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Bachetti Hauls to Lebanon Valley Speedway Win

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Andy Bachetti Dominates at Lebanon Valley Story By:PHIL ALTAWAY / LEBANON VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: MARK BROWN/ RACERSGUIDE.COM WEST LEBANON, NY – May 1, 2016- Saturday night marked the beginning of the Super DIRTcar Series season at Fulton Speedway. As a result, only appearance points were on the table for the Modifieds (you got them if you were at Lebanon Valley or Fulton). That didn’t mean that there wasn’t any action. Paul Gilardi started from the pole, but was immediately pressured by Brian Berger. Berger had the stronger car and was able to get past on lap 3 for…

Perrego Rolls To Thunder Mountain Opener Victory

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142 Race Cars Enter Thunder Mountain Opener; Anthony Perrego Takes $1,992 Modified Win. Story By;BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By:EVAN CANFIELD /MOJO PHOTOS CENTER LISLE, NY –May 1, 2016- Anthony Perrego added his name to the Thunder Mountain Speedway win list in convincing fashion. Perrego, the Montgomery, N.Y., invader, drove to a $1,992 payday in Saturday night’s official Season Opener at the three-eighths-mile clay oval. Perrego bested a stout field in the 30-lap big-block/small-block Modified event driving Gary Mann’s New York Truck Parts No. 55. The recently expanded Thunder Mountain pit area was jammed to capacity with…

Mark Smith Chases Down Josh Weller For Winning Pass In Rain Shortened Jack Gunn Memorial

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Mitch Holds Off Wray & Moser For Pro Stock Checkers Story By: STEVE INCH / SELINSGROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:DAN DEMARCO/ RACERSGUIDE.COM SELINSGROVE, Pa. -May 1, 2016- On the night of the 36th annual Jack Gunn Memorial there were two races going on at Selinsgrove Speedway. One race was on the track and the other was against mother nature and an impending storm Saturday evening. Although the racing was fast paced all night and moved along quickly, mother nature still got the best of the 30-lap Gunn Memorial. The race was past halfway and considered complete on lap 18 with Mark…

Howard First Repeat Winner at Grandview

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NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW GO TO HOWARD, SHUEY AND HENN ON SATURDAY NIGHT Story By: ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: GEORGE STIEGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM. BECHTELSVILLE, PA. May 1, 2016 - Racing action was fan pleasing wild and furious at the “fast” 1/3-mile high banks of Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. Duane Howard survived the numerous skirmishes to become the first repeat winner in the T.P. Trailers NASCAR 358 Modified All-American Racing Series 30-Lap feature. “We were driving like a bunch of animals and there wasn’t one car that wasn’t bent,” commented Howard in victory…

Decker Beats Tim Fuller to Win Highbank Holdup at Fulton Speedway

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Scores Super DIRTcar Series win in first series outing for new car owner Mike Payne Story By: MIKE MALLETT / DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF FULTON, N.Y. - April 30, 2016 - It didn't take long for the new combination of Billy Decker and car owner Mike Payne to find their way to victory lane on the Super DIRTcar Series trail. The duo joined forces over the winter and their first series event together was Saturday's Highbank Holdup at the Fulton Speedway. Just like he's done so many times in the past, Decker worked the bottom of the…

WEATHER DAMPENS LINCOLN; HEIMBACH OUTLASTS IN PORT VICTORY

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Track Records Shatter At Lincoln As Attrition Key In Port Royal Story By: MIKE BAKER / RACERSGUIDE.COM STAFF WRITER Photos By:RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF Carlisle PA - May 1, 2016 - Tonight central PA had an additional opposition, weather. Both tracks rushed the program along trying to outrun the pending rain. Forecast called for precipitation to enter the area between 10 to 11pm. On tap at the 'Fabulous' Lincoln Speedway was the $6,900 33 lap Weldon Sterner. Lap times in time trials were hovering track record speeds. Greg Hodnett would score the quick time award with a blistering 12.577 lap,…

