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Lucas Oil Products Reopens the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

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BATAVIA, OH (May 1, 2020) - Lucas Oil Products proudly announces the return to racing in 2020 for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, after several postponements and cancellations - due to the COVID-19. Lucas Oil's love for the sport, race teams, fans, Team Lucas, and LOLMDS sponsors, couldn't be more evident at this moment. The "Lucas Oil Reopening Tour" generously provides the purse for six newly added May events. With the newly added events, along with the races contested at Speedweeks, the series drivers will still compete in 54 of the 57 original 2020 LOLMDS tour events. As an added bonus, the number of scheduled…

eStafford Speedway Continues to Provide New Winners

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For Immediate Release Contact: Scott Running (860) 684-2783 eStafford Speedway Continues to Provide New Winners (Stafford Springs, CT)---eStafford Speedway is set to host another round of the iRacing Series presented by All Phases Renovations tonight with a 60-lap Late Model feature event. The first four Friday night events were run with SK Modified® cars while last Friday night saw Street Stocks take to the virtual half-mile. There was also a mid-week event presented by Truex Management and Burton Klingerman eSports that paired Stafford drivers with drivers from NASCAR’s Xfinity Series, Gander Outdoors Truck Series, ARCA Menards Series, Whelen Modified Tour,…

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World of Outlaws Postpone Events at Lincoln, Williams Grove & Bridgeport

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nick Graziano, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series PR Coordinator Please contact ngraziano@dirtcar.com to arrange driver interviews. To attend one of our events in person, please apply for media credentials online. You may duplicate this release with credit to the World of Outlaws and a link to worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/. For more photos, video b-roll and other digital assets, click here. World of Outlaws Postpone Events at Lincoln, Williams Grove & Bridgeport CONCORD, NC – April 30, 2020 – World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series officials, together with track officials and in accordance with mass gathering restrictions from local and state authorities surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, are…

DIRT TRACK HEROES CAR SHOW

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU APRIL 29, 2020 CONTACT: JUSTIN BELTRAME 484 772 7184 DIRT TRACK HEROES CAR SHOW QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES EVENT RETURNS TO PALMER PARK MALL IN 2021, MARCH 5, 6, & 7 TENTATIVE DATES The 14th Annual Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Car Show will proudly return in 2021 with the event again taking place at the Palmer Park Mall in Easton, PA. Tentative show dates are March 5, 6 and 7. The show will run Friday, Saturday and Sunday following the success of the event this year. An interesting point about…

Bobby Allen eyes World of Outlaws return through iRacing

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nick Graziano, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series PR Coordinator Please contact ngraziano@dirtcar.com to arrange driver interviews. To attend one of our events in person, please apply for media credentials online. You may duplicate this release with credit to the World of Outlaws and a link to worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/. For more photos, video b-roll and other digital assets, click here. BACK IN THE GAME: Bobby Allen eyes World of Outlaws return through iRacingShark Racing keeping busy with sim racing builds and iRacing events CONCORD, NC – April 29, 2020 – At 76 years old, Bobby Allen has the urge to drive a Sprint Car again after stepping out of the…

Schuchart, Cornell Score First World of Outlaws eDirt Racing Shootout Wins in CBS debut

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nick Graziano, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series PR Coordinator Please contact ngraziano@dirtcar.com to arrange driver interviews. To attend one of our events in person, please apply for media credentials online. You may duplicate this release with credit to the World of Outlaws and a link to worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/. For more photos, video b-roll and other digital assets, click here. FIRST 'WON': Schuchart, Cornell Score First eDirt Racing Shootout Wins in CBS debutWorld of Outlaws aces outduel elite racers from NASCAR, IndyCar, NHRA CONCORD, NC – April 28, 2020 – Eldora Speedway never disappoints, and that clearly holds true for virtual racing, too. While fans wait for the real dirt…

National Series Drivers to Compete against Stafford Drivers on iRacing in LiUNA! 100: Grand National Tour, Wednesday, April 29th

