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Tim Fuller Battles to Canandaigua Win

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Tim Fuller Battles to Canandaigua Win Captures first Super DIRTcar series win of the year Story By Mandee Pauch/DIRTcar Media Photos Courtesy: Dave Dalessandro/RacersGuide.com CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. - June 30, 2016 - Tim Fuller battled from a sixth starting position and through tough lap traffic and cautions at Canandaigua Motorsports Park's Jan Corcoran Memorial 64 on Thursday night as he claimed his first full points Super DIRTcar Series win since November 2012. "The car was really good tonight. Matt is really good and to be able to run with him throughout the year has helped. If I could finished second…

King of Dirt Pro Stocks Go All Crate

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602 Crate Engines Only Option Going Forward On Tour Story By: ROB HAZER / KOD SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- June 30, 2016- With competition growing intense on the King Of Dirt Pro Stock tour and some reasonable concerns about the weight differences between open pro stock motor cars and GM 602 Crate Motor cars, the King Of Dirt Pro Stock Series made the decision to even the playing field going forward. Only engine option for the full-fender division will be the crate engine. Currently DIRTcar rules are 3300 lbs. along with a 5800-rpm rev.…

Ganassi 24hr of Le Mans Winning Team Ready to Take On Watkins Glen

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Ford Chip Ganassi Racing is looking to continue that momentum when it returns to Watkins Glen International for Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, Round 3 of the Tequila Patrón North American Endurance Cup Story By: ISMA SERIES MEDIA Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM WATKINS GLEN, NY- June 30, 2016- Ford celebrated the 50th anniversary of its 1966 triumph at Le Mans by winning the GTE Pro class with drivers Joey Hand and Dirk Mueller, who will share the No. 66 Ford GT at The Glen. Richard Westbrook and Ryan Briscoe won the most recent GTLM race at Mazda…

Weedsport Sportsman Classic 75 Wraps Up Holiday Weekend

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Napa Sportsman Shootout Series Action and Huge Fireworks Display for $20 per Car Load. Story By: SHANNON PHELPS/ WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEEDSPORT, NY- June 30, 2016- Weedsport Speedway will celebrate the 4th of July in style this Monday, with a full card of racing activity headlined by the Sportsman Classic 75, presented by Industrial Tire of CNY. The third edition of the crown-jewel Sportsman event will draw a large and strong field of competitors for a chance to stand on top of Victory Hill in one of the biggest races of the year for the…

Thunder Storms Halt Thunder on The Hill at Grandview

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Rain Stops Thunder Series on Lap Fifteen of Sprint Feature Tuesday Night at Grandview Speedway Story By: BOB MILLER / TOTH SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAN DeMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA- June 29, 2016- Rain has not been a friend to Thunder on the Hill and Tuesday night was no different as the Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Speed Week Series invaded the Grandview Speedway for event one-hundred and twenty of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. Feature race leader Ryan Smith made contact with another car sending him spinning into the first turn infield…

A Huge Holiday Show is On Tap this Sunday at Utica-Rome Speedway

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The Return of Super DIRTcar Series Plus Empire Super Sprints, RoC Sportsman and Fireworks Make Up Sunday Racing Action Story By: JOHN TIFF / UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY- June 29, 2016- The Independence Day Weekend is upon us and at Utica-Rome Speedway, and the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints will continue their traditional holiday weekend stop as part of the Central New York ESS Speedweek, but fans will be in for a real treat this Sunday July 3. The Super DIRTcar Modified Series will make its return back to the spacious Vernon half mile…

Super CD Coville Tribute Race Lights Up ‘The Track of Champions’

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Fonda Speedway Celebrates Independence Day with Fireworks and Racing Story By: RON SZCZERBA / FONDA SPEEDWAY Photos By: MATT NOLES / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA, NY- June 29, 2016- The “Track of Champions” will be back in action on July 2nd with the 61 lap, $3061.00 to win “CD” Coville modified tribute race. It will also be double points at the speedway for the modified cars and with the top 4 in points, Varin, RJ, The Doctor and Jeremy Wilder being only 10 points apart and several invaders showing interest in this race anything is possible. Also in action will be the ever-popular…