Sadler Celabrates Birthday With ‘Dega’ Victory

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Elliott Sadler Ends Drought with Wild Win at Talladega Story By:REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE Photos By: GETTY IMAGES NASCAR TALLADEGA, Ala. –May 1, 2016- On his 41st birthday, Elliott Sadler got an unexpected present. When Saturday’s Sparks Energy 300 NASCAR XFINITY Series race ended under caution in overtime with the front-runners just short of the finish line, Sadler had the lead, after Joey Logano’s last-ditch attempt to block Sadler in the tri-oval ended with Logano’s No. 22 Team Penske Ford plowing nose-first into the outside wall. Brennan Poole got to the finish line first and thought he had…

USAC Eastern Storm Heading to Grandview

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10TH ANNUAL USAC NON-WING SPRINTS EASTERN STORM TO OPEN AT GRANDVIEW TUESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 7 Story By: BOB MILLER /TOTH SERIES MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Bechtelsville Pa.- May 1 , 2016-Mark these dates. The popular return of the USAC Non-Wing Sprints will head East, June 7 through June 12 with the 10th Annual AMSOIL Eastern Storm. The Eastern Storm opens at the one-third mile Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA as part of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series. The USAC non-wing sprints always put on a show, but at Grandview, it’s even better. USAC…

Poirier Takes Hard Fought Fulton ESS Victory

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Steve Poirier Outlasts Varin for Season Opening Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprint Win at Fulton Speedway Story By: MIKE MALLETT /ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By:JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY – April 30, 2016- Steve Poirier won Friday night’s opening event for the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints at the Fulton Speedway. The St. Mathieu de Beloeil, Que., driver worked hard over the course of the 25-lap feature to first secure the lead from Danny Varin and then to hold off his advances in the later stages. It was the 54th time Poirier has parked his No. 28FM in…

Mark Johnson Honors His Father With Albany Saratoga Victory

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Johnson Wins Emotional Event At Albany-Saratoga Story By:TOBY LAGRANGE / ALBANY SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Malta, NY – April 30,2016- It was a very emotional off season for popular Upstate GMC Dealers DIRTcar Modified pilot Marc Johnson. The veteran Albany-Saratoga Speedway campaigner lost his father in February to whom he was very close. Johnson put the Johnson Racing number 3J in victory lane Friday night with a Small Block engine that his father built. Other feature winners during the evening were Derrick McGrew (Sportsman), Brandon Emigh (DIRTcar Pro Stock), Brandon Pitcher (Limited Sportsman), Josh Coonradt (Street…

Richards Battles Track and Field in Carolina Speedway Win

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Claims win No. 63 in series’ first appearance at Carolina Speedway Story By:BRENDAN CAPRIA / WOO LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF GASTONIA, N.C. - April 29, 2016 - Josh Richards battled from an eighth place starting position and through tough track conditions and cautions on Friday night at Carolina Speedway as he claimed the inaugural World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series win at the track. "We were able to survive," said Richards, who took home the $10,000 purse. "We had a great car there. It was starting to get rough off Turn 4, but I want…

Bloomquist Tops Budweiser 50 Field at Tri-City Speedway

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Bloomquist Best in Budweiser 50 at Tri-City Speedway Story By: JAMES ESSEX LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM GRANITE CITY, IL - April 30, 2016 – Scott Bloomquist took the lead on the 42nd lap of the Budweiser 50 on Friday Night at Tri-City Speedway, and then went on to win the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned event. Bloomquist and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series points leader, Jonathan Davenport, went toe-to-toe for several laps until Bloomquist pulled away at the end. The 50-lap race went caution free as Bloomquist notched his third LOLMDS victory…