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For Immediate Release Contact: Paul Arute (860) 684-2783 National Series Drivers to Compete against Stafford Drivers on iRacing in LiUNA! 100: Grand National Tour, Wednesday, April 29th (Stafford Springs, CT)---More iRacing is coming to eStafford Speedway Wednesday, April 29th. The LiUNA! 100 presented by Truex Management Group and Burton Klingerman eSports will feature local Stafford Speedway drivers and iRacers against a long list of drivers from the NASCAR national series. The 100 lap event will be run with ARCA (formerly K&N) cars using fixed setups. The story line is unique to sim racing, Stafford Speedway drivers to square off against…

eStafford Speedway iRacing Series Looking for 5th Winner in 5 Events

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For Immediate Release Contact: Scott Running (860) 684-2783 eStafford Speedway iRacing Series Looking for 5th Winner in 5 Events (Stafford Springs, CT)---With Stafford Speedway set to host the fifth round of the eStafford Speedway iRacing Series presented by All Phases Renovations tonight at 7pm, the series will be looking to add a fifth different winner in five events. Stafford regulars have won three of the first four races with Teddy Hodgdon, Bryan Narducci, and Michael Christopher, Jr. each recording a victory while Matthew Kimball scored an upset win on April 10. Kimball had to earn a starting spot in the Friday night…

May 8-9 #LetsRaceTwo at Eldora Postponed

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MAY 8-9 #LETSRACETWO AT ELDORA POSTPONEDRossburg, Ohio (April 23, 2020).........Eldora Speedway officials, in accordance with guidance and orders issued by the state of Ohio and federal authorities, have announced the postponement of the May 8-9 #LetsRaceTwo doubleheader featuring the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship and the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Fans with advance tickets, pit passes and campsites for the postponed event should hold onto them and monitor www.EldoraSpeedway.com and @eldoraspeedway on social media for rescheduled dates and times when available.Eldora officials, in concert with USAC, continue working with local, state and federal…

Side-by-Side Finish from Wrisco Industries Winternationals Tonight on MAVTV

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BATAVIA, OH (April 23, 2020) - East Bay Raceway Park's Wrisco Industries Winternationals from Friday night will air on MAVTV tonight at 6 PM EST, with a re-airing at 9 PM EST. A caution with nine laps to go caused a frantic single-file restart. Racing throughout the field concluded with an epic battle for the lead and photo finish. East Bay never disappoints, the eventual winner said, "He (second place finisher) gave me all I wanted. I didn't expect that slider. I didn't think he'd be able to pull up alongside me again, and he sure as heck did. We just had barely enough room there.…

Ongoing restrictions as the result of COVID-19 force All Star visits to Lernerville and Sharon to be postponed

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Ongoing restrictions as the result of COVID-19 force All Star visits to Lernerville and Sharon to be postponed BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 23, 2020) - In accordance with the stay-at-home extensions enforced in Ohio and Pennsylvania, and the ongoing social distancing guidelines put into place by the CDC as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 visits to Lernerville Speedway and Sharon Speedway on Friday and Saturday, May 1-2, have been postponed.The Lernerville Speedway event will now be contested on its previously scheduled make-up date of Friday, May 22.…

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Eldora iRacing Sprint Driver List Released for Thursday 4/23

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Eldora iRacing Sprint Driver List Released for Thursday Sprint Cars routinely put on a show on the banks of The Big E, Eldora Speedway, and it's gonna get wild this Thursday night, April 23, 9pm EST for the USAC AMSOIL iRacing Challenge presented by NOS Energy Drink on FloRacing at https://bit.ly/3dwwlJW.Sixty drivers are entered for the event at the virtual half-mile, high-banked dirt oval in western Ohio, and extra prize money is on the line this Thursday.A $500 top prize is up for grabs for the winner of the event along with $300 for second, $200 for third and $100 for…

STSS ANNOUNCES DEL. INT’L & FIVE MILE POINT EVENT POSTPONEMENTS

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News from the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco Media Contact: Brett Deyo – bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com or 845.728.2781 For Immediate Release/April 18, 2020 Short Track Super Series Announces Postponements of Events at Delaware International & Five Mile Point MILLSBORO, DE – It was scheduled to be a busy week with events in both Delaware and New York State. Instead, the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco will remain on the sidelines due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. Both the ‘Diamond State 50’ at Delaware International Speedway in Delmar, Del., Wednesday, April 29 and the 70th Anniversary…