All-Star Circuit of Champions Stand Ready for Independence Day Weekend Doubleheader

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Series Leaves Ohio Sprint Speedweek with Momentum Boost and New Points Leader Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / ALL STAR CIRCUIT OF CHAMPIONS Photos By: TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS IN- June 29, 2016- For the second and final time in 2016, Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will invade areas of southern Michigan, set to battle the best in the region for a pair of $5,000 top prizes, each of which headlining an ultimate Independence Day weekend doubleheader for open wheel enthusiasts. The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions will visit two different dirt ovals during…

Brown Looks for Knoxville Magic at 2016 Nationals

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Brian Brown Ready to Turn 'Runner-Up' Into 'Champion' at 2016 Knoxville Nationals Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDELINE PROMOTIONS Photos By: DICK AYERS / RACERSGUIDE.COM KNOXVILLE, IA- June 29, 2016- Sprint car racing’s grandest event is just 41 days away and teams from around the world are gearing up for the $150,000 prize. Official entry forms are arriving at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway every day, confirming another great lineup for the 56th annual 5-hour ENERGY® Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. One of the first entries received was that of fan-favorite Brian Brown, driver of the Casey’s General Store/FVP No.…

Selinsgrove Speedway Hosts PA Speedweek

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Opperman-Bogar Memorial for 410 Sprint Cars This Sunday Story By: STEVE INCH / SELINSGROVE SPEEDWAY Photos By: DAN DeMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SELINSGROVE, PA- June 29, 2016- Selinsgrove Speedway will host the PA Speedweek Finale for 410 sprint cars at 7:30 p.m. this Sunday, July 3, honoring the memory of the late driver-car owner duo of Jan Opperman and Dick Bogar. The 30-lap 410 sprint car feature will pay $5,000 to win and $400 to start. Track gates will open at 5:30 p.m. The 305 sprint cars and pro stocks will compete in 20-lap and 15-lap main events, respectively, to round…

Whelen Southern Modified News & Notes: Caraway

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Myers Enters Davis Roofing 150 Looking for Third Win Story By: TIM SOUTHERS / NASCAR MEDIA Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR DAYTONA BEACH, FL- June 29, 2016- For the first time in his storied career in the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, Burt Myers has accomplished something unique in 2016. The 2010 tour champion has always been known as a strong second-half performer, but this season he’s already picked up a pair of wins before July. Myers will look to add to his resume Friday if he can win the Davis Roofing 150 ay Caraway Speedway in Sophia, North Carolina. If Myers…

George Ramos Jr. “Pineapple 50” for Late Models this Saturday at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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Mahoning Valley Speedway July 2 Advance: George Ramos Jr. "Pineapple 50" for Late Models to pay $1200-to-win this Saturday at Mahoning Valley Speedway Story By:DINO OBERTO / MAHONING VALLEY SPEEDWAY Photos By: WALT SMITH / RACERSGUIDE.COM LEHIGHTON, PA- June 29, 2016- This coming Saturday, July 2 at 6:00 pm, Mahoning Valley Speedway presents the 5th Annual George Ramos Jr. “Pineapple 50” for Late Models. The feature race will award the winner $1200. The Pineapple 50 is run in honor of the late George Ramos Jr., who passed away in 2012. Ramos was a racer who competed at Mahoning Valley and…

STSS Points Battle Heats Up Heading to Accord Speedway

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Erick Rudolph (Modified) & Shane Jablonka (Sportsman) Lead Short Track Super Series Point Standings Into Accord Speedway On Tuesday, July 5 For New York Truck Parts ‘Battle of the Bullring 4’ Story By:BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ACCORD, NY –June 28, 2016- Accord Speedway is set to lead the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP into the summer stretch. On Tuesday, July 5 (rain date: July 6), New York Truck Parts Inc. presents the ‘Battle of the Bullring 4’ at the Ulster County quarter-mile oval. The Gary and Donna…