Thirst Quencing Night Set for Woodhull Opener

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Mountain Dew & Pepsi To Present Insinger Performance 370 Modified Opener Saturday Story By:STEVE OVENS / WOODHULL RACEWAY MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Woodhull, NY –April 30, 2016- This Saturday, April 30, Woodhull Raceway, Mountain Dew and Pepsi present the first complete show of the 2016 season. The Insinger Performance 370 Modifieds will compete in their first points race of the season with Westfield, PA pilot Billy Van Pelt returning as the two-time and defending track champion. Van Pelt has garnered seventeen championships in the Modifieds at Woodhull in his storied career, but 'BVP' has a laundry list of…

Friday Talladega Notebook

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks about the one that got away Story By:REID SPENCER /NASCAR WIRE SERVICE Photos By:GETTY IMAGES NASCAR TALLADEGA, Ala. –April 30, 2016- Drivers have short memories when it comes to races won and lost, but last year’s Talladega Chase race is one that stick’s in Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s mind—and in his craw. Needing a win to advance to the Round of 8 in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Earnhardt drove the race of his life, only to lose by six inches to Joey Logano when caution froze the field after the final restart in overtime.…

Rain Stops Racing At Big Diamond Speedway

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Short Track Super Series, ARDC Midgets highlight May slate Story By: SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUDE.COM PHOTO STAFF MINERSVILLE –April 30, 2016- Those pesky April showers that bring May flowers found northeastern Pennsylvania on Friday and along with an unfavorable weather forecast, Big Diamond Speedway promoter Jake Smulley has cancelled tonight’s racing card. The track was able to get in several events in April as the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 358 modified division had three different winners in as many races while the U.S.S. Achey sportsman division was dominated by Brandon Grosso who won three of…

NE DIRTcar Mod Hall Of Fame Class of 2016 Inductees Announced

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Billy Pauch, Jeff Heotzler Sr, Don Diffendorf To Be Honored This Year Story By: BUFFY SWANSON / DIRTcar HALL OF FAME MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF WEEDSPORT NY.-April 29, 2016- Billy Pauch, one of the region's winningest and most versatile modern-era drivers, longtime Orange County and Accord kingpin Jeff Heotzler and pioneer Southern Tier legend Don Diffendorf will officially be inducted into the Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame in August. These three driving greats add their names to a stellar list of Modified standouts that was started in 1992 when the Hall of Fame was established on the Cayuga County…

Lee Millington Tribute Highlights Saturday Night Action at Fonda Speedway

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LEE MILLINGTON TRIBUTE AND A SPECIAL OFFER AT THE FONDA SPEEDWAY MUSEUM HIGHLIGHT THE APRIL 30 RACING PROGRAM AT FONDA Story By: RON SZCZERBA / FONDA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO/ RACERSGUIDE.COM Fonda, NY – April 29, 2016-This Saturday evening April 30 at the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway a tribute to Lee Millington will highlight the regular racing program consisting of the modified, sportsman, rookie sportsman, pro stock, and street stock divisions with a start time of 7:30 p.m. In the introduction to the book, Fonda which was written by Lew Boyd and the late Andy Fusco and edited…

“Raising The Stakes” For The Ultimate Super Late Model Series Visit To Georgetown Speedway

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Bi-Rite Auto Sales Boosts Winner’s Payout To $5,000; Colonial Clash Four-Night Point Fund $17,000 Total! Story By:BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.CCOM GEORGETOWN, DE –April 29, 2016- The stakes have gone up for the ‘First State 40’ at Georgetown Speedway and the four-race ‘Colonial Clash Championship’ presented by DirtNation. On Thursday, June 2, the touring Ultimate Super Late Model Series will make its debut at the First State half-mile oval in a combined effort with three neighboring Mid-Atlantic Region facilities, kicking off four consecutive nights of Super Late Model racing with lucrative purses and a…

Action Packed Month of May on Tap at Utica Rome Speedway

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UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY KICKS OFF MONTH OF MAY WITH PRO RACE CAR MOD LITES JOINING FAST PACED WEEKLY PROGRAM Story By:JOHN TIFF / UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA Phtos By: OTTO GRAHAM / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY- April 29, 2016- After two exciting shows to kick off the 2016 at Utica-Rome Speedway, the month of May will bring more excitement starting with this Sunday, May 1. Wilber-Duck Chevrolet, Rasmussen Rents, and Broedel Energy presents another night of NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing featuring the Gates-Cole Insurance Modifieds, SUNY Canton 602 Sportsman, Broedel Energy Open Sportsman, and Pro Stocks plus the first visit by the Pro…