Additional Dates Announced for Stafford Speedway iRacing Series Presented by All Phases Renovations

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For Immediate Release Contact: Paul Arute (860) 684-2783 Additional Dates Announced for Stafford Speedway iRacing Series Presented by All Phases Renovations (Stafford Springs, CT)---New events have been added to both Stafford Speedway’s driver and fan iRacing leagues including a new invite only Tour Type Modified Invitational set for Friday, May 15th. All Phases Renovations has stepped up as the presenting sponsor of the four event series that will include three different types of cars as well as weekly payouts for the top-3 finishers. The 4-race schedule is set to include a Street Stock race, Late Model race, and two Tour-Type Modified races.…

Weedsport Speedway Test and Tune Canceled as ‘New York on Pause’ Initiative is Extended through May 15

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Weedsport SpeedwayContact: Dan Kapuscinskidan@weedsportspeedway.com Weedsport Speedway Test and Tune Canceled as ‘New York on Pause’ Initiative is Extended through May 15 WEEDSPORT, NY (April 16, 2020) – During a press conference on Thursday, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the ‘New York on Pause’ initiative has been extended through May 15. As a result of this extension, Weedsport Speedway’s test and tune session, scheduled for Sunday, May 3, has been canceled. The test and tune will not be rescheduled. “The health and safety of our staff, fans and racers is our first priority,” said Weedsport Speedway promoter, Jimmy Phelps. “We…

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule Update

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BATAVIA, OH (April 15, 2020) - In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series officials announce the postponement of events at Ponderosa Speedway and Florence Speedway. The 16th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial will return to its familiar Labor Day weekend date, Friday, September 4th, while the 34th Annual Ralph Latham Memorial at Florence Speedway is postponed to August 12th and will once again kick off the blockbuster North South 100 weekend. The series hopes to resume racing on May 8th at Atomic Speedway for the Buckeye Spring 50, and May 9th at Brownstown Speedway for the 23rd Annual Indiana Icebreaker.…

Mat Williamson, Dean Reynolds to Join ‘Off Track TV’ on April 15

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AB PhotosWeedsport SpeedwayContact: Dan Kapuscinskidan@weedsportspeedway.com Mat Williamson, Dean Reynolds to Join ‘Off Track TV’ on April 15 WEEDSPORT, NY (April 10, 2020) – Season three of ‘Off Track TV’ continues on Wednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. through the Weedsport Productions Facebook page, utilizing Facebook Live and Zoom Video Communications. In light of the ongoing concerns in regards to COVID-19, as well as statewide restrictions from the state of New York, ‘Off Track TV’ will again practice social distancing on Wednesday evening. Hosts Shane Andrews and Dan Kapuscinski will be joined by Super DIRT Week and Super DIRTcar Series Big…

MAVTV Continues Airings with Wednesday’s Wrisco Industries Winternationals

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BATAVIA, OH (April 9, 2020) - MAVTV Motorsports Network is showing the Wednesday night race from the Wrisco Industries Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park tonight at 6 PM EST, with a re-airing at 9 PM EST. Witness the first repeat winner on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2020, but not without some unfortunate circumstances for others first. There was not a lack of excitement during the February 5th event at "The Clay by the Bay". Most would agree that you will witness one of the hardest hits, and scariest moments of the year, with just five laps to…

Saturday’s USAC iRacing FALS Invitational Entry List Released

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SATURDAY'S USAC iRACINGFALS INVITATIONAL ENTRY LIST RELEASED Speedway, Indiana (April 8, 2020).........The highest-paying USAC iRacing event to ever be held will take place this Saturday, April 11th, in an invitation only race featuring the top racing stars of the United States Auto Club, 9pm EST exclusively on FloRacing.The AME Electrical "Saturday Night Lightning" FALS Invitational will pad the wallet of the front runners who can get the job done in the virtual USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget feature held at the quarter-mile Fairbury Speedway in Illinois.The total payout includes $2,020 top prize going to the winner courtesy of AME…

DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 37TH ANNUAL PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS 2021 MOTORSPORTS SHOW