Fulton Speedway Racing Spectacular on Tap July 2

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Empire Super Sprints Speedweek, Big Block Modifieds & Fireworks Part Of Fulton Speedway July 2 Racing Spectacular Story By: DAVE MEDLER / FULTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY – June 28, 2016 – Spend part of your Fourth of July weekend this Saturday, July 2 at the Fulton Speedway when there will be fireworks on the track and in the sky presented by NAPA Auto Parts & A-Verdi Storage Containers Brewerton and Fulton Speedway’s 360 Sprint Cars Series. On the Speedway it will be “Wings & Warriors” featuring the winged beasts of the Lucas Oil Empire…

DIRTCAR SUPER DIRT SERIES EVENT QUICKLY APPROACHING AT FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY

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SHAKELTON AUTO & TRUCK CENTERS SIGNS ON AS PRESENTING EVENT SPONSOR FOR HUGE MODIFIED EVENT AT FMP. Story By: ANDREW HARPELL / FMP SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM KIRKWOOD, NY.- June 28, 2016-The biggest event of the 2016 Five Mile Point Speedway racing season is just around the corner with the running of the Super DIRTCar Series for Modifieds on Tuesday, July 12th. Shakelton Auto & Truck Centers has just signed on as the presenting sponsor of the huge Modified special at the quarter mile oval. Racing on that night will begin at 7:15 p.m. Like last year,…

Visit Florida Racing is going for a Third Consecutive Victory at Watkins Glen International

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Sunday’s Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen ;Round 6 of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the third-round for the Tequila Patrón North American Endurance Cup. Story By:ISMA SERIES MEDIA Photos By:JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM Watkins Glen NY.- June 28, 2016- The Daytona Prototype #90 Corvette team returns to The Glen with a new set of drivers, with Ryan Dalziel and Marc Goossens piloting the No. 90 Corvette DP. “It's time to go back Stateside to be back with Visit Florida Racing and Ryan Dalziel,” said Goossens, who competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France and visited…

ESS Kick Off Speedweeks at ‘The Dirt Demon’

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Brewerton Speedway Set To Host Empire Super Sprints Speedweek Opener Plus Sportsman Shootout Qualifier Wednesday, June 29 Story By: DAVE MEDLER / BREWERTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM BREWERTON, NY – June 28, 2016 – The biggest Sprint Car event in New York State kicks off at the “D-Shaped Dirt Demon” this Wednesday, June 29 when A-Verdi Storage Containers presents race number-one of the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Speedweek invades the Route 11 speedway. Look for the best 360 Sprint Car drivers in the Northeast ready to do battle not only against each other but…

Thunder on The Hill Speedweeks Invades Grandview Tonight

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IS A FIRST-TIME GRANDVIEW WINNER LIKELY TUESDAY, JUNE 28 DURING THUNDER ON THE HILL SPEEDWEEK EVENT ? Story By:BOB MILLER / TOTH SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF BECHTELSVILLE, PA -JUNE 28, 2016 – Winning at Grandview Speedway is no easy task -- especially when the 410 Sprint Cars invade the Berks County oval – but this year’s contingent of Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speed week competitors may be the strongest in years, and there is definitely opportunity to knock off two-time defending race winner Greg Hodnett. The challenge takes place this Tuesday, June 28 at 7:30 PM when NAPA…

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Sweet and Shirley Look Forward to Outlaw Clay Classic

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Outlaw Clay Classic takes on Rockford Speedway on June 29 and 30 Story By: JORDAN MORRIS / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By;RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF ROCKFORD, Ill. - June 28, 2016 - The 'Dirt Takeover' is underway at Rockford Speedway as Illinois river clay is currently being spread across America's favorite paved short track in preparation for the Outlaw Clay Classic and the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series and World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series on Wednesday, June 29 and Thursday, June 30. As the series prepare to make history with Rockford Speedway, series regulars are gearing…

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Lucas Late Models Set to Double Up for Independence Weekend