Open Sportsman Join The STSS at Big Diamond Speedway

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Open Inaugural: Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP For Open Sportsman Gets Underway Tuesday, May 10 At Big Diamond Speedway; Seven-Race Series Planned At Five Venues Story By:BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By:GEORGE STIEGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE, PA –April 29, 2016- The inaugural event of the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP for Open Sportsman is quickly approaching. Announced during the off-season, the STSS Open Sportsman circuit is comprised of seven events. It all begins at the Big Diamond Speedway ‘Anthracite Assault’ on Tuesday, May 10 (rain date: May 17) as a companion to…

At A Glance: Outlaws Storm Into Midwest for First Time in 2016

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The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series head to Salina (Okla.) Highbanks on Friday, April 29 and Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Mo. for the Spring Classic on Saturday, April 30 Story By: AARON FIEDLER / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - April 29, 2016 - For the first time in 2016, the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series will venture into the heartland of the United States as they travel to Salina (Okla.) Highbanks on Friday, April 29 and then the annual Spring Classic at Federated Auto Parts…

Leaf Racewear on Board for NES Hard Luck Award

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LEAF RACEWEAR TO PRESENT HARD LUCK AWARD FOR MAY MODIFIED MADNESS SERIES Story By: MOD MADDNESS MEDIA Photos By: ACE LANE JR. / RACERSGUIDE.COM New Egypt, NJ –April 28, 2016- Leaf Racewear has come aboard for the second year in a row to sponsor the May Modified Madness Series Hard Luck Award during the May Modified Madness Finale on Saturday, June 4th at New Egypt Speedway. Leaf Racewear will be contributing $250 gift certificates to Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth in bracket standings, along with the driver who endures the hardest luck throughout the finale night on June 4th towards any Elite…

Ryan Smith Looking To Race Closer to Home

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Smith Rethinking his Schedule after Solid Weekend in Pennsylvania Story By: SHAWN MILLER / INSIDE LINE MEDIA Photos By:TRENT GOWER / RACERSGUIDE.COM SELINSGROVE, Pa. -April 28, 2016 - Ryan Smith had a very good weekend against not only the tough Pennsylvania Posse, but the travelers of the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions as well this past weekend. On Friday Smith took on the "Posse" at the historic Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa., for the Tommy Hinnershitz Memorial. Smith then battled with the All Stars at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pa., on Saturday for the inaugural…

ATQMRA Series Join The Party at Mahoning Valley

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Small Car Enduro and ATQMRA join stock car line-up this Saturday evening at Mahoning Valley Speedway Story By: DINO OBERTO / MAHONING VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:WALT SMITH / RACERSGUIDE.COM LEHIGHTON, Pa. - April 28, 2016- Coming off a great night that was highlighted by the 2016 opening event for the Race of Champions Tour, Mahoning Valley Speedway gets back to business this coming Saturday, April 30 with all six regular track divisions which include Modifieds, Late Models, Street Sticks, Dirt Mods, Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks. Also included in the night’s action will be the American Three Quarter Midget Racing Association…

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES FIRST QUARTER MARKS

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Horn Sounds On Thrilling First Quarter Story By:REID SPENCER / NASCAR WIRE SERVICE Photos By:GETTY IMAGES NASCAR Talladega Al.- April 28, 2016- Sunday’s Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway marked the conclusion of the first quarter of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. The race featured 23 lead changes (most at RIR since 2007), 18 green flag passes for the lead (most at RIR since 2010) and 2,083 green flag passes (most at RIR since 2013). Those impressive passing stats are the latest in a long line of statistical highlights generated from the first nine races. Two of the…