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NEWS FROM PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS MOTORSPORTS 2021 PRESENTED BY SUNOCO RACE CAR AND TRADE SHOW PRODUCED BY LEN SAMMONS PRODUCTIONS – 609-888-3618 MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications – 215.752.7797 – Esaxton144@aol.com – 267.934.7286 (cell) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS MOTORSPORTS 2021 MOVES BACK A WEEK TO JANUARY 22-24TH OAKS, PA April 9, 2021 . . .The Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2021 Presented by Sunoco Distributed by Insinger Performance Race Car and Trade Show will return to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA for a 13th consecutive year a week later than previously announced. The 37th…

PORT ROYAL SPEED SHOWCASE RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 18

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News from the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco Media Contact: Brett Deyo – bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com or 845.728.2781 For Immediate Release/April 8, 2020 Port Royal Speedway ‘Speed Showcase’ Rescheduled for October 18 PORT ROYAL, PA – Unfortunately, the COVID-19 crisis claimed the original ‘Speed Showcase’ date at Port Royal Speedway on March 22. But there is good news: the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco will visit the ‘Speed Palace’ in 2020. Port Royal promoter Steve O’Neal, STSS organizer Brett Deyo and Chris Zuver from the Zimmer Service Center United Late Model Series (ULMS) have mutually…

A-Verdi Storage Containers to Present World of Outlaws Return to Weedsport in August

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Weedsport SpeedwayContact: Dan Kapuscinskidan@weedsportspeedway.com A-Verdi Storage Containers to Present World of Outlaws Return to Weedsport in August WEEDSPORT, NY (April 7, 2020) – When the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series makes its long awaited return to Weedsport Speedway for the Empire State Challenge on Saturday, August 1, it will be presented by A-Verdi Storage Containers. The highly anticipated visit by the Outlaws will be the first to Weedsport since July 29, 2018, when Brent Marks led all 35-laps and sped to a $10,000 victory over Sheldon Haudenschild, Jacob Allen, Brad Sweet and David Gravel. With the…

All Phases Renovations to Sponsor Stafford iRacing Series; Purse Posted for Drivers

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For Immediate Release Contact: Paul Arute (860) 684-2783 All Phases Renovations to Sponsor Stafford iRacing Series; Purse Posted for Drivers After the second event, the excitement for Stafford Speedway’s new iRacing series continues to grow. All Phases Renovations has partnered with Stafford Speedway to serve as the presenting sponsor of the next two iRacing events scheduled for April 10th and April 17th. In addition, All Phases has posted a $250 purse for each event including $150 for 1st, $75 for 2nd, and $25 for 3rd. “I’ve always had a passion for racing and I thought it would be fun to…

AMERICAN RACER CUP PRE-SEASON TIRE GIVEAWAY WINNERS ANNOUNCED

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News from the American Racer Cup Presented By Sunoco Race Fuels Media Contact: Brett Deyo – bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com or 845.728.2781 For Immediate Release/April 4, 2020 American Racer Cup Pre-Season Tire Certificate Giveaway Winners Announced GEORGETOWN, DE – The American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco hosted its pre-season tire giveaway on Saturday afternoon, rewarding racers who had already registered for the 2020 program. Four tires each in both the Modified and Sportsman divisions were given away via random drawing of registered drivers. The Modified drawing included 99 registrants, with 90 in the Sportsman division. Program administrator Brett Deyo organized the drawing which was shown live…

NRN Announces Ten Week Hyper Racing eSports Series

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For Immediate Release National Racing Network Announces Ten Week Hyper Racing eSports Series Cash Prizes Top Out At $150 Weekly and $250 For Season Champion Warminster, PA (April 4, 2020) – With a dearth of weekly racing at local tracks due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the National Racing Network is taking the 2020 season virtual. Beginning on April 11, the Hyper Racing NRN eSports Series takes to the track with weekly races on Saturday nights which will offer a top prize of $150 weekly and $250 to win the season championship. “We understand that virtual racing isn’t for everyone; but…

Additional Schedule Adjustments Announced by Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