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Independence Weekend Doubleheader Up Next! Story By: TYLER ALTMEYER / LUCAS LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF WAYCROSS, GA -June 28, 2016 - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will celebrate the Independence weekend with a doubleheader in Ohio! Both events will feature an action-packed program that includes: Miller Welders Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 60-lap, $12,000-to-win main event. The weekend begins on Saturday, July 2nd, when Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH hosts the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the annual Independence 60. The Open Wheel Modifieds and Limited Late Models will…

Georgie Stevenson Memorial Kicks Off July Racing Slate at Big Diamond

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Street Stock Summer Shootout Reschedule For July 8 Story By: SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY Photos By:GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA.- June 28, 2016- Five nights of racing are on tap in the coal region for Big Diamond Speedway in July and it all gets underway on July 1 with the running of the prestigious B&H Landscaping Georgie Stevenson Memorial for the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 358 modifieds. The 30-lap feature pays $4,000 to win and $300 to take the green along with the Mark’s Service Center cash dash for the 358 modifieds. The U.S.S. Achey sportsman…

Hodnett Has A Party at Path Valley

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WHEEL-TO-WHEEL: HODNETT HOLDS OFF CLAUSON AND MARKS FOR PARTY AT PATH VALLEY SPEEDWEEK VICTORY Story By: JAY DUGAN / RAHMER PROMOTIONS MEDIA Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SPRING RUN, PA - June 27, 2016- Greg Hodnett picked up the 410 Sprint Car victory in the Fred Rahmer Promotions Harry Fletcher Memorial event at the Path Valley Speedway as part of Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speedweek. Hodnett, of Thomasville, PA, started from the top spot but claiming the $6,600 top prize was no easy task as Hodnett battled with Noblesville, IN’s Bryan Clauson side-by-side for more than 30 circuits. “Clauson is a…

Stewart Friesen Wins Wild Race at Cornwall Motor Speedway

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Captures first Super DIRTcar series win of the year Story By: MANDEE PAUCH / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES Photos By: RICK YOUNG / RACERSGUIDE.COM CORNWALL, Ont. - June 27, 2016 - Stewart Friesen battled to a wild first win of the season Sunday night as the Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds took on Cornwall (Ont.) Motor Speedway. Friesen, who took the lead on the initial start from pole-sitter Max McLaughlin, was able to capture the Mel Valade Backhoe Service 100 lapper, but not without a hard fight by fourth-place starter, Matt Sheppard. "What a racecar," Friesen said in victory lane. "Those cautions…

JONES PICKS UP HIS FIRST BIG BLOCK WIN OF HIS CAREER

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] JONES PICKS UP HIS FIRST BIG BLOCK WIN OF HIS CAREER Harrington, Henry and Sayres Continue Their Streak As They Pick Up Wins Story By: D&D Media - Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff CJ Jones came up with a big win as he led Jordan Watson and Ryan Watt to the checkered flag to collect his first ever Spirit Auto Center Big Block Modified victory at the Bridgeport Speedway on Saturday night. Jeremy Harrington (Stewart Stainless Crate/Sportsman) and TJ Henry (PennCo Tech Outlaw Stocks) continued their winning ways while Chuck Sayres, Jr. captured his fifth win on his…

Danny Varin Takes Season First at Utica Rome Speedway

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DANNY VARIN DOMINATES GATES-COLE INSURANCE MODIFIED EVENT AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY TO SCORE FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON, TODD ROOT TAKES WIN IN GRIT SPORTSMAN MEMORIAL RACE Story By:JOHN TIFF / UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY- June 27, 2016- The GRIT 602 Sportsman series visited Utica-Rome Speedway this past Sunday to join a Gates-Cole Insurance and Wilbur Duck Chevrolet sponsored night of racing action. The win for the GRIT race was awarded to Todd Root after a penalty to Rocky Warner took him back a spot. Danny Varin took home the win after a dominant…