Chemung Hosts ROC Asphalt Tour Sunday

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RoC Asphalt Modifieds Ready to Race at Chemung Story By:JOE SKOTNICKI /ROC SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DARYL CANFIELD / RACERSGUIDE.COM Elma, NY.- April 28, 2016- When competitors in the Ferris Mowers Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series Fueled by Sunoco head to the Chemung Speedrome they have to tackle the challenge of uniquely shaped track that presents great racing opportunities. The event also signifies the first asphalt event in the Southern Tier of New York curing racers and race fans of “Cabin Fever”. “Everyone is ready to go and now the way the Spring has played out to this point we…

Wilson Honors His Late Brother With INDY500 Entry

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Stefan Wilson Honoring Late Brother's Memory with entry in 100th Indianapolis 500 Story By: MARK ROBINSON / INDYcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By:CHRIS OWENS / INDYcar PHOTO Indianapolis Ind. -April 28, 2016- Stefan Wilson will have a special co-pilot as he strives to qualify and race in the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil: his late brother Justin. KV Racing Technology announced today from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that it has entered Stefan Wilson as driver of the No. 25 Driven2SaveLives – KVRT Chevrolet for the historic race. The program is run in conjunction with the…

Grandview Speedway Looks to Continue New Winners Streak

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WILL THE NEW FEATURE WINNERS STREAK CONTINUE AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY THIS SATURDAY Story By:ERNIE SAXTON / GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:GEORGE STIEGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM BECHTELSVILLE, PA -April 27, 2016 - Another action packed night of NASCAR stock car racing is set for Grandview Speedway on Saturday (April 30) at 7 p.m. The T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stockers will be the attractions with at least 12 events making up the night of excitement. Fans and racers will be anxious to see if there are three new winners this Saturday night. So far the competition in the Saturday…

At A Glance: Chub Frank Embraces New Challenges

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Racing returns with Tar Heel Tour Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WOO LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - April 27, 2016 - Chub Frank, one of the 12 original drivers to sign with the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series in 2004, is no stranger to many of the regular series tracks - until this week. Frank will face unpredictability in a first-time trip to Carolina Speedway (April 29) and with the ever-changing track conditions of Fayetteville Motor Speedway (April 30). Not to say this week will be nearly impossible for the seasoned driver…

ESS Time to Fly at Fulton Kick Off

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Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Kicks off Highbank Holdup Weekend at Fulton this Friday. Story By: DEAN REYNOLDS / ESS SERIES MEDIA Photos By:JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM SYRACUSE, NY –April 27, 2016- The 33rd Anniversary season for the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) had to wait one week to get the point season started. With last week’s postponed event at Outlaw Speedway, the stars and cars will now converge to the Fulton Speedway to get the 2016 tour underway. It what is now turned into a special two-day event, the Highbank Holdup Weekend will get it’s start this…

Super DIRTcar Series Kicks Off 2016 at Fulton’s Highbank Holdup

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DIRTcar Northeast Sportsman help kick off the Highbank Holdup weekend on Friday Story By:AARON FIEDLER / DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEEDSPORT, N.Y. – April 27, 2016 – The Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds travel to Fulton Speedway to kick-off the regular season points race on Saturday, April 30 during the Highbank Holdup weekend. The Super DIRTcar Series, the nation’s premier touring big-block modified series, returns to action after four nights of non-points events during DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park in February. Despite starting a new team in the off-season, Matt Sheppard returned to action in old…

Sides Scores Home Track Victory at I-30 Speedway

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Captures first victory of the season in front of hometown crowd Story By: JORDAN MORRIS /WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By: DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - April 27, 2016 - With friends and family standing next to him in victory lane, Jason Sides exited his car after scoring the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series win on Tuesday night at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Ark. The victory, his first since night one of the Boothill Showdown at Dodge City Raceway Park in July 2015, was especially memorable for Sides, who is just over a two hour drive from…