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BATAVIA, OH (April 3, 2020) - On Sunday, March 29th, President Donald Trump extended federal social distancing guidelines through the end of April due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This announcement forces the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series officials to postpone and cancel additional events.This extension now also affects events at Hagerstown Speedway, Port Royal Speedway, Tri-City Speedway, and Macon Speedway. The series hopes to resume the original schedule on May 1st at Ponderosa Speedway and May 2nd at Florence Speedway.Port Royal Speedway's Rumble by the River, originally scheduled for April 19th, has been postponed until Thursday, August 27th. The Nininger…

Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions

All Star Circuit of Champions’ April schedule postponed in response to COVID-19

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All Star Circuit of Champions’ April schedule postponed in response to COVID-19 BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 3, 2020) - In accordance with the federal government's 30-day extension of its social distancing guidelines and several states’ mandatory stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire April segment of the 2020 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 schedule has been postponed.The seven events affected by the recent social distancing extension includes Attica Raceway Park’s Spring Nationals on Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, the $12,000-to-win Thursday Night Thunder event at Virginia Motor Speedway on Thursday, April 16,…

BATTLE OF THE BAY THURSDAY, APRIL 16 CANCELED BY COVID-19 (4-1-20)

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News from Delaware’s Historic Georgetown Speedway Media Contact: Brett Deyo – georgetownspeedway@gmail.com or 302.563.4896 (GTWN) For Immediate Release/April 1, 2020 Georgetown Speedway ‘Battle of the Bay’ Thursday, April 16 Canceled By COVID-19 GEORGETOWN, DE – A four-night speedweek for the RUSH Late Model Series – the ‘Battle of the Bay’ – has emerged as a favorite for competitors in the division and race fans in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ‘Battle of the Bay’ event at Georgetown Speedway on Thursday, April 16 has been canceled in addition to affiliate events at Delaware International Speedway in Delmar, Del.…

OCFS SHORT TRACK SUPER SERIES HARD CLAY OPEN POSTPONED BY COVID-19 VIRUS

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News from the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco Media Contact: Brett Deyo – bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com or 845.728.2781 For Immediate Release/April 1, 2020 Orange County Fair Speedway April 19 Short Track Super Series ‘Hard Clay Open’ Postponed MIDDLETOWN, NY – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ‘Hard Clay Open’ at Orange County Fair Speedway has been postponed. The event, serving as the opener for the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco Modified Halmar International North Region, was scheduled for Sunday, April 19 at the five-eighths-mile oval. As regulations are in place for COVID-19 in New…

Fulton Speedway

Fulton Speedway to Cancel Highbank Holdup Weekend

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Media ContactDave MedlerPublic Relations DirectorBrewerton SpeedwayFulton Speedway(315) 702-4607 Fulton Speedway to Cancel Highbank Holdup Weekend FULTON, NY – With continuing guidelines set forth by government officials regarding the COVID-19 situation, the Fulton Speedway will cancel its annual opening Highbank Holdup Weekend to be held on April 24 & 25.“It’s unfortunate that we do have to cancel the weekend, we were waiting a bit just hoping something would change for the better and give the fans a weekend of racing,” noted Fulton General Manager Cory Reed, “However, the safety of our fans, employees and the competitors comes first. I’m confident we eventually…

Stafford Speedway Launches Multi-Event iRacing Series; Fans Can Race Their Way In

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For Immediate Release Contact: Paul Arute (860) 684-2783 Stafford Speedway Launches Multi-Event iRacing Series; Fans Can Race Their Way In (Stafford Springs, CT)---After a successful launch last Friday night, eStafford Speedway is set to return with a multi event iRacing series starting Friday, April 3rd. The Stafford Speedway eSeries will be similar to last Friday’s event with weekly live stream broadcasts on the Stafford Speedway YouTube channel at 7pm. Event dates include April 3rd, 10th, and 17th. The eSeries will also give iRacers that are not Stafford Speedway competitors a chance to compete through the eStafford Speedway Open, a preliminary…