Buffalino May Modified Madness Champion

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Billy Pauch Outruns Ryan Godown at New Egypt Story By:MIKE WIENEWSKI / NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JIM BROWN / RACERSGUIDE.COM NEW EGYPT, NJ – June 27, 2016-On Lyons Construction/Metal Fab Graduation Night, Billy Pauch, Sr. picked up his second 358 Modified feature of the year with Dominick Buffalino taking the May Modified Madness title. The Crate Sportsman main event was won by Brandon Grosso. Todd Dige topped the field in the Street Stock feature. By winning the final Lyons Construction/Metal Fab Rookie feature, Cale Ross took home the Lyons Construction/Metal Fab Rookie championship. As the extra distance 35-lap…

The Doctor Takes His First on Lape Tribute Night

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THE DOCTOR MAKES A HOUSE CALL AT FONDA FOR HIS FIRST WIN OF 2016 Story By: RON SZCZERBA / FONDA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Fonda, NY –June 27, 2016- The Dr. Danny Johnson went were nobody else wanted to race, the outside groove at the "Track of Champions" on Saturday evening and drove around the outside of both Ronnie Johnson and Jimmy Davis to get the lead on his way to his 11th career win at Fonda and his first win at the track since 9/23/2012! It was a special night at Fonda on Saturday as it was…

Hough and Tremont Take Lebanon Valley Wins

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Hough Holds Off Tremont for Lebanon Valley Victory Story By:PHIL ALLAWAY / LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:MARK BROWN / RACERSGUIDE.COM West Lebanon NY. - June 26, 2016-Saturday night saw the kids have fun riding in the back of cars. However, once the rides were complete, the action began in earnest. Steve Hough started from the pole and held off Olden Dwyer early. J.R. Heffner stalled in turn 3 and got hit by Rob Pitcher to bring out an early yellow. While slowing for said yellow, a crash broke out in turn 1 involving four more drivers. The biggest…

CLEVELAND OWNS FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

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Catapults To Top Of KOD Sportsman Point Standings Story By:ROB HAZER / KOD SERIES MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Malta, NY. -June 26, 2016- 45 very able Sportsman drivers packed Albany-Saratoga Speedway for round two of the 1-800-GOT-JUNK? King Of Dirt Crate Sportsman Series Presented By Dodson Construction, Elmo’s Speed Supply, and Hoosier Racing Tire. After 30-Laps of high paced open wheel action Connor Cleveland owned Friday Night Lights for the second strait year. Connor Cleveland and Jack Speshock would bring the 30 car-starting field to the green flag, with Cleveland quickly putting the Dean’s Electrical Services 09 into the…

Chad Cook Outlasts Overheating Engine For Thunder Mountain Modified Win

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Brian White (Sportsman), Brian Mady (Crate 602 Sportsman), Ryan Alsdorf (Rookie Sportsman), Jonathan Carpenter (Street Stock), Will Eastman (XCel 600 Modified) & Kenny Underwood (FWD Four Cylinder) Also Score! Story By:BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By:MOJO PHOTOS / RACERSGUIDE.COM CENTER LISLE, NY –June 26, 2016- An overheating engine and spirited challenge from Brian Malcolm couldn’t keep Chad Cook from Victory Lane on Saturday at Thunder Mountain Speedway. Cook, of Deposit, N.Y., nursed the Mike Costello-owned No. 222 to the win in a competitive 30-lap big-block/small-block Modified main event, earning the $1,200 top prize. Cook’s late-race struggle was evident…

Bachetti Stays Hot at I-88 Speedway

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Bachetti Goes 3 for 4 in June Events at Afton Fairgrounds Story By:STEPHAN CLAPPERTON /I-88 SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Afton NY.- June 26- 2016-Andy Bachetti continued his June hot streak in the Greg Page Construction Modifieds on Algonkin Motel and NYSCCA Night at I-88 Speedway. The Sheffield MA driver garnered his third win in four races for the month, his only non-winning night coming on June 10th when he finished second to Cortland’s Nick Nye. Starting seventh in the 21 car starting field Bachetti broke into the top four on the fourth lap of the 30 lap feature, while…