‘The Track of Champions’ Great Bill Wimble Passes

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Racersguide Pays Tribute to a True Gentleman and Champion of Northeast Auto Racing Northeast Racing Legend Takes His Final Checkers Amsterdam NY.-April 27, 2016- The following was written by Ron Szczerba in the August 14, 2009 edition of the Schenectady Gazette and we found it a fitting tribute to the legendary driver. Stock car racing: Wimble a true legend at Fonda For the last few weeks, legendary driver Bill Wimble has been making his yearly stops at the local race tracks to meet all of his friends. This year, there is something else to keep him busy on his visit…

Sportsman Racers Will Double Down at Fulton Holdup

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Sportsman To Run Both Nights Of The Fulton Speedway Highbank Holdup April 29-30 Story By: DAVE MEDLER / FULTON SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY – April 27, 2016 – The popular Sportsman are set to have a double header on the long awaited Fulton Speedway “Highbank Holdup” weekend on Friday & Saturday, April 29-30. On Friday, April 29 a strong and fast field of Fulton regulars will be set to defend their home track when a field of invaders will fill the pits for round-one of the 2016 DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Series. Not only will the…

Weikert Memorial Extravaganza On Tap at Port Royal Speedway

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Port Royal Weikert Memorial Money And Formats Announced; Over $75,000 on the Line Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / PORT ROYAL SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: HARRY MEEKS / RACERSGUIDE.COM PORT ROYAL, PA – April 27,2016- The upcoming three-day Bob Weikert Memorial sprint car racing extravaganza sponsored by Packer’s Concessions at Port Royal Speedway slated for May 28, 29 and 30 is now just over one month away! And details regarding the highly-lucrative 2016 event for sprints, late models and URC Sprints that encompasses the Memorial Day holiday weekend has just been released. The three-day program for the 410 sprint cars will culminate on…

Lucas Oil Late Model Series Set for Midwest Shootout

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Lucas Oil Late Models Return to the Midwest Story By:LUCAS LM SERIES MEDIA Photos By:HEATH LAWSON / RACERSGUIDE.COM WAYCROSS, GA -April 27, 2016 – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will wrap up the month of April by visiting the Midwest for two thrilling events. The action will kick off on Friday, April 29th at Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, IL. On Saturday, April 30th, the Series will return to Macon Speedway in Macon, IL. For the first time, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will host the annual Budweiser 50 at Tri-City Speedway. The event will feature…

‘The Steel Palace’ Set for 55th Season Kick Off

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Novelis Presents 55th Year Of Supers At Oswego, Opening Night Lineup Taking Shape For May 14th Story By: DAN KAPUSCINSKI / OSWEGO SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:CHRIS BURGESS / RACERSGUIDE.COM OSWEGO, NY - April 27, 2016-When the green flag drops on Oswego Speedway’s 66th consecutive racing season on Saturday, May 14, the Novelis Supermodifieds will embark on their 55th consecutive campaign as the Speedway’s headline division. Since 1962 Oswego Speedway has been the Home of the Supermodifieds with Novelis presenting Oswego’s unique brand of racing every week since 2005. Novelis is the world leader in rolled aluminum products, delivering unique solutions…

URC Head to Selinsgrove Gunn Memorial

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URC Jack Gunn Memorial for 360 Sprint Cars this Saturday at Selinsgrove Story By:STEVE INCH / SELINSGROVE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SELINSGROVE, PA –April 27, 2016- Selinsgrove Speedway will present the 36th running of the Jack Gunn Memorial for sprint cars at 7 p.m. this Saturday, April 30, sanctioned by the United Racing Club. Joining the 358-360 sprint cars on the racing card will be the super late models, pro stocks, and roadrunners for the first four division racing card of the season. Track gates will open at 5 p.m. For the 11th consecutive year, the Gunn Memorial…