April Race Cancellations for USAC Announced

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APRIL RACE CANCELLATIONS ANNOUNCEDSpeedway, Indiana (March 31, 2020).........Seven races from USAC's National series calendar for the month of April, as well as eight from the Regional schedule, have been postponed/canceled due to the ongoing Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic. The National events affected by the circumstances include three USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car and four USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget events:April 4: Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / USAC AMSOIL National Sprint CarsApril 10: Riverside International Speedway / West Memphis, AR / USAC NOS Energy Drink National MidgetsApril 11: Riverside International Speedway / West Memphis, AR / USAC NOS Energy Drink…

HEALTH & SAFETY OF FANS AND COMPETITORS FIRST, NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES PREPS FOR 31ST SEASON AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

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Thunder News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- - -THANK YOU MARCH 30, 2020 CONTACT: BOB MILLER 215 327 3115 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES HEALTH & SAFETY OF FANS AND COMPETITORS FIRST, NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES PREPS FOR 31ST SEASON AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY BECHTELSVILLE, PA – When the 2020 racing season at Grandview Speedway begins, NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series officials are hoping to offer their entire scheduled season of events at the Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania dirt track. We are experiencing unprecedented times and we ask everyone to follow the recommendations to keep yourself,…

Big Diamond Speedway

Big Diamond Joins the Dirt Track Digest Tv Family for 2020

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For immediate releasePromoters Jake and Jasmine SmulleyTrack Website: bigdspeedway.net BREWERTON, NY – Although racing may be slowed by the current state of affairs, that doesn’t mean race tracks are not busy behind the scenes preparing for the 2020 racing season. Over the past several weeks, Dirt Track Digest TV and Big Diamond Speedway have been in discussions to bring the Minersville, Pa., facility into the fold. After a series of conversations, DirtTrackDigest.TV is happy to announce a deal was reached to bring special events from the Schuykill Valley dirt oval onto the channel for this season. “We are excited to add…

FONDA SPEEDWAY 2020 OPENER WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL MAY

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News from Fonda Speedway ‘The Track of Champions’ Media Contact: BD Motorsports Media LLC – fondaspdwy@gmail.com or 518.915.4395 For Immediate Release/March 26, 2020 Fonda Speedway 2020 Season Opener Will Have to Wait Until May FONDA, NY – The 2020 season at Fonda Speedway will have to wait until May. Following a virtual Fonda Fair Board meeting, held via Conference Call on Wednesday evening, it was announced no activities would take place on the fairgrounds during the month of April - including auto racing - to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. As a result, the 2020 Season Opener at the Track of…

RESURFACED GEORGETOWN SPEEDWAY READY TO GO WHEN THE TIME COMES TO RACE

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News from Delaware’s Historic Georgetown Speedway Media Contact: Brett Deyo – georgetownspeedway@gmail.com or 302.563.4896 (GTWN) For Immediate Release/March 25, 2020 Resurfaced Georgetown Speedway Ready When Racing Gets the Green Light GEORGETOWN, DE – When the time comes to go racing, a resurfaced Georgetown Speedway will be ready. Less than 12 hours after the final Sunoco checkered flag flew on the Melvin L. Joseph Memorial weekend March 7-8, the first dump truck arrived full of clay. Over the next two weeks’ time, nearly 200 loads were spread on the historic half-mile oval as part of a complete resurfacing project. The speedway now is covered…

Stafford Speedway is set to join the list of tracks and series that have moved online since the season delays relating to coronavirus.

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For Immediate Release Contact: Paul Arute (860) 684-2783 Stafford Speedway is set to join the list of tracks and series that have moved online since the season delays relating to coronavirus. The first Stafford Speedway iRacing event is set for Friday, March 27th at 7pm and will stream live on Stafford Speedway YouTube channel. Participants will include Stafford Speedway drivers who competed in an event in 2019 or have registered to compete in 2020. “Unfortunately the start to our 2020 season has been delayed, but we are making the best of the situation,” explained Paul Arute of Stafford Speedway. “We…

History will be made when NASCAR, NHRA stars battle World of Outlaws in iRacing Invitational

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nick Graziano, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series PR Coordinator Please contact ngraziano@dirtcar.com to arrange driver interviews. To attend one of our events in person, please apply for media credentials online. You may duplicate this release with credit to the World of Outlaws and a link to worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/. For more photos, video b-roll and other digital assets, click here. Star-studded World of Outlaws iRacing Invitational Airs Wednesday on DIRTVisionHistory will be made when NASCAR, NHRA stars battle World of Outlaws online CONCORD, NC – March 24, 2020 – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are going virtual with a renown field of drivers eager to…