Kochenash Out Duels Beers to Mahoning Checkers

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Austin Kochenash survives to win Mahoning Modified slugfest; Frankie Althouse does the same for Late Model glory Story By: DINO OBERTO / MAHONING VALLEY SPEEDWAY Photos By;WALT SMITH / RACERSGUIDE.COM LEHIGHTON, Pa. - June 26, 2016- At the bullring ¼-mile Mahoning Valley Speedway on a sizzling Saturday night, there was beating and banging, there was spins and dings and there was action galore, and that was just in the Modified feature. It was a race that was a slugfest in every sense of the word and after all was said and done standing tall in Victory Lane after a hard fought…

Zacharias Takes Charge at Chemung Speedway

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“Jimmy Zacharias Bests Chemung Sunoco Modifieds, Scores Double Points” Story By: CAROL HOUSSOCK / CHEMUNG SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:MOJO PHOTOS / RACERSGUIDE.COM Chemung, NY.- June 26, 2016- Race teams rolled the dice on week #7 at Chemung, a night when double points were on the line for all five regular divisions. Lucky 7 winners last week included Jimmy Zacharias (Sunoco Modifieds), Frank Chapman (Super Stocks), Monica Green and Zack Bennett (4 Cylinder FWD/RWD), Alexandria Smith (INEX Legends), and Bryce Bailey and Teddy Bowen (Bandolero Bandit/Outlaw). Teams have a week off as Chemung is quiet July 1st and racing…

VonDohren Rolls Back-Up to Grandview Victory

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VONDOHREN CAPTURES 3RD MODIFIED WIN OF THE SEASON USING A BACK-UP CAR AND INCREASES POINT LEAD; BRAD ARNOLD BECOMES NINTH SPORTSMAN FEATURE WINNER OF THE SEASON AND DAVE BROWN JR WINS CLOSE TSRS SPRINT FEATURE RACE Story By:ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY Photos By:GEORGE STEIGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA. -June 26, 2016 - Defending Grandview Speedway Modified point champion and current point leader Craig VonDohren damaged his primary car in his qualifying event forcing him to go to a back-up car in the consolation race. The multi-time track champion was able to win the consolation and then started 22nd in the…

Tanner Take’s Merrittville ESS Main

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Exciting Finish Brings Matt Tanner Lucas Oil ESS Glory at Merrittville Story By: MIKE MALLETT / ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By:RANDY MALLETT / HAMMERDOWN PHOTO THOROLD, ONT –June 26, 2016- Matt Tanner needed nearly every lap in Saturday night’s Lucas Oil Super Sprint/Mach 1 Chassis A-Main at the Merrittville Speedway to put himself out in front of the field. The Stephentown, N.Y., driver worked and worked to get to the front and finally secured the top spot in the Gary Cunningham Memorial with just two of laps to go. That wasn’t the end of the fight for Tanner…

Brachman Turns His Luck Around for Ransomville Victory

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Chad Brachman Takes His of Season Checkers at Ransomville Story By:TANA ROBINSON / RANSOMVILLE SPEEDWAY Photos By: TOM STEVENS / DTD RANSOMVILLE, NY –June 26, 2016- Eight weeks into the 2016 season, Ransomville Speedway continues to be perfect with the weather. Last Friday night, the half mile oval drew another large crowd in the grandstands and a pit full of race cars. The nights’ activities were sponsored by Localedge, Scott Joy Trucking and Snyder Industries. In the 30 lap Krown Undercoating 358 Modified feature, Chad Brachmann of Sanborn, NY won for the first time in 2016. With the victory, Brachmann stopped an…

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Brandon Sheppard Earns Hard Fought Fairbury Win

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Pierce Continues to Expand his Summer Nationals Points Lead Story By:AARON FIEDLER / DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: STL. PHOTOS/RACERSGUIDE.COM FAIRBURY, Ill. - June 26, 2016 - It was not an easy win, but Brandon Sheppard held tough and fought back challenges Saturday night at Fairbury American Legion Speedway to claim his first Summer Nationals victory of the season. Sheppard started the feature on the outside pole with veteran Billy Moyer next to him. Moyer jumped out to an early lead. Sheppard got around him on lap three but Moyer battled back. He cruised through the next 20 laps with…