Virginia Motor Speedway’s Saturday Night Action Continues

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Dirt Track Saturday Night Equals Exciting, Heart Pounding Racing at Virginia Motor Speedway Story By: DAVE SEAY / VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: AL GOULDER / RACERSGUIDE.COM JAMAICA, VA –April 27, 2016- After a very successful opening night to the 47th season at Virginia Motor Speedway all four Aaron’s Dirt Series Championship divisions are set to be back in action this Saturday April 30th for Dirt Track Saturday Night. The evening will feature the Victory Lap Pro Late Model, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modified and Collision One Limited Stock Car divisions in some exciting side by side action. In opening…

Arctic Cat All Star Action Resumes April 30 at Atomic Speedway

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Dale Blaney Back On Top of Current Series Standings Story By:TYLER ALTMEYER / ALL STAR SERIES MEDIA Photos By:DAN DEMARCO / RACERSGUIDE.COM INDIANAPOLIS IND.-April 27, 2016 - The month of April will not go out quietly for Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions teams, as they prepare for their last start of the month on Saturday evening, April 30, at the Atomic Speedway near Chillicothe, Ohio. The Chillicothe road trip will end a busy stretch consisting of six races in three weeks for the regional travelers, visiting six different dirt ovals in two states. Recent travels included two separate…

Penn Can Kicks Off 2016 Campaign Friday Night

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2016 “CAN OPENER” THIS FRIDAY AT PENN CAN SPEEDWAY Story By:REED MILLER / PENN CAN SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM SUSQUEHANNA, PA.- April 26, 2016- The 2016 racing season at Penn Can Speedway will take the green flag this Friday night with the running of the annual “Can Opener”. The Modifieds will go to battle in a 40 lap feature paying $1,500 to win. They will be joined by the 602 Crate Sportsman, Street Stocks, Four Cylinders, Factory Stocks and the new Crate Late Model division. Race time is 7:30 p.m. The big question going into the 2016…

At A Glance: Outlaws Make Triumphant Return to I-30 Speedway

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The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series invade track located in Little Rock, Ark. on Tuesday April 26 after 20-year hiatus Story By:JORDAN MORRIS / WOO SERIES MEDIA Photos By:JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.CCOM CONCORD, N.C. - April 26, 2016 - For the first time since 1994, the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series will return to I-30 Speedway located in Little Rock, Ark. on Tuesday, April 26, as the series heads east following the two month-long western swing. The last time the World of Outlaws battled on the clay of I-30, Mark Kinser wrapped up his third win at…

Big Diamond Closes Out April With Four Divisions

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Four Division Show Wraps Up April At Big Diamond Speedway Story By:SHAWN WOOD / BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:GEORGE STIEGERWALT / RACERSGUIDE.COM MINERSVILLE PA.- April 26, 2016- – After beating the rain last week, Big Diamond Speedway is looking at a good forecast for Friday, April 29, as the track wraps ups the first full month of racing with a four-division show of CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 358 modifieds, U.S.S. Achey sportsman, Savage 61 roadrunners and the No Sweat Service Group street stocks. The originally planned roadrunner challenge for Friday has been postponed. A date for the event…

Spithaler Scores at Mercer Raceway Park for Second Win of Weekend

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Holden, Gomola, Hurrelbrink, Webb, Hanlon, and Methenyey also Succeed Story By: LOU LONG / MERCER SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:TOMMY HEIN / RACERSGUIDE.COM Mercer, PA - April 26,2016- Brandon Spithaler, from nearby Evans City, PA, got his second win of the weekend at Mercer Raceway Park. After dominating the action the night before at Lernerville Speedway, Spithaler did the double. Ironically, those were the only two races that he has finished this season. Defending champion Jimmy Holden made it two wins in a row in the Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modifieds. Jacob Gomola earned his first career win at Mercer Raceway…

Barney Takes Patriot Series Opener at Merrittville

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Barney Claims Patriot Sprint Tour Opener at Merrittville; Bowman, Rouse, Klager Also Winners Story By: JIM IRVINE / MERRITTVILLE SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:CLAYTON JOHNS and ALEX BRUCE /RACERSGUIDE.COM THOROLD, ONTARIO –April 26, 2016- Jason Barney engineered his outside pole starting position in to his first feature win of the season in the non-stop 25-lap Patriot Sprint Tour opener at Merrittville Speedway on Saturday night. Polesitter Matt Tanner led the opening three laps before Barney claimed the point position at the exit of turn four on lap four. The two drivers battled side-by-side for two laps before Barney pulled away as the…