AMERICAN RACER CUP PRE-SEASON DRAWING SET FOR APRIL $

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News from the American Racer Cup Presented By Sunoco Race Fuels Media Contact: Brett Deyo – bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com or 845.728.2781 For Immediate Release/March 23, 2020 American Racer Cup Presents ‘Pre-Season’ Tire Giveaway April 4 Via Facebook Live INDIANA, PA – In response to the current unique times, the American Racer Cup presented by Sunoco Race Fuels has adjusted its pre-season tire certificate giveaway. On Saturday, April 4, a drawing will be held on The American Racer Cup Facebook page for four FREE tires in both the Modified and Sportsman divisions. Drivers must be registered as of that date to be eligible for the giveaways. “Typically, our pre-season giveaway…

World of Outlaws Halts Remainder of Spring California Tour

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nick Graziano, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series PR Coordinator Please contact ngraziano@dirtcar.com to arrange driver interviews. To attend one of our events in person, please apply for media credentials online. You may duplicate this release with credit to the World of Outlaws and a link to worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/. For more photos, video b-roll and other digital assets, click here. World of Outlaws Halts Remainder of Spring California TourOfficials, tracks working to reschedule as many events as possible CONCORD, NC — March 23, 2020 — The State of California remains under a statewide stay at home order issued by California Gov. Gavin Newsom as part of the ongoing effort to…

Illini 100 at Farmer City Raceway Postponed

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jordan DeLucia, World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series PR Coordinator Please contact jdelucia@dirtcar.com to arrange driver interviews. To attend one of our events in person, submit your media credential request online. You may duplicate this release with credit to the World of Outlaws and a link toworldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/. For more photos, video b-roll and other digital assets, click here. World of Outlaws Postpones Illini 100 at Farmer City Raceway Series and track officials seeking new date for Illinois Dirt Late Model special CONCORD, NC — March 23, 2020 — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has issued statewide orders for residents to shelter in place as…

Carson Macedo Opens About Success, Struggles of World of Outlaws Rookie Year

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nick Graziano, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series PR Coordinator Please contact ngraziano@dirtcar.com to arrange driver interviews. To attend one of our events in person, please apply for media credentials online. You may duplicate this release with credit to the World of Outlaws and a link to worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/. For more photos, video b-roll and other digital assets, click here. FIRST STEPS: Carson Macedo Opens About Success, Struggles of Rookie YearMacedo had one of the most successful rookie seasons, but it wasn’t without a few learning curves CONCORD, NC – March 23, 2020 – Carson Macedo isn’t the driver he was this time last year. A full year with…

ARP, Official Series Partner and Title Sponsor of the Engine Builders Challenge

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BATAVIA, OH (March 20, 2020) - Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series officials are pleased to announce Automotive Racing Products (ARP) has signed on as an Official Partner of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2020. In addition, ARP will be the title sponsor of the Engine Builders Challenge Program on the series. The ARP Engine Builders Challenge Program will award points to the engine builders based on where their engines finish in the A-Main of series events. The engine builder that earns the most points throughout the year will be crowned the ARP Engine Builder of the Year…

World of Outlaws Series Director Recounts Timeline of Postponement Decision

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nick Graziano, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series PR Coordinator Please contact ngraziano@dirtcar.com to arrange driver interviews. To attend one of our events in person, please apply for media credentials online. You may duplicate this release with credit to the World of Outlaws and a link to worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/. For more photos, video b-roll and other digital assets, click here.MAKING THE CALL: World of Outlaws Series Director Recounts the Day Racing StoppedEscalating COVID-19 concerns and uncertainty lead to trying 48 hours CONCORD, NC – World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series Director Carlton Reimers woke up on Friday, March 13, anticipating to race. He, the World of Outlaws officiating…