Dewease Kicks Off PA. Speedweeks with Lincoln Victory

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DEWEASE TAKES ROUND ONE OF 2016 PENNSYLVANIA SPEEDWEEK for 39TH CAREER LINCOLN WIN Story By:BILL MEYER / LINCOLN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ABBOTTSTOWN, PA.- June 26, 2016- Lance Dewease was never really gone. But his performances in a limited number of appearances has amazed even the most doubting fans in 2016. Dewease started on the pole, followed outside front row starter Lucas Wolfe for the first eight laps, drove by the Zemco #1 in heavy lapped traffic on lap eight to take the lead for good in claiming the $7,000 top prize on what turned out to be…

Hometown Heroes Night Proves Perfect for Lussier’s First Devil’s Bowl Win

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Aube, McKiernan, Messier on top in support classes Story By; JUSTIN ST. LOUIS / DEVILS BOWL SPEEDWAY Photos By:ANDREW CASSIDY / DEVILS BOWL SPEEDWAY WEST HAVEN, Vt. –June 26, 2016- Billy Lussier thrilled his hometown crowd at the half-mile Asphalt Track at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Saturday, June 25, taking his first career victory in a wire-to-wire romp. Somewhat fittingly, the Fair Haven, Vt. driver’s milestone win came on “Hometown Heroes” Night presented by Rutland Regional Medical Center and Whelen Engineering. Other winners in NASCAR Whelen All-American Series action included Jamie Aube, Jim McKiernan, and Eric Messier. Lussier, who lives just five…

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Richards Records No. 8 this Season in a Wild One

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Overton Records First Podium Finish of Season Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WoO LATE MODEL SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF SARVER, PA- June 24, 2016- Josh Richards was the first one to the checkers Friday, winning the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series second preliminary feature night of the Firecracker 100 weekend presented by GottaRace.com at Lernerville Speedway. Though he was the last man standing on the second night, it did not come without a trio of drivers nipping at his rear tires. Two cautions within the first three laps did not slow down the 28-car field…

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Bobby Pierce Battles Billy Moyer for Tri-City Win

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Pierce adds to his Summer Nationals points lead Story By: AARON FIEDLER / DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: JIM DENHAMER / RACERSGUIDE.COM PONTOON BEACH, IL- June 25, 2016 - Friday night's Summer Nationals feature at Tri-City Speedway played out very similarly to Cedar Lake as Billy Moyer and Bobby Pierce battled it out for the win. This time though the young gun, Pierce, got the better of the veteran, Moyer, to score his fourth Summer Nationals victory of the season. The two drivers started on the feature front row together and battled side-by-side through the opening laps. Pierce made his…

The Week Ahead: Super DIRTcar Series Tackles 3 in 5

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The series heads to Cornwall Motor Speedway on June 26, Albany-Saratoga Speedway on June 28 and Canandaigua Motorsports Park on June 30 Story By: AARON FIEDLER / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF WEEDSPORT, NY- June 25, 2016- The Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds have a busy week ahead, as the series gears up for the heat of the summer and runs three races in five days. On Sunday, the big blocks roll into Cornwall (Ont.) Motor Speedway then head back south to take on Albany-Saratoga Speedway on Tuesday for Brett Hearn's The Big Show 8 with…

Modifieds Make Long-Awaited Return to Susquehanna Speedway Park

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Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP Spectacular; Sportsman ‘Susky Showdown’ Added To Program Story By: BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM NEWBERRYTOWN, PA- June 25, 2016- For the first time since 2009, the rumble of Modifieds returns to Susquehanna Speedway Park on Sunday, July 31. The Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP visits the Newberrytown, Pa., oval, bringing smiles to the faces of Northeast race fans who have long awaited Modifieds at the facility. The absence will end July 31 (rain date: Aug. 7) when the STSS Velocita South…