MILLS, ROBERTS, FREES & SAYRE PICK UP WINS IN FINAL BRIDGEPORT PRE-SEASON EVENTS

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Godown, Grosso & Frees Win Pre-Season Titles Story By:KOLBY RAMEY / BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM Bridgeport NJ.- April 26, 2016- 2015 Bridgeport Champion, Jamie Mills raced to his first win of the new season with a pass by Duane Howard just four laps before the checkered flag to become the fourth different winner in Spirit Auto Center Big Block Modified action this season. Brad Roberts earned his first win since 2013 in the Stewart Stainless Crate/Sportsman twenty lap main event - also the fourth different winner in this division. Ron Frees won his third race of…

Dietrich Evens The Score With All Star Invaders

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DANNY DIETRICH SNAGS VICTORY AT SELINSGROVE Story By:MIKE BAKER / RACERSGUIDE.COM STAFF WRITER Photos By:HARRY MEEKS SR./ RACERSGUIDE.COM Selinsgrove Pa.- April 25, 2016- Someone ask you your first opinion of Selinsgrove Speedway, chances are 'Wicked Fast' would be one of them. The track that claims they are the fastest half mile on the east coast sure doesn't disappoint. Fans packed the track for a Sunday night sprint car spectacular featuring Tony Stewart's Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, first time the tour has been back in sixteen years. A star studded field of 36 cars loaded the infield pits.…

Tremont Flexes Opening Night Muscle at Valley of Speed

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Tremont Overcomes Tricky Track to Win 126th Modified Feature Story By:PHIL ALLAWAY / LEBANON VALEEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM West Lebanon NY.- April 25, 2016- Ah, opening night. Everyone’s at square one. Hopes and dreams are still attainable. Teams in the Modified, Pro Stock, Pure Stock and 4-Cylinder classes took to the high banks for their first races of the year. Unfortunately, the high banks bit back. In the Modified feature, Kyle Sheldon started on pole, but on the start and he went up the hill. That allowed Keith Flach to move into the lead. A combination of Kyle…

PAUCH SR. HOLDS OFF HIS SON TO TAKE NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY’S 358 MODIFIED FEATURE

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] PAUCH SR. HOLDS OFF HIS SON TO TAKE NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY’S 358 MODIFIED FEATURE New Egypt, NJ (April 24, 2016) – On Ugly Sweater Night, Billy Pauch, Sr. held off his son to take the 358 Modified feature at New Egypt Speedway. Billy Osmun won the Crate feature and Mark Bitner was the victor in the TSRS Sprint Car main event. The Lyons Constructions/Metal Fab Rookie races were won by Cale Ross and Kyle Kania. Polesitter Mike Butler grabbed the lead at the start of the 30-lap 358 Modified feature with fourth place starting Billy Pauch, Sr. in…

Sheppard Strong Arms His Way to Utica Rome Victory

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MATT SHEPPARD MUSCLES HIS WAY TO ANOTHER WIN AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY Story By: MIKE MALLETT / UTICA ROME SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By:JEFF CLEMONS / RACERSGUIDE.COM VERNON, NY –April 25, 2016- Wilber-Duck Chevrolet and Marble Hill Inn presented an action-packed show of Gates-Cole Insurance Modifieds, SUNY Canton 602 Sportsman, Broedel Energy Open Sportsman, Pro Street Stocks, and the “Prelude to the Gnome Cup” for the GO Nuclear Late Models. Matt Sheppard won his second feature event in a row in the Modifieds, increasing his early point lead. He shared victory lane with Jason Rood in the 602 Sportsman, Claude Hutchings Jr. in…

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