Ohsweken Speedway Preseason Meetings Moved Online

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OHSWEKEN, Ont. (March 20, 2020) – Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Ohsweken Speedway officials have decided to move the Rules Discussions scheduled for Sunday, March 22 to GForceTV.net and the Ohsweken Speedway Facebook page. Sunday, March 22 Infocasts on GForceTV.net and the Ohsweken Speedway Facebook page are scheduled as follows: Thursday Night Micro Sprints Infocast - 12:00pm - 1:30pmFriday Night Excitement Infocast - 2:00pm - 4:00pm Live and interactive online rules discussions for the Thursday Micro Sprints will kick off the broadcast at 12:00pm. The 2020 rules packages for the Kool-Kidz Micro Sprint divisions will be rolled out during the broadcast. At 2:00pm,…

World of Outlaws Postpones Late Model Events at Volunteer, Cherokee

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World of Outlaws Postpones Late Model Events at Volunteer, Cherokee CONCORD, NC — March 18, 2020 — On Monday, March 16th, President Trump and the White House Coronavirus Task Force issued new guidelines, including asking Americans to further curtail events and increase social distancing for a 15-day period running through Tuesday, March 31st to help “slow the spread.” After much consideration and in cooperation with our tracks, World of Outlaws events scheduled during this period have been postponed. It is our hope that we will be able to reschedule the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series races originally planned for Friday, March 27th at…

CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED FOR BELFOR INDOOR RACING SERIES, DATES FOR 2021 ARE SET

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NEWS FROM LEN SAMMONS PRODUCTIONS 2020 BELFOR INDOOR AUTO RACING CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES FUELED BY VP RACING FUELS ALLENTOWN, ATLANTIC CITY, TRENTON, NJ AND SYRACUSE Event Promoter: Len Sammons @609.888.3618 MEDIA INFORMATION: Ernie Saxton Communications – Esaxton144@aol.com -267.934.7286 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS ANDY JANKOWIAK, TYLER BROWN AND SCOTT NEARY EARN 2020 INDOOR RACING SERIES TITLES TRENTON, NJ - The 2020 Indoor Auto Racing Series Fueled by VP Race Fuels championship races scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 13-14 inside the New York State Fairgrounds Exposition Center in Syracuse, NY were canceled as a result of COVID-19. As a result of…

Virginia Motor Speedway Postpones Start Of 2020 Season Due To COVID 19 Outbreak

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Virginia Motor Speedway Postpones Start Of 2020 Season Due To COVID 19 Outbreak Jamaica, VA – In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Virginia Motor Speedway will be postponing the start of the 2020 season. This decision comes per recent CDC guidelines, and the State of Virginia banning events of 100 or more people. Officials of Virginia Motor Speedway will continue to closely monitor the situation in coordination with federal, state, local, and public health officials, along with information based on guidelines from the CDC to determine when it will be safe to reopen. The health and safety of our race fans and…

NAPA Spring SizzlerR Rescheduled to May 30th & 31st; Double Header Weekend Set for End of May; 2020 Season to Kick-Off May 22nd

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Contact: Paul Arute (860) 684-2783 NAPA Spring Sizzler® Rescheduled to May 30th & 31st; Double Header Weekend Set for End of May; 2020 Season to Kick-Off May 22nd (Stafford Springs, CT)---The 49th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler® has been tentatively rescheduled to Saturday, May 30th and Sunday, May 31st due to the directive from NASCAR, the CDC, and the State of Connecticut relating to Covid-19 (coronavirus). Stafford Speedway will open its season Friday, May 22nd with a NASCAR Weekly Racing series program including all 5 of Stafford’s weekly divisions. The previously scheduled Call Before You Dig Pro Late Model…

PORT ROYAL STSS EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19

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News from the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco Media Contact: Brett Deyo – bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com or 845.728.2781 For Immediate Release/March 17, 2020 Port Royal Speedway STSS ‘Speed Showcase’ Postponed by COVID-19 PORT ROYAL, PA – In accordance with recommendations from national and regional leaders with regards to COVID-19, Port Royal Speedway and the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco have announced the postponement of the ‘Speed Showcase’ this Sunday, March 22 at the Juniata County facility. Port Royal will take a two-week hiatus from racing starting this weekend, speedway promoter Steve O’Neal said. STSS…

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