Friday Sonoma Notebook

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For Kyle Larson, a breakthrough victory at Sonoma is not far-fetched Story By: REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE Photos By: GETTY IMAGES / NASCAR SONOMA, CA- June 25, 2016- As proficient as Kyle Larson has been on high-banked ovals, you might be tempted to discount his chances of getting his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory on a road course. Then there’s his lack of experience at venues like Sonoma Raceway and Watkins Glen International. Interestingly, Larson credits his dirt-track background with the ability to get a quick handle on road courses. “I don’t have hardly any road course…

GRIT 602 Sportsman Series Invades Utica-Rome Speedway this Sunday

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GRIT 602 Sportsman to Compete in $1,500-to-win Martin Memorial Story By: JOHN TIFF / UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY- June 25, 2016- This Sunday, June 26, Utica-Rome Speedway close out the month of June with a huge event for the GRIT 602 Sportsman Series with a big $1,500 paycheck awaiting the victor of the first ever Mike Martin Memorial. The Gates-Cole Insurance Modifieds will also be in action along with the Broedel Energy Open Sportsman and the G&I Homes of Vernon Pro Stocks. The evening of high speed action will be presented by Gates-Cole Insurance and…

Get Ready for Battle 4 at Accord Speedway

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Accord Speedway In Spotlight Tuesday, July 5: New York Truck Parts Inc. ‘Battle of the Bullring 4’ Offers Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP Modifieds $5,400 To Win; Open Sportsman & Slingshots Complete Card Story By: BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM ACCORD, NY- June 24, 2016- The ‘Ulster County Bullring’ nestled in the Catskill Mountains takes the dirt-track Modified spotlight on Tuesday, July 5. For the fourth consecutive year, BD Motorsports Media LLC teams with Accord Speedway owners Gary and Donna Palmer to present the New York Truck Parts Inc. ‘Battle of the…

McMahan Looks to Get Season Back on Track

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McMahan Hunting An Outlaws Turnaround Story By:SHAWN MILLER/ INSIDELINE MEDIA Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF BEAVER DAM, Wisc.-June 24, 2016- Paul McMahan has had arguably the worst luck of any driver on the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series this year. Whether it’s been flat tires, getting caught up in other people’s accidents, having freak mechanical failures or a bevy of other circumstances; if it can happen, it probably has happened to McMahan and his No. 7 Destiny Motorsports entry. However, he has finished in the top-10 in each of the last two World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series races…

Dave Lape Night at ‘The Track of Champions’

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Dave Lape Tribute Night On Tap this Saturday at Fonda Story By: RON SZCZERBA / FONDA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF FONDA, NY- June 24, 2016- This Saturday, June 25 at the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway a tribute to legendary modified pilot Dave Lape is on the racing program with all divisions in action along with the Vintage race cars with a start time of 7:30 p.m. Police K-9’s will also be a part of the racing program on Saturday as well. Lape’s record at Fonda speaks for itself, 99-career feature wins placing him third on the all-time…

Sahlen’s 6hrs at The Glen Starting Field Set

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42-Car Field Set For Watkins Glen Enduro Story By: ISMA SERIES MEDIA Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM WATKINS GLEN, NY- June 24, 2016- The top-three finishing GTE Pro teams and the winning GTE Am team from the recent 24 Hours of Le Mans return to IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competition in the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen July 3 at Watkins Glen Int’l. IMSA released a 42-car entry list for the six-hour event, which serves as round six of the WeatherTech Championship. Ford Chip Ganassi Racing headlines the GT Le Mans class entry with the Joey Hand and Dirk…

Vintage Modifieds set for Mohawk Valley Doubleheader

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RELIVE THE GOOD OLD DAYS Story By: TOM COUGHLIN / MVVDM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM FONDA / FULTONVILLE, NY- June 24, 2016- If you have been looking for an opportunity to reminisce about the good old days of racing, when coupes and coaches were the main attraction, make plans for this weekend to pay a visit to Glen Ridge Motorsports Park near Fultonville, N.Y. and the Fonda Speedway in Fonda, N.Y. Nostalgia will be the theme this weekend on Friday, June 24 on the 1/4 mile at Glen Ridge and on the following evening Saturday, June…

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