned to victory lane Saturday night in the penultimate round of Indiana Midget Week at Lawrenceburg Speedway. The Elk Grove, Calif. native had won eight features in a row across USAC, World of Outlaws and All Star competition over the past couple of weeks prior to finishing as the runner-up on Friday night at Lincoln…

FREDDIE RAHMER WINS A THRILLER; Sagi Adds Historic Victory to Resume; Will Walls Wins in Photo Finish

4 years ago 492 Views Comments Off

Saturday, June 20, 2020 LINCOLN SPEEDWAY Abbottstown, PA UPCOMING SCHEDULE: Saturday, June 27, 2020 (7:30PM) Kevin Gobrecht Memorial for 410 Sprints (PA Speedweek) + Central PA Legends Monday, June 29, 2020 (7:30PM) 410 Sprints (PA Speedweek) Saturday, July 4, 2020 (7:30PM) 358 Sprints (Summer Series) + 305 Sprints + 600 Xcel Modifieds + Extreme Stocks Abbottstown, PA (June 20, 2020) – Freddie Rahmer drove from his 13th starting spot to edge out the race’s hard charger, Brian Montieth, for his second win in as many weeks. Two young guns shared the front row for the start of the 30-lap feature. Brent Shearer was…

Owens Wins Clash at the Mag on Saturday Night

4 years ago 405 Views Comments Off

COLUMBUS, MS (June 20, 2020) - Earning $15,000 with his win at Magnolia Motor Speedway, current Point Leader Jimmy Owens won Saturday Night's General Tire Clash at the Mag - presented by Big River Steel. Owens' 67th career series victory also marks his first career win in the annual event that has been held since 2009. This event was co-sanctioned with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series Presented by Lucas Oil. The 100-lap main event saw three different leaders, with Owens regaining the top spot from Shane Clanton on lap 23. After several breakaway runs, Owens held off Clanton at the…

TIM BUCKWALTER WINS VP FUELS ROGERS MEMORIAL AT GRANDVIEW, BRIAN HIRTHLER TOPS SPORTSMAN

4 years ago 557 Views Comments Off

(SDS Photography Photo) NEWS FROM ROGERS FAMILY GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, Bechtelsville, PA Presenting Saturday night NASCAR stock car racing plus a variety of special events. Our 58th consecutive season. Track office: General Manager: Tina Rogers@ 610.754.7688 - Public relations: Ernie Saxton: Email: Esaxton144@aol.com – Cell phone: 267.934.7286 Race results provided by Vicki Gehris FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS TIM BUCKWALTER EARNS BIG MONEY VP FUELS BRUCE ROGERS MEMORIAL MONEY MAKER VICTORY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, BRIAN HIRTHLER TOPS THE FIELD IN SPORTSMAN MAIN EVENT BECHTELSVILLE, PA. JUNE 21, 2020 – Out of action due to the COVID19 virus, racing finally returned to…

Wight Captures 2nd Canandaigua Checkers

4 years ago 486 Views Comments Off

(Mark Ranalletta Photo) Land of Legends Raceway Quick Results – June 20, 2020 SuperGen Products presents Saturday Spectacular Pepsi Big-Block Modified*Feature (35 laps): 1. 99L-Larry Wight ($2,000), 2. 3-Justin Haers, 3. 98h-Jimmy Phelps, 4. 7f-Matt Farnham, 5. 25-Erick Rudolph, 6. 19-Tim Fuller, 7. 14j-Alan Johnson, 8. 12x-Dillon Groover, 9. 49-Billy Dunn, 10. 5h-Chris Hile, 11. 42p-Pat Ward, 12. m1-Dave Marcuccilli, 13. 19w-Justin Wright, 14. 11j-James Sweeting, 15. 22g-Gil Tegg Jr., 16. 23-Kyle Coffey, 17. 77-Lance Dusett, 18. 28p-Eldon Payne,Jr., 19. 33j-Robbie Johnston III, 20. 3b-Chad Brachmann, 21. 63-Adam Roberts, 22. 15-Todd Root, 23. 17-Marcus Dinkins, 24. 21x-Eric Williams, 25. 21-Derrick Podsiadlo,…

Windom Leads Tucker-Boat 1-2 Finish at Lincoln Park

4 years ago 413 Views Comments Off

(Rich Forman Photo) WINDOM LEADS TUCKER-BOAT 1-2 FINISH AT LINCOLN PARK By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Putnamville, Indiana (June 19, 2020).........On a night where a throng of watchful eyes were affixed on whether Kyle Larson could continue his unbeaten streak at Indiana Midget Week, it wound up as the continuation of another ongoing streak - the dominance of Tucker-Boat Motorsports, as Chris Windom captured the team's fourth-straight USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget victory of the week with a one-two Tucker-Boat sweep led by Windom and Larson on Friday night at Lincoln Park Speedway. Windom stole the show, dominating…

Owens Earns Hard Fought Win at Magnolia Motor Speedway

4 years ago 487 Views Comments Off

COLUMBUS, MS (June 19, 2020) - Current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Championship Point Leader Jimmy Owens won a battle with Josh Richards on Friday Night of the General Tire Clash at the Mag - presented by Big River Steel, at Magnolia Motor Speedway to take his second series win of the season. Owens yielded the lead to Richards on the 19th lap, but one circuit later he was back in front. He pulled away from Richards to take his 66th career series win. Richards finished second followed by Tyler Erb, Frank Heckenast Jr., and the Optima Batteries Hard Charger of…

Fulton Speedway Test & Tune Set For Thursday, June 25

4 years ago 382 Views Comments Off

Fulton Speedway Test & Tune Set For Thursday, June 25 FULTON, NY – Finally after a long off-season because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, cars will hit the new clay on the Fulton Speedway on Thursday, June 25 for a Test & Tune that is open to any car that runs on dirt. Pit gate will open at 5:00 pm with cars on the track at 6:00 pm. Pit admission is $25.Participants must follow CDC social distancing recommendations. Fans will not be allowed in the grandstands due to the restrictions. However, we are encouraged by recent progress made across the state and are hopeful we…

« Previous 1 … 25 26 27 28 29 … 32 Next »